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<<< 75 YEARS AFTER D-DAY Remembering Normandy War Hero Bill Pinkney who later played at the Ritz Ballroom in the 1960s

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75 years ago this month 18 year old Bill Pinkney from South Carolina was a GI in General Patton’s army. He earned a Presidential Citation with 4 Bronze Service stars for heroism including Normandy, Saint-Lo, Bastogne and the Rhine. Later in the 1960s he played at the Ritz Ballroom and other clubs on the Regan circuit as part of The Original Drifters.

Although he was a War Hero he said in a 2004 interview “Never could I say I liked the military. I was in service in a segregated army. Overseas fighiting for your country and some of the white soldiers were telling people that we were animals”.

Returning from the war Bill began to sing in gospel choirs where he met Clyde McPhatter and brothers Andrew and Gerhart Thrasher who became the original members of The Drifters. Their first and second records “Money Money” and “Such A Night” were big hits on the American rhythm and blues charts in 1953. Then Clyde got drafted and Bill and the brothers were sacked from the group.

He needed work so he quickly registered the name “Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters” as a trademark.

BIRMINGHAM’S CENTENENARY SQUARE REVEALED FOLLOWING £16m REVAMP Centenary Square is the city’s largest public square and is a pivotal space connecting Victoria Square, Chamberlain Square – which is currently being developed as part of the £700m Paradise Birmingham project – Symphony Hall, the ICC and Brindley Place.

The project to refurbish the square was launched with an international competition in October 2014.

The refurbishment had an initial budget of £10m and was scheduled to open last summer but through delays the final cost came in at £16m, with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership providing of £10.5m. Additional funds were secured through Section 106 planning infrastructure levy, £1.2m and city council funding £3.8m.

Designed by Edinburgh-based firm Graeme Massie Architects, the square includes a mix of trees and plants alongside a new reflection pool and integrated seating. see full article at: thebusinessdesk.com

British promoter Ray Tempest signed up The Original Drifters bringing them to the UK in January 1966. The line up was Bill Pinkney, Gerhart Thrasher, Bobby Hollis and Bobbby Hendricks lead singer on The Drifters second UK single release “Drip Drop”.

CARTERS OF MOSELEY TAKES COVETED POSITION AS TOP RESTAURANT IN THE COUNTRY! OpenTable has revealed the top 50 restaurants across the UK, with a Birmingham-based restaurant taking first place.

Joe and Mary Regan booked them to play at the Brum Kavern in Small Heath on 16 January. They must have gone down so well that they re-booked them for their summer tour playing at the two Plazas in Handsworth and Old Hill on 8 May and back in Handsworth coupled with King’s Heath’s Ritz Ballroom on 8 June. That makes them it is believed the only American act to play all four Regan venues.

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The Regans booked two more shows from Roy Tempest in 1967. On 15 October Clyde McPhatter, The Drifters’ original lead singer, appeared at the Handsworth Plaza and Kings Heath’s Ritz Ballroom and on 22 November Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters played the same venues.

And it seems that 2019 is shaping up to be a great year for restaurants outside of the capital, as the top ten list is solely made up of regional eateries from all corners of the country.

Birmingham’s Carters of Moseley which focuses on seasonal, ingredient-led cooking has taken the top spot, while Chester’s The Chef’s Table came in at second place, closely followed by Liverpool’s Röski. full story at www.dailymail.com

He would stay in the music business for the next 50 years, dying in a Florida hotel hours before he was due to go on Indepenence Day in 2007. In 2004 he said “I like the music world so much. Music has done more for for the country than any civil rights law ever could”.

Bob Prew and Ken Whittaker, joint organisers of King’s Heath Walk of Fame, said “We are really grateful to Graham Reay for doing all the research on Bill Pinkney’s life including his appearances at King’s Heath’s old Ritz Ballroom and bringing his story to our attention. Bill was a great war hero and a great musician. It is only fitting that we honour his memory 75 years later along with all those who took part in the D Day landing”.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY << CLIMATE EMMERGENCY DECLARED IN BIRMINGHAM Moseley schoolgirl, Olivia Wainwright aged 14, updates us on what next.

Birmingham has finally declared a climate emergency, and a pretty impressive one at that. We’ve pledged to be net carbon neutral by 2030, a target more ambitious than those of most climate emergency cities, beating Manchester, for example, by 8 years!

So right now, quite a few people are asking me the same question: is it time to end the strike? And the answer is a firm, unambiguous no.

Declaring a climate emergency is crucial, but it is just the first step. We can’t reduce the pressure until

So this is what the climate emergency means for the future of our city (and hopefully the West Midlands (having met with Mayor Andy Street, I know he’s listening))…

It means cheaper, better, electrified public transport, that doesn’t get stuck behind miles of idling cars.

Birmingham Open Studios is now in its 3rd year, and growing annually. From its roots in Moseley and Kings Heath, the boundaries for the event have expanded outwards in all directions - now stretching as far as Bournville, Kings Norton and Hall Green. Dozens of artists of all standards open their homes/studios over the 5/6th and 12/13th October (all 11am-5pm) to allow the public to see their craft. The concept promotes the interaction between the artists and the art-lovers, allowing fans to see the environment the art is created in; A short window into the artist’s lives, ethos and methods.

It means new cycle routes, less plastic, less waste in general.

It means more and better vegan and vegetarian food served in all schools and workplaces. Better recycling (that actually gets recycled rather than being burnt or sent to Malaysia), it means less litter on our streets and less valuable waste being set to landfill.

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But here in Birmingham, we now have the chance to make real, positive change. The climate emergency declaration isn’t a burden, as some people make it out to be, it is an incredible opportunity that can lead to a healthier, happier city!

It means cleaner air, more green spaces, less pollution.

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The event is free and family-friendly, and the artists pay no commission on sales - a relationship that benefits both parties. It’s a great chance to see some hidden exciting spaces and grab an early Christmas gift, whilst giving local artists a reason to keep creating.

Birmingham Council reveals how it will turn words into definitive action.

We’ve had grand statements before, what we’ve never had is action. And it would be incredibly easy for those in power to stop prioritising the climate crisis, especially with a new Prime Minister on the horizon. The candidate debates have proven that the climate emergency is still at the bottom of their lists, they are much more interested in Brexit and who took which drugs 25 years ago.

It could even mean educating schoolchildren on the importance of caring for the climate, of working with other countries to reduce global heating.

The more I think about it, the more I can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to declare a climate emergency; and the councillors of Birmingham obviously agree! The climate emergency motion was put forward by the Conservatives, backed by Labour, Lib Dems and the Greens and unanimously passed by 83 councillors voting together.

The Zero-Carbon, ecological revolution has begun, and you, like me, should be incredibly excited to see where it takes us.

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SORTEDfood - Born in Birmingham Exclusive interview with Ben Ebbrell, founder of SORTEDfood Arts Management there because, as he put it, that was the best course in the country. During his studies he started suggesting to friends how to make easy, cheap, nutritious recipes (that would impress the girls) and scribbling them on the back of beermats in the pub.

And from there came his first book ‘A Recipe for Student Survival’ which was published in 2008.

It’s a warm sunny summer’s day in my kitchen with the doors thrown open to the garden and it seems surreal to be talking to a YouTuber with over 2.2 million subscribers. (My teenage son was uber-impressed when I told him this morning.)

What comes across immediately when talking to Ben, is his complete obsession with food and all things foodie.

He’s a food expert first and a YouTube sensation second - and that’s why it has worked so well for him and his team.

It all started at University College Birmingham. Ben chose to study Culinary

Ben started to create videos of his recipes to promote the book and what he found was the unique ability of video to show the friendship and fun around food. They started with ‘how-to’ videos but quickly evolved into entertainment around food.

You’d think Ben would run out of recipes to demonstrate and talk about, but you’d be wrong. With such a loyal following Ben, and the SORTEDfood team, take inspiration from their audience who comment on videos giving them tips on how to improve recipes with twists and nuances they’d never have dreamt of.

They love to bring stories together behind the food. For example, did you know that pigs are now 30% longer than they were 50 years ago? And 90% of the bananas in the world are cloned from the same banana!

Ben is always looking for ways to make food interesting and entertaining and the latest book they are working on is aimed at achieving just that. Called ‘The Bucket List’ it will include the 40 dishes you should eat before you die.

Ben started food college with a dream to open a cool gastro pub and feed 60 people a day - and now he is ‘feeding’, inspiring around 300,000 people a day… with over 10 million video views a month. Tasty!

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They also explore the food industry itself with interesting insights and quirky ideas. Food should be a talking point bringing a conversation to the table.

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An artists’ impress ion of how the ne w station will look. Below, Wes t Midlands Mayo r Andy Street with transport mi nister Chris Gray ling at the proposed site of Mo seley’s new railw ay station.

WEST MIDLANDS MAYOR ANDY STREET WELCOMES RESIDENTS’ IDEAS FOR NEW STATION DESIGNS

“and I was really encouraged by the localisation of it – the ideas about celebrating Tolkien’s links in the area, for instance – because it showed there was real engagement and ownership of the idea.

“The suggestions talked about how the stations should have features that are relevant to the local communities, which I think is a very interesting idea.”

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed residents’ ideas for the design of new railway stations due to open in Moseley and Kings Heath, saying he wants the new facilities to celebrate local heritage and character.

Mr Street, who heads up the West Midlands Combined Authority, said suggestions from the public included a Lord of the Rings-themed railway station for the new Camp Hill Rail line.

“What was lovely was that people have put real thought into their suggestions for these stations,” Mr Street said,

More than 600 people responded to the public consultation over the proposed new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell. Ideas also included celebrating famous Birmingham Mayor Joseph Chamberlain as well as Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien.

Tolkien grew up in south Birmingham and drew inspiration for his Middle Earth stories from local landmarks such as Moseley Bog. The area is a tourist destination for Lord of the Rings fans.

Results of the consultation have also revealed nine in ten residents,

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The stations closed during the Second World War, and have only been used for freight and non-stop through-services ever since. The new Camp Hill line stations will provide regular train services into Birmingham New Street, with quick journey times.

The plans to restore the line are being developed by West Midlands Rail Executive and Transport for West Midlands and are backed by industry partners including Network Rail and West Midlands Railway.

“Planning permission is the next stage for these stations,” Mr Street added, “and then we are also at the final stages with Network Rail of confirming the slots for services to run into these stations. We are aiming for a May 2021 opening.”

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Your fashion guide for autumn This issue Dawn Marriott shares her expert advice on how to transition your wardrobe into Autumn, without breaking the bank!

With the official start of autumn just a few weeks away and the high street stores already gearing up to start the season, I thought I’d share with you some ideas on how to make your summer clothes last as long as possible whilst making the transition into autumn.

August is a tricky month with plenty of warm sunny days and our summer wardrobes still in full swing. But as the month end draws near a certain chill appears in the air that starts us thinking about our autumn wardrobes. The best way to get through the months of September and October for me is to take your summer staples and layer up.

By adding a long sleeve layer underneath a summer dress can offer an instant autumnal feel. Pop on a scarf in muted colours over a denim jacket as we turn away from summer dressing.

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The addition on an ankle boot either heeled or flat and chunky gives a summer dress an instant winter edge. Tights become our best friends as we keep the chill out on colder days. turn to your own wardrobe and dig out your blazers, the addition to any outfit will ensure style and warmth, try rolling back or pushing up the sleeves for a more relaxed feel.

Lastly replace those summer sandals with a sporty trainer –the perfect every day shoe.

5. Long sleeved denim dress – denim is around to stay for winter but not as we know it – denim moves into dresses, skirts and skirts for a none jeans look.

Add tights and boots as the winter draws in.

Here are my top finds to help to transit your wardrobe to Autumn 2019

7. Lastly as the colder weather draws in, if you haven’t already given them a go invest in a pair of trainers, they are the go to for footwear and are being worn both formally and casually – these are a great starting point if you are new to the trainers trend.

1. Winter floral midi skirt – still on trend for Autumn Winter this staple skirt will keep you cool in the final few summer days and work well to layer with a chunky knit or denim jacket, go with darker colours to ensure winter wearing.

2. Ankle boot – add to summer dresses or maxi skirt with a denim jacket for an instant autumn feel.

6. Sheer tights - the return of the tights will have most of us leaping with joy – for early autumn try sheer denier like 20 instead of full opaque, for a little coverage whilst not looking heavy.

Here’s to making your summer clothes last a while longer as we start the Autumn 2019 journey.

x Dawn

3. Chunky knit – either a cardigan or jumper in a large knit worn back to a summer dress adds warmth and style.

4. Tartan blazer – a blazer is perfect for when it’s not cold enough for a coat, buying into Tartan - one of autumn’s biggest trends will update your look and take you through to winter.

www.dawnmarriottstylist info@dawnmarriottstylist.com 07725 538 829 Dawnmarriott_stylist Dawn Marriott Stylist

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FOOD & DRINK

Spanish Summer Stew

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

200g tinned tomatoes 200g tinned chickpeas 2 peppers 1/2 butternut squash 1 onion 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp ground fennel seeds 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 500g vegetable stock

1. Mix the herbs, spices and honey together in a bowl.

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2. Add the olive oil, onions, peppers and butternut squash to the casserole dish and fry for ten minutes, stiring regularly.

3. Season with salt and pepper, and add the 500ml of vegetable stock.

Also add the bowl of herbs and spices, stir well.

4. Now pour in the chickpeas and tinned tomatoes, give them a good stir and place the cassrole lid on with a little gap for the steam to escape. Allow to reduce for 30-45 mins.

5. When the butternut squash is soft you can fry the slices of halloumi in a separet pan and serve.

This dish tastes just as great the next day and should keep in the fridge for 3 days, or in the freezer for a month.

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Thinking about the future With the summer holidays stretching before us into the distance the new school term seems such a long way off, but it will come round as quick as a flash.

And with it will come exciting new opportunities and experiences for children moving up in their schools.

For those going into year 6 there is the prospect of moving to ‘big school’ just around the corner - one of the biggest steps in their young lives. With the choice between grammar, state and private schools, finding the right one for your child is likely to be a major focus for you this year.

We all want what’s best for our children and what suits one down to the ground may not be right for another. It’s not just about results and Ofsted reports, it’s about the feeling you get when walking around the place, the feeling your child gets too. So, to give you a helping hand in making this momentous decision we’ve put together the open day dates of secondary schools in and around the area. See page 29.

King Edward VI

Camp Hill Schools

Music Departments The Schools provide good resources and a wide range of performing opportunities.

Experienced and enthusiastic teaching leads to excellent results.

An outstanding music education free of charge.

Places for A level music are available.

Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7QJ King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (0121 444 3188) www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (0121 444 2150) www.kechg.org.uk

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EDUCATION IS SPECIAL Fifty Years ago, if your child had a Learning Disability (classed as an Pictured above, Caroline Hutton IQofofMartineau under 50),Gardens you could receive watches a devastating letter from the Local Andy Street, CBE Mayor of the West Midlands the ribbon Education Authoritycut stating that Nicholson of Jo theywith wereCharlotte ‘ineducable’ and had no Malone London. entitlement to a state education.

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Special schools did exist from the start website of theGardens 20th century, due tofor themore work of information: pioneers like Dame Ellen Pinsent, but it wasmartineau-gardens.org.uk/ not until 1970 that campaigners won the legal right for everyone to be visitor-information’ educated. Now, local charity CASBA is revealing the stories of Birmingham’s special schools over these past 50 years thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.

The Education is Special project is a groundbreaking intergenerational approach to looking at Learning Disability history. Project Coordinator Joe Peacock will be going to special schools, including Fox Hollies in Moseley and Dame Ellen Pinsent Primary in Kings Heath to train pupils as oral historians. They will record interviews with former staff, pupils and parents to compare their experiences with their own before presenting the results at a celebration event at the University of Birmingham next July.

There will also be a film and touring exhibition uncovering how these pupils’ school days have changed over the last 50 years.

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SCHOOL FEATURE

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Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out for summer!

At last, after a very wet June, the sun has come out in time for the Summer Holiday. The children are sharing news of where they might be going to during the long break. They will return in September eager to share their tales of beaches, cinema trips and more.

However, the Year 6 children will not be returning in September but will be starting a new chapter in their education at Secondary School. The children have done fabulously well with most gaining their first choice of school, whether it be King Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Edgbaston or one of the excellent Grammar Schools the city boasts.

The children at Norfolk House School are well prepared for this transition. From September, the Year 6 children have been given positions of responsibility within the school community. Some put out benches for assembly, while others help the kitchen staff clear the dining room after lunch.

The School Council proudly look after the break time toys they bought earlier in the year and make sure the younger children put them away tidily.

Away from school, the children have improved their teamwork skills during a week away with Bushcraft. They visited Safeside, where they learned what they needed to do if they caught the bus to school on their own. The children have been out and about with staff reinforcing the Highway Code and ensuring they all know how to cross roads safely. The daily Walking Bus gives the older children the opportunity to look after the youngest children.

Regular visits to the Botanical Gardens involve negotiating busy roads, some with and some without pedestrian crossings. Back at school, the Year 6 children held a very successful Business Enterprise Fair where they sold items they had made, including masks, cartoons and popcorn.

The children in Year 6 still feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension at the thought of leaving their small family orientated school. However, they are well equipped for the next stage in their academic careers and we have put everything in place to make sure that they are as safe as possible.

Norfolk House School 0121 454 7021 4 Norfolk Rd Birmingham B15 3PS norfolkhouseschool.co.uk

- Susannah Palmar, Headmistress

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LEISURE & RETAIL

THIS ISSUE’S LOCAL READS Enjoy this issue’s round up of recent releases from local authors...

“THAT’S NOT RIGHT!” ALEX MANNERS

Alex explains ‘the book documents my time at school, giving an insight into what it’s like for a child with Asperger’s to go to school, as well as suggestions on how schools can make changes to improve school life for us. It documents my journey from when I was first diagnosed with Asperger’s up to the present day where I am “Pursuing my Passions”. I also talk about my positive outlook towards my Asperger’s and how I believe it will be the catalyst that enables me to achieve my dreams and ambitions.’

My aim for the book is for every teacher to read it in order to gain a better understanding of Asperger’s and as a consequence have more empathy for the children that they are teaching. I also want to inspire parents and family members of people with Autism and those on the spectrum themselves. People all over the world will be going through similar challenges to those I have had and I want to show them that they are not alone and that they should not let their Autism hold them back.’

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A.J. Cross is a forensic psychologist with over twenty years’ experience in the field. She lives in Birmingham with her jazz-musician husband and is the author of five Kate Hanson Cold Case mysteries.

When a headless body is discovered on a popular jogging trail, Detective Inspector Bernard Watts and his team are plunged headlong into a baffling murder investigation. Why would someone stab to death a young woman on her daily run – and take her head?

When a close examination of the crime scene results in a shocking discovery linking the present murder to a past crime, criminologist Will Traynor is brought in to assist the police. Aware of Traynor’s troubled past and already having to deal with inexperienced rookie PC Chloe Judd on his team, Watts is sceptical that Traynor will bring anything useful to the investigation.

He’s about to be proved very wrong …

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SCHOOL FEATURE

School Open Days

Every August / September issue we gather together a list of the school open days to make the difficult decisions about your childrens’ future just little easier.

Bishop Challoner Catholic College

King Edward VI High School for Boys

Hall Green School

King Edward VI High School for Girls

www.bishopchalloner.org.uk 26 Sept, 6.00pm

www.hallgreen.bham.sch.uk 27 Sept, 6.00pm

King Edward VI Aston School www.keaston.bham.sch.uk 15 Oct, 9.30am - 11.30am 15 Oct, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys www.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk 21 Sep, 6.00pm - 8.00pm 22 Sep, 10.00am - 12.30pm

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls www.kechg.org.uk 24 Oct, 5.30pm - 8.30pm 22 & 23 Oct from 10.45am by appointment only

King Edward VI Five Ways School www.kefw.org Date to be arranged, see website

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk 20 Sep, 5.00pm - 8.00pm 18 Oct, 9.30am - 10.30am by appointment only 23 Oct, 9.30am - 10.30am by appointment only

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls www.kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk 18 Sep, 5.00pm - 8.00pm 19 Sep, 9.00am - 12 noon by appointment only

www.kes.org.uk 15 Sep, 10.00am - 12.30pm

www.kehs.org.uk 22 Sep, 10.00am - 12.30pm

King’s Heath Boys’ Mathematics and Computing College

www.kingsheathboys.bham.sch.uk 1 Oct, 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Moseley School

www.moseleyschool.bham.sch.uk 20 Sep, 5.00pm - 7.00pm, 20 & 21 Sep tours by appointment at 9.30am or 11.45am

Ninestiles Academy

www.ninestiles.org.uk Date to be confirmed, see website for details

Queensbridge School

www.queensbridge.bham.sch.uk Date to be confirmed, see website for details

Swanshurst School for Girls

www.swanshurst.org 12 Sep, 6.30pm onwards, 21 Sep, 2 Oct & 17 Oct 9.00am - 10.30am

University of Birmingham School

www.uobschool.org.uk 21 Sep, 5.30pm - 8.00pm (provisional date which may change please check website)

Wheelers Lane

www.wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk 13 Sep, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, 17 & 18 Sep and 15 Oct, 9.00am - 10.30am

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2019 Scholars At The Blue Coat School, the focus is not merely wedded to exam preparation.

Yes, this is a priority, but so too is the recognition that children must leave with the skills and resilience to face their next challenges. As it seeks to fulfill its vision for ‘limitless learning’, the School has chosen to go ‘the extra mile’ and ensure its pupils leave with a set of life skills for the future.

bushcraft in the outdoors; they have embraced the opportunity for cultural exchange on foreign language trips and they have developed critical thinking and problem-solving competencies through the Year 6 STEM curriculum. “The Class of 2019 can be rightly proud of these attributes and the confident independent young people that they have become.” says Headmaster, Noel Neeson.

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SCHOOL FEATURE

How do you recognise good pastoral care?

Most schools’ websites boast that they provide good pastoral care. Edgbaston High School (EHS) is no exception and since its foundation in 1876 has cemented an unrivalled reputation for delivering an exceptionally strong and distinctive pastoral programme.

It is obvious when pastoral care is lacking, of course, but an excellent provision is much more than just being nice: it is putting a child’s needs at the centre of a school’s operation. What does effective pastoral care mean? How do schools achieve it, and what should parents be looking for?

Day to day Pastoral care involves teaching and providing opportunities for pupils to grow in their self-esteem, confidence, and independence of thought. An effective programme works hand-in-hand with academic success; it is no accident that great results and improved attainment are often a happy side effect of contributing to a young person’s personal, social and academic development.

Truly excellent care should be evident every day and the fact we put our girls’

learning and wellbeing before every other consideration sets EHS apart.

Teaching staff are trained to look out for subtle changes in a pupil’s behaviour - has a child been quieter than usual?

Unusually worried or withdrawn? Day to day, teachers monitor pupils closely to ensure their welfare, and in the classroom work with them in order to build on their strengths and interests.

Staff receive regular training in issues faced by young people today, from cyberbullying to depression, and great emphasis is placed on the school’s sense of community with a mentoring programme and vertical House system encouraging friendships between girls.

Communication Schools should maintain excellent communications with parents to ensure continuity of care. At EHS, the systems for communicating pastoral concerns instantly through sophisticated software are robust. Anti-bullying measures ensure that everyone knows what is acceptable and what is not, and who they can turn to if needed. Regular Pastoral Clinics provide an opportunity for parents to discuss any aspect of their daughter’s life in school.

Mental Wellbeing EHS Pastoral Teams are prepared for any non-academic issues that may arise. Self-esteem and body-confidence have long been a feature at the school, and we take the mental wellbeing of our

girls very seriously, working tirelessly to ensure that students with varying needs are supported and able to cope, thus maximising their learning opportunities.

A School Counsellor is available and works in consultation with parents and girls where necessary.

Embedded in the curriculum Excellent pastoral care is long term, chimes with the wider educational agenda and includes a variety of initiatives undertaken across curricular and extracurricular pursuits. For example, EHS offers each pupil their optimum level of learning, serving up academic challenge alongside the right amount of care and support, whilst an enthusiastic involvement in sport, music, House and other community activities is actively encouraged.

Ultimately, real pastoral care involves the provision of activities and opportunities that develop resilience, a sound moral code and the values that will sustain an individual’s wellbeing throughout their life. If the university destinations and career success of former pupils are anything to go by, then Edgbaston High School is delivering on its promises.

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LEISURE & RETAIL

Sam & Mark LIVE! Wed 21 + Thu 22 Aug | 7+

501 Not Out + Q&A Sat 17 + Wed 21 Aug | 12A

Margaret Atwood: Live In Cinemas | Tue 10 Sep 12A

My Name is Why: In Conversation with Lemn Sissay | Fri 20 Sep | 14+

The Family Folk Show Sat 14 Sep | Ages up to 7

Slot Machine Theatre: Kipper's Snowy Day | Tue 26 Nov – Tue 31 Dec Ages 3-9

There’s loads to see, make and do at MAC! Join the fun on our creative camps for kids this summer, or check out our brilliant range of courses for 2019-20 for all ages.

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What’s on AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2019

Markets & Fairs

Seasonal Events

Moseley Record Fair A vibrant local indoor market for records & music memorabilia.

Where: St Columba Church Hall When: First Sun every month Info: moseleyrecordfair.com

Moseley Folk Fest The enchanting Moseley Folk Festival returns with the incomparable Don Mclean headlining!

Where: Moseley Private Park When: 30 Aug - 1 Sep Info: moseleyfolk.co.uk

Moseley Arts’ Market Handmade arts and crafts Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info moseleycdt.com/arts_market

Kings Heath Food Assembly A weekly food co-operative allowing you to pick up local produce.

Where: Hare & Hounds When: Every Tuesday Info: thefoodassembly.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

Gin & Jazz Club Start your weekend off the right way; with a gin cocktail in hand, listening to the best live jazz around at MAC’s new Gin and Jazz Club.

Where: Midlands Arts Centre When: 16 Aug Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Jamaican Independence Day @ The Station 2019 is gonna be bigger and better than last year... live acts, djs, kids entertainment, games, stalls, food, Rum, Reggae + more.

When: 4 Aug Info: facebook.com

Moseley Craft Beer Festival Moseley Craft Beer Festival returns for its 3rd year!

Where: The Dark Horse Moseley When: 23 Aug Info: facebook.com

Wedding Fair

You will be able to view the stunning venue and there will be a variety of suppliers exhibiting, supported by bridal fashion shows.

Where: Highbury Hall When: 6 Oct Info: facebook.com

Birmingham Honey Show Back for its ninth year, the Honey Show is a chance to find out all about the craft of beekeeping.

Where: Martineau Gardens When: 7/8 Sep Info: martineau-gardens@org.uk

Gin Festival @ Custard Factory The Gin To My Tonic Festival brings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and beyond.

Each gin stocked behind the bars has been selected based on outstanding craftsmanship.

Where: Custard Factory When: 31 Aug Info: facebook.com

Music Owen De Visser Open Mic Night If you’re a budding musician or band its your time to turn up and get your jam on. If you’re just a fan of great music then come down and enjoy the vibes.

Where: Dark Horse Moseley When: 28 Aug, 25 Sep, 23 Oct Info: facebook.com

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Big Heath The 20 year old originating from Cambridge, was born to be an entertainer from a young age. Big Heath is not only an artist that embraces being different, but also dares you to be different. Genres hip hop / rap.

Where: Hare & Hounds When: 17 Sep Info: facebook.com

Aesthetics / S.T. Manville / Jessie Reid Three talented musical acts all singer-sonwriters with magical folky sounds.

Where: Cuban Embassy When: 10 Aug Info: facebook.com

Sugar Daddy A handfull of Djs, picked for their ability to play what the dance floor wants, will take you on a musical journey back to the 90s when uplifting vocals assisted by a big bassline echoed through the dance floors of Brum’s night life.

Where: Hare & Hounds When: 23 Aug Info: facebook.com

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Tolkien Screening @ MAC Nicholas Hoult takes the lead role in this moving take on the early life of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, whose experiences growing up in the Midlands would ultimately inform the greatest fantasy saga ever written.

Where: Midland Arts Centre When: 9 - 14 Aug Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Comedy

Barbara Nice’s Summer Special Celebrity Housewife, mother of 5 and now star of Britain’s Got Talent, Mrs Barbara Nice is back with her fantastic summer special!

Where: Midlands Arts Centre When: 16 Aug Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Open air theatre

Comedy of Errors Martinueau Gardens will be transformed into an outdoor theatre, with the deck of the Pirate Shipwreck becoming the stage for ‘Comedy of Errors’, Shakespeare’s classic tale of mistaken identities.

Where: Martineau Gardens When: 24 Aug Info: martineau-gardens@org.uk

Heritage Open Days...

Moseley Hall Dovecote Free entry with Heritage open days to the Moseley Dovecote and 18 Century style garden.

Where: Moseley, 179b Alcester Rd When: 14 Sep, 2 - 6pm Info: heritageopendays.org.uk

Sarehole Mill Free entry with Heritage open days to a costumed tour of Sarehole Mill, learn about life and conditions in a corn mill. Tours take place on Friday 13th and Sunday 15th at 12.00pm and 2.00pm on each day.

Where: Sarehole Mill When: 13/15 Sep Info: heritageopendays.org.uk

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Free entry with Heritage open days to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and oasis of delightful gardens just one mile from the city centre.

Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens When: 15 Sep Info: heritageopendays.org.uk

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Arts MarketS 2019 Moseley is one of Birmingham's artistic hotbeds, home to many creative people and the Arts Market; the showcase for local talent.

You'll find a range of high quality original work by artists, photographers, metal workers, jewellers, sculptors, textile and glass artists, potters Last Saturday ofand woodworkers.

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Every year people from across Birmingham and beyond flock to the park to witness a healthy mix of traditional, contemporary and downright experimental Folk, World and Roots music.

This year will be the fourteenth edition of the festival, which showcases unsigned acts amongst well-established international artists, making for a truly exciting bill. In recognition of all the other non-musical entertainment featured across the weekend, organisers have changed the name of the festival to Moseley Folk & Arts.

So for 2019 you can not only expect the usual high calibre of music, showcasing the best in Folk, World, Roots and Americana but also a rich programme of Arts & Crafts, Comedy & Cabaret, Poetry & Literature and Talks & Debate.

FRIDAY On a quest to inform, educate and entertain audiences, Public Service Broadcasting will bring their uniquely spell-binding live AV transmissions to

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival. They co-headline with legendary Liverpool band, The Zutons, who have reformed in celebration of the 15th anniversary of their seminal album ‘Who Killed The Zutons’.

Ivor Novello and Ivor Inspriation Award winner, Edwyn Collins is a musician, producer, record label owner, illustrator and more. He last performed at Moseley Folk Festival in 2013; 6 years on, he returns for a Main Stage slot on Friday 30th August. Exploring the boundaries between acoustic and electronic music, Tunng have become synonymous with the folktronica genre.

Only a few shows in, Saint Alto have gathered attention for ‘hauntingly beautiful’ songs paired with the drive of indie folk found in artists such as Ben Howard and Bon Iver. Similarly beautiful, Adam Day aka County Line Runner uses his unique lyrics and storytelling to convey universal feelings from another angle.

SATURDAY BRIT, NME, Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize Award-nominated, Jake Bugg, headlines the Saturday night in Moseley Park. His most recent album, ‘Hearts The Strain’, was recorded in Nashville with The Black Key’s Dan Auerbach and Gene Chrisman and Bobby Woods who have previously worked with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick.

In the pre-headline slot is Lucy Rose.

After starting her career singing for Bombay Bicycle Club, Lucy has gone on to release 4 solo albums, the most recent of which incorporates 70s flourishes, no drums, a rich fretless bass and light percussion to create a sense of intimacy in the songs.

SUNDAY Don McLean was announced as the Sunday headliner back in November – this resulted in the highest Earlybird Ticket sales in the festival’s history.

Those attending the festival can expect to hear hits such as “Vincent (Starry Starry Night)”, “Castles In The Air”, “And I Love You So” and “Crying”, as well as the anthemic “American Pie”.

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