Around The Web

A general mixture of informative posts from around the web and some local to the West Midlands also.

Designer Clothing Sample Sale May 27-29 at Custard Factory!

Sample Sale Brum are a pop up sale and hold sample sales a couple of times a year at the Custard Factory, Digbeth. They’ve been holding them… Read more »

Quiz events taking place at The Old Crown Digbeth June 2021

Quiz events taking place at The Old Crown Digbeth June 2021

The Game Of Thrones Quiz Wednesday 2nd June 2021 – 18:30 – 22:00 Game Of Thrones has finished! So if you think you’re fan enough and want… Read more »

Actor, comedian, radio and television presenter Adil Ray OBE has become the first Patron of Screen and Film School Birmingham

The new college, which opens its doors in September 2021, will also be introducing the Adil Ray OBE Scholarship worth £30,000and implementing a Fair Access Fundto ensure students are supported during… Read more »

The Wicked Lady at The Blue Orange Theatre 28 September – 10 October 2021

Look over your shoulder as you try to sever the grip of The Wicked Lady Birmingham, brace yourself for the ghost story experience of the year… The… Read more »

5 Helpful Tips to Build a Home Extension

5 Helpful Tips to Build a Home Extension

Many people dream of having a bigger home, and if you are one of them, you can consider building an extension. That means getting an additional room… Read more »

How To Make Your Home Look Elegant on an Affordable Budget

Decorating a home can be real fun, but it’s also a challenging task. Not all of us can afford a professional interior designer to help us choose… Read more »

The New Consistent – new single

Effortlessly capturing the incoming optimism and care-free feeling of a sunny summer’s day, emerging West Midlands rapper The New Consistent today unveils his new single, ‘All That… Read more »

Resin Art Why is it Popular?

Resin art has been trending online for quite a while now, from making jewelry pieces to large home decor pieces. What makes it popular and why should… Read more »

Why cleanliness is key to a successful restaurant

Building a successful a restaurant boils down to a number of key ingredients. Of course, the food needs to be up to scratch, and you need to create… Read more »

6 Summer Festivals in Birmingham not to miss in 2021!

6 Summer Festivals in Birmingham not to miss in 2021!

Birmingham festival goers have had a tough 2020, with most festivals cancelled or taken place online virtually due to the pandemic, but 2021, brings hope with large… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 8 May

This week the captain of the good ship A List is Danny de Reybekill whose cargo includes new music from: Holly Fitzgerald // YIKES // Katherine Priddy // The New Consistent There’s a track from… Read more »

Rugby club launches football and women’s rugby college courses for teens

To go alongside its already popular men’s rugby college course, Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club’s academy has introduced football and women’s rugby courses for local teens aged 16+…. Read more »

MAC Welcomes Back Visitors on May 24th 2021 and Celebrates with New Cafe and Restaurant KILN

MAC Welcomes Back Visitors on May 24th 2021 and Celebrates with New Cafe and Restaurant KILN

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is launching a brand new café and restaurant, KILN, on Monday 24th May 2021, situated in the heart of one of the U.K.’s… Read more »

UB40 Launch Vegan and Organic ‘Red Red Wine’ to Celebrate 2021 Tour

Ali Campbell spent his adolescence harvesting grapes in Bordeaux and had always longed to launch a UB40 wine with fellow founding member and wine enthusiast, Astro. Eminent… Read more »

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum Invites Visitors to Explore a World of Wonder

Steam engines, interactive technology displays, spectacular Planetarium shows and the child-sized world of MiniBrum will all spring back to life as Thinktank, Birmingham’s award-winning science museum, reopens… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 27

With cinemas closed until May 17, this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW The Mitchells v The Machines (PG)… Read more »

Top 10 Tips for Making Your Kitchen Look Fresh

Does your kitchen look boring and basic? If your answer was yes, don’t worry. Many people out there struggle with the same problem. However, that does not… Read more »

Rosa’s Thai Cafe reveals opening date in Birmingham

The latest addition to the food scene at Paradise Birmingham, popular restaurant group, Rosa’s Thai Cafe, will be opening its doors on Tuesday 18th May, bringing award-winning,… Read more »

How to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy At Home: 10 Helpful Tips

How to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy At Home: 10 Helpful Tips

If you are struggling with trying to stay healthy, you came to the right place. If you feel that you or a loved one, either due to… Read more »

Best Places To Go For Food and Drink in The Jewellery Quarter!

The Jewellery Quarter is home to over 700 jewellers and independent retailers, with a thriving food and drink scene the district has an incredible history, from the… Read more »

The Delights of Digbeth – a Big Brummie Night Out!

The delights of Digbeth have been covered in just about every national news paper around the globe – however, it’s hard to keep up with all the… Read more »

Conversations IN Society Podcast Launch Exploring Racism, Culture and more

Conversations IN Society Podcast Launch Exploring Racism, Culture and more

IN.Society, a racial justice organisation, launched a podcast called “Conversations IN.Society, to explore and educate on UK politics, economics, current affairs and racial justice whilst bringing actionable steps to support the racial liberation movement. Conversations IN.Society will also feature policy-makers… Read more »

Flatpack Festival 21-31 May 2021

“The festival that defines the word eclectic” – Sight and Sound Flatpack kicks off a four-month season of events on 21 May with a full-to-bursting programme of… Read more »

The Brum Radio A List – 1 May

Kick off your May Bank Holiday with Pete Steel and his fresh new earworms from the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List This week’s brand new music comes from: Ace… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 26

With cinemas closed until May 17, this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW Nomadland (12A) The triumphant winner of… Read more »

Namajunas Fights Herself As Much As Her UFC Opponents

Namajunas Fights Herself As Much As Her UFC Opponents

In the octagon of UFC competition, Rose Namajunas ranks among the elite female fighters in the sport. Pound for pound, she is rated the fourth-best women’s competitor… Read more »

What Are Some Fun Birthday Party Ideas for 13-Year-Olds?

What Are Some Fun Birthday Party Ideas for 13-Year-Olds? A special birthday party doesn’t have to be expensive because basically, the most important thing is the meaning… Read more »

4 Creative DIY Coffee Sleeves Ideas

4 Creative DIY Coffee Sleeves Ideas

Nothing makes the morning better than a cup of coffee. The only thing is, we don’t always have time to drink it at home. Our duties often… Read more »

Online Oscars and the Change to a More Technological Landscape

Online Oscars and the Change to a More Technological Landscape

Existing as it traditionally has on broadcast television, the Oscars saw some major evolution this year with greater adoption of the online model. Now also available on… Read more »

Olive Oil For Acne Scarring Is It Effective?

Olive Oil For Acne Scarring Is It Effective?

Acne itself is already a burden, what more the scars that it leaves behind. Since most of us experience these unwanted scars on our face, there’s no… Read more »

Ways you can work safely under a car

Ways you can work safely under a car

Whether you’re working in your own garage or for a business, operating under a vehicle is dangerous. Lifting plant machinery and other vehicles can cause accidents if… Read more »

4 Travel Adventures You Need To Experience

When it comes to travelling, everyone has their own ideas on the best ways to experience the world. And there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the perfect travel… Read more »

The Brum Radio A List – 24 April

This week’s OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List stars Danny de Reybekill who is once again celebrating the best 60 minutes of new music in and around Birmingham.  This week he has great new tunes… Read more »

The Comprehensive Northern Fitness Treadmills Buying Guide

The Comprehensive Northern Fitness Treadmills Buying Guide

Treadmills are one of the most popular fitness equipment preferred for a cardiovascular workout. Having it in your home allows you to exercise whenever you want without… Read more »

Films For Lockdown by Mike Davies Part 25

With cinemas still closed, until things change this column will focus on films being made available on the various streaming platforms. NEW Let Him Go (15) Kevin… Read more »

Capital Investment Supports On-Site Developments at MAC Including Launching New Cafe and Restaurant KILN

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is launching KILN, a new café and restaurant,as part of a wider, ongoing redevelopment capital project, Making MAC More, whichbegan in 2018. KILN… Read more »

May 2021 at The Old Crown Digbeth

May 2021 at The Old Crown Digbeth

The Old Crown Bank Holiday – SOLD OUT 1st May – 2nd May 2021 What’s on? Saturday – 01st May – Live music from Heavy Beat Brass… Read more »

The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List – 17 April

Saturday is THE day for the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List – and this week Pete Steel celebrates his birthday by unwrapping brand new music from: Itona // Lady Sanity // DAME // Chris Cleverley // Molly // Quentin… Read more »

Socializing Is Vital For Our Mental Health: How to connect in this stage of the pandemic

Social relationships are an essential part of our emotional and physical well-being. With the pandemic having lasted for over a year at this point, for many of… Read more »

Qualities to look for in a good mattress

We spend seven to eight hours of our day sleeping every day. That is a third of your day. To put it into more context, we spend… Read more »

5 Most Unconventional Styles of Prom Dresses 2021

5 Most Unconventional Styles of Prom Dresses 2021

The prom dress shopping is mostly a trend-based activity. Young girls who are eager to win the prom queen title shop for items following the latest and… Read more »

How To Improve Customer Experience In Retail Stores

It is tougher than ever before to even get customers into your shop nevermind actually leaving having bought something. For people to leave with your products they… Read more »

The Benefits Of Telling Family About Your Infertility

Being faced with fertility issues and infertility can be an upsetting and daunting ordeal. You may feel that it is something deeply private that you do not… Read more »

Types of Insulation: What’s the Best Insulation for Your Home?

Types of Insulation: What’s the Best Insulation for Your Home?

Installing insulation systems is one of the most environmentally friendly things all homeowners can do because these systems significantly reduce your home’s energy consumption. Insulation keeps you… Read more »

Planning for an unforgettable summer

As the days grow longer and the temperature starts to rise, you may be starting to plan the perfect summer for you and your family. This might… Read more »

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum To Reopen In May

Birmingham Museums Trust today announces plans to reopen Thinktank, welcoming visitors back to the award-winning science museum for the first time since closing in March 2020. Visitors… Read more »

Gambling in the UK along the years

Gambling is a very popular and lucrative hobby all around the world, and the United Kingdom is not an exception. Great Britain nowadays is home to over… Read more »

Should You Wear Colored Contacts & Should You Buy Them Online?

During one of your lazy Sundays that you probably spend scrolling through social media and reading all kinds of different stuff online, you have come across colored… Read more »

The Prodigy Star and Dan Pearce launch Art, Film and Music Project

The Prodigy frontman and artist, Maxim and mixed-media artist, Dan Pearce have collaborated on the powerful and poignant, pandemic Hope project, which will see the May 20 launch of 50 limited edition sculptures, containing an exclusive, four-track Maxim… Read more »

Top 5 Benefits of Vinyl Banner for Your Business

Business owners advertise about their brands throughout many digital platforms but banners are one of the best substitutes to reach the audience. Do you know what a… Read more »