The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is looking to recruit an ambassador to join the team. The JQBID is a defined area within which the local business community works together to deliver projects and services that improve the business environment and the experiences of visitors, students and residents. The ambassador will work alongside our dynamic team as we implement … Read More

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend (BCW) returns from 13 – 15 July! Unlock access to new and exclusive £4 drinks at 40 participating venues across the city with the BCW wristband. In the JQ The Birmingham Whisky Club will be serving “Naked Rob Roy”, The Rose Villa Tavern are creating “Salted Caramel Espresso Martini’s” and The Vanguard at 1000 Trades are experimenting with the “Grand Sour”. The … Read More

The fun continues in the Jewellery Quarter this summer beyond the JQ Festival (20 – 22 July) with jazz performances throughout the Quarter, delivered by the Birmingham, Solihull & Sandwell Jazz Festival (20 – 29 July). Now in its 34th year, the event is including Sandwell for the first time. With a total of 233 performances in 114 venues, there’s … Read More

The JQ Festival is back next month (20th- 22nd July) and the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement (JQBID) is inviting local businesses and residents to an official JQ Festival Open Day Drop-in. Running across two locations – St Paul’s Square and Golden Square (JQBID unit underneath The Big Peg) – on Friday 6th July, members of the team will be on … Read More

The brand-new Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) magazine has landed! Formerly Quarter Life, the fresh-look JQ Life magazine is full of news, updates, features and information about the Jewellery Quarter. Following the renewal of the JQBID for an additional five-year term last year, the magazine was revamped and offers a fresh angle on the people of the JQ; whether … Read More

To celebrate Portugal Day on Sunday 10 June and her Portuguese heritage Karin de Figueiredo, JQBID Communications & Events Executive, explores the story of Salcooks – a new Portuguese Cafe in the Jewellery Quarter. Salcooks The feeling of happiness that comes from our favourite comfort foods often stems from positive memories of our childhood. My family is both Swedish and … Read More

A brand new city-wide festival kicks off this week with an ambitious programme of talks and events celebrating the dynamic design industry of Birmingham. Over the course of four days, Birmingham Design Festival (Thursday 7 – Sunday 10 June) will provide an eclectic range of free and paid events open to both novices and design professionals exploring the past, present, … Read More

UPDATE 19/06/2018 The phone number has been reinstated, please dial 0121 236 0519 to contact them. JQ cafe 24 Carat Bistro is temporarily using a different phone number for bookings – please contact 07377 366 132. For further information on the cafe’s food menus which includes Carribean specialities, visit the website.

Peel & Stone Pizza is finally coming to the Jewellery Quarter with a purpose built oven at Birmingham’s favourite indie pub, The Church. After a refurbishment earlier this year, the pub reopened on 12 May and from tomorrow (26 May),  it will become a Peel & Stone venue selling a wide range of cocktails, ales, fresh salads, sides and stone baked … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) has appointed Digital Glue, a creative communications and design agency based in Digbeth, to deliver the design, editorial, and print of its quarterly magazine. JQ Life Magazine, formerly known as Quarter Life Magazine, will celebrate the Jewellery Quarter’s diverse mix of businesses and individuals, and showcase the activities and achievements of JQBID and … Read More

The following information from Birmingham City Council relates to the upcoming changes to the flow of traffic on Holland Street in the Jewellery Quarter. Please note the restrictions are being put in place to support the construction work on the new University College Birmingham (UCB) development on George Street.  For further information, please contact Birmingham City Council. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF … Read More

To highlight National Vegetarian Week (14 – 20 May) Dominika Piasecka from The Vegan Society considers why it is worth taking the next step to veganism and recommends vegetarian / vegan dining options in the Jewellery Quarter.  Taking the next step to becoming vegan Many people choose to go vegetarian because they want to avoid contributing to animal suffering, which is a … Read More

The JQBID attended the brand new international show Makers Central last weekend  (5 and 6 May 2018) together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event our ‘Makers Thursday’ series shed a spotlight on these creative individuals. Our final blog in the series is written by the JQBID team and provides a snapshot … Read More

The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central this weekend together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, our ‘Makers Thursday’ series has shed a spotlight on these creative individuals.   The final maker to be featured is Tina Francis Tapestry.   Tina Francis Tapestry … Read More

The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central in May together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, we will shed a spotlight on all of these creative businesses. You’ll learn more about the makers, from what inspires them to what they love … Read More

The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central in May together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, we will shed a spotlight on all of these creative businesses. You’ll learn more about the makers, from what inspires them to what they love … Read More

Located within the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) area, the Pen Museum is based in the 1863 Renaissance-styled factory of W.E. Wiley. One of the pioneers of volume-produced pens, the factory supplied a remarkable 75% of the world’s nibs through the 1800s. The pens that were manufactured in the Jewellery Quarter contributed enormously to global literacy levels, helping people … Read More

This guest blog is written by Chris Thomas, Managing Director at APEX Ecommerce. Based in the Jewellery Quarter, the company is a specialist E-commerce Consultancy, helping businesses of all sizes navigate the rapidly changing e-commerce landscape. Having an online presence is becoming increasingly important in today’s retail environment and in this blog Chris Thomas outlines how smaller businesses are better … Read More

The JQBID will be attending the brand new international show Makers Central in May together with four local Jewellery Quarter makers; B18 Leather, Glenn Campbell Jewellery, Michele White Jewellery and Tina Francis Tapestry.  Leading up to the event, we will shed a spotlight on all of these creative businesses. Every Thursday (starting from today), you’ll learn more about the makers, from what inspires them … Read More

    Our latest guest blog is written by Raven, a Year 10 pupil from Jewellery Quarter Academy. In March, Raven completed a work experience placement with the JQBID. She shadowed all the teams including spending the day with the Clean Team and the Ambassadors as well as undertaking office-based tasks such as research and drafting content for social media. This blog was … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is looking for an organised and hardworking office administrator to join the team. The JQBID is a defined area within which the local business community works together to deliver projects and services that improve the business environment and the experiences of visitors and service users. The candidate will act as a key support … Read More

An awards ceremony that recognises and celebrates achievements within the UK jewellery industry has announced its nominations. The UK Jewellery Awards 2018 shortlist includes several Jewellery Quarter based businesses. WB The Creative Jewellery Group  has been nominated in the Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year Category after successfully winning the award last year. The category requires nominees to explain the strategies they have … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is inviting tenders for the publication of Quarter Life magazine, the official magazine for the Jewellery Quarter. The JQBID funds and oversees the production of the magazine. Quarter Life is part of the JQBID’s commitment to raising the profile of the Jewellery Quarter, marketing it as the place to live, learn, work, and … Read More

The Emma Press is celebrating the launch of their 50th book and 5 year anniversary with a free celebration extravaganza at 1000 Trades on Saturday 17th March! The business has grown exponentially from their humble origins in 2012 when Emma Wright quit her job with a large publisher in London and moved to Birmingham to set-up her own business. Today … Read More

  In honour of International Women’s Day, this month’s guest blog post is written by Dennis Cluley, a member of the JQBID Clean Team. It focuses on the author Kathleen Dayus, a  prominent female figure from the Jewellery Quarter. The sketch of Kathleen Dayus was kindly created by Sue Benwell.     KATHLEEN DAYUS Kathleen Dayus was born in one of the back … Read More

Need some last minute ideas for Mother’s Day? Take a look at our recommendations for things to do, see and eat in the Jewellery Quarter. Book on The Quarterworkshop’s Bangle & Charms Class to create a fine silver bangle and charms for your mother. You can even take the class together and spend the day tinkering away. Get 10% off when … Read More

International Women’s Day takes place on Thursday 8th March and this year the Jewellery Quarter will be buzzing with activity! Breaking The Silence is hosting its “Jewels Of The Quarter” event at The Jam House. A free evening of performance, fundraising and networking for local businesses in the Jewellery Quarter to celebrate the women who have overcome domestic violence. Breaking The … Read More

A local Jewellery Quarter firm, PMP Consultants, has recently been appointed as quantity surveyors for Symphony Hall’s proposed £12-million foyer redevelopment. Symphony Hall boasts world-class concert facilities and the new entrance will allow the venue to engage more directly with its visitors and develop its relationship to the newly regenerated Centenary Square. PMP Consultants will join a team of professionals … Read More

Birmingham City Council hereby gives Notice that on the 11th February 2018, for a period of one day, no person shall proceed along Lionel Street between its junctions with Newhall Street and Fleet Street. There will also be a suspension of the ‘One Way’ traffic along Lionel Street between Newhall Street to Summer Row and Summer Row between Fleet Street … Read More

For the first time in over 25 years, authentic Balti bowls are being manufactured again in Birmingham. The Birmingham Balti Bowl Company has been set up to produce bowls in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, in partnership with AE Harris, one of the Jewellery Quarter’s longest established manufacturers. The bowls are made to a high quality specification using pressed steel, … Read More

Valentine is just around the corner and now is the time to plan the perfect day out! With a variety of daytime and evening activities, as well as independent and bespoke shopping, the Jewellery Quarter has something for everyone. Use our handy guide below to choose the right combination of activities for you.   Enjoy a quirky day-time date by … Read More

The Christmas Lights in the Jewellery Quarter BID area remain on the lamp columns due to Birmingham City Council’s contractor Carillion collapsing into liquidation. The council is working with the relevant bodies and organisations to ensure that the lights can be taken off as soon as possible. For any further information, please contact info@jqdt.org Update 19/02 – The Christmas Lights … Read More

The Jewellery Quarter is a very special and unique area with a great community spirit. I think it stands apart from other areas in Birmingham, because you can wander and browse it’s many interesting streets and shops whilst taking in its rich history. All this makes it the perfect location for either planning or celebrating Valentine’s Day. My recommendations for … Read More

After last year’s overwhelming success where 21 women broke their chains of abuse and got their life back, a Jewellery Quarter-based charity is once again opening its doors to women across the UK by offering its free 6-month programme to the most vulnerable. Breaking The Silence’s Building From Broken Pieces Programme (BFBP) is a real-time recovery course that gives women the … Read More