Join experienced and Certified Microsoft Trainer, Tim, for a bite-sized session focused on helping you master Excel lookup functions to work smarter and faster. The session will guide you through when and why to use lookups, covering VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP basics, before introducing the more powerful and flexible XLOOKUP. You’ll learn how to find data quickly, handle exact and approximate matches, and overcome common limitations of older formulas.
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BBP Social Value Committee
Wednesday 22nd April
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Join us for the Birmingham Business Park Social Value Committee – a collaborative group focused on making a real difference across our business community.
We’ll be joined by co-host Luke Manley, Corporate Fundraising Manager at our partner charity, Birmingham Hospice, who will share partnership opportunities and some of the exciting plans ahead. Plus special guests (TBC)
🍽 Lunch included
Microsoft APPy Hour - Excel Lookups
Monday 27th April
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Venue: Microsoft Teams
BBP Shared Reading Club
Tuesday 28th April
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Venue: Park Management Hub
Led by Polly Wright, ‘Reading for Wellbeing’ is all about sharing the pleasure of reading aloud good stories, novel extracts, and poetry, which prompt discussions about the relationship of their themes with people’s lives, and our feelings about the behaviour of main characters. Most of all, though, it’s a way of getting to know people, through a love of literature.
You won’t need to bring anything – all material is provided. Hot drinks and lunch will also be available.
Dates
28/04/2026 - 1:00 - 2:00pm
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BBP Allotment Club
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Venue: Park Management Hub
Connect with nature & your community! We’re inviting you to an hour of fun and gardening at our BBP Community Allotment every last Wednesday of the month, from 12pm to 1pm. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner looking to learn, this is the perfect chance to get outdoors, enjoy fresh air, and grow something great.
- Allotment tour & expert insights from Nurture Landscapes
- Meet fellow gardening enthusiasts & network
Location: BBP Community Allotment
FALAFEL BAFFLE - MIDDLE EASTERN KEBABS
Thursday 30th April
Time: 11.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: Main Lake
Dates
30/04/2026 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
BBP Carnival
Thursday 11th June
Time: 11:00 - 2:00pm
Venue: Main Lake
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Leave it to Esmie
Thursday 11th June
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Venue: Main Lake
Dates
11/06/2026 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Hunger - Korean Bowl/Bao Buns
Thursday 11th June
Time: 11.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: Main Lake
Dates
11/06/2026 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
The Chimney Cake Co
Thursday 11th June
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Venue: Main Lake
Dates
11/06/2026 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
BBP Hanging Basket Workshop
Thursday 18th June
Time: 11.00 am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm (45 minute slots)
Venue: Main Lake
Join us for a 45-minute Hanging Basket Workshop, as our expert landscaping team, Nurture guides you through the process of assembling your own flower hanging basket. They'll share their knowledge on plant selectiom, soil preparation, container gardening techniques, and maintenance tips, ensuring that you leave with the skills and confidence to maintain your beautiful creation long after the workshop ends.
No prior gardening experience is required for this workshop.
Bookings Open Soon
No prior gardening experience is required for this workshop.
Bookings Open Soon
Dates
18/06/2026 -
Puppy Therapy (20-minute Sessions)
Thursday 9th July
Time: 11:00 - 15:15pm
Venue: Main Lake
Join us for puppy therapy at the Main Lake - a heartwarming opportunity to relax, recharge, and connect with playful, friendly puppies. Visitors can enjoy the calming effects of gentle interactions, including cuddling, petting, and playtime, all surrounded by the serene lakeside setting. This uplifting experience promotes stress relief, boosts mood, and encourages mindfulness.
Tickets are released closer to the date.
Tickets are released closer to the date.
Meet the Bees - Family Friendly
Thursday 20th August
Time: 11.30am - 2.00pm - one hour sessions
Venue: Beehives next to Main Lake
We’re inviting our businesses to take part in this unique opportunity to join us for a ‘meet the bees’ session at our beehives with our local beekeepers. During the session, you’ll get to wear a beekeeper suit, find out what our honeybees do and why they’re so special. The beekeeping experience is led by Dave Taylor from our Landscaping Team at Nurture Landscapes.
Please note that all participants are required to wear sensible (closed toe) shoes and the sessions are not suitable for anyone who is allergic to bee stings.
Bookings Open Soon
Please note that all participants are required to wear sensible (closed toe) shoes and the sessions are not suitable for anyone who is allergic to bee stings.
Bookings Open Soon
Dates
20/08/2026 -
Honey Harvest Workshop
Wednesday 9th September
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Venue: Park Management Hub
Experience the sweet side of sustainability with our Honey Harvest Event!
During this hands-on and educational session, our expert beekeeper will guide you through the fascinating process of honey extraction - from removing the honeycomb frames from the hive to spinning and filtering the golden honey. You’ll learn about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, how our office hives contribute to biodiversity, and what it takes to keep a healthy colony thriving.
The event will include:
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🐝 Live honey extraction demonstration – see how honey is harvested directly from the comb.
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🍯 Honey tasting – sample freshly harvested honey straight from our hives.
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🌻 Bee education – discover how we’re supporting pollinators and sustainability at the workplace.
It’s a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, and celebrate our shared commitment to the environment - right here at the office!
Bookings Open Soon!
Dates
09/09/2026 - 1:00 - 2:00pm
Disco Fries
Thursday 10th September
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Venue: Main Lake
Dates
10/09/2026 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
Cheeky Maharaja - Fish & Chips
Thursday 3rd December
Time: 11.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: Main Lake
Dates
03/12/2026 - 11:30am - 2:00pm
BBP CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
Thursday 3rd December
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm (1 hour sessions)
Venue: Main Lake
Our sustainable wreath-making event is back for 2026! Get festive, learn a new skill, meet your neighbours, and create a beautiful Christmas wreath to bring home with you! Our landscaping team, Nurture, will host the relaxed one-hour workshop where you and your team will be shown step-by-step how to make your own unique wreath. Tickets are £10 with all proceeds going direct to our partnered charity, Birmingham Hospice.
Bookings Open later in the year.
Bookings Open later in the year.
Dates
03/12/2026 - 45 Minute Sessions
