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White Dee brings a sense of 'Reality' to the CBB House “Birmingham’s own celebrity Duchess”

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he was the first to arrive in the Celebrity Big Brother house and it wouldn't be a surprise if she was the last to leave as White Dee, star of TV show, 'Benefits Street,' brought a huge dose of “reality” to the best known House in Britain. After starring in the Channel 4 show about the travails of life on the now famed James Turner Street, in Birmingham's Winson Green, White Dee, strong of opinion and very defensive of the often indefensible, has found the forum from which people can see who the real woman, mother, friend and all round person is. Despite her strong, opinionated front, a trait which other media organisations hung their hat on and go to the extreme and beyond to 'create' their own White Dee, her neighbours, her family her friends and her herself know that there is some serious depth to the thoughtful, sometimes vulnerable Deirdre Kelly. Having donned the robes of the Duchess of Solihull in a bid to baffle some of the housemates, the “23rd in line to the throne” passed her secret mission to convince fellow CBB summer 2014 housemates Angelique ‘Frenchy’ Morgan, Gary Busey and Leslie Jordan that she is a member of the royal family. But as the days passed, the other Big Brother housemates had the chance to see and hear her for who, and what, she really is, away from the glare of the tabloids and gossip-hungry press. Of her sudden rise to stardom on Celebrity Big Brother, the Street Cred Magazine columnist said: “Being thrown into the world of television exposure was a real shock.”

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Faith Leader set to receive GCGI Award

hai Sahib Bhai Dr. Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia will be presented with the third Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative (GCGI) Award for Public Service in the Interest of the Common Good. In current days of spiritual hunger, when the world of knowledge and competence is in a

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constant state of flux, the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, under Bhai Sahib’s visionary leadership has become a beacon of hope for a better, fairer and wiser world. In his national and international work, Bhai Sahib has provided the leadership to

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Thousands mourn murdered businessman Keith Murraine

housands of mourners turned out to pay their respects to Birmingham businessman, Keith Murraine, who was brutally murdered during a business trip to Jamaica. Over 3,000 people, family members and friends, attended his funeral at the New Testament Church of God, in Lozells, which had hundreds watching proceedings on TV screens. Hundreds more gath-

ered on the street outside. Keith, 54, had a fast developing business on the island, exporting tractor parts, which in turn proved a vital cog in the development of the road system there. This meant regular visits as prominent people there were very familiar with him. It was on a business trip when he was snatched from a car at gunpoint, shortly after being picked up at Norman Manley Airport in Kingston, before being discov-

ered in a field the following day. As the growing hordes of people paid their respects, at the popular church, then at the New Bingley Hall, in nearby Hockley, emotions swung the extremes as laughter and tears were shared by the congregation. Sister Jennifer said: “Keith’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to

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Elka and Ezerine’s loss is charities gain

T l Elka and Ezerine showing off their shaved heads

wo business women baldly went where not too many will when, for two special charities, they had their thick, rich head of hair shaved to a bald pait. Elka Dass, owner of Elka Dass Salon and director Ezerine Manning literally used their heads (and collected

hair) to raise awareness of Cancer Research UK and 'The Little Princess Trust', who make and provide wigs for children who are being treated for cancer and experience hair loss. At their salon, in Great Barr Birmingham, renowned youth development worker, Terence Wallen, a Regional Delivery Partner for some-

set up his thriving business in Jamaica, a country he fell in love with when he visited years ago. And it was there that the light that we knew as Keith was extinguished and left us behind to mourn a great loss.” Brother, Samuel, was very emotional in paying tribute to his Keith, saying: “I don’t think I will ever be able to forgive the people who did this. They have destroyed our family. We are broken.” His three sons led the church in a rendition of the Bob Marley classic, Redemption Song, which left his family in devastating tears. Investigations into the murder are still ongoing.

galvanise all around him into a life of selfless service and prayer and has worked selflessly to preserve places of worship, encouraging intra- and interfaith dialogue and understanding, promoting peace and justice globally. Bhai Sahib has embraced the concept of education for the common good, by building schools and colleges essential for a sustainable world. He continues to encourage

whereto showed his worth in keeping the inquisitive, yet supportive audience buzzing in anticipation at what was a monumental event for all concerned. “It was the most effective way we could have thought of to get maximum awareness,” said Ezerine. “Black women and their hair! It's a serious thing,” she continued.

and empower others to discover their own potential for change and to evoke their hidden strengths to bring more goodness into the world. The Award will be presented at a special ceremony during the Globalisation for the Common Good Initiative’s 12th Anniversary Gala Dinner hosted at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, (History - Harris Manchester College) on the evening of Wednesday 3 September 2014.

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BIRMINGHAM

he Birmingham Color Run was kicked off in style as Olympic medalist and local girl Kelly Sotherton joined more than 9,000 runners of all ages, shapes and sizes at the NEC as the event came to the city for the first time. Bigger, bolder and brighter than ever before, this year The Color Run saw people walk, jog, and dance their way around the 5k course, all for different charitable causes. Although Save the Children was the official 2014 charity partner, a number of worthy causes will benefit from runners across the country. Upon reaching each kilometre milestone, the runners were covered in coloured powder explosions before DJs and MCs

entertained the crowd at the Color Festival Area in an incredible party atmosphere of music and colour bursts. Known as the happiest 5k on the planet, The Color Run has no official times or winners. The focus is on healthiness, friendship and community spirit. Sotherton, former heptathlete and 400m sprinter, joined the party and lead the first runners off the start line alongside her two friends and England footballers; Chelsea defender Laura Bassett and Birmingham City winger Kaz Carney. Kelly enthused: “It’s been the most fantastic day, I’m so glad I had the chance to come here and experience The Color Run for the first time in my home town. It’s great to see so many people

of all ages enjoying themselves, especially when it came to covering me in colour! I still can’t seem to keep this smile off my face!” Event organiser Joe Rafferty said: “We’re really proud to have brought The Color Run to Birmingham. Today’s event showed how much everyone in the UK’s second city enjoys a bit of colourful fun in their lives.” Following the success of the Birmingham event, The Color Run will visit Brighton (September 20th) and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (September 28th). A limited number of places are still available for some events at www.TheColorRun.co.uk

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bbeyfield Parkdale resident, Mrs. Eileen ‘Maisie’ Wills, who for many years worked locally at the National Trust’s Wightwick Manor, celebrated her 106th birthday on 1st August. Eileen became an Abbeyfield resident in May 2013, when at the age of 104 she felt that she could no longer live alone. Eileen continues to live a full life, after growing up in a farmhouse and working as a Dental Nurse, to actively fundraising and supporting the Conservative Party. From her many visits to the House of Commons, Eileen is very proud of her large photo collection, which includes pictures of herself with many Prime Ministers from over the years.

“My key to longevity is to have three good meals a day and a drink occasionally” commented Eileen on her birthday. House manager Paul Morgan said “Eileen is a very pleasant and warm-hearted lady and we

really enjoyed spending this very special day with her.” The day’s celebrations started with a birthday party at the Abbeyfield care home, complete with a special cake, lots of food and drink.

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India Celebrates 68 Years of Independence

ndia celebrates its Independence on August 15 each year, recognising it becoming an independent nation, as its people paid homage to their leaders and those who fought for their country's freedom in the past. Celebrating 68 years of independence, from 1857 with the Sepoy Mutiny in Meerut the Indian National Congress and other political organizations, especially the non-violent re-

sistance and civil disobedience movements under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Father of the Nation,' launched a countrywide independence movement to transfer colonial powers as the country was freed from hundreds of years of British rule, inaugurating the world's largest democracy. Independence Day is commemorated by paying homage to all the great patriots of the country who sacrificed their lives for

their fellow men. India finally achieved freedom on 15th August 1947 and Pandit Jawahar Lana Nehru became the first Prime Minister of the country when he made his famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech as the tricolour (saffron, green and white) flag was hoisted; "At the dawn of history India started on her unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with her striving and the grandeur of her success and her failures. Through good and ill fortune alike she has never lost sight of that quest or forgotten the ideals which gave her strength," he said. "We end a period of ill fortune and India discovers herself again. The achievement we celebrate is but a step, an opening of opportunity, to the greater triumphs and achievements that await us. Are we brave enough and wise enough to grasp this opportunity and accept the challenge of the future?" The President delivered his '"Address to the Nation" and the Prime Minister unfurled India's flag as he held a speech at the Red Fort in Old Dehli.

l Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech to mark the country’s 68th Independence Day in New Delhi Many people spent the day with family members or close friends as others ate a picnic in a park or private garden. Some went to a movie as others went kite flying or singing, or listened to patriotic songs. Kite flying symbolizes Independence Day as the skies were dotted with countless kites flown from rooftops and fields to symbolize the free spirit of India.

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St. Martin's provides uplifting Civic Service for new Lord Mayor

t. Martin's Church proved the ideal setting to welcome Birmingham's new Lord Mayor, Councillor Shafique Shah, as he renewed his commitment to public service for the city and to its citizens. The Annual Service, in the Bull Ring, led by Revd. Elisie BlairChappell, was very moving and inspiring as former First Citizens, plus other distinguished guests, present at a service which highlighting the true greatness of Birmingham and the honour of leading such a great city. Cllr. Shah, who has represented Bordesley Green since 2005, said: “This is one of the most special moments of my life and also one of the most nerve-wracking – which, as a Blues supporter, I should be used to.” The service saw Cannon Stewart Jones deliver a sermon which emphasised how great the city is and that church leaders should get together more regularly. He said:

“We pray for the City to get God’s blessings”. He went on, “We do not need more technology, more bureaucracy, more structures – we need to work more on having God in a hearts when we work. First and foremost we must be people of God.” He talked of the importance of humility, love, unity and justice as he continued: “We must work together to build a city that stands up for justice; a place that cares for all. Respect for one and other must be lived out.” And let me say this, if it works in Birmingham, it will work in the World because the World is in Birmingham – a city without walls. We are the stewards to make Birmingham an even better City than it is, a city to be proud of.” A proud Lord Mayor said: “I have not yet found a city as welcoming and warm as Birmingham. I always feel proud to say I am a Brummie and will work hard as an ambassador for our great city to show the world all

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the positive aspects Birmingham and its citizens have to offer.” Following the service, the Lord Mayor, accompanied by his wife Sadia Shafique, the new Lady Mayoress, and two of their young daughters, were introduced to Bhai Sahib, Dr Mohinder Singh, Chairman of the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha which manages the activities of the Gurudwara on Soho Road and Chairman of the Nishkam Civic Association as they talked about the Museum of World’s Religions being created here in Birmingham and the international Charter on Forgiveness and Reconciliation that Bhai Sahib is leading on. The four privileged charities the Lord Mayor will be supporting throughout the year are; The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, SIFA Fireside, a Digbeth based charity which works to tackle homelessness and alcohol dependency and Birmingham Focus, a sight loss charity.

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Top entrepreneur to be guest of honour at IAB annual dinner

T l Co-founder of 99p Stores, Hussein Lalani will be the guest speaker at the IAB Annual Dinner and Awards.

he guest speaker at this year’s Institute of Asian Businesses annual dinner and awards is one of Britain’s leading entrepreneurs, Hussein Lalani. Mr Lalani is a co-founder of 99p Stores, which has just opened its 250th store in the UK, in its home town of Northampton, and is on course to record a turnover of £500m this year. 99p Stores was set up by Nadir Lalani and his two sons, Hussein and Faisal, in 2001and they have retailing in their blood. He, Nadir Lalani, first came to

Britain in 1973, from Tanzania, where he owned a wholesale business and general store. In the UK, he established and sold two convenience store chains, before moving into discount retailing with his two sons. The first 99p Store was in Holloway, with three others opening in the same year, and it was the collapse of Woolworths six years ago that helped the family accelerate the growth of their business. The family took over 80 former Woolworths stores, which was a massive expansion of the firm. Mr Lalani said: “My dad started with a typical Asian corner shop in Muswell Hill. One of the Woolworths stores we took over was opposite to it. This is very much a family business, and the great inspiration for me was my grandma, who ran a wholesaling business in Tanzania. My message to the IAB event will be a bit of an inspirational one as well – I want to show that everyone can achieve anything, with hard work, smart work and having your family behind you,

you can achieve anything.” IAB president Saqib Bhatti said: “I am very excited to have Mr Lalani, founder and managing director of 99p Stores as our keynote speaker. “I have no doubt he will follow our prestigious list of annual dinner speakers from past years and captivate our guests with his story of how the 99p Stores grew to be a high street stalwart with many millions in turnover.” This year’s IAB dinner and awards takes place on 29 November at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre, and is expected to attract a capacity crowd of 500. Mr Bhatti said: “The IAB Annual Dinner has proved to be one of the top engagements on the Birmingham business social calender and this year will prove to be no different. “It is an evening jampacked with entertainment, awards celebrating the region’s top business talent, great food and of course networking with the top businesspeople and institutions from across the West Midlands.”

Chamber and Broadway Academy pave way for Chamber business school

reater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) have announced moves to establish the UK’s first Chamber business school. They have submitted a bid in conjunction with Broadway Academy School in Perry Barr to open a pioneering Studio School for Enterprise in Chamber House, Edgbaston. The school would admit up to 370 11 to 19-year-olds who in addition to the standard curriculum would have the opportunity to study enterprise, including how to start a business, marketing, finance and customer service. Jerry Blackett, Chief Executive of the GBCC, said: “The ethos of the school has great symmetry with the aims of the Chamber. We hope our bid will be strengthened significantly by having businesses involved in the life of the school. In the wake of the Trojan Horse issue, this move shows that Birmingham’s business and academic communities can work together in creating an initiative that is both positive and innovative.” Broadway head teacher Ron Skelton said: “We believe that parents will greatly welcome this initiative and there is an open day on September 9 when we can explain what is happening more fully. It would provide a unique opportunity for their children to receive a grounding in how to

l Broadway head teacher Ron Skelton establish their own businesses drawing on a vast amount of experience and knowledge from Chamber members. Employers are always seeking to employ young people who have the necessary skills for the work place. This partnership is a unique opportunity to make this a reality.” Mr Blackett added: “We would seek the help of some of the bigger Chamber members, like those among our patrons. We are now writing a bid to the government in conjunction with Broadway Academy to be submitted in October.” Broadway Academy has some of the best educational facilities in the country following a £21 million extension and refurbishment of its old school. It was the first academy in Birmingham to be built in the “Building Schools for the Future” programme. New and developing facilities include nine modern science laboratories, modern technology equipment, nine ITC rooms, a music technology room, a drama room and extensive sport facilities.

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE Recovery is firming up but we must not take this for granted - Chamber

usiness leaders in Greater Birmingham welcomed the announcement by the Office for National Statistics that the consumer price inflation rate grew by 1.6 per cent in the year to July 2014, up from 1.9 per cent in June 2014. This continues the broad downward trend in the rate of inflation which began in April 2014. Tim Pile, President of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, said: “Today’s announcement is positive news. The Chamber’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 2014 reveals that only 29 per

cent of manufacturers believe their prices will rise in coming months. This compares to 41 per cent in Q1 2014. So today’s announcement helps to confirm that businesses have a more optimistic view.”

l Tim Pile, President of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

SME Competitiveness in the 21st Century

hat are SMEs, and how important are they to a country’s economy? Put simply, small and medium-sized enterprises are vital arteries of an economy. They are conduits for distribution and supply chains for corporates. They contribute to local and national development. Quite often, policy makers take them for granted, regarding them as the ‘margins of society’ rather than being integral ‘to the whole’. Small firms in general, contribute towards employment opportunities, infusion of skills, new technology, latent creativity, unique innovation and revenue (taxes and other monetary). Traditionally, these businesses are known for quality of goods and services, money can buy. Owners usually display degrees of flexibility especially when they have to provide essential services or even goods for competitive markets.

Real Support

The SME sector needs genuine support not ‘sound-bite policies’ or token gestures every now and then. In the first quarter of 2014, a government report analysed the critical issues affecting owners of small firms. Many of the obstacles faced by owners were real and these impacted on the type of mainstream provision on offer. The graph below reflects the sample views of owners in terms of difficulties faced. Consistent, reliable and targeted help is vital. Support should be sector-led rather than a generic set of interventions. For instance, there is a difference between a creative industries firm and a construction company even though both contribute to particular sectors

ward-winning journalist, editor and publisher Dr Christopher Johnson writes his monthly column in The Phoenix aiming to inform, educate and entertain.

of the economy.

Necessary Steps

For the SME sector to remain competitive or resilient there should be a right mix of policy incentives to support the sector. Businesses should pay greater attention to details of policy and regulations –nationally and internationally. Business associations and trade networks should facilitate greater access to help and support their members. The media must publicise widely, the performance of industry sectors including their respective owners’ successes. Quality orientation in terms of business ethics to counter the spate of complaints and gripes echoed often by customers and the general public. Local authorities should encourage and promote through community-based networks, procurement and or tendering opportunities especially for firms that have the capacity and capability to tender. Finally, market intelligence must remain central to all SMEs irrespective of size and composition. In the end, this sector demands greater service provision – more than owners and state officials can ever imagine. Dr. Christopher A. Johnson

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Figure 1: Main obstacles affecting the SME Sector

(Source: Department for Business and Innovation and Skills, March 2014)

First tenant signs up for major regeneration scheme

he first new tenant of a multi-million pound office and retail development in Wolverhampton city centre has been signed up. Greene King will open a Hungry Horse family-friendly pub restaurant on the ground floor of Interchange 10, which will be based at the Wolverhampton Interchange next to the bus and railway stations. Negotiations are also advanced with two other businesses interested in moving into Interchange 10. Greene King is the first company on board for this scheme, which will create new jobs and attract further investment into the city. The company has now submitted applications to Wolverhamp-

est Midlands business leaders expressed optimism following today’s announcement that unemployment in the West Midlands has fallen to 7.7 per cent in the quarter from April to June, down from 7.8 per cent in the previous three months, bringing the region’s total number of unemployed to 210,000. At the national level, the unemployment rate fell to 6.4 per cent from 6.8 in the previous three months, bringing the national total to 2.07 million. Tim Pile, president of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce said: “Today’s announcement by the ONS indicates a steady downward trend in the unemployment rate for the West Midlands region. This confirms the Chamber’s own research, which showed that 65 per cent of firms sought to take on staff in Q2 2014. “The ever-expanding tourist economy across the region will be pivotal in bringing more people into employment. A recent Marketing Birmingham report shows that since 2006, the number of people visiting Birmingham has gone up by 12 per cent (3.6 million), and with new developments such as the

ton City Council for Premises Licence and a Table and Chairs Licence and this will be deterined later this month. In September last year the council announced a total investment of £10.6million in the area, including constructing Interchange 10 in order to provide new Grade A offices and associated retail/leisure floor space in the city centre. This investment has also seen the authority acquire the leases for the neighbouring Victoria Square and Queen's Building, and convert un- occupied first floor space into a quality office development. As well as encouraging more investment and boosting prosperity to the city, the scheme will also help transform a key gateway to the city centre.

Councillor Peter Bilson, Wolverhampton City Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Prosperity, said: “This is excellent news that demonstrates the confidence in this significant scheme. We have had a great deal of interest in Interchange 10 from a number of different companies and I am delighted to welcome Greene King as our first tenant prior to construction commencing. We look forward to making more announcements in the coming weeks.” Rob Mason, Development Director at Neptune Developments said: “This major new letting, coupled Sainsbury and Costa Coffee who have already become established in the scheme,

demonstrates that Interchange will provide a successful office, leisure and retail quarter for the City” Matt Brown, business unit director for Hungry Horse, said: “It is always exciting when we build a new pub, and we are particularly looking forward to being an integral part of this new development, an ideal location for our family-friendly pub. Hungry Horse pubs are known for serving a wide choice of food and drink at outstanding prices, in modern and comfortable surroundings. It’s good news all round for Wolverhampton as the new pub will create around 50 full and part time local jobs.”

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Tourism set to continue region’s jobs growth

opening next year of New Street Station and the adjoining Grand Central shopping centre, there is every hope these numbers will continue to climb. “VisitEngland, the national tourist board’s three-year project, ‘Growing Tourism Locally’, has plans to stimulate

employment to grow jobs in the tourism sector by 9,139 over the three year period to March 2015. “With a number of world-class developments and an incredible retail offer we can expect the tourist industry across the region to take on more people and stimulate job growth.”

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Choose from either an informal chocolate and chips party or traditional carvery. DJ entertainment, midnight fireworks and chocolate fountains.

NEW Chocolate and Chips: £35 per adult £20 per child 12 and under 3 Course Carvery: £75 per adult £35 per child 12 and under

The X-Mas Factor Gala New Year Celebrations

Festive Sunday Carvery Lunch

£17 per adult £8.50 per child 12 and under

STAY & PLAY BEDROOMS FROM £54.00

including breakfast and use of the leisure club for 2 guests

Residential programme for 1 or 2 nights and a gala celebration for both hotel guests and non-residents.Includes drinks reception with canapés, 6 course dinner, Bublé Tribute, DJ, Pipers, firework display, crackers and novelties.

Gala only 1 night 31st Dec 2 nights 30th Dec

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nity u m m Co Slot l Lady and Lord Whitby, Deputy Lieutenant Beverly Lindsay OBE, OD, Lord-Lieutenant Paul Sabapathy CBE and Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba

Happy 52nd Anniversary of Jamaica Independence

he 52nd Anniversary of Jamaica Independence was held on the 10th August 2014 at the New Testament Church of God, Handsworth. This years theme was "War and Peace" commemorating the Centenary of the outbreak of The First World War. Distinguished guests were Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Paul Sabapathy CBE, Her Excellency Aloun

Ndombet Assamba High Commissioner for Jamaica, Lord and Lady Whitby, Acting Police and Crime Commissioner of the West Midlands, Cllr Yvonne Mosquito. Michael Hall was representing main sponsors Victoria Mutual, Mr. Fred Coke Chairman British and Caribbean Veterans Association, official clergy leader of NTCG Handsworth Bishop Dr.Derek Webley MBE, DL, and the main speaker for the afternoon was Reverend Cannon Eve Pitts of Holy Trinity Church Birchfield Road with host of other dignitaries and visitors. The afternoons itinerary was

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packed with an array of proud performer's to honour this special service in on of this second 52nd year of independence. Opening welcome from Bishop Webley as the Official flag was carried into the church by former serving solider Necola Hall (author of the book I Was A Soldier). Her pride was written all over her face. The opening welcome

was given by Association of Jamaica Nationals’ Ms. Beverly Lindsay OBE,OD, DL In the address from Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands Paul Sabapathy CBE, he shared the duties of a Lord Lieutenant and how proud he was to be the first Lieutenant of colour. He mentioned how honoured he was to have Bishop Derek Webley and Chair of Association of Jamaica Nationals Ms. Beverly Lindsay as his deputies. He demonstrated just how small this world is and how as nations of people we are connected as he proudly showed the medal presented to his mother by Ruth Dessa the Granddaughter of Haile Selassie decorated with a medal for her services to education in Ethiopia. He boasted of our country’s love of mangoes and that it was his pleasure to present the High Commissioner with a box of the best Pakistan Mangoes. The Independence message from Jamaica's Prime Minister was read by the High Commissioner Aloun Assamba who was just one of the person's fashioning one of the Cinderella Hats that also became a part of the talk of the service that afternoon. We were reminded in the Prime ministers speech that the Founding father of Independence Day was Norman Manley as we marked 52 years since we became fully responsible for our National affairs, and that Norman Manley had a vision for a new Jamaica. Some of his powerful words that marked out Independence was 'There is a tremendous difference between living in a place, and belonging to it and feeling that your life and destiny

l Lord-Lieutenant Paul Sabapathy CBE and Deputy Lieutenant Beverly Lindsay OBE, OD

is bound up in the life and destiny of that place'. These were such profound words as the theme message from the Prime minister was 'THIS IS JAMAICA, MY JAMAICA' her clear statement was that 'it is only when we truly internalize the views of this statement that we can give our all to this rock'. Her message closed with the wonderful poem 'Litany' written by George Campbell where the last sentence closes the poem with these words ' Let us walk into the day light of a brighter tomorrow'. As we claim 'THIS IS JAMAICA, MY JAMAICA’. We were blessed in poetry by Christopher Innerarity who delivered a sweet rendition of the poem 'Solider Bwoy' - aptly so given the theme of the service. The National Pledge was recited by The 30th Birmingham Boys Brigade and Girls Association, music was from the church choir and visiting denominations. Special mention has to go to the dancers from Small Heath COGOP Youth Group and Saxophonist Millicent Stephenson, who paved the way for a resounding message from Reverend Cannon Eve Pitts. Reverend Pitts reminded us that as a group of people we can

do anything. However we must acknowledge and embrace our culture for without your culture you have nothing. The Reverend went on to say 'We are the only race of people who give away we culture and that it is only our culture who are afraid to look to back'. We were encouraged that we must look back and honour our ancestors who went through War and Peace for us to have life as we know it. In her closing sentence we were told 'it's time for a change our people it's time’. Closing Thanks were delivered by Mrs. Camille Ade-John.

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V.O.W.S. reflects on a century's past

eaturing an array of indoor and outdoor activities; including – live music and exhibitions, talent and fashion shows, edutainment workshops, careers

advice and health awareness, endless food and drink stalls, plus much more, V.O.W.S Community Enterprise C.I.C's 'Making The Dream Real' was the free family funday to be at.

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This year, it also celebrated the 52nd anniversary of Jamaican independence and, in this year marking one hundred years since the outbreak of World War 1, celebrated the contribution made by Black, Asian and other commonwealth nationals to the 'Great War' efforts. Flag bearers from the West Indian Ex Servicemen and the West Indian Regiment carried their colours as the day started off in the presence of special guests and dignitaries, including Birmingham Lord Mayor, Councillor Shafique Shah The day's activities, at the city's New Bingley Hall, were based on raising funds for designated

charities; 'Prostate Cancer' and the 'Montego Bay Cornwall Regional Hospital (LINAC Cancer Fund Project),' in Jamaica, with last years' fundraising figure raised set to be surpassed this year. In his role as Lord Mayor, Cllr. Shah said: “It was an honour to represent such a strong and diverse Birmingham and be part of an event like this which highlights the presence and representation of Black and other commonwealth communities in the make up of our thriving city.” Growing bigger by the year, those who attended took something away to remember...and reflect. Photos by Ray Nelson Photography.

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l Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet l At Jamaica House with one of the Sponsors Virgin Airlines hostesses and athletes including Kestna Davis in the white hat. Assamba

l Bolt & Co dressed up in tartan at the games.

he Queen formally opened the 20th Commonwealth Games dubbed the friendly games which were held in Glasgow Scotland between 23rd July- 4th August 2014 with 6,500 athletes and officials, 71 Nations and territories, and 17 sports all taking place over 11 days! The colourful opening ceremony was kicked off by Susan Boyle singing Mull of Kintyre in front of 40,000 with a global record audience watching on Television. The games have been recorded as ‘The Best Games Ever’ and marked with the Glaswegian slogan “People Make Glasgow 2014”. Scotland wanted to the games to have a lasting legacy hence they joined hands with UNICEF to work in partnership with the Commonwealth Games to save and change children's lives. The Commonwealth is home to almost one third of the population of the world. It is a union which brings together some of the world's largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries and vales peace, equality and diversity. There were 19 African countries represented at the games and 17 Caribbean Islands, with Jamaica taking centre stage not least because they share Jamaica’s legend Bob Marley as his father was Scottish, these country’s histories are linked by more than the distinct similarity between the two flags, and the traditional cloth of Jamaica, that ‘Tartan Cloth’. To Jamaica's pride, when world female athlete of the year and triple World Champion and Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was selected to carry the ’Caribbean flag’ representing all the Caribbean countries in a new element

Joy for Jamaica at Glasgow Commonwealth Games ‘14

of the ceremony. Fraser-Pryce who has her own foundation that supports young people named as she is also fondly known as ‘The Pocket Rocket foundation’ said "I could not have imagined being given such an honour here at the Commonwealth Games”. Imagine my delight when I received two invitations to the games. The first of my two invites were to Club 29, dubbed Jamaica House for the games, put together by the Jamaica Tourist Board headed up by Torrance Lewis the Sales Manager. The invited distinguished guests which included the High Commissoner and the Minister of Tourism were treated to a feast of jerk chicken and rum punch as we mingled with a host of Jamaican Athletes with the Manager for the whole Jamaica Team, Mr Martin Lyn. The pride in this manager was obvious, as he boasted that this was the largest contingent of athletes they had taken to a Commonwealth games, and this team of athletes can boast the World’s fastest male and female who are Olympic and World Champions as well of a team of other great Olympians. Mr Lyn boasted that Jamaica had athletes in 11 of the 17 disciplines. He shared that this was the first time Jamaica was represented in some of these disciplines. A marker to the world that Ja-

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maica is not just about track and field, Jamaica's first medal won at the games, was in the swimming pool by Alia Atkinson. One young man whose story gripped me, was rising star Kestna Davis, the welterweight described himself as a ‘street kid’ who fell out of the school system and told me "boxing and the continuous prayers of my mother saved my life”. Although representing his country at the Games, Kestna said this was the first time he had a pair of trainers, and had access to full training equipment. Boxing Coach Dewith Fraser believes better preparation for the boxers would have brought better results and for this to be given to the boxers in their preparation for future competition. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce launched the event Flag

l Sunshine Girls Dubbed tbe Bronze Beauties (Pic by Collin Reid of Supreme Ventures Ltd)

Up Scotland Jamaica, a Glasgow 2014 Legacy Project created to highlight the special relationship between Scotland and Jamaica. This event was launched on the 1st August 2014 - Emancipation Day. The event was organised by Reverend David Potts he provided the evidence of the connection as well as explaining the aims of the project. Host for the event was Professor Geoff Palmer in front of the Jamaican High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun NdombetAssamba and key representatives from all bodies involved in the initiative including the Chamber, Glasgow City Council, local MSP's, MP's and Jamaicans living in Scotland. In addition to this John McGhie the son of Reverend William McGhie whose father was responsible for the two countries having similar flags, gave a speech about his father. I had the honour of speaking to John and his sister Morag Wait (nee McGhie) who shared they were in the room with their father on the night he held the conversation with the then Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante, when it was agreed the motion would be put forward for Jamaica to be given the St Andrews Cross as its new flag. This was a surreal a moment I will never forget. The event concluded with a joint declaration from both countries. I urge all Jamaicans to visit this website http://www.kinnaird.net/tartan.htm

All the talk about the events on the track were about ‘one man’ who despite being 6 Times Olympic Champion and World Champion had only came to run ONE race, but he is the world’s most famous athlete! Well he didn’t disappoint, Usain Bolt anchored the Jamaica's 4x100-metres team to win the gold medal in a new games record time of 37.58. The world’s fastest woman Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also anchored home her team to smash the 4x100-metres record and setting a time of 41.83 seconds. Although Jamaica equaled their best tally of medals at a Commonwealth game of 22 medals, and finished in 10th place the highest position of the Caribbean teams; the most talked about medal surprisingly was the Bronze Medal won in netball, by the Sunshine Girls. They beat England ranked one place above them in the world at 3rd place, to win a closely contested match with Jamaica just holding on 52-48 for the Bronze medal. This was another cruel blow to the England team who had only lost by 1 goal in their games against the top 2 teams in the

world Australia and New Zealand which saw them in the Bronze medal play off with the Sunshine girls. Jamaica Captain Nicola AikenPinnock speaking after the match said “Awesome is just one of the words to describe how we feel right now.” Much tribute has been paid and rightfully so to President Mara Bernard and her Coaching team of Minneth Reynolds and Technical Coach (world elite coach from Australia) Jill McIntosh who speaks highly of the hard work this team of girls had put in, and she is sure ‘hard work will take the Sunshine girls to the next level which is the World Championship in Australia in August 2015’. The closing ceremony was an equally spectacular event, closed out by Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue, Lulu, Deacon Blue and the Pride of Scotland traditional song Auld Lang Syne, with the Earl of Wessex leading the speeches. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond ruled the Games a job well done and claimed they had exceeded all expectations. Prime Minister David Cameron said Glasgow had proved itself the ideal "friendly city for the friendly Games". 'It has been dazzling, it has been wonderful, it has been a joy to behold and you have made the whole country proud. Thank you very much indeed." I echo the Prime ministers words 'Thank you Glasgow'.

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wonder how many of you did this Ice Bucket challenge for a laugh or did it for the sake of ALS?

Well this crazy hype has got millions around the world freezing their necks off by pouring super cold ice water over their heads. Some have even killed themselves sadly, personally I just donated the money to the charity.

I got the point and I nominated my friends to do the challenge even though i didn’t.

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It’s just amazing what people do to raise money, and it got me wondering if people would do a horse manure challenge... I am going to create the hype and see if it would work, wont be me doing it but I know a few that would be up for it, ha!

What a month, we’re back in Phoenix again! OMG Jay Z kissed Beyonce on stage! NOW that’s the first time we have seen that much affection for someone other than himself.

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T That was definitely the showbiz story of the month, but our writer White Dee is smashing it in Big Brother and we are so hoping she wins! Once again it’s big butt season where J-Lo, Nikki Minaj and Iggy are at it again, showing off what their surgery gave them :-0.

he moment Jay Z kissed Beyonce on her lips in front of millions of viewers What the hell got into him? Jay rarely shows affection for anything but himself usually. Looks like the super couple are desperately trying to prove that their relationship is solid but our body language experts say there is something clearly wrong in their marriage and a lot of hidden secrets. The worst thing is they both play the game too much of letting people think there are problems when not then it turns on them. But hey we could be wrong and must be said what an emotional moment at the MTV VMA’s when Beyonce’s husband Jay Z presented her with the best living entertainer award by Michael Jackson. If they really wanted to prove that Jay Z is besotted then it would have been great for Jay to say I love this women and proud to present my beautiful wife with this award’

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Now that’s the normal thing, but maybe Jay would see that as being corny but when you’re in love you don’t care. Anyway we will always speculate on this relationship, not that we are looking for tragedy.

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from TV yet. Now the the queen of ass J-Lo hits em with new single Booty featuring Iggy. We love big butts and we cant not lie.

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mmm, Keyshia Cole’s music hasn’t been the best of late. Maybe because she is doing so well with her Steve Madden shoe line

and loads of concentration is going into that. Her shows have been doing well though so maybe the fans just went to see what shoes she was rocking.

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eing a rapper obviously pays WELL! Some rappers have gone from small to medium to large to extra-large over the years! Busta Rhymes is my perfect example from his big tune ‘Scenario’ to his even bigger tune ‘Twerk it’, his build and his bank balance tremendously increased. He is now eating WELL! I‘m not saying that he enjoys drenching his body in fat from the deeply fried foods he has been devouring but I am saying that he is now eating WELL! As you know I like to look into things on a deep level, so I did and I noticed that a lot of rappers money making movements have food references e.g. ‘get dat cheese, make dat cheddar, dough and bread, whatever!’ But they never use meat references! I’ve noticed they are normally reserved for us women e.g. ‘chick, chicken-head, bird, beef’ lol. Look at it like this; bread is from the carbohydrates food

group, it fills you up quickly whereas meat is a protein it doesn’t fill you up as quick but it keeps you full or content for longer and is more nutritious depending on how it has been cooked! Do you see the relation? Chicken - meat – good for you depending on how it’s cooked. Chick - female – good to you depending on how she is treated. Bread – carbohydrate – makes you feel full or content for longer. Bread – money – makes you feel content for a while or at least until it’s finished. This is why we need a balanced diet and relationship, the two correlate so nicely! Personally I don’t really like bread or money however I am fully aware that I need both to live so I just go for healthier options in terms of bread and I earn money doing something I love. Anyway I digress, back to wealthy and healthy rappers. Healthier food can be expensive, let’s keep it real, but these

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rappers can afford it! 50 cent had his own water, for heaven’s sake! And apparently sold it for 9 figures! So couldn’t he have just bought a Holland and Barrett for the rappers to munch at after performing? I know, not likely in the slightest but you see where I’m coming from, don’t ya? Yes, they may love their ‘soul food’ but long as that same love is given to their female counterpart its ALL GRAVY BABY!

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Lyndon Jenkins: Mainly For Pleasure

A Love Sax and all that Jazz 5th Year celebration (The Girls are back in town)

he girls are back in the hit gospel musical comedy stage play “Love Sax and all that

Jazz.” The play, written by poet and playwright Alan Charles, features a cast from churches across the capital and the show, now in its 5th year, having done runs in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, High Wycombe, Sheffield, Oxford and Trinidad. The production chronicles the experience of 5 female friends as they navigate their lives as it pertains to Love Sex and all that Drama. Through music, drama, comedy and poetry you will be taken on a roller coaster experience of laughter and intrigue in this production that will uplift, inspire

and edutain. The show will be celebrating its anniversary with a debut performance at Millfields theatre in north London. The production first opened at Albany Theatre in South London in Oct 2009 and went on to do shows at Broadway Theatre Catford and Fairfields Hall both South of the River. The cast and crew are very excited to be making their first appearance in North London. 5 Friends, 5 Dilemmas, 5 Years on, Same Old Story. Shanice has had enough, Lisa is quite contented, Louise can’t find any, Kelly has way too much and Chantelle doesn't want any. The dates for the shows are: Sunday 7 and Saturday 13 September.

concert to celebrate the life of former Town Hall & Symphony Hall Music Adviser, Lyndon Jenkins, is to be held at Town Hall on Thursday 25 September (12.30pm). The event aims to illustrate some of the many facets of Lyndon’s long and varied career as a musicologist, broadcaster and writer, including some of his particular interests in English, Danish and light music, and his support for the careers of young professional musicians. Hosted and introduced by his friend and colleague, Julian Lloyd Webber, the occasion will include contributions from some of Lyndon’s many eminent musical friends: Alicja Smietana (violin), Di Xiao (piano), Jiaxin Lloyd Webber (cello), John Lill (piano), Mark Bebbington (piano), Rebeca Omordia (piano), Signe Asmussen (mezzo soprano), Tasmin Little (violin) & John Lenehan (piano) Julian Lloyd Webber said: “Lyndon was my friend for nearly forty years. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of music and was immensely generous with his fountain of information. He was also hugely helpful to young artists at the start of their careers.

He possessed a caustic sense of humour which will doubtless be lovingly recalled by this concert’s musicians!” Andrew Jowett OBE, Chief Executive, Town Hall & Symphony Hall said: “For many of our classical music audiences, Lyndon Jenkins was the public face of Town Hall and Symphony Hall. He played a key role in programming the Birmingham International Concert Season and was responsible for originating

a number of specially-themed festivals and projects which have contributed significantly to Town Hall and Symphony Hall’s reputation among the great concert halls of the world. I am immensely grateful to Julian Lloyd Webber and the many musicians who have agreed so readily to take part in what I am sure will be a fitting event to remember our much missed friend and colleague.” A retiring collection will be taken in aid of Town Hall and

Symphony Hall’s work in supporting aspiring young musicians, something that Lyndon always sought to encourage. Lyndon Jenkins: Mainly for Pleasure takes place on Thursday 25 September, 12.30pm at Town Hall Birmingham. Tickets are free and are available from Friday (15 August) from Town Hall Symphony Hall box office on 0121 780 3333 or online at www.thsh.co.uk

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he smash hit show “Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage,” is making its Wolverhampton première at the Grand Theatre this month as part of a new tour of the UK. The first ever UK tour, launched in September 2011, wowed audiences across the country and was seen by over one million people. The production recently returned to the West End, enthralling audiences at the Piccadilly Theatre, where it played a limited season until February 2014 before touring the UK and Ireland. Producer Karl Sydow said: “Dirty Dancing’s UK journey goes from strength to strength. The unique combination of Eleanor Bergstein’s iconic story and the breathtaking dancing for which the show is renowned has proven so popular around the country that we are really looking forward to allowing new audiences to experience this timeless classic live on stage.” Peter Cutchie, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Chief Executive said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have secured 'Dirty Dancing,' as one of the highlights of our Autumn 2014 programme. As the only confirmed Midlands date in this new UK Tour, it represents the latest in a series of high profile, internationally recognized musicals to tour to the theatre over the last three years with past success stories including 'Hairspray' in June 2010, 'Sister Act' in February 2011 and last summer’s

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September 05 Propaganda 05 Catapult Club 06 Benjamin Booker 06 Jar Music Live Presents Ones To Watch 08 Jesus Jones 09 Pearl Jem (Europe’s No.1 Tribute to Pearl Jam) 11 Ourzone Found Tour 2014 12 Propaganda 13 Beneath The Remains 13 Blondie 17 Beartooth 19 Definitely Mightbe (Oasis tribute) 19 Propaganda 20 UK Foo Fighters 20 Manifest Live ft. The Stirs 23 MS. LAURYN HILL 24 Me vs Hero 25 Download Freezes Over: KING 810 25 Catapult Club 26 Propaganda 26 Catapult Club 27 Quadrophenia Club Night 27 The Fray Raglans 28 Hats Off To Led Zeppelin 28 The Urban Voodoo Machine

BIRMINGHAM INSTITUTE September 02 Freddie Gibbs 06 Alternative & Burlesque Fair 12 Coasts + Meadowlark + Only Shadows 13 Jenny Lewis 14 The Freshers Launch Pad 16 The Magic Numbers + Ren Harvieu 19 MOTHER 21 Zoo Disco 22 Darlia + Gengahr 25 WATSKY + The LaFontaines 25 F*ck My Life Its Freshers 26 Joel Gion featuring members of Brian Jonestown Massacre 27 DragonForce + Stormborn 27 Grant Nicholas 28 Vance Joy + Ezra Vine 29 The Horrors 29 July Talk

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What’s On You Me At Six & All Time Low LG Arena Tuesday 10th February 2015

You Me At Six have announced the tour of 2015! You Me At Six along with co-headliners, the American pop punk giants All Time Low, will play at Birmingham’s LG Arena on Tuesday 10th February 2015. Frontman Josh Franceschi said: “We can’t wait to hit the road with All Time Low. It’s the tour we know our fans want, and we are so excited to be doing a full arena tour”

Dirty Dancing comes to Wolverhampton sell-out production of 'Ghost The Musical' in June 2013. The fact that the Grand continues to attract these large-scale shows is hugely important for the venue and for the city and reenforces the Grand’s status as one of the region’s premiere entertainment providers. I am delighted to bring this iconic stage show to the people of Wolverhampton, the Black Coun-

try and the wider West Midlands.” Gareth Bailey stars as Johnny Castle, one of the most iconic roles in popular culture. Gareth started his Dirty Dancing journey in the first UK tour where he played Robbie. He then went on to play Johnny Castle in South Africa as part of the international tour, prior to joining the West End company at the Piccadilly Theatre.

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September 26 James Taylor

TOWN HALL

September 07 UKBFF Midlands Championship - Session 1 07 UKBFF Midlands Championship - Day ticket 12 FUNKNIGHT 17 Sam Lee, Rachel and Becky Unthank, Adrian McNally and more 19 Talon: The Best of Eagles 21 Showaddywaddy 25 Lyndon Jenkins - Mainly For Pleasure 26 Pride of Birmingham Awards 2014 27 Thomas Trotter: Concert for OrganFest 27 Town Hall Tour 28 Michael Nesmith

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September 05 Lisa Stansfield plus special guests 06 The 162nd British Open Brass Band Championships 07 Brass Band Gala Concert 08-10 + 12 Lee Mack 11 Tony Bennett in Concert 12 Steve Tromans’ Axis Point 13 Sax in the City with the Notebenders 13 Birmingham Bach Choir: Unfinished Remembering 16 CBSO Beethoven Week: The Eroica 17 Igudesman & Joo: BIG Nightmare Music 18 CBSO Beethoven Week: The Fifth Symphony 19 Jazzlines Free Gigs: Juliet Kelly Spellbound Stories 20 Musical Picnic: Vo Fletcher and Ric Sanders 20 CBSO Beethoven Week: The Pastoral 21 CBSO Beethoven Week: The Choral Symphony 24 Symphony Hall Tour 24 CBSO Panufnik Centenary

September 04-05 Wound Expo 2014 07-10 Autumn Fair International 13-15 BPM 14-16 Glee 16-18 The Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition 16-17 The Energy Event 24-25 The Emergency Services Show 25 Group Leisure & Travel 25-28 The Cycle Show 30-02 TCT + Personalize 2014 30-02 The PPMA Show 30-01 World of Learning 30-02 Interplas 2014 30-02 Leisure Industry Week 30-01 Micro Nano MEMS

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CIVIC/WULFRUN WOLVERHAMPTON

September 12 Colin Fry - The Voices From Heaven Show (Wulfrun Hall) 13 Tom Stade: Decisions Decisions (Civic Hall)

18 Shawn Klush Elvis World Tour (Civic Hall) 18 John Bishop: Work In Progress (Wulfrun Hall) 19 Chas n Dave - on the road 2014 (Wulfrun Hall) 20 The Wall Of Floyd: A Pink Floyd Tribute (Wulfrun Hall) 22 alt-J (Civic Hall) 26 Detonation Teen Club Night (Wulfrun Hall) 27 Strictly Dancing With Wolves (Civic Hall) 28 AWW Wrestling - Wulfrun Hall (Wulfrun Hall) 29 The 1975 (Civic Hall)

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Ed Sheeran NIA &LG Arena 18th (NIA) 19/20th (LG Arena) October 2014

Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum selling, Madison Square Garden conquering singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced his return to the UK/ Ireland for his first headline tour since Autumn 2012.

StillMarillion Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton 11th April 2015

Formed in 2008 from a love of the band’s early material, the band is comprised of four talented and experienced musicians who accurately recreate the complex, intricate sounds of early Marillion. Featuring

vocalist Martin Jakubski, a powerful and emotional singer who will perform with Marillion guitarist Steve Rothery on his 2014 European dates. Martin is backed by a band of accomplished musicians who have a wealth of experience behind them.

September 06 Ovation Music presents XVII plus A Born... 13 Luke Wylde & The Japes 18 An Acoustic Evening with Andy Cairns... 19 Electric Boys 20 Livewire - The AC/DC show 25 Anathema ‘Satellites Over Europe 2014’ 27 Steve Cradock 28 Toseland 29-30 Dave Gorman - Work In Progress

EOFE/The Vamps Birmingham NIA 5th October 2014

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Black Country rockers EOFE have been announced to support THE VAMPS on their upcoming tour of the UK. From the confirmation last night directly from The Vamps via Twitter to their 1.4 million followers, ‘E of E’ immediately became a UK trending topic with fans eager to see the band and excited by the announcement. ‘We can’t wait to head back

out on the road, especially with The Vamps’, lead singer Tom Harris, 18, explained. ‘They’re incredibly successful, really accomplished musicians, and the same age as us. I’m looking forward to having a lot of laughs on the road!’ Their inclusion on the tour follows on from their support slot on the phenomenally successful McBusted arena tour, playing to over 380,000 fans across 32 UK dates.

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Ade Solanke's AwardWinning Pandora's Box

s part of the Nigerian 54 Independence Day Celebrations The Drum Arts/Theatre Centre, the UK's premier intercultural Arts Centre, will be bringing you the unmissable, award-wining tragic comedy about a Nigerian families, love, betrayal and choices in “Pandora's Box,” a play by Ade Solanke. There will also be a VIP meet and greet with speeches from Ni-

A Time And Place

powerful new First World War-inspired music project featuring Mercury Prize folk artists Sam Lee, Rachel and Becky Unthank will receive its world premiere at Town Hall Birmingham at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17 September 2014. A Time and Place presents new material inspired by personal stories and arrangements to First World War poetry alongside original repertoire from the time against striking visuals from Birmingham video designer Matthew J Watkins (Gorillaz, Beat13, Live_Trans-

mission: Joy Division Reworked). The result is an incredibly powerful performance that marks the centenary of the First World War by connecting the creative landscape of wartime England circa 1914 to contemporary Britain in 2014. British folk singer Sam Lee, whose 2012 album Ground Of Its Own garnered a Mercury Music Prize nomination for Album Of The Year, undertook extensive research for A Time And Place earlier this year by discovering wartime songs and stories from rural communities in the south-west of England.

gerian leaders and a post-performance Q&A's with the writer and cast members. "You think England is hard? Compared to Nigeria? My dear, you haven't seen anything yet!" On holiday with her streetwise son in Lagos, a British-Nigerian mother is in turmoil. Should she leave her only child in a strict Lagos boarding school, or return him to the battlefields of inner London? "What do you see out of that

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window? People, right? Just people. Because there are no 'Black' people in Africa. Let him experience that for a change." A family spanning three generations and two continents meets in Lagos for the first time in over thirty years. But the joy of reunion also unleashes long-suppressed truths. An exuberant and thoughtprovoking mix of comedy, tragedy and family drama,”Pandora's Box” reveals the heartbreak behind the difficult choices some parents must make, and the price

their children pay. MP, Diane Abbott, said about Pandora's Box; "A funny and poignant play. All parents agonise about educational choices for their children. For Black and Diaspora parents, race and culture make the decision-making even more complex." An unmissable and moving new tragicomedy about families, betrayal, choices and love. Suitable for all the family. The Drum is at 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham. B6 4UU.

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A Gift from Roland

he acclaimed soulpop singer and actor Roland Gift is to play a rare and intimate show at Birmingham’s The Hare & Hounds on Wednesday 3 September. The frontman, who saw major global success throughout the 1980s and 1990s, heads to the city to perform FYC classics along with new songs from forthcoming album and film Return To Vegas, backed by a sixpiece band. Following a 65-date UK tour as guest vocalist with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, the Birmingham-born star is showcasing new songs and performing classics from the FYC canon at just a handful of selected dates around the country including Hull Freedom Festival, Gateshead Sage and Raindance Film Festival at London’s Café De Paris. “Each date on this outing has a particular significance. Birmingham is where I was born, Hull where I moved to and started playing music, Gateshead is across the river from where FYC got our break on Tyne Tees TV’s The Tube, and London is where I now live. Playing the Hare and Hounds is like coming back to my roots.” – Roland Gift

presents

Autumn Recital Songs to Stir the Soul

Jordene Thomas Soprano

Byron Jackson Baritone

Accompanist: Shah Johan Shahridzuan

Saturday 25 October 2014

Saturday 22 November 2014

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Nicki MiN THE BOMBSHELL

“Birmingham’s own celebrity Duchess” Continued from Front Page

“I'm not a celebrity; I'm a well-known voice from a very topical documentary. If being that voice and face entertained 12million people a week, you might have a ratings hit for CBB.” “I am a really humble person. I don't see myself as one as I've never called myself one. That's the bit I can't get over.” “You'll have critics no matter who you are, the big one is going to be, 'She's not a celebrity.' At

Trinity Road Birchfield B6 6AH 7:30pm

Tickets £10 https://autumnrecital.eventbrite.co.uk (booking fee applies) email: bjmusicevents@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 07904 217452

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WOW!

hat can I say about Nicki Minaj aka Onika Tanya Maraj. The first thing that comes to mind is pink lipstick! Then her wacky sense of style, gritting of the teeth, snarly smile and unique yet wickedly great lyrical content and style. Not Good! Her talent should be first! They way she converts her rapping tone from soft and mellow to gritty and grimey in one sentence is kind of sick and not to mention the actual lyrical content. She cannot be knocked for that, the lady is seriously talented! So why is she so well known for other things first? Onika Maraj is one of four children raised by parents who had a violent relationship and argued relentlessly. Her dad was an alcohol and drug abuser and once tried to kill her mother by setting their house on fire. Nicki’s coping mechanism was a form of escape by creating different characters. These characters then became part of her, with her alter egos, ‘her fantasy had become reality’. They were was one called Cookie, Nicki Teresa which was where the colourful hair came from. She considered herself as a ‘healer for her fans’. Then there are Rosa and Roman who only come out when she is angry. Roman is an angry gay man with a lot to say; he features on many tracks in her first album Pink Friday. Nowadays Nicki holds down a more mellow look, she has undergone a major transformation! She looks good! We can actually see her now! Nicki stated that she got everyone’s attention with her weird style of rap. Now that Nicki has firmly arrived at the peak of her career with many attributes, she has put the outlandish and unorthodox behaviour behind her. In regards to ‘behind’, she spent $10,000 on that, and that

isn’t going anywhere and I don’t think she wants it to, it’s safe to say that the attention seeking worked! Don’t tell young children that though! She gained our attention, got people talking about her, be it good or bad, maintained and maximised her persona as well as her genuine, natural TALENT! She used the negative experiences from her childhood and although unorthodox and perceived as weird she generated Nicki Minaj who has now broken Michael Jacksons record for the most billboard top 100 hits! Weird, odd and interesting she may be, talented and risqué she definitely is! Nicki had a plan and executed beautifully, well done Nicki!

DID YOU KNOW? Nicki Minaj… • …had intentions of subduing her sexuality because she wanted people to know that nothing in life is going to be based on sex appeal! • …refers to herself as a King rather than a Queen • …believes she has bigger balls than men • …has been described as the Black Lady Gaga, Nicki has rejected the comparison • …was the most followed rapper on Twitter but due to a dispute with her fans who wanted to leak her then un-released album lost over a million followers • …honed down her outlandish style to be taken seriously • …has an alter ego who she claims is her twin brother • …Mattel produced a Nicki Minaj themed doll valued at approximately $15,000 • …Was paid $50,000 to appear at an NBA all star party, however she arrived late and left early so now she is being sued the amount she got paid plus more to cover their loss of revenue and hotel arrangements. Words : Chantelle Guy

the end of the day, I was given this opportunity and I took it. Wouldn't you?" She should be commended as a one parent mother who took the opportunity given to her on and since Benefits Street as she has given strength and hope to all mums who want the best for themselves and their children, its her time now. People, in general, and Birmingham in particular, should be proud of what she has made of herself. If she does walk away as Celebrity Big Brother winner, it wouldn't be surprising. And if so, don't you think she deserves it? So, whether you win or not, we say “Arise ma’am. We crown you, THE Duchess of Solihull, Birmingham, Winson Green and everywhere surrounding. Well done!

Goodbye!! The Sweetest Drama Queen ever - Leslie Jordan

OPENS LIFESTYLE STORE IN THE BULLRING

ichael Kors is now open at Bullring. The store is located on the Upper East Mall. Michael Kors is a worldrenowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-towear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under his signature Michael Kors collection and MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS labels. These products include accessories, footwear, watches, jewellery and women’s readyto-wear, eyewear and a full

line of fragrance products. With an innate sense of glamour and an unfailing eye for timeless chic, Michael Kors offers a luxury lifestyle as pragmatic as it is indulgent and as timeless as it is modern. The brand’s inhouse team designed the store experience to echo the label’s casualchic aesthetic, using elements like zebra-print furniture, sleek metal fixtures, mirrored surfaces and glossy, large-scale vintage photographs to evoke jet set glamour and timeless sophistication.

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TRANSFORMATION POWER HOUSE Welcome to ‘Camara features’ a new column where I will be spotlighting some of the most amazing charities, organisations and people I have had the privilege of working with. Be a part of my journey and learn and enjoy about being inspired. to be able to report their abuse in safety. Please read Chanel’s story.

Chanel’s True Story

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WARNING: Some of this story can be upsetting… but it is what many want swept under the carpet!

first met Gee and Mark when they asked me to perform at the Powerhouse Lounge in 2012 which was I believe, phase 1 of their building plan and I have followed their ups as well as their downs. Set up in April 2002 as both a charity and a social enterprise, husband and wife Mark and Gee Patchett began their work in empowering and supporting women and teenage girls who have been victims of sexual abuse. In 1993, Gee met Mark whilst volunteering at an organisation. Three years later, they were married. Mark has a real passion to use his skills to bring about change and has spent his working life trying to improve the quality of life in different communities across

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the country, he is also chairman of Transformation Powerhouse. He saw and understood the need for Gee to fulfil her vision and has been by her side every step of the way. In order to first be a support system, Mark and Gee believed that they had to have somewhere where these victims could feel safe, comfortable and supported. This is where Transformation Powerhouse Lounge came into place. In September 2012, phase one of the Powerhouse Lounge began for the development of a combined residential and day centre facility in East Ham, London. They built a relaxing environment: a high quality venue equipped for 100 people, a bar and full sound system for both formal and informal events. No doubt would local authorities and social services want to get involved with such an active and well thought out movement but quite often, this is at a price, simply ‘Our way or nothing’. Phase two seeing the building of new residential care and l housing withdrawn. This leaving Mark and Gee helpless in terms of local support and funding. In their frustration, Gee Patchett wrote to local community leaders and other public figures on the topic of sexual abuse and was shocked at the disinterest and dismissal of the plight of these vulnerable young women. The lack of support from official avenues was staggering but this was balanced by the overwhelming support of family, friends and

others from within the wider community. “Until we see ourselves as one body, we will continue to be insignificant in society” Mark and Gee each saw the importance of keeping in constant connection with victims. In hopes of reaching out to these women young and old, each month Transformation Powerhouse holds an evening of live music, food and

Women of the Well Ministry

words of encouragement from guest speakers. This event ‘Women of the well’ reinforcing their vision to be a “healing centre” and leading community facility. Transformation Powerhouse has regular visits from as far as Kent. Although Gee knew the effect that these evenings would have on people, she soon realised just how powerful they were. Witnessing “testimonies and weeping” of women who simply

came with friends, husbands or loved ones to enjoy and evening out, many left inspired and ‘reinvented’. “It is our hope that any young girl that has had to leave home because of abuse or is living on the street will hear about the Centre.” Transformation Powerhouse Lounge is open as a day centre for individual and group work. The Transformation community has already started operating as an extended family to providing a caring, supportive, and accepting environment enabling every individual to grow and mature at their own pace and to achieve their personal goals. Following the ongoing work Transformation does in their building; the next projects have been put in place and will be launching this month. Workshops giving young women and teens the opportunity to be expressive with their past experiences and days where they can dress up, dine and witness a more positive side of life, empowering to change the negative mind-set they have accepted as “normal”. To ultimately see girls who are broken through child sex abuse to see and reach their full potential, irrespective of their previous experiences, these projects are aimed to inspire and to target change in a different way. A number of motivational speakers, therapists and councillors will be present. Knowing that we can overcome these past and present experiences by speaking out, Transformation Powerhouse creates circumstances to empower victims

“It has always happened, I thought it was normal.” I told my cousin what my mum was doing to us. She told my uncle, and he went l Gee Patchett to the police six months later. to bring a greater awareness of Social Services and the police sex abuse and its presence in our came to school to see us. I told society and giving women and them what my mother did. We teenage girls a voice that will be were taken into care. I was 14 heard. years old. The team of trustees help toThe judge didn’t know about the wards building a stronger Transthreats my “mother” was making formation Powerhouse. Mark to my uncle and my cousin. The Patchett – Chairman, Jerry Curtis, judge took their reluctance to atCQSW, MSc, MNS, Mark Intend court as meaning they could gram, FCA, AMCT, MSc – Treasnot be trusted. urer, Dianah Walker – Secretary. The judge ruled in favour of Transformation Powerhouse my “mother”, but my sister and I want to acknowledge their apchose to stay in the care of Social preciation for the range of proServices. fessional services that have been The rape continued until I was provided on a pro-no basis from nineteen and a half. My “mother” the range of individuals and comis a social worker and knows how panies as part of their individual to play the system. I kept telling or corporate responsibility. my support worker and Social I wish I could give shocking Services, but they did nothing to statistics on the amount of vicprotect me. tims who are sexually abused At nineteen and a half she had both here in the UK and abroad eight men raping me – they were but many ignore it, many refuse known as “the regulars”. I felt I to listen and there are many that had no choice, I belonged to her, I die because of it. was her property. It only stopped Whilst Transformation Powerwhen Transformation took me house continues to help victims in. All it took was someone that of sexual abuse, I believe that it

l Transformation Power House Lounge cared.” is our duty to support, listen, acChanel’s story makes clear that knowledge and act on this ongosexual abuse can be perpetrated ing violation! by any one, man or woman in any position in society. Gee PatchTransformation Powerhouse ett especially feels the need for Web : www.transformation.gs churches and other faith groups Email : info@tranformation.gs to stand up, she says “The church should be at the forefront in any IF YOU NEED ADVICE Please campaign to expose injustice and do not hesitate to get in touch bring restoration to victims of any with Gee or alternatively email sort of abuse. We cannot continue turning a me and I can forward your details. blind eye to what is happening in a supposedly civilised society Get in Touch with Camara that claims it camara@thephoenixnewspaper.com believes in juswww.camaraofficial.com tice for the oppressed.” www.youtube.com/camaraofficial Transformawww.linkedin.com/CamaraFearon tion continues Camara (aka mizzcamara for websearch) to campaign

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SMALLScreen Pompeii Out 15 September on DVD & Blu-Ray

word-and-sandal disaster epic directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Kit Har-

ington. Set before and during the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD, the film follows the plight of slave-turned-gladiator Milo (Harington) who falls in love with Cassia (Emily Browning), the daughter of a wealthy merchant who has recently become engaged to Corvus (Kiefer Sutherland), an influential Roman Senator. As the mountain erupts and

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quickly destroys the city of Pompeii as well as its surrounding communities, Milo must track down his one true love before all hope of survival is annihilated.

D ichard Attenborough, the Oscarwinning British Film Director sadly passed away this week at the age of 90. He was one of Britains leading actors, as well as a very successful director. Starring in such iconic films as Jurassic Park and The Great Escape, his career spanned six decades. Sir Ben Kingsley, who played the title role in Attenborough’s double Oscar-winning film ‘Ghandi’, said he would "miss him dearly". "Richard Attenborough trusted me with the crucial and central task of bringing to life a dream it took him 20 years to bring to fruition. "When he gave me the part of Gandhi it was with great grace and joy. He placed in me an absolute trust and in turn I placed an absolute trust in him and grew to love him." British Film Institute chief

executive Amanda Nevill said Lord Attenborough was a "born communicator" both through film and in person. "He was a man of huge warmth and integrity but always a man with a cause, I think somebody who really understood that film was such a powerful tool that could be used to influence and capture hearts and change the world," she said. Later in his acting life he starred in Jurassic Park in 1993, as the park's billionaire creator John Hammond. Born in Cambridge in 1923, he started acting at the age of just 12, making his professional stage debut aged 18. He was appointed a CBE in 1967 and knighted nine years later in 1976, before being made a life peer in 1993. He married his wife, actress Sheila Sim, in 1945. His son Michael was born in 1949, followed by two daughters, Jane and Charlotte.

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uring a mission to track down and capture a notorious arms dealer, Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) comes face to face with a man he thought he had killed a long time ago; Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson). Stonebanks co-founded The Expendables with Ross years before, only to turn his back on the team and become a ruthless criminal. He is hell-bent on destroying The Expendables once and for all, forcing Ross to recruit some newblood in order to help combat the biggest threat The Expendables have ever had to face. First of all, do you remember the scene in The Expendables 2 in which Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) utters the line “I now pronounce you man and knife” before proceeding to stab every man in the room? Well, in The Expendables 3, during a conversation between Christmas and franchise newcomer Wesley Snipes about which of them is the best at handling a blade, Snipes utters the line “I am the knife before Christmas.” If the thought of watching a scene like that on the big screen makes you cringe and roll your eyes at what cinema has been reduced to, then I would highly recommend steering well clear of The Expendables 3, as it is a movie littered with bad puns. However, if the thought of watching a scene between action legends Jason Statham and Wesley Snipes in which they trade

corny dialogue excites you, then this may be the movie for you. Director Patrick Hughes, who’s only other feature film to date is the fantastic little thriller Red Hill, directs from a screenplay by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt and the man himself, Sylvester Stallone. Hiring a relatively inexperienced filmmaker to direct a big-budget blockbuster is a bold move, but Hughes handles himself well and directs the action with a frenetic energy that propels the movie forward. However, there is one major problem with the action in this movie – there isn’t enough of it. For an action movie with a run-time of over two hours, there are only four action sequences and two of them are quite short. Thankfully, the action we do get is fast paced and exhilarating, but you’ll wish there was more of it. As with each new entry into this particular franchise, there is a hoard of new additions to the

ever-expanding cast. These new additions include Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, UFC Champion Ronda Rousey and Kellan Lutz. Unfortunately, in order to make room for these new characters, the original cast are pushed to the side for a large portion of the movie, which ends up being a huge mistake. With the exception of Snipes, Banderas and Rousey (it’s always good to see a female kicking just as much ass as the men in a big action movie) none of the new cast members are interesting enough or carry the star power to compare to the original cast, meaning that most of the time they are on screen, the audience is left longing for the return of Statham and Co. The original Expendables team are criminally underused and it has an adverse affect on the finished product. For example, Jet Li, a man responsible for several highlights

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from the first two movies, shows up approximately 15 minutes from the end in a glorified cameo in which he does nothing but fire a gun from a helicopter. Why would you hire a man known for his skills in martial arts and give him nothing to do but fire a gun at people from a distance? It’s a huge missed opportunity. By far the best addition to the cast is Mel Gibson as the primary villain, Conrad Stonebanks. He plays the role with the perfect balance of subtlety and down-right insanity, providing both a mental and physical test for The Expendables. Regardless of the controversy that has surrounded the actor in recent years, it is good to see him back on the big screen. Say what you will about The Expendables franchise, but all three movies boast fun and memorable villains. If you like The Expendables and The Expendables 2, you will like The Expendables 3 – it really is that simple. It’s big, it’s dumb, it’s loud and it’s fun. It is everything we have come to expect from an Expendables movie. However, The Expendables 3 is arguably the worst of the series. The action is sparse, the majority of the new cast members are bland and the original cast members are sadly underused. That does not mean The Expendables 3 isn’t a hell of a lot of fun though, because it is. It just isn’t quite as much fun as its predecessors.

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Nokia Lumia 930

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he Adidas Originals Snap Case brings a dash of colour with a side of nostalgia back to those who remember the Originals clothing and footwear. Featuring a tight-fit polycarbonate hard case with a grippy rubber coating, alongside a microfiber lining to protect the back from scuffs, as well as the Adidas Originals logo and the iconic triple stripe, the snap case has an instant attraction. Available in a number of colour combinations, the majority of which are related to teams that took part in the recent World Cup in Brazil, there is seemingly a case to fit everyone’s style, whether it be the Orange and Black of The Netherlands, or the White, Black, Yellow and Red of the eventual winners Germany. It feels great in the hand, and is sure to attract a few envious onlookers while using it. The case itself feels tough and rugged enough to reassure you that your phone is in safe hands. Adidas also have a Booklet case available in a variety of colours, available alongside the Snap Case exclusively from Apple Stores or from Apple Online. The Snap Case is £24.95, while the Booklet Case is £29.95, both are available now.

he Nokia Lumia music-streaming service, leave most users happy, fea930 is a striking HEREMaps and HERE- turing 2GB RAM, 32GB inphone with the Drive, offline mapping and ternal storage, and a 2.2Ghz statement colour- satellite navigation, and pro- quad-core Snapdragon S800 hit on the back, available ductivity apps like Outlook processor, the user experiin near fluorescent Bright as well as the latest mobile ence is smooth, easily comOrange and Bright Green, versions of Word, Excel and parable to the newest iPas well as Black or White, Powerpoint, the Lumia 930 hones and Android devices. complimenting the alumin- has you covered. One of the main gems of ium frame and 5” 1080p The Start screen shows off this beauty is the camera, OLED display protected the new Live Tiles, which and what a camera it is. A 20 by Gorilla Glass. you can resize and rearrange Megapixel PureView with Surprisingly light consider- to your hearts content, mak- Carl Zeiss optics and Optiing the size of the phone, at ing a home that is as unique cal Image Stabilisation saves only 167g, the Lumia 930 is as you are. your shots in 16MP glory, the first phone to come out You can pin anything to alongside a 5MP “social since Microsoft took over the the start menu, from web media friendly” uploadable Mobile division of Nokia, links, to videos, images and image. and what a phone to come apps. All of your social meWith impressive low-light out with. dia notifications will appear capabilities, and a multitude Running Windows Phone on the tiles, giving you up of manual settings available 8.1, the most recent instal- to the minute information at within the Camera App itment of the mobile operat- a glance across your online self, there is something here ing system, the phone really life. for even the most discerning does look like it is ready to From a hardware perspec- photographer. roll with the high end iP- tive, the Lumia 930 will We tested it at the recent hones and Android devices. One of the biggest issues that We’ve got a Lumia 630 to give away to one lucky reader! many have with The Lumia 630 features the award-winning design and the Windows experiences found on high end Lumia smartphones and Phone OS is the the highly praised, yet simple to customise, interface lack of Apps comoffered by Windows Phone 8.1. To be in with a chance pared to Google of winning, just answer this question. Play or Apple App Store, but with Where did we test the Lumia 930? an ever expanda) Birmingham Color Run ing array of both cross-platform and b) Birmingham Color Cycle exclusive apps to c) Birmingham Color Bounce its name, the issue suddenly doesn’t Just email your answer, along with your name, contact seem as big. number to competitions@thephoenixnewspaper.com With brilliant with the subject “Nokia Competition”. Competition new apps like closes at 23.59 on 1st October 2014. There is no cash MixRadio, a free alternative.

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Color Run in Birmingham which is featured in this edition and as you can see, the images are impressive. One of the brilliant aspects of the Camera which you can’t see on the printed photos is Living Images, taking a less than 1 second video of what happened before you took the picture, really bringing your camera roll to life. Video can be captured in 1080p and 30fps from the rear camera and 720p from the front, making it more than ample

for Skype calls and capturing memories alike. Having Wireless charging enabled on the Lumia 930, and more importantly, a wireless charging station included with the phone, is a huge step forward, allowing you to charge your phone by just placing it on any compatible accessory. The Nokia Lumia 930 is probably the best Windows Phone to date, with a top of the line spec list and an expanding app store. Starting at £349.99 on PAYG and free on contracts starting at £28p/m, it’s a pricey phone and while it may not be up to the standard of the top Android and iOS handsets, it’s definitely one to keep an eye on.

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Brooke to “Sprint for Life” for Cure Leukaemia

n 18-year-old who has acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is raising money for Cure Leukaemia by completing her first driving sprint around Curborough racetrack in Staffordshire. Brooke Evans, from Redditch in Worcestershire, has always been passionate about cars as her father Simon owns an independent Porsche business and this sponsored sprint will be her first chance to take a car around a prestigious racetrack.

She will take part in the final round of the Shenstone & District Car Club’s Curborough Speed Championship, racing in the modified production over twolitre class. To raise funds in the middle of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, companies are being invited to donate £100 to sponsor Brooke’s car and have their logo printed on the bodywork of the Porsche 944 S2. Entrance, on Sunday September 14, is free and people are also being invited to enter a raffle to win

a bottle of champagne and sign the car itself. Each raffle ticket will cost £5. Brooke has played a key part in helping Cure Leukaemia raise awareness for the campaign “Birmingham, lets cure leukaemia.” Adverts featuring Brooke have been visible on digital video screens on the M6 provided by charity partner Elonex Outdoor Media. The campaign, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, aims to help the city find a cure for all blood cancer within

30 years, and adverts encouraging the West Midlands public to run for Cure Leukaemia in the Bupa Great Birmingham run will be visible across the region in the coming months. Brooke is receiving support and treatment for her disease as part of a clinical trial which is delivered through the clinical trials unit at the Centre for Clinical Haematology and the University of Birmingham. She said: “I can’t wait to do my first sprint around Curborough! I would have done it a long time ago but unfortunately my illness prevented me from driving. I love cars and I love driving so to combine that with raising money for the charity that has done so much for me will be very special. I urge

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everyone to come along and take part in the event and help raise money for Cure Leukaemia so that they can help more people just like they helped me.” Her father Simon said: “I’d like to thank everyone who is helping make Brooke’s Sprint For Life possible. It will be a very special day for Brooke and all our family and friends and hopefully we can raise lots of money for Cure Leukaemia.”

Health chief calls for action in fight against obesity

ealth chiefs have called on people and organisations to step up the fight against obesity in Wolverhampton. Though the proportion of adults who are overweight in the city has remained fairly stable for the last few years, it remains far too high and Wolverhampton's Director of Public Health Ros Jervis has used her 2014 Annual Report as a “call to action” for organisations, businesses and individuals to team up and help tackle the problem. Obesity is associated with a number of serious medical complications – from diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, respiratory problems and liver disease to stress, anxiety, depression and infertility. National surveys estimate that some 69.8% of adults in Wolverhampton are overweight or obese, compared to a national average of 64%, and there are concerns that obesity rates may rise still further. In her report, entitled Weight? We Can’t Wait, Mrs Jervis said: “Being overweight or obese has a massive impact on people's lives, not only in terms of their health but also their quality of life, and we are determined to do all we can to reduce the problem

here in Wolverhampton. Rates of obesity have more than doubled in the last 25 years; modern life creates a sedentary environment where high calorie food is always around, and being overweight has become the norm for many adults and children. The common view is that if people ate less and did more exercise, it would solve the problem. The reality is that most people would have to override their instincts and habits and those triggers in their day-to-day lives which encourage the consumption of high calorie foods. It will not be a quick fix and there is no silver bullet to reducing obesity – but we know that by getting organisations like the NHS, the city council, schools, businesses and the voluntary sector to work together with communities, individuals and parents and families, we can make a real difference.” Meanwhile, businesses, organisations and individuals are being urged to pledge their support for the fight against obesity as part of the Director of Public Health’s Annual Report while a summit aimed at tackling obesity in Wolverhampton will be held in the autumn.

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ach month, we will bring you the latest legal news and advice, which is suitable to you with the full backing and support of the Birmingham Law Society. We will present editorial from participating law firms who feel the need to share some advice on the options available to a person in particular situations. It is hoped that this section will help to establish links between the legal profession and the wider public and break down barriers to legal advice for ordinary people.

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leading high street law network has applied its legal expertise to a series of summertime questions, with a humorous twist. Unfortunately, despite the sunshine, summer and the holidays don’t always go smoothly. You don’t want to worry when you should be enjoying the season, so QualitySolicitors have done the worrying for you, with

rying about is the law – but summer and holidays do throw up some interesting legal conundrums.” “We’ve put together a series of light-hearted scenarios which illustrate potential summer legal problems. It’s part of our effort to demystify law. We hope our stories will cause a smile or two as well as make the law a little clearer.” Check out the full list at www. qualitysolicitors.com!

a series of humorous but helpful scenarios, below and at QualitySolicitors.com. John Baden-Daintree, Head of Legal Services for QualitySolicitors said: “At this time of year, the last thing most of us want to be wor-

The temperature in the office is rising. How hot is too hot? Office or sauna?

ummer in Britain is a changeable time; either it’s pouring with rain or we’re experiencing another 25c ‘heatwave’, with weather presenters warning anyone over the age of 50 to stay locked inside with a fan and a cold shower, for fear of heatstroke. The workplace in the summer is a nightmare; glass windows turn the office into a greenhouse, and while you are covering for your colleagues who are on holiday, stretched out on beaches across the globe, you are locked inside this oven, shrivelling like a raisin from lack of hydration and feeling like you are going to pass out from heat exhaustion. What pressure can you apply on your boss to install air-conditioning, or better still, send you home for the afternoon? Unfortunately for you, there is no law on what the minimum or maximum workplace temperature should be. So, what can you do?

The best thing to do in this scenario would be to talk to your boss, explaining your sweaty predicament and asking whether they could provide you with a fan or hire in some portable coolers. If you are feeling the heat, it’s likely that your colleagues will feel the same, meaning that you might have some support in your request. Having said that there are no hard and fast rules on workplace temperature, an indoor workplace should be at a ‘reason-

able’ temperature, and although the definition of what this is varies widely between different people, the HSE states that this should be at least 16c. The health and safety of employees should always be considered when taking into account the type of work being carried out, which means that you shouldn’t have to spend your days feeling like you’ve taken an unwelcome summer holiday to the Sahara desert.

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‘S’ is for Sun, Sausages and Salmonella The revenge of barbecued sausage

arbecues are a staple of British summer, but what happens if your cooking nightmares come true and your painstaking efforts give all your guests food poisoning? So, on the three weekends in the summer that you can brush the dust off yours, you want to rush around, invite all of your friends and show off your prowess at incinerating that carefully-prepared meal in record time. You lay on a spread with enough meat to feed a den of hungry lions. But then, as the night is closing in and the conversation is turning to ‘really should have brought a jumper’, and ‘it’s not the same as abroad, the nights are just sooo much warmer in the Caribbean, darling’, you

note that one of your guests has apparently had too much to drink and is violently vomiting all over your prize dahlias. Annoyance and jibes about people not being able to handle their drink dry up as another guest rushes off to the toilet gripping their stomach and you realise that the guest being ill is actually the nominated driver and not drunk at all. The evening has turned into a scene from a horror movie with guests one by one turning from a sunburnt prawn pink to deathly white. Slowly it dawns on you…. Could it be your cooking?! A couple of days later, one of the guests telephones to say that they have been diagnosed with Salmonella poisoning, and you know that you have been per-

manently excluded from their Christmas card list. So, is it really your cooking skills that are to blame? And even worse, could anyone launch a claim against your offensive food? Well, the guides tell you that Salmonella is easily prevented by the ‘Four C’s’; Cleanliness, Chilling, Cooking and preventing Cross-contamination. You realise that you must discover what caused the problem. If your cooking was to blame (who knew that you couldn’t eat chicken wings mediumrare?!), you may need to urgently inspect your household insurance policy. But, if the problem can be traced to the dodgy side street butchers that you bought it from, then there may be a claim against the suppliers, rather than you. Remember that anyone who suspects that they have Salmonella or any other type of food poisoning from eating takeaway or restaurant food should report this to their local Environmental Health Office. The reason for this is to allow an investigation by environmental health officers. They may take action if there is a problem with the restaurant’s food hygiene practices. If a doctor suspects that you have food poisoning, or if Salmonella infection is confirmed, then they are also required by law to report this. Oh, the British summer is such fun!

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AZUZA STREET WITH ROLAND JOSEPH TETTEH

REETINGS F R O M G H A N A TO THE BELOVED PEOPLE OF GREAT BRITAIN. My name is Roland Joseph Tetteh. I am your brother in the Lord. I was born in October 3, 1966 in Ghana. I now work as a logistics manager at William Pitt construction in Accra Ghana. I love the lord and the lord loves us all, every month I will be bringing to you God’s News from various different perspective.

ood and evil is something that is embedded in the human psyche right from birth till death. it is something that emanates from within and manifests in all aspects of our lives. Before an action would be deemed good or evil, the person who indulges in that particular act we term good or evil is already aware of the act. It is something intrinsic, planted in the human mind.

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In religion, ethics, and philosophy, "good and evil" is a common dichotomy. In cultures with Manichaean and Abrahamic religious influence, evil is usually perceived as the dualistic antagonistic opposite of good, in which good should prevail and evil should be defeated. Good is a broad concept but it

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typically deals with an association with life, charity, continuity, happiness, love and justice. Evil is typically associated with conscious and deliberate wrongdoing, discrimination designed to harm others, humiliation of people designed to diminish their psychological needs and dignity, destructiveness, and acts of unnecessary and/or indiscriminate violence. ‘Good’ means a lack of selfcentredness. It means the ability to empathize with other people, to feel compassion for them, and to put their needs before your own. It means, if necessary, sacrificing your own well-being for the sake of others’. It means benevolence, altruism and selflessness, and self-sacrifice towards a greater cause - all qualities which stem from a sense of empathy. It means being able to see beyond the superficial difference of race, gender or nationality and relate to a common human essence beneath them. ‘Evil’ is the total absence of good. It means the inability to empathize with others. As a result, their own needs and desires are of paramount importance. Those who personifies evil are selfish, self-absorbed and narcissistic. In fact, other people only have value for them to the ex-

tent that they can help them satisfy their own desires, or to which they can exploit them. They can’t sense other people’s emotions or their suffering, can’t see the world from other people’s perspective, have no sense of their rights. The nature of being good has been given many treatments; one is that the good is based on the natural love, bonding, and affection that begins at the earliest stages of personal development; another is that goodness is a product of knowing truth. Differing views also exist as to why evil might arise. Many religious and philosophical traditions claim that evil behavior is an aberration that results from the imperfect human condition (e.g. "The Fall of Man"). Sometimes, evil is attributed to the existence of free will and human agency. Some argue that evil itself is ultimately based in an ignorance of truth (i.e., human value, sanctity, divinity). A variety of Enlightenment thinkers have alleged the opposite, by suggesting that evil is learned as a consequence of tyrannical social structures. As a philosophical abstraction, goodness represents a hope that natural love be continuous, expansive, and all-inclusive.

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In religious context, it is by this hope that an important concept of God is derived —as an infinite projection of love, manifest as goodness in the lives of people. The belief in such hope is often translated as "faith", and wisdom itself is largely defined within religious doctrine as a knowledge and understanding of innate goodness. The concepts of innocence, spiritual purity, and salvation are likewise related to a concept of being in, or returning to, a state of goodness—one that, according to various teachings of "enlightenment", approaches a state of holiness, righteousness, (or Godliness). Religious and philosophical views tend to agree that, while "good and evil" is a concept and therefore an abstraction, goodness is intrinsic to human nature and is ultimately based on the natural love, bonding, affection that people grow to feel for other people. Likewise, most religious and philosophical interpretations agree that evil is ultimately based in an ignorance of truth (i.e. human value, sanctity, divinity), and

evil behavior itself is an aberration —one that defies any understanding save that the path to evil is one of confusion and excessive desire (greed). In physics and statistical thermodynamics, the property of goodness or order is often referred to as a state of low entropy. The distinction between good and evil, as two opposing antagonistic concepts has received perhaps much attention from ancient times till the modern era than any another concept. It has been the topic and theme of countless philosophical schools of thought and religious doctrines. The consequences of engaging in Good acts and evil acts is too obvious to relate. The enduring qualities of goodness is not only felt by the person who practices it, it becomes a boon, a matchless gift for the betterment of humanity. As a quality that is hard to attain, man is consciously and subconsciously aware of the nature of goodness. The end results right from the primitive era to modern times is not only felt and experienced,

but becomes part and parcel of us, and it is responsible for our very existence. Evil acts are equally obvious but repugnant and nauseating. The constant threat of evil from the very creation of mankind has led many to assume that, due to the prevalence of evil in the world and the fact that it lurks and thrives on the dark reaches of the human psyche has been a

here was British success at the Marlin Caribbean Gospel Music Awards in the Bahamas as reggae artist, Lytie, walked away with a coveted 'gong' in recognition for his outstanding new album, 'Better.' Know as 'The Smooth Man of Gospel' and often times compared with late great Dennis Brown, abroad he's regularly confused with present-day reggae great, Beris Hammond. Selected by six independent judges from various Caribbean islands 'Better' was nominated in 6 categories with Lytie winning Best Newcomer for 2014. He travelled to the Bahamas in July with assistance of the Marlin Team not only to receive his award but he was also invited as a guest artist gracing the stage with his distinctively silky smooth vocals. Incorporate other styles of Caribbean gospel music, the Marlin Awards was launched in 1996 by recording artist, radio personality and media executive Kevin Harris with around 50 categories in total. In June Lytie received an award,

source of worry and concern as to how humanity can harness an all powerful method of approach to vanquish evil. The desire to exterminate evil permeates all aspects of life. The resultant action was the emergence of moral codes, the desire to plant the idea in the mind that evil is something to be loath. It has been personified and countless pantheons exist proving the destructive nature of evil. There seems to be a collective approach to fighting evil, eliminating it and instituting goodness. But the effort has not only been futile and preposterous, but self mocking. In the modern era, the ultimate approach to fighting and eliminating evil is not the age old method of simply engaging in Godly acts, but substituting a mild and gentle terminology to an otherwise foul and evil act. Euphemisms are employed to lessen the degree of evilness which is too obvious. This has made evil to gain ascendancy. It is the reigning philosophy of the world. It is very difficult to prove to people that their actions are evil. As some have been conditioned to believe that good or evil act exists only in the mind. An action is evil if you think so, and good if you believe it to be. But since the repercussions of evil is felt in all its aspect, and the fact that not everyone will countenance your actions if you exemplify goodness and try to project it, it establishes the age old battle between good and evil. It makes it poignant. Sharp. The battle line drawn. Evil will eventually suffer defeat, be vanquished. Goodness will triumph eventually. How is this achieved? It is by cultivating spirituality. Living a morally upright life and shunning evil in every way. The fact that you are ostracized, persecuted, relegated to the background makes it obvious that the antidote to evil is goodness.

Lytie ‘Better’ at Marlin Awards in Bahamas

in London, at the Prosperity Awards 2014 for best song of the year; 'I'm Still Here' which you can listen to and see the video for on his website at www.lytie.co.uk.

By the grace of God, his mission to share and produce good quality music will manifest once again.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT

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King Solomon International Business School A new school for Birmingham, creating Advantage for all.

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ing Solomon International Busi“The IB is an exciting programme that is ness School is a new, all-through much more rounded and broader than A lev(4-19), non-denominational els. Students study 6 core subjects including Christian free school, with an Languages, Maths, English, the Arts, HumanInternational Business specialism. ities and Sciences,” Dr Byfield, the visionary It was approved in January by the Depart- for King Solomon school. ment for Education, and will initially open The school is set to open in September with Reception and Year 7 classes in Septem- 2015, taking in 60 pupils across 2 classes in ber 2015. Reception and 3 classes of 30 pupils for Year The school is part of the highly prestigious 7. Woodard Family of Christian Schools which Places are limited; anyone interested in has over 150 years expertise of running suc- securing a place for their child (ren) at the cessful schools. school should apply to King Solomon as soon In line with the Woodard schools tradition, as possible. the school will be inclusive and hence chilThe school operates a city-wide admissions dren from other faiths and those of no faith policy so that students anywhere in Birmingalike will be very much welcomed. ham and the surrounding areas are eligible to Reverend Peter Sellick (acting Chair of attend. Governors) explained, “Our objective is to “Everyone at King Solomon IB School is ensure that every child succeeds, irrespective looking forward to opening the doors in 2015 of their faith.” knowing that we will be offering something The all-through nature of the school, will very unique and exciting to the children of remove the disruption of moving in-between Birmingham.”, Dr Byfield added. schools. This seamless educational experience will For more information please attend one of benefit the pupils, enabling teachers to per- our many open days from September please sonalise the learning experience of each child. visit the King Solomon International BusiThe international business specialism of ness School website at www.kingsolomonibs. the school is one of the factors that set it apart com, or call on 0121 358 8620. from other schools. The curriculum for Primary pupils will enable them to develop an enterprising mindset. Secondary students will explore business in greater depth the Sixth formers focussing on International Business, increasing their knowledge and expertise at every level. The international business specialism of the curriculum will be supported by a number of companies including Jaguar Land Rover and the Royal Shakespeare Company, who will help to shape the curriculum, deliver talks and provide work- based placement opportunities. The school will also be Birmingham’s first free school to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate to its Sixth Form students. The International Baccalaureate (IB), initially developed for the children of diplomats, KING SOLOMON l Revd Peter Sellick - Acting Chair of www.kingsolomonibs.com is an international education programme Governors available in over 200 countries.

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› International business and enterprise focus throughout the school › Opportunity to study for the prestigious International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form

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Education Excellence & Character Development

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Lack of females studying maths and physics at A-level a worry say engineers

Record number of students applied early for finance

he Student Loans Company (SLC) received its millionth application in the first week of August, reaching the milestone earlier than ever before this year as record numbers of new students applied early for their financial support. Student Finance England, who process applications for all students in England on behalf of the SLC, saw a jump of almost 10% of new students applying by the end of July, with 426,000 new student applications and 570,000 continuing applications received before exam results and Clearing.

l Serina Panchal with her sweetie cart Around three quarters of applications received were already due to be paid once students register and attend university. Student Finance England is part of the Student Loans Company, which has now also taken over processing for new students in Wales this year. Nichola Malton, Assessment Manager at the Student Loans Company, said: “We worked hard to get the message out to students to apply early for their funding and as a result we hit our ‘million mark’ earlier than ever this year. You can update your course or university details later but it’s always best to get the application in as early as possible as it can take six weeks to process an application, if we’ve received all the correct evidence.”

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Mum-of-two unwraps sweet business idea with help from A4e and the New Enterprise Allowance.

fter being made redundant at the end of her maternity leave, Serina Panchal hit on a sweet idea for her own business – a retro candy cart to hire for weddings and functions. Serina, 35, from Solihull, was understandably worried about what the future might bring when her administrative job ended in January just as she was about to go back to work after time off for her second child. But she had a ‘light bulb’ moment when she remembered seeing a sweetie buffet at an event two years earlier. “I remembered saying to my husband, Kiran, what a great idea,” she said. “I thought, people will pay for this. I can sell it to them. But then I had a niggling doubt, is this crazy? And I didn’t know the first

thing about how to set up a business.” That’s where the Government’s New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) came in, a free support service for budding entrepreneurs, delivered in Birmingham and Solihull by public services provider A4e. Launched in April 2011, the NEA aims to help unemployed people who want to start their own business. It is available to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants aged 18 and over. Participants receive access to a volunteer business mentor who will provide them with guidance and support as they develop their business plan and through the first 6 months of trading. Once participants have demonstrated they have a viable business proposition with the potential for growth

in the future, they are able to access financial support. Serina was referred to the NEA by her Jobcentre Plus advisor and realised immediately this was exactly what she needed to turn her dream into a reality. Her A4e advisor, Gursharan Judge, quickly became her sounding board, her mentor, friend and critic as she navigated her way through the complex first stages of becoming self-employed. She said: “His support was invaluable. He was totally honest with me and he made sure I was on top everything, from getting my business plan in order to marketing. He called and emailed to check I was doing everything I needed to and I know I can call him any time if I have a question or worry. It gave me confidence and focus

and it wasn’t long before I was ready to launch. I am feeling really positive and always thinking of new ideas to expand the business. It fits around my childcare needs too because family can help at the weekends when most functions take place. “People often see each other for the first time in years at a wedding and, gathering around my cart, you can see them reliving their childhoods through cola bottles and sherbert dibdabs. When I saw adults accessorising their beautiful wedding outfits with candy necklaces and watches I knew this was going to work. It was a real buzz and lots of people asked me for my card.” She is now offering sweet bouquets – a sugary alternative to flowers – chocolate fountains and other treats.

publication of exam results in the UK reveals a continuing lack of students, particularly females, taking maths and physics at A-level. Figures published by the Joint Council for Qualifications shows that of the 36,701 students who studied A-level physics, just 21 per cent were female. The figures for A-level maths and further maths fare slightly better. Of the 88,816 students who studied A-level maths, 39 per cent were female and of the 14,028 students who studied further maths, just 28 per cent were female. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is warning that economic prosperity could be at risk if more students, particularly females, do not study and successfully complete these key engineering-enabling subjects. Jayne Hall, IET Policy Advisor, said: “Maths and physics are crucial gateway subjects and vital to the industry and economy as a whole. With recent results from the IET’s Skills & Demand survey showing that only 6 per cent of the engineering and technology workforce are women, action needs to be taken at an early stage by encouraging females into these subjects. Students are aware of the importance of A-level maths to starting a career in engineering, but the perceived importance of physics is much lower. It is vital that we encourage more students, particularly females, to study these key enabling subjects. Currently, female students effectively rule themselves out of an engineering career at age 14 by not studying maths and physics. We must change this so that students can make informed subject choices.”

University awards Honorary Doctorate to leading city figures

hree leading figures joined university postgraduate students from across Aston’s four Schools to receive deserved recognition. In a graduation ceremony at Birmingham Town Hall Sue Noffke, an equity fund manager; Bhai Sahib, Dr Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, Chair-

man of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ) and the Nishkam Civic Association and The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Dean of Birmingham were awarded degrees ‘honoris causa’ as a means of honouring individuals who have distinguished themselves in a particular field or profession, or who have given meritorious service

to the University. The Honorary Degrees are the University's public recognition of an individual's outstanding achievements or service at local, national or international level. Bhai Sahib Dr Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia is the Spiritual Leader and Chairman of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, UK - a charitable organisation with its Headquarters in Birmingham and two sister organisations in Leeds and London with branches in India and Kenya. He is also Chairman of the Nishkam Civic Association which engages in a plethora of civic activities and was previously awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Central England in 2002 and the University of Birmingham in 2006. He is the first British Sikh to be awarded the official title of ‘Bhai Sahib’ by the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (the Sikh ‘apex’ organisation representing some 26 million Sikhs globally) for

his selfless service in propagating the Sikh faith, engagement in interfaith work and heritage conservation. Bhai Sahib said: “It is a privilege and an honour to be recognised by such a prestigious university well known for its world-class teaching, and strong links to industry, government and commerce. While this is a day of celebration, it is also an occasion that represents departure from studying at Aston University to a new world stage where graduates have the opportunity to make their mark in the wider community, local, national or on a global level. The true value of your education lies in how you transfer the knowledge you have gained for the greater good of communities and humanity at large.” Concluding, he said: “Once again, I am deeply humbled by this honour and I trust that as graduates you will take advantage of the rich legacy of our great city.”

l Bhai Sahib Dr Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia after receiving his honorary Doctorate

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ADOPTION AND FOSTERING

ith a national shortage of Foster carers across the UK, there are more children than ever who need a caring and loving environment, which every child has the right to experience. Whether a crisis in the family, illness or relationship difficulties could be some of the reasons why a child is placed in care.

There are already so many fantastic individuals who foster and adopt children into their families- but we need more! At the Phoenix, all of our team are committed to raising awareness of fostering and adoption through our campaign not just for the month of May, but for an entire 12 months!

We will be highlighting the inspiring work of current carers, the extensive support and training that is available and the difference that you could be making in a young persons’ life. If you feel that you can offer this, or even if you would like to find out a little bit more – don’t hesitate! It could make the greatest difference to a child’s life.

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nbeknown to quite a lot of people, some of today's heroes, sheroes, political giants and legends in entertainment were fostered and adopted; a process that, when you find out who was, certainly didn't hinder their respective progress to their own greatness. From the darlings of Hollywoods golden age; Ingrid Bergman, Marilyn Monroe and Richard Burton, one of the world's all-time greatest ever singer/ songwriter, John Lennon and latter-day Hollywood pin-ups, Jamie Foxx and Ray Liotta. The man who millions are forever thankful to, Apple inventer

Steve Jobs, political juggernauts Malcolm X, Reverend Jesse Jackson, former US president Bill Clinton and the biggest of them all, the late great Nelson Mandela. James Bond star Pierce Brosnan 'Men Behaving Badly' star Neil Morrissey, Drum & Bass legend Goldie, world famous singer Seal, celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Leo Blair, father of former prime minister, Tony, are just some much closer to home who were fostered or adopted as children. Just some names who proved being fostered and adopted a positive in the lives.

hose of us lucky enough to have siblings know how special the relationship between brothers and sisters can be. The mutual support siblings give each other and their shared histories are priceless gifts that help people flourish during their journey through life. Children who need to be adopted have usually had a hard start in life and it is even more important for them to experience the stability and support that being with their brothers and sisters can bring. Sadly, sibling groups are amongst the children who wait longest to be adopted as there are not enough people coming forward who are able to give them a safe, permanent and loving fam-

ily. Therefore, this year’s National Adoption Week (3-9 November), run by the British Association for Adoption &Fostering (BAAF), is focussing on encouraging more people to come forward who can adopt siblings. Without enough potential adopters who are able to give these children a home together, brothers and sisters will wait longer for a family or may even have to be split up and adopted separately. Being placed with their siblings may not be right for every child, but it is a travesty if the shortage of adopters willing and able to adopt siblings is the only reason why brothers and sisters cannot stay together. To help raise awareness about this issue, BAAF are planning a special Pinterest/website page

dedicated to brothers and sisters. We are asking people far and wide, not just people with an adoption connection, but anyone who has brothers and sisters who they love, to send in ‘selfies’ of themselves with their siblings, or photographs from when they were children or as adults. This special page will represent and celebrate how important the sibling bond and relationship is and if you, or any of your friends and colleagues would like to take part, we would love to receive your pictures. We do ask that if you would like to submit pictures of your children (adopted or not), please make sure that any pictures are shot in such a way that they are non- identifying as we obviously do not want to compromise children’s safety.

Alternatively, if your children would like to take part , we would be very happy to accept little drawings from them for inclusion. If you would like to take part please email your photo to press@baaf.org.uk Please let us know if you would like your photo captioned with either your full name, just your first names or whether you would like to remain anonymous. Keeping brothers and sisters together, if it is in their best interest, is so important and we hope that you will want to join us in helping to make this happen. For more information about adoption and National Adoption Week please visit www.nationaladoptionweek.org. uk

PM unveils new 'foster to adopt' scheme

he prime minister has said that newly-born babies taken into care should be fostered by people who want to adopt

them. David Cameron said more babies can find a loving home earlier by changing the law in England to encourage more councils to do so. “For so many babies taken in to care at one month and wait up to15 months to be adopted is shocking,” he said. He said the government will simplify and speed up the adoption process. It wants babies to be placed with prospective adoptive parents before the courts have decided to remove them permanently from their natural parents. Most often, children are moved from foster carers to adoptive parents once the courts have decided that the child should

be adopted - a process that often takes more than a year. On average, a child waits two years and seven months to be placed with an adoptive family. Cameron said: "Children's needs must be at the heart of the adoption process it's shocking that we have a system where 50% of one-month-old babies who come to the care system go on to be adopted but wait 15 months to be placed in a permanent, loving home. New plans will see babies placed with approved adopters who will foster first, and help provide a stable home at a much earlier stage in a child's life." Local councils say finding permanent families earlier can increase stability and reduce delays for some children, but that it is also vital to find more people willing to foster and adopt.

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PROPERTY

uying a house is one of the biggest investments you will ever make in your life. So whether you are a first time buyer or are looking to move up the property ladder, there is no doubt that you will face a number of choices and decisions. Before you start the hunt for the house of your dreams, it’s a good idea to have a long hard think about exactly what you want and need from a property. Is it location? Running costs? Space? At NHBC, the leading standard-setting body and warranty provider of new homes, we recently carried out a survey with over 1,000 new home owners. They told us that design was the thing they loved most about their new-build home, followed by location, size and space. So with more new homes now being built than before the end of the recession, now is as good time as any to consider buying a newbuild home. Here are some benefits of buying a new-build house: • A blank canvas – A newbuild home has a neutral interior, free from any decorating disasters of previous owners. They also come with a similar blank canvas in the garden, allowing buyers to design and plant to their preferred taste. • Shorter property chain – Long chains can be extremely stressful; with a new home this is minimised because there is no threat of gazumping or the vendor changing their mind about moving. You will be at the end of the

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selling chain and can concentrate your efforts on packing up and moving out. • Lower running costs – New homes are built with higher levels of insulation and have more efficient heating systems than ever before. Better energy efficiency means a reduction in carbon emissions and lower heating bills.

• Ten-year warranty – Eighty per cent of new homes are covered by NHBC’s ten-year Buildmark warranty and insurance, which currently protects 1.6million homes across the UK. Check that the builder is registered with NHBC before you visit at www. nhbc.co.uk and ask for a copy of the policy document when you re-

serve your home. • Added consumer protection – Working with the industry, NHBC has developed the Consumer Code for Home Builders. The Code protects new home buyers by ensuring that all buyers are treated fairly, that they are fully informed about their purchase and their consumer rights before

and after they move in, and that they are provided with a suitable redress scheme to deal with complaints. More information can be found at www.consumercodeforhomebuilders.com • Incentive schemes – As well as the Government-backed Help to Buy scheme, some house builders operate their own buyer

incentive schemes such as part exchange on an old house, payment of stamp duty, help with removal costs and part-funded deposits. Many developers also offer properties off plan, meaning homeowners reserving before the house is built can choose their desired plot and personalise the house to their individual needs.

Portugal to lead stampede at Overseas Property Show

his September, the sector-leading Overseas Property Show is set to bring the international second homes market to the doorstep of British buyers. With properties available across Europe and the US, the show is renowned for helping UK buyers to easily and transparently buy the holiday home of their dreams. And at this year's show, Portugal is tipped to be the country of choice by property expert Chris White, Founding Director of boutique real estate agency Ideal Homes Portugal.

"Everything is pointing to this being the year that Portugal leads the stampede for Brits buying abroad. The latest research from TheMoveChannel.com has shown that demand for property there has reached an eight-month high, following three years of falling values. "The price drops have led to there being some incredible bargains available, particularly in the sun-kissed Algarve region. Savvy buyers know that now is the point to buy, before prices climb too steeply." Indeed, the year to the first quarter of 2014 saw the start of the long-awaited price rises in

the Portuguese housing sector, with Statistics Portugal reporting an increase of 1.22%. Thanks to the Overseas Property Show, UK buyers will find it easy to act swiftly and decisively while the market sits at this turning point. The show will visit seven leading UK areas in total: Birmingham, Surrey, Leeds and Glasgow in September; Manchester and Newmarket in October; and Aberdeen in late October/early November. Tickets are free and can be obtained via the Overseas Property Show website. One man who has already secured his ticket is Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne, who earlier this year purchased a stunning Algarve villa through Ideal Homes Portugal. The entrepreneur is currently working with Ideal Homes Portugal on a series of television advertisements, which should further spur on UK buyers who have yet to discover the delights of the Algarve. Attendees at the Overseas Property Show will benefit from insider knowledge of the Portuguese property market, with Chris White and his team on hand to share their expertise.

Apartments, townhouses and villas will all available, from €100,000 bargain apartments with communal pools in popular areas, to luxury countryside villas with their own pools, jetties and other fabulous features, costing in excess of €10,000,000.

The first show, at Birmingham's National Motorcycle Museum, will run from 5-8 September. For further details and to obtain tickets to attend the Overseas Property Show in your local area, visit www.theoverseaspropertyshow.com.

For information on the stunning range of properties currently available in Portugal to UK buyers, call Ideal Homes Portugal on 0800 133 7644 or +351 289 513 434, email enquiries@ idealhomesportugal.com or visit www.idealhomesportugal.com.

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MOTORING

Jaguar Land Rover Announces Driving Challenge For September’s Invictus Games

aguar Land Rover has explore further ways to focus my and achievements of wounded, announced plans for an recovery. injured and sick Service personInvictus Games driving Having the chance to compete nel.” challenge, with 11 na- with other Servicemen and wom“In addition, we’re exploring tions competing to win the first en who have been through similar with the Royal Foundation and medals of the Games. hardships and who have come out the Ministry of Defence innoTaking place at the Jaguar Land on top despite all odds, is a mas- vative ways of enhancing their Rover Design and Engineering sive personal honour. employment prospects and those Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, "For me and indeed all the com- of other Service personnel when on Tuesday 9th September, two petitors, there has been so much moving into civilian life, to create competition stages will challenge effort behind the scenes, not just a lasting legacy from the Games.” the competitors’ driving and navi- training for the Games but also The Invictus Games is being gation skills. in adjusting to daily life with our organised with the support and Teams, made up of a driver and disabilities. I am proud to rep- backing of The Royal Foundanavigator, will compete over a resent the British team and look tion of The Duke and Duchess of Land Rover all-terrain stage and a forward to the Invictus Games in Cambridge and Prince Harry and Jaguar tarmac track stage. September." the Ministry of Defence. Times from both the stages will Dr Ralf Speth, Chief ExecuIt will see more than 400 be amalgamated to give each team tive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover wounded, injured and sick Sera total time. The four quickest said: "Jaguar Land Rover is im- vicemen and women, from 14 napairs will then qualify for the fi- mensely proud to be enabling the tions, competing at Queen Elizanals, where they will compete for Invictus Games and hosting this beth Olympic Park and the Lee the first gold, silver and bronze exciting driving challenge.” Valley Athletics Centre, thanks to medals of the Invictus Games. “We have been inspired by the the Mayor of London, the London In addition to their backing for passion with which Prince Harry Legacy Development Corporathe Invictus Games, Jaguar Land has championed this visionary tion and the Lee Valley Regional Rover supports wounded, injured idea, to celebrate the commitment Park Authority. and sick Service personnel through their involvement in the Race2Recovery motorsport team. Daniel Whittingham was a corporal serving in 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment of the Royal Logistics Corp when he was blown up by a Taliban IED in January 2009. He eventually had his left leg amputated below the knee. He will compete in cycling and wheelchair rugby at the Invictus Game and said: "After finishing the Dakar rally last year with Race2Recovery, which was an extraordinary feat of endurance against all odds, I was keen to l Prince Harry with Dave Henson, captain of the British Armed Forces team

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OVERSEAS NEWS

he Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will be hosting its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort, St. Thomas from 17 – 19 September 2014. SOTIC is the Caribbean’s leading tourism conference where Caribbean tourism practitioners, policy makers, strategic partners from the public and private sectors, academics and travel professionals , at the highest levels, gather to discuss issues, identify solutions and generally develop courses of action that will benefit the tourism industry in the Caribbean. Typically, there are 250-350 registrants. Speakers of international and

regional acclaim will provide best case practices and winning strategies on a wide range of topics that are critical to the growth of Caribbean tourism, all with a view toward the development of a sustainable tourism industry that will position the Caribbean as the most desirable, year-round warm weather destination. Youth from several CTO member countries will make their contributions to the discussions at a Youth Congress, one of the various vehicles through which CTO encourages the best and brightest to consider tourism as a career. SOTIC is a not to be missed event for serious Caribbean tourism leaders and influencers, thought leaders, educators and marketing and development strategists. Moreover, it is heavily supported by our media

partners and normally generates substantial amounts of press coverage regionally and internationally, across all forms of media. This year’s theme is Realising the Vision: Positioning Caribbean Tourism for Major Change. The conference programme includes topics such as: Finding the Right Mix – Diversifying the Tourism Product to Secure Year-Round Business, Using Big Data and Technologies for Growth: Understanding and Predicting Tourist Behaviour, Brand & Image Management in the Tourism Sector: Moving Towards Best Practices, Tourism Innovation and Enterprise: Private-Public Partnerships Implications, and Breaking Down Barriers To Travel

16 Couples Selected to Wed on 16 Islands In The Bahamas at 16:00 hours on January 16

fter four months of promotions and submissions from more than three thousand couples from throughout the USA, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) announced that 16 lucky couples have been selected to have their dream wedding, on sixteen of its 700-islands chain, all of which will occur at 16:00 hours on January 16, 2015. The unique, social media promotion aptly named “16 Weddings, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day,” commenced on February 14, 2014 and ended on June 30. The promotion was opened to residents of the US only and showcased The Islands Of The Bahamas as the premier destination in the region for romance – weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals and romantic escapes. In addition to this, the promotion also highlighted the diversity, beauty, charm and

Nevis tourism revenues up says NTA

evis tourism revenues are 42 percent ahead of last year’s pace, according to Nevis Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer, Greg Phillips. “The increased revenue statistics are based on the 2 percent tourism levy collected to fund the activities of the NTA,” he said. Adding that “This year’s marketing efforts have yielded an estimated increase in visitor arrivals.” Mr. Phillip listed a number of initiatives the Authority had taken that were showing success in attracting visitors to Nevis. Among those is a new video advertising campaign about the island's product. “We have ramped up our marketing activities and because of that there are many times when we get requests: ‘Do we have a television ad? Do we have video footage that

l Nevis Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer, Greg Phillips we can actually use to help promote the island of Nevis?’ We now have one and we are quite pleased with it and are about to put it in the public domain for a number of uses,” he said. “The ad plays on the fact that we recognise that there is a lot of misconceptions about the Caribbean and the fact that many people seem to think that all the islands are the same. The food is the same. The music is the same. The feel is the same. We are playing on this misconception and sending a strong message that Nevis is not like the rest of the Caribbean and the way we are really doing that is bringing out some of the highlights about Nevis, letting everyone know that Nevis is unlike the rest of the Caribbean.”

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distinct characters, flavours and cultures of each of the 16 Bahama Islands and simultaneously provided an opportunity for 16 newly engaged couples to have a complementary dream wedding. The priceless wedding experiences are expected to take place on Acklins, Crooked Island, Abaco, Andros, The Berry Island, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, Harbour Island, Grand Bahama, Inagua, Long Island, Nassau, Paradise Island and San Salvador, Bahamas. Each lucky couple will receive complementary round trip airline tickets from their respective towns to The Bahamas, hotel accommodations including meals for 4 nights and a wedding ceremony, cake, flowers and reception for up to four guests. Wedding rings, a bridal gown, tuxedo and personal wedding coordinator will also be given

to each couple. The 16 lucky couples were selected by a panel of travel and romance experts, based on interviews conducted and the total number of votes each couple received from their Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook accounts of their shared story of romance and reason for wanting to get married in The Bahamas. In addition to the BMOT, other partners for the promotion included: MasterCard®, 1888mytuxes.com, Mon Cheri, Green Turtle Cay Club, Acklins Island Lodge, Tiamo Resort, Carriearl Boutique Hotel, Resort World Bimini, Pigeon Cay Club, Tranquility On The Bay, Pineapple Fields, Valentine’s Resort, Sandals Emerald Bay, Inagua Ocean Villas, Gems of Paradise, Riding Rock, Grand Lucayan Resort, British Colonial Hilton Hotel and Atlantis Resort.

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HOLIDAY AND TRAVEL

Set Sail On Travel Indochina’s New Luxury Asia River Cruises

eading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, has released its 201416 Luxury Asia River Cruising brochure with the addition of four exceptional NEW river cruises sailing throughout Vietnam and Cambodia, Burma, and India. As another treat for travellers, the expanded 84-page guide includes a range of attractively-priced packages on the operator’s two existing boutique vessels, The Jahan and Jayavarman, which sail the Mekong between Vietnam and Cambodia. New for 2014-16, Travel Indochina has added the Aqua Meknong to its Luxury Asia River Cruising portfolio. The first true small luxury

cruise ship to sail up and down the Mekong River between Vietnam and Cambodia, the Aqua Mekong offers 20 stylish cabins, world-class cuisine created by a top-ranked chef and complimentary wine, local beer and soft drinks. It is the only ship on this stretch of the Mekong River to offer a fully-equipped fitness centre, library, outdoor evening cinema, observation deck and a riverfacing pool at the bow. The cruise will set sail from bustling Saigon to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, gateway to the majestic temples of Angkor, offering cruise and tour packages varying in length from 8 to 12 days.

U.S. Virgin Islands Hosts Educational Bridal Symposium

he U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism will host the second annual Bridal Educational Symposium November 18-19, 2014 at the Renaissance Carambola Resort on St. Croix. The two-day event, held this year on St. Croix, will attract

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ed again this year by celebrity television host and lifestyle expert, Mar Jennings, who will speak to the growing industry that caters to affairs of the heart. This year's seminar speakers include internationally renowned wedding and party planner Colin Cowie on the topic of setting trends and raising the bar; Marley Majcher on business guides for entrepreneurs; Susan Black on digital marketing and e-commerce; Cynthia DeLeonardo on radio and partnerships; Brenda O'Neale on destination weddings; and Jacqueline Johnson on the power and profitability of the wedding and honeymoon industry. Some 100 delegates are expected to attend the event.

Local vendors, including entertainers, venues, florists, wedding planners and caterers, will showcase their products and services to both local and visiting future brides. The Department of Tourism will offer a special package for 2015 brides-to-be, including threenight hotel accommodations, admission to the destination vendors trade show, symposium registration, airport transfers and ground transportation for site inspections. Brides who book their wedding within 30 days of departure will receive a $500 wedding certificate eligible for any participating wedding planner. Registration is required.

Air India Commits To Daily Flights From Birmingham

ir India has committed to increase its BirminghamDelhi-Amritsar operation from four flights per week to daily services from November, when its 18th Boeing 787 ‘Dreamliner’ aircraft is inducted into service. Announcing the growth plans at a celebratory dinner to mark Air India’s first anniversary of operating from Birmingham Airport, the airline’s Commercial Director, Mr Pankaj Srivastava, who flew over from India for the celebration, said: “Since starting our four times weekly Dreamliner programme from Birmingham Airport last year, we have handled more than eighty thousand passengers on board 210 flights, serving business passengers, tourists and people visiting friends and relatives. Air India is committed to develop and grow in this market and once we have taken the delivery of our 18th Dreamliner aircraft in November, we hope to launch the daily operation from Birmingham Airport. This will provide an extra

1,500 seats a week and give passengers greater choice, flexibility and opportunity to travel from the convenience of Birmingham Airport to Amritsar and Delhi, and onwards on Air India’s extensive global network.” Air India’s current schedule operates from Birmingham each Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday on its B787 Dreamliner aircraft, which has a 256 split seat cabin consisting of 18 business class and 238 economy seats. Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive, Paul Kehoe, said: “We are extremely thankful to Air India for recognising the

demand from travellers needing the flexibility of daily services from Birmingham. The West Midlands receives more foreign direct investment from India than any other region outside of London and Birmingham’s VFR market grew by 71% in 2013, now attracting more visitors from India than any English city other than London. It’s therefore not surprising that the route has been such a success in its first year and I am certain that a daily service would make the Birmingham route even more appealing to Midlands’ travellers.”

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The Phoenix - September 2014

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SPORT - WITH STEVE WILLIAMS

Sainsbury’s Grand Prix shines light on bright future ahead

ith Mo Farah topping yet another glorious weekend of top international athletics on British shores, it further highlighted the meteoric rise of sports, in general, throughout the UK. Having already celebrated what was a fantastic weekend just prior, the Olympic and European double champion's recordbreaking performance at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, breaking Steve Ovett’s 36-year British record over two miles in the Sainsbury’s Grand Prix, was not only a triumpth for the long distance hero, it was yet another top pccasion where the city welcolmed the very best in the world, attracting yet another sellout crowd, with lots to admire, in and around the stadium. Farah said“I love athletics, I love what I do. I don’t see it as a job. That’s what keeps me motivated and sometimes getting beaten or ill makes you want it more. Sometimes when you’re at the top it’s harder. When you go through struggles and not got what you wanted you are more determined, you want it more.” The meet, part of the Diamond League run of top quality events, was also a triumph for GB&NIs future in track and field, at the high end. Fresh from claiming her Commonwealth and European 800m silver medals, Lynsey Sharp

Raaj FM partners with Akshay Kumar for World Kabaddi League

B returned to the track to claim a number of big scalps. The Scottish athlete clocked 1:59.14 for her second-quickest ever time to beat world champion Eunice Sum of Kenya – the athlete Sharp finished behind in Glasgow – and USA’s world bronze medallist Brenda Martinez, the pair clocking 1:59.42 and 1:59.56 respectively. In fourth, Sharp’s fellow Scot Laura Muir ran a personal best of 2:00.67. Asha Philip – part of Britain's gold medal-winning 4x100m relay team in Zurich – was third in the 100metre sprint, with 11.26

and she was followed by relay team-mate Ashleigh Nelson with 11.27. In the women’s 400m hurdles, Jamaica’s Kaliese Spencer beat Scottish athlete Eilidh Child – 53.80 to 54.89. Britain’s European champion Martyn Rooney ran 45.25 in third as his compatriot, Birchfield Harriers' Matt HudsonSmith – silver medallist behind Rooney in Zurich – looked tired in seventh. The depth of young British talent has prompted some observers to suggest that world

oung football fans in Kenya have been given a lift through the gift of Premier League kits thanks to Aston Villa and their fans. The famous claretand-blue shirts have been donated by Villa fans through an amnesty that gave 'Villans' a discount on this season's kit in return for their donation. With the help of Turkish Airlines, the club's official airlines partner, the shirts were then flown out to Kenya. l Ravinder Masih (left) and Kenyan youngsters wearing their Villa kit There they were given to people in two locations. The first shipment of shirts was distributed to young boys and girls from SuperBentoz United Football Club in Githurai, a slum on the outskirts of Nairobi, the capital, which is home to more than 300,000 Villa, will distribute them in local pleted in December, will also people. communities whose young peo- house an early child development It was distributed by the Womple are affected by a variety of is- centre, a place for vocational en's and Children's Wellness sues such as poverty, disease and training of women and coach Centre based in Nairobi, which violent crime that are prevalent in training facilities, all of which provides young people with altheir everyday lives. will boost employment in the loternative means of spending their Villa are also working with cal area. free time, thus thwarting the soboth charities in Kericho to build "The shirts will be a means of cial menaces attributed to sexual a community sports facility to motivating the young people in and gender-based violence perencourage young people to take these communities and, ultimatepetuation. up positive activities rather than ly, to address the social issues The remaining shirts will go to those that lead to anti-social be- affecting them," said Ravinder Kericho in western Kenya, where haviour. Masih, head of Villa In The ComLiving With Hope and Niksham The facility, which will be community. Hope, who are partners with

Villa fans give Kenyan youngsters a needed claret and blue boost

and Olympic medals will follow over the next two years. Team Performance Director, Neil Black, said: “We know where we’re at, we know this is a long hard journey, we know there’s a hell of a lot of work to do. But what this is telling us is that we’ve raised our game.”

irmingham based community radio station, Raaj FM, have partnered with Akshay Kumar’s Kabaddi team for the World Kabaddi League, the first Indian sports league with an international footprint and a 5 month long calendar. Played in circle-style, World Kabaddi League will see all the eight teams fight to win. The League will travel across three continents. Bollywood actor and co-owner of a franchise, Akshay Kumar will set the stage on fire with a performance on the opening day of the World Kabaddi League

(WKL) to be held in London's O2 Arena on August 9. An avid sport enthusiast, Akshay coowns the Khalsa Warrior franchise, one of the eight participating teams in the tournament. Gurpal Singh, Manager said: "We are very excited to be part of the WKL and privileged to partner up with Akshay Kumar's Khalsa Warriors Kabaddi team as a radio partner. This event will really empower the youth of today to get more active in the Kabaddi sports. We will broadcast live updates throughout the event along with PTC Punjabi and have exclusive access to the stars attending."

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World Cup trophy comes to Birmingham

he Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visited Birmingham as Council Deputy Leader Ian Ward congratulated England coach Gary Street on the squad’s victory in this year’s tournament. Rugby stalwart Gary, who is lead ambassador for Birmingham Rugby Partnership and the Birmingham Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy, was joined by England women’s rugby squad players Sarah Hunter, Emily Scarratt, Laura Keates and Natasha Hunt. Cllr Ward said: “On behalf of the council and the city, I would like to congratulate Gary and the team on their tremendous success in this year’s

Bears

irmingham Bears took advantage of being hosts as they beat an Andrew Flintoff-led Lancashire by four runs at Edgbaston to win the NatWest T20 Blast. The Bears, then using their traditional Warwickshire name, lost the inaugural final to Surrey in 2003, but this time round beat Lancs, who were on their 5th T20 finals appearance. With the charismatic Flintoff dismissing former England teammate, Ian Bell, with his first delivery, things looked decid-

Women’s Rugby World Cup – an achievement they should all rightly be extremely proud of.” Scrum half, Hunt, who plays for Lichfield, said: “It was an amazing experience from start to finish and it's still to sink in.” Worcester player, Laura Keates adding: “I encourage any young girl to take up rugby. You have some fantastic experiences and you make friends for life.” Cllr Ward added: “It is particularly fitting that the squad’s first world cup win in 20 years should have been achieved with the help of a Birmingham coach and we are delighted to welcome Gary, members of the team and, of course, that hard-won trophy to the city.”

Lancs

edly daunting for the home-ground team but Laurie Evans hit a 53 off 30 balls, including four sixes, to see the Bears to 181-5. After their victory, Bears allrounder Chris Woakes said: "There was some good striking at the end there and it's just great to close it out. Your heart is going for the whole 20 overs. You know you're not that far away from the trophy but there was still a lot of work to do.” It's their first trophy since, as Warwickshire C.C.C., winning the County Championship in 2012.

Birmingham 5-A-Side Team Play At European Street Soccer Tournament

Birmingham five-aside football team has represented the UK at the 2014 European Street Cup courtesy of the StreetGames Football Pools Fives festival. The Solihull Stars had been awarded the trip to Brussels by the Football Pools and StreetGames after impressing with their skill and sportsmanship when finishing runners up at the West Midlands Regional Final of the tournament. Entering into three of the events – the 1v1, 2v2 and 4v4 – one of the players, Ashleigh Churchill, showed the best of British by reaching the last 16 of the 1v1. Despite going out in the group stage of the 2v2 and 4v4 the latter team did manage a thumping 4-1

win over old rivals France. Chanel Hunter, coach for the Solihull Stars who were formed through the Neighbourhood Activity Programme within Solihull Council, said: "When the opportunity arose to represent England at the European Street Cup all of us couldn't believe it. To be awarded this opportunity to see the different footballing cultures of Europe was a valuable experience for them. Seeing how much practice and how much contact time with the ball the other nations put in was surprising to see. They were often staying up to early hours of the morning practicing their skills and tricks. All of the team said they enjoyed the 4v4 a lot and we think they did really well considering

who they were playing against such as France, Belgium and Germany.” Seven players went to the tournament, including the five who competed at the StreetGames Football Pools Fives; Reece Harris, Jordan Wade, James Delaney, Brandon Loveridge and Sam Merrick. The Solihull Stars were taking part in the second year of the StreetGames Football Pools Fives which travelled across 12 UK cities and reached over 13,000 young people – with yet more young people given the opportunity this year. As well as playing football, the teams entering the regional festivals are also given the opportunity to get involved in a range of different activities including

opportunities for coaching and volunteering. Each regional winner heads to the National Final at the FA’s headquarters, St George’s Park, to play where the England team train. Jane Ashworth OBE, Chief Executive of StreetGames, said: “We are delighted with how the second year of the StreetGames Football Pools Fives is turning out and it is always fantastic to offer extra opportunities to the teams. Obviously it will be great to welcome the winners to St George’s Park but giving teams such as Solihull Stars, who so impressed us in Birmingham, the opportunity to represent on an international scale is a real bonus. Big thanks go to our partners The Football Pools who makes this all possible.”