What’s happening where and when

Bengali networking comes to Birmingham
26 February 2010

BritBangla, a national networking association that brings together second and third generation Bengali Professionals, has picked Birmingham to hold its first networking event outside the capital this......

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Birmingham wins a place on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2010
25 February 2010

Birmingham Wins a Place on the Shortlist for UK City of Culture 2013The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today revealed that Birmingham has successfully made the shortlist for the......

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Birmingham to host Liberal Democrats conference
25 February 2010

The Liberal Democrats are due to hold their Spring Conference in Birmingham from 12 – 14 March 2010 at the ICC.The conference is expected to attract up to 2000 delegates to Birmingham, providing......

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Local celebs dance themselves dizzy
25 February 2010

To celebrate the nation’s love of dancing, International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB) has challenged a number of local journalists and presenters to show off their twinkle toes as they take......

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ICC completes political hat-trick with Liberal Democrat Conference
25 February 2010

The International Convention Centre, Birmingham has strengthened its position as a venue of choice for political events, with the upcoming Liberal Democrat Spring Conference completing a conference......

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Birmingham City FC count down to the official FA cup trophy tour
25 February 2010

Birmingham City FC count down to the official FA cup trophy tour Ever dreamt of getting your hands on the famous FA Cup? The Football Association is bringing cup fever to Birmingham City next week......

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Bartons Arms Receives National Recognition
25 February 2010

Bartons Arms Receives National Recognition Birmingham’s finest Victorian pub, The Bartons Arms, has been listed as one of a National Newspaper’s Top Ten Best Pubs. On Friday 19th February......

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Brilliant Bridget Sell Out
25 February 2010

Brilliant Bridget Sell Out A talk featuring artist Bridget Riley in conversation at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery this Wednesday is a sell out. The talk was organised as part of the hugely......

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A 4D taste of the Oscars unveiled at Drayton Manor Theme Park
25 February 2010

A 4D taste of the Oscars unveiled at Drayton Manor Theme ParkDrayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will be showing Oscar winning film Happy Feet, at its 4D cinema for the 2010......

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Landmark Result for Birmingham Legal Firm
18 February 2010

Landmark Result for Birmingham Legal Firm, Anthony Collins Solicitors Top Birmingham law firm, Anthony Collins Solicitors has achieved a landmark result for the family of Mr David Gray, killed by an......

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Bringing Art into the heart of the city Pavilions Pop up Arts Shop
18 February 2010

Bringing Art into the heart of the city Pavilions Pop up Arts Shop Friday 2nd – Wednesday 7th April 2010 (excl. Easter Sunday) Free admission. Funky felt accessories, iridescent glass vases,......

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Broad Street – Britain’s best foodie street
17 February 2010

Birmingham’s Broad Street has been shortlisted in the first Google Street View Awards in the category of Best Foodie Street.Nicholas Lander, the Financial Times’ Restaurant Correspondent......

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Launch of TheBusinessDesk.com
17 February 2010

TheBusinessDesk.com West Midlands was launched at the start of February and is already making a big impact on the region.Editor Marc Reeves says the site achieved its first month target of user......

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Casting announced for June - Calendar Girls at Birmingham Hippodrome
16 February 2010

“We’re going to need considerably bigger buns!”CALENDAR GIRLSBirmingham HippodromeMonday 28 June – Saturday 3 July Casting announced for extra week in June CALENDAR GIRLS......

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A Classic Transport Day 2010
15 February 2010

A Classic Transport Day 2010 A Severn Valley Railway ‘special event’ devised nine years ago to create some impetus for visitors on a winter Saturday , has blossomed to become one of......

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Midlands Man wins once in a lifetime opportunity with a world-class Orchestra
12 February 2010

A man from the Midlands has won a rare opportunity to conduct the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra after beating off other bidders in the CBSO’s recent international charity eBay auction.......

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Broad Street – Britain’s best foodie street
11 February 2010

Broad Street – Britain’s best foodie street Birmingham’s Broad Street has been shortlisted in the first Google Street View Awards in the category of Best Foodie Street.Nicholas......

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Library of Birmingham to partner with British Film Institute
08 February 2010

Hours of classic films, television, documentaries and even home movies will form a fascinating window to the nation’s shared history at the new Library of Birmingham after it was confirmed it......

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Vibrant city of Birmingham gets ready to welcome IPEX 2010 visitors
08 February 2010

Vibrant city of Birmingham gets ready to welcome IPEX 2010 visitors For the fifth time, the cosmopolitan city of Birmingham will host the international Ipex 2010 exhibition which will take place......

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Save the date - mac is back on 1 May 2010
04 February 2010

mac is back – Save the DateRefurbished and revamped the arts centre re-opens on 1 May 2010 The wait is over. The team at mac and sampad are delighted to announce that the centre will be......

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Elmhurst school for dance, celebrates success at prestigious dance competition
03 February 2010

Lewis Turner, Elmhurst student, wins contemporary dance prize at Prix de Lausanne 2010Elmhurst School for Dance, associate school of Birmingham Royal Ballet, is delighted to announce success for sixth......

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Unrivalled conference & event facilities at the Heritage Motor Centre
03 February 2010

The Heritage Motor Centre is an award winning, high-profile contemporary venue offering up-to-date technology and versatility to suit any event. Providing a unique environment for conferences,......

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Chapter named Agency to Watch 2010
02 February 2010

Chapter named Agency to Watch 2010 A Birmingham based advertising agency has been named by a top industry magazine as the Agency to watch in 2010. The national accolade crowns an impressive first......

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