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24 Carrots Market: A Summer summary and a Winter Wowzer!

It seems a long time since the Summer Market in August, but it’s still firmly planted in my head as a beautiful warm evening spent with friends in the Jewellery Quarter. The 24 Carrots crew were there early (some all day!) to get the bunting out, the stalls up and the atmosphere buzzing for the…

Community Heritage Open Day at the Library of Birmingham (Sat 2 Nov)

Saturday 2nd November, 1:30pm 4:30pm | Room 104, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND For further information and publicity flyer visit www.brumcitycentre.com The Library of Birmingham, Local Community Libraries, the Heritage Lottery Fund, and the City Centre Neighbourhood Forum present the Community Heritage Open Day at the Library of Birmingham. This event is the first in…

24 Carrots Market this Thursday!

Good Afternoon Folks! I hope you’re all excited. The next market is now only 3 days away! Just thought I would drop you an update on what’s been going on in our 24 Carrots world… As well as the JQNF having a stand (come and see us, we would love to meet you!) we are…

City Council consulting on its Neighbourhood Strategy for Birmingham

The City Council invite you to take part in one of a series of dialogue events taking place across the city. The purpose is to engage with local residents, local voluntary & community and public sector organisations and capture their experience of what’s worked, ideas, views on helping shape a neighbourhood strategy for Birmingham. The…

Cinema in the Square

Just a quick heads up to let you all know that the next instalment of St. Paul’s Film Club is this coming Monday (29th July) with the eagerly anticipated, Oscar nominated, ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild‘, a thrilling fantasy/drama about a six year old girl living in a ramshackle bayou community who must contend with…

Midlands Fashion Awards: Pre-Show event | Thu 8 Aug | Vertu

If you’re interested in fashion, this event at Vertu Bar might be just for you. The Midlands Fashion Awards has partnered with Style Birmingham Magazine to present a pre-show networking soiree at Vertu Bar on Frederick Street on Thursday 8th August 2013, 6.00pm until late. The evening will be hosted by BBC Presenter Frankie McCamley…

Livin’ in the City

Hi there! My name is Vicky and I live in the Jewellery Quarter. I thought it was about time I get off my derriere and write a blog, as I’m a member of the JQNF and have been meaning to do it for ages! I’m based near the Clock tower, which is like living near…

Parking in the JQ – have your say

Birmingham City Council made changes to the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) that covers the Jewellery Quarter about a year ago and the time has come for them to review the changes and measure the effects. All residential properties in the Quarter will receive an information leaflet and questionnaire – which can be returned in an…

British Jazz Awards: Wed 10th July at St Paul’s Church

Canadian-born songstress Melissa Lauren has been confirmed to perform at the 2013 British Jazz Awards. Melissa is an accomplished Jazz singer and songwriter who is making her mark on the Canadian music scene. She will perform at the prestigious awards ceremony on 10th July at St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter. Tickets are £8.50 – £16.50 (including…

Filming in St Pauls Sq (Sat 6 April)

We have just been informed that there will be some filming taking place in St Paul’s Square today (Sat 6 April). The actors will be wearing Special Forces uniforms and will have realistic firearms. We’re just passing the message on so you aren’t too concerned should you bump into – what appears to be – a…