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    Friends Groups Volunteering Hours: April 18 – March 19

      Here are some fantastic volunteering figures we can all be very proud of!  This infographic shows how BOSF Friends Groups spent their time helping to look after Birmingham’s parks… Read More

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    Park Tech: How to use google maps to create Online Map Layers for your park or open space

      You will need:   1. A gmail account. With every gmail account you can create and share maps. Many groups already have gmail accounts to help them run their organisation… Read More

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    Martineau gardens – Easter Holiday Family Activities 2019

    Easter Holiday Family Sessions at Martineau Gardens Come and enjoy family time with your little ones at your local community garden in Edgbaston, Martineau Gardens this Easter holiday. Family sessions… Read More

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    The Veolia EnviroGrant scheme 2019

    The Veolia EnviroGrant scheme is once again being rolled out, to help not-for-profit organisations, community groups, societies and charities improve the communities and environment. In return Veolia will offer grants… Read More

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    Local Greenspaces Important for Children of all Ages & Backgrounds

    New data published by Natural England shows the majority of children and young people are regularly spending time outdoors. Natural England’s Monitoring of Engagement with the Natural Environment (MENE) report found that 70%… Read More

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    BOSF Spring 2019 Photo Competition

      After the success of our BOSF Spring Photo Competition in 2018, we would like to invite you all to take part again this year, to celebrate the days getting… Read More

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    Fields in Trust Knowledge Base

    The Fields in Trust Knowledge Base provides a self-service, online library of information to support landowners, managing agents, Friends groups and park users to understand and look after their parks… Read More

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    ActiveBase Art

    ActiveBase Art is a new business venture, showcasing the artwork of Anna Chudnovskaya. ActiveBase Art aspire to collaborate with charitable organisations to explore environmental issues. As Anna’s painting process begins… Read More

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    Birmingham’s Great British Spring Clean 2019

      Keep Britain Tidy have again organised the Great British Spring Clean for a whole month from 22nd March to 23rd April and Birmingham are again supporting the event. Last year… Read More

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    Get Grants: New Bid Writing Course Locations & 10% Discount

      Get Grants Full Day Bid Writing Courses provide practical support to improve your grant fundraising success and inspire you to become a more confident grant fundraiser. In attending our course,… Read More

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