Hi all. I live in cov and used to love going out to Brum gay scene for event nights like Halloween but due to looking after a disabled relative plus a health issue I had re nerve pain issues I stopped going out a decade ago and my friends who I still speak to here and there on Facebook all moved away from cov so I've ended up billy no mates as far as going out is concerned.

I spent the last year getting back into shape and dropped near 20kg after walking 800 miles over 6 months and frankly that plus stopping smoking 18 months ago I'm in better shape than I've been since I was in my early 20s and part of me wants to go out to a night club in Halloween finest fancy dress but another more insecure part says 44 is too old and I should stay home and watch countdown till death arrives and plus I know no one.

I get it's a lack of confidence thing. Just wondering what your thoughts are. Was thinking of nightingales.

Another big week of music coming up at Subside

Starting with Boris And The Joy & Lauren Marie on Thursday the 29th of October, good way to start the run into Halloween 🎃

It's a free entry gig so no excuses!

See you down the front!

Are you brave enough to take on the challenge of the Horror film quiz? Come along to SpoilersDigbeth on Thursday October 29th for a 7pm start. £3 per person. Maximum 6 people per team. See you there - if you dare...

Hi im looking for an 18th birthday party venue that’s not a community church or a shool or anything like that. Id have around 50+ people invited but most of them won’t be 18 so i can’t rent out a pub. I was also looking at airbnbs as a house party but none of them allow it.
my budget would be around £500 and i dont mind the location of it as long as its in brum. If anyone has any places please let me know

Hi guys,

I need to get a late train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street this coming Wednesday (28 October). I already have an open return ticket.

I understand there is some engineering work that night, but I've checked National Rail, Trainline and Avanti West Coast, and it seems like they aren't selling tickets for the late trains anymore.

Does this mean the trains won't be running, or are they still planning to operate but haven't sold the tickets yet?

Has anyone travelled on this route during similar engineering works? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

I’m starting to look into investing in gold and buying gold jewellery for myself. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy from, and examples of prices? x

I'm interested in where the best places are for tea in Birmingham.

I'm more looking for the actual bags/leaf (whatever type you enjoy: jasmine, hojicha, English breakfast, thai, kashmiri, earl grey) rather than cafes and tea houses, though I'd welcome quality recommendations regardless.

I get my jasmine tea from Wing Yip.

I wasn’t there too long but the atmosphere was just terrible, the dj and hosts kept trying to build hype but it seemed no one cared or even wanted to be there. I feel sorry for the team that went behind this because I could tell they put a lot of effort into the live show but no one cared tbh. Other than that the food was ok and could see families enjoy the rides that were on display.

Hi a few hours ago I found 4 black kittens dumped on the side of the road no mom no nothing , they clearly aren’t strays and have been using a litter tray they look around 9-10 weeks , I took them in and have fed them but I’m wondering does anyone have any advice I am going to try and ring rescues but I probably won’t get any luck as they are all full , any advice thanks or any help

And now, the Shipping Bulletin for Gulf of Bearwood (or Edgbaston Reservoir), issued by the Met Office on behalf of the Bearwood Maritime and Coastguard Agency at 13:41 on Saturday 24th October. Sponsored by Neelam's Kebab House:

Titford, Rotton, Selwyn, Portway: Easterly 4 to 6 preening southerly or downeasterly 7 to severe Gail Platt 9, occasionally storm 10 later. Moderate or rough, becoming brown trouser later. Rain or showers. Moderate or good, occasionally disappointing.

Dogging: Southerly thrusting northwards occasionally, moderate or rough. Visibility good becoming misted later.

Finally, Belle Vue, Icknield Bight, Tower: Northwest 6 to gale 8 backing south or Kanyewest 7 to severe Gail Platt 9, occasionally storm 10 later in Tower. Rough or very rough, occasionally boring. Rain or showers. Moderate or good, becoming increasingly desperate.

And that completes the Shipping Bulletin.

I’ve just found out you can donate unwanted clothes for Oxfam by dropping them off in M and S store. Apparently you get a fiver off later Marks’ purchases.
Does anyone know what the process is within the Longbridge store (or any store if it’s the same across branches)? The Oxfam website guidance is vague- drop the stuff off and get a voucher in return.

What is up with constant traffic in digbeth near HanBao and the Cuban bar. It’s always there at like 3pm and no other time but seems to be there every day!

Also: the traffic light by digbeth coach station I was there for 15 minutes today and it just wouldn’t turn green, I eventually had to just go forward with it staying red. Does this happen often bevause I feel like I’ve been there many times and I was so confused.

Mainly for clothes, jewellery and sewing supplies etc, now that the big one near the bullring has all but shut down

how do you think nationalisation will improve things? they will still have to deal with well known choke points which make buses late, fuel costs, disruptive passengers.

I'd love to see lower prices and increased services on busy routes, if nationisation can bring that.

I wonder how much profit National Express was making from the buses? I think it was limited by the franchise agreement so they couldn't gouge prices? Can prices actually go down?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to raise awareness of a local service that some people may not know about: James’ Place Birmingham.

James’ Place provides free, specialist support for men 18+ experiencing suicidal crisis. Whether you're struggling yourself or worried about a friend, partner or family member, knowing where to turn can make a real difference.

You don't have to face things alone, and you don't have to wait until things get worse to seek support.

Find out more about the service and how to access help: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/ or give them a call on 0121 2699 400.

Sharing this in the hope it helps someone who needs it, now or in the future.

Hi everyone, does anyone work at Amazon DBI4 on Hedera Road in Redditch (B98 9EY)?

I’ve received a conditional offer starting 13 November, working 6am–12:30pm, Friday to Tuesday. I’d be travelling from Birmingham and wondered whether Amazon provides any staff buses, shuttles or subsidised transport to this site.
I’ve seen mentions of First Travel Solutions and buses to BHX8, but haven’t found anything specific to DBI4.

On Wednesday I’ll be going down to England and one of the changes I’ll have to do is new street station and I’ve never been before so I’m wondering is the station okay, I’ve never been to any large city and with any city there is precautions that should be taken, should I worry

Tomorrow is the day!!

Death Doom Destruction is finally here!

Doors at 3pm! First band 4pm

Bullhead

Deathfiend

Tumanduumband

As the world dies

Opium Lord

Sodomized Cadaver

Ritual King

The Bleeding

See you down the front!

Tickets here!

https://www.seetickets.com/event/death-doom-destruction-2026/the-flapper/3721899

Buy now save disappointment!

In case you're wondering how work is progressing on the old City Hospital, here'sa photo taken from over the wall. It's now just mounds of rubble. Who knows how many ghosts have escaped into the wild. Just before Halloween too... All a bit careless if you ask me...

edit the photo was taken from over the wall at the end of Norman Street, not from the Dudley Road side. The treatment centre is still there, possibly one of the Victorian buildings too as far as I know.

Hello fellow brummies,

I am a UoB final year student doing a project about passengers satisfaction of buses - particularly the National Express West Midlands.

If you use buses in the region, even occasionally, I'd be grateful if you could spend around 10 to 15 minutes to fill it in. It covers things like reliability, comfort, fares and overall experience.

All responses are anonymous and will only be used for this study, I would not see who had fill it!

Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4ZudJwHJWY

Thanks very much for your help !!! And please feel free to share it with anyone else who uses the buses in nearby area !!!