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🇮🇪 The Civic Reception for the 50th Anniversary of the
#StPatricksDay
Parade was a huge success ☘️
Thank you to everyone who joined me at
@BhamCityCouncil
House to celebrate the contributions and culture that Irish people have brought to our city 💚🧡
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What an incredible evening.
@joelycett
's kitchen extension is open and lots has been raised for the Lord Mayor's Charity.
Thanks again for inviting me, Joe.
Donate at
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I wish The Princess of Wales a very happy birthday! 🎊🎂
Today we fly the flag to mark this joyous occasion 🇬🇧
Have a lovely day
@KensingtonRoyal
!
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.
@joelycett
's kitchen extension is officially OPEN!
What an honour and Joe has already raised so much for the Lord Mayor's Charity. You can donate at
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It was a pleasure to welcome the new owners and management team of Birmingham City Football Club this afternoon. I also presented a plaque to Tom Wagner, co-founder and co-CEO of Knighthead and Chairman of the Board, Birmingham City Football Club.
@BCFC
@BhamCityCouncil
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Library of Birmingham lit up in Red, White & Blue in solidarity with the victims of today’s attack in Westminster.Our thoughts are with you.
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An important event that supports
#MentalHealthAwareness
and encourages people to talk about their emotions 🗣️
In Birmingham today to mark
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, bringing together 100 young people for the purpose of 'Exploring Our
#EmotionalWorlds
'
Hosted with
@TheMixUK
&
@BBCR1
, this event is about highlighting the importance of managing our emotions and building positive relationships.
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What a privilege to meet
@TomCruise
, Hayley Atwell & director
@chrismcquarrie
on set at Grand Central, who’ve loved being in
#Birmingham
this week. A fantastic visit & fascinating look behind the scenes. Can’t wait to see the film when it’s released!
#ThankYou
#BeBoldBeBirmingham
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Deep sadness from the city at the death of The Queen. Extraordinary reign will never be forgotten. Thoughts and sympathies with The King.
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I introduced
@BCFC
CEO Garry Cook &
@bhx_official
CEO Nick Barton; together we discussed direct flight between B'ham & USA 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Following the success of
@VirginAtlantic
flying from London ➡️ New York on 100% sustainable fuel, I can't wait to see what possibilities are in store!
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As we near the end of
@birminghamcg22
I want to thank our emergency services who've helped keep our city, its people & visitors safe during a most amazing time for
#Birmingham
. You've been fantastic, thank you!
@WMPolice
@WestMidsFire
@firearmsWMP
@OFFICIALWMAS
@ICMSltd
#B2022
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Congratulations to
@BCFC
on the successful launch of your club's naming rights partnership, St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 🔵
#Birmingham
#Football
#KnightheadPark
#BFCF
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Congratulations to
@UB40OFFICIAL
who's new single
#ForeverTrue
just hit No. 1 in the
@iTunes
charts!
First performed at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, the passion of the
@BCFC
fans is spine tingling 🤯:
#Birmingham
#UB40
#BFCF
@greatesthitsuk
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I was delighted to attend the
@ypbmf
Celebration Event with HRH Princess Anne last week - an
@nlcbf
event celebrating care experienced young people and the tremendous work they carry out 😁
Thank you
@Catch22
for having me in attendance.
#CelebratingUs
@RoyalFamily
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I had the honour and pleasure of welcoming HRH Princess Anne to our great city & to the
@ICC_Birmingham
for
#BEVA23
👑
A record event of exhibitors, networking & best practice sessions; I wish Her Royal Highness a wonderful time at the
@BEVA_news
Congress 2023 🐴
@RoyalFamily
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What a show!
@UB40OFFICIAL
rock out with
@BCFC
fans at the newly christened stadium, St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park 🎸
The
#Birmingham
born band started their world tour yesterday at the home of the blue noses 🔵
Be sure to catch them live:
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👑 It was an absolute honour to welcome HRH Prince of Wales, Prince Charles to our Proud Host City, where he received a very warm Brummie welcome in Victoria Square
@ClarenceHouse
#BeBoldBeBham
#B2022
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I wish The Duke of Edinburgh a very happy birthday! 🎊🎂
Today, we fly the flag to mark this joyous occasion 🇬🇧
Have a lovely day Prince Edward,
@RoyalFamily
!
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It's not every day you get to meet a sporting legend 🏈🐐
It was a pleasure to meet and chat with
@TomBrady
at the weekend at
@BCFC
! ⚽️
#Football
#Birmingham
#bcfc
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Watching the
@YonexAllEngland
Open
#Badminton
Championships 2024 alongside the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh was a spectacular experience! 🏸
The
@UtilitaArenaBHM
was a fantastic venue to host the 125th anniversary of the competition! 🏅
#YAE24
#AllOfBadminton
@RoyalFamily
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Deputy Lord Mayor
@Yvonne_Mosquito
and
@joelycett
reflect on the opening of his
#MosquitoWing
kitchen extension which raised more than £3,000 for
@LMBCharity
. Joe visited
@BrumLordMayor
and Cllr Mosquito today to hand over the cheque.
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Today we’re raising a virtual Union Jack to mark the birthday of His Royal Highness Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. Many happy returns from the city of Birmingham.
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What a fantastic atmosphere in Victoria Sq for the festivities marking the 60th Jamaica Independence Day. Great to see the Jamaican flag raised as part of the occasion 🇯🇲🎶😎
#BeBoldBeBham
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.
@brumlordmayor
welcomed
@USAmbUK
Robert W. Johnson to the Council House for a premiere of a film about the US Army’s 6888th battalion, a unit of African-American women stationed in
#Birmingham
during WWII who helped get a backlog of mail to soldiers on the frontline
#6888WW2
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Today the Jamaican flag was raised outside the Council House to celebrate the 59th anniversary of
#JamaicanIndependenceDay
.
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Behind the scenes at today’s mayor making ceremony, as Lord Mayor Cllr Maureen Cornish, is helped into her robes.
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It's not every day you get to meet a
@ufc
World Champion from Birmingham.
I had the pleasure of welcoming the inspirational
@Leon_edwardsmma
to the Council House today to recognise his historic achievement.
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Really looking forward to meeting
@joelycett
and unveiling his new kitchen extension tonight in support of the Lord Mayor’s Charity
@LMBCharity
, which this year focuses on health and wellbeing. Please find out more and make a donation here
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So proud of our
#England
football team. Looking forward to
#ENGvPAK
#ODI
cricket today, to all those watching have a great day.
Tonight
@LibraryofBham
&
@Edgbaston
will be lit light blue for
@bobwillisfund
in memory of
@WarwickshireCCC
hero & former England captain.
#BlueForBob
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What a lovely surprise from
@joelycett
as I prepare to hand over to the Lord Mayor Elect later today. Thanks Joe, it’s been a fantastic year full of memories, and I wish Cllr Mohammed Azim all the best for his mayoral year.
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The Jamaican flag was raised outside the Council House today to celebrate the 58th anniversary of
#JamaicanIndependenceDay
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Deep sadness from city at death of The Duke of Edinburgh. His support to The Queen and country will never be forgotten. Thoughts and sympathies with the entire Royal family.
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Today
@BrumLordMayor
welcomed guests, including military representatives, to a special
#WindrushGeneration
reception to mark 70th anniversary of Empire Windrush arrival to Britain & their contribution to the country.
#Windrush70
#BhamRemembers
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Lord Mayor Cllr Mohammed Azim.
Mohammed was a magnificent First Citizen of Birmingham and served his city with honour, dignity and pride over a unique two-year term (2019 – 2021).
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I'm very sad to hear that Cllr Penny Holbrook has passed away. She was a dedicated councillor, serving the city for over 18 years. I send my sincere condolences to Penny's family and friends. May she rest in peace.
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Birmingham at its very best. 2017 St Patrick's Festival Parade. What a City, what citizens! Thanks to Anne Tighe and the Festival Committee
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What a fun way to start the day, teaching
@richie_anderson
a quick cha cha cha on the
@BBCRadio2
Breakfast Show with
@ZoeTheBall
& some of our fantastic athletes.
@birminghamcg22
has been fantastic for the city, athletes & everyone visiting
#Birmingham
!
#BeBoldBeBham
#Strictly
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Congratulations to Asst Chief Constable
@ChrisJohnsonWMP
who today received the Queen’s Police Medal for remarkable service to
@WMPolice
from Home Secretary
@sajidjavid
during a ceremony at Highbury Hall:
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#EidMubarak
to all celebrating
#EidAlFitr
. It's a special time to be with friends & family, so may
#Eid2022
bring you peace, health & prosperity. Also remember
#Covid19
hasn’t gone away, so choosing to wear a facemask in busy/enclosed spaces can help protect you & your community.
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Earlier today iconic Ozzy the bull unveiled at his new home in Birmingham's New Street station.
Was lovely to meet
@MrsSOsbourne
& hear halk so warmly about Brum and how her husband,
@BlackSabbath
legend
@OzzyOsbourne
, is thrilled that it's been named after him.
#BeBoldBeBham
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We'll be lighting up the
@LibraryofBham
on the evening of Saturday 4 July to remember those lost to the coronavirus pandemic and on Sunday 5 July to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the NHS
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Thanks to everyone in
#Birmingham
who showed support for the
#NHS
, all
#carers
and
#keyworkers
tonight.
#ClapForTheNHS
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This morning I was delighted to be involved with the raising of the Indian flag 🇮🇳 to mark the 75th anniversary of their independence. Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony in Victoria Square.
#BeBoldBeBham
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April is a very special time: Today is
#EasterSunday
and people across Birmingham will also be celebrating
#Passover
and
#Vaisakhi
this week, while
#Ramadan
begins later this month.
We hope and pray that it will not be long before we can all celebrate with our loved ones again.
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📆 On 21 November 1974, 21 people went out for a night out in Birmingham and never came home
⛪ Earlier today I joined Canon Jospehine Houghton
@bhamcathedral
to lay a wreath on the city's behalf & to remember the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings
#BhamRemembers
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My final City Council meeting as Lord Mayor. Thanks to all Birmingham's Councillors who have behaved so well throughout my term of office.
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Goodbye everyone. The Lord Mayor baton is now in the capable hands of Cllr Anne Underwood.
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Vigil in memory of Jo Cox after my advice bureau in the Council House. The attack on her was an attack on all of us.
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I would like to congratulate the six
#Birmingham
organisations that received
@QueensAwardVS
for Voluntary Service today.
👏Well done
@Acacia_Family
,
@FoxHolliesCA
,
#HandsworthHelpingHands
,
@LadywoodProject
,
@martineau27
&
@SohoRoadBID
. Thanks for all that you do 💞
#VolunteersWeek
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Laying a wreath at the memorial to the 21 innocent citizens who were killed 42 years ago today. We remember them.
#birminghampubbombings
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Delighted with today's announcement that a new Royal Navy frigate is to be named after our great city: HMS Birmingham
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We’re raising a virtual Union Jack to mark the official birthday of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II. Many happy returns from the city of Birmingham.
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.
@BrumLordMayor
welcomed
#Birmingham
gymnast
@joefrasergb
to congratulate him on winning gold 🥇 at the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships – and let’s hope we see him repeat that feat in
@Birminghamcg22
. Well done Joe! 👏👏👏
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It was my honour to be in attendance as we raised the flag for Emergency Services Day, in memory and support of the heroic men and women who bravely serve our community 🧑🚒👮🧑⚕️
You can read more about
#999Day
here:
@999Day
@WestMidsFire
@WMPolice
@NHSuk
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Just woke up to the terrible news from Manchester. Birmingham mourns with you and will do all it can to support your great City.
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🇵🇰 This morning I was delighted to be involved with the raising of the Pakistan flag to mark the 75th anniversary of their independence. Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony in Victoria Square.
#BeBoldBeBham
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Deeply saddened by the death of the Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Ray Hassell. Birmingham has lost a great public servant. A truly sad day.
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What a sight! 🇮🇪🤯
Thank you Birmingham city for such an amazing turnout to the return of the
#StPatricksDayParade
in its 50 YEAR! ☘️
A spectacular celebration with the
@brumirish
community!
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Tonight we will be lighting
@LibraryofBham
to mark United Nations Anti-Racism Day, a national day of action to stand up against racism in all its forms.
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Today is
#StPatricksDay
- a chance for us to shine a light and celebrate the contribution of Irish communities and Irish culture in Birmingham. To mark the occasion, we will be lighting up the
@LibraryofBham
green tonight.
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Today is
#ArmedForcesDay
, so here's a message of thanks to all military personnel, service families, veterans and cadets from myself and Cllr Mike Sharpe,
@bhamcitycouncil
's Armed Forces Champion.
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Today is Poland’s Day of the Flag, when the Polish community reflect upon the long history of the red and white national colours, proudly displaying flags outside their homes. This year, due to social distancing, it is a virtual flag raising.
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Happy New Year. May 2017 bring you and the great City of Birmingham every success & prosperity. Your success will be Birmingham's success.
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The Chamber gave a standing ovation as Penny Holbrook’s mum Molly received a posthumous honorary alderman award on her daughter’s behalf.
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CHARITY UPDATE: Last night comedian
@joelycett
was finally able to celebrate the fundraising power of the
#MosquitoWing
with a comedy gala at
@thealexbham
.
Former Lord Mayor Cllr Mosquito caught up with Joe before the gig, which raised c.£20k for
@LMCBirmingham
to say thank you.
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Faith and political leaders joined together for an event of remembrance for The Queen at the city's Peace Gardens earlier today.
This was a moving experience for everyone there and I was honoured to lay a wreath in memory of Her Majesty.
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At CBSO concert with Andris Nelsons conducting. Emotional homecoming for an adopted Brummie. Thanks to Latvian Ambassador Baiba Braze.
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The BIRMINGHAM ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE returns this year for the 50th Anniversary! ☘️🧡
Join the
@brumirish
community and me, as we celebrate through the streets of
#Birmingham
next Sunday 17th March! 🇮🇪
#LordMayorBirmingham
#StPatricksDay
#BrumStPatsParade
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At the opening night of the Birmingham Royal Ballet production of Cinderella. A wonderful performance to rival anything in the world.
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Today we raised
#Ukraine
’s flag outside the Council House to mark their Independence Day and the city’s support for its twin city
#Zaporizhzhia
#BeBoldBeBham
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This time next year
#Birmingham
will be hosting the
#B2022
Commonwealth Games, and it was great to see so much excitement with
#1YearToGo
today. Great to meet Dame Louise Martin, president
@thecgf
, the games mascot Perry and even picked up some boxing tips🥊
#BeBoldBeBirmingham
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#EidMubarak
to all who are celebrating
#EidUlAdha
. This is a special time to be with our friends and family, but we must remember
#Covid19
hasn't gone away. Please keep observing the Government's guidance on social distancing, face masks & handwashing. Happy
#Eid
,
#staysafe
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On Friday 16 September at 6pm, there will be a civic service of thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Birmingham St Philip’s Cathedral.
More information on how to pay your respects can be found below
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Meeting Dr Tony Xia, owner of Aston Villa. I promised a Civic Reception when Villa are back in the Premier League.
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To mark 75th anniversary of Empire Windrush's arrival to Britain in 1948, the
#Windrush
flag was raised in Centenary Sq today.
We celebrate the contributions the Windrush Generation made, & continue to make, to our society.
For info on
#Windrush75inBrum
👉
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Raising of the Polish Flag to celebrate Polish Consitution Day. With the Director of the Polish Expats Association Ms Alicja Kaczmarek.
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42nd Memorial for the victims of B'ham pub bombings.There is resolve in the City to support the
@Justice4the21
campaign for truth & justice.
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Today we're flying the Union Flag at half-mast outside the Council House in Victoria Square, in memory of the life of Captain Sir Tom Moore
@captaintommoore
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I was delighted to meet
#XhosaCole
, the 22-year-old Handsworth-born saxophonist, this week to congratulate the talented performer on recently winning the
@BBCFour
Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2018 competition. Well done Xhosa!
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9
33
We're delighted to have received 30,000 face masks donated from the Mayor of Nanjing to be used by
@bhamcitycouncil
as part of our
#COVID19
response. So many thanks to Nanjing (Foreign Affairs Office) - one of our 3 partner cities in China.
@DrJV75
@brumleader
@PauletteHamilto
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17
33
Tonight we will be lighting the
@LibraryofBham
to mark the one year anniversary of the first lockdown, as we remember those who lost their lives and loved ones during the pandemic – as well as how Birmingham responded – on this national
#DayofReflection
.
#BhamRemembers
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Please join me at 11am, wherever you are, in observing the national two minutes’ silence as we stop to remember those who served and gave their lives to our country
#VEDay75
#BhamRemembers
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Final event as Lord Mayor & Lady Mayoress. Thank you Birmingham We Are (Jonathan Bostock), Standing Ovation (Anthony Daulphin) & everyone!
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Community Food Connection Celebration at Tesco Superstore, Spring Hill. Thanks to Tesco, FareShare WM & community organisations! Respect.
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12
32
Brilliant last day. We've (Pauline & me) have had a fantastic year, thank you Brum, you're a GREAT City. This will be our last tweet.
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This week marks 27 years since the Srebrenica genocide when 8,000+ Bosnian Muslim people were killed. Tonight
@LibraryofBham
will be lit green as a mark of respect as we remember them on Srebrenica Memorial Day.
For more info, visit
#RemembringSrebrenica
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At the launch of the 2016 Birmingham Heritage Week at Curzon Street Station. So proud.
#Bheritageweek
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I had a wonderful meeting this afternoon to discuss the planning of
#StPatricksDay
! ☘️
Joined by broadcaster Bob Brolly MBE, Elgin Loane of the Irish Post, Richard Crump & Marie McCarthy of Irish Ferries, we organised one of
#Birmingham
's favourite annual celebrations! 🟢😁
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Please support
#BrumBid2022
& spread the word by signing up for the social media thunderclap: Let's make it happen!
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Last night, it was an honour to be given the opportunity to present the medals to the swimmers in the
@birminghamcg22
100m Backstroke - the friendly spirit of the competition is inspiring
🥇🥈🥉
🇦🇺🇨🇦🏴
#B2022
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I would like to offer my thanks to all of the people of Birmingham and the dignitaries who attended this afternoon
This afternoon,
@DaveThompsonCC
took part in
#Birmingham
's Accession Proclamation, part of the formal process by which The King takes to the throne.
The ceremony included three cheers for King Charles III.
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Birmingham City Supporters Club has been nominated for the Fans Diversity Award by the Football Supporters Federation. Good luck tonight.
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Our thoughts are with all those affected by events at
#ParsonsGreen
today.
#Birmingham
stands with you
#London
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It was wonderful to talk with and help volunteers and staff members of the
#PoppyAppeal
this afternoon at
#BirminghamNewStreetStation
🚉
It is a vital campaign, lead by the
@PoppyLegion
, to support the Armed Forces Community.
If you haven't already, pick up your poppy today! ❤️
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What a fantastic day at
@Bham_Childrens
oncology & haematology event today, everyone had so much fun. I'm delighted to be supporting this
@commgamesuk
as part of the council’s Birmingham 2022 legacy programme. Thanks for inviting us!
#BeBoldBeBham
It was an absolute honour to have the Lord Mayor and the Lord Mayor Consort join us at our
@Bham_Childrens
Oncology and Haematology
@commgamesuk
today.
@Bham_Childrens
@BchNeuroOnc
@BhamCityCouncil
@SportBirmingham
#beboldbebham
#unitedbyb2022
#B2022
#communitygames
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It was lovely to meet gymnast
@joefrasergb
to congratulate him on his recent successes, including golds from
@birminghamcg
,
#Munich22
European Championships & his Olympic bronze from
#Tokyo2020
- what a haul! Well done from us all in
#Brum
!
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