Tag Archives: John Tighe

The Rainbow’s Planning Applications

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

This appeal emailed out by John Tighe seemed worthy of copying and pasting for a wider audience: Kent Davis of The Rainbow has asked for help in support of two retrospective planning applications for the Rainbow Warehouse. These are for … Continue reading →

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First Flip Film: John Tighe’s head-shaving

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 6 Comments

John Tighe’s Head Shaving from Nicky Getgood on Vimeo. As promised, here’s the first video taken by my brand new Flip, kindly donated to me by Fullrange Films.  Spotted Dog landlord John Tighe gets his head shaved for charidee by … Continue reading →

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Quiz Night at The Lamp Tavern

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

I’ll just copy and paste the email because I’m feeling lazy: ‘Tomorrow it’s Quiz Night at The Lamp Tavern, Barford Street, Digbeth (follow Alcester St, pass Paragon Hotel on your left, come to Lamp on your right). Charity Quiz – … Continue reading →

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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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Melinda’s Visit

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

Artist Melinda Scwakhofer visited over the weekend as planned, and it was grand. One of the great things about having her here was the brilliantly positive way people reacted to her. When she explained she was an artist from out … Continue reading →

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John Tighe moves into the 20th century

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

The Spotted Dog’s landlord John Tighe, a man becoming increasingly addicted to Biddle and Webb auctions, is moving with the times. His new Phillips Autosonic Disc Jockey is powered by electricity, no wind-up handle required! And as well as playing … Continue reading →

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John Tighe on Penguins 4 Justice

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

John Tighe said he’d email me his comments. And here they are. Who the hell is Little Jimmy? URGENT PRESS RELEASE At last one of Digbeth’s dirty little secrets in out in the open. The rumours had been whispered in … Continue reading →

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Penguins 4 Justice

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | 2 Comments

Custard Factory staff attending a party at The Spotted Dog this evening were met with a disturbing sight. Seamus McPingu (which I’m told is his full name) has cracked and is protesting his plight on the pub’s roof. As well … Continue reading →

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Sunny Spotted Dog

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

A sunny Friday afternoon meant drinks at The Spotted Dog with John Tighe playing 78′s on his growing collection of vintage record players. Here he is dressed to match his current favourite. If the sun holds out for tomorrow afternoon, … Continue reading →

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