I was in Birmingham for a dozen years-- me and the family moved out to Bromsgrove now, but it's still pretty much Birmingham.
If you're ever feeling homesick, there's a softball club that meets at the Tally Ho grounds in Edgbaston on Thursdays-- all levels of play welcome, including those that have never played before! Just search out Birmingham Bobcats on facebook or google.
Feels like Deja Vous-- I'm sure I just posted this in another thread a moment ago!!