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FER has been around for a decades . It’s had its highs and lows but still keeps going to promote, protect and preserve all that we love about the res. https://bosf.org.uk/members/friends-of-edgbaston-reservoir/?
Tower site development CONSULTATION. Monday 13 July 4-7.SEA CADETS EDG RES B16 9EE Meet the developers Have your say Open to all @bosfonline.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social
actionnetwork.org/events/ladyw... Book tickets for event FOE hosting to meet N Edg candidates at the Red Shed 2nd May , Red Shed 10.30 am
155,000 steps and dozens of amazing volunteer groups. Last summer, BOSF Ambassador Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across #Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who help to care for the city's parks & open spaces. Watch here:
Birmingham Open Spaces Forum on Instagram: "155,000 steps, four Sundays and dozens of amazing volunteer groups! Last summer, BOSF Ambassador and Team4Nature Co-founder Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who give their time to care for the city's parks and open spaces, and hearing their stories, memories and hopes for the future. It was an epic journey, and thanks to @fandangojane, we have this short film to share with you. Huge thanks to everyone who featured in the film, and to all the volunteer groups across Birmingham who help care for our city's parks and open spaces - you really are the Unsung Heroes! 💚 Later this week, Chris is launching the @brumbiosphere - a citywide initiative to build community and pride in place across Birmingham, connecting more people with nature. The launch takes place this Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April at @bhambotanicalgardens, and we will be there on both days - including a talk from BOSF team members and volunteer Friends Groups at 1pm on Saturday. Book your place for free at https://brumbiosphere.co.uk/ #BOSF #Birmingham #BrumBiosphere #Volunteers #Parks #OpenSpaces #Nature #Community #Brum #WestMidlands #BOSFbatoncelebrations"
bosfonline on April 20, 2026: "155,000 steps, four Sundays and dozens of amazing volunteer groups! Last summer, BOSF Ambassador and Team4Nature Co-founder Chris Millward carried our 20th Anniversary Celebration Baton across Birmingham - meeting the Friends Groups who give their time to care for the city's parks and open spaces, and hearing their stories, memories and hopes for the future. It was an epic journey, and thanks to @fandangojane, we have this short film to share with you. Huge thanks to everyone who featured in the film, and to all the volunteer groups across Birmingham who help care for our city's parks and open spaces - you really are the Unsung Heroes! 💚 Later this week, Chris is launching the @brumbiosphere - a citywide initiative to build community and pride in place across Birmingham, connecting more people with nature. The launch takes place this Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April at @bhambotanicalgardens, and we will be there on both days - including a talk from BOSF team members and volunteer Friends Groups at 1pm on Saturday. Book your place for free at https://brumbiosphere.co.uk/ #BOSF #Birmingham #BrumBiosphere #Volunteers #Parks #OpenSpaces #Nature #Community #Brum #WestMidlands #BOSFbatoncelebrations".
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Great news for Birmingham's parks! @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social are recruiting 5 new roles into the Parks & Green Space Ranger Service: 🟢 2x Ranger: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258512/r... 🟢 2x Ranger Support Officer: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258515/r... 🟢 1x Ranger Warden: www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/258518/r...
A day out in the community orchard today ,a great atmosphere as people turned up for the annual prune and tidy at #edgbastonreservoir . Event organisers #friendsofedgbastonreservoir with #FruitNutVillage and #WarmEarth. Huge thanks to everyone for their efforts on the day .
Picture perfect out there today . Blue skies , lots of birdsong coming from the trees. Looking forward to our orchard event on Weds 18th when we will be doing our annual tidy and prune #edgbastonreservoir #friendsofedgbastonreservoir
A blurry but nice Redpoll in the silver birch out the back of the apartment. Edgbaston, Birmingham #UKbirding
We’re getting ready for next Wednesdays tidy up and prune in the orchard . All welcome . Bring a pair of gloves and join in the fun @bosfonline.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social @naturallybham.bsky.social
Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir@edgresfriends.bsky.social · 5mo agoWeds 18/3 prune the orchard with Rob from Fruit and Nut Village and Warm Earth and event organisers Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir. Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed . Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer Free event ,all welcome #edgbastonreservoir
Artists impression of the development proposed bordering the Local Nature Reserve at Edgbaston Reservoir
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Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site | Birmingham City Council
Deal signed to deliver 95 new affordable homes in Edgbaston on the former Tower Ballroom site - Dozens of new affordable homes for Birmingham families are set to be built in Edgbaston after a deal was...
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Weds 18/3 prune the orchard with Rob from Fruit and Nut Village and Warm Earth and event organisers Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir. Light refreshments provided , toilets at the Red Shed . Meet at the orchard at 10.30 location see flyer Free event ,all welcome #edgbastonreservoir
The chill at #edgbastonreservoir, as temp hit freezing the birds huddle in the ice and graze in the margins @bosfonline.bsky.social @webs-gsmp.bsky.social
Edgbaston reservoir team wrap up 2025 on 95sp 4 patch ticks with Rook, Caspian Gull, Spotted Fly & Golden Plover Including the above, highlights were Rock Pipit, Hobby, Little Gull, Kittiwake, Med Gull, Redshank, Red Kite & Black-necked Grebe Happy New Year to all blue-sky birders 🍻 #UKbirding
Edgbaston reservoir 745-9.30 A pretty decent return to start the year off for this urban site Highlights: ad Common Gull Ylg Goosander Green Woodpecker Blackcap Fieldfare 2 each of Little & GC Grebe Plus, Redwings, tufted ducks, gsw, greenfinch etc #UKbirding @ecorecord.bsky.social
#MapOnATuesday of the Rotton Park Estate, c 1850. The #EdgbastonReservoir first known as the Rotton Park Reservoir was built by Thomas Telford in 1826. Ref - HRA Map Cabinet 2/3 #LibraryofBham
A chilly walk after a snowfall in the night. The sky was glorious, lighting up the water and the flocks of birds all settling on the water and margins It feels so calm yet, what impact will the proposed housing development have here at the #edgbastonreservoir Nature Reserve?
The developement partner of the Tower Ballroom site is named as Keon Homes working in partnership with Midland Heart. Their statement outlining their plans was published through #insidermedia and can be read through the link below. www.insidermedia.com/news/midland...
A huge thanks to all who braved the weather to join @friendsofedgbastonreservoir on our annual walk as part of @bheritageweek . As always Chris regaled us with the great and the good of Brum We got to enjoy this wonderful setting sun to see us on our way @bosfonline.bsky.social
A huge thank you to Carl Chinn, Brummie Historian & Local Legend, for his brilliant @birminghamlive.bsky.social article on the history of the city’s open spaces - and for highlighting BOSF & our network of volunteers. He recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary with us & @chris4patches.bsky.social 💚
FER will lead our annual Industrial Heritage walk and talk this evening as part of @bheritageweek Known as a local nature reserve Edgbaston Reservoir was built as an integral part of Birmingham’s canal network and plays an important part in Birmingham’s Industrial past and present . .
It seems too early for leaf drop like this , a yellow carpet of leaves on the banks of the res Sadly ‘when trees experience prolonged heat and drought, they lose leaves to reduce water loss. This is a survival tactic, #edgbastonreservoir @bosfonline.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social
Andrea Hayes, textile artist based in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, known for her textile landscapes #WomensArt
A Cormorant drying its wings in front of the cityscape beyond the dam at Edgbaston Reservoir. #cormorant #edgbastonreservoir @bosfonline.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social
Have your say! @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social wants to know how you feel about your local parks in #Birmingham - what you enjoy, what’s important to you, and how satisfied you are! Share your thoughts and help shape the future of our city's green spaces: www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/bcc/parks-su...
Birmingham Parks Survey 2025 - Birmingham City Council - Citizen Space
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BOSF ambassador @chris4patches.bsky.social (@brumbiosphere.bsky.social) is back on the move this Sunday 17 Aug, carrying our 20th Anniversary Baton through Hodge Hill to Yardley, visiting parks & connecting with the amazing volunteers, "the unsung heroes" who care for #Birmingham’s green spaces! 💚
Plans have been put forward to part-pedestrianise Bearwood Road. This would open up space for recreation, chess matches, amateur wrestling matches, accordion playing, and allow cafes, bars and restaurants to expand onto the pavement and giving the high street a new lease of life.
