Chinese New Year celebrations, Arcadian, Birmingham

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There were big crowds at the Arcadian in the city centre today to watch the Chinese New Year celebrations. I particularly enjoyed the Dragon dances, as you can see from the photos!

Karen Caine

Blackout of Major Websites Protests against SOPA and PIPA US Bills

On 18 January 2012 a number of major worldwide websites have blackouts to protest against new bills, SOPA and PIPA, in the US HOUSE of Representatives. These bills are aimed at protecting copyright infringement by foreign websites. But, major distrubutors of free information across the Internet such as Wikipedia are of the opinion that the bills will impact free expression and thus harm the Internet.

For more information click here.

Geoff Caine

Birmingham Connected City – Keep Up to Date

As a starter for information on this and news bulletins of planned work (historical as well as future) visit www.connectedcity.org.uk/.

Geoff Caine

Grand Hotel to get a new lease of life – it is hoped

Grand Hotel, now covered in scafolding and painted canvas

Hortons’ Estate Limited, the owner, has announced £30m plans to restore the Grand Hotel in Colmore Row. The company is preparing a full planning application and application for listing building consent for the refurbishment. It will include use as a hotel…….

Library of Birmingham – January Site Snapshot Released

Carillion has released to us January’s The Site Snapshot about the development as shown here. (Click image to enlarge).

Geoff Caine

Library of Birmingham – The Site Chapter 10 and Aerial View

Carillion has released the latest version of The Site titled The Site Chapter 10 shown below which describes what has happened recently and what the future plans are.

Site 10 29.11

Also, below is an aerial view of the site recently taken from a helicopter. Click on image for a larger view.

 

Geoff Caine

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY NEWS

Car Robberies are happening locally as well as nationwide. Threats of violence are made!

Offenders have targeted car owners and have on occasion subjected them to threats and actual physical violence before stealing their cars!

Library of Birmingham – December Site Snapshot Released

Carillion has released to us December’s The Site Snapshot about the development as shown here. (Click image to enlarge).

Things are moving ahead at a pace both inside and outside.!

Geoff Caine