The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to take part in two weeks of ‘Star Car’ interactive fun over half term.  There will be the opportunity to meet Parker or Lady Penelope on a family tour and discover the stories behind the Museum’s famous cars from TV & film, plus get creative with ‘Star Car’ crafts and complete the ‘Star Car Trail’.

Star Car Crafts offer a range of creative activities and take place daily. Children can make a ‘Star Car,’ to take home – choose from templates of FAB1, Tomb Raider or Shaun the Sheep’s Land Rover. Lovers of Lego® can make a ‘Star Car’ out of Lego which will be captured on camera and added to the ‘Star Car Wall of Fame’. Those with artistic flair can draw a car for their favourite ‘star’ to be displayed, or to take home. Large Lego Bricks are also available every day for under 5’s to enjoy along with a self-guided Star Car Trail that will enable visitors of all ages to explore the ‘Star Cars’ as a family.

Parker & Penelope Tours will take place every day at 11.45am and 1.30pm, when costumed guides Parker or Lady Penelope will take visitors on a ‘Star Car’ family tour of the Museum.

All half term family activities are included in the Museum entry. Adults £14, Children £9 (5-16 years) under 5’s free, Concessions £12 & Family £39 (2 adults & up to 3 children). Buy 1 day and get 12 months free if you Gift Aid your entrance.

For more visit the website at www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/events/family-activities

If Drayton Manor at Christmas doesn’t get you in the festive mood nothing will.

Feed the reindeer, visit Santa in the Castle of Dreams, enjoy 4D Ice Age in the cinema, slide and glide in the mock ice rink and be wowed by the 30ft Christmas tree. Check out Thomasland decked out with pretty lights, rides for little ones and a show every hour that features the Fat Controller and incorporates realistic fake snow. There are mince pies and mulled wine to warm the cockles too.

Make the most of the Christmas lights by staying after dark when the place really sparkles and round off your visit with a firework display that kicks off at 6pm.

(While rides in Thomasland are open, there are only a handful of rides outside the train themed area running. Check the website for details).

Reduced rates for advanced bookings. Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk

If Drayton Manor at Christmas doesn’t get you in the festive mood nothing will.

Feed the reindeer, visit Santa in the Castle of Dreams, enjoy 4D Ice Age in the cinema, slide and glide in the mock ice rink and be wowed by the 30ft Christmas tree. Check out Thomasland decked out with pretty lights, rides for little ones and a show every hour that features the Fat Controller and incorporates realistic fake snow. There are mince pies and mulled wine to warm the cockles too.

Make the most of the Christmas lights by staying after dark when the place really sparkles and round off your visit with a firework display that kicks off at 6pm.

(While rides in Thomasland are open, there are only a handful of rides outside the train themed area running. Check the website for details).

Reduced rates for advanced bookings. Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk

If Drayton Manor at Christmas doesn’t get you in the festive mood nothing will.

Feed the reindeer, visit Santa in the Castle of Dreams, enjoy 4D Ice Age in the cinema, slide and glide in the mock ice rink and be wowed by the 30ft Christmas tree. Check out Thomasland decked out with pretty lights, rides for little ones and a show every hour that features the Fat Controller and incorporates realistic fake snow. There are mince pies and mulled wine to warm the cockles too.

Make the most of the Christmas lights by staying after dark when the place really sparkles and round off your visit with a firework display that kicks off at 6pm.

(While rides in Thomasland are open, there are only a handful of rides outside the train themed area running. Check the website for details).

Reduced rates for advanced bookings. Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk

If Drayton Manor at Christmas doesn’t get you in the festive mood nothing will.

Feed the reindeer, visit Santa in the Castle of Dreams, enjoy 4D Ice Age in the cinema, slide and glide in the mock ice rink and be wowed by the 30ft Christmas tree. Check out Thomasland decked out with pretty lights, rides for little ones and a show every hour that features the Fat Controller and incorporates realistic fake snow. There are mince pies and mulled wine to warm the cockles too.

Make the most of the Christmas lights by staying after dark when the place really sparkles and round off your visit with a firework display that kicks off at 6pm.

(While rides in Thomasland are open, there are only a handful of rides outside the train themed area running. Check the website for details).

Reduced rates for advanced bookings. Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk

If Drayton Manor at Christmas doesn’t get you in the festive mood nothing will.

Feed the reindeer, visit Santa in the Castle of Dreams, enjoy 4D Ice Age in the cinema, slide and glide in the mock ice rink and be wowed by the 30ft Christmas tree. Check out Thomasland decked out with pretty lights, rides for little ones and a show every hour that features the Fat Controller and incorporates realistic fake snow. There are mince pies and mulled wine to warm the cockles too.

Make the most of the Christmas lights by staying after dark when the place really sparkles and round off your visit with a firework display that kicks off at 6pm.

(While rides in Thomasland are open, there are only a handful of rides outside the train themed area running. Check the website for details).

Reduced rates for advanced bookings. Visit www.draytonmanor.co.uk

After its residency in London, vintage clothing brand Too Hot Limited is travelling to Birmingham this month for an exclusive pop-up in Harvey Nichols. The capsule collection boasts some of fashion’s most iconic labels and will be available at the Mailbox store for four weeks in a dedicated pop-up space in the menswear department.

Born out of a love for buying and selling vintage Stone Island, Too Hot Limited is the part-time passion turned full-time operation founded by Ollie Evans, who has built up an unrivalled archive of sought-after sportswear for guys in-the-know.

Celebrating Birmingham’s rich cultural heritage, the Too Hot Limited space will boast an exciting range of rare and lust-worthy retro designer and sportswear pieces that reflect the city’s football culture and Jungle and Garage musical influences from the early 90s. The result is a selection of clothes that have a deep cultural connection with a host of fashion rarities from streetwear heavyweights including Stone Island, CP Company, Naf Naf, Iceberg, Lacoste, Ellesse, Henri Lloyd, Moncler, Sergio Tacchini, and Fila.

http://birmingham.livingmag.co.uk/event/too-hot-limited-pop-up/

James Blunt will release his fifth studio album, ‘The Afterlove’ early next year through Atlantic Records on which he worked with a range of talent including Ed Sheeran among others.

Catch James live in Brum in November.

Visit www.jamesblunt.com

(Image: Shamil Tanna)

In association with Wall James Chappell, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s next Corporate Networking Lunch will be held at Birmingham’s stunning Japanese eaterie Rofuto with guest speaker Willie Thorne. As well as the opportunity to network with other business leaders you’ll enjoy a Mango Mimosa on arrival, followed by a two course lunch.

Menu

- Toasted Spicy Edamame Beans

- Chefs Selection Maki Platter to Share

- Grilled Baby Chicken with Chimichuri, Mizuna Salad and Ponzu Dressing.

Or vegetarian option of

Vegetable Tofu Yakisoba, Soba Noodles, Tofu, Assorted Vegetables, Tonkatsu.

Tickets: £25 per person.

To book call Abbie Hawkins on 0800 8 40 20 40 or visit book corporate lunch

An indulgent evening full of treatment demonstrations, giveaways and opportunities to buy unique Christmas gifts from several local businesses. Each guest will receive 20% off any beauty treatments booked on the night, as well as delicious champagne and canapes provided by Hampton Manor.

Hampton Clinic will be showcasing their gorgeous treatment rooms, introducing their team and the extensive treatments available.

Visit www.hamptonclinic.co.uk