Make It Mend It is our monthly drop-in craft and mending cafe.

This super informal gathering is for anyone wanting to learn how to fix, mend, upcycle or repair items and objects.

The workshops are supported by the inventive and talented artisan Louise Ludlam-Snook @upcycledinteriorsuk

Louise will be on hand to help you with your creative endeavours and there will be lots of opportunities to use our in-house sewing machines, glue guns, cutting mats and other FREE resources.

If you have a particular project you would like to discuss please get in touch on craft@thehive.rmlt.org.uk

Free materials. Free refreshments. Upcoming dates include 21 March, 18 April and 16 May. Drop in between 6 pm and 8 pm.

For more information please see https://www.rmlt.org.uk/Event/make-it-mend-it-at-the-hive or email craft@thehive.rmlt.org.uk

FREE CAREERS EVENT

During March, the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Exhibition will be making its way to the Birmingham Assay Office for two weeks. The event encourages and promotes the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and design. It will showcase this year’s winners, as well as past Birmingham based winners.

To tie in with the exhibition, the Birmingham Assay Office will be hosting a careers event. The event will take place on Thursday 23rd March, between 10-2 pm, and will feature inspiring talks from trade figures together with an array of exhibitors such as Hockley Mint, Vipa Design, Betts Metals and the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths to offer advice and guidance.

This free event will offer the opportunity to meet, network and get expert advice from businesses in the jewellery trade, view hallmarking and gemmology demonstrations, take tours around the Birmingham Assay Office as well as attend talks by leading industry experts.

Book your place now to attend this free event!

Join authors Anastasia Young and Paul Wells to celebrate the launch of their recently published book New Jewellery Techniques – Curved Scoring and Folding for Metalwork and Silversmithing.

The event includes a Q&A discussion hosted by Dr Sian Hindle and an opportunity to meet the authors and have books signed.

Join Dennis Cluley, who has been working in the Jewellery Quarter since 2007, for an informative evening tour exploring Key Hill and Warstone Lane cemeteries, a fun way to end the work day!

A fantastic chance to explore the newly restored cemeteries and learn about famous faces from Birmingham past who found their final resting places in the Jewellery Quarter, including John Baskerville who died once and was buried three times!

Tickets cost £5 and booking is essential as places are limited. Ticket revenue will contribute to the gravestone restoration fund. You will visit some memorials in need of restoration on the tour.

We will meet outside The Rose Villa Tavern at 5.30pm Friday 24 March and walk over to the cemeteries together. The tour takes around 1 hour and 30 mins but questions are encouraged so please allow 2 hours. Although we stick to the paths as much as possible, this tour does include some uneven surfaces. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Warstone Lane cemetery catacombs in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Image: M. Felkin

Key Hill cemetery catacombs in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. Image: C.Phelps

The Birmingham Blitz victims, Mary Ann Greenhill and Mary White mother and sister of author Kathleen Dayus. Image: M. Beauchamp

“A remote village on the West Coast of Denmark, nine friends (a doctor, a chef, a butcher, a teacher, a helicopter pilot and four engineers), two small pot stills and an old butchery.

The founders of Stauning Whisky didn’t have much when they started out in 2005. Least of all, any knowledge of whisky-making, but they shared passion, curiosity and the will to experiment and create.

However, they had the land around them: The wind, the sea, the fields, the heather and the peat. And some of Denmark’s finest water”

We’re so happy to be able to welcome Stauning to Grain & Glass. To accompany the whiskies, we’ll be serving up some Danish inspired bites.

Whisky line-up:

Tbc

Tickets are £35 (£30 to members of The Birmingham Whisky Club)

Terms & Conditions

No refunds or transfers. 

The event is strictly over 18’s Only. If you’re lucky enough to look under 25, please bring your relevant photo ID to the event with you. Tickets are sent in e-ticket format. These don’t need to be printed but please have available on your phone on request. We do not cater to dietary requirements. Please arrive on time as we can’t guarantee your place if you’re late.

*To order your Birmingham Whisky Club member ticket, please use the Join It app

One discounted ticket available per member.

British Academy of Jewellery’s BA (Hons) in Jewellery Design and Production Open Day at BAJ Camden will feature an in-depth look at both the course and the application process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to try out a technical jewellery exercise in the workshop.

Submitting a jewellery portfolio is part of the BA admissions process. Attendees can bring along what they have so far for an informal review or ask any questions they may have about compiling a portfolio at the feedback session.

All places on the Open Day must be pre-booked in advance. Book your slot here now.

AFTER THE MAJOR SUCCESS OF THE RYDERS BIRTHDAY BRUNCH WE HAVE DECIDED TO DO IT ALL AGAIN AND HAVE A RE-RUN EVENT, SAME VENUE, SAME ENTERTAINERS, SAME VIBE! YOU WILL BE ENTERTAINED ON THE DAY BY SOME OF THE FINEST DJS & HOSTS FROM BOTH BIRMINGHAM AND LONDON. SEE YOU THERE…

ENTERTAINERS

MARC RYDER

TERMINAL 4

PURE VIBES

JEZTA

GANZIE

LIMEY

MELSTARR

SIMZ THAT GUY

TIMES: 4PM – 10PM

2-4-1 ON COCKTAILS !!! 5PM – 7PM

BOOTHS AVAILABLE WITH FOOD & DRINKS PACKAGES.

MUSIC POLICY: 90’S R&B, OLDSKOOL GARAGE, AMAPIANO, REGGAE & UK FUNKY

DRESS CODE: SMART CASUAL

FREE ENTRY FOR MARCH BIRTHDAYS

BOOTHS/BIRTHDAYS/INFO CALL OR TEXT 07841 991 386

Learning Calligraphy Sessions and Demonstrations held at The Pen Museum are designed for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn the key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials will be provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the Museum shop.

10 Spaces are available for each session.

Museum admission is not included.*

*Discount on return visit available

Classes suitable for ages 18+

Learning Calligraphy Sessions and Demonstrations held at The Pen Museum are designed for both beginners and more experienced calligraphers. Learn the key elements of calligraphy and take information away to continue developing your style at home. Some materials will be provided and calligraphy products can be purchased from the Museum shop.

10 Spaces are available for each session.

Museum admission is not included.*

*Discount on return visit available

Classes suitable for ages 18+

The Birmingham event is usually the 4th Tuesday of the month but this month it is the 5th Tuesday.

Inspire and Connect is for ALL those who feel aligned to us and the format of our events. Whether you are an entrepreneur, self-employed, working the 9-5, taking a career break or just want to make new connections, then join us at an event to connect with other women, feel inspired and have some time for you.

Inspire & Connect networking brings you..

* Relaxed evening

* Friendly faces

* No awkward intros

* Inspiring guest speakers

* Chance to connect before the event

* Time for yourself

* Opportunity to meet new amazing women working across all types of business

* New friendships

* Your circle for life and business

WHAT TO EXPECT!

Before the event

An email reminder will be sent to you the day of the event with a list of those who are attending. A chance to connect with others before the event even starts so make the most of this opportunity and be visible.

Meet Your Leader

At the event you will be welcomed by your Inspire & Connect Leader Louise Haworth. Louise launched Inspire and Connect Birmingham in 2022 and the launch was a huge success. You will receive a warm welcome from Louise and the Birmingham members. You can also connect with the leader before the event by connecting with them in the Inspire & Connect Birmingham Facebook group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/164823731610024

During the event (this is an example but may differ slightly on the night)

7:00pm Event begins ~ connect with others

7:30pm Intro

7:40pm Member spotlight

7:50pm Guest Speaker

8:20pm Connect with others

After the event

An email will be sent containing a list of those who attended the event, so if you didn’t get a chance to connect during the event then this is another opportunity. We will also provide details of the next event and how to book, early birds receive a discount.

We also provide information about our membership packages if you decide you would like to become a member.

WHO ARE WE?

Accountant Laura Moss founded Inspire and Connect in August 2019, the Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham groups launched in September 2019. After the collapse of a nationwide group in July that she was part of, Laura decided to go it alone and set up something new. She had already created an amazing space for women to get together monthly and connect with other like minded people, she knew she had a lot more to give.

With some tweeks to the membership, the running of the groups and adding some additional benefits, Inspire and Connect is the most inspiring place to connect with others in the Midlands and across the UK.

In 2021, Laura invited award winning author and multiple business owner Ali Swift on board as a Director. Since then we have continued to grow and now have 10 face to face meet ups across the UK… with more coming soon. We also host a monthly meet up online.

We want to encourage people to truly connect with themselves, have authentic connections with others and be inspired to grow themselves and their business in positive ways.

We want you to discover your circle for life and business.

We are really looking forward to seeing you at our next event.

Sending love and light,

Laura , Ali, Sarah and Louise

xxx

Visit the website for more information https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk

Join me on a leisurely stroll around the lost pubs of Birmingham’s fabulous Jewellery Quarter. We look for the locations of The Pelican, The Salutation, The Gothic, The Duke of York, The Vampire, and The Engin. As we search for the lost pubs, we explore the rich history and unique buildings of the Jewellery Quarter. We start and end at one of the oldest pubs, the Jewellers Arms.

Whether you are a new or sophisticated and experienced property investor, developer, landlord, sourcer, industry professional or service provider, SIN provides you with an opportunity to meet like-minded local and national entrepreneurs.

Each event is designed to facilitate new deals, encourage joint venture opportunities and to inspire you to move your business forward. Halfway through the networking event, we will have the opportunity for you to showcase your deals on our SIN deal wall. The SIN host will then go through each deal providing feedback on what makes it a good deal.

We are committed to helping you achieve your property goals and we believe that these events can help to do this.

Held across the UK every month.

Keep up to date and join the online SIN property community: www.facebook.com/groups/485805091816218/

Agenda

• 18:00 – 19:00 – Networking
• 19:00 – 19:05 – Welcome
• 19:05 – 19:45 – Deal wall
• 19:45 onwards – Networking

This Event is for

Investors, Developers, Landlords, Sourcers, Property Managers, Mortgage Brokers, Lenders, Property Financers, Insurance Brokers, Lettings and Sales Agents, Accountants, Conveyancing Solicitors, Surveyors, Builders, Architects, Interior Designers and other property professionals.

The Host

Rory Kenny is part of the Support Team at Sourced Franchise. He has been working in the cash industry, whilst also investing in property utilising multiple strategies over the years. His goal is to bring together his previous corporate and property experience to help for the success of franchisees and guiding them as they build their property businesses.

Venue

This event is held at Saint Paul’s House,15-20 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1QU

View location details for the full address.

The Birmingham Whisky Club welcomes its members for another night of dramming.

No specific theme for the event, but we’ll be opening bottles we’ve bought in recently so members can get first dibs!

Free to attend – pay as you go!

Terms & Conditions:

The event is strictly over 18’s Only. 

Members-only, plus one guest.

Volunteer Litter Pick in Warstone Lane cemetery and Key Hill cemetery in Hockley, Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter.

Come and make a difference on Sat 8 April 2023 at 10.30am join our litter pick in Birmingham’s two oldest cemeteries . Keeping our ancestors resting place clean and tidy and making a difference to Birmingham Jewellery Quarter in Hockley.

Meeting point – please meet outside near the Big Peg , Golden Square, Vyse Street , at 10.30am to pick up equipment – hi vis vests, litter pickers, bags and gloves are provided, before heading over to Warstone Lane Cemetery and / or Key Hill Cemetery , both located in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, Hockley.

All equipment is cleaned before and after each session for your safety.

We’ll be ensuring that social distancing guidelines are followed to keep everyone safe, and places are limited to avoid overcrowding. If you have any symptoms of Covid-19 please let us know so we can cancel your ticket.

Ensure to wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Photographs: please be aware that photographs of volunteers and litter may be taken. Should you prefer not to have your photograph taken please contact the Friends via email or Eventbrite or speak to the organiser, on the day.

PLEASE NOTE: We require each place to be booked in each attendee’s name for health and safety reasons.

Getting here: Train and Tram stops at the Jewellery Quarter Station in Vyse Street , Hockley

Bus – 8a, 8c and 101 from Birmingham city centre to Chamberlain Clock at Warstone Lane walk to Vyse Street, also 16 &74 Great Hampton Street.

Car – Multi-storey car park in Vyse Street. Also on Street Parking.

Clean Air Zone From 1st June 2021 Birmingham Clean Air Zone WILL YOU NEED TO PAY?

Meet at The Big Peg, Golden Square ,120 Vyse Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6NF

Volunteers of the Friends of Key Hill Cemetery & Warstone Lane Cemetery RAISING FUNDS FOR GRAVE RESTORATION preserving our history and caring for the community since 2004

Follow the Friends on :- Eventbrite

Contact the Friends on new website: www.fkwc.org

Twitter @FriendsKHandWL and Eventbrite

Stories from the Stones a walking History Tour with our experienced guide includes the history of Warstone Lane Cemetery ,viewing the exterior tiered catacombs and the residents resting in this Church of England Cemetery.

The final resting place of John Baskerville (buried three times ) , Major Harry Gem ( Lawn Tennis ) , George William Manley -a Gentleman from the Ancient Order of the Druids , James Cooper VC recipient of the Victoria Cross, Edward Warrulan -son of an Aboriginal Chief, William Edward Hipkins -Titanic, Jacob Wilson-Last Town Crier ,John Postgate Food safety campaigner , John Inshaw -Steam Carriage.

Please ensure each reservation is in EACH attendee’s name.

This tour does not include viewing the interior of catacombs. Catacombs tours are rare events and will be advertised via Eventbrite , wise to click “ Follow” to be updated with the tours for late spring 2023.Or view events on the Friends website via “more”.

Tours of Warstone Lane Cemetery in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter , Hockley , begin at 12 Noon please arrive by 11.50 to be booked in . Also allow time for traffic hold ups. ( see separate listing for nearby Key Hill Tour at 2pm )

Meeting place : In the cemetery near catacombs . Entrances at Vyse Street/ Pitsford Street / Warstone Lane & Icknield Street at 11.50am for a 12noon start.

Tickets via Eventbrite £7.00 plus booking fee . Please ensure each reservation is in EACH attendee’s name.

Children under 16 years no charge please contact the Friends via the website www.fkwc.org to ensure that spaces are available . All Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Finding a grave : Should you require to find the location of a family grave, the Friends may be able to assist. Please note this is unlikely to be achieved before , during , or after a guided tour. With prior notice the Friends may be able to arrange for you to meet a volunteer on a separate day with a date and time to suit you both. Should you require this voluntary service please email the Friends in advance with the family names and year of death if known, also state which cemetery if known

Stories from the Stones -a walking History Tour with our expert volunteer guide includes the history the unique catacombs and the residents resting in this non -denominational cemetery.

The final resting place of Joseph Chamberlain , Alfred Bird, Thomas Avery , William Murphy , John Skirrow Wright , Joseph Tangye, Constance Naden , Harriet Martineau , Marie Bethel Beauclerc , , Rev George Dawson , Henry Palethorpe, Joseph Gillott, Robert Lucas Chance , William Butler , Thomas Walker , Isaac Horton, James Hinks.

Tour Fees: £7.00 plus booking fee . Please book each ticket in the attendee’s name.

Children under 16 years no charge. Please contact the organiser www.fkwc.org to reserve children’s places. All Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

MEETING PLACE: Key Hill Cemetery, Icknield Street gate entrance near Key Hill Circus , not far from Warstone Lane Cemetery. Icknield Street entrance at 1.50pm for 2pm start this allows time to be booked in before the tours starts. ( see separate event for Warstone Lane Cemetery tour at 12 noon )

Guided Cemetery are the second Sunday of the month except for December .

This tour does not include viewing the interior of catacombs.

Interior Catacombs tours are rare events and will be advertised via Eventbrite wise to click “ Follow” to be updated with the tours for late spring 2023.

View frequently asked questions below .

Attendees at the site of the former Key Hill Chapel

Key Hill cemetery catacombs.

Neighbouring Warstone Lane cemetery also have catacombs.

Key Hill in Springtime, the headstone Of Alan Hickman is shaped like a railway signal.

BAJ Open Days give you the opportunity to visit our site, meet current staff and students, and get a feel for what studying at the Academy is like. You will have a chance to speak to our admissions officers who will provide you with all the essential information about the upcoming courses, application process, funding options, and student life.

Open Day visitors will have the chance to get a tour of the campus and make a keyring or pendant in our workshop with one of our tutors.

All places on the Open Day must be pre-booked in advance. Book your slot below now.