Groups near you
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Sparkhill Park (Friends of)
Sparkhill Park is by far the largest piece of open space in the Sparkhill Ward and comprises over 50% of the total open space for the entire ward. The site has numerous facilities and serves the whole of the wards residents as their main park. The park has three children’s play areas, two hard court
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Spring to Life
Spring to Life are a community interest company that promotes personal and community well-being in the West Midlands. They offer a variety of therapeutic services based on well-respected & proven approaches and works with individuals, families and wider communities. Spring to Life actively seeks to work with people who do not normally access private services, by
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Stechford Green Spaces (Friends of)
The Friends of Stechford Green Spaces (Community Group) have identified & selected key ‘green space’ locations within their ward that remain a strong influence on peoples quality of life. These carefully selected locations are the places that people come together for shopping, work, sports & leisure, and so to access local community services. This groups’
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Stechford Hall Park (Friends of)
The Friends of Stechford Hall Park is a dedicated community group focused on bringing people together and fostering a shared sense of ownership over their local green space. By creating opportunities for residents to connect with nature in new and exciting ways, the group aims to transform the park into a more accessible, appealing, and
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Stephens Pond and Berryfield Orchard (Friends of)
The Friends of Stephens Pond & Berryfield Orchard is a community project which hopes to improve the woodland and green space around Stephens’ Pond to make it an enjoyable oasis for all to enjoy. This group won a Local Hero’s Award 2022 for community champions across Sutton Coldfield, from the Sutton Coldfield Town Council. Founder
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Stirchley Park (Friends of)
Stirchley Park was originally created from land donated by William A Cadbury in the early 19th century, the park is a small and hidden green space in the heart of Stirchley. B30 2JT
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Sutton Park Association (Friends of)
The Friends of Sutton Park Association has operating for over 60 years. FOSPA was founded in 1950 in response to suggestions at the time that parts of Sutton Park could be made available for building on. Today, as a National Nature Reserve the future of Sutton Park has probably never been safer. FOSPA, affiliated to
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Swanshurst Park (Friends of)
The Friends of Swanshurst Park was set up in January 2021 by a group of local residents and park users. The group’s aim is to ensure this beautiful open space is well looked after and to see it used in a sustainable manner for both current and future generations. Swanshurst Park was established in 1922
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The Dingles (Friends of)
The Friends of the Dingles was set up in 2026 to preserve the natural beauty of a key area of the Shire Country Park. The river Cole and Chinn Brook meet in the Dingles bringing with it Herons, Egrets, Kingfishers and many other birds including a nesting pair of Sparrow Hawks. In the past the Dingles
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Thrive
Thrive gardens in Kings Heath Park, Birmingham, is a centre for Social & Therapeutic Horticultural (STH) and works with a wide range of people, from those with a physical or learning disability, to those with mental health support needs and people with life-changing injuries or illness. Thrive uses gardening as an opportunity to improve well-being,
