Bearwood Shuffle

27/07/2025

This year's Shuffle was amazing. Thanks so much for making it what it was. We know you thought so too, because you've told us. Thanks for that too. We've heard what you've said about it, the brilliant and the things we should improve.

After a bit of a break, we've sat down and looked at 2026. We'd love to do the Shuffle again - how could we not want to?

But doing it will be a stretch. You've been generous on the day and online too, but we need to raise a lot more before we know we can do it again.

If you've got ideas for fundraising, or want to sponsor the Shuffle and be part of its success, we'd love to hear from you. We've got ideas about how it'd help you too. Drop us a line at [email protected] with a subject of "Fund the Shuffle".

And in the meantime, don't forget you can donate online at any time at https://ko-fi.com/bearwoodshuffle. We've opened up monthly memberships to help spread things out, and are thinking about what else we can do with memberships.

16/06/2025

We’ve heard people are saying some lovely things about Saturday’s event, but don’t keep it to yourself!

Share your feedback with us, it could help us secure funding and bring the Shuffle back even bigger next year. 💛

Help us keep the Shuffle shuffling! This form might not be as fun as a ceilidh or a samosa in the sunshine — but it’s really, really important. Your feedback helps us show funders the impact this event has and could be the difference between more future Shuffles... or none at all 😢 It only ta...

15/06/2025

🌞✨ THANK YOU, BEARWOOD! ✨🌞

We’re still buzzing from what was a truly magical day in Lightwoods Park. You absolutely brought the vibes. From those dancing at the front to families chilling in the shade, every single one of you helped make this year's Bearwood Shuffle something really special. 💛

Massive love to our incredible local community, the beating heart of the Shuffle. Whether you came to soak up the tunes, eat something delicious, craft with the kids, or just have a mooch and a chat, you made it what it was.

The biggest thanks go to our incredible team who worked their socks off to make this happen:

All of the bands and musicians that lit up the stage and had us dancing all day
Tat Vision, The Parakeet Studio and Go Play Sandwell for making the kids' stuff a riot of joy
Bob Sanderson for compering with soul and heart
All our stallholders, food traders and market makers
1000 Trades On The Park for pouring the pints, having a real community focused boozer on the park has been a game changer
Craftinnbearwood for fuelling the afterparty and being supportive throughout
Birmingham Opera Company for the fantastic pop up
outsideleft.com left for keeping the party going well into the night
Ritchie and Event Craft Solutions for that bangin’ stage
for the stunning signs
Ken Harrison Photography and Shaun Joyce Photography for taking pics all day!
Bearwood Parish Council for being all round ace, the brochure, the bear. Big love!
James at Forbeson Ltd - Marquee Power and Lighting for saving the day with power (literally!)
SecurePro and MW Medics for keeping us all safe
PRS for Music for supporting live music
Huge thanks to the Lightwoods Park and House team for rolling with our many last-minute asks

👏 And of course, all our volunteers — without you, the Shuffle wouldn’t happen.

Special shout out to Dalena Vo & Caroline at Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces, and to Sandwell Council — with extra appreciation to Bob Piper and Nicky Hinchcliffe for going above and beyond 💪

🗣️ One last favour...

If you came along, danced, volunteered, ate something delicious or just soaked up the vibes, we’d love to hear what you thought. Please take 2 minutes to fill in our feedback form:
👉 https://forms.gle/1cJha96P7KyEsHTMA

Your feedback genuinely helps us prove the value of the Shuffle and could unlock future funding.

We put our hearts into this because we love Bearwood, but we’ve got to be honest: costs have rocketed, and this year the Shuffle was no longer self-sustaining. If you’d like to help make sure we can do it again, we’d be so grateful for a donation:
👉 ko-fi.com/bearwoodshuffle
Every little helps keep the Shuffle alive. Until next time… keep on Shuffling, Bearwood

14/06/2025

Here today 12 till 6 music food arts

14/06/2025

🎉 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎶🐻

💛 To say I’m nervous is an understatement… but I’m also so excited to be part of something this special, right here in my little home of Bearwood

✨ We will be set up at Lightwoods Park from 12pm–6pm – so if you’re local, come and say hello! It would mean the world 💙

🎶 There’s live music, food stalls, local artists (like me 👋), plus Go Play from Sandwell Council ( sandwell_district_official ) keeping the little ones entertained!

🐻 Bring a picnic blanket, soak up the atmosphere, and come see what Bearwood is all about!
It’s free, it’s local, and there’s something for everyone!

📍 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱
🕛 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 – 𝟲𝗽𝗺

13/06/2025

Check out the food and drink line-up for tomorrow. You're welcome! 😋

The Bearwood Shuffle

13/06/2025

Have you ever seen a more magnificent bucket?

We're busy constructing the stage for tomorrow and manifesting blue skies and sunshine but please read this important message below:

If you’d like to make a donation to the Bearwood Shuffle, there are three easy ways to give:

➡️ If you’re online, simply scan our QR code to donate directly from your phone.

➡️ If you’re at the Shuffle & carrying cash, you’ll see our donation buckets — feel free to drop something in.

➡️ Or, for those who prefer a quick tap, we have card machines available — just tap your card to donate instantly.

There's also a link in our bio (so maybe that's 4 ways 😘)

Every little helps, and your generosity goes a long way to supporting the event.

Thank you so much!

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Bearwood Shuffle - A Free, Family-Friendly Festival in the Heart of Bearwood
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lightwoods Park, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5DP
Entry: FREE

The Bearwood Shuffle is back, and it’s bigger, brighter, and more Bearwood than ever. Join us on Saturday 14th June for a free day of top-notch music, delicious food, local craft talent, and activities for all ages.

13/06/2025

Hello hello, let's talk PARKING at Bearwood Shuffle.

Of course, if you are able to, it'd be better to walk to the lovely Lightwoods Park, but if you are driving then there is FREE parking available. Use the entrance to the park extension on Galton Rd (see map and what3words for exact location)

https://what3words.com/lease.matter.reject

You can park between 11am and 7.30pm and there'll be a steward on duty.

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Bearwood Shuffle - A Free, Family-Friendly Festival in the Heart of Bearwood
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lightwoods Park, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5DP
Entry: FREE

The Bearwood Shuffle is back, and it’s bigger, brighter, and more Bearwood than ever. Join us on Saturday 14th June for a free day of top-notch music, delicious food, local craft talent, and activities for all ages.

The Bearwood Shuffle

13/06/2025

Some great stalls at tomorrow’s Shuffle. Come and have a butchers!

Out comes the gazebo and banner for the first time in a while, ready for the Bearwood Shuffle tomorrow.

Now, let's see how many records (and CDs) we can cram into it.

12/06/2025

2 sleeps!

Be prepared. Check out the map and running times. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, and don't forget your sun block! ☀️🎶

20/02/2025

Oh wow! Our very own has only gone and created the most spectacular window in celebration of of the Bearwood Shuffle!

Complete with dancing bears, gorgeous bandstand, memories from past events and so much more.

How very talented and what a lovely celebration! Thank you Lou 💛 we’re very grateful to have you!

Isn’t Bearwood awesome? So many beautiful things and people!

🐻🪟

11/02/2025

Bring your own vinyl and come and join us at 1000 Trades On The Park on Saturday 22nd February