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North Summerfield Residents volunteers hosted a brilliant harvest celebration at Coplow Street Grow Site, bringing the community together to share dishes from their cultures & produce grown on site. Thanks to everyone who joined in & contributed - a lovely celebration of food, culture &local growing
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
North Summerfield Residents volunteers hosted a brilliant harvest celebration at Coplow Street Grow Site, bringing the community together to share dishes from their cultures & produce grown on site. Thanks to everyone who joined in & contributed - a lovely celebration of food, culture &local growing
Check out #Birmingham’s Parks Ranger Service November update for Aston, Lozells & Newtown, with lots of free activities and ways to get involved.
Join in for family-friendly sessions in your local parks, or take part in some volunteering.
Lickey.Hub@birmingha... @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social
Join in for family-friendly sessions in your local parks, or take part in some volunteering.
Lickey.Hub@birmingha... @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Check out #Birmingham’s Parks Ranger Service November update for Aston, Lozells & Newtown, with lots of free activities and ways to get involved.
Join in for family-friendly sessions in your local parks, or take part in some volunteering.
Lickey.Hub@birmingha... @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social
Join in for family-friendly sessions in your local parks, or take part in some volunteering.
Lickey.Hub@birmingha... @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social
Join us this morning for a relaxed autumn walk led by BCC Ranger Matthew Barker and retired Park Manager Lee Southall, with special guests from @igersbirminghamuk
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Join us this morning for a relaxed autumn walk led by BCC Ranger Matthew Barker and retired Park Manager Lee Southall, with special guests from @igersbirminghamuk
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
10am start (with a one-minute silence at 11am for Remembrance Sunday).
Meet outside Blackroot Bistro at 10am ( #SuttonPark, B74 2YU).
There’s still time to have your say in @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social's Parks Survey - but be quick, the deadline is 10 Nov! It only takes a few mins to share how satisfied you are with your local parks.
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
There’s still time to have your say in @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social's Parks Survey - but be quick, the deadline is 10 Nov! It only takes a few mins to share how satisfied you are with your local parks.
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
Take part here: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Please share - every voice counts!
Join us this Saturday 25th Oct for a Community Food Share!
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
October 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join us this Saturday 25th Oct for a Community Food Share!
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
We’re teaming up with North Summerfield Residents to celebrate the harvest with good food and great company.
2pm-4.30pm
Coplow Street Grow Site, B16 0DG (what3words: fact.shock.spots)
Two beautiful autumn photos from Small Heath Park in #, captured by local photographer Rang-Zeb.
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
October 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Two beautiful autumn photos from Small Heath Park in #, captured by local photographer Rang-Zeb.
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
The park’s historic trees are looking spectacular right now with amazing leaf colours on show. If you’re nearby, it’s well worth a stroll to take it all in.
Shared by the Friends of Small Heath Park
Join in with the Friends of Sparkhill Park and The Patchwork Meadow, they are inviting everyone to get involved this Sat 25 Oct, for a community planting of wildflower seeds.
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Join in with the Friends of Sparkhill Park and The Patchwork Meadow, they are inviting everyone to get involved this Sat 25 Oct, for a community planting of wildflower seeds.
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
Meet by the #Sparkhill Park Bandstand for 10am.
Help make the park an even better place for people and nature! #Birmingham
🌱 Free Plants for Profit Workshop!
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🌱 Free Plants for Profit Workshop!
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Learn how to grow & sell plants/crops with Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.
Fri 14 Nov | 1–3:30pm
51 Chester Rd, Streetly, B74 2HH
Explore what to grow, avoid pitfalls & start small - grow big!
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Love your local #park in #Birmingham?
Tell @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social what you think - what you enjoy, what matters most, and how satisfied you are in the short survey below!
It only takes a few minutes to share your views: www.birminghambehear...
Tell @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social what you think - what you enjoy, what matters most, and how satisfied you are in the short survey below!
It only takes a few minutes to share your views: www.birminghambehear...
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Love your local #park in #Birmingham?
Tell @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social what you think - what you enjoy, what matters most, and how satisfied you are in the short survey below!
It only takes a few minutes to share your views: www.birminghambehear...
Tell @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social what you think - what you enjoy, what matters most, and how satisfied you are in the short survey below!
It only takes a few minutes to share your views: www.birminghambehear...
💚 20 years of volunteers making Birmingham greener!
Excited to kick off our Annual Conference today - celebrating members’ achievements, sharing skills & looking to the future of #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces 🌿 #BOSF20
Excited to kick off our Annual Conference today - celebrating members’ achievements, sharing skills & looking to the future of #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces 🌿 #BOSF20
September 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
💚 20 years of volunteers making Birmingham greener!
Excited to kick off our Annual Conference today - celebrating members’ achievements, sharing skills & looking to the future of #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces 🌿 #BOSF20
Excited to kick off our Annual Conference today - celebrating members’ achievements, sharing skills & looking to the future of #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces 🌿 #BOSF20
It’s a real honour to be nominated for a Community Inspiration Award in the Environmental category. This recognition belongs not just to BOSF, but to the hundreds of amazing #volunteers across #Birmingham who give their time, energy, and passion to care for our #parks and open spaces!
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September 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It’s a real honour to be nominated for a Community Inspiration Award in the Environmental category. This recognition belongs not just to BOSF, but to the hundreds of amazing #volunteers across #Birmingham who give their time, energy, and passion to care for our #parks and open spaces!
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Discover Nature in Autumn!
Join @wardendgftc.bsky.social & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social for a guided autumn Walk & Talk.
Explore the changing season, learn about local wildlife, & enjoy a morning in nature.
Sat 4th Oct
10am-12pm
Ward End Park, #Birmingham
Free and open to all!
Join @wardendgftc.bsky.social & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social for a guided autumn Walk & Talk.
Explore the changing season, learn about local wildlife, & enjoy a morning in nature.
Sat 4th Oct
10am-12pm
Ward End Park, #Birmingham
Free and open to all!
September 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Discover Nature in Autumn!
Join @wardendgftc.bsky.social & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social for a guided autumn Walk & Talk.
Explore the changing season, learn about local wildlife, & enjoy a morning in nature.
Sat 4th Oct
10am-12pm
Ward End Park, #Birmingham
Free and open to all!
Join @wardendgftc.bsky.social & @chris4patches.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social for a guided autumn Walk & Talk.
Explore the changing season, learn about local wildlife, & enjoy a morning in nature.
Sat 4th Oct
10am-12pm
Ward End Park, #Birmingham
Free and open to all!
News just in! @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and the Green Flag Award are working with the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to support a new campaign: #SaferParks - #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment
September 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
News just in! @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social and the Green Flag Award are working with the @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to support a new campaign: #SaferParks - #StandUpAgainstStreetHarassment
Join our BOSF Team - we’re hiring two new roles to help make #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces greener, healthier, and more connected!
Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
September 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join our BOSF Team - we’re hiring two new roles to help make #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces greener, healthier, and more connected!
Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
Click the following link for the full job descriptions & more info: bosf.org.uk/new-role...
Please help spread this news by sharing this post! 💚🙌
The UK’s leading resource management company, @veoliauk.bsky.social - is offering an orchard of five fruit trees across Birmingham. The scheme is now open for applications, to find out more and apply for free fruit trees - head to veolia.co.uk/veolia-...
September 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The UK’s leading resource management company, @veoliauk.bsky.social - is offering an orchard of five fruit trees across Birmingham. The scheme is now open for applications, to find out more and apply for free fruit trees - head to veolia.co.uk/veolia-...
Great to be involved in the launch of the Life Sciences Festival in #Birmingham yesterday. Thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) for the invite and the chance to host a stall - it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with organisations from across the West Midlands.
September 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great to be involved in the launch of the Life Sciences Festival in #Birmingham yesterday. Thanks to @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) for the invite and the chance to host a stall - it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with organisations from across the West Midlands.
A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚
September 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚
Join the @nationaltrust.org.uk Nature Towns & Cities + Nature Neighbourhoods teams for a conference in Manchester, 23 Oct.
Explore how nature helps build healthier, connected communities.
Hear from inspiring groups + shape future support.
Info & sign-up: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...
Explore how nature helps build healthier, connected communities.
Hear from inspiring groups + shape future support.
Info & sign-up: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...
September 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Join the @nationaltrust.org.uk Nature Towns & Cities + Nature Neighbourhoods teams for a conference in Manchester, 23 Oct.
Explore how nature helps build healthier, connected communities.
Hear from inspiring groups + shape future support.
Info & sign-up: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...
Explore how nature helps build healthier, connected communities.
Hear from inspiring groups + shape future support.
Info & sign-up: naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...
The final day of our 20th Anniversary Baton Walk is happening today, Sun 24 Aug! @chris4patches.bsky.social will carry the Baton, meeting volunteers along the way. Moving into Hall Green, then Selly Oak, before finishing the epic journey where it all began, in Cotteridge Park!
#BOSFbatoncelebrations
#BOSFbatoncelebrations
August 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The final day of our 20th Anniversary Baton Walk is happening today, Sun 24 Aug! @chris4patches.bsky.social will carry the Baton, meeting volunteers along the way. Moving into Hall Green, then Selly Oak, before finishing the epic journey where it all began, in Cotteridge Park!
#BOSFbatoncelebrations
#BOSFbatoncelebrations
Do you have a broken electrical or battery-powered household item? Give it a second chance at our Repair Workshop with Recognition Circular, sponsored by @veoliauk.bsky.social
Friday 29 August, 10am-2pm
- Expert volunteers
- Cut waste
- Save money
Book your slot: recognition-circular...
August 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Do you have a broken electrical or battery-powered household item? Give it a second chance at our Repair Workshop with Recognition Circular, sponsored by @veoliauk.bsky.social
Friday 29 August, 10am-2pm
- Expert volunteers
- Cut waste
- Save money
Book your slot: recognition-circular...
BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚
August 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚
Birmingham Voluntary Services Council @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social is inviting Ward End residents to join a WM Adapt World Café on Thursday 21st August, 10am–2pm at Dolphin Centre, Lakeside Cafe, Ward End Park.
August 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Birmingham Voluntary Services Council @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social is inviting Ward End residents to join a WM Adapt World Café on Thursday 21st August, 10am–2pm at Dolphin Centre, Lakeside Cafe, Ward End Park.
Join the Friends of Small Heath Park for a Community Clean-Up! This Saturday 16 Aug from 12pm, the volunteers will be out in the park giving it some extra care - and you’re invited to join in!
Help keep Small Heath Park clean & welcoming for everyone. Equipment is provided & refreshments available.
Help keep Small Heath Park clean & welcoming for everyone. Equipment is provided & refreshments available.
August 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Join the Friends of Small Heath Park for a Community Clean-Up! This Saturday 16 Aug from 12pm, the volunteers will be out in the park giving it some extra care - and you’re invited to join in!
Help keep Small Heath Park clean & welcoming for everyone. Equipment is provided & refreshments available.
Help keep Small Heath Park clean & welcoming for everyone. Equipment is provided & refreshments available.
Check out the walking schedule below, and if you’re nearby, come say hello or follow along online. Huge thanks to everyone who made Day 1 so special! 💚
August 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Check out the walking schedule below, and if you’re nearby, come say hello or follow along online. Huge thanks to everyone who made Day 1 so special! 💚
If you’re looking to get outdoors, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community - why not lend a hand with one of the amazing volunteer groups across the city?
Head to the map page on our website to find your local group & get involved this summer bosf.org.uk/members/
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Head to the map page on our website to find your local group & get involved this summer bosf.org.uk/members/
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August 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
If you’re looking to get outdoors, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community - why not lend a hand with one of the amazing volunteer groups across the city?
Head to the map page on our website to find your local group & get involved this summer bosf.org.uk/members/
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Head to the map page on our website to find your local group & get involved this summer bosf.org.uk/members/
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