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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your September issue of Edgbaston Directory.

If your business includes Edgbaston as part of its target market then you should be advertising with us.

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In this issue Birmingham Honey Show

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New website for Edgbaston Directory

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Riverford Organics’ recipe of the month

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Transform your smile

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Local dentist demystifies teeth whitening

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Kill for a Seat Comedy Club This comedy club is in full swing on the first Friday of every month On: 7 Sept & 5 Oct At: mac For info: 446 3232

Fear of a Brown Planet Award winning Australian comedy duo use razor sharp wit to tackle such subjects as Islam, immigration and racism.

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A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in September and October

Urban Veg Launch

Demonstrations and activities related to growing food, with A captivating triple local food producers, bill of African food stalls and an array contemporary dance. of activities to inspire On: 5 October even the most gardening At: mac averse to think about For info & tickets: 446 3232 growing their own.

On: 28 September At: Winterbourne Gardens Birmingham For info and tickets: Honey Show 414 3003 Find out about beekeeping, talk to The Big Draw Event local beekeepers, view The Big Draw is a observation hives, make month long festival candles from beeswax organised by the & buy local honey. Plant Campaign for Drawing. sales & refreshments too. Its all about getting On: 8&9 Sept 10am-4pm people of all ages and At: Martineau Gardens backgrounds drawing!

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At: Winterbourne Autumn Event Gardens Apple tasting, live music For info and tickets: & earth oven baking 414 3003 are just some of the treats in store. Plus a Hallowe’en demonstration of apple Pumpkin carving, pressing to produce spooky stories and apple juice, harvest magic lanterns. produce for sale including On: 27 October apples, home made jams, At: Winterbourne An Evening with honey from Martineau Gardens Bunny Thomas Gardens’ bees, freshly cut For info and tickets: Camp it up with a veteran vegetables and salads.

414 3003 ‘sit down’ comedian On: 23 September on the ‘Anxious ageing 11am-3pm and psychiatric’ tour.

At: Birmingham On: 6 October Botanical Gardens At: mac For info & tickets: 454 1860 For info & tickets: 446 3232

Music

Puccini’s Turandot Midland Opera and members of the Queens Park Sinfonia present Puccini’s masterpiece in its entirety, complete with a rousing rendition of ‘Nessun Dorma’.

Sung in English, this is accessible, semi-professional opera at its best.

On: 9-13 October 7.15pm At: The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote St For info and tickets: www.midlandopera.com or 778 3637

Making Tracks: Krar Krar Collective perform a rootsy yet contemporary take on traditional music from Ethiopia based on other-worldly modes and driven by hypnotic rhythms.

With a varied repertoire from gentle ballads to high-energy dance tunews, Krar Collective are set to surprise and delight.

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Birmingham Honey Show returns to Martineau Gardens This fantastic Heritage Open Day event is organised by the Birmingham and District Beekeeping Association. This free event will take place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September 2012, from 10am – 4pm.

The Honey Show is a chance to find out all about the fascinating craft of beekeeping. You’ll be able to talk to local beekeepers, view observation hives, make candles from beeswax and buy locally produced honey direct from the beekeepers.

role in providing a home for wildlife so close to Birmingham city centre.

There will be plant sales and refreshments available. Find out what a community garden is and Martineau Gardens’

For specific information call The Honey Show Manager – John Gale on 0121 471 1267

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There’s woodland, an orchard, formal gardens, ponds, a hot house, an earth oven, wildflower meadow, and more – all to be discovered at Martineau Gardens.

Martineau Gardens Autumn Event Apple tasting, live music and earth oven baking are some of the treats in store for visitors to Martineau Gardens annual Autumn Event on Sunday 23 September from 11am – 3pm.

This family friendly ‘green’ fete will celebrate the autumn harvest and provide an afternoon of family fun.

Apples from the Martineau Gardens’ orchard will be pressed during the event with a traditional wooden press, to produce delicious apple juice. The Garden’s seasonal harvest will be for sale including apples, home-made jams, honey (from the Martineau Gardens’ bees), freshly-cut vegetables and salads. There will be delicious homemade cakes, salads and sandwiches and other refreshments on sale.

Gardeners will enjoy the opportunity to stock up on Martineau Gardens’ autumn plants and compost, and there will be expert gardeners on hand to deal with any gardening queries.

Local environmental groups and crafts people will be running stalls.

Admission: Martineau Gardens are open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm and are free entry except on some event days. Admission fee for the Autumn Event is nonmembers £3, concessions £1, families £6 and free to members. To find out more about becoming a member, go to www.martineaugardens.org.uk

Martineau Gardens 27 Priory Road Edgbaston Birmingham B5 7UG Located opposite the Priory Hospital, and 5 minutes from the Midlands Arts Centre (the MAC) and Warwickshire County Cricket Ground There is limited parking on site, and it is advisable to travel by public transport to the event. Martineau Gardens is served by buses 1, 45, 47, 61, 63, X62, X64, 143 and 144.

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Find us on the web The Publisher of Edgbaston Directory – Swan Publishing – has just launched its new and vastly improved website www.swanpublishing.org You can now see back copies of the Edgbaston Directory in easy computer screen page-turning format so if you remember an article or an advert in a previous issue that you want to find quickly then you can look it up at the click of your mouse.

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our news stories, and provides all the information you need if you are thinking of advertising with us. And if you want to tell us your story – or want us to tell your story then you can contact us via the website too. www.swanpublishing.org You can also find us on: www.facebook.com/ swanpublishing @swanpub for more immediate updates on what is going on locally.

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Riverford Organic's recipe of the month Carrots and Feta (serves 4) Ingredients: • • • • • •

About 750g of carrots Olive oil 1 tablespoon of toasted cumin seeds 100g feta 2 tablespoons of chopped mint Good olive oil to drizzle

Method Scrub carrots and cut into halves or quarters depending on the size of the carrots. Toss in some olive oil and toast in the oven at 180oc for about 45mins (they need to be slightly browned).

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When cool enough to handle, squash them in to small pieces with your hands (pick them up and squeeze!)

Now mix in the cumin seeds which you have toasted in a dry pan until they are just starting to colour. Then ground the seeds in a mortar and pestle.

Now spread them loosely on a plate/serving dish and scatter over the feta and mint, drizzle over the olive oil and you’re done!

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Are you after a brighter whiter smile?

Local dental surgeon Dr Ahmed Farooq from All Saints Dental in Kings Heath takes us through the finer points of tooth whitening.

What is tooth whitening?

Tooth whitening is a process used to chemically alter the colour of teeth.

This is achieved by removing stains and discolouration by adding a whitening agent (hydrogen peroxide) to the tooth surface.

This results in the tooth looking whiter and gives an overall more youthful appearance.

How does whitening work?

Tooth colour may be lightened using hydrogen peroxide (bleach). This may be done via external whitening or internal whitening.

There are two methods of external tooth whitening.

Home whitening kits: The dentist will prescribe a safe dose of whitening jelly to be used within close fitting gum shield trays. This is a lower dose than the 18

one you would be given if you opted for chair side whitening. The trays will prevent contact with gums in order to prevent burns. You will have to wear the trays for about one hour each night, until you achieve the desired effect.

This will allow the agent the time it needs to take action. These home whitening kits help you maintain a longer lasting result compared to the initial treatment alone. You can also top the colour up every month if required.

Chair side / laser whitening: With this method of tooth whitening, the dentist will use a much stronger whitening jelly then the one used at home. The dentist can whiten both the upper and lower dental arch at the same time. The process is much shorter then home whitening, leaving you with a brighter colour and healthier looking result. The gum margin is protected by the dentist by painting on a protective layer, which is activated by a blue light. Once the process is finished

the gel can be washed off. To maintain the colour, a home kit will need to be used. A combination of both products will result in immediate and long-term colour stability.

For those who have heavy staining and calculus, a pre-treatment scale and polish from the dental hygienist may be necessary to aid the whitening process.

Internal Whitening: This is a more specialised method, reserved mainly for patients who have discolouration due to nerve root damage. Peroxide is placed within the tooth through a small syringe and a temporary dressing is applied over the tooth. This method usually takes longer than external whitening, with results being achieved within a few days. In some cases it may even take several weeks. The result is assessed by the dentist at regular intervals, and the process will be repeated if necessary.

What are the benefits of tooth whitening?

Whitening is now relatively cheap and easily accessible from your dentist. The main benefit is a healthier looking smile without removing any of the tooth structure.

Whitening is a much more conservative approach to changing a smile compared to crowns and veneers, as these methods result in changing the shape of the tooth.

For further information contact: reception@allsaintsdentalclinic.co.uk Author: Dr Ahmed Farooq, BMedSci (Bham), BDS (Bham), MJDF (RCSEng), All Saints Dental, Kings Heath

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Most of the estates that we deal with are managed cooperatively keeping executors and beneficiaries informed of progress. However from time to time contentious issues arise. There can be disputes about the executor's role. Inheritance Act claims may be made by dependants or relatives to challenge the Will. We aim to settle disputes through negotiation. If however issuing or defending proceedings are necessary to protect our client's interests then we are ready to do so.

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Whats on around Edgbaston for you and your little ones Water Babies

Swimming sessions for babies Mon & Sat At: St Thomas CofE School, Edgbaston For details call: Laura 01283 814 766

Toni's Tots

Drama and storytelling for pre-schoolers from 18 months up Every Monday, 10am At: The Hub, 318 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath For details call: 07976 242 835

Cornerstone Parent and Toddler Group Stay and play for parents and children up to 5

Wednesday 1.30-12.00 At: Church of the Redeemer, Monument Road For details call: 07812 332 430

Hawkesley Mini Gym Soft Play Soft play for pre-school children and babies

Wednesday 9.30-11.30 At: Woodview Primary School, Woodview Drive For details call: 0121 265 2650

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Kanga and Roo's Parent and Toddle Parent and toddler group

Thursday 1.30-3.00 At: St Peters Church Hall, Old Church Road, Harborne For details call: 0121 426 6034

Lillian de Lissa Stay and Play Stay and play for children up to 3 years old

Wednesday 9.15-11.15 At: Lillian de Lissa Nursery School, Bellevue For details call: 0121 440 3421

Baby Sensory

Music, instruments, fibre optic light shows, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles and much more At: Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road For details call: Karen 0121 747 4720

Baby Boppers Dance class for children over 3 years

At: Adage Dance & Fitness Studios, 174-176 High Street, Harborne For info: 428 2732

Rhythm Time

Music and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Age appropriate classes available.

At: Woodview Community Centre, Edgbaston For info: Vicky 0121 447 7632

Outdoor stay and play Enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones Thursdays at 11-1pm At: Winterbourne Gardens, Priory Road For details call: 0121 440 7430

Pram Pushers P&T Play group for up to 4 year old children

Thursday 9.30-11.30 At: Pram Pushers P & T, Lyttelton Road For details call: 07867 796 286

Racketeers Playgroup for up to 4 year old children

Friday 9.30-11.30 At: Newman House, Harrisons Road For details call: 0121 454 2846

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Make a difference to the work of your church How you can make a lasting difference to the work of your church? Perhaps you could consider a legacy in your will.

The Diocese of Birmingham has published a leaflet encouraging giving to the Church by means of legacies. These have a significant impact across the diocese and reflect the spirit of Christian generosity. Legacies help in many ways, from ensuring there is clergy living and working in disadvantaged areas, to maintaining the beautiful buildings.

Making a will and reviewing it regularly makes good practical sense too. It gives you peace of mind and ensures your

wishes are known and carried out after your death. Drawing up a will and leaving a gift to your church is simple and will have far-reaching benefits. If you would like help setting out or updating a will please contact Tyndallwoods Solicitors in Edgbaston.

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Urban Veg: launch event 28 September It all started back in April 2011 when staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to create a vegetable plot in Winterbourne’s walled garden.

The project was a huge success and plans have been afoot since its completion to develop the work further.

And so Urban Veg, championed by urban food journalist Alys Fowler, is being launched as a project dedicated to promoting urban food production through demonstration spaces, training courses and drop in sessions.

The site, which may be familiar to some as the old BBC Gardener’s World garden, will welcome local food producers, food stalls and an array of activities to inspire even the most gardening-averse to think about growing their own.

The launch event will be on Friday 28 September from 2-9pm, when the garden will come alive with demonstrations and activities all related to Urban Veg’s work.

Peddle to puree perfection on the smoothie bike. Enter the raffle to be in with a chance of winning a top-of-the-range juicer. Sample

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some healthy BBQ treats and pick up some recipes as you tuck in.

Also attending the event will be staff from the NHS, 60 of whom will be trained by Urban Veg to become Primary Care Trust cluster champions in food growing, with a health check stand to make sure you’re in tip top condition.

Ever wondered why some foods make you feel fab but can also make you fat?

You can find out why some foods affect your mood. Other interactive stands include ‘What is Taste?’ Royal Society Chemists invite you to try their taste test. Nature’s pharmacy - try some old fashioned remedies, picked straight from the larder and herb patch.

these issues and find out more about how to start growing your own whether you have a box, balcony, garden or field. This event also takes place in association with Brum Dine with Me, EU Researchers Day, where there will be many other food themed events across the University and beyond.

For more information visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/oncampus

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Exercise Classes Rosemary Conley

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Builder JMS Roofing & Building

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Gardening Services Evans Landscapes

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Carpet & Flooring Value Floors

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Charity Lottery TLC Lottery

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Gym Fitness 4 Life

Photographer Professional Photography

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Plumbers MG Heating Robert the Plumber

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Roofing JMS Roofing & Building 4 Knights 7

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Interior Decorating Knights 7

School Edgbaston High School For Girls

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Wooden Flooring Value Floors

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