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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your March issue of Edgbaston Directory.
In this issue Win free tickets to a show at mac 5
If your business includes Edgbaston as part of its target market then you should be advertising with us. Or if you have a story of local interest to tell then please let me know. Give me a call or send me an email,
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Mustafa is a compelling and vivid thriller
Win free tickets to mac cinema
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Planning a wedding?
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Cinema bambino for parents with prams Don’t miss your chance to win a wedding photography package worth £1,000
Representing yourself in court? 12 You need not be alone
Specs appeal to the stars
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Soroptomist open evening
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Mothers Day at Winterbourne Gardens
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Tell your story
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Moorpool Bowling club
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Hustle actors go shopping for sunglasses in Edgbaston
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in the Edgbaston Directory Much more than just bowling
Regulars What’s on
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Tutor Listing
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What’s on baby
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Index of advertisers
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Competitions WIN tickets to a thrilling show at mac Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Kali present Mustafa at mac from 17 to 21 April Mustafa is in prison serving 14 years for the death of a teenage boy during an attempted exorcism. Isolated in a world where his beliefs are treated with suspicion, he maintains his claim of innocence and tries to keep his head down. But when inmates who taunt him suffer unexplained injuries and prison officers start to behave strangely, stories of ‘Magic Mustafa’ spread and even those closest to him begin to doubt his explanations…
We have 2 pairs of tickets to be won for Mustafa at mac Birmingham on Wednesday 18 April at 8pm. To be in with a chance of winning just answer this question;
For further information about the show visit birmingham-rep.co.uk or call 0121 236 4455.
Email your answer to amywatson@swanpublishing.org by Friday 30 March.
How many years is Mustafa serving in prison? a) 10 b) 12 c) 14
WIN tickets to see a movie at mac On the first Friday of every month, mac Birmingham, which celebrates its Gold anniversary this year, holds screenings for parents and babies called Cinema Bambino. The lights are up and the noise turned down, so you can relax and enjoy the film with your little ones. Since everyone else will be bringing their bundle of joy too, you don’t have to worry if they cry or gurgle through the film.
Visit www.macarts.co.uk or call 0121 446 3232 to find out more. We have three pairs of tickets to give away for Cinema Bambino – just answer the following question: Which anniversary is mac birmingham celebrating this year? a) Gold b) Silver c) Bronze
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is showing at Cinema Bambino 6 April
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What's on Mothers Day Events
A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in March and April
Year competition at the age of 14 and has been Principal Horn of The perfect way to say the London Symphony thank you to your mum; Howard Drury Orchestra. Lucy founded lunch in the tearoom On: 15 March the award-winning Gould and a stroll around the At: Winterbourne Piano Trio whilst still stunning gardens as House & Garden, 53 a student at the Royal everything begins to Edgbaston Park Road Academy of Music where spring back to life! For info and tickets: she won the Queen’s On: 18 March 414 3003 commendation for At: Winterbourne excellence. Leon is one House & Garden, 53 of Britain’s finest living Edgbaston Park Road pianists with recordings Kings Heath Local that have impressed For info: 414 3003 critics far and wide. History Society On: 14 Mar, 7.30pm Monthly meetings to learn about the history of At: Barber Institute of Kings Heath. Meetings Fine Arts, University Kill for a Seat of Birmingham held on the third Comedy Club Wednesday of the month For info/tickets: 414 7333 This comedy club is in (excluding August and full swing on the first December). Membership Spiro Friday of every month is £8 per year. Visitors Four extraordinary On: 2 March pay £2 per meeting. musicians perform At: mac compelling, mesmeric 21 Mar, 7.30: 200 For info: 446 3232 music influenced years of the Baptists with classical and in Kings Heath Mitch Benn and 18 Apr, 7.30: Highbury contemporary influences, the Distractions: but with roots set firmly – the house that Ode Warrior in the English tradition. Chamberlain built On: 22 Mar Described by The Times At: Kings Heath At: mac as “the country’s leading Community Centre, For info: 446 3232 musical satirist’, this is Heathfield Road a show for music and For info: 777 2276 comedy fans of all ages. Soumik Datta On: 24 March Funk, Soul, Indian At: mac classical and Blues unite David Pyatt, horn, For info and tickets: with performance poetry Lucy Gould, violin 446 3232 and film to tell this & Leon McCawley, unique story of discovery. piano On: 31 Mar David won the BBC At: mac Young Musician of the For info: 446 3232
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Me Myself & Ms Gibbs Francesca MillicanSlater returns to mac to take the audience on a fascinating journey as she investigates the history behind a postcard she found, dated from 1910. On: 20-22 Mar At: mac For info: 446 3232
Wasted Birmingham REP and Paines Plough present Kate Tempest’s debut play and features her trademark lyrical ferocity in a dynamic theatrical staging. A play about love, life and losing your mind. On: 23 Mar At: mac For info: 446 3232
Pentabus: For Once Life, love and loss in a picture postcard town are laid bare in this heartbreaking but darkly comic new play. On: 27-29 Mar At: mac For info: 446 3232
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Wedding plans afoot? Calling all pre-wedding couples. Over the next 12 months six lucky couples will win a free wedding package with an experienced professional photographer. This fantastic prize worth over £1,000 could be yours! And if you’re already married, don’t worry, you can still enter the competition to win a ‘cherish the dress’ photo-shoot. If you are planning your wedding then you know one of the biggest decisions you face is choosing your photographer. The photographs of your wedding will influence how you remember the biggest day of your life for the rest of your life. So we have teamed up with Charles Davis of Professional Photography www.professionalphotography.me.uk who has been capturing the magic of couples’ wedding days for many years to offer you this exciting opportunity. 8
Over the next twelve months we will be giving away no less than six of these fantastic prizes. So every two months you are in with a chance to win. All you need to do to enter is to go to www.swanpublishing.org and complete the prize draw entry form on the competitions page by 31 March. Winners will be picked from a hat and notified within two weeks of the closing date. Full terms and conditions: www.swanpublishing.org
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Representing yourself in court? You need not be alone An innovative charity called the Personal Support Unit is being set up in Birmingham Civil Justice Centre. It provides emotional and practical support to litigants in person (people who represent themselves in court). team of volunteers in Manchester, Cardiff, London and Liverpool who invest their time and energy into providing practical and emotional support. A branch of this vital service is currently being established in Birmingham. Now they are looking for a team of volunteers who can give two days a month to help litigants in person practically and emotionally.
JimmyVolunteer Clarke explains why this Appeal service is vital for Birmingham You can make a difference by u looking foryou volunteer work that is engaging, and what can do to help. volunteering, making a donation or hallenging, interesting and rewarding? For many the very thought of attending telling a friend about it. To sign up a civil court is daunting enough. But you do not need a legal background, de non-legal practical and emotional support to litigants in person (people attending gal representation), and supporters users in the imagine iftheir youfriends, werefamilies attending alone, and other court all you need is intuition and time. courts. Our unique service is free, confidential and independent. without legal support, legal advice or o? even a friend to provide moral support. e legal advice. We have a small office in the civil and family courts in Birmingham. ok an appointment or walk in tofacing receive thousands guidance from of volunteers. Volunteers invest This is the reality and energy to solve clients’ problems and accompany them through the court proc- are you waiting for? So what residents mean Birmingham filling out a form on someone’severy behalf,year. giving people space to unburden and Get involved! mpany people into court for emotional support or liaising with other agencies to inreceiving all of thewho help they need. People represent themselves in t: 0121 250 6354 court are often extremely nervous and oking for? s are a mixed group. We consist of retired professionals, professionals on a career e: birmingham@thepsu.org.uk stressed. The experience itself can make e workers and many more. The one thing every PSU volunteer has is intuition, a calm sonalitythem and the to dedicate two days a month to the PSU. The following ill.willingness Many have difficulty reading al requirements and attributes that PSU volunteers possess. or writing. Some have mental illness.
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The Personal Support Unit can make a huge difference. The PSU was established ten years ago to provide a simple service to litigants in person. They have a small
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Volunteer Appeal Are you looking for volunteer work that is engaging, challenging, interesting and rewarding? Who are we? The PSU provide non-legal practical and emotional support to litigants in person (people attending court without legal representation), their friends, families and supporters and other court users in the civil and family courts. Our unique service is free, confidential and independent. What do we do? We do not give legal advice. We have a small office in the civil and family courts in Birmingham. Clients can book an appointment or walk in to receive guidance from volunteers. Volunteers invest their time, skills and energy to solve clients’ problems and accompany them through the court process. This could mean filling out a form on someone’s behalf, giving people space to unburden and de-stress, accompany people into court for emotional support or liaising with other agencies to insure a client is receiving all of the help they need. Who are we looking for? PSU volunteers are a mixed group. We consist of retired professionals, professionals on a career brake, part time workers and many more. The one thing every PSU volunteer has is intuition, a calm and mature personality and the willingness to dedicate two days a month to the PSU. The following is a list of typical requirements and attributes that PSU volunteers possess. No need to have a legal background Ability to work reliably within a rota system Commitment to undertake PSU training Willingness to work within the framework of equal opportunities Willingness to adhere to a policy of confidentiality Ability to listen and communicate with a wide range of people Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing Applicants will be subject to a CRB check and an interview How to get involved If you would like to get involved, want to speak to somebody about the opportunity or wish to receive more information about the PSU, please email or call Jimmy
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Matt Di Angelo, Kelly Adams, Robert Vaughn, Robert Glenister and Adrian Lester
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Specs Appeal To The Stars An optician from Edgbaston has become a consultant to the stars, having been asked to supply and fit eyewear for the cast of the recent series of Hustle on BBC1, filmed in Birmingham last year. Shafik Haji, owner of Eye Opticians on Islington Row, was approached by Hustle’s costume designer for the previous series, to create a pair of glasses especially for actor Robert Vaughn. The producers were so impressed that they asked him to supply all the glasses and sunglasses for the latest series. The main cast members of the show are seen wearing a variety of designer frames including Tom Ford, Tom Davies Bespoke, EM Eyewear and ic!Berlin sunglasses. “It was a great experience working with the actors from Hustle and we had a lot of fun putting together various
looks,” says Shafik. “The characters are professional con artists and are often seen in disguise so different pairs of glasses were essential.” The last episode of series 8 of Hustle was broadcast on BBC1 on Friday February 17 but you can view episodes again on BBC iplayer. For more information on Shafik's dispensing service Call Eye Opticians on 0121 456 5676
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Make a difference... Join the Soroptimist International Club of Central Birmingham To find out more come along to an Open Evening on Wednesday 21st March 2012 Soroptomist is a worldwide organisation for women from a wide range of backgrounds working together to improve the lives of women and girls throughout the world. If you are interested in making links locally, nationally and internationally to make a difference to people and communities at home and abroad, working closely with local charities
and good causes, making new friends and having new experiences then do contact Ruth Gibson. For further information: Tel 0121 471 4092 or visit www.soroptimist-gbi.co.uk/ birmingham-central
Are you sick, in pain, troubled or anxious? Receive prayer in Jesus’ name No appointment needed No charge - everyone is Welcome 1st Wednesday in month 7-30pm to 9-00pm 2nd Monday in month 2-00pm to 3-30pm at St Luke’s Church Centre, Great Colmore St, Lee Bank, Birmingham, B15 2AT 0121 622 2435 We are Christians from the local churches. We believe that God loves & can help you. www.birminghamhealingrooms.org.uk
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Happy Mother's Day To celebrate Mother’s Day this month, we take a look at the life of one of Birmingham’s notable females. Margaret Nettlefold (nee Chamberlain) spent her married life at Winterbourne House which is now open to the public so for a mother’s day outing you can treat your mother to a step back in time to see how the other half lived. Margaret Chamberlain, niece to Joseph Chamberlain future Mayor of Birmingham, was a matriarch in the truest sense. A product of the late Victorian age, she was interested in art and gardening, studying at the Midland Institute. From letters and diaries of the day, we know she was a very strong person who went on to become an important driving force in her husband’s career.
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The young couple had met through their church, both were Unitarians and their families and friends moved in the same social circle. John Nettlefold worked for GKN where Margaret and John’s family (they were distant cousins) had achieved great success in mobilising the company to be the largest screw
manufacturer in the world. However John’s true passion was social housing and as Chair of the first Housing Committee in Birmingham, the Moor Pool Housing estate in Harborne came into being. Margaret’s diaries suggest that she was not entirely enamoured with John when he first made advances. Even after accepting his proposal she is surprisingly unemotional and whilst remaining family are clear that they felt very strongly about each other in later life, it was certainly not love at first sight for Margaret at least. As so many other young people of their time, logical matches were made amongst suitable families and love was a bonus rather than a necessity.
Extract from diary: Sun 22 Mar 1891 ‘John has gone back to Newport and left me engaged to be married. I shouldn’t be able to express myself properly if I wrote my feelings down. Never mind, it is all there deep down, that is better than having it on the surface.’ (comment: earlier in her diaries Margaret had stated the confusion she felt when John made his feelings known. She was clearly less sure of her own at the time’)
An exhibition telling the story of their life together can be found at Winterbourne House and Garden at the University of Birmingham. A further sister exhibition to ‘Childrens Lives’ at Birmingham Museum and Art Galleries will be on display at Winterbourne’s Coach House Gallery from 2 April, telling the story of the Nettlefold children.
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Calling all budding writers Do you have a burning issue you would like to tell the local community about? Edgbaston is a vibrant, diverse and lively suburb that Edgbaston Directory is proud to be a part of and we are keen to represent it within these pages in the best way possible. A photograph can tell a thousand words, so make sure you have a good selection to support your story, or if necessary we can take supporting photographs. Deadlines are crucial – we need any content before the 10th of the month for the following months issue and often earlier than that in order to plan it in. Edgbaston Directory is developing its editorial pages and looking for the stories out there that would be of interest to the readers if only they knew about them. 1. We can give your community group a voice. 2. We can help you publicise events in the area. 3. We can spread the word about up and coming musicians, artists, writers. 4. We can raise the profile of issues affecting the wider community.
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Since the launch of Edgbaston Directory in 2010 we have written about countless events, charities, community organisations and tourist attractions – but we want more! So don't be shy. If you have something you want to get off your chest then call the editor: Amy Watson on 689 0432 or email amywatson@swanpublishing.org
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Our Litigation Team can advise you on a range of matters including Contentious Probate & Inheritance Act Claims, Contractual Disputes, Debt Recovery, Bankruptcy, Property Ownership, Partnership/Company Disputes, Professional Negligence and Employment. We try to settle disputes through negotiation. However, there may be instances when it becomes necessary to issue proceedings to protect your interests. Alternatively, you may For further advice please face the challenge of defending proceedings issued against you. contact Manjit Kaur-Heer
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Step back in time With a membership to Moorpoool Crown Green Bowling Club. The club is situated in Moorpool Estate, on the corner of Park Edge and Ravenhurst Road, behind the Fishing Pool Harborne. The bowling green was created around the same time as the construction of the Moorpool estate which saw 500 homes built on a 54 acre site between 1907 and 1912. The estate was an example of how affordable housing could be provided in the future, many of the original character remains, and all of the original properties remain. The Bowling Green and Fishing Pool, (the pool is an original pool fed by underwater springs), with the presence of large trees adds to the semi-rural feel of the area and the abundance of wildlife, There is no doubt The 26
Bowling Green and Fishing Pool are the jewel people with of the estate. Moorpool Bowling Club has 51 full members and 10 social members. It is a mixed club with member ages ranging from 50 to 91. The bowling season starts around the 1st of April until 1st October. You can play seven days a week if you chose or once a week, it is your choice. You do not have to be an athlete, the club caters for all shapes and sizes and most people with disabilities are able to play. During the playing season there are several social events starting with St
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Georges Day Strawberry Cream Tea, this year there will be a Golden Jubilee afternoon event to celebrate Her Majesties Golden Anniversary in June. In July there will be an evening event where you bring your own refreshment and either have a quiz or games on the green, depending on the weather. In August there is a BBQ and quiz, in September a Fish and Chip Night with a quiz, and there will also be a Macmillans Coffee Morning in support of the Macmillans Nurses in September. During October to end of March there is a Tuesday morning club in the Pavilion when you can come and do as you please, play cribbage, dominoes, knit, sew, paint, crochet and play scrabble. On Wednesday afternoons whist is also played in the pavilion.
The club is open to any new ideas to hold events in the winter season. The club is looking for more members, so if you are interested all you need to do is call and arrange a visit. You do not have to wait till opening day, you can pop down on a Tuesday morning or Wednesday afternoon, you will be made very welcome, come and have a look round, have a try at playing, you are under no obligation to join.
Enquiries please telephone: Frances - 0121454 9886 or Pam - 0121450 1316
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Whats on around Edgbaston for you and your little ones Water Babies
Swimming sessions for babies Mon & Sat At: St Thomas CofE School, Edgbaston For details call: Laura 01283 814 766
Toni's Tots
Drama and storytelling for pre-schoolers from 18 months up Every Monday, 10am At: The Hub, 318 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath For details call: 07976 242 835
Cornerstone Parent and Toddler Group Stay and play for parents and children up to 5
Wednesday 1.30-12.00 At: Church of the Redeemer, Monument Road For details call: 07812 332 430
Hawkesley Mini Gym Soft Play Soft play for pre-school children and babies
Wednesday 9.30-11.30 At: Woodview Primary School, Woodview Drive For details call: 0121 265 2650
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Kanga and Roo's Parent and Toddle Parent and toddler group
Thursday 1.30-3.00 At: St Peters Church Hall, Old Church Road, Harborne For details call: 0121 426 6034
Lillian de Lissa Stay and Play Stay and play for children up to 3 years old
Wednesday 9.15-11.15 At: Lillian de Lissa Nursery School, Bellevue For details call: 0121 440 3421
Baby Sensory
Music, instruments, fibre optic light shows, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles and much more At: Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road For details call: Karen 0121 747 4720
Baby Boppers Dance class for children over 3 years
At: Adage Dance & Fitness Studios, 174-176 High Street, Harborne For info: 428 2732
Rhythm Time
Music and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Age appropriate classes available. At: Woodview Community Centre, Edgbaston For info: Vicky 0121 447 7632
Outdoor stay and play Enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones Thursdays at 11-1pm At: Winterbourne Gardens, Priory Road For details call: 0121 440 7430
Pram Pushers P&T Play group for up to 4 year old children
Thursday 9.30-11.30 At: Pram Pushers P & T, Lyttelton Road For details call: 07867 796 286
Racketeers Playgroup for up to 4 year old children
Friday 9.30-11.30 At: Newman House, Harrisons Road For details call: 0121 454 2846
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Hornton Grange is available to hire for special occasions such as;
Hornton Grange offers a three course traditional carvery lunch every Sunday in the elegant setting of the Conservatory.
n Engagement parties n Weddings n Anniversaries n Birthday celebrations n Christenings n Family get-togethers n Wakes
Served from 12.00noon to 2.30pm
n £17.95 per adult n £9.50 per child
n Barbecues
With our new Sunday lunch club card, you can enjoy your 6th lunch absolutely free.
n Plus much more
Terms and conditions apply.
find out more… 0121 415 8400 e: enquiries@venuebirmingham.com
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Index of Advertisers Accountants Tax Return Co
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Gas Showroom Moseley Fireplaces
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Aikido Aikido Fellowship
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Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative
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Psychology Tutor Lucy Schiller
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Gutter Cleaning Gutters Cleaned
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Restaurant Hornton Grange
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Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Zircon
4 23 24
School St George’s School
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Beautician Nail Lounge Builder JMS Roofing & Building Zircon
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Carpets & Flooring B’ham Carpet & Flooring 24 Value Floors 32 Care Charity Helping Hands
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Healing Birmingham Healing Rooms 18 Interior Decorating Knights Ironing Service Mopheads IT Services RF Networks
Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep
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Locksmith Locking Locksmith
Clothing Boutique Encore
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Optometrist Mclauchlan Optometrist
Community Centre Woodview Community Centre 16 Conservatories & Orangeries Harborne Sash Windows 17 Traditional Conservatories 9 Dental Practice All Saints Dental Gardening Services Evans Landscapes Sandilands
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Period Property Restoration Harborne Sash Windows Photographer Professional Photography Plumbers MG Heating Robert the Plumber
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Property Management Kaboodle 10 7
Solar Energy Specialist JMS Solar 14 Solicitors Tyndallwoods Solicitors
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Venue Hire Venue Birmingham
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Windows & Doors Harborne Sash Windows 17 Traditional Conservatories 9 Wooden Flooring B’ham Carpet & Flooring Value Floors
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Property Maintenance Gutter Cleaning 14
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