• 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.

     

    August

    Every Sunday in August there will be a series of walks across the whole of Birmingham with Chris Millward (Team4Nature), linking up with all groups with our BOSF 20th Anniversary Baton, to Explore Summer in our Green Spaces.

    Day 1 – Sunday 3rd 
    Baton leaves Cotteridge Park
    Into Northfield Constituency
    On to Edgbaston Constituency
    Finishing day in Ladywood Constituency
     
    Day 2 – Sunday 10th 
    Into Perry Barr Constituency
    Finishing day in Sutton Coldfield Constituency
     
    Day 3 – Sunday 17th 
    Into Hodge Hill Constituency
    Finishing day in Yardley Constituency
     
    Day 4 – Sunday 24th 
    Into Hall Green Constituency Constituency
    On to Selly Oak Constituency
    Finishing the journey with celebrations at Cotteridge Park early afternoon. 

     

    September

    Thursday 11th, Social Morning at Holders Woods, hosted by the Holders Woods  Conservation group – 11.00am to 12.30pm 

    Location: 11 Holders Ln, Birmingham B13 8NL

     

    Saturday 27th, BOSF Conference at The MAC in Cannon Hill Park – 10am to 3.30pm 

    To book your place, please contact Sarah at [email protected] 

    Location: The MAC, Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH

     

    December

    Tuesday 2nd , An Evening of Celebration to finish off our 20th Year in style at the Birmingham Midland Institute *

     

     

    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:
    *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]