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Projects with passion deliver real change with positive social and economic impact

FreeTimePays digital channel supports impact focused projects and initiatives that help people and organisations realise their dreams.

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St Patrick's Festival celebrations in Birmingham

Before, during and after - with our Community of Passion, we share the build up and the celebrations as they happen across Birmingham.

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The Library of Birmingham, UK - A City Gem!

The Library of Birmingham, which opened in September 2013, is one of the most photographed of modern builds in the City. With so much to experience, a visit to the Library is a must!

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Passions: Photography, Education, Modern Architecture
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Winterbourne House & Gardens, Birmingham, UK - A City Gem!

Winterbourne House is one of Birmingham's great Gems. It was originally built as the family home of John & Margaret Nettlefold from 1903. Part of University of Birmingham since 1944.

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Passions: History & heritage, Photography, People & community, Green open spaces, Classic Architecture
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Chinese New Year celebrations in Birmingham

Birmingham certainly knows how to put on a show and celebrate! One of the City's great annual events is the Chinese New Year celebrations and magnificent parade,

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Brindleyplace, Birmingham, UK - 'City Gems'

Brindleyplace in Birmingham is full of great places to visit and enjoy (day and night). It just has to be in our Birmingham Gems. 

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Passions: Photography, Shopping, Food & drink, Business & enterprise, Rivers, lakes & canals
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The Mailbox, Birmingham, UK - 'City Gems'

The Mailbox in Birmingham is full of great places to visit, eat in, drink in, stay in and enjoy (day and night). With the canal running alongside, it is a Birmingham Gem. 

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Passions: Photography, Shopping, Food & drink, Business & enterprise, Rivers, lakes & canals
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Gas Street Basin - A Birmingham Gem!

Gas Street Basin in in Westside, Birmingham, where the Birmingham Canal Navigations Mainline meets the Worcester & Birmingham Canal at the Worcester Bar. Narrowboats moored on both sides.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Photography, Shopping, Food & drink, Rivers, lakes & canals, Squares and public spaces
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Selfridges, Birmingham, UK - City architecture

The Selfridges building is one of Birmingham's most distinctive landmarks and is one of the City's most photographed buildings. It was completed in 2003. 

 

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Monochrome photography across Birmingham, UK

Birmingham, a city with so much to offer and so many Gems, is attracting more and more photographers, artists and creatives. This project looks at the wonderful world of monochrome. 

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Cycling in & around Birmingham, UK - Cycling and Community

Whatever standard or ability, cycling is great fun and good for health! Enjoy all the City and its surrounding countryside has to offer - it's great on a bike!

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Passions: Sport & leisure, Transport, Green travel
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48 Hours in Birmingham - A Cities We Are project

"48 Hours in Birmingham" gives people who live and work in Birmingham the opportunity to tell people who visit Birmingham how best to spend 2 days in the City.

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Protecting 'hidden gems' across Birmingham, UK

History & Heritage is important to protect and look after - Birmingham is full of 'Hidden Gems' that collectively show how our community has evolved. 

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Trams (past, present & future) in Birmingham & West Midlands

Birmingham and West Midlands Trams - a great addition to the region. View our gallery and collection of posts looking at the past, present & future of the region's trams. 

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Hockley, Birmingham, UK - A community of passion

 Hockley is a neighbourhood and community of Birmingham, UK. 

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Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK - 'City Gems'

Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall are two of the city's Gems. Popular with audiences and musicians alike, they have a major influence on the passion and growth of music. 

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Passions: Music & musicians
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TellMAMA tackles hate crime with community

TellMAMA is a national project set up by Faith Matters, a community interest company which runs initiatives and campaigns to tackle hate crime. Its founder is Fiyaz Mughal OBE.

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The great organs of Birmingham's Town Hall & Symphony Hall

A collaborative project with the community and a journey with people who are passionate about music and organs.  

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Birmingham 100+ introduces - Inspired projects with passionate people

A campaign by Birmingham We Are to provide digital support for 100 impact-focused projects set up and run in collaboration with people who are passionate about their community and Birmingham.

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Eastside, Birmingham, UK - Regeneration with Community

Follow here with ItsYourBuild, the development of Eastside in Birmingham. Enjoy content from engaged communities and Your Place Your Space People with Passion.

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Passions: Construction & regeneration, People & community
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Crane and Plant photography - A community project

Enjoy our photography of cranes, lifting equipment and heavy plant on construction sites in a gallery created by Your Place Your Space People wih Passion.

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Introducing Moseley Road Baths - A Birmingham Gem!

Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath is the oldest of three Grade II* Listed swimming pools in Britain and is a magnificent example of Birmingham's great history & heritage.

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Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Health & wellbeing, People & community, Modern Architecture, Fundraising & charity
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Birmingham's winter wonderland

A showcase of wonderful photography taken by followers of Birmingham We Are during the winter of 2017/18.

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Showcasing a great City through inspired photography - 'Birmingham Gems'

The first of our Birmingham 100+ projects with passion provides the ideal showcase for Birmingham with inspired photography from people who are passionate about the City.

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Messages of Peace & Love - Balsall Heath Forum

Messages of peace and love delivered by and co-ordinated by Balsall Heath Forum at Christmas. Funding for the initiative provided by 

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