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Dear Neighbours, friends and brand new faces!, In the spirit of the coming season we have a colorful array of local stories blossoming in our pages, ripe for the reading. We’re always thrilled to spread the word about local companies who set a standard for our community's moral integrity, and on that note we warmly welcome Xapiri not only to the magazine but also to the neighbourhood. You will also find a particularly diverse collection of local events in our what’s on, we’re absolutely certain there’s something for all tastes, and as always our dedication is to best serving our unique community. We hope you enjoy the magazine, if you have any suggestions or would like to get involved we would love to hear from you. Email, tweet or facebook us!
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In this issue COVER STORY: Xapiri: Urban Jungle
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Urban Jungle From the outside, 11 Packenham Road in Edgbaston looks like any other traditional Edgbaston town house. But step through the front door and your senses will be captivated by the sights and smells of the Brazilian rain forest. Over twenty indigenous tribes of the Amazon basin have contributed to Xapiri, which is part gallery, part museum, part classroom and part shop. Owners Jack and Gareth are seasoned travellers who have trekked extensively through northern Brazil. In April 2015 they returned to the UK for the first time in five years, on a mission to spread awareness of the peoples they met and the issues faced by them, such as deforestation and a lack of respect from modern Brazilian society. The rooms are packed with beautifully displayed ceramics, jewellery, baskets and carvings. “Eighty per cent of the items here have been made to sell,” explains Jack. “There’s little appreciation for the art in Brazil, but we pay a fair price and it’s a major source of income for the tribes.” However, many of the items on display are very special and definitely not for sale. “This is a ceremonial mask from the Wayana tribe,” Jack explains, pointing at a stylised face with long, black hair. “They’re used in traditional ceremonies to bless new homes, and there’s only one other that we know of in Europe, in a museum in Amsterdam.”
Jack admits that he met with a tentative welcome when he was first introduced to many of the tribal people. “It’s understandable. There’s a lot of sensitive history in play and they are rightly cautious. But once they realise you're there for the right reasons, they are incredibly welcoming. Everything is shared as if you are a member of their family.” It’s the vibrant, intimate portraits captured by Brazilian photographer Alice Kohler which really bring the gallery’s artefacts to life and underpin Xapiri’s mission to inform and educate people in the UK about Brazil’s tribal cultures. by Alexandra Taylor
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Row row row your boat Great news for all you watersports lovers. Birmingham Rowing Club has won planning permission for a new water sports centre at Edgbaston Reservoir. The new centre will provide a base for community water sports in west and south Birmingham, as well as a hub for the city wide rowing programmes which have been developed recently. British Rowing is supporting the local youth rowing organisation, B-Row, which is delivering a rowing programme to schools and colleges in the City, enabling 2,500 young people to row indoors and on the water in the last year. Gary Harris, the Deputy Chairman of British Rowing, stated: “We are working in partnership with local schools, Sport Birmingham, the City Council and Sport England to get thousands of people onto indoor rowing machines and onto the water throughout the city. The new centre will provide outstanding facilities for the people of Birmingham.” Currently, people of all ages can join ‘Learn to row and canoe’ courses at the reservoir and Birmingham Rowing Club runs sessions for the University of the Third Age. The new centre
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3 Great ways to re-discover your garden after winter The long cold nights have taken their toll, and having little chance to get out there to do the much needed primping and preening has left your garden looking tired and hopeful of some serious TLC. Well it’s finally nearing that time when new life will be creeping back, so here are some tips to get you ready for your garden’s spring awakening. 1. It’s not too late to loose dead weight Deciduous trees such as Maples and Gum Trees should be pruned in winter, but be careful with larger trees this is the work for professionals. Oakwood Tree Care and Betel Gardens & Treeworks are specialists in removal of dead or dangerous trees, and a quick consultation with them can help you make important decisions about the future of your garden. 2. From mulch to magnificence When you’re trying to coax life back into a mulchy heap it can help to incorporate some things that don’t require seasonal support to thrive. Ornaments can give your garden some serious personality and remind you why you paid that much extra on your property to have your own patch of paradise. Garden mirrors give the illusion of added space, and have a uniquely enchanting quality to them; even the
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Birmingham Cathedral at the heart of our great city An institution close to the hearts of many of us - Judy Dyke at Tyndallwoods shares her recent experience of this impressive place. The Cathedral and its gardens offered a spectacular setting for viewing the March solar eclipse at its maximum of 80%. Then in May at the Chelsea Flower Show Tyndallwoods Solicitors were proud sponsors of the Birmingham City Council floral celebration of 300 Years of Birmingham
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Cathedral, winning not only a gold medal but also The Diamond Jubilee Award. Judi was pleased to attend the December service, celebrating the rewiring and redecoration of the Cathedral. The fabulous new lighting not only illuminates the four Burne Jones Windows into Cathedral Square but also revealed Soul Boats, an art installation by Birmingham artist Jake Lever, a flotilla of 2000 golden boats suspended from the Cathedral ceiling. Each is made by a local person and contains their hopes, lives and longings.
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
The Garden House Pub restaurant 160 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9NX Tel: 0121 454 8315
Sabai Sabai Thai 268 High Street Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 426 2688
Bengal Delight Indian & Bangladeshi 207 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RE Tel: 0121 454 7944
Henry Wong A La Carte Cantonese 283 High Street Harborne, B17 9QH Tel: 0121 427 7666
Simpsons Modern French 20 Highfield Road Edgbaston, B15 3DU Tel: 0121 454 3434
Blue Piano South East Asian 24-26 Harborne Rd Edgbaston, B15 3AA Tel: 0121 454 6877
The High Field Gastropub 22 Highfield Road Edgbaston, B15 3DP Tel: 0121 227 7068
The Kings Head Gastropub Hagley Road Harborne, B17 8BJ Tel: 0121 277 4130
Buonissimo Italian 1 Albany Road Harborne, B17 9JX Tel: 0121 426 2444
Johnny Wong's Chinese/takeaway 197 Hagley Rd Edgbaston, B16 9RD Tel: 0121 456 4333
The New Inn Gastropub 74 Vivian Road Harborne, B17 0DJ Tel: 0121 426 3373
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 Michelin Star Restaurant 69 High Street Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 426 4440
The Epicurean Restaurant 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
Fiesta Del Asado Argentine Asado 229 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RP Tel: 0121 455 9331
The Plough British 21 High Street Harborne, B17 9NT Tel: 0121 427 3678
Umami Indian kitchen & Cocktail Bar 25 Lordswood Road Harborne, B17 1RP Tel: 0121 427 8773 Valentinos Italian 73 High Street Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 427 2560
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Drama, Comedy and Family Shows at the REP
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Jonathan Coe’s The Rotters’ Club, bold new interpretations of Shakespeare plays, a ground-breaking new production of The Government Inspector, plus a major revival of Alan Bennett’s Single Spies feature in The REP’s 2016 spring season, alongside many other gripping plays and performances. Jonathan Coe’s The Rotters’ Club, bold new interpretations of Shakespeare plays, a groundbreaking new production of The Government Inspector, plus a major revival of Alan Bennett’s Single Spies feature in The REP’s 2016 spring season, alongside many other gripping plays and performances. Exploring the enduring fascination with royalty and Russian spies is an award-winning double bill by Alan Bennett. Single Spies (17-27 February) chronicles the lives of two of the ‘Cambridge Five’ spy ring in the 1950s and this new staging features a star cast including Nicholas Farrell, Belinda Lang and David Robb. The REP’s Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert, directs a ground breaking new version of Gogol’s satirical masterpiece The Government Inspector (19-26 March). Jonathan Coe’s iconic 1970s coming-of-age novel, The Rotters’ Club (2-9 April) is brought to life on stage for the first time in an adaptation by Richard Cameron. It follows the hilarious and, at times, touching trials and tribulations of growing
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up in an era of IRA bombs, industrial strife and punk rock, inspired by Jonathan’s Coe’s own school days in Birmingham. Marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, The REP presents new versions of two of his plays. Acclaimed stage and screen actor Don Warrington plays one of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles in King Lear (19-28 May) and visiting The REP for the first time is experimental theatre company, Filter, with their radically-cut, fast-paced version of Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy Twelfth Night (12-16 April). The season also features the Olivier Awardwinning The 39 Steps (28 February-5 March) and West End phenomenon The Father (3-7 May). Plus, there’s plenty for younger theatre fans to enjoy with Jaqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather (8-12 March) and the popular First Stages shows created especially for families. For more information about these shows and the other shows in their season, visit www.birmingham-rep.co.uk.
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A multitude of stalls and an exclusive selection of products, including ceramics, jewellery, paintings and craft items. Where: mac Birmingham When: 6 Mar, 3 Apr. Info: www.mac birmingham.co.uk
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A host of Birmingham street food favourites take over mac, these markets are a must. Where: mac Birmingham When: 28 Feb, 27 Mar. Info: www.mac birmingham.co.uk
Birmingham University Farmers’ Market Visit the local farmers market in the beautiful surroundings of the university’s campus. Where: Birmingham University, Edgbaston campus. When: 24 Feb, 23 Mar. Info: www.birming ham.ac.uk
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“Out of the gate and off for a walk, went hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy” with music, singing and some of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories. Where: mac Birmingham When: 27 & 28 Mar Info: www.mac birmingham.co.uk
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Spoil the one you love with a romantic visit to Highbury Hall to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Where: Highbury Hall When: 14 Feb Info: www.highbury hall.gov.uk
Bit of culture Body Clock
An interactive art installation dealing with the emotions building up in women approaching 40. Free admission. Where: Barber Institute When: 18 Feb. Info: www.barber.org.uk
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DeNada Dance Theatre Company present a gender bending evening of seduction and provocative dance choreographed by Carlos Pons Guerra. Where: mac Birmingham When: 25 Feb Info: www.mac birmingham.co.uk
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Spring is a time to remember lost loved ones at Tyndallwoods in Edgbaston, a wills and probate solicitor firm with strong links to Edward’s Trust bereavement charity. Judy Dyke, a director at for Tyndallwoods (and a patron of Tyndallwoods footer use Edward’s Trust) takes great care in their annual snowdrop planting memorial service in March. After the depths of winter, snowdrops are the first flowers to appear in the spring, symbolising hope and a new beginning. The flowers come up year after year, representing the passage of time. The snowdrop memorial service is designed to acknowledge grief and recognise its part in many peoples’ lives. Clients and friends who have suffered loss are invited and many come year after year, planting new snowdrops and seeing the old ones come back. There is even a cluster of the original snowdrops planted in memory of Edward, whose childhood death in 1988 sparked the establishment of Edward’s Trust charity, which has helped many people come through the painful journey of bereavement over the last 25 years. Poignant poems and readings are read aloud validating the emotions felt by the people attending. 29 Woodbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B17 8BY edgbaston@tyndallwoods.co.uk Car parking on site
At first My very name was grief, my eyes only saw grief, my thoughts were grief. And everything I touched was turned to grief. Judy said: “This event helps people to cope with their loss by bringing together those who have had similar experiences.” The service is held on the grounds of Tyndallwoods’ office on Woodbourne Road and is followed by tea and cake.
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A Dog is for Life It’s a sad fact that February and March usually see an upsurge in the number of abandoned dogs as the practical reality of those cute Christmas presents kicks in. But if you’re struggling to cope with the furry member of your family, help is at hand. Pawfect Dogsense offers obedience training in Kings Heath Park and uses positive reinforcement to help train both dogs and their owners. As assistant trainer Sara says, “If you expect your dog to understand human, then you should make an effort to understand dog.” “The first thing we do in puppy classes is to teach the owner how to desensitise their dog to touch and examination, which makes trips to the vet much easier.” Owners then learn how to get their dogs to sit, wait and come back, and the classes also help dogs socialise with each other. Trainer Hannah also offers agility sessions with jumps and hoops, socialisation walks and one-to-one training at home for a more individually tailored plan. However, even with the most well behaved dogs, some owners struggle to find the time to give them the attention they need, and that’s where a professional pet sitter can help out. Since launching Second City Pet Services in June, Eleanor has helped care for dozens of local pets, including one African pigmy hedgehog. Her main business is dog walking, but she also feeds animals in their homes and boards pets at her own house while owners are on holiday.
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