We’ve teamed up with Bearwood residents Laura from Wild Lives Forest School and Ellie from New Baby Network CIC to bring you our first playgroup! It will take place in our high street garden, hidden behind St Mary’s Church (opposite Argos) and it’s especially for parents/carers and their babies/children under 5 who have felt very isolated in the last year. With thanks to our funders SCVO, Community Fund and Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals Trust.

It’s a 10 week pilot running every Friday 10-11am, starting on 23rd April 2021.

Join us to connect with other local parents whilst your little ones play and explore Bearwood’s secret garden! We will be growing confidence, independence, social skills and a connection to the natural world – as well as plants and vegetables!

Here are a few pics of the garden progressing this spring, thanks to local volunteers and chief organiser Vicki MacWinyers. See below photos for more details and the link to register for the playgroup!

Spaces are very limited so register now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bearwood-nature-playgroup-tickets-150314329205

We hope these playful sessions will give you time and space to be nurtured through playing outdoors in nature and building social connections.

Sessions will be held in accordance with current Government guidance. There is enough space in the garden for adults to maintain social distancing.

Toilets, baby change and hot drinks available.

Bearwood High Street Garden, St Mary’s Church on St Mary’s Road, Bearwood. On-street parking available.