Birmingham Friends of the Earth Pub Quiz

Birmingham Friends of the Earth Pub Quiz

by | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog, Blog, Events

The Birmingham Friends of the Earth pub quiz is now firmly fixed into our fundraising calendar. The fifth one was held on 11th September at the Anchor Pub, Digbeth. Returning as defending champions, I was keen on our team regaining the trophy! We did well in the first...
Permaculture Garden

Permaculture Garden

by | Sep 27, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorised

In Autumn last year I acquired a garden of my own for the first time. I’d never had a garden that I had control over before. When I moved into the house the garden comprised of a shed, wooden mulch and some slabs. Initially I had no plans to change the garden, but...
Cycling in Europe; San Sebastian

Cycling in Europe; San Sebastian

by | Jul 26, 2016 | Blog, Blog, Transport

Earlier this year, members of Birmingham Friends of the Earth visited Jake. Jake volunteers with Birmingham Friends of the Earth when he is around Birmingham. In spring time this year he was in Portugal. This was a perfect excuse for some BFOE campaigners to visit...

Shaz’s Top 5 Energy-Saving Tips

by | Oct 31, 2014 | Blog, Economics

This post first appeared on Shaz30’s Thought for the Day blog: 5 Energy Saving tips to reduce energy usage I work for an energy company, and as a result I often get asked about how to save money on your energy bills. I spent nearly a year advising people on...

Bicycle: A Film Review

by | Oct 6, 2014 | Blog

I’ve been excited about this film ever since I first heard about it at Bike Lounge. I was so excited that I contributed to the crowd funding project for the film. Thanks to BFOE I was lucky to be able to go to the screening of the film as part of the Birmingham...