Autumn brings a change in the weather, crisp mornings, cosy jumpers and crunchy leaves. A special time of year giving us a chance to reflect and make small changes as we move into a new season – we have a whole host of workshops, events and digital resources to share. From our half term outdoor holiday club, repair and share events, creative cooking classes, pop up energy advice and support to new walking and cycling routes to inspire more connections outdoors.
Your Autumn to do list and October half term covered!
Wild Holiday Bunch
October half-term, join us at our outdoor holiday club. For children aged 6+ to connect with nature, explore magical places, create natural seasonal crafts, gather around a campfire, relax, play and make friends!
When and Where:
📅 Tuesday 27th October Location: Allens Cross Community Association
📅 Thursday 29th October Location: Pitts Wood
Pay-as-you-can – Book your spot
Allens Cross Cooking Club
Join us for our monthly community cooking classes focused on helping you eat well for less. We’ll be sharing new quick and easy recipes every month.
When: Second Friday of every month ⏰ 1pm–2.30pm
📅 Friday 9th October
✨ Store Cupboard Suppers – BOOK NOW
📅 Friday 13th November
✨ Better with Beans – BOOK NOW
Location: Allens Cross Community Association
FREE Energy Advice and support
Helping you save energy, money and reduce your carbon emissions.
Location: The Springfield Project
📅 Thursday 15th October ⏰10.30am – 3pm
Drop – In – Find out more information and times here!
How to make your home healthier, more comfortable and save energy – Book Now!
Location: Online via Zoom
📅 Tuesday 27 October ⏰7pm – 8.15pm
Can’t make it? Check out our Energy Saving FAQ’s
Young Bunch – Outdoor Holiday Club for Teens
Inviting all teenagers, aged 12-15yrs to join us for an nature filled adventure. Freedom to explore, learn useful skills and nature craft, help cook a campfire lunch and make friends!
When:📅Wednesday 28th October⏰10am-4pm
Location: Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir
NEW! Local Explorer Routes – Birmingham
The summer may have come to an end but with the changing of the seasons and autumn approaching it’s the perfect time to get outside and try our new walking and cycling routes. Join us this September and have fun discovering Birmingham and your local area by bike or foot.
DIY – Designed to be self guided these are a series of gentle walking and cycling routes highlighting local greenspaces, hidden gems, heritage sites and cool places to visit – this needs to be on your Autumn to do list!
Your local area is waiting to be explored – Find a route today!
A friendly community session where you can bring clothing or small tech items that need repairing, refresh your wardrobe through our Honesty Swap Rail, share skills and meet local people.
Come and see us at one of our pop-up events.
Locations: Place of Welcome, The Springfield Project
When: Third Thursday of every month
📅Thursday 15th October
⏰1.15pm–3.15pm
FREE to attend AND FREE to book – Find out more information and times here!
Wild Bunch – Family Forest School
Weekly forest school sessions for both children and adults to connect in nature and create wonderful memories.
When: 📅Every Thursday⏰11.30am – 1.30pm
Location: Knowle Road Allotment, Knowle Road, Sparkhill, B11 3AW
For children aged 4+ and one grown-up
Pay-as-you-can – Book your spot.
Big Bike Film Night
Big Bike Film night comes to Birmingham for the first time with an uplifting mix of short cycling films. The line-up includes a Scottish Mountain bike adventure, Ireland’s ‘TransAtlantic Way’, a Cheltenham based father and son’s cycling journey plus much more. Celebrating the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables.
When: 📅Tuesday 13th October⏰7pm – 9.30pm
Whether you are able to attend one of our events this autumn, donate to support our work, start doing your bit to reduce food waste or spending more time outside in nature. Together we can make a difference!