Hundreds of young people across Birmingham had an unforgettable summer in 2025, thanks to the continued success of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
The popular Yo! Active programme, which provides free access to physical activity opportunities for children and young people across the city, is to be extended.
Audiences are in for a dazzling spectacle next week as Birmingham Open Media (BOM) unleashes the Water Bots, a fleet of illuminated swimming sculptures, across the canals of Birmingham and the Black Country.
RicNic Arts drew huge crowds as creativity took over the town centre and was a success says Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader at Walsall Council.
Walsall Maker Fest 2025 drew huge crowds as creativity took over the town centre and was a success says Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader at Walsall Council.
An estimated 54,000 filled Walsall town centre on Saturday for the return of Walsall MakerFest, a free one-day festival dedicated to celebrating making, creativity and local talent.
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