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Making for Change
Craftivism! A portmanteau word meaning “activism through craft”. I don’t think it has made the dictionary yet – though it has made Wikipedia – but when it does, you can be sure that it will be the definition of a project I was involved with for young people in […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreWhat to expect at the JQ Festival in Birmingham
It’s that time of year again. The JQ Festival is back! The Jewellery Quarter is famed for its rich history, culture and craftsmanship. And this weekend Brummies will be celebrating this cool and quirky corner of Birmingham in style . The third annual family friendly Jewellery Quarter Festival runs […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreSee inside the city’s new live music bar which is selling MOONSHINE
Time for jazz hands Birmingham. A new cafe has opened in Jewellery Quarter hosting live jazz events. RJJZ Cafe also doubles up as a bar serving wines, spirits beers and moonshine! The spirit, a clear unaged whisky, has a potentially lethal alcohol content and was illegal in many countries. […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJQNF Open Meeting and AGM: Mon 17 July
Your fellow residents at the Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum (JQNF) would be delighted to see you at an Open Meeting (inc AGM) Date: Monday 17th July 2016 Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm (arrival from 6pm, no entry after 6:30pm) Location: The Big Peg, 120 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6NF The […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreCoffin Folk ’17 – Jewellery Quarter Festival 2017
The Coffin Works Birmingham’s award-winning museum and newest heritage attraction will welcome 4 talented folk and roots performers for a live music event as part of the wider Jewellery Quarter Festival. On 29th July, from 7 pm, as part of the Jewellery Quarter Festival, the Coffin Works will throw […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreQuarter Life Magazine Issue 11 – out now!
The new issue of Quarter Life is now out! It’s a bumper summer edition, featuring the ‘Dine in the JQ’ supplement which provides some recommendations for your next meal in the Jewellery Quarter. Our cover star Roni Ferro is the owner of Pasta Di Piazza and Cucina Rustica, two […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot success
Businesses have voted in favour of a second term for the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (BID). The result in the recent renewal ballot means that it now has the mandate to proceed for another five years. Over 700 businesses and organisations were asked to vote in the postal […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJQNF Open Meeting and AGM
The meeting will include: – an update from Sergeant Alan from the Jewellery Quarter Police , on crime in the area – N icola Ridler , Chair of JQ BID , on their recent ballot for a second term – information on our plan to take part in the […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJewellery 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.…
Read MoreRefuse Workers Strike – 30th June
Rubbish Bin Birmingham City Council Refuse Workers Have Voted to Strike. Have you noticed your bins not being emptied and rubbish not being collected? This is because the refuse collectors have balloted and are getting ready to strike from this Friday. Will you be affected? The first day of […] Click here to view original…
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