I've been using the services here for many years. Printing, poster designing, picture framing and…read morethe odd gift are among the some of the things I've ventured in for. I've always found the service to be swift and efficient, friendly and helpful. Excellent equipment for full colour printing, take your own design or discuss your requirements with a small team to come up with a professional solution. Business stationary, letter heads, business cards and flyers all at very reasonable cost. I am considering using there service to print a photograph onto canvass, they offer sizes up to 44 x 72 inch, that's big!

Omega Sektor is basically a giant gaming centre equiped with hitech gear for the ultimate gaming…read moreexperience. It is based in the old Virgin megastore building in Birmingham city centre at the top nearly of Corporation Street. I was lucky enough to visit the day before opening of this place along with the press, and got to try out pretty much everything there, consequently I have returned a couple of times and its fantastic. There are different themed rooms, all with state of the art systems loaded with all the latest games. There is also a familly room downstairs, a VIP area, a beanbag and movie area and a bar. Also as an added bonus the chairs are so comfy. Its free to join, and its £5 each time you go but you can stay as long as you want and theres loads of things from Wiis, Xbox to PS3 and of course the computers. Its definatly a gamers heaven, although not for me.

I'm not a gamer myself, and hearing about Omega Sektor I had to check it out. I can honestly say…read morethat I've never seen anything the size/scale of this when it comes to gaming, it really is a cyber paradise, the gamer's dream come true. The budget must have been astonomical, and i cannot understand how they have spent so much money on this place. It opened in teh summer of 2007, and it provides a 21st Century arcade style gaming, providing a casual yet high-tech social experience for all ages and abilities. You pay £5 membership which is a one-off fee, and then can roam the club, and play consoles, buying time on a particlar station at your leisure. There are many chill out areas and cafes to relax in between games. I heard of a week night 18+ gaming night that they were doing, where you can have a few drinks and play a few shoot-em up games with mates, sounds great to me, with the academy just round the corner for after...well worth checking out i think! I can see something like this taking off, as there's nothing on the same scale in Brum, and with its prime location just 2 mins away from teh Bull Ring, i wish them the best of luck, and encourage you guys to check it out!

Lights out, and away we go to Birmingham's best Kart track…read more This track stands out above all the others in the local area due to its challenging layout and new (as of May 2015) Bizkarts that present a challenge to the experience and novice karter alike. The circuit is almost a Kilometre in length and rewards experienced drivers, so not only will you notice an improvement in your lap times over the course of your event but repeated bookings will lead to a serious lowering of your times. And there's always a helpful member of staff around to give you advice on how to further improve your technique. Novice karters will have all the advice and equipment needed to ensure their first time behind the wheel is as enjoyable as possible, while more experienced karters are free to bring their own race suit and helmet if they so desire. Despite being outdoor, the track isn't weather dependant either, waterproof race suits will be issues and a lot more fun is had in the wet for those brave enough to master the slippy conditions! The circuit caters for the usual stag dos,birthday parties and corporate team building events, but once a month the always popular "open" events are for more experienced Karters to really tear up the track. These usually happen on the first sunday of every month. There is an arrive and drive option too, on Saturdays from 10-3pm. There is also a Junior circuit, for children from the age of 8 upwards, which is ideal for kids Birthday parties.

This is a nice play to go with a group of friends or work colleagues for fun. It's normally busy on…read morethe weekends, but the best way to beat this is by booking your session in advance. They provide one to one lessons if you're interested in taking your karting skills to the next level, but that you cost you more.

the hazelwood is a great pub to go to, many of the local community go there to socialize and have a…read moregood time. The prices for drinks etc are very reasonable and definately worth the price. The people that go there are very welcoming and always provide some entertainment. The staff that work the bar are very nice and always make you feel welcome even if it is your first time in there. Definately worth a visit if you are in the area of this place. Even if it is by yourself or with your mates. Great place to socialize.

I have been to most pubs around Burntwood without a bad word to say, my visit to the Hazelwood has…read morebeen by far my worst experience. Dirty glasses, flat beer, youth taking drugs in the toilets, rude locals. Will not return.

I attended this event as a plus one, thanks to my trusty friend Harvey. The event was held on the…read morenotorious Fort Dunlop rooftop (which I was told it was the largest rooftop in Europe) We were given two FREE tokens each on arrival which allowed us to swamp them for two funky blue lagoon cocktails, went down a treat of course. There was a DJ providing the event with great house bangers which kept the atmosphere very upbeat. We spent most of the evening socialising with Vicky and the mighty elites, they were very welcoming and it was a great chance to network. The night then consisted of a private hot tub for two, watching the sunset and a cult classic - J A W S! The staff were very welcoming and decorations were an added treat with blow up sharks! I absolutely loved this event and would strongly recommend everyone to try it! A great experience, feeling very grateful thanks to Vicky and Harvey x

When I first heard about Super Spa Cinema, I knew it would be a great event. An evening on a…read morerooftop (apparently the largest roof terrace in Europe), with a surf simulator, a bar, hot tubs and films... This was right up my street. After I had missed Hot Tub Cinema in Digbeth, I just knew I had to go to this one. £25 buys you a seat in a hot tub, one drink token, top notch DJ's and a film. If you want a more personal experience with friends or a great date, you could book a private hot tub for 5 (for £125) or a deluxe hot tub for 2 with 4 drinks for £100. We arrived bang on doors opening at 6:30 (the film wasn't going to be screened until 8pm), so we could soak up the rooftop ambiance and enjoy a couple of drinks before the main event. One drinks token was £5, but we decided to cash in our 5 tokens as a group for a bottle of prosecco to get the night started. The rooftop was set up to give a proper Ibiza vibe. Comfy beanbags, the surf simulator, beach decorations, a bar (with themed cocktails) and DJ's playing from a hot tub with the sun setting over the Fort; this was a perfect way to start our evening. After Yelper Jack C. had broken the record on the surf simulator and we had bought more drinks tokens (all whilst having a groove), we were ushered to the hot tubs around 8:30pm. The film ended up being screened a little later (due to the sun setting later than advertised), but it was lovely getting into the warm water as the night got cooler. There were upstairs changing rooms, but these were a bit blustery and made it nearly impossible to get changed. The toilets inside the Fort were a much easier option for getting changed before getting in. The screening was fantastic. The sound was good, the picture was clear and the audience was calm and watched the film with only the lightest bit of chatter in the background. You could order drinks to the tub, so you didn't need to get out unless you needed to use the facilities (which was a cold run in the evening breeze). We left straight after the filming, but enjoyed a night of great company, themed fun and many drinks. The team at the Fort are hoping to host another round in August... I will be on it like a car bonnet and I recommend you get a ticket too for a night of hot tub fun!

Yes! I love planetariums! The night sky is a damn beautiful thing, and planetariums are a great…read moreplace to learn a little more. Pay £1.50 for the privilege for adults, I'm not sure how much for children, sorry, and queue up on the third floor. The seats are comfy, filling from the middle where the best view is. The show isn't too long, and gives you an idea of the night sky on the night that you watch the show, visible planets, constellations and where to look for them, with the zodiacs marked in red. The voice is clear, but there are a couple of stumbles that they were too lazy to re-record, come on, think tank! There's also a nice section on the ISS with Tim peak too. Two things: One, there are a couple of dizzy bits, not too bad, but something to think about if you suffer badly. Two, please, for everyone's sake, control your kids, it's not fair if they're kicking off, running around and talking, and you will get ejected for it.

Many of us I'm sure remember visits to the Planetariums of yester-year where a big ball of light in…read morethe centre shone a pattern of stars above and all around. Well things have certainly moved on, as my recent visits to the Thinktank Planetarium or, 'Fulldome' (to use the up-to-date name) have confirmed. The old star-ball that I remember being in the middle of Planetarium domes has disappeared and been replaced with state-of-the-art digital projectors and computers. So instead of sitting and watching a fixed pattern of stars in the night sky I held onto my seat as I orbited the moon, flew past constellations, across entire galaxies and was still back home for tea time! Gone seem to be the days when all you would see at a Planetarium were Astronomy and Space films, as a quick visit to the Thinktank's Planetarium web site told me. I found the best place to check out all the latest events was the Thinktank Planetarium's own Facebook page. With interesting and buzzing contributions from over 3,000 followers I found it well worth visiting and re-visiting. When night time comes the Thinktank Planetarium are throwing open their doors open to put on shows featuring a new breed of Fulldome films now being made by creative people locally and world-wide. I have now been to a couple of these night time shows and can say without a doubt they are something special. The hosts are likeable and enthusiastic with a passion for what they are doing and this really adds to the experience. In the interval we had a drink in the IMAX, 'I-Bar'. The Millennium point complex also houses a full-on giant screen IMAX cinema which made me think of combining a visit to the Planetarium Fulldome with an IMAX visit to see the latest 3D blockbuster like Pirates 4! The experience of watching these new films I found quite difficult to explain to my freinds. Whether it's the music of Pink Floyd set to amazing visuals or any of the other prize-winning Fulldome films now being shown, I was transported somewhere new and exiting. The experience can be very immersive and that's why after my first visit to a Thinktank Fulldome show I never quite viewed a normal cinema film screening in the same way - not even the IMAX! As Morpheus said to Neo in the Martix, " No one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself" The same can be said about the Thinktank Planetarium Fulldome. So why not, "Take the red pill" and give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

Big Arena is an incredible experience and had a huge influence on my life. All the staff and…read morestudents are amazing and everyone gains friends, amazing memories and a love for performing! :)

From the owner: At Big Arena we offer Drama, Singing and Dance at an affordable price in Sutton Coldfield centre…read more In the drama classes students will learn drama techniques, stage presence, improvisation, role play, story telling and monologue performances. In singing students will learn vocal techniques, theory, diction and how to sing with the right technique and posture. Students will improve their breathing and improve confidence in singing in front of an audience. In dance students will learn dance techniques, co-ordination, fitness, different types of styles including musical theatre, modern, contemporary and street dance.

Over the past three decades we have purchased two water colour paintings by George Sheridan Knowles…read morefrom David Gilbert at the Driffold Gallery, Sutton Coldfield and we are still extremely pleased with them. David, over the course of many years, has valued many of our paintings and given us expert advice and his time quite freely when required. We have subsequently purchased other paintings from the gallery. We highly recommend this gallery.

It's true that the cinema isn't in the same bracket as the multiplexes, but I'm so pleased that the…read moreArt Deco cinema is still here after all these years. I came to Sutton Odeon in the 70s as a child to see the Saturday morning picture show. It cost 10p, we got to see a cartoon, the Double Deckers and an Elvis film or Western ... Happy Days! I admit that my 4 star review is coloured by rose-tinted nostalgia, but it should be said that it's nice to have an alternative to the corporate moviegoing experience. The Empire may be tatty and tired, but it's cheap and fun if you go with a positive mindset and up for a laugh.

If you imagine a retro cinema from the 50s, then you've most likely pictured something similar to…read moreEmpire Cinemas in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. It has four small screens, with seating that is very compact so those with long limbs may not find it so comfortable. Given the size of each auditorium, you tend to arch your neck more to watch a film than newer cinemas that are larger. It's one of the cheapest cinemas I've come across for adults with off-peak tickets at £4.75. They have special offers on at random weekends when juniors can watch a film for just £1. The cinema is hard to miss if you drive towards Sutton Coldfield town centre and has a car park. The food stand is as limited as the film listings. It isn't the best maintained cinema and it's in desperate need of a revamp, given the state of the seating.