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IN THIS ISSUE St Dunstan’s Open Day Magic of autumn
With a little retail therapy
You can now advertise in En Garde
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Fencing for fun and fitness
for little as £17 the for Women’s a one off advert Doas you remember or even less for a regular booking Movement Playgroup? 20
Just call Amy for more details 21 on: Food for Love Moving up 689 on 0432
Highbury Children’s Centre moves www.swanpublishing.org for more info toorAllvisit Saints Centre 25
You can now advertise in REGULARS Moseley Directory 6 What’s on
for as little as £17 for a one off advert Where to eat 8 or even less for a regular booking Tutor listing 22 Just call Amy for more details on: Sudoku 24 Crossword 26 689 0432 What’s on baby 28 or visit www.swanpublishing.org for more info Index of advertisers 30 You can now advertise in
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Cullen Plumbing & Tiling
278 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0EQ Tel: 07896 862 916
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Full Bathroom Design & Installation Shower/Enclosures installed, repaired and replaced Washing Machine & Dishwasher Installation Radiators installed and moved Wall & Floor Tiling – Bathrooms, Kitchens, Porcelain, Ceramic, Mosaic – GET THE SHOWROOM FINISH! Sinks replaced /Taps repaired and replaced Central Heating – Cylinders/ Tanks
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Birmingham Fencing Club is a Community club based at the University of Birmingham. We welcome both experienced and novice Fencers. We run regular beginner courses for adults and juniors.
All kit provided! Please visit us on our website or call Mike on 07973 632831
www.birminghamfencingclub.org.uk
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WHAT’S ON
A snapshot of what’s on around Kings Heath in October and November.
CABARET Retort Cabaret Show
A special one-off return for the eclectic mix of music, comedy, poetry and cabaret. On: 9 October At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
COMEDY Laughing Cows
Comedy night with a fabulous allfemale line-up. On: 5 October At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
EVENTS Wedding Fayre
Christmas Craft Fayre
Unusual and personalised gifts at this craft fayre with a difference set in the stunning surroundings of Highbury Hall. On: 27 November At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
GENERAL
Paper Aeroplanes debut album ‘The Day We Ran Into the Sea’ was released in 2010 to great acclaim. Sarah Howells voice will melt even the most hardened of hearts. On: 4 October, 8.00pm At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
THEATRE Speechless
Shared Experience presents the astonishing story of identical twins June and Jennifer Gibbons. On: 11-15 Oct At: mac, Cannon Hill Park For info: 0121 446 3232
Will Self: Walking to Hollywood
Moseley Farmers’ Market
One Night with Elvis In 2007 a locksmith
Award winning market selling fresh and wholesome locally produced farm produce and crafts On: 22 Oct & 26 Nov At: Village Green For info: 449 3156
Kevin Paul is performing a double bill from the ’68 comeback special in black leathers to the glitz and glamour of the Vegas years. 3 course dinner included. On: 18 November At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
crazed on junk food exited the McDonald’s on the Wandsworth Road in London and drove his truck straight into Will Self’s car, writing it off. On: 13 October At: mac For info: 0121 446 3232
MUSIC
NATURE
Food For Love
Dean Friedman
Plant shows at the
Exhibitors and fashion shows set within a stunning and historic picturesque Grade II manor building to help you plan your forthcoming wedding. On: 16 October At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
Legendary singer songwriter known for chart-topping hits; Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, Woman of Mine, etc, performs songs from his three-decade career. On: 16 October At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
Halloween Fancy Dress Ball
Moseley Village Band
Spend the evening in the spooky Grade II gothic style mansion and lift your spirits with a dining experience and a night to remember On: 28 October At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
Paper Aeroplanes
All musicians welcome to join in and make traditional English village music together At: St Columba’s Church Hall, Chantry Rd On; 2nd & 4th Thurs of month from 7.00-9.00pm
Step back in time for an evening of food and Birmingham Botanical theatre in the atmospheric Gardens and Glasshouses surroundings of the Grade Cactus & Succulent show II Listed Highbury Hall 9 October 11.00-4.00 On: 8 December, 7.00pm Orchid show At: Highbury Hall, 23 October 11.00-4.00 Yew Tree Road, At: Birmingham For info: 0121 303 2050 Botanical Gardens Contact: 0121 454 1860
LITERATURE
STORYTELLING Storytelling Café
Ten storytellers from across the Midlands will give battle, pitching their skills against each other in a winner take all competition. On: 19 October At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
An evening with Ian Rankin, UK’s number one best-selling crime writer. He will be talking about his work and in particular his new book, The Impossible Dead. On: 12 October At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
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to the best places to WHERE TO EAT Aeatguide in and around Kings Heath
Blue Ginger
La Banca
Cream
Singapore & Malaysian 32 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD
Italian 1896 Pershore Rd Cotteridge Birmingham, B30 3AS
Indian/Bangladeshi 40-42 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 8JG
Tel: 0121 444 0999
Tel: 0121 459 2204
Tel: 0121 442 6774
Byzantium
Maison Mayci
Spice Merchant
Mediterranean Tapas 11 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7SA
French Patisserie 8 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD
Kashmiri 36 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD
Tel: 0121 444 8167
Tel: 0121 444 1414
Manic Organic
Sweet Chillies
Organic vegetarian cafĂŠ 46 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AG
Contemp Bangali/Indian 836 Yardley Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE
Tel: 0121 444 5444
Kings Indian Dining Indian 13-15 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham. B14 7SA
Tel: 0121 441 3802
Tel: 0121 443 1114
Kitchen Garden
Pangaea
Small plates (Tapas/mezze with British influences) 17 York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Indian 27-29 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AA
Tel: 0121 443 4725
Tel: 0121 441 2222
Tel: 0121 443 1086 or 0121 443 2737
Sylhet Spice Cuisine Bangladeshi 27-29 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7SA
Tel: 0121 444 6644
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Licensed Restaurant
443 2737 Free Home Delivery within 3 mile radius
836 Yardley Wood Road Birmingham, B13 0JE Open 5.30-11.00 every day
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sunday lunch Hornton Grange in the Conservatory ÂŁ15.95 per adult and ÂŁ8.95 per child
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St Dunstan’s Open Day St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful place for children aged 3 to 11.
Academic All children thrive when they feel happy, safe and secure which is highly valued by all staff and Governors at St Dunstan’s School. Children have achieved brilliant results in the recent SATs examinations – 100% level 4 and above Maths 100% level 4 and above in Science 96% level 4 and above in English.
St Dunstan’s is one of three parish schools in Kings Heath; St Dunstan’s, St Albans’s and Bishop Challoner Catholic College. As St Dunstan’s School is on the same campus as Bishop Challoner Catholic College and St Dunstan’s Church children regularly take part in shared activities, masses and church celebrations. St Dunstan’s School is a primary feeder school to Bishop Challoner Catholic College. Children benefit from a programme which provides specialist teaching in subject areas such as PE, Science and Maths.
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Residential Visits Children in Year 5 and Year 6 have the opportunity to take part in residential visits to education centres like Stansfeld and Bockleton Study Centre enabling them to experience many outdoor activities such as pond dipping, orienteering, visits to Christchurch in Oxford where Harry Potter was filmed, hill walking etc. For the last two years a group of children have been taken skiing. Earlier this year a group Year 5 and Year 6 children went to France for a week skiing trip – next year it will be Switzerland!
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PE and Sports
End of Year Production
The school proudly holds the Activemark 2008 award for exceptional delivery of the National School Sport Strategy. Children also have regular opportunities to be taught by PE specialists and use the exceptional sports facilities of Bishop Challoner Catholic College.
The end of year production this year was Cinderella Rockerfella
Extra Curricular Clubs St Dunstan’s has many different clubs and activities running throughout the year some including football, netball, cheerleading, multi skills, Gaelic football, dance and drama and radio club. In June the school held a ‘ Clubs’ week where many community clubs came into school to carry out taster workshops with the children to introduce them to the many clubs and organisations within our community that they many be interested in joining. These included a street dance club, brownies, a karate club and Moseley Rugby Club as well as many others.
Music Children are given the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument – guitar, brass, accordion and woodwind. In the summer term the parents are invited to a recital to give the children the opportunity to celebrate their achievements. The school also has a flourishing school choir who join in with many celebrations.
Before and After School Club The Orchard Club @ St Dunstan’s is on site and cares for children from 4 years of age. The club is open during the summer holidays when the children enjoy a varied programme of activities and outings.
Parent Teacher Association The school has a thriving PTA who organise many family events such as race nights, quiz nights and discos. The most recent event was the Summer Fun in July which included gokarts, a merry-go-round, bouncy castle, stalls and barbecue. This event raised over £1000.
* * * INVITATION * * * St Dunstan’s School & Nursery
Open Sessions for Nursery & Reception 2012 Wednesday 19th October 2011 9.30am - 11.00am Thursday 3rd November 2011 9.30am - 11.00am Wednesday 9th November 2011 7.00pm - 8.30pm Drayton Road, King’s Heath Birmingham B14 7LP (Opposite King’s Heath Post Office)
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Order early and get 10% off the price of your toys and gifts.
Togademus is the name of a Bear and a shop, and although the Bear came first, the shop is probably better known. It’s a mix of fine traditional wooden toys tree houses, trains, blocks and puzzles for children and beautiful gifts of toys and clothing for babies and toddlers. Togademus - it’s a name worth getting to know.
No deposits, no instalments, just order the items you’d like before the end of October and collect them between December 1st and the 15th. Simple, convenient and money saving. Make sure you get the gifts you want as we are certain to sell out of some items. To take advantage of this offer and get your present buying wrapped up early, just pop into the shop.
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Normal opening hours are 9 - 5pm Monday to Friday and 10 - 5pm on Saturdays. Check website for full details.
Togademus, 56b Poplar Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7AG
0121 444 0444 www.togademus.co.uk
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Zircon design and build ltd 93 MELTON ROAD, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM B14 7ET
LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL, ENVIROMENTALLY AWARE BUILDERS SPECIALISING IN RENOVATIONS OF PERIOD AND MODERN HOMES IN SOUTH BIRMINGHAM
WE UNDERTAKE A WIDE RANGE OF BUILDING SERVICES: LOFT CONVERSIONS
EXTENSIONS
ROOFING
INTERNAL REFURBISHMENTS
FOLDING/SLIDING DOORS
INTERIOR DESIGN
ALL WORK CARRIED OUT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. VISIT OUR WEB SITE:
WWW.ZIRCONDESIGNANDBUILD.CO.UK OR RING RICHARD; 07800 756725 / 0121 444 1832 12
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The magic of autumn I love autumn. Walks in the countryside, crunching through leaves, crisp sunny days, and the perfect excuse for new clothes and boots.
And if like me you are on a budget then do the smart thing and use the cash in your wardrobe to refresh your wardrobe (and this goes for you blokes out there too). Firstly, pull out those good quality designer and high street items you are really never going to wear again. Make sure they are clean and in perfect condition and take them along to Encore in Moseley village. Encore will review the items, price them and sell them in the shop. Then you get 50% of the sale price. For you, it’s an opportunity to clear out the wardrobe and make some cash - at the same time as picking up something gorgeous for yourself. Dolce & Gabbana, Karen Millen, Prada, Ghost, Ralph Lauren, Armani, Boss, Juicy Couture and Missoni are just some of the designer labels available, but you’ll also find high street labels. Prices start from as little as £10.00 for a Ralph Lauren jumper. Half the thrill of shopping at Encore is finding beautiful clothes, but I really get my kicks out of finding a good bargain and can be found browsing the rails there at least twice a month to see what’s new. Encore is on Alcester Rd close to the main crossroads in Moseley, next door to the Junction pub. There is ample parking in the car park just a little further along. Please mention My Kings Heath when responding to adverts
ENCORE 168 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 0121 442 4888 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:00pm
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Able Chimney Sweep Chimneys swept and unblocked a Clean and efficient no mess a Same day service a Fully insured Contact: Geoffrey Waldron
0121 449 6218 07790 039 533 geoffreywaldron @yahoo.com
18 Cadbury Road Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9BH
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Our Property Team will offer you a high quality and efficient service for all Commercial and Domestic property related work including property litigation. You are kept fully informed throughout the conveyancing process and we provide you with personal support during what can be a stressful time. You are provided with a cost estimate from the start of the matter and kept fully updated regarding costs. We are independent.
Philip Cotterill, Chris Beddow, Julie Russell and Martin Dyke
For advice or assistance, please contact Martin Dyke head of the Property Team 0121 243 3017 or mdyke@tyndallwoods.co.uk
Our range of services also include advice about Wills, Trusts, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney; Family Law including Divorce, Children’s issues, Prenuptial Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements; Dispute Resolution; Immigration and Employment.
On site car parking for clients www.tyndallwoods.co.uk
29 Woodbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B17 8BY Tel: 0121 693 2222
Property Maintenance and Home Improvments
Optimum Repairs and Upgrades Internal and External Works Kitchen Improvements Carpentry Fencing and Decking All Projects Considered Free Estimates
0778 867 4710 0121 444 6631
Friendly, Professional, Insured, CRB
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great expectations! Whole school open days:
Saturday 8th October 2011 Saturday 7th January 2012 Tuesday 3rd July 2012
9.45 – 12.00 noon 9.45 – 12.00 noon 17.00 – 20.00
16+ Open evening:
Wednesday 28 September 2011
16.30 – 18.00
KEHS
www.kehs.org.uk Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2UB
Telephone 0121 472 1834
KING EDWARD VI
HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Kings Heath Directory 135mm x 95mm
23/25 Grange Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RN We can offer a safe and secure environment for your children aged between 3 months and 8 years (full and part time) Our excellent facilities include: fresh food prepared daily
Learning, caring and educational fun
Qualified and experienced staff OFSTED approved
Full-time care starting at £135 per week Part-time care starting at £19.00 per session
Location 1-minute walk from High Street For further information, or an appointment to view, call Jackie, Amanda or Emma on:
0121 444 0515 Our other site is Jumping Jack’s Day Nursery, situated on Balaclava Road, Kings Heath. For further information please contact Jackie on 0121 444 0808
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Mrs B H Hill Chiropodist
B.Sc.Pod, M.Ch.S, HPC Reg, Member of Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, London 129 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 0AS
Tel: 0121 777 9440 GENERAL CHIROPODY CARE DIABETIC FOOTCARE NAIL SURGERY LOCAL ANASTHAESIA VERRUCA TREATMENTS
(Home visits available for the housebound)
www.knightspropertyservices.co.uk ROOFING & CHIMNEY REPAIRS FASCIA, SOFFITS & LEAD FLASHING ALL ASPECTS OF GUTTERING PAINTING & DECORATING INT/EXT GARDEN CLEARANCES & FENCING
Moseley B13
Surgery times: Mon 9.30 - 3.00 Tues 9.30 - 3.00 & 6 - 8 Wed 9.30 - 1.00 Thur 9.30 - 3.00 Fri 9.30 - 3.00 Sat 8.30 - 1.00 10 year established practice
449 4431 07989 727 235
Fully insured Friendly & reliable service References available
Attenborough Plumbing Services
Rupert Attenborough City & Guilds Qualified
07850 357 375 0121 449 7999 18
143 Brentford Rd Kings Heath Birmingham B14 4DD
A family run Business
All aspects of Central Heating Bathroom Installation
Have the garden you always dreamed of
Hot & Cold water supplies Hot water Cylinders Storage Cysterns Washing Machine & Dishwasher Installation All aspects of Sanitation Guttering
Driveways ♦ Patios ♦ Walls Blockpaving ♦ Slabbing Fencing ♦ Decking ♦ Turfing Garden Clearances A quality, reliable service at excellent prices.
Drains GENERAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE NO JOB TOO SMALL ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Call Rich for a free no obligation quote
0121 430 7673 07583 395 018 evanslandscapes@hotmail.co.uk
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En garde… Is the cry as you draw your sword and stand alongside Captain Jack Sparrow to defend the Black Pearl. But seriously, fencing needn’t remain the stuff of fantasy and make believe. Birmingham Fencing Club has a long standing tradition of drawing swords to compete in national competitions as well as providing an exhilarating way to keep fit and a superb way to channel the energies of children in a constructive way. As well as being a truly enjoyable sport, fencing enhances co-ordination, concentration, balance and agility. Since it was established over a century ago Birmingham Fencing Club has really moved with the times and rather than training people for active service the focus now is much more on fitness and enjoyment. There is a class for any boy, girl, man or woman over the age of eight. Classes are held at the University of Birmingham in the Old Gym and in the sports hall at Hallfield School in Edgbaston.
national standard and all the equipment used meets strict criteria. Youngsters have a structured programme of activity which is both fun and appropriate to their age and ability level. Mike Whitehouse is the director of coaching and a national level tutor. He has trained the coaches and helpers currently active at the senior and junior level classes. All fencers are encouraged to try competitions at a level suited to their ability and they are fully supported at these events. Whilst separated by gender in competitions a number of ‘fun’ mixed team events take place. Birmingham Fencing Club is very active in the region’s competitions and at County level with winners often from this club. They are immensely proud of their success in real terms of medals but most of all for their personal achievement.
Being a Clubmarked community fencing club means they adhere to the strict standards set out by British Fencing, the National Governing Body. It also means that everything they teach is to
To find out more you can contact the club on 07973 632 831 or go to www.birminghamfencingclub.org.uk
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Do you remember the Women’s Movement Playgroup? It began in the early 1970s at Calthorpe Park playhut, then moved to Balsall Heath playhut on Ladypool Road and finally in 1975 to All Saints Church Hall on Vicarage Road in Kings Heath where it thrived until 2006. All members over the past 30 years and their children and grown up children are invited to a re-union on Saturday 5 November at the new hall at All Saints Centre. The Women’s Movement Playgroup was the only one in the country and over 30 years its members and their ‘children’ must have spread out far and wide. So help us spread the word. If you were a member and have kept in touch with any other members who have moved away please pass on this invitation.
The commemorative get together will take place from 2-4.30pm, there will be drinks provided, but if you can please bring some food to share. There will be speeches, lots of photos and more.
Please contact Jane Woddis at jane.woddis@btinternet.com if you would like to attend.
CONLEC BUILD
A SERVICE DESIGNED AROUND YOU WHY CHOOSE CONLEC BUILD AS YOUR BUILDER? WE ARE A TEAM OF FULLY QUALIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS THAT IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING QUALITY SERVICE TO EVERY CUSTOMER. DON’T TAKE OUR WORK FOR IT, COME AND SEE OUR CLIENTS AND WE’LL SHOW YOU SOME OF THE PROJECTS WE’VE COMPLETED. FREE SITE SURVEYS CAN BE ARRANGED. WE OVERSEE ALL WORKS FROM START TO COMPLETION
SERVICES INCLUDE:
RENOVATIONS AND REFRUBISHINGS EXTENSIONS FROM DESIGN TO BUILD ROOFING LOFT CONVERSIONS
TILING AND PLASTERING ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING STAIRCASES FLOORING PATIOS AND DRIVEWAYS
Gardening and Landscaping Services also available WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES TO PRIVATE CLIENTS. OUR WORK IS UNIQUE AND OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN LOOK BEAUTIFUL. OUR TEAM WORKS TOGETHER ON EVERY PROJECT AND CAN COMPLETE GARDEN LANDSCAPING QUICKLY, EFFICIENTLY AND TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS.
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Food for Love Sit back and relax, having satisfied your appetite with a delicious dinner, to enjoy a series of theatrical vignettes performed in between your gastronomic delights.
Specifically adapted to be performed in the unique location of Highbury Hall, Kings Heath, Food for Love is made up of excerpts from three classics rarely seen today: The Country Wife is a Restoration comedy written in 1675 by William Wycherley. A product of the tolerant early Restoration period, the play reflects an aristocratic and anti-Puritan ideology, and was controversial for its sexual explicitness even in its own time.
Bracegirdle & Co is a select group of performers breathing life into plays rarely seen today. Taking scenes from existing period works the players have created a series of self-contained vignettes, exquisitely costumed.
Love for Love, a Georgian masterpiece of satire, illustrating the ridiculous extremes society will go to be fashionable. The Noble Spaniard is a brilliant concoction of being misunderstood, double-entrentre and vanity, all brilliantly stitched together by a master of Edwardian play writing, W Somerset-Maugham.
To book tickets for this event call 0121 303 2050
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Local Private Tutors HELEN MILLS FLUTE, GRADE 5 THEORY
ROBERT JACKSON
ANTHONY GRIFFITHS SPANISH LANGUAGE ALL LEVELS
LLCM(TD)
GUITAR
47 Blenheim Rd Moseley Birmingham, B13 9TY Tel: 0121 449 2135
All levels, all styles, grade exams available if required Moseley Tel: 0121 449 8955
UNA HAUGH
BEST CHANCE TUITION LITERACY, NUMERACY SATS AND 11+ PREP
BESPOKE LEARNING SOLUTIONS
MATHS, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, 11 PLUS, EFL & ESOL 87 College Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 9LR Tel: 07734 945 979
29 Wake Green Road Moseley, B13 9HF Tel: 07973 910140 Email: angri05@yahoo.co.uk
Two Qualified Teachers Ages 4-11 Moseley & Sutton Coldfieald Tel: 07792 069 073 www.best-chance.co.uk info@best-chance.co.uk
STUART RUTTER MMATH MATHS, ALL LEVELS FROM KS3 TO OX BRIDGE ENTRANCE 23 Chantry Road Moseley, Birmingham B13 8DL Tel: 0121 249 1257
JMS ROOFING & BUILDING LTD Outstanding service from a premier roofing & building contractor
Our Services Include
Renovations & Conservations * Tiling, Slating, & Flat Roofing Rubber System Flat Roofs * Complete Solar Panel Installation Chimneys, Ridges, & Flashings * Storm Damage & Insurance Work Roof Repairs, Relays & Renewal Windows, Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Loft Conversions * Roof Light (Velux etc) Installation All Condensation Insulation & Damp-proofing
Why Choose JMS?
We are honest, reliable, professional and affordable We have been established since 1978 You will receive free in depth quotations We provide a full 10 year guarantee with all works Architectural and structural services are available
0121 442 4942
07860 708 325
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Looking for help with… Weight Loss Digestive Problems Food Allergies Joint Problems Hormonal Imbalances
Headaches & Migraines Skin Conditions Fighting colds, flu, infections Etc,… Or just want to improve your health, Simply changing your diet, may help
Contact Ruth Hickinbotham MICHT IIHHT 07983 326384 or 0121 449 6009 for nutritional advice ‘Promoting Well Being’
My Kings Heath SuDoku
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How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s addictive!
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Highbury Children’s Centre is moving on up!! Highbury Children’s Centre has spent the summer moving up from Windsor House at the bottom of the High Street to the heart of Kings Heath in the new All Saints Centre. Highbury Children’s Centre works closely with other partners, such as Poplar Road Health Centre, Kings Heath Library, Flying Start, and Queensbridge School. If there is something they can’t help you with, they’ll do their very best to make sure they help you find someone who can.
Since its launch in February 2009 it has become the place in Moseley and Kings Heath for families with young children to find out what’s on locally, or to get help with all those things that can make the difference between enjoying being a parent or struggling through. Ofsted recognised the good work that has been going on when, earlier in the year, it gave Highbury Children’s Centre a resounding ‘Good’ for every area of its work. The Centre brings together a range of services for children under five and their families. Whether it’s finding a local stay-and-play group, nursery or child-minder, trying out a new activity, or getting help finding a job, Highbury Children’s Centre has helped hundreds of families. Others have got the support they needed when they were feeling low or needing help with their finances. Services include: • advice during pregnancy and when your baby is born • home visiting • baby massage and baby sensory courses • parenting support • information about your child’s health needs
Highbury Children’s Centre manager, Dilys Garrod, said: ‘Moving to All Saints Centre means that it will be easier for people to find us, and we’re also delighted to be in the same building as key partners such as All Saints Youth Project and Parks 4 Play.’ So if you live in the Moseley and Kings Heath area and have a child under 5, drop in and see the Highbury Children’s Centre team at All Saints or give them a call to register with them. You’ll receive a free bag full of goodies as a thank you!
Contact details: Room BF02 All Saints Centre 2 Vicarage Road Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7RA 07528 815 582 (new landline number to be confirmed) highburychildrens@ queensbridge.bham.sch.uk www.highburychildrenscentre.org.uk
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My Kings Heath Crossword
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Across 1 Draw up a plan for a plot (6) 5 Duly send out information without any warning (8) 9 Show of thanks to hear fireplace has no room left for the ashes (8) 10 Neil comes back in as outsiders approach (6) 11 Bringing together by making a link (10) 12 It’s a chore to request after tea (4) 13 Artistic type who can put one at ease (8) 16 Between 500 and 50 volcano formed of teeth (6) 17 Frightened Russian leader left badly marked (6) 19 One who pays attention is found either side of the head (8)
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21 Flog off sound prison accommodation (4)
3 Was devoured in a threatened dining environment (5)
22 Granted a silver peg I receive special advantages (10)
5 Becoming ill sire turns even dafter (7)
25 All the rest included host her majesty Queen Elizabeth (6) 26 French one I sever from absolutely everything that exists (8) 27 Tape recorder set within social level (8) 28 Letters lose right to cease wandering and come to rest (6)
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2 Leave after motor has freight on board (5) 4 Personal belongings are responsible for different responses (7) 6 Fifty became tattered and worn after getting pulled along (7) 7 State of life performed in an exit scene (9) 8 Artist lays the portrait on its side to paint a new scene (9) 14 Is a charter so organized by 13a as to be played by them? (9) 15 Equivalents running alongside neither closing nor drawing apart (9) 18 I posted a payment into my bank account (7) 19 Rest time is without doubt after receiving flower garland (7) 20 Ghosts haunting areas of bar but not temple (7) 23 An occasion takes place after eastern opening (5) 24 Without difficulty learner provides artist with some support (5)
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What’s on around Kings Heath for you and your little ones Baby Daze
Informal weekly drop in for parents and babies Thurs 12.30-2.30 At: All Saints Church Hall, Kings Heath
Water Babies
Swimming sessions for babies Mon & Sat At: St Thomas CofE School, Edgbaston For details call: Laura 01283 814 766
Happy Yoga
Yoga classes for children aged 5-7 yrs Thurs & Sat At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For details call: 07813 1434 887
Stay & Play
Play and craft activities for pre-school children Wednesdays 10-12 At: St Agnes Church Hall, Billesley Lane
Baby Massage
Improve your bond & confidence. Relax both Parent and Baby Mondays – 11:10 – 12:10 At: Bishop Challoner Sports Centre Institute Road, Kings Heath For details call: 441 6103
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Toni’s Tots
Drama and storytelling for pre-schoolers from 18 months up Every Monday, 10am At: The Hub, 318 Vicarage Road For details call: 07976 242 835
Mini Movers Soft play for babies and toddlers Tuesdays 10-12pm At: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Kings Heath For details call: 464 1996
Music Within Antenatal music sessions to relax mum and stimulate baby Flexible timing At: Dacer Close, Stirchley For details call: Lindsay 459 1426
Music with Mummy
Small friendly groups for parents and babies Most week days At: Dacer Close, Stirchley For details call: Lindsay 459 1426
Baby Sensory Music, instruments, fibre optic light shows, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles and much more At: The Scout Hut, Colmore Road, Kings Heath For details call: Karen 747 4720
Rhythm Time Music and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Age appropriate classes available. At: Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road, Kings Heath For info: Vicky 447 7632
Get Crafty
Craft sessions for 5-11 year olds Last Sat of month At: Kings Heath Library For details call: 464 1515
Garden Club Outdoor nature activities for preschool children Wednesdays at 1pm At: Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road For details call: 464 6717
Stay & Play
Play and craft activities for pre-school children Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30-11.30 At: Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road For detaisl call: 464 6717
Stay and Play
Play and craft activities for pre-school children Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 At: Kings Heath Baptist Church, High St, Kings Heath For details call: 444 1230
Music Shakers Storytelling
Story time for preschool children Mondays at 2pm At: Kings Heath Library For details call: 464 1515
Enjoy music and dance with your baby or toddler Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs At: Institute Road, Kings Heath For details call: Marcella 449 5120
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Drama sessions for pre-schoolers
TONI’S TOTS Drama Songs Storytelling Confidence building activities
for toddlers on two feet Chill-out baby corner Refreshments and time to chat
A modern, friendly and welcoming coworking space in the heart of Moseley Village in Birmingham. Want a place to work alongside like minded people or need a full time office? We have a level of membership for you.
Cost: £30 for a course of 6 sessions When: Mon & Wed 10-11am other sessions available - call for details
Where: The Hub, 318 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7NH Limited places so book now for a taster session To book call Toni on: 07976 242 835 www.tonistotsdrama.com tonisdramatots@hotmail.co.uk
Membership and day-use rates start at just £10 per month!
0121 449 8585 www.moseleyexchange.com Moseley Exchange is operated by Moseley Community Development Trust a registered charity in England no.1087949
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Index of Advertisers Alternative Therapies
Fruit & Veg delivery
Restaurants
Ruth Hickinbotham
Mr Robinson
Restaurant Guide Sweet Chillies Hornton Grange
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Gardening Services
Builder Conlec JMS Roofing & Building Moseley Building Zircon
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Evans Landscapes General Services
Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative
Carpets & Flooring Value Floors
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Able Chimney Sweep
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Chiropody Surgery
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Clothing Boutique 13
Traditional Conservatories 7
Plumbers
Co-working Space
Attenborough Plumbing Cullen Plumbing KW Plumbing MG Heating
Moseley Exchange
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Toni’s Tots
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Fencing Club Birmingham Fencing Club 5
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Moseley Building Optimum
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JMS Solar
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Tyndallwoods
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Togademus Tutor Listing
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Venue Hire University of Birmingham 9
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Removals Happy Haulage
Solar Energy Specialist
Toy Store
Property Maintenance
Drama for pre-schoolers
King Edward High School 17 Priory School 14 St Dunstans 10 Swanshurst 6th Form 1
Solicitor
Nursery Kings Heath Grange
Conservatories
JMS Roofing & Building 22 Knights 18 Moseley Building 23
Schools
IT Services RF Networks
Encore
Roofing
Ironing Service Mopheads
Chiropodist
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Interior Decorating Knights
Chimney Sweep
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Weight Loss Lighter Life
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Wooden Flooring Value Floors
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