Wandering back down Digbeth High Street after a tour around The Event last weekend, it was good to see that someone’s doing something useful with the run-down car dealerships.

Digbeth is Good has the scoop.

The event is their third annual gathering, attracting both emerging and established writers along with those involved in the writing industry, including publishers, producers, agents and various organisations. The day is a great opportunity to learn about the business side of being a writer and to network through a mix of panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

For more information on who’s attending and booking, take a look at the Writing West Midlands website.

The deadline for booking is Friday 12 November, and costs £32 (£26 concession).

The show will feature reworked clothing by the fashion students, taken from Birmingham Settlement’s charity shops, along with around 80 designer outfits and including D&G, Moschino, Gucci and Jimmy Choo, all of which will be auctioned off at the end of the night. Entertainment will also be provided by performing arts students half way through the evening.

For more information on the event, along with updates on the student’s work, visit the Birmingham Settlement Facebook page.

Tickets are £10, and all proceeds will go to Birmingham Settlement which helps local people and communities to overcome social disadvantage.