Cocomad 2014 festival programme

FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK

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Cotteridge Park, Franklin Road, Cotteridge B30 2EH www.cotteridgepark.org.uk

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Welcome to

2014 Saturday 5th July

“the small but perfectly formed festival in Cotteridge Park” Shopping trolley carnival floats, the best of local live music, the most delicious food & weird & wonderful fun.

There is no other FREE festival quite like CoCoMAD. CoCoMAD is run by the Friends of Cotteridge Park, a group of dedicated or foolish, volunteers. The festival is a big project and we always need more volunteers to help with the planning and to make sure the day runs smoothly.

CoCoMAD is proud to be a FREE festival but we do need your help to pay for the bit the volunteers can’t do: insurance, paying the bands, licences and the stage.

If everyone puts £2 in a bucket that’s CoCoMAD paid for.

If you want to know more about Friends of Cotteridge Park or want to join the CoCoMAD team have a look at our website, or follow us on twitter @ CotteridgePark & facebook.

www.cotteridgepark.org.uk Cover photo by TheBrumReaper

– the People’s Verdict

To make sure that CoCoMAD gets better every year we need your ideas & opinions. Go to the Cotteridge Park website & fill in the questionnaire.

the Sustainable Travel Festival Come to CoCoMAD on foot, by bike or by bus or train.

Don’t drive to CoCoMAD – there is NO parking.

But there is FREE bike parking, Dr Bike and lots of cycling stuff on the tennis courts.

Sponsored by:

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BOOKLET ADVERT Your Local Independent Family-Run Pharmacy and Opticians • Free Prescription Collection & Delivery • Private Consultation Area • Smoking Cessation • Weight Management Clinics • Health Checks • NHS & Private Eye Tests • Large Range of Glasses and Contact Lenses

Open Until 7.00pm Weekdays

1-3 Pershore Road South, Cotteridge, B30 3EE

Call in and see us or telephone

Order your repeat prescriptions at: www.kingspharmacyandopticians.co.uk

0121 433 3072

A unique combination KINGS Pharmacy and Opticians offers a combination of services unique to the local community, with a well established pharmacy and state-of-the-art opticians conveniently housed under one roof.

The shop is owned and operated by husband and wife team Ameet and Rupa Pancholi and has been a fixture on Pershore Road South for over 20 years.

Rupa and her team offer a complete optical service using the latest technology. “Eye tests are not only important to check the quality of your vision, but also the overall health of your eyes and body. Our Retinal camera can aid in the early detection of diabetes and glaucoma,” Rupa said. “Our extensive range of spectacles includes budget and designer frames, with free NHS glasses available to qualifying individuals.” Please call for qualifying details.

The pharmacy itself provides a variety of services ranging from prescription dispensing, collection and delivery, to enhanced services from their discreet private consultation room.

These include medicine usage reviews, healthy heart checks, smoking cessation, allergy screening and emergency hormonal contraception. Kings Free Prescription Re-order, collection and delivery service is especially helpful for those who are elderly, housebound or have trouble getting about – saving you the hassle of repeated journeys to the surgery and pharmacy. Please ask for more details.

For more information, phone (0121) 433 3072 or click onto www.kingspharmacyandopticians.co.uk

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The Carnival Procession

is a splendid thing to behold – boring shopping trolleys transformed into 8ft squirrels, bumble bees, pea pods & dragons amongst a host of other wild and wonderful creations.

All sorts of people are making trolley floats this year: schools, businesses and youth groups – and you can join in too.

Bring a Picnic & Build a Carnival Float.

Meet by the swings in Cotteridge Park at 11.30am on Sundays 22nd & 29th June.

No experience necessary – adults & children all very welcome.

Join the Parade on Saturday 5th July

11am: Meet at the Friends’ Meeting House, Watford Rd, Cotteridge 12 Noon: The procession sets off Procession Route: Rowheath Rd, Midland Rd, Ashmore Rd, Franklin Rd to the main park entrance.

Children must be accompanied by adults on the procession.

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Buy 12 loaves, get your 13th FREE!

Opening hours Tuesday – Friday 12pm – 6.30pm Saturday 8.15am – 1pm Lunches Tuesday-Friday from 12pm, Take-away.

Location Loaf HQ 1421 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JL 2 minutes walk from Bournville Train Station Contact info@loafonline.co.uk tweet @loafonline facebook /loafonline 0121 458 7682

For more info about Loaf Community Bakery & Cookery School: www.loafonline.co.uk

WED 9 JUL SAT 6 SEP

TUE 9 SAT 27 SEP

MON 13 SAT 25 OCT

WED 12 SUN 16 NOV

‘BLOOD BROTHERS IS A THEATRICAL PHENOMENON’

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

DUBLIN BUSINESS POST

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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£25 - £60

£17.50 - £42.50

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL

“THEATRICAL BRILLIANCE” METRO

£18 - £38

£15 - £32

FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK

Get Active in Your Community Set up in 1997 FoCP is the group of volunteers who work to ensure that Cotteridge Park is maintained as a great space for the whole community.

FoCP organises events in the park like CoCoMAD and Fright Night, raises funding for the park and supports school and youth group visits.

On average FoCP volunteers donate more than 150 hours a month doing daily litter picks and regular grounds maintenance supplementing the service provided by Birmingham City Council.

Everyone who uses the park or lives nearby is welcome to join the group.

Come and say “Hello” at the FoCP stall in the Main Field or get in touch by email info@cotteridgepark.org.uk www.cotteridgepark.org.uk FoCP is a charity registered in England and Wales (1150091) Thanks to CoCoMAD’s supporters:

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218 Maryvale Road, Bournville, B30 1PJ 0121 451 1246 deniseleverton@aol.com Opening times:

Monday 8:30am - 3:00pm Tuesday -Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am -4:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm

We are an established cafe serving great local produce. Example Menu: * All day breakfast * Veggie breakfast

* Poached egg on rye with bacon & mushroom.

New to Levertons is a new menu by Max Leverton on a Fri/Sat 3:006:30pm. Home-made burgers, pasta, veggie/vegan dishes. Home-made ice creams, chocolate torte etc...

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Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people across the UK. Our thriving Scout Group in Bournville has over 150 members through its doors each week, but we would still love to do more! We need funds to improve our facilities and volunteers to help run the Group.

Please help us out by volunteering via group@1stbournville.org.uk or by making a donation at https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/1stb ournvillescoutgroup.

Look forward to putting something back

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Money, Money, Money!

The aim of CoCoMAD is to have a great day out in your favourite park with friends, neighbours & family – without leaving you feeling broke at the end of it!

At CoCoMAD as many of the activities as possible are FREE – they are funded by grants and your donations. If everyone puts at least £2 in the buckets then CoCoMAD can continue to offer good value fun.

Welcome Back to the 20p Challenge

CoCoMAD has challenged the traders to have something for children on their stall for 20p – something to buy or a game to play. This way you can give your children a £1 or £2 and they can go shopping without breaking the bank.

Some of the stalls meeting the Challenge: Arts with Hearts Bags of Love Fossilcraft Hope for Justice Jo’s Coffee to Go Leila’s Candy Emporium Maiden’s Fayre Mommy Bear’s Candles Papier Trouvé Pink Faces Spangle & Dangle Sweetheart Designs Tuckshop Flowers Weoley Rangers

Look out for the 20p sign on 5th July to see who is taking part.

Thanks to CoCoMAD’s supporters: Dawn & Dusted

www.dawnanddusted.co.uk

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Acoustic Tent 13:00 - 19:00 New location in the Glade

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Opening the show at 1pm is Cotteridge School Choir followed by an eclectic mix of emerging talent & established performers.

Turn up on the day with your instruments and book a slot.

Most line-ups can be accomodated but if you are in any doubt please contact John on: acoustinights@aol.com

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Your chance to perform at CoCoMAD

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Thank you to the Roadhouse for supporting the CoCoMAD Main Stage this year.

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Main Stage 12:30 XOVA Birmingham’s best kept secret. One of the tightest and best live bands inthe UK fusing reggae, rock and pop.

13:00 Suzi and the Backbeats This girl can really sing and, with her fantastic band and diverse repertoire, it’s and absolute no brainer... a must see!

14:30 The Paradimes Sometimes a band comes along that has no other agenda than to create good music and the Paradimes are one of those bands.

15:30 Souled Out 2 Funk

Do you like music - that sweet soul music? Then you will love Souled Out 2 Funk.

16:30 The Lionel Street Players

Bursting from the heart of Birmingham, The Lionel Street Players blend comic madness with traditional music from around the world.

17:30 The Broombusters

Rhythmic reggae bass lines matched with gritty blues chords create an original sound led by Charlie Wolfman.

18:30 The Dirty Old Folkers

A super-charged folk ensemble creating musical mayhem. Think of a Viz comic being narrated by the Pogues. Theirs is a pick ‘n’ mix bag of musical genius, stretching across an ever expanding repertoire – Irish Folk – Bluegrass, Blues – a quick detour to Jazz – Classical Music and a nod to Black Sabbath.

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What’s on at Cotteridge Park Beacon Archers

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Main Entrance

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Main Stage

Cycle Park

Acoustic Tent Stitch & Beach

Circus Mash Aerial Silks Against the Grain Wood Carving Workshop

Children’s Marquee

Information

Bouncy Castle

First Aid

Toilets

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Birmingham Ranger Service National Trust Oak Mobile Bush Craft Camp Knights & Dragons Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust

MAIN FIELD

ORCHARD THE GLADE

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Information & Lost Children 1st Aid Bouncy Castles Food & Stalls

CHILDREN’S FIELD

Busy Parent’s Network Marquee Hullaballoo Arts Children’s Play Area and Skate Park Food and Stalls

Millennium Wood

THE GLADE Stitch and Beech Acoustic Tent

WILLOW FIELD

Against the Grain wood carving workshop Circus Mash Aerial Silks

BOWLING GREEN Beacon Archers

Some of the Stalls at CoCoMAD:

WILLOW FIELD

Arts with Hearts; The Arty One Caricatures Bags of Love; Bijouxbeadbox Boss Hog Roast; Crafty Beads DeVelvet Empire; Eye Survive Fossilcraft; Green Revolutions Hibiscus Grove Foods; Hope for Justice Jo’s Coffee to Go; Leila’s Candy Emporium Maidens Fayre; Meat Shack Mexican Bean; MisseyJay Glitter Tattoos Mommy Bears Candles; Off Our Trolley Papier Trouve; Pink Faces RSPB; Spangle & Dangle Sweetheart Designs; Tuckshop Flowers Weoley Rangers

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New for 2014 CoCoMAD has teamed up with Busy Parents Network to host a marquee of family friendly entertainment!

Come along and join in the fun including:Interactive drama sessions for toddlers and children Storytelling • Music for kids Cupcake Decorating Taster sessions of children’s activities And much more besides!

Check out the timetable outside the Busy Parents Network tent on the Children’s Field on the day for timings of activities.

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in the Orchard

Nature, bugs, plants, wood carving, camp fire, knights & dragons, storytelling and all in the beautiful surroundings of the Orchard. Not to mention the first appearance of the National Trust’s OakMobile

in the Children’s Field

Your favourite plumbing drum sculpture, making workshops, face painting, storytelling, music & drama for kids - and with the swings right there.

Thanks to CoCoMAD’s supporters:

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A CHOICE OF FRESH FOOD JUST MINUTES AWAY...

BIG DEALS

You’ll find all the day to day essentials you need, along with lots of inspiring meal ideas - from the tempting treats in our Truly Irresistible range to our delicious Healthy Living and Fairtrade ranges.

Low prices on everyday essentials

Central England Co-operative is proud to support CoCoMAD. The Co-operative Food 4 Hazelwell Street, Strichley Tel: 0121 459 4441 The Co-operative Food 1876 Pershore Road, Cotteridge Tel: 0121 459 1072 /centralenglandcooperative

@mycoopfood

COTTERIDGE WINES 1825 Pershore Road B30 3DN

0121 458 2839

Specialists in US Craft beers & European Beers.

(Mikkeller/Evil Twin /Demolen) British Real Ales and Craft Beer, Cider & Fine Wines

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www.centralengland.coop www.centralengland.coop

the pit stop

CAFE STOP & REFUEL

ALL DAY BREAKFAST OPEN

Monday - Thursday 7am - 2pm Friday 7am - 3pm Saturday 8am - 3pm next to: Kings Norton Train Station

41 Pershore Road South B30 3EG telephone orders welcome Find us on Twitter, Facebook or email: cotteridgewines@yahoo.co.uk

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0121 451 3236

Have a go at Stitch & Beech

The Textiles Marquee is back again this year bigger and better. The Embroiders Guild, The Quilters Guild & the Weavers, Spinners & Dyers will all be there.

Aerial Silks Back for a 2nd year is Circus Mash & their Aerial Silks - so you can have a dangle from a tree - in an artistic way. Just turn up and have a go. You can find them above the Children’s Field.

Wood Carving Workshop

NEW for 2014 you have the unique opportunity to contribute to a work of art that will have a permanent home in the park.

Against the Grain artist in wood, Sue Swatridge, needs you to contribute to creating a sculpture for the park. No experience is necessary - just go to the tree by the Main Entrance and carve your way into park history.

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Wood Burning Stoves Installed & Serviced Chimney Lining Fireplaces & Building Work

Purple Gallery

SUMMER EXHIBITION

1st June – 30 th August

01527 850069

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Paintings Original Prints Ceramics Sculpture Jewellery Art Cards

229 Mary Vale Rd , Bournville, B30 2 DL See website for opening hours/closed days

www.purplegallery.com

Cotteridge is an Active Park Do you want to get fitter? Do you and the family spend too much time indoors in front of a screen? Is it too far to the nearest gym or too expensive to join?

Did you know exercise outdoors is better for your mental wellbeing as well as your body?

Welcome to Cotteridge Park – your free, local, friendly gym – with beautiful scenery built in.

With funding from Active Parks Cotteridge Park now hosts a whole programme of FREE activities to suit all tastes.

Park Fit – Sundays 10.30am & Wednesday 6pm Fun, family-friendly, fitness sessions for all ages & abilities.

Meet at the car park entrance on Franklin Road.

Park Fit Baby– Tuesdays 9.30am Meet other new parents and get some fresh air and exercise. Suitable for all post-natal fitness levels.

Meet at the car park entrance on Franklin Road.

Cotteridge Park Walking Group – Thursdays at 10am

Fancy a stroll with like minded people – all at your own pace? Two laps of the park mean you’ve walked 2km.

Meet at the car park entrance.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong - Thursdays at 10.30am

A form of gentle exercise that combines deep breathing & relaxation techniques with slow, graceful movements.

Meet at the Basketball Court.

Spray Art for Cotteridge Park

Get out from in front of the screen and turn your park into an art gallery. Check the Cotteridge Park website for dates.

Gardening Volunteer - Sundays at 10.30am

Volunteers always needed to help the park looking good.

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ARE YOU THIS HAPPY TO GET YOUR HANDS MESSY?

Education Staffing Link are keen to work with Newly Qualified and Experienced, Teachers and Teaching Assistants with enthusiasm, ambition and vision who will thrive with our support and exceptional care.

We offer an excellent rate of pay, comparable with the highest in the sector and a competitive reward package.

Friendly, professional support Free DBS check (subject to conditions) A generous profit share scheme A opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s learning Holiday Pay entitlement from day one Free training and development A high quality service based on collaboration, partnership, transparency, integrity, financial fairness and trust

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Education Staffing Link

Education Staffing Link 928 Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7PU Tel: 0121 414 1166 Email: enquiry@esl.uk.net

www.esl.uk.net @SupportedStaff

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Woods and Wild Things

 Bushcraft  Camp Fire  Knights

 Storytelling  Archery -

with Beacon Archers

See us in the ORCHARD

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SUPPLIERS OF HIGH QUALITY CARPETS & FLOORING – FULL SERVICE WITH SAVINGS

FREE QUOTATION FREE DELIVERY FREE FITTING Carpets Start from £3.99 per sqy Helpline 07813 617 033 1502/1504 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2NT Tel: 0121 459 8974 Fax: 0121 486 2221 Email: stirchleycarpets@outlook.com www.stirchleycarpet.co.uk

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“Making so much use of the Co-wheels car club in Stirchley. If you are car-less or need use of a second car, check it out” @tomthebaker

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO OWN A CAR! Say goodbye to car tax, insurance and repair bills and just ‘pay as you go’ with Co-wheels Car Club.

Hire a fully insured, eco-friendly car for personal or business use for as little as half an hour at a time! From just £3.75 per hour plus 13p per mile.

We have a range of cars parked in Stirchley and Bournville. Choose the car that suits your trip and your pocket. All our prices and joining information are on our website:

www.co-wheels.org.uk/birmingham 0121 288 4882 Low-emission, efficient cars No hidden costs or small print Seats for kids Students/under-21s welcome

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www.tcv.org.uk/healthforlife

Hoe, sow and grow with Take positive action in your own back-yard, on your allotment and with your community. Come and join us!

Activities are free and it’s a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills and become healthier.

For full-on community food growing action in South Birmingham, TCV are developing new local allotment sites and also deliver regular Green Gym® sessions where you can get involved with growing food, eating healthily, increasing physical activity, all whilst undertaking conservation and wildlife habitat improvements.

To get involved or to find out more, please contact Chris Blythe:

Come and find us We’ll have loads of information about how you can join our food growing revolution plus...

ENjoy a smooTHIE from our amazing bicycle powered juicer!

FREE sEEds Come and grab a pack and get growing!

TWEET & WIN £50 of gardening goodies with Facebook and Twitter

T 0121 771 4339 E c.blythe@tcv.org.uk

TCV Green Gym is delivered as part of Health for Life, a partnership programme which supports fun activities that engage people in growing food, physical activity, healthy eating and cookery. Funded by the Mondelēz International Foundation, Health for Life is delivered through primary schools, secondary schools and the wider community in south Birmingham by The Health Education Service and The Conservation Volunteers. The programme supports Change4Life and offers a range of opportunities to encourage families towards leading healthier lifestyles.

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Smart Network, Smarter Choices

Explore more of your local area by foot or by bike FREE walking and cycling activities for adults are available in this area, including cycle training, led walks and cycle maintenance.

For more information: Visit: mynetwork.org.uk Call: 0121 214 7381 Email: cycling@centro.org.uk or walking@centro.org.uk Smart Network, Smarter Choices is a project to help people travel in a more sustainable way.

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