Events for 5 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
• Energy performance certificates - explained
  EPCs have become a legal requirement on construction, sale or rent on non-dwellings. Whom will this affect and how? Emission Zero LLP explain.
  Venue: ICT Centre, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, B15 2SQ - five min walk from University train station.
  Time: 09:00 - 10:30
• Green diary room
  Visit our video kiosk and send your green message to the world.
  Venue: Central Library foyer, Chamberlain Square
  Time: 09:00 - 20:00
• Rotunda - 21 Stories
  An exhibition exploring people's memories of an architectural icon, now restored.
  Venue: Floor 6, Central Library, Chamberlain Square
  Time: 09:00 - 20:00
• 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
• Launch of Birmingham's climate change targets
  Come and hear solo yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur alongside Cllr Paul Tilsley, deputy leader of Birmingham City Council and chair of Be Birmingham.
  Venue: Central Square, Brindleyplace
  Time: 10:30 - 11:00
• Act on CO2 roadshow
  Defra offer advice on cutting your carbon emissions.
  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
• Energy performance certificates - explained
  EPCs have become a legal requirement on construction, sale or rent on non-dwellings. Whom will this affect and how? Emission Zero LLP explain.
  Venue: ICT Centre, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, B15 2SQ - five min walk from University train station.
  Time: 11:00 - 12:30
• 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
• George Irvin's Family Fair
  Low carbon fairground rides - a giant carousel and helter skelter.
  Venue: Centenary Square
  Time: 11:00 - 18:00
• Schools Junk Art competition
  Recycled sculptures produced by Birmingham schoolchildren.
  Venue: Centenary Square
  Time: 11:00 - 18:00
• Summerfield Eco Village programme
  Your opportunity to find out whether the extensive Summerfield eco installations and eco engagement programme are having a positive and measurable impact.
  Venue: Christchurch Memorial Hall, Summerfield Crescent, Summerfield, Edgbaston, B16
  Time: 11:00 - 12:30
• Summerfield Eco Village: visit our Eco Show Home
  See how a run-down Victorian property has been developed into an environmentally friendly family home.
  Venue: 43 Gillott Road, Summerfield, Edgbaston, B16
  Time: 11:00 - 19:00
• Summerfield Eco Village: visit the Eco Office
  See how an office can be transformed into an eco office. Check out a wide range of eco installations and fittings and how they work.
  Venue: Eco Office, in the Christchurch Memorial Hall, (Gillott Road entrance), Summerfield, Edgbaston, B16
  Time: 11:00 - 19:00
• 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
• 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
• Energy performance certificates - explained
  EPCs have become a legal requirement on construction, sale or rent on non-dwellings. Whom will this affect and how? Emission Zero LLP explain.
  Venue: ICT Centre, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, B15 2SQ - five min walk from University train station.
  Time: 13:00 - 14:30
• Summerfield Eco Village programme
  Your opportunity to find out whether the extensive Summerfield eco installations and eco engagement programme are having a positive and measurable impact.
  Venue: Christchurch Memorial Hall, Summerfield Crescent, Summerfield, Edgbaston, B16
  Time: 14:30 - 16:00
• Energy performance certificates - explained
  EPCs have become a legal requirement on construction, sale or rent on non-dwellings. Whom will this affect and how? Emission Zero LLP explain.
  Venue: ICT Centre, Birmingham Research Park, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, B15 2SQ - five min walk from University train station.
  Time: 15:00 - 16:30
• Historic buildings and the challenge of climate change
  Can historic buildings become more environmentally friendly in response to climate change, without losing the architectural qualities we love them for?
  Venue: Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, Margaret Street, B3 3BX
  Time: 17:30 - 19:30
• Old home, super home: energy tour of Walsall Ecohouse
  Tour of Victorian semi which has dramatically reduced carbon emissions and energy bills.
  Venue: Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 (full address given on booking)
  Time: 17:30 - 20:30
• 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