Category Archives: Creative places and spaces

Custard Factory, Fazeley Studios, The Bond, FoE Warehouse, etc.

February Offers @ Bay Leaf

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

To fight the winter chill, Bay Leaf at the Custard Factory, is offering a £20 discount when you spend £40 or more on evening dining for the whole month of February (except Valentine’s day)! So come along and warm up … Continue reading →

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Flatpack Festival 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

When: 14th-18th March 2012 Where: Various venues Hold onto your popcorn – it’s not long until Flatpack Festival, one of the most innovative film festivals in the country, returns to Digbeth in March. There will be shows at the Custard … Continue reading →

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Livewell Clinic Natural Health Fair

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

When: 10th March 2012, 10:00 – 21:00 Where: The Custard Factory The Livewell Clinic is opening at the Custard Factory in February; to celebrate, they are holding a Natural Health Fair in March. Visit the Custard Factory to enjoy a wide … Continue reading →

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Digbeth Charity: Made By Young People

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Digbeth-based Made By Young People teaches teenagers how to make money legally and other entrepreneurial skills. They deliver workshops in schools and youth clubs and also run a promotions department. They have recently found £1000 of clothes, and are looking … Continue reading →

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February Offers‏ at Shoal2Sole

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Fantastic Feb Offers Shoal2Sole @ ZEN Relaxing Soak, Exfoliate, Minx Manicure and hand Massage £17.00 Relaxing Soak, Exfoliate, Shellac Manicure and Hand Massage £20.00 Why not treat yourself or/and a friend to a 25 minute DULUXE GARRA RUFA pedicure and LUXURY Foot … Continue reading →

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Bangla Food Journeys: Event and Free Signed Book!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Please see a message from Aftab Rahman, Director of Bay Leaf Restaurant in the Custard Factory, and supporter of Digbeth Residents Association: In my role as the Director of Legacy WM, I have been working on the ‘Bangla food journeys’ … Continue reading →

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Birmingham one of the top places to visit in 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

If you are a Brummie, or like me, an honourary Brummie, you will have probably already seen this story. Still, it’s great news which needs to be shared. The New York Times, arguably one of the most well-known newspapers in … Continue reading →

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Fazeley Music Nights

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

If you like your jazz then you’re in for a treat! Fazeley Music Nights is a brand new jazz and alternative music night hosted by Fazeley Studios, and organised by graduates of the Conservatoire Jazz course. Starting from Thursday 2nd … Continue reading →

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HS2 and Digbeth/Eastside

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Pamela | 1 Comment

You will have probably already heard that HS2, the high speed rail network between Birmingham and London, has been approved. But what does this mean for Digbeth? Quite a lot actually. Digbeth Resident’s Association Chairperson Val recently sent me a … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Book Festival

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

When: 4th-13th October 2012 Where: The Custard Factory It may seem a long way off, but October and the Birmingham Book Festival will be here before you know it! The festival organisers are currently running a short story competition. Try … Continue reading →

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