Training staff help children’s hospice
Staff at a Black Country training company donned Santa hats and handed over hundreds of pounds worth of toys to Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Visit Birmingham unveils tips for the perfect Christmas
A series of infomercials featuring a range of practical ‘do-it-yourself’ tips have been launched as part of Visit Birmingham’s ‘Open for Christmas’ campaign
Get Ready: Instagram Owns You and Your Memories
Yes, Instagram, the free photo site , will own you and every image you slap on its site, warns RICHARD LUTZ.
Medical unit set for busy period
Casualties of Christmas spirit will be catered for at a specially-established unit in the city centre.
Domestic abuse campaign drive takes to the buses
“You are not alone” is the message from police.
Counting Christmas calories? No need to panic.
At this time of year lots of articles will warn of over-indulgence on Christmas day.
Alan Titchmarsh set to spread some Christmas cheer in Birmingham
Alan Titchmarsh is set to bring his own festive cheer to Birmingham this Christmas, as he joins the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and a number of local charities, for one of the city’s favourite festive events.
Tap into help before bills become a problem
Money is often in short supply around the festive season so Severn Trent Water is reminding its customers there are a number of ways to help them pay their water bill this Christmas.
Ambulance service in public plea
‘Stay safe’ is the plea as the festive season begins.
Beer duty escalator takes its toll
3 million fewer UK adults visit the pub on a regular basis
Sideways Theatre presents The Snow Queen
The popular Sideways Theatre Company brings its production of The Snow Queen to the Arts Centre on Friday, December 28th
We wish you a merry…
At this time of year there are many people unable to enter into what others consider the spirit of the occasion. Alex is one of them.
Belgrade to help visually impaired theatre-goers experience the magic of panto
Blind and partially-sighted theatre-goers can get up close and personal with the cast, set, costumes and props of the Belgrade Theatre’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty
Aldridge students full of festive cheer
Music students will keep an unbroken Christmas tradition alive when they perform at a carol service supported by Aldridge School for more than 50 years.
Santa Stroll takes place this weekend
Brindleyplace and Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust are on the hunt for people to take part in the charity’s Santa Stroll event taking place this weekend
Late lunch and laughs at thestudio
A Birmingham meeting space is opening its doors and celebrating Christmas with a ‘late lunch and laughs’ event, starring critically acclaimed comedian, Tom Craine.
Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend
Embrace the everyday – the mundane – the ordinary.
English String Orchestra Christmas Concert
The English String Orchestra brings its annual Christmas Concert to Artrix on Saturday, December 8th.
Julian Smith: Sax in Bromsgrove
The popular soprano saxophonist Julian Smith makes a welcome return to Artrix on Friday, December 6th for a concert with a hint of Christmas.
Donkey Christmas Fair in Sutton Park
Sutton Park’s Donkey Assisted Therapy centre is inviting local people to its Christmas Fair on Saturday 8th December from 10.30am to 3pm.
Brindleyplace presents Christmas
With less than one month to go until Christmas Day, Brindleyplace is helping to spread some Christmas cheer with its free family event ‘Brindleyplace Presents Christmas’, which will be held at the estate next week.
Rocking around The Jam House this Christmas
Birmingham’s legendary live music venue The Jam House has a Christmas calendar ‘jam packed’ with activities bigger than Santa’s sleigh – and designed to build up an appetite both on and off the dance floor.
Christmas concert fundraiser to improve maternal healthcare in world’s poorest countries
Celia Burton, a retired TV producer from Halesowen, is holding a Christmas Carol Concert on Wednesday 5th December 2012 in Birmingham.
Birmingham Bach Choir return to Lichfield Cathedral
Birmingham Bach Choir return to Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday 24 November 2012 for a well-timed performance of JS Bach’s seasonal Christmas Oratorio.
Record numbers set to travel to Birmingham’s Christmas Market
Visit Birmingham’s ‘Meet and Greet’ service has received record bookings from visitors arriving by coach to the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, which opened to the public today.
Trust in the Blues
Andy Munro with a message for all Blues fans
Visit Birmingham declares city ‘Open for Christmas’
New festive campaign launched by destination marketing agency – featuring local film star Julie Walters
Christmas countdown at Touchwood
Touchwood has planned a Christmas to remember this year.
Back to business
Terry Willis looks forward to Albion against the champions.
It’s Never Too Early
Started your Christmas shopping yet?