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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 15d

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!
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · 18d

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 · Sep 6

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 · Jun 26

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 · Jun 3

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 · Jun 3

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 · May 31

This today! 🥁🏡🍿♻️🌱🪱🌻🍇 🍉
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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · May 22

Bring your family, your friends, your neighbours… book here for free tickets: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/retr... 🌱🌻🏡

Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · May 15

📣 sign up sign up
Get your tickets for our Spring Fayre here: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/retr... 🌱🌻🏡

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 · May 13

This… today 🏡🌱
Please come along

Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Apr 19

Date for your diary …. Our Spring Fayre …. not to miss 🌱

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Apr 19

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 · Apr 19

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 · Apr 16

Join us for our AGM

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Apr 4

#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 · Apr 3

@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 🏡

Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Mar 31

Eid Mubarak 🕌🌙 to all our Balsall Heath friends and neighbours celebrating near and far

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Mar 29

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 · Mar 17

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 · Mar 1

In case you were stymied by the New Statesman paywall, here is the piece co-authored by Caroline Lucas and myself on climate popularism:

It’s time for climate populism – Rupert Read

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth @birminghamfoe.bsky.social · Feb 25

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 · Feb 24

This… 🌱

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Feb 24

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...

25/2/22 Climate Summit

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Feb 19

Join us for a Family Day Out at Birmingham Botanical Gardens TODAY! 🌳🌲🌸 🚎🚴🌱

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Retrofit Balsall Heath @retrofitbh.bsky.social · Feb 7

Retrofit Balsall Heath “Explainer” is here: drive.google.com/file/d/1iQAC... Retrofitting homes, neighbourhoods, hearts and minds 🏡🌱💕💫

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