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_couple-take-pet-parrots-to-the-shops-opticians-and-even-pub-lunches.jpg "A couple take their pet parrots to the shops, opticians, supermarket, Chinese takeaway - and the pub.<br/><br/>Anne Spider-McKeown, 64, and partner Spider Spider, 66, who changed his name by deed poll to reflect his love of animals, rescued three Macaws in early 2020.<br/><br/>The trio – Chester and bonded pair Charlie and Elwood – were initially adopted by Anne and Spider after they had to give up their motorbike hobby after coming down with Covid in January 2020. <br/><br/>Sadly, Macaw Elwood, who was disabled and looked after by Charlie, passed away in July last year. <br/><br/>Chester had bonded with Anne, and after Elwood’s death Spider says he became better friends with Charlie. <br/><br/>Charlie doesn’t fly, as Elwood couldn’t fly and Charlie would look after the fellow bird – but since Elwood’s death, the couple have been trying to help him find his wings. <br/><br/>Now, Anne and Spider are regularly spotted out and about with the parrots – going to the supermarket, B&Q and even the local pub together.<br/><br/>Spider, from Birmingham, said: “Whenever we go pub for lunch with the birds, we always take them.<br/><br/>“Going out with them turns any shopping trip about three times longer – we don’t mind though, we love people asking questions, it’s great to interact with people. <br/><br/>“It’s an eye-opener for people, lots of people are gobsmacked that the birds are real and I'm not walking around with a stuffed parrot on my shoulder. <br/><br/>“Anne loves birds and always wanted a blue and gold Macaw since being a child, so we thought we could rehome a couple as a new hobby. <br/><br/>“It's like having two three-year-old kids in the house. <br/><br/>“Charlie used to come with us to all sorts of places and then a bit later we decided we would harness train Chester so he could have same element of freedom. <br/><br/>“Generally, they’re very happy to interact with people, when they’re both in the right mood they’ll let strangers give them treats – people are surprised they’re so gentle with their big beaks.” <br/><br/>The retired couple have made some changes to their garden to accommodate the birds, installing a huge bird net nine feet high outside. <br/><br/>They say they wanted to make sure the parrots could have some freedom, so they let them out into the garden under supervision.<br/><br/>Spider says the birds have big personalities – and says Chester is very protective of Anne, even telling Spider off if he goes near her. <br/><br/>And he says he’s been amazed by Charlie’s changed personality – saying the relationship between human and bird is like human and child. <br/><br/>Spider said: “When we lost Elwood, Charlie very distraught so i Ia lot of work into letting him know he had a friend in me. <br/><br/>“Now Charlie has become my best pal. Charlie says hello, hello Charlie and will sing in his own way which is something he never did before. <br/><br/>“Chester will talk more readily than Charlie, when the phone rings Chester is the first to say hello. <br/><br/>“We have a lot of fun with them,they’re loveable characters.”")
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_new-vision-for-birmingham39s-oldest-cinema.jpg "Birmingham's historic Electric Cinema is set for a significant transformation, as developers reveal plans for the iconic site on Station Street. Property developer Glenbrook proposes reviving the UK's oldest working cinema into a bustling hub for independent cinema and culture.")
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_robot-serves-at-french-restaurant-as-staff-shortages-bite.jpg "Robot serves at French restaurant as staff shortages bite<br/><br/>After two new employees decided restaurant life wasn't for them, Geoffrey Ruamps turns to technology to fill staffing gaps. The manager of a restaurant in western France hired a 'BellaBot', a white robotic tower capable of delivering dishes to several tables. According to Ruamps, the recruitment situation has been difficult since the pandemic, with businesses across the sector experiencing a similar shortage of capable staff.<br/><br/>Video by AFP<br/><br/>Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br/>Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br/> <br/>Follow us: <br/>Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br/>Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br/>Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br/>DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br/> <br/>Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br/> <br/>Check out our Podcasts: <br/>Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br/>Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br/>Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br/>Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br/>Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br/> <br/>#TheManilaTimes <br/>#worldnews <br/>#robot <br/>#shortages")
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_should-you-include-your-address-on-your-resume.jpg "Having your address on your resume, or the lack thereof, may be ruling you out of the job you seek. Recruiters “spidey senses” kick in and thinking you can get away with listing no address could be doing you a massive disservice. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!")
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_couple-take-pet-parrots-to-the-shops-opticians-and-even-pub-lunches.webp "A couple take their pet parrots to the shops, opticians, supermarket, Chinese takeaway - and the pub.<br/><br/>Anne Spider-McKeown, 64, and partner Spider Spider, 66, who changed his name by deed poll to reflect his love of animals, rescued three Macaws in early 2020.<br/><br/>The trio – Chester and bonded pair Charlie and Elwood – were initially adopted by Anne and Spider after they had to give up their motorbike hobby after coming down with Covid in January 2020. <br/><br/>Sadly, Macaw Elwood, who was disabled and looked after by Charlie, passed away in July last year. <br/><br/>Chester had bonded with Anne, and after Elwood’s death Spider says he became better friends with Charlie. <br/><br/>Charlie doesn’t fly, as Elwood couldn’t fly and Charlie would look after the fellow bird – but since Elwood’s death, the couple have been trying to help him find his wings. <br/><br/>Now, Anne and Spider are regularly spotted out and about with the parrots – going to the supermarket, B&Q and even the local pub together.<br/><br/>Spider, from Birmingham, said: “Whenever we go pub for lunch with the birds, we always take them.<br/><br/>“Going out with them turns any shopping trip about three times longer – we don’t mind though, we love people asking questions, it’s great to interact with people. <br/><br/>“It’s an eye-opener for people, lots of people are gobsmacked that the birds are real and I'm not walking around with a stuffed parrot on my shoulder. <br/><br/>“Anne loves birds and always wanted a blue and gold Macaw since being a child, so we thought we could rehome a couple as a new hobby. <br/><br/>“It's like having two three-year-old kids in the house. <br/><br/>“Charlie used to come with us to all sorts of places and then a bit later we decided we would harness train Chester so he could have same element of freedom. <br/><br/>“Generally, they’re very happy to interact with people, when they’re both in the right mood they’ll let strangers give them treats – people are surprised they’re so gentle with their big beaks.” <br/><br/>The retired couple have made some changes to their garden to accommodate the birds, installing a huge bird net nine feet high outside. <br/><br/>They say they wanted to make sure the parrots could have some freedom, so they let them out into the garden under supervision.<br/><br/>Spider says the birds have big personalities – and says Chester is very protective of Anne, even telling Spider off if he goes near her. <br/><br/>And he says he’s been amazed by Charlie’s changed personality – saying the relationship between human and bird is like human and child. <br/><br/>Spider said: “When we lost Elwood, Charlie very distraught so i Ia lot of work into letting him know he had a friend in me. <br/><br/>“Now Charlie has become my best pal. Charlie says hello, hello Charlie and will sing in his own way which is something he never did before. <br/><br/>“Chester will talk more readily than Charlie, when the phone rings Chester is the first to say hello. <br/><br/>“We have a lot of fun with them,they’re loveable characters.”")
_new-vision-for-birmingham39s-oldest-cinema.webp "Birmingham's historic Electric Cinema is set for a significant transformation, as developers reveal plans for the iconic site on Station Street. Property developer Glenbrook proposes reviving the UK's oldest working cinema into a bustling hub for independent cinema and culture.")
_afl-demons-unveil-line-up-with-shane-mcadam-and-kysaiah-92.webp "High-profile recruit Shane McAdam will make his Melbourne debut on Sunday May 19, 2024 against West Coast in Perth, having been sidelined until now with leg injuries. Video via AAP.")
_national-sandwich-week-birmingham39s-love-for-the-perfect-sandwich.webp "As Sandwich Week kicks off, we're celebrating this tasty tradition by heading to Anderson & Hill to see what goes into making a great sandwich. Then we'll also be hitting the streets of the city to discover what makes a sandwich the best according to Brummies.")
_how-do-brummies-like-their-tea.webp "The annual tea census has been revealed. How do you make the perfect cup - milk or tea bag first? Does the debate cause arguments in your house? How often do you drink tea? What's your snack pairing of choice? Best dunking biscuit?")
_west-midlands-gps-come-together-in-peaceful-demonstration-against-39crisis-in-general-practice39.webp "GPs and patients from across the West Midlands joined a peaceful demonstration in a bid to end the 'crisis in general practice'.<br/>The peaceful demonstration - taking place in Birmingham city centre - was attended by GPs from Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, North and South Staffordshire, Sandwell, Shropshire, Telford, Solihull, Walsall, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire.")
_robot-serves-at-french-restaurant-as-staff-shortages-bite.webp "Robot serves at French restaurant as staff shortages bite<br/><br/>After two new employees decided restaurant life wasn't for them, Geoffrey Ruamps turns to technology to fill staffing gaps. The manager of a restaurant in western France hired a 'BellaBot', a white robotic tower capable of delivering dishes to several tables. According to Ruamps, the recruitment situation has been difficult since the pandemic, with businesses across the sector experiencing a similar shortage of capable staff.<br/><br/>Video by AFP<br/><br/>Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br/>Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br/> <br/>Follow us: <br/>Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br/>Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br/>Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br/>DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br/> <br/>Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br/> <br/>Check out our Podcasts: <br/>Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br/>Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br/>Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br/>Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br/>Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br/> <br/>#TheManilaTimes <br/>#worldnews <br/>#robot <br/>#shortages")
_should-you-include-your-address-on-your-resume.webp "Having your address on your resume, or the lack thereof, may be ruling you out of the job you seek. Recruiters “spidey senses” kick in and thinking you can get away with listing no address could be doing you a massive disservice. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!")
_aston-villa-standout-moments-as-champions-league-is-reached-and-individuals-shine-throughout.webp "As Aston Villa achieved their goal of returning to Europe’s most elite of competitions for next campaign, A look at some of their defining moments to reach the feat as they hope to build on their season and continue to compete at the very top.")
_video-dogs-trust-foster-carers.webp "Tammy stars in Dogs Trust video to recruit new foster carers")
_birmingham-pride-road-closures-and-transport-guide.webp "This weekend, the city is set to embrace a sea of vibrant colours as thousands flock to celebrate Pride. With live music, street parties, and food vendors, expect road closures in the heart of Birmingham.")
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