We Are Eastside – arts and culture- Artists Talks: A Small Hiccup June 17, 2013
- Together We Breathe: callout for brass players June 13, 2013
- Welcome Spencer Hickman to the Capsule Advisory Committee June 11, 2013
- Nazoranai + Nicholas Bullen / CBSO Centre / 9th July June 6, 2013
- Films from the English Underground May 30, 2013
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- Birmingham Post: Digbeth articles
Category Archives: Faces of Digbeth
Digbeth Speaks
A new community project, Digbeth Speaks, has been launched with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Digbeth Speaks will preserve Digbeth’s diverse heritage for the future by capturing a snapshot what the vibrant area is like today. Volunteers, including … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of Digbeth, Local Life
Tagged Digbeth Speaks
New life for DiG
For those readers unfamiliar with the history of Digbeth is Good (DiG), here’s a quick synopsis: Pete Ashton sets up the site to celebrate Digbeth He quickly recruits Nicky Getgood to run the site Pam (me!) joins the team Nicky … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of Digbeth, Local Life
Tagged digbeth is good, Matt & Pete's Photo School, Nicky Getgood, Pete Ashton
Backing Digbeth
It’s mid-December, and with only ten days left before Christmas, we’re guessing that you’re in full-on shopping mode by now. But while you are considering what to buy for your loved ones to put under the tree, please don’t forget … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of Digbeth, Local Life
Tagged Backing Birmingham, Backing Digbeth, Bristol Pound, Brixton Pound
Ubuntu Handmade Bread
Albert Smith started a micro-bakery in his Highgate home called Ubuntu Handmade Bread back in November 2011. He makes delicious bread (don’t just take our word for it! – See below) and is keen to share his products with Digbeth … Continue reading
Posted in Creative places and spaces, Faces of Digbeth
Tagged Albert Smith, Ubuntu Handmade Bread
Another Bike Ride!
When: Tuesday 24th July, 17:30-21:00 Where: Leaving from the Spotted Dog in Digbeth at 17:30 Digbeth resident Val Woodward is organising another fun and easy bike ride next week! Eat, drink and chat at the Black Eagle in Hockley after … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of Digbeth, Local Life
Tagged Digbeth Residents Association, On Your Bike, Spotted Dog, Val Woodward
New Guest Blogger for DiG
Although running DiG is a labour of love, sometimes I simply don’t have the time to cover all Digbeth news myself… Introducing Imogen Reed, our first guest blogger: “I’m 29 and have been working full-time as a professional writer and … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of Digbeth
Tagged Imogen Reed
Urban Village. Meet The Faces
Ever wondered about those fabulous people you see going in and out of The Custard Factory’s Urban Village retro emporium?. Well here’s a short behind the scenes video they did of the ‘find the face‘ winners photoshoot (warning: contains Fops!). Keep it … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that, Creative places and spaces, Custard Factory, Faces of Digbeth
Tagged retro, shops, vintage
The Westerner.
Forgive my indulgence but yesterday at an Adam & Eve allday noisefest a girl i know (Sam of The Alcohol Licks) started talking about some obscure Birmingham Punk short film she’d been in some years back. ‘To the Youtubes!’ i … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that, Faces of Digbeth, Pubwatch, The Sound of Music
Tagged pubs, punk, western
Hello to the Unaward Winning DiG!
The fourth annual Talk About Local Unconference (search #TAL12 on Twitter) took place on Saturday in central Birmingham. Hyperlocal bloggers, activists and reporters from around the UK and Ireland attended the event which was jointly hosted by Talk About Local … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of Digbeth
Tagged #TAL12, digbeth is good, latifs, Nicky Getgood, Pam Pinski
Eastside Cafe: End of the World
Please see below for a message I received from local historian and supporter of Digbeth Residents Association, Richard Trengrouse this morning: Morning All, I am sorry to have to inform you that Digbeth will officially end at noon tomorrow, when … Continue reading