• BOSF Events

     

    BOSF Events 2025

     

    2025 marks a milestone year for BOSF as we celebrate 20 years of championing Birmingham’s parks, green spaces, and the amazing volunteers who help to make them flourish!

    To honour this incredible journey, we’re planning a year filled with events and activities that reflect on our achievements and look ahead to an exciting future.

     

     

    March

    Tuesday 11th, BOSF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Winterbourne House & Garden – 5pm to 7pm

    Arrive from 4.30pm for light refreshments.

    Location: 58 Edgbaston Park Rd, B15 2RT.

     

    Saturday 29th,  “A Celebration of Spring” at Queslett Nature Reserve – 12pm to 2pm 
     
    Come and join us for a wonderful exploration led by Chris Millward (Team4Nature):
    “The walk starts from the Ashworth Road entrance and follows Linnecor Way across a range of habitat, with the sun behind us, in the hope that early butterflies may well be sunbathing on the brambles and scrub along the path! This route also offers open views across a range of habitat to hear and spot birds and enjoy a range of emerging flower species and trees in bud.”

    To register for the walk, please contact Sarah at [email protected] and there will be a break for refreshments along the way!
     
    Location:  Queslett Nature Reserve, Ashworth Road, Great Barr, B42 2RA.

     

     

    April

    Tuesday 15th, Family Networking and Games Day at Calthorpe Park – 10am to 1:00pm

    Register for free via Eventbrite, here!

    Location: Calthorpe Park, 29 Cheddar Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9LJ.

     

     

    May

    Wednesday 7th, Explore the Bluebells at the Lickey Hills Country Park, with the Lickey Hills Society – 10.30am to 12.30pm
     
    Meet at the Visitors centre, in the School Room, at 10.30am for tea, coffee and cake, followed by a guided walk to see the beautiful display of Bluebells. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
     
    Location: Lickey Hills Country Park, Warren Ln, Rednal, B45 8ER.

     

     

    June

    Thursday 5th, Nature & Networking – “Cotterills Lane Recreation Ground & Beyond” with Ward End Residents Group, along the River Cole – 1pm to 3pm
     
    Meet at the EBAHA Social Club for light refreshments, followed by a guided walk, led by Chris Millward (Team4Nature).

    Location: 151-153 Cotterills Lane, B8 3RY.


     
    Wednesday 18th, Coffee Morning Social with Moseley in Bloom – 11am to 12.30pm*
     
    This is a wonderful chance to view one of the gardens in advance of their “Moseley Open Gardens Weekend”. The Moseley in Bloom Open Gardens has been going for 17 years and in their 18 gardens in 2024 they drew in over 750 visitors.

    Location: Chantry Road, Moseley.

     

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

    We look forward to seeing you soon! 

    (*Time or  location time to be confirmed)

     

     

     

    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 (£4 per session)
    Queens Park, 1.30pm – 2.30pm (£4 per session)
     
    Thursday:
    Aston Park, 10am – 11am
    *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]