Writers’ Guild of Great Britain demands fair pay for writers ahead of general election thebookseller.com/news/writers-g…

If you'd like to come together with other WGGB members to discuss how to challenge class privilege in the creative industries, then this is for you! Our Challenging Class Privilege Member Network meets online, 3 Jul, 5-6pm Registrations close 26 June writersguild.org.uk/wggb-member-ne…

Arts and Culture demo 5-7pm, June 18th. If you can make it and would like a The Writers' Guild placard, message our West Mids branch rep Tim Stimpson or email [email protected]

Increase BBC investment in the Midlands Now we have a general election let's have a big push to get lots of signatures to prove that the citizens of the Midlands want a fair share of BBC production & jobs in the Midlands. change.org/p/increase-bbc…

The next meeting of our Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Member Network takes place on 24 July, 5-6pm on Zoom Closed captions + a BSL interpreter will be available and please let us know via the registration form if you have any additional access needs forms.office.com/pages/response…

We held two successful lobby's at today's full council meeting. Many different groups were there, all sharing stories, all impacted by the devastating Council cuts. We are creating a movement with #BrumRiseUp We know we are stronger together 💗✊️ People's Assembly Birmingham Loves Libraries

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN OUR BBC PETITION! Demand a fair share of BBC spending in the Midlands - approx an extra £300 million per year. We'll be presenting it after the election. Get everyone you know to sign it now! The Writers' Guild Equity Bham & WMids CRB Midlands change.org/p/increase-bbc…

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS' EVENT: A Night Out with Sandi Toksvig, Mon July 15, 7pm, Birmingham Hippodrome. Join The Writers' Guild President for an evening of writerly chat. Just turn up at Reception on Thorpe Street. More info here: facebook.com/events/1175651…

Meet our President, the one and only Sandi Toksvig OBE, next Monday (July 15th) at Birmingham Hippodrome from 7pm. This is a members only event. The Writers' Guild More details here: facebook.com/events/1175651…

Enough is enough. The time for a beautiful future is now. We invite you to join us in unity and solidarity. Read more: mtamgroup.co/an-invitation

The violence and racism that we’ve seen over the weekend is distressing and frightening. Please know you are not alone. If you are struggling with everything that is going on you can talk to us free day or night on 116 123.

There is no place in our society for the violence + hate we have seen in recent days We stand against racism, discrimination + hate in all its forms We stand in solidarity with all communities affected by the violence + the tragic events of last week HOPE not hate +

If you’ve written for continuing drama + want to try something else, our free online event 'Life after soaps' is for you Join WGGB Chair Emma Reeves, WGGB Treasurer GailRenard + WGGB Former Chair Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social to explore next steps, options outside TV + much much more!

TUC Midlands and affiliated unions' joint statement on recent far right activity tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-midla…

Be a part of the national day of protest against the far right in Birmingham on Saturday #brumunited #fightracism #noplaceforhate #refugeeswelcome Jane Haynes

Join our West Mids rep Tim Stimpson who will be at the rally in Birmingham for The Writers' Guild

Great turnout in Birmingham today for ⁦Birmingham Stand Up To Racism⁩ anti-racism rally. We need even more people next Saturday. Help make everyone feel welcome and safe ⁦The Writers' Guild⁩ #onelove

Applications for the @westmids_ca Activate Skills Development Grants open next Friday. Join our briefing webinar with Smarter Society 30th Aug at 11am for insight into the programme and a chance to ask any questions. Register: culturecentral.co.uk/events/launch-…

📹 If you missed our event 'Life after soaps' last week you can catch it again on our YouTube channel 🔽 youtube.com/watch?v=WyDLo-…

Freelance finances can be unpredictable at the best of times, so how can we control them, particularly when things are uncertain? This popular free online workshop for WGGB members, led by David Thomas, returns on 26 Sep, 2-4.30pm on Zoom Register here: