by Diane Parkes | Apr 11, 2023 | News
Birmingham’s annual A Matter of Life and Death Festival returns this May with a host of events across the city. Aiming to encourage open and honest conversation about death and dying, the festival includes author talks, a remembrance get-together, a walking tour, an...
by Diane Parkes | Dec 29, 2022 | News
I am standing in a field at Aston Hall Park surrounded by giant flags made out of NHS bed sheets formed in the shape of a cross and chatting to the artist who created this work. Luke Jerram’s In Memoriam has toured the world and we at BrumYODO have helped bring the...
by Diane Parkes | Nov 21, 2022 | News
All over the world people celebrate the Day of the Dead and we were delighted to be able to partner Itzatna Arts and Coffin Works for our very own festival this year – Food for Thought. Itzatna artists Alfredo and Sebas hail from the Yucatan in Mexico so it was truly...
by Diane Parkes | Sep 2, 2022 | News
Brummies are being invited to a special Day of the Dead event with food cooked by a Mexican chef, a tour of top city attraction Coffin Works, a film and a discussion over cake and drinks. Food for Thought: A Special Celebration for Day of the Dead brings the Mexican...
by Diane Parkes | Dec 18, 2019 | Story, Uncategorized
It’s always great to be able to share some of our BrumYODO experiences with others. Over the past few years we’ve tried so many different events and learned so much along the way. Hopefully our successes and not-to-much successes can help inspire others to be part of...
