It has been confirmed that pavement resurfacing will start this month in a bid to improve highways in the Jewellery Quarter. Amey will be starting work on the improvements the week ending 16th May on Moreton Street, with extensions to Carver Street and Pope Street. The maintenance works will last for approximately two weeks between … Read more
The Birmingham Assay Office spent four days at the Antiques for Everyone Fair at the NEC this month educating potential customers of their products and services. The fairs, that take place three times a year, are the largest antiques and fine art fairs in the UK. Their new app ‘Help with Hallmarks’ was promoted at … Read more
The third issue of Quarter Life – the official magazine for the Jewellery Quarter – is out now! The magazine, which is part of the marketing strategy outlined in the Jewellery Quarter BID Prospectus, is of interest to all the people who live, learn, visit and work in the area. It is also an informative … Read more
Construction workers at The Golden Square are making the most of the bright and dry weather as site clearance and drainage connections continue this week. Preparations are also being made in anticipation for paving and step unit installation. Temporary traffic lights have now been installed and will continue to run during the Easter holidays on … Read more
Local beer fans were given the chance to have their say on the taste of the Jewellery Quarter’s new beer on Sunday. It was a great turn out with over sixty people attending the beer tasting event at The Rose Villa Tavern. Guests were each given seven different beers to try and then vote for … Read more
A charity football tournament will be kicking off at the beginning of May. Local residents and company teams in the Jewellery Quarter are being invited to take part in the football event that will be supporting blood cancer charity, Cure Leukaemia. Each team will pay £70 to compete in the 5-aside Powerleague tournament, with £40 … Read more
Beat the inevitable chocolate bloat this Easter by reaching for some healthy carrots instead. Twenty-four carrots should do the trick. The 24 Carrots market is returning to St Paul’s Square and will be offering up some wonderful post-Easter treats. There will be something for everyone to enjoy including authentic street-food, handmade gifts and delicious treats. … Read more
Beer fans are being given the opportunity to name the Jewellery Quarter BID’s very own beer. The special brew will be launched and ready to drink at the annual Birmingham Beer and Cider Festival, which will kick start on 29th October and run until 1st November 2014. The beer will be brewed locally at Two … Read more
With the weather getting better, why don’t you experience the Jewellery Quarter from new heights? Our great district has it all ranging from museums, restaurants and, of course, jewellery. The Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing Tour (try saying that three times fast…) will provide a guided adventure through the UK’s second city. The tours … Read more
