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WELCOME TO THE FIFTH ISSUE OF QUARTERlife THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR THE JEWELLERY QUARTER.

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on the cover Justin Bourne, owner of Hard To Find Whisky in Spencer Street, is the Jewellery Quarter’s newest retailer. You’ll find a full list of local shops in our eight-page pull-out retail guide.

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he Jewellery Quarter’s retail sector is constantly changing with new shops popping up every week. The number of retailers choosing to open a store in the Quarter has grown rapidly in the past year and we have welcomed a variety of shops offering a diverse range of interesting and tempting items, Luke Crane, from cakes to antiques. In this issue, our JQ BID manager eight-page pull-out guide provides an update on the Quarter’s retail outlets. The JQ is known for its independent businesses and, this month, we take a look at four of the most unique shops in the area. One of the newest additions is Hard To Find Whisky – a whisky merchant that offers a store experience unlike anywhere else in the UK. QUARTERlife speaks to the owner Justin Bourne to find out more (pg 13). The JQ now has its own beer, which was developed and brewed in the Quarter. Smith & Pepper was launched at this year’s CAMRA Birmingham Beer and Cider Festival (see pgs 18 and 19). The ale will be available in local bars and restaurants shortly. Beyond retail, the JQ is home to a variety of other businesses that chose to base themselves in the area. Masterplanning experts Define decided to relocate from the Colmore Business District (pg 9) to the Jewellery Quarter, while building consultancy EMMAUS (pg 8) chose to stay within the Quarter but move to larger accommodation to support its growth. The area is also a popular place to live and the owners of Harris & Gibbs hair salon are doing both (pg 21). There are lots of new residential schemes being built, such as The Metalworks (pg 6) and Sterling House, which are providing modern housing options for people looking to call the Quarter their home. The Quarter continues to build on the opportunities to learn, whether it’s finding out about the area’s heritage, attending an educational establishment or developing a new skill. The launch of the Coffin Works – the Quarter’s newest heritage attraction – is showcased alongside other local events in the Life through a Lens pages (pg 16-17). This September we welcomed a second Perry Beeches school and on pages 10 and 11, QUARTERlife gets to know a little bit more about the men at the helm of the schools. On page 12, CAD specialists Black Country Atelier explain why computer-aided design skills are valuable for people working towards a career in design.

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NEWS Royal visit, The new Blue Bridge and Golden Square retail unit. The Metalworks scheme and Townscape Heritage funding update. Success at 50-54 St Paul’s Square, Staycity Apartments check in and new JQ businesses.

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ROOM TO GROW Building consultancy EMMAUS moves to larger offices following rapid growth. MOVING ON UP Masterplanning experts Define choose to relocate their business to the JQ. HEAD TO HEAD Meet the headteachers of the two Perry Beeches schools in the Jewellery Quarter. INNOVATION Black Country Atelier teaches skills for the future.

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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SHOPPING IN THE JEWELLERY QUARTER

Contributors: Alan Cole EMMAUS Consulting Alex and Chris Harris-Gibbs Harris & Gibbs Hairdressing Andy Williams & Mark Rose Define Justin Bourne Hard To Find Whisky

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A WORLD OF WHISKY Justin Bourne from Hard To Find Whisky reveals his top three tipples. PURRFECT PICTURE Cricketing legend Phil Tuffnell showcases his first collection at a Jewellery Quarter art gallery. GEORGE & DRAGON BREATHES AGAIN The derelict pub is set to undergo a £400,000 renovation. LIFE THROUGH A LENS Crossing the Bridge with RBSA Gallery, Coffin Works launch, Macmillan coffee morning and Quarter Lifestyle event. ALL HAIL TO THE ALE The JQ BID’s new beer, Smith & Pepper, makes its debut at the Birmingham Beer and Cider Festival.

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QUESTION TIME The Quiz at The Queens is set to feature in a Sky1 programme. I JQ Alex and Chris Harris-Gibbs set up their home and business at Sterling House.

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LET’S GET TOGETHER Three networking events that help bring the JQ community together. WHAT’S ON Dates for your diary from December to March.

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THE RED BRIDGE BECOMES BLUE

he iconic red footbridge over Great Charles Street, which connects the Jewellery Quarter to the city centre, has been given a brand new identity after being painted blue. The change in colour is part of an investment from the JQ BID, Colmore Business District and Birmingham City Council to improve the bridge with a lick of paint and new lighting. The JQ BID has pledged £20,000 towards the improvements. Luke Crane, JQ BID Manager, said: “It’s going to take a while to get used to calling it the blue bridge rather than the red bridge, but the new colour has certainly created a talking point within the JQ community. “The improvements have made the area much more inviting for everyone that uses it and, in particular, the illuminated handrail that will be installed shortly will be a welcome addition for people that use the bridge in the evening.”

JEWELLERY QUARTER RECEIVES A ROYAL VISIT The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) was delighted to host a visit from HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as part of their recent visit to the Midlands. JQDT board members were treated to a private audience with Prince Charles to discuss how his Prince’s Foundation for Building Community has played its part in the regeneration of the Jewellery Quarter.

Jeweller secures prime spot on the Square

Prince Charles also visited the premises of emblematic jeweller, Thomas Fattorini. Fattorini, one of the oldest manufacturers in the Jewellery Quarter, makes the medals for MBEs, OBEs and CBEs, which are presented by the Queen and Prince Charles.

local jeweller, Apex Jewellers Limited, has secured a unique opportunity to set up shop within the Golden Square. The development on Warstone Lane, which is due for completion early next year, will offer a new central meeting point for visitors and residents and will also be an ideal location for events. After submitting a successful tender to Birmingham City Council, the jeweller will occupy the square’s retail unit from December to fit-out the building, ready for opening in March 2015. The single-storey retail premises has been wrapped in Corten steel, a special weather resistant alloy that produces a stable layer of protective rust. The steel will also be used in other street furniture, such as the bicycle racks and street lamps, within the Golden Square. The retail unit will also include an interactive digital screen, which will be unveiled in January.

The royal couple also visited the School of Jewellery, a first for Camilla, where they met students and looked at some of their work. The Duchess of Cornwall was then presented with ‘his and her’ pens by Jack Row, the Jewellery Quarter’s award-winning pen designer.

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FUNDING COULD BRING HERITAGE BUILDINGS BACK TO LIFE

Councillor Philip Davis provides an update on the Jewellery Quarter’s bid to secure funding to improve the area’s key heritage sites.

ne of the big reasons people like the Jewellery Quarter is its mix of contemporary activities and historic buildings. It’s up to date, yet has an obvious heritage rooted in Birmingham’s continuing prowess at manufacturing. The JQDT, supported by the JQ BID, is working to secure major Heritage Lottery funding to bring heritage buildings back up to scratch and to help owners bring empty buildings back into use. We have already been successful in winning a first stage grant for a Townscape Heritage (TH) project from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) – the first time it has given the amber light to a non-council submitted TH application. Birmingham City Council is also a key partner in the project. The prize is a potential £2 million to invest in up to 16 key heritage buildings in Vittoria Street and the surrounding area at the heart of the Quarter’s industrial middle. As chairman of the TH steering group and a JQDT board member, I will be working alongside local consultant Peter White, who has been appointed as TH project lead, to steer the project. Heritage consultants Rodney Melville & Partners have been appointed to assess potential buildings for the grant, with Birmingham Conservation Trust managing community engagement work. Both of these organisations already work within the Quarter and are well placed to help us hit the target with HLF, which makes its final decision on funding next spring.

Apartments launch brought forward to meet buyer demand

property group has brought forward the launch of its new residential scheme in the Jewellery Quarter to meet the increasing demand of people wanting to live in the area. London-based Delph Property Group has acquired 105 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Warstone Lane, as part of a £16 million investment. The apartments, which start from £170,000, are set within a gated community, with architecturally designed gardens and private parking. The development, called The Metalworks, opened for off-plan sales at the end of September and 20 properties were reserved in the first week. The first residents are expected to move in from April 2015. Kathryn Molloy, from Jewellery Quarter-based property agency Maguire Jackson, said: “The Metalworks development is a welcome addition to the Quarter and the apartments, which will be finished to a high specification, are likely to be snapped up by young professionals and families alike, who are looking to own a property in this sought after area of Birmingham.” To find out more about the properties available, call 0121 212 2459, visit www.metalworksbirmingham.co.uk or follow @MetalworksBham on Twitter.

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(l-r) Nigel Tripp, KWB; Phil Brice, Koala TV; Louise Foster, Emma Nugent, Alvin Zondo, from James Andrews Recruitment Solutions and John Harris, Spencer Hylton Associates.

WELCOME TO THE NEW JQ BUSINESSES Andreea Design, Augusta Street; Arkade Property, Warstone Lane; BanaBay, Vittoria Street; Barber JQ, Spencer Street;

SMEs snap up refurbished offices

The second phase of refurbishment will commence before the end of 2014, providing spaces from 400 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft. For more information, contact Nigel Tripp (ntripp@kwboffice. com) or Malcolm Jones (mjones@ kwboffice.com) on 0121 233 2330.

Birmingham Central Foodbank, Camden Street; Birmingham Mobile Foot Health, Vyse Street;

ffice space at 50-54 St Paul’s Square is being snapped up by SMEs taking advantage of a rare opportunity to purchase small office premises in the Jewellery Quarter. The Grade II listed building comprises 23 units ranging from 380 sq ft to 1,775 sq ft. Since property agents KWB acquired the offices for Bridges Ventures in June 2013, the company has completed the first phase of refurbishment of 12 units and sold 70% of the space already. The new occupiers include: Spencer Hylton Associates tax consultants, Margetts Fund Management, James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, Koala TV and H&S Solicitors. Nigel Tripp, of KWB, based at Lancaster House on Newhall Street, said: “With interest rates at an all-time low, buying your own offices today can be cheaper than renting – and in return you have direct control over your property and an asset at the end of it. Whereas normally for this size of office space there is no alternative but to rent, now companies can invest so much more in their future. “The building is in a fantastic location overlooking the picturesque St Paul’s Square, with the city centre just a 10-minute walk away.”

Birmingham Central Acupuncture, Vyse Street;

Capricorn Electrical Birmingham Ltd, Branston Street; Ellison Davies, Warstone Mews; Gibson Kochanek Studio, Vyse Street; H22 Solutions, Vittoria Street;

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Hard To Find Whisky, Spencer Street; Hockley Jewellers Ltd, Vyse Street;

The construction of a 170-room aparthotel at Newhall Square has begun, following a £17 million investment from serviced apartment operator Staycity.

Logistics Partners Ltd, Vittoria Road;

The building, which is expected to open in May 2015, will include a selection of studio and one and two-bedroom apartments, all equipped with kitchens and en-suites.

Miss Beautique, Hylton Street;

The hotel is being built on the site of the former Science Museum in Newhall Street and will provide a frontage to Charlotte Street, the Whitmore Warehouse and the canal towpath. Richard Bourne, head of RO Real Estate, which secured a pre-let for the building with Staycity Serviced Apartments, said: “The Staycity development at Newhall Square is in a prime central location and provides ideal accommodation for both leisure and business visitors to the Jewellery Quarter and Birmingham city centre.” The asset will form part of RO’s wider Newhall Square mixed-use scheme, which comprises a mix of new-build and refurbished offices and hotels.

Minuteman Press, Great Charles Street;

Mobembo Travel Services Ltd, Vyse Street; Newhall Solicitors, Newhall Street; Sulase Hair Laser Beauty Clinique, Pitsford Street; SureLet Jewellery Quarter, Spencer Street; The Warehouse Books & Gifts Outlet, The Big Peg; Treat Me Suite, Vyse Street; Umicore, Spencer Street; Viceroy Tandoori, Icknield Street; White Mist Vapours, Warstone Lane.

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(l-r) Partner Alan Cole with EMMAUS managing director Peter Vince and James Newby, partner.

EMMAUS CONSULTING HAS SEEN ITS TEAM DOUBLE IN THE PAST YEAR. HERE, PARTNER ALAN COLE EXPLAINS HOW THE BUILDING CONSULTANCY’S NEW OFFICES IN FLEET STREET SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH.

EMMAUS Consulting was launched by Peter Vince, our managing director, in 2011 at the height of the recession to provide cost management, project management and other property related services. Starting in offices in St Paul’s Square, EMMAUS has grown rapidly in just three years. The past twelve months, in particular, has seen the company more than double from seven to 16 people across our Birmingham and London offices. After relocating to larger premises in Fleet Street, the Midlands team is now based in modern open-plan offices that support our business values and our future growth plans. Staying in Birmingham was very important to the business. The city’s central location provides fantastic connectivity to the rest of the UK and the Jewellery Quarter is within walking distance of the city centre, providing a relaxed, urban working environment. The success of the business is based upon our passion and enthusiasm to deliver high value services on a personal level.

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Clients liaise directly with senior partners, who are supported by a team of highly skilled quantity surveyors and project managers. Our team’s wealth of experience is one of the main reasons for our success, alongside the personal service we provide to clients and the trusting relationship we have with them to ensure every project runs smoothly. Birmingham is an excellent location for a building consultancy to be based in and EMMAUS has already formed relationships with local universities to recruit graduates with the potential to become future business leaders. When Peter started EMMAUS, a high percentage of our work was within the London market. We still see London as a key driver to the property market and one that supports our continued growth, although latterly the rest of the UK has started to become more active, especially in the retail sector. From our experience of working with retailers, convenience shopping is rapidly on the rise, especially retail outlets located close to high populous areas with good connectivity. The phenomenon of click and collect is spurring more ‘local’ stores to be built in small towns. People want to buy something, receive it the next day and, if it’s not suitable, return it without any inconvenience. Within EMMAUS we have developed a strong corporate client base of local and national firms across a range of sectors. The value we provide to our clients and personable approach is being rewarded with new clients approaching us through referral or personal recommendation.

The Jewellery Quarter is a hub of creativity – THAT’S THE CORE OF OUR BUSINESS. Andy Williams and Mark Rose, directors at Define, explain why the masterplanning experts chose to relocate to the Jewellery Quarter. Launched by business partners Andy and Mark in 2011, Define has advised on several national, large-scale urban masterplans to bring forward strategic developments, transform derelict sites and improve public realm spaces. The company has three main disciplines: urban design, landscape design and planning. Previously based in offices in Birmingham’s Colmore Business District, Define has relocated to Newhall Street in the Jewellery Quarter and believes the area is very well suited to the ethos of the business. “Where you’re based reflects the type of company you are,” said Mark. “The Jewellery Quarter is a hub of creativity – that’s the core of our business. “Our new offices also offer a flexible space where the team can use the break out areas for brainstorming and to showcase their plans. The open-plan layout allows the team to communicate better and share ideas and there’s plenty of room to accommodate any future company growth.”

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Define is already affiliated with the Jewellery Quarter as some members of the team were involved in the original design of the Golden Square scheme. The company is also involved in other key projects in Birmingham city centre including proposals to improve the Colmore Row entrance to Snow Hill station and the multi-million pound Arena Central development. “We are very excited to see the finished Golden Square scheme and hope to be involved with future Jewellery Quarter developments that make the most of the area’s unique heritage,” said Andy. “Urban regeneration isn’t always about ripping everything out and replacing it with an ultra modern scheme. The Jewellery Quarter’s architecture is one of its biggest draws so maintaining the character and quality of the place is key to any future development.” www.wearedefine.com

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When Perry Beeches II – The Free School opened on Newhall Street in 2012, it brought a new energy, and age group, to the area. This September, the Jewellery Quarter welcomed a new £5.5 million free school, Perry Beeches IV, based at St George’s Court in Albion Street. QUARTERlife meets the headteachers of both schools.

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RUSSELL BOND IS HEAD OF PERRY BEECHES IV

They push you to do the best in every single lesson and you get to do extra-curricular activities. I like that it’s new because we get to see the school build up around us. Molly Hands Year 7 Perry Beeches IV

Perry Beeches IV is the Jewellery Quarter’s second free school. Why was it needed?

The building was a former office block, do you have any plans to change the structure?

Perry Beeches II has been so successful and is oversubscribed every year with children from the local area, so we knew there was a real need for additional outstanding school places in Birmingham city centre.

We have incredible plans for the building, which will incorporate its current character but will also enhance the facilities for our students.

All of the Perry Beeches academies have started with a year seven intake and grown year by year. Will this be the same for PBIV? Yes, we will be following the same successful model as PBII and PBIII. We opened with just over 130 students in Year 7 and will look for a similar number next year. We have found that this way, the school can grow at a steady rate and teachers can really get to know every single student and their individual needs to help them achieve.

What is your overall plan for growth? The school aims to educate more than 600 students, including 120 in the sixth form, by 2020. We have found that a smaller school – similar to the size of a primary school – really works and is something that parents want for their children.

We are adding additional floors to create new science labs, ICT suites, music studios, and art and design workshops, where we hope to encourage children to design and manufacture their own jewellery. The students are most excited about the new raised deck, which is being built above the car park on the first floor, as it will have a five-a-side football pitch.

At 29, you’re thought to be one of the UK’s youngest headteachers. Does age matter? I have worked for Team PB for more than five years and last year was first deputy headteacher at Perry Beeches The Academy. During that time, I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge from working alongside Liam Nolan, our CEO, and Jackie Powell, our executive headteacher. It is a real honour and privilege to be the head at PBIV and I am so pleased that we are located in the Jewellery Quarter, an area that I love.

KEVIN ROGERS IS THE NEW HEAD AT PERRY BEECHES II You’ve taken over the principal role from Jackie Powell. How are you settling in? I am really enjoying leading Perry Beeches II into its next phase to ensure all our 400 students succeed in their GCSE exams at the end of their time with us. The school was recently deemed outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, which was a fantastic result after only two years in operation.

Have you made any significant changes at the school?

We are all like one big family. Toni Ann Andrade Year 8 Perry Beeches II

We are always looking at ways to develop our practice to ensure our students gain a sound

knowledge and to help them become wellrounded young people who are able to go out into the world of work and succeed.

Why do you think the free schools have been so successful? We like to think of ourselves as a grammar school without an entrance exam, an independent school without fees. The schools don’t have a political agenda; they are solely here to provide the best life chances for their pupils, all of whom are from deprived inner-city areas such as Ladywood, Lozells and Handsworth.

Two of the four Perry Beeches Free Schools in Birmingham are based in the Jewellery Quarter. Some of the city’s celebrities, such as comedian Jasper Carrott, BBC newsreader Nick Owen and TV chef Rustie Lee, were among the famous faces that attended the opening of Perry Beeches IV.

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Basic CAD skills can be learned from a young age.

As CAD skills become more desirable in the workplace, Black Country Atelier is working with educators and businesses to encourage more people to learn the craft.

esign graduates preparing to enter the world of work need the right skills for their chosen career and just saying ‘I can use Photoshop’ will no longer cut it. More industries are using CAD – computer-aided design – and Black Country Atelier (BCA), based in Mary Street, believes it is an essential skill for anyone looking to get a job in the creative industry. The company, which is made up of industry veterans who are specialists in 3D printing and laser cutting, works with educational providers and businesses to run tailored courses. Mitesh Patel, chief creative office at BCA, said: “Not so long ago, CAD specialists were few and far between. However, as technology has advanced so much in recent years, CAD is now used across many sectors and has become an essential life skill. “We work with schools, colleges and universities to deliver something different from the average design

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and technology course. We take real projects we have worked on and strip them down to explain step-bystep how we did it to the students. Even children as young as eight or nine can learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing because computers are used regularly in the classroom. “People don’t realise how many things CAD and 3D printing are used for – everything from fashion or jewellery design to The Jewelle consumer products, ry Industry Innovation such as iPhone covers, Centre (JIIC ), part of The Scho uses the technology. ol of Jewelle ry in V it to ria Street, is “Businesses can also a centr ex e of p er ti se for CAD also offer new services /CAM, lase an r d re lated techno to their clients by having logies. someone with CAD skills on the team.”

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LO O K I N G F O R J E W E L L E R Y, A N T I Q U E S O R V I N TA G E C LO T H I N G ?

You’ll find all this and more in the Jewellery Quarter. ANTIQUES 1

Fellows & Sons Auctioneers, 19 Augusta Street 2

Lucy Loves Antiques, Suite 6, 27 Warstone Lane Viewing by appointment only.

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Grove Pattern Buttons, Grove Works, 28 Camden Drive

CLOTHING & FA SHION ACCESSORIES

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BMW Sytner, 20 & 25 – 37 The Parade

RBSA Gallery, 4 Brook Street 4

St Paul’s Gallery, 94 Northwood Street 5

Turner Fine Art, 27 Warstone Lane Viewing by appointment only.

The Warehouse Books & Gifts Outlet, Shop 2, 120 Vyse Street

Braderie Vintage and New, 13 – 15 Caroline Street Offers a range of women’s and men’s clothing and accessories. 16

C LO C K S & WATC H E S 9

Britain Clockcase Ltd, 41 Northampton Street 10

Creative Watch Co. Ltd, 106 – 108 Vyse Street

Gosia Weber Handmade, 53a Frederick Street Specialises in making handcrafted leather and fabric bags.

F Meeks & Co, 197 Warstone Lane 12

GM International, 54 Northampton Street 13

Hockley Watch Centre, 16 Hockley Street 14

R.G. Hancocks Watch & Clock Ltd, 17 Warstone Mews

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A R T Engraving, 60 Northampton Street

FLOWERS 22

In Bloom Ltd, 87 Vyse Street 23

Lily Jones Flowers, 23b Augusta Street 24

Red Rose Florist, 47 Vyse Street

Karlus G. Tailor, Unit 5, 100 Spencer Street 18

Kraft Cufflinks Suite 310, The Jewellery Business Centre, 95 Spencer Street

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Struthers London www.strutherslondon.com Bespoke watches.

Wedding Dress Retail Outlet 16 Hockley Street 20

Wedding Quarter Bridal Outlet Unit 5, Spencer Street

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F O O D R E TA I L E R S 25

CC’s Hot & Cold Food, 65 Caroline Street 26

Greggs, 35 Frederick Street 27

Peel and Stone, Arch 33, Water Street 28

Subway, 40a Frederick Street

The Pizza Quarter, 38 Warstone Lane 30

UCB Cakes and Bakes, Summer Row campus

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Artfull Expression, 23 – 24 Warstone Lane Sells handmade silver jewellery and items by local designer makers. 32

Crescent Silver, 83 – 85 Spencer Street Specialises in silverware. LJ Millington, www.silverpuresilver.co.uk 33

Pomegranate, 15 Warstone Lane

The Birmingham Assay Office, Newhall Street Sells items designed and made locally.

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El Dorado, 22a Augusta Street

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Glassdomain Ltd, 199 Warstone Lane

Fashionistas will love having a good rummage through the rails at Braderie; it is where they’ll find one-of-a-kind items of clothing and accessories to brighten up their wardrobes.

GM Glass Design, 59a Caroline Street 38

JDD Furniture 2 The Boxworks, Carver Street Viewing by appointment only.

The store also sells vintage lines from big labels such as Barbour, Levis, and Burberry. Open Monday to Saturday, 12pm – 5.30pm www.braderie.co.uk 0121 236 6148

Twin Design, Studio 311b, 120 Vyse Street

Twin Design F U R N I T U R E T H AT M A K E S A S TAT E M E N T

Create statement rooms in your workplace or home with funky furniture from Twin Design. Brothers Tully and Declan Gallagher launched the business in 2009 and initially focused on fitting out commercial premises before launching their own contemporary furniture ranges that are both stylish and eco-friendly. Each collection has an iconic name, such as Chaplin, Lennon and Potter, to reflect its innovative design. All Twin Design’s products are designed and manufactured in the Midlands. Open Monday to Friday, 8am – 5.30pm. www.twin-design.co.uk 0121 258 2574.

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KEY TO JEWELLERS’ SERVICES:

Wedding, engagement and eternity rings Special occasions Bespoke items Diamonds Gemstones Antique / Vintage Regimental

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Platinum Brands Celtic-inspired Repairs service Watches Jewellery classes Costume jewellery

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G P 40 A & A Jewellery, 34 Northampton Street S 41 Alice Stewart, Unit 6, 94 Spencer Street 42

Andreea Design, 15 Augusta Street

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Estelle Jewellery, 42 Hylton Street

S 55 Crest Jewellery, 44 Vyse Street

P 70 Eternity Fine Jewellers Ltd, 41 Vyse Street

S G P 56 Crock ‘O’ Gold, Unit 1, 56 Spencer Street

S G 71 Fei Liu Fine Jewellery, 204-206 Newhall Street

S G P 72 Fine Design Retail Ltd, 90 Vyse Street

Crown Jules, 9 Warstone Lane

S 43 Anna De Ville, 23-24 Warstone Lane

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Designer Jewel, 4 Augusta Street

Beo London, www.beo.london G P

Bickerton Jewellery, 23 Vyse Street 47

Birmingham Stone Cutting Ltd, 36 Augusta Street

G P 61 Diamond Dealer Direct Ltd, 42 – 43 Warstone Lane S 62 Diamond Dezigns, Unit 8, The Big Peg, Warstone Lane

G P 48 Bond & Martin Jewellers, 17 Vyse Street S G 49 Bowjangles, 36 Vyse Street

Diamond Heaven, 115 Vyse Street S G 64 Discount Gold and Silver Jewellery, 44 Warstone Lane 65

Dripgold Ltd, 43 Vyse Street

S G Bullring Jewellers, 2 Augusta Street 50

Cirrus Diamonds, 41-42 Warstone Lane G P

Classic Diamonds, 16 Vyse Street

Easylines, 46 Northampton Street G P Element Bespoke Jewellery, 3 Warstone Lane 68

Clearwater Diamonds, 15 Warstone Lane

Ellison Davies, 16 Warstone Mews

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G 75 Gold, Unit 1, The Big Peg, 120 Vyse Street G 76 Goldcraft Products, 117 Vyse Street S G P 77 Grant Sawyer Jewellers, 18 Vyse Street

G P 73 GH Moore & Son, 19 Vyse Street S P 74 G L Bicknell & Sons Ltd, 12 Vyse Street

Design Centre, 114 Vyse Street

G P 45 Aspire Diamonds, 35 Warstone Lane

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Crystalink Jewellery, 35 Hall Street

S 44 Artfull Expression, 23 -24 Warstone Lane

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S 54 Crescent Silver, 83-85 Spencer Street

S 78 Hallmark Jewellery, 116 Vyse Street 79

Harvey Adams Jewellers, 105 Vyse Street S P 80 Henrick the Jewellers, 9 Warstone Mews S 81 Highly Strung Designs, 18 Hockley Street G P 82 Hockley Jewellers Ltd, 21a Vyse Street S G P 83 Inspire Jewellers, 92 Vyse Street S G 84 Isabella Hart, Unit 4, 23-24 Warstone Lane

S G P 85 J&M Jewellers, 39 Warstone Lane S G P 86 James Newman, 49 Vyse Street 87

Jewellery Quarter Ltd, 91 Vyse Street S G P 88 John Farley (Diamond Setting), 23-24 Warstone Lane S G

Julia Ann Davenport Jewellery, Unit 6, 94 Spencer Street

S G P Kensington Jewellery, 88 Vyse Street 92

S G P KK Jewellers, 40 Northampton Street 93

G P K.M. Taylor Jewellery, 15 Warstone Mews 94

G Krypton Jewellers Ltd, 21-22 Hall Street 95

S G P La Mons Jewellery, 20 Vyse Street 96

LA Overseas Company, 50 Northampton Street S

LIVTO, 7-10 Warstone Lane 99

Lloyds Jewellers, 3 Warstone Lane

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S G 107 Michele Designer Jewellery, 23-24 Warstone Lane

S G P 122 Riches Jewellery, 32 Warstone Lane

G P 108 Mitchel & Co, Unit 4, The Big Peg Warstone Lane

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White Mist Vapours, 123 Warstone Lane

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Give your home a makeover with the beautiful vintage interiors, furniture and artwork from El Dorado. The family-run business offers affordable products that don’t scrimp on quality and design. The shop is also a local stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

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Jack Row, www.jackrow.com Designs and creates writing instruments and accessories.

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Lloyds News, 87 Newhall Street

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UCB Cakes & Bakes FRESH BREAD AND CAKES

Be enticed by the smell of fresh bread and cakes from the University College Birmingham’s very own shop, where bakery students lovingly create delicious food each day. The shop, situated on the ground floor of the Summer Row campus, is open during term time. With new products being created each week, there’s always something different to try.

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WHISKY Justin Bourne from Hard To Find Whisky – a new shop that provides the perfect blend of malts and masterclasses – reveals his top three tipples. With more than 3,500 bottles for sale, including rare, collectable and new releases, fans of whisky will be in their element at the Jewellery Quarter’s newest shop on Spencer Street. What started as a successful online venture has grown into a unique store experience that is unlike anything else in the UK. For everyone from the nightcappers to the whisky connoisseurs, Hard To Find Whisky offers 14 masterclasses, costing from £20 to £1,000 per head, as well as a large range of gift sets, glassware and miniatures.

JUSTIN’S TOP THREE TIPPLES:

1 GlenDronach

Single cask (UK exclusive), 1995, £94.95 70cl / 700ml / 52.5% A 19-year-old single malt matured in a single ex-Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon. This Speyside whisky from The GlenDronach distillery was distilled in July 1995 and bottled in September 2014 with an out-turn of just 554 bottles. After maturing for 19 years in a sherry cask, this has taken on a rich, complex, sweet and almost seductive flavour profile.

2 Macallan

Speymalt, 1994 , £68.95 70cl / 700ml / 43% A 1994 vintage Macallan from independent bottlers Gordon & Macphail as part of their Speymalt series. This was bottled in 2014 at 20 years of age. This is a delightful whisky, full of fresh tropical fruit aromas with subtle beeswax and aniseed notes. The palate is peppery, initially with ripe banana and charred oak flavours. The finish is smooth, long and creamy.

ohnnie Walker Blue Label 3 JLimited Edition Porsche Design Hard To Find Whisky (No 1. Spencer Street) is open Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm and Saturday, 10am - 6pm. You can also call 08456 803 489 or buy online at www.htfw.com.

£194.95, 70cl / 700ml / 40%

Johnnie Walker Blue is the most prestigious whisky in their core range and perhaps the most famous blended Scotch whisky. It is incredibly complex with notes of silky fudge, sweet oak and a hint of smoke. This limited edition packaging designed by Porsche doubles up as an ice bucket.

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Cricketing legend turned TV personality and artist Phil Tufnell reveals the inspiration behind his first solo exhibition of original artwork. For almost two decades, between 1986 and 2002, England international cricketer Phil Tufnell was known for his bowling skills rather than his brush strokes. But now he’s hoping to bowl over the art critics with a collection of eclectic artwork based on his alter ego ‘The Cat’ and his exploits on and off the cricket pitch. With names like ‘Don’t Change The Fly’ and ‘Rain Stops Play’, Phil has created his own brand of pop art with vibrant colours to reflect his cheeky chappy personality. The collection is held at Turner Fine Arts on Warstone Lane. “I’ve always had an artistic side,” said Phil. “It stemmed from when I was 16 and worked as a silversmith for my dad.

“I used to paint while we were on tour and a lot of my influences have come from the countries we visited, including Australia, India and the West Indies. “I wanted my art to reflect my personality and, as I was given the nickname ‘The Cat’ (due to my love of sleeping in the changing room!), I thought there would be no better subject for me to start with.” Despite braving the jungle on series two of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity, which Phil won, and fielding the judges’ harsh comments on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, the 48-year-old is understandably nervous about the reaction to his artwork. “I’m extremely anxious to hear what other people think,” admits Phil. “But I’m also proud of the finished pieces and won’t let any negative comments get me in a spin. “There are lots more aspects of my life that I can use for inspiration and I’m already working on my next collection, ‘CATastrophic’. My ultimate aim is to get one of my drawings up on the wall of the Long Room at Lords.”

For more information on Phil’s artwork, visit www.philtufnellart.com or book an appointment at Turner Fine Arts to view his pieces. Call 0121 241 8608 or email info@turnerfinearts.com.

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George & Dragon

B R E AT H E S A G A I N Work is underway to give the former George & Dragon pub a new lease of life. A Jewellery Quarter pub that has lain empty for nearly two decades is undergoing a £400,000 renovation to become a café or restaurant, and apartments. The George & Dragon on Albion Street has a history spanning more than 150 years but the Grade II listed building has been derelict for the past 16 years. Developers G&D Projects have started to transform the former Mitchells and Butlers pub into a small, mixed-use complex with a café or restaurant and three one-bedroom apartments. Helping them achieve this goal are Jewellery Quarter-based architects The Space Studio and Ashan Projects.

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The pub, which was believed to have been built in 1851, overlooks Dayus Square and was regularly used as a setting for Hockley-born author Kathleen Dayus’ novels about the Jewellery Quarter. The original features of the building, such as the Dickensian style exterior signs, will be restored as part of the renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2015.

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RBSA’S ‘CROSSING THE BRIDGE’ SCULPTURE TRAIL The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) launched a new sculpture trail, ‘Crossing the Bridge’, to commemorate the gallery’s bicentenary and encourage people to explore sculpture as an art form. The trail saw more than 50 sculptures, constructed in a variety of materials such as stone and bronze, take up home in 17 venues across the Jewellery Quarter and Colmore Business District. The JQ BID pledged £2,500 to help sponsor the event.

Members of the public were invited to follow the trail and explore the diversity of some of the RBSA’s leading artists. Starting at Birmingham Cathedral (St Philip’s), the trail included such venues as Hotel du Vin, Urban Coffee Company, Cucina Rustica, St Paul’s Church and St Paul’s Place. It ended at the RBSA Gallery on Brook Street, where there was a group show on the ground floor. (from left) John Garbutt ARBSA, Anatomical Figure, Mixed Media; Jo Naden RBSA, Doves, Bronze; Lindsay Welch ARBSA, Solitude of Nuryev, Wood and Stone; Don Ratcliffe RBSA, Wizard, Thorn (wood).

RELAUNCH OF NEWMAN BROTHERS AT THE COFFIN WORKS

The wait is finally over as Newman Brothers at the Coffin Works – Birmingham’s newest and most unusual heritage attraction – reopened its factory doors following a 15-year rescue mission by Birmingham Conservation Trust (BCT).

A £1million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, matched by English Heritage, Birmingham City Council and others, formed part of a £2m package to fund extensive restoration of the Grade II* listed building.

Trading from 1894 to 1999, the Newman Brothers developed a reputation for making some of the finest coffin fittings in the world and their products adorned the coffins of notable people such as Joseph Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, and the Queen Mother.

(left) Past and present members of Birmingham Conservation Trust: Cllr Bob Beauchamp, Elizabeth Perkins, Simon Buteux, Suzanne Carter and Cllr Peter Douglas Osborne. (top, right): Sarah Hayes, BCT’s Collections & Exhibitions manager (bottom, right): Cllr Bob Beauchamp; Cllr Shafique Shah, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham; Simon Buteux and Les Sparks, Chairman of the West Midlands Committee of the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING The Jewellery Quarter community raised more than £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support as over 20 local businesses took part in the charity’s annual coffee morning. Local businesses, residents and visitors enjoyed a cup of coffee and a slice of cake (or five…) with all proceeds being donated to Macmillan.

York Laurent, Arkade Property, and Pomegranate are just three of the businesses that served up delicious cakes and biscuits, while employees of Betts Metal Sales took part in a ‘Best of British’ themed fancy dress day. Elsewhere, Perry Beeches II and IV held their own bake off competition, while The Big Peg organised a tombola and raffle in its reception.

(left) Employees of Betts Metal Sales in fancy dress; (top, right) JQ BID ambassador Wendy Roach with Emily Morgan from Macmillan; (bottom, right) Lots of businesses sold cakes to raise money for the charity.

QUARTER LIFESTYLE EVENT The Brasserie Suite at University College Birmingham (UCB) on Summer Row hosted the JQ BID’s second Quarter Lifestyle event, which was bigger and better than last year. Previously hosted at the School of Jewellery, the new larger venue allowed for even more local businesses to display their products and promote their services. The retailers and designers showcased the array of unique jewellery items, gifts, artwork and vintage clothing that is available in the Quarter.

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UCB provided canapés and wine to welcome exhibitors and guests to the event, which culminated with a special fashion show that was styled and compered by personal stylist and fashion blogger, Beth Goodrham. Each outfit was tailored to accentuate the best jewels, accessories and vintage clothing available locally.

(left) Beth Goodrham pulled looks together using clothing, jewellery and accessories made or sold in the Jewellery Quarter. Photos: Gibson Kochanek Studio

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THE ALE The Jewellery Quarter BID’s first real ale – Smith & Pepper – made its debut at this year’s CAMRA Birmingham Beer and Cider Festival and received rave reviews from revellers.

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Ale Trail

While you’re waiting for Smith & Pepper to hit the pumps, the following Jewellery Quarter pubs and bars offer a range of real ales to whet your appetite:

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ACTRESS & BISHOP 36 Ludgate Hill

THE CHURCH 22 Great Hampton Street

THE LORD CLIFDEN 34 Great Hampton Street

JEWELLERS ARMS 23 Hockley Street

THE DROP FORGE 10 Hockley Street

ROSE VILLA TAVERN 172 Warstone Lane

THE RED LION 95 Warstone Lane

VERTU BAR 25 Frederick Street

THE ROPEWALK 15-20 St Paul’s Square

THE RECTORY BAR & RESTAURANT 50-54 St Paul’s Square

THE QUEENS ARMS 150 Newhall Street

THE SHAKESPEARE Summer Row

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he four-day event, held at The New Bingley Hall in Birmingham, saw over 8,000 visitors sample 300 real ales and ciders, including the BID’s new creation. Named after the former jewellery manufacturer, whose factory on Vyse Street is now home to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Smith & Pepper was made by Birmingham’s Two Towers Brewery. At 4.6%, the drink is described as a moreish, zingy light gold ale that is highly hopped with mostly English hops. Luke Crane, JQ BID manager, said: “We completely sold out of Smith & Pepper within the first two days of the event as visitors particularly liked its unique peppery taste. “The BID wanted to create an ale that the local community could take ownership of. We held a taste-testing

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event at The Rose Villa Tavern on Warstone Lane, where local residents and business owners sampled different ales to see which combinations were most popular. We also asked the JQ community to suggest a name for the ale.” Mark Arnnott-Job, owner of Two Towers Brewery in Hockley, said: “The ale has well and truly been designed by the JQ community – everything from the name to the taste has been decided by them. As the beer is so personal, we are positive it will be a popular choice.” Smith & Pepper will be available exclusively in Jewellery Quarter pubs and bars, so look out for the logo on the pumps soon.

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The staff at The Queens Arms should be used to a camera crew being around as the Newhall Street venue is regularly chosen as the backdrop for TV dramas filmed in Birmingham. Now the pub, its punters and its popular weekly quiz night will be the focus of a new Sky1 programme, Quiz Nights.

The Queens’ quizmaster, Paul Barr, tells us how the opportunity arose and why his quiz keeps people coming back.

WHAT’S QUIZ NIGHTS ABOUT?

The fly-on-the-wall style series, which is due to air in January 2015, will follow four real quiz teams at different pubs across the country as they all answer the same questions. Each episode will focus on a team from each venue and TV viewers can listen in on their discussions and disagreements, as well as play along with the quiz themselves. Think Gogglebox at a pub quiz and you’ve got the idea!

HOW DID THE PROGRAMME MAKERS GET IN TOUCH?

The producers were looking for a well-established pub quiz with a good following and some interesting teams. They came along to two of our quiz nights during the summer for some test filming and things just progressed from there.

O YOU THINK D THE SHOW WILL BE SUCCESSFUL?

Definitely, it’s going to be one of those programmes where you find yourself shouting the answers at the TV. Viewers will engage with the different characters

and watch with excitement as the teams confer and argue as they try to find the correct answer.

YOU’VE BEEN HOSTING THE QUIZ AT THE QUEENS FOR EIGHT YEARS. WHY DO YOU THINK IT’S SO POPULAR?

I’ve been doing it for a long time so I’ve had lots of opportunities to get it right. The quiz itself is unique – the questions aren’t just copied from the Internet. I compile each quiz myself from a huge range of sources and I like to tailor the rounds and questions specifically for our customers.

WHAT ROUNDS SHOULD EVERY QUIZ HAVE?

No quiz would be complete without music and picture rounds! Then, apart from a regular current affairs round, I like to change the topics from week to week to keep it fresh. The trick is to keep it light-hearted and to ensure that the questions aren’t too difficult so people aren’t put off or made to look stupid for not knowing some random piece of trivia.

Quiz at the Queens

Every Thursday, 8:30 - 10:30pm. per player Teams of up to 8 people, £1 entry fee ! won be Cash prizes to

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YOU COULD ALSO TR Y... Every Thursday, from 9 - 11pm, the Lord Clifden hosts speed qu izzing – a smart new way to take part in a pub quiz using your mobile phone. Qu izmaster Stoo asks the questions but teams submit their answers via an app an d the scores are calculated instantly. Every Monday, The Ro se Villa Tavern hosts Quiz Akabusi. Th e quiz, which comprises general know ledge, film, and music rounds, starts at 8pm and is £1 per head to enter.

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ALEX AND CHRIS HARRIS-GIBBS, OWNERS OF HARRIS & GIBBS HAIRDRESSING ON WARSTONE LANE, HAVE PURCHASED TWO UNITS AT STERLING HOUSE, A DEVELOPMENT OF SHELL SPACES IN CAROLINE STREET. HERE, THE COUPLE REVEAL THEIR PLANS FOR THE UNITS.

The salon has been based on Warstone Lane for the past five years but we lived outside of the Jewellery Quarter. In order to grow our business and improve our personal living environment, we felt it was time to move to the area.

The blank canvas gave us the freedom to create the perfect set-up for both our home and business.

The commercial unit will become our new salon, where our clients will receive the same great

service but in the relaxed setting of St Paul’s Square. The residential unit will be our home, giving us the opportunity to fully immerse ourselves in city centre living and enjoy the Quarter’s community atmosphere. Sterling House offers off-plan shells. The blank canvas gave us the freedom to create the perfect set-up for both our home and business. We are excited to relocate the salon so close to St Paul’s Square. It’s one of our favourite places in Birmingham and we know our clients will love it, too. We love everything about the Quarter. Our favourite restaurant is Lasan – it is one of the best places to eat in the UK, not just Birmingham. There are also some great bars and coffee shops that we enjoy relaxing in. For more information about the units available at Sterling House, contact Kathryn Molloy of Maguire Jackson (kathryn@maguirejackson.com / 0121 634 1520).

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THE JEWELLERY QUARTER COMMUNITY IS PASSIONATE ABOUT GETTING TO KNOW ITS NEIGHBOURS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES. HERE ARE A FEW REGULAR NETWORKING EVENTS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER.

St Paul’s Club This private members club – for male and female members – provides a unique setting for local business people to gain contacts and build working relationships. WHERE?

34, St Paul’s Square WHEN?

Open for lunch (12.30pm for 1pm) every day but networking events, such as lunches for members of the property and manufacturing industry, are hosted throughout the year. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED?

No, non-members are welcome. COST

Varies, see website for individual event costs. C O N TA C T

Call 0121 236 1950, email sofi@saintpaulsclub.co.uk, or visit www.stpaulsclub.co.uk for full details of upcoming events and costs.

Likemind Birmingham Likemind Birmingham is all about coffee and conversation with like-minded people. The coffee morning has no formal agenda, it’s just a great opportunity to meet new people, have a chat and exchange ideas. WHERE?

Brewsmiths on Livery Street

Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Forum monthly meeting Jewellery Quarter residents are invited to discuss matters that affect the area they live in and have a good old gossip with the neighbours. WHERE?

The Drop Forge on Hockley Street WHEN?

Third Friday of every month (except December), 9am - 11am

Tuesday 2nd December, 7pm - 9pm (AGM). Every first Tuesday of the month.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED?

No, everyone is welcome – just turn up.

No, you just need to be a resident of the Jewellery Quarter.

WHEN?

COST

The price of a coffee and a bacon butty, if you fancy one. C O N TA C T

Follow @Likemind on Twitter. Or, if you would like to RSVP, search for ‘Likemind’ via www.meetup.com

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COST

Just the price of a pint or a glass of wine (or two). C O N TA C T

Follow @JQNF on Twitter, email info@jqnf.net or visit jqnf.org.uk.

UCB GRADUATE LANDS DREAM JOB AS FLYING BUTLER

Birmingham graduate is preparing for take-off as one of the world’s first flying butlers. Eren Wirizlay, who trained at University College Birmingham on Summer Row, will be pampering VIPs in Etihad Airways’ new £12,500-per-flight cabin, The Residence.

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Eren, who graduated from UCB with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, joined 12 fellow members of the team for a special three-week training school at London’s five-star Savoy Hotel.

Showing The Muppet Christmas Carol.

The new butlers-in-the-sky were put through their paces by the Savoy’s head butler Sean Davoren. They learned the finer details of etiquette, protocol and valet skills.

january JQA BREAKFAST

Eren will be working on the airline’s giant Airbus A380, the world’s biggest commercial plane, shuttling super-rich guests in style between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi.

Date and venue TBC

STUDIO SALE 24th, RBSA Gallery Snap up original artwork from just £20!

The exclusive three-room Residence suite features a living room, a private shower and a double bedroom. Eren, 27, said: “The Residence, for me, is a career defining moment. It will be the ultimate in customer experience in the aviation world.”

For all the details on what’s on locally visit www.jewelleryquarter.net/ whatson

Eren Wirizlay (right) with head butler Sean Davoren outside the Savoy.

february I LOVE WONDERFUL WORLD OF TRAINS & PLANES

TAKING THE STAGE

new community theatre group that aims to make the arts more accessible and engaging for everyone has launched in the Jewellery Quarter.

theWorkshop, based in Regent Place, offers acting classes and workshops and will stage regular productions at St Paul’s Church. Frank Bramwell, from theWorskhop, said: “Many of our plays will be inspired by the Jewellery Quarter and we are currently working on ‘A Quarter Full’ – a collection of stories about the people who live in the area. We want to include as many local people as possible in our productions, especially disadvantaged members of the community.” The theatre group’s first production – One Christmas Eve – will take place in the church on 11th, 12th and 13th December (7.30pm start) and 14th December (3pm). To book tickets, visit www.theworkshopb1.co.uk or, for details of future shows, follow @theworkshopb1 on Twitter.

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12th, UCB’s Newhall Street campus Linking trains, planes and love. 4pm - 7pm

march LAST CHANCE TO VISIT THE SILVER COLLECTION 23rd, Birmingham Assay Office To book, call 0871 871 6020 or email silver@theassayoffice.co.uk.

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