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The Mayoral Referendum

Earlier this week, South Birmingham College’s campus in Digbeth was the location for a debate on the pros and cons of an elected Mayor for Birmingham. Since the debate was happening on our doorstep, DiG wanted to inform our readers … Continue reading

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English Accent – Irish Soul

When: 10:00 – 15:00, Monday to Saturday Where: The Custard Factory, B9 4AA Free entry Irish in Birmingham, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, have put together an exhibition profiling what it means to be Irish. Oral history … Continue reading

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Digbeth Summit – Thanks

Thank you to everyone who attended Thursday’s Digbeth Summit: Keeping Digbeth Different event. We recorded an attendance of at least 75 people, which is very encouraging for our first event of this kind! As well as thanking everyone who attended, … Continue reading

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Digbeth Summit: Keeping Digbeth Different

When: Thursday 16th February 2012, 17:30 – 19:30 Where: The Old Library, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AA As a business, voluntary organisation or resident interested in the future of Digbeth we would like to invite you to … Continue reading

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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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Free Island Records talent search gig tomorrow at South Birmingham College

Regional Showcase selection by South Birmingham College I’ve received an email about a free Island Records talent search gig tomorrow (Thursday 10 November) at 7:30pm in The Crossing at South Birmingham College, Digbeth High Street. Island Records are searching for talented musicians … 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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Ch-ch-Changes

There have been changes afoot in Digbeth recently, all for the better in my opinion. amey have been carrying out street lighting improvements on behalf of Birmingham City Council, particularly concentrated in the Bordesley Street/Allison Street area. You can read … Continue reading

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