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  • Action for Happiness: Altruistic August

    Action For Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society.

    Each month they release a “Monthly Action Calendar” which is packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world.

    This month’s theme is Altruistic August. Let’s create a wave of kindness to spread around the world.

    Use their calendar below, or the Action for Happiness App, to do more good this month.

  • Halloween Nights – Colleague (Staff & Volunteers) Tickets Now Available

    Colleagues (Staff & Volunteers) can now purchase tickets for this year’s Halloween Nights events! Colleagues (Staff & Volunteers) may purchase up to four tickets at a discounted rate of 50%, as well as 2 additional tickets at standard price.

    Tickets can be purchased from the Sales and Ticketing office in Canalside via card payment only.

  • Museum Press Coverage: Peaky Blinders and the Commonwealth Games

    The Museum has recently received a wealth of press coverage due to our association with Peaky Blinders in the run up to the Commonwealth Games.

    Last night, Andrew Lovett (our Chief Executive) spoke to Maryam Moshiri live during BBC’s ‘The Context’. The interview included discussions on the subject of Peaky Blinders, the Black Country, local tourism and TikTok. You can watch the interview from 45:18 here.

    Andrew was also interviewed on BBC radio 5’s ‘Wake Up To Money’ this morning, about the games and its impact on local tourism. You can listen to this interview from 46:26 here.

  • People News Update (22/07/2022)

    People News Update (22/07/2022)

    Welcomes

    We are pleased to welcome Claire Packer and Izzy Taylor who joined us earlier this month.

    Claire joins us as Head of Audiences of Communications, bringing a wealth of experience in marketing and communications, having most recently worked at the University of Birmingham as Communications Manager.

    Izzy joins us as Public Programme Producer. Izzy most recently worked at China Plate Theatre as an Engagement & Participation Producer and prior to that worked at Birmingham Hippodrome.

     

    Farewells

    Sadly, Adam Craig who recently joined as Museum Enterprise Manager, decided to leave his post after a very short tenure.

  • Thursday 4 August 2022 – Staff Update

    Thursday 4 August 2022 – Staff Update

    Hi all,

    You may be aware that on the 4 August 2022, routes to the Museum will be heavily disrupted as a result of the Cycling Time Trials taking place for the Commonwealth Games.

    Click through to see the map showing the direct and indirect areas affected by the Time Trial: Commonwealth Cycling Road Closures 04.08.2022

    As an office based colleague, you have the flexibility to work from home on this day, however if you are able to attend work at the Museum, with reasonable adjustments to your travel,  please kindly consider doing so to support wider staffing levels at the Museum .

    If you are not able to work from home or attend the Museum, please discuss this with your Manager.

    Thank you.

     

  • Queen’s Baton Relay – What a success!

    Happy Monday!

    It was our honour to welcome and celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to the Museum yesterday afternoon as it made its way around Dudley! We gave ‘em a bostin’ welcome!

    Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Batonbearers over the weekend.

    Don’t Forget: 

    The Commonwealth Games starts this Thursday and is the first time the Games have returned to England since Manchester in 2002!

    Find out more information here: https://www.birmingham2022.com/ 

  • Forging Ahead Tours – Behind the hoardings

    Forging Ahead Tours – Behind the hoardings

    Buildings are going up, and the launch of Forging Ahead is getting ever closer – with so much now happening, staff are invited to take part in events to have a closer look at the construction and learn more about what is going on behind those hoardings.

    Briefing sessions will start in the WI and then take staff for a look in the Historic Development and Industrial Area compounds, followed by a walk up to see the new Visitor Centre from the terrace area outside Rolfe Street. PPE (hard hats, boots, etc.) is not required.

    Sessions will last about an hour with a maximum of 10 colleagues at each session. Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Attendance is voluntary and in your own time, with sessions taking place on;

    • Wednesday 27th July at 3.30p.m.
    • Thursday 28th July at 3.30 p.m.

    Click here to sign up to one of the above sessions

    Please note that only colleagues with BCLM email addresses will be able to access this online sign up form. If you would like to attend one of the above sessions and do not have a BCLM email address, please contact your Line Manager or People & Culture who will be able to sign up on your behalf.

  • This Weekend – Queen’s Baton Relay

    This Sunday (24 July) The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will be making its way around the Dudley borough, and will be joining us here at the Museum between 4 and 5pm. The baton will be making its way through the site from approx. 4:30.

    Free tickets have been made available for the public to visit to watch the Queen’s Baton as it makes its way around the Museum – entry from 4pm. Tickets are available to book via the Museum’s website.

    For more information about the Baton’s full journey on Sunday, which also encompasses locations in Halesowen, Stourbridge and Dudley, visit the Birmingham 2022 website or Dudley Council‘s website.

  • Frank Skinner’s South Bank Show: On Air 20 July

    Earlier this year, Frank Skinner visited the Museum to film parts of The South Bank Show, which airs tonight (Wednesday 20th July, 22:00) on Sky Arts and NOW TV.

    “In this South Bank Show, Frank talks to Melvyn Bragg about his working-class upbringing in Oldbury, West Midlands, his decision to embark on a career as a comedian at the relatively late age of 30, and the success that brought him. He also discusses his burgeoning TV work in the 1990s, presenting Fantasy Football League with his then flatmate and close friend David Baddiel, and his wildly successful chat show, The Frank Skinner Show, along with this decision to return to stand-up comedy in 2007, after ten years away, and how his work has developed over the years.

    Frank also visits his childhood home, along with Our Lady & St Huberts RC Church in Oldbury, where his family would worship, and has an unexpected meeting with an old school friend. He discusses his strong Catholic faith with Melvyn, which he explored in 2021 when writing A Comedian’s Prayer Book.

    In 2020, Frank also began presenting Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast, in which he immerses himself in a different poem each week. He talks to Melvyn about his passion for poetry, and also visits the Black Country Living Museum, in Dudley, West Midlands, for an encounter with local poet Liz Berry, who featured in the podcast and whom he admires greatly.

    This is an in-depth, intimate and revealing look at the many facets of Frank’s life.”

     

  • IgnitEd Workshops – New Staff Discount Available

    As you may be aware, our Programming team run various IgnitEd courses, allowing visitors to try their hand at a new skill, find a new hobby, or have a go at something different. We would love to see more staff take advantage of these courses, so will be offering a discount on IgnitEd tickets for the remainder of 2022.

    There are various courses available for staff to attend:

     

    Full Day Courses (10am till 4pm) – £ 30 per person (£50 to the general public)

    Join a local artist for an intensive day exploring a heritage art and craft. These courses are open to adults aged 16+.

    Sat 23rd July – Felt Pocket and Purses

    Sat 20th August – Introduction to Pottery

    Sat 10th Sept – Glass Painting

    Sat 1st Oct – Introduction to Leatherwork

    Sat 15th Oct – Natural Dyes

    Sat 5th Nov – Introduction to Candle Making

    Sat 12th Nov – Glass Fusion

    Sat 19th Nov – Rag Rug Christmas Wreaths

     

    Family Courses (10am till 12:00 and 1:30 till 3:30pm) – £ 3.50 per person (£5 to general public)

    Come with your family to have a taster into some heritage arts and crafts. These courses are designed to be family friendly. All courses are open to everyone aged 10+.

    Thurs 28th July – Family Workshop: Leather Keyrings

    Thurs 4th July – Family Felt Making Workshop

    Thurs 11th Aug – Family Print Making

    Fri 19th Aug – Family Introduction to Pottery

    Thurs 25th Aug – Family Workshop: Metal Flowers

    Thurs 1st Sept – Family Workshop: Rag Rug Woodland Creatures

    Sun 6th Nov – Family Workshop: Candle Making

    Sun 13th Nov – Family Workshop: Glass Fusion

    Sun 20th Nov – Family Workshop: Copper Christmas Decorations

     

    Canal Art Courses 10am till 1pm – £20 (£30 to general public)

    Come and learn canal art techniques in this workshop led by a local artist.

    Sat 6th Aug (10am till 1pm) – Canal Art: Roses

    Sat 7th Aug (10am till 1pm) – Canal Art: Castles

     

    Terms and Conditions

    • Please note that there is a limited number of tickets available for each course, therefore tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
    • Discounted tickets are limited to two tickets per member of staff.
    • Tickets must be purchased from our Sales and Ticketing team in Canalside Offices.
    • BCLM reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.