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Three Classic Fairytails!
March 18, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Three Classic Fairytails!

My childhood was shaped by Disney. And I mean proper Disney, real cartoon fairytales about princes and princesses, and dwarves and witches. And the songs, remember the songs!? I am very proud of the fact …

Mid Week Blues?
March 16, 2010 – 6:20 pm | No Comment
Mid Week Blues?

Wednesday is fast approaching, that mid way point of the week that is neither here nor there, beginning nor end, good nor bad. Wednesdays are always just a bit blah.
So in an effort to liven …

BFW 22nd – 28th March
March 14, 2010 – 10:30 pm | No Comment
BFW 22nd – 28th March

London, Milan, Paris, New York, and now Birmingham. Fashion Weeks are big news across to globe for the stylish folk out there. For designers, it gives them the chance to show off their marvellous creations. …

Mother’s Day Special
March 11, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Mother’s Day Special

There’s nothing I like better than a good old brummie success story. And that’s exactly what I have here in the form of
Keira o’ Mara, inventor of the Mamascarf®
Created by Keira during her redundancy, Mamascarf® …

Supremely Teeny Weeny Art
March 8, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Supremely Teeny Weeny Art

To say that this man has impeccable hand eye co-ordination is an extreme understatement. With the eye of a needle, or the head of a pin as their plinths, Willard Wigan’s micro-sculptures are a sight …

Action for Haiti
March 7, 2010 – 2:27 pm | No Comment
Action for Haiti

Today the Drum in Birmingham are doing their bit to help the people of Haiti. Following the devastating earthquake last month, charities, singers and artists have all clubed together to help make a difference. Now …

Return of the MAC
March 5, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Return of the MAC

For years now visits to Cannon Hill Park have been slightly marred by the fact that the MAC has been closed. Frolicking in the afternoon sun just isn’t the same without a cool (alcoholic) beverage …

Towpath Tidy 2010
March 3, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Towpath Tidy 2010

Q: What do shopping trolleys, an aeroplane propeller and a fridge of food have in common?
A: They were all pulled out of the UK’s canals last year during Towpath Tidy
Did you know that Birmingham has …