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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your August/September issue of My Moseley & Kings Heath. The summer has arrived and what a summer we are having! We have a packed issue for you this time with a back to school feature and lots of local stories plus some fantastic new advertisers. We hope you enjoy the magazine, if you have any suggestions or would like to get involved we would love to hear from you. Email, tweet or Facebook us!

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In this issue COVER STORY: Street food mania alive and well in Kings Heath 5 Saturday Masterclasses 16 Back to School 17 11 plus - the KSOL way 18 Two halves make more than one whole 21 All round education 23 International baccalaureate a great start in life 25 School open days 26 27 St George’s 6th form community Open day at St Dunstan’s School 28/29 Fletchers - the place to be 35 Support your local rugby club 39 Moseley Folk Festival 41 mac arena 43 Have you made a will yet? 45 Have you secured your pupilage? 47 Community Pages 100th Kings Heath Farmers’ Market 50 Richard Turner - respecting the food 51 Another reason to be proud of Kings Heath 52 Hiya from Mrs Barbara Nice 53 Mad Jocks 54 Advice from your local dentist 54 Headway House charity focus 55 Stage 2 youth theatre company 56 Police ‘beef up’ high street security 57 Men in sheds 59

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Yum Yum in Brum When Brum Yum Yum launched KingshEATh Streetfood Market back in April last year, everybody involved was taken by surprise. With ten vendors and enough freshly cooked food for 1,000 portions, founder Duncan Stanley thought he had everything covered. But when 3,000 hungry diners descended on Kings Heath Village Square on a rainy day in April, he realised he’d underestimated his audience. “It was amazing,” says Duncan, “the Village Square was overflowing with people, queues were forty deep and nearly all the food was gone within two hours. People travelled from all over the Midlands for our launch event and we knew we had to raise our game in time for the following month. We vowed to double the size of the show and that’s what we did.” Since then, on the second Saturday of every month ‘KingshEATh’ plays host to up to twenty streetfood crews and local food producers, serving up dishes from all over the world, freshly cooked on the spot from top quality, locally sourced ingredients. With live music and ‘The Hare on the Square;’ The Hare and Hounds’ popup pub, the events

have a ‘mini-festival’ family atmosphere and as dishes are in the £3-6 range, street food is great value for money too. As the new kid on Birmingham’s blossoming dining scene, streetfood has brought the media spotlight to Kings Heath. Last year Visit Britain named Brum Yum Yum as one of the city’s Top 5 food destinations and articles have featured in titles like Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan.com. Having recently launched a weekly ‘Lunchmarket’ in the city centre and a popup craft beer bar called ‘Beermarket,’ Duncan insists he has no plans to leave Kings Heath. “The Village Square is Brum Yum Yum’s home and we’re so grateful for all the local support we get. That’s what makes KingshEATh so special.”

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Arts MarketS 2014 Moseley is one of Birmingham's artistic hotbeds, home to many 23rd Aug creative people and the Arts Market; the showcase for local talent. You'll find a range of high quality original work by artists, 27th Sept

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artists, andofwoodworkers. Every 4thpotters Saturday the month, 9.00am-3.00pm Our market runs every 4th Saturday of the month, 9am-3pm on the Alcester Road, Moseley, Alcester Road (Moseley Village), Moseley, Birmingham, B13. Birmingham. Dates: 22nd March, 26th April, 24th May, 28th June, 26th July, 23rd August, 27th September, 25th October, 22nd November (Christmas Special) and 20th December. Also see us at Colmore Row Arts Market for ‘Moseley on the Move’ on: 28th March, 3oth May, 26th September, 12th December (outside St Phillips Cathedral). Alcester Road

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What's on Markets & Fairs

A snapshot of what’s on around Moseley & Kings Heath in Aug & Sept

Where: All Saints Centre, Kings Heath When: 13 Sep, 13 Dec, 10am until 4pm Info: www.vintageflea. co.uk, 07968677483

underpinning the constitution of the new South Africa. Core themes are demonstrated Kings Heath beautifully by this dancing troop. Farmers Market Where: mac Fresh local produce, Moseley Arts Market When: Fri 24-Sat 25 Oct arts and crafts. Gorgeous original artwork Info: www.mac Where: Kings Heath, from local craftspeople. birmingham.co.uk village square. When: 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 1 Oct Where: Moseley Village Hardeep is When: 23 Aug, 27 Sept Info: www.kingsheath Your Love Info: see opposite! farmersmarket.org Comedian, broadcaster, journalist and chef Moseley Retro & Moseley Farmers Hardeep Signh Kohli Vintage Fair Market takes his hilarious Everything you can Award winning stand up show on the imagine from the market selling fresh road this autumn. 1920s to the 1980s & wholesome local Where: mac produce, arts and crafts. Where: Moseley All When: Fri 19 sep Services Club Where: Moseley Info: www. When: 31 Aug village green. macbirmingham.co.uk When: 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct Info: see opposite! Info: www.moseley Taste of India and farmersmarket.org.uk

Moseley Streetfood and Market Delicious food, arts and crafts, vintage and retro, bric a brac, street performers. Good vibes! Where: Moseley Village Green When: 23 Aug, 20 Sept For info: 0121 689 4372

Vintage Flea Market Quarterly vintage flea market with over 20 independent and local traders selling all things vintage and retro. Free entry.

For the Kids Screen Juniors on Holiday Special screening of Pinocchio, one of Disney’s all time animated classics. Where: mac When: Sun 12 Aug Info: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Bit of culture Afrovibes: Seven Pillars There are seven pillars

Caribbean Evening

A fantastic opportunity to taste authentic cuisine from around the world. All your favourite dishes to sample and tingle your taste buds. Due to the popularity of this event early booking is advised. Where: Highbury Hall When: Wed 17 September

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Five, a Swedish seven piece powerful ska band and Tempting Rosie, an eight piece band from Birmingham whose sound is influenced by pop, ska and reggae. When: 14 Aug Where: Hare & Hounds Info: www.hareandhounds kingsheath.co.uk

Laughing Cows The sell-out comedy night with a fabulous all female line up. The guests are still to be announced but resident MC, Maureen Younger will be hosting. When: 13 Aug Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe Info: www.kitchen gardencafe.co.uk

Cara Luft Singer/songwriter/ guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft is that rare artist steeped in folk & traditional roots music, yet willing to stretch the boundaries, not afraid to bend genres, styles & integrate what others might regard as a disparate set of influences. When: 27 Aug Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe Info: www.kitchen gardencafe.co.uk

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Saturday masterclasses In March this year Five Ways School launched their Saturday Morning Masterclasses - aimed at primary school children in Years 4, 5 and 6. These are designed to help them build confidence, teamwork and problem solving skills, and develop a wider interest around the subjects covered.

educational support for young people as possible. He said: “Our commitment to offering high quality educational and leadership programmes is clear and we are delighted that we are extending what we offer and to whom we offer it.”

Delivered with the help of the school’s own older pupils the Masterclasses have so far focused on mathematics, science, sport and problem solving and aptitude. During the next year they will continue with maths and science and expand into English and the performing arts.

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Director of Community and Leadership at the school, Duncan Chamberlain, explains that the aim is for the school to offer as wide a range of

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Back to school In our special feature on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;back to schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; we look at the various options for children making the jump from primary to secondary school. Most parents of school children will be thinking about uniform, shoes, PE kit and generally getting back into the routine of school in September. But for a few there are more pressing issues to consider. Like what secondary school to choose and whether to go comprehensive, grammar or for those who can afford it, independent. Each of these choices are right for different types of children. The key is working out what is right for your child. The move to secondary school is major and you want to get it right for your children first time. If you are facing this decision at the moment then hopefully this will help you. Comprehensive All of the comprehensive schools in the area run several open days during September and October, so that you can make sure you get to see all those relevant to you. Some are listed on page 26 but if the one you have in mind is not there you can find them all listed online at www.birmingham.gov.uk/secondaryschool where there is also lots more helpful information.

Grammar The grammar schools prove to be a highly attractive option for many. Children take the grammar test early in September and the closing date for registration is in July. So for children going into year 5 in September these are some useful dates. For those going into year 6, good luck! For more information about grammar schools go to www.birminghamgrammarschools.org and to see the open days go to page 26. Independent And finally, we are fortunate to have an excellent choice of independent schools locally with outstanding results and reputation. If this is the route you are planning to take you may already have decided upon a school, but if in doubt the open days are a great way to see these schools at their best. For dates see page 26.

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The 11plus – do it the KSOL way KSOL - Leading the way in 11+ Preparation KSOL have over 7 years experience in delivering 11+ tuition and mock exams in the CEM format. We are award-winning 11+ specialists and fully adopt the CEM method, ensuring that every child receives the highest level of preparation for the 11+ entrance exam. Why choose KSOL? We understand the 11+ and the roles each child, parent and tutor play in the process. Our friendly team of tutors and staff will guide you and your child on this journey with expert knowledge and dedication. That’s why over 90% of our parents recommend us to family and friends.

Quality not Quantity At every KSOL 11+ centre we do not compromise our quality of teaching. We operate a strict 1:5 tutor to pupil ratio, enabling us to provide focused 11+ personal tuition to each child. Our 11+ Tuition Centres are located in Shirley (Solihull), Handsworth, Sutton Coldfield and Warwick. Places are limited for September 2014. Book your child’s place today.

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Hallfield School Edgbaston

An independent co-educational day school from 3 months - 11 years

Open Morning

Saturday 18th October 10.00 - 12.00

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Two halves make more than one whole Outside London, Birmingham is believed to have the most demanding and selective 11+ system in the country. For many parents over the years, entry to selective grammar schools has become a central obsession: 10,000 children are prepared and tutored every year for a meagre 1,500 places; a figure which is soon to increase. However, despite the increase in places available, the raw statistics do not make for happy reading – 5 in 6 children will fail the 11+ examination! However, there is more to education than passing examinations. It is essential to educate the ‘whole child,’ the mind and body, through a creative, artistic and physical education within an enriched curriculum. This allows children to be challenged and to flourish, to develop the confidence to achieve - and to learn how to fail. Yvette Baker, Old Hallfieldian (1998 – 2003) London 2012 Olympian (synchronised swimming) and guest of honour at our annual Speech Day and Prize Giving, informed the guests of how her earlier failures spurred her on to achieve her greatest success. At Hallfield, we have achieved the highest academic standards in the West Midlands:-

• 91% pass rate to selective grammar schools in 2014

• 62 scholarships to independent schools in 2 years

• 6 children achieving gold medals at the National UK Maths Challenge Finals

…but, we did not achieve all of this by teaching just maths, english and study skills in preparation for the 11+ examinations. To the contrary, in addition to the usual timetable, Year 5 went on a residential trip to Cranedale, our U11 Chess Team became National IAPS Champions, the U11 Soccer Team reached the last 16 of the ISA National Finals and Year 6 performed Macbeth – all 52 of them and to the highest acclaim – with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Children leave our school, happy, well rounded and prepared for the secondary school experience, with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed. Roger Outwin-Flinders Headmaster, Hallfield School, Edgbaston.

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EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL for GIRLS

An independent school for girls aged 2½-18 years

Discover more about the EHS Ethos

Senior School Open Event

ursday 25 September 2014 4:30 - 7:00pm

Preparatory School Open Event

Saturday 27 September 2014 9:30am - 12:00noon

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All Round Education All-round education and the development of the whole child are the subject of debate, and parents and school leavers alike are waking up to the fact that good grades alone are not enough if you want to stand out and compete in the professional world. Indeed, increasing numbers of parents are placing emphasis on investigating opportunities for what is commonly termed ‘personal development’ alongside more traditional indicators of academic excellence such as a school’s league table position and leavers’ university destinations. Development of character in young people is not at the cost of academic performance: instead, evidence shows it boosts exam results. The best schools embrace characterbuilding and an all-round education not as an alternative to academic attainment but as an essential adjunct of it. Dr Weeks, Headmistress at Edgbaston High School for Girls, says: “At EHS we focus on enriching the overall educational experience: not only do pupils make excellent academic progress and achieve high standards in their work, but they also benefit from a full range of stimulating physical, artistic, cultural and recreational activities.

“Much emphasis is placed on the value of participation and a strong sense of social and moral responsibility. Pupils are encouraged to work as part of a team, face new challenges and acquire new skills and this can provide characterbuilding opportunities for all which instils confidence and a sense of achievement in pupils. ”This approach, combined with excellent teaching, means that we are able to offer our pupils a truly well-rounded education.” Parents are invited to visit Edgbaston High School with their daughters at one of their forthcoming open days: Senior School Open Day Thursday 25 September 2014, 4.30 - 7.00pm Preparatory School Open Day Saturday 27 September 2014 , 9.30am - 12.00 noon

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Indvidual visits welcome. Please contact the Admissions ofﬁce.

“The standard and range of sports is outstanding.” “A very wide range of activities on offer.” and “Bromsgrove inhabits the academic stratosphere” The Good Schools Guide Bromsgrove School offers academic excellence coupled with a wealth of sporting and extra-curricular opportunities. Outstanding results at International Baccalaureate and A level. Weekly Boarding from £6,040* per term, including transport on Monday morning and Friday afternoon (existing routes) *at age 11+ Co-educational, Day and Boarding. 700 pupils aged 7 - 13, 900 pupils aged 13 - 18

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International Baccalaureate a great start in life The International Baccalaureate is an all round preparation for life and statistically IB students drop out of university in fewer numbers than A level students. They also get a higher percentage of first class degrees and start on higher salaries. Impressive results this year secure Bromsgrove School’s position as one of the UK’s top IB schools. The average IB student at Bromsgrove gained 560 UCAS points, which is comparable to four A* at A Level. The School’s Director of IB, Doctor Michael Thompson, said: “We are delighted with these results which reflect superbly well, not just on the students themselves, but also on all those involved in delivering IB courses, monitoring and supporting pupil progress. “Keeping up maths and languages is a sine qua non for many ambitious pupils and parents who want to be able to operate in the global market.” In 2014, local Bromsgrove student Jagraj Bhandal was one of those who scored 44 out of a possible 45, having previously also achieved A* in both maths and further maths A Levels and an A in AS physics. But Bromsgrove is much more than a place to get good grades, it prides itself on being a happy school where children of all ages can thrive both academically and outside of the classroom.

A recent parental survey supported this with over 97% saying their child was happy or very happy at school. The opportunity to develop and excel in non academic areas is of huge importance and a wide range of sports and activities are on offer every day and at the weekend. Catering for 1600 pupils aged 3 -18 on three sites (although the prep and senior schools are adjacent to each other) gives the school a unique position within the town of Bromsgrove. With over 400 boarders, including international pupils coming from 40 different countries, together with a strong contingent of British boarders, the school is a small global community – a place to live, work and make friends for life. Bromsgrove School Worcester Road Bromsgrove B61 7DU Tel: 01527 579 679 www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk

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School open days for Autumn Term... Please note some schools have not released dates and will require that you book a tour via their websites. Hall Green 18 Oct 6.00pm-9.00pm www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk

Winterfold held each term on a Sat morning, see website www.winterfoldhouse.co.uk

Moseley School 3 Sep 9.00am-10.00am, 10 Sep 9.00am-10.00am, 17 Sep 9.00am-10.00am, 24 Sep 9.00am-10.00am www.moseley.bham.sch.uk

Hallfield School 18 Oct 10.00am - 12.00pm www.hallfieldschool.co.uk

Queensbridge School 16 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 17 Sep 9.30am-12.30pm, 18 Sep 9.30am-12.30pm, 19 Sep 9.30am-12.30pm www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk Selly Park Technology School for Girls 23 Sep 9.30am-12.00, 24 Sep 9.30am-12.00pm, 25 Sep 9.30am-12.00pm, 26 Sep 9.30am-12.00pm www.sellyprk.bham.sch.uk Swanshurst School 10 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 11 Sep 9.30am-12.00pm, 12 Sep 9.30am-12.00pm www.swanshurst.org Wheelers Lane Technology College 9 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 10 Sep 9.00am-10.30am, 11 Sep 9.00am-10.30am, 6 Oct 9.00am-10.30am www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk Independent

Grammar King Edward School 4 Oct 10.00am - 12.30pm, 15 Nov 10.00am - 12.30pm www.kes.org.uk King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 18 Sep 6.00pm-8.15pm, 23 Sep 11am, 24 Sep 11.00 www.kechg.org.uk King Edward Handsworth School for Girls 16 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm www.kingedwardvi.org Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 17 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 18 Sep 11.00am-12.15pm www.suttcold.bham.sch.uk King Edward VI Camp Hill Boys Please call to book a tour www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk

St Martin’s Girls’ School 20 Sep 9.30 - 12.00pm www.saintmartins-school.com

King Edward VI Five Ways 19 Sep 6.00pm - 8.30pm www.fwgs.kefw.org

Bromsgrove School 13 Sep www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk Solihull school 27 Sep, 10 Jan (mornings, more info soon on website) www.solsch.org.uk Priory School 4th Oct 10.00am - 12.30pm www.prioryschool.net Edgbaston High School for Girls Senior 25 Sep 4.30pm-7.00pm Prep 27 Sep 9.30am-12.00pm www.edgbaston.co.uk

St George’s School 27 Sep 10.00am - 12.00pm, 1 Oct 10.00am - 12.00pm www.st-georges.edin.sch.uk

King Edward VI Aston School 16 Sep 5.00pm-7.30pm www.keaston.bham.sch.uk Handsworth Grammar School 25 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School for Boys 18 Sep 6.00pm-8.00pm, Oct 9.15am-10.30am, 22 Oct 9.15am-10.30am www.bvgs.co.uk

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St George’s School Edgbaston Give your child the best start in life with an education at St George’s School, Edgbaston.

Join St George's Sixth Form Community St George’s Sixth Form Centre recently underwent an extensive redevelopment. It now provides enhanced, modern facilities and an exciting and stimulating environment in which to study. Mark Loveday, the newly appointed Head of Sixth Form, has ambitious plans to further extend and develop the already highly successful and thriving department. “Our Sixth Form truly encapsulates the St George’s ethos of providing an individual approach to education,” says Mark Loveday. “With a wide variety of subjects on offer, along with the enrichment provision, students develop into well rounded young adults who are wellplaced to succeed in an ever changing world.” It is the community nature of St George’s, combined with excellent A-Level results and on-going University entry success, which makes the school an obvious choice for those seeking the best education experience.

Co-educational independent day school, offering a caring community for children from 4 months of age to 18 years.

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Open day at St Dunstan's School If you are facing the decision of which primary school is right for your child then you are invited to visit St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School for one of their open days. See details opposite. St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful place for children to learn. It is one of four Catholic schools within the parish which include St Dunstan’s, St Alban’s, St Jude’s and Bishop Challoner Catholic College. St Dunstan’s Catholic School is a primary feeder school to Bishop Challoner Catholic College. Due to the shared campus, children at St Dunstan’s are able to visit Bishop Challoner frequently to use their sports hall and to take part in shared learning activities. There are a wide variety of extra-curricular activities; multi skills, football, netball, cheerleading, art and percussion are some of the clubs which take place regularly. Children are actively encouraged and taught about healthy lifestyles in school.

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All classes have a planting area within the school where they grow fruit and vegetables, which they then use to cook with. In June the school held a ‘Local Clubs Week’ inviting local clubs within the community to come into school and introduce the children to activities available to them outside school, which they may be interested in joining.

These included a Claire’s Dance Club, Scanlon’s School of Irish Dancing, Brownies, Bishop Challoner Judo Club, Sean McDermotts Gaelic Football Club and Moseley Rugby Club. The Friends of St Dunstan’s arrange various activities during the school year for all the family which are always extremely popular; these include St Dunstan’s Got Talent, Family Discos and the Summer Fun Fair.

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Carry on learning Three inexpensive ways to get your child to enjoy learning during the holidays. To improve English skills take them to the local library once a week. Making a trip to the new Birmingham Central Library will make your day out special and costs next to nothing. To help them keep fit and active take them swimming. Swimming is a life skill and, because of budget cuts and other factors, we cannot afford to leave our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acquisition of this essential skill to the school curriculum alone. To improve mental maths and analytical skills spend time playing board games like Snakes and Ladders, Scrabble, Monopoly, and Chess. Mary Sule, private tutor T: 0784 6618 694 E: mary.maths@yahoo.com

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Kings Heath Farmers' market celebrates 100th market day October the 4th will see Kings Heath’s 100th market and you can expect something really special if you go along to Kings Heath Village Square that day. Organisers are planning a bumper market with up to 40 stalls, live music, activities for the little ones and a general air of celebration and jubilation. The first market day on 6 May 2006 was on the disabled car park next to All Saints Church, a perfect spot on the corner of the High Street and Vicarage Road. The market is now one of the best in the region according to its stallholders. While the Village Square was being built the market was moved to temporary accommodation on the piece of waste ground behind the All Saints Centre as it stands today. A few loyal stallholders and the determination of the organisers kept it going for seven market days during 2011. Then the joyful day dawned on 5 November 2011, with the first market day on the stunning new village square and they have not looked back since. Joint Organiser Steve Bairstow said: “This is a fantastic milestone for us and we are proud of what we have achieved. The idea of a Kings Heath Farmers’ Market was first mentioned in a meeting of Kings Heath Business Association in January 2006, and we held our first market just four months later on 6 May 2006.

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Summer Mackerel Summer is here at last and it was my intention to write about English soft fruit but after much tasting we are thinking that our berries need some more sun and are not quite as they should be just yet. But as the saying goes there are plenty more fish in the sea, so we turn our attention to English mackerel. This wonderful fish has seen a Renaissance over the last few years and is a staple on most restaurant menus at the moment. Please buy English line-caught fish if possible. As well as the fishing ethics they tend to be a better quality of fish if just a little more expensive. I think one fear that people have with this type of fish is the bones, but if you ask your fishmonger to v pin them then this removes these worries. There are numerous ways of cooking this wonderful fish, pan frying, grilling or even on the BBQ. How about trying a chefy tip that will amaze all of your friends and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blow torching them. Sounds a little strange but at the moment this is definitely the new thing and gives a very good result as you have more control and this is the key to cooking fish well.

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Another reason to be proud of Kings Heath Kings Heath Business Association (KHBA) has become a major force for change and accomplished many achievements that contribute to the vibrant community that is the Kings Heath of today. Its most spectacular and public achievement to date was, from day one, supporting the £6 million transformation of All Saints Church grounds into a spectacular Village Square. This created a centre for community activities including the farmers market, arts market, crafts market, antiques fair, street food market, and so many other regular and one-off events. KHBA was instrumental in securing the Business Improvement District (BID) in 2009 and forming the separate town centre partnership which has an ongoing commitment to improving Kings Heath. Founded in 2000 with just five members KHBA has grown to approximately 250 members. Its members range from large multi-national companies to small one person enterprises. It has many ongoing objectives, but its primary aim is to represent the current concerns of local businesses, their customers and clients and also to help promote good relationships between its members and the local community. New indoor market planned for Kings Heath A KHBA member is currently planning to

open an indoor market in Kings Heath which will provide space for over 100 small stalls at a low rent to support micro businesses looking for a permanent premises and a presence close to Kings Heath High Street. Chairman Stan Hems said: “The indoor market will be a breath of fresh air for the high street and provide much needed space for very small businesses that need to have low overheads but require well-located premises to showcase their products. “I could name 20 to 30 businesses on the high street who started out in just this way and have now moved on and grown their business. We need to enable newcomers the same chance to get started as well as provide shoppers with good choice and variety in the town centre.” Interested? Anyone interested in finding out more about the planned indoor market should contact Stan Hems on 0121 444 4344 or 0121 705 2925.

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Hiya Kids Well the sun’s been out, hurrah! I am always amazed by how quickly some women tan. A bit of sun and they’ve got legs the colour of Doritos. Though I do agree that fake tanning is the way - I’ve got my own mixture, which is a mix between Johnson’s Holiday Skin and Cillit Bang. For those going away over August I hope you don’t pay too much heed to trip advisor. I met a woman on the 50 bus and she said the hotel she went to last year had got 4 stars, but then when they arrived there was a hen in the toilet! I will be at the Edinburgh festival at the Assembly Rooms in August - it’s very posh. All painted in them grey colours that are all the rage now. The kind of shades you pay a lot of money for - I think they’re from the Canon and Ball range. The Assembly Rooms has got the biggest ladies toilet I’ve ever seen - I found one woman in there last time I did the festival who had been trying to find the way out since 2006.

They’ve got those hot air hand driers. The ones that sound like a helicopter going off and traumatise kids. They are also no good if you’re getting on a bit and your skins a bit loose. The force of them can mean that old ladies chins end up on their foreheads. Enjoy your summer break with your friends and families - keep laughing xxxxxx

Your Pal, Barbara Nice x You can see Barbara Nice in her show Squirrel Proof at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh from 30 July to 26 Aug for more details go to www.mrsbarbaranice.co.uk

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Mad Jocks and Englishmen 40 years on No one could have imagined in the early seventies, when four mates got together to play folk songs, that they would still be hard at it, and still in demand, forty years later. But that’s what has happened. Moseley based Mad Jocks and Englishmen are this year celebrating 40 years of music and larking about. What started as a few appearances at folk clubs became a career that has taken them to Europe, the Middle East, Hong Kong, and all over the UK, with radio, TV appearances and numerous albums along the way.

A concert to celebrate the Anniversary is being held on Saturday, 11 October at Kings Heath Cricket Club, and tickets are already selling fast through the band’s website: www.madjocksandenglishmen.co.uk. They can be contacted by phone on 0121 449 7085.

Don't ignore bleeding gums Dr Parmar, a local family dentist, offers some friendly advice on keeping your teeth strong and healthy. There has been much noise recently surrounding gum disease, and yet how many of us really understand the causes, or more critically, what we can do about it? So often patients believe bleeding gums are normal (or mistakenly believe it’s their teeth bleeding), so they put up with inflamed and painful gums, when with a little specialist attention it can easily be prevented. The majority of tooth loss in the UK is through gum disease (gingivitis) rather than tooth decay

(caries). Caused by a sticky bacterial film that forms below the gum line, that when left undisturbed causes gums to become inflamed and bleed. Our natural instinct when we notice something bleeding is to avoid the area but where gum disease is concerned this is a disaster. Bleeding is a sign of disease, and brushing, flossing, and deep cleaning by a hygienist is the only way to prevent it. Dr Manoj Parmar Acorn Dental & Implant Practice 208 Swanshurst Lane, B13 0AW T: 0121 777 1537 www.aidp.co.uk

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Headway House, supporting people with acquired brain injury

Supporting local charities My Moseley & Kings Heath magazine is committed to supporting the local community and local charities and has long been promoting their good causes through these pages. This issue marks the first dedicated sponsorship of a local charity. Every issue My Moseley & Kings Heath will donate 10% of the profits to a different local charity. This issue is dedicated to the support of Headway House at Moseley Hall Hospital. Acquired brain injury support Headway House provides a specialist service designed to give brain injured people the opportunity to re-learn lost skills as well as prevent any further deterioration or isolation. This can be done by learning coping strategies, modifying inappropriate behaviour, acquiring new skills and interests, meeting with other brain injured people, understanding their brain injury, improving selfconfidence and accessing community activities. These services are available to people with acquired brain injury who will have usually completed their formal medical/clinical rehabilitation and are seeking ways to re-integrate back into the community, but who may at this time still require a lot of support and assistance. All individuals are assessed and offered choices of activities best suited to their needs. Support within the Community User led groups are held in the community

where brain injured people are supported to come together to access activities and enjoy pursuits with peers such as cinema, swimming, bowling, gym and lunch clubs. Lifestyle Services Headway House provides a flexible service where each brain injured person is visited to assess their needs and a care plan is devised giving details of the type of support to be offered. Each client will be allocated a specially trained support worker to help them work on goals, and specific individual needs. To speak to someone for support, advice or information or to access one of the services mentioned above call 0121 457 7541. Headway House is always looking for volunteers for all services as well as donations to support the work they provide. To volunteer or make a donation call 0121 457 7541. Registered Charity Number 1008798 www.headway-wm.org.uk

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Top class professional rugby - on your door step Support Moseley this season as they kick the league season off in September in pursuit of promotion from England’s 2nd tier to the top flight of English Rugby – The Aviva Premiership. The prize open to the 12 sides in The Greene King IPA Championship (GKIPA) is promotion to play the giants of Leicester Tigers, Saracens and Northampton Saints ….not to mention the glamour of European cup games in Toulouse, Paris or Dublin. The competition is tough and uncompromising in the GKIPA as Moseley face the likes of Bristol, Leeds and Worcester – all striving to return to the top table. Last season, Moseley’s 5th consecutive at this level, saw their best finish of 7th – just 3 places short of those play-off berths and the real prospect of elevation. Moseley’s Rugby Ground is just five minutes drive from Kings Heath & Moseley centres and has a free car park. It is on the bus route for the numbers 2, 11, and 76. The spectacular new £3.4 million stand which is currently being built is due to open in January and will offer top class facilities for corporate events, dinners and private functions.

The club currently provides seating for 700 people. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere in the clubhouse with a real ale bar. There are 16 hospitality boxes that accommodate up to 12 people each. New Season Fixtures – at Billesley Common, B13 0PT September – GKIPA League fixtures Saturday 6 Sept - Home v Jersey (3pm kick off) Friday 19 Sept - Home v Yorkshire Carnegie (7.30pm kick off) Saturday 4 Oct - Home v Bristol (3pm kick off)

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Photograph (L-R) Deputy PCC Yvonne Mosquito, Brendon Ireland (Vision Base) CCTV, Insp Rachel Crump, PC Andy Collis, PC Paul Tyrrell, Stan Hens (chair of Kings Heath Business Association) and Neville Summerfield (secretary of Kings Heath Business Association).

Police team up with butchers to 'beef-up' high street security Bakers, boutique fashion stores and other businesses are also backing the Kings Heath scheme which has seen new CCTV kit installed to combat shop crime. The computer system - bought by local traders will be used by officers to help identify criminals operating in the area.

In a visit to the group, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands Yvonne Mosquito met with local officers, butcher Stan and Brendan Ireland from Vision Base, who provided the £8,000 system for the discounted price.

Stan Hems, owner of a local butchers and chairman What a difference £1 makes of Kings Heath Business Association, donated the

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Singapore & Malaysian 32 Poplar Road Kings Heath, B14 7AD

Mediterranean tapas 11 York Road Kings Heath, B14 7SA

Caribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG

Fine British dining 2c Wake Green Road Moseley, B13 9EZ

Cantonese BYO & takeaway 88 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 9EF

Moroccan 31 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EH

Balti 29 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EH

Small plates (Tapas/mezze) 17 York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA

French Patisserie 148 Alcester Road Moseley, B13 8HS

Organic vegetarian café 46 Poplar Road Kings Heath, B14 7AG

Fine British dining 13 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8HW

Indian 27-29 Poplar Road Kings Heath, B14 7AA

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Contemp Bangali/Indian 836 Yardley Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE

Bangladeshi 27-29 York Road Kings Heath, B14 7SA

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Look through our windows

SHOWROOM NOW OPEN At Finesse we care about making exceptional windows, doors and conservatories that will transform your home. Visit our new showroom and you'll see that commitment to quality for yourself, together with the wide range of styles and colours that make our products so different. No appointment necessary.

39 Melchett Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3HP

Open weekdays 8am - 5pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm

Telephone 0121-514-8693 www.finesse-windows.co.uk

Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Fascias & Soffits, Garage Doors