Jobs in Kings Heath: May 2025 Acorns Children’s Hospice Looking to be part of something bigger? Donate your time and support Acorns Children’s Hospice in their provision of lifechanging care for seriously ill children. You can apply to join their heroic team of Shop Volunteers via the Acorns website. For further information, contact: volunteer@acorns.org.uk. […]
Alongside a glittering session career including David Byrne, Paul Weller, Ray Davies, Paloma Faith and Morcheeba, pianist and songwriter Dom Pipkin is “one of the world’s greatest exponents of New Orleans piano” says Blues in Britain Magazine. Pipkin delivers the most compelling, authentic take on this highly infectious, life-affirming blend of blues, gospel, street, jazz […]
In a world obsessed by change, one modest York Road terrace stands upright and unmoving, a beacon of continuity for all those who pass by. For thirty years, The Polar Bear has served as a haven for local musos, providing them with a space in which to indulge their passions and connect with like-minded individuals. […]
With very little movement on what is now ominously being referred to as ‘The Birmingham Bin Strike,’ the task being faced by the Kings Heath & Brandwood Litter Pickers has become increasingly difficult in recent months… Nevertheless, a group of their marvellous volunteers can still be spotted on the High Street every Sunday morning, helping […]
Nothing says Mother’s Day quite like an overpriced trip into town, culminating in family meltdown… Well, what if we told you all that could be avoided, simply by staying local, and shopping small? Check out our updated Mother’s Day Gift Guide for our top recommendations of where to go and what to buy in Kings […]
Established by a young Sohale Abbas back in 1992, it’s fair to say that, over the course of its thirty-year history, Boundary Sports has seen it all: two recessions, one pandemic, and an internet revolution to boot. So how is it that this family-run business, specialising in the sale of hockey and cricket equipment, has […]
10th March 2025 Anne Shaw Executive Director Transport for West Midlands 16 Summer Lane Birmingham B19 3SD Re: Kings Heath Railway Station Road and Footpath Closures Dear Ms Shaw, I am writing to you on behalf of the Board of Directors of Enjoy Kings Heath, the Business Improvement District for this part […]
With January finally behind us, love is most definitely in the air here in Kings Heath and what better way to celebrate than a date night spent exploring our High Street? Here are just a few of our ideas for what you could be getting up to this Valentine’s Day and beyond… Valentine’s Ceilidh […]
A seemingly permanent fixture amidst the ever-changing shopfronts of Kings Heath High Street, Byzantium Tapas Restaurant has defied convention in more ways than one since its establishment on York Road almost twenty years ago. Known for its joyful fusion of people, countries and cultures from across the Mediterranean, Byzantium’s success lies in the simplicity of […]
Kings Heath & Brandwood Litter Pickers: Winter Newsletter Amidst the chaos of recent bin strikes, Kings Heath & Brandwood Litter Pickers have been hard at work, helping to clean and maintain the local area throughout the Winter months. You can keep up to date with everything that they’ve been up to by reading their […]
Jobs in Kings Heath: January 2025 Mathnasium Having officially opened their doors to the public last week, Mathnasium are on the hunt for a team of instructors to join them at their Kings Heath learning centre. So, if, like them, you’re passionate about empowering children through learning, and you think that your Maths skills […]
Your Community Centre Needs YOU Be part of securing the future of Kings Heath Community Centre at the upcoming BKH Ward Forum: Saturday 18th January; 11.00am – 13.00pm; Kings Heath Community Centre. As you may be aware, Birmingham City Council has recently invited proposals from any organisations interested in assuming the ownership of a […]
‘Tis officially the season to be jolly and as you might expect, there are a million and one ways to celebrate here in Kings Heath. So this year, why not ditch the overpriced Uber into town and have yourself a very local Christmas instead? Kings Heath Robin Trail It’s here: the Kings Heath Robin Trail […]
Celebrating Poplar Road on Small Business Saturday As Christmas inches steadily closer, most Brummies have become accustomed to the swarms of frenzied shoppers that descend upon the Bullring each weekend, scouring the season’s offerings for the perfect gift. But little do they know that just a stone’s throw (or a ride on the number […]
Tucked behind a narrow alleyway, just off Institute Road, much of ·nook·’s magic lies in its unassuming situation: blink and you might miss it. And yet, a veritable treasure trove of one-off creations and contemporary art pieces, ·nook· gallery & studios is surely one of Kings Heath’s unsung heroes, providing the area with a space […]
New Voluntary Member: Leaflet Delivery UK This week, Enjoy Kings Heath is delighted to announce the latest addition to its ever-growing network: Leaflet Delivery UK (Birmingham South). Handling the design, print and distribution of your leaflets, Leaflet Delivery (LDUK) aims to provide businesses with a time- (and cost-) efficient way of connecting with local […]
Kings Heath Celebrates World Sustainability Day 2024 We’ve heard it all a thousand times before. Rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, loss of species: these frightening realities have now become common knowledge, having dominated the headlines for almost half a century. But as we draw to the end of the hottest year on record, […]
School’s out and with Halloween just around the corner, Kings Heath is here to keep you (and your little ones) entertained this October Half Term! Here are just a few of the events that will be taking place next week… Something for the Kids… Kids’ Half Term Circus Camp at CircusMASH Looking for something […]
Autumn has officially arrived here in Kings Heath and life in our vibrant community is as busy as ever! Here are just a few of the events that will be taking place over the next few weeks… Kings Heath Artisan Market by Birmingham Artisan Markets This Sunday the 13th of October, from 10am until […]
Having first set up shop on the High Street all the way back in 2008, Ginseng Tang Acupuncture Clinic has undoubtedly earned its place as a much loved Kings Heath staple. But what is it that keeps locals coming back, time and time again? Karen Li is quick to credit an inclusive and open-minded local […]