Does Birmingham have more canals than Venice?
On 10th July, 35 intrepid Birmingham IA members and their guests boarded a canal barge to find out. They were blessed with fine weather as they set sail from Brindley Place on a two-hour tour with guided commentary, travelling around places of significance in Birmingham’s Industrial past and also towards more rural areas of the city. The tour was superb and IA members made full use of the hot drinks and bar facility on board.
Back on dry land again, they went for lunch at The Tap and Spile, a waterside pub in Brindley Place, where they enjoyed meals from a fantastic menu with a range of choices.
Venice may have more canals than Birmingham – but Birmingham has more miles of canal, and they were greatly enjoyed by Birmingham IA on this summer’s afternoon.
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Birmingham IA 7 days ago |
Great work and good to know there are #stoma friendly toilets in the UK
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
Stoma shouldn't hold you back from achieving your dreams. Be part of the #ostomate community to help prepare and plan for your future
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Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
Any ileostomy or pouch related questions for our local SCNs \u0040UHBColorectal? Join our 'Meet the nurses' zoom event, on Thursday 18 July \u00407.30pm UK time. For details, please email mike.jameson\u0040iasupport
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Birmingham IA 27 days ago |
Are you travelling by plane this year? Worried about changes in airports with #stoma #pouch? Join our zoom meeting on 2 July. We are pleased to announce Arron \u0040bhx_official will be sharing advice on travel. Please contact mike.jameson\u0040iasupport.org
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Birmingham IA 29 days ago |
Hydration tips this summer with #stoma #pouch
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Birmingham IA 40 days ago |
Want to meet like minded living with a #stoma or an internal pouch? Come and meet us at our socials and zoom meetings Also visit our website for full list of events near you www.iasupport.org