Offering a diverse range of greeting cards, balloons, party banners and personalised accessories,…read morethis pleasant party shop is very well-stocked considering its size and well worth the visit if ever you're passing through Great Barr. The staff here are welcoming and friendly, there's ample space for parking right outside the store and several bus stops are just a short walk away. Everything inside is well-organised and on my most recent visit to pick up some wrapping paper, I was very impressed by the store's friendly customer service.

We hired J B Balloons to source the materials and decorate our venue for a 20s themed birthday…read moreparty - we were not disappointed! The room was elegant and matched our theme perfectly. Would definitely recommend and will be using again in the future - thank you so much

Inside this shop is an array of balloons for parties and other occasions. They cover products in…read moremany different colours, shapes and sizes for all the key birthday ages, (16, 18, 21, and all the decades), and for weddings, anniversaries, blessings, etc. For those planning a themed party, JB Balloons stock cutting-edge foil balloons in intricate shapes, such as tiki statues and hula girls for a Hawaiian party, or sombreros and pinatas for a Mexican gathering, amigo. When I'm in there, a customer is discussing on order of balloons with the owner. 'Yeah, you want just a bit of (Aston) Villa colours in there. Not so it's in your face, no. A bit subtle, yes. So, we'll have them mainly in metallic and say 6 of each claret and blue. Yes' The owner then asks the client to email him some photos of the birthday venue so he can make sure that enough balloons have been orders to suitably deck the place out. That's service for you. There's also a small section for fancy dress, with a strong Hawaiian theme with plastic grass skirts and plastic flower bikinis. If you are planning a party, plan it with JB.

I rarely need to hire equipment for events but if I ever do in Birmingham again it will be from…read morehere. Amazing service. I decided to hire a hazer and two blue lights for a recent event and they came on time and even had an upgrade if two blue lights instead of one to give extra effect. They also did not charge a penny for delivery and everything was dropped off and collected exactly as specified. If you are looking for a great hire company with reasonable proces and superb service Birmingham Sound Hire is the place to look first.

This is a really great company and the title is perfect for the services that they offer. They are…read morean events company and they can cater for a variety of things to ensure that you have the best party possible! Their services include Marquee organisation, fancy dress, cakes, bouncy castles and other inflatable items, balloons and much more! I particularly love their range of fancy dress as I am often invited at least once a year to someone's compulsory fancy dress party and so I like to try and find a good outfit. They have all of the typical fancy dress outfits, such as super heroes and famous characters, but they will do their best to help you find something if they have not got it! The staff are friendly here and are also enthusiastic when it comes to finding a good outfit. I have not used their other services yet, but they look good and I think they are worth a visit if you are planning an unforgettable party!

On many occasions I've searched the entire city centre for the best party costumes, and can you…read moreguess how many times I've been completely satisfied? Nil-pwa! Cotteridge makes it well worth travelling a little further a field to find the most unique party wear, and guarantees that you won't be wearing the same costume as anybody else. Everything that you can possibly think of can be hired at this loft-smelling, humble store, from Medieval costumes to Roman dresses to Victorian wear, to 70's flares, all at quotable hire prices. There's also a great selection of purchasable costumes hanging from the ceiling, and if you're more interested in dressing up as a mascot, you can hire giant Sonic, Shrek, or Bart Simpson heads. Yay! Pinocchio's looks quite traditional both internally and externally. The life size statues of a cow and a bowler-hatted chap (both standing outside) are unmissable from the roadside and the pavement of the Pershore Road. So you won't have any problems trying to find the store at all. Inside, you'll be greeted by more statues of cowboys, indians and other stereotypes, all helping to make the whole costume shopping experience feel fittingly theatrical!

I generally have to furiously search my mind for excuses when I'm invited to a fancy dress party…read more They really aren't my thing at all. Dressing up of any sort brings out the grump in me. If you were ever to invite me to your fancy dress party and I tell you that I'm washing my hair, or re-arranging my sock drawer, then I'm lying to you. I'm at home in front of the telly, counting my blessings. However, even if you aren't unlucky enough to be invited to a fancy dress party this is a charming shop and my son LOVES it. There are wall-to-wall costumes of just about any sort you can imagine. If you fancy being a cowboy, Wonderwoman, a caveman, or anything else you can think of, this is without a doubt THE place to go in South Brum.

This is a great shop - does personalised balloons, wedding balloons, fancydress etc. The lady who…read moreruns it is very helpful and will give as much advise as required. There is ample free parking at the rear, but the spaces can be a bit tight. Alternatively, they offer a delivery service.

The Lombard method is an artists studio and exhibition facility located on Lombard Street in…read moreBirmingham's cheapside district. I ventured into TLM to see an exhibition by visiting Polish artists and found myself in what seemed to be a former workshop, with dusty red brick walls and original wooden beams. Contrasting nicely with the white walls of the exhibition space, The Lombard Method hosts artists who work in various mediums and proved a a great place to talk with both resident and visiting artists over a complimentary glass of wine.

Have worked with Melissa and her super efficient company many times. A woman that has vision and a…read morecreative talent, our customers are absolutely stunned by her designs. A must have company for all those events!