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Welcome to the October issue of the Birmingham Bulletin where you can enter three great competitions and get the latest news and information from Birmingham City Council.

Leisure Sport & Culture

Birmingham Literature Festival: 2 – 11 October at the Library of Birmingham features events, activities and performances of literature from a stellar line-up of writers, speakers and producers.

Birmingham Museums: What’s on at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Community museums.

Still time to sign up for the Bupa Great Birmingham Run on 19 October which also feature a Junior and Mini event too, for youngsters aged 3-16 years of age.

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

What's On

mac birmingham and The Drum welcome Afrovibes to Birmingham from Mon 20 – Sat 25 Oct, a festival  that celebrates the finest South African contemporary theatre, music and dance.

The Birmingham Comedy Festival returns 3 - 12 October at venues across Birmingham.

The Fierce Festival returns 2 - 12 October with a programme that embraces theatre, dance, music, installations, activism, digital practices and parties. Fierce reimagines the city with performances in out-of-the-ordinary spaces.

B2B Antiques and Vintage Bazaar is back at the Custard Factory on 18 October. Browse up to 100 stalls selling a vast variety of unique vintage, upcycled and collectible items, plus live music on the lake and a pop up vintage tea shop. 

Coming soon...

Basketball is coming back to Brum: Don’t wait book now for the 2015 BBL Cup Final at the NIA – 11 January 2015.

City News & Information

Video:  Watch Council Leader Sir Albert Bore outline the Brum Budget challenges for 2015 and the implications for council staff and services.

The Conservative Party Conference comes to Birmingham, 28 September – 1 October: Local traffic restrictions will be in place around the ICC and Broad Street until 3 October. 

Flu vaccine available for children. In the autumn/winter of 2014/2015 the annual nasal spray flu vaccine will be available for all children aged two, three and four years old as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

Consultation on Cycle Routes in North and East Birmingham. Birmingham Cycle Revolution will be consulting on cycling improvements in the north and east of the city from 29 September, including Lichfield Road and A47.

Birmingham gives approval for five new leisure centres. Work to transform the provision of sports facilities across the city – including five brand new leisure centres was approved by Cabinet on 15 September.

Eyes and Ears 2014 campaign - Suspect It?  Report It. Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board has launched this year’s campaign to raise awareness of how to report any suspicions of financial abuse of at risk adults. 

Cycle with Style Week. Birmingham Cycle Revolution is encouraging city fashionistas to get on their bikes by declaring 13 to 17 October ‘Cycle With Style Week’! Competitions and tips on how to look stylish whilst cycling will be shared throughout the week on the BCR Facebook.  

Childhood obesity and activity scheme expanded. With health leaders across the country calling for an emergency childhood obesity taskforce, Birmingham City Council is expanding a pioneering initiative tackling the issues of obesity and physical inactivity in pre-school children.

Important changes to household recycling and rubbish collection service in the Hodge Hill, Hall Green and Yardley districts of Birmingham.

Competitions

Win a family ticket for four to Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic on 22 October at 6.30pm at the NIA, Birmingham. Join the celebration as over 60 unforgettable Disney characters from 18 beloved stories come to life!   Q: In Toy Story, which toy is the song "You’ve Got a Friend in Me" about? A: Buzz Lightyear   B: Woody   C: Jessie Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 13 October. Put ‘Disney’ in the subject field.

Join in the fun as the fabulous Festive Gift Fair, the most wonderful shopping fair of the year returns to the NEC for four days from 20 – 23 November. For your chance to win a pair of tickets answer this question. Q: How many stalls are there at the Festive Gift Fair A: 100   B: 200   C: Over 300 Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 17 October. Put ‘Gift Fair’ in the subject field.

Win a family ticket for four to Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas at the Old Rep Theatre on 27 December. A hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas with silly jokes and lots of hysterical historical facts - great for all the family! Q: What is the day after Christmas Day usually called? A: Boxing Day   B: Wrestling Day   C: Jumping Day Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 20 October. Put ‘Old Rep’ in the subject field.