Random Stuff!

[Coathanger16]

I think those people who share these kind of images on social media don't realise it's wrong. People tend to post on social media first then think later.

 

[Coathanger16]

I think those people who share these kind of images on social media don't realise it's wrong. People tend to post on social media first then think later.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Theresa May and the Qatari Prime Minister were in Birmingham today for the Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum. It appears as if the delegation will spend tomorrow touring some of the cities major investment sites. Lets hope they like what they see

I think this is a press release so okay to post in full, if not I'll remove it?

Birmingham and the Midlands at the heart of Britain’s offer to Qatar

• Birmingham hosts the second day of the joint Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum
• Qatar commits to investing £5 billion in the UK over the next three to five years
• First time a Qatari delegation has visited a UK city outside London
• The forum showcases high-profile, ‘investment-ready’ projects from across the city of Birmingham
• Last year the Midlands exported £144.3 million to Qatar

The second day of the joint Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum is being held in Birmingham today (Tuesday 28th March), with the city hosting the largest ever Qatari business delegation as part of the Government’s drive to create a global Britain.

Earlier today, the Forum was attended by UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Qatar Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. This will mark the first time that a Qatari delegation led by the Qatari Secretary of State, Minister Rumeiheh, has visited a UK city outside of London, with the delegation set to be shown ‘investment-ready’ projects across Birmingham, including Curzon HS2.

Following the Forum, the delegation will be taken for a tour of Birmingham’s major development sites on Wednesday 29th March. This tour, which includes the prime business district locations, will demonstrate the city’s most significant planned office and regeneration developments, as well as asset investment opportunities.

Strong links between Qatar and the Midlands already exist with the Qatari Al Rayan Bank having a strong presence in the region and Qatar Airways flying directly from its Doha hub to Birmingham Airport. In 2017, Alduwaliya Asset Management acquired One Eleven Edmund Street in a £22.5 million deal. Over the last year, the Midlands has exported £144.3 million to Qatar.

Councillor John Clancy, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “I’m delighted the Forum is meeting in Birmingham and giving us the opportunity to promote current investment and trade opportunities. I see it as a strong signal of confidence from Qatari investors in the city and the wider region. It’s vital to build links and trade with the rest of the world and seize all the opportunities available to us.

“The Forum is key to securing greater bilateral trade between Qatar and the UK and a chance to showcase the best of British industry. The collaborative, ambitious projects being delivered by Birmingham will help drive global Britain towards economic prosperity.”

The Midlands is already home to world-leading businesses and sectors, such as the automotive, advanced manufacturing and life sciences industries, and is earmarked to lead the way for the UK on next-generation technologies.

Greater Birmingham and the rest of the Midlands has attracted record levels of foreign direct investment, with 253 new foreign direct investment projects in the Midlands in 2015/16. And the region is working hard to build on this momentum, undertaking trade missions to the US & Canada, China and India – the leading economies in the world.

Sir John Peace, Chairman of the Midlands Engine said: “Today’s forum demonstrates why the Midlands is at the heart of a global Britain’s offer to the world. The investment-ready projects showcased have a value in the billions and will help the Midlands reach its untapped potential in growth. These projects are central to boosting productivity and I am confident that not only do they demonstrate to investors that they get a return on their investment, but that an investment in the Midlands, which will drive growth and allow our businesses to expand, is an investment in the UK.”

Steve Hollis, Chair of GBSLEP, said: “We welcome the Qatari delegation to Birmingham. The Conference provides a fantastic platform for us to showcase some of the many investment opportunities that this region has to offer and to highlight the benefits of doing business with local firms. We hope that today’s event will not only lead to increased levels of Foreign Direct Investment and exporting, both critical to further grow the local economy, but also to raising Greater Birmingham’s profile as a global city region.”

Sultan Choudhury, CEO of Al Rayan Bank, said: “Birmingham is a growing city, with first-class modern infrastructure and excellent transport links. With nearly 50,000 people employed in financial services and related professional services, Birmingham is a major financial centre and has the talent to support the growth of Al Rayan Bank, an increasingly important conduit for Gulf investment into the UK. Labour and occupancy costs are significantly lower in Birmingham than London, yet the capital is just over an hour away. Also with daily non-stop flights from Birmingham Airport, we are within easy reach of the Gulf. These factors, combined with the strong support of the local authorities provide a compelling proposition for any financial services organisation.”

https://leaderofbirmingham.com/2017...f-britains-offer-to-qatar/?platform=hootsuite

 

[Butty]

Interesting article in the Guardian online today regarding moving Channel 4 from London. Whilst not confirming anything there is a heavy emphasis on Birmingham and it is the city's time given the BBCs move to Salford, plus the culture secretary allegedly hinted at the move to Brum.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2...-be-sold-off-but-could-be-moved-out-of-london

 

[Ray Finkle]

 

[wolfheze]

As a lover of 70s and 80s retro I have converted an old peugeot racer into the sort of thing popular with the youth of the day . Hope to do a few miles on it this year once I've changed the seat for something a little more comfortable View attachment 4683 View attachment 4684

 

[Ray Finkle]

That red light on the back wouldn't be an Eveready model would it?

I had one very similar on my Raleigh Racer.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I had a Raleigh Olympus, which had one of those lights on it and something similar on the front (I think with a circular lens on it).
When I was about 15/16, one of my friends had fitted wide handlebars to his bike and was forever pulling wheelies. One afternoon, a group of us cycled over to Sutton Park. While we were messing around, a couple of my friends loosened the front wheel nuts on this lads bike. Sure enough, when we set off he pulled a wheelie. His front wheel fell off and he had to keep the wheelie up until he found some soft ground to fall onto.

Kevin

 

[wolfheze]

Yes the rear light is an ever ready . They bought out a bigger more square rear light together with a bigger plastic front light to replace the old tin one in the late 70's . I had a 24 inch wheel raleigh olympus (great little bike) for a while to replace my chopper which finally bit the dust when the frame snapped for the umpteenth time . The olympus was replaced by a 27 inch raleigh which I rode until graduating to a moped in 79 . Regarding the front wheel dropping out I once saw a lad delivering papers in the village who when crossing a road tugged on the bars when going off a kerb only to have the wheel drop out, the forks dug into the tarmac and catapulted him over the bars. Scored a 9 for technical merit

 

[wolfheze]

Anyone been to the Manchester viewing area? Just booked tickets on the concorde tour for Sunday so just wondering what the place is like.

 

[jfy1999]

Pretty outlandish student block proposed for Digbeth. Thought this was an April Fool when I first saw it but apparently not!

Image from Architects Journal

 

[Brummiegem]

Anyone been to the Manchester viewing area? Just booked tickets on the concorde tour for Sunday so just wondering what the place is like.

Although I have not been on the Concorde tour,I have been on the viewing area.
Most importantly,depending on the weather,bear in mind there is very little shelter.
I think the forecast for the weekend is to get quite warm,so take a good hat and sun cream,especially if kids are with you.
Refreshments I think are available,pretty much standard airport catering and prices.
There is a great enthusiasts shop,with a nice selection of models,if you are that way inclined,as well as books and the usual aircraft related stuff.
With MAN getting quite busy these days you should see a nice selection of liveries,some of which we may see at BHX in years to come,hopefully.

Looks like you could have a good day weather wise so have a great time!!

 

[wolfheze]

Thanks

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Pretty outlandish student block proposed for Digbeth. Thought this was an April Fool when I first saw it but apparently not!

Image from Architects Journal

Having been a student myself, the design fills me with dread. On a Friday or Saturday evening after far too much beer, the challenge will be to climb out of a window at the highest point of one tower and roof walk to the highest point of the other .

Not that I would ever have done anything like that .

Concerned .

Kevin

 

[Jon Dempsey]

Having been a student myself, the design fills me with dread. On a Friday or Saturday evening after far too much beer, the challenge will be to climb out of a window at the highest point of one tower and roof walk to the highest point of the other .

Not that I would ever have done anything like that .

Concerned .

Kevin

How on earth would you get enough pizza and pot noodle into that place!!

 

[58terminus]

What type of plants are those growing on the balconies?

 

[wolfheze]

Model collection has been ģrowing whilst I waited for a 2nd display cabinet to arrive View attachment 4722 View attachment 4723 View attachment 4724 View attachment 4725 View attachment 4726 View attachment 4727 View attachment 4728 View attachment 4729 View attachment 4721

 

[Brum X]

Yesterday it was Eurowings to Vienna, Today it's the West Midlands Mayoral Election, Equally as important.

 

[Aviador]

As a lover of 70s and 80s retro I have converted an old peugeot racer into the sort of thing popular with the youth of the day . Hope to do a few miles on it this year once I've changed the seat for something a little more comfortable View attachment 4683 View attachment 4684

Admiring the bike, but also the fantastic patio you have. Did you build that yourself?

 

[Aviador]

Pretty outlandish student block proposed for Digbeth. Thought this was an April Fool when I first saw it but apparently not!

Image from Architects Journal

Striking render. Love it.