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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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Digbeth Fun Day!

Digbeth Fun Day will be a day of pigeon racing, BBQ-ing and live music for all the family! Ten Digbeth publicans are each backing a pigeon in a race from Worcester – who will win?! Come to learn more about … Continue reading

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So we Imagined a Digbeth Summit…

Last Thursday saw a good gathering of people from Digbeth and beyond at Imagine The Digbeth Summit in Eastside Projects.  There was a great set of presentations from the likes of Birmingham Friends of The Earth, Project Pigeon and Digbeth … Continue reading

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The Revolution starts in Digbeth tonight

It’s going to be busy in Digbeth tonight with all that’s going on.  First off, there’s Imagine The Digbeth Summit at Eastside Projects at 6.30pm – with presentations from Birmingham Friends of the Earth, Project Pigeon,  Digbeth Residents Association, Friction … Continue reading

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The Digbeth Summit

Imagine the Digbeth Summit… Thursday 9 June 6.30-8pm Eastside Projects Digbeth Residents Association will be taking part in the Digbeth Summit taking place at Eastside Projects (86 Heath Mill Lane). The event offers the opportunity to find out more about … Continue reading

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