Live, Work and Enjoy the Southside Spirit 14 Live, Work and Enjoy the Southside Spirit

Birmingham’s most vibrant and diverse district: embracing Hurst Street, The Arcadian, Chinatown and the Gay Village

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Birmingham Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will help links between the two cities.

At a ceremony held at the Routes Asia conference in Kunming, China recently, the MOU was signed which sees the two airports become Sister Airports, has committed both parties to collaborate on joint marketing campaigns, policy co-ordination and sharing best practice.William Pearson said: We are delighted to establish this new partnership with Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which we hope will pave the way for potential flights between the two cities in the future.

This signing reflects our intent to work together, forging an effective working relationship and to develop mutually advantageous opportunities that will benefit both airports, as well as the cities of Birmingham and Guangzhou.

This partnership follows the recent announcement that non-stop charter flights between Birmingham and China will recommence in the summer.

Operated by Hainan Airlines using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, the twice weekly service to Beijing will begin on 3 July.

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Yes it’s almost here! We have had an amazing four years here in BID Southside and our list of achievements is more than we ever dreamed we could achieve in such a short time, which is largely due to the support we have had from our amazing Southside businesses, big and small. NOw this is the final year of the first ever Southside BID and now you get the chance to shape the plans for BID 2 and in October vote on whether you want the BID to continue.

Remember you decide. If the majority of businesses vote yes to a second BID, then in 2016, Southside will start again with a fresh mandate from businesses to continue to deliver services which benefit our businesses and customers. If the majority of Southside businesses say no to a second BID, then Southside BID will wind up in March 2016 and all the extra services and benefits you get as part of the BID will cease. It’s up to you now.

Because you as a business are at the heart of everything we do here in Southside, we want you to be involved in developing the strategy for the second BID term. We want you to contribute and tell us what is important and with that in mind we are launching our BID 2 Consultation document on the 27th APril 2015. The new document will detail as briefly as possible, what we have achieved in the first five years, what we want to achieve in the next term and how much that will cost you and we want you to read it and feedback your views on whether this is what is important for Southside 2016-2021.

To facilitate you feeding back your views, Southside is hosting a special AGM on Monday the 27th April at XXXXXXXX. During the day we will conduct 3 dedicated events outlining our plans for BID 2; a breakfast event from 8am, a lunchtime event at 1pm and an evening event at 6pm, designed specifically so that all of our businesses can attend. But if for some reason you can’t attend on the 27th, don’t despair, you can contact us directly, arrange a one to one meeting or come in to the office and see us anytime.

You can sign up now at http://southside-agm-and-bid2-consultation.eventbrite.co.uk

SOUTHSIDE STREET WARDENS A NEW FOCUS FOR 2015Our super successful Street Warden team has had a makeover for 2015 with brand new hours of operation and a new jacket which sets them apart.

The wardens are now working seven days a week, starting a 7am - 6pm on Mondays- Wednesdays, 11am - 11pm on Thursdays - Saturdays and 9am to 1pm on Sundays.

This change of uniform and working hours is a direct result of feedback from our businesses who requested more warden presence during office hours and a distinct look so that they could easily distinguish between our friendly Southside Street Wardens and the less popular Traffic Wardens!

Don’t forget Wardens can help if you have, a problem on street, trip hazard, faulty street lights, fly tipping, graffiti, hazardous waste, antisocial behaviour, aggressive begging, street drinkers, road closures, emergency evacuations, first aid, visitor way finding and information. Plus they are a jolly nice bunch and always ready for a chat!

We hope you like their new look? If you would like a warden to visit your business or would like a copy of the rota which includes mobile phone contacts for all three dedicated Southside Street Wardens, email us on information@southsidebid.co.uk and request a business visit/copy to be sent to you.

THE FAMOUS SOUTHSIDE SUNFLOWER LOUNGE HAS UNDERGONE A MAJOR FACELIFT.

Part of the changes include the Big Papas Soulfood who have taken over the kitchens & are now serving delicious soul-food 7 days a week, lunchtime to evenings. If blackened shrimp, buttermilk chicken and mac n cheese are your thing, get yourself down there.

The works around Paradise Circus are having a big impact on traffic flow & bus routes in the city centre, make sure neither you or your staff/customers get caught out. Visit here for more infowww.southsidebid.co.uk/paradise

HELP US SHAPE SOUTHSIDE BID 2!

Tell us about your business?BOM is a creative, collaborative workspace for art, technology and science. We have ten resident Fellows who have a mixture of backgrounds, artists, computer security experts, even a biochemist. We have a gallery hosting free exhibitions and events and we’re proud to have the amazing Urban Coffee Company on site as well as Fotofilia, an independent photography studio in our basement.

How did it all start?BOM developed through a period of R&D supported by Arts Council England, the GRAIN Photography Hub Network and Coventry University. Lots of consultation with regional artists and stakeholders, partnership development, and of course the wrangling of a building renovation project.

What is your background?I’m a curator, and have worked for galleries like Open Eye Gallery and FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) the UK’s leading centre for art and technology, and contributed to various festivals including Liverpool Biennial and Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year.

How has your business contributed to the area? I think we’re helping to bring new life to a really interesting corner of Southside which has been somewhat neglected for the last ten years (or more). We’re playing an important role in cul-tural regeneration, in creating a space for experimentation and creativity in a very diverse and dynamic part of town.

What do you think of the continuing efforts to regenerate Southside?Awesome.

What is the best thing about Southside?The eclectic cultural offer. Being a stone’s throw from the markets, the Electric Cinema, the Hippodrome, Gay Quarter and China Town to name a few. And festivals and pop up activity happening around the place.

What advice would you give someone wishing to start a business in the area?Do it.

How do you spend your spare time?Fighting superheros and going to the park with my two little boys.

For more information, visitwww.southsidebid.co.uk or www.enjoysouthside.co.uk

For more information, visitwww.southsidebid.co.uk or www.enjoysouthside.co.uk

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The continuing regeneration of Southside led by the BID has had the benefit of attracting a cluster of new businesses to Southside. There are too many to feature here but I’m sure you join with us in welcoming them to the most vibrant and diverse district of Birmingham. Amongst the ones listed below we have also seen the following businesses join the BID, Quarterhorse Coffee, Aceface Barbers, Jam Jar lights, Emily Eve Bridal, SEN, Jewellery Quarter Bullion, KCS Barbeque, Route 2 Havana, Amusement 13 and Pepper Chef. Why not give them a proper Southside welcome, pop in and say hello when you are out and about?

Karen NewmanDirectorBOM (Birmingham Open Media)

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little bit of pressure on us ensuring we’re still as good as our sisters here on Dudley St! Join us for coffee, cake, brunch or email us if you want to hire us out for your own private party or meet-up group!

www.urbancoffee.co.uk01216432673dudleyst@urbancoffee.co.uk

Kyoto Sushi and GrillA brand new all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet has opened its first Birmingham branch at the Arcadian Centre in Southside. Kyoto Sushi & Grill has created 30 new jobs and brings sushi lovers a fixed-price buffet experience.

One of the restaurants owners, Johnny Wong, said that Southside was the ideal location for his new business venture. Japanese cuisine is becoming more popular in the UK and the location in the heart of the lively Chinese Quarter is perfect for Kyoto.

As well as sushi, the new restaurant offers grilled fish, meats and a range of vegetarian dishes. And if thereís no time to enjoy a sit-down meal, Kyoto offer takeaway sushi for you to enjoy wherever the day takes you.

CCK The CCK Lounge is where great food, delicious drinks and karaoke collide. The sophisticated venue brings inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures and is a welcome addition to Southsideís nightlife.

Visitors will be able to enjoy authentic Chinese food prepared by the talented CCK chefs and classic cocktails that have been mixed for perfection. The karaoke rooms offer a futuristic feel with brightly coloured lighting installed in tables, walls and main bar area.

Not only is the CCK Longue the perfect location for a social night out, but you can

BOMBOM (Birmingham Open Media) is an exciting new gallery and co-working space for art, technology and science. The building at 1 Dudley Street is home to BOM Fellows - distinguished artists, creative technologists and scientists, who use BOM’s collaborative spaces to develop experimental projects. The exhibitions and events inspire people of all ages to use creative technologies, from children’s workshops playing with simple electronics kits, to weekly coders meet ups and live events. The cafe, run by Urban Coffee Company doubles up as a free hot-desking space and we offer our gallery and studios to hire for private and corporate events. To find out more, sign up to the BOM mailing list by visiting the website www.bom.org.uk

Urban Coffee CompanyUrban Coffee Company is an independent company that was established in Birmingham 2009. Our new emporium on Dudley St (within the amazing new Birmingham Open Media gallery) opened just a few months ago and our aim is to serve all you guys in Southside (and beyond!) with the best coffee this side of the moon!

Our other emporiums have been featured in The Times, The Financial Times, GQ magazine and our Jewellery Quarter branch was featured in the New York Times’ Guide to 36 hours in Europe for their amazing brunch so we’ve got just a

Paddy PowerIreland’s largest bookmaker is coming to Southside to offer customers a unique betting experience. Whether your game of preference is football or darts, you’ll enjoy spending a day predicting the winners. But donít worry if sports isnít your thing, Paddy has been known to offer novelty, political and even economic bets.

The brand has become known for making headlines with their cheeky antics, making Southside the perfect location for the business. Paddy Power strives to give customers a betting experience that is entertaining, fun and fair. You’ll feel right at home with the friendly staff at the Southside branch. Not only will you have fun, you might even walk away with some winnings.

As well as the entertaining experience, Paddy Power is committed to providing information and tools to its customers to ensure that gambling remains responsible.

Manchester SeafoodIt’s restaurant which can boast the freshest of ingredients.

Enter Manchester Seafood on Wrottesley St and you are greeted with tanks of live eels, lobsters and crabs - where diners can select their own dinner or take home the freshest seafood to cook there.

The restaurant is believed to be the only one of its kind in Southside and the first for an import/export company which also has a shop selling live seafood to restaurants and home cooks in Manchester.

also book the unique venue for birthdays, private functions and corporate events.

With six different rooms, each offering something different, you’re bound to find the perfect place to host your event.

Simply Local

Simply Local is a convenience and grocery store that offers workers and visitors of Southside the freshest and highest quality goods. The store is open from 7am - 11pm to suit the busy lifestyles of its customers. It’s ideally situated on Smallbrooks Queensway opposite the newly renovated Sunflower Longue Bar, making it the go-to convenience store for visitors, residents and workers of the area.

Peruse the latest magazines and newspapers on your lunch break as well as stocking up on nibbles. The tasty snacks from Simply Local will also prove popular with your colleagues back at the office.