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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Into the greenwood

Join poet & writer Helen Calcutt, in the breathtaking heathland of Cannock Chase.

31 October, 2012 in Most recent, Poetry, What's on.

Laurence Inman reflects on ‘a pleasant Autumn day at Bournville Boys’ Technical School’

Experiences at school can be formative in many ways. Laurence Inman shares one of his.

31 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Features, Local history.

A week of music, dance, circus and drama at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre

A packed week of shows on the Belgrade Theatre’s Main Stage will help to chase away the winter blues this November

31 October, 2012 in Coventry, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Alison Baskerville ‘Makes Do’ with Winning Images for Poppy Appeal 2012

‘Make Do and Mend’ is an exhibition by award winning photojournalist Alison Baskerville. The exhibits will be on show at The Lake Side gallery, The Custard Factory, Digbeth, over Remembrance weekend.

31 October, 2012 in Digbeth, Exhibitions, Health, What's on.

Tammy likes her pickle in Harborne

Tammy Facey, in her very own unique style, brings us an insight into Pickles of Harborne

31 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, Cookery, Food and drink.

Minister attends Property Breakfast Briefing

Brandon Lewis outlined the Government’s proposed changes to planning regulations at a Breakfast Briefing

30 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, Property Press.

No.1 Traveller opens latest lounge at Birmingham Airport

No.1 Traveller will open its latest lounge – and its first outside London – at Birmingham Airport tomorrow.

30 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, Solihull, Tourism, Travel.

Bite-sized theatre with dim sum and tea

The REP is bringing theatre to a very different kind of venue when it stages its latest performance in a restaurant in the heart of the city’s Chinatown.

30 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Theatre, What's on.

£25k prize to be awarded to an indie games developer at Birmingham Science Park’s LAUNCH Conference

Birmingham Science Park’s LAUNCH Conference will see a digital gaming company awarded £25,000, plus the opportunity to develop its winning concept for PlayStation Mobile in conjunction with Sony.

30 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, What's on.

Digital exhibitions light up The Public

A series of visually stunning exhibitions are set to light up The Public in West Bromwich this winter, including work by cutting edge video artists, AntiVJ.

30 October, 2012 in Exhibitions, Most recent, West Bromwich, What's on.

The Demon Barbers present The Lock In

After its very successful first visit to Artrix earlier this year, The Demon Barbers return to the Arts Centre in Bromsgrove

30 October, 2012 in Bromsgrove, Dance, Most recent, Music, What's on.

Award Winning Birmingham Publisher Sold to London Firm

Birmingham’s independent publisher, Tindal Street Press, sold to a London firm. What didn’t happen to allow it to flourish?

30 October, 2012 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Comment, Most recent, What's on.

Letter from America: How the US Insurance World Refused to Cover a $300,000 Medical Bill

An American tells her story of how the US health insurance system refused to cover her husband’s stroke and almost left her broke

29 October, 2012 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Cheesetastic launch for Flybe’s new service to Amsterdam

Leading regional airline welcomes high profile business leaders and award-winning cheese-makers for a taste of its brand new daily service between Birmingham and Schiphol airport.

29 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Business, Tourism, Travel.

On Ilkley Moor Belt Up

Andy Munro on Blues’ win at Leeds.

29 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Do It Again

Dave Woodhall has a familiar feeling while talking about Villa’s draw with Norwich.

29 October, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Top conference facilities unveiled at St John’s Hotel Solihull

Conference goers at St John’s Hotel, Solihull, will benefit from the latest projection equipment, which has been installed in its premier conference venue as part of a complete refurbishment.

29 October, 2012 in Business, Property Press, Solihull.

Bright sparks needed at Electric Cinema

Due to an unprecedented busy period at the cinema, additional bar staff are needed.

29 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Film.

Labour call for budget details

Labour councillors are demanding Walsall Council’s coalition cabinet spell out the consequences of the biggest round of cuts in the authority’s history.

29 October, 2012 in Most recent, Politics, Walsall.

Fancy a bite out this Halloween?

Fearful favourites Victorian specialist theatre company “Don’t Go into the Cellar!” are bringing a Halloween horror show that’s good enough to eat to The Old Joint Stock

29 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Comedy, Theatre, What's on.

Manufacturers turn to ‘tool transfers’ to boost quality and secure long-term supply

Growing demand for tool transfers is helping a UK precision component manufacturer expand and take on more staff.

29 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Business.

Cameron: ‘Aspiration Is For Plebs’

Howard Elston (OBE) – our award winning Downing Street editor – reports that the Tories will launch a new round of cutbacks this week with an announcement they will ban aspiration in anyone under the age of 25.

28 October, 2012 in Gardening, Most recent.

On Now: A New Light on Black and White Birmingham

A new exhibition of black and white photos shows Birmingham in a new light.

27 October, 2012 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, What's on.

Recording conflict casualties: A vital effort that NATO must join

“Who is responsible for recording and documenting the names of the dead?”, asks NATO Watch director Ian Davis

26 October, 2012 in Most recent, Politics, United Kingdom.

Action for Ash

Ash dieback disease has been identified in Norfolk. The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is appealing for help spotting the spread of the infection.

26 October, 2012 in Environment, Gardening, Most recent, United Kingdom.

Growing young gracefully

Dave Woodhall meets a comedian, and much more.

26 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Comedy, What's on.

The Wind In The Willows at Birmingham Rep

Birmingham Repertory Theatre heads downstream to the riverbank this Christmas for a new production of Alan Bennett’s wonderful stage adaptation of The Wind In The Willows

26 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Theatre, What's on.

New campaign to help victims of child abuse launched

Cogent Elliott, one of the UK’s leading integrated creative agencies, has developed a powerful advertisement for the National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), based upon the Jimmy Savile revelations.

25 October, 2012 in Health, Most recent, United Kingdom.

CBSO’s Nutcracker brings a touch of Russia to Birmingham

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is a seasonal highlight for many and, this year, the acclaimed CBSO Youth Orchestra and the stunning voices of the CBSO Children’s Chorus join forces for an exhilarating performance.

25 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Music, What's on.

Me, Mum and Dusty Springfield

A black comedy, sprinkled with Dusty lyrics and coated with a song or two

25 October, 2012 in Bromsgrove, Comedy, Most recent, Music, Theatre.

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