We're getting excitingly wrapped up in dreaming for Buzz Stop - and we're looking for a Design Assistant to come join in. If you're interested in nature, arts, community collaboration, you're 18-25, based in the West Mids and from the global majority, check link in bio.

We are recruiting a talented graphic designer to create an animated illustration and poster. Do you have an enthusiasm for embedding creativity, accessibility, and inclusivity within your artistic practice? Follow the link in our bio and apply before 23 June! 📸 Kyle Simms

Last Wednesday we welcomed Spectra & Amy @ The Parakeet to the Hub as part of #GrowingUpGreen 💚 Our regular after school play session returns this week, delivered by Groundwork West Midlands & Elishah St Juste. Tea/coffee for carers + fun/snacks for kids. Homework table for the older ones.

Introducing Buzz Stop🦋🐛 Directly outside Sandwell General Hospital, Buzz Stop will be a beautiful and biodiverse garden opening mid-July! 🌿 Find out more about Buzz Stop on our blog! wearespectra.co.uk/2023/06/21/int… 📸Kyle Simms #biodiversity #domorelocal #letscreate

Materials Wanted! We're starting the build for #BuzzStop next week 🦋 and we're seeking: • Tree trunk stumps • Perspex (especially coloured) • Carved, curved and/or 3D wood objects • Branches (not twigs!) If you can help please send us a message ✉️ #domorelocal #letscreate

🦋 Poetry Workshop 🦋 with @Think_write_fly and Kibriya Mehrban on 17th July 📆 Visit #BuzzStop ahead of the official launch, take part in a unique workshop and become part of a sound installation pinned to the garden via @OverhearPoetry 🔊 eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-works… 🎨 Louise Worrall

🚨OPPORTUNITY ALERT🚨 Calico is offering an opportunity for two young creatives aged 18-25 based in Birmingham to lead their own digital arts campaign. If you have a story to tell, we are here to facilitate your work! Find out more here: wearecalico.co.uk/opportunities/

Come and join us for a creative poetry workshop at #BuzzStop and be part of an exciting sound installation 🦋 Tickets available at eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-works… @OverhearPoetry

We are hosting workshops throughout the summer at #BuzzStop! 🦋 On 21st July we are joined by Iris Bertz from @bertzassociates for a Willow Weaving Workshop 10-4pm. Tickets available for £40 on Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/willow-weavi…

We have our #BuzzStop launch on the 20th July! Come and see the garden between 12 and 2pm, with an official opening at 12.30pm 🌿🦋

Lovely to attend the official opening of the “Buzz Stop” today; a bio diverse, playful and inclusive garden at Sandwell General Hospital - making a pretty average space really beautiful 🥰🐝🦋 Spectra SWB NHS Trust Andy Street West Midlands Combined Authority SWBH Charity💙 💙

Today saw the opening of 'Buzz Stop' at Sandwell Hospital, a biodiverse, playful & inclusive garden built from recycled materials and inspired by the lifecycle of a butterfly. An amazing installation bringing wildlife literally to the hospital front door thanks to Spectra.

This week we saw the unveiling of Buzz Stop - a beautiful garden area where our patients and visitors at Sandwell Hospital can relax and enjoy a little bit of wildlife. Read more here: swbh.nhs.uk/media/sensory-…

We have two free, drop-in workshops to get involved in at #BuzzStop next week!🦋 Tues 1st August 10:30am-3pm - Plant Tour with hortulani 🪴 Thurs 3rd August 10am-3pm - compost & recycling with Crick Gardens CIC🐛 For more information visit our website wearespectra.co.uk/productions/bu…

We have another free workshop on Wednesday 23rd August at Buzz Stop🦋 Drop-in between 11-3pm to explore nature through lots of sensory activities including sound and music play, clay, creating nature wands and potions.  Come along and visit #BuzzStop!

Please drop in today SWB NHS Trust for Hayley and Joe's Spectra creative workshop at the Buzz Stop garden just outside Sandwell main entrance - we'd love to have a conversation with you all!

We love these photos & people enjoying #BuzzStop! 🐛 Have you visited Buzz Stop? Help us show this garden is important by answering some questions from our funders! 🔗 illuminate-data.org.uk/survey/zrklmn 🔗 snaponline.wmca.org.uk/Interview/b3b7…

Hello! Open Theatre Company 🎭 is running a 3-day FREE Summer School for autistic women and nonbinary people (aged 16+) from Wednesday 30th August - Friday 1st September, 10:30am - 2:30pm each day at Trefoil House (Birmingham City Centre). ✉️[email protected]

We would love to know what you think about arts and creativity in hospitals🎨 It's your last chance to help us to create an arts manifesto that will guide the work of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital 🔗forms.gle/ijBH6zxTCUM2f5… Deadline: Monday 4th September

Drop-in plant swap! 🪴 Monday 4th September 11:30am - 1pm @ Buzz Stop Swap your plant or cuttings and give your garden or plant collection a fresh, new look🌱 We will also be giving away our wonderful indoor plants that have been a part of the Buzz Stop indoor installation! 🦋