September 2009
30 posts
Birmingham City Council - DIY Community Version →
A community-generated version of the Birmingham City Council website
BCC DIY Hack Day - Eventbrite →
You are cordially invited to join in a day building an alternative community-generated version of the Birmingham City Council website.
Why?
There has been much discussion around the merits and problems associated with the new website that was launched a week or so ago here: http://birmingham.gov.uk
In response a group of people have been collaborating on our own version: http://bccdiy.com
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Taster creative workshops for adults in... →
WatchClimate Change Flash Mob Birmingham 21 Sept 2009 on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
Reg en Speak Glossary →
Regen-speak Glossary is pulled from the end of the “Preferred Options” document here: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/astonaap it may prove useful to anyone reading or translating consultation docuuments.
The Electric: Saturday Morning Kids Club →
Saturday Morning Kids Club - Great Idea
Saturday 19th September Electric Kids starts at 10.30am Electric Juniors starts at 11.00am This session is then repeated on Saturday 26th September Director: Film education professional Karen Miller
Kids Club is a Saturday morning cinema clubs that will combine fun activities with films that will inspire, delight and amaze young film lovers and their...
Janice Connelly, aka Barbara Nice, on BBC Radio...
“Alton Douglas is probably best known as the author of several best-selling books...”
– alton001
WatchVideo: Barton’s Britain - Bournville | Travel | The Guardian
WatchBollywood Steps
Bollywood Steps is a unique outdoor dance spectacular that forms the centrepiece of Town Hall’s 175th anniversary celebrations. The 40 minute show celebrates all the classic Bollywood moments in a series of dazzling dance numbers, with lighting, fireworks, colourful costumes and water effects.
The performance builds up to a magnificent wedding scene where you can, if you like,...
“Harry remembers his successful school football team and describes the atmosphere...”
– Birmingham - Archival Sound Recordings
