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…

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…

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…

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,…

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  The Friends of Trittiford Park and Pool are a group of volunteers dedicated to the care of this wonderful green and blue space in Yardely Wood.    This volunteer group host a number of activities, such as: Regular litter picks Raising funds for improvements to the park from trusts, and local businesses Protecting the…