Hillfield & Monkspath Monthly Feb 2020 by ortonmedia

February 2020

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Welcome to the Febr uary edition of The Hillfield & Monkspath Monthly.

It’s all about NEW this month, with new advertisers and tasty new openings in Mel Square Solihull see pages 2 read about Vita & Greens Desserts and Bubbles. Hogarths share with us their new branding on page 15! If you would like your drive or patio to look like new see CleanTheDrive.com on page 5 for a free quote. Solihull Property Maintenance another local reliable builder has joined on page 7. A new feature on travel with Carrick Travel starts this month on page 18, it’s always good to book in advance and have something to look forward to whilst the weather here is still cold and mostly gloomy, or book a stay at the wonderful property on the English Riviera see all the details on page 26. Now for the “Old”, Marshfield Property Improvements have been with us a very long time read their story on the centre pages. Wine Tasting & Events have some dates for you calendar on page 11. Regulars, where to eat this Valentine’s Day on page 14. Page 33 has a voucher to use at the yummy pretzel stand in Touchwood, use the voucher and grab a delicious sweet or savoury snack. Events to book up are Reggaelators, highly popular local band raising money to help a local school with a garden project see page 9 and Spring Sporting Dinner at St Johns Hotel as advertised on page 30. More announcements for our very own Solihull Summer Fest will be coming soon watch this space!! Enjoy the month of love, see you in March!

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L P A s now more flexib le In a recent application by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to the court of protection, Senior Judge Carolyn Hilder examined a sample of Lasting Powers of Attorney submitted to the OPG for registration by a number of donors, to consider the lawfulness of certain provisions that had been included in them. These provisions intended to enable the attorneys to provide financial assistance to persons other than the donor in the event that the donor lost mental capacity. Previously, it was thought that any gifting or payment of monies to or for the benefit of another person or persons by the attorney were generally not permitted other than the quite restrictive provisions of s12 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). Under that section, attorneys can only make small gifts to the donors’ family members and friends on ‘customary occasions’ like birthdays, Christmas and marriage. After considering the LPAs submitted to the OPG for registration by the donors in question, the judge concluded that a donor could express a wish within their LPAs so that their attorney(s) could be empowered to use their funds to benefit other persons. This offers greater flexibility for attorneys and appears to extend slightly the powers given under the MCA. The judge clarified that the provision would have to be an expression of wishes and could not include mandatory terms even if this related to a pre-existing legal obligation.

A precatory provision like “I have paid for my grandchildren’s uniforms since they started school and I would like my attorneys to continue this” is likely to be accepted. An expression of wishes is optional and enables the attorneys to assess the donor’s financial circumstances so that they can make a decision that is in the donor’s best interests. If you would like further information or advice on preparing an LPA or amending the wording in your LPA in line with this ruling, please contact Ann-Marie Aston at The Wilkes Partnership Solicitors – aaston@wilkes.co.uk or 0121 733 8000.

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For instance, a mandatory provision like “my attorneys must pay for my grandchildren’s uniforms every year” would be classed as ineffective.

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Lo cal g yms Local Gyms of where to train and stay lean in 2020. Personal Trainers, small groups or larger classes, it can be fun. Cre8 Health & Fitness 122 Main St, Dickens Heath, Solihull B90 1UA Phone: 0121 745 7777 Forder's Gym Birmingham Woodside Farm, Seafield Lane, Nr Beoley. B98 9DB Phone: 07843 783 068 MK Health Hub Cranmore Dr, Shirley, Solihull. B90 4RZ Phone: 0121 704 0593 Training for Warriors (TFW) Lido House, Sansome Road, Solihull. B90 2BJ Phone: 07962 990 841 Woodrush Sports Centre Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham B47 5JW Phone: 01564 820 099

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Where to eat this Valentine’s Day AKAMBA

Caribbean Restaurant - Open for Breakfast, Coffees/Teas & Cake, full menu and Caribbean Buffet on Sundays and Rum Bar! Also live music venue. Tythe Barn Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull Tel 0121 733 3111 www.akamba.co.uk

ASHA’S

Indian Restaurant. Touchwood Shopping Centre, Homer Rd, Solihull B91 3GJ Tel 0121 200 2767

GIOVANNI’S

Authentic Family Italian Restaurant serving Lunch & Dinner. 9-11 Main Street Dickens Heath, Solihull B90 1UB Tel 0121 744 8088 www.giovannisitalianrestaurant.co.uk

HOGARTHS

Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Teas, Dinner. Four Ashes Road, Dorridge Tel 01564 779998 www.hogarths.co.uk

INDICO

Indian street kitchen & bar 16, Parkgate Shopping Centre, Stratford Rd, Shirley B90 3GG Tel 0121 448 5204 14

JANAKI

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MORTONS

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YAO’S

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TAP & TANDOOR Indian food and craft beers & cocktails. 568 Warwick Road, Solihull B91 3DX Tel 0121 711 1166

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• MPI fully project managed the whole refurb which included new kitchen, bathroom, and full redecoration. I just handed them the keys and left them too it. Very reliable with attention to detail. The work was completed in time and to a high standard. Highly recommend 5star service. – Gulshan B • I can highly recommend Bal and MPI Ltd!!! We had Bal come round to finish off our kitchen worktop and do the tiling. His work was outstanding, and the finish is incredible. He went above and beyond to help us even when I asked him to do some extra jobs. They work hard and get the job done to a very high standard! We were that impressed we got Bal back to do our flooring! Again, another job done perfectly! Thanks again guys! We love our new kitchen dinner and are very happy customers! – Fran F

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Activities in and around Solihull for over 60’s Walking Football Sessions for over 50’s Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Road. B91 1NB Mon – Thurs 10-11am, Contact Martin Howles 07719 999 519 Tai Chi The Core Theatre, Solihull. B91 3RG Fridays 9-10am , Call 0121 704 7499 Strong & Steady Exercise Class Tudor Grange Sports Centre, Blossomfield Road. B91 1NB Weds 1-2pm, Solihull Active Team 0121 704 8207 Walking Netball Tudor Grange Sports Centre, Blossomfield Road. B91 1NB Weds 7-8pm, Call 0121 705 6371

Singing for the Brain Shirley Methodist Church, 257 Stratford Road, Shirley. B90 3AL 3rd Monday of the month 10.30-12noon, David Johnson 0121 700 7361 Uplifting Exercise & Movement The Bridge 234 Stratford Road, Shirley. B90 3AG Mon 11.15-12noon, Penny 07815 053 534 Tea Dance Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road, B90 3AG 2nd & 4th Weds of the month 1.30-3.30pm, Call Dave 07578 501635 Lively Hearts Club Solihull Christian Fellowship, The Bridge 234 Stratford Road, B90 3AG Tues 2-4pm, 0300 5610 300

Seniors at APG Studio, Main Street, Dickens Heath. Monday 11:00 Chair Yoga, 12:15 Healthy Back 13:00 Easy Yoga Tuesday 12:40 Gentle Yoga 13:00 Easy Yoga Wednesday 13:00 Chair Yoga Thursday 18:15 Easy Yoga Friday 13:00 Chair Yoga, 18:00 Relaxing Yoga Saturday 09:30 Healthy Back 18:00 Relaxing Yoga

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DEVON HOLIDAY HOME TO LET Strawberry Fields is a recently renovated Victorian Villa close to the centre of Torquay. Easy walking distance to all that Torquay has to offer. This spacious property, has 6 bedrooms (sleeps up to 12) each decorated in a unique style, 3 bath/ shower rooms, separate W.C, Shower in Master bed, large lounge, dining room, newly ﬁtted kitchen with a range of modern facilities, a games room with a slate bed pool table and dartboard. This home from home property is suitable for families (highchair and travel cot included) or large groups. 3-night minimum stay. Prices from £1000 £2000pw and Weekends from £400 - £1000.

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Community

Lo cal infor mation Family Centre

Age UK Solihull

Shelly Farm Community Centre,

Royal Airforce Association

Bush Babies Daycare Nursery 7 months to 2 years Little Chimps Nursery 2 years to 3 years, Open 50 weeks of the year: Monkspath Junior and Infant School Farmhouse Way, Monkspath, Solihull B90 4EH, Tel : 0121 703 1820

Farmhouse Way, Monkspath, Shirley, Solihull B90 4EH We have 2 halls both with their own entrances and access to the kitchen with their own hatch to each hall. Hall 1: Monkspath Hall - Capacity 129 seats and Hall 2: Hillfield Hall - Capacity 30 seats. Both halls have a ground to ceiling connection sliding door which can be opened so both halls can be used at the same time. For all bookings contact:Sarah McSweeney info@shellyfarmcommunitycentre.com Or to volunteer at the centre please contact Chairman Mr Khan M: 07732547242 E: amanullah_1939@hotmail.com

Trinity Church meets each Sunday at Shelly Farm

Community Centre. We have recently started a monthly lunch Club on the 1st Wednesday of the month, the lunch consists of homemade soup, bread, cheese, cake tea or coffee, voluntary donation accepted of £3.50. Held in the Hillfield Hall, in the Community Centre at 12.00 noon Weds 2nd May, Weds 6th June, Weds 4th July and continuing first Weds of the month thereafter.

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Weekly Lunch Club for people over the age of 60 years. Venue: Red Lion Pub, High Street, Knowle, B93 0LY. Thursdays between 12 - 3pm. You will be greeted by friendly staff and volunteers from Age UK Solihull. A hot meal and tea and coffee will be provided by the pub and Age UK Solihull will organise activities/entertainment for members. Cost: £8 (£5 will go to the pub for the food/£3 goes to AUKS to pay for raffle, prizes, activities, etc). Please call us to register your interest and for further information - 0121 704 7846. If you are Ex RAF WRAF WAAF or branch of armed forces and interested in becoming a member come along on 1st Thursday of the month to Royal British Legion, Parkgate, Shirley or call Chairman Joe Mullen on 0121 745 6778 for further information.

Solihull Writers

We are a friendly writing club meeting every 2nd and 4th Weds at Solihull Methodist Church 7.30 – 9.30pm for details call Helen on 07946 075233 or see www.solihulwriters.co.uk

Solihull Carers Centre

Come and join us for a friendly informal chat whilst meting other carers. This group gives carers the opportunity to meet, share experiences and information or take time out to relax. This group meets once a month around Solihull. Call Anu for more information on 0121 788 1143

Weekly Club for Over 65’s

Run by AGE UK Solihull Volunteers, come along to St Margaret’s Church Hall, Warwick Road, Olton B92 7JS for a chat, game of cards, bingo & refreshments. We meet weekly on a Wednesday 1-3pm There is a voluntary contribution of £1 (includes tea & cake) Call 0121 704 7846 for further details.

Trinity Ecumenical Church Monkspath Shelly Farm Community Centre, Monkspath, Solihull. B90 4EH Sunday Services 10.00AM Minister – REVD. K. Hawkings Tel.No. 0121 351 2086 (All Denominations Welcome)

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Tel.No. 0121 351 2086 (All Denominations Welcome)

THE SOLIHULL SPORTING SOCIETY SPRING DINNER “Bringing Business & Sport Together” Sporting Dinner

Thursday 26th March 2020 at St. John’s Hotel, Solihull B91 1AT.

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£85.00 inc. VAT Tables of 10 - £675.00 + VAT

Meet: 6.45 for 7.15pm sit down. Dress Code: Lounge Suits (the evening is a mixed event)

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In touch

The evolution of retail

Tony Elvin, General Manager at Touchwood, comments: Touchwood has always had a good balance of retail and leisure. A mix of great fashion brands, beauty, gifting, technology, coffee shops and restaurants etc. A question, we continually ask ourselves and our customers though, is whether that balance is right and what does it need to be. We’re currently awaiting the results of our latest in-depth customer surveys collected in person throughout December. Thank you if you were one of the many that took some time out to share your thoughts with the research team. Last year, as we would expect, our guests told us that the way they shop has changed. So much is done online but people also enjoy shopping in person, especially when you’re making a ‘day out’. Another factor that arose was that bricks and mortar stores were a great place for collecting and returning goods purchased online and, very interestingly, this often led to further unplanned or impulse purchases with guests being lured by window displays and environment. The way Next proactively manage Click and Collect, amongst others has become very slick and of course John Lewis have a dedicated Click and Collect with its own dedicated car park. The demand or desire for a ‘day out’ at a Shopping Centre has led to managers and owners looking to diversify what they offer. Bricks and mortar stores alone are not a big enough draw for consumers, we need to offer other experiences to make us a destination worth visiting for that day out. If like me you follow Solihull on social media you will be used to regular comments around ‘oh no, not another restaurant, that’s all Solihull needs’ but I have to disagree as does the research. Solihull is evolving as a destination and we don’t yet have enough ‘leisure’. The introduction of new independent restaurants and bars to complement our trusted brands is long overdue in Solihull. Why should we have to go into Birmingham to eat food cooked by a family owned business? Our cinema is very successful so why don’t we have a bowling centre or escape room too? We put a pop-up mini golf course into the centre as a pop up and it was very popular. I’d love to see something like that here permanently. We will continue to keep asking questions and continuing to evolve to stay relevant. I hope you will continue to support us.

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Fun r un to test yo ur reso lve Knowle Fun Run – Sunday 17 May Thinking of getting fit? It’s not too early to resolve to enter the Knowle Fun Run on Sunday 17th May and do something about it. Knowle and Dorridge Lions have already opened their website for entries to this year’s 37th Knowle Fun Run at www.knowlefunrun.org.uk, so now is the time to go online enter and commit to a 5k or 10k run through the traffic-free roads of Knowle. Why not encourage your friends and colleagues to join you, perhaps make up a team of 4 runners?

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GIVING BLOOD IS QUICK, EASY AND IT SAVES LIVES CRANMORE CONFERENCE & EVENTS Cranmore Avenue, Shirley. B90 4LF Limited walk in or appointments can be made sessions: 1.40 – 3.30pm and 4.20 – 7.20pm Tues 11th Feb and Tues 10th March **Be sure to book appointments online

SOLIHULL CORE THEATRE (was Arts Complex) Limited walk in, best to make appointments – sessions 1- 3.30pm and 4.20 – 7.20pm 4th Feb, 3rd & 21st March

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r u o r e t f a k o o l to Mind, Body & So ul

With the colder weather, reduced sunlight and lack of Vitamin D there are damaging effects to our mental, spiritual & physical well-being… we have put together a few simple practices to help get you through the winter.

Mind

Declutter! Write a list of everything you want to do in the foreseeable future, ambitions, jobs list everything just unload the mind and then you can focus on the NOW.

Body

Be sure to pamper yourself it doesn’t have to cost a lot you can self-pamper at home… Exfoliate dead skin Trim your nails Massage your muscles Take a bath in scented oils, put some petals or salts in and burn a candle. Its important to get some endorphins Go for a morning jog or brisk walk Morning star jumps will get the heart going Find a home workout Go swimming

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Be KIND to yourself Say encouraging thing to yourself, in your head and out loud! Listen to music that makes you happy or uplifting Give yourself a hug. Make time every day to do some reading, a book, magazine, poem anything. If you make these few simple practices a habit hopefully winter won’t be quite so tough on your mind, body & soul. Honour yourself when you need a moment to yourself To advertise please call Gail on 0121 745 8904 or email gail@ortonmedia.co.uk

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Gardening & Design 20.Project Paving 0121 652 0145 20. Shirley Heath Trees 01564 700143 Golf Club 1. Kings Norton Golf 01564 826789 Hairdresser 35. Salon 335 0121 448 4430 Health Care and Medical Services 35. Give Blood Donation Centres 25. Home Instead 01564 330395 37. Solihull Health Check 0121 745 7400

Kitchens Solicitors 31. Edwards Plumbing 40. Wadsworths Supplies 0121 745 8550 0121 764 4626 8. The Wilkes 21. EH Smiths Kitchen Partnership & Bathrooms 0121 733 8000 0121 713 7100 Travel Oven Cleaning 29. Sparkly Oven 0121 249 1724

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