Gig review: Police Dog Hogan bound into Birmingham
Kings Heath’s Hare and Hounds was the venue last night for the first appearance in Birmingham of Police Dog Hogan
Get out more: A visit to RAF Cosford
The question was; what to do on a dank Sunday in February for a day out without spending loads of dosh? And here’s the answer: A trip to RAF Museum Cosford.
Coltman Wood: War hero celebrated
Andy Goff and some of his relatives joined a large crowd to watch the official opening of a WWI arboretum.
August 1914 – One hundred years since the Great War started
To commemorate the start of the First World War Andy Goff went to France and Belgium
In, on and around the Library of Birmingham
Andy Goff was out with his camera and brings a selection of pictures that show the mish mash of development in Birmingham.
So hot, we could have been in Delhi
Andy Goff spent a balmy evening sampling the delights of Indian cuisine and hospitality while learning about Air India’s plans at BHX.
Declare war on Chinese lanterns
Andy Goff doesn’t like air pollution and he doesn’t like Chinese lanterns.
Book Review – Birmingham: Then and Now by Alan Clawley
Andy Goff has finally received his copy of Birmingham: Then and Now. He likes it a lot.
BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business
It’s March, so that means a visit to The Best of Britain and Ireland show (BOBI) at the NEC. Andy Goff went along for a look.
Restaurant review: The Green Man in Kenilworth
Andy Goff made a rare trip out into the big world and rather enjoyed the experience.
The Arctic Star
The Arctic Star medal and why Andy Goff will be applying for one even though the recipient isn’t bothered.
Cycling and Policemen – and an admission
Andy Goff has an admission to make.
Being a member of the public in The Public
If you are wondering what to do with children over the school holidays – as the heavens open and the downpour continues – then make your way to West Bromwich and visit The Public.
The Editor’s peaks
An occasional comment on things he’s too lazy to write about…..
U.S. troops out of Iraq?
Andy Goff remembers the lies behind the invasion of Iraq and ponders on the “mission accomplished”
Review: Lost Railway Journeys
Andy Goff enjoys a trip down memory track.
Has Gary Barlow set a Twitter record?
Britain’s Barry Manilow and Take That front man started Tweeting yesterday at 21:14 with a tweet that said “Hello everybody. This is my first tweet!”
Delimiting the motorways
The Government, well Transport Minister Philip Hammond, has a cunning plan to get the country moving again by increasing the speed limit on motorways
Why I’ll never own a Kindle
I’ve never even seen a Kindle or other e-book reader let alone sniffed one. I suspect that they all smell the same.
Where was Birmingham?
Birmingham today hosted a travel show promoting tourism spots around the UK and Ireland – but without a stand showcasing the city itself.
Visas hold back visitors
Visa requirements are holding back UK exports
Predictions for 2011
Here’s a few predictions for what the coming year holds for us all….
Far canals
Winter comes but once a year, yet here in Britain its arrival always seems to surprise us.
Book review – Heathrow and Parliament
Alain De Botton spent a week in Heathrow and Chris Mullin MP spent a bit longer in Parliament. Andy Goff thoroughly recommends their diaries.
The value of violence
Speaking on the Today programme journalist John Harris described riots as being “…. pretty horrible things but there are occasions when people get so desperate they feel it’s all they’ve got left”