Tag Archives: Adam Crossley

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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Spotted Dog artwork

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

It seems Adam Crossley, when he’s not busy chairing Digbeth Residents’ Association, is amusing himself creating contemporary art pieces for the Spotted Dog’s garden. And giving them imaginative titles. I wasn’t the only one to express some surprise at Adam’s … Continue reading →

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Digbeth Residents’ Association July meeting

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Digbeth Residents’ Association is meeting tonight at 7pm in The Paragon Hotel.  Below are the minutes from the last meeting.  All are welcome to come this evening – please come along.  Items up for discussion are: The Rainbow’s Noise Abatement … Continue reading →

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Dystopian Digbeth

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Next time you’re around the Custard Factory pop into Rooty’s and pick up a copy of The Night Times October issue, which has a disturbing prediction of Digbeth’s future on the front page. ‘It’s been a couple of years now … Continue reading →

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Cardboard Coracle on film

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

No sooner do I blog about the Digbeth Olympics and the film pops up on YouTube. The water really was filthy. “Oh look,” said Adam as he climbed out, “a used tampon.”

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Digbeth Olympics happened on Sunday

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 4 Comments

Here’s John Mostyn launching the Digbeth Olympics with artist Bryn Tranter, the only man brave enough to hold the broken barstool-leg doused in turps that was the Olympic flame. It was a great day that started off with John Mostyn, … Continue reading →

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Pico Prix vehicles

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Well, if this little lot doesn’t whet your appetite for the Digbeth Olympics tomorrow I don’t know what will. Organiser Adam Crossley is not only intending to travel through the Digbeth streets in the Pico Prix, but also through time. … Continue reading →

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Cherish House gardens

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

UPDATE OF 2ND FEB 2010: I SPOKE TO THE MANAGER OF CHERISH HOUSE YESTERDAY WHO ASSURES ME TRIDENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION HAVE NOT PREVENTED THE RESIDENTS OF CHERISH HOUSE FROM GARDENING.  IT SEEMS THERE WAS A DISPUTE BETWEEN A COUPLE OF … Continue reading →

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Digbeth Olympics on the map

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 4 Comments

View Larger Map Good grief. A google map like this can only be the drunken trail for the Digbeth Olympics on 21st September, which now has an Events List!

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Preparation for Digbeth Olympics

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Covert filming of preparations for the Digbeth Olympics’ Pico Prix in the back garden of The Spotted Dog, featuring their lovely barmaid Aswalia and Seamus the penguin. Organiser Adam Crossley has advised all attending to book the following Monday off … Continue reading →

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