Jewellery Quarter News

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) have teamed up with local businesses to offer a spectacular Valentine’s package to one lucky couple! Spoil your other half with a £50 gift voucher at Sonny’s Jewellery followed by two free drinks at The Rectory and finish off with a complimentary dinner for two at Cucina Rustica. ... Read more Win the perfect JQ Date Night for your Valentine!

It’s time to get together with your partner or friends to celebrate the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day! The historic streets of the Jewellery Quarter are brimming with cosy restaurants and quirky bars. Local venues are hosting a range of events including tasting menus, creative workshops and even anti-valentine’s day storytellers. Find ... Read more 2020 Valentine’s Day Events in the Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is looking to recruit a Clean Team Member.

The third Jewellery Quarter Suit Drive is asking for local businesses and residents to donate smart clothing to help unemployed men and women make that crucial first impression. If clearing out your wardrobe in the New Year was not already on your to-do-list, this is the perfect time to de-clutter your closet while making a ... Read more JQ Suit Drive ask for local donations

A new photographic exhibition ‘East Meets West’ has opened at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and will be on display until 27 June 2020. The exhibition features 10 winning images from the photography competition launched in 2019 by China West Midlands 2020 and Birmingham Museums Trust and showcases people, places and objects in the ... Read more East Meets West Exhibition Opens at Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage project awards first grant to Grade II* listed Argent Centre The JQTH project is a three-year scheme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) – and others – to repair and restore historic buildings within the Jewellery Quarter and provide opportunities to learn about the unique heritage of the area. ... Read more Jewellery Quarter Townscape Heritage project awards first grant to Grade II* listed Argent Centre

Two of the global leading vegan organisations are brought together as the Jewellery Quarter based National Vegan Society has become an official partner of Veganuary for 2020.

Discover the story of buttons and badges making in the Jewellery Quarter with the brand new Buttons & Badges of Birmingham Walking Tour! Delivered by local photographer Kevin Thomas these tours delve deep into the history of local Jewellery Quarter companies and factories where these unique commemorative items were made. You will also have the ... Read more Buttons & Badges – New JQ Walking Tour!

As we say hello 2020, we also say farewell to what has been an incredible last 12 months for the JQBID team. We've welcomed two new members of staff, delivered the biggest JQ Festival to date, adopted the JQ train station and even managed the surprise pop-up of a genuine Banksy.

A limited-edition of this year’s UCB Christmas pudding has been made with a coconut-based beer from Burning Soul, brewed within ‘hopping’ distance of the University. Every year, students from UCB’s bakery courses roll up their sleeves, don their pinnies and produce hundreds of delicious traditional Christmas puds made with Guinness or a similar stout to ... Read more UCB Team Up with Burning Soul for Perfect Puds!

The Chair of the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is to stand down after four years at the helm.  Nicola Ridler, who has been BID Chair since 2016 is to stand down with Henrik Skouby, Director of electroplating company, E. C. Williams, replacing Nicola as successor. The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District, which is ... Read more Jewellery Quarter BID Chair steps down after 4 years

Natural HR’s COO and Co-Founder, Sarah Dowzell fought off stiff competition at the West Midlands Tech Awards last Thursday to be crowned the 2019 West Midlands Woman in Tech. The West Midlands Tech Awards were launched in 2018 and celebrate everything the West Midlands has to offer as a burgeoning hub for technology; from FinTech ... Read more Natural HR Co-Founder Wins West Midlands Woman in Tech Award 2019