What’s happening where and when

Airport Pier Starts to Take Shape
23 December 2008

The last piece of steel frame for the main building of the International Pier Project was installed at Birmingham Airport today. The building is being constructed to provide the Airport with......

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Doctor Who exhibition tickets now on sale!
18 December 2008

Tickets for the forthcoming Doctor Who exhibition at Coventry Transport Museum are now on sale at www.transport-museum.com.From 13th March 2009 the Museum will be the only place in England where you......

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Heritage Motor Centre New for 2009
17 December 2008

The award winning conference venue and motor museum, Heritage Motor Centre, will be launching 4 new meeting rooms for 2009. The 4 new syndicate rooms will consist of the exclusive MD’s Suite......

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New Turkish Airlines Service Takes Off from Birmingham International Airport
17 December 2008

Birmingham International Airport has today (Monday) celebrated the Inaugural Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul. The flight will operate five times a week from Birmingham and provides Midlanders......

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Record November for Birmingham Airport
15 December 2008

Birmingham International Airport is celebrating its busiest ever November after figures released today confirmed that the Midlands’ premier airport is continuing to defy the current economic......

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New Business Development Manager at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry
12 December 2008

The Ricoh Arena has added a second Business Development Manager to its conference and exhibition team.Debbie Rogers will be travelling the length and breadth of the UK to entice organisers of......

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Successful start for the Christmas opening of Thomas Land™
12 December 2008

Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, is celebrating a hugely successful start to its festive opening of Thomas Land.Thousands of families have enjoyed a truly magical experience at......

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A Sparkling Shopping Experience!
12 December 2008

Saturday December 13th is a special Christmas Shopping Day in the Quarter. Apart from the 100 plus independent jewellery retailers, the Quarter is putting on a number of Events and Exhibitions to......

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The Jam House Gig Listings - January 2009
12 December 2008

Fri 2nd/ Sat 3rd Urban Intro Terrific range of classic jazz-funk & soul favourites. A smooth but powerful four-piece. Tue 6th Ian Parker 'Up Close and Intimate', Ian will be playing......

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Winnie The Pooh Comes To Tea At The Crescent Theatre
12 December 2008

The Crescent Theatre continues its tradition of staging classic children’s books following the huge success of James and the Giant Peach last year with a true family favourite – Winnie the......

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Sea Life Seeks Turtle Treasure
12 December 2008

Staff at Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre are calling on the public to hand over their precious pets to help save endangered turtles from extinction.A ‘turtle amnesty’ has been......

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Hotel's First Award - Ricoh Arena, Coventry
10 December 2008

The boutique hotel at the £113 million Ricoh Arena in Coventry is celebrating winning its first award.71 Rooms & Silk Suites hotel scooped the silver award in the Godiva Awards – the......

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Disenchanted with Lapland New Forest?
09 December 2008

Thomas Land™ will save your children's ChristmasFamilies from the Midlands who have been disappointed with Lapland New Forest can still have a cracker of a Christmas thanks to Drayton Manor......

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School Choirs Set to Entertain at Broadway Plaza
09 December 2008

Two inner City Birmingham school choirs will be bringing some festive cheer to Broadway Plaza at Five Ways this Christmas.Children from St George’s Primary School and Nelson Primary have been......

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Chef’s Table
09 December 2008

Opus Restaurant re-opens in January with a new dining experience – the Chef’s Table!The Chef’s Table is the equivalent of culinary theatre: a table right in the heart of the Opus......

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Dino Day at Thinktank
05 December 2008

On Saturday 13 December Thinktank visitors can join in some Jurassic fun with a special day of events and activities all about the fascinating science of dinosaurs. Dino Day at Thinktank celebrates......

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Chart-Topping Male Voice Choir to Appear at Pavilions Birmingham
04 December 2008

The million-selling Fron Male Voice Choir, currently No 1 in the classical album charts will be giving a free public performance for charity in Birmingham’s Pavilions Shopping Centre, 38 High......

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Airport Reports on Delivering its Promises
04 December 2008

As the Region awaits a decision on Birmingham Airport’s long term future, the Airport has released a report on how it has continued to meet its promises over the last year. It also sets out......

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Celebrate the Christmas Countdown with Terry’s Chocolate Orange
04 December 2008

Giant Christmas ‘Countdown Clock’ unveiled at The BullringIt’s official - the countdown to Christmas has finally begun thanks to Terry’s Chocolate Orange! To celebrate the......

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Jameson Cult Film Club comes to Birmingham
04 December 2008

Love cult film? Then you’ll love Jameson Irish Whiskey’s Cult Film Club coming to Birmingham this December for a one-off screening of the cult classic, Blade Runner.This is part of......

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Have More Magic Moments at The Centre this Christmas
04 December 2008

From Monday 8th December, Bullring will be open until 10pm on weekdays offering extra shopping time in the run up to Christmas for late night shoppers.The Christmas season is naturally a very busy one......

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A Christmas Carol
03 December 2008

This year the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas celebrations will enthrall music lovers of all ages with a range of concerts to suit all tastes. Popular TV presenter Carol......

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Custom Bikes at Coventry Transport Museum
01 December 2008

12th December - 22nd JanuaryHead down to Coventry Transport Museum this winter to see a fantastic collection of custom motorcycles between 12th December and 22nd January. Starting with the basics......

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New Season at Birmingham REP Follows Hugely Successful 2008
01 December 2008

Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Rachel Kavanaugh, today unveils the theatre’s new season for Spring And Summer 2009, following a hugely successful Autumn and Winter 2008......

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Christmas Events at The National Memorial Arboretum
01 December 2008

The National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield has announced its programme of Christmas events. The Arboretum expects thousands of visitors over the coming month, with a big turnout guaranteed for a......

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