April 2017 - My Solihull Central

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April / May 2017

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Your award winning local community magazine

The Neales

Solihull’s Britain’s-Got-Talent family

Human of Solihull Annette Meeson

MIND OVER MATTER

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Editor’s Welcome

The Neale family are special.

I hope you read Laurie’s story and feel inspired to let nothing stop you following your dreams.

I was honoured to attend the Soroptimist Schools’ Speaking Competition and have included the winner’s photo, but it doesn’t do justice to the entertaining, passionate delivery of his speech. Mark my words - in a few years Daniel Harrison will be a household name.

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15 Rise of the ‘semi splitters’ 17 Finding the right care services 18 Heard it on the grapevine 20 Award winning speech 21 Musical family 23 Skin deep

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I’ve had a wonderful time meeting you and being able to share your stories. Hope to meet you on the streets of our wonderful town.

Adieu ...

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In this issue

Welcome neighbours, Well - all good things come to an end and this is sadly, my swan song issue as I hand the reins of the magazine’s content back to Amy and Ruby Watson, the amazing mother-daughter team that are Swan Publishing.

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The Neales:

Solihull’s BGT family How to make Simon Cowell cry? Stand in front of him with courage and everything to lose, vulnerable to his renowned scorn and move him with your passion and talent. And then perform twice again in front of 14 million (a BGT record).

That’s the gamble Solihull’s Laurie Neale and his three sons took when they went in front of the judges and, for the first time ever, a live audience on Britain’s Got Talent 2015. The Neales went on to reach the finals For Laurie Neale this had been a long journey following a massive heart attack in 2006. As he said; “the boys and I knew that it was possible, we’d be told my age was the weakest link and to ditch me. We’ve seen Simon Cowell do that to others. I’d have been OK with it as I’d achieved what I set out to do and that was enough for me. But Cowell said “I loved that audition”, and went on to shed a tear at our performance in the semi final.” The Neales’ brilliant story can be watched online as there are many sites featuring them.

‘Cowell said “I loved that audition” and went on to shed a tear at our performance in the semi final.’

Laurie was 22 when he met his stunning wife Joanne, then 17yrs old. He’s recently celebrated his 60th birthday and together with their three gorgeous sons - it’s a family to be proud of. They radiate love and he’s proved that life really can begin again at 60, if you believe and are passionate enough. Surviving the phenomena of watching his whole life pass in front of him as he lay unconscious and close to death in the ambulance racing him to A&E during his heart attack, was the catalyst for change.

Since being on Britain’s Got Talent, The Neales have helped raise £85,000+ for charity, which includes income from their Father’s Day single which peaked at No.6 in the UK charts, outselling Adele in physical sales. Laurie says; “everything we expected and more, from being on the show, has happened. We’ve had a fabulous time and life as The Neales continues to be brilliant. Don’t leave it till tomorrow to follow your dreams.”

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Annette Meeson

- An Authentic Lady of Solihull

Decades back in Solihull’s past, Mill Lane was a small road connecting High Street to Warwick Road. There were a few shops, a pub, a church and in particular a house, converted from a former coaching inn - the home to our Human of Solihull.

The entire historic area was flattened in the early 1960s to make way for Mell Square, including Annette’s childhood home with its happy memories but no bathroom and an outdoor toilet at the bottom of the garden. This is now the shop New Look.

Annette attended St Alphege School and then Lode Heath, leaving at the then normal leaving age to begin her first job at Midland Educational on her 15th birthday. The family moved to Hobs Meadow, close to where her Master Plumber dad worked at The Rover.

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Following a marriage breakdown she was left with a small baby and toddler just 14mths apart in age, to support. Being a single mum was a real struggle and husband Ken said “when I met her, she was living on fresh air and water”.

For many years Annette has battled hereditary progressive hearing loss, Meniere’s disease and severe tinnitus, using her period as Mayoress to raise awareness and support others with advice and encouragement. More recently she has undergone surgery for a brain tumour which, with her increasing deafness has been particularly stressful but she faces the difficulties with courage, crediting Ken as her strength.

After their marriage and move to Dorridge, Ken became a local councillor and worked his way through the ranks of Solihull Borough Council, becoming Leader from 1993-96 and again in 2007 until standing down in 2014. When Ken became Mayor in 1990, Annette was an

Soon to become a great-grandmother, her hobbies are gardening and researching her family’s past. This lovely lady with her warmth and inner strength is an inspiration and we love that Annette Meeson’s journey began at the heart of Solihull.

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‘Talking therapies’ is a phrase you often hear but many don’t have any idea why you need a skilled person to do what comes naturally - talking.

the client to find their own answers. It’s often repeated patterns of behaviour where a Groundhog Day situation is happening time and time again. Grief, loss, a feeling of isolation and loneliness can often be causes of depression.

When things are not right in life we might seek a close friend or family member to talk to - to provide the answer to ‘why’ and to make you feel better. Sometimes though, talking to those closest to you might not be easy, it can be hard to communicate how you feel. You may not want to burden your loved ones and that’s why looking for help outside of your normal support system can be the most effective way to begin to feel better.

Depression can be clinical - where it’s a symptom of a health problem or it’s caused by an overwhelming feeling of being trapped into a situation a person can’t see the way out of.

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The Rise of

the ‘Semi – Splitters’ Divorce rates have fallen to their lowest level for 40 years in England and Wales. Both here and in the USA the divorce rate which peaked in the 1970s and early 80s is in steady decline.

The actress Sienna Miller recently explained that whilst their relationship has ended she spends half her time living with her ex, actor Tom Sturridge, so that their daughter has stability.

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Heard it on the grapevine Local magazines are the next best thing to word of mouth - the most effective form of advertising.

They can be found in every town and city across the country and are read by local people keen to find out more about their neighbourhood. At Swan Publishing we put our heart and soul into making this magazine interesting and useful for our readers and it also offers an excellent platform to reach a wide audience for local businesses.

1. Effective marketing to be proud of Most people in our neighbourhood are proud and protective about where they live.

It feels comforting to be part of a community, and local magazines serve as an important information source. Feedback has enabled us to develop the magazine’s usefulness and we now have a solid readership.

We focus on the positive aspects of local life, leaving the negative stories for the newspapers and TV news.

2. Trust - valuable in every way As consumers we spend an increasing amount of time on social media, but i’s a statistic that most people will only scan a website for 15 seconds before moving on.

People interact differently with printed magazines. They tend to spend a bit more time reading a local magazine, fully interacting with the content, including the advertisements.

3. Your Ad Will Stand Out There is a myth that print is dead. The fact that you’re reading this shows that’s untrue!

Many businesses have migrated their marketing online vying for the visitor’s attention in a sea of other digital ads. Often these are just an irritation and by clicking on a link one never knows if it will result in receiving unsolicited email or something that will infect a computer. It’s a risk. An advertisement in print has no threats - no links to another website. It’s easy to read and relevant details are accessible quickly.

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4. A Longer Life While newspapers and digital ads come and go quickly, these magazines have staying power. For instance, a magazine left in a doctor’s office will be read by countless patients for many months, and your ad can be seen by a majority of them. These magazines also serve a dual purpose, providing interesting local information alongside a useful directory of local businesses.

5. Brand recognition When you advertise regularly in a reputable local magazine, people become familiar with your company. This recognition is then reinforced when they see your van livery, or premises, or meet you in person. This not only builds brand recognition, but in time, brand loyalty.

6. Credibility Local magazines are highly valued and respected publications that strengthen a sense of community. Many people use them as their primary way of sourcing local tradespeople and services - alongside asking their friends and family for recommendations of course.

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Is your child a

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If so then you need to know about The Annual Pictured left to right: Soroptimist International Solihull borough Ann Keepax, Soroptimists Communications schools’ public speaking competition.

Ann Hodgson, President Soroptimist The winner of the 2017 competition is Daniel Harrison, age 14, of Alderbrook School. He delivered his speech in Solihull Council’s Civic Chamber - an intimidating space - to a packed audience and won, based on a confident and entertaining delivery.

The next competition will take place in February 2018 so your son or daughter has plenty of time to get practicing!

This is your chance to stand out from your competitors

International GB & Ireland Stephen Goldstein, Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands Ann Thomas, President Soroptimist Int, Solihull & District Daniel Harrison, Winner, Alderbrook School Councillor Ken Meeson, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Education & Skills Anne Brereton, SMBC Director of Managed Growth Photo courtesy of: Kinga Kopycinska kinga.kopycinska@rimilia.com

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Nurturing musical ability from birth to forever From pregnancy to birth and throughout childhood, hearing music and participating in making sounds has been shown to help with developing social skills and self-esteem.

Read stories that have a strong sense of rhyme and emphasise the rhythm with actions - clapping or toe tapping.

It can give children a super sense of achievement, learning new skills and showing off what they’ve practiced. Learning to listen has been shown to help with memory skills and singing develops and advances speech skills and vocabulary.

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Do your ears, hang, low….?

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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

Hillfield Farm Pub Pub Food 2 Cranbrook Way, Shirley, B90 4GT Tel: 0121 733 8810

The Forest Restaurant Hotel Restaurant 25 Station approach Dorridge, B93 8JA Tel: 01564 772120

Aroma Indian 100a Widney Rd Solihull, B93 9BN Tel: 01564 777 613

Hogarths Restaurant Hotel Restaurant Four Ashes Rd Dorridge, B93 8QE Tel: 01564 779988

The Punchbowl Pub Food Mill Lanwe Lapworth, B94 6HR Tel: 01564 784 564

The Beech House Steakhouse 727 Warwick Road Solihull, B91 3DA Tel: 0121 272 7730

The Malt Shovel Gastro Pub Barston Lane Solihull, B91 3DX Tel: 01675 443 223

The Red House Pub Food & Carvery Hermitage Rd Solihull, B91 2LP Tel: 0121 711 8856

The Farm Inn Gastro Pub Farmhouse Way Solihull, B90 4EH Tel: 0121 711 7273

Met Bar & Kitchen Modern European 680-684 Warwick Rd Solihull, B91 3DX Tel: 0121 659 8062

Waters Restaurant Fine Dining Floor 1, Resorts World B40 1PU Tel: 0121 273 1238

Fukuoka Japanese 373 Stratford Road Shirley, B90 3BW Tel: 0121 439 6262

Orange Tree Gastro Pub Warwick Rd Solihull, B93 0BN Tel: 01564 785364

The White Lion French & British Hampton-in-Arden Solihull, B92 0AA Tel: 01564 442833

Happy Heart Cafe Organic 26 Richmond Road, Olton, B92 7RP Tel: 0121 706 8674

Pavarotti Italian 2 Hobs Moat Rd Solihull, B92 8JN Tel: 0121 743 3222

Little Italy Italian 156-158 Stratford Rd Solihull, B90 3BD 0121 293 1987

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Childrens face painting

Artisan crafts

Refreshments & home-made cakes

BARGAINS GALORE Clairvoyant Book Stall

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What’s on guide A snapshot of things to do around Solihull in April/May.

Markets, Fairs & Festivals Solihull Farmers’ Market Fresh locally grown produce.

Where: Solihull High Street When: 1st Fri every month Info: solihullfarmersmarket.org Fine & Local Food Fayre Locally sourced food & produce - top quality suppliers.

Where: Solihull High Street When: 3rd Sat every month Info: 0121 704 8001 Solihull Spring Craft Fair Handmade items from home and abroad + street food.

Where: Solihull High Street When: Sat 22 Apr Info: 0121 704 8000

Family fun Spring Sing Sing Bentley Heath Choir concert.

Where: Christ Church, 741 Warwick Rd When: Sat 8 April Info: 0121 704 6962 Robert Wilkinson’s Funfair Rides suitable for all ages, prizes and refreshments.

Where: Meriden Park, B37 5SH When: 20 - 22 May Info: 07956 994199

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Easter Adventure Games and nature activities for children age 2+ Where: The Parkridge Centre When: Tuesday, 11 April Info: warwickshirewildlifetrust. org.uk

Octavian Droobers’ Orienteering event Outdoor adventure orienteering with easy to advanced courses for all abilities.

Where: Elmdon Park, B92 9EJ When: Wednesday 17 May Info: www.octavian-droobers. org or 01926 632 189

Easter Egg Hunt Follow clues around the park, crack the password and win a chocolate egg!

Where: Elmdon Park, B92 9EY When: Good Friday 14 April Info: 0121 704 8000

Hedgehogs and their Homes Nature activity for kids age 2+ Where: The Parkridge Centre, Brueton Park When: Wednesday 19 April Info: warwickshirewildlifetrust. org.uk/whats-on

Easter activities

Great Easter Fair Crafts, home-made food, brica-brac, up-cycled furniture and face painting.

Where: Oliver Bird Hall When: Sat 15 April Info: bfiddaman117@gmail. com

The great outdoors Shelters and Survival Den building activity age 6+ Where: The Parkridge Centre When: Tue 30 May Info: warwickshirewildlifetrust. org.uk

Charity Charity Fashion Show Enjoy a glass of fizz and see what’s ‘hot to trot’ this season Where: John Lewis, Touchwood When: Thur 11 May Info: 0121 704 7842

School reunion Lode Heath School Reunion For the classes of 1972 - 1977 Where: Land Rover Sports & Social Club, Solihull When: Fri 19 May Info: skiddle.com

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Clubs & Societies Our community is rich and diverse and there is something for everyone, whatever your interests may be.

In fact we have so many clubs they don’t all fit on one page so we rotate them issue by issue.

Solihull Karate & Self Defence Club TheEKO.eu

Solihull Society of Arts Recorded Music Circle 0121 705 1041

Solihull Ladies Probus 0121 705 3118 mollywindle42@me.com

Solihull Samaritans 0121 704 2255

Solihull Lions Club 0874 300 197 solihullionsclub.org.uk

Solihull Singing for Pleasure 0121 704 4006

Solihull Local History Circle 0121 706 0204 artist4you@btinternet.com

Solihull Society of Arts 0121 706 5042 / 4379

Solihull Model Flying Club 0121 705 7459 smfc.co.uk

Solihull Speakers Club solihullspeakers.co.uk

Solihull Model Railway Circle 07817 093 264

Solihull Daytime Stamp & Postcard Club solihullphilatelicsociety.org.uk

Solihull Mountaineering Club 0121 744 1468 / 07776 492 009

Solihull Swimming Club solihullswimmingclub.co.uk

Solihull National Trust Branch demarishess@hotmail.co.uk

Solihull Symphony Orchestra 0121 745 5548 solihullsymphony.org.uk

Solihull Open Gardens solihullopengardens.com

Solihull Widney Trefoil Guild jennyscott51@googlemail.com

Solihull Petanque at Blossomfield Club 01564 730 151 blossomfieldclub.co.uk

Solihull Twinning Association 01564 702 976

Solihull Photographic Society solihullphotographicsociety.com

Solihull Water Polo Club solihullswimmingclub.org.uk/waterpolo

Solihull Riding Club 01564 770 180 solihullridingclub.co.uk

Solihull Women’s Institute solihullwi.co.uk

Old Silhillians Rifle & Pistol Club 07824 628 887 oldsilhilliansrifleclub.org.uk

Victim Support 0300 303 1977 victimsupport.org.uk

Solihull Rotary Club at WM Bridge Club 1060.org.uk/solihull Solihull RSPB Group rspb.org.uk/groups/solihull 29

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