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MOSTLY JAZZ, FUNK & SOUL FESTIVAL
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY WORD ON THE STREET
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CREATIVE CORNER
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LEISURE & RETAIL TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF PACKING
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BUYING A HOUSE? YOUR TAX QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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HEALTH WHY SWITCH TO A MEAT FREE DIET
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CAN JEFF ALLAN BREAK ANOTHER GUINESS WORLD RECORD FOR ALZHIEMERS? Dr. Jeff Allan is already a double Guinness World Record breaker. He will be attempting his third Guinness World Record next year for the ‘longest journey on a motorised bicycle’. Jeff will be setting out from Victoria Square in Birmingham and hopes to be travelling for around 90 days to beat the current record of 8209 kilometres. His journey will take him across Europe - south to Spain and north to Denmark. In Jeff’s book “Can you drive an Electric Car in Britain?” he wrote “If you want to save the planet, don’t buy a car, not even an electric car - walk instead. If you need to travel further, use a bicycle.” This is the main reason for attempting to break the world record - a determination to see how far you can travel on an electric bicycle. Jeff will be using a Riese and Muller New Charger electric bicycle fitted with two 500 watt hour batteries. This should give him a range of at least 120 miles on a single charge in eco mode. Jeff comments: “Every two years, I try to complete an electric vehicle Guinness World Record challenge and at the same time raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. My mother had short term memory problems in the last years of her life and although it was never diagnosed as Alzheimer’s it is an illness that affects so many people and impacts hugely on friends and family.” Jeff will be setting off in April 2020. You can donate to Alzheimer’s Society for this challenge at: justgiving.- com/Jeff-Allan-ebike
Global architecture and design practice, Woods Bagot, designed the amenity spaces. The firm has worked on a number of prestige apartment buildings and hotels in London, including Ham Yard Hotel, Union Wharf, City Island, The Makers and the forthcoming five star The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square. The Lansdowne is the firm’s first project in Birmingham. According to Simon Saint, associate principal at Woods Bagot, the fit-out is inspired by Birmingham’s history as the ‘city of a thousand trades’. He said: “Metals used in the specially commissioned bookcase, bike cages and the handrails on the feature staircase, the leather of the statement banquette seating in the Cultural Mixer and the tiled portals delineating the lounge and post room, are among the features that hark back to Birmingham’s position as the cradle of the industrial revolution.” Local firms, including JP Joinery and Fusion Metalwork were commissioned to produce bespoke pieces for The Lansdowne. Way of Life, worked closely with Woods Bagot on the interior design. Sowgol Zaringchang, managing director of Way of Life, the operating platform of real estate investment manager Long Harbour, said the brief was to create a ‘home from home’ for residents. “We hope we have created spaces to encourage residents out of their apartments to meet their neighbours - fostering a community is very much part of the Way of Life ethos.”
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Judy Dyke is an active charity supportThe Lansdowne’s generous one, two and er and chairperson of Tyndallwoods three-bedroom range apartments range“Iin Solicitors in Edgbaston. She said: size from 461 – 1,094 sq ft. Tenancies are feel personally honoured and grateful available from six months to three years, and it gives me to with rents starting at the £795opportunity per month. There celebrate extraordinary are 89 carthe parking spaces. charitable work carried out in our City particularly show Trust apartments are nowchariopen. by The Edward’s bereavement For Birmingham further information please visit: ty and St Mary’s Hospice, www.hellolansdowne.com call 0800 both charities of which I am or proud to 0294530 to arrange a viewing. be patron.
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<<<< FORGET ME NOT DISPLAYS POP UP AROUND THE CITY IN HOSPICE’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Throughout April and May, you may have spotted six ‘pop-up’ displays of wrought iron forget-me-not flowers to locations throughout the city celebrating the 40th anniversary year of Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice. These Forget Me Not display will be blooming across the city this spring, to celebrate the lives of loved ones. Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice’s Forget Me Not appeal is a unique way to remember and celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us, by dedicating a stunning wrought-iron flower in their memory.
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This year, the Hospice’s iconic blooms toured Birmingham, to commemorate the charity’s milestone anniversary, and to follow the routes nurses travel around the city providing care in people’s homes and in their communities.
Could you spare an hour or two a week? Would you like to help children and young people in the Birmingham area? Children’s charity Mentor Link is recruiting Volunteer Mentors to support children and young people in schools. Owing to a current shortage of mentors in the south of Birmingham, Mentor Link would like to hear from women and men who would like to support children in schools for around an hour each week. Anyone interested should be a good listener, patient and enjoy working with children and young people. The Mentors are trained to support and encourage young people who are facing issues which are impacting on their education and well-being, with a view to improving their self- esteem and engagement in learning. The charity has an excellent track record of success in achieving positive outcomes with children and young people. The charity is hoping volunteer mentor Mark Warmington’s experience will inspire men in to get involved. Mark joined the charity last year as a Mentor and has supported a number of students during that time. He has commented that: “Volunteering with Mentor Link gives me an opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life. Each of my mentees know they can speak about anything that is important to them and truly be heard. This helps build their confidence and trust in adults that they won’t be judged, that their point of view is important and that
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they have an outlet to work through the challenges and pressures they are facing in life.” Mentor Link is a Safer Recruiter and requires two 2 character references and an Enhanced DBS clearance. They will provide Induction training, travelling expenses, on-going training, and a dedicated team of staff to support you in your role. If you can spare an hour or two a week, and you are able to commit to a minimum of 6 months volunteering please contact Elaine Southall on 0805 937347 or email Elaine.Southall@mentorlink.org.uk Mentor Link welcome enquiries from schools, parents and organisations in the area who want to hear more about their services. For further information see their website mentorlink.org.uk
As well as the pink creations, people will also be able to buy limited edition, 40th anniversary copper flowers online, which comes with a piece of parchment so people can write a lasting message to their special someone and store it safely within the flower. Lucy Watkins, head of fundraising at Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, said: “For the first time ever, we’re delighted to bring our annual Forget Me Not appeal into the heart of the communities where we provide our care and support every day. “2019 is an extra special year for the Hospice, as it marks 40 years since we opened our doors and cared for our first patient on Monday 5 March 1979. To celebrate four decades of care, we have two striking flowers for people to purchase, which will create a beautiful lasting tribute to their loved ones.” All funds raised from the Forget Me Not appeal will enable to the Hospice to continue to care for local people and their loved ones who are living with life-limiting illness. The Hospice’s Pearce Pink flower costs £25 and the special edition copper flower costs £40. Flowers can be purchased online, at: birminghamstmaryshospice.org.uk
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ABOUT MOSTLY JAZZ, FUNK & SOUL FESTIVAL Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival is set in the truly beautiful and unique setting of Moseley Park, Birmingham. Every year, the park plays host to a weekend of blistering live music, attracting people from all over the world who gather to see International legends alongside the latest contemporary breakthrough artists from the world of Jazz, Funk & Soul. This is a special year for the organisers as they gear up to celebrate the festival’s Tenth Anniversary in 2019. The team are promising their biggest programme of entertainment yet, having opened the new ‘Off Piste’ area of the park in 2018. The programme for Off Piste and the festival as a whole is set to expand in 2019 to encompass even more music plus Dance Sessions, Artist Q&A’s, Music Workshops and more, ready to celebrate Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul’s Tenth Anniversary.
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Having celebrated 50 years as one of the most successful groups in music history, The Jacksons headline the Friday night of Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul. Initially finding international success with the Motown label, their recordings, including ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’ and ‘I’ll Be There’, have sold in excess of 200 million. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame amongst many other accolades. Expect a funky Friday night filled with classics from their extensive back catalogue of hits. Filling the headline support slot is Ibibio Sound Machine, fronted by Nigerian singer, Eno Williams. Ibibio is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. As of Monday 28th January, they have been playlisted to 6 Music’s A-List with new single “Tell Me”. Jurassic 5’s Soup will also take to the main stage with his new project, The Fullee Love Collective. This gold-selling artist now performs with his own full band. Along with performing Jurassic 5’s favourite hit tracks he’s also bringing his own edgier original soulfunk hip-hop sound. Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and live MC, Renegade Brass Band mix funk, hip-hop and jazz with a raw brass sound and high-energy
live show. Having supported past Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul artists on their tours including Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy and Craig Charles, they are a perfect addition to the line-up for 2019. Also appearing on the Friday are high-energy 9-piece brass ensemble Young Pilgrims, Boca 45 with a blistering live funky hip-hop DJ Set, jazz/ soul vocalist Alice Auer and one of Birmingham’s most talented young acts Odd Soul.
SATURDAY 13TH JULY The Brand New Heavies describe their music as “a unique mix of Jazz, Funk and Soul”, making these pioneers of Acid Jazz arguably the perfect people to headline the Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul stage. Tracks such as ‘You’ve Got A Friend’, ‘You Are The Universe’ and ‘Never Stop’ have resulted in 16 top 40 singles and over 2 million album sales. Brian Jackson wrote, arranged and produced over 10 albums across an eightyear period as half of a power duo with Gil Scott-Heron. 40 years later, Brian continues to create with artists such as M1 (Dead Prez), Gregory Porter, Scott Tixier (jazz violinist with Stevie Wonder) and many more. He’s a true jazz legend and a welcome addition to the line-up.
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Making a return as Saturday’s co-curator and performing his ever popular headline DJ set is Craig Charles. Craig has garnered global recognition as one of the UK’s foremost Funk and Soul DJ’s after 10 years of broadcasting on BBC 6 Music. His 2018 choice for Album Of The Year was ‘Free Me’ by JP Bimeni & The Black Belts who join him on the line-up. Having been likened to artists such as Otis Redding and Leon Bridges, Burundian-born royal family descendent JP Bimeni is sure to be one to watch at the festival. Sharing their Tenth Anniversary with the festival, northern soul and funk outfit Smoove & Turrell will return to the Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul stage. Providing even more Northern Soul and funk with a touch of swing and ska is 6-piece live band, Daytoner. Spreading the word of Guerilla Soul since 2011, James & Black have performed alongside acts such as Sister Sledge (Mostly, Jazz Funk & Soul 2018 headliners), Fatoumata Diawara, Jools Holland and more. Joining them on the Saturday line-up are Moseley’s own 9-piece soul band The Atlantic Players, much-loved Birmingham DJ Sam Redmore, expansive soul-fusion band Necktr and soulful singer-songwriter Nick Corbin.
SUNDAY 14TH JULY One of the world’s most acclaimed and award-winning composers/ songwriters, Burt Bacharach, will be bringing the celebrations to a close on Sunday 14th July. He’s received three Academy Awards, eight Grammys and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. ‘I Say A Little Prayer’, ‘I’ll Never Fall In Love Again’, ‘Walk On By’ and ‘What The World Needs Now Is Love’ are just a few of the 48 Top 10 hits and 9 #1 songs under his belt that have been written for or covered by some of music’s greatest legends; Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Tom Jones, Etta James and Luther Vandross are just a few of the long list of artists he’s worked with. Khruangbin’s journey began when they were invited to support Bonobo on his 2010 American tour. Their debut album, released in 2015, was met with widespread critical acclaim from the likes of Zane Lowe, Cerys Matthews and Don Letts. Don also picked their latest album ‘Con Todo El Mundo’ as his album of the year, which resulted in them claiming the overall #2 slot on BBC 6 Music’s Top 10 Albums of 2018. There is nothing else out there quite like them and audiences are in for a treat when they perform their headline support slot at the festival.
After honing his craft as a vocalist, guitarist and composer with countless acts, Gil Scott-Heron influenced Oscar Jerome is now becoming a major draw as a solo act. Another new act making waves, Ishmael Ensemble have quickly caught the attention of tastemakers such as Giles Peterson and Tom Ravenscroft with their fusion of psych-out Jazz and evocative ambience. Representing the jazz connection between London and Paris is jazz quartet Neue Grafik Ensemble, who perform at the festival alongside Notebenders Big Community Band, the brainchild of late legendary saxophonist Andy Hamilton MBE, and Giles Peterson’s Worldwide FM’s Tina Edwards playing a DJ Set. The line-up also features Birmingham based electronic soul band, Delta Autumn, who will perform their new project “Multiplayer Mode” featuring special guests. Also heading to Moseley Park for performances on the Sunday are energetic samba/reggae/afro-beat 8-piece Ponyland, jazz and soul keyboardist Ashley Allen’s Quintet, high octane Forj with their expansive improvisation and the return of the much-loved Jazzlines Ensemble providing a platform for young up-and-coming jazz musicians from in and around Birmingham.
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Perhaps the biggest shock of the year (even bigger than the new Primark that’s opened up in town – and I can assure you, that’s big) is the fact that wow, it’s summer already. I know! Whether or not the weather actually reflects this, it’s still summer. We’re half way into 2019. Which means hi there summer solstice, welcome to the West Midlands. We’ve been eagerly awaiting you. In physics terms, the summer solstice is when the sun is at its highest position in the sky, leaving us with the longest day of the year. It also means that the North pole will have been immersed in solid sunlight for three entire months (since the spring equinox), so Santa better be applying his factor 50 and enjoying his holiday whilst he still can – because Christmas will be here again before he knows it. But more importantly, in Brummie terms, the summer solstice means woo, festival season! It’s not just Father Christmas on vacation this time, because here in the Midlands we have ample opportunity to stick on a pair of sparkly shorts and celebrate the arrival (and hopefully the lasting presence) of summer. And there’s no better way to celebrate than by doing what we do best: combining all of the brilliant cultures we are home to – all of the exceptional talents and traditions and tremendous people – and showcasing to the world that we sure know how to festival. Birmingham is overflowing with festival fun; with the Terry & Gerry’s Garden Party at The Blue Piano on the 22nd of June. This one is for those of you who love a rock and pop kind of summer (and there’s a barbecue! I know. Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any better). Hitting the last week of June (29th to 30th), there’s the Rum festival at the Cuban Embassy, where you can enjoy live music, street food and the guest of honour, rum! Could you possibly want for more? Well you should, because there’s plenty of it. There’s literally a festival for everybody. The Latin American festival at the Arcadian (July 7th), the Foodies Festival at Cannon Hills Park (June 21st to 23rd), the Festival of Audacity (July 18th to 20th) and even a Yarn festival (July 13th to 14th), for those of you who are fully aware that no summer is complete without a yarn session or four. But if none of those are quite your thing – or if they’re all your thing and you’re simply scouting for even more – then you won’t be disappointed. There’s a whole heap of things to get involved in around Birmingham over the next few months. The June solstice is our unofficial start to summer – but who needs an official start-date for it, anyway? Summer begins the moment you fish out your old flip flops and fill up the ice-cube tray. Summer begins the moment you say it does, because that’s the moment your heart beams brighter than the sun ever could (which really isn’t difficult here in England. The sun is like a distant rich aunt. Not always around, but when she is, you know the party has officially arrived).
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FASHION
Take the strain out of packing
this summer...
Many of us over pack for our holidays as a result of not knowing what to take, it can be quite a stressful time especially if you are packing for the family, so this month I thought I’d share some great ways to ease the pain of packing ensuring you have exactly what you need on holiday. Think about what you want to take about 2 weeks before. This allows plenty of time to replace repair or dry clean any items. My simple tips should help you on your way to packing like a professional.
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Edit your clothes Gather everything together that you would like to take. Sometimes this can look a lot but fear not we are about to start the whittling down process! Arm yourself with a small rail – I use one every time and it really helps to build colour pallets and pull outfits together.
Try everything on Once you have started creating your outfits, be sure to try them on – making
sure they still fit and are in good condition (it might have been a while since you last wore some of them!)
Colour pallet Try to theme your outfits by colour, this will help with accessories and jewellery. As you hang your items on the rail you will start to see the colour stories building. >>
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Plan and count your outfits. Daytime outfits for me consist of a good pair of denim shorts, cotton blouses / vests and a couple of easy wear dresses, a good hat and flat sandals. Evening outfits depending on where you are heading will generally be smarter. Dresses are great for holidays, they take up less space, generally travel well and can be easily dressed up or down. Take enough outfits for each day – plus two spare.
Limit your accessories If you have created a colour pallet accessorising is easy – take 2 pairs of flat sandals, one heel, a trainer and a clutch bag or two. Use a large straw bag as hand luggage, this doubles as a beach bag. Keep jewellery to a minimum include a statement necklace and earring. Pack a couple of scarves that can double as headbands at the pool, and don’t forget your swimwear – 2 maximum.
Stream line your wash bag We always take way more than we need on when it comes to toiletries. Take travel sized bottles (decant from your regular sizes where possible) and buy the rest when you get there. Take one wash bag and one makeup bag keeping them in zip tight bags or plastic bags to avoid spillages.
Get packing Use a lightweight case saving your kilograms before you start. There are many different ways to pack, I personally favour rolling but packing cubes are a great way to get more into your cases whilst staying organised. Get your case packed and closed the day before you go… oh and don’t forget the factor 50! If you need helping with your packing this summer please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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A STORE AT WAR JOANNA TOYE
When local writer Joanna Toye went to a small exhibition in Wolverhampton she had no idea it would one day inspire her to write a book. Jo was writing for BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’ at the time and would go on to write scripts for ‘East Enders’ before settling down to write her novel, ‘A Store at War’. But what part did the exhibition play? ‘It was all about the Midland store group, Beatties,’ Jo, brought up in Solihull but now living in Harborne, explains. ‘From a small drapers in Wolverhampton in the 1870s, James Beattie and subsequent generations expanded the original shop into a flagship store in the city taking in total 22 properties in all. From that base they opened stores as far south as Aylesbury and as far north as Birkenhead, though the Midlands was always where Beatties was most loved.’ Paperback - £7.99 Also available as an e-book and audio book
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Delicious and conscious The MY Magazine team is on a mission to help end the climate crisis! Your diet is a huge way that you can help too, but nobody wants to eat boring food or feel like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rationing. So, we have found absolutely masses of unbelievably delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes for you to try out at home and see if cutting back on meat could be an easier decision to make than you thought! Every issue we are making the recipes and testing them out before publishing to make damn sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love them. We enjoyed this one alfresco with a mixed salad!
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INGREDIENTS 4 cloves garlic 3 medium potatoes 2 tbsp spring onion 2 tbsp fresh ginger 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup of a good soy sauce 3 tbsp light sesame oil 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp chilli flakes (optional)
METHOD 1. Peel the potatoes and cut into small squares, wash well and put into baking tray. 2. Pour over the sesame oil and shake well, place into oven. Stir every five minutes to stop them sticking to the tray. 3. Finely chop the ginger, garlic and spring onion and combine them with the honey, soy sauce and chilli flakes. 4. When the potatoes are nice and golden, take them out and pour the glaze over and return them to the oven for a further 5 - 10 minutes. 5 Remove from the oven and pour into a serving dish, sprinkle sesame seeds and serve. If you allow it to cool for a few minutes, it goes excellent in a salad, with the excess glaze providing a tasty salad dressing.
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EDUCATION
Encouraging enquiring minds The three-year-olds in our Transition class start school a full twelve months ahead of most of their contemporaries. During that first year, much valuable work is done by our specialist Early Years teachers to instil a love of learning in the children and to lay sure foundations for their future studies. Modern facilities, small group sizes and a homely atmosphere combine to create an environment in which young minds can flourish. Norfolk House School is a leading independent school for children aged 3 to 11 4 Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3PS Tel: 0121 454 7021 Email: info@norfolkhouseschool.co.uk www.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk
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How can we help children develop healthy habits for life? Since Susannah Palmer started as Headmistress at Norfolk House School in September 2018, the whole community has worked hard to educate the children in healthy habits. Jacinta, the catering manager, has developed a new series of menus which incorporate plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children are encouraged to try new food every day and fried food and dishes containing large amounts of sugar are only served occasionally. The children have embraced these changes and now enjoy fruits, such as pineapple, kiwi fruit and strawberries and vegetables, including carrots, broccoli and green beans, on a daily basis. In addition to providing the children with more opportunities to make healthy choices at meal times, the range of physical activities on offer has increased dramatically. From the minute the children arrive at school until they leave after their extra-curricular clubs, the children are encouraged to develop skills and keep active. A Wake and Shake session runs every day from 8.30am after the Walking Bus arrives. Play times are staggered so that the playground is less crowded. New playtime equipment, including Swingball, Badminton and tricycles, has been bought to encourage the children to be active at break time. The children regularly walk or run down the Harborne Walkway, a distance of 5 miles. In April, four members of staff took part in the Hagley Resolution 5K to help inspire the children develop a love of running and to encourage them to make sport a normal part of everyday life. Starting in May, teachers and pupils alike will be taking part in Parkrun at Cannon Hill Park. All the children are very excited at the prospect of competing against their teachers and are not at all daunted by the thought of running 5K first things in the morning. But running is not the only sport the children enjoy. Norfolk House School is delighted to be forging a new link with Edgbaston Priory Club. During the Summer Term, a coach from EPC will be leading weekly tennis lessons with our children from the age of 3 years. Older children will have the opportunity to play on the courts at EPC. Many of the children at the school already have lessons at EPC, but we want all our children to benefit from the specialist coaching the club has to offer.
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Buying a House? Your Tax Questions Answered
With the arrival of the spring, there typically comes a quickening of pace in the property market. Despite the ongoing effect of Brexit, we focus this month on a frequently asked question: what are the tax implications of buying property? We examine a typical scenario, where a couple wish to purchase a house together and are prepared to buy, as either sole or joint purchasers, if that will be beneficial from a tax perspective.
For example, if you purchase a property for £300,000, you will pay no SDLT. On the purchase of a property for £500,000, the SDLT would be £10,000 (usually £15,000).
What should you do if you find yourself in that situation?
There is also Multiple Dwellings Relief to consider. If the property contains more than one ‘dwelling’ (for example, an outbuilding that has been converted into separate living accommodation), you may be able to claim this form of relief and reduce the amount of SDLT you pay.
Can You Claim Any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Relief? You may be able to claim relief from SDLT and save up to £5,000 if each purchaser is a first time buyer. The relief is for first time buyers who are purchasing residential property in England or Northern Ireland* for £500,000 or less, as long as it is their only, or main, residence.
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Does It Matter If We Have Owned or Still Own Other Properties? Generally speaking, First Time Buyers’ Relief will not be available if any of the purchasers own or have
previously owned a property at any point. If any of the purchasers own another property that they are not selling, it is likely that the purchase will be subject to the ‘higher rates’ of SDLT. We are often asked if it makes any difference if only one person is added to the property’s title. For these purposes, married couples and civil partners are deemed to be ‘one’. So if one person owns a property, the other person is deemed to also own that property. If you are not married or in a civil partnership, there are ways that you can structure the purchase to avoid paying the higher rates of SDLT or to benefit from First Time Buyers’ Relief. However, options are often ruled out when mortgage lending is involved.
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Generally, if you sell your main or only home you don’t have to pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as Private Residence Relief (PRR) provides 100% relief against any capital gain.
If you sell your home and effectively gift your share of the house to your spouse or civil partner for them to purchase the new home in their sole name, you should be aware that you are taking a risk. Indeed, in the UK, married couples and civil partners do not have any automatic right to each other’s assets. So, if your spouse or civil partner were to die without making a Will, or left a Will that did not benefit you, you could potentially lose all or part of your money.
Therefore if you sell your main residence before the new purchase this will allow you to benefit from 100% PRR. If you retain a property and purchase a new property that becomes your main residence, then PRR may be restricted on a future sale of the retained property, which could give rise to a CGT liability. … And Inheritance Tax? The good news is that inheritance tax is not charged between spouses or civil partners, as long as they are both UK domiciled for tax purposes.
The tax implications of purchasing property are complex. If you are considering moving house and need advice, please contact Rachael Armstrong at rarmstrong@vwv.co.uk or on 0121 227 3726 before taking the plunge.
Similarly, if your spouse or civil partner were to be declared bankrupt, they could lose their home, and if you were to divorce there is no guarantee that you would get your money back in any settlement. *Different rules apply in Scotland and Wales
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What’s on JUNE / JULY 2019
Markets & Fairs Arts’ Market A fantastic selection from some of the best designer-makers from the region. Where: mac Birmingham When: First Sun every month Info: macarts.co.uk
Uni of Birmingham Farmers’ Market Visit the monthly Farmers’ Market in the beautiful surroundings of the University’s campus. Where: University of Birmingham When: Last Wed every month Info: birmingham.ac.uk
Seasonal Events
Music
Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Fest One of Moseley’s biggest events on the calendar, the magical Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul festival returns with THE Jacksons headlineing! Where: Moseley Private Park When: 12-14 Jul Info: mostlyjazz.co.uk
Bollywood Brass Band The Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering Indian-style wedding band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of Bollywood. Where: Midland Arts Centre When: 12 Jul Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Terry & Gerry’s Garden Party The brilliant Terry & Gerry bring their unique brand of cowpunk-skiffle-grooves back to The Blue Piano for a special garden party this June! Where: Blue Piano When: 22 Jun Info: thebluepiano.co.uk
Harborne Farmers’ Market Where: Harborne High Street When: 2nd Sat every month Info: skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk
Summer Garden Party
Moseley Record Fair A vibrant local indoor market for records and music memorabilia Where: Saint Columba Church Hall, Moseley When: First Sun every month Info: moseleyrecordfair.com
2019 sees the return of the fabulous Summer Garden Party, for the sixth year running. Please join them for an evening of food, wine and live music. Where: Martineau Gardens When: 22-26 Apr Info: martineau-gardens.org.uk
A Midsummer Nights Dream Bring a chair and a picnic, and enjoy a glorious summer’s evening watching this enchanting, fastpaced production of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. Performed in the open air. Where: Winterbourne Gardens When: 28 Jun Info: winterbourne.org.uk
The Atlantic Players Join us for a summer garden party with superb 9-piece band, the Atlantic Players, who deliver soul guaranteed to get you on the dance floor! BBQ food and outdoor bar. Where: The Blue Piano When: 15 Jun Info: thebluepiano.co.uk
Tom Hill’s Jazz Funk Machine Put on your bellbottoms and platform shoes and dig the funky jazz of the 1970’s when it was all about the love baby! Where: Blue Piano When: 14 Jun Info: thebluepiano.co.uk Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdos Bringing the party back to the Dark Horse with a night of live traditional eastern / western european folk melodies, reggae and ska rhythms, death defying scuzz punk. Where: Dark Horse Moseley When: 5 Jul Info: facebook.com
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Performance & Theatre Alice in Wonderland Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark energy to their most spectacularly bonkers show to date, as children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity. Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: 25 Jul Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk
Mr Magnolia Mr Magnolia has many things, such as an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot, a big purple dinosaur who’s a magnificent brute, two sisters who play the flute, and even a swimming pool. But he still only has one boot! Join Mr Magnolia on his wacky adventures, filled with Folksy Theatre’s bold characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction! Where: Martineau Gardens When: Info: martineau-gardens.org.uk
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Cinema Bambino: Dumbo From visionary director Tim Burton, Dumbo expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Starring Danny DeVito, Colin Farrel and Michael Keaton. Where: Midland Arts Centre When: 14 Jun Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Supersonic Kids Gig Big sounds for little people. A gig for kids and their families which aims to introduce children to experimental music at an early age. This special edition Kids Gig takes place as part of the 15th Supersonic Festival and MoonFest. Where: Midlands Arts Centre When: 21 Jul Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Sports Treasure Island Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of everyone’s favourite swashbuckling pirate adventure Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: 10 Jul Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk
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The Ashes, England v Australia It’s your last chance to witness history being made and on a day that has thrown up plenty of drama, tension and excitement in the past. Where: Edgbaston Cricket ground When: 1-4 Aug Info: edgbaston.com
Mr Magnolia Outdoor Theatre Join Mr Magnolia on his whacky adventures, filled with Folksy Theatre’s bold characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction. Take along picnics, blanket and folding chairs. Where: Martineau Gardens When: 23 Jul Info: martineau-gardens@org.uk
Open Gardens - Moseley In Bloom This well established favourite from Moseley In Bloom is a must for anybody interested in urban gardens. Where: Martineau Gardens When: 29 Jun Info: martineau-gardens@org.uk
Summer Garden Party Charity auction and raffle in support of Martineau Gardens, the beautiful therapeutic community garden. Where: Martineau Gardens When: 29 Jun Info: martineau-gardens@org.uk
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Dine alfresco style this summer in Edgbaston Village Enjoy a tempting array of places to eat and drink in Edgbastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant and award-winning restaurants, bars and cafĂŠs. Just a mile from Birmingham city centre, it is also home to an eclectic mix of boutique shops and home interest stores. www.edgbastonvillage.co.uk/alfresco @EdgbastonVillage
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TnhtheeaGatrdrenes i Join us and let your imagination run wild with our summer of spectacular theatre. Treasure Island 10 July Pride and Prejudice
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream 24 July Alice in Wonderland
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CHECK YOUR LEASE LENGTH! If the length of the lease on your flat or house goes below 80 years you are in for a hefty bill to extend it that goes up every year. We spoke to Ian Buchanan at Tyndallwoods Solicitors to help us shed some light on the situation.
“Often owners of leasehold properties do not realise that they may struggle to sell unless they extend the lease,” said Ian Buchanan. Typically the length of a lease starts at 99 years. This means that if the lease has been running for more than 19 years then it will be increasingly more expensive to extend. Each year the cost of extending the lease goes up and the market value of the property goes down. And if the lease dips below 70 years then many lenders will not offer buyers a mortgage on the property. The cost to extend a lease is very little if it’s before the length reaches 80 years. All lease extensions add a further 90 years on to the length of the original lease.
“For example,” said Ian Buchanan, “a client of mine came to sell her flat with only 47 years left on the lease. Its market value was £150,000, but she had to pay £30,000 to extend the lease, otherwise she would not have been able to sell. If she had extended the lease before it went down to 80 years it would have cost in the region of £1,000. “For many people with elderly parents this could become an issue after their death leading to high unforeseen costs associated with sorting out their affairs.” A leasehold can be extended at any point after two years of ownership and if necessary can be done simultaneously with a sale and paid for with the
proceeds of the sale. From a conveyancing perspective leaseholds are much more complicated than freeholds and it is advisable to take advice from a qualified solicitor.
If you would like more information about lease extensions or the sale of leasehold properties please contact Ian Buchanan at Tyndallwoods Solicitors ibuchanan@tyndallwoods.co.uk
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AS BID VISIT: W est Midlands Ma yor Andy Street with Harbo rne’s BID Chairma n Matt Rose, BID mana ger Kate Smart an d local councillor Peter Fowler.
‘TAPPING INTO THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF HARBORNE CAN MAKE IT A HIGH STREET SUCCESS’ SAYS MAYOR
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in the towns where we had stores because I do think that they provide a truly local voice, which can make a real practical difference.
est Midlands Mayor Andy Street is backing Harborne’s Business Improvement District (BID) team to boost the local economy by tapping into the ‘unique’ character of the area. Mr Street, the former Managing Director of retail giant John Lewis, met with members of the BID team to hear about their plans to invigorate the high street locally. “It was great to meet with Kate Smart, Harborne’s BID manager, Chairman Matt Rose and local councillor Peter Fowler, to discuss the potential of the BID,” Mr Street said. “I am a great believer in BIDs and when I was in charge of John Lewis I always wanted to encourage them
“We’ve seen examples of BIDs being incredibly successful across the West Midlands, not only in towns like Solihull but in areas like Soho Road and the city centre too – I’m a great believer that these can bring real energy to a place. “Harborne has a unique character, something which the BID team fully understand and want to tap into. “We spent time discussing the area’s potential, and the trend towards online retailing and what that means for a place like Harborne, and its specific needs. “What is clear is that local services and local retailers will be important – while Harborne benefits from some big chains, such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose at either end of the main shopping area, it is encouraging to see more local independents coming in
to add a unique feel to the local high street. “I was also impressed by the team’s thoughts on ways to bring a cultural life to the area. I came away feeling confident about all of the activities that they have planned. “Since my visit it has been excellent to see that Harborne was the only place in the West Midlands to see an increase in the number of shops in 2018, showing the strength of the suburb.”
“Harborne has a unique character, something which the BID team fully understand and want to tap into.”
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OPEN AIR CINEMA SEASON
AT BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to host a series of blockbuster movies in its grounds this summer, with the return of the popular Summer Screens.
Also being screened are Pulp Fiction and Jurassic Park, both of which are celebrating years Caroline of their firstHutton release, Pictured 25 above, while musical lovers will enjoy singing of Martineau Gardens watches and dancing along to high-energy musiAndy Street, CBE Mayor of the cal love story Grease and romantic comMidlands cut the edy West Mamma Mia! Here We Goribbon Again.
From old classics to 2019 Oscar winning films, the 15-acre tourist attraction in Edgbaston is looking forward to welcoming hundreds of movie lovers once again this year when the big screen will be located on the large lawn for six films, to be shown between August 15 and September 13.
Malone London. James Wheeler, CEO of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Summer back to the Please visitScreens the Martineau Gardens this summer. They always Gardens website forare more popular evenings as people sit back and information: watch a great film, enjoy a picnic and a drink martineau-gardens.org.uk/ in truly stunning surroundings. It is a fantasticvisitor-information’ night out for all the family.”
Movie buffs will be able to take in the spectacular glasshouses and beautiful flower displays when Summer Screens brings award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, which won four Oscars this year, and A Star Is Born, which picked up one Academy Award.
Everyone is welcome to take their own picnic, snacks and drinks, although there will be a bar stocked with prosecco, craft beers and popcorn, plus a range of hot and cold food.
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This year also sees the introduction of premium seating options, with creature comforts including double deckchairs and a giant sofa, as well as a complimentary drink from the bar, chocolate and popcorn. Tickets for all films this summer are £15, with admission for accompanied children (aged 5-17) being £10.50. A family ticket, for two adults and two children, is £45. Single deckchair and beanbags are £8.50 and double deckchairs and beanbags £20. All prime seat packages include a free drink from our bar, a bag of popcorn and chocolate. There is no additional booking fee to pay. To book tickets and for more information www.summerscreens.co.uk
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