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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A better rail proposal is possible! Read our position statement and find out how you can help, here: birminghamfoe.org.uk/a-better-rai...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yet another of the huge diversity of cultural, activist, community or just downright fascinating events we host here!

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Come on down to the Council House for International Day of Birmingham, see the Re-Union Jack ♥️ #OneBrum Goldship have repurposed dozens of dirty & torn polyester flags removed from Birmingham's lamp posts to create a huge Union Jack, adorned with the names of people who have called Birmingham home

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GOLDSHIP Re-Union Jack 2026

Repurposed polyester flags/Mixed media.

Re-Union Jack is an ongoing community art project conceived by GoldShip, the creative duo of textile sculptor Clare Elisabeth and event producer Sam Shipman.

Repurposing dozens of dirty and torn polyester flags removed from Birmingham's lamp posts, Clare and Sam, alongside countless contributors from the wider community, pieced them together to create a huge Union Jack.

The flag was then transformed over several months by countless more contributors into a visual celebration of the people and stories that have helped shape the West Midlands. Across its surface are the names of influential Midlanders, spanning from the Anglo-Saxon Beorma, after whom Birmingham takes its name, through to the present day. Each has a connection to migration, immigration or the positive influence of people who have made the West Midlands their home.

Together, these names reflect the region's extraordinary history as a vibrant melting pot of cultures, ideas, talent and communities - and the positive contribution that migration has made to its identity.

The flag has since been signed in black by many of the people whose names feature upon it as a collective endorsement of its message of unity, inclusion and community.

Photo of huge Union (Jack) Flag on lighting truss in the hall of the Council House.
It's glorious and bears many names upon it of the people of Birmingham
Each has a connection to migration, immigration or the positive influence of people who have made the West Midlands their home.

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Still a couple of weeks to apply for this - please share if you know someone highly organised who likes co-ops and has a little time on their hands!

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@birminghamfoe.bsky.social is seeking a Society Secretary to help it fulfil its role as one of the city’s leading environmental organisations. This is a voluntary role that can be carried out by a Board member or a volunteer. Click for more details or to apply: birminghamfoe.org.uk/about-us/sec...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our Heritage Week event is happening this Sunday from 11-3. We will have artefacts from the past 50 years of BFoE activities, long-term volunteers with stories to share and tours to show what we've done to retrofit our Victorian buildings. Get tickets here: actionnetwork.org/events/creat...

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Creating an Eco-Friendly Space for Social Change at The Warehouse

Explore how Birmingham Friends of the Earth retrofit our Victorian buildings to create an energy-efficient, community-owned hub for social change. Birmingham Friends of the Earth got the keys to “The...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just a couple of photos from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social photo archives. Many more will be on display at our Heritage Week event on the 13th, where we'll be running tours to showcase 50 years of campaigning and working for a greener, fairer Brum actionnetwork.org/events/creat...

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Only one week to go until we welcome SF author @justinarobson.bsky.social to @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on Fri 11 Sept. Come explore the impact of technology on humanity at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social or via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998349464...

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Justina Robson

BSFG interview with SF author Justina Robson

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As part of Birmingham Heritage Week we are holding another open day on Sunday September 13th, from 11-3pm. This one has a focus on @birminghamfoe.bsky.social's retrofitting work past and present. This event is free, but please sign up via this link: actionnetwork.org/events/creat...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Lovely video about our open day on Saturday from photographer Hayley Salter. Reminder that the consulation closes THIS FRIDAY so this week is the last chance to have your say about why community spaces like the Warehouse matter. mrhalliance.co.uk/consultation

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

URGENT! The MRHA consultation on the railway works that threaten Digbeth and The Warehouse closes THIS FRIDAY. It's your last chance to let them know that better railways don't have to cost community. mrhalliance.co.uk/consultation Our advice on responding: birminghamfoe.org.uk/help-us-save...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Reminder that our open day is this coming Saturday. Come along and fill out the MRHA consultation and have some fun!

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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

An incredible honor to ride with the Gaza Sunbirds and other international guests of the Big Ride for Ireland - Dublin to Belfast.

International guests of the Big Ride for Palestine Ireland

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Stand Up To Racism Birmingham @sutrbirmingham.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Join us in Birmingham city centre this October as thousands come together to stand for unity, solidarity and hope. This is one event you won't want to miss.

WEST MIDLANDS AGAINST RACISM
UNITY MARCH & RALLY
SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER
ASSEMBLE 1PM B'HAM CITY CENTRE

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Excited that so many people who use our building have generously offered to contribute to our big Save The Warehouse open day. Volunteers will be on hand to help fill out the MRHA consultation and @birminghamfoe.bsky.social campaigners and more will be offering fun activities.

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A plea for the future of @inthewarehouse.bsky.social

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We understand that filling out consultations can be daunting so we're having an open day on August 22nd where volunteers will be on hand to help people fill out the MRHA consultation. We'll have printed copies of the materials and the BRIG Cafe at the Warehouse will be open selling refreshments.

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Peace Hub @quakerpeacehub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

On Tuesdays 8th Sept, 13th Oct & 10th Nov we'll get together over a cuppa in the lovely atmosphere of the BRIG Cafe @inthewarehouse.bsky.social for relaxed, interactive workshops looking at: 🤔 What matters to us? 💡 Ideas for making a difference. 🤝 Supporting each other to keep going.

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's all feeliing very Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy around here... In the middle of the hottest, driest summer yet (again) we are fighting to save our building when we're all facing the much greater threat of human-induced climate change. birminghamfoe.org.uk/a-weary-clim...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We hosted The Big Ride for Palestine for the lunch stop for their Birmingham ride. 171 riders visited Shaw's Passage & Digbeth Community Garden garden to enjoy food from BRIG Cafe. It's great to see the street filled with bikes and riders, instead of the usual Saturday afternoon car traffic!

street filled with bikes, riders, and Palestine flags

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Karen Leach was on BBC Radio West Midlands talking about the threat to the building and campaign to save the Birmingham Friends of the Earth Warehouse. Catch Karen's segment from 2h 11 to 2h 19: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Nice writeup of the demolition threat to the Warehouse, by Rebecca Nolten in the Birmingham Express today. We'd add that there are also major impacts on conservation & local economy and query the value for money of the current proposal. birminghamexpress.co.uk/local/digbet...

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Digbeth Community Hub Faces Demolition Threat

The Warehouse in Digbeth could be demolished under Midlands Rail Hub plans, with campaigners warning Birmingham risks losing a vital community hub.

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This looks like being a lovely event - Singing Resistance, 2nd August 11am at BRIG Cafe at the Warehouse. All welcome!

The same info as in our text body on a flowers and butterflies background but also with the phone no 07546 855198 and a QR code.

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

People asked for more info on how to respond to the MRHA consultation so we've put a guide together: birminghamfoe.org.uk/further-info...

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Tonight at BRIG Cafe at the Warehouse! Music of Defiance & Celebration - 7pm til late 🎵✊🎉

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We support better public transport -we've campaigned for decades- & it can be achieved without our community hub being demolished. Plans are in the early stages, so please fill in the consultation to encourage other options. It's open until 28th August. Info at birminghamfoe.org.uk/help-us-save...

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Help us save the Warehouse – Birmingham Friends of The Earth

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We're horrified by this news. Please help us by responding to the consultation. We support the rail improvements but it does NOT have to mean losing a precious resource for the whole city that has been five decades in the making. Another way is possible! birminghamfoe.org.uk/help-us-save...

Shows our building with 'green lungs' mural & bike stands on corner of Allison St/Shaws Passage with AT RISK across it: The Warehouse is threatened with demolition by plans to extend Moor Street Station.

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Help Us Save The Warehouse! Our home @inthewarehouse.bsky.social & Digbeth Community Garden are threatened with demolition in 2030, losing a vital community hub and rare spot of biodiversity in the city centre. Follow the link, respond to the consultation. birminghamfoe.org.uk/help-us-save...

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Help us save the Warehouse – Birmingham Friends of The Earth

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Next Climate Cafe organised by @xrbham.bsky.social and @birminghamfoe.bsky.social is coming up on Sunday July 19, from 2-4 pm in the BRIG Cafe and Digbeth Community Garden Come learn about Mother Gardens from permaculturist Felipe Molina. Book free tickets on this link: tinyurl.com/ysjn89uk

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Next Climate Cafe hosted by @xrbham.bsky.social is happening in the BRIG Cafe on Sunday, May 31st. Hear from Emma Cooper about her time working with folks building an eco-village in Tanzania. The talk will be followed by an informal social at Cherry Reds. Free booking on xrb.link/H3RxU101fuc

Picture of a man with a wheelbarrow in a Tanzanian eco village, with text describing the climate cafe event (text is same as in post).

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Next Monday in BRIG Cafe- Asad Rehman, ceo of @friends-earth.bsky.social is speaking on why there can be no climate justice without racial justice. Please note-this event is organised by Unite The People so please contact them if you have questions. Ticket link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unite-the-...

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Unite The People In Conversations: Asad Rehman

Join the conversation with Asad Rehman: A Journey in Climate & Racial Justice.

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Next Saturday in our large meeting room: transnational panel with speakers from US community movements resisting ICE & discussion of what we can do locally. Free tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/planc... Please note: this event is organised by @weareplanc.bsky.social

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Introducing the 1st in the BFoE Season of Film on the 27th April, Our Land! This film explores debates between land & power “a journey over the walls that divide us.” This will be followed by a Q&A with @righttoroam.bsky.social Get your tickets www.mockingbirdcinema.com you won’t want to miss it!🍿

OUR LAND
Film Screening and Q+A with Right to Roam West Midlands
27th April 2026
7pm at Mockingbird Cinema
The Custard Factory
Gibb St, Deritend
Birmingham
B9 4AA

Tickets Available Online at www.mockingbirdcinema.com

BFoE Seas on Film

Background image is dark green with tree patterns, there are various small figures in amongst the text. A small group bottom left hold a sign saying Right to Roam, a single figure mid- right holds a sign saying no trespassing. Top left is a fanciful pheasant flying.

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Together Alliance @togetheralliance.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Misogyny. Anti-semitism. Racism. The evidence is clear: Nigel Farage is not the answer to division; he’s part of the problem. And his behaviour is sickening. Enough is enough. Join us on 28 March, together against the far-right. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...

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Newly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-right slogans

Exclusive: Analysis of more than 4,000 of Reform UK leader’s paid-for Cameo videos also shows they contain misogynistic remarks and antisemitic conspiracies

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Savages film screening On the edge of Borneo’s rainforest, Kéria rescues a baby orangutan & forms a strong bond with her Indigenous cousin. Saturday 21st March (International Day of Forests) Film: 3pm Discussion: 4:30-5:30pm @inthewarehouse.bsky.social Digbeth RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/savag...

SAVAGES
Saturday 21st March
Film: 3pm
Discussion: 4:30-5:30pm

The Warehouse
54-57 Allison St

Free Snacks and Drinks

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

You may have heard that cBeebies were filming in Digbeth Community Garden. Their project is airing on cBeebies channel and BBC iplayer starting this week. It's for 3-6 year-olds, but adults may be interested in the aerial drone footage and the garden looks really lovely in the footage we've seen.

picture of children's tv presenter standing in Digbeth Community garden with text reading "I Can Grow It"

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

MARCH EVENT: We are very excited to welcome bestselling fantasy author @aychao.com as our guest on Fri 13th March. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984229713487

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Next Climate Cafe in collaboration between @birminghamfoe.bsky.social and @xrbham.bsky.social is this Sunday March 15. Come hear Emma Cooper talk about her time in an ecovillage in Tanzania. Sign up via url.td/climatecafe

flyer for climate cafe featuring text from the bluesky post and picture of a Tanzanian man in a garden with a wheelbarrow

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

There's still time to apply to be a @birminghamfoe.bsky.social Board member. Applications are particularly welcome from young people. If you don't think you're qualified enough, take that as a sign to apply anyway - we want our Board to truly represent people who care about climate justice in Brum.

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

At our campaigns meeting tonight we're in person at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth and doing our final planning for our free Clothes Swap & Panel Discussion on Saturday. Come and join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...

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Free Clothes Swap & Panel Discussion

Join us for a day of swapping clothes and digging into important topics at the BRIG Café!

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

1 Week to Go! Free Clothes Swap & Panel Discussion on Fast Fashion, Saturday 7th March at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth. If you're having a spring clean out of your wardrobe bring wearable items along & see what you find. Clothes Swap starts 11:30am & Panel at 2:30pm. shorturl.at/ByUWj

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Free Clothes Swap & Panel Discussion

Join us for a day of swapping clothes and digging into important topics at the BRIG Café!

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Free Clothes Swap & panel talk on Fast Fashion, Sat 7th March at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social in Digbeth. If you're having a spring clean of your wardrobe do bring wearable items. Or come along and see what you find. Clothes Swap starts 11:30am & panel at 2:30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-cloth...

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Free Clothes Swap & Panel Discussion

Join us for a day of swapping clothes and digging into important topics at the BRIG Café!

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Our next Climate Cafe with @xrbham.bsky.social is on home decarbonisation on Sunday, Feb 15 from 2-4pm. Free vegan cake and drinks provided.

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