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Welcome
to September’s Birmingham Bulletin with two great competitions and the latest
news and information from Birmingham City Council.
 What's On & Leisure
Super
September
With a packed programme of events, activities,
attractions and openings, September is an amazing time to be in Birmingham. In
fact, with so much crammed in – including the reopening of New Street Station
and glittering launch of Grand
Central – it’s being dubbed ‘Super September’! Don’t miss…
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Tenth
Moseley Folk Festival, 4 - 6 September, Moseley Park. Celebrating ten years and set
to feature artists including The Monkees, Idlewild, Anna Calvi and The
Unthanks.
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Heritage Week, 10 - 17 September,
citywide. Fascinating events, exhibitions, talks and tours citywide
that provide a wonderful insight into the diversity of the city’s culture.
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BikeFest, 13 September,
Eastside Park. Free day out for all the family with activities and
performances that will amaze and excite children and adults alike.
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Rugby
World Cup Fanzone, 18 - 27 September, Eastside Park. Follow
the games on the day – and relive the highlights – whilst enjoying the
festival atmosphere of one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
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Birmingham
Chilli Festival, Brindleyplace, 19
September. Now in its 5th year and featuring another packed schedule
of live music and street performances.
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Birmingham Weekender, 25 - 27 September.
Free arts weekend for all the family.
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Style Birmingham Live 2015. 26 - 27 September. Hosted by TV presenter,
Mark Wright, the city’s fashion and shopping event of the year.
Getting there! Birmingham is well-served by
train, tram and bus services – and you could consider walking or cycling. If
you do drive in, think about car-sharing, or staggering your journey to avoid
peak times.
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 What’s On
City
of Birmingham 10k & 5k Fun Run. 6 September, Sutton Park.
Aimed at all abilities. Whether you're a fun runner or an experienced runner, you can choose which distance is right for you. The event guarantees to be a
fantastic challenge and a great day out!
Ikon, in collaboration
with Birmingham
Contemporary Music Group, presents Sculpture 7 on 6
September. In this free performance five artists consider events as sculpture.
Eastside Projects the
free public gallery imagined and organized by artists, in partnership with
Birmingham City University, re-opens 19 September.
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Swan Lake.
Birmingham Hippodrome, 28 September - 7 October. This romantic fable of
ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, has
bewitched viewers for generations - an unforgettable experience.
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Coming
soon
Glynn
Purnell’s Friday Night Kitchen with Friends 2 October.
Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace join
forces to serve up a live culinary treat to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia.
Fierce Festival 7 - 11 October,
various venues: a distinctive programme of live art, performance and projects
across Birmingham. Fierce works with local, national and international artists
to challenge expectations and presumptions.
Birmingham Literary
Festival 8 - 17 October. Major literary names, including Allan Ahlberg, Mark Billingham
and former US Poet Laureate Rita Dove, join broadcaster Stuart Maconie and
musicians-turned-writers Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl).
Morrisons Great Birmingham Run. 18
October. The second biggest half marathon in the UK. The route features many
iconic landmarks including Cadbury World and Edgbaston Cricket Ground, which
are brought to life by motivating sounds of live music from bands ‘on the
run’!
 click here for more events in Brum
 City News & Information
Birmingham Independent
Improvement Panel (BIIP) to stage second public meeting. BIIP, which monitors
Birmingham City Council’s delivery of the Organisational Improvement Plan, will hold
its second public meeting on 11 September. Find out more and register now. Can’t attend? -
watch the meeting live instead.
Have your say on the Proposed Modifications to the Birmingham Development Plan
which will guide decisions on development and regeneration in the city until
2031. The closing date for comments is 12 October.
Are
you in danger of falling off the Electoral Register? If you get a
reminder letter from Birmingham Elections Office, make sure you register now so
you can vote in forthcoming elections and referendums.
Do you want to know about the latest public notices for
your neighbourhood? Get Notiz the free new app for
your smartphone or tablet that brings you regular up-to-date information on
council planning and road works.
Birmingham and six other local authorities are coming
together to boost the regional economy and get a better deal from central
government. Find out how the West Midlands Combined Authority
could benefit us and have your say.
Did you know that Google is providing free, in-person
digital skills training for businesses, from everyday experts, in Birmingham? Visit the Google Digital
Garage in the Library of Birmingham - where you can register for free
training and / or a one-to-one mentoring session,.
 click here for more news from the city council
 Win two tickets to see Horse of
the Year Show at Genting
Arena, Birmingham on 11
October, when visitors will experience thrilling competition, breath-taking
displays, unbeatable retail therapy and spectacular horsemanship.
Q: In what year was Horse of the Year Show born?
A: 1949 B: 1959 C: 1969
Send your
answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk
by 20 September. Put ‘HOTYS’ in the
subject field.
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 Annie
comes to Birmingham Hippodrome starring TV's Craig Revel Horwood. This stunning new
production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy
Street and Tomorrow. Win a pair of
tickets for 14 October at 7.30pm.
Q: Craig Revel Horwood is a judge on which
popular TV show?
A: Dancing
on Ice B: Strictly Come Dancing C: X Factor
Send your
answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk
by 20 September. Put ‘Annie’ in the
subject field.
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