Birmingham to stage Commonwealth Day celebration

A service at St Philips Cathedral and a dinner in the evening at the Council House will be staged in Birmingham to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday, 11 March.

The events are being organised by Birmingham Commonwealth Association (BCA) and the service will also recognise the 10th anniversary of its establishment in the city in November, 2013.

Keith Stokes-Smith (pictured), the BCA’s chairman, said: “The service, which starts at 10am, is an enjoyable event and one that the Birmingham Commonwealth Association are honoured to organise.

“The Commonwealth is without doubt a great network, having the power to achieve good in the world.”

The dinner will be held in the Banqueting Suite at The Council House in Victoria Square, commencing at 5.45 pm, sitting down to dine at 6.15 p.m.

Tickets are now available at £68 (BCA members £60) to include a glass of Champagne on arrival, a three-course Commonwealth-themed dinner, and a glass or two of wine on the table.  

Says Keith: “It will be a splendid occasion with an opportunity to network and celebrate the Commonwealth - 56 independent and equal countries - working across a range of important issues such as the environment and climate change, human rights, young people, trade and investment.”

Those interested in attending should complete and submit the online registration form.