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Ping Brum
Bats at the ready, Ping Brum is back! After an incredibly successful summer last year, Ping Brum is returning to our streets from July 4 to August 2, giving you the chance to try your hand at Ping Pong on one of the 65 tables dotted around the city. From galleries to parks, cinemas to train stations, if you see a sign that says ‘stop and play’, stop what you’re doing and indulge in a game of Ping Pong. All tables are free to use. Visit www.pingbrum.co.uk for details on table locations.
One night can make a difference
cocktails at
CHAOPHRAYA Bullring’s Chaophraya Thai restaurant serves a range of authentic Thai cocktails from the refreshing Made in Thailand to the fruity Yok Lor and the exotic Chaophraya River to cater to all taste buds. In addition to the delicious Thai cocktails, Chaophraya also serves traditional favourites including Champagne and classics.
MADE IN THAILAND
Ingredients:
35 ml citrus vodka 45 ml Malibu 50 ml pineapple juice 1 lemongrass stalk small bunch of coriander ginger beer to taste
Acorns Children’s Hospice is appealing for local ladies to be part of something special in Birmingham on Saturday September 15. The 10km female only walking event will start and finish in Victoria Square, with the beautifully lit backdrop of the Town Hall and Council House. The route will travel around Bullring, Jewellery Quarter, St Philip’s Cathedral and Brindleyplace as 1500 participants attempt to raise as much money as possible to help support the children of Acorns Hospice. For more information on how you can take part visit www.acorns.org.uk/ midnightwalk or call 0844 984 0405.
CBD Community Games
To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Colmore Business District is holding its very own Community Games event in Victoria Square on Friday July 20. Community Games provide a great opportunity to get the local community together to take part in sporting and cultural activities inspired by and in celebration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Join CBD for a day of fun-filled activities provided by England Hockey, British Rowing and Ping! Table Tennis. The day starts at 10am and ends at 5pm with live music provided by reggae, blues, ska and rock band The Broombusters between 10am and 12pm. Visit www.colmorebusinessdistrict.com for all the details of the day.
ice Method: Chop and mash one quarter of the lemongrass stalk with a pinch of fresh coriander. Add in the vodka, Malibu, pineapple juice and ice. Shake well, pour over fresh ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with the remaining lemongrass and a sprig of coriander.
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