Jewellery Quarter apart-hotel sells for £21m

Original web page at Jewellery Quarter apart-hotel sells for £21m Staycity apart-hotel has been sold for £21m An apart-hotel in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has sold for £21 million. Staycity opened in Charlotte Street in February after experiencing several months of delays. The 170-bedroom building has been acquired by Knight Frank Investors from RO Group which…

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Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club

Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club ADD IMG TITLE Sponsored by Two Towers Brwery is Birmingham’s best independent comedy club! Every first Tuesday of the month the Jewellery Quarter Comedy have a top professional headline act, supported by three exciting up-and-coming comics. It’s stand-up comedy how it’s meant to be; friendly, fun and…

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New bar plans for Jewellery Quarter

Original web page at New bar plans for Jewellery Quarter Lone Wolf Pubs is planning to open in this vacant corner spot Another historic building in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is set to be converted into a new bar. The Bismillah Building, in Constitution Hill, will house the venue run by a new company called Lone…

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Boundary Changes! Final Birmingham Wards Decided.

Original web page at Boundary Changes! Final Birmingham Wards Decided. As you may know, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) have been tasked with redrawing the ward boundaries in Birmingham. The ward is the local area covered by your local councillors. The LGBCE have said “Across the city, we have sought to balance…

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Scariest ghost tours in Birmingham for Halloween 2016

Original web page at Scariest ghost tours in Birmingham for Halloween 2016 Watch: Spooky secrets of Midlands’ most haunted hotel Beneath modern Birmingham is a dark world of restless spirits. The city’s rich history is full of murder, revenge, plague, execution and other gruesome tales. These have left their imprint in the form of urban…

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National Poetry Day Party, hosted by the Emma Press

Original web page at National Poetry Day Party, hosted by the Emma Press Celebrate National Poetry Day with a party at 1000 Trades, hosted by local publisher the Emma Press. The evening will include readings, games and prizes, and the launch of the new anthology Watcher of the Skies: Poems about Space and Aliens. Pick…

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The best independent coffee shops in Birmingham

Original web page at The best independent coffee shops in Birmingham A latte and cappuccino (£2.75 each) from Yorks Espresso Bar Birmingham has some fabulous independent places to stop off for a coffee, tea and more. And there are certainly plenty of them – even more so now Grand Central and the revamped New Street…

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Job Vacancy: Director, Birmingham Conservation Trust

Original web page at Job Vacancy: Director, Birmingham Conservation Trust Location: The Coffin Works, Fleet Street, Birmingham Salary: £35,000 p.a. (Permanent, subject to funding) Deadline for applications: 17 October 2016 For nearly 40 years, BCT has been a major force in preserving Birmingham’s architectural heritage. It’s most recent major project is the multi-award winning Coffin…

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JQDT Board Seeks Project Manager

Original web page at JQDT Board Seeks Project Manager The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) Board are seeking a consultant to lead on a number of key projects. The JQDT is a community interest company formed in 2011 whose main objectives are to: Champion the regeneration of the JQ. Deliver additional projects and services through…

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