The fourth 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 Prospects, is of interest to people who live, learn, work and visit the area. It is also an informative guide for visitors … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Abbey College Birmingham students and staff who are celebrating an outstanding year of A-level results. The talented students at the Jewellery Quarter-based college achieved exceptionally high results with 85.6% at A* – C and 25% obtaining A* and A grades. The successful scores bring the overall pass rate up to … Read more
Construction workers at Balflour Beatty will be hard at work in the Jewellery Quarter this week preparing for a November completion of the Golden Square. The exciting new landmark will be split into three different areas, the plaza, which will house benches, bike racks and retail units; the orchard, which will provide a new tree-lined … Read more
The world’s biggest coffee morning will be returning to the Jewellery Quarter in September to raise awareness and money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Jewellery Quarter-based businesses will be drinking mugs of coffee on Friday 26th September and urging others to do the same. All of the proceeds from the day will help the Macmillan team … Read more
The 24 Carrots Market will be returning to St Paul’s Square this month. The popular market takes place in the Jewellery Quarter three times a year at Easter, summer and Christmas, and gives local businesses a chance to come together and showcase products and services. Vibrant stalls will line the pathway of St Paul’s … Read more
The Blue Orange Youth Theatre, that provides an artistic platform for young people to express their creativity, is celebrating its first birthday. Based on Great Hampton Street in the Jewellery Quarter, The Blue Orange Theatre first opened its doors in 2011 and has since produced 30 in-house performances and hosted numerous traveling theatre companies. … Read more