• BOSF Events

     

    BOSF Events 2024

     

    We are in the process of organising another year of networking social events for you to come along to and meet up with other parks & open spaces volunteer groups in Birmingham. 

        

    November – Morning Social, Wednesday 13th November, 11am-12.30pm – hosted by Friends of Selly Oak Park

    Location – Scout Hut, Gibbins Road, Selly Oak B29 6PG
    (Using this address rather than one BCC uses for the park which is the main entrance by park keepers lodge)

    Parking – Small Car Park located Gibbins Road near junction with A4040 also 1st Aerial Scout Group Hut where we will have refreshments 
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/UKckbfKG8L1vBV5F7

    We will start with refreshments and the Friends of Selly Oak Park talking about the park and their work. Then they will take us on a walk around the park to share what makes it special to them.

     


    December – Christmas Lecture, Tuesday 10th December, 5.30pm-8pm at The Birmingham & Midlands Institute.

    To book your place please contact Sarah at [email protected] with name, group and any dietary requirement. 

     

     

    We look forward to seeing you soon! 

     

     

     

    Tai Chi & Qigong

     

    Tai Chi & Qigong in Kings Norton Park

     
     

    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 (£3 per session)
    Queens Park, 1.30pm – 2.30pm (£3 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]