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What's on Childrens activities
A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in April and May
Misunderstood Monsters
refreshments. On: 26 May Overcome your fear of At: Winterbourne Easter Bunnies House & Garden, 53 fiends, spiders, aliens Search for the tiny rabbit and dragons through the Edgbaston Park Road For info and tickets: hidden in one of the power of spoken word Barber’s paintings. Once and music. Age 4-8 yrs 414 3003 found, then make your On: 4 Apr own tiny textile bunny At: mac rabit. Also interactive For info: 446 3232 Childrens Lives storytelling in the galleries A sister exhibition with with Annamation at Birmingham Museums 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30 and Art Galleries On: 9 April Kill for a Seat celebrating children’s At: The Barber Comedy Club lives in the early 20th Institute of Fine Arts, This comedy club is in century through one Edgbaston Park Road full swing on the first Birmingham family For info: 414 2261 Friday of every month On: 2 April to 28 April On: 6 April & 4 May At: Winterbourne Print your own At: mac House & Garden, 53 money For info: 446 3232 Edgbaston Park Road Imagine you’re a For info and tickets: millionaire for a day 414 3003 and print your own gigantic golden coins and Easter Celebration great big bank notes Fun family entertainment On: 29 April, 11.30 -1.00 with craft activities Making Tracks: At: The Barber to entertain the kids Double Duo Allami Institute of Fine Arts, and special treats on & Khadib and Edgbaston Park Road the tearoom menu Piccioni & Hbeisch For info & tickets: 414 2261 On: 7 April Khayam Allami has At: Winterbourne developed new work A New Rock & Roll House & Garden, 53 specially for this tour Musical for Kids Edgbaston Park Road based on a new ‘2x2’ idea Follow the adventures of For info and tickets: featuring Palestinian oud a charismatic singer and 414 3003 player Ahmad Al-Khatib, his animal band as they amazing percussionist make friends, play games, Edwardian Youssef Hbeisch as well Summer Fete contemplate the world as Italian frame drum and rock out at a grand Family day out lawn master Andrea Piccioni. dance contest. Age 3+ games, Morris Dancers, On: 12 Apr On: 2 Apr traditional amusements, At: mac At: mac baking and gardening For info: 446 3232 For info: 446 3232 competition and
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Cupid (part of Fierce Festival) Cupid maps an exploration of the stars, love and personal mythology. Join them on a field trip like no other as they lead you through the cosmos and into each other’s hearts. On: 30 Mar – 8 Apr At: mac For info: 446 3232 Make Better Please
(part of Fiefce Festival) Bring us the troubles of the world, this city’s crises and the hope in your hearts. We will make things better! On: 30 Mar – 8 Apr At: mac For info: 446 3232
Love Letter Straight from your Heart Let’s raise our glasses to long lost loves and current lovers, to mums, to dads and to absent friends. This show is somewhere between a wedding reception, a wake and a radio dedication show. On: 30 Mar – 8 Apr At: mac For info: 446 3232
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Edwardian Fete at Winterbourne Gardens Step back in time on Saturday 26th May for a family day out, Edwardian style. Winterbourne House and Garden is hosting an Edwardian fete, complete with lawn games, morris dancers, and traditional amusements. There’ll be the chance to learn more about what Edwardians ate and why, visitors can also have a go at wearing Edwardian clothes with photographs to purchase to commemorate the day out.
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A village fete wouldn’t be complete without a competition, and Winterbourne’s event is no exception. All visitors are invited to take part in ‘Bake, Make or Propagate’, with categories such as Best Victoria Sponge or Strawberry jam. All participants must register their entry before the event and there is a small charge for entering. They
have even recruited a team of expert judges, including notable gardener, journalist and author Alys Fowler. Get baking, making or raking for a chance to win one of the many prizes up for grabs on the day. For information about how to enter you can visit Winterbourne’s website. There will be music, laughter and even if the sun doesn’t shine, there’s plenty for all the family to keep them busy.’
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Remember Old Ladywood? If you have fond memories of Old Ladywood before the slums were cleared in the 70s then the Old Ladywood Residents Association (OLRA) reunion on 22 April is an event not to be missed. If you stretch the boundaries a bit, Ladywood was a small town in its own right. It had Springhill Library, Dudley Road and the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospitals, the Crown, Lyric, Edbaston and Ledsam cinemas, many schools, Monument Road swimming baths, the Tower Ballroom, Edgbaston Reservoir, churches of most denominations, pubs on many corners, shops, two breweries and an ice rink. Also within walking distance there were the Botanical Gardens, a prison, an asylum and a workhouse. Members of OLRA come from as far as the US and New Zealand to the annual reunions to meet up with other people who lived in the Old Ladywood area 18
before 1970 and to see the wonderful displays of old photographs of the area. The group which was established in 1999 has more than 1600 members but there must be thousands more Old Ladywoodites out there who might want to join in. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and an invitation to the annual reuinion, this year to be held on Sunday afternoon, 22 April at the Clarendon Suite, Hagley Road. Details of membership or reuinion can be obtained from Gordon Cull (Chairman) on 02476 746 886.
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Easter fun at mac There are some fantastic events coming up at mac birmingham this Easter to keep everybody entertained. Kicking things off are Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals who will be performing a new rock and roll musical for children on Mon 2 Apr. With an animal band featuring a gorilla, a bear, a hedgehog and a badger, it’s an adventurous tale recommended for ages 3-8, but adults will love it just as much. Aoife Mannix will be helping children overcome their fear of fiends, spiders, aliens and dragons through the power of spoken word, music and digital game playing with her show Misunderstood Monsters on Wed 4 Apr, and there’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the world of music and dance with Fleur Darkin’s Innocence between Mon 9 – Wed 11 Apr. It’s one 20
of two shows being performed at mac birmingham that week based around William Blake’s boyhood visions, and while the other (Experience) is geared more towards adult audiences, this imaginative show is suitable for ages 0-5. If your children want to get creative, there’s also a great selection of hands-on sessions ranging from making hats and bonnets to exploring the world around them (Nature Explorers), as well as workshops the whole family can enjoy. To find out more about what’s coming up at mac birmingham or to book tickets, visit their website www.macarts.co.uk or call 0121 446 3232.
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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
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Friday 9.30-11.30 At: Newman House, Harrisons Road For details call: 0121 454 2846
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Diamond Jubilee Tea Party Judy Dyke Partner at Tyndallwoods Solicitors plans to host a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Party in support of Edward’s Trust in May. During the afternoon the work of Edward’s Trust supporting children and families during serious illness and bereavement will be showcased. Representatives from the Trust, local celebrities and Father Christmas (yes we know it’s in May!) will join staff of Tyndallwoods and guests as we celebrate the momentous occasion of the Queen’s sixty years on the throne. There will also be an exhibition of art work created by service users of Edward’s Trust ‘Expressions of Grief ’. In recent months Judy has gathered a collection of Union Flag items to decorate Tyndallwoods premises at Woodbourne for the party. 26
For more information about the Charity please visit www.edwardstrust.org.uk or for details of the party contact Judy Dyke on jdyke@tyndallwoods.co.uk
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Sarehole Mill taking a step back in time Sarehole Mill is set to turn the clock back to its heyday when it was an operational mill, with the help of funding from Birmingham City Council. Thanks to the princely sum of ÂŁ300,000 the plans are in place to de-silt the mill-pond enabling the mill-wheel to become fully functional again and grind locally sourced wheat. Some of the flour will be sold within the mill shop, some will be baked into bread on the premises and there are also plans to supply local artisan bakers. This famous Tolkien icon is a well-loved local attraction and a central focal point 28
of the annual Tolkien festival. And with this being the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit part of the funding has gone towards exciting development of the Tolkien exhibition within the museum. The granary building is now home to a number of new displays detailing local Tolkien connections. Phase one of this ambitious project is already underway with repairs having been made to the sluice gates. This meant that
volunteer millers are needed to keep up a continuity of milling so if you would like to get involved then you can! The aim is to begin milling during the summer next year, 2013.
earlier in the year the millpond had to be drained, revealing just how much silt there is to remove – up to a meter in some places. The pond will be refilled again this month and work will then begin in earnest in November in order to have as little impact as possible on local wildlife. In November the pond will be drained again and de-silting will take place together with the removal of much of the reeds. Mill machinery will be repaired and there will be repairs made to the roof. Finally a bake-house will be established to enable on-site baking. Over the winter a team of volunteers will be recruited and trained at Charlcote Mill by a professional miller. Up to fifteen
Sarehole Mill Curator Irene De Boo commented: We wanted to bring Sarehole Mill back to life and that is now going to happen thanks to the generous funding from Birmingham City Council. It is vitally important for us to preserve this valuable part of our heritage.” Sarehole Mill Cole Bank Road Hall Green Birmingham B13 0BD www.bmag.org.uk/sarehole-mill Tel: 0121 777 6612 Opening hours: 1 April to 28 October 12-4 Tuesday to Sunday Admissions: Adults £3 Concessions £2 Children under 16 are free 29
Index of Advertisers Accountants Tax Return Co
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Coworking Space Moseley Exchange
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Aikido Aikido Fellowship
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English Tutor Sarah Wainwright
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Alternative Therapies Ruth Hickinbotham 14 Beautician Nail Lounge
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Builder JMS Roofing & Building 4 Zircon 22 Carpets & Flooring Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ham Carpet & Flooring 22 Value Floors 17 Care Charity Helping Hands
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Charity Lottery TLC Lottery
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Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep
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Clothing Boutique Encore 16 Community Centre Woodview Community Centre 11 Conservatories & Orangeries Harborne Sash Windows 21 Traditional Conservatories 9
Gardening Services Evans Landscapes 23 Sandilands 25 Gas Showroom Moseley Fireplaces
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Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative
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Gutter Cleaning Gutters Cleaned
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Interior Decorating Knights 23 Ironing Service Mopheads 23
Photographer Professional Photography Plumbers MG Heating Robert the Plumber
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Property Maintenance Gutter Cleaning 14 Restaurant Hornton Grange
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Roofing JMS Roofing & Building 4 Knights 23 School Edgbaston High School
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Solar Energy Specialist JMS Solar 14 Solicitors DBS Law Fawcett & Pattni Tyndallwoods Solicitors
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Optician Pabari 25
Venue Hire Venue Birmingham
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Optometrist Mclauchlan Optometrist
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