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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the October/November issue of My Harborne & Edgbaston. We are pleased as punch to bring you this issue with Jasper Carrott OBE as our lead story. And also very excited to announce that we have been nominated for no less than five awards in the 2014 Magazine Publishers Awards. Winners will be announced in October so watch this space. 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: Jasper Carrott talks about his new tour 7 Glamorous lifestyle bathrooms 10 Waters on the Square - Michelin star chef Andy Waters’s latest enterprise 13 Is your house ready for the autumn selling season? 16 Kumon Harborne hosts reading event 18 You’re in safe hands with Tyndallwoods 27 Inheritance tax can be a voluntary tax 31 The answer is blowing in the wind 33 Community Pages An Edwardian Christmas 34 Spooky Storytelling event 34 Beer and food - the perfect serve 35 Bournville Rugby Club hungry for new players 36 Stunning new exhibition at Harborne Art Gallery 37 Raising money to save Moor Pool 38 Mystery at the Marriott Hotel 38 New local group for University of the third age 39 Preserving the Town Hall’s impressive organ 40 After the Interview - a new thriller based in Harborne 41 Local Sewing Bee finalist launches new book 41 Everyone’s a winner baby 43 Hia from Mrs Barbara Nice 47 Social Media - what it means for magazines like this 49

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Jasper - son of the midlands Jasper Carrott OBE is a son of the Midlands, loved and exalted. One of Great Britain’s best known comedians, he grew up here in Acocks Green, married his wife Hazel from Olton at Solihull Registry Office and had his wedding reception in Moseley Village. He is about to go out on a nationwide tour for the first time in sixteen years with his Stand up and Rock show alongside The Bev Bevan Band and Trevor Burton. With over fifty gigs planned across the UK he has four dates at Solihull Arts Complex which are already sold out. But don’t worry you can still get tickets for his appearance at Birmingham Town Hall on 21 October. More details of his tour dates can be found online at www.jaspercarrott.com/live. His extraordinary career has been packed with achievement and success. Did you know, he has written three successful books, had a top 5 chart hit with Funky Moped, and been inducted into the Birmingham Walk of Fame, an honour he shares with Ozzie Osbourne? Jasper received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from the British Comedy Awards, performed in the original legendary Secret Policeman’s Ball charity concert for Amnesty International

and has raised millions for charitable causes for which he was honoured with an OBE. He is Patron of the stunning new Birmingham Central Library, has been spotted running in the Knowle Fun Run and been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Birmingham. Jasper co-founded the production company Celador, best known for making the globally successful “Who Wants to be A Millionaire” and appeared in a whole slew of his own TV comedy shows. Oh - mustn’t forget… he’s also a dedicated Birmingham Blues fan. Unbelievably, there’s more but we haven’t the space! Jasper says, “it’s important to me that I provide a complete show that’s good value for money and leaves the audience looking forward to the next time. Working with Bev and Trevor means the pressure of performing is shared rather than solely on my shoulders and when we’ve worked together before it’s been really successful.”

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Barbara Nice and packed full of family friendly jokes. For all ages. When: 21 December, 2pm Where: mac Birmingham Info: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

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Annual 10 day comedy festival which takes place at venues across the city during October. Screen Juniors: A fun-filled day of When: 3 - 12 Oct Christmas shopping with Botanical Gardens: The Muppet Where: Venues including unique artist' stalls. Make Halloween Funday Christmas Carol mac Birmingham, your own funky foam Spooky storytellers, live Michael Caine, surrounded Patrick Kavanagh, The Christmas cards in our animals & costumed stilt by legions of fuzzy, Roadhouse, The Kitchen family craft workshop, walkers will make sure felt puppets, plays it Garden Cafe, Cherry Red's, enjoy live festive you have a frighteningly straight as the crotchety The Station Pub and many storytelling in the galleries good time this halloween. Ebenezer Scrooge. more across Birmingham. and Christmas carols. (free entry for under 16) When: 6 Dec Info: www.bham When: 22 Nov When: 30 Oct Where: mac Birmingham comfest.co.uk Where: Barber Institute 11:00am-3:00pm Info: www.mac Info: www.baber.org.uk Where: Birmingham birmingham.co.uk In the Silence of Botanical Gardens the Secret Night Christmas at Storytime Session: Info: www.birmingham An engaging recital taking Winterbourne botanicalgardens.org.uk Spooky Stories inspiration from night Hosting their traditional Victorian story time time romances, the night Halloween Edwardian Christmas. sessions for your little sky, dreams and sleep. There will be festively Story Night monsters, will you When: 28 Nov themed craft activities Take a ghost walk around be brave enough? Where: Barber Institute for children & a magical the Gardens as darkness When: 25 Oct Info: www.barber.org.uk christmas grotto. Seasonal falls. Stand in the shadows, 11:00 - 17:00 food & Christmas treats the woods or beside the Where: Winterbourne Afrovibes Festival available in the tearoom flickering fire and listen House and Garden A season of African and carols will be sung! to tales of ghost and Info: www. performances and events. When: 6 Dec spirits and fairy-folk. winterbourne.org.uk When: 20 Oct - 25 Oct Where: Winterbourne When: 31 Oct Where: mac Birmingham House and Gardens Where: Martineau Gardens Laughing Sole Info: www.mac Info: www.winter Info: www.martineauComedy Club birmingham.co.uk bourne.org.uk gardens.org.uk Compered by Mrs

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Glamorous lifestyle bathrooms Caroline Cooper, managing director of Roman Bathrooms and award winning designer, explains how to create a glamorous yet functional family bathroom. Today’s bathrooms are all about combining cutting edge technology with traditional glamour –digital shower controls alongside soft lighting and chandeliers, high tech and luxury blended together to create a timeless bathroom that’s individual and unique.

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Bathrooms are becoming less about pure functionality, and more about lifestyle. This year we’ve seen a rise in requests for bathrooms optimised for the whole family – a roll top bath for mum, a walk in bath for Gran and all the latest gadgets for the man of the house. Increasingly, the bathroom is the designated space for relaxation and calm for every member of the household.

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Waters on the Square... Award-winning chef Andy Waters’s latest culinary enterprise Founder Andy Waters, famed for his Michelin Star awarded in 2003 for ‘Edmunds’ (in Henley in Arden), has now opened a second restaurant in Birmingham, Waters on the Square. Nestled in Chad Square opposite the White Swan is the relaxed bistro restaurant, Waters on the Square. Its elegant and classy interior is equalled in comfort and the decor is a mixture of vibrant luxurious reds with calm peaceful cream walls and tropical plants. What a treat for our team lunch! Served by ‘Vratko’ the charming Slovakian waiter - we were in good hands. He certainly helped to calm the nerves brought on by our busy working schedules, as we did partially bring the office in with us… Oops! We began with wine (after midday, don’t judge us, okay?) going for a crisp Pino Grigio which went with our meals beautifully. Choosing from the very reasonably priced set lunchtime menu I began with the ‘warm salad of chicken with raspberry vinaigrette,’ a culinary combination I hadn’t even considered, which as it turns out, is a match made in heaven. The flavours complimented each other with such precision, needless to say

attention to detail is certainly something Waters on the Square can pride themselves on. For my main I chose the ‘slowly cooked belly of lamb, red cabbage, mint & caper juice.’ Another stunning dish, and exactly everything you could hope for in a traditional lamb and mash meal but transformed into something much more special. The slow cooked lamb belly was so tender it fell apart wonderfully at the touch, and was juicy and succulent to the taste. For dessert we each had the assiette, a miniature selection of five desserts. A beautiful array of colours and flavours, from the deeply indulgent chocolate gateaux to the light and summery raspberry smoothie, all in all a delightful end to the meal. This lunch menu changes weekly which makes for a unique experience with each visit and the venue can cater for up to 28 people for private dining, for all of those special occasions. Ruby Watson To book a table call 0121 454 5436 8 Chad Square, Hawthorne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TQ www.watersonthesquare.com

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Kumon Harborne Study Centre hosts Reading event for local children The Kumon Harborne Study Centre held a community reading event in August to provide an opportunity for children of all ages to come together and read magical tales, share favourite stories and dedicate time to enjoying the wealth of benefits which come from reading a book. The event included storytelling, playing Pictionary, reading passages from muchloved books and writing book reviews, and all attendees were asked to dress as their favourite characters to really bring their books to life. Instructor at the centre, Kate Lim-Bailey, was delighted to host this special community event. She explains: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Developing the ability to read a wide variety of texts and nurturing a lifelong love of reading is really important to us

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Sharon Wall teaches local clarinet student Graham Maclean

The answer is blowing in the wind The distinctive tones of the clarinet have inspired musicians through the ages. Imagine the sound of Prokofiev’s cat walking through your home with Peter looking out for the wolf. This need not be a fantasy - if you want it badly enough - with good lessons and plenty of practice that cat will walk through your home! If you, or your son or daughter, want to learn the clarinet then you are lucky to have close at hand one of the most highly qualified clarinet teachers in the county. Sharon Wall offers one to one as well as group teaching, coaching and also performs at a professional level. She has been coaching the Birmingham Schools’ Symphony Orchestra for 30 years and managing it for the last five. Her wealth of experience includes playing in the English Symphony Orchestra for 22 years, freelancing with the CBSO, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other chamber and orchestra groups as well as teaching at Warwick University and King Edward VI Foundation schools.

Sharon teaches her students, who range in age from 7 to 77, in her lovely music room in her home in Moseley. She teaches from first notes right through to diploma and professional playing standards and has seen endless pupils go on to music college and university. Sharon said: “I came to Birmingham as a student and was fortunate to be taught by Martyn Davies of the CBSO. I made Moseley my home as a professional clarinettist and music my life. “Nothing gives me more pleasure than to see and hear the progress my students make and to inspire them and spur them on.” If you would like to enquire about clarinet lessons please call Sharon on 0121 449 4423 or email sharonmcwall@blueyonder.co.uk

The night when witches ride You can experience a special Halloween story night with Traditional Arts Team and Martineau Gardens on Friday 31 October. There will be a ghost walk around the Gardens as darkness falls. You can stand in the shadows, the woods or beside the flickering fire and listen to tales of ghosts, spirits and fairy-folk. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy Martineau Gardens at night, in the company of storytellers from the Traditional Arts Team. Hot soup and light refreshments will be available or you are welcome to take your own. Children are welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if they dare! Halloween Storytelling Event 31 October from 6-9pm Martineau Gardens, 27 Priory Road Edgbaston, B5 7UG

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An Edwardian Christmas It's that time of year again and Winterbourne House and Garden will be hosting their usual traditional Edwardian Christmas on Saturday 6 December. Upstairs in the house there will be Christmas themed craft activities for children and a magical Christmas grotto. Seasonal food and Christmas treats will be available in the tearoom and carols will be sung - both traditional and those with a twist.

All decked out for the festivities, you will be able to see how the decor would have appeared when the Nettlefolds family lived in the house over 100 years ago, with rooms boasting beautiful Arts & Crafts furniture and antiques.

Winterbourne House and Garden Edwardian Christmas Saturday 6 December, 12-5pm 58 Edgbaston Park Road Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2RT 0121 414 3003 www.winterbourne.org.uk

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Richard Turner (centre) visits the beer experts at Purity

Beer and food - the Perfect Serve Autumn is a time for game – and beer. Oktoberfest is the traditional culmination of the first pour of Europe’s finest ‘beers’ after they have lain fermenting for on average 40+ days underground. This process is known as ‘lagering,’ where cold storage of beer, in underground caves, was a common practice throughout the medieval period. Now-a-days it’s automated in large stainless steel vats and the processes speeded up. On a recent visit to Warwickshire’s Purity Brewery I got to taste some of the finest world beers – including some of their own brews. Surprisingly, some of the best beers are now coming out of the USA (Ignore Budweiser in that category). However, the dark beers are where I am at - 6% to 7% ABV, adding flavour, texture and a real kick. Matching these to food is the real challenge, and pleasure. Since my visit to Purity we have been experimenting in the Turners’ kitchen and have now not only matched the perfectly balanced ‘Purity Long Horn IPA’ to one of our dishes on our tasting menu, but have also incorporated a stunning zero alcohol beer from Germany with one of my desserts. It’s all about flavour notes and understanding the style of hops used. There is such a wide range of hops around the world and it

is all down to the nose and the palate of the head brewer that creates the individuality of the beer - a bit like a chef creating a perfectly balanced dish. Then, how they are applied to the brewing process with the yeast strain of the brewery influences the resulting nectar. But if you really seek the perfect serve of beer, then it should be stored and poured from a can – as we do now in the restaurant – as a can protects the liquid from the damaging UV sunlight. Don’t take my word for it, come down to Turners and let us know what you think – there are now nine beers on our world beer menu – some which may surprise you. Next Event: Taste of Autumn: 4 Courses including Purity Ale £75. Joined by Purity Ale food & drink specialists. Date: Thursday 16 October from 7pm. Richard Turner www.turnersrestaurantbirmingham.co.uk

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Bournville Rugby: Edgbaston's secret rugby club? When you read that Bournville Rugby Club was founded in 1909 as the Cadbury Works' team it might be a bit of a surprise to find that they are now established as one of Edgbaston's most successful sports clubs. But their 2009 move from Rowheath in Bournville to Birmingham University's Edgbaston Campus has coincided with a meteoric rise through the RFU Leagues and now playing in the National League 3 Midland they are formally the region's most successful Junior Club. They also now boast large and ever-growing Miniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Juniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clubs that are beginning to make an impact of their own. For example last year they had over 200 players registered (aged 6-14) and turning up to train and play at Pritchatts Park on Sunday mornings. And at last season's highly competitive Moseley Festival their 2 Under 7s teams contested the final!

With 2015 seeing the international game coming to Birmingham, with Rugby World Cup games being hosted at Villa Park, Bournville is as hungry as ever for new players (of all ages and abilities). They have teams from under 6s to under 14s as well as an under 18 and girls tag team. Training for all is Sunday morning from 10.30 to 12.00 at Pritchatts Park and is run by fully RFU trained coaches and volunteers. For more information about joining the club please go to www.pitchero.com/clubs/ bournvillerfc/

As the club grows, however, key club legends are seen watching from the touchlines on a Sunday morning making sure that it remains a family friendly and fun club that focuses on inclusion and games for all, as much as it does on winning.

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Morte Nature and Nature's Images Don’t miss the stunning exhibition of paintings by Danielle John and Diane Taylor at Harborne Art Gallery which will be on display throughout October until 8 November. Danielle’s work features the bold lines and striking colours and life which emanates from stylised representations of nature. Danielle John said, “During a visit to the West coast of Canada I fell in love with the art and legends of the people of the North. The designs of my paintings are taken from the argillite carvings based in the Haida myths. Nowadays, I still find myself drawn to primitive designs in general. I like to experiment with collages of natural objects which I use to create heavily textured work. My way of preserving “morte nature.” Danielle is now enjoying retirement after 32 years of teaching French and Art. Born in France, she came to live in Birmingham. After she graduated with a BEd Hons degree in French and Art, following much encouragement from her tutors and having received a special mention for her artwork, she decided to continue experimenting with painting. Diane Taylor’s paintings showcase her personal study of botanical art through watercolour painting and graphite drawings. The subjects, chosen from nature reflect the changing of the seasons. Selected for their texture, form and colour are botanical illustrations and portraits of rich fruits, vegetables and wild flowers. Diane’s professional study of art began in 1995 enabled by the pioneering Portfolio project lead by

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Raising money to save Moor Pool Harborne's family owned estate and letting agent, Wentworth&Rose, teamed up with local property maintenance specialists, Internal Solutions to show their support with donating to the recent Moor Pool Fundraising event at the Edgbaston Priory Club which took place in August. Katie Martin, Director, said, "our family has lived in Harborne for over 60 years and we have great memories of using the Moor Pool facilities; in particular I recall many times where I would feed the ducks in the duck pond when I was a little girl with my Grandma. This is an experience I would like to share with my children and grandchildren in years to come."

Wentworth&Rose and Internal Solutions teamed up to offer the highest bidder at auction, the prize of a makeover of their property, to the value of £1,000. If you have any property needs, Katie would love to hear from you on 012142777773 or feel free to pop into their beautifully presented offices at 4a Albany Road, Harborne, B17 9JX.

Portrait mystery baffles Birmingham hotel boss Mystery surrounds the identity of a respectable looking gentleman, whose large and imposing portrait hangs behind the front desk at the Birmingham Marriott. He and his adoring little dog are proving something of an embarrassment for staff, who are often asked by curious guests who he is. So now general manager Gordon Tyler is offering a slap-

up dinner for two as a reward for the first person to call and identify the man - and be able to prove it. Mr Tyler said: “There appears to be no artist's signature and there is nothing on the back of the frame to help. "We assume the picture was somehow inherited when the building was converted into a hotel in 1991.” Anyone who believes they can identify the man should call the hotel on 0121 452 1144.

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Retired and looking for something interesting and stimulating to fill your newly gained spare time? The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a unique and exciting organisation providing life-enhancing and life-changing opportunities and a new group has just been launched in your area. The Hagley Road, Rotton Park and Bearwood U3A (or HRRPB U3A for short) meets at the Hagley Road Village on a monthly basis.

motive, not qualifications or awards. There is no distinction between the learners and the teachers; they are all U3A members.

U3A is a place where retired and semi-retired people come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reword: the sheer joy of discovery!

The U3A movement is supported by its national organisation, the Third Age Trust.

Membership of a U3A is open to all in their third age, which is defined not by a particular age but by a period in life in which full-time employment has ceased. Members share their skills and life experiences: the learners teach and the teachers learn, and there is no distinction between them. Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire; by the members, for the members. No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime

There are already U3As based in Harborne, Sandwell and Handsworth, and this new one is located in the area between them. Whilst convenient for those living nearby, each U3A is open to people from any area. HRRPB U3A Hagley Road Village 322-336 Hagley Rd Edgbaston, B17 8BH For dates and more information email HRRPBU3A@gmail.com

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Thomas Trotter, Town Hall's Organist

Preserving the Town Hall's impressive organ Our beautiful Town Hall is dominated by a magnificent organ which was specially commissioned for the opening of the building in 1844. At the time it was the largest organ in England and today it is comparable with the most powerful of Cathedral organs in the world with a reputation as one of Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest historical instruments.

26 October, 10am The Science of Sound The acoustics of Symphony Hall are believed by many to be the best in the world, so what better place to explore the Science of Sound. Suitable for KS2 (years 5 & 6)

I was honoured to join Karen Daw (THSH), Michael Winwood, Geoff Oakley and other guests at the 700th Lunchtime Organ Concert given by Thomas Trotter, Birmingham City Organist. This concert also celebrated the installation of a localised humidifier in the organ to control temperature and humidity and preserve the wonderful instrument for generations to come.

27 October, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert Thomas Trotter: Chapter and verse. A programme of music inspired by verses from the Psalms.

For more information about organ concerts at Town Hall and Symphony Hall or to offer your support to this special charity visit www.thsh.co.uk

10 November, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter. A mix of much-loved and less familiar pieces to entertain you.

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24 November, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert Thomas Trotter: Wake Up Call! A programme featuring works based on the Advent chorale Sleepers Wake.

If you would like to see the world class Town Hall organ in action here are some of their upcoming events: 13 October, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter. A mix of much-loved and less familiar pieces to entertain you.

30 October, 1pm Big Fun Town Hall History Hunt Join a host of historical characters to solve the mystery of the organists' missing musical notes so he can play once more. For ages 6+

9 December, 1pm Lunchtime Christmas Music with the Choir of Winchester Cathedral 15 December 1pm Sing Carols with the City Organist with presenter Jeremy Nicholas. Get into the festive mood and sing your heart out.

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Newly launched thriller set in leafy Harborne Ever had a really awful job interview? AA Abbott certainly has, and in her latest thriller, After the Interview, the consequences are fatal. Andrew, rejected for his dream job in an interview that almost destroys his career, builds a successful business in the Jewellery Quarter and moves into a mansion in Farquhar Road, Edgbaston, where much of the plot takes place. After the Interview is a thriller centred on the clash of big egos in business, with the action moving between Birmingham, London and even a little R&R in

Amsterdam. "It's really a tale of two cities," Abbott says. "I love Birmingham and I wanted to big it up.” After The Interview is available on amazon.co.uk or by order from bookshops. Read 3 chapters free at http://aaabbott.co.uk. Follow AA Abbott on Twitter @AAAbbottStories or Facebook at www.facebook.com/AAAbbottStories

Lessons with Lauren If you watched The Great British Sewing Bee with envy, wishing you could wield a needle or pin a dart, then fret no more. One of the show’s finalists, Lauren Guthrie, has set out her sewing know-how out in a stepby-step book which aims to turn any humble beginner into a dressmaker extraordinaire. ‘Learn to Sew with Lauren,’ was launched in September at her Moseley haberdashery Guthrie & Ghani, which she runs with her husband Ayaz. The business opened its doors in April 2013 and, as well as a wide range of buttons, fabrics and patterns, also plays host to a whole variety of workshops, including sewing (for beginners and improvers), knitting, crochet and home interiors. You can

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Gerry and his team of local trusted tradesmen have been involved in high quality projects in and around Harborne and Edgbaston for over ten years and have gained a reputation for fine workmanship and reliability

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Hiya Kids I hope you all had a great summer. Lovely weather in September wasn’t it when the kids went back to school. I was in Edinburgh for August doing my show ‘Squirrel Proof ’ and I found out some interesting methods of keeping squirrels from eating the bird food. A vicar from Carlisle told me how he wired up his bird table and electrocuted them. A very nice lady in her 70s from Fife told me she had shot loads of them! There are, of course, more humane deterrents. A fellah from Dundee gave me a good tip. According to him squirrels don’t like chile pepper but birds don’t mind it, so he said to sprinkle some over your peanuts. I suppose it would be like a peanut bhuna masalla for chaffinches. It’s surprising how strongly some people feel about Squirrels. A lot of people said they liked red squirrels but couldn’t be doing with grey ones. “These grey squirrels - coming over here - eating our nuts!”

At the end of the day all they are trying to do is feed their kids like everyone else! Happy autumn everyone - enjoy the changing season xxxxxxx

keep laughing Your Pal, Barbara Nice x Look out for Barbara this month as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival and at Mac Arts Centre at Christmas. Barbara’s friend Janice Connolly can be seen at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre 9-12 October in ‘For the Past 30 Years’ celebrating the 30 year anniversary of local theatre company Women and Theatre.

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Social Media - what does it mean for magazines like this? Change is always scary, but it is necessary and inevitable. Heraclitus over 2,500 years ago already knew that when he said his famous quote: “Nothing is permanent, but change.” When the internet started to expand its reach, some ‘gurus’ years ago claimed that printed press was dying and they couldn’t be more wrong. The only thing that has changed is the way that we communicate with the media. Social media has changed the way we communicate and it is nothing but a great tool for community magazines like ours to build relationships and engage with the local community. 5 breath-taking facts about social media. • More people have access to a mobile phone than to a toothbrush • 1/3 of British teenagers are on Snapchat • The fastest growing demographic on Twitter is 55-64 year olds

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Mrs B H Hill Chiropodist

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Index of Advertisers Accountants Bloomer Heaven The Tax Return company

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Alarm Specialists Knight Security

Architects Brophy Riaz & Partners Russell Hobbis

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Roofing Solihull Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Property Services

30 22 46

Security Cameras Knight Security

Schools Edgbaston High School for Girls

Furniture & Home Accessories Amelia Home 14

Sofas Amelia Home

Basement Conversion Specialists BCS Basement 30

Gardens Botanical Gardens

Solicitors Tyndallwoods Solicitors

Bathroom Showroom Roman Bathrooms and Tiles

Gardening Evans Landscapes

Stage School Stagecoach Edgbaston

Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative

Theatre mac

Haberdashery Guthrie & Ghani

Health & Beauty Listing

Tile Showroom Roman Bathrooms and Tiles Solus Ceramics

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Hotels Marriott Hotel

Toy Shop Togademus

Tree Surgery Westside Forestry

Tutors KSOL Kumon Primary plus Saturday Masterclasses Sharon Wall Tutor listings page Zee Hanif

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Web Design Tickle Me Creative

Weight Loss Courthouse Clinics

Arts Centre mac

Building 2G 2nd Generation Builders JMS Roofing and Building Shirley Property Solutions Moseley Building Co

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Business Networking Best of Birmingham

Care Home Bryony House

Estate Agents Ewe Move Harborne Fireplace Showroom MD services Flooring Birmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery Solus Ceramics

Hypnotherapy Edgbaston Hypnotherapy

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Carpentry & Joining Will Mockett

Carpet & Flooring Birmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery

Kitchens Avanti Kitchens The Kitchen Gallery

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Charity Lottery TLC Lottery

Paintballing NPF Bassetts Pole

Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep

Painting & Decorating JRS Decorating Knights Property Services Krean Property Maintenance

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Conservatories & Orangeries Finesse Windows Ltd 5 The Harborne Sash Window Co 29 Traditional Conservatories 55 Denture Specialist Vital Ceramics

Drama School Stagecoach

Electrician Clever Kitty

Plumbers MG Heating Robert the Plumber

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Property Services Project Management Services

Restaurants Priya Restaurant Listing Page Waters on the Square Sylhet Spice Turners Restaurant

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Windows Harborne Sash Window Company 29 Finesse Windows Ltd 5 Traditional Conservatories 55

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