Events Around Birmingham

Caligula's Horse + Circles + I Built The Sky. Artists performing: Caligula's Horse.: Tickets avaiable.

A short introductory talk about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

Already a favourite location of ghost hunters, Birmingham’s Victorian Lock-up in Steelhouse Lane will be resurrecting the spirits of past residents this October with ‘Behind Bars: Ghosts of the Lock-Up’ – a three day event which takes a theatrical journey through the cells, corridors and stairways of this eerie Grade

Regional Voice Theatre presents a seasonal programme of ghost stories: ‘The Willow Tree’ and ‘The Sentinel’, two original supernatural stories and an adaptation of Henry James’ classic gothic ghost tale ‘The Turn of the Screw’ to complete this high-quality entertainment.

Hello to one and all. I am Doctor John Dolittle a very famous Doctor. I’m a bit wackyactually but you will get used to that. Some of you may have heard of me (good for you) and some may have not - but you will now. I am not a normal run of the mill Doctor. I was once but I really did not like my patients.

Join us as we bring Pinocchio to life this Christmas! This adaptation of Carlo Callodi’s classic tale follows an inquisitive young puppet, carved from wood by the lonely toymaker Geppetto, and his trusty companion Jiminy Cricket on a mischievous journey to discover what it takes to become a real boy.

Don’t Go Into The Cellar are back with a show that’s Rip-Roaring fun for all the family! In this original theatrical show for produced for children and young families, we invite you to join fearless monster hunter Alice Quatermain, as she recounts several of her daring escapades from the Edwardian era.

Regional Voice Theatre presents a seasonal programme of ghost stories: ‘The Willow Tree’ and ‘The Sentinel’, two original supernatural stories and an adaptation of Henry James’ classic gothic ghost tale ‘The Turn of the Screw’ to complete this high-quality entertainment.

Timothy Redmond - ConductorTom Redmond - Presenter Debussy - La MerVaughan Williams - Sinfonia antartica: ExerptsZimmer - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s EndMenken - The Little Mermaid: Under the Sea All aboard!

Join Swan Shopping Centre between 12-4pm on Saturday 27th October for their frightfully fun free Halloween activities. Wizards and witches of all ages are invited to take part in their Halloween workshop to create your own spooky sweet bag!

The Edgbaston Stadium Antiques & Collectors Fair Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road B5 7QU. Shepherd & Williams are very proud to present the Edgbaston Stadium Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Enjoy listening to English, Scottish & Irish folk music and song. ENTRANCE FREE

Traditional music sessions take place in pubs all over the city but traditional singing is also alive and well. Here’s a chance to sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment.

Come along to our friendly story session where you can can sit in a snug room and listn to a tale or two. Or if you are inclined why not tell us a story yourself.

Bring your songs, raise your voices, let the songs be heard, whether they were written yesterday or hundreds of years ago, let us learn from them and take heart from them.

The band meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to make music together and explore the style and repertoire of the English Village music tradition. All musicians welcome.

There is no getting away from it; both Pensions and Inheritance Tax (IHT) are hot topics. You will have seen in the press that Pensions rules and IHT allowances have changed. – Do you know how these changes affect you?

Bon Accord quartet will be providing an evening of gypsy jazz at Bournville Social Club on Tue. 23rd October.

In the run up to Halloween we’ll be getting you in the spooky spirit by offering our Bat Trails to every ghost and ghoul who visits the centre. Take a trip around the reserve, finding the answers to our ghoulish quiz and receive a prize for creeping out all out all our clues.

Wildlife Explorers is the junior section of the RSPB for children aged between 8 and 12 years old. Here at Sandwell Swans our aim is to enthuse and engage children with nature by having fun learning about wildlife and the natural world through a mixture of outdoor activities, games, stories and crafts.

Join us at RSPB Sandwell valley for a spooky festival of halloween delights. We will going on a night-time walk, creepy campfire cooking, scary storytelling, goulish crafts and much more.

Every thursday in the school holidays we will be holding our Wild Explorer Thursday family activity days! There will be bug hunting, fire lighting, campfire cooking and Halloween crafts. Bring a picnic and enjoy a natural playground across the reserve. Suitable for children between the ages 5 - 12 years old.

Don’t miss out on the chance to have a wonderful encounter with wildlife. Learn how and why we ring birds with our experts. See some of the familiar feathered friends up close.

Hearts and Craft Fayre in support of the British Heart Foundation. Fantastic selection of stalls. A good time to start getting your Christmas pressies or treat yourself!