Café Scientifique

Purecraft bar 30 Waterloo street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Café Scientifique is a programme of informal science talks with time for Q & A and debate built in. With no prior knowledge needed, the events are a chance to socialise, relax and enjoy learning about contemporary research. Cafe Scientifique 2019 kicks off by delving into the archaeology of Park Street graveyard, a cemetery in the […]

Free

Moments that Matter Children’s Art Exhibition

Oikos Cafe 58 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham

Birmingham's John Taylor Hospice asked local children to draw, paint or make a collage of their favourite moments - and the results are amazing! The pictures by around 30 finalists are now included in the Moments that Matter exhibition at Oikos Cafe on Erdington's High Street. On display throughout May, the exhibition features pictures of […]

Free

The Art of Death tour

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

This is SOLD OUT please explore our other events for the one that suits you. Birmingham Museums holds objects from across time and across the world that tell the story of death. Join them for a free tour taking in everything from Roman cremation chests to paintings of poisonings.  

Free

Be Prepared….planning a personal funeral

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

Have you ever thought about your own funeral? If you died tomorrow, what would your family and friends do for your funeral? As part of this (surprisingly) uplifting and practical workshop, we’ll explore ideas and possibilities with two local undertakers, take time to think about what you want for your funeral, and get some plans […]

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