Archive for May, 2009

Lots Of Things To See And Do In The West Midlands: June 2009 by Russ L

30 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

Russ picks out the highlights for June (that's Birmingham Music Month), UFO, The Sweet, BB King and other rock dinosaurs included…
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Danny Smith’s Guide to 2008 Pt4

30 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

Danny Smith was writing lots of guides to Brum for the Itchy guide, last year. It never happened, so we present his guide to the past in a number of parts (see all the parts): The Rectory Bar and Restaurant 50-54 St Paul’s Square, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B3 1QS +44 (0)121 605 1001 “Can we have some bread while...
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Vroom, vroom, watch me zoom

30 May 2009
By Jon Bounds
Vroom, vroom, watch me zoom

‘scuse me while I churn this: Timed to coincide with the official Le Mans 24 Hour race, Stan’s Café have converted their factory Headquarters into the site of a major scalextric track on which six teams will do battle in a gruelling 24 hours of slot-car racing. Running alongside the race will be a...
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Digbeth Area Noise and Nuisance Study – the results | Rich Batsford

29 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

Rich summarises the AWM report into noise in Digbeth, it's not particularly heartening reading – but there's a hint of optimism.
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The Big City Plan, it’s what gets decided while you’re looking the other way

29 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

While we wait for the results of the Big City Plan consultation, for the new report and it’s follow-on consultation, and its passing by central government for approval, it seems that decisions are dripping out. Here’s a round-up of things announced and “happening” that I’d have considered to be still part of the consultation...
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Police verses cyclepaths

29 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

Whilst going through the park behind the Ackers in Small Heath this week a cyclist was punched in the face by one of a gang.  He suspected he was about to be mugged, but fortunately two other cyclists turned up and they ran away. He reported the incident to the police, who advised: “always...
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Hustle worth the hastle?

29 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

Back in March we mentioned that the next series of Hustle was to be filmed in Brum — the man from UNCLE is thinking about living in the Rotunda. It’s now official, as Screen West Midlands are announcing it and their involvement/investment in making it happen. Whether they need to pay to make things...
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Friday Photo by Karen Strunks

29 May 2009
By Karen Strunks
Friday Photo by Karen Strunks

  Eight photos for the price of one today!   From top left: The Anchor Inn, Bradford Street. Big Bulls Head,Digbeth High Street. The Old Wharf, 21 Oxford Street (I *think* it may have closed down recently). The Eagle & Tun, 12 Banbury Street. The Spotted Dog, 104, Warwick St, Digbeth.  TJ’s (formerly the...
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The Big Paws – Brum Music Month Special

28 May 2009
By Jon Bounds

The Big Paws radio show in June — as part of Birmingham Music Month — will be a Birmingham Music only special. We’re going to turn half the show over to you — to pick your favourite Brum bands and songs. You can suggest anything you like, but we’ll not be deviating too far...
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