Latest West Midlands news (August 2020) - Make It West Midlands

2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, widely recognised as the country’s finest hour.

Three West Midlands businesses have won prizes at the annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, which celebrate the best of the country’s tourism industry.

The National Memorial Arboretum, in partnership with The Royal British Legion, has launched two free downloadable activity packs containing activities to help people mark the 75^th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August.

As families across the nation look-forward to a summer spent exploring the UK this year, there’s plenty of great culture to discover on your doorstep in Stratford-upon-Avon, whether you’re escaping for a long-weekend, day-tripping with family and friends or simply missing the thrill of seeing live theatre in the flesh. 

Bantock House Museum will reopen to visitors from Saturday (August 15) – and table service will be available from the Courtyard Café.

The West Midlands Culture Response Unit (WMCRU) are today pleased to announce a brand-new series of events for the region, West Midlands Weekenders.

On 6^th August 2020, Carluccio’s Stratford-upon-Avon is back serving delicious, fresh Italian food. Even better, Carluccio’s are going the extra mile offering guests 50% off their food and soft drinks bill* (without the £10 pp limit) as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, as well as £10 off each bottle of wine ordered. Saluti!

The artists aged 13 to 25 are part of the Unplugged Series – an eight-week programme of mentoring run by Positive Youth Foundation and Coventry City of Culture Trust