Please see below a summarised version of the key points from the Government announcement regarding COVID-19 earlier this week: – On the advice of the four Chief Medical Officers, the UK’s Covid alert level has been raised from 3 to 4, the second most serious stage, meaning that transmission is high or rising exponentially. – Infection rates […]
10 monster superheroes have been spotted in these parts and it’s your job to find them! Families in Harborne are invited to take part in MonsterHero Safari 2020, helping to bring family fun and entertainment back to the high street . From THIS SATURDAY (1st August)… The hunt is on! Start the safari by finding […]
Community spirit is truly lifting us up and getting us through these difficult times, with heartwarming groups of volunteers offering services and support for the most vulnerable and elderly members of our community. We’re so proud of our local Harborne community and the group effort being made to ensure we make it out the other […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) support is available to businesses from the Government Last updated 23.11.20. Loans, tax relief and cash grants are available Employers can apply for staff to get up to 80% pay if they can’t work Self-employed people can receive up to £2,500 per month in grants for at least 3 months What you can […]
What better way to close in 2019 than with a competition? We have teamed up with Brittain Opticians (97 High Street) to bring you an absolute HUGE Christmas giveaway! Guaranteed this is a competition that you do not want to miss out on! The amazing Window Artists (Anna & Luke) struck the High Street again […]
World Mental Health Day is a global day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy against the social stigma. Thursday 10th of October is a day for celebrating the global community that this campaign (started in 1992) has created. By raising awareness of this campaign we help to create a unifying voice that supports people […]
Let’s welcome newly opened cafe “Paul at No.41” into Harborne! We caught up with them to see why they chose our wonderful high street to set up camp and what sets them apart from other similar businesses in the area. Read our Q&A below… What can you tell us about your new cafe and the […]
Here’s how Harborne businesses working together has made a difference so far… Safety & Security We promised – a visible uniformed presence. We delivered – a street warden which has almost eliminated street begging, anti-social behaviour and resulted in the recovery of thousands of pounds worth of stolen stock. — We promised – on street […]
Harborne Village BID is proud to sponsor and support Arts:)Mile Festival 2019 Harborne’s own special arts festival, Arts:)Mile returns for its seventh exciting year! Brought to you by local artists and ARTSCOOP. Arts:)Mile is a completely free afternoon of arts and crafts activities taking over 20 different venues across Harborne High Street. A creative way […]
With the global concern about depleting insect numbers, the BID has gathered together a group of like-minded volunteers to help make Harborne Village more environmentally responsible. The brainchild of Rachel Perry of Hedge on Lonsdale Road the Harborne Urban Garden project, HUG for short (yes, we thought that was kind of cute too) is showing […]