Budding Abbey College Birmingham entrepreneurs go behind the scenes at Disneyland Paris

19th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

Business Studies students from Abbey College Birmingham will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to go behind the scenes at Disneyland Paris in February, where they will gain a unique insight into the managerial and operational issues at one of the world’s leading leisure attractions. 41 sixth form Business Studies students are preparing to … Read more Budding Abbey College Birmingham entrepreneurs go behind the scenes at Disneyland Paris

JQDT gets green light on Townscape Heritage Initiative

13th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

Birmingham’s largest business improvement district has this week been successful in the first round of a potential award of a staggering £2 million Townscape Heritage Grant, which assists communities in the regeneration of conservation areas. The grant, which will be awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, could see a total of 16 listed buildings benefit … Read more JQDT gets green light on Townscape Heritage Initiative

Unique opportunity to visit Birmingham Assay Office’s private silver collection

11th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that it is opening its doors to the general public three times this year and offering limited places on its popular Silver Collection visits programme. Usually these visits are only available to organised groups, so this is a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Silver Collection, the … Read more Unique opportunity to visit Birmingham Assay Office’s private silver collection

Funding opportunities for JQ businesses

10th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

JQ businesses need to act fast to take advantage of the funding opportunities available to them. Funding is still available for Birmingham City Council’s ERDF Property Assistance Programme. Visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/erdf for full details. The scheme is already supporting a number of businesses in the JQ, such as Probrand. There is also the Business Innovation Programme, which offers … Read more Funding opportunities for JQ businesses

Freedom from Torture

Freedom from Torture is the only UK charity that is dedicated to providing holistic rehabilitation support to survivors of torture. From our West Midlands centre we provide psychological therapy and medical, legal and practical assistance to survivors of torture who live in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Our clients come from countries all over the world … Read more Freedom from Torture

Chetwoods Architects

Chetwoods is an architectural practice founded on innovation, consistently delivering projects that combine the highest standards of design, craftsmanship and award-winning sustainability. Established by Laurie Chetwood in 1988 the practice numbers some seventy architects, designers and technical experts operating from studios in London, Birmingham and Leeds. The current portfolio includes commercial, logistics, mixed-use, masterplanning, public … Read more Chetwoods Architects

JQ information centre temporarily relocates to museum

7th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

As part of preparing the Golden Square site for construction to begin, the Jewellery Quarter Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has been temporarily relocated to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (75-79 Vyse St). The TIC outside of The Big Peg is currently being dismantled and this process should be completed by Monday (10th). The TIC will be open at … Read more JQ information centre temporarily relocates to museum

More A38 tunnel closures planned for the summer

6th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

This summer’s dates for the second phase of the essential refurbishment works in the A38 tunnels through the city centre have been released. Birmingham residents, businesses and visitors are advised that the St Chad’s and Queensway tunnels will be completely closed to all traffic from 10pm on Friday 18 July until 6am on Monday 1 September. This … Read more More A38 tunnel closures planned for the summer

OSCAR Birmingham Ltd

Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Relief & Thalassaemia Support (OSCAR Birmingham) is a voluntary organisation and registered charity established in 1974 primarily to promote greater awareness of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Disorders (SCD’s). OSCAR Birmingham aims to support individuals affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia disorders, who may be socially disadvantaged due to social exclusion or lack of support. http://youtu.be/nEdWU7jREGA

Keeping our streets safe

4th February 2014 by paul@dickiebirds.studio

As part of the BID’s aim to make the Jewellery Quarter a safer place to be, there is a plan to install gates at the entrances to the alleyway between Hylton Street and Key Hill Drive The scheme – funded jointly by the police, the BID, local businesses and residents – is currently in a consultation … Read more Keeping our streets safe