0:00:04 > 0:00:06# Hello! My name is Mr Bloom
0:00:06 > 0:00:09# And I'd like to come to see you soon
0:00:09 > 0:00:12# I'm out on the road, you see
0:00:12 > 0:00:14# Here and there so that we
0:00:14 > 0:00:17# Can get together and have some fun
0:00:18 > 0:00:23# I'll help you out if there's work to be done
0:00:23 > 0:00:25# So where is it you like to go?
0:00:25 > 0:00:28# Call me up and let me know
0:00:28 > 0:00:30# What is it you like to do?
0:00:30 > 0:00:33# I'll pop along and do it, too
0:00:33 > 0:00:35# Cities, towns or countryside
0:00:35 > 0:00:37# I can travel far and wide
0:00:37 > 0:00:39# I'm all about and everywhere
0:00:39 > 0:00:42# I'm here and there
0:00:42 > 0:00:44# Here and there
0:00:44 > 0:00:47# I'm here and there. #
0:00:49 > 0:00:52BIRDS CHIRPING
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Hey, hello there, Tiddlers! It's Mr Bloom here.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59And today, I'm in the West Midlands.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02Yeah! You see, I've been going here and there,
0:01:02 > 0:01:06meeting you Tiddlers and finding out what you like to get up to.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10The Route Finder has brought me to the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham!
0:01:10 > 0:01:13It's full of lovely flowers and plants...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16In fact, it reminds me of the allotment back home.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- PINGING - Oops! Well, it looks like
0:01:19 > 0:01:23the Route Finder wants to show us a bit more about the West Midlands.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26There are parks where friends have fun and play.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30And sculptures outside made from glass and clay.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33At great halls, you'll see beautiful birds gliding.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37In magical gardens, treats and sparkles are hiding.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40There are hidden doors, where Tiddlers go,
0:01:40 > 0:01:42or scatter seeds to help flowers grow.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46There's a farm with animals - what a fun place to be!
0:01:46 > 0:01:49Or follow this trail, there's so much to see! Ha-ha!
0:01:49 > 0:01:53No wonder these Tiddlers love where they live.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58Even in a big city like Birmingham, there are places like this
0:01:58 > 0:02:01for everyone to enjoy. That reminds me, I've been
0:02:01 > 0:02:04collecting things in my logbook as I go...
0:02:04 > 0:02:08and this feather...I got this from a very special bird.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10It was a day when Tiddlers called Chloe
0:02:10 > 0:02:14and Anaya invited me round to meet their feathery friends.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20This is a very fine bird you've got here.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22Tiddlers, what type of bird is this?
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- A falcon.- Wow! So, what do falcons get up to?
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- Sometimes we let people handle the birds.- Really?
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- Any chance we could have a go? - Of course you can!
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- What do you reckon, Tiddlers? - BOTH:- Yeah!
0:02:35 > 0:02:38We are saying hello to lots of birds today.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41This is going to be so much fun!
0:02:41 > 0:02:43So, there is your glove.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45And why are you wearing this glove, Chloe?
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- Because of the bird's claws. - That's right.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52They can get very sharp and this glove will help keep you safe.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54So, push your fingers in.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58We're going to meet Buzz. He's a kestrel.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Well done! How does it feel holding Buzz?
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- He feels quite heavy when he landed on me.- Really?
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- He's got very pretty feathers, hasn't he?- Yeah.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11Newton is a type of bird called a Chaco owl.
0:03:11 > 0:03:12There he is...
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- He likes you! Wow, look at all those feathers!- Ha-ha-ha!
0:03:19 > 0:03:24This bird is a bateleur eagle. Oh, she's very big!
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Hello! Who's this?
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- This is Nugget.- Hello, Nugget. Oh, you're very heavy.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32How old is Nugget?
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- She's about seven years old now. - Right.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39Well, you're a very lovely eagle. It's been great meeting you.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45This big glasshouse behind me...very pretty, isn't it?
0:03:45 > 0:03:47But it's also very useful.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52Because it's got lots of glass, it's nice and warm inside.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55And that means that lots of unusual plants grow.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57Yep, it's very useful.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01Hey, and I met some Tiddlers who showed me how glass was made.
0:04:04 > 0:04:10Hey! There you are! It's Hannah, Freya, Alfie and Victoria.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- Hello, Tiddlers! - ALL:- Hello, Mr Bloom!
0:04:13 > 0:04:16So, we're making glass today. But...
0:04:16 > 0:04:20this doesn't look like glass to me. It looks a bit like gloopy honey.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24It's so hot that you can do it in different shapes.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27So, how do make it into shapes if it's really hot?
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- People like Charlotte blow it into different shapes.- You blow it?
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- What, like a balloon?- Yes. - It looks like great fun.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Do you reckon if I ask Charlotte nicely, she'll let me have a go?
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- ALL:- Yeah!- Shall I ask her? - ALL:- Yeah!
0:04:42 > 0:04:45Charlotte, can I have a go at blowing some glass?
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- Absolutely, but you'll have to wear safety glasses.- Right, let's go!
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- OK, here we go, Mr Bloom. - All right. Huff and puff.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01Keep blowing! It's nice and safe.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05We've all got glasses on and we're standing well back.
0:05:05 > 0:05:07- Stop! Whoa! - CRACK
0:05:07 > 0:05:11Ay up! I've blown too hard! So close.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17Hey, look at these flowers. They are lovely, aren't they?
0:05:17 > 0:05:19You can tell they're well cared for.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24This place reminds me of a park where I met some Tiddlers.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Yeah, they loved spending time there.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31Yay!
0:05:31 > 0:05:36Whoa, give them a big cheer! Hey, I'd love to have a kite of my own.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39Why don't you make yourself one?
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- I don't know how to make my own kite.- We'll teach you!
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- You know how to make a kite? - ALL:- Yes!- Ooh!
0:05:45 > 0:05:48Well, go on, then, lead on!
0:05:48 > 0:05:52- Righto, Dad. What do we have to do? - We're going to make some kites.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56The first thing to do is fold the flaps over and stick them with tape.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59I see - we've got a frame made of sticks and string
0:05:59 > 0:06:02and we're sticking this material to it.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04That's right. Fold it.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10Aah... So, now we are tying on the string.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13And then, on go these pretty ribbons.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20There we go. I reckon our kites are looking pretty swish.
0:06:20 > 0:06:26- What you think?- It looks beautiful! - All right then! Let's go fly a kite!
0:06:26 > 0:06:27- ALL:- Yeah!
0:06:27 > 0:06:31Three...two...one...go! Whoo!
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Yeah, Tiddlers!
0:06:36 > 0:06:39There's loads of places to go in the West Midlands.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43Outside places for people to enjoy! Look at that view!
0:06:43 > 0:06:47Something special, that, isn't it? Here, that reminds me...
0:06:47 > 0:06:52I met these Tiddlers who like to go somewhere special, too.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Hazel and Zane took me across a lovely red bridge
0:06:56 > 0:06:58to a magical place.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01Wow! This looks like an interesting place.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- What's it called, Zane? - The wilderness!- Ooh...
0:07:04 > 0:07:06What goes on here, Hazel?
0:07:06 > 0:07:10Children put different things on the trees, like pine cones,
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- feathers and sticks.- Ah, I see.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19Ooh, there's something curious over there. Shall we go and take a look?
0:07:19 > 0:07:21I don't know what that is. Come on!
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- So, what have we got here? - It's a fairy house.- Really?
0:07:28 > 0:07:30- Is this where fairies live? - Yeah.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Come on, let's see if there's anyone there.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- Is there anyone at home? - I don't think so.- All right.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- Let's very carefully open the door. - They've got shiny things...
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- It's a note.- Do you think it's for us?- Yes!- Yes!- Go on, then.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51Let's see. I'll open it up. OK, it says, "There's one more door.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54"Take a look, you'll see... That beyond it lies...
0:07:54 > 0:07:56"A very special tree."
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Do you know where that door is? - BOTH:- It's over there!
0:08:00 > 0:08:04Really? All right, well, you lead the way. I'll shut the door.
0:08:04 > 0:08:05Let's go.
0:08:06 > 0:08:12- Well, we found the door. Shall we see what's inside?- Yeah!- OK...
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- Right, what have we got?- A tree. - Ooh, a tree...
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- But I'll tell you what, it's not very much on the tree, is it?- No.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25- It a bit bare. What's next to the tree, Hazel?- Decorations.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- Ah, do you think the fairies want us to decorate the tree?- Yeah!
0:08:29 > 0:08:31All right, in we go!
0:08:31 > 0:08:36- Oh, I like this.- Hee-hee! - Oh, that's nice!
0:08:36 > 0:08:40It's like we're giving the tree special leaves, isn't it?
0:08:41 > 0:08:43All the way up here.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- Do you think the fairies will like this tree?- Yeah.- Yeah.- Yeah!
0:08:53 > 0:08:56And there we go. I think the tree is finished!
0:09:02 > 0:09:05Now, I've come to this sports track
0:09:05 > 0:09:09and I'm meeting some Tiddlers here. You know what they said?
0:09:09 > 0:09:12"Make sure you've got your skates on, Mr Bloom!"
0:09:12 > 0:09:15I don't know what they meant.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19Oh, I see! Here they come. This looks like fun!
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Whoo!
0:09:24 > 0:09:30In and out of those cones. Slow down for the hoop. Excellent, well done.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35Whoo, would you look at this? I'd love to give it a go.
0:09:36 > 0:09:41Hey! And look who it is... It's Omar, Kieran and Alima.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- Hello, Tiddlers! - ALL:- Hello, Mr Bloom!
0:09:44 > 0:09:48Thanks for inviting me because this looks very exciting.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- Omar, what are you doing today? - We're doing in-line skating.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55In-line skating? Here, I've never done that before.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59And Kieran, what do you do when you go skating?
0:09:59 > 0:10:02You have lots of fun and play games.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06So, Alima, if I go in-line skating, what type of kit do I need?
0:10:06 > 0:10:10You have to put your helmet on, your knee pads, arm pads and wristbands.
0:10:10 > 0:10:15- Then put your skates on, then you can skate.- I see!
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- And who helps you when you come skating?- Sharon helps us to skate.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25This sounds great to me. Could me and some of my other friends
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- have a go at in-line skating?- Yeah!
0:10:28 > 0:10:30Brilliant! Well, let's get started.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34Hey, it's our other Tiddler friends from the West Midlands!
0:10:34 > 0:10:40Sit down behind your skates. That's it, sit down behind your baskets.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50So, I've got my skates on, all my safety kit...
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- I think we're ready to go skating! - Yipee!
0:10:53 > 0:10:58Now, the first thing is to put one foot up in front of you.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02Then lean forward, push on that knee and at the
0:11:02 > 0:11:07same time, pick up that skate behind and place it next to that one.
0:11:07 > 0:11:13The first thing you're going to learn is how to jump. Well done!
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- That's excellent! That's really good!- Good work, Tiddlers!
0:11:20 > 0:11:23You're doing really well, Victoria. That's it.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25Wa-hey... How does it feel?
0:11:25 > 0:11:28Keep skating... And low! Excellent.
0:11:28 > 0:11:31- Tiddlers, can you give me some tips about skating?- Sure!
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- How do we start?- So, you do that.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36And then you bend down and then you can push off.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- All right, shall I give it a go? - Yeah.- Wa-hey!
0:11:42 > 0:11:44What do you do with your arms?
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- Do you flap them like a bird? - ALL:- No!
0:11:47 > 0:11:49You have to do a monkey.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53How am I doing? Is this right? I hope so...
0:11:59 > 0:12:00Whoo!
0:12:00 > 0:12:04Well, Tiddlers, have you had fun today?
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- ALL:- Yeah! - Yeah?
0:12:06 > 0:12:09I've had a cracking time, so thanks for inviting me.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13But it's that time of day when I've got to hit the road.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16So, why don't you join me soon when I'll be...
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- ALL:- Here and there!- You're right. Bye-bye!- ALL:- Bye!
0:12:21 > 0:12:23# Where is it you like to go?
0:12:23 > 0:12:25# Call me up and let me know
0:12:25 > 0:12:27# What is it you like to do?
0:12:27 > 0:12:29# I'll pop along and do it, too
0:12:29 > 0:12:31# Cities, towns, the countryside
0:12:31 > 0:12:33# I can travel far and wide
0:12:33 > 0:12:36# I'm all about and everywhere
0:12:36 > 0:12:38# I'm here and there. #