Parade Civil Engineering will be undertaking remedial works on the central boulevard along Caroline Street on behalf of Birmingham City Council and the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District. Works will commence on Monday 23rd October 2016 and will be completed within 3 weeks approximately. As before, a road closure into Caroline Street from St. Paul’s Square will be setup together … Read More
COFFIN WORKS SHORTLISTED FOR A HISTORIC ENGLAND ANGEL AWARD
The Coffin Works is celebrating being named one of three finalists in the Best Rescue, Recording or Interpretation of a Historic Place category at this year’s prestigious Historic England Angel Awards 2017 The Relaxed@Newman Bros factory tour – specifically designed for people on the autistic spectrum by volunteers Adam Sutcliffe-Brown and Suzanne Carter has connected the Coffin Works museum with … Read More
Renaissance Award Unveiling Event – George & Dragon
On Tuesday 17 October 2017, The George & Dragon Pub in the Jewellery Quarter, hosted the unveiling of its Renaissance Award. The George and Dragon competed against some strong competition, which included The Assay Office and Gas Retort. The event hosts Birmingham Civic Society, unveiled a Renaissance Award for ‘Outstanding Design, Engineering, Execution and Performance’. Councillor Philip Davis, Jewellery Quarter … Read More
Your chance to snap up original art bargains!
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is to hold its first Charity Auction on November 2, run by Bonhams and hosted by Deutsche Bank at their prestigious Brindleyplace offices. For more than 200 years, the RBSA has provided opportunities in Birmingham for people to engage with the arts. The Gallery is just off St Paul’s Square in the Jewellery Quarter, and needs to raise funds … Read More
Win a meal for two to celebrate UK National Curry Week!
In order to celebrate the 20th annual UK National Curry Week, Rajdoot Indian Restaurant in the Jewellery Quarter is offering one lucky curry lover the chance to win a meal for two at any time of their choosing. To participate, follow the restaurant’s twitter handle @RajdootIndian and reply to their tweet with #ILoveCurry and your favourite type of curry! The … Read More
JOB VACANCY: JQBID Communications and Events Executive
The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is looking for a creative, passionate and organised communications professional to join the team. The BID is responsible for marketing and promoting the Jewellery Quarter on behalf of its BID levy payers. This individual will help facilitate campaigns, projects and events which raise the profile of the area as being a unique destination … Read More
First ever JQ Suit Drive hailed a success
A clothing donation campaign in the Jewellery Quarter has been labelled a success after businesses and residents donated hundreds of items during the first ‘JQ Suit Drive’. Suited for Success, a Birmingham charity that collects and provides donated clothes for unemployed men and women, partnered with the Jewellery Quarter BID (JQBID), the Jewellery Quarter West Midlands Police Team, The Big … Read More
Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises the comments made by the JQDT. Below is a planning tracker for … Read More
Get involved with the JQ Suit Drive
A local charity is seeking unwanted smart workwear from Jewellery Quarter residents and businesses. During Monday 2nd October – Friday 6th October, Suited for Success is joining together with The Big Peg, the JQBID, the Jewellery Quarter West Midlands Police Team and TimeBank to run a suit donation drive. Individuals are being encouraged to donate their gently worn suits and … Read More
Anderson’s Bar & Grill wins top award for third year running
Birmingham’s premier independent steak restaurant, Anderson’s Bar & Grill Restaurant of the Year West Midlands for third year running at the 2017 Food Awards England. The awards ceremony took place on Monday 2nd October 2017 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel. Anderson’s have now received the Restaurant of Year (West Midlands) for a third consecutive year since 2015. The restaurant’s … Read More
Help to reduce air pollution in Birmingham – come and have your say on 4 & 16 Oct
As Birmingham continues to grow, increasing traffic congestion and vehicle emissions are undermining the health and wellbeing of local people, leading to over 900 premature deaths in the city each year. Part of the UK Government’s plans to address this is to introduce Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in certain cities across the UK. Birmingham is one of the areas with … Read More
Birmingham Film Company Nominated for Royal Television Society Award for the Third Year Running
IDM Media, a film production company based in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, has been nominated for an industry recognised Royal Television Society award for the third year in a row. The 2017 Royal Television Society Midlands Awards are highly prized in the media industry. They are a ‘kitemark’ of excellence and recognise the best media productions and talent in the … Read More
The Fashion and Jewellery Exchange comes to the JQ
The seventh generation head of a historic Jewellery Quarter firm is set to offer inspiration to brands right at the beginning of their start-up journey at a top industry event next month. Henry Deakin, managing director at Deakin & Francis, will address the audience at The Fashion and Jewellery Exchange on 4th October. The business has been designing and manufacturing … Read More
Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises the comments made by the JQDT. Below is a planning tracker for … Read More
BIG CAT WELCOMES NEW TALENT TO THE PRIDE
Jewellery Quarter agency Big Cat has boosted its team with two new appointments to both the design and the communications team. With recent new business wins and a 35% per cent increase in creative campaign work, the marketing communications agency has expanded the team to recruit graphic designer, Simon Stanyer and senior account executive, Helen Gaskell. Simon’s career spans 5 … Read More
Closure of M6 J6/A38(M) Spaghetti/Gravelly Hill Interchange from Friday 1 September (8 pm) to Monday 4 September (6 am).
M6 J6/A38(M) Spaghetti/Gravelly Hill Interchange will be closed from Friday 1 September (8pm) to Monday 4 September (6am). This is required in order to complete the programme of summer maintenance works and ensure that all restrictions are removed by Monday 4 September. From 8 pm Friday 1 September to 6 am Monday 4 September: • The A38(M) Aston Expressway will … Read More
Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises the comments made by the JQDT. Below is a planning tracker for … Read More
Another successful year for the Jewellery Quarter Festival
Thousands of people attended the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District’s (JQBID) Jewellery Quarter Festival last month. The three-day festival took place between 28th and 30th July 2017. On Friday, the event kicked off in style in the Golden Square marquee. Barbara Nice kept the guests entertained in between performances from Jake Henry, JQ Soul, Aston Performing Arts Academy and drag … Read More
Combine your visits to three Jewellery Quarter museums and get up to 15% off!
The Jewellery Quarter is home to a group of unique museums, which bring to life the trades which made our city ‘the workshop of the world’. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, The Pen Museum and Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works are located within walking distance of one another and combine to make a truly memorable day out. Now you … Read More
NAJ – Turkish Brands Showcase 8 August 2017
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), based in the Jewellery Quarter, is working with other partners to deliver an event showcasing Turkish jewellery brands. The Turkish Brands Showcase on 8 August is an exclusive event where premium jewellery suppliers, endorsed by the Jewellery Exporter’s Association of Turkey, will showcase their latest collections ahead of exhibiting at the Jewellery and Watch … Read More
Innovative new education partnership is ‘Made in Birmingham’
A groundbreaking new partnership between the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham is set to offer young people across the West Midlands and beyond innovative new routes into a university education. The two Birmingham universities have signed an agreement that harnesses the strengths of each institution. The collaboration celebrates and builds on a 22-year relationship that has seen the … Read More
Resurfacing – Great Hampton Street
As part of ongoing improvement works, Amey is planning to resurface a section of Great Hampton Street in the Jewellery Quarter. The work starts on Wednesday 19 July (8.00pm) and finishes on Friday 28 July (6.00am) and is split into two phases: Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 July Monday 24 – Friday 28 July During the two phases, the section … Read More
Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises the comments made by the JQDT. Below is a planning tracker for … Read More
Coffin Folk ’17 – Jewellery Quarter Festival 2017
The Coffin Works Birmingham’s award-winning museum and newest heritage attraction will welcome 4 talented folk and roots performers for a live music event as part of the wider Jewellery Quarter Festival. On 29th July, from 7 pm, as part of the Jewellery Quarter Festival, the Coffin Works will throw open its courtyard to ticket holders. The schedule is packed as … Read More
Quarter Life Magazine Issue 11 – out now!
The new issue of Quarter Life is now out! It’s a bumper summer edition, featuring the ‘Dine in the JQ’ supplement which provides some recommendations for your next meal in the Jewellery Quarter. Our cover star Roni Ferro is the owner of Pasta Di Piazza and Cucina Rustica, two popular Italian eateries synonymous with this part of Birmingham. Alongside Roni, … Read More
PAY BY PICTURE AT CUCINA RUSTICA THIS MONTH
This month, Cucina Rustica will be encouraging diners to pay for their desserts by uploading a photo of their sweet course to their social channels. Are you an avid photographer when it comes to food arriving at your table? Do you like to snap and upload your photos to give your social followers endless amounts of food envy? Well, throughout … Read More
Jewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot success
Businesses have voted in favour of a second term for the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (BID). The result in the recent renewal ballot means that it now has the mandate to proceed for another five years. Over 700 businesses and organisations were asked to vote in the postal ballot between 7 June and 5 July. The Jewellery Quarter BID … Read More
Overnight tunnel closures in Birmingham
In order for Amey to carry out essential maintenance and cleaning of St Chads Queensway, Great Charles Street Queensway and Suffolk Street Queensway tunnels, there will be overnight closures from Monday 10 July to Thurs 13 July. The hours of closure will be from 22.00 – 06.00 each night. The closure is necessary and Amey does not anticipate any significant traffic … Read More
Important information – BCC refuse workers strike 30 June
Refuse workers at Birmingham City Council are set to strike on Friday 30 June. On this day, a JQBID partner First Mile Waste & Recycling services are prepared to pick up any Birmingham City Council sacks from businesses in the Jewellery Quarter, free of charge. Our JQBID Clean Team are not affected by this strike and will continue with their … Read More
Thank you for voting in the BID Renewal ballot!
The Jewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot opened on 7 June. A number of BID levy-payers have already submitted their postal vote. A ‘Yes’ vote is a vote for five more years of investment in projects and services to help improve the Jewellery Quarter and make it the place to live, learn, work and visit. If you are a BID levy … Read More
Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises the comments made by the JQDT. Below is a planning tracker for … Read More
Jewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot open
Businesses in the Jewellery Quarter are being encouraged to vote and support an additional £2.9 million investment into their area over the next five years. Improvements to the public realm, expanding the dedicated cleaning team, boosting recycling facilities for businesses and free public Wi-Fi are among the projects the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) wants to deliver between 2017 … Read More
Check out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises the comments made by the JQDT. Below is a planning tracker for … Read More
Tweet for a seat at Cucina Rustica
A Jewellery Quarter based Italian restaurant is offering an exclusive evening in a one-off social campaign. For one week only, Italian restaurant, Cucina Rustica is offering up the chance for members of the general public to win a table for two and sample their food and wine pairing menu. The competition, which will run on their Twitter channel from Monday … Read More
Unique and controversial art collection to open in the Jewellery Quarter
A unique and controversial new art collection containing human remains will launch in the Jewellery Quarter on Thursday 18th May. Presented by local gallery Turner Fine Arts, ‘Here Lies’ is the first collection by London-based artist Kieran Crowder, which incorporates ashes liberated from a crematorium the artist worked at when he was a teenager. The anonymous human remains were rescued from … Read More
JQBID Supports Cyclists with Big Bike Days
In an ongoing campaign to promote a greener, more eco-friendly Jewellery Quarter, cyclists are being treated to a free bike advice and repair service courtesy of the Jewellery Quarter BID. Cyclists can drop their bikes off at the dedicated cycle pod in the Golden Square, Warstone Lane, on select Fridays throughout Summer, dubbed ‘JQ Big Bike Days’. Bikes receive a … Read More
Traffic News: Carver Street
Vehicles will be prohibited from driving along Carver Street in the Jewellery Quarter, from its junction with Moreton Street to Tenby Street from 8th May 2017. This restriction will remain in place for five days, although access to frontages will be maintained as necessary. The reason for this temporary prohibition, which has been given by Birmingham City Council, is to … Read More
JQBID Business Proposal 2017 – 2022
The proposals for a second term of the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) is now available for download. If you are a business in the Jewellery Quarter with a rateable value of over £10,000 then this document is essential for you to read as it contains information that will affect your business for the next five years. Download JQBID Proposal … Read More
BID hits the high note in the Golden Square
The Jewellery Quarter’s Golden Square, Warstone Lane, has been brought to life with a series of live music events in the return of Music in the Square. Taking place on select Fridays throughout the summer months, Music in the Square gives workers, residents and visitors a reason to stop, relax and enjoy their lunch time with two hours of easy … Read More
Jewellery Quarter Essential Shopping Guide
With over 100 independent retailers, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and bars you can buy with confidence knowing that the Jewellery Quarter is the place for quality purchases that come from the heart of a hard-working community. Click below to view our Shopping Guide. Remember, for a comprehensive directory of businesses in the Quarter please see our online directory. DOWNLOAD THE … Read More
Jewellery Quarter Agency Strikes Gold in University Challenge
Jewellery Quarter-based brand experience agency, IE Brand, was awarded two Gold trophies at the Transform Awards Europe 2017 last week. IE Brand, Warstone Lane, picked up two Gold trophies, one for ‘Best Visual Identity from the Education Sector’ for IE’s University of Reading Careers rebrand and a second for ‘Best Brand Architecture Solution’ for IE’s Cranfield University rebrand; the latter … Read More
HRH Princess Anne visits Toye, Kenning & Spencer
HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, paid a visit to local manufacturer Toye, Kenning and Spencer on Thursday 30th March 2017. Toye, Kenning and Spencer, Warstone Lane, is a three-hundred year old Royal Warrant holding company, still owned by the Toye family. Exploiting the latest technology, Toye designs and manufactures jewellery and identity products for governments, corporates, fraternal and friendly … Read More
B2B Offer: 20% Discount On Every Order for Corporate Jewellery or Bespoke Private Label Design Services.
Status Active Zolia Jewellery is offering 20% discount on every order for corporate jewellery or bespoke private label design services. Do you want to extend the stock of your jewellery shop with a new collection or just add a few new pieces? Are you a company wanting to smarten up the staff, celebrate a milestone, resell jewellery pieces related to … Read More
Photographers Show Their Love For JQ
On Saturday 25th March, more than one hundred photographers gathered for an InstaMeet in the Jewellery Quarter to show their love for one the most beautiful and quirky areas in the city. An InstaMeet is a social gathering of users from the popular photo & video sharing social networking site Instagram. The Instagrammers (dubbed IGers) movement is designed to encourage … Read More
Marketing Agency raises money for The National Autistic Society
Hanging up their account based marketing hats for a short period, marketing agency Catalyst, put on their aprons and baked all week-long in a bid to raise money during World Autism Awareness Week. Channelling the Great British Bake Off and infusing it with a little Come Dine With Me, each member of the team baked for the week-long sale and … Read More
Local Florist Qualifies for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017
Sherrie Phelps, florist at popular local business Lily Jones Flowers, has successfully qualified for Florist of the Year 2017 at the UK’s top Horticultural Show, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017. To qualify, competitors were asked to Create a structural arrangement for a wedding being held at the Tate Modern Art Gallery. Every year the RHS searches for the best … Read More
Quarter Life Magazine – Wedding in JQ
Make your special day that extra little bit magical with our guide to planning your Jewellery Quarter Wedding. This guide features in Issue 10 of our premium magazine, Quarter Life which you can pick up your free copy from various retailers across the area or read online now by clicking here. Click below to read online.
Quarter Life Magazine – Issue 10 – Out Now!
Quarter Life has now reached its tenth issue! The magazine, which is part of the marketing strategy outlined in the Jewellery Quarter BID Prospectus, is of interest to people who live, learn, work and visit the area. It is also an informative guide for visitors who may not have experienced all that the area has to offer. Spring has officially … Read More
The Big Sleuth is Coming to the Quarter this Summer
The Jewellery Quarter will welcome three giant bears into the community this Summer as part of The Big Sleuth. The Big Sleuth (so named because sleuth is the collective noun for a group of bears) is a free public art event which will see up to 100 165cm tall, fibreglass bears leave their paw prints all over the city for 10 … Read More