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  <title>Formula 1 in Pubs - Korean Grand Prix, 14 Oct 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;14 Oct 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/apres-bar-summer-row"&gt;Après Bar (Summer Row)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/free"&gt;FREE&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/apres-bar-summer-row/2013/10/14/formula-1-in-pubs-korean-grand-prix"&gt;&lt;img alt="Formula-1-in-pubs-korean-grand-prix-1349730502" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/apres-bar-summer-row/blq7/home/formula-1-in-pubs-korean-grand-prix-1349730502.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Korean Grand Prix - live from Yeongam and free to enjoy with fellow motorsport fans. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#39;ll be at our regular venue, Apres Summer Row from 6am (race start 07:00) with a friendly, like-minded group and the usual excellent Apres breakfasts on offer! &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Admission is free, food and drink are available from the bar - just turn up and say hi. There&amp;#39;s always a free raffle too, supported by STP. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;F1 in Pubs locates and promotes pubs all over the UK where you can watch every F1 race live and free. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;See the website for more details, no need to RSVP.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Classic Car and Transport Show, 26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/ragley-hall"&gt;Ragley Hall&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/05/26/-/2013/05/27/classic-car-and-transport-show"&gt;&lt;img alt="Classic-car-and-transport-show-1356689920" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/ragley-hall/boop/home/classic-car-and-transport-show-1356689920.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Bank Holiday, enjoy over 600 Vintage and Classic Cars, American, Kit and Custom Cars, Motorcycles, Commercials, Club Stands, Autojumble and Tradestands as the Classic Car &amp;amp; Transport Show celebrates its 21st Anniversary at Ragley.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whilst here, also head down to Ragley Lake to enjoy family water sport activities and to the Lakeside Marquee for water zorbing.  Ragley’s Adventure Wood with 3D maze and Woodland Walk will be open as will Ragley Hall and Ragley Gardens.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>CLA Game Fair, 19 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;19 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/ragley-hall"&gt;Ragley Hall&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/07/19/-/2013/07/21/cla-game-fair"&gt;&lt;img alt="Cla-game-fair-1356690075" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/ragley-hall/booq/home/cla-game-fair-1356690075.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The CLA Game Fair has been hailed as the ‘world’s biggest country sports and outdoor pursuits event’ and Ragley is hosting this spectacular 3 day show on 19th, 20th &amp;amp; 21st July 2013.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The CLA Game Fair offers a memorable day out for all the family with over 900 exhibits including falconry, country crafts, guns, fishing, country fashion, food and drink.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For visitor information please visit: &lt;a href="http://www.gamefair.co.uk"&gt;www.gamefair.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Battle Proms Concert, 31 Aug 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;31 Aug 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/ragley-hall"&gt;Ragley Hall&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/08/31/battle-proms-concert"&gt;&lt;img alt="Battle-proms-concert-1356690165" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/ragley-hall/boor/home/battle-proms-concert-1356690165.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Relax with your hampers and champers, win a prize at the traditional fairground stalls,visit the Napoleonic re-enactors at their encampment and get in the party spirit as warm-up act The Rockabellas take to the stage.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Cannon Hill House Open Day, 29 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;29 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/cannon-hill-park"&gt;Cannon Hill Park&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/free"&gt;FREE&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/cannon-hill-park/2013/06/29/cannon-hill-house-open-day"&gt;&lt;img alt="Cannon-hill-house-open-day-1359042610" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/cannon-hill-park/bq3x/home/cannon-hill-house-open-day-1359042610.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cannon Hill House Open Day Saturday 29 June 2013 FREE ENTRY
(Located just inside Russell Road entrance to Cannon Hill Park).&lt;br&gt;
Come and EXPLORE this wonderful Grade II listed building which once belonged to Louisa Ryland, Birmingham&amp;#39;s greatest benefactor.  ENJOY a delicious lunch in our cafe with a great selection of home-made cakes and filled rolls.  VISIT our stalls including crafts, plants, books, jewellery, pictures, pottery collectables and lots more.  PLUS *Guided Tours of the House * Tombola * Musical Entertainment *Bingo with Fun Prizes *Beauty Treatments *Face Painting &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;(Cannon Hill House is part of The Foundation for Conductive Education  -  a registered charity which helps disabled children and adults with Parkinson&amp;#39;s, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Head Inury live more independent and fulfilled lives.  All proceeds from this event will go towards providing these vital, life-changing services.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;0121 449 1569&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>BBC Good Food Show Summer , 12 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;12 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-nec"&gt;The NEC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-nec/2013/06/12/-/2013/06/16/bbc-good-food-show-summer"&gt;&lt;img alt="Bbc-good-food-show-summer-1360844401" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-nec/bqlo/home/bbc-good-food-show-summer-1360844401.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Britain’s favourite food stars announced in line up for BBC Good Food Show Summer at Birmingham’s NEC&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Organisers today announced an all star line up for the BBC Good Food Show Summer. Seats in the brand new 1,400-seater Supertheatre are now included in the ticket price where visitors can see live demonstrations from some of the best and most loved food stars in the country, including Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry, James Martin, John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Plus see your favourite TV programmes brought to life including The Great British Bake Off, MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen.
James Martin says... “The addition of an enclosed Supertheatre to the Summer Show is really exciting! If anyone has been to the BBC Good Food Show Winter you’ll know it’s such a huge part of the day. I come to every single BBC Good Food Show and I enjoy them more and more each time, it’s a great opportunity for me to catch up with old friends and most of all to meet you, the audience”
Highlights will include
The Great British Bake Off
See your favourite faces from The Great British Bake Off Live on stage including Paul Hollywood &amp;amp; Mary Berry and 2012 winner John Whaite. Brand new for 2013, The Great British Bake Off Village where you can find a whole host of baking and baking related products!
Saturday Kitchen
Hosted by James Martin see this live edition of the Saturday morning treat will include Food Heaven and Hell, recipe demonstrations and of course celebrity guests and wine experts Peter Richards and Susy Atkins!
MasterChef
Hosted by Lisa Faulkner and Andi Peters, previous winners and contestants will be live on The MasterChef MasterClass including Shelina Permalloo, Keri Moss and Anton Piotrowski, MasterChef; The Professionals joint Champions and the first chance to see the very newest MasterChef Champion 2013. Plus the fearsome duo John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be live on stage in the Supertheatre hosting cook offs and their own demonstrations.
Brand New Kitchen Garden
Head to this stage for advice and tips on how to start your very own Kitchen Garden from some of the nation’s favourite gardening experts then see demonstrations on what to do with your harvest in the kitchen!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Shopping
Shop till you drop from over 200 food stands. Visit the Producers’ Village and the Good Food Champions area to find small and artisan produce that you won’t see on the high street. 
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Your ticket also gives you free entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live featuring The RHS Flower Show Birmingham. See gardening experts including Monty Don, Diarmuid Gavin and Carol Klein live on stage and get tips on how to Grow Your Own. Plus visit the RHS Floral Marquee where hundreds of nurseries will be displaying their most beautiful flowers for you to enjoy and buy. 
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&lt;p&gt;Ends
For more information please contact:
Ginny Braynsmith
Tel: 020 8267 8310
&lt;a href="mailto:ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com"&gt;ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com&lt;/a&gt;
The BBC Good Food Show Summer will run from 12–16 June at NEC, Birmingham 
For more information visit bbcgoodfoodshow.com
Booking information
£2 concession for over 65s and children aged 6 – 17 yrs applies
The NEC charges £10 for parking, payable on the day. 
£1.75 booking fee per ticket applies. 
No animals admitted to the show except for registered assistance or guide dogs. 
One person admitted free of charge per wheelchair user or person whose disability necessitates a carer. 
Tickets are sold subject to terms and conditions and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Children under 6 (0-5yrs) are free of charge but do need a ticket to get into the show.  If booking online select child ticket from the dropdown menu, or if booking over the telephone, please ask for a free child ticket.
On Saturday and Sunday, any paying adult can bring up to two children under 18 to the show for FREE! (Children under 6 years get free admission into the show each day). If you are attending the BBC Good Food Show Summer a child Supertheatre seat must be purchased - Standard seats cost £3 and Gold seats £5 (subject to availability)
BBC Good Food Shows are a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Haymarket Exhibitions.
About BBC Worldwide Limited:
BBC Worldwide Limited is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to exploit the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the licence fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights. The company has five core businesses: Channels, Content &amp;amp; Production, Sales &amp;amp; Distribution, Consumer Products and Global Brands. In 2011/12, BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £155 million on headline sales of £1085 million and returned £216 million to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review website: &lt;a href="http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview"&gt;http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview&lt;/a&gt;
bbcworldwide.com
twitter.com/bbcwpress&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>BBC Gardeners' World Live , 12 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;12 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-nec"&gt;The NEC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-nec/2013/06/12/-/2013/06/16/bbc-gardeners-world-live"&gt;&lt;img alt="Bbc-gardeners-world-live-1360846329" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-nec/bqlp/home/bbc-gardeners-world-live-1360846329.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What a line up for BBC Gardeners’ World Live, NEC, Birmingham, 12-16 June, 2013&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BBC Gardeners’ World Live featuring The RHS Flower Show Birmingham is promising to be one of the best days out this summer with expert advice, hundreds of exhibitors and of course demonstrations from members of the Gardeners’ World team. The initial line up, announced by organisers today, includes some of the nation’s favourite gardening stars and top designers including Monty Don, Diarmuid Gavin, Cleve West, James Alexander-Sinclair and many more!
Diarmuid Gavin says... “I haven’t been to BBC Gardeners’ World Live in years and I’m so excited to be returning for their 21st Birthday! The RHS Flower Show Birmingham is going to be absolutely brilliant with over 100 nurseries in the RHS Floral Marquee and an estimated 40 Gardens. Plus you’ll have direct access to me and to other garden designers, experts from Gardeners’ World Magazine, TV programme and The RHS. On top of this there will be over 400 stands to shop until you drop and of course free entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer!”
NEW for this year
The Kitchen Garden
From Plot to Plate, this brand new stage will hold demonstrations on the best ways in which to grow your own fruit and veg from some of Britain’s best known gardening experts. Then see top chefs from the BBC Good Food Show Summer demonstrate how to turn your harvest into fine dining.
Potting Benches
Nursery professionals will be on hand to give direct advice on growing and caring for your plants.
Flower Box
Head to The Flower Box to pick up inspiration for your own displays. For keen florists and amateurs alike The Flower Box will host demonstrations, floristry displays and more.
All your favourites return
BBC Gardeners World Theatre, hosted by James Alexander-Sinclair
See your favourite stars from the TV series and the magazine live on stage including Monty Don, and Carol Klein. Plus a host of other guests including David Domoney and Toby Buckland give tips and advice on what to do with your garden this summer.
RHS Floral Marquee and RHS Plant Village
With over 100 specialist nurseries this is the place to meet the knowledgeable nursery men and women and discover their top plants for your gardens this summer. 
RHS Show Gardens
The RHS Show Gardens bring to life a collection of gardens from internationally recognised designers and new upcoming talent in the garden design world. Each garden, with its own unique theme and design will inspire visitors with top ideas for transforming their own outdoor space.
Edible Patches
This is the perfect place for any keen gardener with small space and big plans! Challenged to create an edible garden design within a 3x3m space, students, allotment growers and imaginative gardeners are given a fantastic chance to experience the design, plan and build of a horticultural exhibit on a smaller scale.
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Notes to Editors
Entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer is included in the ticket price.
For more information on features, interviews, recipes and competitions please contact:
Ginny Braynsmith
Tel: 020 8267 8310
&lt;a href="mailto:ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com"&gt;ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com&lt;/a&gt;
Booking information
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Call 0844 581 1340 or book online at bbcgardenersworldlive.com
Advance adult ticket prices start at £19.75
£2 concession for over 65s applies
The NEC charges £10 for parking, payable on the day. 
£1.75 booking fee per ticket applies. 
No animals admitted to the show except for registered assistance or guide dogs. 
One person admitted free of charge per wheelchair user or person whose disability necessitates a carer. 
Tickets are sold subject to terms and conditions and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Children under 6 (0-5yrs) are free of charge but do need a ticket to get into the show.  If booking online select child ticket from the dropdown menu, or if booking over the telephone, please ask for a free child ticket.
On Saturday and Sunday, any paying adult can bring up to two children under 18 to the show for FREE! (Children under 6 years get free admission into the show each day). If you are attending the BBC Good Food Show Summer a child Supertheatre seat must be purchased - Standard seats cost £3 and Gold seats £5 (subject to availability). &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BBC Good Food Shows are a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Haymarket Exhibitions.
About BBC Worldwide Limited::
BBC Worldwide Limited is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to exploit the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the licence fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights. The company has five core businesses: Channels, Content &amp;amp; Production, Sales &amp;amp; Distribution, Consumer Products and Global Brands. In 2011/12, BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £155 million on headline sales of £1085 million and returned £216 million to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review website: &lt;a href="http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview"&gt;http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview&lt;/a&gt;
bbcworldwide.com
twitter.com/bbcwpress&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Christmas Event,  1 Dec 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 1 Dec 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/castle-bromwich-hall-gardens"&gt;Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Festive Tunes &amp;amp; Carols and other seasonal activities
Badge Making, Christmas Tombola, Glitter Tattoos, Holly Sales, Hand-Crafted Christmas Decorations and Seasonal Jewellery Sales.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Christmas Craft Fayre Weekend , 23 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;23 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/highbury-hall"&gt;Highbury Hall&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Due to popular demand we have decided this year to have our Christmas Craft Fayre over two days. Last minute Christmas shopping for unusual personalised gifts, mulled wine and mince pies will be on sale as well as other light refreshments.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Christmas Open Day ,  1 Dec 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 1 Dec 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/highbury-hall"&gt;Highbury Hall&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;View historic Highbury dressed for Christmas. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available for sale as well as other light refreshments. Chamberlain memorabilia on display with guided tours available at set times during the day for only £3.50 per person&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Community Day 2013,  9 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 9 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/winterbourne-house-garden"&gt;Winterbourne House &amp;amp; Garden&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The always popular University of Birmingham Community Day is back and we will once again be offering entry to our House and Garden for just £1 per person for the day. The garden looks great in the summer and with with the first floor now open, this year there is even more to see for your £1. Parking is on a first come first served basis and we expect it to be very busy. Last entry is an hour before closing.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Sixties Weekend,  8 Jun 2013 -  9 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 8 Jun 2013 -  9 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Vintage Fair and Classic Car Day,  9 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 9 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Browse around stalls of collectables in the Guesten Hall. Owners of 1960s cars will be given free entry to their car and driver on the day. Please contact the Museum to book stall or register your car.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>English Civil War Society, 15 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;15 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Father’s Day, Avoncroft is welcoming the English Civil War Society to take visitors back to 1661 as King Charles II army is moving closer to Bromsgrove. Throughout Worcestershire, the local militia is being raised to black his path. Skirmishes, living history camps and displays of weaponry each day.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Austin Car Rally, 30 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;30 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vintage and classic Austin cars will be parked around the site giving visitors the opportunity to see some of the popular models from the golden age of British motoring.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/06/30/austin-car-rally</link>
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  <title>Monster Trail, 25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;25 May 2013 -  2 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who knows what’s lurking inside the buildings at Avoncroft! Follow our Monster Trail and discover for yourself&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/25/-/2013/06/02/monster-trail</link>
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  <title>Bank Holiday Weekend: Monstrous Monarch  , 26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;26 May 2013 - 27 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come and experience how Henry V111 lived. Meet the man himself!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Try a spell in the stocks if you dare, see fantastic falconry and have a go at throwing a logget?&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/05/26/-/2013/05/27/bank-holiday-weekend-monstrous-monarch</link>
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  <title>Gruesome History – Vikings, Tudors and Victorians, 13 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;13 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/avoncroft-museum"&gt;Avoncroft Museum&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover the most gruesome bits of history this weekend. Find out how illnesses and injuries were treated in the sixteenth century. View different types of weaponry and see what ghastly wounds this equipment could cause; take a look at the living conditions and discover why the people were so smelly. Children are encouraged to take part in our activities and take a piece of gruesome history away with you.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/avoncroft-museum/2013/07/13/-/2013/07/14/gruesome-history-vikings-tudors-and-victorians</link>
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  <title>Meditation and Meal Birmingham - Food for thought, 19 Jul 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;19 Jul 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/samantabhadra-buddhist-centre"&gt;Samantabhadra Buddhist Centre&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/samantabhadra-buddhist-centre/2013/07/19/meditation-and-meal-birmingham-food-for-thought"&gt;&lt;img alt="Meditation-and-meal-birmingham-food-for-thought-1362691488" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/samantabhadra-buddhist-centre/brmv/home/meditation-and-meal-birmingham-food-for-thought-1362691488.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Treat yourself to a Fridy night out with a difference. Enjoy short uplifting and relaxing meditation followed by a delicious 3 course vegetarian meal- with recipes from around the word – all in good company.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please book in advance. Charge £12 (£10 unwaged)&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/samantabhadra-buddhist-centre/2013/07/19/meditation-and-meal-birmingham-food-for-thought</link>
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  <title>Overcoming Stress,  8 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 8 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/samantabhadra-buddhist-centre"&gt;Samantabhadra Buddhist Centre&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Saturday 8th June&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;10am-1pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn simple, tried and tested methods to reduce stress and find inner peace.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Book online&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/samantabhadra-buddhist-centre/2013/06/08/overcoming-stress-half-day-course</link>
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  <title>Jewellery Quarter Heritage Walk,  5 Oct 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 5 Oct 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/museum-of-the-jewellery-quarter"&gt;Museum of the Jewellery Quarter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Walk around the Jewellery Quarter 2.00pm&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/museum-of-the-jewellery-quarter/2013/10/05/jewellery-quarter-heritage-walk</link>
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  <title>NGS - Charity Open Day , 27 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;27 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/ragley-hall"&gt;Ragley Hall&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/06/27/ngs-charity-open-day"&gt;&lt;img alt="Ngs-charity-open-day-1364851561" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/ragley-hall/bs94/home/ngs-charity-open-day-1364851561.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Explore all that Ragley Gardens has to offer with all entrance fees paid on the day being donated to NGS charities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Since 1927, NGS have raised and distributed more than £35 million to charity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Overheads are low, so more than 80p in every £1 of your donation goes straight to the charities they support.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/ragley-hall/2013/06/27/ngs-charity-open-day</link>
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  <title>Art Factory,  9 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 9 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"&gt;The Barber Institute&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/free"&gt;FREE&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/09/art-factory"&gt;&lt;img alt="Art-factory-1364898184" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/bsax/home/art-factory-1364898184.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join artist Ruth Turnbull for a fun-filled day of portrait drawings , model-making and art viewing.  Buy your own original drawing or Plasticine model made by a real artist from just £1 and have a go at making one yourself.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You could also pop over to Aston Webb for a badge making activity with Learning and Access Assistant, Alex Jolly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you fancy a stroll around the University’s art sites, why not join Lady Barber and Margery Fry for a Story Walk.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gathering at the Clock Tower, you will stroll through the Bramall Music building, stumble upon the Lapworth Museum of Geology, then shimmy back through to the Law Department to see the Paolozzi prints.   &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;From here you will head to the Arts Building to see the Danford Collection of West African Art and the IAA’s collection of Egyptian art/objects, until finally entering the Barber to look at A Woman Looking for Fleas by Giuseppe Maria Crespi.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/09/art-factory</link>
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  <title>The Telegraph Cruise Show, 21 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;21 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-nec"&gt;The NEC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-nec/2013/09/21/-/2013/09/22/the-telegraph-cruise-show"&gt;&lt;img alt="The-telegraph-cruise-show-1365417953" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-nec/bt80/home/the-telegraph-cruise-show-1365417953.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Telegraph CRUISE Show&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;NEC, Birmingham: 21-22 September 2013&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The UK’s biggest event for discovering a world of voyages&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re an experienced ocean traveller, a lover of the laidback culturally rich river cruises, or completely new to the wonders of cruising - you are sure to find inspiration and advice for your next voyage at The Telegraph CRUISE Show. There is an amazing array of destinations and cruise styles available, some you may never have discovered before, so let The Telegraph CRUISE Show bring you the whole spectrum of incredible holidays afloat and make it easy for you to find your ideal cruise. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The show is your only chance to meet with all the major and specialist cruise lines under one roof and ask those all important questions face-to-face, plus you can hear directly from the cruise experts about what’s new for 2014, gather impartial advice you won’t find in the brochure and save thousands of pounds with the exclusive show only offers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more show information, talk timetables and a full exhibitors list please visit &lt;a href="http://www.cruisingshow.com"&gt;www.cruisingshow.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tickets on sale now! Save £5 when quoting &amp;#39;CRUISE&amp;#39; at &lt;a href="http://www.cruisingshow.com"&gt;www.cruisingshow.com&lt;/a&gt; or by calling 0871 6204024 (Calls cost 10p per minute, advance tickets go off-sale 20th September at 1pm)&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/the-nec/2013/09/21/-/2013/09/22/the-telegraph-cruise-show</link>
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  <title>Speed Dating Birmingham, Ages 35-48, 24 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;24 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/fazeley-studios"&gt;Fazeley Studios&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/fazeley-studios/2013/06/24/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34"&gt;&lt;img alt="Speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34-1365630163" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/fazeley-studios/btdu/home/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34-1365630163.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is our classic Speed Dating event where you will have around 15-20 dates each lasting between 3 and 5 minutes. Please arrive promptly for registration where you will be checked in, given your Datecard and name badge. Then when everyone arrives you spend approximately two hours of fun chatting and dating. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There will usually be a 15 minute break half way through the evening to refresh your drinks etc.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Places at our Speed Dating events are limited and often sell out quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Fazeley Studios – A break from the norm and a venue that will take your breath away... From the moment you walk through the door you will be taken in by the character and atmosphere of this hidden gem. Hide away from the industrial backdrop in the cities most stylish venue.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/fazeley-studios/2013/06/24/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34</link>
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  <title>Speed Dating Birmingham, Ages 26-38, 30 May 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;30 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-vaults-newhall-street"&gt;The Vaults, Newhall Street&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-vaults-newhall-street/2013/05/30/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-26-38"&gt;&lt;img alt="Speed-dating-birmingham-ages-26-38-1365630429" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-vaults-newhall-street/btdv/home/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-26-38-1365630429.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is our classic Speed Dating event where you will have around 15-20 dates each lasting between 3 and 5 minutes. Please arrive promptly for registration where you will be checked in, given your Datecard and name badge. Then when everyone arrives you spend approximately two hours of fun chatting and dating. There will usually be a 15 minute break half way through the evening to refresh your drinks etc.
Places at our Speed Dating events are limited and often sell out quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Vaults is a place to relax and unwind. Our chic eatery and debonair lounge bar boasts private booths and metropolitan vibes infused with local contemporary art. Occupying the vaulted underpinnings of an imposing Victorian building our surroundings are certainly distinctive and ultimately relaxing. Art and photography blend with signature exposed brickwork, bespoke furniture, polished wooden flooring and a dusky autumnal colour palette.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/the-vaults-newhall-street/2013/05/30/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-26-38</link>
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  <title>Speed Dating Birmingham, Ages 22-34, 12 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;12 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/poppy-red"&gt;Poppy Red&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/poppy-red/2013/06/12/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34"&gt;&lt;img alt="Speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34-1365630550" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/poppy-red/btdw/home/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34-1365630550.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is our classic Speed Dating event where you will have around 15-20 dates each lasting between 3 and 5 minutes. Please arrive promptly for registration where you will be checked in, given your Datecard and name badge. Then when everyone arrives you spend approximately two hours of fun chatting and dating. There will usually be a 15 minute break half way through the evening to refresh your drinks etc.
Places at our Speed Dating events are limited and often sell out quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Step one foot inside Poppy Red and you will realise immediately that you have entered somewhere that little bit special. The whole ethos of this bar and restaurant is -style- and it is clear from the contemporary but subtle decor, attentive staff and laidback charm that paying homage to the beautiful people is what this place is all about. When you visit (and you should) make sure you take this cool vibe to heart. Sit back and relax on the leather sofas or with friends in an intimate booth.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
  <link>http://livebrum.co.uk/poppy-red/2013/06/12/speed-dating-birmingham-ages-22-34</link>
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  <title>Acorns Abseil at the Custard Factory,  8 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 8 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-custard-factory"&gt;The Custard Factory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-custard-factory/2013/06/08/acorns-abseil-at-the-custard-factory"&gt;&lt;img alt="Acorns-abseil-at-the-custard-factory-1366126236" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-custard-factory/btvk/home/acorns-abseil-at-the-custard-factory-1366126236.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Acorns are looking for thrill seekers, daredevils and those wanting to challenge themselves in 2013.  We have launched a brand new abseil in Birmingham&amp;#39;s arts and media quarter at the Custard Factory in Digbeth.  Be the first in 6 years to scale 100ft down alongside the iconic Green Man!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Take in the spectacular skyline of the city on one of Birmingham&amp;#39;s most iconic venues, the original Bird&amp;#39;s Custard Factory.  Now the region’s most thriving diverse, creative and artistic communities, this really is a fantastic opportunity to join our team in our 25th Anniversary year to help us reach our 25,000 days of care target.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Be a hero and sign up now with friends, family and colleagues and challenge your fear of heights to raise crucial funds to help continue our vital work with families in your local area. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You can sign up or download an entry form on our website. Entry is only £15, with a £75 minimum fundraise.  Deadline for all entries is Wednesday 5th June 2013.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information please contact &lt;a href="mailto:events@acorns.org.uk"&gt;events@acorns.org.uk&lt;/a&gt; or call 0844 984 0405.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Want to do an abseil for Acorns but can’t make the 8th June? We will shortly be announcing new venues and dates. Be the first to hear about it by e-mailing Andrea on &lt;a href="mailto:events@acorns.org.uk"&gt;events@acorns.org.uk&lt;/a&gt; and registering your interest!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you would like details on how to sponsor an Acorns abseil then please contact us on 0844 984 0405.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>The Vale Festival,  1 Jun 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt; 1 Jun 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-vale"&gt;The Vale&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/the-vale/2013/06/01/the-vale-festival"&gt;&lt;img alt="The-vale-festival-1366199717" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/the-vale/btwi/home/the-vale-festival-1366199717.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;VALEFEST IS COMING to kickstart your summer!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Vale Festival is charitable, ethical and eco-friendly. For the last 8 years it has been hosted and organised by students at the University of Birmingham. All of our proceeds go directly to charity. This year the Vale Festival is showcasing a plethora of music for the mind to fundraise for Students Against Depression and Young Minds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After consulting the oracle, we were advised to place four huge stacks of speakers into the all-new Beats Around the Bush arena: creating a surround sound of bass to blow your mind.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;However, if you’re not a bass junkie, then you will still be more than spoilt for choice! You will be treated to sweet melodies and gentle acoustics from a range of solo and group acts down at the Lakeside tent. Then, when you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, you can wander over to the Forest Edge, where you can skank to reggae, ska, and all round wicked tunes. It will be filled to the brim with amazing beats that will definitely get you jumping.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Not only will there be all of this, but our huge main stage will be hosting a magnificent range of big-bands and acts to keep you captivated all day. Now, The Vale Festival committee will not be satisfied until we have totally taken over and entertained you for every minute of our 14-hour festival extravaganza! There will also be theatre shows, films, workshops, comedy acts and much, much more to get involved in.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Not only do you get 10 and a half hours of fun, frills and frolicking in the sun to the best of the Midlands talent; Hot Club De Swing and Jam Tidy will be hosting our epic after-party in Bar One for those who want to keep dancing into the night.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/valefestival"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/valefestival&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;27 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/chamberlain-square"&gt;Chamberlain Square&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/free"&gt;FREE&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bank Holiday fun for all the family! Take tea with the Lord Mayor… enjoy the sounds and fashions of the swinging 60s live… and children can enjoy a host of great activities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The annual introduction of the new Lord Mayor Councillor Mike Leddy to the city and a fond farewell to the outgoing Lord Mayor Councillor John Lines. The Lord Mayor’s Show is a highlight of Birmingham’s civic calendar.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 16:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;27 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/victoria-square"&gt;Victoria Square&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/free"&gt;FREE&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/under18"&gt;(suitable for under 18s)&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bank Holiday fun for all the family! Take tea with the Lord Mayor… enjoy the sounds and fashions of the swinging 60s live… and children can enjoy a host of great activities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The annual introduction of the new Lord Mayor Councillor Mike Leddy to the city and a fond farewell to the outgoing Lord Mayor Councillor John Lines. The Lord Mayor’s Show is a highlight of Birmingham’s civic calendar.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 16:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Carnival Parade @ Victoria Square, 25 May 2013</title>
  <description>&lt;h3&gt;25 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/victoria-square"&gt;Victoria Square&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/free"&gt;FREE&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Launched from Victoria Square in Birmingham&amp;#39;s city centre at 12 noon on Saturday 25th May 2013, the Carnival Parade route will be our best and most visible procession through the city ever!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This year it will wind its way down New Street, into High Street, Carrs Lane, Smallbrook Queensway and Hurst Street, before finally entering the main Pride Festival site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Birmingham Pride invites applications for the Carnival Parade from both walking groups and float entries. We will even consider other vehicle entries, with previous years featuring open top buses, classic cars and a fire engine! &lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 16:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description>&lt;h3&gt;25 May 2013 at &lt;a href="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-gay-village"&gt;Birmingham Gay Village&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-gay-village/2013/05/25/pride-main-stage"&gt;&lt;img alt="Pride-main-stage-1367771154" src="http://www.livebrum.co.uk/images/birmingham-gay-village/buoq/home/pride-main-stage-1367771154.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PERFORMING: Bananarama, JLS, Lucy Spraggan, Paloma Faith, Rylan Clark, Stooshe, A&lt;em&gt;M&lt;/em&gt;E, Angie Brown, Baby Blue, Baby D, Dave Pearce, Kitty Brucknell, Misha B, Norma Lewis, Platnum, Reconnected , Rozalla, S Club, The Cheeky Girls, The Mend and Tich&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 16:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
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