BOSF Events

Upcoming Events

A Year of Celebration: Events for 2025

2025 marks a major milestone for Birmingham Open Spaces Forum (BOSF) as we proudly celebrate our 20th anniversary. For two decades, our wonderful volunteers and open space custodians have championed the protection, enjoyment, and enhancement of Birmingham’s parks and open spaces through the power of community action.

Founded in 2005, BOSF has grown from a small network of local park friends’ groups into a vibrant city-wide organisation that supports over 135 groups and volunteers. Our mission has always been to support people who care about their local open spaces – empowering communities to take the lead in making them safe, healthy, and inclusive for everyone.

To honour this important anniversary, we’ve planned a rich programme of events and activities throughout the rest of the year. These events are designed to celebrate our journey, engage new supporters, and showcase the incredible work our members do every day to care for Birmingham’s green spaces.
Here’s what’s coming up:

December

Tuesday 1st, Volunteer Evening Celebration to finish off our 20th Year in style at the Birmingham Midland Institute *

Location: 9 Margaret St, Birmingham, B3 3BS

Stay tuned for more details on what’s happening, when, and where later this year.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Tai Chi & Qigong

Tai Chi & Qigong involves gentle exercise that combines breathing and relaxation with slow movements, proven to have benefits for both physical and mental health. No previous experience is necessary – so why not give it a go?

Have a look at the listings below to see when and where these weekly sessions are taking place*:

Monday:

 Kings Heath Park, 10am – 11am (Donations)

*Westley Vale, 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday:

Nettlefold Garden, 10am – 11am (£3 per session)

*Handsworth Park, 10.30am – 11.30am

Cofton Park, 10.30am – 11.30am (Donations)

Sorrel Park, 1pm – 2pm (Session currently paused**)

Wednesday:

*Perry Hall Park, 10am – 11am

Windermere Road Fields, 11am – 12pm (Donations)

*Manor Farm Park, 12.30pm – 1.30pm 

Sheldon Park, 1pm – 2pm (£4 per session)

Queens Park, 1.30pm – 2.30pm (£4 per session)

Thursday:

*Westley Vale, 10am – 11am

*Cotteridge Park, 10.30am – 11.30am

Bloomsbury Park, 10.30am – 11.30am (currently closed)

*Bournville Park, 12pm – 1pm

Rookery Park, 1pm – 2pm (Session currently paused**)

Friday:

Kings Heath Park, 10am – 11am (Donations)

*Senneleys Park, 12pm – 1pm

Balaams Wood, 2pm – 3pm (Donations)

*Funding now sourced by Friends Group

**Session currently paused, possibly commencing again later in 2024

For more information including the What3Words app locations for where the sessions are taking place, please click here.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Tai Chi & Qigong sessions or any of our Friends of groups, please contact [email protected]