Category: Community News
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Hockley Social Club presents In Conversation with Jess Phillips
In Conversation with Jess Phillips 1930 Sunday 22 June 2025 Hockley Social Club, Birmingham Tickets, priced £11 including booking fee, go on general sale from 1000 Monday 7 April 2025 via Skiddle here In support of Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid and RSVP West Midlands One of the best-known figures in contemporary British politics is…
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Witton Arms to Host PSG v Aston Villa Champions League Screening with Special Guest Shaun Teale
The Witton Arms is pulling out all the stops for one of the biggest nights in Aston Villa’s recent history! Join them Wednesday 9th April at 8pm for a live screening of the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg: PSG vs Aston Villa — with a very special guest in the house: club legend Shaun…
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Momentous memories 75th anniversary museum opens at Drayton Manor
Imagery: Victoria Lynn, Managing Director of Drayton Manor, opens Drayton Manor’s 75th Anniversary Museum Drayton Manor has announced the opening of a new on-site museum dedicated entirely to showcasing its rich heritage, as part of the park’s 75th anniversary celebrations. Officially opening its doors on Friday 4 April, the museum is located in Falls Theatre…
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CrossCountry confirms May 2025 timetable change
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced changes to timetables from May 2025, improving service reliability and reducing overcrowding on the CrossCountry network. From Sunday 18 May, the new timetable will see changes to some journeys as part of the rail network’s twice-yearly timetable reviews, including extra services on weekdays as well as longer trains more…
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Day one right to neonatal care leave and pay for thousands of new parents
New right to neonatal care leave and pay enters into force this weekend. · Parents of babies in neonatal care are entitled to an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay if eligible, on top of parental leave, as of tomorrow (6 April) · The Government is supporting working families and protecting working people’s payslips,…
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Birmingham’s ‘hospitality heroes’ celebrated at 20th edition of awards
Photo by @jakephillips.photography Over 200 professionals from over 60 of Birmingham’s leading bars, hospitality, and night time economy businesses celebrated shared success at a glittering Birmingham Association of Bartenders (BAB) 2025 Awards ceremony this week. Hosted by popular independent bar and music venue Nortons, the key event in the industry calendar saw 20 awards presented…
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The countdown is on to The Music Seekers – Adventures in Birmingham
The countdown is on to The Music Seekers – Adventures in Birmingham, taking place on Sunday 6 April at Stirchley Baths. Designed for people with learning disabilities and / or autism, in person tickets have sold out buy Misfits Music Foundation are offering Live Stream tickets allowing audiences to stream the concert from home. The…
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Moseley Folk reveals ARTS line-up > Henry Normal, Kiri, Scott, Spencer +more
Leading poet Henry Normal and comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Spencer Jones and Scott Bennett are among the latest additions to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025, Moseley Park, Birmingham). They join the previously announced main stage music acts, which include The Waterboys, Peter Doherty and The Lightning Seeds (Friday); Father John Misty, BC Camplight and This…
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Birmingham Children’s art appeal supports mental health patients
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity intends to harness the power of art with its new Inspiring Spaces Appeal, which needs to raise £170,000 to transform the clinical environment of its young mental health patients, helping to improve wellbeing and aid recovery. The hospital’s in-patient mental health facility, Parkview Clinic, located in Kings Heath, cares for young…
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DARTS AMATEURS FROM WM MAKE NATIONAL GRAND FINAL
Stu ‘Robo’ Robinson, Steven Harrison, Lucas ‘The Cowboy’ Briggs were 3 of 11 regional finalists who competed for the title, £5,000 and the chance to play against Darts World No. 1, Luke Humphries Following a nationwide tournament in which amateur darts players from across the nation attempted to complete a timed ‘around the clock’ challenge,…
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West Midlands’ most popular Easter days out.. big savings revealed!
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has revealed the region’s five most popular attractions amongst savvy passengers, who snagged savings last spring. National Rail offers 2-for-1 deals and up to a third off in savings for attractions on behalf of train operators across the West Midlands and beyond, with the only condition being that visitors must travel to…
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Pairc Summer Series 2025
A independent festival based in King’s Heath Birmingham celebrates St. Patrick’s and announces their first two headliners, The Saw Doctors & Nathan Carter, for their summer show on August Bank Holiday. Páirc Summer Series comes to Birmingham this August Bank Holiday – the biggest celebration of Irish music and culture in the UK – comes…
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ATG ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE CREATIVE LEARNING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH WORLD THEATRE DAY ANTHEM
ATG Entertainment is proud to celebrate World Theatre Day 2025, by uniting voices from across its local venues, in a special anthem that highlights the transformative power of theatre and live entertainment. The unique ‘Where We Belong’ initiative brings together artists, educators, and community members across the UK, US and Europe in a worldwide moment…
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Iconic Beer Weekend returns in the Jewellery Quarter
Following the growing success in 2024, the JQ Beer Weekend, celebrating all that’s wonderful about beer, is coming back to the Jewellery Quarter this Spring, organised by the JQBID. From Thursday 10th April to Saturday 12th April, 27 venues across the area are taking part in the third JQ Beer Weekend. Visitors who buy a…
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The Great Big Dinosaur Show announces Birmingham dates
National Poetry Day Ambassador & acclaimed children’s poet Simon Mole and TikTok sensation singer-storyteller Gecko are bringing their much-loved hit showThe Great Big Dinosaur Showto the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birminghamon Sunday 1 June, for two performances at 11:30am and 2:30pm. The Great Big Dinosaur Show gives young dino fans a joyful blast of interactive live entertainment with poems, raps and songs all…
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Government tells councils in the West Midlands to prove action on pothole plague to unlock £52m extra cash
The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the Government will now require councils in the West Midlands to prove progress or face losing cash. From mid-April, local authorities will start to receive their share of the Government’s record £1.6bn highway maintenance funding, including an extra £52m for the West…
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Birmingham United Against Racism to Protest Against Reform UK’s Divisive Politics
As far-right movements gain traction across the UK, Birmingham United Against Racism is calling on communities to unite in defiance of Reform UK’s dangerous and divisive agenda. On March 28, 2025, Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has boasted that his party will hold its largest rally yet at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. In…
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Adult creative courses at The Core
Choose from a range of creative classes and courses for adults at The Core in Solihull, starting after Easter. Professional journalist Wersha Bharadwa leads the ten-week Creative Writing course (Monday evenings from 28 April). You’ll learn about different styles and formats of prose including fiction and non-fiction, generating, and developing ideas, genre, dialogue, structure, setting, narrative voice…
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Rotary launches £30k fundraising appeal for new pick-up truck for Ugandan children’s medical centre
Solihull Rotarians are appealing for the public to help raise £30,000 for a new pick-up truck at a Ugandan medical and crisis centre for children. The new appeal has been launched as part of ongoing support following a visit to Potters Village, in Kisoro in 2023, by the Rotary’s president Phil Godfrey and paediatric nurse…
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Counter Terrorism Policing initiative expands to the West Midlands as new Police Now officers are attested
A pilot initiative which sees talented graduates recruited into Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has now expanded to the West Midlands, as 45 new West Midlands Police trainee detectives were attested at Police Now’s national academy today (17th March). The new officers will bolster the UK’s protection against serious harm and terrorist threat, as they are supported…
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New exhibition at National Trusts’ Birmingham Back to Backs – ‘Home in the Shadows Photography by Nick Hedges’
A new exhibition, with works by veteran documentary photographer Nick Hedges, will be on display at National Trust’s Birmingham Back to Backs this month. The archive images uncover some of the shocking realities of living conditions in Birmingham in the 60s and 70s and displays them at the last remaining court of back to backs…
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I’m Losing It! Live! at Centrala fundraising for Cancer Research UK
I’m Losing It! Live! concert event at Centrala on 5th April, fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Join the editors of I’m Losing It and friends to celebrate 1 year of I’m Losing It Fanzine and raise money for the amazing Cancer Research UK with a night of music from a range of genres, from acoustic…
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Mayor’s charity gala to mark grand reopening of The Core Theatre
A variety performance showcasing the best musicians and performers that Solihull has to offer will help celebrate the grand reopening of The Core Theatre. ‘We are Solihull’ will be the first performance in the main auditorium since August 2023, following the completion of remediation works to the roof. Hosted by The Mayor of Solihull, Cllr…
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The Alexandra’s Stage Experience seeks sponsorship
2025 marks 20 years of The Alexandra’s annual youth theatre programme, Stage Experience, and this summer budding performers and theatre technicians from across the Midlands will take to the stage to present the iconic West Side Story. For the first time in the history of the programme and to mark the anniversary year, The Alex hopes to bring…
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Food Truck Friday Returns to Albion Sq on Mar 28 – Flavours and Late-Night Vibes
After the roaring success of the first Food Truck Friday, the highly anticipated event returns to Albion Square in the Jewellery Quarter on Friday, March 28th, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. With an exciting lineup of independent street food vendors, this gathering promises another evening of mouthwatering flavors, community spirit, and a vibrant atmosphere.…
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West Mids magistrate recruitment, Gov calls for employers to promote role
The government is calling for employers in the West Midlands to actively promote and support the voluntary role of magistrates within their workforce. Employers are being encouraged to support their staff in balancing both their personal and judicial duties as well as add the magistracy to volunteering policies or CSR guidance for staff. The appeal…
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Mostly Jazz Festival issues Low Tickets warning + Food line-up
Organisers of this year’s Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival have issued a Low Ticket Warning – with four months still to go! The long-running three-day event – which runs from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025 in Moseley Park, Birmingham – has reported a surge in both Day and Weekend tickets, with the…
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Steel Pulse founder David Hinds speaks out ahead of band’s 50th anniversary homecoming show in Birmingham
Legendary music figure David Hinds, founder of influential reggae band Steel Pulse, has called for ‘more togetherness and reconciliation in Birmingham’ as the seminal act returns to the city for a 50th anniversary homecoming show. Speaking to communities across the city and country at what he describes as an ‘incredibly challenging time for humanity’, the…
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MILLENNIUM POINT WINS GOLD FOR WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Millennium Point has been awarded the Thrive at Work Gold Award for workplace wellbeing. The award was presented by the West Midlands Combined Authority, whose Thrive scheme encourages organisations to focus on employee health and wellbeing. Millennium Point is the first Birmingham-based organisation to be awarded the Gold Award, highlighting its unwavering dedication to its…
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Rolling at The Tower Premier Screening
Bertz Associates and Children of the Diaspora are proud to present ‘Rolling at The Tower’, a community documentary funded by an Everyday Heritage Grant from Historic England. This documentary uncovers the stories of Victorian roller-skaters, who campaigned for a rink to be opened, Pat Kirkham, a roller-skating legend who broke 4 world records during her…
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Culture boost in city’s Irish Quarter for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
10,000 printed maps guiding St Patrick’s revellers to the best spots to celebrate the Irish national holiday available across the Birmingham Irish Quarter 16 entertainment, hospitality, and night time economy businesses in the city’s Deritend and Digbeth area welcome visitors over the special weekend Culture on offer across ‘County Digbeth’ include live traditional and contemporary…
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Popular street food festival set to return to West Midlands this spring and summer
Digbeth Dining Club (DDC) is back on the road for 2025 as the award-winning street food operator announces spring and summer dates — with the first events happening this April. The much-anticipated tour will include more than 40 street food events between April and September, feeding people across Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire and more. Starting…
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Join The Music Seekers on a musical adventure across Birmingham
Join Misfits Music Foundation for The Music Seekers for a musical adventure featuring a 50-piece orchestra for an accessible concert for people with learning disabilities and / or autism, their families and carers. Taking place on Sunday 6 April at Stirchley Baths, The Music Seekers will take you on a journey exploring the city’s sounds.…
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International Women’s Day-inspired event hailed huge success
Women driven by a desire to help women was the focus of a conference in Warwickshire on Friday (March 7th), involving Birmingham speakers. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 and with its theme, Accelerate Action, Together, She Rises was a powerful gathering aimed at driving forward change for women facing complex needs, bringing together…
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The Best Record Stores in Birmingham 2025!
Swordfish Records: 66 Dalton Street, B4 7LX , swordfishrecords.co.uk Swordfish records has been a staple in the Birmingham vinyl scene since 1989. With numerous relocations over the years the shop now sits tucked away in the corner of Dalton Street in the city centre of Brum. Founded by Mike and Gaz, upon opening the shop…
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Award-winning Birmingham author celebrates new novel with special city event
An Evening with Kit de Waal, plus meet the author and book signing post-event Monday 14 April 2025 Artum, Hockley Social Club Birmingham Tickets priced £11 including booking fee are on general sale via Skiddle here Award-winning British-Irish author Kit de Waal will mark the publication of her latest book, Best of Everything, with a…
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Drone Show at Tamworth Castle to Mark the Broadband Evolution
If you looked up to the sky last night [Wednesday 5th March] and saw lights speeding through the air, it was to mark a moment in history that revolutionised the way we live today. Domestic Broadband launched in the UK, 25 years ago in 2000.While Asymmetric Digital Subscriber line (ADSL) and dial up launched in the…
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Cheese Fest Returns to Birmingham for 2025 – The Ultimate Celebration of All Things Cheese!
Calling all cheese lovers! The biggest cheese-focused event in Birmingham, Cheese Fest, is back on Saturday, 26th April 2025 at the Uffculme Centre. Get ready for a meltdown of epic proportions with three deliciously cheesy sessions throughout the day: 11:00am–2:30pm, 3:00pm–6:30pm, and 7:00pm–9:30pm. This sell-out event has become a must-visit for cheese fanatics, offering an…
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This International Women’s Day – Accelerate Action for Gender Equality!
This year’s International Women’s Day (March 8th) campaign calls on us to Accelerate Action for gender equality. At Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women we agree that swift and decisive action is necessary. According to the World Economic Forum, if we continue at the current rate of progress, gender parity won’t be achieved until 2158 –…
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Birmingham awarded Tree Cities of the World status for its leading work in urban forestry
The Tree Cities of the World programme has recognised 27 UK ‘Tree Cities’, for their dedication to protecting and cherishing their urban tree canopy. All UK nations are represented, with Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff leading the way outside of multiple towns and cities across England. The winning cities join an international network of 210 Tree…
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Good vibes on the menu as Esmie’s Caribbean Fusion takes over the kitchen at Temper & Brown
A family run Jewellery Quarter pub has teamed up with street food legends, Esmie’s Caribbean Fusion, to serve up bold flavours, good vibes and unforgettable fusion dishes. Temper & Brown on Albion Street is a friendly and relaxed neighbourhood pub with a secret courtyard, which re-opened in July last year under owner Roifield Brown. Roifield…
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Jewellery Quarter Food Truck Festival Fri 28th Feb 2025!
The Jewellery Quarter is set to ignite with mouth-watering flavours and infectious beats as Albion Square hosts its first Food Truck Festival of the year. Taking place on Friday February 28 from 6pm to 10pm, the event promises an electric mix of street food, music, and independent shopping, making it a must-visit for food lovers…
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The DigbethStPats celebrations are back at The Old Crown for 2025 – the show must go on!
The Old Crown, Birmingham’s oldest pub is back with another year of St Patrick’s celebrations! With a week of exciting events, there is something for everyone to celebrate this year… Digbeth’s St. Patrick’s festival has a rich history, dating back to 1952. And although this year’s official parade has sadly been cancelled, The Old Crown…
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THE WATERBOYS, LIGHTNING SEEDS, PETER DOHERTY, MERCURY REV +more for Moseley Folk
The Waterboys, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Doherty and Mercury Rev are among the latest additions set for Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2025). With Lisa O’Neill and Brògeal also added to the bill, they’ll be joining the previously announced Father John Misty, Doves, BC Camplight, Fisherman’s Friends and This Is The Kit. From the early…
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Tony, 75, is supported by Birmingham football club as he reprises year-long charity walking challenge
A 75-year-old great-grandad who underwent a quadruple heart bypass is pledging to repeat a mammoth challenge walking ten miles every day throughout the year to raise funds for a local children’s charity. Tony Cunningham, from Coventry, is hoping to raise a huge total for Molly Ollys by once again completing laps around the city’s Memorial…
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Cloud Migration Services Brisbane: Future-Proof Your Business
When your business peaks, you’ll see more files to load and more staff to collaborate with. If your technology can’t cope with his demand, you will lose customers and the revenue that should’ve come with it. The best method for scaling your technology is moving to clouds. This includes your operations, applications, and data. With…
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Businessman’s new takeaway honours late father’s memory
Baabzi Miah was determined to fulfil his late father’s dream when he opened the doors to his new Indian takeaway in Birmingham on what would have been his birthday. But the arrival of Baabzi Kings Heath was cause for celebration, marking a return to the city for the family who, for generations, have held a…
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Ladies First return to House of Commons to launch 2025 Awards and celebrate last year’s winners
A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons last week marked the launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational female achievers. The seventh – and biggest – Ladies First Professional Development Awards, based in Balsall Common, will highlight success stories as well as raise funds for vital cancer equipment…
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Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations
– Nightlife and hospitality businesses in the area known locally as ‘County Digbeth’ due to its Irish links prepare for one of their most important weekends of the year – Irish Quarter bars and venues join forces to highlight their collective offer, which includes cultural events, live music, food and entertainment all marking the Irish…
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Spring at The Rep 13.02
This Spring the Birmingham Rep will be hosting the “bloomin’” best of dance, drama and entertainment currently touring the UK, ranging from world-premiere and thought-provoking dance pieces from multi award-winning companies Boy Blue and Ballet Black, evenings in conversation with legends of broadcasting, Joan Bakewell and Nigel Havers, to new stage adaptations of film and…