Bournville novelist hopes book is a recipe for success
Bournville-based writer Emma Long has swapped cookbooks for fiction to pen her recently launched debut novel The Bad Apple, a crime thriller set in Birmingham. read more
Culture
Bournville’s Felicity Jones gets Oscar nomination
Bournville-born actress Felicity Jones has been nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film ‘The Theory of Everything’. read more
CoCoMad festival – 5th July 2014
The annual CoCoMad festival takes place in Cotteridge Park this Saturday July 5th, starting at 12 noon with a carnival procession. read more
Cadbury World 4D Adventure Review
Sarah Akomanyi reviews the latest attraction at Cadbury World. read more
Art SOAK 2014: 14 – 16 March
The annual Art SOAK festival returns for a third year with a host of music, art, theatre, comedy, and spoken word performances from Friday 14th until Sunday 16th March. read more
Cooking with Poo in Bournville
Thai cook Khun Saiyuud Diwong, affectionately known as Poo, will be coming to Bournville to give a cookery demonstration and running a masterclass as part of her UK tour this Spring. read more
Dr Who screening at Rowheath Pavilion
Doctor Who’s 50th episode will be screened live at Rowheath Pavilion on Saturday 23rd November at 7:50pm. read more
Book Review – Chocolate Wars by Deborah Cadbury
Brian Homer reviews Deborah Cadbury’s book Chocolate Wars: read more
Library of Birmingham to have ‘strong’ connections to local libraries
Birmingham’s new £188 million library will not have a detrimental effect on local library services. Library of Birmingham to have ‘strong’ connections to local libraries
Jazz on Bournville Village Green 2013
BIRMINGHAM Jazz Festival stops off at Bournville Village Green on Saturday 13th July with performances from The Black Mountain Jazz & Blues Band and the Dixie Strollers starting at 4pm. read more