What’s happening where and when

Jazz returns to The Bartons Arms
28 May 2010

Saturday 5th June sees the return of live Jazz performances at Birmingham’s finest Victorian public house, The Bartons Arms. This year the Bartons is delighted to announce that it will once......

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Ikon discovers images of 1970s Birmingham bombing
25 May 2010

An archivist at Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery has uncovered original images showing the aftermath of a 1970s terrorist bomb blast. Ikon is now asking members of the public if they have memories of......

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University Hospital Birmingham opening
25 May 2010

The University Hospital Birmingham is set to open on 16 June. The first phase of the move to the £545 million state of the art new super hospital will take seven days and see all of Selly Oak......

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Hyatt Regency Birmingham celebrates 20 years in the city
25 May 2010

On 16 July 2010, the Hyatt Regency Birmingham celebrates its 20th anniversary. The hotel currently employs over 300 employees from 33 different countries, who speak over 25 languages. To celebrate......

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West Midlands United to back England’s 2018 World Cup Bid
25 May 2010

Stakeholders and football club representatives from the West Midlands joined together at Villa Park to hand over a version of England’s 2018 World Cup bid which fully outlines the extent to......

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Karin Kihlberg & Reuben Henry - Inbindbale Volume
21 May 2010

AT VIVID:THU 29 JUL- SAT 21 AUG 2010 | PREVIEW WED 28 JUL, 6-8 PMOPEN THU - SAT | 12-5 PM | admission FREEVIVID is delighted to announce details of Inbindable Volume, an ambitious new video......

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SUMMER SILVER EXHIBITION –BIRMINGHAMLAUNCH
19 May 2010

‘From Songsmith to Silversmith” A Fusion Of Midlands Arts and CreativityMONDAY 7th - SUNDAY 27th JUNE The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that it has recently been......

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It’s all about eating alfresco this summer at City Café Birmingham
19 May 2010

This summer, diners can make the most of the great British outdoors in the very heart of the city as City Café, City Inn’s destination restaurant, celebrates sunny days by opening up its......

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year returns to Birmingham for 2010
18 May 2010

LG Arena in Birmingham to host the live awards event on Sunday 19 December 2010The BBC announced today that BBC Sports Personality of the Year will return to Birmingham in 2010, taking place at the LG......

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The Public's conference facilities taken to new level
18 May 2010

A new business and conference suite has opened at West Bromwich’s The Public, increasing the versatility of the multi-purpose centre for business use. Named after the famous West Bromwich......

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Arboretum prepares to welcome its millionth visitor with VIP tour and membership of NMA Friends
17 May 2010

The rededication of the Basra Memorial Wall and recent brighter weather has led to a surge in visitor numbers at the Royal British Legion’s National Memorial Arboretum. It is now anticipated......

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JOAN COLLINS CONTINUES THE PANTOMIME DYNASTY AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
17 May 2010

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Joan Collins will make her pantomime debut in the role of Queen Rat and lead a stellar cast in its spectacular and unmissable Christmas show, Dick......

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Saffron Chef shows the way to seafood sustainability
12 May 2010

One of Birmingham’s culinary kings has shown more than a hundred Midland chefs how to prepare succulent seafood while conserving fish stocks.Sudha Shankar Saha, Executive Chef at leading Indian......

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WEST MIDLANDS FOOTBALL CLUBS AND SPORTS STADIA UNITE TO BACK ENGLAND’S 2018 FIFA™ WORLD CUP BID
11 May 2010

9.30am, Friday 14th May 2010, Aston Villa Football Club, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham England’s official World Cup Bid 2018 will be officially submitted to FIFA™ in Zurich this......

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Your chance to influence Birmingham’s final City of Culture Bid
07 May 2010

The Head Bangers ballet? Tightrope Walking across Edgbaston Reservoir?Culture Bash street parties? Which ideas should make it into the finalcity of culture bid? Join the Big Conversation and make sure......

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ThinkTank Goes Wild!
06 May 2010

This summer, visitors to Thinktank are invited to take a walk on the wild side with the new Thinktank goes WILD! season of events and activities, running from 6 May – 5 September 2010. Visitors......

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Excellence Awards Now Open For Entries
06 May 2010

The Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards were officially launched on Wednesday 28th April at Drayton Manor Theme Park. With 18 categories, every individual or business involved in tourism......

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Jam House tastes food festival success
05 May 2010

Birmingham's legendary Jam House is to provide the music soundtrack for the region's top food festival for the fifth year running.The popular live music and dining venue in St Paul's Square has......

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New Salsa night at the Public
05 May 2010

A brand new salsa night is launching at The Public on Thursday May 6. Salsa at The Public will take place 7pm-11pm on Thursdays with classes including beginners and improvers. DJ Picante will play you......

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Johnsons Outstanding Winners – UK Coach Operator of the Year
05 May 2010

Johnsons Outstanding Winners – UK Coach Operator of the YearOver 70 Companies and organisations across the UK coach and coach tourism industry were recoginised and rewarded for their excellence......

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The Search is on for the Birmingham’s Most Outstanding Tourism Businesses
04 May 2010

A Birmingham attraction is ready to defend its crown as one of the region’s leading tourism providers after the launch of the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards this week. The Tourism......

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Saffron restaurant named favourite in the Midlands
04 May 2010

Saffron in Oldbury has been named as the Midlands regional winner of The Good Food Guide Readers’ Restaurant of the Year Award.The popular fine-dining Indian restaurant on Wolverhampton Road was......

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Summer Silver Exhibition – Birmingham Launch
04 May 2010

The Birmingham Assay Office is delighted to support the official launch of the British Silver Week selling exhibition on Monday 7th June. The venue for this exciting spectacle of Midlands......

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