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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 Wellington 37 Bennetts Hill Birmingham B2 5SN Tel: 0121 200 3115 No music, a huge range of ales, friendly staff and traditional décor, make this a perfect “Dad crèche” while you go shopping, where his bored sighs and niggling comments about your overdraft could distract you from buying that perfect pair of trainers. They don’t serve food – unless you count Pork Scratchings, which I certainly do – but you are welcome to bring your own in and use their plates and cutlery, which is a nice touch. Bonus points for spotting their cat “Welly” who some times prowls around wondering why there are so many ooomans in her house. Open Mon-Sun, 10am-12midnight http://www.thewellingtonrealale.co.uk Lickey Hills The Visitor Centre Warren Lane Rednal Birmingham B45 8ER Telephone/Fax 0121 447 7106 Arrrrgh where’s all the buildings gone? What’s that green stuff? What am supposed to do here? Why do those trees look different? There are how many different types? Why? I need litter or neon...

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