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Monthly Archives: April 2013

Online success for Birmingham retailers

Online retailer WAE+ has unveiled sales figures for the first six months of its financial year, at £4.48 million, compared to previous six months at £1.4 million

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Shopping.
Miss-Birmingham

Miss Birmingham 2013 final this weekend

The West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies will take to the stage this weekend in a bid to win the crown of Miss Birmingham 2013.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Business.
Heritage-Silver-The-Grand

Birmingham to Brighton and back in 35 years

Heritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Local history.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a hospice fundraiser!

This September, Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice is offering people the opportunity to experience the thrill of a 10,000ft tandem skydive.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Sport.
English-Symphony-Orchestra

Bromsgrove festival presents the English Symphony Orchestra

The English Symphony Orchestra – which originated in Worcestershire – will be playing at Artrix on Saturday 11th May at 8pm as part of the Bromsgrove festival.

30 April, 2013 in Bromsgrove, Music, What's on.
Hairspray

May mayhem in Southside

Birmingham’s Southside district has a host of activities taking place across its bustling venues this May.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, What's on.

BOA hosts workshop for future film stars

Youngsters from across the region were invited to attend an exciting ‘Acting for Screen’ workshop hosted by TV’s Donnaleigh Bailey.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Education, Film, Television.

Euro vote may help but bees still beleagured

Yesterday’s decision to introduce EU-wide restrictions on neonicotinoid insecticides linked to bee decline is a significant victory for bees and common sense, said Friends of the Earth.

30 April, 2013 in Environment, Farming, Gardening, Most recent.

Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis bring the blues to Birmingham

Blues based American music may well be brought into the 21st Century when Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis appear at The Jam House in St Paul’s Square next month.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Music, What's on.
Peter-Tatchell

LGBT+ Society lands the ‘Event of the Year’ award

A University of Wolverhampton society is celebrating after it scooped a top award at a national student conference.

30 April, 2013 in Education, Most recent.

Tammy’s been to Ginger’s Bar

Tammy Facey has been for a science lesson. An experience which obviously left her reeling.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Food and drink.
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10 years at the top for Belgrade’s Artistic Director

Hamish Glen celebrates his tenth year as Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, after being recruited to the post in 2003 to rejuvenate the city centre theatre.

29 April, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Business, Coventry, Most recent.
Prof-Mike-Haynes

Global economy under the spotlight

A leading business expert from the University of Wolverhampton will share his thoughts on the modern global economy at a public lecture.

29 April, 2013 in Business, Education, Most recent, Wolverhampton.
Tractor

Blues mown down by tractor boys

Andy Munro isn’t happy with Blues‘ performance on Saturday.

29 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.
As-you-like-it

Review: As You Like It

The new Shakespeare production of ‘As You Like It’ in Stratford exudes comedy and warmth, says critic Megan Luesley

29 April, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre.

‘Talk to Reg’ to make regulation simple

Companies in Greater Birmingham and Solihull have received a boost this week with the launch of a new website that provides a single point of reference for business support and regulatory guidance.

29 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Solihull.

Screengrab: Shhhh…. Someone’s Watching

Two visionary films about surveillance on tv this week, says Richard Lutz

27 April, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Film, Most recent.

Check in to ‘Chelsea hotel’, every room has a story to tell

After the success of last year’s award winning At Swim Two Boys, Earthfall return to MAC, Birmingham with dynamic dance, live music and film in ‘Chelsea Hotel’

27 April, 2013 in Dance, Music, What's on.

Architectural integrity

Alan Clawley explores the ins and outs of modern architecture.

27 April, 2013 in Architecture, Birmingham, Comment.

The Amazing World of Amazon: Read All About It

Will we have a world without books? asks Richard Lutz as he sees another bookshop shut down?

26 April, 2013 in Books, Business, Comment, Most recent.

University secures funding to help combat female genital mutilation

Coventry University is set to lead a Europe-wide project which aims to put an end to the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), after it was awarded funding to continue research into the issue.

26 April, 2013 in Coventry, Faith, Health, Medicine, Most recent.

March of the beekeepers: Government urged to back pesticide restrictions

The Government must take urgent action to protect declining bee populations by supporting European Commission proposals next Monday

26 April, 2013 in Environment, Farming, Food and drink, Gardening, Most recent.

Graduation equals growth for thestudio

An innovative meeting and event space in Birmingham is celebrating its graduation from the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.

26 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Business.

Crystal artwork to be permanently installed at Ikon

An artwork made in the crystal-works of renowned French company Hermès is to be unveiled at Ikon Gallery on 1 May 2013.

26 April, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham.

Birmingham’s Southside gets spiritual with Tai Chi

This summer Birmingham’s Southside district will be getting in touch with its inner Chi with a programme of uplifting Tai Chi classes in the Arcadian.

26 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Faith, Health, What's on.

Girls answer 40th anniversary reunion call

Scores of ‘Old Girls’ are planning to return to Solihull School on 22 June for a gala reunion to celebrate the arrival of the first female students 40 years ago.

25 April, 2013 in Education, Local history, Most recent, Solihull.

Brum Yum Yum Streetfood Market in Kings Heath

Once again Tammy Facey, our intrepid gastro-gnome, has been out in the field doing what she likes best. Here’s her report.

25 April, 2013 in Cookery, Eating out, Food and drink, Moseley and Kings Heath.

Uni graduates’ short film up for top US festival award

A short film created by recent graduates of Coventry University’s media production course has been shortlisted for an award at one of America’s leading lifestyle film festivals.

25 April, 2013 in Coventry, Education, Film.

On the beach

Terry Wills wonders whether the Albion are on holiday yet.

25 April, 2013 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

That nice Mr Gove

Laurence Inman is in love, but it’s a very weird kind of thing.

24 April, 2013 in Comment, Education, Most recent.

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