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- The Illegal Eagles - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall: Sunday 2nd December 2012
24 May 12
The classic line-up of Phil Aldridge, Keith Atack, Jeff Green and Darin Murphy - the founder members of the Illegal Eagles - was completed in 2010 by the addition of Garreth Hicklin. Garreth's ability to capture the emotion of the Don Henley vocal delivery has ensured that critical and audience acclaim... - 'I felt privileged as I was only a humble senior lecturer'
24 May 12
IT IS OFTEN said that our school days provide us with some of the best times; a stage in our lives when we discovered the many, varied and exciting ways of learning; found out things we liked and disliked; and for a short while at least enjoyed a carefree
But to help guide this soul you need teachers... - Wolvo Uni Animation Showreel
24 May 12
Wolverhampton University Animation Showreel, class of 2012… - Rapping a Catechism
23 May 12
One of the MTs who will be joining us in September, Radiohead, is, rather surprisingly for someone in their early 20s, a big fan of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. He recently blogged about Cranmer’s Catechism that is contained in the BCP, and sketched out a version in modern English. The same... - BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT BIKE IT TO BRUSSELS
23 May 12This
morning Martin Holcombe and Mark Sargent from The Birmingham Settlement left on
their gruelling six day bike ride from Birmingham to Brussels in order to raise
funds for their charity. Having
only just recovered from the London to Paris cycle in 2012, these intrepid
fundraisers are off again, despite... - Thirteen new music hubs for the West Midlands
23 May 12
Arts Council England has announced a nationwide network of 122 music education hubs that will play a key role in ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience a high quality music education. Thirteen of the hubs are in the West Midlands. Arts Council England has announced a nationwide... - Going for gold
22 May 12
Wolverhampton cyclist Andy Tennant is in the hot seat competing for a place at this summer’s Olympics. Here he talks to Heather Loat. Wolverhampton cyclist Andy Tennant is in the hot seat competing for a place at this summer’s Olympics. Here he talks to Heather Loat. Fit, focussed and fearless are words... - Club players having a ball
22 May 12The Albert Lawn Tennis Club in Tettenhall celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Heather Loat discovers why the club is such a smashing success.The Albert Lawn Tennis Club in Tettenhall celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Heather Loat discovers why the club is such a smashing success. At... - Flock together
22 May 12There’s no need to travel into the countryside to discover the wealth of birdlife which surrounds us, as Jefny Ashcroft explains. There’s no need to travel into the countryside to discover the wealth of birdlife which surrounds us, as Jefny Ashcroft explains. It may surprise you to learn that Wolverhampton... - Admission is more than half the battle
22 May 12
Dealing with the inner gremlins first requires self recognition, though preferably before the problems get too big (with thanks to @Hollie_Avil and @AdrianTimmis). Continue reading → - Failure, redemption, life at the top
21 May 12Is it lady luck or the onlookers who are fickle? Continue reading → - How to make meetings work: the new interaction method
21 May 12
I’ve been keen to read some of the leadership books I’ve read reviews of but not found time to read. A few months ago, some people involved in ALA activities who wanted to do the same decided to set up a library leadership book club. we all voted on the books we wanted to read and the most... - Deaffest car parking information
21 May 12
Driving to Deaffest? During the Deaffest weekend Light House car park will NOT have any available spaces. There is a council car park next to Light House and another one opposite, both of which are very expensive for a full day’s parking. An alternative is to park at the multi-storey car park... - A ray of sunshine
21 May 12
Makes all the difference does this. Of late, the weather has been dreadful with heavy rain most days and cold temperatures just like in November. However, with the sun out in May, the temperature rises quickly and this gives you an opportunity to do jobs that have been outstanding since the winter such... - Photographer at Deaffest
21 May 12
Keep an eye out at Deaffest for Kelly-Ann Plummer, the photographer who will be capturing the events at Deaffest! Kelly-Ann: Bio Kelly-Ann’s interest in Photography developed from an Art and Design course at TVU Reading college over 4 years ago and A-level at Mary Hare Grammer School before she... - SignMedia Workshop & presentation
21 May 12
SignMedia will be back at Deaffest this year with presentations and workshops. SignMedia Workshops Saturday 26 May 10 – 11am 2 – 3pm Join our Presenter’s Masterclass! Learn from the best with Louis Neethling and Clive Mason as they share their experience of presenting from both sides... - An Artists Guide to Social Media
21 May 12
Creative Connections is offering a brand new programme for artists who want to find out how to promote themselves using Social Media. The course will run for 6 weeks (3 hours per week) and will give an overview of Social Media and how it can be used to promote yourself as an artist for free. The course... - Bloggers, Beer & Breweries: Leeds Conference #EBBC12 (1)
20 May 12
Part 1 of my highlights from the European Beer Bloggers Conf! - The old razzle dazzle
20 May 12
CHICAGO Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, Saturday 19th May, 2012 I’ve seen this Kander and Ebb musical three times now on stage over the years and it still puzzles me. If I didn’t enjoy the score I wouldn’t keep going back. The songs are wonderful, in a Vaudeville style, and the onstage band, dominating... - Our showcase exhibition is now open......
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Our course showcase exhibition is open now and continues until the 28th May. There's an exciting range of new work to see and buy created by artists currently taking part in the course, here's some images of some of the work on display; glass ring inspired by Alice in Wonderland by Charlotte... - An AA driving instructor, not obeying the rules??
18 May 12
I have just sent the below message to the AA driving school, relating to this picture . Hello. Yesterday (17/05/2012 13.10) I saw one of your driving instructors parked on a mandatory contraflow cycle lane outside The Mailbox in Birmingham (Severn Street). The driving instructor’s numberplate... - I hatched A Plan
17 May 12To my shame, my most unsustainable transport is flying between Birmingham and Amsterdam to visit relatives. The budget airline I always used will cease to exist in June, so now is the perfect time to reassess my travel habits. So I spent an hour or so* weighing / costing all the options (*okay, maybe... - Clothing Bravery
17 May 12
This trailer for the new Pixar movie Brave caught my eye. I think you’ll guess why… - Developing leadership skills through professional engagement
17 May 12
I was invited this year to give a presentation at the CILIP in Wales 2012 conference on leadership. As leadership is one area I’m really keen to develop skills in I was delighted – this enabled me to both share my own progress so far (and hopefully help others plan their leadership journey...