Precious #2

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Join YODO resident artists Jane Thakoordin and Margaret Murray for a creative workshop taking precious and special objects and wrapping them in textile sarcophagi. All materials provided, please book a place here   

Free

Be prepared….choosing who celebrates your life

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Whether or not you are devoutly spiritual or consider yourself an atheist or something in between you may not have thought about who you want to take you or your loved one's funeral. Join a celebrant to have a conversation about how you can get the funeral service which commemorates your individuality. Book your place […]

Free

Be prepared… drafting the will you need

John Lewis Community Hub Level Four, John Lewis, Grand Central, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

What could possibly go wrong? Do I even need to make a will? A practical workshop looking at the importance of having a professionally drafted will to ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. Members of Solicitors for the Elderly and STEP solicitors Lis Whybrow and Joyce Bennell will be encouraging you to […]

Free

Death Cafe at Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham

Join us for lively discussion over tea and cake at the BrumYODO-hosted Death Cafe at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Taking place in the foyer next to the theatre's cafe, the event is free to attend with tea, coffee and cakes available from the cafe. Places don't need to be booked, simply drop in at 4pm and […]

Free

Orpheus @Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham

Dave is single and turning 30. He’s stood at the bar. Eurydice is a tree nymph. And Bruce Springsteen is on the jukebox. Orpheus is an ancient story of love and loss and adventure. A story of this world and the next. Of how far we’d go for the people we love and what happens […]