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Midlands Today Reunion – Midlands Yesterday

1977 regional news presenters Guy Thomas, Kay Alexander,Peter Windows, David Stevens B.Row Michael Hancock,Tom Coyne

A reminder of Midlands Today Reunion – MIDLANDS YESTERDAY.

The reunion is for anyone who worked on Midlands Today, as Presenters, Journalists, Production, Engineers, Cameras, Sound, VT, Film, Lights, etc.

The date, time and venue: Saturday, 3rd September 2016, 1pm – 6pm, Deloitte room at the Midlands Arts Centre.

Everyone who worked on the programme is invited.

Buffet tickets will cost £10 which covers finger food and room hire.

If you would like a ticket please email Roy Saatchi: roy.saatchi@iwishicouldmakethiswork.com and he will let you know how to get a ticket and pay for it.

Any more details email Maureen Carter (maureencarter@gmail.com) or Cathy Houghton (cathy@houghton.net).

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BBC Midlands Ident

This screen grab of the BBC Midlands ident for BBC1 and 2, dates from 1968. The ident would have been used on regional opt programmes.

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Midland Today newsroom

Bob Sinkinson, Steve Lee Milton, Roy Saatchi, Maureen Carter. Copyright resides with the original holder, no reproduction without permission

A pensive moment in the Midlands Today newsroom at Pebble Mill. Included in the photo are: Bob Sinkinson, Steve Lee, Roy Saatchi and Maureen Carter.

Thanks to Maureen Carter for sharing the photo.

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Midlands Today Newsroom

This photo of the Midlands Today newsroom is from Maureen Carter, who is seen here producing. You will also notice the Basys newsroom information system being used.

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‘Midlands Yesterday’ Reunion Party

Photo by Ivor Williams, no reproduction without permission

(The message below is from Diane Kemp)

A ‘Midlands Yesterday’ reunion party is being arranged to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Midlands Today. All those who worked in, or for, the Pebble Mill newsroom are invited. The party is happening on 3rd September 2016, 1pm, Deloitte Room at the mac. It is £10 a ticket, to cover room hire, finger food and there is a paying bar.

If you would like to come along, please email Maureen Carter: Maureencarter@gmail.com, or Cathy Houghton: cathy128@icloud.com.

If you are coming, then please bring any video or photos, to share!