• Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history. While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.

    We do hope you enjoy your visit. BHF Admin Team
  • HI folks the server that hosts the site completely died including the Hdd's and backups.
    Luckily i create an offsite backup once a week! this has now been restored so we have lost a few days posts.
    im still fixing things at the moment so bear with me and im still working on all images 90% are fine the others im working on now
    we are now using a backup solution

Summer Meet Up 2 July 2016 At The Bull

Ok Froth. Hope you can make it. The Step accepts your challenge. Better get yourself in training!

Note to Lyn - we'll be needing those crash mats you mentioed ! Viv.
 
viv if i can make it and froth is there then i am staying down the other end of the room..do not fancy him crash landing on me like he did before :rolleyes: lol
 
I am trying to decide on subject matter for 2 paintings for the raffle, over the years I seem to have covered most of Birmingham's more well known sites, if anybody has any suggestions will be interested to hear, prefer it to be Birmingham orientated, and possibly from the past but not essential. Eric
 
Hi Eric. Hope things are well with you. Please make sure you don't overdo things to get the paintings done. It's more important that you properly recover from your eye op. A few suggestions
  • Selly Manor & Minworth Greaves
  • The Roundhouse
  • St Paul's Church & Square
Whatever the subject you choose, I'm sure someone on here will volunteer to go and take photos for you. Take care Eric. Viv.
 
As Viv Says, don't overdo it. Assuming that the buildings don't necessarily have to be still there, how about The Drovers Arms (perhaps without all the traffic paraphenalia)
 

Attachments

  • 32A. The Drovers Arms, Bradford St.jpg
    32A. The Drovers Arms, Bradford St.jpg
    195.4 KB · Views: 11
Now Peaky Blinders is back on TV, how about the Garrison.
 

Attachments

  • article-2627027-1DCF8FAB00000578-174_634x420.jpg
    article-2627027-1DCF8FAB00000578-174_634x420.jpg
    51.3 KB · Views: 9
how about the town hall and surrounding buildings eric..couple of old images here but there are quite a few on the net to look at..think thats the original library on the left..second one is quite busy with people but you could always edit to suit yourself...ps hope you and toby are ok..

lyn x
 

Attachments

  • town hall 1921.jpg
    town hall 1921.jpg
    91 KB · Views: 14
  • town-hall-birmingham-1913-op09003-4492179.jpg
    town-hall-birmingham-1913-op09003-4492179.jpg
    62.7 KB · Views: 14
Last edited:
Frothy have recently painted the Garrison Tavern (attached) for a member, not to mention The Bull, Jewellers Arms, Barton Arms and umpteen other pubs, at the moment I fancy Saint Phillips and the Hall of Memory (painted them both before but they make nice subjects) I'll give pubs a rest for a while !!! Looking forward to meet. Cataract removal only takes 3 or 4 days to recover. EricGarrison Tavern (2).jpg
 
Hi Eric. I think the important thing is you should go with the subjects you enjoy. But you now have a nice list to tap into if ever you get bored!! Viv.
 
Thanks for suggestions, now more confused than ever, like the idea of St Pauls Square, saw a lot of that
when attending RBSA Gallery in Brooke St, its a matter of getting the right view, Town Hall is a subject I have yet to tackle, once again it is getting the right view, oh well, I have got nearly 7 weeks, less my weeks holiday next week. Eric
 
hi eric a couple of years back i was trying to find old photos of st pauls square for a friend of my daughters who owns a bar there but found it very difficult..the couple i did find were not very good..not many about so if you decide on it you may have to look at the modern day view...

lyn
 
This is about the best photo of St Pauls I've found so far.
 

Attachments

  • Ross+Jukes+Photography-6.jpg
    Ross+Jukes+Photography-6.jpg
    264.4 KB · Views: 23
POWELL ST PUB AND PEAKY MUG 008.JPG my offering as a raffle prize.. peaky blinders new and boxed mug and 2 coasters..thats not a line down the mug its a trick of the light...and i dont want all you ladies fighting over this one lol..:)
lyn
 
Last edited:
Reminder of the forthcoming meet up. A chance to meet forum members, have a good natter and win something in the famous raffle - including one of Eric Cook's lovely paintings. Hope you can make it.

DATE: Saturday, 2 July 2016
TIME: from 12.30
PLACE : The Bull, 1 Price Street, Birmingham B4 6JU

For those unfamiliar with The Bull, here's their website including menus (good food at reasonable prices).
https://www.thebull-pricestreet.com/

Map
1 Price St, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6JU
https://goo.gl/maps/fKxSX12C7d62

Donations for the raffle are very gratefully received. The raffle is an important part of our regular meet ups as it gives us the chance to raise funds which keep this great site afloat.

I'd like to let Rose know roughly how many to expect, so please let me know if you think you'll be coming along. All new members will get a very warm welcome. I look forward to seeing you there.

Viv.

THOSE HOPING TO ATTEND LIST

1. Viv (Vivienne14)
2. Morturn
3. Jim (postie), Hilary and Shirley
4. Mike (mikejee)
5. Lynne Webb and Vicky
6. Lyn (Astoness) - maybe
7. Eric (cookie273uk)
8. Speedy23
9. annie56 - maybe
10. Frothblower - maybe
11. Key Hill Brian
12. Kelly
13. Peggygirl and husband - possible
14. Pat, Cyril and Lindsay
15. Graham, Jo and Nick
16. Norman (Brookieboy) - maybe
17. John Knight
 
mikejee said:
Is the Jack Daniels part of the deal as well Lyn ?
Click to expand...

ha ha mike..i was waiting for someone to say that...the jack daniels bottle is for saving my 2s 1s and 5 pences in...be surprised just how much it holds..i use it to buy the christmas meats with:)
 
Last edited:
This is looking serious Vicki !!!

So the word's out: the Peaky Blinders Cup Challenge is officially scheduled for the
2 July at the Bull on Price Street. Look forward to seeing BHF members who are up to the challenge. Get yourselves along there from 12.30 onwards. Viv.
 
I hope the challenge does not involve stripping before entry to see if we have any Russian gangster tattoos.
 
well mike i must admit i never thought a mug and couple of coasters would cause a good old brummie scrap between our members:eek:....let the best lady win lol

lyn
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top