A One-Way Journey: Rhys Darby talks to Brian Donaldson
Rhys Darby talks to Brian Donaldson ahead of his UK tour, which comes to Birmingham next month
Ask Howard: Howard Elston (OBE, DOA) tackles the burning issues of the day.
TODAY: Will England captain John Terry leap to the defense of any of his players who fall victim to racial abuse from the thuggish Ukrainian fascists in the terraces in tonight’s big match?
Donkey Summer Fair and dog show for Sutton Park charity
The Donkey Sanctuary’s Sutton Park riding therapy centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 30th June
Robot Games draw local students for Oxford University challenge
State school students from Birmingham will be building robots to pitch against Oxford University’s machines in the third annual Robot Games.
UK Information Commissioner to give talk on privacy rights
Christopher Graham, the UK’s Information Commissioner will be visiting the Coventry to present a special lecture called: ‘Publish or not – the right to privacy versus the right to know’ later this month.
This Week at the Robin
The usual mix of old legends and upcoming newcomers.
What’s On at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
The latest dates announced at the city centre venues
Apprentice finalist finds all the ingredients in Brum to cook up new venture
Birmingham’s Nick Holzherr didn’t win The Apprentice – but he’s whisking up the business Lord Sugar rejected anyway. Ros Dodd talked to him.
George Salter Academy develop long term partnership with The Public
George Salter Academy have been working alongside The Public in West Bromwich on a series of artistic projects
Councils to Forge ‘Grown-Up’ Relationship
Birmingham is to join with other major provincial cities in seeking a fair deal from national government
Loveable Rogues to charm Birmingham
Britain’s Got Talent stars Loveable Rogues are set to charm fans when they perform in front of thousands at an iconic Birmingham club.
Screengrab: An Offer You Can’t Refuse
There’s a major classico this week on the box, says our man with the remote Richard Lutz
Free Stuff: English Heritage’s Conservation Bulletin special sports edition
To coincide with the 2012 Olympics, English Heritage has dedicated the latest issue of its Conservation Bulletin (No. 68) to sport.
Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Plan On Tour
The Balsall Heath Neighbourhood Plan is Going on public display.
Not dead yet, Paul – Saving Birmingham Library
Alan Clawley, on the warpath to save the John Madin designed library in Birmingham, is suspicious of the language being bandied about by journalists and politicians.
Local Bollywood Dancing Queens perform for our Diamond Queen
Thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Stamford and Burghley House earlier this month
The hunt for a “real Birmingham family”
The judging panel to find a ‘real Birmingham family’ to be immortalised into a new civic sculpture has been announced.
What’s On at The Kitchen Garden
July listings for The Kitchen Garden in Kings Heath.
Tammy takes to Harborne’s new deli
Tammy Facey shares the pleasures to be found in Harborne’s new deli.
Birmingham students donate over 200 bags to charity
Birmingham University students have worn their heart on their (unwanted) sleeves this month as they’ve donated over 200 bags of saleable stock to the British Heart Foundation
Free Cannon Hill Open House & Garden Day
This weekend is the Edwardian Open House and Garden Day at Cannon Hill House – the Grade 2 Listed Home of Louisa Ryland who gifted Cannon Hill and Small Heath Parks to the people of Birmingham.
IAM’s great eight at Bassetts Pole
A team of eight motorcyclists from road safety charity, the IAM will embark on their journey on Monday 18 June to ride around Britain to raise awareness of road safety and money for the Association for Air Ambulances.
Judgestock returns to arts centre
West Bromwich students to take centre stage at Black Country music festival
Councillors calls for talks on failing school’s future
Labour councillors are calling for an urgent meeting to discuss the future of Grace Academy Darlaston after school inspectors found it is failing its pupils.
Misha B joins Olympic & Jamaican Celebrations in Birmingham
To celebrate the Olympics and Jamaica’s 50th Independence Day, community organisation CUSH will be hosting an all day, two part event deemed to be Birmingham’s hottest multicultural celebration for 2012, Black Exposure Live
Dirty Three – UK Tour, Glee Club Birmingham
Legendary Australian instrumental trio Dirty Three open their UK tour at Glee Club Birmingham in November
International conference looks at helping autistic people into employment
Coventry University will play host to the iSpectrum conference in June, where the use of serious games as a way to increase employability for those on the autistic spectrum will be showcased.
An appeal for a re-presentation of Sir Barry Jackson’s favourite Shakespeare play
Steve Holbrook forwarded a letter of appeal which we are happy to distribute….
Summer Fun
Cricket commentator and doyen of Test Match Special Henry Blofeld talks to Dave Woodhall
Residents protest at Tesco tree chop
Residents and councillors of Moseley in Birmingham formed a ring of hands to prevent the destruction of a 150 year old tree.