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Hello again, dear readers. Our Solihull culinary hero - award winning top chef Glynn Purnell is often on TV creating his wonderful recipes - one of which he’s allowed us to reprint in our online magazine. We have some wonderful Solihull people featured in this issue, enjoy reading their stories and don’t forget to look at What’s On - there’s so much to do in Solihull.
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August / September 2016
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Birmingham Celebrates its finest
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An interview with Glynn Purnell
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Solihull Moors promoted
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The Herbalist: cleaning freshness
13 Showtime at the REP 14 Back to school
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17 School open days 23 Support in bereavement 24 Solihull talking newspaper 26 Human of Solihull: Nurse Jan Biggs 27 Stamp duty, don’t get caught out
Julia Parsons
The Team Editor Julia Parsons Advertising Amy Watson Design Ruby Watson
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Celebrating Birmingham’s hospitality superstars Many luminaries from the hospitality industry gathered at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium in June to celebrate, reward and highlight the great work done within the city at places where people eat, drink and sleep.
The inaugural Birmingham Food Drink & Hospitality Awards was held on Monday 6th June, hosted by celebrity TV personality and proud Brummie, Alison Hammond. The Awards are the first of their kind, including a plethora of categories celebrating everything from the best fine dining restaurants, oriental restaurants and most popular street food to best chef, best restaurant manager and best food and drink blogger, to name a few. The awards’ charity partner, Love Brum raised £2000 for Birmingham and District Deaf Children’s Society. Winners spanned the Michelin Star establishment Purnell’s who won two awards to pop up street food brand Low ‘N’ Slow, and came from independents as well as national brands.
Birmingham Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards’ Co-Founder, Anita Chumber alongside Associate Partner, Anita Champaneri, MD of Delicious PR said: “A big thank you to our main sponsors Pepsi Max and support from Edgbaston Stadium, Pathway Group, Britvic, The Sky Bar, High Line, Hollywood Monster, Mr McQueen, Birmingham City University, Vision Print, Birmingham Updates, RBH and our Ambassadors, Paul Fulford, Headz Up Business, TAG Network, Jas Sansi Photography. “And a huge thank you to our Media Partners, Swan Publishing, Sixtynine Degrees, Dine Birmingham and Charity Partner, Love Brum, and supported by Visit Birmingham and Vibrant Networks. “And above all, thanks to the people from the city of Birmingham for making this event so inclusive and successful. “Huge congratulations to the winners. We look forward to seeing you again next year for Birmingham Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2017!” For more info about the Birmingham Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards visit thebfdhawards.co.uk or contact on 0121 382 8362 5
Glynn Purnell Top chef cuisine This Chelmsley Wood Blues man at heart, cares as much about encouraging young people as he does about the appearance, texture and flavour of one of his recipes.
Glynn is one of the UK’s finest chefs at the top of his game. He has Purnell’s Michelin starred restaurant, Purnell’s Bistro and Gingers Bar in Birmingham and has published his own cook book memorably titled “Cracking Yolks and Pigs Tales”, full of delicious recipes. Birmingham Soup is one - hinting at his roots. “Did you want to become a chef from an early age?” I asked him. “Yes. From day one. It was going down the Birmingham markets with my dad and seeing all these unusual vegetables. We always went to this one butcher to order the meat from and he would give us 4 or 5 pigs’ trotters. My mum would braise them in the pressure cooker and by the time they were cooked, Blind Date was starting, so I would sit down in my pyjamas, with a little plate and on it a pig’s trotter and a packet of plain crisps”. The story of Glynn’s career to date began (not by design) at The Metropole Hotel at the NEC. Glynn gives credit to two people at the Metropole who encouraged and supported him through his apprenticeship: Tony Morrin, then the head chef of the restaurant and Mark Hill, the sous chef. They must now look at Glynn’s Michelin Star success and feel a sense of pride at the ‘leg-up’ they gave the youngster. Many of his Metropole work friends were from Knowle and Dorridge and he’d socialise with them at The Mason’s Arms. He went to Solihull College for a course on his day release. He’d learn all the practical stuff and then when the theory got dull… “I’d naff off and go get a couple of pints at the Mason’s Arms and catch the 71 bus back to Chelmsley Wood - and that’d be my day off!” >>
You can find the recipe for this delicious dish at swanpublishing.org photo credit: Laura Edwards
Glynn feels passionate about getting a message to students making their career choices… “don’t allow yourself to be pushed into a box. If you’re naturally creative, give 100% in academics but then give 100% too, to using your talent. Anyone can be a success if they remain positive and determined with the right attitude. “Set-backs are part of life… create your recipe, research the necessary ingredients and make it happen.” Written by Julia Parsons Glynn’s book “Cracking Yolks and Pig Tales” is available for £12.00 from Amazon and other book-sellers. To find out more about Glynn’s handywork and book a table at his restaurant visit purnellsrestaurant.com or call on 0121 212 9799
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Solihull Moors on the up Two local lads write about the changes we’re seeing in Solihull football...
It’s been a depressing season for the city’s football clubs… Birmingham City failing to make the playoffs and Aston Villa relegated in one of the most humiliating ways. But Silhillian football followers’ moods have been lifted by a small Conference North (soon to be Conference Premier) team storming the league with games to spare, and being crowned champions. They are called Solihull Moors. A team founded from the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough in 2007, which have been battling for promotion in the last few years. But now they’ve done it! Next season they’ll be playing against the Football Conference’s big boys – like ex-football league Torquay United and Tranmere Rovers. A8
With a new ground extension they’ll be able to cope with the demand of the bustling fans. The fans (us included!) are optimistic – as shown by the pitch invasion (in the pictures above) in the game against Hednesford Town FC, which they sadly lost 2 -1, but we harmoniously sang our hearts out as the Mighty Moors had already stormed the division. It’s worth remembering that season tickets are free to under-12 year olds if bought with an adult season ticket and it’s just £30 for anyone 12-15. Their games will now be broadcast on BBC local Radio. written by Dan Priestly and Dom Lynch age 13
Herbalist Jenny Jones
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Herbs for fragrant cleaning freshness Our herbalist Jenny Jones gives you some recipes and ideas... Many people are becoming aware that modern chemical cleaners are contributing to ill health, so here are some ideas for making your own safe, fragrant cleaning products to use all around the house. Choose your favourite herbs from the lists below:
Disinfecting: Basil, chamomile, clary sage,
eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rose geranium and thyme.
Make a ‘tea’ with the water and lavender by bringing to the boil, removing off the heat and steeping for half an hour. Strain out the lavender keeping the water and when cool add vodka and essential oils. Put into a clean spray bottle and label. Use away from polished wood.
Cleansing Vinegar
This is a fragrant recipe excellent for many purposes but particularly good for cleaning and disinfecting kitchen and bathroom surfaces, as a fabric softener in your washing machine or in your mop bucket water to clean and disinfect the floors.
Insect repellent in an oil base: Basil, bay,
Fill a large glass jar with citrus peel such as grapefruit, orange lemon or lime, then add dried herbs such as sage, thyme or lemon verbena. Cover with white vinegar, put on a lid and leave to steep for 2 weeks, shaking the jar occasionally. After two weeks strain, bottle and label the concentrate. This can then be diluted and put into a clean spray bottle.
Soothing Room Spray
It is important to label the products you make, and ensure that no one in your household has an allergy to the herbs used.
Anti-fungal: Chamomile, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, tea-tree, thyme. Anti-bacterial/antiseptic: Bay, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lavender, oregano, rosemary, tea-tree, thyme. chamomile, coriander, thyme, rosemary, peppermint, lavender.
100ml Water 25gm lavender flowers 20ml cheapest vodka or rubbing alcohol from a chemist 10 drops of essential oil (I like rose geranium) 20 drops lemon oil.
Jenny Jones is a retired fellow of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. After practicing for 30 years she became a Trustee of the Herb Society and helped train future herbalists as a tutor at the University of Central Lancashire. 9
Membership Promoter The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is seeking independent, friendly and passionate people to join their team; if you have an interest in wildlife conservation and your local environment then we would love to hear from you. Pay: £8/hr guaranteed base rate with a realistic commission rate. £12.50/hr earned on average, and the potential to earn in excess of £20/hr. Mileage contribution and full training also provided. Hours: Flexible working arrangements (your choice of 3 to 5 days per week) including some weekend working. Working at local private site venues such as shops, garden centres, county shows and events. Requirements: Access to your own transport is essential, no experience is necessary. To apply please; Call us on: 0333 3207 273 Email us at: HR@wildlifefundraising.org Visit: www.wildlifefundraising.org
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What’s on guide
A snapshot of things to do around Knowle & Dorridge in August & September.
Markets, Fairs & Festivals Solihull Farmers’ Market Where: High St & Mill Lane When: First Friday every month Info: sketts.co.uk Fine and Local Food Fayre Where: Mell Square, High Street and Mill Lane When: Third Saturday every month Info: solihull.gov.uk/events Bentley Heath Community Market Children’s themed market in Aug Where: Bentley Heath Community Centre, B93 When: Every Fri 9:30am 11:30am Info: bhcountrymarket.com
Family fun
Quiz night
Dog Show and Fun Day Popular fundraising event featuring a dog show, children’s rides, entertainment and stalls. Where: Elmdon Heath Recreation Ground, B92 9JS When: 13 Aug, 10.30am to 3.00pm Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
Summertime Quiz Teams of 8, evening includes fish and chip supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Where: Knowle Village Hall When: 18 Aug Info: 01564 778 163
Shirley Family Fun Day Stalls, entertainment, children’s rides, Punch and Judy shows + Where: Shirley Park, B90 When: 22 Aug Info: facebook.com/ShopinShirley
Festivals
For kids
Solihull Food Festival Showcasing the finest locally sourced produce plus street food, free samples, talks and cookery demonstrations. Where: Malvern Park, B91 3DL When: Sunday 14 Aug Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
Pond Dipping Popular event, booking recommended. Suitable for children aged 4+ Where: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park When: 9 Aug Info: 0121 704 0768
Solihull Summer Fest Charity music festival with live music food and drink, children’s entertainment and an exclusive VIP tent. Where: Tudor Grange Park When: 27 & 28 Aug Info: solihullsummerfest.co.uk
Wildlife Watch Spot wildlife and play fun games to collect stickers. Suitable for age 2+, booking recommended. Where: Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park, B91 3HW When: 4, 10, 17, & 22 Aug Info: 0121 704 0768
Get close to nature
Grand Table Top Sale Where: Knowle Village Hall When: 17 Sep Info: 01564 779 445
Bat Walk Using high tech bat detectors, try to spot bats. Booking essential. Where: Elmdon Park When: 18 Aug, 8.00-10.00pm Info: 0121 704 8000
Music Sunday Night Live A regular evening of superb live entertainment running since the mid 1980s. Where: Knowle Royal British Legion, Warwick Road, B93 9L When: 11 Sep Info: skiddle.com The World’s Greatest 80s Disco Dancing, fully stocked bar and retro snacks. Over 18s only. Tickets £5 on the door. Where: Arden Academy When: 23 Sep, 8.30pm - midnight Info: strong6@blueyonder.co.uk Fun in the park Arena performers, dog show, classic cars, stalls and delicious food. Where: Tudor Grange Park When: 18 Sep Info: sisoloihull@yahoo.co.uk
Charity Cocktail night A fun evening of tasting and learning to make cocktails - in aid of Marie Curie Hospice. Where: Hampton & Solihull Cricket ground. When: 19 Aug, 7.00pm Info: 07981 721 126
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Thrilling stories & bold adventures at The REP A diverse Autumn season at Birmingham Repertory Theatre has just been announced, with a stylish new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance Of Being Earnest kicking things off in September. Other highlights include the UK stage première of cult horror classic, The Exorcist and the world première of What Shadows, a play about Enoch Powell starring Ian McDiarmid (Star Wars). For families, Kneehigh bring their show 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, based on the novel by Michael Morporgo in October, and Treasure Island promises a swashbuckling adventure over the festive period (25 Nov to 7 Jan). Touring productions of Pride and Prejudice and Room On The Broom sit alongside new plays by local writers, and their alternative offering Cabaret XXL returns following high demand.
9 - 24 SEPTEMBER Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Curve present
Treasure Island at The REP from 25 Nov - 7 Jan
There are plenty of other thrilling theatrical opportunities awaiting you at The REP. Visit birmingham-rep.co.uk to start planning your visit.
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Hallfield School Edgbaston An independent co-educational day school from 3 months - 11 years
Open Morning Saturday 1 October 2016 9.30 - 12.00
EYFS: ‘Outstanding’ (ISI February 2016)
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An independent school for girls aged 21/2 -18 years
EXAMINATION FOR YEAR 7 ENTRY TO EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IN SEPTEMBER 2017 Edgbaston High School has decided to move its examination from January in line with other local schools The entrance examination will now take place on Saturday 15 October 2016 The closing date for registrations will be by the Whole School Open Morning on Saturday 24 September 2016
Academic, Music, Sport, Art Scholarships 0121 454 5831 admissions@edgbastonhigh.co.uk www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk
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Secondary school open days The new school year is imminent, and you’re weighing up your child’s options for the next five years of their life. Well it really pays to take the opportunity to have a guided tour around your prospective schools and get a feel for what daily life will be like for your child. We have put together a list of school open days to make the whole process a little easier for you, here they are…
Alderbrook School
Lyndon School
alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk Open evening 12 Sep, Open morning 13 Sep (check website for times)
lyndonschool.co.uk 28 Sep 6.00pm-8.00pm, 29 Sep 9.15am & 2.15pm, 30 Sep 11.00am
Arden Academy
Smith’s Wood Sports College
CTC Kingshurst Academy
www.solsch.org.uk 24 Sep 9.30am-12pm
Grace Academy
www.saintmartins-school.com 17 Sep 9.30am-12noon, 5 Oct 6.00pm
arden.solihull.sch.uk 29 Sep 6.00pm-8.30pm, 30 Sep (parents & guardians only) 10.45am-12.00noon & 1.45pm-3.00pm kingshurst.ac.uk 28 Sep 4.00pm-7.30pm
graceacademy.org.uk 27 Sep 5.00pm-7.00pm
John Henry Newman Catholic College
johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk 15 Sep 4.45pm-8.00pm
Langley School
langley.solihull.sch.uk 22 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 23 Sep 9.15am-10.15am
www.smithswood.co.uk Date to be confirmed
Solihull School
St Martin’s Girls School
St Peter’s R C School
www.vle.st-peters.solihull.sch.uk 22 Sep 6.00pm-9.00pm
Tudor Grange Academy
www.solihull.tgacademy.org.uk 20 Sep 6.00pm-8.30pm, 22 Sep 9.00-10.00am & 2.00-3.00pm
Light Hall School
lighthall.co.uk 22 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm, 23 Sep 9.30am-11.00am
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Support in bereavement Edward’s Trust has been providing a holistic bereavement support network for children and families who are facing loss and surviving bereavement for the last 27 years. It was founded in 1989 by Peter and Hilary Dent who sadly lost their son Edward to cancer at the age of 7. The Trust receives around 500 new referrals every year. Support is provided for as long as is it needed. Edward’s Trust relies heavily on donations and the generosity of others. It costs around £500,000 a year to keep their doors open. To donate please visit justgiving.com/edwardstrust. Edward’s Trust has an action packed events program throughout the year including the Glitter Ball on 19th November at the National Conference Centre in Solihull and a team of runners in the Birmingham Half Marathon in October. For more information on events, fundraising or volunteering please call 0121 456 4838 or email fundraising@edwardstrust.org.uk.
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Audio newspaper for Solihull Did you know that Solihull has its very own free talking newspaper? If you or a friend of yours is visually impaired then this service can help you keep up with local news.
Solihull Borough Talking Newspaper Association (SBTNA) is a small, independent, registered charity run entirely by volunteers. For 35 years, they’ve provided a free audio newspaper covering local news and a separate quarterly magazine for visually impaired people, mainly within the Solihull area but also for people who have moved out of the area but like to keep up with the local news. About 60 volunteers work as editors, sound engineers, readers and copiers at their facility in The Core at Solihull library. Memory stick (USB) players are provided free of charge. To cover the cost of this weekly activity the charity is reliant on the kindness of donations. Once recordings have been chosen, prepared, edited and duplicated, the memory sticks are put into mailing wallets and delivered by Royal Mail free of charge to listeners and then returned by freepost back to SBTNA at The Core by re-using the freepost wallet. A24
Approximately 160 listeners receive the Talking Newspaper every week and the magazine quarterly. Derek Bush the charity’s information officer said; ”We provide a variety of local news and magazine items and we know, from the kind comments we have received from our listeners, how much they look forward to each edition”. Mr Law is one such listener who said; “Because of my poor vision I needed someone kind enough to spend a few hours a week reading the papers to me. Now I don’t have to rely on anyone. The paper has changed the way I spend my day. I can now listen wherever and whenever I wish”. If you are visually impaired or know someone who is, contact Marion Canning on 01564 773984 or Roger Starling MBE on 0121 705 5111 And how about putting Solihull Borough Talking Newspaper Association on your list for a charitable fundraiser or donation.
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Human of Solihull - Nurse Jan Biggs
The kindest light radiating through the darkness Our special person this issue is a palliative care nurse working out of Solihull Hospital. If you are perhaps coping with the care of a member of your family or are yourself in an end stage deteriorating condition when nothing more medically can be done - you may find this angel by your side. From early childhood, Jan wanted to be a nurse and never wavered in her career choice. Growing up in Allesley village near Coventry, Jan celebrates 35 years in her challenging but rewarding role. She worked for four years at the world renowned St Christopher’s hospice - the first of its kind founded by Dame Cecily Saunders in 1967. Jan takes uncertainty out of dying - something which will happen to every living thing on this planet. Oddly the subject is often one of taboo to discuss, so fear of the unknown can be overwhelming with little sense of control or acknowledgement of an individual’s life journey. Jan spends time with patients once the ward A26
staff have referred them to her, listening, chatting wanting to know what is the most important thing to them and will do her best to see issues resolved with closure and completion for the patient, regardless of faiths and culture. Part of a close knit team, their motto is: “Nobody is perfect but a team can be”. Jan informally teaches ward nurses the understanding to recognise the right time to bring her on board. She will link with community and social support teams… it’s not just about end of life. Her ability to de-medicalise terminology and help join the dots in all areas of communication and treatment are vital. Sharing the burden of worry in itself is helpful. How does Jan cope and download the stress of her job? She hikes with her husband, letting nature do its healing to her spirit. Despite the challenges, she loves what she does and feels privileged in her role of ‘being there’ for families and patients - shining a light to help them through the tunnel of their darkest hours.
Stamp duty - could you be caught out? Earlier this year new stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rules were put in place - but did you know that not only buy-to-let investors could be affected? Some first time buyers could find themselves paying the extra 3% surcharge such as those that inherit a residential property then go on to purchase a second property. Leighann Richards of The Wilkes Partnership explains.
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Historically, when buying a home you would calculate your budget, find a property, agree the price, apply for a mortgage, and only then instruct solicitors. These new complex stamp duty rules have turned this process on its head. Now it is advisable to talk to a solicitor first to determine your stamp duty liability so that you are aware of this cost whilst negotiating the purchase. Otherwise you could be in for an unpleasant surprise after you thought you had considered all of the costs involved. You could find yourself needing to increase your budget or lose the property and go back to square one. The complexity of the new SDLT rules doesn’t stop there. If you own your own property as a single person and then go on to purchase a property with your partner for your family to live in you could be liable to pay the higher rates. And if parents want to help their children get onto the property ladder advice should be sought from a specialist in order to determine whether the transaction attracts the additional 3% SDLT surcharge. It is best to seek legal advice as early on in the process as possible, and it could even save you money by giving you room for negotiation. If you need advice on property purchase matters contact Leighann Richards at The Wilkes Partnership lrichards@wilkes.co.uk or 0121 233 4333 / www.wilkes.co.uk
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The Agrabad Balti Restaurant 884 Old Lode Lane Solihull, B92 8LW Tel: 0121 743 7883
Hillfield Farm Pub Pub Food 2 Cranbrook Way, Shirley, B90 4GT Tel: 0121 733 8810
The Forest Restaurant Hotel Restaurant 25 Station approach Dorridge, B93 8JA Tel: 01564 772120
The Beech House Steakhouse 727 Warwick Road Solihull, B91 3DA Tel: 0121 272 7730
Hogarths Restaurant Hotel Restaurant Four Ashes Rd Dorridge, B93 8QE Tel: 01564 779988
The Punchbowl Pub Food Mill Lanwe Lapworth, B94 6HR Tel: 01564 784 564
The Farm Inn Gastro Pub Farmhouse Way Solihull, B90 4EH Tel: 0121 711 7273
The Malt Shovel Gastro Pub Barston Lane Solihull, B91 3DX Tel: 01675 443 223
The Red House Pub Food & Carvery Hermitage Rd Solihull, B91 2LP Tel: 0121 711 8856
The Finest Catch Fish & Chips 1097 Stratford Road Shirley, B90 4EB Tel: 0121 745 1755
Met Bar & Kitchen Modern European 680-684 Warwick Rd Solihull, B91 3DX Tel: 0121 659 8062
The White Lion French & British Hampton-in-Arden Solihull, B92 0AA Tel: 01564 442833
Fukuoka Japanese 373 Stratford Road Shirley, B90 3BW Tel: 0121 439 6262
Orange Tree Gastro Pub Warwick Rd Solihull, B93 0BN Tel: 01564 785364
Zengz Asian Vegetarian Old Lode Lane B92 8JE Tel: 0121 722 2099
Happy Heart Cafe Organic 26 Richmond Road, Olton, B92 7RP Tel: 0121 706 8674
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Clubs & Societies
Clubs & Societies
Our community is rich and diverse and there is something for everyone, whatever your interests may be. Blythe Barracudas swimming club Lessons & competitions www.blythebarracudas.com Dorridge Flower Club 01926 484 598 www.southmidlandsnafas.org.uk/dorridge Knowle Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Cafe Tel. 07827 940 844 www.solihullcarers.org Knowle Art Group www.freewebs.com/knowleartgroup Knowle Astronomical Society www.knowleastro.org.uk Knowle Bridge Club 01564 776 498 / 205 363 www.bridgewebs. com/knowle Knowle Camera Club www.knowlecameraclub.co.uk Knowle & Dorridge Ladies Circle www.ladiescircle.co.uk/knowle kanddladiescircle@hotmail.com
KPC’s The Marriage Course: relationshipcentral@kpc.org.uk Knowle Probus Club 01527 529 363 www.knowleprobus.org.uk Knowle and Dorridge Racquets Club www.knowleanddorridgeracqets.co.uk Knowle Ramblers Group www.knowleramblers.tripod.com Knowle Scottish Country Dance Club 01564 779 853 Solihull Speakers Club www.solihullspeakers.co.uk Knowle Women’s Institute 01564 770 485 mbpbknowle@talktalk.net West Midland Bird Club 0121 705 8507 solihull@westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk Ye Olde Knowle Bowling Club 01564 775 887 www.ykbc.co.uk
Knowle & Dorridge Lions 08458 335 894 www.knowleanddorridgelions.com
Solihull Symphony Orchestra www.solihullsymphony.org.uk
Knowle Flower Club 01564 775 899
Solihull & Shirley Bridge Bereavement Support Group 0121 733 1038 enquiries@thebridgeshirley.com
Knowle Local History Society www.knowlehistory.org.uk knowlehistory@yahoo.co.uk Knowle Male Voice Choir www.knowlemalevoicechoir.org.uk kmvc14@gmail.com Knowle Musical Society www.knowlemusicalsociety.co.uk Knowle Parish Council www.kpc.org.uk
Solihull Embroiderers Solihullembroiderersguild.blogspot.co.uk Solihull Down syndrome Support Group lizwilliams193@hotmail.co.uk If you know of a club or group that is not listed here but should be, please get in touch to let us know: juliaparsons@swanpublishing.org
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Warm summer nights... call for more lights What if we don’t want the glorious garden hours to be limited to the daytime and the occasional party? What if we want them to continue into the night? Well, there is a tasteful midway point between bedazzling your garden like it’s christmas and having no outside lighting at all, let’s find it together.
What does it achieve? Your motivation may be to showcase your home to its full potential from the garden, perhaps it’s to have a more pleasant view through the windows as night falls or even to extend the evening living space out on to the patio; a delicate arrangement of lights can do it all.
How best to arange them? Planting a row of glowing downlighters in amongst the flowers will create a very inviting and attractive night-time garden. It’s also a good idea to pick your favourite trees and place some uplighters directly below them, illuminating the branches and lower foliage. Fairy lights in the bushes are a tad too Christmassy so it’s best to steer clear, but firesafe enclosed candles and lanterns are quite seasonally ambiguous - and make very pretty centrepieces. A32
3. What will it cost? Solar-powered lighting is as close to free as it gets and it takes all of the effort out of personally maintaining the garden lighting but unfortunately they’re not half as bright as lights connected to the mains which may require the help of a qualified electrician. If you want to keep close track of your energy consumption then you can always opt for re-chargable battery powered lights, which are bright, beautiful and keep your peace of mind. Written by Ruby Watson
Luftwaffe over Birmingham Imagine what it was like 75 years ago when Birmingham experienced the majority of its dozens of German air raids. Based on extracts from his new book The Luftwaffe over Brum, author Steve Richards relates:
“In addition to night attacks, often with hundreds of aircraft, there were a handful of daylight nuisance raids with a solitary aircraft. November 1940 witnessed three such audacious attacks upon Birmingham’s suburbs.
“The city’s ordeal started in August 1940 but the most intense period was during November following the devastating attack on Coventry. The Germans gave Coventry the target number 53 whilst Birmingham was allocated target number 52.
“The night attacks were the most devastating. Between 19 - 23rd November a series of raids over Birmingham resulted in over 750 people being killed. The night of 11/12th December was the longest (about 13 hours) raid which came in two distinct phases and 170 people heartbreakingly lost their lives.
“Contrary to popularly held views, the Luftwaffe were not intent on terrorising civilians. They had a definite mission to disrupt Britain’s war industry and so three different Luftwaffe bomber groups were employed on specialist pathfinding operations. Two of these used highly sophisticated, but different, radio navigational beam systems. “KGr100 was the most effective of these three units and its first operation over Britain was against the Castle Bromwich aircraft factory and the nearby Fort Dunlop on the night of 13/14th August 1940. Once over the target, these specialist units would drop thousands of incendiaries to act as markers for the bombers following up behind.
“There was a period of relative calm until the second week of April 1941, two raids on consecutive nights saw the nightmare resume with around 400 fatalities. In July 1942, the Germans carried out a devastating surprise strike. 200 people lost their lives. But this was not the end… one more raid on 23rd April 1943 caused damage to property and personal injury, but thankfully, no fatalities.” The book Luftwaffe Over Brum can be ordered from www.birminghamair-raids.co.uk or from W H Smith. Impressively the author wrote this book by dictation as he is partially sighted, subscribing to The Talking Newspaper you can read about on page 24. 33
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Dr Louise FRCGP congratulations! Instead of Dr Louise highlighting a medical problem for us this issue, we are immensely proud to tell you that last month she and two other doctors from Solihull were awarded Fellowships from The Royal College of General Practitioners. To have one of these GPs work in your borough acknowledged in a single year is remarkable, but Solihull has three who can now proudly add the letters FRCGP to all the others after their names. Fellowship of the internationally respected London based Royal College of GPs is their highest grade of membership and a way of recognising a few outstanding GPs’ achievements. • Dr Mark Sterry works at Grove Road surgery, a long established training practice in Solihull. He is also Solihull’s LMC secretary and BMA Treasurer. • Dr Bilal Patel is a GP partner in Solihull; chair of Solihull’s GP Federation and Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University of Warwick Medical School. • Dr Louise Newson is a part time GP in Shirley and a medical writer for various publications besides MY Solihull, Knowle & Dorridge, including www.patient.info ; The British Journal of Family Medicine and MIMS Learning. She writes numerous online courses for the RCGP. Dr Newson also runs a recently opened menopause clinic at Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull.
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Golf training for disabled children Solihull resident Michael Leek OBE has been instrumental in setting up a Trust that provides disabled children with golf training, whilst raising £80,000 for disabled golf provision. He has also been a major player in raising £1million to pay for a scanner at Solihull Hospital and is now president of Shirley Golf Club.
Quietly modest about their achievements, Shirley Golf Club in Solihull has been at the forefront of golf club coaching of youngsters with disabilities for over a decade and many of the club’s members have been involved, which is a great example of golfers ‘putting something back into the game’.
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It was this enthusiasm that brought Shirley Golf Club to the attention of the Golf Foundation. Since 2000, the club’s achievements include helping 3,000+ disabled/SEN children to enjoy golf. Enthusiasm among members has gained them respect and a reputation as a highly progressive club (members of Shirley GC have won prestigious Golf Foundation and England Golf Partnership awards in recent years). Club volunteers and their PGA Professional Stuart Bottrill and his staff are skilled in coping with a range of disabilities (including cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, severe learning difficulties and autism) offering six-week blocks of coaching and play. The Golf Foundation has backed Shirley GC with grants in the past and recently issued £2,000 as the club engages with other golf clubs to help them train to support disabled youngsters. Michael Leek and his co-organiser honorary treasurer John Lee are keen to share good practice further, inviting club officials to visit the Solihull venue and to see their coaching in action. Michael Leek said: “Some club volunteers and professionals are unsure of committing themselves to the demands of this project. We can change their thinking, demonstrate the special equipment and they can watch our coaching sessions. Teachers and carers from the schools always accompany children. This can be a hugely satisfying activity for any enthusiastic golf club.”
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