I’d like to put forward a theory. Our beloved corporations, which exist to feed themselves, which are fiercely self-protective, which despite being abstract entities, can effectively steamroller over the feelings and rights and of individuals and indeed, of whole communities, which are a force composed of human will, but which do not have a pro-human agenda, are […]
These are the government’s road safety guidelines for setting a good example to your children: You can set a good example by: explaining road safety and getting them to talk about it using the Green Cross Code encouraging your child to notice and discuss what they see around them on the road always crossing roads […]
One of the junior members here came up with the idea of using genetically modified bacteria to break down Nuclear waste. Although this seemed a very advanced and technical proposition for us, we decided to do some research on the subject and were amazed to find that scientists showed that bacteria could be used to ‘recycle’ […]
We’re delighted to announce that our Space Explorers project is to be included in the Co.Lab module of this year’s architecture post-graduate course at BIAD, BCU. This means that in two weeks I’m going to be pitching my project to students, along with others from The Public, Flatpack Film Festival and Dudley Zoo! This development […]
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Fun-o-meter Festival
Could you help us organise an event in Kings Heath where providers of children’s activities come together to do battle and discover what really tops the fun-o-meter for children? Children arriving at the festival will be given a pass card, allowing them a one free go on every activity available. As they try each activity […]
Monday 24 September is the first ever Car-less Driving Day! Where ever you go, what ever you do, take your imaginary car with you. It can be any make, any model you like. Special equipment and upgrades no problem. It could even be a bus or lorry. Just take that imaginary steering wheel in your […]
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Centre funding
We need to seek out funding streams that might support the work of the centre and would welcome suggestions, advice and consultancy from anyone who has experience, knowledge and expertise in this area. Our impacts will include: Community Cohesion Networking, Learning and Resource Sharing Sustainable Living Happy Humans Comment here to make suggestions or express […]
We want to create a short viral video promoting happier transportation. We have a concept involving using ‘found’ footage (i.e. excerpts from existing online videos) , a voice over and possibly a video shoot to produce the final ‘reveal’ shot. This will be a right funny video, that will spread like wild-butter. We are looking […]
Today all at the centre attended the March for Hope, to celebrate what would have been the fourteenth birthday of Hope Fennell, killed on a pedestrian crossing by a lorry last year. The campaign website is at www.liveinhope.net and a Birmingham City Council e-petition is here Although the reason for this event was a tragic […]
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Day Four: Personal Space
I didn’t plan to spend yesterday out in Kings Heath talking to people, but it turned out to be hugely useful and rewarding. I read through my mission statement at the end of the day, this would be the mission statement that I wrote on Day One and revised on Day Two, and I realised […]