20/05/2013
JQ BID supports Birmingham Made Me
Businesses across the Jewellery Quarter will hold a series of ‘open door’ events next month, as part of…
03/05/2013
Jewellery Quarter’s Church Inn to get a taste of the Deep South
A landmark Jewellery Quarter pub is being given a new lease of life with a Deep South-inspired venture….
01/05/2013
JQDT bids to become a neighbourhood forum
The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) hosted a visit from Rt Hon Don Foster MP yesterday (30th April)…
29/04/2013
Lasan win Best Restaurant at Asian Business Awards 2013
Lasan Restaurant has been presented with the ‘Asian Business Restaurant of the Year 2013’ at a prestigious dinner…
29/04/2013
Jewellery Quarter BID wins British Jazz Awards for Brum
Birmingham has been successful in capturing the 2013 British Jazz Awards and bringing this most important of British…
26/04/2013
Deep cleaning starts this Sunday (28th April)
A deep clean to various streets within the Jewellery Quarter will commence this weekend (Sunday 28th). The works…
26/04/2013
Findings exhibition launched in St Paul’s Square
Last night we celebrated the official launch of internationally acclaimed artist, Tom Hunter’s Findings exhibition. Despite arriving in Birmingham…
24/04/2013
Birmingham Conservation Trust seeks new trustees
The Birmingham Conservation Trust is seeking to recruit new trustees to its board. This is an exciting time…
22/04/2013
Find a hidden gem with Jurys Inn Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter
To celebrate the £4.7million refurbishment of Jurys Inn Birmingham, the city centre hotel is giving one lucky guest…
22/04/2013
JQ BID in talks to ease travel disruption during tunnel closures
The Jewellery Quarter BID (JQ BID) is working with Amey, the company that manages and maintains the city’s…
22/04/2013
‘Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play’ comes to the Blue Orange Theatre
On Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May, Majikal Theatre – a new touring theatre group – will perform “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live…
22/04/2013
Historical Birmingham coffin works to be transformed with support from GBSLEP
A 19th century Grade II* listed building in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is set to be transformed into a…
22/04/2013
Birmingham Assay Office opens new sub-office at Hockley Mint
The Birmingham Assay Office is pleased to announce that the British Hallmarking Council has authorised the opening of…
18/04/2013
Fellows achieves strong auction results for vintage and modern watches
Despite tough times on the High Street, Fellows continue to show success in the saleroom. On Monday 15th…
17/04/2013
Birmingham New Street: Are you ready for the switchover?
Click to see the important changes that are taking place at New Street Station so you can plan your journey
16/04/2013
Dick Empson
We were saddened to learn of the recent passing away of Dick Empson. For those of you who…
15/04/2013
April JQ e-newsletter
Click here to view April’s e-newsletter… If you don’t currently receive a copy of this e-newsletter, please send…
12/04/2013
Fellows shortlisted for Etailer of the year for UK Jewellery Awards 2013
Fellows have been shortlisted for Etailer of the year for the UK Jewellery Awards 2013. The announcement was made…
09/04/2013
RBSA Gallery Photography Competition
To coincide with the ‘Down our Street’ craft exhibition (open until Friday 26 April), the RBSA Gallery is…
08/04/2013
Advanced works carried out to prepare for Golden Square
Trees outside The Big Peg in the Jewellery Quarter were cut down yesterday (7th April) as part of…
05/04/2013
JQ to host British Jazz Awards – 10th July
One of the biggest nights in the jazz calendar is returning to Birmingham – 27 years after it…
04/04/2013
ERDF grants up for grabs
Don’t Miss Out! Birmingham City Council is inviting applications for ERDF Land and Property grants in the Jewellery…
03/04/2013
JQ on countdown to Findings exhibition
It’s less than a month until internationally acclaimed artist, Tom Hunter’s Findings exhibition comes to Birmingham and we can’t wait…
28/03/2013
Your Quarter needs you! Recruitment for Ambassadors now open!
The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham is an area with a rich past and a vibrant future. It is…
28/03/2013
Tourism campaign puts city’s culture centre stage
Visit Birmingham has unveiled a new tourism campaign designed to boost the region’s cultural profile, as part of…
27/03/2013
Blue Orange Arts given boost by Comic Relief Grant
Blue Orange Arts, the registered charity at the Blue Orange Theatre, is celebrating after receiving a Comic Relief…
19/03/2013
Deep cleaning of JQ streets begins in April
We are pleased to announce that a deep clean to various streets within the Jewellery Quarter will commence…
15/03/2013
Birmingham is top for tourists
Birmingham’s reputation as a visitor destination is on the up, according to new research released today (15.03.13) by…
14/03/2013
Apprentice scheme supports businesses sales and marketing strategies
Business Development Midlands Ltd (BDM), a government-approved apprenticeship provider based in the Jewellery Quarter, is working in partnership…
14/03/2013
Visit Birmingham launches group travel campaign
Visit Birmingham is targeting groups of potential visitors with a national marketing campaign this March, as part of…
13/03/2013
Stay at BLOC hotel for just £38 on St Patricks day!
This year, Birmingham’s world-famous St Patrick’s Parade falls on the day itself – Sunday March 17th – ensuring…
08/03/2013
Of All The People In All The World – 10th Anniversary Homecoming
Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In…
05/03/2013
Exhibition of final designs – Jewellery Quarter Family Housing Project
The Jewellery Quarter family housing project is an attempt to introduce appropriate new build housing in the Jewellery…
04/03/2013
Blue Orange Theatre stages new adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover
It’s been more than 85 years since D H Lawrence wrote the novel ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’. It caused…
04/03/2013
Special theatre ticket offer for ‘Maurice’s Jubilee’ – Book before Friday 1 March!
New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham is offering Jewellery Quarter residents, businesses and visitors a special rate on group bookings…
04/03/2013
Police return £2k of stolen rings to jeweller
Jewellery worth £2,000 has been returned to a Jewellery Quarter shop thanks to the quick reaction of police…
25/02/2013
Competition winner enjoys weekend in the Quarter
Gerald Hudson, and his wife Susan, from Leeds were the lucky winners of the Jewellery Quarter BID’s competition for…
22/02/2013
Chancellor George Osborne visits the Birmingham Assay Office
The Birmingham Assay office was first in line when the Chancellor, the Right Honourable George Osborne MP visited…
21/02/2013
Birmingham Business Improvement Districts find success in new photography exhibition
The Library of Birmingham, in partnership with Colmore Business District, Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District and Birmingham City…
21/02/2013
Update on UCB’s JQ development
Want to know how the new UCB campus is coming along? Click here to read the latest newsletter…
20/02/2013
St Paul’s Church launches film club
February sees the launch of St Paul’s Film Club, with a different movie being shown at the church…
20/02/2013
JQ BID Newsletter – February 2013
Want to know what’s been happening in the Jewellery Quarter since the start of 2013? Click here…
20/02/2013
Have your say on affordable housing ideas
The Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum (JQNF) has been working with MADE – a design partner – to look…
19/02/2013
Regimental jeweller salutes 50 years of trading
A jeweller who has made pieces for the Queen and Princess Diana is celebrating 50 years of trading….
19/02/2013
Last chance to explore Coffin Works before restoration begins on 23rd/24th March
Birmingham Conservation Trust invites you to explore the atmospheric Grade II listed Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works in Fleet Street…
19/02/2013
Council approves £1.2m ERDF grant for the Birmingham Assay Office
Plans for the new building for The Birmingham Assay Office took another step forward last week when Birmingham…
13/02/2013
Birmingham vies for number one spot in VisitEngland’s 101 campaign
VisitEngland’s new Facebook app sets out to find the top 101 Things to Do Before You Go Abroad, and…
12/02/2013
JQ BID supports training scheme for the next generation of jewellers
The Jewellery Quarter BID (JQ BID) is encouraging local jewellers to sign up to an apprenticeship scheme that…
05/02/2013
New ‘farm to table’ dining experience launches next month
The owners of the highly successful Mechu and Aprés brands are launching a new restaurant on Summer Row…
