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Pub bombings anniversary
A number of special events will take place in Birmingham next week to mark the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings, which took place on 21 November 1974, killing 21 people and injuring almost 200. The Birmingham Irish Association has organised a day-long workshop at The University of Birmingham Exchange Conference Centre on Wednesday…
Consecrations of two new Roman Catholic bishops
Canons David Evans and Stephen Wright were consecrated bishops by Archbishop Bernard Longley at St Chad’s Cathedral on Friday 9th…
Healthcare Sunday carries extra significance in 2020
‘Healthcare Sunday’ is an annual opportunity for churches to acknowledge, affirm and support the work done by members of their…
Harvest at the Birmingham City Mission Foodbank
Each autumn, the Birmingham City mission relies on the generous donations of food given at Harvest Festival services to its…
Saltmine Theatre Company offers a Christmas film
Apprentice angels looking for a shepherd, a shepherd searching for a lost sheep and a disguised king hunting for a…
Jericho rebrands for the future
The Jericho Foundation is rebranding and will in future be known simply as ‘Jericho.’ The rebrand has been undertaken to…
National landmark to answered prayer granted planning permission
Planning permission has been granted for a new national landmark to answered prayer in Coleshill, to the east of Birmingham….
Prayer-walking Birmingham’s postcodes
After a break over the school summer holidays, Andy Mackie has re-started his series of prayer walks through Birmingham’s postcode…
Refugee awareness and befriender training
‘Restore’ is offering free online training to anyone interested in discovering more about refugee issues, or volunteering as a befriender….