Progress Pride Flag with two leaves as the central logo at the top. Below this it says 'LGBT+ Nature Connect Appreciate and Connect with Nature' a Canadian goose and two lapwing bird illustrations are either side of this logo. Below this the rest of the image has text stating 'Meet Up Point - RSPB Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre, Tanhouse Ave, Birmingham B43 5AG Trail - A 1.8mi/2.9KM loop around the reservoir lasting 40-60 minutes, we shall spend 30 minutes inside the bird hide if it is open. Public Transport - 16/16A bus from Birmingham city centre. Terrain - Flat and well-maintained, sandy/gravel footpaths, wheelchair user-friendly. Beware that the trail may be full of puddles if there has been excessive rain. Feel free to pack some lunch or grab a bite at the on-site RSPB cafe. Well-behaved dogs and allies are welcome.' Email address lgbtnatureconnect@outlook.com Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky logos follow this.

Text reads Sandwell Valley Trail Map 1.8 miles or 2.0 kilometres. The trail is circular, beginning at the visitor centre car park before stopping at the bird hide during the quarter of the walk. Email address lgbtnatureconnect@outlook.com Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky logos follow this.

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Sandwell Valley Walk & Bird Watch
Sunday 22nd February 2026 12PM-2PM

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Deep green background, light green rectangle with a progress pride flag logo with two leaves upon it. Below the logo it says 'LGBT+ Nature Connect Appreciate & Connect with Nature'. Eitherside of the logo features two wavy rainbow banners in both upper corners, the bottom left corner has the yellow, white, purple, and black non-binary flag, the bottom right has the blue, pink, and white trans flag. The following text is at the centre ' New Year Still Queer Bimble. saturday 3rd January 2026 12PM-2PM. Join us on our first walk of the year around Cannon Hill Park, followed by some bird sculpture spotting at the Midlands Art Centre! Route - A 1.1mi/1.9km circular around Cannon Hill Park, 35-60 mins. Terrain - Flat, paved, uneven in some areas, wheelchair accessible. Well-behaved dogs on leads, families, and allies are welcome. For our meeting point and to book your free place, click the link in our bio. ' Below this is an email address saying lgbtnatureconnect@outlook.com followed by the Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky logos.

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Green background, with wintery blue leaves along the border with snow. A progress pride rainbow flag logo is featured at the top with two leaves on top, below this it says 'LGBT+ Nature Connect Appreciate and Connect with Nature'. Below this an event description follows as: Saturday 13th December 2025 12PM-2PM Join us on our final walk of the year along Birmingham’s famous canals. Witness beasties, local history, queer joy, and feel free to join us for a celebratory drink at The Ruin afterwards! Route - A 2.3mi/3.7km jaunt from Brindleyplace to Digbeth, 90 mins. Terrain - Mostly flat, uneven cobbled sections, a handful of steep bridges, two claustrophobic canal tunnels, and potential ice. Well-behaved dogs on leads, families, and allies are welcome! For our meeting point and to book your free place, click the link in our bio. Below this text is an email address: lgbtnatureconnect@outlook.com followed by Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky logos.

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Autumnal green background, LGBT+ Nature Connect logo of the progress pride flag with two leaves upon it at the top. An array of orange hued leaves are featured around the border of the post. The following text reads: Highbury Park Walk and Tree Talk Join us on an autumnal tree trail walk around Highbury Park, witness the parakeet horde, and hang out with some pleasant waterfowl at the pond. Trail - A 1.6mi circular loop around the reserve, 60 mins. Terrain - Gravel car park, paved trail, but there are many uneven parts and potholes. Well-behaved dogs on leads, allies, and families are welcome!

Highbury Park Walk and Tree Talk

Book your FREE tickets at the link below:
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Fatt Projects to hold fundraiser event in the wake of Manchester Pride insolvency Birmingham-based queer non-profit, Fatt Projects, is hosting ‘The Big Bastard Bonanza’ fundraiser to recoup money in the wake Manchester Pride’s insolvency.

Fatt Projects to hold fundraiser event in the wake of Manchester Pride insolvency

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Last One Out Please Turn Off the Lights With ever tightening restrictions on hospitality, job losses and venue closures were inevitable, but I was deeply saddened to hear the announcement that Eden Bar was closing its doors for business …

All the best on Strictly.

Time to remember when La Voix graced the stage at old Eden's final curtain...
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LGBT+ Nature Connect logo of two leaves on a progress pride flag. Text below it says: Summer Picnic Stroll Saturday 2nd August 2025 11AM-3PM Meet Up Point - Midlands Art Centre Foyer, Birmingham, B12 9QH, can be reached from the city centre via the 45/47/61/63/35 buses. Trail - A circular loop around the park, 20-30 mins. Terrain - Flat and wheelchair accessible. Well-behaved dogs, allies, and families are welcome! Bring your own food and excellent vibes!

Join us on a sweet summer afternoon for a quick stroll around Cannon Hill Park and a picnic!

Saturday 2nd August 2025 11AM-3PM

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Wednesday Wildlife Walk Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - 6PM A 1 to 1.5 hour long evening walk where we visit local wildlife at the Great Park reservoir and nip to the pub for some grub. Peas for the critters shall be provided. Meet up point - Morrisons Rubery Entrance, Birmingham, B45 9AH - 63/49 bus. Trail - Through the woods to the Great Park Reservoir, along the Rea Valley Trail, ending at the Cambridge pub in Longbridge. Terrain - Mostly flat, the first section can get muddy if it rains. The route can be altered for wheelchair accessibility. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they will need to be kept well away from the critters at the reservoir.

The lazy summer nights lie thick upon the city. Why not spend it meeting some critters and vibing with some like-minded folks?

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Our second free craftivism workshop in the Sustain My Craftivism! series is ready to rumble! Join us at Carolyn the botanist's allotment where they shall be teaching us about reading landscapes, making ink, mutual care, and using homegrown plants to create art. When: Saturday 10th May 2025 12PM to 3PM Meeting point - Midlands Art Centre (foyer by the gift shop), Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH. Bring a mug for tea and wear some sturdy shoes. Refreshments shall be provided, email or DM us to book your FREE place now! #lgbtnatureconnect #lgbtbirmingham #lgbtcommunity #lgbtactivism #lgbtqia #lgbtecotherapy #lgbtnature #craftivism #lgbtcrafts #lesbianhikers #CraftSpace

Our second free craftivism workshop in the Sustain My Craftivism! series is ready to rumble!

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BrumBags “Well, I’ll have a great story to tell the grandkids about that time granny accidentally became a sex worker.”

With the opening of new new Eden just days away... it's time to revisit this tale featuring old old Eden.

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Shut Up and Sign, Ginger! “It was awful. I felt myself go all hot and cold at the same time,” Bonnie told me. “All I could think was, How has this happened, I only asked for a return to Nottingham?!”

With the opening of new new Eden just days away... it's time to revisit this tale featuring old old Eden.

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Last One Out Please Turn Off the Lights With ever tightening restrictions on hospitality, job losses and venue closures were inevitable, but I was deeply saddened to hear the announcement that Eden Bar was closing its doors for business …

With the opening of new new Eden just days away... it's time to revisit this tale of when old old Eden closed.

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Come along on a walk around one of Birmingham's urban gems! We love Cannon Hill Park and Rea Valley and we hope you will too! 🌈 Cannon Hill Park & Rea Valley Walk Saturday 15th March 2025 - 12PM Meet Up Point - Midlands Art Centre (foyer by the Kiln restaurant), near the 63/47 bus route. Trail - Cannon Hill Park loop & Rea Valley Southbound - 1.5-2 hours Terrain - Wheelchair friendly pathways, probably a bit wet. Feel free to pack some lunch or grab a bite to eat at the MAC's Kiln Restaurant, there's and Aldi nearby too for snacks. Well behaved dogs and allies are welcome! #lgbtbirmingham #lgbtq #lgbtnatureconnect #lgbtnature #lesbianhikers #citizenscience #queernature #queercommunity #lgbtcommunity #birminghamnature #lgbtecotherapy

Come along on a walk around one of Birmingham's urban gems! We love Cannon Hill Park and Rea Valley and we hope you will too! 🌈

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What's this? A social event without any walking? Why yes it is! Come along with us to the Chance & Counters Social gaming session for a fun evening of boardgames, camaraderie and tasty food! Dogs are encouraged to come along, as are our lovely allies! Where - Chance & Counters, 8 Scott House Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AA. This is not a free event, booking ahead is NOT required. Please enquire with the Chance & Counters Birmingham team if you have any queries about costs, allergens and so forth. #lgbtbirmingham #lgbtq #lgbtnatureconnect #lgbtnature #lesbianhikers #citizenscience #queernature #queercommunity #lgbtcommunity #birminghamnature #lgbtecotherapy #boardgames #lgbtgames #ttrpg #birminghamsocial

What's this? A social event without any walking? Why yes it is!

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A lichen covered tree with a jelly-like orange fungus called witches' butter on it.

We saw some funky witches' butter fungus on our walk today!
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Logo of two green leaves on a progress pride flag. Group title LGBT+ Nature Connect - Appreciate & Connect with Nature. January Boardgames Social Monday 27th January 6PM Come with us to the Monday Boardgame Club for a fun evening of boardgames, camaraderie and tasty food! Dogs are encouraged to come along to the venue. Where - Chance and Counters, 8 Scott House Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AA A green D4, blue D8, and orange D12 can be seen along the bottom of the post. There is a red dragon born dual wielding daggers in the top left and a wizard with a staff in the top right. Email address lgbtnatureconnect@outlook.com

Come along to our first ever gaming social! Please contact the Chance & Counters team for price queries and further details.
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Bedroom Farce I found myself un-ceremonially shoved from the bed and bundled into the room’s fitted wardrobe. I sat in that cramped space on a pile of crumpled clothes and random shoes, with shirttails dangling …

Back in the closet in... 'Bedroom Farce'
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Four Robberies and a Funeral Security gave chase across the bus lane, until the robber took a swing at them with the magnum of pink Prosecco he had procured (a detail so deliciously camp it was worthy of a Carrington/Colby cat…

An action-packed tale... 'Four Robberies and a Funeral'.

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Leave ‘em Better Than You Find ‘em As the Forest Code says, ‘leave it better than you found it.’ Extinguish the fire, bag up your trash… and don’t damage a young man’s fledgling ego.

'Leave 'em Better Than You Find 'em'

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Eat Out to Help Out You don’t have to just window shop when you find yourself horny on the high street… as there are a surprising number of places to go down in downtown.

Horny on the High Street in... 'Eat Out To Help Out'

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A Nod and a Wink ‘During a semi-clothed afternoon at Boltz, I was chatting to several south Asian guys of my acquaintance and happened to mention my passion for the ‘Indian nod’. Next thing I knew…

'A Nod and a Wink'
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Banana is Free The loudest and most energetic of the market traders is a cocky charmer full of Bullring bullshite and banter. He attracts shoppers with, “Fruit for a pound,” then, for the ladies, adds a cheeky, “…

Market boy crush... 'Banana is Free'.

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Brief Encounter I am a typical bloke when it comes to holding onto worn clothes: Best T-shirt become casual T-shirt, which in turn become lounging on the sofa T-shirt, then gardening wear and finally goes into rag…

Time to put your big boy pants on... 'Brief Encounter'.

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The Little Gay Bar with the Big Gay Heart A rotation of drag troupes perform as Kings, Queens and other in the venue’s covered back garden. The mix of old-school mime, live numbers, and anarchic play, challenges gender identity and subvert…

Not just a bar for the ladies... 'The Little Gay Bar with the Big Gay Heart'.

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A heartwarming tale... 'Finding the Gems'.

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5318008 I was taken aback by the amount of cleavage on display. I just couldn’t look away… I was drawn in… like the USS Enterprise plunging into a spatial anomaly. The final frontier… Where this man has ne…

Making mountains outta molehills... '5318008'.

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High N Horny Hell I was balls deep in him and he was setting up the next shag!

It's a state of mind in... 'High N Horny Hell'.

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Camel Coats and Alpaca Pubes “Your pubes are lovely,” I told him, adding, “which is a complement I have never used before.”

The power of a compliment... 'Camel Coats and Alpaca Pubes'.

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