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Events for 1 June

  • Birminghamcuttingco2.org pledge points
    This is your opportunity to make a commitment, cut carbon and contribute to a cleaner Birmingham.
    Venue: various locations
    Time: 08:00 - 18:00
  • Recycling roadshow
    Find out more about reducing your waste. Bring 10 plastic carrier bags and swap them for a reusable cotton one (limited to one bag per person, first 5000 visitors only)
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Birmingham Future: Claystation
    Model your vision for Birmingham's future.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Birmingham present and future
    A multimedia exhibition, including architectural models, brings the future to life.
    Venue: Baskerville House, Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Don't bin IT, recycle IT
    Get rid of unwanted IT equipment like computers, monitors and phones - watch hard drives and data shredded while you wait.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Dr Bike
    Bring your cycle for a health check with a professional bike mechanic.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Exhibition stands and stalls
    A wide variety of stands, exhibits and stalls on the environment and climate change.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Gaming fun
    Test your skills with our informative and fun computer games.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • George Irvin's Family Fair
    Low carbon fairground rides - a giant carousel and helter skelter.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Jelly and Detective Dan
    Catch nature expert Jelly from CBeebies and her friend Dan.
    Venue: The Stage, Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 15:30
  • Ruth Spaaks recycled sculpture workshop
    A fun art activity for both children and adults
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Sustainable transport exhibits
    Hybrids from top of the range to the ordinary white van and the latest in hydrogen fuelled vehicles.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • The Thunders
    Four hours of fun with a selection of games for children to get involved in, including Space Hoppers, Moon Boots, Hoola hoops and skipping, as well as rewards/prizes for them to win!
    Venue: The Stage, Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 13:00
  • Urban village of the future
    What will the bank, supermarket or energy provider of the future look like? Find out from leading companies.
    Venue: Centenary Square
    Time: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Suitcase Circus
    A puppet show with a cast of excessively gifted everyday objects.
    Venue: The Stage, Centenary Square
    Time: 13:00 - 13:45
  • Explore Birmingham: Warwick Bar's historic past and sustainable future
    Take a tour around this newly regenerated canalside area, led by developers ISIS
    Venue: Meet outside 108 Fazeley Street, B5 5SE.
    Time: 13:30 - 14:15
  • Old home, super home: energy tour of Balsall Heath Ecohouse
    See how the owner of a ordinary terraced house has reduced his home's carbon emissions by 75%.
    Venue: Alder Road, Balsall Heath, B21 (full address given on booking)
    Time: 14:00 - 16:00
  • The Thunders
    Four hours of fun with a selection of games for children to get involved in, including Space Hoppers, Moon Boots, Hoola hoops and skipping, as well as rewards/prizes for them to win!
    Venue: The Stage, Centenary Square
    Time: 14:00 - 16:00
  • Explore Birmingham: Warwick Bar's historic past and sustainable future
    Take a tour around the newly regenerated canalside area, led by developers ISIS.
    Venue: Meet outside 108 Fazeley Street, B5 5SE
    Time: 14:30 - 15:15
  • Explore Birmingham: Warwick Bar's historic past and sustainable future
    Take a tour around the newly regenerated canalside area, led by developers ISIS.
    Venue: Meet outside 108 Fazeley Street, B5 5SE.
    Time: 15:30 - 16:15
  • Birmingham past, present and future
    A photographic exhibition on Birmingham's past and how it's moving towards its future.
    Venue: Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary Squares
    Time: All day/various times
  • Framing the city
    Take a seat - and look at the city through new eyes.
    Venue: Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary Squares, the Bullring and Brindleyplace
    Time: All day/various times
  • Schools Litter Charter poster exhibition
    Artwork produced by Birmingham schoolchildren.
    Venue: Victoria Square, Centenary Square and Central Library foyer, Chamberlain Square
    Time: All day/various times
  • Street theatre and performances
    Look out for Eco Girl, the Waste Warriors, Land Phil the human rubbish tip, and many more!
    Venue: Victoria Square, Chamberlain Square, Centenary Square, New Street
    Time: All day/various times

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