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EDITOR’S WELCOME
Welcome to our ‘back to school’ issue, focussed on new and returning students as well as those in the throes of making important decisions for their future. The feature kicks off with some wise words of warning from local headmistress Debbie James, who has been playing a vital role in the transformation of several local comprehensive schools, currently at Swanshurst Girl’s School. Serving at the helm of the biggest girl’s school in Europe Mrs James has a clear insight into the current and future climate of our comprehensive schools and shares some interesting predications with us. From a local ambassador for education to a global ambassador for women, the one and only Wonder Women graces our cover this issue. In an interview with actress Gal Gadot we find out some of the many reasons why this role could not have been more suited to her. It’s an exciting time for fans who have just caught Gadot in her stand alone Wonder Woman film and are eagerly anticipating her return in DC’s November release ‘Justice League’. We’re certainly looking forward to seeing more of Diana Prince flaunting her unapologetically honest and honourable alter ego on the big screen later this year. Keep an eye out for all the fantastic events going on locally in our double page ‘What’s On’, and keep up with the the local (good) news stories in ‘Word On The Street’ - it’s always encouraging to hear about new businesses starting up, renovations and award winning services on our doorstep!
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iness Local Bus inside! Directory See page 58
COVER STORIES Gal Gadot tells us about her experience as Wonder Woman
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Word on the street
LEISURE & RETAIL Go stripy this autumn What’s on
HOME & GARDEN Shaker kitchen transformation The joys of the downstairs loo Get creative with your driveway
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stands for"
DC COMIC FILMS ARE OFTEN ACCUSED OF BEING DARK COMPARED TO MARVEL FILMS. WILL ‘WONDER WOMAN’ FOLLOW THAT OR BE LIGHTER? GAL GADOT: It carries a lot of funny moments but it’s a good drama story as well. Patty Jenkins, who directed ‘Monster’, directed me for this and she is the best director for this movie. She’s all about the heart of the story, all about the soul of the story.
WHEN ZACK SNYDER OFFERED YOU THE ROLE OF WONDER WOMAN, DID YOU KNOW THERE WOULD BE HER OWN MOVIE PLUS VARIOUS SPIN-OFFS INCLUDING ‘BVS’ AND ‘JUSTICE LEAGUE PARTS 1 & 2’? GAL GADOT: We didn’t talk at all about the commitment of it – but I’m happy about it. I’m all about commitment. I’m a Taurus, very loyal! I’ve worked with the ‘Fast & Furious’ family for years I was happy I have this new amazing family to be with.
AS A WORKING MOTHER, WERE YOU HESITANT ABOUT ACCEPTING THE ROLE? YOU’D BE AWAY FROM HOME A LOT… GAL GADOT: There is always hesitation. Being a mother really set my priorities, family comes first. I have the best partner [husband, Yaron Versano] to do what I do. When I was first thinking about getting pregnant I wasn’t sure how it was going to work with travelling. We lead a very hectic life. And my husband told me, ‘When you have a child what kind of role model do you want to be? You are who you are, you love to work, you love to
7 wonders of Gal Gadot • She filmed Wonder Woman while five months pregnant with her second daughter. • She returns to the big screen as Wonder Woman in Justice League pt 1 out on 16th November this year and Justice League pt 2 coming out in 2019 • She is an Israeli actress and model • She does many of her own stunts • In university she studied law and international relations • She met her husband, Yaron Varsano in the desert in Israel. • She served two years in the Israeli defence forces
challenge yourself, you love what you do. Are you going to give this all up just because…?’ And then he really made me understand that I want to set a good role model for my daughter. I want her to believe that she can achieve what she wants and that everything is possible. And it’s all about her.
WHAT KIND OF CHILDHOOD DID YOU HAVE GROWING UP IN ROSH HAAYIN, ISRAEL? GAL GADOT: A very happy childhood. I was a tomboy. I see little girls now who love nail polish, not me. I had bruises on my knee all the time, I used to play volleyball, basketball, tennis and dodgeball. I was a dancer all my life, too. So, I was always very active. I grew up in Rosh HaAyin, which is very close to Tel Aviv and still have so many friends that I grew up with, a group of seven of us and we grew up together and it’s great.
DID BEING IN THE ARMY GIVE YOU GOOD DISCIPLINE FOR BEING AN ACTRESS AND HELP ESPECIALLY WITH ACTION ROLES LIKE ‘WONDER WOMAN’ AND ‘FAST & FURIOUS’? GAL GADOT: Yes and no. Going to the army could not be further away from Hollywood and shooting a movie. What I did in the army was a very physical role. I was a combat trainer, I didn’t fight, I wasn’t on the field but I kept soldiers in shape. The only resemblance that I can find is the physicality, the intensity of the fact that both the training I did for the army and for Wonder Woman was very demanding. Intensive.
FINALLY, YOU WERE IN THE COMEDIES ‘DATE NIGHT’ AND ‘KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES’. WAS IT FUN DOING COMEDY AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO MORE? GAL GADOT: I’d love to do more comedy but my life right now is all about Wonder Woman. I have a lot on my plate. I’m going through a minor identity crisis! I love everything she stands for. She’s all about love, equality, truth, compassion and justice. For me it was important that people can relate to her.. men, women, boys, girls… I didn’t want her to be polished, I wanted her to have an edge. I’ve been shooting for so long she’s becoming me and I’m becoming her.
IN YOUR DAILY LIFE, DO YOU FIND YOURSELF THINKING ‘WHAT WOULD WONDER WOMAN DO’? GAL GADOT: Yeah. [laughs]
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Craft Markets The very best unique crafts Where: mac Birmingham When: First Sun every month Info: macarts.co.uk Food Market Local artisan and specialist foods. Where: mac Birmingham When: Last Sun every month Info: macarts.co.uk Moseley Arts’ Market Handmade arts and crafts. Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info: moseleycdt.com/arts_market
Moseley Record Fair Where: St Columba Church When: First Sun every month Info: www.moseleyrecordfair.com Moseley Farmers’ Market Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info: moseleyfarmersmarket.org.uk Kings Heath Farmers’ Market Where: KH Village Square When: First Sat every month Info: kingsheathfarmersmarket.org
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Kings Heath Food Assembly A weekly food co-operative allowing you to pick up the finest in local produce every week. Where: Hare and Hounds When: Every Tuesday Info: hareandhoundskingsheath. co.uk
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Groove On Down The Road UK leading hip-hop dance company ZooNation, are proud to present this new adaptation of their critically-acclaimed production Groove on Down the Road. Unique twist on the classic Wizard of Oz story. Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 27-29 Sep Info: birminghamhippodrome.com
Heritage Open Days In September 40,000+ volunteers across England organise 5,000 events to celebrate our history and culture. It’s your chance to try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE. Where: Visit website to discover which heritage sites are involved When: Sep Info: heritageopendays.org.uk
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Aladdin Step onto our magic carpet and soar into the fantastical world of David Bintley’s Aladdin, with live music by BAFTA award-winning Carl Davis. Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 3-7 Oct Info: birminghamhippodrome.com Chapterhouse Theatre: Peter Pan Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter Pan, far away on the magical island of Neverland. Where: mac Birmingham When: 26 Aug, 2pm Info: macarts.co.uk
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Despicable Me 3 Continuing the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters Margo, Edith and Agnes and the minions. Cinema screening for children and family. Where: mac Birmingham When: 13, 15, 17 Aug, 3:30pm Info: macarts.co.uk Botanical Gardens Waterslide Make a splash at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens this summer! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. £3 for 2 goes. Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: 18 Aug, 11am - 5pm Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk
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Big Sleuth mac alongside Green Space Leisure are delighted to be supporting The Big Sleuth, see website for full calendar of events. Proceeds go to Birmingham Childrens Hospital. Where: mac Birmingham When: 10 Jul - 18 Sep Info: macarts.co.uk
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Middle Earth Festival A family friendly annual event based around Sarehole Mill. Entertainment includes middle earth style battle reinactments, mennacing orcs and uruk-hai lurking around, stalls, crafts and more. Where: Sarehole Mill, Hall Green When: 9, 10 Sep Info: middleearthfestival.co.uk Birmingham Honey Show Back for it’s 7th year, the Birmingham Honey Show is a chance to find out and facsinating craft of beekeeing and meet a queen! Where: Martineau Gardens When: 16 & 17 Sep Info: martineau-gardens.org.uk
Bank Holiday Ska Fest Live bands, Djs and more, all of the ska, reggae persuasion. Where: Hare and Hounds When: 27 Aug Info: hareandhoundskingsheath. co.uk
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Music Black Lab: Open Mic Night Hosted by Owen de Visser, the mic is open to all musicians who want to play. Free drink to every performer. Where: Black Lab cafe & lounge When: 1st thurs every month Info: facebook.com/blacklablounge Edwina Hayes Playing stages everywhere from Glastonbury to the Royal Albert Hall, Edwina has a reputation as a natural talent of folk-americana. Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe When: 20 Aug, 7.30 doors open Info: kitchengardencafe.co.uk Mike Skinner and Murkage present Tonga Homegrown Brummie talent Mike Skinner returns to Hare and Hounds for the third installment of Tonga. Where: Hare and Hounds When: 22 Sep Info: hareandhoundskingsheath. co.uk
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An authentic
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he friendly, easy-going village pace of life we all strive to immerse ourselves in (naturally since we chose this corner of the world to live in) is wholly captured in Sapori di Sole. The inspiration for this quaint Italian cafe and deli is a gorgeous part of Italy known to most as ‘the heel’ but to those with more intimate acquaintance it is called ‘Garnano’. If the delicate decor and Italian staff didn’t complete the journey into old time Italia then the traditional music and vintage framed photography is sure to take you the last few miles. My mother and I - also known as the Swan Publishing team - spent a sunny Wednesday afternoon basking in the sounds and tantalizing smells of Sapori di Sole. Our intention was
to find a nice light lunch and perhaps to experience a side of Italian cuisine that is rarely found this far from the source, and they did not disappoint. I chose a paposcia, which our waiter was happy to explain is made from fresh sourdough pizza bread, folded and opened up similar to a pitta, but far more indulgent. The filling I chose was called Pollo, and included grilled chicken with mixed peppers and basil oil, a refreshing and delicious choice which also came with a salad garnish. My mother chose a pizza called La Paesana which featured tomato, rocket and pecorino cheese which also had wonderful authentic Italian flavours and melt-in-the-mouth freshly baked dough (we went halfsies on everything so nobody missed out!).
Luckily for us locals Sapori di Sole do offer delivery so if you feel like treating yourself without putting a big dent in your wallet, their fair prices and light delicious food would make a great work-lunchtime solution. You can also create a full-on Italian dinner party without spending hours slaving over the stove, Sapori di Sole do much loved classic Italian meals such as Parmigiana and lasagna to take home. But you must pop in, not only to experience that sweet village feel, but also to get a good look at the daily deli counter specials, the shelves full of Italian wonders (like fresh pesto, and colourful pasta) and the famed Italian coffee everyone’s been talking about. Written by Ruby Watson
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_ Where to eat
A guide to the best places to eat in and around Moseley & Kings Heath
Mediterranean Tapas 11 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 5444
La Fibule
Moroccan 31 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 3289
Rainbow Restaurant
Carib Grill
Maison Mayci
Sabai Sabai
Byzantium
Carribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG Tel: 0121 449 8818
French Patisserie 148 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8HS Tel: 0121 449 4413
Thai 25 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 4498
Carters
Pangaea
Sweet Chillies
Fine British dining 2c Wake Green Rd Moseley, B13 9EZ Tel: 0121 449 8885
Indian 27-29 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AA Tel: 0121 441 2222
Bangali/ Indian 836 Yardely Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE Tel: 0121 443 1086
Daniels Bistro
Ponte Di Legno
Sylhet Spice Cuisine
Fine British Dining 13 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8HW Tel: 0121 449 9618
Indioz
Indian 107 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8DD Tel: 0121 449 9292
Kababish
Balti 29 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 5556
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Chinese 59 High Street Kings Heath, B14 7BH Tel: 0121 444 4195
Italian 44 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EJ Tel: 0121 449 8064
Poplar Balti
Bangladeshi 27-29 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 6644
The Village
Bangladeshi & Indian 48 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AG Tel: 0121 444 1317
English Pub Food 179 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8JR Tel: 0121 449 7664
Punjabi Dhaba
Tipu Sultan
Indian Street Food 46 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AG Tel: 0121 439 0624
Indian 43 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8AA Tel: 0121 449 8539
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Rum Punch
2. Put egg, yolks, sugar & cornflour in a pan and mix well together then gradually add the milk until mixture is well mixed and smooth. 3. Place pan on medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens and comes to the boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. 4. Put custard in a glass/ceramic bowl to cool and cover with cling film to prevent skin forming.
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5. Cut pastry sheet into two pieces and place them on top of each other.
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Known in Portugal as ‘Pastéis de Nata’
Ingredients 1 whole egg (large) 2 egg yolks (large) 115g golden caster sugar 2 tbsp cornflour 400ml full fat (creamy) milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry
6. Roll the pastry tightly, from the short side, into a log and cut the log into 12 even sized rounds. 7. On a lightly floured board, roll each round into a disc (approx. 10cm) and press the pastry discs into the muffin tin. 8. Spoon in the cooled custard and bake for 20-25mins until golden on top. Leave to cool in the tin for 5mins then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling, although they can be eaten warm.
Ingredients 175ml orange juice 75ml freshly squeezed lime juice 150ml golden rum 50ml sugar syrup dash of grenadine syrup dash of Angostura bitters ice cubes, to serve pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pineapple wedge garnish
Method 1. Pour the juices, rum, sugar syrup, grenadine and Angostura bitters into a large jug and give it a good stir. Pop into the fridge to chill for 1 hr.
Just as delicious served hot or cold, and have been known to complement a cup of tea rather well.
2. Serve over ice cubes, sprinkle over the nutmeg and garnish with an pineapple slice. For self-serve party punch serve in a large bowl with a ladle and glasses ready garnished.
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Arriving at our wedding party venue (my mother’s house & garden!) to the sights and smells of Stuart’s exquisite food made us and our guests forget the morning’s thunderstorms and feel in great celebratory spirits. The main buffet was an absolute banquet, and all beautifully arranged in ceramic pots, on wooden boards, with pots of fresh herbs, spices, logs and flowers. The menu worked very well, with each dish complementing one another but also providing options for everyone, vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eaters alike. For dessert he made brownies and blondies accompanied by summer berries but with a surprise. Following our theme Call on 07803 505 808
he added edible gold and silver cake decorations making them look stunning and quite unlike any cakes we’d ever had. The proof that everyone enjoyed it? Stuart received many rounds of applause, several hip-hip-hoorays and an impromptu shout-out in the speeches. Not to mention the many glowing reports that the guests posted on Facebook the following day. All in all, having B13 Bespoke Catering in control of the food for our wedding was the best decision we could have made. Wedding organisation is stressful by nature but Stuart’s friendly, calm, collected presence on the day certainly helped to us relax. He was professional, reliable and went above and beyond what we expected. Written by Ruby Watson B13 Bespoke Catering is a private chef company based in Moseley that caters for events of all sizes and styles, from an intimate dinner for two in your own home, to a full on banquet for 600 people plus.
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eriously indulgent food becomes an experience equal to going to a concert, or being pampered at a spa; it is an entire event in itself. From the first consultation for our wedding with Stuart at B13 Bespoke Catering, we knew that it was going to be something very special. He took on board our Lord Of The Rings theme, and got a sense of our personalities to come up with his spectacular ‘enchanted woodland meets gourmet street food’ style buffet. My husband and I hadn’t been particularly excited about the food aspect of the wedding up until this point. We had assumed it would be too difficult to please everyone and would be forced to do something ‘safe’. Stuart’s plans gave us another big part of our wedding day to look forward to, and as word got out to some our guests of the catering plans their anticipation for the day grew too.
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School Feature
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he level of study that goes into finding the right secondary school does harken back to the days of formal education in many ways‌ Gathering together all of the relevant information to pore through and cross reference exhibits skills we first properly put to the test in high school Geography. Making a fair and balanced assessment, taking into consideration the same factors across many different options involves skills we developed in high school Science. Looking at the aesthetic beauty, standard of life, and general learning atmosphere are things we picked up through Art, Design Technology, and spending time in various learning environments. Secondary school education sets us up for life in many ways that we may take for granted. Many people having passed through the education system still feel that the lessons learnt have
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little relevance to most jobs, but upon closer reflection it is clear the foundation that has been built by our school years is important to our interaction with the world, and in this instance informed decision making. Many jobs will exist in ten to fifteen years that do not exist right now following the fluid nature of social and economic change. For this reason the spectrum of subjects taught at high school play such a vital role in your child’s future. Luckily, we live in a great part of the world with plenty of access to impressive schools with strong backgrounds in many subjects, but the choice can be overwhelming. We have gathered together the open day dates for local private and public schools to help make it as easy as possible for you to find the school that will best cater to your child.
See page 31 for school open days
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What’s next for local education? Swanshurst headmistress, Debbie James, shares her professional insight.
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n many ways, the state of education in Moseley and Kings Heath has never been better. Parents, choosing school places for their children have a range of excellent schools on their doorstep. Schools with a caring inclusive ethos, strong leadership teams, good outcomes for their students and recognition from Ofsted for the good work they are doing. But as a local headteacher with 13 years’ experience (11 years at Wheelers Lane Technology College and now 2 years at Swanshurst and a few years as a Senior Inspector with Ofsted in between) the future has never looked bleaker. Since becoming a headteacher in 2002, through the years of ‘Education, Education, Education’ as a driving principle we saw our schools receiving funding that was appropriate to our challenges. As local headteachers we were able to ensure good quality teaching lay at the heart of our schools. We could employ enough support staff to allow teachers to focus on teaching and provide the individual help that our most vulnerable pupils need. Results improved,
behaviour improved and our schools became the places that you were happy to send your children. However, headteachers are now in the invidious position of trying to sustain our healthy happy schools whilst managing significant budget cuts. Of course, we will explore every opportunity to cut costs. Many of us are working closely with other schools to look for savings and efficiencies. Swanshurst already works closely with a group of schools in a partnership called STEP where we provide each other with school improvement advice, share best practice and look for best value ideas. We also work in the South Network of secondary schools that provides very cost effective staff training, specialist support for our students with poor behaviour and opportunities for our students to work together on projects like the South Network Art Show. However, none of that will protect us from a climate of reducing budgets and rapidly increasing costs. The recent Queen’s Speech reaffirmed the government’s commitment to
introduce a new schools funding formula. The impact of this on Birmingham schools has already been modelled. Almost every school in the city will lose out. At Swanshurst the expected cuts are in the order of £400 per pupil. This goes well past ‘tightening our belts’ and into a situation that could do serious harm to our students, limiting option subjects, reducing enrichment activities, increasing class sizes and reducing the extra help and support for those students who need it. Many of my colleagues are being forced to consider redundancies of long serving and committed staff.
Cuts on this scale are not just the concern of our current parents and staff. They will have a long-term impact on the future prosperity of us all. There are lots of ways to make your voice heard. Write to your local councillor or MP, get in touch with a local school offering support or look online at the myriad of groups that are opposing the cuts in education.
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School of Excellence The Blue Coat School strives for
excellence. They want their children and staff to be the best they can be.
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Meanwhile in the pool, the girls have excelled, breaking records to become the new English Schools Swimming Association National Champions in the freestyle medley.
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Blue Coat is delighted to announce that the Independent Schools Inspectorate agrees! Blue Coat was graded ‘Excellent’ in all areas, in their recent inspection. Reporting on achievement, academic and otherwise, the Inspectors found that “pupils of all ages and abilities make excellent progress overall” and their “attitudes to learning are outstanding.”
This year’s 11+ results are indeed excellent. Special congratulations go to the Year 6 cohort on over 100 offers to selective independent senior schools including 33 scholarships and awards, as well as 49 grammar school places.
The Blue Coat School Founded by the Church of England in 1722
Headmaster Noel Neeson comments, “Since taking up my headship last year, I have been excited to witness firsthand the many opportunities afforded to our pupils. I have sought to grow these further in offering teaching and learning opportunities which encourage our pupils to question and use their initiative. As we look ahead to a landmark 300th birthday, I want The Blue Coat School to inspire the children with a curriculum that will challenge them and be relevant to the modern world.”
Congratulations Year 6! 149+ offers to Independent Senior and Grammar Schools including 33 scholarships and awards
We invite you to Open Morning on Saturday 30 Sepember 2017 Registration at 9.30am and 10.30am
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Finding a place for inspiration &
growth
Finding the right school for your child can be a challenging and stressful experience, so we’ve tried our best to ease the tension for you by gathering together the local public and private secondary school open days. Good luck to you all in this exciting new chapter of your lives.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College www.bishopchalloner.org.uk 20 Sept in the evening. See website for timings.
King’s Heath Boys’ Mathematics and Computing College www.kingsheathboys.bham.sch.uk 28 Sep 6.00pm-7.30pm
Hall Green School www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk 21 Sep, in the evening. See website for timings.
King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls www.kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk/ 19 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm 20 Sep 9.00am-12.00 noon (appointment only)
Handsworth Grammar School www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk 21 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk 22 Sep 6.00pm-8.00pm, 23 Sep 10.00am-12.30pm King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls www.kechg.org.uk 19 Oct 5.30pm-8.30pm, 16-18 Oct 10.45am by appointment King Edward VI High School for Girls www.kes.org.uk 23 Sep 9.30am-12.30pm King Edward VI High School for Boys www.kes.org.uk 16 Sep 10.00am-12.30pm
King Edward VI Five Ways School www.kefw.org 15 Sep 6.00pm-8.30pm Moseley School www.moseleyschool.bham.sch.uk Dates not published as magazine went to print. See website. Queensbridge School www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk 25 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 26&27 Sep 9.30am-12.30pm Swanshurst School for Girls www.swanshurst.org 13 Sep 6.00pm-8.00pm, 14&26 Sep & 16 Oct 9.00am-10.30am Wheelers Lane www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk 14 Sep 6.30pm-8.30pm, 18 Sep 9.00am10.30am, 19 Sep 9.00am-10.30am
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An independent school for girls aged 21/2 -18 years
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Edgbaston High School Encouraging your daughter to achieve her full potential
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t Edgbaston High School for Girls (EHS) we aim to help our students to become confident, considerate and intellectually curious young women. Our ‘all-round’ approach means that, from the outset, your daughter is actively encouraged to develop her individual abilities and interests. In a truly caring and supportive environment, academic excellence is underpinned by a distinctive and successful system of pastoral care that ensures each girl achieves her full potential, whatever her passion. One of the features of EHS is the continuity of education it offers: the Pre-Prep, Preparatory, Senior and Sixth Form departments on site work together to cater for girls aged between 2 ½ - 18 years of age. Pupils across all departments enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum: they achieve high academic standards under the guidance of supportive teaching staff and an extensive variety of sporting and creative interests are encouraged. Year 13 leavers go on to study a diverse range of competitive degree
courses at some of the country’s most sought-after universities. The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recently awarded EHS ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Excellent’ accreditations, endorsing its reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the region. We want girls to be so stimulated and challenged during their time here that they not only meet, but exceed, expectations. Come and see for yourself the difference an EHS education could make to your daughter.
Whole School Open Day - Saturday 23 September 2017, 9.30am - 12.00 noon. For information please contact the Admissions Office: 0121 454 5831 or via admissions@edgbastonhigh.co.uk
0121 454 5831 Edgbaston High School for Girls Westbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3TS
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Auction Intrigue at Biddle & Webb M
ystified by the weird and wonderful world of auction? Auctioneer, Ellie Hill sheds a little light on the subject… Biddle and Webb’s Interiors auction is nothing short of eclectic. As auctioneers we are used to seeing and selling a vast array of desirable items ranging from Moorcroft jugs to mahogany cheese coasters, witches’ balls to Rolex watches. Unusual, unconventional and at times - frankly bizarre, the ever expanding antiques industry never fails to surprise the saleroom at
our monthly Interiors Auction. Biddle & Webb’s May Interiors sale saw an international array of stamps sold at auction. The collection achieved well over £40,000 in hammer total – proving that stamp collecting is no archaic pastime. One of the more impressive lots of the day was lot 206: A portfolio of USA. 1845 – 1946 mint & used collection incl. Postmasters Provisionals, some on cover and some certified, realised at £5500.
share of star lots – to include a rather striking string of butterscotch amber beads, sold to one lucky telephone bidder for £3,000. One of the more exceptional lots on the day, lot 319 A piece of cake from the wedding of Jacqueline and John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1953 sold for a healthy chunk at £500, piece of cake! For more information about consignment please contact the saleroom on 0121 455 8042, or email ellie.hill@biddleandwebb.com.
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THE COOLEST PLACE TO PRACTICE YOGA Located in the heart of Moseley Village, the Glasshouse at The Village Pub is a new and unique place to practise yoga. RAINBOW STUDIOS Find out some interesting facts about the recently rescued and revived Moseley based studio... • Bob Lamb was the owner and produced Ub40’s first album, he used money from their album sales to open the studio. • When Bob moved to Thailand and rented the studio to John Mostin they couldn’t come to a solution to renovate the place and fix the roof, so John stopped paying the rent and Bob couldn’t pay the mortgage. • Chris Poole bought it from the bank and has so far spent £40K renovating. The studio still has the original analogue equipment that serviced the likes of Duran Duran, and also has 4 rehearsal rooms. 122a Highbury Road, B13 8EY www.rainbowstudios.co.uk 0121 449 8181
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Run by Victoria Brown these classes encourage mindfulness and relieve stress, with the aim of building a community invested in their personal wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before, please get in touch for information on beginners courses which take place each month, offering an 8-class introduction to all aspects of yoga. Tel: 07764 768 484 Email: victoriabrownyoga@ gmail.com
IONA CHAKRAVARTI WINS WRITING AWARD Iona, from Moseley, was the joint winner for the 8-10 years category of the Wicked Young Writer’s Award for her story Indigo’s Adventures with Love. Her story was judged by author Cressida Cowell of How to Train your Dragon fame along with Michael Morpugo and HRH Duchess of Cornwall and Mr. Jonathan Douglas, Director National Literacy Trust presented Iona with the the prize.
BRUM TOURS Brum Tours has launched its new venture, raising the profile of one of Europe’s most popular and intriguing historical cities, and educating and entertaining millions of people in the process. Currently Brum Tours offer three separate tours — Peaky Tours, City of a Thousand Trades and Broad Street: Canals, Halls & Icons — but it has plans to introduce a range of new tours to showcase this endlessly fascinating city in the coming months. It’s also just launched its new website, where you can book yourself a place on the latest tours.
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Repeating The Big Hoot’s multi-award-winning formula, Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Wild in Art are teaming up to present The Big Sleuth.
FUNDING FOUND FOR MOSELEY BOG & JOYS WOOD Having already secured funding from WA Cadbury for a Nature Reserve Officer, the extra cash, awarded through the Landfill Communities Fund, will tackle pollution, protect habitat for newts and dragonflies, remove invasive non-native plants like Japanese Knotweed and improve access to areas of the site that are hard to reach. The project is supported by the Friends of Moseley Bog and Joy’s Wood as well as users of the reserve who are looking forward to the additional volunteering opportunities that will be created, including the chance to learn new skills like habitat management, species surveying and project planning. The Trust is also planning family Wild Play Days, school group sessions, specialist moth nights and archaeology walks.
To most people, the word ‘sleuth’ means a private detective, but it’s also the collective noun for a group of bears! Bizarre but true. Birmingham will bring both definitions together in the summer of the 2017 and the Sun Bear, the world’s smallest species of bear (now threatened with extinction) is the inspiration for a brand-new sculpture for this event. These incredible creatures are sure to inspire creativity and generate plenty of fun for all you sleuth spotters on the trail! After which, the bears will be auctioned to raise valuable funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
LOCAL WILDLIFE TEAM WIN PRESTIGIOUS AWARD The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country have won a prestigious award for the impact of their work through the Nature Improvement Area (NIA). The NGO Impact Award was given by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) at a lunch in London on 21st June after the team were nominated by Trustee Melanie Knight, beating off competition from the National Biodiversity Network and London Wildlife Trust. The NIA is a large scale living landscape first funded by Government in 2013, this year funding has been continued by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. The Wildlife Trust team has led the partnership that has so far resulted in 250 sites across Birmingham and the Black Country improved for nature, 220 hectares of woodland, meadow and heathland enhanced for wildlife to thrive and has been helped by over 5,000 volunteers.
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How many Downstairs bathrooms hold so many opportunities for your home… parties where guests don’t end up taking an accidental tour of your bedrooms, growing old in your home and not constantly having to tackle the stairs, and of course adding value to your property should you want to sell. The average cost of building a downstairs toilet (to a high standard) starts from a very reasonable £2.5k and takes around 1-2 weeks to complete. A building project like this is quite simple to do, but it does involve a sizable list of tradesmen; an electrician, a carpenter, a plumber, a decorator, a floor fitter, a builder and waste disposal. If the list sounds like too much of a headache then there are plenty of local project managers who would be happy to act as a middleman communicating between you and the tradesmen, organising when they need to be doing the work and keeping a close eye on how many hours each person is putting in. A useful equation to keep in mind when considering a project like this:
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PAVING Some garden improvement projects may be for vanity, and some for long term profit, this one ticks both boxes. Stamped concrete may not sound so glamorous, but it holds the potential to be, since it is waiting to be molded into whatever you think would be most beautiful. Concrete is able to mimic higher end materials such as stone, brick and even wood. For this reason and many others, like its durability, easy maintenance and lower cost, it is taking off as a fantastic option for driveways, pathways and patios. Homeowners, even those of us who are particularly attached to our homes, always keep in mind what we are doing to our properties, and whether it is adding or subtracting value. So it’s always a very welcome sight when much needed improvements happen to add substantial value too. Stamped concrete has been proven to raise property values as it adds that finishing touch of elegance and attention to detail, setting it apart from other properties and giving a great first impression for potential buyers. There are some risks involved in installation that ought to be taken quite seriously. The concrete mixture must be at a very narrow equilibrium
ment is partly reliant on there being enough natural areas that provide essential runoff during rainfall to prevent flooding. It is our responsibility as land owners to do what we can to contribute to the neighbourhood’s environmental well-being, and for this reason it is not advisable to cover all of your outdoor spaces in non-porous materials, they are best used in moderation.
between moist and dry, the more wet it is the bigger risk of a messy finish, the more dry it is the greater the risk of cracking. If you do not have any experience with mixing concrete it is best to leave it to the professionals, getting this balance right is paramount to the final result. But there is more to consider than beauty, cost and value. It is important to be environmentally conscious when making a choice with your front and back gardens. A healthy environ-
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