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Fires were started again last night in Balaam’s Wood, 2nd incident in just over a week. A group of teenagers were seen sitting around a fire they had just made.  Thankfully a couple of local people in the woods at the time spotted them, raised the alarm and rang the fire brigade who attended and put the fire out. After a further search of the woods by the fire brigade they found a couple of other fires that had gone unnoticed and these were put out and the area made safe.

Friends of Balaam’s Wood a group run by volunteers work tirelessly trying to make the woods safe and accessible for all the community to use and share, from clearing pathways, litter picking, tending to trees and shrub’s, repairing & replacing benches.   Please let’s join together and start conversations at home to unable us all to feel safe and have fun and enjoy the outdoor spaces we have here in Frankley

If we can do one thing as a Community, please can you share at home tonight with your families the danger uncontrolled fires can cause, especially in a wooded area and most importantly what to do if you spot a fire i.e who to call and what to do to keep yourself and others safe.

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🌿 Join the Green Movement with NewStarts! 🌿

At NewStarts, we’re on a mission to make a real difference for both the planet and our community. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to share some of the ways we’re reducing waste and helping our local environment thrive. 🌎💚

One of our proudest initiatives is our Community Supermarket, which takes place every Thursday between 2pm and 5pm. It’s a chance for YOU to help us save food from going to landfill while grabbing affordable, healthy groceries. 🙌

📍 Where? Our supermarket is open at both our Bromsgrove and New Frankley sites.

Come along and see how much you can save—not just on your food, but also in reducing waste. Every item you choose helps us contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. ♻️💚

Let’s work together to make the planet a little healthier, one food item at a time. See you on Thursday! ✨

#Sustainability #SaveFoodSavePlanet #ReduceWaste #CommunityLove #GoGreen

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Love getting crafty? Enjoy a good chinwag and meeting new faces? Then come on down to our weekly Create and Chat! It’s the perfect mix of artsy fun and awesome conversation. Every Wednesday from 7-9pm @No4 Arden Road — because who doesn’t love crafting and chatting at the same time? Bring your creativity, your stories, and maybe enjoy a snack or two! See you there! 🎨🧵🗣️

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