Streetwise

Laurence Inman has been studying the decline of the high street.

Brum Yum Yum Streetfood Market in Kings Heath

Once again Tammy Facey, our intrepid gastro-gnome, has been out in the field doing what she likes best. Here’s her report.

Café Poetry: ‘and then came the rain’

With the age of literary correspondence dying, it seems more important than ever to provide spaces of warmth and comfort in which writers can not only retreat

Driven to despair

On the day when the Office for National Statistics revealed that in the 2011 Census, driving was the most common form of commuting to work Laurence Inman so wishes it could all be different

Kingsbridge Community Sports welcomes council’s proposals to safeguard local playing fields

Birmingham City Council officials have put residents minds at rest by stating that their intention is no longer to sell off or lease the site

Council decision to close Moseley Road Baths to swimming

No long term future for swimming at Moseley Road Baths in Balsall Heath.

Fundraiser Cabaret Night for the Moxafrica TB Charity at the Kitchen Garden

Next Sunday evening (January 6th) there is a fundraising cabaret evening being held at The Kitchen Garden Café, York Road, Kings Heath.

Laurence Inman’s cunning plans

Laurence Inman's cunning plans - one of which involves more standing

Friends vow to reverse Council decision on Lottery bid

The Friends of Moseley Road Baths are dismayed to learn of Birmingham City Council’s decision not to submit a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for work to the Baths building, which would secure its long term future.

Wounded at Birmingham Rep

As British military casualties continue to return from the war in Afghanistan, Wounded - an emotional new play by Jenny Stephens - tells the stories of two soldiers, fighting a century apart

Park Life – a novel approach to life in Birmingham

Local author Katharine D’Souza is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Park Life.

Clayson sings chanson at the Kitchen Garden Cafe

Coming up at The Kitchen Garden Café

The Mee Club, Laughing Calves, Mick Thomas with Squeezebox Wally, Kieran Halpin, Traditional Song Session, Clayson Sings Chanson among others feature this month and next.

Moseley Bog investment promises £1.4 million of benefit for local people and wildlife

The Wildlife Trust commissioned an economic evaluation of the benefits arising from the works supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Natural England, Advantage West Midlands and other funders.

What’s On at The Kitchen Garden

Music, poetry and storytelling coming to the wacky venue in Kings Heath

Parking Folk

There might be no Glastonbury this summer, but Moseley is doing its best to compensate

Uffculme School pupils celebrate cheque and centenary

The pupils of Uffculme School in south Birmingham had something to celebrate this week – a juicy £530 cheque donated by Waitrose.

What’s On at The Kitchen Garden

July listings for The Kitchen Garden in Kings Heath.

Residents protest at Tesco tree chop

Residents and councillors of Moseley in Birmingham formed a ring of hands to prevent the destruction of a 150 year old tree.

Coming up at The Kitchen Garden

Kings Heath's Kitchen Garden Café has an eclectic mix of entertainment coming up this month.