The Elmdon terminal building in 1939Local residents, former employees and passengers alike are
being invited to share their memories of Birmingham Airport
on Wednesday 9 July 2008, in preparation for the
Airport’s 70th anniversary next year
.
The coffee morning event, at Marston Green Village Hall,
between 9.30-11.30am, will be open to members of the
public who have an interesting story or memory to share
of the Airport from the last seven decades. Perhaps you
remember the opening ceremony way back in 1939 or
have fond memories of the old Airport site at Elmdon.
If so we want to hear your story on the day
.
The event will feature an exhibition of historic photographs
and will by attended by current and retired Airport staff,
while the coffee morning will also be featured on BBC WM’s
Ed Doolan Show. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a
continental breakfast and tea and coffee while
reminiscing about the Airport’s illustrious history
.
Birmingham International Airport’s Head of Corporate and
being invited to share their memories of Birmingham Airport
on Wednesday 9 July 2008, in preparation for the
Airport’s 70th anniversary next year
.
The coffee morning event, at Marston Green Village Hall,
between 9.30-11.30am, will be open to members of the
public who have an interesting story or memory to share
of the Airport from the last seven decades. Perhaps you
remember the opening ceremony way back in 1939 or
have fond memories of the old Airport site at Elmdon.
If so we want to hear your story on the day
.
The event will feature an exhibition of historic photographs
and will by attended by current and retired Airport staff,
while the coffee morning will also be featured on BBC WM’s
Ed Doolan Show. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a
continental breakfast and tea and coffee while
reminiscing about the Airport’s illustrious history
.
Birmingham International Airport’s Head of Corporate and
Community Affairs, John Morris, said, “The coffee morning
promises to be a great occasion and we are hoping that as many
people as possible can visit us at Marston Green Village Hall
and share their memories of the Airport. We celebrate our
70th anniversary next year and we are keen to hear from
those who have an interesting story to tell in order to produce
a history that will provide us all with an intriguing insight
into the Airport’s eventful past – and in particular the part
that local people have had to play"
.
Birmingham Airport’s coffee morning takes place on
Wednesday 9 July 2008 at Marston Green Village Hall,
Elmdon Road, Marston Green, B37 7BT
promises to be a great occasion and we are hoping that as many
people as possible can visit us at Marston Green Village Hall
and share their memories of the Airport. We celebrate our
70th anniversary next year and we are keen to hear from
those who have an interesting story to tell in order to produce
a history that will provide us all with an intriguing insight
into the Airport’s eventful past – and in particular the part
that local people have had to play"
.
Birmingham Airport’s coffee morning takes place on
Wednesday 9 July 2008 at Marston Green Village Hall,
Elmdon Road, Marston Green, B37 7BT
between 9.30 and 11.30am, and admission is free
.
The Elmdon terminal in the early 1980's with the "new" terminal under construction in the background Photo: Robert Jones
.
Friday 4 July 2008