Tag Archives: Birmingham

My First TV Appearance on Guangdong English Programme Facetime

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Junying Kirk

In a beautifully sunny day in the summer of 2012, which seemed a long time ago yet only months away, I welcomed a small TV crew to my suburban home in Sutton Coldfield. They have travelled 6000 miles, all the … Continue reading →

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From One Ironman to Another

Posted on April 5, 2013 by John Kirk

by John Kirk Birmingham shivered in sub zero temperatures. Even Antony Gormley’s Iron Man looked a little rustier with the snow settled on him. It was time to get away to warmer climes and the land of iron men of … Continue reading →

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Korean Food (2) – BBQ, Bibimbap, Kimchi, Topokki and More

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Last week, my first post on Korea was about a music phenomenon  Gangnam Style, a surprise hit on the YouTube, but really when we talk about Korea, what come to our minds? Let’s put aside the North and South divide … Continue reading →

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The Book Tour Continues (2) – from One Land of Hope to Another

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Following a few fabulous stops last week when my virtual book tour kicked off in Europe (Finland), hopped over to Asia (Japan), then to the USA (Georgia), ‘jet-setting’ across three different continents in a span of three days, I’m taking … Continue reading →

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Awesome Vietnamese Sand Art Introduced in Birmingham

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Blogger

by Luu Hoang Phuong Last Saturday on the 7th July 2012, I ran an event ‘Pure Art’ for my MA by Practice at Birmingham City University took place at Second City Suite, Birmingham. The event has attracted over 70 participants … Continue reading →

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Professional Interpreter Interview Series

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Junying Kirk

I’m going to interview a number of professional interpreters on my blog, allowing my readers to meet fascinating individuals, getting to know the kind of work they do, and highlighting some of the serious issues this profession is facing right … Continue reading →

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