The multi-platinum, multi-award winning star is back in the UK for the first time in 13 years. With a string of hits including That Don’t Impress Me Much, You’re Still the One, and Man! I Feel like a Woman! this will be an unmissable performance.

For tickets visit www.theticketfactory.com

Kylie Minogue brings her extraordinary creativity as a live performer back to town and promises a brand new extravaganza for this production which will be centred around her new album Golden.

For tickets visit  www.theticketfactory.com

A Night of Funk and Soul with Jessica Rhodes Band

Internationally acclaimed pianist and singer leads a soul train of musical fusion featuring disco funk and pop flavours – everything from Stevie Wonder to Stevie Nicks to Chaka Khan.

Tickets cost £39 per person and include a specially prepared three course meal from Marco Pierre White’s and live entertainment from 9pm.

See https://www.facebook.com/events/258137565031710/

Stuttering is a hidden disability and one which affects 1% of the world’s population. For many people who stutter, the world can be an intimidating place to live and one where a stutterer can feel isolated.

The renowned McGuire Programme run specially designed courses that go beyond helping you overcome your stutter, with a simple aim of helping transform people who stutter into articulate, well-spoken people.

This July the courses are coming to Birmingham at the Holiday Inn. For more information visit www.mcguireprogramme.com

It’s party time!  This cracking event will be hosted in the garden of The Blue Piano in Harborne in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and the Jubilee Sailing Trust.

With live music, DJs, a barbeque, gin tasting, and a prestigious raffle…all while helping to raise money for an awesome charity.

Tickets are just £10 and children under 12 go free.

Tickets are available at www.wegotickets.com

Home-schooled students are being invited to Bournville College to find out how they can fulfil their potential within an academic environment.

The Longbridge town centre-based college, which is part of South & City College Birmingham, is holding this special information evening for home-educated 14 and 15 year olds and their parents and carers.

Aimed at youngsters starting year 10 and year 11 in September, the session will give learners the opportunity to speak to staff and get advice on how they can progress their education within the college, be it through taking the core GCSEs of English, maths and science or through a vocational qualification.

Anna-Marie Wood, Head of Faculty for Higher Education and Academic Studies at South and City College, says  “We have successfully re-integrated home-educated 14 and 15 year olds for a number of years and due to the high demand across the region we have taken the step to open up two GCSE groups, one for year 10 and one for year 11 which are specifically designed to help students gain the key qualifications in English, maths and science.

“In addition to the core GCSE courses, we are able to offer a fantastic variety of vocational qualifications in areas such as hairdressing, hospitality, childcare, mechanics and engineering.”

For more information, call 0800 611 6311 or visit www.sccb.ac.uk.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is offering free entry to anyone who joins The Big Walk on 26 May. 

An idea from the Eden Project made possible by the National Lottery, The Big Walk is designed to celebrate the people at the heart of the UK’s communities, who work together to make a positive difference locally.  

Four teams of walkers set off from Morecambe – the geographical centre of the UK – live on the BBC One Show on Wednesday 16 May. They are travelling hundred of miles, to their respective homes in Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England and shining a light on the work done by extraordinary people.

Team England will be at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday and have invited local people and community organisations to walk with them through rainforests, deserts and around the stunning gardens before sitting down to a Big Lunch on the main lawn, by bringing along a picnic.    

The fun starts at 11am at the Bandstand on the main lawn. The walkers will arrive at 1130am and the Big Community Walk will begin, working up an appetite for The Big Lunch at 1pm. Across the 15 acres, anyone taking part is invited to meet local groups and projects, discover ideas to improve your community, and share what you love about where you live. 

For more details checkout https://www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk/events/the-big-walk/

Teen Sensation Ben Towers is coming to Birmingham to share his entrepreneurial story at the region’s largest business show – The Midlands Business Expo.

Attendees can expect to be inspired by Ben who, aged just 19 years recently completed a multi-million-pound merger and has been named one of the most influential entrepreneurs on the planet.

It is free to attend The Midlands Business Expo, however, due to popular demand and to avoid disappointment; it is advisable to pre-register your place to Ben Towers keynote.

You can register either by Register by visiting http://www.greatbritishexpos.co.uk/midlands-expo-registration/ or call 0843 289 4634 or email alec@midlandsexpo.co.uk or allison@midlandsexpo.co.uk

Young performers from the Pauline Quirke Academy will perform Jurassic Jeffrey – A Tale of Dinosaurs at Resorts World all in the name of charity.

In the style of strolling Medieval players the audience will meet Jurassic Jeffrey and his pals in a feel-good play packed with jokes and fun.  Jurassic Jeffrey was written by award-winning poet, playwright and Birmingham solicitor Ian Henery. Originally entitled Jurassic Jeffrey – A Tale of Dinosaurs in Wolverhampton, the play has been re-written and adapted for Birmingham.

“I am excited that the new play will be brought to life by the Pauline Quirke Academy at Resorts World Birmingham”, said Ian. “Many thanks for the support from Cineworld NEC and Resorts World Birmingham. Every penny we raise goes to charity.”

The charities who will benefit from the kindness of the Pauline Quirke Academy are St Mary`s Hospice in Birmingham, the Chinese Community Centre in Birmingham and Birmingham Chinese Active Citizens, which bridges the gap between the Chinese community and local authorities, raises awareness of the local Chinese community and supports community development.

Tickets are on sale now on JJshow.eventbrite.co.uk

Further information from Ian Henery on 07478670503 or email ian@ianhenery.com

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