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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your June / July issue of My Kings Heath.
In this issue Barbara Nice
Kings Heath is definitely on the up… with a new streetfood market, Espirito Birmingham making its home here and Walk of Fame summer of music nostalgia. We welcome on board Barbara Nice, local comedienne who will be making a regular appearance in our pages plus a host of new local businesses. If you have any comments, positive or ‘constructive’, we would love to know what you think. Email, tweet or facebook me!
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Relive the magic of London 2012 Paralympic Games
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Queensbridge Music Theatre Society is recruiting Some advice from a local employment lawyer Streetfood market launches in Kings Heath Planned by Kings Heath Walk of Fame
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Comments from an ordinary housewife and Kings Heath resident
Annual celebration of music & art
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Hiya Barbara Nice here – that's Barbara as in Streisand Nice as in the Biscuit ! Ordinary House wife and Kings Heath resident. I do hope the weather bucks up . People are saying its the worse ever but really you know it`s not been very good since 2006 .There are kids under seven who don’t know what a Summer is ! For me a very good local Summer activity that doesn’t cost much is the Open Gardens in Moseley . A chance for the likes of me to have a short hop on the no 50 bus and a good nosey into the back gardens ( and kitchens if you are lucky enough ) of the great and good of Moseley . It`s a case of rather you than me though as I think it must be a lot of hard work and I wouldn’t want the pressure* – but thanks very much to those that do it. Not a lot of people know that there is an annual front garden competition in Kings Heath . A team of judges go up and down the streets and choose bronze, silver and gold winners . I asked if it has to be posh planting or have you got a chance with geraniums and lobelia and they said “Yes “ – so like you I am none the wiser .
All the very best
Barbara xx * I`ve heard a lot of couples who show their gardens have to go to relate after . See Barbara Nice live in her Summer Special at mac Birmingham on 26 July. Go to www.macarts.co.uk for tickets.
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What's on
A snapshot of what’s on around Kings Heath in June and July
Comedy
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Kings Heath The Laughing Cows Farmers’ Market
A family friendly day of storytelling, in the Fresh local produce The sell-out comedy grounds of a beautiful straight from the farm night with a fabulous community garden On: 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep all-female line up. presented by the At: Kings Heath On: 12 June Traditional Arts Team Village Square At: The Kitchen On: 22 June For info: www.kingsheath Garden Café At: Martineau Gardens, farmersmarket.org For info: www. Priory Road kitchengardencafe.co.uk For info: www.martineauMac Food Market gardens.co.uk Food market featuring different local artisan food producers each month On: 28 Jul, 25 Aug Hazelwell Church Meanwhile in At: mac Birmingham Summer Fayre For info: www.macarts.co.uk Afghanistan Homemade cakes, The whirlwind that is preserves and chutneys, David Rovics performs crafts, bric-a-brac, his folk punk manifesto. tombola, refreshments Moseley Festival On: 10 June and lunches. Ten days of more than 80 At: The Kitchen On: 15 June 10.30-1.30 events across 23 venues. Garden Café At: Hazelwell Church For info: www. Street fair, live music, tradartsteam.co.uk comedy, food & drink. Moseley Retro & On: 12-21 July At: Moseley Village Cara Luft Vintage Fair Singer songwriter guitarist Free entry, retro & vintage For info: www. extraordinaire Cara Luft clothes, shoes, jewellery, moseleyfestival.org is that rare artist steeped handbags, radios, clocks, Mostly Jazz in folk and traditional curios and much more. roots music almost On: 16 June & 25 August Funk & Soul from birth yet willing (held every 2 months) Three days of open to alter that fabric and At: St Columba Church Hall air live music in the stretch the boundaries. surroundings of the On: 18 June Moseley Farmers’ stunning Moseley Park At: The Kitchen On: 5-7 July Market Garden Café For info: www. Fresh and wholesome For info: www. mostlyjazz.co.uk locally produced farm kitchengardencafe.co.uk produce and crafts. On: 22 June & 27 July At: Village Green For info: 449 3156
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Blue Mosquitoes An energetic, vibrant sound rooted deeply in folk music, with an undeniably Australian character. On: 23 June At: The Kitchen Garden Café For info: www. kitchengardencafe.co.uk
Sport
Aegon Classic Tournament World class tennis comes to Edgbaston. Tickets from £10-£30 On: 9-16 June At: Edgbaston Priory Club For info: www. aegonclassic.co.uk/tickets
Sainsbury’s Grand Prix Birmingham is host to the first ever IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final On: 29 June At: Alexander Stadium For info: www. britishathletics.org
Free Boxing Training For 11-21 year olds On: Every Thursday during term time, 6-7pm for 11-14 yrs, 7-8pm for 15-21 yrs At: Queensbridge School For info: 07916 305131 / hannah@ unitedindance.co.uk
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David weir among nine British Paralympic medallists to star in birmingham Relive the magic of the London 2012 Paralympic Games by securing an exclusive family ticket offer to the Sainsbury’s Grand Prix – Birmingham, which will host the inaugural IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final at the Birmingham Alexander Stadium on Saturday 29 June. For just £40, 2 adults and 2 children can experience the extraordinary talents of the world top paralympians in an inspirational family day out. Nine British London 2012 medallists will set the track and field alight in Birmingham as gold medallists Hannah Cockroft, Jonnie Peacock, Richard Whitehead and David Weir join in all-star international line-up as the seven meet Grand Prix series comes to an explosive end. After events staged in Dubai, Beijing, Sao Paulo, Grosseto, Arizona and Berlin, the world’s top six ranked athletes in each event will be invited to compete in the IPC Athletics Grand Prix Final, the culmination of a global challenge, just three weeks before the IPC World Championships in Lyon. 10
Cockroft, who is the current Paralympic and World Champion over 100m and 200m, is excited at the prospect of competing on home soil nearly a year on from her Paralympic Games triumph at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. “I’m really looking forward to getting back out on the track in front of a British crowd for the Sainsbury’s Grand Prix - Birmingham. This will be the first opportunity many athletes will have had to thank the fans for the support we had during London 2012, so it’s going to be a great occasion for all of us.” Tickets for the Sainsbury’s Grand Prix – Birmingham, IPC Athletics Grand Final on Saturday 29 June are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.britishathletics.org.uk To take advantage of the exclusive family offer ring 08000 55 60 56 and quote Family40.
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So you think you know your neighbourhood? If you know Kings Heath so well then can you tell us where this photo was taken? If you think you have the answer then tell us via facebook or twitter or you can email us too. If you can’t work it out then we will put you out of your misery! Just go to our facebook page to see the bigger picture. www.facebook.com/swanpublishing twitter: @swanpub email: amywatson@swanpublishing.org
Love musical theatre and performing on stage? Then Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society is the one for you. Queensbridge is one of the longest running and most successful Amateur Dramatic companies in Birmingham. Since 1948, the group has performed a well-loved musical every year. With children as young as eight and adults as old as eighty singing and dancing, they never fail to entertain! Queensbridge is a vibrant, talented and friendly society performing their biggest 12
production yet from 18th – 22nd June at Solihull Arts Complex. Tickets for The Wizard of Oz can be purchased by calling 0121 704 6962 or visiting www.solihullartscomplex.co.uk. The production for 2014 will be Beauty and the Beast and the group are now recruiting new members of any age. If you are interested in joining, contact Patricia Howarth on 01386 793622 or email patriciahowarth39@hotmail.co.uk Or simply call in at Kings Heath New Life Baptist Church (opposite Asda) on a Thursday evening where they rehearse from 7:30pm.
Do you employ people? Employment law can be a minefield, especially for small businesses run by busy owner managers. And with recent and planned changes in the law, coupled with the poor economic climate, now more than ever employers need to ensure they comply with the relevant legislation. In this issue’s ‘meet the team at Tyndallwoods’ feature we meet Kate Garrett, Solicitor who specialises in employment law acting on Tyndallwoods behalf of both employers and employees.
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Brum Yum Yum Birmingham’s First & Only Authentic Streetfood Market has chosen Kings Heath Village Square for its home! Already huge in London, new wave streetfood is all about good food at decent prices. Every month, a sizzling selection of the UK’s hottest streetchefs & the new crop of local streetfood heroes bring you dishes cooked to order right in front of you from the freshest local ingredients. All served up from vintage vehicles & funky stands, garnished with interesting drinks, rare street music and a unique street market vibe!
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Summer of 1960's Music Nostalgia Defiant organisers of the King’s Heath Walk of Fame are determined not to let the fire that destroyed the former Ritz Ballroom spoil their plans to celebrate King’s Heath’s amazing musical heritage this summer. A whole series of events are planned throughout the summer including:-
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Kings Heath is geared up to be the 'Espirito' of summer. An annual celebration of music and art is set to be the centre piece of a host of cultural activity in Kings Heath this summer. Espirito Brum is hitting Birmingham for the third year running – and this year will make its home in Kings Heath. The annual celebration will include live music, contemporary performance art, cinema screenings, free workshops, family activities, art installations and a charity art auction. Kings Heath venues have come out in force to support the activities, with The Hare and Hounds, Loco Lounge, All Saint’s Church centre and Kings Heath Village Square all hosting events throughout the summer. 16
As well as becoming the home of Espirito Brum 2013, Kings Heath has a whole host of activities to look out for. We have Brumyumyum – a fantastic new street food market held in the village square every second Saturday of the month, the Community Cinema, the Farmers Market and the Vintage Flea Market and Kings Heath Walk of Fame events too. For more information on the events that are taking place during Espirito Brum, please visit: www.espiritobrum.org
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Local girl to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for charity In February 2014 Jade Abbot will climb Mt Kilimanjaro in aid of Luke Gamble’s charity The Worldwide Veterinary Services who help injured, homeless or forgotten animals all over the world. In 2012, the Worldwide Veterinary Services treated 15,593 animals, sent 600 parcels and deployed 63 teams to animal charities all over the world. Jade works as a veterinary receptionist at White Cross Vets, Kings Heath and hopes to train as a veterinary nurse from September 2013. If you are a local pet lover and are interested in Jade’s challenge you can follow her journey on facebook and twitter and donate on her fundraising page:
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Moseley Flower Arranging Competition A brand new flower arranging competition is taking place on Saturday 27th July 2013 at St Mary’s Church, Moseley. The competition is open to all, with entry classes ranging from tiny tots to experienced floral artists, and from individual entries to groups and everything in between. It looks like there really is something for everyone. Themes include Moseley Market Day, Flowers from a Summer Garden and Summer Holidays - why not give it a go? Assistance will be available on the day for beginners and there will be a flower arranging demonstration. There will also be refreshments and a raffle.
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The competition commences 9.00am and doors will be open to the public from 11.00am til 2.00pm. For details on how to enter and for further information pick up an Entry Form from one of the following: • St Mary’s and St Anne’s Churches or Office (on St Mary’s Row) • Moseley In Bloom’s Farmers’ Market stall – 22nd June • Moseley In Bloom’s Open Gardens – 29th and 30th June
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The Big Brum Buz is Back Yes the Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing Tour is back again for the summer. Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing Tour – from chocolate, custard, cars, whistles and bangles to the best in the world for science, medicine, education, culture, art and sport – Birmingham has it all! Every weekend throughout the summer to the end of September at 10.30, 12.30 and 2.30 from Victoria Square. 2012 ticket prices have been held which is great news. Tickets can be purchased on the bus on the day, through the Central Library, through Oxboffice on 0845 681926 or online via www.birmingham-tours.co.uk SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THIS YEAR Launch of the Big Brum Open Top Buz Book – books available for purchase through Birmingham Tours Souvenirs page or on the bus at special discounted price of £5 Museum Heritage Bus – first Sunday of the month from May to October
Ghost bus tour – 27th October 2013 Christmas Lights bus tour – 8th December 2013 THE BIG BRUM OPEN TOP IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. As a not for profit organisation aiming to promote and unite the people of Birmingham we need funding to keep the bus on the road. If you believe Birmingham should have a bus and would like to become a Friend of the Big Brum Buz join us on Facebook www.facebook/Big BrumBuz (please like our page) and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/BigBrum Buz. For further details ring 0121 427 2555/078051 15998, check out www.birmingham-tours.co.uk or email Sue at enquiries@birmingham-tours.co.uk
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Local Private Tutors Helen Mills
James Brawn
Robert Jackson
Blenheim Rd Moseley Birmingham, B13 Tel: 0121 449 2135
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CONCERT PIANIST Teaching Studio in Park Hill, Moseley
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PIANO TUTOR Lessons in your own home. From beginner to diploma level Theory and practical Whitland Drive Kings Heath, B14 Tel: 0121 603 4322
Co-working office space and room hire in central Moseley Moseley Exchange Innovation, Collaboration and Community
Coworking space
A modern flexible space where coworkers can work, learn and exchange ideas. Monthly memberships from £27.
Event Hire
Rooms available for hire at competitive rates. Refreshments, catering and presentation equipment available for seminars, workshops and meetings. Hourly rates from £19. Moseley Exchange is operated by Moseley Community Development Trust A company limited by guarantee (4163271) and registered charity (1087949)
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Index of Advertisers Accountants T Wood & Co Administration First 4 Admin Architect Russell Hobbis Beautician Eternal Beauty
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Bus Tours Big Brum Buz
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5 Coworking Office Space Moseley Exchange 26 5 Dentures The Denture Centre
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Builder 2G 3 HC Construction Ltd 3 JMS Roofing & Building 9 Zircon 15 Business Networking BNI Moseley
Conservatories Harborne Sash Window Company Traditional Conservatories
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Solar Energy JMS Solar
Farmers’ Market Kings Heath Farmers Market 9
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Carpentry/Joinery John Kelly Will Mockett
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Interior Decorating Knights Property Services
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Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep Chiropodist Chiropody Surgery
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Re-upholstery Campbell’s Re-upholstery 23
Electrician RMD Electrical
Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative
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Care Home Sunrise Senior Living
Charity Lottery TLC Lottery
Restaurants Restaurant Guide Sweet Chillies
Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Property Services
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Drives Resin Drives
Gardening Services Evans Landscapes
Carpets & Flooring A-Z Carpets
Plumbers MG Heating
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Ironing Service Mopheads 6 Loft Conversions Up Another Level
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Solicitor Tyndallwoods 13 Sport IPC Athletics
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Tutor Listing
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Water Sports Edgbaston Water Sports 3 Weight Loss Lighter Life
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Wooden & Laminate Flooring A-Z Carpets
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Optician Specsavers 27 Photographer Professional Photography
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