Digbeth Residents Association and Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is committed to working with West Midlands Police (WMP) to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Digbeth. WMP send daily crime updates to the Digbeth Residents Association NHW, which are being summarised weekly and shared with residents. If you have any comments or would like further information, please comment on this post or email contact@mydigbeth.co.uk

If you would like to learn more about Policing in Digbeth, and to have a say in which issues are prioritised, the next meeting of the Nechells Neighbourhood Tasking Group takes place on Tuesday 15th January 2013 at 2pm at Carol Gethin House, Arthur Street, Small Heath B10 0NJ. Links to the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting follow:
Agenda 15.01.13
Minutes 20.11.12

Crimes reported in Digbeth over the past week are detailed below. Stay safe Digbeth!

BURGLARY
Useful link – West Midlands Police website

No crimes reported.

VEHICLE CRIME
Useful link – West Midlands Police website

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – 6th JANUARY 2013 at approx 17:44 River Street, Digbeth
Between 17:44-20:08, offender(s) have broken front nearside window and stole radio and IPod from vehicle.

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – 3rd JANUARY 2013 at approx 18:00 Barford Street, Highgate
Between 3.1.13 – 6.1.13, offender(s) have broken front passenger window of minibus but no entry gained and nothing stolen.

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Our friends, Flatpack Festival, recently tweeted an image of the long-awaited installation of the city’s JFK memorial on Floodgate Street in Digbeth.

JFK mosaic mural taking shape on Floodgate st after five years in storage. #digbeth yfrog.com/kksfvwlj

— Flatpack Festival (@flatpack) January 8, 2013

It’s great to see that after all the controversy, the mosaic is finally becoming a part of Digbeth.

We have been informed that the memorial will be unveiled and rededicated on Sunday 20th January at 12:00 noon. Hopefully DRA will be there to get a photo of the ceremony in action!

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When: Mondays (from 14th January), 19:00-21:00
Where: The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside, Digbeth

We all know that Digbeth is a melting pot of different and vibrant cultures and people. Brazilians have been edging into Digbeth since the inception of Espirito Brum two years ago. With the next iteration of the festival due later this year, why not get into the carnival mood with Oya Batucada, Birmingham’s original samba school, at the Edge on Cheapside?

Calling all residents of Digbeth and Highgate!

We have recently moved our workshop venue into the area. We are very keen to meet residents and anyone else who would be interested to join us in playing and participating in Carnival and Street Parades in Birmingham, The Midlands and beyond.

You may have seen us at the St. Patricks Parade, Mostly Jazz Festival, Artsfest, Latin American Festival, the Half-Marathon, Olympic Torch Relay… If not, check our web site pages and Facebook profile for pictures and videos.

We are a very social group of all ages, backgrounds and abilities who meet once a week on a Monday night from 6:30 pm til 9:30 pm at the Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. We teach Afro-Brazilian, Samba and Samba-Reggae Carnival Percussion and dance to anyone who wants to join from 7pm til 9pm.

All instruments are provided although you can bring your own if you wish to. Workshops cost a mere £5 and some concessions are available on request. The fee covers tuition, instrument hire and venue costs – please note we are a not-for-profit organisation.

Come and try us out! Workshops commence on January 14th and the first hour is free (if you want to join, you pay your fee at the midway break). On the first Sunday of every month, we also hold day workshops with our Musical Director from 2pm til 6pm. The first of these is on 3rd February 2013 – you can just come to these if you prefer.

We look forward to meeting you,
Oya batucada

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“Ffrenchy’s is a store like no other.”

Sourcing and restoring the finest vintage, retro and period furniture, collectables and gifts for all tastes and all budgets, Ffrenchy’s is located in the Zellig part of the Custard Factory in Digbeth. From period antiques and gifts to 60s, 70s and 80s iconic furniture, everything at Ffrenchy’s has a history and an impressive back-story.

Complementary afternoon tea is served in store for all customers from 3pm Tuesday to Friday. All Digbeth residents are warmly invited to pop down to Ffrency’s, enjoy a proper cuppa and a truly unique shopping experience.

Ffrenchy’s is open Tuesday to Friday 11:00-17:00. For more information, visit the website or like the store on Facebook.

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Digbeth Residents Association and Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is committed to working with West Midlands Police (WMP) to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Digbeth. WMP send daily crime updates to the Digbeth Residents Association NHW, which are being summarised weekly and shared with residents. If you have any comments or would like further information, please comment on this post or email contact@mydigbeth.co.uk

The National Fraud Investigation Bureau has warned that “fraudulent letters from the Euro Millions Lottery are being received by residents worldwide. The letter requests personal details e.g. bank account number, so that monies won can be deposited. Anyone who receives such a letter should contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.”

If you would like to learn more about Policing in Digbeth, and to have a say in which issues are prioritised, the next meeting of the Nechells Neighbourhood Tasking Group takes place on Tuesday 15th January 2013 at 2pm at Carol Gethin House, Arthur Street, Small Heath B10 0NJ. Links to the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting follow:
Agenda 15.01.13
Minutes 20.11.12

Crimes reported in Digbeth over the past week are detailed below. Stay safe Digbeth!

BURGLARY
Useful link – West Midlands Police website

No crimes reported.

VEHICLE CRIME
Useful link – West Midlands Police website

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE – 31st DECEMBER 2012 at approx 18:30 Bordesley Street, Digbeth
Between 31.12.12 – 02.01.13, offender(s) have stolen vehicle from front of garage.

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE – 2nd JANUARY 2013 at approx 08:30 Fazeley Street, Digbeth
Between 08:30-17:30, offender(s) have stolen front and rear number plates from vehicle.

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