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Coins make a mint at auction in Birmingham
Fellows Monies, Medals & Militaria auction on Thursday 25th April saw high prices achieved for coins of many denominations and origins, especially those made from gold and silver. The star ... Read more
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Retail Jewellers’ Congress Host, Michael Donaldson, Explains Why it is Time for Retailers to Think Different – to be Different!
Michael Donaldson, JET Business Network Facilitator and host of the Retail Jeweller’s Congress, shares his thoughts on the need for jewellery retailers to think different to survive and thrive in ... Read more
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Triple Triumph: Living Well UK announces third mental health site for the city
Leading Birmingham mental health organisation, Living Well UK, has confirmed it is launching a wellbeing hub in the Jewellery Quarter: its third location in less than 12 months. Part of ... Read more
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Second Annual JQ Beer Weekend
The JQ Beer Weekend was a new event last year – but it was such a hit that we brought it back for 2024- and it was bigger than ever! ... Read more
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Final Sessions Announced for the Retail Jewellers’ Congress at the NAJ Summit 2024
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is delighted to announce the final speaker and sessions for this year’s Retail Jewellers’ Congress. The anticipated one-day event, taking place on Monday, June ... Read more
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Jewellery Quarter agency takes part in litter pick for Earth Day
Jewellery Quarter-based communications agency vbx has cleaned up its act in the local area by organizing a team litter-picking event in honor of Earth Day. The Midlands agency, with specialisms ... Read more
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Sold-out AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run gets Brum buzzing for Bank Holiday Weekend
Thousands take on annual challenge across city centre Junior and Mini runners dash through Smithfield Super Earlybird offer for 2025 10k and half marathon More than 14,000 Brummies pounded the ... Read more
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Cordia UK breaks ground at Birmingham build-to-rent development with funding from Octopus Real Estate
Work has started on site at Cordia UK’s latest project and inaugural build-to-rent (BTR) development, The Lampworks. The Birmingham-based property developer has appointed Shropshire-based construction management practice buildfifty5 to deliver ... Read more
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Eye-catching campaign shines a spotlight on hidden homelessness
Hidden homelessness is often missing from the conversation when it comes to national press coverage and fundraising campaigns. But SIFA Fireside, the Birmingham support service for people experiencing or at ... Read more
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The NAJ’s Codes of Practice Now Available to the Whole UK Jewellery Industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is delighted to announce that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses in the UK, irrespective of whether they are ... Read more
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Birmingham landmark hits £100k fundraising mark but time is running out
One of Birmingham’s much beloved historical buildings has reached a fundraising milestone in the race against time to save it from the elements. The iconic Grade I listed St. Paul’s ... Read more
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Things to do in May
May is a busy month in the Jewellery Quarter and across Birmingham with Flatpack Festival and the beginning of 100 Days of Creativity. RBSA Gallery The RBSA Portrait Prize exhibition ... Read more
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