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In this issue
Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your December/January issue of My Moseley & Kings Heath.
People gets a makeover
It comes round quicker every year, and now it is almost upon us. Christmas is a wonderful time of year for celebrating with friends and family and focusing on the important people in our lives. And New Year is a great time for taking stock and making new plans. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the team! We hope you enjoy the magazine, if you have any comments, positive or ‘constructive’, we love to know what you think. Email, tweet or facebook us!
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Join the brass band
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In need of security?
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Christmas wishes from Barbara Nice
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FEATURE: New Year New You
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Always wanted longer eye lashes?
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Local sport and fitness club listing
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The gift of peace of mind
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Unlock the power of your mind
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Local lottery has higher odds than national 24 Age UK launches ‘handyfix’ service
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Stay warm this winter
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Have a happy crime free Christmas
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Bridging the Moseley Kings Heath divide
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Our story from 2006 to now
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Embracing Change Pop into ‘People’ on Poplar Road and you’ll find that it’s had a facelift. While the shop still has a distinctly vintage vibe, its new look is more clean and contemporary, with bright white walls, sparser displays and more open space. It also now includes a large craft-making table where owners Christian and Allison Sadler create many of the clothes, accessories and homeware on display. ‘We wanted to incorporate our workshop,’ says Christian, ‘so that people can see us making things when they come in.’ ‘And it’s not just for us.’ explains Allison, ‘We love that customers can have a cup of tea and do a bit of knitting while their friends are trying on clothes.’ The makeover is not the first change that Christian and Allison have faced in their twenty year partnership. They began by selling their handmade crafts on market stalls, but in 2000 they gave up the itinerant life for the stability of their Kings Heath shop. ‘We wanted to bring together what we were doing in the studio with the retail business,’ explains Allison, ‘and help support other local designers. It was the right time to do that.’
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Fast forward ten years, and it was time to evolve again, this time by diversifying. Christian established his ‘Mr Christian’ bespoke dressmaking service while Allison started offering craft workshops. Both new ventures have been extremely successful. Allison believes that a willingness to embrace change is essential in business. ‘As creatives, we’re good at taking things apart and putting them back together in a different way. The last two years have been the most exciting we’ve ever had.’ But she still hopes the next big change won’t happen too soon. ‘We’ve worked morning, noon and night to get the shop looking how we want it to be. Now it’s time to relax. We just want to enjoy it for a little.’ www.thepeopleshop.co.uk Alexandra Taylor Freelance writer
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Fresh local produce Mac Food Market straight from the farm Food market featuring On: 14 December, different local artisan food 11 January producers each month At: Harborne High Street On: 22 Dec, 25 Jan For info: www. At: mac Birmingham localfoods.org.uk For info: www.macarts.co.uk
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Visit Santa in his grotto and receive a gift from his secret toy shop On: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 December At: Botanical Gardens For info: www.birmingham botanicalgardens.org.uk
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Hansel & Gretel Full of live music, mischief and bad endings for witches On: 3-14 December At: mac For info: www.macarts.co.uk
Fresh local produce straight from the farm On: 7 Dec, 4 Jan, 1 Feb At: Kings Heath Village Square For info: www.kingsheath Cinderella Panto farmersmarket.org Local amateur dramatics group Drama 13 Brum Yum Yum perform their modern Streetfood market take on the much loved selling delicious homestory of Cinderella. made food al fresco. On: 5, 6, & 7 December On: 14 December, At: New Life Baptist 11 January Church, Kings Heath At: Kings Heath High Street Village Square For info: www. For info: www. drama13.co.uk brumyumyum.com
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Experience the magic of a traditional Edwardian Christamas with craft activities for children and a Christmas grotto. On: 7 December At: Winterbourne House, Edgbaston For info: www. winterbourne.org.uk
Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker Join Barbara Nice in a bumper bundle selection box of Christmas fun. On: 13 & 14 December At: mac For info: www.macarts.co.uk
The Dirty Old Folkers Christmas Extravaganza and Panto
bringing in the New Year in her inimitable style. Music, entertainment, dancing & dinner. On: 31 December At: Kitchen Garden Café For info: www. kitchengardencafe.co.uk
Comedy Night and Christmas Party Disco Lighting up your evening with a night of comedy with tank Sherman, followed by a light supper and then boogie the night away. On: 13 December At: Highbury Hall For info: www.birming ham.gov.uk/highbury
Christmas Dinner and Carol Service Enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of Moseley’s most historic venues, dressed for Christmas. On: 17 December At: Highbury Hall For info: www.birming ham.gov.uk/highbury
Adult panto (Old Mother Goose) & Christmas singalong. Get tickets early as this show always sells out. On: 16 December At: Kitchen Garden Café For info: www. The Laughing Cows kitchengardencafe.co.uk The sell-out comedy night with a fabulous New Years Eve Party all-female line up On: 11 December Enjoy a local New At: The Kitchen Garden Years Eve at the Café, Kings Heath Kitchen Garden with For info: www. ‘housewife superstar’ kitchengardencafe.co.uk Mrs Barbara Nice
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Join the Band Are you fond of music and able to play a brass instrument? Then you might like to know that the City of Birmingham Brass Band (CBBB) is looking for talented new players to have fun and make music in the heart of the city. Based at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth-Form College (JCC) in Moseley, the CBBB has a long history of involvement with the local community. Band Chairman Elizabeth Monk said: “The band was originally set up for the workers at the Fisher & Ludlow factory during the Second World War.” “Since then, we’ve spread our wings and now include teachers, scientists, engineers, nurses and students; we’re a pretty diverse bunch!” Music and events are also very varied. “We aim to bring brass banding into the 21st century” Liz says. “We still play the odd traditional brass band march, but nowadays we feature many music genres including classical, jazz, rock &
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roll, even pop. And we love to work with other artists and groups, so our concerts often include film, dance and song to help tell a story.” In 2011, the band ran their first Young Composers Competition to showcase some of the fantastic emerging talent in Birmingham. In February 2014, it is the turn of budding film makers. The band are staging a silent movie competition night, where the films will be set to music performed by the band. “We aim to do more than just a traditional brass band concert,” says Liz. Sound interesting? Want to know more? Contact Liz Monk on 07717 725 471 Alternatively, visit the band's website www. birminghambrass.co.uk or follow @birminghambrass on Twitter.
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ethos of service excellence. They support local employment in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, encouraging career development via relevant security courses run by their own training school. Excellent service is not the norm for security, as it makes headlines to see security contracts go wrong (remember the Olympics?) but BMS are carving a new path in reliable security. Call Gavin on 07854 280 357 for a chat about what security or surveillance needs you might have.
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Hiya everybody and seasons greetings to one and all. As I write this it’s a lovely day, but I am sure it won’t be long before things change and Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the gritters coming out on Kings Heath high street what a troublesome family they are - the scourge of the neighbourhood! Facilities wise I am sorry to hear about the proposed closing of Kings Heath Post Office -everything is changing - Flo at the newsagent on the corner used to cash cheques for me - but she wont do it anymore. It’s a cash flo situation!
Try and send all the cards you write – there’s nothing more dispiriting than seeing yet another card to Tom and Beryl that you didn’t get around to posting once again sitting on the kitchen table
It’s that time of the year when having a good time and making sure every one you care about feels appreciated can all seem a bit too much.
Enjoy yourselves, look after each other and a Happy New Year xxxxxx
Here are my top tips for smiling through Christmas and New Year: Shop local - town can be too much and too impersonal. On your own high street you can bump into friends and neighbours and feel part of something. Don't spend too much - it really is the thought that counts - going into debt just aint worth it.
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New Year New You Christmas is such a wonderful time of celebration, feasting, and often over indulgence. Which every year means that many of us start January with health related New Year’s resolutions. The top 10 new years resolutions last year* were: 1: Eat more healthily and exercise regularly 2: Drink less alcohol
So what’s it going to be for you in 2014? If you are like most of us and health and fitness is top of the list then hopefully our list of local gyms and fitness clubs will help. See page 20. Or you might have something more deep and personal that you want to tackle, in which case it could help to read the articles on pages 21 and 22 from a local therapist and life coach.
3: Learn something new 4: Quit smoking 5: Better work life balance
Whatever you decide to focus on in 2014, the whole team at My Moseley & Kings Heath wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
6: Volunteer 7: Save money 8: Get organised
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SPORTS AND FITNESS IN MOSELEY AND KINGS HEATH If, like many of us, you have health and fitness related New Year’s resolutions for 2014 then here is a handy list of local places to go for sport, exercise, and classes. Bishop Challoner Sport Centre Institute Rd, Kings Heath www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/Sports-Centre
LA Fitness 69 Alcester Rd South www.lafitness.co.uk/gym/kings-heath
Chantry Tennis Club Moseley Park www.chantrytennis.org
Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club Yardley Wood Rd www.moseleyashfield.play-cricket.com
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre Alcester Road South, Kings Heath www.birmingham.gov.uk/cmwlc
Moseley Golf Club Springfield Rd www.moseleygolfclub.co.uk
Creation Climbing Centre 582 Moseley Rd www.creationwall.co.uk
Moseley Road Baths Moseley Rd www.moseleyroadbaths.co.uk
Dance Workshop 132 Alcester Rd, Moseley www.dance-workshop.co.uk
Moseley Rugby Club Billesley Common www.moseleyrugby.co.uk
EasyGym High Street, Kings Heath www.easygym.co.uk
Moseley School Health & Fitness Centre Springfield Rd www.birmingham.gov.uk/moseleyschoolfitness
Fitness4Life 153a High St, Kings Heath www.fitness4lifegym.com
Moseley Tennis Club 49 Billesley Lane www.moseleytennisclub.co.uk
Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club 247 Alcester Rd South www.kingsheathsportsclub.co.uk
Rutleigh Norris Ballet Schools St Anne’s Church Hall, Moseley www.ballet.uk.com
Kings Heath Running Club www.kingsheathrunningclub.org.uk
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The gift of peace of mind Christmas is a time of heightened stresses, which is absolutely normal. But if you feel stressed most of the time then it will be having a negative affect on you and those around you and Christmas can become a crisis point. Jan Tween, local therapist said: “If you are noticing that you don’t enjoy the things that used to give you pleasure this can be a sign of depression kicking in. “Or if you become aware that occasional extreme behaviour has become overwhelming, then you could be suffering from high levels of stress. “There are a number of ways that you can tackle these yourself. “You can learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and deep breathing techniques. And in the short term these can help, but what they are doing is smoothing over the cracks,” she said. To be free of stress or depression takes a little more work which is where someone like Jan comes in. Jan helps her clients to get to the nub of the issue that is underlying negative emotions and behaviours. She then helps them rebuild their lives from the very foundations.
On average people see Jan just three or four times and in many cases they walk away transformed. Jan offers a free half hour session for people to decide whether this is the right thing for them, and it is worth checking your private medical insurance to see if the cost can be covered. You can also ask to be referred by your GP. Employers can provide this within their employee benefits package which can result in a reduced level of stress-related absenteeism. If you are interested then get in touch with Jan: 0121 318 8134 jan@edgbastonhypnotherapy.com www.edgbastonhypnotherapy.com
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Unlock the power of your own mind If you have become locked into repeated negative habits then there is a way out. And the answer is within your own head. People behave in a way that has been influenced by their experiences during childhood, according to Life Coach Dominic Borsberry. Dominic said: “If you are told you are stupid, bad, or wrong as a child then you believe it and continue to behave in that way. Which is why people rarely learn from their own mistakes, instead they make the same ones over and over again. “Through many years study and training I have developed a support system called positive change programming which I use to help people unlearn their negative and damaging subconscious behaviours. “Self talk is going on in everybody’s heads continually, but 80 per cent* of the time this is negative self talk. I help people change their internal dialogue so that instead of self doubt they feel self confidence. Most clients get immediate benefits because the programme is so powerful.”
Some of this must resonate with you if you have read this far, in which case Dominic has a particular message for you: “Of course, many of you know, as you read this now, that you sometimes feel anxious and fearful in your relationships, health and wealth. So if you would like to positively change those areas now, call me.” Dominic helps people achieve their life goals, improve their confidence, and helps them with relationship issues, weight loss, energy levels, stress and anxiety and presentation skills. Dominic Borsberry Positive Change Programming BCs (Hons) Sports Science with Health Sciences 0794 117 9159 nickborsberry@hotmail.co.uk www.conditioningneuroscientist.co.uk * What to Say to Yourself When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter
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Players treble their chances of a win with local charity lottery Just as Camelot doubles ticket prices to £2, TLC lottery has revealed that its players are 3.5 times more likely to win a weekly cash prize of £1000 than those paying the extra £1 on the National Lottery. For just £1 a week TLC players enjoy a 1 in 15, 000 chance of winning as opposed to Camelot’s 1 in 55,500, for the same prize and double the investment. Like the National Lottery, TLC players also raise vital funds for charity. As a local lottery TLC donates 55p from every pound to three local charities: Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham St Mary’s and Focus Birmingham. This figure is 175% higher than the legal minimum of 20p and way in excess of Camelot’s 28% charitable donation.
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‘We work very hard to keep the ticket price to £1 and are delighted to know that our players have such a great chance of winning a nice prize fund. There has never been a better time to buy local” Says TLC Lottery Manager, Carl Bayliss who goes on to say “our prizes may not be lifechanging but, in raising over £400,000 last year, our players support is changing the lives of others.’ Players looking to treble their chances of a win and help raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice, Birmingham St Mary’s and Focus Birmingham can do so in less than 5 minutes on the TLC website www.tlclottery.co.uk
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Providing a quality service since 1985
A-Z Carpets
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Over 50 and need help with jobs around the house? Age UK Birmingham have launched a new “Handyfix” service for the over 50s that covers the whole city. With one phone call to 0121 437 0033 (extension 1003) people over 50 or their relatives, friends and carers can book a Handyperson to do those jobs around the house that need fixing. Age UK Birmingham staff will agree whether “Handyfix” can help, what needs doing, how long it’s likely to take and then book a day and time that best suits the customer. All the work will be carried out only by Age UK Birmingham Handyfix’s highly trained, reliable and trustworthy, in-house team of staff.
other odd jobs to complete in the hour. The work is tailored exactly to the customers needs. Cat Hayward, Chief Executive of Age UK Birmingham says, “This is for the jobs that to some may seem small but to others can make a huge difference to their daily lives. We also think this will be popular with the family, friends and carers of older people - and give them peace of mind that the work is done by someone trustworthy and friendly who will turn up when they’re supposed to and where the charge is clear before the work is started.”
For example:
• Most basic odd jobs around the house • Small repairs to: plastering, electrics, carpets, curtain rails, joinery and plumbing
• Safety – locks, doors, window locks, door chains, key safes
• Personal safety – grab rails etc • Disabled adaptations • Home from hospital improvements • Moving bulky items For just £40 customers will get an hour’s worth of work completed around the home. So if the first task is finished quickly then the friendly “Handyfix” staff will be happy to be given some
For further information, visit: Age UK Birmingham Trading 55 Alcester Road South Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JG Tel: 0800 508 8325 (Open Mon-Fri 0900-1600) Or call 0800 085 3741 Or visit: www.ageuk.org.uk
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Keeping warm this winter It’s that time of year when we are all trying to keep our homes warm, but how much of that expensive heat goes straight out the window? Local family window company, Finesse Windows Ltd, is offering free thermal imaging checks so you can know once and for all how much of your hard earned money is disappearing into thin air. This thirty minute assessment consists of a visual check of your windows as well as a thermal image assessment for each window or door. You will get a summary report of the current state of your property and some recommendations for improvements. Managing Director Russell Bridge said: “Most people don’t realise that up to 35% of their home’s heat is lost through the windows and doors. And the quality of double glazing varies dramatically. “Factors to look out for include the quality of the glass itself, the material that the spacer bar between the panes of glass is made of, the gas which is sealed inside the glass, the detail within the frame and how effectively the window is sealed when it closes. “These, together with a precision fitting make all the difference between A
rated and lesser quality windows. “At Finesse we are positively nerdy about windows. To the extent that the outer pane of glass in our windows is made from sand with an ultra-low iron content – sand so rare that it is only found in two quarries in the UK. “This means it allows more heat energy from the sun to enter the house. And the invisible metallic coating on the interior pain prevents the heat from leaving the house. All in all, this means heat comes in but doesn’t go out.” If you would like to hear more about the passion that Finesse has for windows then call them on 0121 222 9546. Or to find out a bit more about them from their website go to www.finesse-windows.co.uk Factory Showroom: 39 Melchett Road Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3HP
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Hallfield School Edgbaston
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Have a happy, crime free Christmas Our local bobbies Seasons Greetings from Sergeant Tom O’Keeffe and Sergeant Anna Wilson from Moseley and Kings Heath neighbourhood team. Whilst they hope you all enjoy the winter and Christmas holidays they would like to offer you their 12 Tips for Christmas that hopefully will help keep you safe and secure over this festive period.
Sergeant 2547 Tom O’Keeffe Moseley and Kings Heath neighbourhood team Moseley police station Woodbridge road Moseley Birmingham
12 tips for Christmas
• When you go Christmas shopping, don’t leave any valuables on display in your vehicle
• Don’t put your presents under the tree until the last possible moment
• Break down and wrap up or recycle
packaging from expensive Christmas items so potential burglars cannot see what new goods you have received
• Mark your postcode onto your new presents with a UV pen. Note down the serial number and register them at www.immobilise.com if they are ever stolen, you’re more likely to get them back
• Be aware when you’re out shopping of
your wallet or purse. Keep your bag by your side and watch out for pickpockets!
• Check all doors and windows are securely fastened and locked when you go out
• If you are out, close your curtains and use a timer device to switch lights on after dark
• Check on your elderly neighbours • Don’t drink and drive - if you’ve had too much to drink, ring for a taxi
• If you are going out for a Christmas party, remember to book a taxi in advance
• If you go away, ask a friend or relative
to take in your post, close your curtains at night and leave a light on a timer
• Don’t leave the car engine running while your vehicle is unattended
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Bridging the Divide Tribal loyalties are strong in south Birmingham, and nowhere more so than Moseley and Kings Heath. But two local businesses have been daring enough to straddle both communities. Winspers Florists was first established in Moseley forty years ago. Owner Charmain Hannaby took it over in 2007, but the building developed structural problems that the landlord wasn’t prepared to fix. Forced to move to new premises, Charmain took the opportunity to look for somewhere bigger and ended up just a few hundred yards down the Alcester Road, opening on Kings Heath High Street in March 2013. She believes business has benefitted from the move. “We get more custom here.” she says. “It’s a bigger store, with more room to mingle. Ironically, I also discovered that most of our customers live in Kings Heath, but were travelling to Moseley to get their flowers. We’ve actually become even more local for them, so we haven’t really noticed a big difference in the people coming in.” Remi Faveau, co-owner of French patisserie Maison Mayci tells a different story. Travelling in the opposite direction, the business first
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opened on Poplar Road in Kings Heath in 2005, then expanded onto Moseley High Street in 2010. Remi has noticed a distinct difference in clientele between the two neighbourhoods. “In Kings Heath we’re next to a school, people drop off their kids then come in for a coffee and a chat. We get more families and children. In Moseley we get more single people, and more older people. We also tend to be busier if it’s a nice day, but if the weather is bad then business can be slow. In Kings Heath it’s more even.” What are your experiences of shopping in Moseley and Kings Heath? Do you think there’s a difference in the people you see? Let us know what you think.
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Mrs B H Hill Chiropodist B.Sc.Pod, M.CH.S, HPC Reg Member of Society of Chipodists and Podiatrists, London
Do your feet hurt? 129 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, B13 0AS General Chiropody Care Diabetic Foot Care Nail Surgery Local Anaesthesia Verruca Treatments Home visits available for the housebound
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Ladies... ‌ are you age 55 or over and looking for a place to live? Flats available for Ladies aged 55 and over in Warden supported, Sheltered Housing for independent living in high quality self-contained single person flats in Moseley close to the Hall Green boundary. Please contact the resident warden to arrange to be shown around by telephoning her on
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One to one learning in the Nursery
A Successful Start in Life at St George's Lower School St George’s School, Edgbaston, offers a complete education for boys and girls through to 18 years of age. This provides a strong, one school community where students feel settled and secure. In November 2012 St George’s opened a nursery at the school, providing care and education from four months of age. Emphasis is on each child developing as an individual. With extremely competitive fees and excellent facilities, the nursery is a thriving environment where children find learning exciting. Jenny Shaw, Head of the Lower School, takes a visionary approach to teaching and has introduced the idea of a holistic education. Students have smart targets set for numeracy, reading, writing and personal development. Classes rarely exceed 14 students and there is a teaching assistant in every class.
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Formative assessment is ongoing. Every six weeks there is a summative assessment when new targets are set. The curriculum is varied and rich across the Lower School. “The Lower School offers wonderful opportunities for young minds to develop,” says Jenny Shaw. “Our children are very happy here and this shows in their successful achievements.” For more details please call: 0121 625 0398.
An individual approach to education
St George’s School Edgbaston Co-educational independent day school and nursery, offering a caring community for children from 4 months to18 years.
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Local Private Tutors Helen Mills
Jennifer Guillard
Jo Harvey
Blenheim Rd Moseley Birmingham, B13 Tel: 0121 449 2135
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Lessons in your own home. From beginner to diploma level Theory and practical Whitland Drive, Kings Heath Tel: 0121 603 4322
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Free musical education Weekly musical services Performance opportunities Vibrant social life Travel opportunities
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Sophie Gray BMus PIANO, FLUTE, RECORDER & MUSIC THEORY 10yrs experience teaching all ages & abilities, putting students through ABRSM & Guildhall exams - Forest Road, Moseley Tel: 0754 495 0218
Do you love to sing? The two choirs at St Mary’s Church Moseley are looking for new members aged 5 to 95. Churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike are welcome. Call Choir Director Mick Perrier for further information on 07967 595 881 or email mick@mperrier.freeserve.co.uk
Can’t sing? How about supporting the musical work of St Mary’s Choirs by joining ‘The Friends’, a registered charity. Enjoy social activities, trips, preferential rates
and benefit from other opportunities to complement the Choirs’ activities.
Contact the Chairman John Carey on 0121 449 2262 j.r.carey@talktalk.net for details
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Planning for the inevitable In our latest ‘meet the team at Tyndallwoods’ feature we meet Nicky Beggan, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives who specialises in probate cases. It is going to happen to us all one day, yet still we are reluctant to set down our wishes at to what will happen after we are gone.
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Nicky helps families complete the application for probate after they have lost a loved one. In many instances this can a stressful process when emotions are running high.
As well as putting the paperwork together, Nicky helps people to cope with the emotional side of things and engage with each other.
Nicky Beggan
Probate is a time when visiting a lawyer is essential, but Nicky has some words of advice to help this process run as smoothly as possible.
“Give brief funeral directions, particularly whether you wish to be buried or cremated.
Nicky said: “Probate work need not be complicated or time consuming. And it goes without saying that the simpler the process, the less it will cost and the more money that will remain within the estate.
“Be tidy with your paperwork and make sure that people know where to find your Will. Any small accounts with nominal amounts of money in should be closed down. If left these can cost more than the funds within them to close down after you have gone.”
“To make things as straightforward as possible for your loved ones there are three simple things you can do. “Make a Will including executors who can get along, stating who will be the guardians if there are children involved and giving details of your chosen beneficiaries. 29 Woodbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B17 8BY edgbaston@tyndallwoods.co.uk Car parking on site
For more information or an appointment with Nicky or one of the team call 0121 693 2222
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Carters wins national award Carters in Moseley has been named as one of the top 5 restaurants in the UK for service in the 2013 Top Table Diners Choice Awards. This small and friendly restaurant serves delicious modern English food and has now been nationally recognised for its good service. This aligns Carters with the likes of Restaurant Gordon Ramsey and The Fat Duck. Carters is one of only two Birmingham restaurants in the top 50, the other being Buonissimo in Harborne. The Top Table awards represent the combined opinions of around 350,000 reviews submitted in the last year for more than 4,000 restaurants across the UK. If you would like to know why they received this highly prized award, why not pop down there for a meal some time.
Carters is at 2c Wake Green Road, Moseley. To book a table call 0121 449 8885. For more information on the awards go to www.toptable.co.uk
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Tel: 0121 449 8885
Tel: 0121 449 9618
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Jade Restaurant
Pangaea
Sweet Chillies
Tel: 0121 449 7686
Tel: 0121 441 2222
Tel: 0121 443 1086
La Fibule
Piquant
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Tel: 0121 449 3289
Tel: 0121 249 1216
Tel: 0121 444 6644
Kababish
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Tel: 0121 449 5556
Tel: 0121 449 8064
Tel: 0121 449 8539
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
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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
Indian 18 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG
Italian 44 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EJ
Indian 40-43 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG
Italian 54 High Street Kings Heath, B14 7JZ
Thai 25 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EH
Kashmiri 36 Poplar Road Kings Heath, B14 7AD
Contemp Bangali/Indian 836 Yardley Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE
Bangladeshi 27-29 York Road Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Indian 43 Alcester Road Moseley, B13 8AA
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Lauren Lambert winner of Britain & Ireland Next Top Model 2013 on the catwalk at Style Birmingham Live
Kings Heath photographer takes the fashion world by storm You might think that it’s only top London photographers that get on in the world of fashion. But that is not so. Kings Heath resident Charles Davis of Professional Photography has seen his career span many types of photography and his latest breakthrough has been in the fashion industry. This year he was the official photographer for the Midlands Fashion Awards and Birmingham International Fashion Week. And he was one of the chosen few photographers at Style Birmingham Live which took place in September at Birmingham Town Hall. Charles’s fashion experience has also taken him to the heart of London Fashion Week, namely as is the official photographer for Manchester designer Sofia Dourvari, covering her designs at the Fashion’s Finest and Blogger’s Love events. And in December Charles is covering The Clothes Show Live. New Birmingham-based international women’s magazine Curvaceous Inc has now discovered Charles and made him their official cover story
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photographer. Curvaceous Inc Editor Leanna Grant said: “We love to use Charlie because he just gets what we’re about and gets that shot for us.” As well as focusing on the fashion industry, Charles is also the talent behind many of the fantastic press photos in My Moseley & Kings Heath and My Harborne & Edgbaston, including the front cover of this issue. Amy Watson, editor said “Working with Charles over the last two years has been an absolute pleasure. He has helped us transform this little publication into a magazine that people enjoy reading and are happy to keep on the coffee table rather than tucking away with the telephone directories.” If you'd like to see more of Charles's photos go to www.professionalphotography.me.uk
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The very first issue of Moseley Directory (held by Amy Maclean on the left) was in Februrary 2006 – fast forward to the latest issue of My Moseley and Kings Heath and My Harborne and Edgbaston held by Amy Watson and Kirsty de Vos on the right.
Our story from 2006 to now This year has seen more changes than ever to our handy little magazines. The first one was launched in 2006 as Moseley Directory by Moseley resident editor Amy Watson whilst on maternity leave as an alternative to returning to full time work in PR. It began as a simple mini directory promoting local businesses to local people with not much more than adverts within its pages. Since then as well as having another baby along the way, Amy launched My Kings Heath and Edgbaston Directory. The three magazines were merged/expanded recently to bring Harborne into the fold and increase the circulation from the initial 4,000 in 2006 to 20,000 today. Over the years the editor has put more and more pages of editorial in, with good local community stories and articles about local businesses. All these changes have hopefully led to a more pleasant reader experience. Many of our advertisers have been with us since the very beginning and have seen the magazines evolve over the years.
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Amy is pleased that these magazines help local businesses promote themselves to the community, and that local people have come to rely on them as a useful resource for finding local businesses and services. She ran the magazines all by herself until earlier this year with the arrival of Amy Maclean and Kirsty de Vos who have joined the team to build and grow links with local businesses. Amy Watson said: “We are immensely proud of these humble little local mags, and go out of our way to make them so lovely that people want to keep them on their coffee tables, read them and enjoy them and use them to find local businesses. “But Rome wasn’t built in a day and we know that although we have improved the magazine loads, there is still lots of room for improvement. So if there is anything you would like to see in this, your local community magazine, then please do let us know. We are always on the look out for good ideas and who better to come up with the best ideas than the people who read and use this magazine. You!”
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Index of Advertisers Accountants Bloomer Heaven Tax Return Co
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Administration First 4 Admin
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Architect Brophy Riaz & Partners Russell Hobbis
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Bike Shop Bike Pro Racing
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Biography Author Martin Warrillow
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Building & Roofing 2G 30 JMS Roofing & Building 46 Michael Laffoley 27 The Moseley Building Co 7 Zircon 57 Business Networking BNI Moseley
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Care Services Anne’s Home Care
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Carpentry/Joinery Artisan Bespoke Joinery John Kelly Will Mockett
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Catering Demaines 3 Carpets & Flooring A-Z Carpets 26 Birmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery 51 Charity Age UK Home from Hospital Care Charity Lottery TLC Lottery
29 28 25
Delicatessen Kitchen Garden Deli
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Electrician RMD Electrical Rob Rampton
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Estate Agent Richmonds Estates
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Exterior Decorating JRS Decorating
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Financial Services SL Investments
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Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Property Services Solihull Roofing & Building
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Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative
Security Services British Military Security
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Gutter Cleaning General Services
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Hair & Beauty Escape Hair & Beauty Eternal Beauty Flutter Eyes Scarlet Laffoley Make-up Artist
Schools Edgbaston High school for Girls St George’s School Hallfield School
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Sheltered Housing Gracewell Foster Trust
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Skincare Arbonne International
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Health Care Westbourne Centre
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Interior Design & Decorating Hobbs Davis Design 5 Knights Property Services 44 JRS Decorating 7 Ironing Service Mopheads 38 Kitchens The Kitchen Centre
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Letting Agency Richmonds Estates
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Life Coach Dominic Borsberry
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Choir St Mary’s Church Choir
Locksmith Access Locks
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Christadelphian Worship Hall Green Christadelphians
Marketing Digital Glue
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Optician Pabari 38 Specsavers 55
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Restaurants Hornton Grange Restaurant Guide Sweet Chillies
Gardening Services Evans Landscapes
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Curtains & Blinds Jane Lownes
Property Services Project Management Services
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Chiropodist Chiropody Surgery
Clothing Repair & Alterations Sew & Stitch Clothes 19
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Fireplace Showroom MD Services
Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep
Cleaning The House Nannies 44 Mopheads 28
Plumbers Attenborough Plumbing Cullen Plumbing MG Heating Steven R Barnes & Son
Photographer Professional Photography
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Plasterer Alan Halford
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Solicitor Tyndallwoods 43 Sports clubs Stained Glass Fine Art Glazing
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Stage Schools Stagecoach 17 Therapist Edgbaston Hypnotherapy
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Tiler Cullen Plumbing & Tiling
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Toy Shop Togademus 3 42
Tutor Listing Venue Hire Venue Birmingham
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Writer Alexandra Taylor Martin Warillow
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Windows & Conservatories Finesse Windows Ltd 31 Harborne Sash Window Company 60 Traditional Conservatories 53 Yoga for Children Yogabugs 5
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