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When: Friday 22nd February, from 19:00
Where: Custard Factory Cinema, Gibb Street, Digbeth
Tickets: £4
Cupcake Cinema returns to the Custard Factory later this month with a screening of Julie & Julia.
Enjoy the film and a delicious cupcake for only £4. Buy tickets in advance by clicking here, or simply pay on the door.
Cupcaketastic!
When: Sunday 10th February – TODAY! – 11:30-17:30
Where: Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street
As a multicultural city, Birmingham always celebrates Chinese New Year in style. Although the venue is the Arcadian Centre, you can bet your last fortune cookie that we’ll be hearing the fun (and fireworks) from Digbeth!
To celebrate the Year of the Snake, there will be an afternoon of free activities including dragon dances, acrobatic performances and kung fu demonstrations. There will also be traditional firecrackers, market stalls, food and children’s rides.
For more information, click here to visit the website, or simply pop down to China Town.
When: Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July 2013
Where: The Bond Company, Fazeley Street, Digbeth
Although unconfirmed, simply due to the success of Birmingham CAMRA’s Birmingham Beer Festival, it’s unlikely that the event will return to Digbeth in 2013.
However, never fear real ale lovers, as the Birmingham Beer Bash will be coming to the Bond Company on Fazeley Street in the summer!
Aiming to bring “the best of craft beer to the city of Birmingham”, the Birmingham Beer Bash looks to be an unmissable event.
We will keep our readers informed of any developments and further announcements closer to the date, but in the meantime, you can find the event on Facebook and Twitter to keep your taste buds suitably whetted.
Calling all budding artists!
Did you know that all the materials you could possibly need are available right here in Digbeth?
Harris Moore, located at Number 12 Minerva Works on Fazeley Street, have been providing artists, galleries and the print industry with high quality bespoke canvases and stretcher bars for over 10 years. During this time they have expanded their product range to cater for all customers, while maintaining their passion for quality and close relationships with their customers.
As well as stocking a huge range of professional products Harris Moore offer the following services:
Along with their regular special offers, Harris Moore also give membership and student discounts of 10%. To learn more visit their website, Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.
When: Wednesday 20th February, 10:00-11:30
Where: Eastside Projects, 86 Heath Mill Lane, Digbeth, B9 4AR
This half term Eastside Projects will be running a free family workshop.
How do artists make ordinary objects extraordinary?
Answer this question in a group printing workshop using tyres to make a big impact.
The workshop is suitable for children aged 5-11. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and should be dressed to get dirty! Places are free, but limited, so must be reserved in advance by contacting the gallery.
To book call 0121 771 1778 or email bethan@eastsideprojects.org. For more information visit the Eastside Projects website.
When: Monday 25th February, 10:00-12:00
Where: iSE, Moseley Street, Digbeth (opposite the Moseley Arms pub)
iSE are offering unemployed residents of Digbeth, Highgate and Cheapside the opportunity to boost their employment skills through:
To get involved, everyone needing support is welcome to the first workshop on the 25th February at iSE. Places are free but limited, so please register in advance by phone on 0121 771 1411, or click here to register online.
Please see below for a ‘hold the date’ from the HS2 Community Forums team:
Dear Forum Member,
I would like to inform you that the next Washwood Heath to Curzon Street forum has been confirmed.
Date: Tuesday 19th March 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Saltley Methodist Church
Address: 140 Alum Rock Rd, Birmingham, B8 1HUMore details will follow closer to the date however if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
SaraSara Calkoen | High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd
Website: http://www.hs2.org.uk
When: Saturday 9th February, 12:00-16:00
Where: The Spotted Dog, Warwick Street, Digbeth
The St Patrick’s Day Festival will return to Digbeth very soon! In preparation, the festival organisers have organised float workshops to help inspire the creations participating in the parade:
We are organising two float workshops with Garry Jones from ‘Off Your Trolley’, to share tips on how you can dress your float to maximum effect for minimum cost.
Whether you have a walking group, a vehicular float, or another means of getting around the route, these workshops are entirely free and will prove invaluable to those that can attend.
The first workshop will be next Saturday 9th February, with the second taking place on Saturday 23rd February. All are welcome!
Kind regards,
St Patrick’s Organising Committee
Digbeth Residents Association is looking forward to seeing the fabulous creations in this year’s parade – get ready to get your float on!
The Grade II-listed Paragon Hotel on Alcester Street in Digbeth has been put on the market for a cool £6 million.
The hotel has 13 function rooms and 250 bedrooms and was originally built in the early 20th century for Irish migrants. The Paragon was a hostel for many years and was only converted into a hotel in the 1990s.
Dhillon Hotels, who bought the building in 2006, called in administrators from BDO after succumbing to “difficult trading conditions”. (Source: Birmingham Mail)
Here’s hoping that a buyer is found soon.
