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EDITOR’S WELCOME
This issue may come as somewhat of a surprise considering our rather drastic change of pace, but rest assured, the local stories and quirky events that filled our pages in the past will continue to do so, just with some new neighbours. With the humble intention of bringing you the very best of what Knowle & Dorridge have to offer we have broadened our spectrum of content to include things such as recipes, celebrities with a local connection and much, much more. This June & July is packed full of wonderful things that will draw in interest from not only across the country, but across the world. Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul Festival welcomes big names to its stage again this year with legendary Chaka Khan headlining, joined by pioneers of hiphop Sugarhill Gang and Saint Paul and the Broken Bones - all travelling from America to spend the summer with us. Jazz appreciation month sees the return of the annual Birmingham & Solihull Jazz & Blues festival with plenty of free gigs taking place across the city. Performers will be traveling from Lithuania, the USA, Canada, Argentina, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium joining an array of homegrown musicians, so it’s a great opportunity for Solihull to show the world how beautiful a culture we have. Looking forward to seeing you fine folk in your summer glad rags, at some of these fantastic events coming up, don’t be a stranger!
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COVER STORIES Chaka Khan: Headliner for this years Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Local clubs & societies Local private tutors
Taking the indoors outdoors Create a picture gallery in your home
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LEISURE & RETAIL What’s On Considering a river cruise? Jazz & Blues Festival returns
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ome rain or shine the Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival will be in full swing all weekend long, mainly since its attendees have a summer spirit that seems to be unbreakable. This year we welcome as headliner the living legend herself, ten time grammy winner, with a tidy 22 albums under her belt, the one and only, Chaka Khan. Chaka Khan is a true Renaissance Woman. A singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist, author, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, activist and mother, Chaka is an international music icon who has influenced multiple generations of artists and continues to do so. From the moment she burst onto the music scene in the 1970s as the 18-year-old lead singer of the multiracial band Rufus, her powerful voice and show-stopping stage presence set her apart from any other singer, and during her 40-year career, she has developed a vast international fan base and performed on six continents. Living for a time in London and Germany, she currently resides in Los Angeles. She has two children, Indira Milini and Damien. Her life and career are chronicled in her autobiography,
Through the Fire, which was published by Rodale Books in 2003 and is currently being updated for re-release and adapted into a screenplay. The rest of this year’s line up continues determinedly on its jaw dropping course with hip-hop pioneers The Sugarhill Gang returning with Melle Mel and Scorpio. Need I remind you that they brought an entire genre into the global limelight and inspired young poets around the world to add a drumbeat to their struggles and help them find a way through? St Paul and The Broken Bones, hailing from Birmingham Alabama, are proof that soul power is a tangible resource; it is pure dance fuel. There’s only one way to discover why Rosanne Cash (Johnny Cash’s daughter) tweeted, “I have seen the future of music and the name of the band is St. Paul & the Broken Bones.” Let’s just hope they’re aware this gig is in Birmingham UK...
“Walking through life really is walking through fire” - Chaka Khan
To purchase tickets and / or see the full lineup go to: www.mostlyjazz.co.uk
As always the stunning lineup and good vibes are accompanied by fantastic street food, cocktails, beers, ales and everything you could need on a jazzy, funky, soulful kind of weekend.
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Solihull Carnival Celebrate the carnival with Solihull Lions! Entertainment including Bob Wilson’s funfair. Where: Tudor Grange Park When: 10 Jun, 12pm - 5pm Info: solihulllionsclub.org.uk
Solihull Farmers’ Market Fresh locally grown produce. Where: Solihull High Street When: First Friday every month Info: solihullfarmersmarket.org Fine & Local Food Fayre Locally sourced food and produce top quality suppliers. Where: Solihull High Street When: Third Saturday every month Info: solihull.gov.uk/events Solihull Mid-Summer Craft Fayre Handmade items from home and abroad, plus delicious street food. Where: Solihull High Street When: 21st July Info: solihull.gov.uk/events Gardeners’ Fayre / Go Green Annual event where the green-fingered meet the green minded. Plenty of plant & gardening stalls. Where: Mell Square, Solihull When: 10 Jun, 10am - 4pm Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
Exhibitions
The Core Collective Exhibition featuring a collection of original pieces by talented Midlands based artists. Where: The Courtyard Gallery When: 28 Jun - 10 Jul Info: thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
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The Taming of the Shrew A humerous and playful production of an unlikely love story, brought to you by Heartbreak productions. (Ages 8+) It is recommended to book tickets in advance. Where: Brueton Park When: 18 Jul Info: thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
Just 4 Kids Father’s Day at Hogarths Solihull Treat your dad this Father’s Day to a scrumptious 3 course family lunch in The Brasserie or a gentlemen’s take on afternoon tea. (Meal £32 adult / £20 Child, afternoon tea £25 per person) Where: Hogarths Hotel Solihull When: 18 -19 Jun Info: Hogarths Hotel Facebook
Discover Dens Discover how to make your very own outdoor shelter. Will you be able to make it waterproof using just what you find in the woods? Suitable for children aged 6+. Entrance costs £3.50 per child. Where: The Parkridge Centre When: 25 Jul, 10.30am - 11.30am Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
Billionaire Boy A David Walliams best seller: follow Joe as he becomes the richest boy in the world. (Ages 7+) Book tickets in advance. Where: Brueton Park When: 25 - 26 Jul Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
Arty In The Wild Get arty in the wild this summer, making mud tree sprites & wicked woodland masterpieces. (Ages 6+) Where: The Parkridge Centre When: 25 Jul, 12pm - 1pm Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
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Nature Babies Drop in session for babies and toddlers with messy and sensory play. Suitable for children aged 0-2. Entrance costs £3.50 per child. Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 19-22 Jul Info: birminghamhippodrome.com
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Summer Reading Challenge Get involved in a reading challenge this summer and get reading! Free event Where: The Core Children’s Library When: 18 Jul - 31 Aug Info: thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk Pond Dipping Discover what lies beneath the surface, and get crafty too. Suitable for children aged 4+. Entrance costs £3.50 per child Where: The Parkridge Centre When: 26 Jul, 12pm - 1pm Info: solihull.gov.uk/events
Charity Events
The Little Mix Experience Tribute to one of the UK’s biggest girl bands! Tickets on sale for £14 Where: The Core Theatre When: 28 Jul, 1pm & 6pm Info: thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk Butterfly House Fabulous Tropical Butterfly House re-opens – the only one of its kind in Birmingham! Full of beautiful species native to the climates of Central America and Africa. Where: Bham Botanical Gardens When: From now until 3 Sep Info: birminghambotanicalgardens. co.uk
Festivals
Donkey Derby Help Shirely Round Table to raise money for charity by supporting the ever popular Donkey Derby. Childrens’ rides, stalls and donkey races, this event has it all! £2 entrance fee Where: Shirley Park When: 17 Jun Info: solihull.gov.uk/events Race For Life This fund raising event for women of all ages has returned to Solihull for an eighth consecutive year. help support Cancer Research UK. Where: Malvern Park When: 18 Jun Info: raceforlife.cancerresearch.org
Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival This years exciting lineup includes Chaka Khan, St Paul & the Broken Bones, Soul II Soul, and Sugarhill Gang! Where: Moseley Private Park When: 7-9 Jul Info: mostlyjazz.co.uk
Jongleurs On The Road Jongleurs goes on tour! A host and three comedians perfrom a two hour show live. Where: The Core Theatre When: 8 Jun Info: thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk TRex tasy The best of Marc Bolan and T Rex! 20 years strong T Rex tribute act, endorsed and approved by family of the original band members. Where: The Core Theatre When: 10 Jun Info: thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
Madame Butterfly (Opera) A classic, traditional staging of this much loved opera. Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 27-30 Jun Info: birminghamhippodrome.com
Summer Me Time Birmingham & Solihull Jazz & Blues Festival A host of mostly free jazz concerts at venues across the city & beyond. Where: Birmingham & Solihull When: 15-24 Jul Info: bigbearmusic.com/jazz
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Heart-Yoni-Yin Weekend (exclusively for women) A two day retreat where you can slow down and take some time out for mental reccuperation. Where: Hogarths Hotel Solihull When: 23 Jun Info: Hogarths facebook page
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and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; internet access and Wi-Fi; and bicycles that you can use to explore on your own or join any guided bike tours. Soon to be introduced are pre dinner drinks which will include wine and beers which can be enjoyed with a choice of canapes. Gratuities are not included in the fare and are left to the discretion of the passengers. Entertainment on board is very low, maybe a pianist or a local classical band.
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irmingham and Solihull Jazz & Blues Festival has gone from strength to strength since its formation back in 1984, and last year made Solihull a permanent member of its celebrations. It was created by Jim Simpson, Black Sabbath’s original manager, who says “It’s a fantastic event that brings together Jazz superstars from across the globe and we hope everyone will come along and join in the fun”. Simpson has successfully put Birmingham on the map in the rock arena through his high profile band management of local talent and being the guy responsible for putting Ozzy Osbourne on stage, now his influence extends out to Solihull making it a summertime musical destination recognised throughout Europe and beyond.
This festival truly is hard to miss, attracting an impressive 94,000 people to last years Solihull performances alone, and working wonders for local tourism generating an estimated £3.4 million. It also boasts around 175 performances each year in around 40 restaurants, bars, public spaces and museums with almost all of them free to the public. So join in wherever you like, give it a go, and I’m sure you’ll find everyone can speak the universal language of jazz.
“It’s a fantastic event that brings together Jazz superstars from across the globe...”
In past years the festival has enjoyed acts from Lithuania, the USA, Canada, Argentina, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium joining an array of homegrown musicians. It’s year on year growth promises to continue to draw in talent from near and far.
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Farm House Garden Creating a vegetable patch or herb garden is the most obvious way to create the true farmhouse style, but there are other, less time consuming ways to achieve the look. Metal pergolas and pastel coloured garden furniture sing French elegance, and surprisingly don’t always carry a hefty price tag. Another great tip is to grow copious amount of lavender, it will attract birds and butterflies to pollinate your garden and complete the picture of countryside bliss.
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many plants as possible. Potted plants, hanging plants and creepers should engulf your vision when you step out of your back door!
Industrial style Garden Certainly the most low maintenance of these themes, the industrial style doesn’t focus on plant life but rather on the historical richness of the rusted steel pipe. Any sculpture reminiscent of clockwork cogs or Victorian factory life will help too, along with classic steel lanterns and lampposts. Greenery will compliment the theme of urban decay but flowers may be a little too perky to convey the same message.
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some contrast used between subject and background. Once you’ve found the right spot, a clear plain space that is calling out for some character, you’re ready for step 2.
Step 2: Light
Deciding how the ‘gallery’ will be lit has a big effect on how it is received, for instance if the photos you have chosen are old black and white photos you will want them lit brightly with spotlights so they are easier to view from a distance, probably aided by some natural light. Whereas photos of higher resolution can be viewed quite easily even in low light which leaves it all down to personal preference.
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At this stage you can make the most of a contrast effect to draw attention to your ‘gallery’. Black and white photos look particularly chic with a white border and black frame, but they can look equally impressive with a plain white frame. If you visit a framing shop they will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to pick something appropriate to compliment your homes style. We hope you enjoy sharing your photos on real walls as well as virtual ones!
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Where to eat
....................................... A guide to the best places to eat in and around Solihull
The Agrabad
Balti Restaurant 884 Old Lode Lane Solihull, B92 8LW Tel: 0121 743 7883
Aroma
Hillfield Farm Pub The Forest Restaurant Pub Food 2 Cranbrook Way, Shirley, B90 4GT Tel: 0121 733 8810
Hotel Restaurant 25 Station approach Dorridge, B93 8JA Tel: 01564 772120
Hogarths
The Punchbowl
Indian 100a Widney Rd Solihull, B93 9BN Tel: 01564 777 613
Hotel Restaurant Four Ashes Rd Dorridge, B93 8QE Tel: 01564 779988
The Beech House
The Malt Shovel Gastro Pub Barston Lane Solihull, B91 3DX Tel: 01675 443 223
Pub Food & Carvery Hermitage Rd Solihull, B91 2LP Tel: 0121 711 8856
The Farm Inn
Met Bar & Kitchen
Waters Restaurant
Fukuoka
Orange Tree
The White Lion
Steakhouse 727 Warwick Road Solihull, B91 3DA Tel: 0121 272 7730
Gastro Pub Farmhouse Way Solihull, B90 4EH Tel: 0121 711 7273 Japanese 373 Stratford Road Shirley, B90 3BW Tel: 0121 439 6262
Happy Heart Cafe Organic 26 Richmond Road, Olton, B92 7RP Tel: 0121 706 8674
Modern European 680-684 Warwick Rd Solihull, B91 3DX Tel: 0121 659 8062
Pub Food Mill Lanwe Lapworth, B94 6HR Tel: 01564 784 564
The Red House
Fine Dining Floor 1, Resorts World B40 1PU Tel: 0121 273 1238
Gastro Pub Warwick Rd Solihull, B93 0BN Tel: 01564 785364
French & British Hampton-in-Arden Solihull, B92 0AA Tel: 01564 442833
Pavarotti
Little Italy
Italian 2 Hobs Moat Rd Solihull, B92 8JN Tel: 0121 743 3222
Italian 156-158 Stratford Rd Solihull, B90 3BD 0121 293 1987
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HEALTH
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Norovirus Dr Louise T
his time of the year, there are so many different bugs in circulation and they can affect people in many different ways. Recently, I have seen many patients with symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and have diagnosed gastroenteritis. The most common cause for gastroenteritis in the UK is norovirus. Noroviruses are actually a group of viruses that can cause an infection in your gut and they can readily spread by close contact with an infected person (usually touching their hands after they have been to the toilet). It can take 24-48 hours after contact with the person for the norovirus to cause symptoms. The first symptom is usually feeling sick (nausea) and then you are likely to be sick fairly soon after. Other symptoms may include feeling hot and feverish, having a headache and also having aches and pains in your muscles. The diarrhoea associated with these infections can be very profuse and watery. Thankfully, symptoms usually only last a couple of days and so treatment is not usually needed. It is very important that you do not become dehydrated so drinking small amounts regularly is extremely important. Rehydration drinks can be beneficial and sachets can be obtained from the chemist or from your doctor. Young children and babies are more likely to become dehydrated quickly, as can
older or frail people. Taking paracetamol regularly can help with any aches and also the fever. If your symptoms do not improve then your doctor may send a sample of your stool to be tested. If you suspect you are becoming dehydrated, have severe abdominal pain, notice blood in your diarrhoea or if your symptoms persist after several days then you should seek medical advice. It is really important to wash your hands thoroughly after going to the toilet. It is also advisable to not share towels or flannels too. Despite all this, most people get better very quickly and do not need any specific treatment. Dr. Louise Newson BSc(Hons) MBChB(Hons) MRCP FRCGP Dr. Louise R Newson is a part-time GP in Solihull and has written medical books. She is an editor of and writer for many medical publications and is often in the media speaking on her speciality of Menopause & HRT. louise.newson@me.com
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t last, Summer is here after a chilly Spring and long Winter. On the domestic front homeowners are tending the garden, flocking to DIY Stores and going to the local tip; the Spring Clean is in full flow as we skip into Summer. But what about businesses? Many aren’t seasonal like the weather; there is no let up and the wheels of the machine don’t stop turning. Andrew Watts, Real Estate specialist at The Wilkes Partnership has some words of advice for business owners. “Once in a while it can prove useful for you to pause and take stock of where your business is, the direction of travel, the options available and decisions that need to be taken. “By looking at the “Bigger Picture”, owners should not overlook potentially important legal factors that could have an impact on their businesses. “Many owners employ staff, so employment contracts either need to be put in place, or reviewed, as legislation is ever evolving. Banking and other commercial agreements should also be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they continue to be complied with, both by the business and any suppliers or customers “On the property side of things, where I practice, business owners should review what
they have got and what they will need in the future. If the business has a lease, they should go through it to remind themselves of the terms: Is there a rent review coming up that they had forgotten about that could alter cash flow forecasts? Is there a break option in the lease? If the Landlord has a break option, is the business in a position to move on if it is taken up? If the Tenant has a break option, can it satisfy the various conditions of the break option clause and is there time to exercise it before the cut-off date is missed? “Freehold owners wanting to move to bigger premises may need to look at financing and other practicalities and if there is going to be a related disposal they should start to think about preparing the property for sale, both physically and the legal aspects too; reviewing statutory compliance and ensuring tax allowances have been taken advantage of. All of which should allow a smoother transaction. “Whatever the type of business; by sector or size, it’s always a great time for a Spring Clean! Take time out to review Property, HR and Commercial aspects of your business. The Wilkes Partnership solicitors offers a full range of legal services to businesses. Let us help you with your Spring Clean!”
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“Once in a while it can prove useful for you to pause and take stock of where your business is...” For more information
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