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Broken Pashley bike on Heath Mill Lane

PixieSixer of More Canals Than Venice has taken a big interest in this beaten-up looking blue Pashley bike chained to a bus stop on Heath Mill Lane: I must admit that when I spotted it I did wonder whether or … Continue reading

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Cum Clubbing at VIVID this Saturday 10th September

The other week I was lucky enough to interview artist Trevor Pitt and Gay John about Cum Clubbing – ‘an art party inspired by the colourful club nights of Birmingham’s underground scenes in the 1980′s’ that’s on at VIVID on … Continue reading

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This weekend: Flatpack Festival and We Are Eastside launch

My, my I’ve a busy weekend in store, what with the Flatpack Festival and We Are Eastside launch and all.  I’d better make a list of all the things I’ve bought tickets for or promised myself I’d see, just so’s … Continue reading

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First Digbeth cashpoint update: we’ll be waiting a while longer

Back in December, Carl contacted National Express to see if a much-needed cashpoint would be installed in the new Birmingham Coach Station.  They answered that ‘there are plans for a cash machine to go in early 2010′, which made Digbeth … Continue reading

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Capsule’s tenth birthday party in VIVID

Thanks to Created in Birmingham and More Canals Than Venice for reminding me that Capsule’s tenth birthday is almost upon us (I’m rubbish at remembering birthdays, as my poor mother will testify).  It seems VIVID on Heath Mill Lane will … Continue reading

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