WRVS search for “Diamond Champions”
WRVS is calling for nominations from around the country for “Diamond Champions”, older people who volunteer in their local communities and go the extra mile to make a real difference to others’ lives.
Time for Birmingham schools to get cycling
2012 is going to be an amazing year for cycling and schools in Birmingham can be a part of it.
Former Ford president confirmed for Bugatti Lecture at Coventry Car Day
The former president of one of the world’s largest and most successful motor companies will give a free talk at Coventry University next month as part of Coventry Car Day.
Zombified
Dave Woodhall watches one of the most influential British bands of all time
Birmingham Food Fest returns for second year
The city’s tastiest festival Birmingham Food Fest will take place on 13-19 July 2012, returning after last year’s inaugural success with a week-long menu of food-filled events and restaurant offers throughout the city centre.
Local charities join forces for abseil
Now’s your chance to step over the edge and abseil down Dudley Castle – and raise money for charities.
Town Hall/Symphony Hall New Events
The latest from two city centre venues.
Trotting Off
Terry Wills was watching the Albion at Bolton as Roy Hodgson’s farewell tour continued.
Community Games sees the turnaround of Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham
After years of neglect, Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham, has been transformed from a forgotten wasteland to a thriving part of the community.
Changes to Birmingham City Council announced
The Council Cabinet will henceforth have eight Councillors, including the Leader and Deputy Leader
Queen’s Speech another missed opportunity
The Government remains half-hearted over jobs and growth – we need action not repetition of the same old promises, according to Institute of Directors West Midlands chairman John Rider.
Do you know a ‘diamond’ couple?
As jubilee fever sweeps the region, Touchwood has announced it is on the hunt for couples who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year.
Coming to mac Birmingham in June
What’s on at mac birmingham in Cannon Hill Park next month
Students stage a funnier take on the Titanic tale
Coventry University student group Smoking Barrels Theatre will be presenting its performance of Christopher Durang’s bizarre seafaring comedy ‘Titanic’ on Friday as part of the SPECTRUM 2012 performing arts festival.
It Was the Press Wot Wun It
Dave Woodhall on the mayoral verdict and the headline we’ve been dying to use since we started.
Let the festivities begin
Dave Woodhall reports on another Villa draw. Again.
This Week at the Assembly
Icons, influences and young whippersnappers.
This Week at the Robin
Young talent, old talent and something in between.
EIAs and bats in the belfry
Alan Clawley on the limited value of Environment Impact Assessments on town planning
Blues ride the Blackpool Roller-Coaster
Andy Munro on the Championship playoffs so far
What’s On at The Kitchen Garden
Comedy, music and poetry on in May in Kings Heath
Town Hall/Symphony Hall latest
Dance to the Music, George Benson, China Crisis, CBSO and The Idiot Bastard Band – tickets on sale now
That Was The Week That Was
It’s been a rollercoaster week at the Hawthorns, witnessed by Terry Wills
Euro loan aids Birmingham University development
The European Investment Bank has formally agreed to provide £75 million to fund developments to teaching, research and campus facilities at the University of Birmingham.
Women of Birmingham breeze to champion status with British Cycling
In what can only be described as the most exciting year the UK has ever seen, British Cycling’s Breeze Network is on the hunt for inspirational women to become the next generation of Breeze champions in Birmingham.
A-List stars show their creative side in support of local charity
A quirky fundraising project dreamt up by Birmingham-based music charity Sound It Out has the glitterati of the UK’s entertainment industry flocking to support it.
Big Daddy Vs Giant Haystacks
On Friday 11 May a hilarious and touching play about two of Britain’s most colourful wrestlers, heads to The Public in West Bromwich.
Birmingham ranked as one of the best places to invest in Europe
Birmingham has been recognised as one of the best places for businesses to invest by international locations title, Site Selection.
Levellers: Static on the Airwaves
Folk-rock band Levellers release their tenth studio album, Static On The Airwaves, on 25 June 2012 through their own On The Fiddle Recordings.
Lichfield’s Wedding of the Year
We all need a good laugh at the moment, don’t we? Leading local theatre company Lichfield Players promise you just that in their next play, Wedding of the Year by Norman Robbins, which takes to the stage later this month.