BUSINESS NEWS


Safety project in line for arts prize


An innovative partnership between Birmingham based DBS Law and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra bringing together music and road safety has been nationally recognised after being shortlisted for this year’s Arts & Business Awards in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover. The award, which highlights the


best examples of how arts organisations and businesses can come together to transform communities, has recognised the Clock On To Safety project that has, according to Rob Bhol, chief executive of DBS Law, “in just two years educated almost 4,000 primary school children on road safety, potentially saving thousands of lives”. DBS Law became a CBSO sponsor in 2011. Just a year later, the creative synergy of the partnership resulted in an idea to create a concert-based learning opportunity which would support the company’s existing road safety initiative with the Smarter Choices Team at Birmingham City Council. CBSO was commissioned to


create an interactive concert designed for Key Stage 2 school children in Birmingham at CBSO Centre. The bespoke production showcased original songs and performances by musicians of the CBSO. The first sold-out performances were such a success that further concerts were held The awards ceremony will take place in London on 21 May.


Conservatoire appoints architect for new home


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he award-winning architect Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCB) has been appointed as the designers of Birmingham City University’s new Birmingham Conservatoire building. FCB Studios will now work alongside the university to develop the plans for the new £40 million pound purpose-built Conservatoire. Vice-Chancellor Professor Cliff Allan said: “We are delighted to be working with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios on this exciting new building which will further enhance the University’s current estates portfolio.


“During its long history, our


world-renowned Birmingham Conservatoire has earned an international reputation for the excellence of its music teaching, research and performances. “We will continue to provide the


finest music education in our present location until the new building is completed and we are confident that it will provide us with a glorious opportunity to build on our proud history and develop world-class music facilities for future generations.” FCB Studios will bring together


their team of higher education and performance arts experts who have an established track record of working together on other performance arts projects including the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the


Cap that: Lang Lang with Prof David Roberts (left) and Prof Cliff Allan, of Birmingham City University


South Bank Centre, the Victorian Theatre at Alexandra Palace and Brighton Dome. Andy Theobald, partner at FCB Studios, said: “We are very excited to start work on this project to bring Birmingham Conservatoire to the University’s City Centre Campus. This is a very significant new building for Birmingham City University and will provide a world class performance venue for both the university and the city.” Building will begin in the summer of 2015 and is scheduled for completion in summer 2017. It will be situated alongside Millennium Point, adjacent to Jennens Road in Eastside and in the heart of the city’s learning


Sikh temple to expand facilities


One of the region’s biggest Sikh temples has secured new funding to expand its facilities for the local community. Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham has secured a loan from Barclays in a deal worth more than £1.4 million. The funding will be used for a


new gymnasium and library which will be open to all members free of charge as well as refurbishment of the toilet facilities. Mohan Singh Pasla, president of the Guru Nanak Gurdwara charitable trust, said: “The temple is at the heart of our community and therefore it’s important we continue to build on the services we can provide. “Of particular importance is to ensure that we support


quarter, which is already home to Birmingham City University’s city centre campus, the ThinkTank Museum, and the Birmingham Ormiston Academy.


• Internationally-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. The award was presented by


Professor Cliff Allan before the artist’s sold-out recital at Symphony Hall Birmingham, his only UK concert date this year. Lang Lang’s performance was part of the Birmingham International Concert Season 2013/14.


New breakfast is served at venue


The Priory Rooms in Corporation Street,


Birmingham, has launched a new breakfast selection for delegates which will offer a range of light, healthy and fresh foods. The conference centre says its


Members of the temple in Sparkhill


young people to develop themselves and the new library facility will play an important role in our children’s education and learning of our culture and beliefs.” Manoj Patel, senior business manager at Barclays, who worked with the Trust, said: “The temple is a


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central hub for the local Sikh community and their outreach work is to be commended. I am delighted we have been able to provide the funding for this work to expand the facilities at the temple. The cashback facility offered as part of the funding will also go some way to further develop their services which I understand will include some Punjabi speaking classes for local children, yoga and IT education for adults.”


aim is to ensure that guests enjoy a healthy breakfast choice providing the essential vitamins and minerals needed for a busy day of meetings. Beth Reynolds, business


development manager, said: “Eating a healthy breakfast of varied food groups helps to increase your alertness, concentration and mood; vital for those training days or important conferences. Breakfast also helps to stabilise blood sugar levels which regulates your appetite and energy.”


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