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In this issue Win a place at Film School Kings Heath Village
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Birmingham Bike Foundry
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Friday Night, Takeaway Night
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Planning a wedding?
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Women’s Movement
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Keeping it local this Christmas
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Winter Wonderland
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What's on
A snapshot of what’s on around Kings Heath in December and January
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A relaxing dinner followed by traditional carols to get you in the mood for Christmas. Enjoy the surroundings of this beautiful house during this festive period. On: 20 December, from 7.00pm At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
A warm, fun and friendly comedy cabaret night with prizes, quizzes, fun stuff and even an open spot for an audience member on the night. On: 7 December At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
On: 16 December & 28 January At: Village Green For info: 0121 449 3156
Christmas Dinner and Carol Singing
Murder Mystery Evening
Laffacino Comedy Cabaret
Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker
Christmas is a time for An ideal office Christmas giving and no one loves giving more than local party. If you are a budding Inspector Frost superstar housewife Barbara Nice. Join her you may want to solve this murder mystery with in a bumper bundle selection box of a difference. Take this chance to be a detective seasonal fun including a Christmas Tom Bola, and help solve this a Yuletide raffle and of dastardly crime. Three course dinner included. course, mince pies. On: 11 Dec On: 9 & 16 December At: mac from 7.00pm For info: 0121 446 3232 At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
Traditional Family Christmas Lunch Perfect for a relaxing family and friends get together in the lead up to Christmas. Santa will be doming with gifts for children. On: 11 December At: Highbury Hall For info: 0121 303 2050
Laughing Cows The sell-out comedy night with a fabulous all-female line up. On: 14 December At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
Moseley Farmers’ Market
Kings Heath Farmers’ Market On: 3 Dec & 7 Jan At: Vicarage Road (behind All Saints Medical Centre) For info: www.kingsheathfarmers market.org
Contemporary Craft Fairs
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New Years Eve Party Avoid busy pubs, expensive taxis and enjoy a local New Year’s Eve at the Kitchen Garden with music, entertainment, dancing and fabulous food and a free glass of bubbly. On: 31 December At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
Theatre Star
A beautifully designed world with original music, bizarre characters & A range of high magical puppetry. Meet quality work from the the gardener & the tailor, region’s most exciting two strangers living under artist makers. On: 10, 11, 17 & 18 Dec the same star, whose lives change forever when At: mac For info: 0121 446 3232 their star disappears. For age 2-5+ On: 12 Nov – 8 Dec At: mac For info: 0121 446 3232 Christmas Panto
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The Lost Happy This time with Cinderella, Endings you get them at 100 miles an hour, a good old fashioned sing song, and the panto thrown in. On: 19 December At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
The story of Jub, whose job it is to make sure that the Happy Endings to all the stories in the world are delivered in time for everybody’s bedtime. For age 4+ On: 6 Dec – 7 Jan For info: 0121 446 3232
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LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! The children of Kings Heath had better get set for a life in front of or behind the cameras. Young Film Makers is bringing to South Birmingham the chance for children aged 8 to 16 to star in and make movies.
They even allow you to try it first to see if you like it. It sounds like an opportunity not to be missed.
They can get their hands on professional cameras and with guidance from experienced filmmakers create, act in, direct and write their own films. Young Film Makers have been running film schools for over 5 years and believe that children should be given the chance to learn and enjoy one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the world. 7
Where to eat Blue Ginger
Kababish
Piquant
Tel: 0121 444 0999
Tel: 0121 449 5556
Tel: 0121 249 1216
Carib Grill
Kitchen Garden
Sabai Sabai
Tel: 0121 449 8818
Tel: 0121 443 4725
Tel: 0121 449 4498
Dawat
Maison Mayci
Spice Merchant
Tel: 0121 449 4474
Tel: 0121 449 4413
Tel: 0121 444 1414
Singapore & Malaysian 32 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD
Caribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 8JG
Indian 300-302 Ladypool Road Birmingham B12 8JY
Balti 29 Woodbridge Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8EH
Small plates (Tapas/mezze with British influences) 17 York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
French Patisserie 148 Alcester Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8HS
Indian 18 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 8JG
Thai 25 Woodbridge Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8EH
Kashmiri 36 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD
Jade Restaurant Manic Organic Cantonese BYO & takeaway 88 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 9EF
Organic vegetarian café 46 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AG
Sweet Chillies
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Sylhet Spice Cuisine Bangladeshi 27-29 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7SA
Tel: 0121 449 5556
Indian 27-29 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AA Tel: 0121 441 2222
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A guide to the best places to eat in and around Kings Heath
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New heart for Kings Heath Kings Heath has a new heart after a £660,000 project to create a village square. Accompanied by musicians, drummers and choirs, the new square in Kings Heath was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Coun Anita Ward, and the Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev David Urquhart, on Saturday October 15.
Major features in the square include: • A ‘bubble pavement’ water feature
The Village Square brings together three separate areas of ground into one beautiful oasis, a place for meeting and relaxing and where a regular programme of events and activities will take place. A cafe will open soon in the adjacent Welcome space. So come and join in -
• A paved labyrinth, designed by Simon
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which symbolises refreshment, new life and Christian Baptism
Watkins of RGA, the artwork inserts for which were designed by artist Alison Ogle in consultation with local young people and community groups and which includes mosaic inserts and quotations on the theme of ‘Cherish your Life and Community’
• A paved Threshold/Swirl feature,
which will spiral outward from a restored Edwardian lamppost at the outer corner of the square toward the centre of the labyrinth and in
which is cut a poem by local poet Rosie Miles who was a finalist for this year’s Birmingham Poet laureate.
• A re-sited and renovated War memorial with seating
• 28 new trees and a new Landscaping
and planting plan: members of the community have taken part in planting some of the shrubs, trees and bulbs.
During the opening ceremony, which was attended by MPs, Councillors and representatives from other local associations, the Bishop switched on the water feature and blessed the venue. Music and song were performed by the Kings Heath Brass Quintet; the Eritrean church and the Sing Live! choir. Landscape architect and labyrinth designer Simon Watkins of RGA, and site construction supervisor Peter Smith of Trendgrey completed the labyrinth by the ceremonial laying of the final piece, a centre steel inlay circle. The project has been masterminded by the All Saints Community Development Company, in collaboration with All Saints Parochial Church Council. The group secured a £430,000 grant for the square from the Big Lottery’s Community Spaces Fund, managed by Groundwork UK, £210,000 from Birmingham City Council and £20,000 from Kings Heath Centre Partnership Vivien Thickett of the All Saints Community Development Company said: “It’s been hard work putting together such a complicated project but the results make it all worth while. We now have a beautiful square for all members of the community to enjoy.” 11
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Bike recycling project moves up a gear Birmingham Bike Foundry has broken into the high street after a year operating out of a lock up in a music studio. Birmingham Bike Foundry opened up shop at 1539 Pershore Road Stirchley High Street. For just over a year Birmingham Bike Foundry have been working, with notable successes, towards building a stronger and more dynamic cycling community within the city. The Bike Foundry has built upon the normal services offered by a bike shop to offer a unique range of resources to Birmingham cyclists. One of the principal activities of the business is bike recycling. Members of the public donate old and unwanted bikes to the Bike Foundry, whose mechanics expertly repair them, giving local people access to bikes that are both fairly priced and good quality. Birmingham Bike Foundry also offers training courses which empower people to become independent in their life as a cyclist. Maintenance training ranges from basic repairs and safety checks to highly technical jobs such as wheel building. Sessions covering cycle skills are also available, enabling people to navigate complex roads to find a safe commuter route, and some to simply ride a bike for the first time!
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Friday night, takeaway night This is one of the guilty pleasures I look forward to at the end of the week, especially as Friday happens to be my most hectic day. Last week I tried out one of the newest takeaways in town – the Bombay Rickshaw Company on Heathfield Road. Love the name! Firstly, they have done a fantastic job of refurbishing the premises in a clean contemporary style with a few tables and chairs, café style, a food display counter for samosas and bhajees etc, and smart spotless open kitchen. Earlier in the day I popped in to pick up the menu to read at leisure with my other half during bath time (the kids that is not us). The menu is refreshingly simple, all on one page, with all the dishes you would expect from an Indian takeaway as well as some more unusual choices. And something I’ve not seen before – Tasty Tiffin Combos which are two smaller dishes instead of one main course to give you more variety.
So, we chose: Star ters – Tandoori Chicken and Keema Pav (spiced mince served on a crispy Indian fried bread) Mains – Paneer Shashlik and Chicken Jalfrezi and Lamb Dhansak Tiffin Sides – Pilau rice, plain naan and tandoori roti
The Rickshaw does deliver (not by actual rickshaw I think the food might get cold) but being impatient I nipped out after saying good night to my little ones to collect it myself while the plates were warming in the oven. As always we ordered far more than we could possibly eat between the two of us, so with plates overflowing with delicious smelling food we began our well deserved Friday night wind down after a busy week.
The order was all correct and piping hot and tasted just lovely. The Tandoori Chicken starter was a large piece of chicken on the bone perfectly seasoned and really tasty. The Keema Pav was huge for a starter and (according to my other half) absolutely delicious. And having three mains between us was a real luxury because I don’t eat red meat so sharing a curry is always a bit boring for my husband who really enjoyed his Lamb Dhansak. The Chicken Jalfrezi was deliciously spicy and the sauce went really well with my Paneer too. Altogether a lovely meal with substantial left-overs for the next day. If you are thinking of giving the Bombay Rickshaw Company a try then I can heartily recommend them. The takeaway is run by Zubair of Kings Balti on York Road who has been delighting locals with his delicious food for eighteen years. And he follows in the footsteps of his father who opened Kings Heath’s first Indian restaurant in 1975.
Zubair is forging links with the local food producers and allotment holders to use locally sourced ingredients where possible. They are even planning to use herbs grown in the neighbouring community centre edible garden when they are in season. And they are going to be part of the Kings Heath Floral Trail 2012 with balti container flower displays. For orders over £10 you can get free delivery within 3 miles or 10% discount on collection.
The Bombay Rickshaw Company is at: 2 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, B14 7DB. Tel: 0121 443 4173 And you can follow them on facebook and twitter
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Women's Movement Playgroup Re-union More than 50 members of the Women’s Movement Playgroup – both ‘children’ and their parents met for an emotional reunion at All Saints Church Hall recently. The group which ran for 36 years was set up by ambitious women whose stumbling block to a successful career was the need for adequate childcare. Members would look after each others children in groups so that they could balance work and child-rearing. The reunion was attended mostly by locals who still live in Kings Heath but there were some people who came from as far away as Brighton to take part. Local resident Richard Wainwright, a child of the 70s and one of the earliest children to be part of the playgroup went along and met up with one of his playmates and reminisced about the good old days. 20
The event was held to unveil three commemorative paving stones that form part of the newly created Kings Heath Village Square. So if you were part of this group and couldn’t make the reunion then you could go along and see if you can spot the name set in stone for years to come.
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Keeping it local this Christmas Why not take some of the hassle out of Christmas at the same time as supporting your local high street this year? Internet shopping is always hit and miss and you end up paying delivery charges on even the smallest items. The city centre is heaving and parking costs a small fortune. On the other hand, Moseley and Kings Heath high streets are overflowing with delightful independent shops selling toys and gifts for all the family. Parking is inexpensive and if you live close enough you could even walk.
So, here is a whistle-stop tour of your local shops
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Christmas Cards and wrapping paper For a range of stunning cards and wrapping paper Pottery and Pieces has it all. You can also look in WH Smith and Birthdays in Kings Heath and all of the charity shops which have a good selection too.
Trees, wreaths and mistletoe Contrasts the florist on Poplar Road always has loads of Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes and they also do wreaths and mistletoe. Make sure you don’t leave it too late; they always run out well before Christmas Eve.
Babies and children
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Togademus, a traditional toy shop, is a stunning new addition to the shops on Poplar Road, and Pottery and Pieces is a well established gift shop that has been stocking delightful gifts for your little ones for many years. Also Armadillo on Poplar Road has some lovely unusual and crafty gifts.
For a techno gift you’ve got Game Point and there are a couple of phone shops on the high street. Pottery and Pieces also has a good choice of things for him and don’t forget Polar Bear Records on York Road.
If you are looking for more mainstream gifts then there is always Argos and WH Smith. And for those on a budget and for stocking fillers there are lots of budget shops along Kings Heath High Street.
Moseley and Kings Heath both have outstanding farmers markets selling local produce, and the Moseley one includes a craft and arts market in the one before Christmas for unusual handcrafted gifts. See the ‘what’s on’ page for dates.
Teenagers Often the hardest to buy for, if you’re not taking the safe route of cash or a gift token there’s always Game Point, various phone shops, and of course, Argos and WH Smith.
Her People on Poplar Road always has something special for the lady in your life – if she’s 4 or 84! The Jewellery Stop a few doors down is an overflowing Aladdin’s cave of beautiful jewellery and accessories. A little further on is Armadillo for fair trade gifts and nip over to York Road where the Kitchen Garden Shop has some lovely things for the garden. Pottery and pieces in Moseley has a plethora of gifts to choose from.
Food
Another must visit for Christmas is the independent cheese shop on York Road, Capeling & Co. The cheese enthusiast proprietor can tell you all about his cheeses and this is the perfect time of year to indulge in a really special cheese-board. Then there’s Maison Mayci in Poplar Road and on Moseley High Street for mouth-watering French pastries, tarts and bread.
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Winter Wonderland at Martineau Gardens Wrap up warm, pull on your outdoor boots and enjoy a walk around a winter wonderland at Martineau Gardens this month. Lots of animals will be coming into the Gardens, as they look for shelter and forage for food to sustain them through the winter months. Food is provided for birds and there are several bird feeding areas. Take your binoculars (or borrow a pair) and enjoy a session in the bird hide. You can also borrow a guide to help identify different species who visit. You can look out for tracks of nocturnal and shy animals in the mud or snow. Birds, foxes, badgers and other small mammals are always about looking for food. Younger visitors can follow the Explorers’ Trail – a new quiz which encourages every budding nature detective to look out for wildlife clues.
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How to Get There: Address: 27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, B5 7UG It is opposite the Priory Hospital and five minutes walk from the mac. Limited parking is available on site or buses 1, 61, 63, X62, X64, 47 and 45 will bring you close to the Gardens. Tel: 0121 440 7430 info@martineau-gardens.org.uk www.martineau-gardens.org.uk Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am until 4pm (closed Bank Holidays) Admission: Free entry except for some events and courses.
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Whats 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
Tonis 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
Mon & Sat At: St Thomas CofE School, Edgbaston For details call:
Mini Movers
Laura 01283 814 766
Tuesdays 10-12pm At: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Kings Heath For details call:
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
Soft play for babies and toddlers
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 Baby Massage Mummy Relax and Improve your
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. 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
Storytelling
bond & confidence.
Small friendly groups for parents and babies
At: Bishop Challoner Sports Centre For details call:
Most week days At: Dacer Close, Stirchley For details call:
Mondays at 2pm At: Kings Heath Library For details call:
Lindsay 459 1426
464 1515
Mondays – 11:10 – 12:10
441 6103
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Story time for preschool children
Garden Club
Outdoor nature activities for pre-school 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 & 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
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
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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Index of Advertisers Arts Centre Mac Beautician Pam Per Heaven Builder JMS Roofing & Building Moseley Building Zircon Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep Chiropodist Chiropody Surgery Co-working Space Moseley Exchange English Tutor Sarah Wainwright Fencing Club Birmingham Fencing Club Film School Young Film Makers Fireplace Showroom Moseley Fireplaces Gardening Services Evans Landscapes
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Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative
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Gutter Cleaning Gutters Cleared
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Interior Decorating Knights
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Ironing Service Mopheads
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IT Services RF Networks Locksmith Locking Locksmith Nursery Kings Heath Grange Optician Pabari
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Photographer Professional Photography
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Plumbers KW Plumbing MG Heating
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Restaurants Hornton Grange Restaurant Guide Sweet Chillies Sylhet Spice
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Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Moseley Building
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Schools King Edward High School
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Solar Energy JMS Solar
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Solicitor Tyndallwoods
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Take-Away Bombay Rickshaw Co
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Toy Store Togademus
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Tutor Listing
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Venue Hire Venue Birmingham
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Red Earth Theatre and mac birmingham present Carol Ann Duffy’s
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A Family Christmas Show at mac birmingham 3 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 Sales and Information 0121 446 3232 | www.macarts.co.uk Cannon Hill Park | Birmingham| B12 9QH