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Birmingham Friends of the Earth
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Birmingham Friends of the Earth, campaigning at local, regional and national level.
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We are at the Cardboard Carnival and various people have collaborated to decorate our banner for the parade later. Now we are watching a video report from an ally at COP30 in Brazil.
A banner that shows a rainforest and the words PLANET OVER PROFIT which has been brightly decorated, the banner has coloured pens spread all over it.
November 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Join us & various allies at @frictionarts.bsky.social's The Edge on tomorrow (15th November) for the Cardboard Carnival. We're running a banner painting session from 10am, there'll be food, talk, live link up with Brazil and a parade to the Cathedral.
Full info at: actionnetwork.org/events/cardb...
Cardboard Carnival Carnival Workshops 10am Sharing Lunch 12pm Love link up 1pm Carnival! 2:30pm COP30 Speeches 4pm
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Join us @brumcjc.bsky.social @frictionarts.bsky.social & other allies at The Edge on 15th November for the Cardboard Carnival. We're running a banner painting session from 10am.
Full info at: actionnetwork.org/events/cardb...
Cardboard Carnival, COP30 2025, 15th November 10AM: Carnival Workshops - Banner painting, Shadow puppets, Carnival, drumming & chanting workshops at the Edge 12PM: Sharing Lunch - Change Kitchen are providing veg curry, please bring more to share 1PM: Live Link Up - Sharing who we are and what we're doing, Q & A with Belem 2:30PM: CARNIVAL! Starts at the Edge, goes to St Philips Cathedral, Pigeon Park 4PM: COP30 Speeches - Speeches at Pigeon Park and finish 5pm 07511 482528 marcus@frictionarts.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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It has been six months since the strike by bin drivers began. The recycling rate has at least halved. Read our latest statement on the environmental effects of the current waste management in Birmingham: birminghamfoe.org.uk/new.../news/...

#Let'sGetItSorted
poster saying "let's get it sorted" and a picture of a bin
September 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Hello Birmingham we're co-hosting a screening of ACTionism with The Plastic Free Gathering UK. The film explores bringing people together to take collective action. There'll be a Q&A with Ellie Meredith the filmmaker, and a chance to socialise.
Full info & booking:
actionnetwork.org/events/film-...
Film Screening: ACTionism Friday, September 19, 2025 07:00-9:00 PM The Warehouse 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH GB This is on a dark green background with light green text and a symbol like an old projector. To the right is a film strip with images of scenery, textiles, hands around a bright green plant and a plastic bottle.
September 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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📢 Last call!

We are looking for our new Campaigns Coordinator to join our small staff team at The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth.

⭐Applications close on Monday 11 August at 9AM.

For more info and to apply: www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator

#Jobs #Activism #BirminghamUK
August 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Could you be our next Campaigns Coordinator?

Full information is on our website:
www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator

The closing date and time is 9am Monday 11th August.

We look forward to reading your application!

#Birmingham #Charity #Jobs
August 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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📢 Calling all keen campaigners!

We are looking for our new Campaigns Coordinator to join us at The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth

⭐Applications close on Monday 11 August at 9AM.

For more info and to apply: birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-co...

#charity #jobs #Birmingham
July 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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📖 Looking for something to read this summer? We've got you covered!

🌳 Our Keep Forests, Don't Deforest booklet is jam packet with poems, artwork and information about our Planet Over Profit campaign.

Grab your online copy here: birminghamfoe.org.uk/wp-content/u...
July 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity.

Could you be our next Campaigns Coordinator?

Full information is on our website: www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-coordinator

The deadline is 9am Monday 11th August.

We look forward to reading your application!

#Birmingham #Charity #Jobs
July 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Very exciting job news! 🥳 We're looking for our new Campaigns Coordinator who will be based @inthewarehouse.bsky.social
Passionate about environmental campaigning, and love supporting and working alongside committed voluntary activists? read more here:
birminghamfoe.org.uk/campaigns-co...
July 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Create Festival starts next week at Friction Arts, 19th - 21 July, for those aged 8-18 years old.

We will be bringing our Planet Over Profit campaign to the Arts and Activism day on Sunday 20 July.

More info about the festival here >>>
www.frictionarts.com/project/cret...
July 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Yesterday we headed down to London for the Mass Climate Lobby. Thank you @preetkgillmp.bsky.social @tahiralimp.bsky.social @larry-turner.bsky.social for meeting with us to talk about #climateaction
July 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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We have signed a joint letter calling on the Government to stop its efforts to proscribe Palestine Action. While we, like all FOE groups operates within the law we recognise the validity of NVDA & support the rights of others to participate in it.

Sign the letter >>> docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
June 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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On 9 July thousands of people will head to London to join The Climate Coalition's Mass Lobby.

To meet with your MP on the day you will need to sign up: www.theclimatecoalition.org/act-now-chan...

As well as MP meetings there will be speaker sessions, nature walks and even photo stunts.
June 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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We will be out and about this week 😊.

Join us in Conversation Corner on Thursday and Friday at Birmingham Settlement's Futures Festival. You can find the full events programme here: www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk/neighbourhoo...

Sunday we will be at Billesley Lane Allotments' Open Day 11-5pm.
June 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Thank you
‪@sparkgreenpark.bsky.social‬ for inviting us to your Eid Picnic yesterday. We had a great time 😊
June 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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We are looking forward to taking part in Birmingham Settlement's Neighbourhood Futures Festival next week.

The festival will be packed with activities for all ages! Come and say hi to us at Conversation Corner.

Full events programme >>>>> www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk/2025-event-p...
June 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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We had an amazing time at our Celebrating CommUnity event last Saturday. We had great speakers, a busy Conversation Corner, lots of people were getting creative at the craft tables & the weather was perfect!

Thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate #GreatBigGreenWeek and #RefugeeWeek with us.
June 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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A huge thank you to all the inspiring speakers who joined our Celebrating CommUnity event on Saturday in @digbethcommunitygarden

⭐ Chris Martin
⭐ Loriane Mponela
⭐ Michael Watson
⭐ Daniella Southin
⭐ Emily Quiney
⭐ Carolyn Morton
⭐ Catherine Williams
⭐ Jane Charlesworth
June 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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The garden has been jazzed up for the summer🕺🐝

Don’t miss our free event this Saturday for the chance to see the garden’s new look, hear from a range of speakers (including Carolyn from Compost Culture, who will be running a composting session🪱) & more!

🔗More details here: tinyurl.com/5vh8wrsa
A community garden with lots of plants, plenty of seating areas and several scrap materials, such as old tyres and wellington boots, that have been repurposed as plant pots. Text on the page shows the name, date, time and location of the event, as follows: "Celebrating CommUnity. 14 June. 12:30-6:30PM. The Warehouse.".
June 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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We are looking forward to our social from 5-6:30pm at our Celebrating CommUnity event this Saturday. We hope to see you there!🍽️

⭐Remember: If you’re not in a position to bring any food to share, you’re still welcome to stay, chat and eat!

🔗More details here: tinyurl.com/5vh8wrsa
Promotion of an event called Celebrating CommUnity that will take place on 14 June from 12:30-6:30PM at The Warehouse. A graphic is shown of a bring and share buffet with a wide variety of dishes from different cultures. Some text is shown, as follows: "What can you bring to the table? You are invited to bring & share your favourite dish or snack to our Celebrating CommUnity event. We can't wait to see what you all bring along!".
June 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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🔔FINAL REMINDER

Only 1 day to go until our Volunteer Information Session!💻

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about our flexible and varied volunteer roles, Planet Over Profit campaign, upcoming events & more!😊

📅5 June
🕖7-8PM
📍Zoom

🔗Register here: tinyurl.com/yhnxzt45

#VolunteersWeek
June 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Don't forget to sign up!

Join us on Zoom this Thursday from 7-8PM to learn about the range of volunteer roles we have on offer, including graphic design, community outreach, blog writing, event and campaign planning & more!😊

🔗Register here: tinyurl.com/yhnxzt45

#VolunteersWeek #ClimateAction
June 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Have you got some spare time to take climate action?🌍 Join us on Thursday 5th June from 7-8PM over Zoom for our Volunteer Information Session💻

Come along to hear about our volunteer roles, Planet Over Profit campaign, upcoming events & more!

Register here: tinyurl.com/4jfscbdx

#VolunteersWeek
May 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM