Lighting up the Library - Some information on the Library's colour scheme19 December 2013Posted in: Library of BirminghamThe exterior of the Library has a powerful lighting scheme which has largely been set to pure white as a default setting so far, with exceptions made for - by way of example - blue to indicate support for World Diabetes Day and rainbow in memory of Nelson Mandela. However, the City Council, like many other metropolitan councils, faces severe budgetary pressures, and library management has a responsibility to seek all possible alternative sources of income. We are therefore piloting an idea to seek sponsorship for short term lighting schemes as a means to raise income to support the library programmes. Alternative funding sources will be necessary to maintain high standards of service. The Library works in partnership with many organisations in the city, of all different sorts, but, unfortunately, and as much as we'd like to, it can't work with all organisations of every type at the same time - not every college, for example, has been involved in the events of the Library's first three months, not every major bank is working with the library to deliver business services. The temporary lighting of the Library is both a pilot and part of a long-term partnership with AVFC and others to tackle some of the deep-rooted challenges of illiteracy in the city, a cause which we think is really worthwhile. It also brings financial benefit to the Library, as AVFC are making a financial contribution through this package of measures. There is no intention to be exclusive. We'd love to talk with Birmingham City FC (and WBA) and see how we can work together to build a broader partnership to benefit everyone in Birmingham. Paul Faulkner, Chief Executive of AVFC, is a trustee of the Library of Birmingham Development Trust. For clarity, this does not have any operational responsibility, and is solely charged with raising funding to support the Library and complement what the local authority can contribute in difficult times. For information, well-known Blues supporter, Jasper Carrott, is a Patron of the Library of Birmingham Trust.
It's not Villa's fault that big institutions in Birmingham want nothing to do with them and everything to do with us. Honestly the only thing that ever galvanises their pitiful support is their hatred of all things claret and blue. They're facing administration yet they can barely muster a flicker of protest, yet when The new library uses claret and blue lights all hell breaks loose in Small Heath. It's just fuckin hilarious!
Jesus wept. The Noses have moaned and bitched so much the Library has had to make a statement explaining it's links with Villa....QuoteLighting up the Library - Some information on the Library's colour scheme19 December 2013Posted in: Library of BirminghamThe exterior of the Library has a powerful lighting scheme which has largely been set to pure white as a default setting so far, with exceptions made for - by way of example - blue to indicate support for World Diabetes Day and rainbow in memory of Nelson Mandela. However, the City Council, like many other metropolitan councils, faces severe budgetary pressures, and library management has a responsibility to seek all possible alternative sources of income. We are therefore piloting an idea to seek sponsorship for short term lighting schemes as a means to raise income to support the library programmes. Alternative funding sources will be necessary to maintain high standards of service. The Library works in partnership with many organisations in the city, of all different sorts, but, unfortunately, and as much as we'd like to, it can't work with all organisations of every type at the same time - not every college, for example, has been involved in the events of the Library's first three months, not every major bank is working with the library to deliver business services. The temporary lighting of the Library is both a pilot and part of a long-term partnership with AVFC and others to tackle some of the deep-rooted challenges of illiteracy in the city, a cause which we think is really worthwhile. It also brings financial benefit to the Library, as AVFC are making a financial contribution through this package of measures. There is no intention to be exclusive. We'd love to talk with Birmingham City FC (and WBA) and see how we can work together to build a broader partnership to benefit everyone in Birmingham. Paul Faulkner, Chief Executive of AVFC, is a trustee of the Library of Birmingham Development Trust. For clarity, this does not have any operational responsibility, and is solely charged with raising funding to support the Library and complement what the local authority can contribute in difficult times. For information, well-known Blues supporter, Jasper Carrott, is a Patron of the Library of Birmingham Trust.It's hard to understate just how much they hate Aston Villa, and it's all based on the green eyed monster.
Just think if the boot was on the other foot.
Quote from: Dave Clark Five on December 20, 2013, 12:36:31 AMJust think if the boot was on the other foot.You mean like if we'd had to ride round in blue and white buses since 1904?
Quote from: dave.woodhall on December 20, 2013, 12:40:46 AMQuote from: Dave Clark Five on December 20, 2013, 12:36:31 AMJust think if the boot was on the other foot.You mean like if we'd had to ride round in blue and white buses since 1904?We always went by Midland Red.
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