AROUND THE COUNTIES COU N T Y N EWS AU G U S T 2025
THE ARMY BENEVOLENT FUND
On Saturday 10th May, Edgbaston Golf Club hosted a moving and memorable evening for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Organised in support of The Army Benevolent Fund, the national charity for soldiers, veterans, and their families, the dinner honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Second World War.
Guests were welcomed on the terrace before a moving Ceremony,
featuring Sunset and the National Anthem
per formed against the backdrop of the beautiful golf course. A dinner followed, accompanied by music from the Band of the Mercian Regiment, who delivered stirring performances including The Great Escape and The Post Horn Gallop.
The evening continued with a silent auction, raffle, and a heartfelt address from a beneficiary of the ABF. Thanks to the generosity of attendees and sponsors, the event raised over £6,000 to suppor t the ABF’s essential work in the West Midlands.
Established in 1944, the ABF continues to work with COUNTY NEWS - AUGUST 2025 108
BCU STUDENTS WOW CROWDS AT OPEN-AIR FASHION SHOW
Students from Birmingham City University (BCU) showcased their diverse and unique collections last night at an open-air fashion show in the heart of Birmingham.
The BCU Presents: 1000 Threads fashion show, hosted by BBC presenter and journalist, Kathryn Stanczyszyn, took place in a surprisingly sunny Oozells Square
at Brindleyplace.
The crowd, which was made up of key people from the region’s fashion, design and creative industries and members of the public, were dazzled by the 30 pieces showcased on the runway all designed by 10 talented BCU students.
The catwalk was preceded by a VIP reception for invited guests at the Ikon Gallery and followed by a private viewing of an exhibition of pieces from this year ’s students. VIPs were then treated to an
exclusive after -par ty, sponsored by
Brockmans Gin, which included a live DJ set from Pussycat Dolls star, Kimberly Wyatt. Food and drink was also provided by Brindleyplace venues, Rudy’s Pizza and Lulu Wild.
BCU Presents: 1000 Threads forms a central par t of the University’s Inspired Festival, which takes place throughout June. The festival showcases the work of the University’s Faculty of Ar ts, Design and Media through various events.
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The fashion show provided fashion graduates and students from the School of Jewellery with the opportunity to showcase pieces from their collections in the high-quality fashion show production. The event
follows last week ’s
announcement that Birmingham had been recognised as a World Craft City by the World Craft Council.
To find out more about The College of Jewellery, Fashion, and Textiles, visit
www.bcu.ac.uk/subject-areas/fashion-and-textiles and
www.bcu.ac.uk/subject-areas/jewellery.
For more information on the Inspired Festival visit
www.bcu.ac.uk/arts-design-and-media/inspired-festival.
COMMEMORATIVE DINNER RAISES OVER £6,000 members of the Army family for life.
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To learn more or get involved:
abfwm@armybenevolentfund.org Tel: 01952 674369
In 2024 alone,
reached over 70,000 people and funded more than seventy-four military charities and organisations.
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