JQ News
JQBID Supports Cyclists with Big Bike Days
In an ongoing campaign to promote a greener, more eco-friendly Jewellery Quarter, cyclists are being treated to a free bike advice and repair service courtesy of the Jewellery Quarter BID. Cyclists can drop their bikes off at the dedicated cycle pod in the Golden Square, Warstone Lane, on select […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreMan shot in Birmingham city centre – two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in Birmingham city centre. The 26-year-old victim was hit in the arm on Northwood Street, off Constitution Hill, at around 5.45pm on Sunday. The emergency services flooded the area and placed a wide cordon […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJQ Northwood Street – Police Incident
Information sent on behalf of West Mids Police Police are investigating after a 26-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the elbow on Northwood Street, Birmingham at around 5.45pm yesterday (Sunday 7 May). A 21-year-old and a 20-year-old man were arrested a short time later on suspicion of attempted […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJQ Crime alerts – Burglary Other and Theft from vehicle – tools
Information sent on behalf of West Mids Police Good Afternoon all I Hope everyone is well and enjoying the weekend. Just to bring you up to speed with what has happened over the past few days whilst the majority of the team have been off. A few offences which […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreAward for Pig & Tail
Birmingham’s Civic Society has awarded the ‘2016 Renaissance Award’ to the former George & Dragon public house (now re-named The Pig & Tail) in Albion Street, after undergoing a total revamp. The George & Dragon pub was featured in Kathleen Dayus’ books and a monument can be seen in […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreLambeth Palace letter suggests ‘indistinguishable’ blessing after same-sex marriage
“Blessed”: Matthew and Richard Edwards on their wedding day last year. The couple went on to have a service at St Paul’s, Birmingham A LETTER from Lambeth Palace has said that a church service after a same-sex marriage can be “almost indistinguishable from a wedding”. The letter was written […] Click here to view original…
Read More200 year-old Birmingham pub opens its own backyard brewery
Original web page at 200 year-old Birmingham pub opens its own backyard brewery One of Birmingham’s oldest pubs is moving ahead with the times – by opening its own backyard brewery. Two Towers Brewery is not content with simply running The Gunmakers Arms close to St Chad’s Cathedral. It’s now built its own brewery in…
Read MoreRebel Makers digital camp in plea for sponsorship
Original web page at Rebel Makers digital camp in plea for sponsorship A previous Rebel Makers event A new event aimed at arming Birmingham native with digital skills is making a plea for new financial support after its main sponsor withdrew at the 11th hour. Social enterprise RebelLabs is running its first Rebel Makers Camp…
Read MoreNew Jewellery Quarter gym brings authentic boxing training to Brum
Original web page at New Jewellery Quarter gym brings authentic boxing training to Brum Henrietta Street Gym in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter opens this week following a £250k investment. The unique refurbishment is part of the 6 Derwent Works complex; completed by developer Javelin Block and, Fighting Fit City Gym owner and former pro-heavyweight boxer, Neil…
Read MoreJQNF Open Meeting | Tue 17 May 2016 | 6.30 – 8.30pm | New Standard Works
Your fellow residents at the Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum (JQNF) would be delighted to see you at an Open Meeting (inc AGM) on Tuesday 17 May 2016 from 6.30 – 8.30pm at the New Standard Works, home of Argent College, 43-47 Vittoria Street, B1 3PE. If you live in the Jeweller Quarter the JQNF is…
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