Commonwealth Games 2022 - Page 2
Public invited to help make 4,600 hand-made gifts this weekend for Birmingham 2022 athletes
Staff Reporter
April 8, 2022 | 05:21 pm
With preparations well underway to welcome the Commonwealth Games to the city this summer (in just over 110 days), Selfridges is inviting Brummies to hand-make gifts for the 4600 athletes competing in the Birmingham…
Birmingham 2022 official under fire after suggesting city lacks large ethnic minority creative organisations
Staff Reporter
April 8, 2022 | 12:40 pm
A Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games official has come under fire from community leaders after suggesting Birmingham does not "have enough large ethnically-led creative organisations" to help facilitate reaching out to…
Sikh leader says South Asian community “ignored” by Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Rangzeb Hussain
April 7, 2022 | 03:47 pm
A prominent Sikh leader is concerned about the lack of engagement by the organisers of the Commonwealth Games with Birmingham's South Asian community. Jatinder Singh, president of Guru Nanak Gurdwara…
Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay completes visit to Australia
Staff Reporter
March 22, 2022 | 11:53 am
The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay has completed four jam-packed days in Australia from in the last week, where over 50 Batonbearers were selected to represent their countries. Between 17 to…
Safer Travel launch new plan to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour on public transport
Staff Reporter
March 18, 2022 | 07:01 pm
Plans to increase the numbers of specialist uniformed officers patrolling the West Midlands' bus, train and tram networks has been launched in the region. Unveiled today (18 March), the four-year Safer…
National Lottery inject £1million to boost Birmingham 2022 employment opportunities for young people
Staff Reporter
March 18, 2022 | 12:30 pm
The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Lottery Sports Fund set to boost opportunities for young people across the West Midlands this year. Hundreds of young people across the…
Wondrous Stories launched in Centenary Square to kick-off the Birmingham 2022 Festival
Staff Reporter
March 17, 2022 | 09:30 pm
Centenary Square was transformed into a grand stage for Wondrous Stories, a spectacular open-air show to kick-off the Birmingham 2022 Festival this evening. The one-hour live experience had everything from stunning…
Commonwealth Day celebrated at the Alexander Stadium as Birmingham 2022 countdown continues
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022 | 04:30 pm
To celebrate Commonwealth Day, former, current and future stars of athletics in Birmingham tried out the track at the newly transformed Alexander Stadium and they were joined in the impressive…
The Queen’s Baton Relay celebrates Commonwealth Day in New Zealand
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022 | 02:00 pm
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in New Zealand on 12 March and spent four days travelling the nation, coinciding with Commonwealth Day today. This year, Commonwealth Day (14…
100 community groups to stage projects and events for the Birmingham 2022 Festival
Staff Reporter
March 11, 2022 | 12:40 pm
Over 100 community groups across Birmingham are to stage their own festival events and projects as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival, thanks to funding from Birmingham City Council. The…