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HARBORNE & EDGBASTON February / March 2017
In this issue Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your February issue, we hope you enjoy it and find it useful. With the days getting longer and spring just round the corner, the season of new life is almost upon us. This issue we have crammed our pages choc full of lovely local and inspirational stories to herald the coming of spring.
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Get your lawn ready for BBQ season
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Foxy facts
17 St Georges School 19 Education: The benefits of some extra help
23 New family law team at Tyndallwoods 25 Valentines - Show them you care 26 Hare & Hounds wins national award
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29 Feng Shui your garden 33 Feng Shui your home 35 Moor Pool Bowls Club
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Deer’s Leap Wood - the promise of spring
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Flowering Budleia in Deers Leap Wood in the spring
The promise of spring Birmingham is well characterised by its little pockets of paradise, the only trouble is they are far too well hidden, and some even require a key to get into. Deers Leap Wood is one of the lesser known protected woodland sites in the city and resides almost in the city centre.
Historically, Deers Leap Wood can be traced back to medieval times, which puts it among the oldest preserved parts of Birmingham. As you might imagine, deers cannot live in a small pocket of woodland at the heart of a city, but certainly would have frequented the area centuries ago. Today the name is associated with its owner, the well known pub chain Michell & Butlars, who adopted the leaping deer as its company motif 100 years ago. Stepping into the ancient woodland you are at the foot of oak, maple and elm trees some of which have stood for centuries as the city grew around them. You can get a feel for how the landscape once looked for miles around inside Deers Leap Wood. Imagine generations whose daily struggles would have been passing through the dense woodland escaping the capture of bandits, or worse, becoming the
prey of wolves - as opposed to modern struggles such as missing the bus or running out of milk! In this way the historical richness alive in the woodland helps to take you out of the hustle and bustle of modern day city life, and back to a simpler time. Get involved The woodland is cared for by The Friends of Deers Leap Wood (FDLW), a volentary group of concerned local residents who have a passion for conservation and wildlife. To join in or find out more go to fdlw.org/friends Interesting facts Deers Leap Wood is located around 2.5miles from the city centre. It covers 4.5 acres of land on the boundary between Edgbaston, Harborne and Soho Wards. It is a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC) and contains a mix of informal woodland, ponds, boundary brook and meadow areas. 5
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Get your lawn ready for Spring! Spring is just around the corner; the days are starting to lengthen and you want your lawn looking its best for all those garden parties and barbecues. So here are a few handy words of advice from local lawn-care specialist Scott Harrison.
Unfortunately, as the grass wakes up after its winter snooze, so do the weeds. Dandelions, buttercups and daisies can take over as summer approaches. So start your lawn care regime by tackling them with an appropriate weed killer. Once the weeds have been sent packing, it’s time to fertilise your grass, building its strength and getting it lush and green for the summer. But be careful - using the wrong products, or using them incorrectly, could leave your grass weak and patchy.
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Foxy facts We all know that foxes in fairy stories are clever and cunning and disliked for stealing chickens. But how much do you know about them? We’ve put together some fascinating foxy facts….
They’re city slickers
Foxes survive just as well in the city as in the country, especially in areas where there are lots of gardens.
Foxes are like cats
The fox may be a member of the dog family, but in many ways they’re more like cats with cat-like claws that enable them to climb trees. Foxes also stalk their prey, pounce and play with it, just like cats.
Foxes have amazing senses
Foxes are great at hunting at night because their eyes are specially adapted to the dark. They have an extra layer of light-sensitive cells in their eyes, so their vision is very sharp. They can also hear a tiny rustle in the grass from 30 metres away.
February is mating season
Have you been woken up recently by high pitched wailing coming from your garden in the middle of the night? Don’t worry, nothing bad is happening – it’s just the foxes’ way of finding a mate!
Baby foxes have ‘aunties’
Female foxes, or vixens, give birth in early spring – around the end of March. Sometimes a vixen’s sister, or one of her older daughters, will act as ‘auntie’ and look after the cubs. It’s good practice for when she has her own babies.
They’re playful animals
Even older foxes enjoy fun.. People have filmed them playing with dog toys left in the garden. And of course, there’s the Christmas John Lewis advert featuring foxes bouncing on a trampoline.
Do foxes visit your garden? Have you seen a fox doing something funny? The Woodland Trust would love to hear about it so why not post it on their Facebook page? www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives
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New family law team at Tyndallwoods If your family is going through a dispute or breakdown of any kind it can be impossible to know where to turn. A compassionate local law firm is now able to offer support in this regard.
Tyndallwoods Solicitors in Edgbaston has a long-held reputation for providing a caring and outstanding quality Private Client service. And now with the recent appointment of Anna Taylor the firm aims to establish a similar high quality Family Law service. Recommended in the Legal 500 for Family Law, Anna, who has worked for a number of high profile firms in Birmingham, advises in relation to divorce and relationship breakdowns, disputes involving children, finance and property, civil partnership disputes, domestic violence, pre and post marital agreements, cases with an international element and cases of high net worth. Anna is also a Family Mediator who is authorised to conduct Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs). Anna said “I am very pleased to be joining Tyndallwoods and its dedicated and talented team of lawyers. I look forward to establishing a Family Law Team here to complement the Private Client Team, which has its roots firmly embedded in the Edgbaston Community.”
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Just show them you care The day of love is nearly upon us, time to make some last minute plans to... consciously ignore it, or jump right in and get involved! Thankfully we have found some seriously compelling options for either persuasion.
Anti-Valentines
Electro pop is Hare & Hounds answer to most things it seems, including Valentine’s Day. On this, the day of romance you can catch two beautiful Londoners known as Alpines performing their unique mixture of soul, electronic pop and synthpop (duo consisting of vocalist Catherine Pockson and producer Bob Matthews) plus special guests TBA. It might not be candles and rose petals but it will be a night of dreamy, seductive melodies. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are £8 adv, Call 0121 444 2081 to book. Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath High Street
Nibbles and giggles
The Edgbaston has earned a reputation for glitz and glamour when it comes to serving incredible cocktails, so if you were looking to push the boat out this valentine’s day, while keeping things more light and breezy than a restaurant dinner-date, this is the place to do it.
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Evolution of the Kings Heath pub We are spoilt with a great choice of local pubs in Harborne and Edgbaston. But if you do feel like going a little further afield, just up the road is a pub worth the journey. The Hare and Hounds is a thriving music venue, recently having won best live entertainment venue in the entire country at the Great British Pub Awards! Under the trusty guise of our Swan (Publishing) we approched the Hare and Hounds, cautiously, in the hopes of finding out a few tricks of the trade - with their ever growing reputation for excellence - and more on their pioneering plans for the future.
What has changed in recent years? This year marks the 10th anniversary of Adam, the current owner, taking over the pub and over those years he’s developed what was essentially an old man’s drinking pub into one of the most well respected live independent music venues in the country. We’re constantly looking at ways to improve the whole experience for the customer, whether that be in the form of the sound and production for the gig goers in our upstairs venues, or the drinks range and service in the two downstairs bars. With total free reign to name drop, what big acts have come through the venue in recent years? 26
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Although playing host to local Bham legends UB4O’s first ever gig in 1979, it is only in the past 7 years that we’ve really established ourselves as one of the most influential music venues in the country. Artists to have graced the stages in recent years include... Basement Jaxx, Ed Sheeran, Scroobious Pip, Ellie Goulding, Craig Charles, GZA (Wu Tang Clan) and many more. With this rate of growth you must have big plans for the future? We strive to make our programme as diverse and exciting as possible and with it being our 10th anniversary year we’ve got a few special shows lined up, Mike Skinner will be back for three special residency parties with his club night Tonga and we’ll have Norman Jay returning for one of his legendary Good Time sets alongside a whole host of other live and club nights. You can check out our full programme on our website here www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk
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Tips for a happy garden Our history - up until recently in the life of our species - has been a history of closeness with nature. Perhaps this is why we now find life distressing in its absence. We have evolved beyond the everyday usefulness of foraging and frolicking in the woods, but in our heart of hearts we miss it. So here are a few excuses to get you out there more often, enjoying your garden.
Build a path.
There is something so inviting about a beautiful little path. Sometimes they catch you off-guard in a park or botanical gardens as you stroll down a wide walkway, and weaving out between the dense shrubbery and flowers, almost hidden in them, is a narrow path that takes you on a special route you would not have otherwise taken.
Create an outdoor living space.
To truly reconnect with the primitive creature within, all you need is fire. Such a natural focal point for a gathering, and it serves so many purposes at once; warmth, cooking, light, and the mesmerising dancing embers in everyone’s eyes as they huddle up and share in some enchanting fire-side stories.
Plant a herb garden.
Fresh herbs add another dimension to food that dried herbs can never come close to, so why not grow your own? You may find that nurturing plants for the benefit of spectacular meals is so rewarding that it becomes a lifelong romance with your garden. Share with us your tips for re-establishing a bond with nature on Twitter & Facebook! Written by Ruby Watson 29
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Tips for a Happy Home Following the wisdom of 3000 year old Japanese philosophy, Feng Shui, the energy of a home must be balanced to promote good health and prosperity. Combine this with the teachings of modern-day science and you’ll have a foolproof set of tips to transform your home into the most enriching space for you, mind, body and soul.
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Mirrors are a typical feature of a living room, giving the illusion of doubling the space, but what if they could double your wealth, health and happiness too? In Feng Shui mirror placement can affect all three and is taken very seriously. To get it right the question you must ask is “what does my mirror reflect?” and if the answer is any of the following, there could be trouble! • Another mirror • Flames • Doors & windows (sends the chi straight out!) • Dirty or unpleasant views • A distorted image
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Moorpool Bowls Spring is not far off, have you given thought to what you would like to do throughout spring and summer?
Moorpool Bowls Club would like to invite members new to the sport, also league players, if you have played before to consider joining and playing for Moorpool Bowls Club. The club is over 100 years old and is situated in a unique conservation area, a true oasis. Bowling is a social/ leisure game, no hard physical effort is required, you can play as much or as little as you choose. The club has members of all abilities. It’s an opportunity for light exercise in a friendly, fun environment. The club plays bowls from the end of March until the end of September. During October to
the end of March they use the pavilion for card games and any fund raising events. There is no pressure to join, parking is not a problem. If you wish to pop down before the start of the season to take a look round and a chat you will find members there every Wednesday afternoon from 1.15pm until 4.15pm in the pavilion prior to the start of playing season, or call Margaret on 429-6343 or Lilian on 475-3734 to arrange a visit that suits you.
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What’s THE best Mother’s Day Gift? I’m a Mum and still trying to understand how quickly the time has flown because my children are now adults.
I put caring for them at the top of my world of priorities, and was selfless in ensuring that everything I did kept them safe and thriving. They had all the tools and support they needed to move towards their full potential. My children left home at 18 yrs old for further education abroad. I did my job so well teaching them self-sufficiency, I have deprived myself of being able to enjoy seeing them more which makes it even more poignant for me when we do get together. And that’s a gift to treasure time spent in each other’s company.
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Wrap up Birmingham If you have any spare coats, scarves, hats or gloves then you can spread some warmth to the city’s homeless. Wrap up Birmingham #wrapupbrum has been set up by Judy Dyke of Tyndallwoods Solicitors to help keep homeless people warm during the long cold winter.
Judy said: “I noticed the terrible plight that our City’s homeless face as the winter draws in, I thought I must ‘do something’! “So I created ‘Wrap Up Birmingham’ #Wrapupbrum. We are asking that you kindly donate old coats, scarves, hats etc here at Tyndallwoods. Also food and toiletries. We have set the office up as a collection point and are happy to receive or collect items. “During this cold winter period and furthermore we will run the #Wrapupbrum campaign as one of our acts our kindness. So far we have collected over 470 items to be donated. We have had exceptional support from the Birmingham community including individuals, local businesses and schools.”
Judy said: “I noticed the terrible plight that our City’s homeless face as the winter draws in, I thought I must ‘do something’! To donate drop your items off at Tyndallwoods office 29 Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston, B17 8BY.
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What’s on guide A snapshot of things to do around Harborne & Edgbaston in Feb & March.
Markets & Fairs Harborne Farmers’ Market Where: Harborne High Street When: 2nd Sat every month Info: skettsfarmersmarkets. co.uk Uni of Bham Farmers’ Market Where: University of Bham When: 4th Wed every month Info: birmingham.ac.uk Food Market Local artisan and special foods. Where: mac Birmingham When: Last Sunday every month Info: macbirmingham.co.uk Craft Market Locally made crafts When: First Sunday every Month Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Shows Turned on its head: Sponge A malleable kind of family dance show. Age 6m-4y. When: 19 Feb Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Narvik A new play with songs by Lizzie Nunnery Where: mac Birmingham When: 18 Feb Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Comedy Laughing Sole Comedy Club for kids compered by the hilarious Mrs Barbara Nice. Where: mac Birmingham When: 26 Feb Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
Workshops Improv Theatre Workshop Learn a new skill in a friendly environment - beginners welcome. Where: St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road When: Every Tue Info: boxoffrogsimpro.co.uk
Music Heath Quartet Performing Haydn, Bartok and Mendelssohn Where: Barber Institute When: 22 Feb Info: barber.org.uk
I Fagliolini A concert in celebration of Monteverdi Where: Barber Institute When: 22 Mar Info: barber.org.uk
Cinema - Valentines specials Some Like it Hot A Marylin Monroe classic that never gets old. When: 12 Feb Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk Lady & The Tramp When: 11 Feb Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk Sleepless in Seattle When: 11 Feb Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk South Pacific When: 14 Feb Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk When Harry Met Sally The original story of friends with benefits. When: 14 Feb Where: mac Birmingham Info: macbirmingham.co.uk
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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
The Garden House Pub Restaurant 160 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9NX Tel: 0121 454 8315
The Kings Head Gastropub Hagley Road Harborne, B17 8BJ Tel: 0121 277 4130
Bengal Delight Indian & Bangladeshi 207 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B169RE Tel: 0121 454 7944
Henry Wong A La Carte Cantonese 283 High Street Harborne, B17 9QH Tel: 0121 427 7666
The New Inn Gastropub 74 Vivian Road Harborne, B17 0DJ Tel: 0121 426 3373
Blue Piano South East Asian 24-26 Harborne Rd Edgbaston, B15 3AA Tel: 0121 454 6877
The High Field Gastro Pub 22 Highfield road Edgbaston, B15 3DP Tel: 0121 227 7068
Sabai Sabai Thai 268 High Street Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 426 2688
Buonissimo Italian 1 Albany Road Harborne, B17 9JX Tel: 0121 426 2444
Johnny Wong’s Chinese / Takeaway 197 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RD Tel: 0121 456 4333
Simpsons Modern French 20 Highfield Road Edgbaston, B15 3DU Tel: 0121 449 4498
Cafe Boutique Mediterranean 26 High Street Harborne, B17 9NF Tel: 0121 427 5906
The Junction Pub / Restaurant 212 High Street Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 428 2635
Turners Fine dining 69 High Street Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 426 4440
The Epicurean Contemporary Dining 8 Chad Square Edgbaston, B15 3TQ Tel: 0121 454 5436
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
Fiesta Del Asado Argentine 229 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RP Tel: 0121 455 9331
The Plough Pub food 21 High Street Harborne, B17 9NT Tel: 0121 427 3678
Valentinos Italian 73 High Street Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 427 2560
Local Business Directory Supporting your local community = supporting your local economy, and watching our neighbourhood thrive!
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Domestic Appliances Macphersons Appliances Direct 2 Electrician Elec Services & Maintenance 10 Fireplace Showroom MD Services
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