The 430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub That Opens Just a Few Times a Year Sunday, April 5, 2026 pub history willenhall bellinn westmidlands heritage veday tradition landmark rare Nestled in the heart of Willenhall, The Bell Inn stands as a remarkable testament to history, having served the community for over 430 years. This historic pub is not your typical watering hole—it opens its doors to the … Read More
Henna Artist Embraces Tradition as a Universal Art, Not Cultural Appropriation Saturday, March 21, 2026 henna mehndi culture tradition art birmingham community inclusivity eid appreciation “Henna is for everyone,” asserted 18-year-old Alisha Khan as she carefully traced elaborate designs on the back of my hand in the age-old art of mehndi. A Birmingham native, Alisha has been honing her henna skills … Read More
I Quit India for the UK – And Discovered a Backward Country Friday, March 13, 2026 immigration culture britain india multicultural upbringing birmingham tradition identity adaptation Rani Rawji, 56, from Handsworth Wood, vividly remembers her first day in the UK after relocating from Mumbai, India, in August 1988. For her, the journey wasn’t just a physical move but a deep cultural shock. Raised in the … Read More
The Y2K Panic That Sparked Birmingham’s 26-Year New Year’s Tradition Friday, January 30, 2026 y2k birmingham newyear lgbtq+ southside community tradition celebration pride events In 1982, pop icon Prince released the song “1999,” painting a vivid picture of purple skies and people fleeing apocalyptic destruction at the dawn of the new millennium. Over the next 17 years, this song sowed a lingering … Read More
The Twinkling Village Near Birmingham That Transports You to a Magical Christmas Past Saturday, November 29, 2025 christmas birmingham village festival festive tradition winter lights decorations holiday Nestled just outside Birmingham, this enchanting village transforms into a winter wonderland each year, capturing the spirit of Christmas like nowhere else. As dusk falls, thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the streets, … Read More
Midland Family’s Christmas Lights Draw Thousands, Switched On by Torvill and Dean Sunday, November 23, 2025 christmas charity lights nottingham torvilldean fundraising community haywardhouse tradition winterwonderland Every holiday season for the past 22 years, Tony and Wendy Swift have transformed their Nuthall, Nottinghamshire, home into a dazzling Christmas spectacle that attracts visitors from miles around. Featuring half a million … Read More