Discover the history of fashion in Birmingham's Hurst Street with Gary Lindsay-Moore's exhibition It's Not Unusual. The exhibition is being presented at Birmingham Back to Backs exhibition space.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Gary Lindsay-Moore all about his exhibition It's Not Unusual.

You can find out more about the exhibition and other events at Birmingham Back to Backs here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/birmingham-west-midlands/birmingham-back-to-backs/exhibition

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Junior Einsteins™ is one of the leading STEM solutions service providers, both domestically and Internationally. Through a network of professionally-managed, company-owned and franchised locations, they provide the children in those countries with unrestricted access to the unique, bespoke methods and experiments they can provide.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Lucy Brown-Hill about the Birmingham and Sandwell location of the Junior Einsteins Science Club and everything they offer.

You can find out more about Junior Einsteins and how to get involved here: https://junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com/birmingham-sandwell/

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HelpHarryHelpOthers is bringing back one of Birmingham’s biggest fundraising institutions, the Birmingham Walkathon. We will not only support HelpHarryHelpOthers but many charities across the West Midlands. It’s going to be a fantastic event for the city and a fitting tribute to the memory of Harry. The Birmingham Walkathon takes place on the 2nd April 2023.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Georgie Moseley about her experience with brining back the Birmingham Walkathon, what's new this year and why it's important to Birmingham culture.

You can find out more about the Birmingham Walkathon and register here: https://brumwalkathon.co.uk/

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CX Squared is an alternative talent solutions business, specialising in acting as a personal internal talent team for businesses. The Brum Muse was started by CX Squared as a bi-monthly forum to discuss working practices and to help bridge the digital skills gap in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Dan Hoff-Rodrigues about his businesses and involvement in Birmingham Tech Week. They also discuss ways young people can get involved to improve their skills for the future.

You can find out more about CX Squared and the Brum Muse here: https://cx-squared.com/the-brum-muse/

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Dee Moore was diagnosed with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in 2018. She decided to share her journey online, creating a vlog in 2019 before moving into podcasting in the summer of 2020. Her Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast is now created in partnership with Kidney Care UK. The interviews in the podcast are intimate and informative, and each episode explores different aspects of kidney disease. It also aims to be encouraging and uplifting, for anyone on a kidney warrior journey. Whether you live with kidney disease, or a family or friend does, this podcast will help you learn more.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Dee Moore about her Diary of a Kidney Warrior podcast in partnership with Kidney Care UK. She discusses the journey the podcast has taken since it started and also spoke a bit about her own journey with kidney disease.

You can find out more about the podcast and listen here: https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/diary-kidney-warrior-podcast/

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Gary Lindsay-Moore is a professional photographer who is known for his "Dudeoir" photoshoots. The aim of Dudeoir is to make men feel as beautiful as they are, with pictures showing their most real, beautiful selves. Karen Jebb is a very talented makeup artist who works alongside Gary in these shoots.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Gary Lindsay-Moore and Karen Jebb about the Dudeoir experiences, in particular the one they did with Dave. They talk about the empowerment and the beauty that comes out of these shoots.

You can find out more about Gary's photography and the Dudeoir experiences here: https://www.garylindsaymoorephotography.co.uk/dudeoir-experiences

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In the midst of martial law, a new government announces a Happy State; a state that promises to focus on the wellbeing of its populace. Raffela Crowe discovers that her father is suffering from dementia, and will stop at nothing to protect him. When she learns of a deeper truth surrounding the Happy State, that the government seeks to eradicate mental illness in order to create a pure and perfect race, the urgency to protect her father becomes paramount.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Samantha Fitzgibbons about her debut novel, Happy State. She discusses the writing, editing and publishing process as well as what it was like writing a novel during COVID-19.

You can find out more about Happy State here: https://happystatenovel.com/

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PoliNations is a celebration of colour, beauty, and of natural diversity. Explore, enjoy and be your true unique self. You can experience music from around the world, an incredible light show each evening, and a grand finale like no other where the tree’s canopies will burst into a joyful cloud of confetti and colour. The festival is taking place in Victoria Square from 2nd - 18th September 2022.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Angie Bual about her experiences creating PoliNations and presenting this with Birmingham 2022 Festival and UNBOXED. She also talks about why this festival exists and what you can find there.

To find out more about PoliNations visit: https://www.polinations.com/

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Birmingham Heritage Week is from the 9th - 18th September this year.  This year, 100 Birmingham based organisations and societies, involving thousands of staff and volunteer hours, will open their doors and offer events to show off what Birmingham has to offer. With over 150 events to choose from – ranging from talks, walks, workshops, outdoor performances, building tours and open days to heritage themed cycling and running tours – there is something for everyone. Discover what’s on your doorstep.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Irene De Boo about her role in organising and coordinating Birmingham Heritage Week. She talks about all the exciting events happening this year and discusses her experiences in previous years with disruptions from COVID-19.

You can find out more about Birmingham Heritage Week here: https://birminghamheritageweek.co.uk/

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The trailblazing, life affirming drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm. Featuring mind blowing LIVE vocals, and not a lip-sync in sight! Join these death-dropping divas as they slay the biggest hits of all time and serve up the sequin-clad pop party we’ve all been gagging for! Queenz is drag like you’ve never HEARD it before! Queenz is coming to the Birmingham Town Hall on the 7th December 2022.

This week, Dave Massey talks to Lew (Zeze Van Cartier) about the upcoming Queenz tour and what it will be like being back in the Midlands and peforming in familiar places.

You can find out more about Queenz and buy tickets here: https://www.queenztheshow.com/tour-dates/2022-tour-dates/

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