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Welcome to
the December issue of the Birmingham Bulletin where you can enter four great competitions and
get the latest news and information from Birmingham City Council.
Christmas at Town Hall &
Symphony Hall. From
traditional Christmas carols to uplifting boogie woogie sounds and family
classics, there’s truly something for everyone at THSH this Yuletide.
Clothes Show Live 2014
returns to the NEC from 5 to 9 December. 500 leading fashion and beauty brands,
non-stop catwalk shows, manicures, beauty demonstrations and style advice, the
ultimate girls day out just before Christmas!
Coming
soon…
Mo
Farah to compete in Birmingham at Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix. Double Olympic, World and European champion Mo
Farah has confirmed that he’s planning to compete at the Sainsbury’s Indoor
Grand Prix at the Barclaycard Arena on 21 February 2015.
Council
budget consultation meetings have been announced. Detailed proposals for next year’s budget will be
published this month but one way to get involved is to attend a public meeting
on 11 or 15 December.
Have
your say on the new Birmingham Youth Promise for the chance to win a Lenovo tablet. A new way of supporting 14-25 year olds living in
the city not in education, work or training.
Combined
Authority to drive ‘economic powerhouse’. The West Midlands can become the lynchpin for the national economic
recovery say council leaders who have announced plans to form a Combined
Authority.
Early Bird discount for council’s garden waste service From
1 December onwards, purchase your garden waste service for 2015. Sign up
throughout December for a special ‘Early Bird’ discount.
New Year date
for Paradise. Work will
start on the first phase of the redevelopment of the Paradise area of
Birmingham city centre in January. Click the link for information about
road access changes and public transport options.
Winter
Cycle Challenge 2014-15. Ditch the car with Bike
North Birmingham’s ‘Winter Commuter Challenge' for the chance to win great
prizes!
Stay connected. Follow
the latest steps in Birmingham Connected, the 20-year strategy to revolutionise
the city’s transport system. Visit the city council’s website or follow
@bhamconnected on twitter.
Stay
Safe in the Saddle this Winter. Birmingham Cycle
Revolution’s partner project Bike North Birmingham has put together simple tips
to help you stay safe and comfortable in the saddle whatever the weather this
winter.
 Win a pair of tickets to see the TV
award-winning Town Hall Gospel Choir at Town Hall Birmingham as it returns to its
home stage on 15 December with a festive programme featuring favourite hymns
and Christmas classics – all delivered with the choir’s trademark gospel
harmonies.
Q:
Which of these is NOT a Christmas Carol?
A:
Silent Night B:
The Last Noel C:
Away In A Manger
Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk
by 7 December. Put ‘Gospel’ in the subject field.
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 Win a family ticket for four to experience the thrill of the BBL Cup Final at the NIA – (soon to
be called the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham) on 11 January.
See two teams from the elite British Basketball League battle it out for the
first piece of silverware on offer in what is one of the most prestigious
trophies on offer in the sport.
Q: Who
won the 2014 BBL Cup Final?
A:
Leicester Riders B: Esh Group Newcastle Eagles C: Worcester Wolves
Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk
by 15 December. Put ‘BBL’ in the subject field.
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 Win a pair of tickets for Strictly Come Dancing Live on 16 to 18 January at NIA – (soon to be called the Barclaycard Arena,
Birmingham) with celebrity
dancers, Frankie Bridge and Thom Evans plus host, Zoe Ball. Promising to be
more fab-u-lous than ever before, join us as we dance away the winter blues.
Q: Who is Frankie Bridge’s
professional dance partner on the current BBC1 TV Series?
A:
Kevin Clifton B:
Brendan Cole C:
Anton du Beke
Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk
by 15 December. Put ‘Strictly’ in the subject field.
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 Win a family ticket for four to see this
year’s pantomime adventure, Jack and the Beanstalk at Birmingham
Hippodrome on 28 Jan. Starring TV personality and singing
sensation Jane McDonald as the Enchantress, Blue’s Duncan James as Jack and
from Coronation Street Chris Gascoyne.
Q: Who will play The Enchantress in
this year’s pantomime?
A: Jane McDonald B: Joan Collins C: Jan Harvey
Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk
by 15 December. Put ‘Beanstalk’ in the subject field.
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