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    Looking Back on a Wonderful Summer Project at Reddings Lane Park

    As Autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the fantastic summer project brought to life by the dedicated volunteers of Friends of… Read More

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    Celebrating the Friends of Pitts Wood: Reviving an Ancient Woodland

    Pitts Wood is a remnant of ancient oak woodland in Quinton,  originally spanning eight acres in 1820, this nearly two-acre green space is now surrounded by urban development. Despite its… Read More

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    Celebrating Birmingham’s Unsung Heroes and Urban Wildlife: WestMidsAllDayer Autumn 2024

      We recently had the pleasure of joining Chris Millward from Team4Nature and some of our member groups for the WestMidsAllDayer event last month. This inspiring day celebrated the incredible… Read More

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    BOSF Annual Conference 2024: A Day to Remember

    What an incredible day we had at the BOSF Annual Conference! From inspiring talks to hands-on workshops, we came together to celebrate the amazing efforts of Birmingham’s parks and open… Read More

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    Nechells Be Healthy Environmental Fun Day: Bloomsbury Park

    What an amazing day we all had at the Nechells Be Healthy Environmental Fun Day in Bloomsbury Park! The sun was shining and the park was buzzing with excitement and… Read More

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    Discover How You Can Make a Difference: Watch Keep Britain Tidy’s Inspirational “It only takes one” Video!

    Take a moment to watch Keep Britain Tidy’s inspiring new short film, ‘It Only Takes One’ (above), which features Birmingham and Highgate Park in celebration of their platinum jubilee. This… Read More

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    Celebrating Marsh Hill Allotments: A Community Gem

    As we get ready for National Allotment Week (12th – 18th August), we are excited to shine a spotlight on Marsh Hill Allotments, one of Birmingham’s oldest and most cherished… Read More

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    Cotteridge Park Volunteers Honored in Parliament by New Local MP

    We are thrilled to share some exciting news – The Friends of Cotteridge Park have been honoured with a special mention in the maiden speech of their new local MP,… Read More

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    Important Update: Volunteer Activities Continue as Normal with Secured Insurance

    We would like to address recent press reports that have suggested Birmingham parks and open spaces volunteers have been told to stand down due to insurance issues. We can assure… Read More

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    Celebrating the Friends of Billesley Common

    As a charity dedicated to supporting parks and open spaces volunteer groups throughout Birmingham, we are proud to highlight the outstanding work of one of our member groups: The Friends… Read More

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