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Thousands join BRMB Walkathon 2011
thisisbirmingham
May 9, 2011
Around 10,000 fundraisers participated in the BRMB Walkathon yesterday, already raising over £414,000 for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Individuals, friends and families braved the intense heat and occasional winds along the 26-mile…
Mischief and mayhem as ‘Avenue Q’ checks-in…
thisisbirmingham
May 1, 2011
After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award winning Avenue Q can be seen at…
Fundraisers abseil down city’s Mailbox
thisisbirmingham
April 16, 2011
Brave fundraisers abseiled 131 feet down the city's Mailbox building today to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Young and old alike donned helmets, gloves and harnesses as they completed…
I Am Birmingham | Discord Adonis
thisisbirmingham
April 12, 2011
PRESENTER | Discord Adonis Discord Adonis has a long-standing interest in niche cinema, cult and horror films and alternative style. A self-confessed horror movie aficionado, Discord's inside knowledge…
Horror writers James Wan and Leigh Whannell in Birmingham
thisisbirmingham
April 11, 2011
Horror writers James Wan and Leigh Whannell, the creative team behind the Saw film franchise, were signing posters for their latest horror smash Insidious at Birmingham's Forbidden Planet store this evening. As…
COMPETITION: Win British Basketball Playoff Final Tickets!
thisisbirmingham
April 11, 2011
The biggest event in British basketball is returning to Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena (NIA) as the British Basketball League (BBL) Championship Final takes place on Saturday 30th April, 2011. The…
I Am Birmingham | Cadston Mason
thisisbirmingham
April 7, 2011
PRESENTER | Cadston Mason Cadston Mason has taken a keen interest in arts and media for a number of years, with his primary preferences in music, presenting and acting. Having been a member…
Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s Day 2011
thisisbirmingham
March 14, 2011
The world's third largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations were held in Birmingham this weekend as over 85,000 people came out to recognise the city's Irish heritage. The event included a parade…
INTERVIEW: Dan Clark
thisisbirmingham
February 20, 2011
With his first national tour heading for the Midlands, comic and star of How Not to Live Your Life, Dan Clark tells Adam Yosef why he’s never been to Birmingham, how…
Birmingham welcomes Chinese New Year 2011
thisisbirmingham
January 13, 2011
As 2011 heralds in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, an earthly element in the traditional Zodiac, the city of Birmingham once again hosts its annual Chinese New Year celebrations in…