When: Tuesday 7th May, 18:00-20:00
Where: Spotted Dog, 104 Warwick Street, Digbeth, B12 0NH

Digbeth Residents Association wants to see a safer, cleaner and friendlier Digbeth. Meet the Neighbours is part of the friendlier strand of our action plan for 2013.

Every Tuesday throughout May, we will be hosting a very informal meet and greet for neighbours new and old alike to come and meet each other at the Spotted Dog.

Why not come down for an hour, or less, and put some names to faces of your fellow Digbeth residents over complimentary tea, coffee and cake?

Digbeth Needs You!

We are always looking for more volunteers to help publicise our events, organise community activities, and who could ultimately join our committee.

If you are interested in getting involved, with DRA please email contact@mydigbeth.co.uk, or simply come along to our next meeting on 13th May at 6pm in the Old Crown restaurant.

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Season’s Greetings to all our readers, from Digbeth is Good and Digbeth Residents Association!

Wishing everyone a restful break and all that’s good for 2013!

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When: Monday 12th November, doors open 19:00, show starts at 20:00
Where: Suki10c, Bordesley Street/Meriden Street, Digbeth

Digbeth residents have all been invited to a night of free stand up comedy at Suki10c, organised by Fat Penguin Comedy Club.

This brand new night features a hand-picked selection of some of the very best up-and-coming comedy acts from around the Midlands, including:

• Darren Harriott
• Harriet Dyer
• Freddie Farrell
• Jon Pearson
• Aaron Twichen
• Andy McBurney

This really is a fantastic line up of comics and entrance is absolutely free! The show starts at 20:00, but please bring your friends and come early.

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Digbeth Residents Association’s (DRA) recent Regeneration in Digbeth and HS2 event was a resounding success, but don’t take our word for it. Before the event, the story was featured on the Birmingham Mail website, and since, DRA have featured on Rail News, live on BBC WM Radio and even on BBC News!

An attendance of over 100 people was recorded at our meeting on the 8th October; evidently the subject struck a chord with many people who are passionate about Digbeth and its future. Many attendees have already given their feedback (included below), but we’d love to hear from you too. Please comment on this post, or get in touch by email, Facebook or Twitter.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters, Bay Leaf, Custard Factory, Nisa Local, and Sbragias, without whom this event would not have been possible. Equally vital was the support and time put into the event by our resident volunteers, including Michael Butler, John Gordon, Karolina Kosciuch and Lisa Zdravkovic. Thank you for all your help!

The speakers’ presentations are included below for reference. Further information, including videos and a recording of Digbeth Residents Association’s appearance on BBC WM Radio on Tuesday 9th October, will be made available as soon as possible, so please ensure to check back regularly.

The next open meeting of Digbeth Residents Association will take place on Monday 10th December 2012, at 18:00, and will include a discussion on the future of the Birmingham Wholesale Market. Further details will be publicised in due course, but for now, do put this date in your diary.

Regeneration in Digbeth 08.10.12

CONGRATULATIONS on a very successful event. Very good sessions.
Sandra Hall, Co-Director, Friction Arts

Congrats to you all. Thought last night’s event was really good, well-paced and good food!
Richard Trengrouse, South and City College

Just thought I would say how impressed I was by the organisation and content of the meeting. People need to make sure that the unique history and architecture of Digbeth is preserved so that it remains a great place to live and work.
Andy Sheppard, Tenant Participation Officer, Birmingham City Council

Thank you for the ‘Regeneration in Digbeth’ evening. I found the speakers interesting and informative.
Ruth Robinson, MISC.arts org. England

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to present on HS2 to Digbeth’s communities. I found the meeting to be very enjoyable and extremely well organised and have made some very useful contacts which I am following up; a credit to all involved in the group.
Jonathan Lord, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd

I found the meeting very interesting and useful. The DRA did a great job pulling it together and the level of attendance demonstrated just what a good job you did.
Keith Simpson, Birmingham Wholesale Fresh Produce Association

I have been attending meetings about the regeneration of Digbeth for the last twenty years and the meeting on the 8th of October 2012 was the best I have been to this far. The quality of the speakers and the interaction with the participants was excellent.
We all have a voice and by joining forces and representing DRA means we will be heard.
Michael Dadra, Owner of Nisa Local

It was fantastic to see the audience, interest and community turn out grow in numbers. Let’s hope this continues. Thank you to all behind the DRA who work so hard and care for our community.
Lisa Zdravkovic, Birse Civils

I thoroughly enjoyed the event.
John Wells, Institute of Consulting

I would like to congratulate you one more time. It was great event and I am very happy that I could be part of it.
Karolina Kosciuch, Polish Expats Association

The event went extremely well with many types of professionals in attendance. Well done and thank you.
Damon Hillan, CIMA

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When: Monday 8th October 2012, 18:00-19:00
Where: The Penthouse, Zellig Building, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Digbeth, B9 4AA
(Upon entering the Custard Factory on Gibb Street, turn into the Zellig Building near to Urban Village Vintage. Walk towards the ‘white sticks’ sculpture to find the lifts, the Penthouse is on the 4th floor.)

Residents, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations are invited to attend an event to engage with Birmingham City Council, HS2 and National Express on the theme of Regeneration in Digbeth. Digbeth Residents Association wants to help ensure the successful regeneration of Digbeth with the development of long-term sustainable growth.

The following speakers have been confirmed:

• Mark Barrow, Strategic Director of Development, Birmingham City Council
• Jonathan Lord, Community & Stakeholder Advisor – West Midlands, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd
• Jack Kelly, External Communications Manager, National Express
• Yvonne Mosquito, Councillor, Birmingham City Council

We will be discussing the effects of the Enterprise Zone and HS2 on the area, and how Birmingham City Council, HS2 and National Express could support economic growth in Digbeth.

Please RSVP here by 1st of October for catering purposes.

Our supporters Bay Leaf Restaurant have offered all attendees a three course meal for only £9.95, along with a free glass of wine (or J20) when dining after this event. Bay Leaf will also be providing snacks during the event. With additional thanks to:

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