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A place to discuss and chat about Birmingham while also looking back at the history of the UK's second city.

If you require a more active community then please try r/brum, they are a very nice bunch of people.

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rave spots in bham?

moving to birmingham soon and wanted to know if any events/venues for raves in birmingham??? is the rave scene any good there?

4 Comments
2024/11/02
19:44 UTC

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Itboxes or games warehouses in Birmingham

Hi all,

Does anyone have a pub that has an Itbox. They used to be so common but have disappeared off the face of the earth

4 Comments
2024/11/02
09:43 UTC

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Speed camera

Does anyone know if the speed camera in the a452 works ? I believe it’s a truvelo one

3 Comments
2024/11/01
23:17 UTC

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good gyms in the city centre?

Budget of about £100/month max. I’m currently with the gym group and I really don’t like it

Also open to suggestions of pilate studios!

4 Comments
2024/11/01
22:41 UTC

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Help! Desperately need to rehome my cat

Really hoping someone kind in the Birmingham area can help to rehome Peggy.

Will pay a rehoming fee and all future vet bills.

Low maintenance pretty cat.

Peggy was sadly taken away from her mother at 2 weeks old, this to some challenging behaviour when she was a kitten. She’s got better with age but still has some quirks that make her only suitable for a certain type of new home, no kids and no other pets ideally although one other cat would be ok.

She needs some patience. She isn’t a lap cat and will rub her head on you when she feels comfortable. She is more a cat for company.

She is outdoors most of the time but comes back for her dinner and enjoys sleeping next to someone in the winter.

She is suited to a person alone or a couple without children or any other pets.

She is low maintenance but in her new home it’s going to take her a couple of weeks to settle.

She has been in her current home for 4 years but change in circumstances mean she is in need of somewhere new.

We are prepared to pay for any future vets bills to whoever is able Peggy a calm, understanding and welcoming home.

7 Comments
2024/11/01
21:28 UTC

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What would be the Angus Steakhouse of Brum?

Our friends on r/London have been spilling the beans on this glorious establishment to entice influencers/visitors to visit and keep the actual good spots a secret

Which eatries would be the Angus Steakhouse of Brum?

14 Comments
2024/10/31
21:31 UTC

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Hotel and travel tips/tricks recommendations.

Going to Utilita Arena next year. Has anyone got any advice on hotels to stay in over night? We will need onsite parking and walk/bus to Arena. It's also Easter weekend, so going to be a bit busier than usual...possibly. Any helpful tips and tricks would be awesome too. Going to arrive early to enjoy all that Birmingham has to offer.

Cheers in advance.

3 Comments
2024/10/30
13:23 UTC

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Local piercing places that can redo my threadless piercing?

I'm having an MRI on Friday so I need to take out all my piercings. I have no issue with this except my conch piercing has a threadless stud in it and I have no idea if I'll be able to take it out and put it back in myself. Can anyone recommend a piercing place/ piercer in south Birmingham who could help me put it back in? I've literally never taken it out before and the guy who did it originally has moved to America so I'm lost. Thank you!

7 Comments
2024/10/30
09:59 UTC

4

Any good lesbian bars?

Me and my gfs are trying to find places to hang out but we can only find gay bars for men :(

does anyone know any good lesbian specific bars?

24 Comments
2024/10/29
23:28 UTC

2

is there anywhere that buys streetwear or airforces ?

looking to sell some shoes for cash, was wondering if theres a cex equivalent with clothes/streetwear

5 Comments
2024/10/29
12:59 UTC

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Empowering Birmingham Residents through FareShare Midlands' I-Can Program

Hello Everybody

FareShare Midlands is proud to be the largest food redistribution charity in the region. We rescue high-quality surplus food from the food industry and deliver it to frontline charities across the Midlands, reaching over 60,000 vulnerable people every week.

Beyond food redistribution, we offer various support programs, including I-Can—an employability program designed to help individuals gain skills and confidence over a period of approximately 12 weeks. Here's what we provide:

  • CV and interview preparation
  • Life skills workshops covering topics like money management, job searching, and building confidence
  • Hands-on work experience in our on-site food warehouse
  • Training opportunities like obtaining a Forklift Truck license (with a guaranteed interview), first aid, and food hygiene certifications

We also ensure that all travel costs are covered so participants won’t be out of pocket for attending.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Economically inactive (either have never worked or haven’t worked in the last two years)
  • 18 years or older
  • Currently living in a Birmingham postcode
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK

Whether you're looking for voluntary work, interested in attending life skills sessions, or need support in finding employment, we’re here to help!

Our location is conveniently near Star City/Costco.

If you're interested, feel free to respond to this message or send us a direct message.

Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/10/29
12:39 UTC

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Photography/models

This is probably a long shot..

I am currently teaching myself the glorious art of photography, it's mainly scenery, object and wildlife at the moment just to have a play on different settings and such. However this is definitely not my niche, I want to photograph people and do not have the courage to stop people on the street like those youtube videos!

It would be mutually beneficial if there are any upcoming models who need pictures for their portfolio. Or just anybody who wouldn't mind being photographed I would really appreciate a holla. Based in city centre.

22, female.

1 Comment
2024/10/29
08:11 UTC

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Any casual Magic: The Gathering players or groups looking for new players?

Used to play a while ago, a lot of my cards are too old for the usual formats so I'm hoping to meet some casual players for regular games.

I have a few friends who might be interested in joining as well, if we can get enough players going.

About me: M 43, been playing since I was young (on and off). I'm pretty chill, like the usual board games, video games and cookery. I also make candles. Not relevant, just super pleased with them lately.

4 Comments
2024/10/28
20:56 UTC

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Reminiscing nights out, so many clubs shut down

I'm a 91 baby, and have fond memories of nights out in Barracuda, DV8, Ozzy bar, gate crasher and snobs before stopping off at Mr Egg and grabbing a taxi home.

Where were you're favourite haunts?

20 Comments
2024/10/28
20:16 UTC

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Your airport is an unusable shitehole unfit for use

Just got held up for over an hour ON THE TARMAC outside of the plane because you idiots are operating flights out of a decrepit construction site and there was some bullshit security breach with departure and arrival passengers mixing or something. Get your shit together.

14 Comments
2024/10/28
14:45 UTC

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Your favourite burgers around Birmingham that *aren't* from dedicated burger restaurants?

Hi r/birminghamuk,

So yeah, I'm looking to expand my burger horizons across the city for a little pet project I'm working on, and I'm looking to try and find new places to scratch this foody itch beyond the dedicated burger joints who jostle their way to the top of search rankings of Google and Trip Advisor. I was at OPM on their opening day in 2015, I've done OPM-vs-Meat Shack show downs on the same day, and Hanbao is annoyingly convenient with less than a 5 minute walk from my office. What I'm looking for are places that do really good burgers that may not otherwise get highlighted, either because they're known for doing other things better, it getting lost on the menu or simply because nobody thinks to try the burger there when they could have gone to a more well known burger spot.

Beef burgers go to the front of the queue but honestly I'd be happy to hear about anywhere doing something tasty between two halves of a bun, any suggestions would be appreciated!

25 Comments
2024/10/28
13:58 UTC

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Charity Work in Birmingham

Where can I sign up to do charity work, even if it's to teach tech skills or anything like that once a week

I'd be more than happy to get involved.

9 Comments
2024/10/27
19:50 UTC

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Birmingham Snow Hill & New Street in the 1960s

0 Comments
2024/10/27
18:39 UTC

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Good fireworks displays?

I've moved to Birmingham in the past year. Wondering if there are any fireworks displays worth going to this Nov. 5th? (Not including drone shows).

6 Comments
2024/10/27
17:35 UTC

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