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Here is a picture of the lake, which I took in June. Only one building is visible, though not in this picture. It is difficult to believe that New Street station is just a couple of miles away.

I visit Winterbourne at least a couple of times a year, and was there about ten days ago. It is absolutely beautiful. I took some friends from Essex a couple of years ago, and they were knocked out by it. A 'must' is to open that little gate and walk down to the lake (not actually part of...

Thanks Viv :)

I went to the Lucas parties, as my dad was an employee there. I think you were entitled to attend for three years running, and I was probably about 8, 9 an 10 years old. They used the massive theatre / ballroom that had been built in the fifties, which had a full stage and lighting. There was a...

They also had them at the old North Birmingham polytechnic, which subsequently evolved into Birmingham City University. They were in the big block, opposite the One Stop Shopping Centre. I think the building is now empty, as the campus has moved to East Side. They weren't particularly enjoyable...