This week at the Robin

Here’s a run-down of what’s happening at the venue.

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.

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

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.

Electricity in the air

Steve Sarsby on Van Der Graaf Generator at the Robin 2.

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’.

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.

Ex teacher ‘Not Appropriate’ in Bromsgrove

Comedian, former Teacher and Barnstormer regular, Kevin Precious brings his teaching based comedy show Not Appropriate to Artrix

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.

Summer at Ironbridge Gorge

There are two special events taking place this month at Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge.

Croatia joining EU is victory for British vision of a wider Europe – Bennion

Local Lib Dem Euro MP Phil Bennion has welcomed Croatia becoming the EU’s 28th member state this week as a victory for the British vision of a wider Europe.

Design concepts from Cov students on show in London

Students from Coventry School of Art and Design are taking part in the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition this week.

MP extols the principles of the Social Value Act

Helping social enterprises make the most out of new directives on local government procurement was the aim of one of the biggest social enterprises event ever held outside London.

800,000 years of human life beneath our feet

2013 Festival of Archaeology encourages public to get ‘hands on with history’

Psychology conference to focus on online matters

A conference investigating the issues surrounding social networking on the internet is to be hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.

Smethwick fire update

A number of injuries have been reported in one of the Midlands’ biggest-ever peacetime blazes.

Declare war on Chinese lanterns

Andy Goff doesn’t like air pollution and he doesn’t like Chinese lanterns.

Prime Minister gives green light to university scheme to aid forces’ dependents

A University of Wolverhampton scheme to provide opportunities to service dependents has been funded by the Government.

Sutton charity a winner from Solihull juniors efforts

Solihull Junior School pupils were so impressed by their visit to a local children’s charity that they made an Olympian effort to support it.

This week at the Robin

If it’s blues you want , this is the place.

Gig Review: The Strypes

Steve Beauchampé happened on The Strypes when they played The Slayed Rumz, Wolverhampton, last Thursday and believes they reclaim rock and roll for the talent-show generation.

Belgrade finalises Autumn Season with 22 new shows

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that a further 22 shows will be on sale from Mon 1 July

CSI Coventry

School pupils from Warwickshire and beyond have been running DNA profiles in ‘crime scene investigation’ style workshops taking place at Coventry University.

Nominations now open for The English Curry Awards 2013

The English Curry Awards are returning once again to showcase the best curries England has to offer.

Royal welcome for pupils at new Marie Curie Hospice

Boys and girls from Solihull School enjoyed a date with Royalty when they were invited to the official opening of the new Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull.

The snake lives on…. The Doors Alive

The Doors Alive, widely regarded as the most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s rock gods, are playing at Artrix

The Public part of regional Jazz Festival

Roy Forbes and the Brian Dee Quartet perform The Unforgettable Nat King Cole at The Public

Pupils hit the right note for former teacher

Loyal ex-teacher Roland Holland celebrated the 30th anniversary of handing out a special trophy for talented musicians at Aldridge School.