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Toploader, to headline at The Jam House Birmingham on 20th July

Multi-million selling, chart-topping alternative British rock band, Toploader, will be headlining at the Jam House Birmingham on the 20th July. With over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits, Toploader were the sound of 2000, having backed the likes of Paul Weller, […] Click here to view original…

A Poem About the Quarter

The Golden Square Courtesy Mark Haddleton This poem was inspired by poet Ian McMillan’s visit to the Jewellery Quarter. The Poem itself is actually engraved into the material which makes the seam that runs down the middle of the Golden Square on Warstone Lane. Talking to Somebody about the […] Click here to view original…

Quarter 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…

Friends Exhibition: celebrating art at the RBSA

Come to the RBSA in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter before July 22 to catch the annual Friends Exhibition – showcasing diverse talent in a range of media. The Friends have been part of the RBSA since the 1900s and the Society was one of the first to allow subscribers to […] Click here to view original…

PAY BY PICTURE AT CUCINA RUSTICA THIS MONTH

This month, Cucina Rustica will be encouraging diners to pay for their desserts by uploading a photo of their sweet course to their social channels. Are you an avid photographer when it comes to food arriving at your table? Do you like to snap and upload your photos to […] Click here to view original…

Mapped: This is where you’ll find all 100 Big Sleuth bears

At last, we can reveal exactly where The Big Sleuth bears will be throughout Birmingham and the Black Country. Our interactive map shows you what each full-sized bear looks like, who it has been designed by and where you can find it. The public art trail starts on Monday, […] Click here to view original…

Overnight tunnel closures in Birmingham

In order for Amey to carry out essential maintenance and cleaning of St Chads Queensway, Great Charles Street Queensway and Suffolk Street Queensway tunnels, there will be overnight closures from Monday 10 July to Thurs 13 July. The hours of closure will be from 22.00 – 06.00 each night. […] Click here to view original…

A Turkish feast for two @ Cappadocia

Did you know ‘Cappadocia’ is a semi-arid region of Turkey known for its Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls and caves by troglodytes? No? Well, me either to be fair, but it’s always nice to learn something new. Luckily the Brum restaurant of the same name isn’t found […] Click here to view original…

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…

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…