Following the announcement of Boris Johnson’s Three Tier lockdown system, Birmingham, including Harborne, has been categorised as Tier 2. Under Tier 2, residents in the affected areas must not (unless they’re in your support or childcare bubble): Host people you do not live with in your home Meet people you do not live with in […]
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 […]
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government. New laws will help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs safely Simpler licensing process for outdoor seating for pubs, restaurants and cafes Councils encouraged to reduce red-tape and create more […]
High Street To Home, our expert tips series, is back this week with some help and advice for our furry four-legged friends! Lockdown has not only had an effect on us as human beings, but also on our beloved pets. Restrictions and guidelines have meant that it’s been harder to give our fur babies the […]
Did you know that the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors are collectively worth £635bn to the UK economy? That’s why a new campaign is urging the government to raise the qualification threshold for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund (RHLGF) from £51k to £150k to help support these crucial businesses to survive through COVID-19. This collective national […]
You might know and love Rudell The Jewellers (89a High Street) as a proud midlands brand offering only the finest quality high street jewellery, watches & giftware, but during the nationwide lockdown one of Harborne’s very own master craftsmen has turned his talents towards supporting the NHS. Terry Williams, a goldsmith at Rudell’s in Harborne, […]
Food Delivery & Takeaways Gabriels Open every day for collection or delivery – Sunday-Monday 3pm-10pm, Thursday-Saturday 12pm-10pm. You can call 0121 426 2555 to order and then collect at the shop or they can also deliver – this can be arranged by going on their website or Just Eat . More info here. Sabai Sabai […]
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 […]
For the next edition of High Street To Home – our expert tips series – we’re giving you some food for thought. Some of your favourite Harborne eateries are sharing exciting recipes to try at home all the time, you just have to know where to look! Luckily for you, we’ve picked out a few […]