Poet, stage manager and performer Vikki MacWinyers from Birmingham

Local poet sets up emergency fund for freelance performers during coronavirus crisis

A performing poet from Birmingham has set up an emergency fund to help freelancers in the arts, amid the coronavirus crisis which is leaving many self-employed artists out of work. Vicki MacWinyers, a stage manager whose résumé includes working at Birmingham REP and the mac, has set a target of £10,000 to help artists whose work has been…

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Cherry Reds cafe in Birmingham has closed its doors amid the coronavirus crisis

Cherry Reds closes after attempting takeaway service during coronavirus outbreak

A popular Birmingham city centre cafe has closed its doors after attempts to keep going by providing takeaway meals could have made it difficult for staff to benefit from the government’s Job Retention Scheme. Like many cafes, bars and restaurants affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, independent cafe bar Cherry Reds had to resort to finding alternatives to…

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