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Welcome to your December / January issue of My Moseley & Kings Heath. This issue we have a few fabulous wintery fashion tips to share with you and a couple of fun ideas for transforming your home into a winter wonderland for the festive period. Also, look out for some great suggestions for making the most of your garden during the dormant season, as well as the indulgent festive recipes on our food page. Our cover story focuses on homegrown talent David Harewood who has risen to stardom in America, yet continues to join the conversation on important British issues and be a part of positive change in our culture. In other local happenings we have some juicy nuggets of news in our word on the street page and a whole range of things to do in your spare time over the next couple of months, whatever you’re into. As ever, don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us know your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter. Bye for now
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COVER STORY David Harewood, celebrating Brummie talent 8/9
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Word on the street 36/37
LEISURE & RETAIL Time for Tartan 12/13 What’s On Guide 16/17
HOME & GARDEN
LEGAL & FINANCIAL Paying for your care home fees 30/31
EDUCATION Local private tutors 28
HEALTH 5 triggers that prevent sleep, and 5 solutions 21
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FOOD & DRINK
Winter wonderland 41
Where to eat 23
Christmas garden cheer 45
Flavours for the season 25
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point, which has struck a nerve in the British acting community was that American directors have been outsourcing to England as a ‘cheaper option’ but Harewood assures that having worked hard for many years in the industry he is certainly not a ‘cheap option’! He has also put forward his opinion that American directors have been favouring Black British actors (over African American actors) for their skill and also for their detachment from American history, which he explains makes it easier to play a role without the centuries of historical baggage weighing on their presentation of a character. So, what’s next for David Harewood? We can certainly expect to see more of him in future episodes of Super Girl, and here’s hoping his performance is on the radar of Justice League director Zack Snyder to pave the way for Marshan Manhunter on the big screen!
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Tartan FOR HIM Tartan: It’s for everyone Tartan is so versatile that it manages to simultaneously compliment men and women without being a gender neutral style. Its bold patterns evoke the spirit of the sturdily built Scottish Highlander as well as lending itself beautifully to a more petite frame. If you’re clueless when it comes to tartan check out these classics for inspiration: - Royal Stewart - Hebridian Heather - Wallace - Macdonald Dress
Tartan FOR HER Bring on the drama... Nothing quite says winter chic like a tartan statement piece. High fashion and highstreet fashion alike seem to be engaged in an ongoing affair with these simple yet stunning Scottish patterns. This season tartan isn’t playing second fiddle to any other winter styles, so now’s a good time to get on the hunt for a dramatic tartan piece to spice up your winter wardrobe.
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What’s on December / January 2018
Markets & Fairs
Christmas Arts’ Market A festive selection from some of the best designer-makers from the region. Where: mac Birmingham When: 2, 3, 9, 10 Dec Info: macarts.co.uk
Festive Food Market Local artisan and specilist foods Where: mac Birmingham When: 17 Dec Info: macarts.co.uk Moseley Arts’ Market Handmad arts and crafts Where: Moseley Village When: 23 Dec Info moseleycdt.com/arts_market
Christmas Arts, Crafts & Antiques Fair Where: KH Village Square When: 10 Dec Info: allsaintscentrekh.co.uk Moseley Farmers’ Market Where: Moseley Village When: 23 Dec Info: moseleyfarmersmarket.org.uk Kings Heath Farmers’ Market Where: KH Village Square When: First Sat every month Info: kingsheathfarmersmarket.org
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Kings Heath Food Assembly A weekly food co-operative allowing you to pick up the finest in local produce every week. Where: Hare & Hounds When: Every Tuesday Info: thefoodassembly.com
Seasonal Fun
Aladdin (age 18+) A Christmas show like no other, song books, an inappropriate panto all held together by the Dirty Old Folkers’ unique brand of music. One of the highlights of the Kitchen Garden year, they never fail to sell out. Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe When: 19 & 21 Dec Info: wegottickets.com
Magical Lantern Festival This year’s Christmas themed Lantern Festival will illuminate the park turning it into a spectacular fusion of vibrant colors, and artistic sculptures! A magical experience with life size and larger than life lanterns, such as a magnificent recreation of the iconic ‘Bham Central Library’. When: Open most days from now until 1 Jan Where: Kings Heath Park Info: eventbrite.co.uk
Christmas at the Botanical Gardens Magical illuminated trail, festive refreshments, Victorian carousel, plus Santa and his elves. There’s something for everyone! Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: 29 Nov - 30 Dec Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk
Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker Kings Heath’s most famous housewife is back at mac by popular demand for her annual Christmas shindig complete with raffle, tombola and mince pies. Tickets sell fast. Where: mac Birmingham When: 15 & 16 Dec Info: macarts.co.uk Christmas Wreath Making Learn how to create your own Christmas wreath. Where: Sarehole Mill When: 21 Dec Info: birminghammuseums.org.uk
NYE The Boat That Rocked Party A night of pirate radio, sexual liberation and the great British all-nighter! Free Entry, live music from Dj Cheese Dip and drinks straight from the 70s. Where: Prince of Wales, Moseley When: 31 Dec Info: theprincemoseley.co.uk
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Reg Meuross Playing songs from his new album and a few old favourites. Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe When: 10 Dec Info: kitchengardencafe.co.uk
Bimringham Royal Ballet: Aladdin
Stay in the loop! Treecycling In exchange for a donation, Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice will collect your Christmas tree from your doorstep. Funds raised help provide vital care and support to local families living with terminal illness. Where: Selected postcodes across Birmingham and Solihull When: Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jan Info: careatchristmas.org/treecycling
Family Fun
Cinderella The fairy godmother of all pantomimes starring Beverly Knight. Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 19 Dec - 28 Jan Info: birminghamhippodrome.com Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas Cherished children’s book is brought to life on stage in this heartwarming adaptation. Age 3+ Where: mac Birmingham When: 30 Nov - 30 Dec Info: macarts.co.uk
Closer Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company perform Patrick Marber’s multi-award winning play Closer. This play is a brilliant exploration into the brutal anatomy of modern romance where a quartet of strangers meet, fall in love, and become caught in a web of sexual desire and betrayal. Where: The Crescent Theatre When: 13-16 December Info: crescent-theatre.co.uk
Just 4 Kids Laughing Sole Comedy for Kids An exciting comedy club where the laughs are loud and shared across all ages! Our comedy club is specifically for children and their families, bringing together some of the best acts on the circuit performing family friendly jokes. Recommended age 5+ but younger siblings are welcome When: 17 Dec Info: macarts.co.uk
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2. Stop all stimulating activities a while before bed, no horror
3. Life Stress - dwelling on anxieties at bed time
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Award winning practice Kevin Grant & Barbara Husband serving Moseley & Kings Heath for over 35 years. The BAC Centre 26 Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9PA www.baccentre.co.uk 0121 449 9515
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Where to eat A guide to the best places to eat in and around Moseley and Kings Heath
Byzantium
La Fibule
Rainbow
Mediterranean Tapas 11 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 5444
Moroccan 31 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 3289
Chinese 59 High Street Kings Heath, B14 7BH Tel: 0121 444 4195
Carib Grill
Maison Mayci French Patisserie 148 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8HS Tel: 0121 449 4413
Sabai Sabai
Thai 25 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 4498
Carters
Pangaea
Sweet Chillies
Carribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG Tel: 0121 449 8818
Fine British Dining 2c Wake Green Rd Moseley, B13 9EZ Tel: 0121 449 8885
Indian 27-29 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AA Tel: 0121 441 2222
Bangladeshi / Indian 836 Yardely Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE Tel: 0121 443 1086
Daniels Bistro
Ponte Di Legno
Sylhet Spice Cuisine
Fine British Dining 13 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8HW Tel: 0121 449 9618
Indioz
Italian 44 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EJ Tel: 0121 449 8064
Poplar Balti
Bangladeshi 27-29 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 6644
The Village
Indian 107 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8DD Tel: 0121 449 9292
Bangladeshi & Indian 48 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AG Tel: 0121 444 1317
English Pub Food 179 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8JR Tel: 0121 449 7664
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Balti 29 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 5556
Indian street food 46 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AG Tel: 0121 439 0624
Indian 43 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8AA Tel: 0121 449 8539
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Tiramisu Cocktail Add a splash of sophistication to your drinking experience this Christmas with a delicious dessert inspired cocktail.
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Toad In The Hole In the lead up to Christmas day you’ll want a few recipes that act as a drum roll before the season’s feast, and this certainly fits the bill. Toad in the hole is a classic winter warmer and absolute crowd pleaser. Ingredients: 4 eggs 300ml milk 220g flour 100g butter A splash of oil 3 onions 1tbsp caster sugar 200ml stout 3 whole sprigs of thyme 600ml chicken stock 8 apple or onion sausages 100g lard
by half. 3. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees C fan / 180 degrees C gas. Next heat a medium baking dish on the hob and fry the sausages in a little oil until coloured. Remove the sausages and set aside. 4. Add the lard to the dish and carefully pour in the batter. Arrange the sausages in the batter and bake for 35 - 40 mins until batter is cooked. When ready to serve, sprinkle with thyme and serve with the onion gravy made in step 2.
Method: 1. Whisk the eggs and milk together, then whisk in the flour. Place in the fridge. 2. Heat a heavy based saucepan, add butter and oil, melt and add onions, fry until dark. Then stir in the flour and sugar. Add the stout and thyme sprigs and simmer until reduced
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LEGAL & FINANCIAL
Paying for Your Care Home Fees Have You Considered All Your Options? With average nursing home fees now costing around £1,000 a week and care homes reaching £700, the question of paying for care in old age has become an increasingly hot topic. The government’s proposal to introduce changes to funding for those requiring care in their own homes, dubbed the “dementia tax” by its critics, led to rows and a swift U-turn. So what is the current situation, and what do you need to know if you are approaching old age or are concerned about your future care?
“Giving away assets to your children or other relatives may seem like a good idea but if the local authority decides that the reason you cannot fund your own care is deliberate, you could be charged with ‘deprivation of assets’...”
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Those with capital of less than £14,250 will not be expected to use this to pay care home fees, but they may be expected to contribute income towards their care. If I give away my assets, will the local authority pay my fees? Giving away assets to your children or other relatives may seem like a good idea but if the local authority decides that the reason you cannot fund your own care is deliberate, you could be charged with ‘deprivation of assets’ and you may still be assessed as if you still owned the assets that you tried to give away. What about a Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust? Until recently, a common way to reduce the estate on the first death was for both spouses to create Wills containing nil rate band discretionary trusts (NRBDT). This allowed up to £325,000 to be passed free of inheritance tax on the first death. Funds in these types of trust cannot be claimed by the local authority for care home fees, but they can be paid to the surviving spouse if needed.
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LEGAL & FINANCIAL However, the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), which was introduced in April 2017, now provides for an additional £100,000 free of inheritance tax on death if you are leaving property or the proceeds of property to direct descendants. You should take specialist advice if you are trying to save care home fees, to ensure that this tax break is not missed and that you do not fall foul of the deprivation of assets legislation.
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Fine Art Glazing Stained Glass Artists Makers, Repairers and Designers of original stained glass windows
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s the year draws to a close, auctioneer Ellie Hill reflects on some of the more impressive pieces that have graced the saleroom in 2017: Gemstones, jewels and diamond rings, pearls and all manner of shiny things – Biddle & Webb Auctioneers has seen its fair share of stunning Jewellery. Whilst we don’t have to remind you that diamonds are forever, lot 5 from our March Interiors Auction certainly proved why diamonds are a girl’s best friend. An 18ct yellow gold diamond solitaire ring, set with a round brilliant cut diamond, approx. 2.19ct realised
at a glittering £3100. However, the show-stopper isn’t always a diamond. In our June sale, a string of graduated butterscotch amber beads sold to a private collector for £3000. More recently, a gent’s stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner wrist watch racked up £3800 at auction. We are the auctioneers of Birmingham - whether you are looking to buy or sell, Biddle & Webb Auctioneers continue to achieve the best possible market price for jewellery, watches and silver.
For more information about buying or selling at auction, contact our FGA jewellery specialist
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
Just as you like it. Everyone is different. That’s why at the Hive Café, you get to pick and mix from our tasty options, so everyone can relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch and drinks. Just the way you like it. Grab and go options also available.
Café now open From 7.30am Monday to Friday From 9am Saturdays
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
CHRISTMAS TREECYCLING Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th January 2018
In exchange for a donation, we’ll collect and recycle your Christmas tree Our volunteers will be collecting from selected postcode areas. Book your collection at www.careatchristmas.org or call 0121 472 1191 In Partnership with
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We create every funeral individually, just for you.
William H Painter are here to support and guide you. We offer a friendly, professional service to families. Pre-paid funeral plans are also available for future peace of mind.
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2017 has been a very interesting year; Brexit negotiations, snap elections, interest rate rises, landlord tax changes, tenant fee ban proposals and most importantly M&S opened in Moseley! … But one thing remained constant and that was the buoyancy of the Birmingham housing market, and more specifically, the housing markets of Moseley, Kings Heath and the surrounding South Brum area. At Rice Chamberlains we saw a big jump in house prices (around 10-15%) with many buyers from out of area relocating for work or looking for investments, a lack of choice for buyers meaning multiple buyers and sealed bids for many properties and a general positivity in the press about Birmingham as a whole all leading to a rather ‘cut-throat’ housing market.
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Kings Heath
Property market update James Llewellyn of Rice Chamberlains shares his views on the local property market.
As we tentatively enter 2018 there is a lot that could change and people’s confidence may dwindle. Will there be a dip in house prices? Will there be more choice out there with landlords selling up due to the tax changes? Will interest rates go up again? What will happen in the run up to Brexit? All scary questions that I am afraid I cannot answer (sadly!) but one thing remains constant and that is that houses should still be viewed as a home not an investment, supply is still low and demand is high, Birmingham has a very rosy future and who knows, Moseley might even get a train station! Rice Chamberlains,
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WORD ON THE STREET Here we bring you the low down of local happenings, all the stuff you need to know. To contribute to next issue’s WORD ON THE STREET page please email info@swanpublishing.org or call us on 0121 689 0432
Night volunteers needed Now the nights are longer, Samaritans in Birmingham is on the hunt for new volunteers to light up the night for callers by offering emotional support for people struggling to cope. Kings Heath writer launches new novel Kings Heath writer Sally Xerri-Brooks has released her second novel, a tense story of what happens when you become front page news and lose everything. Carters retains Michelin Star Having won the coveted accolade in November of 2015 chef Brad Carter and maitre d’ Heidi Jackson are proud to hold on to it and have no intention of letting it go! The dynamic duo attended The Michelin Guide 2018 Awards of Great Britain & Ireland in October and and had a fantastic day with fellow Chefs and Front of House heroes. The entire Carters’ team want to say a big congratulations to all of the new stars of 2018 and their Birmingham friends who retained theirs too!
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Sally, a parent who works at the University of Birmingham, said: “I really enjoy telling stories about diverse characters, making the unseen more transparent. This story takes a look behind the scenes of high level fundraising and what it’s like to become the target of tabloids.” Described as “a fabulous new voice in British lesbian fiction” by best selling author Clare Lydon, this story will keep the reader gripped from start to finish.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, the night time can be particularly tough. Samaritans wants to recruit local people to volunteer willing to give up a few hours overnight or in the early hours of the morning once or twice a month so people always have someone to turn to. All volunteers receive full support and training to ensure they are confident and equipped to listen to others and help them work through their problems. If you’d like to be the light in the dark for our callers then call the recruitment line on 0121 622 5330 or visit the Birmingham Samaritans website.
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
West Bromwich inventor launches new maths game Happy Birthday Greenhill Galleries Greenhill Galleries picture framers on the corner of Greenhill Road and Billesley Lane celebrates its 15th birthday! ‘Stratford’s helping to drive West Midlands’ economy’ STRATFORD-UPON-AVON has a key role to play in the on-going revival of the West Midlands’ economy. That’s the message from the region’s first directly elected mayor, Andy Street. Stratford District Council initially voted against becoming a non-constituent member of the WMCA in 2015, citing risks outweighing the benefits, before a U-turn after a second vote was forced. As a result council’s leader, Chris Saint, sits on the board, and although Mr Street has no direct influence over matters in Warwickshire, he did say funding that has been secured from central government would still be made available to strategic projects in the county.
Proprietor Neil Collins first opened on 24th November 2003 - the day England won the Rugby World Cup Final! Neil said: “I would like to thank all my loyal customers for their custom and support over the past 15 years and look forward to seeing them and many new customers during the next 15 years!” Greenhill Galleries provides handmade bespoke frames for pictures, photographs, postcards, certificates and 3D objects.
The Curious Dragons provides a fun set of learning games for children aged 3-5 to nurture and develop their numerical and reasoning abilities. It helps children learn maths but aims to instill a love of maths which will last a lifetime. Developed by a highly experienced advanced maths teacher, The Curious Dragons concept uses the ‘touch, visual and symbol’ approach employed with great success in Singapore, known as Singapore Maths. Says Lisa Minshull, West Bromwich teacher and founder of The Curious Dragons: “I have always loved maths and was eager to share that love with my daughter. I found the maths games and activities available for pre-schoolers focused more on rote learning numbers rather than developing an understanding of numbers and reasoning. I’ve researched how maths is introduced to children around the world and the methods used in Singapore really resonated with me. I began to make maths games and activities for my own daughter and The Curious Dragons were born.” The Curious Dragons is a set of 5 structured games to introduce the concepts of numbers and counting. The Curious Dragons Box one is £29.99 and available at thecuriousdragons.co.uk or amazon.co.uk
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HOME & GARDEN
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ack in the 1600s all the way through to the 1980s in winter blankets of snow would cover the UK and transform it into another world, often staying put for months on end! It’s where the traditional scenes on all of the Christmas cards came from, the blizzards of snow that made roads impassable and schools close for weeks. This year it’s time to stop pinning all of our hopes on that most magical and rare of things: snow at Christmas. Not because we’ve been driven to pessimism by its absence but because there are so many other ways to make the holidays special, and it starts in your home.
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Bedroom Keeping cosiness in mind - a valuble commodity in the depths of winter the bedroom can take on the guise of a woodland refuge and become your own holiday log cabin, Throw on some tartan covers and a couple of faux fur blankets, and complete the picture with some pinewood scented candles.
With any luck (and some serious elbow grease) the kitchen will spend Christmas decorated with festive snacks, drinks and wonderful smells... but we can do more. Create a stylised scene of falling snow with a homemade snowflake chandelier and bring the woodland inside with some fir tree inspired foliage. So no more glum faces if Jack Frost doesn’t finish the job this winter, we can do it ourselves!
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Spread a little extra this year with a festive display of your own. You can find great prices on outdoor decorations that will add a dash of magic to your neighbourhood.
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LEISURE & RETAIL
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Local Business Directory
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