Friends of Spring Lane

Friends of Spring Lane Friendsofspringlane is a residents' group whose main aim to increase the use of Spring Lane Playing fields for organised sport.

Our long term aim is to reinstall traditional institutions such as district level football/cricket and athletics associations to dovetail the excellent work of the School Sport Partnerships. The current situation regarding Unattached EDUCATIONAL sites are a great concern across the city. The understandable need for Basic provision in schools and housing has certain pressures but it is essential th

at these sites maintain an educational/sporting focus in development moving forward. Realistically if we could develop 16 - 20 unattached fields we would have the infrastructure to deliver world class inter school competition that naturally developed players and moved them into appropriate clubs. Spring Lane in particular could be HQ for Erdington district football and cricket while Yenton Playing fields could be provide additional facilities for schools towards the northern edge of the district. When Birmingham School Sports was initially developed in the 1950's it was based on the council model of 10 districts and easch district had associations in football,cricket, athletics, rounders, and netball. The winner from each district progressed to the all Birmingham competition of the best 10 schools across the city.

20 unattached sites (2 per district) would provide the basic infrastructure necessary to embed this properly over a 12 month period. With cost reductions to BCC being paid out of schools Sport Premium - Pupil Premium - Staffing using increased PE teacher grant up £1.3m. Grants available through club/community links would provide funding for capital investment in facilities. The challenge of the future must be to do something different because the current state of our 32 unattached sites is not acceptable never mind outstanding.

05/02/2026
It’s going to be a busy November.More than a sports ground 💪
14/11/2025

It’s going to be a busy November.

More than a sports ground 💪

06/09/2025

Great to see the field of dreams busy on a Saturday morning thanks to Walmley Cricket and Sports Club Football and cricket on the same day for the first time in 3 years. The spring is open for breakfast till 12. 🍱

Can we ask if this could be a good idea? Given the cost of some providers now and the stauatory element of caring for ch...
14/08/2025

Can we ask if this could be a good idea? Given the cost of some providers now and the stauatory element of caring for children, could this give those children opportunities they wouldn’t have ever had.

So many questions, but at least it’s an idea of how we improve things as it’s undeniable that the current system is failing the children that end up under the custody of Birmingham at the moment.

This is a question, so please be thoughtful in your responses and refrain from party bashing as whoever does it, summat has to change and the sooner the better.

More answers are needed from local authorities and police after three children's care homes in Sandwell, Coventry and Telford were downgraded to 'inadequate' with shocking examples of danger

Can Erdington gain promotion in their first season in the WCL. Think it will hinge on the return of Unity a week Saturda...
14/08/2025

Can Erdington gain promotion in their first season in the WCL. Think it will hinge on the return of Unity a week Saturday, but we need to get a result this week away at Manor.

Erdington v Aston in the basement!

A great explanation of why this place needs to thrive.
14/08/2025

A great explanation of why this place needs to thrive.

Sport England has published its first Areas of Research Interest (ARI) – highlighting the evidence gaps and priority research topics where academics can make the biggest difference to sport and physical activity policy and practice. Explore the ARIs and join our network to collaborate on research that tackles inequalities and drives real-world impact.

Our overarching goal is to tackle inequalities in access to sport and physical activity. That means supporting people and communities who’ve traditionally been excluded, and identifying – then removing – the barriers they face. To do this well, we need better evidence on what works, for whom, and in what contexts.

Learn more about our areas of research interest: https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/areas-of-research-interest

A great second game on Sunday. The two Saturday sides were also victorious against our illustrious landlords and royals....
14/08/2025

A great second game on Sunday.

The two Saturday sides were also victorious against our illustrious landlords and royals.

3 weeks left of cricket until we say goodbye to the cricket for 2025.

Watch this space for football coming back to the field of dreams to further increase the use of this wonderful site.

10/08/2025

Last Time. 2025 Season.
Birmingham Bulls v Leicester Panthers

We find ourselves with one last test this 2025 season as we take on our oldest rivals in the shape of the Leicester Panthers who have parried away all of the opposition of Division Two and are looking to bounce straight back to D1. It comes down to this game! Winner takes all for their place in the middle tier!
We need YOUR support next Sunday down at Erdington RFC on Kingsbury Road, Kickoff at 3pm.


20/07/2025
06/07/2025
20/06/2025

Bulls Back to Training! 1pm - 4pm now confirmed for this Sunday 22nd June

Our next game is our final regular season one which will be at home v Sandwell on Sunday, 6th July. In the meantime, we have two weeks of training to prepare and give ourselves the best chance of reversing the 31-0 defeat we suffered at Willenhall a few weeks ago. Since that game, we are 2-0-1 and so enter the game in good form and mindset.

The Birmingham Bulls are ALWAYS recruiting so its not too late to contact us and see what we're about and what we can offer you as well as what you have to bring to the team.
The Bulls have been a fixture in Birmingham for 42 years, taking in 4 UK National titles, 4 more final appearances and also a European Bronze Medal when we became the first team to ever play in a European Championship.
We have experienced coaches (Britball legends as we say around here) and some exciting plans for the immediate and the future so why not give it a go!

Erdington RFC.
Spring Lane Playing Fields, Kingsbury Rd, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9NF

RECRUITMENT FORM: https://tinyurl.com/326z4r9a
Contact us NOW for more information!
[email protected]
birminghambulls.co.uk

Headcoach: Matt Sheldon
Chairman: Luke Harris
Assistant HC: Joe Blythe
Media Manager: Jason Bowdler
Treasurer: Chris Else




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Spring Lane Playing Fields
Birmingham
B249BT

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 4:15pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+447748241321

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