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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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