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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum - Volunteers making Birmingham's Parks & Open Spaces great! 🦋We are moving to:

[BOSF - @bosfonline.bsky.social 🦋 @BOSFonline]

With all the changes on X, we've now moved over to Bluesky - a better platform to connect with amazing parks & open spaces volunteers in our city!

Follow us for updates, events & ways to support Birmingham’s green spaces: https://t.co/paRt87psfg

Let’s keep growing together!💚

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North Summerfield Residents Association welcomed @AngelaRayner, Deputy PM & Secretary of State for @mhclg, yesterday.

Our Chair of Trustees met with her during the visit, highlighting the vital role of community-led groups in caring for #Birmingham’s parks and open spaces!

[Fruit & Nut Village @fruitnutvillage]

#FruitTreeGrafting #FruitAndNutVillage #DruidsHeath Tuesday 8th April 25

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A BIG thank you to @Chris4Patches, @FriendsQueslett & everyone involved with this fantastic celebration of spring & our 20th anniversary!
It was wonderful to mark this milestone together & celebrate Birmingham's precious green spaces.💚Here's to many more years of collaboration!

[Chris Millward Jnr @Chris4Patches]

It was a real honour to team up with @FriendsQueslett & @_BTO @JamieHicken and lead a walk to celebrate spring & @BOSFonline’s 20th Anniversary 😎

I always celebrate with songs and the birds of Queslett Nature Reserve provided a symphony that charmed this wonderful gathering!

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@FriendsQueslett @Chris4Patches @Team4Nature Big thanks @FriendsQueslett & @Chris4Patches for a wonderful spring walk celebrating our 20th anniversary together! We appreciate everything you do to help care for Queslett Nature Reserve! 🙌

[Fruit & Nut Village @fruitnutvillage]

#PebbleMillPlayingFields #ForestGarden #SellyParkSouth this afternoon. Six years since we began... this site has developed hugely. So many different species of #EdiblePerennials.

[@The Friends of Queslett Nature Reserve @FriendsQueslett]

Lovely day meeting up for `Walk & Talks' with @Chris4Patches for " A Celebration of Spring` mark the 20 year year @BOSFonline 20 years of support for Birmingham parks and green spaces

[Friends of Spark Green Park @sparkgreenpark]

Eid Mubarak to all our friends and volunteers celebrating #eidulfitr2025 from the members of #FriendsofSparkGreenPark

[Team4Nature @Team4Nature]

People of Birmingham!

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YOU have the power to STOP the persecution!

If YOU see this, PLEASE SIGN & SHARE this UK petition:
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TOGETHER we CAN turn Brum deep maroon on the petition map to show our strength!

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Looking after a park or open space? Want to green up your local community? @The_RHS 'It’s Your Neighbourhood' is a great way to grow your project with support & feedback each year. It’s open to almost any outdoor space cared for by the community!

https://t.co/3NRMt3u1t4

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@Kimbohud Great work, @Kimbohud! These before and after photos really show the amazing difference you made. It’s inspiring to see the effort you put in, thank you for helping keep the community clean!

[Kimbo @Kimbohud]

Done my bit for #GreatBritishSpringClean and #onemillionbags.
Brandwood is slightly tidier after 20 bags of litter and overflowing bins bagged up!
Don’t be a #litterbug

[Fruit & Nut Village @fruitnutvillage]

We've planted an orchard with @FOSwanshurst in #SwanshurstPark today. Three pear trees, a damson and a gage... on the old 'pitch and putt" site. #GrowTheVillage #Billesley

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We can’t wait for this! Join us for a celebration of Spring with @Chris4Patches & @FriendsQueslett – a guided nature walk at Queslett Nature Reserve on Sat 29th March, 12-2pm. Explore local wildlife & celebrate 20 years of BOSF! 🦋
Limited spaces, register now: [email protected]

[Chris Millward Jnr @Chris4Patches]

I’ve been connected with Queslett Nature Reserve since I was a kid

My dad was connected to it through RMC (remember the orange mixer lorries?)

@FriendsQueslett & @BOSFonline are like family to me!

The site’s fabulous for wildlife!

This is going to be special…come join me!

[John Cotton @johnlbcotton]

Great article on @BOSFonline about one of our ward’s hidden gems, and the brilliant work of the unstoppable @WardEndGFTC! 👇👇👇

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@Chris4Patches @FriendsQueslett @pigsonthewing @NaturallyBirmi1 @stevelilart @CllrMajid @BarbaraDring @MrValley1 @HughieKing @JamieHicken @MattTheHairy It's always fantastic teaming up with you, @Chris4Patches! This is going to be a great day for nature and community, looking forward to it!

[Fruit & Nut Village @fruitnutvillage]

We've been #FruitTreeGrafting today at #ChristChurch #SellyPark. 40 more fruit trees for the local area... @TNLComFund

[Fruit & Nut Village @fruitnutvillage]

#ReasideForestGarden #BalsallHeath gained some extra #FruitTrees today. #GrowTheVillage

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@CllrJohnCotton @WardEndGFTC Many thanks for your support, @CllrJohnCotton! @WardEndGFTC’s work is truly inspiring - it’s fantastic to see the community coming together with such dedication to care for and celebrate their local green spaces!

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Join us & @FriendsQueslett for a guided nature walk on Sat 29th March, 12-2pm! Led by @Chris4Patches, we'll explore local habitats, spotting early butterflies, birds & wildflowers.

Celebrate 20 years of BOSF with a peaceful afternoon in nature! 💚

Register now: [email protected]