Random Stuff!

[wolfheze]

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[Kevin Farnell]

Lapworth Museum of Geology
My girlfriend and I visited this on Saturday afternoon and we were very impressed indeed.
It's located on the campus of the University of Birmingham. It's open seven days a week, entry is free as is car parking (at least at weekends).
Although relatively small, the collections (both fossils and rocks) are extensive and most have been found from the West Midlands area. We thought that three hours would be plenty of time to see everything. We were wrong and will be going back to have a look at the sections that we had to skim through.
The museum has recently been refurbished and is a Finalist in the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017.

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/index.aspx

It is well worth a visit and I think that kids would enjoy it too.

Kevin

 

[Ianbutty]

Kevin. I went there a few years back on Birmingham uni open day. It is excellent. World leading.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Kevin. I went there a few years back on Birmingham uni open day. It is excellent. World leading.

I totally agree! It's wonderful - a hidden gem, just a stones throw from Birmingham City centre.

Kevin

 

[Ianbutty]

Come on Kevin, where did you dig that pun up from?

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Come on Kevin, where did you dig that pun up from?

Which one ? -

'a hidden gem'

or

'a stones throw'

Also, a great pun of your own Ian

regards

Kevin

 

[wolfheze]

Another 720b View attachment 5371

 

[Kevin Farnell]

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I recall seeing a PIA 720 or 707 at BHX. I believe it brought in the Pakistani Premier of the day and am sure I have some photos. I just need time to dig them out.

Regards

Kevin

 

[Ianbutty]

Did I just see in TV that the England under 20 world cup winning team returned to BHX? Is this the start of something?

Well done to them. Excellent. KRO boys.

 

[58terminus]

Did I just see in TV that the England under 20 world cup winning team returned to BHX? Is this the start of something?

If you mean England teams using Bhx possibly.If you mean winning THE World Cup no.

 

[wolfheze]

Did they arrive back on a flybe Q400 with a gold painted nose?

 

[Ianbutty]

If you mean England teams using Bhx possibly.If you mean winning THE World Cup no.

The former, which to be honest about I am more excited about whether BHX could be come the airport of choice for our wonderful sports stars.

Of course unlikely that we will see an England Men's World Cup winning side for anyone over 20. The Ladies on the other hand....

 

[wolfheze]

Royal Jordanian 720 unfortunately minus it's tail antenna. gggrrrrhhhh.View attachment 5424

 

[Ray Finkle]

The vision for Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games bid is to be revealed on Monday, this includes the logo

stay tuned to our page for news and updates, including the unveiling of our logo and vision on Monday

https://twitter.com/birminghamcg22/with_replies

 

[Ray Finkle]

Paul Kehoe CBE

Julie Walters also is to be named a Dame, well deserved in my opinion

 

[Brum X]

After the horrific last couple of months in the UK, it was great to see people all over Birmingham enjoying the summer weather today.

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Lovely scenes. Where exactly in Birmingham is this?

 

[Brum X]

Lovely scenes. Where exactly in Birmingham is this?

It is known as Eastside City Park to the east of the city centre, LOL
Living in the middle of a city, it is an oasis of lovelyness. The photo i have posted gives you an indication of where it is located however even that photo is out of date, Birmingham is changing fast.

 

[Brum X]

Soon the above will be like:

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Thank you. Impressive cityscape even though it has changed since the picture was taken - for the better, I trust, even though what I see in the picture looks good.

Addendum

Have now seen the updated image.