Entry to the competition is open to Micro Librarian Services (MLS) customers that purchase either the Primary or Secondary ‘Gear Up for Great Books’ Book Collection through the MLS Bookshop.  To enter the competition, entrants should use the materials provided with each collection to create a display in their school based around the Tour de France, and send a picture as evidence to Peters Books & Furniture at marketing@peters-books.co.uk. Entrants may use additional materials to enhance their display as they see fit. Entries will be judged by a panel consisting of representatives of Peters Books & Furniture and MLS. The panel’s decision is final. Prizes may vary from the illustrative representation provided. No cash alternative is available. Competition closes 31^st July 2013. Winners will be announced within 7 days of the close of competition.

CES provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for the supply of educational resources to international schools.  We work with suppliers and publishers from the UK, USA, Europe and Australia to offer you an unparalleled selection of books, equipment and furniture all available from one source.  CES has always had a clear focus on providing a personal service to international schools and since our formation 25 years ago, we have developed systems and procedures specifically designed for this specialist market.  Over this period the expertise built up in dealing with schools in over 120 countries worldwide enables CES to offer a comprehensive package tailored to your individual needs.

Directions from the M5

From Junction 4 follow signs for Birmingham along the A38 through Northfield (2 miles) and Selly Oak (4 miles).

Going over the traffic lights at Bristol Street (Mcdonalds on your left), move into the left lane (signed BR New Street).

As you pass the ETAP hotel, move into the left hand lane, and head off onto the slip towards the roundabout with the Chinese Pagoda in the middle.

On the slip road, as you pass the ‘O2 Academy’ on your left, move into the right hand lane.

Turn full circle at this roundabout (Holloway Circus) and come back on yourself.

Take third left onto Bromsgrove Street.

Turn right into Gooch Street North – our Car Park is on the left.

Directions from the M40

From M40, continue along the M42 West (towards M5).

From M42 exit at the first junction, Junction 3 (A435).

Take the A435 to Kings Heath (3-4 miles). Go through Kings Heath towards Moseley

After leaving Kings Heath, bare left at the traffic lights.

Go straight across at the next small roundabout, until you come to a second roundabout.

At the roundabout turn left and head towards traffic lights – you will pass Edgbaston cricket ground on your right, and The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre) on your left.

Turn right at the traffic lights, onto Pershore Road and continue straight to the roundabout.

Go straight across at the roundabout, onto Sherlock Street (A441)

Go straight on at the first junction traffic lights, and take the second left onto Lower Essex Street.

Continue to the end, and turn left onto Bromsgrove Street.

Take first left into Gooch Street North – our car park is on the left.

Directions from the M6

1. From Junction 6 of the M6 follow signs for Birmingham Central.

2. Follow the A38(M) for 2 miles (signs for the city centre).

3. At the end of the expressway, take the flyover signed M5 South West.

4. Following the flyover, pass through the tunnel following signs for the inner Ring Road South.

5. Take the next tunnel (Queensway).

6. Follow signs for Bromsgrove A38 which takes you to a third underpass, (Chinese Pagoda Overhead!).

7. On surfacing move quickly into the left hand lane and turn first left (Bromsgrove Street).

8. Turn right into Gooch Street North – our car park is on the left.

**TRAVELLING BETWEEN 19TH JULY & 2ND SEPTEMBER 2013?**

The A38 tunnels will be closed for refurbishment. (More information about this can be found here.) During this period, please follow the above points 1 and 2, then:

3. Take the ‘Ring Road’ exit and merge onto Aston Rd/A5127

4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dartmouth Middleway/A4540. Continue to follow A4540 through 5 roundabouts. At the 6th roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Belgrave Middleway/A4540

5. At Belgrave Interchange, keep left and follow signs for A38(M)/M6/Bromsgrove/A38

6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sherlock Street

7. Turn left at Hurst Street and contine straight on, turning left into Bromsgrove Street, and left again into Gooch Street North. Our car park is on the left.

Directions from New Street Train Station

As part of ongoing refurbishment of the station, there are now new exits and a new concourse in use. The nearest exit to Peters is now the new ‘Southside’ exit onto Hill Street.

Go up the escalator from the platform to the new concourse and exit through the barriers. Follow signs for ‘Southside’ exit.

Taxis should be available, but you can walk to Peters from here in around ten minutes using these directions:

Proceed down the steps from the exit, then take a left turn onto Hill Street itself. Walking downhill, cross Smallbrook Queensway at the traffic lights and continue straight on into Hurst Street.

Continue down Hurst Street, crossing over at the bend in the road to pass the Hippodrome Theatre on your right. Keep walking straight down to the traffic lights, with Tescos on your right, then turn right into Bromsgrove Street.

Walk along Bromsgrove Street for about 300-400 yards, crossing over to the left-hand pavement when safe to do so. We are located on the left at the corner of Bromsgrove Street and Gooch Street North.

It couldn’t be easier!

NB: Due to the ongoing refurbishment work at New Street Station, some details may change from time-to-time. For the latest information, see www.newstreetnewstart.co.uk.