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Highlights 2011

11th April 2011

Hooray - the bus has been booked for the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April by Christ Embassy Birmingham to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton - I am really looking forward to seeing the photos.

Saturday 23rd April 2011 - St George's Day, Shakespeares birthday and the third year launch of the Big Brum Buz.

What a great day - the weather was fantastic and Ian our guide was his usual magnificent self showing us the delights of Birmingham. Mick our driver from Kings Norton Coaches proved a dab hand at driving the bus and I was delighted to welcome aboard all our guests. By lunch time word had spread that we were doing free half hour taster tours and we were overwhelmed. I loved the tour when one of our guests held aloft a large St Georges Day flag missing electric lines by inches!

Saturday 21st May 2011 - the Big Brum Bus provided the transport to celebrate a team win through Henley in Arden

Friday 27th May 2011 - our first wedding of the year from Birmingham Registry Office for the Bennett family - check out the photos opposite and on our wedding page - the couple look so happy

Sunday 29th May 2011 - we welcomed the Midland Cornish Society on the buz

Monday 30th May 2011 - the Big Brum Bus provided FREE tours as part of the Lord Mayor's Show - unfortunately, a rainy day!

Wednesday 1st June 2011 - the Big Brum Bus was parked in Victoria Square as part of UK Athletics Day. The bus was positioned at the end of the runway for the UK Athletics team of pole vaulters. The view from the top of the doubledecker watching the pole vaulters run towards the bus was exceptional - a very special experience. The aim of the event to prove that a pole vaulter could jump higher than a double decker bus!

Wednesday 22nd June 2011 - Christ the King School booked the Big Brum Bus again for a tour of the city - a really exciting tour for the children

Saturday 25th June 2011 - there was a splendid turn out when members of the Birmingham Civic Society joined in the 2.30 tour on the Big Brum Open Top Bus. Using a fixed date tour is a great way to see Birmingham especially if you do not feel confident that you can get enough people to book the bus on a private basis.

Thursday 30th June 2011 - the Big Brum Bus provided tours starting from the Barber Institute for potential students to Birmingham University. It is the best possible way to show off our great city and welcome families to make them feel at home.

Friday 15th July 2011 - the Big Brum Bus provided an entertaining and informative tour for delegates attending a conference at Aston University

Saturday 30th July 2011 - the Fuller family wedding from St Peters Church, Sutton Coldfield

Saturday 6th August 2011 - we celebrated another wedding at Selly Manor Museum

Sunday 14th August 2011 - did you spot me on the Big Brum Buz with Nigel Mansell, Jasper Carrott and Garry Newbon - what a fabulous day

To celebrate Nigel Mansell being awarded a star on the famous Broad Street Walk of Stars the bus became a stage and green room situated outside the House of Sport. I was actually interviewed by Paul Franks and Mark of Radio WM which was great fun and the Lord Mayor Anita Ward very kindly had her picture taken in front of the Big Brum Buz. Nigel and Jasper had their photographs taken

Sunday 14th August 2011 - after the very exciting Nigel Mansell event in the afternoon the bus went on to do a tour for the Quinton Cluster Group - this is one of my favourite ways of using the bus. Birmingham families getting to know their city with the unique experience of being on an open top bus.

Saturday 13th August 2011 - when my brother in law from Florida came on the bus there was a stand in Victoria Square promoting `nominate someone special to be an Olympic torchbearer'. If you would llike to nominate someone special go to www.lloydstsb.com/carrytheflame. When the torch comes to Birmingham on Saturday 30th June I would like to see that special person transported on the Big Brum Bus - a great chance to promote Birmingham

Monday 29th August 2011 - the bus has been booked for a tour of the city to celebrate a 30th wedding anniversary. This shows that the bus can be used on a private basis in many ways - what a great way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, special occasion .

Monday 19th September 2011 - the Big Brum Bus will be taking part again in Freshers Week for Aston University - we are always here promoting Birmingham.