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Working with Community partners to “retrofit” homes, neighbourhoods, hearts and minds. Explainer: bit.ly/41vOAum

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
www.instagram.com/reel/DdRfXlN... A taste of our AGM: Retrofit progress on local homes 🏡 Community researchers & Community connectors 💖 delicious vegan gluten free carrot cake 🥕 #communityleadership #naturalbuildingmaterials @civicsquare.bsky.social @zerocarbonhouse.bsky.social #retrofitreimagined
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
RBH Summer 🌞 newsletter is here 🏡 www.retrofitbalsallheath.org/post/summer-...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Register to join us for our AGM Saturday 12 September 🏡 events.humanitix.com/retrofit-bal...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Join us to celebrate everything Retrofit Balsall Heath has achieved this year, and look ahead to the next stage of our shared journey,
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Fantastic support for our East/West Retrofit walking procession across Balsall Heath Sunday 5 July #bhcfest26 🏡🥁 #retrofithomes
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Our Retrofit park pop ups and East/West retrofit walking procession across Balsall Heath with banners (including our new retrofit banner 💕), flags and the retrofit model house 🏡 🥁 #bhcfest26 were a triumph
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Home Retrofit sessions are popping up in local parks across Balsall Heath in July. Please pop along to one! 🏡 #bhcfest26 @arktindal.bsky.social
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Join us for an East/West Retrofit Walking Procession with drums, banners and flags Sunday 5 July - meet in Balsall Heath Park 11am. Depart 12 noon 🥁 🚶🏽‍♀️👩🏽‍🦽 🏠 🚶🏽‍♂️
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our Model Retrofit House 🏡 has popped up … by Big Ben/Houses of Parliament, the London Eye. This summer it will be popping up in local parks demonstrating home retrofit measures to reduce fuel bills, make homes warmer in the winter, healthier, & more comfortable www.facebook.com/share/r/1EN5…
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Miss Kingston @misskingtindal.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🐷Year 1 had a visit from @retrofitbh.bsky.social to help us improve our houses for the Three Little Pigs!🐷 🏡We explored roof insulation, energy saving, and how small changes can make our homes kinder to the planet.🌍 🌻We also planted seeds to help @arktindal.bsky.social grow greener every day.🌿
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
At Retrofit Balsall Heath’s recent Interfaith Retrofit Iftar 🌙🏡🌱🕊️Sahttps://youtu.be/xFgR06tMu9Y?si=9XMzT_73KWs56XBj
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Interfaith Retrofit Iftar - Sara Mia
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Hey check out our February 2026 newsletter 🏡 www.retrofitbalsallheath.org/post/februar...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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Ramadan, Lent and the call to protect Creation - Muslim News UK
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Ramadan Kareem 🌙 warm invitation here to our Community Retrofit Interfaith Iftar 🏡 Thursday 5 March - tickets here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/retr...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
“We are excited about the Warm Homes Plan. Our hope is to help 525 families in Balsall Heath by March 2028… This isn’t just about construction; it’s about community power.” Sara Mia @retrofitbalsallheath midlandsgazette.com/breaking-new...
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Warm Homes Plan Welcomed in the West Midlands
The Warm Homes Plan UK offers solar, heat pumps, and insulation to cut bills and tackle fuel poverty across the country.
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Balsall Heath is ready. With our local partner MECC Trust, we’re aiming to support 525 local homes by 2028 🏡 🏠🏡 ✅ Warmer homes ✅ Lower bills ✅ A seat at the table www.bigissue.com/news/environ... @bigissue.com
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What Labour's Warm Homes Plan means for energy bills and climate
The £15 billion Warm Homes Plan is intended to make it easier for families to get solar panels to slash energy bills and tackle climate crisis.
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Retrofit Balsall Heath has launched as a Community Benefit Society. Join us 🏡
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
www.instagram.com/reel/DSOC8lZ... Retrofit Balsall Heath has launched as a Community Benefit Society. Join us 🏡
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Retrofit Balsall Heath is launching as a Community Benefit Society! If you’re local and have enthusiasm to share join us! We’ll be at the Balsall Heath 750 years celebrations at The Old Printworks and St Paul’s Trust TOMORROW Sat 13th December 1-4pm 🏡
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We’re happy to be engaged with supporting this @nationalretrofithub 🏡 labmonline.co.uk/news/nationa...
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National Retrofit Hub launches new initiative to connect industry with community innovators and accelerate neighbourhood retrofit
The National Retrofit Hub has launched the Retrofit Community of Industry, a new national initiative that connects built environment professionals with community retrofit innovators to fill critical d
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Would you like to work with us? Great opportunity for someone with excellent admin skills who's not afraid to get stuck into exciting projects! www.retrofitbalsallheath.org/post/new-rol...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
We’re recruiting!! 📢 🏡 🌱 See Job Description for Senior Administrator here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... Please promote and encourage applications… @zerocarbonhouse.bsky.social @abdullahrehman.bsky.social @immykaur.bsky.social
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greenpeacebrum.bsky.social @greenpeacebrum.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
So much support in Birmingham for the #StopRosebank Day of Action. Greenpeace Birmingham were joined by XR, Eco Together, BACA, Greenpeace Worcester, the Green Party and @retrofitbh.bsky.social. Our MPs must say no to new licences for fossil fuels. @preetgill.bsky.social @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
neighbourhood #greenretrofit 🌱💚 weeding, cardboard and bark chippings to mulch & suppress weeds regrowth, a strawberry 🍓 plant, sunflowers coming 🌱 🌻 spinach setting seed, more 🌸 and a compost heap in the corner so no waste to take away #postcodegardener #fruit&nutvillage
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Here’s our “all things Retrofit” Spring Fayre programme docs.google.com/document/d/1... A fantastic time was had by all…and the sun 🌞 shone 🙏🏽
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
A BIG THANK YOU to ALL who came to the Retrofit Spring Fayre on Saturday and ALL who helped make it happen 👍 👌🏻 👏🏾 It was a fabulous day 🏡 🥁🪘🙌
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
This today! 🥁🏡🍿♻️🌱🪱🌻🍇 🍉 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Bring your family, your friends, your neighbours… book here for free tickets: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/retr... 🌱🌻🏡
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📣 sign up sign up Get your tickets for our Spring Fayre here: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/retr... 🌱🌻🏡
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Retrofit Spring Fayre
Cut your bills - Meet your neighbours - Green your streets What is retrofit? Stalls, Children's activities, Get Cycling  Collaboration with Saheli Hub, MECC, Fruit and Nut Village
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
This… today 🏡🌱 Please come along
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Date for your diary …. Our Spring Fayre …. not to miss 🌱
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Last week members of our Governance Group travelled to Manchester for a day of learning and mentoring. We’re in train to form as a Community Benefits Society. Come along to our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13th May 5-7pm at The Mix Cafe to find out more 🌱
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Catch up with what we have been doing, our projects and our plans in our Spring newsletter 🌱 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Join us for our AGM
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#interfaith #retrofit #community #iftar Reflecting on Greening Neighbourhoods, Insulating Homes, Reducing Consumption and Waste - retrofitting hearts and minds 🌱 @joshneicho.bsky.social www.yourworld.net/birmingham/b...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@arktindal.bsky.social year 1 pupils assisted Retrofit Balsall Heath builders fitting insulation, draughtproofing and renewable energy- generating solar panels to our RBH Wendy House 🏡
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Eid Mubarak 🕌🌙 to all our Balsall Heath friends and neighbours celebrating near and far
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Reflection on reducing our consumption of … everything … during Lent and Ramadan at our Interfaith “Retrofit” Iftar at Balsall Heath Church Centre #ecoconsciousramadan #climatekam #lent 🌱 #earthovershootday #climatechange #retrofit
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Good wishes to all those observing Ramadan or Lent this season. Do join us if you can for an Interfaith “Retrofit” Iftar on Wednesday 26th March. Please book via the ticketleap link so we can cater for all. ⛪️ 🕌 🏡 www.ticketleap.events/tickets/retr...
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Rupert Read @rupertread.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
In case you were stymied by the New Statesman paywall, here is the piece co-authored by Caroline Lucas and myself on climate popularism:
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It’s time for climate populism – Rupert Read
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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Only 4 days until our event! We're pleased that @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social Birmingham, Birmingham TreePeople, @bbcwildlifetrust.bsky.social, Lucy Starkey & @pynstory.bsky.social will be joining us on Saturday. Wet weather plan: Event will be held in the BRIG cafe @inthewarehouse.bsky.social.
Mint green background with images of a tree, deer, and squirrel. Post is promoting our 'Branching Out for Nature' event.
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
This… 🌱
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
inspirational credit to @fruitnutvillage @ubeleinitiative @civicsquare.bsky.social and thanks to @faithfortheclimate @christianclimateaction @britishquakers for the opportunity to share our efforts: docs.google.com/presentation...
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25/2/22 Climate Summit
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Join us for a Family Day Out at Birmingham Botanical Gardens TODAY! 🌳🌲🌸 🚎🚴🌱
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Retrofit Balsall Heath “Explainer” is here: drive.google.com/file/d/1iQAC... Retrofitting homes, neighbourhoods, hearts and minds 🏡🌱💕💫
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
We visited #UbeleInitiative and #BlackRootz in north London yesterday along with @civicsquare.bsky.social @wecanmake.bsky.social @darkmatterlabs.org #retrofit #rebuilders #growers bright sunshine, hot hibiscus 🌺 tea, straw & reed/rushes building, clay/hemp daub, centring reciprocal relationships 🙏🏼
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🏡 “Top Changemaker 2024” Retrofit Balsall Heath features in @bigissue Top Changemakers 2025 edition #retrofit
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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 03/02/2025
All are welcome to this Community Cycle Cafe at the Moseley Hive on Saturday. Cath and Fabio will be discussing barriers to cycling and how we can help each other. Address: 93 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8DD @biclas.bsky.social
Community Cycle Cafe
Saturday 8th February 2025
5-7pm

Would you like to cycle ?
What's stopping you?
No really, what's stopping
you?
Come along and join in the discussion
about making cycling easier for us all.
We will seek solutions and mutually
help each other
MOSELEY
HIVE
CentralCCOp
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Josh recently completed his first half marathon 🏅fundraising for warmer homes and greener lives 🏡 🌱 Conditions were challenging: High winds, briefly hail, and the path was gooey mud with no firmer ground on either side! His fundraiser is still open for donations www.gofundme.com/f/josh-runs-...
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
At our recent Social we enjoyed a delicious supper; identified addresses we had lived at in Balsall Heath & “round about” over our lives, through generations and connecting continents, named our Balsall Heathen heroes, discussed how a heat pump works & how we can restore reverence for trees 🏡 🌱 🚴 🌳
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Social meet -up tomorrow evening at Bayt Al Yemeni, Moseley Rd. Vegan and Halal food available 🌱
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