Colmore BID is once again teaming up with the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit to deliver another counter terrorism awareness session for Colmore Business District members. The Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training provides attendees with an understanding of the current terrorism threat and calls on communities to act on their instincts to report suspicious behaviour or online content they come across to help prevent atrocities taking place in the UK and overseas. This event is part of a series of…

On the 23 and 24 October Colmore BID will have a stand at the Festival of Enterprise Exhibition so why not come and see us. This exhibition will show companies that strategy can be sidetracked in the day to day running of a business, and scaling up takes the back seat as you end up dealing with piles of paperwork, projects going wrong or dealing with your overflowing inbox. There will be Masterclasses in how to use LinkedIn and Google,…

Halloween is coming to BMAG.Bring little mummies, witches and vampires for a Spooktacular Monster Party on Wednesday 30 October complete with music, dancing, ghoulish games and prizes. The party runs 1.45pm – 3.30pm, with a separate relaxed session from 11am to 1pm with reduced numbers, lower lighting and music levels for visitors with sensory or special needs. Entrance Cost: £2.50 Adults,  £2.50 Child (children under 3 FREE)

Menopause Café, is aimed at breaking down the taboo around menopause, increasing awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues, and reflecting on the ‘third stage of life’, Following the World’s first Menopause Café, held in Perth, Scotland in 2017, a number of Menopause Cafes have been organised throughout the UK, including in some workplaces.  The world’s first Menopause Festival was also held in Perth during Spring 2018, as was the…

On Saturday 2 November this exclusive after-hours event includes dinner and live music in the Edwardian Tearooms, and a chance to explore the museum by torch light while listening to ghost stories. Ticket Cost: £30 per person

Internationally acclaimed martial artist and teacher Fay Goodman is offering self-defence training for Colmore BID members. Under Fay’s expert tuition, participants learn will learn simple but effective personal saftey skills and techniques, combining verbal and physical strengths to help manage potential conflict. Sessions last for 90 minutes and are FREE to attend but places must be booked in advance. To reserve a place on this session please email Colmore BID’s Street Operations Manager John-Jo Von Johnson (see below).

Internationally acclaimed martial artist and teacher Fay Goodman is offering self-defence training for Colmore BID members. Under Fay’s expert tuition, participants learn will learn simple but effective personal saftey skills and techniques, combining verbal and physical strengths to help manage potential conflict. Sessions last for 90 minutes and are FREE to attend but places must be booked in advance. To reserve a place on this session please email Colmore BID’s Street Operations Manager John-Jo Von Johnson (see below).

Showcasing gems from Birmingham’s costume collection Dressed to the Nines opens on Saturday 7 December. Whether you’re off to a formal do or a night out on the town with friends, clothes play an important part in special occasions. These clothes might only ever be worn once or twice. They can become treasured possessions and reminders of the occasion they were worn for. This display is about dressing up and going out from 1850 to the present day. Displaying a…

Opening on Saturday 7 December is Birmingham Revolutions – Power to the People. This exhibition is a chance to discover the different voices and ideas that have contributed to the fight for a better Birmingham, from the Priestley Riots of 1791 all the way through to the LGBTQ+ campaigns of today. Exploring the city’s vibrant and varied history of protest and activism and the role Birmingham has played in some of the most important campaigns and movements in British history,…

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will be getting in the festive spirit for Christmas with a magical array of events to take your fancy. Santa Claus is coming to town… and into the doors of the museum! During weekends between 7 – 22 December, Santa will be spreading festive cheer in his glittering grotto in the heart of the museum. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Entrance Cost: £5 per child

On Friday 20 December join in with a Christmas sing-along in the grand surroundings of the Round Room from 1-2pm. Each December community choirs from around the city perform at the museum, but this year you are invited to join in and sing along with Quinborne Choir. This event will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, as you ring in the season. This is a FREE event