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‘A Taste of Digbeth’ at South Birmingham College

Students at South Birmingham College are holding a photography exhibition event at their Digbeth High Street campus on Tuesday 29th November at 4-7pm. The exhibition will showcase photography students’ visual interpretation of the theme ‘a taste of Digbeth’, providing an … Continue reading

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Colourful gum

Patches of discarded bubble-gum on the pavement outside the entrance to South Birmingham College on Digbeth High Street have been covered with colourful blobs. I’m unsure why – maybe it’s to literally highlight the problem or some sort of art project, … Continue reading

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South Birmingham College’s new Fusion Centre on Digbeth High Street

South Birmingham College have sent me some information about their new Fusion Centre on Digbeth High Street, which has rejuvenated what was two run-down car dealership buildings to make a new creative centre for students at the College. The two former … Continue reading

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Our Melox Marvels are missing!

The restored Melox Marvels sign on Milk Street has been hidden by a banner advertising South Birmingham College. Whilst I’m keen to encourage learning, I’m rather sad to see this old sign advertising dog biscuits of yesteryear hidden from view, … Continue reading

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Strike picket line outside South Birmingham College today

Those walking past South Birmingham College this morning may have noticed a few people with HANDS OFF OUR PENSIONS banners standing outside. The group were from the University and College Union. I did a quick audio interview with member Marie … Continue reading

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Birmingham Book Festival 2010

The annual literature extravaganza that is the Birmingham Book Festival gets into full swing this weekend, with events for avid readers and writers across central Birmingham.  There’s a fair few workshops taking place at South Birmingham College this Saturday 9th … Continue reading

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The Destroyers Gypsy Summer Ball

Brummie band of the moment The Destroyers are to launch their UK and Ireland tour with a Summer Gypsy Ball in the new Digbeth music venue The Crossing at South Birmingham College on Milk Street.  The gig this Fri 4th … Continue reading

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