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Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 0845 769 7555

Drinkline
Tel: 0800 917 8282

Bereavement
Child Death Helpline
Tel: 0800 282 986

Cruse Bereavement
Tel: 020 8332 7227

Children & Young People: Child Line - For any children or young person with any problem.
Tel: 0800 1111

Get Connected: Connects vulnerable young people, particularly runaways, to services which can help. Tel: 0800 096 0096

NSPCC Child Protection
Tel: 0808 800 5000 or 0800 056 0566

Disability
DIAL UK: Disability Information and Advice
Tel: 01302 310 123

Disabled Living Foundation Helpline
Advice and information on disability equipment.
Tel: 0870 603 9177

Drugs: National Drugs
Tel: 0800 776 600

Solvent abuse.
Tel: 0800 800 2345

Emotional Support
The Samaritans
Tel: 0845 790 9090 or 0845 790 9192

Gingerbread Advice Line
Tel: 0800 018 4318

Lone Parent Helpline
Tel: 0800 018 5026

Parentline
Tel: 0808 800 2222 or 0808 7883 6783

Housing Shelterline
Tel: 0808 800 4444

Message Home: Left home? Run away? Send a confidential message.
Tel: 0800 700 7440

National Missing Persons Helpline
Tel: 0500 700 700

The Salvation Army Family Tracing Service
Tel: 020 7367 4747

Money and Debt
Anonymous/Gam-Anon Tel: 020 7384 3040

National Debtline
Tel: 0808 808 4000

Older People
Elder Abuse Response
Tel: 0808 808 8141

SeniorLine
Tel: 0808 800 6565 or 0800 269 626

Sexuality
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
Tel: 020 7837 7324

Violence & Crime
Rape and Abuse Line
For women and men.
Tel: 0808 800 0123

Victim Supportline
Tel: 0845 303 0900

Women's Aid Domestic Violence Helpline
Tel: 088457 023 468


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General Interest
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Here are some topics of interest. Just a general mixed bag of general interest items. Remember to use the internal search engines for more refined targetting.

Anchor Exchange
There are many people in Birmingham who will not have heard of the Anchor Exchange, a massive underground complex built in secrecy in Birmingham
Asian Community
From around the 1960's large numbers of immigrants started to arrive in the UK from Asia.
Assay Office
The Birmingham Assay Office was opened in 1773 and operated from rooms above the King's Head public house in New Street.
Associations & Societies
Listing of Associations and Societies around Birmingham.
Bakelite
Bakelite is a heat-resistant, thermosetting, chemically stable resin, the first plastic
Balti
Birmingham is renowned for it. The capital of Baltiland. The word 'Balti' literally translated means bucket.
Birmingham Forward
In April 2003 the Birmingham Forward statue was destroyed by fire. Vandalised by mindless stupidity.
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham International Airport handles over 8 million passengers a year. This is one of the UK's largest airports.
Birmingham Pride
At night time huge party tents act as nightclubs for gay and straight revellers alike. In the daytime, specialist stalls and fairground rides make good entertainment.
Brummie Accent
Brummie (sometimes spelt Brummy) refers to things connected with the city of Birmingham in England: particularly its people, known as Brummies
Brylcreem
Brylcreem (pronounced brill-cream) is a brand name pomade, the precursor to today's hair gel.
Camping and Caravanning Club
Membership of the Camping & Caravanning Club provides information and various benefits of membership that are outlined here
Careers and Jobs
A list of online job and career agencies to help you get started
Celluloid
The first celluloids were made in 1856 in Birmingham England by Alexander Parkes, but he was never able to see his invention reach full fruition.
Chinese Quarter
Birmingham has its own Chinese Quarter, a colourful and vibrant community that exists in the heart of the city not far from New Street Station.
Christmas Market
Birmingham has its own Chinese Quarter, a colourful and vibrant community that exists in the heart of the city not far from New Street Station.
Church Listings
Churches in and around Birmingham. Please feel free to add your own place of worship.
Church of Satan
For some people it might come as a surprise to discover that The Church Of Satan is now thirty-nine years old.
Classical Music
The internationally-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's home venue is Symphony Hall, where it gives frequent performances.
Coat of Arms
The City of Birmingham's Coat of arms was first granted in April 1889, and revised on 10 May 1977 It represents the city's industrial and cultural history.
Drum
The Drum, Europe’s first arts centre dedicated to developing and promoting African, Caribbean and Asian arts and culture.
Emergency Numbers
The following hospitals have 24-hour A&E departments which will treat serious injuries and sudden illness.
Food & Drink
In the days of the Industrial Revolution many pubs and bars catered for the city's hungry workforce. The first local brewery on a large scale appears
Finding a Hotel
Birmingham has a very good choice of hotels ranging from basic accommodation to Luxury. Here are a few we have chosen
Fire Service
The first modern fire brigade in Birmingham was formed in 1874 although its origins are from Edinburgh
HP Sauce
HP Sauce is a popular brown sauce produced in Birmingham, England. It has a malt vinegar base blended with fruit and spices.
Infant Schools
A listing of some of the infant schools in Birmingham and the West Midlands
Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief has grown internationally from its humble beginnings in 1984 to become a leading world charity.
Manifest Horoscopes
Daily Horoscopes - Myriam Maytorena, M.Ed. has written a New Book. Life with Mother – a journey to healing after losing a parent.
Literature
Many famous literary figures have been associated with Birmingham. The city also has literary publishers such as Tindal Street Press.
National Trust
The West Midlands is not noted for its abundance of National Trust properties. Visitors tend to imagine an urban sprawl with little or no countryside
Newspapers & Publishing
Listing of the main newspapers and publishers in Birmingham and the West Midlands
Pebble Mill
In 2004 BBC Birmingham moved into a new complex of studios at the Mailbox which replaces the Pebble Mill site.
Pie Factory Tipton
Whilst Tipton may not be on any regional tourist map for significant landmarks or places to visit it is an integral part of the make up of the Black Country region and history
Planning Department
You should always consult the Planning Department before you undertake any extensive work on your property. This applies equally as much to residential
Popular Music
Below are some facts about the Birmingham music scene that you are unlikely to hear when speaking to a Brummie
Radio Stations
BRMB was Birmingham's first commercial radio station and began broadcasting in the 1970s. It has since been rebranded as 96.4 FM BRMB.
Prostitution
Birmingham has always had a prostitution problem. That's if you regard it as a problem. If you are here looking for photographs or porn then ooops
Refuse Collection
Several years ago most of Gloucestershire adopted the wheelie bin system for the storage of household waste.
Secondary Schools
There are many secondary schools in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Here is a list of them.
Sikh Soldiers
Sikhs have always been known as great warriors. During the two World Wars over 80,000 Sikhs gave their lives for the allied cause.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire bull terrier is a strong and powerful dog.
Tornado in Birmingham
Many houses in Birmingham which have been hit by the tornado are thought to be so unsafe they may now have to be knocked down.
Tourist Information
Can't find what you want? Try the local Tourist Information Offices.
Turkish Community
Welcome to the Turkish Community of Birmingham Message Board. From here you can communicate with other Turkish Nationals
Victory Day Remembered
Birmingham commemorated Victory in Europe at the 60th anniversary of Victory Day. Large crowds gathered in London at Trafalgar Square and in
West Midlands Police
The West Midlands police force is the second largest in the UK. With over 7,600 police officers the area covers Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Solihull and Sandwell.
West Midlands Writers
Just who are the writers and creative journalists of the West Midlands? We know of Judith Cutler and her crime novels and other notable authors


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