We Are Eastside – arts and culture- Bring Your Own Beamer Birmingham February 8, 2012
- Developing Your Profile Online Saturday 25 February 10–3pm Eastside Projects February 3, 2012
- Thursday Lunch Club 23 February 1–2pm Eastside Projects February 3, 2012
- Why is Painting Still Important? Thursday 16 February 6.30-8pm Eastside Projects February 3, 2012
- Untitled January 31, 2012
- Birmingham Post: Digbeth articles
- Proestes campaign to save Island House from demolition February 1, 2012
- Birmingham historian Carl Chinn joins fight to save Island House from demolition January 31, 2012
- Jazz Diary December 30, 2011
- Health fears over rise of shisha bars in Birmingham December 29, 2011
- HMV Live sale to include the Institute venue in Digbeth and Global Gathering festival December 21, 2011
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Tag Archives: floodgate street
The Floodgate Tavern/The Eagle is closed again
It was only in October that Pamela announced what was The Floodgate Tavern on Floodgate Street had been transformed into The Eagle and opened its doors. Unfortunately, The Eagle seemed to stay open for just a few weeks before the … Continue reading
Posted in Buildings, regeneration and that, Local Life, Pubwatch
Tagged Admiral Taverns, floodgate street, Floodgate Tavern, Horans Tavern, The Eagle
Proposals to re-erect JFK memorial on corner of Digbeth High Street and Floodgate Street
The Birmingham Mail have just reported that the historic John F Kennedy memorial, which originally stood in the middle of St Chad’s Circus traffic roundabout, could be re-erected on the corner of Digbeth High Street and Floodgate Street by next March if a … Continue reading
Boxxed has closed
Some sad news from Boxxed’s Facebook page – the venue has closed. I’m unsure of the implications this might have for Project Pigeon, whose loft is in the back yard of the building [UPDATE: SEE COMMENT]. It’s with a great … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that
Tagged boxxed, Floodgate Kino, floodgate street, project pigeon
Zumba classes at ACE dance and music
I’ve bee quite good at getting going with my New Year’s resolutions, including attending Zumba classes from Jolene Speake held every Friday evening at ACE dance and music. After the last session (which I’m still a little achey from) I did a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that, Local Life
Tagged ACE dance and music, floodgate street, jolene speake, zumba
Help build a Community Pigeon Loft that reflects Digbeth and Highgate
People from all around the world keep pigeons and pigeon lofts reflect the culture in which they are located. Chinese pigeon lofts are different to English pigeon lofts, these are different to Irish pigeon lofts, which are again different to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that, Local Life
Tagged boxxed, Community Pigeon Loft, floodgate street, project pigeon
Some New Year’s resolutions: monthly Social Media Surgeries, Pub of the Month and dance classes at ACE dance and music
So Happy New Year Digbeth! Hope you’re having a good start to 2011, despite the overflowing rubbish on your doorstep. I myself am doing the inevitable and making my New Year’s resolutions. Here they are: 1. Spread the love: monthly … Continue reading
New graffiti at Floodgate Street Music Studios
Floodgate Street Music Studios have a new look thanks to some local street artists, who were busy putting the finishing touches to its front wall late yesterday evening.
Posted in Art, culture and that, Local Life
Tagged floodgate street, Floodgate Street Music Studios, graffiti, Street Art
Project Pigeon updates
It seems the Digbeth is Good pigeon, along with all his pigeon chums, is faring well and Project Pigeon are emailing me regular updates on their progress. I’ve fed these into a dedicated Project Pigeon page (by forwarding the updates … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that
Tagged floodgate street, project pigeon, rea garden, we are eastside
Meet the Digbeth is Good pigeon!
Digbeth is Good is now the proud sponsor of a Project Pigeon pigeon in Rea Garden, Floodgate Street. If you would like to join the Project Pigeon Syndicate and own a half share in a Project Pigeon bird for just … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that
Tagged behindcloseddoors, floodgate street, pigeon, project pigeon, rea garden, we are eastside
Getgood Link: I AM CAMERA « More Canals than Venice
I AM CAMERA « More Canals than Venice – An exhibition at Boxxed, The Wild Building on Floodgate Street, which launches with a private view Friday 11th June (7-9pm) and stays on display until 19th June: I Am Camera is … Continue reading
Posted in Art, culture and that, Getgood Links
Tagged boxxed, floodgate street, iamcamera, links, morecanalsthanvenice, pixiesixer, toblog, wild building