Groups near you
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Bradford Street (Friends of)
The Friends of Bradford Street group was set up in August 2022 after litter in the local area became more and more visible. Since then, volunteers have been meeting up to complete a monthly litter pick in Bradford Street and the surrounding area such as Highgate Park, to help keep the neighbourhood clean. The
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Brandwood End Cemetery (Friends of)
Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery is a charity set up to promote for the benefit of the local community and others, the restoration, conservation and respectful enjoyment of Brandwood End Cemetery and Chapels. Including the monuments, buildings, records, green spaces, adjacent pool and allotments and overall environment. Contact: [email protected] Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery
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Brandwood Pool (Friends of)
The objectives of this group is to maintain and improve Brandwood Pool and immediate surroundings (henceforth, “the Pool”), in particular for the benefit and enjoyment of people using the park as a peaceful recreational and educational resource, with an emphasis on its value as a local resource for wildlife and nature conservation activities. The Friends
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Calthorpe Park (Friends of)
One of Birmingham’s oldest and most cherished green spaces, Calthorpe Park holds a special place in the city’s history – the second public park to open in Birmingham, welcoming visitors since 1857. The Friends of Calthorpe Park is a volunteer group formed by local residents who share a passion for this historic park and a
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Cannon Hill Park (Friends of)
Cannon Hill Park is one of Birmingham’s most cherished open spaces – a place where generations of people have come to relax, connect with nature and enjoy the city at its best. The Friends of Cannon Hill Park is a voluntary community group dedicated to protecting and preserving the park for everyone who loves it,
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Chamberlain Gardens (Friends of)
The Friends of Chamberlain Gardens is a new volunteer group that care for Chamberlain Gardens. This open spaces is situated near to Birmingham’s city centre, and has tennis courts, a basketball court, children’s a play area, outdoor gym and walking paths. Keep an eye out for forthcoming local events and activities on the park’s noticeboards.
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Chester Road Station (Friends)
Friends of Chester Road Station is a community volunteer group formed in 2022 as part of West Midlands Railway’s Station Adoption scheme – a nationwide movement that brings local people together to care for and enhance their local stations. Station Adoption groups work alongside Community Station and Rail Partnerships and Train Operating Company officers with
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Cole Valley (Friends of)
The Friends of Cole Valley aim to promote protect and enhance the Green Spaces along the River Cole between the Solihull border and Stetchford. Contact: [email protected]
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Community Environmental Trust
The Community Environmental Trust is an environmental organisation based in North Birmingham UK. CET delivers community based environmental projects, including Forest School, a holiday youth group, training, conservation work, volunteering and much more. Contact: [email protected] Community Environmental Trust website
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Coney Drive Allotment Association
Coney Green Drive Allotments are a rural oasis in the heart of Northfield/Longbridge. We are a site of approximately 70 plots, with many plot holders using a wide range of gardening techniques including traditional methods, organic, raised beds, no dig etc. There are water stand pipes on site, male & female toilets, a community shed and a shop
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Conker Island (Friends of)
Conker Island provides a wonderful open green space for local residents and includes many beautiful mature trees including seven horse chestnut trees. The space is enjoyed by local children, dog walkers, local groups and those just wanting to sit out in the open air. The space has a lot of potential to offer more for
