A Birmingham and Black Country thread for all things Brummie and Yam-Yam

[Fuzzy]

Yeah it's a lively place at the mo. We were over there last Sunday for a Games festival in Victoria Sq, the womens football and a look at the now infamous BullView attachment 336291

the crowds around the bull today were immense. its going to be a real come down on Tuesday when it's all over.

 

[BCBlues]

the crowds around the bull today were immense. its going to be a real come down on Tuesday when it's all over.

Yeah that's my big worry. How long before the Metro gets taken out of service again? How long before we have to navigate giant cages to get from one end of town go the other amid the daily noise and dust of pneumatic drills?

I shouldn't be moaning, but I am lol. I'm looking forward go the closing ceremony though and some of the events have been amazing especially Eilish McColgans win.

 

[Elpenor]

went in to bham city centre earlier. absolutely rammed. a real buzz about the place.

Yeah I thought the same - I visited this weekend for the games. The star of the show were the wonderful folk of the West Midlands

My mate went to go and see the bull and was very impressed

 

[cybershot]

I suspect they will be keen to keep visitors to the city happy until the end of September at least to ride the momumtum over the remainder of the summer, so I don't expect any Council/Mayor shit housery until then at the least. Which is when they announced the bull would get moved to a permanent indoor location.

 

[moomoo]

We were there on Sunday and I’ve never seen it so busy! It was rammed.

 

[blossie33]

Closing Ceremony today I see...

 

[cybershot]

I really hope that they put Ozzy Osbourne on permanent display in Centenary Square and not dismantle him for spares.

 

[BCBlues]

I really hope that they put Ozzy Osbourne on permanent display in Centenary Square and not dismantle him for spares.

I reckon he has more perishable parts than the Raging Bull

 

[Smokeandsteam]

I suspect they will be keen to keep visitors to the city happy until the end of September at least to ride the momumtum over the remainder of the summer, so I don't expect any Council/Mayor shit housery until then at the least. Which is when they announced the bull would get moved to a permanent indoor location.

Let’s hope so. Town looked a bit empty again today. Those clever signs and images to cover up the closed down shops are already peeling etc. I had to get the metro over to West Brom and waited 17 minutes before squeezing on and melting…

 

[BCBlues]

Let’s hope so. Town looked a bit empty again today. Those clever signs and images to cover up the closed down shops are already peeling etc. I had to get the metro over to West Brom and waited 17 minutes before squeezing on and melting…

Metro to West Brom might be considered a luxurious distant memory in a couple of weeks when all the tourists have gone. Back to the good old 74 through Soho Road with traffic lights every 10 yards.

 

[Smokeandsteam]

Metro to West Brom might be considered a luxurious distant memory in a couple of weeks when all the tourists have gone. Back to the good old 74 through Soho Road with traffic lights every 10 yards.

That is very true

 

[BCBlues]

Dramatic drone footage shows full scale of massive West Bromwich fire

Dramatic drone footage shows full scale of massive West Bromwich fire

The footage shows how large the fire which involves 300 compacted bales of cardboard is

www.birminghammail.co.uk

That was some fire in West Brom today. Not far from that one at another recycling plant near the Albion ground a few years ago.

 

[blossie33]

This has just made me smile - very cheeky

West Bromwich: Cannabis 'factory' in ex-magistrates' court

A man is in custody after more than 2,000 plants are seized by police.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[BCBlues]

This has just made me smile - very cheeky

West Bromwich: Cannabis 'factory' in ex-magistrates' court

A man is in custody after more than 2,000 plants are seized by police.

www.bbc.co.uk

From a Magistrates Court to a "High" Court in a matter of weeks

 

[BCBlues]

Half of West Brom later this week

 

[Artaxerxes]

 

[baldrick]

An uncanny likeness

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

If you didn’t go to the Weekender festival today, go tomorrow. It was brilliant. The buzz in the city at the moment is fabulous.

Birmingham Weekender 2022 – Birmingham Hippodrome

www.birminghamhippodrome.com

 

[blossie33]

Looks good

 

[blossie33]

Aaah...just been reading about the statues on the BBC website, I didn't realise they had been made in papier machè - it's great!

Birmingham's 'four lads in jeans' get statues outside city bar

The statue, based on a photo of four men on a night out which became an internet meme, is unveiled.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[cybershot]

Some pics of the pollinations thing in Victoria square. It’s there for a couple of weeks.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Walked through it yesterday, but didn’t have much time for a proper look. All seems rather lovely though. I’m going back next weekend with my kids.

 

[moonsi til]

I’m off to see poli-nation tomorrow & Que Club exhibition

This is a Bio. Diverse. City

PoliNations is a celebration of colour, beauty and natural diversity - a place to explore, enjoy and be your unique true self.

www.polinations.com

 

[moomoo]

I’m off to see poli-nation tomorrow & Que Club exhibition

This is a Bio. Diverse. City

PoliNations is a celebration of colour, beauty and natural diversity - a place to explore, enjoy and be your unique true self.

www.polinations.com

We were there yesterday. It’s fabulous but such a shame that all the entertainment has been cancelled.

 

[cybershot]

I’m off to see poli-nation tomorrow & Que Club exhibition

This is a Bio. Diverse. City

PoliNations is a celebration of colour, beauty and natural diversity - a place to explore, enjoy and be your unique true self.

www.polinations.com

I thought the que club thing had finished as saw no mention of it at the front. Got the week off so may go see it.

 

[moonsi til]

moomoo i didn’t realise the activities had been cancelled. I wonder if that affects the lights at dusk or if that’s automatic?

Will still go & fingers crossed Que Club on to as website doesn’t say closed.

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

moomoo i didn’t realise the activities had been cancelled. I wonder if that affects the lights at dusk or if that’s automatic?

Will still go & fingers crossed Que Club on to as website doesn’t say closed.

The sunrise/sunset lights are still happening, as are some of the “relaxing” scheduled activities, but anything remotely loud/fun like the bands, DJ’s etc has been binned.

 

[moomoo]

moomoo i didn’t realise the activities had been cancelled. I wonder if that affects the lights at dusk or if that’s automatic?

Will still go & fingers crossed Que Club on to as website doesn’t say closed.

Let me know about the lights at dusk please as we are planning to go back next weekend. I’ve a feeling they are not affected though.

 

[a_chap]

I've received an email that's politely suggested that, as I work from the Birmingham office, I ought to actually go there again.

Last time was Feb 2020.

[panic]

 

[moonsi til]

moomoo i didn’t wait this evening to see the lights as I’m back in the centre tomorrow eve for a gig so will pop back for a look.

I thoroughly enjoyed Poli-nation, The Que Club exhibition & having a wander about. We walked over to the Que Club just because so saw lots of beautiful buildings & doors.