What’s happening where and when
SVR Brings the Seaside into the Heart of the West Midlands!
28 August 2009It's almost 100 miles as the seagull flies from the Severn Valley Railway to the nearest ‘decent’ sandy beach at Barmouth, on the mid-Wales coast. Or if you don’t mind a muddy...... Continue reading
Discover Thomas & Friends™ at Drayton Manor this Bank Holiday
24 August 2009Mums, dads, grandparents and kids looking for a fun-filled bank holiday weekend should head over to Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, where they can see a unique Thomas &...... Continue reading
Kids Learn New Skills
21 August 200990% of Birmingham Parents Want Their Children to Learn New Skills....Help is at Hand at the Fruit Shoot Skills Stand at the Bullring Shopping Centre this Weekend!A major study released this week...... Continue reading
King of Rock N Roll Honours Birmingham’s Market Traders
19 August 2009The King of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley -or at least his look-alike - joined Birmingham’s Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Chauhdry Abdul Rashid and radio stalwart Ed Doolan to honor...... Continue reading
Skills Appointment for NEC Group Chief Executive
19 August 2009One of the West Midland’s most influential business figures has been appointed Chair of the Birmingham and Solihull Employment and Skills Board, the advisory body to the Learning and Skills...... Continue reading
Record Visitor Numbers at Thinktank
19 August 2009Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum has announced record visitor numbers for July 2009. The award-winning museum, currently hosting the BBC Walking With Dinosaurs Exhibition, welcomed nearly 24,000...... Continue reading
The Critically Acclaimed Orphans Opens at Birmingham Rep
18 August 2009Birmingham Repertory TheatreORPHANSBy Dennis KellyDirected by Roxanna SilbertThursday 10 – Saturday 26 SeptemberPress Night: Friday 11 September 7.00pmDennis Kelly’s electrifying new play,...... Continue reading
Embarrassing Bodies Coming to Drayton Manor
18 August 2009Channel 4’s prime time TV show Embarrassing Bodies will be filming at Drayton Manor Theme Park from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August as part of a four-part special focusing on children’s...... Continue reading
Fireworks Extravaganza to Kick Off Diamond Jubilee Year
18 August 2009Drayton Manor Theme Park will stage what promises to be its biggest and most spectacular firework and laser display for the launch of its Diamond Jubilee celebration.The displays, which will take...... Continue reading
The Award-Winning Cabaret Returns to Birmingham Rep this September
13 August 2009Birmingham Repertory TheatreCABARETBook by Joe MasteroffMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred EbbDirected by Rufus NorrisWednesday 2 to Saturday 19 September 2009Press Night: Monday 7 September 7.00pmThe...... Continue reading
Ricoh Arena could Host Olympic Football
12 August 2009The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012.The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games,...... Continue reading
Digital Birmingham Open House at New Aston Science Park Home
12 August 2009Digital Birmingham celebrated its recent move to Aston Science Park with an Open House at its new Faraday House premises.The organisation, which champions the benefits of digital technologies for all...... Continue reading
Preparatory Work on Gateway Starts September 2009
12 August 2009Work kicks off in just a few weeks on the new station for Birmingham that will deliver a bigger, better and brighter New Street for the 40m passengers that use it each year.Preparatory work will start...... Continue reading
Tune in to The Sound of Birmingham Week on Classic FM
12 August 2009Classic FM Celebrates Partnership with Town Hall & Symphony HallMonday 17 August – Friday 21 AugustFrom Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August, Classic FM will be celebrating its partnership...... Continue reading
GMTV’s Mark Heyes Dishes Out Style Advice at The Fort
11 August 2009Do you watch LK Today and dream that you could get real style advice from fashion guru Mark Heyes? Would you love to know how best to dress your figure and flatter your curves? If you visit The Fort...... Continue reading
Wet Weather Prediction Shouldn’t Dampen Families’ Spirits This Summer
10 August 2009Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, is expecting a busy summer despite Met Office predictions of unsettled weather throughout August.The Met Office forecast for August was in stark...... Continue reading
Café Ikon to be Refurbished for September Re-Opening
10 August 2009Birmingham tapas restaurant Café Ikon has closed for refurbishment from Monday 3 August.Re-opening in early September, customers will be able to enjoy a new Spanish tapas menu, with seasonal...... Continue reading
Summer Bus Link Helps Families Enjoy Theme Park Fun
06 August 2009A bus link between Tamworth Railway Station and Drayton Manor Theme Park is proving a big hit with families looking to enjoy a great day out this summer.The service, which has been running since July,...... Continue reading
Diana Vickers Wows Crowds at The Fort
05 August 2009On Saturday 1st August, X Factor finalist Diana Vickers wowed crowds at The Fort Shopping Park as she performed live for shoppers.Hundreds of fans braved the weather and turned out in force to see...... Continue reading
Stellar line up confirmed for new LG Arena
05 August 20092,000 added seats to make the venue one of the largest in the UKMarking the official launch of the reinvigorated LG Arena, a stellar line up of stars including teen diva Miley Cyrus, rockers Green...... Continue reading
UK's First 'Miss Bollywood UK' Awards 2009
05 August 2009Celebrating & Empowering the Modern WomanFINALS TAKING PLACE SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 2009Birmingham has been chosen as the platform to host the first ever Miss Bollywood UK Awards. The contest will...... Continue reading
Entertain The Kids This Summer With The Pallasades And Twycross Zoo
05 August 2009It’s only a couple of weeks since the schools holidays started and are the kids already telling you they’re bored? Or are you struggling to think of something fun, yet affordable they can...... Continue reading
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