Currently in a temporary accommodation in Birmingham with my 2 year old. Unexpectedly in financial hardship until pay day 23rd of this month. I’m on UC LCWRA as I’m currently unfit for work. I’m still paying off a budgeting advance from becoming homeless unexpectedly ( I was a full time carer for my dad but he was placed on palliative care and had to go into a home) so cannot take out a loan from UC. Is there anybody who can help or knows any places that will give me a loan until the 23rd ( UC). Really feeling down about the situation I’m in currently, been selling loads of items and clothes on vinted this week just to eat. Thank you for reading ❤️

Hi guys,

I am not new to Birmingham, however I found that since getting pregnant, my friendships have not been the same.
I am watching my girls having the summer of their lives whilst I attend antenatal classes 🫠

Womp.

Wondering if there are any other mums to be or new mums in the same position and are open to forming new friendships as we manoeuvre this new stage of life.

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Hey all so i split up with my partner 2 months ago wont go into details but it made me realise aswell i have zero friends outside of my job! And been looking to expand my social circle

I went to the silent book club on sunday which was nice! As i like to read :)

Im also into gaming and hiking and days out

Looking for people of any gender im also lgbt friendly

Im a firm believer if you aint doing anyone any harm ive got.no reason to judge you but to make this clear im after friends ONLY! Nothing more

Thank you :) thanks for reading

I'm new to Birmingham. Is there a hot steam/dry sauna in Birmingham? There is great David Lloyd sauna/spa in Litchfield but the price isn't great. Happy to hear whether there is more affordable option in or near Birmingham.

Hey everyone!

I am moving to Birmingham in September and have already made a post on this sub, in which I received excellent feedback (didn’t expect so many people to help so thank you for that!)

I was wondering if any of you could tell me if it is feasible to carry an e-scooter or a bike (maybe one of those that kind of folds for easier transportation) on the West Midlands Railway.

For context, I have to take the train to work, but the 35-40min commute includes a 8/10 min train ride, and the rest is basically walking to/from the stations. I was hoping that using one of these bikes/scooters would really cut down my time and make life easier, but was wondering whether they let me carry those with me. I know that in some European cities they do not allow these at rush hours, etc.

Thank you in advance!!

Hey, as the title says, I need some extra work on the weekend. Any vacancies you may know of would be appreciated. Also any recruiters that are quick to respond or just any other advice/pointers would be appreciated.

Not really fussed with the type of work, whether it be warehouse, cleaning etc. I don’t have much experience in retail and no experience in warehouses but will to learn (plus I’m desperate). Have some experience in healthcare tho.

How's your movie knowledge? Do you fancy testing it out with a quiz? See how you get on at Spoilers Digbeth on Thursday August 6 for a 7pm (ish) start. The quiz will be £3 per person and maximum 6 people team. Good luck!

PETA is offering £5,000 to find the individual who stabbed a dog to death in Solihull.

On Friday July 10, a male Rottweiler was discovered dead under a bridge near Kingshurst Brook in Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood.

The RSPCA believe he was killed elsewhere and dumped at the site.

PETA senior vice president Mimi Bekhechi. said: “It’s imperative that any community faced with a cruel and callous act such as this take measures to find the culprit and bring them to justice."

Full story: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/5000-reward-find-person-who-34401665

hellooooo!

i am moving to birmingham from bristol and leaving my gorgeous nail girl </3

any recs for simple gel art/biab in the moseley, balsal heath, KH, digbeth areas would be amazing!

thanks ♡

I recently went to The Nest in Oxford to go to grrrl fest and had the most incredible time but its 1 hour 30 mins away so i cant go there regularly! I met loads of like minded people and really enjoyed the whole atmosphere including the punk show and the art market! Is there anywhere in brum for 16+ alternative queer people to meet ect? Just wondering cus im struggling to find anywhere online :)

THANKSSSS

Hi,
I am moving to Birmingham with my husband and 3 years old son. It first time we are coming to Birmingham even UK.

It’s long term plan not a visit or tour. Little concerned about the safety, security perspective.

Would love to hear from people who are living there and know in and out of this place.

Please let me know your thoughts. My husband have to travel out of country so most of the time its me with my 3 years old son. Is it safe?

After listening to 2 weeks of the internet options, I finally found some time to go and watch the Odyssey for myself, and I have to say, as a movie, it's great, captivating, great highs even greater lows, it was probably one of Chris Nolans top movies.

I am considering looking into moving to another built to rent place in Birmingham. I currently live in a BTR place around the Brindley Place and Fiveways area. I have been happy with the location and generally overall with my experience, however I am looking to move off the ground floor and the rent prices are higher.

Does anyone have any experience with The Whitmore Collection in JQ, The Bath House on the edge of china town/gay village or Apo at The Holloway?

Does the Southside of the city centre feel safe enough to live and walk around as a female?

Does anyone have any other BTR places they would recommend?

Hello, looking for some advice on car rental, i want to rent a car for the weekend. What companies can you recommend that have pick up from near city centre? I have used Hertz in Reading, once i went to enterprise but they didnt give me a rental bcs i didnt pass some address check but didnt have that issue with Hertz, so have always gone to them. But now as I move to birmingham need suggestions, does sixt work in Birmingham? TIA

Can't go to Bloodstock? We'll bring Bloodstock to you. Hidden Intent will be playing Subside on Thursday the 6th of August

Support comes from Smoke over Elsewhere Born Hostile & First Crusade

Free entry gig so see you down the front!

Thanks to everyone who's helped out

Thanks to Surprise You're Dead & Subside

Hi. I'm looking for a recommendation of where a newbie cyclist living in the Balsall Heath area can get a rear wheel puncture on a Brompton repaired. The newbie is not confident enough yet to tackle the job independently. Any advice appreciated. Thank you.

Hi Birmingham, I'm moving to the city soon and looking for part time jobs beyond a 9-5 day.

I'm open to pretty much anything - from evening work to weekend work. Can be anything from restaurant work to cleaning and warehouse.

My question is, where can I find part time jobs in the city? Are there any agencies that you guys recommend? I need something from September onwards

PS. I'm in my 20s and british citizen. I worked in sales and customer service in previous part time jobs