Tag Archives: Birmingham UK

Birmingham-on-sea

July 19, 2008 – 11:59 pm

If you’ve any spare time over the weekend in Birmingham, you might want to pop across to Chamberlain Square (by the Town Hall), where this giant sandpit (”beach” they say) has appeared.The polar bear dispenses ice cream, yum.
A short hop away in Centenary Square there’s a huge roller-disco too.

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Comments (1) By jonbounds | Posted in Birmingham Attractions |

Editable points of interest map on Google and blog

July 10, 2008 – 12:21 am

Andy - who kindly arranged the sponsorship package from Namesco, WordCamp UK 2008’s main sponsor has setup a Google map with some points of interest for visitors to WordCamp UK 2008. The best part is - it’s editable!

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Comments (0) By Jonnya | Posted in Blog Chatter, Pre-conference News |

Omega Sektor - get your game on!

July 9, 2008 – 5:09 pm

If your one of those guys that like a bit of network gaming, be it Call Of Duty or driving - Birmingham has the place for you!! Omega Sektor Google map is a ’state of the art’ gaming area in the centre of Birmingham. I highly recommend it for anyone that is having gaming withdrawal [...]

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Comments (0) By Jonnya | Posted in Birmingham Attractions |

Food in Martineau Square

July 8, 2008 – 1:12 pm

Martineau Square is a great destination for those that can’t decide what they want to eat and are in a hurry - it’s a fast food paradise!

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Comments (1) By Jonnya | Posted in Birmingham Food & Drink |

Boozing in Brum, drinking in the City Centre

July 7, 2008 – 3:53 pm

Birmingham’s “golden mile”, Broad St, is awash with the sort of chain bars (Australians, Vodka Revolutions etc) that I like to avoid, but it’s not a bad place if you wish to indulge. Here are a few other city centre establishments that offer something a little different:

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Comments (0) By jonbounds | Posted in Birmingham Food & Drink |