Author Archives: navgahir

About navgahir

A second year Online Journalism student at Birmingham City University looking to get a bit of experience. Nav will be delving deep under the skin of Digbeth, featuring key local people who have helped to make this area great.

Digbeth People: John Tighe

Posted on June 7, 2011 by navgahir | 1 Comment

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to the landlord of the Spotted Dog pub, John Tighe. John, who has been landlord of the pub since 1985, originally worked as a biochemist at the City Hospital for 32 years until … Continue reading →

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Digbeth People: Val Woodward

Posted on May 23, 2011 by navgahir | 2 Comments

I recently had the privilege of meeting Val Woodward, a professional community worker for the Community Research for Better Health. Her vast experience (which includes periods at Birmingham University and the government) makes her a great asset to the Digbeth Residents’ … Continue reading →

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Digbeth People: Dill of Eastside Cafe

Posted on May 20, 2011 by navgahir | 2 Comments

Many locals will have heard of the award-winning Eastside Cafe. Every Wednesday Nicky Getgood and others enjoy the delicious food there for a Breakfast Club, keeping in line with the strong community feeling I have discovered in Digbeth. I had … Continue reading →

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Digbeth People: Richard Trengrouse

Posted on March 29, 2011 by navgahir | Leave a comment

Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Trengrouse, a man who has been working in Digbeth for around 40 years and is currently employed at South Birmingham College. Within minutes of being in Richard’s company at The Eastside … Continue reading →

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