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How Birmingham’s hospitality industry can succeed after lockdown
Anthony Tattum, CEO at JQ based Big Cat Agency, discusses the future of Birmingham's hospitality businesses. Read why Anthony is optimistic for the long term success of the sector and how 'Hybrid Hospitality' could be the future.
Read More Eat Out To Help Out – Full List of JQ Businesses!
The Jewellery Quarter boasts over 80 bars and restaurants making it the perfect place to enjoy the government’s new “Eat Out To Help Out” scheme! From Monday 3rd August diners ... Read more
Read More Protecting the African Caribbean culture in the British Jewellery Trade: Black JQ Guild
The callous murder of George Floyd in America and the ensuing protests have highlighted the insidious practice of institutionalised racism in the U.K., including in the British Jewellery trade. The Black JQ Guild aims to protect and pass on the rich legacy of African Caribbean culture
Read More David Tomlinson Appointed New Vicar at St. Paul’s Church
This blog is written by the newly appointed Vicar of Saint Paul’s Church, David Tomlinson. We wish him a warm welcome to the Jewellery Quarter and look forward to working ... Read more
Read More Farewell from Andrew Gorham
The Reverend Canon Andrew Gorham, Interim Priest in Charge of St Paul’s Church, is leaving after three years. He will be sorely missed by the whole Jewellery Quarter community and ... Read more
Read More RBSA Gallery Reopens Celebrating 20 Years in the JQ!
The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) gallery will reopen on Tuesday 28th July with the RBSA Anniversary Exhibition, celebrating 20 years at their current location in the Jewellery Quarter. ... Read more
Read More Jewellery Quarter Summer 2020 Activities
Read our top things to do in the Jewellery Quarter this summer. From exploring the Quarter’s heritage to a Peaky Blinder’s Escape Room, there’s fun for all the family during ... Read more
Read More Thomas Ore Watches – a unique timepiece from the 18th century
A local watchmaker is taking on the baton from an 18th century Jewellery Quarter maker, and is bringing these historic and forgotten designs into the 21st century.
Read More First public auction at Fellows features Fine Jewellery
Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale will be the auction house’s first live public auction in four months and has a total value of over £1.2millon. The sale of magnificent modern, vintage, ... Read more
Read More The Jewellery Quarter Bars and Restaurants are Back
Ahead of the long awaited reopening of the hospitality sector, many bars and restaurants across the Quarter have been busy putting health and safety measures in place to ensure your safe return. Check out the full list of Jewellery Quarter bars and restaurants that are now back open for business.
Read More Navigating the New Normal: Hair Salons
For most, 4th July can’t come soon enough. It’s now been over 100 days since the majority of us have been able to get a professional hair cut. Here we check in with a few of the JQ's hair salons to learn what measures they have in place for your safe return!
Read More How a home-schooling lesson helped create a piece of national treasure and raise money for NHS Charities Together
Vaughtons, a Jewellery Quarter based badges manufacturer, is raising thousands of pounds for NHS Charities Together by selling their family-inspired NHS Thank you pin.
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