River Festival Stratford Upon Avon.

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Look Local recommends The Stratford-Upon-Avon River Festival.  Enjoy a wonderful day out, or weekend away on Saturday / Sunday the 30th June & 1st of July 2012.

Come and enjoy free family fun in Stratford-upon-Avon with music, narrow boats on the River Avon, craft and food stalls, family zone, charity stalls, illuminated boat parade and spectacular fireworks.

The festival which returns for it’s 4th consecutive year was a smash hit last year with the attendance reaching 35,000.

The unique event will be held within the recreation ground in Stratford-upon-Avon on the banks of the River Avon opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

If you wish to contact the Stratford Upon Avon River Festival you can use the online form here: (click here). Or use the provided telephone number:  0871 7813 538.

For more information go to: http://www.stratfordriverfestival.co.uk/

Popular charity event returns for the third time.

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The Lily Mae Foundation Charity Golf Day and Evening Dinner Dance, aims to raise awareness and funds for SANDS (Stillborn and Neonatal Death Charity).

The event which is being held on Friday the 4th of May 2012, gives attendees the opportunity to play at the Forest of Arden Golf Club in Meriden, which is often regarded as one of the finest golf courses in the Midlands.

To view information on the golf day and the evening dinner, including pricing see the attached poster below.

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Additionally businesses also have the opportunity to sponsor parts of the golf day and the dinner dance, this is a great opportunity to have your business associated with a popular and highly thought of charity.

To enter the golf team, download the form from the following link and follow the enclosed instructions: Golf team entry form 2012.

For more information on The Lily Mae Foundation please visit: http://www.lilymaefoundation.com/

Knowle Fun Run.

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Entry slots are now open for the ever enjoyable Knowle Fun Run.

The 5 mile run is scheduled to take place on the 13th of May (Sunday). In order to cater for all types of runners the event is split into several categories, ranging from juniors to super veterans.

Organisers are hoping that the event will continue to attract growing interest, building on last years impressive haul of 2000 athletes.

This years nominated charities are as follows:

  • Alzheimer’s Society.
  • Crossroads Care.
  • Dorridge & Knowle Scout groups (for the refurbishing of their huts).
  • Up to 30% will be retained for other local and Lions causes.

In order to support the event and the sponsored charities Look Local has provided a  trophy, which will be awarded by the V.I.P to the best fancy dress runner.

To learn more and sign up for this years Fun Run simply click on the following link: http://www.knowlefunrun.org.uk/

Finally, from everyone here at Look Local good luck! And remember, it’s all for a good cause.

Top 5 Apple App’s of 2011.

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2011 has been a fantastic year for Apple, with the iPhone going from strength to strength. To measure this success you only need to look at how many iPhone units where sold during Q2 of 2011, 16.51 million to be precise. Coinciding with the ever increasing popularity of the iPhone handset is the Apple App store, which has now seen a somewhat staggering amount of apps downloaded (in excess of 1 billion).

Due to the outstanding success of the app we thought we would share our top 5 apps of 2011. So in no particular order:

1: Yelp App: If you’re looking for a local restaurant, cinema, bar, whilst on the move? Yelp App is your answer. Not only does the app list attractions near your current location, you also have the ability to modify your search, factoring in money, distance etc. Very handy for that weekend away!

2: GT3: The first of two games in our list is Grand Theft Auto 3. GT3 highlights the sheer power your iPhone has in its tiny CPU. The addictive game which scored favourably when reviewed runs smoothly, providing users with fast paced, frantic game play.

3: Infinity Blade: Our second game listed is Infinity Blade. Like GTA 3 this game shows users just how powerful the iPhone is and how far mobile gaming has moved on since everyone’s old favourite, snake.

4: HBO GO: Finally an app which makes streaming TV programmes easy. Add on the fact it’s not regular TV it’s HBO TV, and you have what many would class as a dream app.5: Instacast: Finally to round us off a simple app. Instacast is all about simplicity, download your favourite podcasts with just a few simple clicks. No more connecting your iPhone to your itunes.

Top 5 online vids of 2011.

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2011 has been an astonishing year for online viral videos, if you haven’t yet seen Fenton the dog or the homeless guy with a golden voice then you’re in for a treat, as we pick out our best of 2011. Enjoy!

1. Fenton the Dog. Views: 3 Million.

2. Ojai Valley Taxidermy. Views: 8 million.

3. Homeless guy with golden voice. Views: 17 million.

4. VW Darth Vader commercial: Views: 45 million.

5. Scared Baby. Views: 26 million.

So, what do you think of our list? If you think we’ve missed any off, or if you think the list is as good as we do, let us know in the comment section below.

Christmas cheer for Birmingham’s homeless.

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This year the homeless community who live on the streets of Birmingham, will be able to enjoy their Christmas period in the warmth and safety of a new homeless shelter.

The heart warming opportunity has been possible due to the impressive work of Birmingham based volunteers, who needlessly and selflessly gave up their free time to spread some Christmas cheer.

The centre which will be open around the clock from Friday the 23rd to Wednesday the 28th of December, will also be laying on special Christmas dinners on Christmas day itself.

In addition to hot meals the centre will also provide occupiers with drinks, a warm place to sleep, entertainment and presents in the form of clothes and toiletries.

The cost of the centre is a whopping £35,000 which has been raised throughout the calender year.

If you’re looking to make a donation, email enquiry@birminghamchristmasshelter.org  or call 0784 629 9336.

Sainsburys Dorridge superstore update 2.

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The controversial plans to open a large Sainsburys store in the small village of Dorridge has been approved following a meeting on the 30th of November.

The news has left residents split on two sides, one pleased with the news, and the other concerned about the sheer size of the build.

Worryingly for the opposing side, Coun Glenis Slater (Lib Dem, Elmdon) was quoted in the Birmingham mail saying: “Dorridge is not the village that it was. Places grow, things change.”

For more information on the build checkout our previous posts or the following website:

Sainsbury’s Dorridge superstore update 1.

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- Artist impression Sainsbury's planned build.

Sainsbury’s controversial plans to build a brand new superstore in the small suburb of Dorridge has been backed by local planning officers.

The news will come as a disappointing blow to many of Dorridge’s local residents who have been quick to criticise the planned build.

In an attempt to voice their concern, residents came together and formed the campaign group “Dorridge Residents Opposing Village Superstore” (DROVS). Since forming DROVS has helped and assisted residents voice their concerns, some 560 letters of opposition have been received by the council and over 1000 residents have given their name in support on DROVS “Wall of support”.

However opposing DROVS is Dorridge’s very own Residents Association and the village doctors surgery, both of which have given their support to the build.

After a long wait Solihull Council’s planning officers have finally decided to back the build, arguing that the plans will give Dorridge the opportunity “to revitalise” the village. Overlooking the consideration that this could shatter the small town image Dorridge prides itself on.

The next step in the plans is a meeting which is scheduled for next week.

Look Local’s What’s on section originally presented this story to you on the 23rd of August 2011, to view the original story click here: Sainsbury’s plan new store in Dorridge.

Solihull Land Rover job boost.

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The Solihull based Land Rover Factory has boosted the local economy by announcing profitable plans to create 1000 new jobs.

The jobs which have been described as “well paid with great benefits”, are currently been promoted via  newspapers and national radio.

Land Rover has highlighted their desire for the lucky 1000 to harbour the attributes of: “production operators and skilled trades people”.

The announcement of the new jobs coincides with record sales of Land Rovers in the UK, India and China.

Since becoming the home of Land Rover productions in 1947, the Solihull Production Plant has gone from strength to strength, engraving itself firmly in the history of the iconic vehicle manufacturer.

When the additional positions are filled it will provide a massive boost to the already large work force, which currently stands just short of 5000 strong.

In addition to the jobs created at Solihull, Jaguar Land Rover has also invested in the future of the motor industry by creating 1,500 new apprenticeship placements at it’s Halewood base.