We Are Eastside – arts and culture- Jonathan Watkins & Jiehong Jiang | Eastside Projects, 1 May, 6.30-8pm April 18, 2012
- Lunch Club | Eastside Projects, 26 April, 1–2pm April 10, 2012
- Underground Photography | Eastside Projects, 26 April, 6.30-8pm April 10, 2012
- Introducing Contemporary China, Eastside Projects, 11 April, 6.30-8pm April 5, 2012
- Discussion | Studios – Is there a need for permanence? 27 March 6.30-8pm Eastside Projects March 22, 2012
- Birmingham Post: Digbeth articles
- Bomb disposal squad called in to Birmingham tower block April 20, 2012
- Joe Holyoak: HS2 station in Birmingham could be disastrous for Digbeth March 30, 2012
- Review: Life Is A Dream, Birmingham Opera Company, Argyle Works, Digbeth March 30, 2012
- 48Sheet art project to transform billboards across Birmingham March 23, 2012
- Helicopter heaven for Birmingham Opera Company during Cultural Olympics March 15, 2012
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Tag Archives: Birmingham City Council
John Bull and John Hemming MP demonstrate their love for Island House
Here’s the colourful Birmingham Mayoral candidate John Bull and John Hemming, MP for our neighbouring constituency of Yardley, demonstrating to Save Island House on Valentine’s Day. Others also came along to the lunchtime demonstration, including a fair few from Birmingham Friends of … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day protest at Island House
A new set of photos of the now covered Island House by Alex Dean. There is to be another protest outside Island House on Tuesday 14 February at 1-2 pm with colourful Valentine Ray Egan/John Bull, who has made a banner … Continue reading
Save Island House – an update
I thought it was time for an update on the campaign to Save Island House (Facebook group link). As you know, there was a protest outside the building on Wednesday 1st February, which was featured in the Birmingham Mail. Photos … Continue reading
Protest against the planned demolition of Island House
There is a protest is planned to oppose the demolition of Island House on Wednesday 1st February at 1200pm-1.30pm (Facebook event page here). Go along if you can to show your support for the campaign to Save Island House! This protest … Continue reading
Some history of Island House by Joe Holyoak
Island House is situated in a prominent position at the west end of Fazeley Street at its junction with Albert Street. It is a prominent landmark and a fine Classical style building, described by Andy Foster in the Pevsner Architectural … Continue reading
The fight to Save Island House is far from over!
I was very sad not to be in Birmingham today and support the campaign to Save Island House. Architect and Urban Designer Joe Holyoak went to the Birmingham City Council Planning Committee this morning and has written a good report of … Continue reading
Save Island House – make your voice heard (Planning Committee tomorrow Thursday 26th January)
Following a great deal of twitter discussion calling to #saveislandhouse yesterday, things are getting organised! Nicola Toms has created a Save Island House Facebook page, please ‘like’ to show your support! Emails have been flying around between those planning to attend … Continue reading
Save Island House and historic Eastside! Planning Committee this Thursday 26th Janruary
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HS2 and Digbeth/Eastside
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
New Shisha Garden in Digbeth
After recently blogging that Digbeth seems to be becoming the shisha capital of Birmingham, the Birmingham Mail has added fuel to the fire (apologies for the pun) by reporting on plans to open a new shisha garden on Bradford Street. … Continue reading