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The Fancy at Project Pigeon

When: Saturday 27th April from 12:00 Where: Project Pigeon, 9-12 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, B5 5ST Project Pigeon presents The Fancy, possibly the first ever play set at a pigeon loft, written by Mandy Ross and directed by Kim Charnock from … Continue reading

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Project Pigeon Theatre

Over the past year, Project Pigeon has been working on The Birmingham Pigeon Archive, an archive about the history and culture of pigeon fancying in Birmingham. Collaborator Mandy Ross has written three radio plays based on material collected for the … Continue reading

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Project Pigeon’s New Home

Digbeth’s very own Project Pigeon recently moved to a new site on Floodgate Street, and the pigeons are now fully settled in. There was lots to do on the site, such as cutting down all the weeds, taking down and … Continue reading

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Project Pigeon’s new home

Supporters of DRA, Project Pigeon, have been facing a difficult few months, with some uncertainty as to their location. Thankfully a new location has been found, and the even better news is that they’re staying with us in Digbeth! Project … Continue reading

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Project Pigeon on the News!

Further to my announcement some time ago about Digbeth’s Project Pigeon receiving lottery funding recently, they’ve only gone an got themselves on the news! Read more about the story and watch Alex’s TV appearance on the BBC website. Well done … Continue reading

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Digbeth on The Culture Show

Digbeth had a brush with fame this week, after appearing in BBC2′s The Culture Show. However, it’s not all good news. Apparently, our beloved Birmingham was recently voted the most boring city in all of Europe. I have one question: … Continue reading

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Project Pigeon off to a Flying Start!

It’s been a busy few months for Project Pigeon: after supporting the Digbeth Fun Day in August, Project Pigeon has recently been awarded a £43,500 grant in order to create the Birmingham Pigeon Archive. Birmingham still boasts more pigeon fanciers … Continue reading

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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

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Digbeth Fun Day – Thanks!

The first ever Digbeth Fun Day occured yesterday, the 14th August 2011, and by all accounts was a great success! The crowd were entertained by live acoustic music, were hydrated with refreshing pigeon ale and cider and fed with delicious … Continue reading

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Supporting our Neighbours

As all of you know, Birmingham and indeed Digbeth was the scene of acts of mindless vandalism this week. We heard from Nicky on Wednesday that Bordesley Street Diner had their windows broken but continued to trade, Ideal Skateboard Supply … Continue reading

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