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In celebration of our local home-grown talent we bring to you a fabulous interview with the Brummie comic currently shooting to stardom Joe Lycett. This hilarious comedian is taking his fresh unique style of comedy to larger audiences across the country and your chance to see him locally is this November. But let’s not dwell on November for more than a ticket-buying moment... for those jetting off soon on their summer hols we have our top tips for packing heaven. And in the meantime, as long as it doesn’t ruin your bikini diet, we have a Wimbledon inspired recipe to die for. Keeping it local, if you’ve not yet been to the Harborne Carnival then you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Put it in the calendar right now! And bringing it right back to your own front door we have some tips for you on how to improve the curb appeal of your home. We hope you enjoy it!
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Word on the street 28/29 Charitable Harborne High Street 30 Harborne Carnival 31
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I’m About To Lose Control And I Think
Joe Lycett T
he phrase ‘bigger and better’ might have been coined specifically for Joe Lycett’s new touring show. Hitting the road with I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett (more on that punning title in a minute), the Birmingham-born, bred and based-comic is taking a brand new set of observations, setpieces and gags to larger venues than he’s appeared in previously on his solo tours. Not that he’s especially fazed by any of it. “I certainly have some big nights planned on this tour. I said to Sarah Millican that I felt I had to write a show that was big enough for those venues and, in her infinite wisdom, she said ‘no, the show should be good enough for 100 people’. So, it’s intimidating in terms of the scale of it and the sense that there’ll be a lot of eyes on me, but I always try and do the best possible show I can. There’s no point otherwise.”
Joe Lycett’s comedy career started off at Manchester University (he won the Chortle Student Award in 2009) before taking several acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and supporting the likes of the aforementioned Millican and Jack Whitehall in some of the nation’s enormo-domes. Given that he’s played in rooms of all shapes and sizes, he’s in a strong position to know exactly what works for him. “The beauty of stand-up is that generally it does scale up and it’s about your ability to connect with an
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audience. I think arenas might be too big for the type of shows I want to do, but the theatres are great. I’ll be using PowerPoint again which gives the crowd something to focus on and that can scale up as big as you like.”
ing confident to this music?’ And yes I probably can, so let’s name the whole tour after that.” The reality is, of course, that he may well be running out of ready-made titles to maintain life in the ‘Like It/ Lycett’ theme. “Any time I meet a musician I request that they write a song with ‘I Like It’ in the title. The thing I love about all this is that there are now proper discussions about the title. I’ll be sitting down with my agent who also represents Frankie Boyle and Jimmy Carr, and the main question is: ‘which Lycett-based pun shall we go for this time?’”
And so to those Joe Lycett pun-based show titles. Having brought us Some Lycett Hot in 2012 (the show with which he was nominated as Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe), he’s since come up with If Joe Lycett Then You Should Have Put A Ring On It and That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett. Somewhat trapped in a pun-based maze of his own creation, I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett is the latest in that vein.
In terms of the actual content of his show, Joe once more rejects the notion of a fixed theme and instead is riffing on bizarre and funny stuff that’s happened to him in the last couple of years. “I’m not that sort of writer where I can restrict myself to a theme just in case nothing good comes of it. I prefer to get annoyed about stuff and then maybe you can spot loose themes that you can tie together. This one won’t necessarily be about losing control. Or if it is, it’ll be by pure chance.”
“You can’t go too far wrong with the Pointer Sisters,” Joe insists. “James Acaster suggested that I went the whole hog and went for I’m So Joe Lycett, And I Just Joe Lycett, I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett. There was another long one that was a strong contender but then I listened to the Pointer Sisters song and thought ‘can I walk on feel
Famed for online spats which often become huge viral hits before making their way into his stage act (a local council and an email spammer have previously been put through the Lycett wringer), he has a new set of targets to air his ire towards when he hits the road, including a curious pickle he got himself into involving the head office of a financial establishment which
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took exception to a slice of on-thespot Joe japes featuring a friend who worked in a bank’s building, a security pass and a ridiculous made-up name. “It’s fascinating, because this bank went back through all my tweets and Instagram posts to check if I had done something similar in the past. Who knew that a massive bank would have a sense of humour failure? So, I want to make a point about banks and power and the way they mould us into what they want us to be.” Taking a broader view on the world, Joe may even be having his say on the divisive man in the White House. “I have been writing about him and trolling him a little bit, but haven’t we all: it’s like shouting into the void. I haven’t really done much political stuff in my stand-up but I feel that at this point, as many of us as possible have to say ‘we’re not cool with this’. Even if he’s impeached and leaves, he’s opened so many doors that we’ll never be able to close on how we expect politicians to behave; people saying appalling things might not seem that appalling because it’s already normalised.” Still, in moments of crisis (and the US going head to head with North Korea over nuclear weapons certainly has a 1960s Cuban Missile-style vibe to it), the world of comedy is always able to thrive. “It’s a good time to be an artist because there’s lots to talk about, so weirdly all that stuff helps. Unless things go to a complete state of emergency there’s always scope for people to hear someone talk about the state of things in an intelligent way. Actually, I don’t know whether I’m the person to do that. I can sit here and talk about it at length, but
to actually construct a thing that can change people’s minds is quite another thing.” Instead, Joe will be yomping up and down the highways and byways of the UK taking his brand of storytelling comedy to a loyal fanbase that he knows will be well up for his stand-up (he’s already had to extend the tour twice due to such demand seeing shows sell out within hours of going on sale). He may also be appearing in front of newer crowds who will have been attracted to him from more recent TV work such as hosting duties for Live at the Apollo and Sunday Brunch, and appearances on Taskmaster and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, while he’s also published an acclaimed humour book, Parsnips, Buttered. When it comes to putting together a show, he will always have a half a mind on those people rolling up in their thousands.
Joe Lycett’s tour comes to Birmingham in November, book tickets now at: joelycettcomedy.co.uk
“You should trust that if you find something funny then other people will. The whole thing about building up an audience is about taking people with you who will be on the same page, but some things that I think are hilarious might die a death so you then try to reconstruct it. There’s one routine in the new show that I really care about and really want to work, but it’s not quite there yet in terms of working for an audience, but I believe in that routine so I will work on it to make it work. And there are others that I like but don’t quite believe in enough to fight for. You have to pick your battles in writing stand-up comedy: do you want to make that point or not? And if you do then you always find a way of doing it.”
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What’s on June / July 2018
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
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Uni of Birmingham Farmers’ Market Visit the monthly Farmers’ Market in the beautiful surroundings of the University’s campus and browse the range of stalls offering locally sourced, fairly priced and environmentally friendly produce from top quality organic goods to seasonal fare. University of Birmingham Farmers’ market defines “local” as 50 miles from the market. Where: University of Birmingham When: Last Wed every month Info: birmingham.ac.uk Harborne Farmers’ Market Where: Harborne High Street When: 2nd Sat every month Info: skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Beautiful Elizabethan costumes and a wonderful musical score in an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre. Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: 25 Jul Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk
Harborne Carnival Expect all the usual attractions at Harborne’s 21st Carnival - fairground rides, a Parade, music stages, stalls, a Carnival Queen + much more. Where: Harborne High Street When: 1 Jul Info: harbornecarnival.co.uk Summer Garden Party Enjoy an evening of food, wine and live music in the beautiful surroundings of Martineau Gardens. Where: Martineau Gardens When: 14 Jul Info: martineau-gardens.org.uk
The Tempest Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company this summer for Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece. Where: Winterbourne Gardens When: 29 Jun Info: winterbourne.org.uk
Funky Reggae Party First summer garden party of the year, with fantastic ska, rocksteady and reggae band The AC30’s, plus DJ Dylan. Free rum punch on arrival! Where: Blue Piano When: 9 Jun Info: thebluepiano.co.uk Robin Hood Inspired by myth and legend, this brand-new version of Robin’s notorious story is brought to life with traditional sword play, song, dance and stunning medieval costumes. Guests welcome to bring picnics. Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: 18 Jul Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk
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What The Ladybird Heard Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Age 3+ Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 12 - 13 Jun Info: birminghamhippodrome.com
The Laughing Sole: Comedy for Kids An exciting comedy club where the laughs are loud and shared across all ages! Recommended age 5+ Where: mac Birmingham When: 6 Jul Info: macarts.co.uk
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Birmingham Snow Hill Charity Abseil Raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK by abseiling 200 feet down one of Birmingham’s tallest buildings – are you up for the challenge? Where: Holiday Inn Express, Snow Hill, Birmingham When: Sunday 10 June 2018 Info: parkinsons.org.uk/events/birmingham-snow-hill-abseil
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Reggae Women An evening of spoken word and song in celebration of Reggae music and its contribution to British society hosted by Sue Brown. Where: mac Birmingham When: 7 Jul Info: macarts.co.uk
Stay in the loop! Entertainment Birmingham Civic Arms Celebrating 100 years of Birmingham Civic Society, armorist Adrian de Redman takes a look at the history and both legal and illegal uses of The Birmingham Civic Arms. Where: Birmingham Civic Arms Birmingham and Midland Institute When: 9 Jul Info: birminghamcivicsociety.org Jam Fest 2018 Go along to The Jam House for a charity night of fun and great music by local artists who work throughout the day. Where: The Jam House When: 12 Jun, 6.30pm Info: eventbright.co.uk YMCA 1940’s Charity Ball Annual Disability Ball returns this summer to the Ramada Hotel in with a 1940’s theme! Tickets include reception drink, 3 course dinner & more Where: Ramada, Sutton Coldfield When: 7 Jul Info: eventbright.co.uk
Murder on the terrace Help unmask the murderer! This hilarious show comes to the historic Winterbourne House and Garden for two special outdoor performances. Where: Winterbourne Gardens When: 6 & 7 Jul Info: winterbourne.org.uk Hans Zimmer v.s John Williams The very best scores from the two greatest film composers of all time. Featuring music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Batman Begins, The Da Vinci Code, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean + more Where: Symphony Hall When: 22 - 24 Jun Info: thsh.co.uk Birmingham Thai Festival A weekend of wonder for you and the family to feel a touch of Thai culture. Challenge your tastebuds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances. Where: Cannon Hill Park When: 28/29 Jul, 10am-7pm Info: magicofthailand.co.uk
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Hold yourself parallel to the floor on flat arms, start off by trying to hold for 30 seconds. Start from standing position, step forward with one foot and lower yourself towards the floor, and push yourself back to standing position. Stand up and jump your arms and legs to the sides, then jump them back in towards your body.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
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Celebrate Wimbledon in luxury with this exceptionally delicious summer treat incorporating the classic strawberries and cream associated with the Wimbledon tournaments.
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Method: 1. Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Using a pencil, mark out the circumference of a dinner plate on baking parchment. Whisk the egg whites with a hand mixer until they form stiff peaks, then whisk in the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until the meringue looks glossy. Whisk in the vinegar, cornflour and vanilla. 3. Spread the meringue inside the 3. circle, creating a crater by making the sides a little higher than the middle. Bake for 1 hr, then turn off the heat and let the Pavlova cool completely inside the oven. 4. When the meringue is cool, chop 100g of the strawberries. Mix them with half the redcurrants and 2 tbsp icing sugar. Place in a food processor, blitz until smooth, then push the fruit mixture through a sieve. Whip the cream with the remaining icing sugar and spread it over the meringue. Put the remaining fruit on the cream and finally pour the sauce over the whole lot.
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t’s all very well putting plans in place for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to make financial or health related decisions, but what about your dearly beloved pet? What would become of them if you were not able to take care of them any longer?
The people within Tyndallwoods Solicitors’ Private Client Team have broken the solicitor mould with their dedication to going above and beyond the call of duty in providing a truly holistic approach. Established in 1792 and run from a period building in Edgbaston, they take their role and responsibility to their clients very seriously, to the point of acting like an extension of their own family. Judy Dyke, managing director and head of the private client team is often named as attorney in clients’ LPAs when the criteria cannot be met by a family member. It is helpful if an attorney is adult, literate, numerate and local. The ‘local’ is often the one criteria that is impossible to fill. Appointing a solicitor has the added benefit that you have someone who is highly qualified, regulated and insured.
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Judy has made it her mission to help her clients in any way she can and this often means finding someone to take care of their animals. Clients can call Judy any time day or night - including weekends - and in many instances where a pet needs care she calls upon the services of Ray Dedicoat at the Holly Trees Animal Rescue Trust in Hollywood, Birmingham. “It is usually a cat or dog that will need a new home at a moment’s notice,” said Judy. “But I also have a client with a monitor lizard as a pet and I will need to take him somewhere at some point.
“We even get involved in the healthcare of our clients’ pets from time to time. For example a client of mine has two budgies and during a visit I noticed one of them was lying on its side at the bottom of the cage. I called Ray who came to look at him Ray advised that the bird still had quality of life and to feed him avocado and lettuce. Ray will only take the life of an animal if he believes it to be
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7 Tips to Help You Choose a Good Conveyancer Moving home is ranked as one of the most stressful points in life. It makes sense then, to entrust the legal work to a specialist. With complex legal issues that may arise during a house move, it is important to consider using a full service law firm, rather than a firm which only offers a conveyancing service. For example, you may require advice in another area of law, such as lease extensions and planning law. A firm only offering conveyancing may be ill equipped to provide you with that kind of specialist advice. So what should you look for when choosing a firm to handle your conveyancing?
Whilst many legal matters can be dealt with at a distance, you should consider whether you may need to sign documents at short notice, or if you would prefer to meet with your solicitor to run through documents in person. Having a local office, which you are encouraged to attend, can be easier than trying to look at plans or discuss complex issues by email.
Check that the firm offering conveyancing has achieved the Law Society mark of excellence for the home buying or selling.
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upon which that recommendation is given. It is important that the recommendation is given freely, rather than as a result of a referral fee. A recommendation based on good service is always valuable!
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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
Edgbaston Village Attracts Local Priority Species of Bird Edgbaston Village is introducing a number of environmental features to help attract local priority species of birds to the region.
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Bournville Townswomen’s Guild is a friendly group for women of all ages meeting at The Friends Meeting House on Bournville Green on Monday afternoons.
Furbabies is a voluntary rescue group that has been running since 2013, operating in South Birmingham up until it gained charity registration in November 2017.
Instead of sitting at home why don’t you go along and make new friends and enjoy a range of interests and activities? These include crafts, scrabble and other games, quizzes, and hearing from speakers talking about interesting and entertaining topics. But that’s not all, apart from activities at the hall there is a walking group, lunch club, theatre trips and the occasional visit to local places of interest. During the summer months the Guild arranges days out on coach trips. You are invited to go along soon, a warm welcome awaits you! For more info call Sue Davies on 0121 608 0646 or email suebarkerdavies@ gmail.com
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Instead of running a cat centre, Furbabies has a network of over twenty foster homes across the West Midlands. In the five years since it began Furbabies has re-homed more than 500 cats. You can follow Furbabies on Facebook, read more about them on their website and help them by joining their Pound Club with a regular monthly donation of £1.
The Village, on the Calthorpe Estate, has taken advantage of its tree-lined streets to install a number of bird boxes in the hope that these nesting sites will help to stem the drop in numbers of black redstarts and house sparrows, both of which are local priority species. The open-fronted nest boxes have been designed to be used by a variety of species including robins, pied wagtails and black redstarts. Black redstarts migrate to Britain in the summer, and have a strong correlation with Birmingham and the Black Country. The birds have already been meeting their new neighbours, with children from the nearby Norfolk House Nursery paying the bird boxes a visit.
To find out more about volunteering or donating please go to furbabiescatrescue.org
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
New shop in Harborne
Treat yourself Full steam ahead for Moseley and Kings Heath railway stations Progress is being made to restore railway services to Moseley and Kings Heath under plans spearheaded by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street. Both communities lost their services under the infamous “Beeching cuts” of the 1960s. However whilst the stations were closed and services withdrawn the line has remained in place for freight services only – giving hope to rail campaigners wanting to restore passenger services. Mayor Andy Street is a champion of expanding suburban rail services to tackle the region’s transport problems and give more communities easy public transport access to economic success stories like Birmingham City Centre. Transport for West Midlands, Network Rail and the new West Midlands Railway are all working with the Mayor and the West Midlands Combined Authority on the plan to restore passenger services to the “Camp Hill line” which includes Moseley and Kings Heath.
Birmingham Marriott has opened its newly refurbished Brew Bar & Restaurant which provides the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind after a busy day in Birmingham city centre. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner this restaurant provides the perfect venue for a get together with friends; sip an artisan cocktail or sample one of their craft beers or ciders in the bar or on the terrace. Plus it’s a great place to start any celebration! On their modern British menu you’ll find light bites as well as hearty meals, the Brew Bar burger is a must-try as well as old-school classics such as the big-flavoured 220g steak. If you have any room left for dessert, their home made chocolate mousse and shortbread is sure to fill the gap!
Paragon Workwear is pleased to announce a new branch opening in Harborne on June 1st at 9.30am. You can visit the store at 18 Lonsdale Road, B17 9RA. Paragon Workwear has been offering branded work wear and promotional items for businesses across the UK for many years. The firm is highly regarded for its excellent embroidery services and offers a wide range of clothing and promotional items for businesses across multiple sectors. Well known brands such as: Snickers, Blaklader, Scruffs, Uneek and many more will be available in store. Opening a shop in Harborne is a new era for Paragon Workwear, after building a strong foundation from its warehouse in Kings Norton over the past three years. Paragon Workwear Managing Director, Karl Bradshaw said: “We’re delighted to be expanding our business onto the high street. It will allow us to meet more of our local customers and provide an environment where they can actually see, feel and even try on their workwear before purchasing”. You can visit Paragon Workwear’s website at paragonworkwear.co.uk and check out their Trustpilot reviews at trustpilot.com/review/ paragonworkwear.co.uk
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have recently been exploring Harborne’s shopping centre to discover the philanthropic work carried out by our local businesses. One such journey took me to Frametec, a local bespoke picture framing, display and art gallery, located near the top of Harborne High Street on Greenfield Road. I have been pleased to use the excellent services of Frametec for over 30 years. Peter Frith framed pictures of my daughter Harriet as a baby. Tyndallwoods also use Frametec for all our office framing.
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I was pleased to see that Peter was supporting Cancer Research UK. I was also grateful to Shelli Graham, an artist at Frametec, who as part of her support for Hollytrees Animal Rescue Trust (HART) designed Freddie the Fox, a card for all seasons featuring HART founder Ray Dedicoat’s pet fox. HART rescues and provides care and shelter for stray, abandoned and neglected animals. It also provides help to the elderly who are unable to afford kennel costs or vet bills for their beloved pets.
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Carnival Celebrates 21st Anniversary on 1st July 2018 – Wins Award from the National lottery
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he Harborne Carnival celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year on 1st July 2018. The event is now the second largest street carnival in the UK after Notting Hill and attracts over 70,000 people. This is a million miles from its humble beginnings as a small local fete back in 1998. It was recognized in 2003 when it won the ‘Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award for Voluntary Service by groups in the Community’. It has gone from strength to strength and is now firmly embedded as an event into the local community timetable. It is primarily an occasion designed to bring the community together not just
for one day but for the full year. Local community groups and charities start planning stalls, activities and floats well ahead of the event. Local schools audition their best talent to appear there – musicians, singers and entertainers. Each year the carnival raises the funds to stage such an important event. The costs rise each year as the emphasis on health and safety grows as well as the need to substantially increase security. The great news is that for 2018 the Carnival has won the support of the National Lottery under its ‘Awards for All ‘programme.
Paul burgess MBE, Harborne Carnival chair said; ‘It is great we can get the Carnival on again in 2018. We could not have done this without the support of the National Lottery and our other sponsors plus our many volunteers’. For more information on the Carnival please contact: (General Enquiries, Sponsorship, Catering and Entertainment) Paul Burgess – Harborne Carnival Chair – 07971476312 p.burge@btinternet.com www.harbornecarnival.org.uk
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First Impressions ow does a neighbourhood go from unloved to up-and-coming? It’s all about the curb appeal. It has long been observed in social psychology that taking pride in one’s surroundings encourages camaraderie and lifts community spirit. The same works effectively in reverse, a lack of care taken is infectious and can land a neighbourhood in a sorry state of disenfranchisement. Luckily each individual who takes it upon themselves to invest in their house’s curb appeal is taking a huge stride in improving their whole neighbourhood. Here are some great ways to improve your house’s curb appeal and get the ball rolling for others to do the same! Just picking a couple of these can make a huge difference... 1. A fresh lick of paint If you already have a quality front door but it’s getting a bit too shabby to be considered shabby-chic, a fresh coat of paint in a lively colour can do a lot. The same goes for cracked and peeling exterior walls, although best off sticking with white for those. 2. Faux potted trees These start at a very modest price and add instant elegance to your home with absolute zero effort. 3. (Solar) Lights Lighting up the path to your door at night has practical usefulness as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Setting lights to activate by motion detection can also act as an effective deterrent for opportunistic thieves.
4. Fresh fancy paving Whether you favour the simple and classic or the kooky and bizarre, these are personality traits that your house ought to communicate via your paving choices, right? 5. Climber plants and trellis Wisteria grows very successfully in the damp British climate with little to no upkeep, it’s also a stunning plant to have draped over the front of your house. Search ‘climber plants’ to find more ideas. 6. Attractive front door Many homes are devalued by cheap front door alternatives. For better security, fire safety and curb appeal a wooden front door beats a plastic patio door hands down. 7. Flower beds Require some level of upkeep but with the benefit of bees, birds and butterflies milling about creating an idyllic picture.
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8. New garden wall & gate Your bit of street deserves some attention if it’s looking worse for wear. 9. A pretty porch extension These look gorgeous in thick timber and provide a little refuge from the elements on your way in and out of the house, especially great for families with forgetful ‘individuals’ who lose their keys. 10. having paint removed from gorgeous brickwork Sometimes previous owners have made questionable decisions that it’s not too late to undo.
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Party punch A quick google search is enough to discover a world of exciting punch ideas, and if you are a cocktail enthusiast you may already have many of the ingredients in your cupboards. Dig out your biggest bowl or jug and try out your alchemist skills to brew the perfect party concoction, and remember to throw in plenty of sliced fruit to make it look extra enticing.
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It doesn’t matter if you burn every item you put on the Barbeque, you want those delightful smokey smells wafting over the garden fence and making the neighbours jealous! Besides, the blackened charcoal taste is half the reason to get the BBQ out. Just send out a memo to your guests to bring a bit of a contribution and lift some of the responsibility from your shoulders.
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Where to eat
A guide to the best places to eat in and around Harborne & Edgbaston
Akbar’s
Indian 184 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9NY Tel: 0121 452 1862
Blue Piano
Harborne Kitchen
The Kings Head
Henry Wong
The New Inn
Modern British 175-179 High St Harborne, B17 9QE Tel: 0121 439 9150
Gastro Pub Hagely Road Harborne, B17 8BJ Tel: 0121 277 4130
South East Asian 24-26 Harborne Road Edgbaston, B15 3AA Tel: 0121 454 6877
A La Carte Cantonese 283 High St Harborne, B17 9QH Tel: 0121 427 7666
Gastro Pub 74 Vivian Road Harborne, B17 0DJ Tel: 0121 426 3373
Buonissimo
The Highfield
Sabai Sabai
Italian 1 Albany Road Harborne, B17 9JX Tel: 0121 426 2444
Gastro Pub 22 Highfield Road Edgbaston, B15 3DP Tel: 0121 227 7068
Cafe Boutique
Johnny Wong’s
Don Diego
The Junction
Mediterranean 26 High Street Harborne, B17 9NF Tel: 0121 449 9618
Chinese / Takeaway 197 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RD Tel: 0121 456 4333
Thai 286 High St Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 426 2866
Simpsons
Modern French 20 Highfield Road Edgbaston, B15 3DU Tel: 0121 449 4498
Turners
Mediterranean 8 Chad Square Hawthorne Road Tel: 0121 448 6460
Pub / Restaurant 212 High St Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 428 2635
Fine Dining 69 Hight St Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 426 4440
Fiesta Del Asado
Lychee Garden Cantonese Takeaway 189 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RD Tel: 0121 454 2221
Umami
Indian 25 Lordswood Road Harborne, B17 1RP Tel: 0121 427 8773
The Garden House
The Plough
Valentinos
Argentine 229 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RP Tel: 0121 455 9331
Pub Restaurant 160 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9NX Tel: 0121 454 8315
Pub Food 21 High St Harborne, B17 9NT Tel: 0121 427 3678
Italian 73 High St Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 427 2560
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Local Business Directory
Support your local community = Supporting your local economy + Watching our neighbourhood thrive!
Architect
Russell Hobbis Architects
Bathrooms
Roman Bathrooms & Tiles
32 33
Builders’ Merchants
Computer Support
My I.T. Guy 24
Credit Control
UK Central Credit Management
Electrician
EH Smith 32
Elec Services & Maintenance
Building & Construction JMS Roofing & Building 36
Fireplace Showroom
Buy & Sell Website
Ebuygum
Care Home
Pebble Mill
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Car Dealership
Hyundai Birmingham
Carpentry & Joinery
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MD Services
Gardens
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Midland Hand Clinic
M O’shea Childminder
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CC Decorating Ltd TKR Property Services
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DAF Plumbing & Heating Steven R Barnes & Son
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Kam Nijjar Therapy
Chauffeur Services Childminder
Childrens Activities
Mad Science Stagecoach Edgbaston Ultimate Activity Camps
Chimney Sweep
Able Chimney Sweep
Cleaning & Ironing
Clean & Tidy
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Dimension Driveways & Landscapes 40 Evans Landscapes 40 JH Garden & Property Services 38 Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Kingsmarque
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Gardening & Landscaping Betel UK Garden Treeworks 38 Central Driveways Ltd 38
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Heritage Joinery & Maintenance
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Healthcare Services
Painting & Decorating Plumbing
Psychotherapist
11 20
Removals
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Robinsons Relocation
School
23 22
Blue Coat School Edgbaston High School
Smart Alarm Systems
SmartInstall Limited
Solicitor
Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale Tyndallwoods Solicitors Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Stairlift Specialists
Stairlift Express Ltd
Undertaker
A Natural Undertaking
Windows & Doors
Bartley Glass & Windows Ltd
Workwear
Paragon Workwear
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