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JQ Crime Message

Information sent on behalf of West Mids Police All Good Afternoon. I hope you have had a great weekend. The JQ has been looking lovely bathed in the glorious sun shine over the pass few days. The crime figures on the Jewellery Quarter have recently been the topic of […] Click here to view original…

33 Pitsford Street (Mr Tyre) – Public Consultation

Blackswan Developments is hosting 3 public open days to give an opportunity for people to view and comment on its proposals for a new residential, retail, office and workshop development on the Mr Tyre site. The proposals include a new entrance into the Jewellery Quarter railway station, a new […] Click here to view original…

Christmas in the Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter is set to come alive this Christmas with plenty of activities for everyone! CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Kickstarting the festive season on Friday 17th November will be the Jewellery Quarter BID’s annual Christmas Light Switch on and fireworks display. The event starts at 5pm on the […] CHRISTMAS PARTIES There are lots…

The best independent coffee shops in Birmingham city centre

Birmingham has some fabulous independent places to stop off for a coffee, tea and more. And there are certainly plenty of them dotted across the city centre and the suburbs. But what’s great is the increasing number of fine independent alternatives to the ubiquitous chains. Here are our favourites […] Including: Soda Bread Cafe St…

Council planners raise glass to Davenports’ Big Peg plans

Plans by historic brewer Davenports to launch its first new bar in Birmingham for decades have been given the green light by the city council. The company lodged proposals to transform a unit at the former police station on Warstone Lane, known as The Big Peg, in December. It […] Click here to view original…

Urban Coffee – Jewellery Quarter

Between 3 rd July – 3 rd September a selection of illustrations will be exhibited and available to buy within the Jewellery Quarter branch of Urban Coffee. Located on the ground level, centre of the Big Peg, you can’t miss the big URBAN sign. Some pieces are exclusive to […] Click here to view original…

JQNF 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…

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…

Jewellery 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…

JQNF 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…