Birmingham Dad’s Fight Against Rare Stomach Condition: Dreaming of Family Meals Again Wednesday, June 24, 2026 gastroparesis diabetes birmingham feedingtube crowdfunding surgery family raredisease health support Ashley Vickers, a 42-year-old father of three from Sheldon, Birmingham, has spent the last decade battling gastroparesis—a rare and debilitating stomach condition that has forced him to rely on a feeding tube for sustenance. … Read More
Kings Heath Community Centre Saved by Hundreds in Inspiring Collective Effort Sunday, March 22, 2026 kingsheath community cooperative crowdfunding revitalization diversity inclusion sustainability localbusiness resilience In a remarkable show of community spirit, over 650 residents and organisations in Kings Heath have come together to become co-owners of the local community centre on Heathfield Road, revitalising a cherished local hub that … Read More
Unique Midland Theatre Reopens After Devastating Fire Thursday, November 13, 2025 theatre malvern restoration fire community victorian intimate performance crowdfunding reopening After seven challenging years following a devastating fire, the Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern, Worcestershire, has triumphantly reopened, welcoming audiences once again to the globe’s smallest commercial theatre. … Read More