The year’s 1903. The Jewellery Quarter unveils a beautiful, statuesque clock in its centre. The ‘Chamberlain Clock’ stands proud on the roundabout junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street. It was designed as a memorial for former Mayor of Birmingham and local politician, Joseph Chamberlain. Fast forward 117 years. The clock no longer tells the…
While we’re all concerned for each other’s wellbeing, as well as a little bewildered by the peculiar state of affairs, we face an unprecedented challenge for our national economy;, particularly for small businesses. Nevertheless, despite the loss of many businesses nationwide, and many of us unable to work, there are many traders, pubs, restaurants and…
The festival boasts a weekend of great food and even better beer on March 27-28 in the Jewellery Quarter. The acclaimed craft beer festival TAPS will return to Birmingham this March, taking place in its new home at 60 Hampton Street in the historic Jewellery Quarter, owned by acclaimed street food purveyors Digbeth Dining Club.…
Looking for things to do with your favourite man this Father’s Day? Well, you are in luck! The 16th of June is just around the corner and, let’s be honest, dads can be harder to please than mums are! Here are a few ideas for you and your dad to enjoy this Father’s day.
‘There is so much emotion attached to Jewellery’ says Joanne with a knowing smile on her face as she almost caresses the beautiful diamond rings in between us. We pause for a second and quietly remember the pieces of jewellery that represent people, milestones and emotions in our lives. That moment really summarised my meeting…
Ahhh Mother’s Day! The day we celebrate the most important woman in our life… If you are looking for a gift, there are so many fantastic options, from the Chocolate Quarter’s delicious… well… chocolates to Lily Jones’s beautiful flower arrangements and Premier Diamonds’ classic jewellery. But Mother’s Day is more than just gifts and beautiful…
Einstein once said, “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music… I get most joy in life out of music.” Music is an important instrument of integration, it helps people push themselves outside their comfort zones and experience things they could…
2019 is a new opportunity, another chance, a new beginning, that’s why you want to sign up to the gym! If you are a bit unsure about how to start and how to work on your goals don’t worry, SMR has the perfect solutions for you that will help you make the most out of…
“I will always love you” is on the radio, jewellery, sweets, gifts and flowers are being bought all around us and many are thinking about their special Valentine. Valentine’s day is coming up and we don’t want you to get in trouble!
Ocho. The Spanish word for eight. The luckiest number in Chinese culture. The atomic number of oxygen. The nights of Hanukkah. The number of ingredients in each wonderful dish at Ocho.