This week at the Robin
Here’s a run-down of what’s happening at the venue.
The festivities continue
Dave Woodhall talks us through the highlights of part two of the Birmingham International Jazz & Blues Festival.
Chilean students boost Spanish studies
Spanish language learning at Solihull School is thriving thanks to the expansion of an exchange programme with schools in Chile.
WW1 Centenary: A Proposal for a Children’s concert in Birmingham
Birmingham Press reader Dr Ron Dawson has sent a message aimed at schools and musicians across Birmingham.
University event highlights benefits of short food chains
The benefits of short food chains and local produce were the focus of an event on Wednesday 3 July organised by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
Recession busting community comedy performances
With a free buffet, this recession busting ‘Pay What You Can’ event is a chance for the public to enjoy some high-quality, locally rooted comedy.
Phew what a scorcher: Britain set to sizzle in record temperatures
Local ambulance chiefs have issued advice for anyone taking advantage of the forecast heatwave.
Major investment announced for Birmingham music
More good news for the city’s cultural scene.
Electricity in the air
Steve Sarsby on Van Der Graaf Generator at the Robin 2.
The festive season
It’s that time of year when jazz takes over Birmingham once more.
Birmingham Fest 2013
Next Friday night sees the start of a brand new theatre festival in Birmingham.
Midlands society named co-operative of the year
Midlands Co-operative Society has been named Co-operative of the Year at Co-operative UK’s 2013 national awards ceremony.
A Canvas of Sounds arrives at The Public
Disabled artist, Zoe Partington has been commissioned to create a permanent piece of art for the gallery as part of DASH’s project IN ‘Disability art in the mainstream’.
South Birmingham primary schools celebrate healthy living
Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Mike Leddy and MP Richard Burden joined pupils and teachers from schools across South Birmingham at an event designed to celebrate healthy living.
Vintage glitz and glamour takes over Digbeth venue
Last Thursday saw the glitz and glamour of a red carpet event sparkle at the final ceremony of The National Vintage Awards.
Delhi Dreamliner delight
Birmingham Airport and Air India have announced that from 1st August 2013, flights between Birmingham Airport and Delhi will operate four times weekly
Walsall Labour oppose move to exclude public and press
Labour councillors are opposing a move by Walsall council to discuss a tax-funded, multi-million pound project in secret session away from the eyes of the public and press.
Russia to establish ‘non-permanent’ bases on Cyprus?
Cypriot Defence Minister Fotis Fotiu told journalists that he was ‘studying the possibility’ of permitting Russian military aircraft to use Paphos airbase and Russian warships to use the port of Limassol.
Food festival to serve up a treat
There’ll be plenty to eat and drink at the end of the month at RAF Cosford
Stirchley stabbing – man arrested
Suspect hands himself in to police.
West Midlands Fire Service to the rescue for Cure Leukaemia
Fire fighters from Highgate, Kings Norton, Ladywood and Northfield fire stations are taking on a job like no other
Birmingham and Karachi artists unite for unique education project
Three artists from Birmingham will shortly travel to Karachi as part of a unique project led by Ikon Gallery linking artists and schools in the UK and Pakistan.
Emma’s Imagination heading to Glee
Singer-songwriter and winner of Sky One’s Must Be The Music – Emma’s Imagination – heads to Glee Club Birmingham
Befriending service reaches out to people with dementia in Birmingham
A service which enables people at risk of getting dementia, or who are newly diagnosed, to continue to do the things they enjoy has been launched by Alzheimer’s Society in Birmingham.
Ex teacher ‘Not Appropriate’ in Bromsgrove
Comedian, former Teacher and Barnstormer regular, Kevin Precious brings his teaching based comedy show Not Appropriate to Artrix
A Jazz Ramble at Winterbourne House and Garden
For the third year running Winterbourne House and Garden will play host to the 29th Birmingham International Jazz Festival
A tantalising season of taste at The Mailbox
Birmingham’s most stylish shopping and leisure destination The Mailbox is adding a splash of flavour with a host of tasty events this summer.
Student’s logo lands national prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping a national accolade thanks to her innovative logo design.
Swap the playground for the stage at the Belgrade’s Summer School
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is offering local youngsters aged between eight and sixteen the chance to develop and share their theatre skills at its annual Summer School,
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular coming to Wolves
Its fun all the way as the “Purveyors of Cool” swing into Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre on Sunday 14th July with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.