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Tag Archives: Andy Goff

Police Dog Hogan in full swing in Kings Heath Birmingham

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

15 May, 2015 in Moseley and Kings Heath, Music, Police, Reviews.
Birth of the Royal Air Force - at RAF Musuem Cosford

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.

15 February, 2015 in Exhibitions, Local history, Tourism, What's on, Wolverhampton.
Coltman VC Memorial Peace Wood

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.

18 November, 2014 in Local history, Most recent, Staffordshire.

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

4 August, 2014 in Features, Most recent, Tourism, Travel.
Birmingham

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.

20 June, 2014 in Architecture, Birmingham, Environment, Property Press.

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.

19 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Tourism, Transport, Travel, United Kingdom.

Declare war on Chinese lanterns

Andy Goff doesn’t like air pollution and he doesn’t like Chinese lanterns.

1 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Environment, West Midlands.
Birmingham-then-and-now

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.

1 May, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Books, Environment, Local history.

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.

14 March, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Exhibitions, Features, Politics, Tourism, Travel.

Restaurant review: The Green Man in Kenilworth

Andy Goff made a rare trip out into the big world and rather enjoyed the experience.

17 January, 2013 in Eating out, Features, Food and drink, Most recent, Warwickshire.

The Arctic Star

The Arctic Star medal and why Andy Goff will be applying for one even though the recipient isn’t bothered.

20 December, 2012 in Birmingham, Features, Local history.

Cycling and Policemen – and an admission

Andy Goff has an admission to make.

23 September, 2012 in Features, Police, Politics, Sutton Coldfield.

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.

18 July, 2012 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Most recent, West Bromwich.

The Editor’s peaks

An occasional comment on things he’s too lazy to write about…..

2 June, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment.

U.S. troops out of Iraq?

Andy Goff remembers the lies behind the invasion of Iraq and ponders on the “mission accomplished”

15 December, 2011 in Business, Comment, Environment.

Review: Lost Railway Journeys

Andy Goff enjoys a trip down memory track.

10 November, 2011 in Architecture, Books, Travel.

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!”

9 October, 2011 in Music.

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

30 September, 2011 in Birmingham, Business, Comment, Motoring, Politics, Travel.

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.

6 June, 2011 in Books, Comment, Shopping, Style and Design.

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.

16 March, 2011 in Business, Tourism, Travel.

Visas hold back visitors

Visa requirements are holding back UK exports

4 March, 2011 in Business, Comment, Politics, Tourism, Travel.

Predictions for 2011

Here’s a few predictions for what the coming year holds for us all….

4 January, 2011 in Features.

Far canals

Winter comes but once a year, yet here in Britain its arrival always seems to surprise us.

15 December, 2010 in Birmingham, Comment, Features, Transport.

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.

13 December, 2010 in Books, Christmas, Features.

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”

11 November, 2010 in Features, Most recent.

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