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Winter Wonderland
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King of Curries
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Planning a wedding?
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Children speak passionately about a better world
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Love is in the air at Winterbourne Gardens
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At Martineau Gardens
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A snapshot of what’s on around Kings Heath in January and February
Psychic Fayre
One to one psychic readings from The sell-out comedy well respected and night with a fabulous experienced readers all-female line up. – Mediumship, Tarot, On: 8 Feb Gaia & Reiki Cards, At: Kitchen Garden Spirit Communication, Café, York Road Psychometry and For info: 0121 443 4725 Dowsing. Pre-book your reading to avoid Laffacino Comedy disappointment www.loveandlight Cabaret A warm, fun and friendly events.co.uk plus free talks, stalls, delicious comedy cabaret night with prizes, quizzes, fun homemade cakes, snacks stuff and even an open and a licensed bar. On: 31 Jan spot on the night. At: Kitchen Garden On: 22 Feb Café, York Road At: Kitchen Garden For info: 443 4725 Café, York Road For info: 0121 443 4725
Laughing Cows
The Old Tyre Swingers Influenced by the Appalachian sting bands as well as their own Central California country roots, this band has a style somewhere between old time, bluegrass, and country. On: 17 Jan At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 443 4725
Storytelling
Storytelling Café A rare opportunity to see Michael Harvey, one of Britain’s leading storytellers. On: 18 Jan At: Kitchen Garden Café, York Road For info: 443 4725
Cupid’s Near Miss
If Cupid’s arrow missed you on Valentine’s Day come along and listen to Juluba Kunda tales of love and loss. Two traditional fiddle On: 15 Feb players – one from West At: Kitchen Garden Africa & the other from Café, York Road Northern Europe – For info: 443 4725 trade ideas in this new collaboration. Traditional folk music with a twist - a breathtaking soundscape Red Lion Folk Club from two real visionaries. The Lost Happy Endings Wednesday night live Moseley Farmers’ On: 19 Feb folk music at this award At: Kitchen Garden Jub’s important job is to Market winning folk club collect and send out the Café, York Road Fresh locally produced 11 Jan: Vin Garbutt Happy Endings from all For info: 443 4725 farm produce and crafts. 18 Jan: Steve Knightly the stories in the world On: 28 Jan & 25 Feb 25 Jan: The Bully Wee in time for everybody’s At: Village Green Band with Phil Beer bedtime. For age 4+ For info: 449 3156 1 Feb: Tom Kitching On: 6 Dec – 7 Jan Burns Night – & Gren Bartley At: mac Dinner and Theatre Kings Heath 8 Feb: Acoustic Strawbs For info: 446 3232 Don’t Go Into The Cellar Farmers’ Market 15 Feb: Breabach 22 Feb: Harvey Andrews Theatre Company present The Elves & the Fresh local produce. William McGonagall and 29 Feb: Olie Jobes On: 7 Jan & 4 Feb Shoemaker The Mystery of Loch / Peacock Angell At: Vicarage Road A magical puppet Ness with Robert Burns. At: Red Lion, (behind All Saints show for ages 3+ On: 25 Jan Vicarage Rd, Medical Centre) On: 22 Jan at 11am At: Kitchen Garden Kings Heath For info: www. & 2.30pm Café, York Road For info: www.redlion kingsheathfarmers At: mac For info: 443 4725 folkclub.com market.org For info: 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
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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
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A guide to the best places to eat in and around Kings Heath
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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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King of Curries A cold Monday evening in winter, where better to get a warming meal than Kings Indian Dining on York Road in Kings Heath. Kings is a breath of fresh air when it comes to choosing a good curry house. It hasn’t followed the trend to go upmarket and push up all the prices, yet it is also a far cry from your usual budget curry house with sticky carpets and flock wallpaper. Kings has hit the nail on the head which is probably why it has been serving up tasty curries to so many loyal regulars for over 20 years. The décor is smart and simple with wooden floors and leather seating. The menu is extensive, with a separate menu dedicated to vegetarian dishes. There is a wide choice of fish and meat specialities and all of the usual dishes you would expect to find. The restaurant is not licensed so you can 16
take along your own drinks which all helps to create an affordable night out. For company I took along my friend who has already eaten Kings’ food many times before because her parents in law have had a take-away from Kings every Friday night for about ten years! We were presented with complementary popadoms and sauces while we looked at the menu and the warm and welcoming manager Anjab helped us to choose some dishes that we have not had before. In the spirit of sampling the food for the sake of this review we ended up choosing 4 main course dishes to share as well as two starters.
So, we chose: Star ters – Chilli Paneer and Salmon Tikka Mains – Seabass Bahar (grilled with medium spices and served with rice and a delicious curry sauce), Jingha Hera Payaz (a really lovely spicy king prawn dish cooked with lemon grass and tamarind sauce), Paneer Madame (sizzling in a pan with broad beans, cumin and fresh tomatoes) and the Chicken Korai (succulent chicken in a thick spicy sauce served in a cast iron dish)
why have one dish when you can have two, or three or four? The chicken was perfectly tender, the nice big chunks of paneer tasted great and the prawns were amazingly soft and tender. Altogether a roaring success. Needless to say we didn’t manage it all but the waiter packed the leftovers into takeaway boxes for us so that sorts out lunch the next day. As well as being a great place to eat out, Kings has a faithful following of regular take-away customers who rely on their prompt delivery service. Kings Indian Dining is at:
The food all tasted so good. Each dish had its own distinct flavours and they went together really well. It was difficult to pick a favourite but if I had to I would say the Seabass Bahar. I like fish but I don’t want it to be too fishy. This dish was really delicate and melt in the mouth and the sauce was slightly sweet – I could have happily had just that. But no,
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Max Griesbach, Year 10 winner, who spoke passionately against animal testing
Children Speak Passionately About A Better World Children at an Edgbaston school have voiced opinions and concerns about society and the environment around them, discussing subjects normally confined to adult conversation. The students were taking part in the Lines Aloud annual public speaking competition, supported by the Rt Hon Clare Short MP, at St George’s School recently. The topics included ‘Footballers and their earnings’, ‘Does prison work?’ and ‘Are the Royal Family bad for Britain?’ There were also presentations based on race issues, whether to ban smoking completely, the ethics of animal testing, and several views concerning the summer riots in Birmingham. The students at St George’s School, ranging from age eight to fifteen years, had been working on their speeches since the start of term. Each child had been allowed to choose the subject matter and was encouraged to conduct 20
meaningful research, giving consideration to both sides of the argument before reaching their own personal conclusion. The external judging panel - DJ and radio presenter Elliott Webb, actor Colin Buchanan and the Head of English at Queenswood Girl’s School in Hatfield, Paul-James Merrell - were all astounded by the arguments put forward and the passion with which the students delivered their speeches. Each presentation was judged on the choice of topic, the content of the speech, the use of language and the expression and overall delivery. Winners in each year group were awarded prizes but all of those who took part were given due recognition for their hard work.
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Love is in the air at Winterbourne House and Gardens It’s not too early to start planning for Valentine’s Day, especially if you want to go treat your loved one to a romantic meal at the stunning Winterbourne House in Edgbaston. Celebrate the perfect Valentine in the beautiful surroundings of the tearoom terrace. Enjoy a romantic evening with a tasty candlelit meal for two. Booking is essential as this is bound to sell out before the day.
in time to discover what life was like during Edwardian days.
The House
But you don’t need to wait for Valentine’s Day to enjoy what Winterbourne has to offer. The house and gardens are open seven days a week for you to enjoy.
On the ground floor you can see how the decor would have appeared when the Nettlefolds occupied the house over 100 years ago, with the study and drawing room boasting beautiful Arts & Crafts furniture and antiques.
So if you are at a loss for something to do then why not take a step back
An exhibition room highlights the importance of Winterbourne in the
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community with interactive exhibits which tell the stories of the house and its occupants through the people who lived and worked there over the years. In the study, learn more about John Nettlefold’s work in the family firm GKN - the largest screw, nut and bolt manufacturer in the world – together with his pioneering work as the chair of the first housing committee in Birmingham. Hands-on exhibits in the drawing room reveal who influenced Margaret Nettlefold to design Winterbourne’s Grade II listed garden, with its sandstone rock garden, unusual nut walk and beautiful colour-themed borders.
The Gardens Winterbourne is one of the best surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden. Offering colour and interest throughout the year, the seven acre Grade II listed garden is home to a beautiful walled garden, striking colour themed borders, original sandstone rock garden and stream side planting. The garden also displays plants from around the globe with collections of plants from China, North and South America and the alpine areas of the world. There is also a programme of public garden events running throughout the year including open days, special interest tours, local heritage days, music concerts and an Edwardian fete.
Exhibitions Brenda Boardman - Textile Light boxes opens on Monday 6 February and runs until Friday 16 March. Brenda explores processes such as dyeing, painting, printing, stitching and the use of light in her colourful and creative exhibitions.
Art in the Gardens An open-air exhibition of six carved and lettered works in slate and oak by six of the UK’s foremost lettering and memorial artists is on show in the gardens. From a beautiful Solar Seat to a Haiku Triptych, these fine exhibits are part of The Memorial Arts Charity’s evolving collection of works on memorial themes to be permanently on display at Winterbourne and five other major sites.
Address: 58 Edgbaston Park Road Edgbaston B15 2RT Tel: 414 3003 www.winterbourne.org.uk Winter Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm weekdays 11am - 4pm weekends
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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
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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
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Index of Advertisers Beautician Pam Per Heaven Builder JMS Roofing & Building Moseley Building Zircon Carpentry/Joinery JFK Built Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep Chiropodist Chiropody Surgery Co-working Space Moseley Exchange English Tuition Explore Learning Estate Agent Homes Online Humberstone Homes Fencing Club Birmingham Fencing Club Film School Young Film Makers Fireplace Showroom Moseley Fireplaces
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Gardening Services Evans Landscapes Sandilands Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative Gutter Cleaning Gutters Cleared
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Property Management Kaboodle
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Ironing Service Mopheads
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IT Services RF Networks
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Nursery Kings Heath Grange Optician Pabari Photographer Professional Photography Plumbers DNT Plumbing MG Heating
Restaurants Hornton Grange Kings Indian Dining Restaurant Guide Sweet Chillies
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Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Moseley Building
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Schools King Edward High School St George’s School
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Locksmith Locking Locksmith
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Solar Energy JMS Solar
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Tutor Listing
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Venue Hire Venue Birmingham
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