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Digbeth O’Lympics this Sunday

Oh yes, it’s almost time for the annual sporting madness that is the Digbeth O’Lympics! Are you ready for this lovely lot? Spotted Dog Opening ceremony at 12.30pm with torches, a speech from John Mostyn and Lady Popes as vestal virgins … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Festival this week

A reminder, as if you needed one, that it’s the St Patrick’s Festival this week. Things kick off on Friday 11th March with the launch event at The Paragon Hotel, with the celebrations carrying on into Saturday 12th March with … Continue reading

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Faces of Digbeth #1: Truck thing with a face

I found this at the Wheel Alignment Centre opposite The Fountain pub on Alcester Street. It made me smile.

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Sunday: Rhubarb Radio and Digbeth O’Lympics!

The last post about my uber-busy Digbeth weekend.  I started Sunday off in the Rhubarb Radio studio presenting Sunday Local with Michael Grimes.  It’s a weekly show we do at 12-2pm every Sunday about all things local, be it news, … Continue reading

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