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MOSELEY & KINGS HEATH Your award winning local community magazine
A spooky Halloween & A booming Bonfire night
Tim Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien’s nephew
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MOSELEY & KINGS HEATH October / November 2016
In this issue Dear Neighbours, Welcome to our October issue and to Autumn Diwali, Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night and Remembrance Sunday. As a huge fan of JRR Tolkien’s work it was such a pleasure to meet his great-nephew for our cover story.
Ruby
Tolkien’s great nephew leaving his mark
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Rice Chamberlains: Property update
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Haunting entertainment for Halloween
13 Arden Rowley’s Moseley & Kings Heath 19 What makes IT-support such fun?
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This issue is packed full of useful information and entertaining stories so please go ahead and enjoy. If you have any ideas as to how we can improve the magazine we’d love to hear them! Happy reading,
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21 Upcycling ideas for your home 25 A charitable week 26 Moseley welcomes Pizza Express 27 Celebrating Diwali 31 Interview with BBC1’s Car Share author 33 Celebrating Birmingham’s finest 34 An outstanding and excellent school
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40 Dramatic nights and theatrical frights 49 Upcycling ideas for your garden 51 Staying in is the new going out
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Tim Tolkien at Sarehole Mill
The Ent is not dead
Says Tolkien’s Two Towers’ sculptor Tim Tolkien. Great nephew of JRR Tolkien himself and a renowned public art metal sculptor, Tim is the talent behind the recreation of Tolkien’s two towers that now reside at Sarehole Mill in Moseley. The original two towers that are said to have inspired those in The Lord of The Rings are still as large as life in Edgbaston; Perrots Folley and Edgbaston Waterworks on Waterworks Road. As well as recreating the Two Towers, known in the books as Orthanc and Barad-dur, Tim Tolkien crafted the stunning spitfire sculpture on Spitfire Island near the Jaguar factory (formerly the spitfire factory where 22,000 spitfires were produced during WW2), the impressive centrepiece at The Elizabeth of York pub in Moseley and artworks in over 20 schools across the region. Furthermore, Tim is the sculptor who will design and build Tolkien’s Ent, that has been in the planning for over ten years. Tim said: “Projects like this often take years to come to life, it’s a complicated process of consultation, design, planning permission and in the case of the Ent, securing the funding and deciding on location.
“Originally it was planned to be in the village green - a lone tree trying to return to his friends in the forest, but now it is likely to take up residence in Moseley Park much closer to its kin.” The full amount of funding needed has yet to be secured and you can help with a donation or by helping to set up a crowdfunding campaign. Tim Tolkien’s connection to his great-uncle’s work runs deep in his life. He now resides in Cradely Heath in the heart of the Black Country. “I technically live in Mordor - but it’s not what it used to be!” Ironically, Tim feels great affection for the metal-bashing heartland of the industrial revolution which now stands as a shadow of its former self, whilst JRR portrayed it as a great evil that would change the world forever. To find out more about commissioning public art metal sculpture contact Tim Tolkien on 07973 938290 or via timtolkien@icloud.com Moseley Statue Group can be contacted via David Isgrove at davidisgrove@gmail.com
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Guess who’s coming to dinner... Halloween takes its etymological roots from All Hallows Evening, which in the past preceded the great feast of All Hallows Day. The name of this traditional Christian festival has been chopped and changed over the years, the Scottish accent putting the final touches on the current Hallow-een, ‘een’ being Scottish for evening. It is believed that the tradition arose from the Celtic harvest festival ‘Samhain’ which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the ‘darker half’ of the year. At Samhain it was thought that the souls of the dead would revisit homes seeking hospitality, and families would set an extra place at the dinner table to accommodate them in the hopes that their generosity to the spirits would appease them and help the families and livestock to survive the winter. People would also disguise themselves as these haunting apparitions and go door-to-door singing in return for food, which has remained virtually untouched as the central way to participate in this spooky festival.
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This wonderful part of Birmingham is home to people from all walks of life who experience it in many different ways. This issue we hear from Arden Rowley, age 11, head girl at Moseley CofE School, who tells us about her own version of Moseley and Kings Heath.
Hello! I am writing this after an amazing day at MOFO (Moseley Folk Festival). My favourite band were definitely The Coral (I want their new album) although my voice still aches from all the singing and screaming me and my friends did. I have never seen so many people in the park at the same time! I find it impossible to choose my favourite place in Moseley and Kings Heath because there are so many special places. There’s Rita Barker’s dance workshop where I spend my Saturdays doing street dance and musical theatre, and there’s Shades music shop where I’m learning piano and where all the pupils get the chance to play at The Cross every Christmas. I’m really enjoying how the new M&S building site changes every week. But the oldest place in Moseley that I think is special is St Mary’s Church, where I was baptised.
Kings Heath is just as important to me. I love going with my friends to Al’s Diner for a wicked Coke Float and the best Indian EVER is Poplar Balti. My favourite places to spend my pocket money are the Momo Bead Shop, Armadillo and WHSmiths. And when I was younger, it was Betty’s playgroup at the Baptist church and Marcella’s MusicShakers which were special to me. Now I’m just starting Year 6 at Moseley CofE and I am very excited about my new role as head girl. Last year’s head girl was amazing, so there’s a lot to live up to, but I heard she had loads of fun too. Moseley CofE will always be special to me and I know I will enjoy my last year there. If you would like to share your own unique version of Moseley & Kings Heath with our readers then please get in touch on 689 0432 or info@swanpublishing.org
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Upcycle ideas: Home Chalk board
2. Painter’s tape transformation
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A great tired old furniture face lift comes in the form of painter’s tape. You lay down the tape carefully and the hard work is done, pick out some great colours and go for a bold geometric pattern like this, or perhaps something much simpler with block colours, whatever you choose it’s sure to be gorgeous.
If you have nice but tatty frames laying around, you can repurpose them as stunning chalk boards with sticky-back chalkboard sheet, or using blackboard paint on the piece of wood that slots into the frame (remove any glass). Painting the frames will help strengthen them and completes your creative signature.
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3. Hogwarts’ style Halloween
Coffee table
Repurposing a metal basket as a modern little coffee table couldn’t be easier. First paint the basket, chic black or electric orange, whatever you feel will make the right kind of statement in your home. Ideally the table top needs to be round so see a carpenter to get your wood into shape, and then either rest it on top or fix it in place using wood glue. Voila!
Halloween is an opportunity to enchant as well as to scare. This creative project reflects the much loved world of Harry Potter and brings it to life in your home. Using the papier mache technique cover toilet rolls and place a mini LED light in the top, paint them white and you have the candles. Now for the magic. Secure fishing wire to the candles and hang them from the ceiling, and they appear to float in the air!
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A week in the charitable life of Judy Dyke What a week! Meetings with four people that change the life of our Harborne.
It was a pleasure to meet Noel Neeson, new headmaster of Blue Coat School, and his wife Jules, a lovely couple with a determination to give pupils of the Blue Coat School the best opportunities for a fulfilling educational experience. Susan Newcombe, Director of Income Generation and Marketing at St Mary’s Hospice visited me to share the vision of ‘Hospice Care for All’ which will be delivered through a network of five satellite clinics in community settings across Birmingham and Sandwell delivering hospice support and care locally. Thursday took me to the Hollytrees Animal Rescue Trust to visit the recently installed memorial garden where Ray Dedicoat welcomes families who have lost beloved pets and gives them a time and place to consider and reflect on their grief. Ray is a wonderful resource for us and has often helped me on re-homing pets that for one reason or another are no longer able to stay in their Harborne homes, as well as offering boarding.
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Bishop David Urquhart conducted the service which was a joyous and uplifting celebration of a new ministry. Finally, it was a great joy to attend the induction of the Reverend Leonard Browne as vicar of St John’s Church, Harborne. Bishop David Urquhart conducted the service which was a joyous and uplifting celebration of a new ministry. There was standing room only, glorious music and amazing singing as the congregation and friends welcomed Leonard, his wife Alison and their family to Harborne.
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New Moseley PizzaExpress pays tribute to car pioneer 25 new jobs as restaurant team prepares to stretch, toss and serve 4,500 pizzas in its first month Pizza lovers are in for a treat with the opening of a new PizzaExpress in Moseley. The restaurant, which can seat 118 people, means jobs for 25 new team members, including 5 pizzaiolos and 13 waiters and waitresses. An estimated 640 kilos of dough will be used in the first month as the team prepares to serve up 4,500 pizzas and 2,000 portions of PizzaExpress’ iconic Dough Balls. Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed – often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis. The new restaurant pays tribute to car pioneer Frederick W. Lanchester who lived in Moseley and ran a factory at nearby Sparkbrook. The Lanchester Motor Company Ltd was started by Frederick and his two brothers in 1899. Elements of the restaurant’s design take inspiration from the early Lanchester cars, including the large air inlet grills, the leather detailing on the interior and some of the fluid aerodynamic forms of the cars. Other aspects include feature pendant lights, chevron panelled pizzaiola counter, light 26
natural oak chairs with tan and dark brown leather seat pads and white Carrara marble and natural oak tables. Lee Griffiths, manager of Moseley PizzaExpress, said, “We will have a beautiful new restaurant and can’t wait to show it off to our customers. We have a friendly and enthusiastic team who are looking forward to welcoming everyone over a delicious pizza.” PizzaExpress has a menu to suit all tastes, including gluten-free options. For younger pizza-lovers, the Piccolo menu is full of tasty choices including ‘Create Your Own’ pizza, and starts at just £3.95. And for budding chefs looking to celebrate a birthday, a Pizza Making Party will see them transformed into pizzaiolos so they can stretch, toss and top their own pizza and play party games before sitting down to enjoy their culinary creations. 93a Alcester Road Moseley B13 8DD For more details visit : www.pizzaexpress.com Or call: 0121 449 3111
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Finding the light within Diwali is the Hindu festival of light, the fireworks, candles, fairy lights and sparklers paraded to enjoy this celebration are meant to symbolize the inner light that this tradition seeks to nurture. Here are some of the rituals practiced during the Diwali festival;
b For five days children and adults come together wearing their finest clothing and joyously celebrate.
b Families light Divos and ask Bhagwan (God / spiritual leader) for inner enlightenment. b Gifts are given, and large feasts of vegetarian dishes and sweets are shared. b Oil lamps called ‘Diyas’ are lit every night during the festival symbolizing inner light and to fight off darkness and ignorance. b Fireworks are lit to symbolize warding off evil. b Families decorate their porches with colourful designs and patterns called rangolis. b Families forgive and forget the misdeeds of their peers in the last year.
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Tim Reid grew up in Knowle and from 1980 - 1985 went to Solihull School. Like many youngsters, he hadn’t a clue what he wanted to do when he grew up. Tim went on to Manchester University to study marketing and on his second day there, met the girl he was to marry. Once graduated they decided to remain living in Manchester. Tim found employment with an advertising agency, working his way through pretty much every department, learning the ropes. He was naturally creative - an ideas man and eventually found comedy was his style. Tim says even when he attended Dorridge Junior School, he enjoyed making people laugh. He began to write with Mancunian Paul Coleman who shared his love of comedy and writing. Paul had been at school with Peter Kay. In 2010 having set themselves the challenge of writing a sitcom, they agreed their key points were that it needed to be cheap to produce and small scale. Eventually they came up with the concept - car sharing. And John and
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Celebrating Birmingham’s Finest
Independent Retailer of the Year – Isaac Charles Bridal House
Harborne’s El Borracho de Oro wins coveted title of Restaurant of the Year and The REP wins Venue of the Year.
Business of the Year – Trowers & Hamlins
Continued from the success of the inaugural awards, Birmingham Awards has done it again. Sponsored by Birmingham City University, the second of Birmingham’s prestigious awards was held on Saturday 10th September at the Vox Conference Arena.
Community Initiative / Charity / Volunteer of the Year – Mosaic (West Midlands)
Steven Knight, writer and producer of hit show Peaky Blinders, was crowned Brummie of the Year for his passion and commitment to Birmingham, along with Midlands Today’s very own Nick Owen who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Arts & Culture Award – Ikon Gallery
Businesswoman of the Year – Jackie Cummins (J21 Coaching) & Leigh Perry (Dorridge Music School)
Sporting Initiative of the Year – Aspire Sports Excellence in Media Award – Sameena AliKhan Young Achiever of the Year – Neelam Heera Small Business of the Year – JE Consulting LTD Venue of the Year – The REP
£600 was raised for charity partner LoveBrum, with the vote on the night going to Baby Ava’s Support Foundation to receive the money raised.
Social Enterprise of the Year – The School for Social Entrepreneurs
Birmingham Awards extends a huge thank you to their sponsors, South and City College, Pathway, Vision Print, High Line Bar, Birmingham Updates as well as the judges, ambassadors and photographers.
Contribution to Education Award – Dr. Melanie Brown
And the winners are: Restaurant of the Year – El Borracho de Oro Bar/Pub of the Year – The Farm (Solihull) National Retailer of the Year – John Lewis
Blogger of the Year – Brum Hour
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‘Outstanding’ and ‘Excellent’ Pupils at Edgbaston High School’s Preparatory department are benefitting from a recently completed building development, designed to improve and extend facilities at its Westbourne Road site.
Earlier this year EHS was delighted to announce the awarding of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Excellent’ accreditations from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, endorsing its reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the region. Demand for places is high, with numbers increasing every year. Pupils enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum, academic results are outstanding and an extensive variety extracurricular interests are encouraged.
Making an investment of £1.6 million, the year long project has resulted in an extended library, new art studio, medical centre and a large welcoming entrance reception area.
Pupils wishing to apply for Senior School entry in September 2017 are invited to sit the Year 7 Entrance Examination on Saturday 15 October 2016.
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Where to eat
A guide to the best places to eat in and around Moseley & Kings Heath
Blue Ginger Singapore & Malaysian 32 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AD Tel: 0121 444 0999
Kababish Balti 29 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 5556
Rainbow Restaurant Chinese 59 High Street Kings Heath, B14 7BH Tel: 0121 444 4195
Byzantium Mediterranean Tapas 11 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 5444
La Fibule Moroccan 31 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 3289
Sabai Sabai Thai 25 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 4498
Carib Grill Carribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG Tel: 0121 449 8818
Maison Mayci French Patisserie 148 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8HS Tel: 0121 449 4413
Sweet Chillies Bangali/ Indian 836 Yardely Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE Tel: 0121 443 1086
Carters Fine British dining 2c Wake Green Rd Moseley, B13 9EZ Tel: 0121 449 8885
Pangaea Indian 27-29 Poplar Rd B14 7AA Tel: 0121 441 2222
Sylhet Spice Cuisine Bangladeshi 27-29 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 6644
Daniels Bistro Fine British Dining 13 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8HW Tel: 0121 449 9618
Ponte Di Legno Italian 44 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EJ Tel: 0121 449 8064
The Village English Pub Food 179 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8JR Tel: 0121 449 7664
Indioz Indian 107 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8DD Tel: 0121 449 9292
Poplar Balti Tipu Sultan Bangladeshi & Indian Indian 48 Poplar Rd 43 Alcester Rd B14 7AG Moseley, B13 8AA Tel: 0121 444 1317 Tel: 0121 449 8539
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s autumn season is crackling with a variety of new plays and iconic classics. One play that encompasses both qualities is the live stage version of the cult masterpiece The Exorcist, which makes its UK debut just in time for Halloween.
This stage adaptation from the original novel by William Peter Blatty, that led to the legendary film which shocked a whole generation, is written by John Pielmeier and unleashed for the very first time in a uniquely theatrical experience from 21 October - 5 November 2016, at The REP. The REP certainly seems to be daring its audiences to try something scary over Halloween, as running simultaneously with The Exorcist is the unnerving immersive experience, Séance. From 18-29 October, a small number of brave souls enter a pitch black shipping container outside
21 OCTOBER - 5 NOVEMBER Bill Kenwright, in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre, presents
The REP, and over the course of 15 terrifying minutes attempt to contact the spirit world. The Exorcist and Séance are recommended for ages 18 plus! Book for both productions now . . . if you dare! . . . and receive £5 off each ticket. Birmingham-rep.co.uk Box office: 0121 236 4455
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Markets & Fairs Christmas Craft Fayre Over 40 stalls full of great gifts, mulled wine, mince pies & more Where: mac Birmingham When: 27 Nov, 11am-4pm Info: macarts.co.uk Christmas Craft Markets The very best unique crafts Where: mac Birmingham When: 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 3, 4, 10, 11 Dec from 11am. Info: macarts.co.uk Brum Yum Yum The very best of street food. Where: KH village square When: 2nd Sat every month Info: brumyumyum.com Moseley Arts’ Market Handmade arts and crafts. Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info: www.moseleycdt.com/ arts_market Moseley Vintage Fair Vintage wares 1920s - 1980s. Where: Moseley All Services Club When: 30 Oct, 4 Dec Info: moseleyvintage@gmail.com Moseley Record Fair Where: St Columba Church When: First Sunday every month Info: www.moseleyrecordfair.com Moseley Farmers’ Market Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info: moseleyfarmersmarket.org. uk
Christmas Fair with Carols Santas grotto + more When: 3 Dec Where: Bham Botanical Gardens Info: birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
Get Crafty Silver Jewellery Classes Make christmas presents at a jewellery class in the world renowned Jewellery Quarter. Where: The Quarterworkshop, 13-15 Fleet Street, B3 1JP When: Classes in Oct & Nov Info: jewellerysilversmithingclasses.bigcartel.com
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The Bear Delightful Raymond Briggs’ tale brought to life on stage by Pins and Needles Productions. Suitable for age 3+. When: 5 - 31 Dec Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
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My Comedy Show featuring the beloved Mrs Barbara Nice and compered by resident MC Maurine Younger. Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe When: 2 Nov Info: kitchengardencafe.co.uk Laurel & Hardy at Sea Special showing of three classic films with a nautical theme from the greatest double act of all time Where: mac Birmingham When: 15 October Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
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Bible Hour
Hall Green Christadelphians We would like to invite you to our Bible-based talks, given most Sunday evenings between 6 and 7pm. The titles for the next two months, God willing, are shown below. Our meetings are quiet and reverent, and there is opportunity for discussion, over a cup of tea or coffee, after the talk is over.
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This upcycle project can look far more classy than its pricey counterpart - ceramic pots. You will need a pallet (free from local building projects or skips), a saw (a circular saw would be best), a hammer, a drill, measuring tape, a pencil, wood screws, sandpaper, and 4 heavy duty casters. It will look a bit ‘rustic’ if you haven’t got much experience in carpentry but it’s not much different from negotiating flat pack furniture assembly, especially since you don’t have to follow any confusing instructions , you make the rules!
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This project is so simple, as long as you pick your cushions out first, everything else can be harmonised with them. All it takes is 12 breeze blocks painted a bright happy colour to keep the spirits up when the weather turns dreary, 4 planks of wood sanded and primed to avoid splinters, and a bold print on large cushions to cover the seats, et voila.
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Sprucing up your glasses takes patience and concentration but does not necessarily require you to be Michelangelo. Modern bold geometric patterns look stunning on glassware, and using gold or silver paint will give it a tropical / ethnic feel. Failing the freehand painting, stencils will help you achieve an effortlessly crisp line, and don’t worry we won’t tell a soul.
Wrap up warm on a chilly winter afternoon and go on a hunt around the park for a dozen or so pinecones and bring them home for a messy afternoon getting covered in glue and glitter. The end result is impressively classy looking as homemade decorations go, and as a family activity takes minimal intervention to make sure it ends up ‘display worthy’.
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