Dr Chris Upton’s Walks in the Quarter

30th October, 2008 -

Local Historian Dr Chris Upton returns this year to the Jewellery Quarter with a brand new series of walks to amaze and inform audiences. Coming up:

Peardrops, Real Ale and Mints (Saturday, 29 November at 2.30 pm)
Warstone Lane has changed just a little since the Ice Age. Today we’ll explore just a few thousand years of its history. We’ll make a mint, meet a lady who smells of peardrops, and find out why sand was the most valuable commodity in the Jewellery Quarter.

Begins by the Chamberlain Clock, at the junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street

The Architect, the Terrorist and a Pelican (Saturday, 6 December at 2.30 pm)
Today we’ll sneak just out side the Jewellery Quarter and take a trip down Hangman’s Lane. Here we will meet (arguably) Birmingham’s greatest architect and explore the factories, pubs and wildlife of Great Hampton Street.

Begins at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter in Vyse Street.

Gold in the Hills (Saturday, 13 December at 2.30 pm)
Key Hill cemetery is one of the most atmospheric places in the city. Take a break from the 21st Century and bury yourself in Old Birmingham. Along the way we’ll meet some of the city’s founding fathers, a couple of revolutionaries and the inventor of the light-bulb. And on the way we’ll learn how they dug the biggest hole in Birmingham.

Begins at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter in Vyse Street.

Pen Nibs and Pencil Cases (Saturday, 20 December at 2.30 pm)
They made more than just jewellery in the Jewellery Quarter. This walk will look at some of the less well-known trades in the area. And while we’re at it, let’s visit the site of the largest public meeting in British history, and find out what Victorian policemen wore on their feet.

Begins by the porch of St Paul’s church in St Paul’s Square.

For further information and to book a place on one of Dr Chris Upton’s walks, please contact Prim Currie on 0121 464 1187 or email prim.currie@birmingham.gov.uk

Please note that each walk is limited to only 25 people, so don’t delay! We advise you to wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear.

To book a place, please call Prim Currie on 0121 464 1187.

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Expressions of Interest for Strasbourg Christmas Market

5th August, 2008 -

Please see attached information from the organiser:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Every year, in December, the City of Strasbourg organizes a traditional Christmas Market, an event that transforms the city to give way to festivities, fairy and the “meaning of sharing”.

Traditionally, Christmas in Strasbourg gives also the opportunity to discover the traditions of another country, with the presence of one country as guest of honour. In 2008, as France has the honour to preside the Council of the European Union, Strasbourg would like go further and with the assistance of the EUROCITIES network invite one or two craftsmen from the 27 member countries, to set up a village that present the handcraft of the countries of the EU.

I’m very honoured to send you the presentation of the Christmas Market in its 2008 version, as well as a pre-registration form and the rules of participation in the Christmas Market for the craftsmen, who would like to present and sell their product from November, 29 to December, 31 2008.

Please take into consideration that if possible we would need a feedback before September, 1.

The European and International Relations office is available for any further information.

Many thanks for the support that you will give us to present the handcraft of your country.
Yours faithfully, Sarah Tiefenauer-Linardon European and International Relations Department City of Strasbourg

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Designer Maker Opportunities

5th August, 2008 -

The following opportunities and events for designer makers have recently been posted on the Designer Maker West Midlands website.For further information on each opportunity including contact details and related links please go to www.designermakerwm.co.uk

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