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Groundwork West Midlands @GWWM

Working across the West Midlands to create stronger, healthier communities, responsible business and greater prospects for local people๐ŸŒณ #GWWMCommunity

Joined December 2010
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๐ŸŒฟ National Wetlands Day ๐ŸŒฟ Wetlands support biodiversity, reduce flooding and help tackle climate change. At Groundwork West Midlands Country Parks, they help nature and communities thrive ๐Ÿ’š#NationalWetlandsDay #Wetlands #Biodiversity
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โš ๏ธ Storm Chandra Update Storm Chandra is moving across the West Midlands. Please take extra care if youโ€™re visiting our country parks, as conditions may change quickly ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐ŸŒง๏ธ Our rangers are working hard to look after the parks and keep everyone safe.
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Sundays at The Peopleโ€™s Patch ๐ŸŒฟ Gentle wellbeing walk, soup & hot drinks. ๐Ÿ—“ Every Sunday from 11 Jan | โฐ 12:30โ€“2pm ๐Ÿ“ Alan Higgs Centre, Coventry (by the Skate Park) Free, open to all (children accompanied).
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Happy New Year!๐ŸŽ† Thank you to everyone who has supported our work last year - it makes a real difference. Wishing you all a safe and positive year ahead.
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Groundwork West Midlands. Wishing everyone a peaceful, safe, and happy holiday๐ŸŽ„ Our offices will be closed until January 5th 2026
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๐ŸŒ Happy International Volunteer Day! ๐ŸŒ Volunteers are at the โค๏ธ of Groundwork West Midlands โ€” helping create greener, safer, stronger communities. Want to get involved? ๐Ÿ“ง WMVolunteer@groundwork.org.uk #InternationalVolunteerDay #Volunteers #GroundworkWM #MakeADifference
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๐ŸŒก๏ธ Today is #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay Groundworkโ€™s Green Doctors help households stay warm and reduce bills with free, practical energy advice โ€” at home, by phone, or in workshops. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿก If you or someone you know needs support, get in touch: ๐Ÿ“ฉ wmgreendoctor@groundwork.org.uk
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๐Ÿงถ Sun 23 Nov | 1:30โ€“3:30pm Join us for a family-friendly arts & crafts session with Creative Kindness, plus a relaxed gardening activity. All ages welcome! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽจ All children must be supervised. #CreativeKindness #ArtsAndCrafts #CommunityEvent #GetCreative #Wellbeing
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๐ŸŒบ Honouring Remembrance Day | November 11 Today, we pause to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. Their courage and dedication remind us of the importance of peace, freedom, and unity.
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Last week, The Peopleโ€™s Patch welcomed the Groundwork UK Youth Advisory Board! ๐Ÿชด๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽจ Planters built, dead hedge made, bug hotel created & raised beds decorated. ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos by volunteer Eva, learning digital marketing skills. ๐Ÿ’š #Volunteering #Community
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๐ŸŽƒ Kids from CV Life Holiday Club got creative at The Peopleโ€™s Patch, designing and carving pumpkins before heading off on a bug hunt! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿž Outdoor play sparks creativity, confidence & a love for nature. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’š #ThePeoplesPatch #Coventry #CVLife #OutdoorLearning #PumpkinCarving
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๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š Itโ€™s #WorldSustainabilityDay! At GWWM, weโ€™re helping build a greener future โ€” from our parks and community gardens to bug hunts that teach children the importance of nature. ๐Ÿž๐ŸŒฑ Small actions. Big impact. ๐Ÿ’š #Sustainability #GoGreen #Community #GWWM #Nature
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๐ŸŒฟ Huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers community members who joined us at the Waterworks Estate Community Garden! ๐Ÿ’š Your hard work teamwork made the space bloom. Together weโ€™re growing a greener, friendlier community! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ #CommunityGarden #Groundwork #GreenSpaces
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Happy Diwali to all who celebrate๐ŸŽ‡ For more information on the celebration, please see the link below; bbc.co.uk/newsround/articlesโ€ฆ
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๐ŸŒฟ Join us at the Community Garden Day! ๐Ÿ“… 25 Oct | โฐ 10:30 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Waterworks Estate, B16 9AQ Get involved in planting, weeding & spotting mini beasts! ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒฑ A fun, free event for all ages โ€” everyone welcome! ๐Ÿ’š #CommunityGarden #BirminghamEvents #GrowTogether
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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ The Clean Plate Project โ€“ FREE 6-week cooking & wellbeing course for adults in recovery (Sandwell). ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Cook together ๐Ÿฅฆ Eat well ๐Ÿง  Support recovery ๐Ÿ“ Great Bridge Library ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Starts Wed 15 Oct | 1โ€“3PM ๐Ÿ“ง cookandeatwell@groundwork.org.uk #RecoverySupport #Sandwell
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๐Ÿง ๐ŸŒฟ World Mental Health Day ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง  Nature is powerful. A walk in the park, birdsong, or a deep breath of fresh air can ease stress & lift your mood. If you need support, you're not alone. Help is available: birminghammind.org/
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๐Ÿ“ข New or expecting a baby? The HuB team are hosting relaxed drop-in sessions for parents! โ˜•๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐Ÿ“Check our dates & locations โœ‰๏ธ Canโ€™t make it? Email us โ€” weโ€™ll help! โœจ Support for you & your family ๐Ÿ’› #ParentSupport #TheHuB #NewParents #FamilyHelp
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๐ŸŒฟ Last week, corporate volunteers supported Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens by removing old box hedges to make way for a new sustainable border. ๐Ÿค Interested in Groundwork West Midlandsโ€™ volunteers helping at your site? Fill out the form: form.jotform.com/25257310915โ€ฆ #CSR
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๐Ÿฆ” We wrapped up our final #GWWM volunteering session at Silverdale Hedgehog Rescue! Our team helped by: โœ… Clearing brambles โœ… Building a natural barrier โœ… Improving space for rescue work ๐ŸŒฟ #Volunteering #CSR #WildlifeRescue #CommunityImpact #HedgehogRescue
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