After a very busy summer, we approach the last few weeks of August and there’s still plenty to get involved with – family forest school activities, adult cycling tuition – from complete beginner sessions to building confidence on the road, as well as women only Learn To Ride, pop up energy advice and the launch of our new walking and cycling routes to help you explore your local area, discover amazing greenspaces and cool places to visit – just in time before the kids go back to school.
What are you waiting for?
Wild Bunch – Family Forest School
Weekly forest school sessions for both children and adults to connect to the natural world and create memorable moments.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 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.
Adult Cycling Tuition – Bournville
✨ Adult Learn to Ride
✨ Improvers – Confidence building
✨ Level 2 – Cycling on the roads
✨ Bikes & helmets available to borrow
Date: Tuesday’s throughout August
Location: Hub on The Green Bournville
These are FREE sessions funded by Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival – Find out more and book your spot today
Taught in a traffic free setting by qualified instructors, all welcome!
Women Only Cycling Tuition – Sparkbrook
Learn To Ride, cycling skills & confidence building
Date: Every Wednesday throughout August
Time: 10am – 11am & 11am – 12pm
Location: Spark Green Park, Sparkbrook, B12 8EH
FREE – No booking required – Spaces limited, first come first served.
For complete beginners, who want to learn to ride a bike. Taught by qualified female instructors, bike and helmets will be available to borrow, however, these are limited and first come first served. Please arrive early for registration.
NEW! Local Explorer Routes – Birmingham
Inspired by Birmingham hosting the European Athletics Championships in August 2026 we have created some great routes so you can 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.
Your local area is waiting to be explored – Find a route today!
FREE Energy Advice and support
Helping you save energy, money and reduce your carbon emissions.
Come and see us at one of our pop-up events.
Location: Moseley Hive
Date: Wednesday 19th August
Time: 11am – 2pm
Drop – In: Energy advice as part of Moseley Hive’s food pantry and lunch club.
Can’t make it? Check out our Energy Saving FAQ’s
Evening Led Rides – Bournville
Join us for a group bike ride exploring the local neighbourhood and connect outdoors. Bikes and helmets available to borrow.
When: Thursday 20th & 27th August
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: Start/Finish – The Hub on the Green, Bournville
Whether you are able to attend one of our August events, donate to support our work, try cooking a seasonal or plant-based meal, spend some time outside in nature or plant some seeds. Together we can make a difference!
Lots more to come in September, watch this space!