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The creators of £1m cufflinks

James and Henry Deakin They make posh cufflinks for everyone from rock stars to royalty from their historic base in Birmingham, but they remain one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. Jon Griffin meets Deakin and Francis directors James and Henry Deakin. Deakin and Francis is England’s oldest family jeweller, […] Click here to view original…

Worcester artist Francesca Currie’s artwork is on display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for her debut show

A WORCESTER-based artist has unveiled her first solo show in Birmingham which includes portraits of city people from all walks of life. ‘s work is now on display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for her debut show,‘A Study in True Representation’. The […] Click here to view original web page at www.worcesternews.co.uk

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…

Acclaimed Birmingham restaurant Two Cats Kitchen to close

But being acclaimed as one of Birmingham’s best restaurants , chef director Niki Astley says trade has been volatile for the quirky restaurant and he has been forced to close, although he still plans to be a chef in Birmingham. The concept began as Two Cats Roaming Kitchen in April 2014 serving ‘New Baltic’ food…

New plans for £800k city apartments with cinema room and roof terrace

New city centre apartments worth up to £800,000 with roof terraces and cinemas are to be developed in a former chest clinic. Birmingham-based developer Court Collaboration has announced plans to convert the old NHS building in Great Charles Street into a £6 million complex with 11 apartments. […] Click here to view original web page…

Better together!

We’ve been hard at work on the final details for the map, and reading through everyone who is taking part is making us feel really, really happy! As you will know from previous blogs we are all about sharing skills here in the Jewellery Quarter but many gallerys go […] Click here to view original…

Law firm establishes city presence with new merger

From left: Beverley Morris, Martin Green, Jane Senior and Joan Price Warwickshire law firm Lodders has entered the Birmingham marketplace after agreeing a merger with a city-based practice. The merger with Divorce and Family Law Practice (DFLP), which is based in St Paul’s Square, in the Jewellery Quarter, is […] Click here to view original…

Jewellery Quarter housing plan set for approval

Both schemes are being led by Property Solutions, which has earmarked three parcels of land and a listed former brass factory for redevelopment. The largest project proposes the selective demolition of derelict buildings, as well as the refurbishment of some structures, on plots between Sloane Street, Camden Street, Camden Drive, Camden Grove and Legge Lane.…

Music School Strikes the Right Note in Birmingham

Based in the Jewellery Quarter, the ACM start courses in September covering a range of skills that budding musicians need for the industry: musical performance, songwriting, production, technical services and business management. Birmingham has long had a reputation for producing great music and great bands. That reputation was strengthened last week with the opening of…

JQ – Crime Prevention Message – Opportunists

Information sent on behalf of West Mids Police All – Good Afternoon. I hope you are well and are making the most of this fine day. I thought I would just highlight some offences, which are unrelated but share common ground in that the persons responsible are taking advantage […] Click here to view original…