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Growing Up Green in Bearwood & Smethwick

" I am excited to be a part of growing up green, because I think children and young people are naturally ecologically aware and exploring and developing this will help us to create a better world for them and with them. "
Jenny, Bear Bookshop
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Bearwood Welly Bank

Bearwood Welly Bank offers free pre-loved outdoor clothing and footwear for babies, children and adults. Our goal is to help families re-use outdoor wear and prevent it going to landfill – good for the environment and good for families’ bank balances! 


Join the Welly Bank through our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/bearwoodwellybank  

Upcoming Events

  • Wild Church at Porch in St Laurence Churchyard
    Wild Church at Porch in St Laurence Churchyard
    Sun, 18 Jun
    Porch in St Laurence Churchyard
    18 Jun 2023, 16:00 – 17:00
    Porch in St Laurence Churchyard, Church Rd, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LX, UK
    "Wild Church" at 4pm on Sunday 18th June. Meet at the Porch in St Laurence Churchyard, corner of Rectory Road and Church Hill (opposite The Great Stone Inn), B31 2 LX
  • Final Growing Up Green Family day at at Hawbush Community Gardens
    Final Growing Up Green Family day at at Hawbush Community Gardens
    Sun, 18 Jun
    Hawbush Community Gardens
    18 Jun 2023, 13:00 – 19:00
    Hawbush Community Gardens, 1 Bull St, Brierley Hill DY5 3NQ, UK
    A wonderfully wild and fun packed day with something for all the family! There's a plastic free picnic from 1-2pm, Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band at 2pm and 2.45pm. Woodland Workshops from 2-4pm, including wild apothecary foraging walks (2.30pm and 3.15pm), Weaving Wonderment + open mic
  • Critical Mass Kings Heath
    Critical Mass Kings Heath
    Sat, 17 Jun
    Meet on York Rd
    17 Jun 2023, 16:00 – 17:00
    Meet on York Rd, York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14, UK
    A leisurely, family-friendly on-road bike ride around the Heath to celebrate the joy of cycling as a sustainable, healthy and fun way to travel together. Free.
  • Family eco activity sessions with Wild Earth Movement and Fruits of the Forest
    Family eco activity sessions with Wild Earth Movement and Fruits of the Forest
    Sat, 17 Jun
    St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill
    17 Jun 2023, 12:00 – 14:00
    St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX, UK
    Family eco activity sessions with Wild Earth Movement and Fruits of the Forest at St Michaels Church
  • Recycling project at Ashfield Gardens, Sugar Loaf Lane
    Recycling project at Ashfield Gardens, Sugar Loaf Lane
    Sat, 17 Jun
    Ashfield Gardens, Sugar Loaf Lane
    17 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 16:00
    Ashfield Gardens, Sugar Loaf Lane, Ashfield Gardens. Sugar Loaf Lane. DY10 3PB
    Help build a pop bottle greenhouse at Ashfield Gardens. Bring as many clean and empty 2 ltr plastic bottles as you can to help the greenhouse take shape.
  • Beat the Tweet - A fun family bird spotting challenge at Warley Woods
    Beat the Tweet - A fun family bird spotting challenge at Warley Woods
    Sat, 17 Jun
    Warley Woods
    17 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 11:10
    Warley Woods , Warley Woods, Smethwick B67, UK
    How many birds can you and your little flock spot? Different birds are worth different values, add them together to get you team score. Collect your recording sheets and embark on your own personal bird-spotting adventure. Can you beat the other teams to the Tweet and really have someth
  • Afterschool litterpick, Mary Stevens Park. All equipment and refreshments provided
    Afterschool litterpick, Mary Stevens Park. All equipment and refreshments provided
    Fri, 16 Jun
    Mary Stevens Park
    16 Jun 2023, 15:45 – 16:30
    Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge DY8 2AA, UK
    Afterschool litterpick, Mary Stevens Park. All equipment and refreshments provided.
  • Green spaces walk - tour of Lawyers Field Allotments and St Michael's Graveyard with Tim Sunter and Frank Chamberlain
    Green spaces walk - tour of Lawyers Field Allotments and St Michael's Graveyard with Tim Sunter and Frank Chamberlain
    Fri, 16 Jun
    St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill
    16 Jun 2023, 12:00 – 14:00
    St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX, UK
    Green spaces walk - tour of Lawyers Field Allotments and St Michael's Graveyard with Tim Sunter and Frank Chamberlain
  • The Place I Go: Adults' Creative Writing Workshop
    The Place I Go: Adults' Creative Writing Workshop
    Fri, 16 Jun
    Stourbridge Library
    16 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
    Stourbridge Library, Crown Centre, Stourbridge DY8 1YE, UK
    You are invited to create a piece of guided writing about a meaningful place: outside or indoors, public or private. It may not be beautiful or remarkable, but it’s a place that is - or has been - special to you. A creative writing workshop for adults to explore connection with place.
  • Gardening with Moms Mindful Hub
    Gardening with Moms Mindful Hub
    Fri, 16 Jun
    Summerhill Community Centre
    16 Jun 2023, 10:30 – 14:30
    Summerhill Community Centre, 28a Summerhill Rd, Coseley, Bilston WV14 8RD, UK
    Gardening with Moms Mindful Hub at Summerhill Community Centre
  • Growing Up Green Storytime at How Brave is the Wren (Ages 1-4yrs)
    Growing Up Green Storytime at How Brave is the Wren (Ages 1-4yrs)
    Fri, 16 Jun
    How Brave is the Wren
    16 Jun 2023, 10:15 – 11:00
    How Brave is the Wren, 4 York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7RZ, UK
    Stories with an empowering green theme at Kings Heath's indie kids bookshop How Brave is the Wren. Free. Drop in.
  • Growing Up Green Storytime at How Brave is the Wren (Ages 4-8yrs)
    Growing Up Green Storytime at How Brave is the Wren (Ages 4-8yrs)
    Thu, 15 Jun
    How Brave is the Wren
    15 Jun 2023, 16:00 – 16:45
    How Brave is the Wren, 4 York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7RZ, UK
    Stories with an empowering green theme at Kings Heath's indie kids bookshop How Brave is the Wren. Free. Drop in.
  • After school session with Wild Earth Movement
    After school session with Wild Earth Movement
    Thu, 15 Jun
    St Michaels Church
    15 Jun 2023, 15:30 – 17:00
    St Michaels Church, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX, UK
    In partnership with Echo Collective CIC, Wild Earth Movement will be running a FREE nature workshop. We will be using pressed flowers to bring old and boring jars heading to the recycling centre back to life. We can't wait to welcome you to this beautiful and calm workshop!
  • Bottle top mosaics with visiting artist Beth at Eco Maniax
    Bottle top mosaics with visiting artist Beth at Eco Maniax
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Eco Maniax
    15 Jun 2023, 13:00 – 15:00
    Eco Maniax, 34 Ryemarket, Stourbridge DY8 1HJ, UK
    Bottle top mosaics with visiting artist Beth at Eco Maniax
  • Allotment Tour with Ken at Hawbush Community Gardens
    Allotment Tour with Ken at Hawbush Community Gardens
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Hawbush Community Gardens
    15 Jun 2023, 13:00 – 14:00
    Hawbush Community Gardens, 1 Bull St, Brierley Hill DY5 3NQ, UK
    Allotment Tour with Ken at Hawbush Community Gardens - sharing tips and tricks for those wanting to grow their own!
  • Join Moms Mindful Hub for Planting around the playground + picnic/snacks and a story.
    Join Moms Mindful Hub for Planting around the playground + picnic/snacks and a story.
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Huntingtree Park, Halesowen
    15 Jun 2023, 11:00 – 14:30
    Huntingtree Park, Halesowen, 13 Bassnage Rd, Halesowen B63 4EX, UK
    Planting sensory plants around the playground, followed by picnic/snacks and a story.
  • Stories For Nature with Eco Birmingham
    Stories For Nature with Eco Birmingham
    Thu, 15 Jun
    Eco Birmingham
    15 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 11:00
    Eco Birmingham , Church Rd, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2LB, UK
    Stories for Nature is a free, volunteer-led programme combining inspiring storytelling and eco-crafts for children aged 1-5 and their grown ups. Children can explore the garden and its different habitats, as well as get creative with nature throughout the seasons.
  • Toddler group with Ambleote Christian Centre
    Toddler group with Ambleote Christian Centre
    Thu, 15 Jun
    The Storehouse, Brierley Hill
    15 Jun 2023, 10:00 – 11:30
    The Storehouse, Brierley Hill, 18 Albion St, Brierley Hill DY5 3EE, UK
    Promoting nature exploration and eco-friendly activities in a supportive and engaging environment.
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