It appears we're off the starting blocks and contractors have been on site for about 4 weeks , clearing and levelling . It is adjacent to the new Leisure Center being built along the Ladywood Middleway,

It is good to see that our City Council has started to redevelop this prime site in the heart of the second city in the UK. Tha site is located on the old demolished Ladywood Leisure Center situated along

This winter is the first for over 7 years that I can remember that we had some decent snow in Birmingham. I took a few momentos to relive it for later days. Santa Singh My dream car

.......another little gem from our Jules; What do you do when someone is in pain Do you try to make sunshine or add to the rain If a person is hurting where do you begin Do you offer them kindness, a rum

This is what they looked like last week.... Today the flowers have opened up and are beginning to show their glorious bright yellow colours....indicating summer has truly arrived in our garden . They bring

Have I just not been looking outside my window....captured another mezmerizing few minutes last night or was it seconds I need to get away more from this damn screen !

Last night I was fortunate again to witness these gloriously mesmerising sunset scenes over Birmingham Sometimes the photos don't seem to replicate the actual glory of the sight., as it appeared alot more

Just caught this amazing sunset , the horizontal lines of red colours was very unusual , as never seen it before , but very mezmerising .

This weekend went for a drive to nearby Wales with my son, and came upon this little bit of history at Cilmeri near Builth Wells , mid Wales. Apparently this is the well where the head of The Prince was

Had an experiment to try and cook a vegetarian curry last night. Did the normal mixed veg dish , but then had the inspiration of using a bottle of sauce lying in the cupboard, to liven it up a bit. This

Today I went for a walk and went past the Birmingham Buddist Vihara . Everytime I go past it it feels very serene and relaxing , and one day I will go in and find out more about it. This is the largest

Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and

My day trip to the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife , was totally unexpected. My impression was of a small island town with some housing estaes and central office / government buildings. How I was amazed

Had a wonderful holiday in Tenerife. The early morning flight had some breathtaking views of the sunrise above the clouds, The day trip in the hire car to Mount teide was the highlight of the holiday.

Some years ago I used to enjoy cycling , especially in the spring and summer, when the trees are rich in their green shades of foliage , and the scent of their small flowers is refreshing reminder of the

best buffet style restaurant for ages , wher you weigh your plate full of buffet with self-service.

According to local stories , the local inspirational writer JJRTolkien used his imagination of the two towers near Edgbaston Reservoir , to create the tower of Minas Tirith in the Lord of The Rings, probably

This morning went into garden and this plant got dessicated by these caterpillars . I don't know it's name , but it has long sleek green leaves , with small white hanging bells . It has overgrown from

Hi I need some help .... my son applied to join Steemit on 22/5/17 , received his confirmation code and verification on email. But is still awaiting the confirmation email . How long is the waiting list

I have one flowering plant in my garden that I inherited from my previous occupier and it has magnificent flowers every spring and I only found out its name....Peonies It has been in bloom for nearly two