Water Street- Now and Then, A Jewellery Quarter History

Water Street- Now and Then, A Jewellery Quarter History

We’ve been in our new office for just over a year now, located in the Rifle Maker Building in Water Street, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter. History in this part of the city is at your fingertips and it’s hard to not notice something new every day. […] Click here to view original…

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A Poem About the Quarter

A Poem About the Quarter

The Golden Square Courtesy Mark Haddleton This poem was inspired by poet Ian McMillan’s visit to the Jewellery Quarter. The Poem itself is actually engraved into the material which makes the seam that runs down the middle of the Golden Square on Warstone Lane. Talking to Somebody about the […] Click here to view original…

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July at the RBSA: Discovering Art in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

July at the RBSA: Discovering Art in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Summer is a busy time at the RBSA – along with our major exhibitions there’s a packed programme of workshops, demonstrations, and open events to enjoy. Our Open Studios at the end of July offer fun for all the family, along with a programme of free demonstrations, held regularly […] Click here to view original…

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Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Social, Wed 18 Jan from 7pm, 1000 Trades

Happy New Year from the JQNF! Come along to the next Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Social, Wednesday 18th January from 7pm, at 1000 Trades. Meet your neighbours, socialise with other JQ residents, make friends and meet the Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum (JQNF) Team. RSVP or just turn up! https://www.facebook.com/events/1846187938954496 ——- Sweets will be provided ——- What: Jewellery…

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Ladywood Ward Forum – Tue 24th Jan – 7pm

Local residents are invited to come along to the LADYWOOD WARD FORUM (NB: these used to be called the Ladywood Ward Committee Meetings) 24 January 2017 at 7pm Ladywood Health & Community Centre, St Vincent Street West Starting with a news report from TNT News the main items for discussion will be – – Local…

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Ladywood Ward Committee Meeting: Mon 24th Oct 7pm

UPDATE: full agenda is now at the bottom on this post Local residents are invited to come along to the LADYWOOD WARD FORUM Monday 24 October 2016 at 7pm Ladywood Health & Community Centre St Vincent Street West, B16 8RP Starting with a news report from TNT News the main items for discussion will be-…

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Jewellery Quarter Social: Thu 13th Oct

Meet for drinks, say hello to neighbours, and feed back what it’s like living in the JQ to the Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum. We have: the first floor of 1000 Trades, 16 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HE, on Thursday 13th October from 6pm. Please click here to RSVP via Eventbrite

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The JQ Plan: summary released

Neighbourhood Plans give people the opportunity to help shape the future of the community they live and work in. The Jewellery Quarter was designated a Neighbourhood Planning Area in 2014. CLICK HERE to find out more about the Neighbourhood Plan, including the background. A group of volunteers (made up of a cross-section of local businesses and residents) set about…

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