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Welcome to July’s Birmingham Bulletin with three great competitions and the latest news and information from Birmingham City Council.

What's On & Leisure
Armed Forces Day

What’s On and Leisure

Celebrate the outstanding contribution made by the Armed Forces at the annual Armed Forces Day on 27 June with events in Centenary Square.

BE FESTIVAL turns the Birmingham Repertory Theatre back to front with headspinning performances of theatre, dance, circus, food and visual arts from Europe’s four corners. Runs until 27 June.

The Colmore Food Festival is back for its fifth year and will be dishing up a vibrant variety of dishes from Fri 3 to Sat 4 July in Victoria Square in the city centre.

Sainsbury’s British Championships. Don’t miss ‘Super Sunday’ of the Sainsbury’s British Athletics Championships on 5 July at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium!

Perfect your salsa moves for the 20th Latin American Festival at the Arcadian on 5 July. Live music, dance and entertainment will fill the Arcadian with Latin spirit.

City of Birmingham Triathlon, 19 July. A ‘triathlon experience’ for everyone to enjoy and Sutton Park provides a perfect setting.  It’s a spectator-friendly course for supporting friends and family

At Home with Vanley Burke, 22 July – 27 September. One of Birmingham's most iconic photographers, the entire contents of Vanley Burke's flat are being transferred to Ikon, providing an insight into Birmingham’s African Caribbean communities.

To find out about free events in Birmingham Parks this month visit the 'Park Lives' website here or see our ranger events here.

Find out about events at the Library of Birmingham here.


Coming soon…

Birmingham Weekender, 25 – 27 September. A brand new festival with music, dance, theatre, art, literature, food and fashion bringing together Birmingham’s major arts organisations.

Morrisons Great Birmingham Run, 18 October. The Great Birmingham Run has quickly grown into the second biggest half marathon in the UK.

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City News & Information

City News & Information

Webcast archive: Watch Birmingham City Council Leader Sir Albert Bore’s Annual Policy Statement from the Full Council meeting on 9 June.

The council’s Leader, Deputy Leader, Chief Executive and opposition leaders were quizzed at a public meeting in June, about progress against recommendations from the Kerslake Review. Watch a video of the meeting or read a progress report. The next public meeting is on 11 September.

Consultation to start on new integrated early years service for children. In October 2015, public health services for 0-5 year olds become the responsibility of councils. Birmingham City Council is set to transform its provision by integrating it with children’s centres and early years provision.

Want to see exactly how the council is spending it’s money? This and a host of other data is now available through the Birmingham DATA FACTORY. We also want to find out what data you’d be interested in. Make a suggestion and be part of the online conversation at Birmingham Speaks.

The Birmingham Wellbeing Service has been launched to enable residents to be physically active in their local community through the city’s wellbeing centres, green spaces and community settings. Watch the video: ‘What’s Wellbeing to you?’.

Centenary Square design competition. Edinburgh-based Graeme Massie Architects have been revealed as winners of a competition to transform one of Birmingham’s largest public spaces, which attracted nearly 200 entries from architects and designers around the world.

Ten ways to get fit for FREE this summer. Want to get in trim and stay active without spending a fortune? There are plenty of ways to do just that in Birmingham with our ParkLives initiative.

Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders can now show off their gardening skills by entering this year’s Birmingham in Bloom competition.

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Competitions

Competitions

Barnum

Win two tickets to see the exhilarating musical Barnum, starring Brian Conley at Birmingham Hippodrome on 7 July at 7.30pm. Cameron Mackintosh and Michael Harrison’s hit musical will be bringing the magic of circus to town following the impressive life of the infamous American showman.

Q: Barnum is co-produced by which legendary theatre producer?

A: Andrew Lloyd Webber   B: Cameron Mackintosh   C: Bill Kenwright

Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 1 July. Put ‘Barnum’ in the subject field.


Twelfth Night

Step into mac’s outdoor arena for a host of fantastic events this summer including theatre, dance, music and their Sundown Cinema season. Win two tickets to Twelfth Night - produced by Oddsocks Theatre Company - on 18 July.

Q: Who wrote Twelfth Night?

A:  Alfred Hitchcock   B: Quentin Tarantino   C: William Shakespeare

Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 9 July. Put ‘Oddsocks’ in the subject field.


Cricket

Cricket fever is set to hit Symphony Hall this month with the return of An Evening with Boycott & AggersThe Second Innings on 27 July.  Whether you’re a devotee of the game or a non-cricket lover, this top duo will provide an evening of great entertainment full of stories, passion and quick-fire wit.  To win a pair of tickets, answer the following question:

Q: What area of Birmingham is home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club?

A:  Moseley   B: Hall Green   C: Edgbaston

Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 16 July. Put ‘Cricket’ in the subject field.


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