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

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What's On & Leisure
Vaisakhi

What's On & Leisure

Spring Craft Fayre, 19 April at Highbury Hall. Come and do some shopping for unusual gifts from a variety of stalls. The house and grounds are open to view too. Free admission from 11am.

Artists for Ikon, 24 April - 4 May. Ikon’s 50th anniversary celebrations culminate with Artists for Ikon, an exhibition followed by a major contemporary art auction at Sotheby’s, London. The exhibition will preview works donated for the auction by some of the most important contemporary artists.

Mark the Centenary of the Gallipoli campaign on Saturday 25 April. Wreath laying at the Hall of Memory at 11am. Live entertainment from 12 noon in Centenary Square.

Celebrate St George's Day with the annual concert at Symphony Hall on Saturday 25 April.

Vaisakhi celebrations will take place at Handsworth Park on Sunday 26 April with live music, entertainment, sports and food.

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


Sainsburys

Coming soon…

The first ever Morrisons Great Birmingham 10k run takes place on 3 May. It’s open to people of all abilities. There is also a junior and mini Great Birmingham run as part of the event.

As part of Brindleyplace’s 20th anniversary celebrations, teams are needed to take part in the annual Dragonboat race on 30 May to raise money in support of Cure Leukaemia.

Athletics returns to Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium this summer as the world’s best athletes grace the track and field for the Sainsbury’s Birmingham Grand Prix on 7 June. Tickets are on sale now.

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City News & Information

City News & Information

HSBC to create head office in Birmingham. Global bank HSBC will be locating the national head office of its ring-fenced bank, which will serve its personal and business customers, in Birmingham city centre.

Community governance consultation deadline. Residents who want to have their say on local democracy have just a few days left to complete a survey or submit a written contribution.

Council welcomes Improvement Plan sign off. Birmingham City Council has welcomed the sign off, by the Independent Improvement Panel, of their ‘Organisational Improvement: Year One Action Plan'.

Birmingham Smithfield Consultation. Giving local people the opportunity to have their say on the future of the Birmingham Smithfield site.

Daily Jobseeker website launched. The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new website featuring a range of helpful hints, tips and videos to help people get back to work.

Garden Waste Service. Birmingham residents can book online and receive a £2 discount (annual fee normally £35).  

Cycle revolution set for fresh £30 million boost.  Plans worth £30 million, to accelerate the Birmingham Cycle Revolution, have been endorsed by the Department for Transport after the city council’s ambitious plans impressed government ministers. 

Moved home recently? You might have forgotten to take something with you – your vote! You need to get on the electoral register by 20 April to vote on 7 May. Click here.

Council tax bills were sent out in March. If you need more information about yours click here. Direct Debit is the easiest way to pay and you can download a form now.

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Competitions

Competitions

Mahler

Win two tickets for the Czech Philharmonic’s performance of Mahler’s epic Symphony No 2 Resurrection on 24 April at Symphony Hall. Birmingham’s own, world-renowned CBSO Chorus joins the Czech Philharmonic’s veteran music director Jiří Bělohlávek for this performance. Part of the Birmingham International Concert Season 2014/16.

Q: Symphony Hall celebrates which milestone in 2016?

A:  10th anniversary       B:  21st anniversary       C:  25th anniversary

Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 12 April. Put ‘Mahler’ in the subject field.


Darts

Win a pair of tickets for Betway Premier League Darts which returns to Barclaycard Arena on 30 April, featuring ten superstars of the sport including reigning champion Raymond van Barneveld, current World Champion Michael van Gerwen and 16-time World Champion Phil Taylor.

Q: Which of the following is Phil Taylor’s hometown?

A:  Stafford     B:  Stoke-on-Trent     C:  Stone

Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 19 April. Put ‘Darts’ in the subject field.


Dog

Win two tickets for 26 May to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre running at Birmingham Hippodrome 26 May - 6 Jun.

Q: What other famous book has been re-created on stage by National Theatre:

A:  Room on the Broom     B:  War Horse     C:  The Thirty-Nine Steps

Send your answer and contact details to bulletin@birmingham.gov.uk by 19 April. Put ‘Dog’ in the subject field.