Lots Of Things To See And Do In The West Midlands – May 2009 by Russ L
Russ rounds up rolling horses, dogs playing the piano, dholis, leftist comedy, cats called Youghurt and metal, lots of metal. All in the West Midlands in May. [link]
Birmingham: It's Not Shit
Mildly Sarcastic Since 2002Value for money?
At least one supplier has been miffed by this section of a letter from Birmingham City Council’s procurement department:
“Following the introduction of Birmingham City Council’s new procurement and payments system in October 2007 we bring you some news about developments that may be welcome to you in the present economic downturn… (we are) very willing to improve payment terms offered by suppliers in return for an early payment discount or other benefits.”
The introduction of the voyager computer system for payments caused no end of problems, but seemed to be sorted out and delivering payments of time — but is getting less for their work more quickly what people want in an “economic downturn”? Cash flow rather than cash? Or is it an opportunistic tactic to shave a few pounds off?
I genuinely don’t know — what do you think?
Mayday Art Crawl in Digbeth
Or thereabouts; time-wise it's not May Day it's this Friday (the 1st of May) but it is in Digbeth. Three gallery openings on one night, all nicely timed so you can see all of them — and then sod off to the pub. Getgood has the sp: [link]
Project X Presents an Xhibition
On Saturday May 9th: "an exhibition of a number of local artists featuring new work from legendary cartoonist Hunt Emerson, a new photographic composition from our favourite of the many talented local photographers – Matt Murtagh, plus fine art from Mandy Kasafir, Nisha Grover, Gabriella Gardosi, Matt Robinson and a number of Project X regulars alongside interactive installations from our inhouse design team, Object X." – full details: [link]
On Yer Bike
Tony Butler leaves BBC WM: "Outspoken Butler said: “I think it’s embarrassing for the BBC to be employing a 74-year-old when they are cutting here and there, but that’s perfectly reasonable." [link]
Winders 7
Turns out that this shot of the dalek’s left arse cheek is to be one of the desktop wallpaper choices on the new Windows 7. It’ might not be like this black country winders tho’.
New Library of Birmingham – Focus Group Sessions
If you'd like to make your opinions known about the development of the new Library of Birmingham then these are focus groups that are running. Email Library_of_Birmingham@birmingham.gov.uk for more details. [link]
Friday Photo by Karen Strunks
- Little Gem Train, Cannon Hill Park by Karen Strunks
All aboard!!
If you fancy a tour of Cannon Hill Park, take a ride on the Little Gem Train! It’s around this time of year that the Little Gem fires up it’s engine and chooo-choos it’s way around the highways and byways of Birmingham’s premier park.
With the weather finally picking up a bit, take a day out and spend a few hours relaxing. The park boasts over 60 acres, and includes a conservation area. Why not turn your hand to boating or fishing at one of the large ponds? There is a children’s playground and a lovely tea shop. For the more sporty, there are some tennis courts, and for the musical there is a band stand too! With bowling and putting greens and cycle routes, whatever you are looking for in a park, Cannon Hill will have it.
The beach is back
"June 19 from 1pm, then daily between 11am-7pm Sunday to Thursday and 11am–9pm on Friday and Saturday" [link]
Bus Lanes on the Tyburn Road
Political Hack takes us through the history of the rows over the Tyburn Rd bus lanes, which as going to be permanently removed (seems a bit backward to me). [link]
