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Meet the team at Tyndallwoods

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Hooray for the spring! What a good feeling it is to emerge from a long cold winter to warmer, lighter days and signs of spring all around. This issue we have lots of new advertisers and have been busy writing about local places and events so hopefully there will be something of interest to most people.

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A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in March and April

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Panoramic views of cities on coins & medals. London, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Barcelona, Venice & Budapest… explore the historical landscapes of these cities. On: Apr 2012 to Oct 2013 At: Barber Institute of Fine Arts For info: 414 7333

In Front of Nature The European landscapes of Thomas Fearnley. The fjords, forests, mountains, torrents and glaciers of Scandinavia and Switzerland, the lakes and picturesque country buildings of Cumbria and the sun drenched plains, hillsides, rocks and sea-shores of Southern Europe and

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Big Dig Seed Event Seed swap, wild flowers seed bombing and seed sowing workshops, tea and cakes. Why not take a picnic and make a day of it? On: 16 March At: Martineau Gardens For info: www.martineautgardens.org.uk

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Exotic blooms from around the world. On: 23 Mar, 27 Apr & 25 May Displays, sales and expert advice. Normal admission At: Village Green into gardens with no extra For info: 449 3156 charge to visit show. On: 24 Marc, 11am-3pm Kings Heath At: Birmingham Farmers’ Market Botanical Gardens Fresh local produce For info: www.birmingham straight from the farm botanicalgardens.org.uk On: 2 Mar, 5 Apr & 4 May At: Kings Heath Bonsai Village Square For info: www.kingsheath Demonstration Bonsai demonstrations farmersmarket.org with experts offering help and advice. Mac Food Market On: 21 April, 11am-3pm Food market featuring At: Birmingham different local artisan Botanical Gardens food producers For info: www.birmingham each month botanicalgardens.org.uk On: 24 March, 28 produce and crafts

April, 26 May At: mac Birmingham For info: www. macarts.co.uk

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Anneke Scott Performing music by Franz Ignati Danzi and Joswph Haydn for

horn and fortepiano On: 15 March, 1.10pm At: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham For info: www.barber.org.uk

Peacock Angell – St Patrick’s Day Show An eclectic mix of music influenced by Irish folk, jazz, country, blues and more modern ethereal music On: 19 March At: mac

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Clipper Erickson Presenting an allAmerican programme reflecting his fascination with the music of his homeland. On: 20 March, 7.30pm At: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham For info: www.barber.org.uk

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To tutor or not to tutor that is the question In the run up to the SATs in May we enter a critical time for year six children as they prepare themselves for secondary school. We spoke to a local private tutor who gives us a little advice on how to best prepare our children for this big step in their lives. Terry Greaves of Primary Plus said: “By now you will know whether your child is going to a comprehensive, grammar or public school. This is an important time in their lives, moving to secondary school is major transition and there is still much that can be done to make sure they enter with confidence and fully prepared. “At the end of June each comprehensive school holds an exam which helps teachers to stream the children when they start in September. After this there is very little movement between streams for the next five years. “If you want your child to enter school in one of the higher streams then the next few months provide a small window to help them reach their full potential and set them on the right path. “At Primary Plus we offer a free initial assessment which enables us to give you a clear idea of your child’s potential. The help of a private tutor at this time can make a huge difference to your child’s experience throughout

secondary school, ensuring that he or she enters at as a high a level as they are capable of.” Primary Plus is located in the Jewellery Quarter with on-street parking. There are two dedicated teaching rooms that can accommodate up to six children. The teaching sessions are 90 minutes long and are 5pm-6.30pm and 6.308pm weekdays and 11.30-1pm Saturdays. Teaching focuses on general literacy and numeracy support, SATs preparation and 11 plus preparation.

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New Pet Boutique for Harborne If you’ve noticed your cat or dog becoming a little over-excited recently, it might well be that they are simply looking forward to the opening of Topsy’s Pet Boutique; the brand new shop in Harborne for all discerning Cats and Dogs. Selling designer couture and quality products and gifts, Topsy’s Pet Boutique is the brainchild of Daisy Morley, and the namesake of her 9 month old Maltese puppy, Topsy. Recently graduated from Birmingham School of Acting, Daisy came up with the idea for her shop when she found that buying beautiful products for Topsy wasn’t as easy as she had thought it would be; “There are lot of cat and dog products on the market, but I couldn’t find unique products in the shops, and I couldn’t ‘feel’ the quality of items online, and so I decided to pull the two things together; unique and special pet products that you can see and feel before you buy,” she said.

opportunities for pets and owners to pop in and enjoy a shop designed for them. As Daisy says, “Buying products for your precious pet should be an exciting experience, like buying yourself a new dress. Half the fun is in the choosing.” Topsy’s Pet Boutique opens in March. See website for full details: www.topsyspetboutique.co.uk

Topsy’s Pet Boutique prides itself in supporting independent British companies and the majority of items in store are made in Great Britain. As well as selling the highest quality collars, leads, coats, clothes, toys and accessories for cats and dogs, Topsy’s Pet Boutique also sells gifts and treats for pets and owners alike. Look out for the ‘pick’n’mix’ treats for pets as well as special homemade treats made right here in Harborne. And there are great plans in the pipeline for Topsy’s Pet Boutique with special events happening throughout the year (see website for details) and lots of 13

Sold subject to contract Moving house is often one of the most exciting times in our life – and at the same time it is right up there as one of the most stressful too. In the second of our ‘meet the team at Tyndallwoods’ series we meet Chris Beddow, Solicitor, who specialises in conveyancing and helps people complete their sale and purchase as smoothly as possible. Tyndallwoods Most people do not move house very often, so when they do the process is usually new to them or at most a distant memory. Also there are elements which are slightly out of their control, with maybe four, five or six people in the chain all with different agendas. Some people want to move quickly, others want to take their time, and some people have children moving schools so want to tie in with school holidays. And this is where it really makes a difference having a conscientious, understanding solicitor on your side. Chris at Tyndallwoods takes the time to get to know his clients, understand what they expect, help them understand the procedure and what they need to do. When people go to see Chris they generally have found a house and agreed a sale. And he guides them through the process which usually takes from six to 29 Woodbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B17 8BY edgbaston@tyndallwoods.co.uk Car parking on site

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ten weeks. Not every sale or purchase is without its pitfalls though and Chris is on hand to help guide people through any issue which may arise, be it right of way, apartment management, or environmental. You want someone on your side who you can trust and rely on when undertaking something as big as the sale and purchase of your home, someone local with a good reputation. And that is where Chris and his team come in.

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Friendship, fresh air and exercise golf has it all Find out for yourself at Midlands Golf Week, a festival of free and lowcost Get into golf events for all. It will run across eight counties from 1221 April and there’s a full schedule of events including free Get into golf lessons, taster events, family fun days, coffee mornings and sample golf evenings. The week is endorsed by Steve Backley, who won javelin medals at three consecutive Olympics and was world number one. Backley, a keen golfer, said of the sport: “I have found it to be the perfect postathletics career activity to keep me sane.” The Midlands Golf Week is now in its third year and has proved to be a great success with new golfers and returners to the game. Last year over 3500 people sampled the sport during the event and this year the organisers expect even more interest. Golf ’s winning combination of exercise, sporting skill and social interaction make it the perfect tonic for good health and happiness. 16

There’s no better sport for bringing people together – whatever their age, gender, background or ability. With plenty of time for conversation and fun, golf is the perfect way to make new friends or grow closer bonds with people you already know. Nicky Greenacre can vouch for that. When her husband began to play golf seriously she decided to take up the game and started at women-only coaching sessions. “The course was just brilliant,” said the 48-year-old. “We were nine women, all different ages and we all got on and had such a laugh. We just had the best time.” So don’t delay! If you enjoy fresh air and friendship then Get into golf at the Midlands Golf Week. All you have to do is visit getintogolf.org, book your session and turn up on the day in comfortable clothing. Equipment is provided.

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Spring is here! And where better to enjoy the burst of colour and life than at Martineau Gardens. Spring is the time we look forward to, to see the landscape around us awakening after the long, harsh winter. At Martineau Gardens, a community garden in Edgbaston, a warm welcome awaits you. The Garden, which is looked after by a team of volunteers and Martineau Gardens staff, is two and a half acres of organically managed landscape. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a vast array of features to explore and enjoy within the grounds, including an orchard, woodland, formal gardens 18

with plants and shrubs from around the world, vegetable beds, ponds, a wildflower meadow and a bird hide. At this time of year, highlights of the Garden include the blossom trees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cherry, damson and plum coming into flower. Spring is of course one of the busiest times for the gardener, planting seeds and potting on plants. At Martineau Gardens you will find compost, manure, wood chip plus a selection of cottage garden plants, trees and shrubs for sale.

Big Dig Seed Event: Saturday 16 March And on Saturday 16 March Martineau Gardens is holding the Big Dig Seed Event, a gardening event to inspire you to brush off the cobwebs on your seedbox or if you’re new to gardening you can talk to experts to get help and advice. There will be a seed swap, wild flowers seed bombing and seed sowing workshops (in containers and open ground). Plus you will get the chance to refresh your plans for the gardening year ahead, all in the surroundings of a beautiful organic community garden. Tea and cake are available in the tearoom and you are welcome to take along a picnic. This is a free event running from 1pm – 4pm. Martineau Gardens is located at 27 Priory Road, Birmingham, B5 7UG, opposite the Priory Hospital and five minutes walk from the mac. Limited parking available on site or buses 1, 61, 63, x62, x64, 47 and 45

For further information: 0121 440 7430 info@martineau-gardens.org.uk www.martineau-gardens.org.uk Open: Mon – Sat 10am until 5pm (closed Bank holidays), entry is free (except for some events)

Hollytrees Animal Rescue Trust During the winter months two instances of animals in distress were brought to the attention of staff of Tyndallwoods Solicitors. The first, a dog who became the innocent victim of the unhappy breakdown of a marriage. The second, the much loved cat of a client who died. The aims of HART include • Rescuing and providing care and shelter for stray, abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals of all kinds. • Protecting animals from cruelty and suffering. • Helping the elderly with problems relating to their pets. 20

So staff at Tyndallwoods turned to Ray Dedicoat of HART for help and he immediately welcomed both animals to Hollytrees where they will have receive the care and understanding that they needed. To thank Ray and his team Tyndallwoods are now helping with fundraising and also collecting bric-a-brac, bedding, towels and knitting wool for the charity. To find out more please visit www.raydedicoat.com

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Charity Concert in Edgbaston Soroptomist International of Central Birmingham is holding a charity concert featuring the Canoldir Male Choir. Canoldir Male Choir is based in Birmingham and was founded in 1966. Many of the singers are Welsh and the choir has a strong allegiance with Wales, and with the tradition of Welsh male voice choirs. The Bourneville School Choir will also be performing with their conductor and soloist Claire Vaughan. The event will take place on Saturday, 16 March 2013 at 7.30pm at St George’s Church, 1 Westbourne Crescent, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3DQ. Tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine, or fruit juice at the interval. This event is in aid of The Hope Project which provides help to destitute asylum-seekers and others barred from public funds in the West Midlands. 22

For more information about this charity go to www.hope-projects.org.uk For ticket information, call 0121 608 5592 or email cycbs@hotmail.co.uk Soroptimist is an International organisation for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. The name, Soroptimist, means ‘best for women’ and that’s what the organisation strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best. For more information about your local Soroptimist group email iansaxby@btinternet.com

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With the beginning of the bowling season just around the corner now is the time to start thinking about joining a nice local club. You do not have to be an athlete to be a member of Moorpool Bowling Club, the club caters for all shapes and sizes and most people with disabilities are able to play.

In August there is a BBQ and quiz, in September a Fish and Chip Night with a quiz, and there will also be a Macmillans Coffee Morning in support of the Macmillans Nurses in September.

During the playing season there are several social events starting with St Georges Day Strawberry Cream Tea in April.

During October to end of March there is a Tuesday morning club for men and women in the Pavilion when you can come and play cribbage, dominoes, knit, sew, paint, crochet and play scrabble. On Wednesday afternoons whist is also played in the pavilion.

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The club is situated in Moorpool Estate, on the corner of Park Edge

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It is a mixed club with member ages ranging from 50 to 91.

The bowling green was created around the same time as the construction of the Moorpool estate which saw 500 homes built on a 54 acre site between 1907 and 1912.

The club is looking for more members, so if you are interested all you need to do is call and arrange a visit. You do not have to wait for the open day, you can pop down on a Tuesday morning or Wednesday afternoon, you will be made very welcome. You can go along for a look round, and have a try at playing. You are under no obligation to join.

The estate was an example of how affordable housing could be provided in the future, many of the original character remains, and all of the original properties remain. The Bowling Green and Fishing Pool, (the pool is an original pool fed by underwater springs), with the presence of large trees adds to the semi-rural feel of the area and the abundance of wildlife, There is no doubt The Bowling Green and Fishing Pool are the jewel people with of the estate.

For enquiries please call: Sandra Hawkins on 454 9886 (email legghawkinsaol.com) Pam Doubleday on 550-1316 (Secretary) Ken Dalloway on 427-5166

Moorpool Bowling Club has 51 full members and 10 social members.

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Swimming sessions for babies Mon & Sat At: St Thomas CofE School, Edgbaston For details call: Laura 01283 814 766

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Learn to do a full body massage on your baby (6 weeks - 6 months) to relax and comfort them and relieve conditions such as colic These are 5-week courses held Fridays from 1.30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2.30pm At: St Peters Church Hall, Harborne, For details call: 07976 242 835 or visit www.therapy-hub.com

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

Kanga and Roo's Parent and Toddle Parent and toddler group

Thursday 1.30-3.00 At: St Peters Church Hall, Old Church Road, Harborne For details call: 0121 426 6034

Lillian de Lissa Stay and Play Stay and play for children up to 3 years old

Wednesday 9.15-11.15 At: Lillian de Lissa Nursery School, Bellevue For details call: 0121 440 3421

Baby Sensory

Music, instruments, fibre optic light shows, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles and much more At: Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road For details call: Karen 0121 747 4720

Baby Boppers Dance class for children over 3 years

At: Adage Dance & Fitness Studios, 174-176 High Street, Harborne For info: 428 2732

Rhythm Time

Music and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Age appropriate classes available. At: Woodview Community Centre, Edgbaston For info: Vicky 0121 447 7632

Outdoor stay and play Enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones Thursdays at 11-1pm At: Winterbourne Gardens, Priory Road For details call: 0121 440 7430

Pram Pushers P&T Play group for up to 4 year old children

Thursday 9.30-11.30 At: Pram Pushers P & T, Lyttelton Road For details call: 07867 796 286

Racketeers Playgroup for up to 4 year old children

Friday 9.30-11.30 At: Newman House, Harrisons Road For details call: 0121 454 2846

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