http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog Birmingham City News & Local Search Directory Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:33:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever since CSI came onto our screens we have become a nation of amateur scientists and part time detectives. The Bullring took the first steps in scratching the publics itch by creating a crime scene in the heart of the shopping centre a few weeks back. This time it’s the turn ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/15/scientifique/ 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. For the true fashionistas, they get super advance warning of what will be hot in ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/14/bfw-22nd-28th-march/ There's been a lot of buzz about Sports relief recently, from dancing celebs to a marathon-a-holic Eddie Izzard. Loads of people in the public eye have been doing their bit for the charity which works to help vulnerable, underprivileged children both home and abroad. The climax of the whole event is ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/13/time-to-get-charitable/ Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in someones home? Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Kali Theatre Company and Black Country Touring are creating that feeling with a the Behna (Sisters). A site-specific production taking place in the real kitchen of a Birmingham city centre home, creating a unique and ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/12/theatre-with-a-difference/ 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® has revolutionised the way that women breastfeed in public. Mamascarf® is a breastfeeding scarf allowing ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/11/2245/ There’s no better time for becoming one with nature than in March. As the daffodils start sprouting and the sheep start lambing National Science and Engineering Week invite you to re-acquint yourself with your natural surroundings with their ‘What on Earth Campaign’ As part of the campaign people are being encouraged ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/10/2233/ Figures released just yesterday show that 6 in 10 of us will experience mental difficulties at some point of our lives. From depression to anxiety, the stresses of modern day life can play heavily on our mental health. As this is something we should all be aware of, the bWell Birmingham ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/09/bwell-in-brum/ 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 to behold – just don’t forget your microscope! Born in Birmingham in 1957, Wigan’s talent for ... http://directoryofbirmingham.com/blog/2010/03/08/supremely-teeny-weeny-art/