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In celebration of our local home-grown talent we bring to you a fabulous interview with the Brummie comic currently shooting to stardom Joe Lycett. This hilarious comedian is taking his fresh unique style of comedy to larger audiences across the country and your chance to see him locally is this November.

But let’s not dwell on November for more than a ticket-buying moment... for those jetting off soon on their summer hols we have our top tips for packing heaven. And in the meantime, as long as it doesn’t ruin your bikini diet, we have a Wimbledon inspired recipe to die for.

Keeping it local, if you’ve not yet been to the Mostly Jazz Festival then you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Put it in the calendar right now! And bringing it right back to your own front door we have some tips for you on how to improve the curb appeal of your home.

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COVER STORY I’m about to lose control and I think Joe Lycett 8/9

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Word on the street 38/39 Dear Friend... 37

LEISURE & RETAIL How to pack for your summer vacation 16/17 What’s on guide 12/13 Arrive in Style 15 Good dog, happy owner 30

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL What about my pet? 32 7 tips to help choose a conveyancer 34/35

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I’m About To Lose Control And I Think

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he phrase ‘bigger and better’ might have been coined specifically for Joe Lycett’s new touring show.

Hitting the road with I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett (more on that punning title in a minute), the Birmingham-born, bred and based-comic is taking a brand new set of observations, setpieces and gags to larger venues than he’s appeared in previously on his solo tours. Not that he’s especially fazed by any of it.

“I certainly have some big nights planned on this tour. I said to Sarah Millican that I felt I had to write a show that was big enough for those venues and, in her infinite wisdom, she said ‘no, the show should be good enough for 100 people’. So, it’s intimidating in terms of the scale of it and the sense that there’ll be a lot of eyes on me, but I always try and do the best possible show I can. There’s no point otherwise.”

Joe Lycett’s comedy career started off at Manchester University (he won the Chortle Student Award in 2009) before taking several acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and supporting the likes of the aforementioned Millican and Jack Whitehall in some of the nation’s enormo-domes.

Given that he’s played in rooms of all shapes and sizes, he’s in a strong position to know exactly what works for him.

“The beauty of stand-up is that generally it does scale up and it’s about your ability to connect with an

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audience. I think arenas might be too big for the type of shows I want to do, but the theatres are great. I’ll be using PowerPoint again which gives the crowd something to focus on and that can scale up as big as you like.”

ing confident to this music?’ And yes I probably can, so let’s name the whole tour after that.”

The reality is, of course, that he may well be running out of ready-made titles to maintain life in the ‘Like It/ Lycett’ theme. “Any time I meet a musician I request that they write a song with ‘I Like It’ in the title. The thing I love about all this is that there are now proper discussions about the title.

I’ll be sitting down with my agent who also represents Frankie Boyle and Jimmy Carr, and the main question is: ‘which Lycett-based pun shall we go for this time?’”

And so to those Joe Lycett pun-based show titles. Having brought us Some Lycett Hot in 2012 (the show with which he was nominated as Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe), he’s since come up with If Joe Lycett Then You Should Have Put A Ring On It and That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett. Somewhat trapped in a pun-based maze of his own creation, I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett is the latest in that vein.

In terms of the actual content of his show, Joe once more rejects the notion of a fixed theme and instead is riffing on bizarre and funny stuff that’s happened to him in the last couple of years. “I’m not that sort of writer where I can restrict myself to a theme just in case nothing good comes of it. I prefer to get annoyed about stuff and then maybe you can spot loose themes that you can tie together.

This one won’t necessarily be about losing control. Or if it is, it’ll be by pure chance.”

“You can’t go too far wrong with the Pointer Sisters,” Joe insists. “James Acaster suggested that I went the whole hog and went for I’m So Joe Lycett, And I Just Joe Lycett, I’m About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett. There was another long one that was a strong contender but then I listened to the Pointer Sisters song and thought ‘can I walk on feel

Famed for online spats which often become huge viral hits before making their way into his stage act (a local council and an email spammer have previously been put through the Lycett wringer), he has a new set of targets to air his ire towards when he hits the road, including a curious pickle he got himself into involving the head office of a financial establishment which

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took exception to a slice of on-thespot Joe japes featuring a friend who worked in a bank’s building, a security pass and a ridiculous made-up name. “It’s fascinating, because this bank went back through all my tweets and Instagram posts to check if I had done something similar in the past.

Who knew that a massive bank would have a sense of humour failure? So, I want to make a point about banks and power and the way they mould us into what they want us to be.”

Taking a broader view on the world, Joe may even be having his say on the divisive man in the White House.

“I have been writing about him and trolling him a little bit, but haven’t we all: it’s like shouting into the void. I haven’t really done much political stuff in my stand-up but I feel that at this point, as many of us as possible have to say ‘we’re not cool with this’. Even if he’s impeached and leaves, he’s opened so many doors that we’ll never be able to close on how we expect politicians to behave; people saying appalling things might not seem that appalling because it’s already normalised.”

Still, in moments of crisis (and the US going head to head with North Korea over nuclear weapons certainly has a 1960s Cuban Missile-style vibe to it), the world of comedy is always able to thrive. “It’s a good time to be an artist because there’s lots to talk about, so weirdly all that stuff helps. Unless things go to a complete state of emergency there’s always scope for people to hear someone talk about the state of things in an intelligent way. Actually, I don’t know whether I’m the person to do that. I can sit here and talk about it at length, but

to actually construct a thing that can change people’s minds is quite another thing.”

Instead, Joe will be yomping up and down the highways and byways of the UK taking his brand of storytelling comedy to a loyal fanbase that he knows will be well up for his stand-up (he’s already had to extend the tour twice due to such demand seeing shows sell out within hours of going on sale). He may also be appearing in front of newer crowds who will have been attracted to him from more recent TV work such as hosting duties for Live at the Apollo and Sunday Brunch, and appearances on Taskmaster and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, while he’s also published an acclaimed humour book, Parsnips, Buttered. When it comes to putting together a show, he will always have a half a mind on those people rolling up in their thousands.

Joe Lycett’s tour comes to Birmingham in November, book tickets now at: joelycettcomedy.co.uk

“You should trust that if you find something funny then other people will. The whole thing about building up an audience is about taking people with you who will be on the same page, but some things that I think are hilarious might die a death so you then try to reconstruct it. There’s one routine in the new show that I really care about and really want to work, but it’s not quite there yet in terms of working for an audience, but I believe in that routine so I will work on it to make it work. And there are others that I like but don’t quite believe in enough to fight for. You have to pick your battles in writing stand-up comedy: do you want to make that point or not? And if you do then you always find a way of doing it.”

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What’s on June / July 2018

Markets & Fairs

Arts’ Market A fantastic selection of arts & crafts.

Where: mac Birmingham When: First Sun every month Info: macarts.co.uk

Food Market Local artisan and specialist foods Where: mac Birmingham When: Last Sun every month Info: macarts.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

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Seasonal Fun

Moselele Summer Singalong Moselele are doing another evening of their famous Summer Singalongs, bashing out an array of classics whilst you singalong!

Where: Prince of Wales When: 21 Jun Info: Facebook.com

SKA-B-Q Open flame jerk BBQ & American Low’n’Slow BBQ with live Sets from Rudy and the Revolvers, The Heels, Midnight City, Ross Lydon & DJ Dylan. Free entry Where: The Dark Horse When: 21 Jul Info: Facebook.com Swing at The Village Dance the night away to live swing music at the Village pub in Moseley.

Where: The Village Pub When: 26 Jun Info: Facebook.com/VillageMoseley

Southport Day Trip With 22 miles of coastline and plenty of beaches, it’s a perfect place to relax and unwind. Travelling from Birmingham to Southport with the QEHB Travel Club. Tickets £24 Where: Southport When: 28 Jul Info: Reserve seat by contacting 0121 436 6263

Festivals

Rum in Brum Festival Celebrate the summer in tropical style at the fourth Rum In Brum twoday festival. Expect even more of the world’s finest rums, great street food, live music & more! Tickets cost £25.

Where: Prince of Wales When: 9 & 10 Jun Info: Facebook.com Mostly Jazz Festival A weekend of jazz, funk & soul, plus delicious street food and good vibes.

Where: Moseley Private Park When: 6 - 8 Jul Info: mostlyjazz.co.uk Birmingham Rum Festival Summer-time fun at the Cuban Embassy, sip your way through a new menu of Signature Cocktails, eat exotic street food and party to live Latin, Salsa & Reggae music.

Where: The Cuban Embassy When: 30 Jun Info: Facebook.com

Harborne Carnival Expect all the usual attractions at Harborne’s 21st Carnival - fairground rides, a Parade, music stages, stalls, a Carnival Queen + much more.

Where: Harborne High Street When: 1 Jul Info: harbornecarnival.co.uk

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Felt Making Sessions Felt making session with Penny Jane, where you can learn to put a modern twist on an ancient craft.

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Talking Dogs Pet Picnic First in a series of FREE public workshops about dog behaviour from The Dog Education Project.

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Royal Ascot Races Enjoy a great day out at the races, stopping en route for breakfast to set you up for the day’s racing. Travelling from Birmingham to Windsor with the QEHB Travel Club.

Where: Windsor When: 21 Jun Info: Reserve seats by contacting 0121 436 6263

For the Kids What The Ladybird Heard Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Ages 3+ Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 12 - 13 Jun Info: birminghamhippodrome.com The Laughing Sole: Comedy for Kids An exciting comedy club where the laughs are loud and shared across all ages! Recommended age 5+ Where: mac Birmingham When: 6 Jul Info: macarts.co.uk

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An evening with Anthony Price Anthony is an emerging talented 22 year old songwriter from Birmingham, blessed with a distinctive vocal, his heartfelt, imaginative songs are delivered with much emotion.

Where: Fighting Cocks When: 22 Jun Info: Facebook.com

Moseley in Bloom Open Gardens Visit over 20 beautiful private gardens in Moseley Where: All around Moseley When: 30 June & 1 July Info: moseleyinbloom.org.uk

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Shoes, trainers, sandals, boots We’re used to fickle British weather, so packing one of each footwear style will keep your options wide open, just in case.

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Evening outfits Around five evening looks allows you enough variety to only wear what you really want to and not just what you have to.

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REST, RELAX, REJUVENATE, REVITALISE & RENEW YOGA & MEDITATION, THERAPIES, FOOD, CONSULTATIONS, COUNSELLING, ROOMS TO HIRE

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A guide to the best places to eat in and around Moseley and Kings Heath

Show your mother how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with homemade irresistably delicious Byzantium La Fibule Amaretto truffles!

Mediterranean Tapas Moroccan

Rainbow

11 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 5444

31 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 3289

Chinese 59 High Street Kings Heath, B14 7BH Tel: 0121 444 4195

Carib Grill

Maison Mayci

Sabai Sabai

Carribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8JG Tel: 0121 449 8818

Carters

French Patisserie 148 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8HS Tel: 0121 449 4413

Thai 25 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 4498

Mezbaan

Sweet Chillies

Fine British Dining 2c Wake Green Rd Moseley, B13 9EZ Tel: 0121 449 8885

Bengali Cuisine 27-29 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AA Tel: 0121 441 3333

Bangladeshi / Indian 836 Yardely Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE Tel: 0121 443 1086

Daniels Bistro

Ponte Di Legno

Sylhet Spice Cuisine

Fine British Dining 13 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8HW Tel: 0121 449 9618

Indioz

Italian 44 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EJ Tel: 0121 449 8064

Poplar Balti

Bangladeshi 27-29 York Rd Kings Heath, B14 7SA Tel: 0121 444 6644

The Village

Indian 107 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8DD Tel: 0121 449 9292

Bangladeshi & Indian 48 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AG Tel: 0121 444 1317

English Pub Food 179 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8JR Tel: 0121 449 7664

Kababish

Punjabi Dhaba

Tipu Sultan

Balti 29 Woodbridge Rd Moseley, B13 8EH Tel: 0121 449 5556

Indian street food 46 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AG Tel: 0121 439 0624

Indian 43 Alcester Rd Moseley, B13 8AA Tel: 0121 449 8539

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EDUCATION

WIMBLEDON STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA

Celebrate Wimbledon in luxury with this exceptionally delicious summer treat incorporating the classic strawberries and cream associated with the Wimbledon tournaments.

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Method: 1. Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Using a pencil, mark out the circumference of a dinner plate on baking parchment. Whisk the egg whites with a hand mixer until they form stiff peaks, then whisk in the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until the meringue looks glossy. Whisk in the vinegar, cornflour and vanilla.

3. Spread the meringue inside the 3. circle, creating a crater by making the sides a little higher than the middle. Bake for 1 hr, then turn off the heat and let the Pavlova cool completely inside the oven.

4. When the meringue is cool, chop 100g of the strawberries. Mix them with half the redcurrants and 2 tbsp icing sugar. Place in a food processor, blitz until smooth, then push the fruit mixture through a sieve. Whip the cream with the remaining icing sugar and spread it over the meringue. Put the remaining fruit on the cream and finally pour the sauce over the whole lot.

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Hottest new curry house O

pening a new curry house in Kings Heath is a brave thing to do with so many fabulous ones here already. But Mezbaan has certainly pulled the rabbit out of the hat the decor is stunning, the service impeccable and the food absolutely delicious.

Owner-manager Mohib Ahmed cut his teeth in the business at Mahfil in Kings Norton in partnership with his older brother, and Mezbaan on Poplar Road is his first solo enterprise. But the roots of the business go much further back - all the way to a small village in the East of Bangladesh where Mohib’s great grandfather grew vegetables and caught his own fish to prepare evening meals for the extended family and regular celebrations with the whole village.

Mohib has poured his heart and soul into the launch of this wonderful new addition to the Kings Heath restaurant scene.

Located within Pangea’s old premises, Mezbaan has been completely transformed throughout with a chic cocktail lounge ambience. Not only do they offer an outstanding extensive menu but they are also licensed with a selection of cocktails as well as wine, beer and spirits.

I went along with a friend for a rare Thursday evening treat and the place was buzzing - they do say Thursday is the new Friday. The waiter was attentive and made us feel completely at home from the moment we stepped across the threshold.

After a couple of perfect popadoms we had our mouthwatering starters of Paneer Shashlick and Purree Prawn.

They were generous portions but not a morsel was left on the plate.

For main course we had Lamb Sagwalla - a very tasty medium strength dish cooked with fresh spinach, tomatoes, oriental spices and herbs and the Chicken Tikka Tawah - cubes of onion, green peppers, tomatoes and fresh garlic with a touch of masala sauce, garnished with fresh coriander and naga pickle. To accompany our curries we shared pilau rice and a plain naan. The lamb was melt in the mouth delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Needless to say our eyes were bigger than our bellies and we took some leftovers for our lunch the next day.

Throughout the summer there will be live music in the cocktail bar area every saturday evening.

You can book a table via the website mezbaan.co.uk or call them on

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I will definitely be going there again and would highly recommend it.

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Good dog, happy owner Dog training advice from our local expert Hannah Molloy

Q: My Dog chases joggers and bikes and won’t come back when it sees another dog. Summer’s coming and it’s so embarrassing! How do I teach it to come back when I call?

A: Ah, this is such a common problem! We often let our dogs off lead before we have taught them to recall around different distractions.

Firstly I would get a ‘recall training lead’ in my shopping basket asap. These are 5 or 10m long leads that can be left on your dog while it runs around and help you to reel the dog back in if it hasn’t responded to your call the first time.

Then we need to get some delicious training treats, a soft collar (not a choke or half check) and a fun squeaky or tuggy toy to take out training.

Start about 100m from your exciting distraction (be it a dog walking or a cycle path) and holding the lead and a lovely treat in your hand call your dog with a happy upbeat tone and hold the treat low for them to take.

Praise your dog when they come to you and then say ‘go play!’ encouraging them to explore once more. Repeat this getting closer to your distraction and giving big rewards for quick recalls!

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t’s all very well putting plans in place for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to make financial or health related decisions, but what about your dearly beloved pet? What would become of them if you were not able to take care of them any longer?

The people within Tyndallwoods Solicitors’ Private Client Team have broken the solicitor mould with their dedication to going above and beyond the call of duty in providing a truly holistic approach. Established in 1792 and run from a period building in Edgbaston, they take their role and responsibility to their clients very seriously, to the point of acting like an extension of their own family.

Judy Dyke, managing director and head of the private client team is often named as attorney in clients’ LPAs when the criteria cannot be met by a family member. It is helpful if an attorney is adult, literate, numerate and local. The ‘local’ is often the one criteria that is impossible to fill.

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Judy has made it her mission to help her clients in any way she can and this often means finding someone to take care of their animals.

Clients can call Judy any time day or night - including weekends - and in many instances where a pet needs care she calls upon the services of Ray Dedicoat at the Holly Trees Animal Rescue Trust in Hollywood, Birmingham.

“It is usually a cat or dog that will need a new home at a moment’s notice,” said Judy. “But I also have a client with a monitor lizard as a pet and I will need to take him somewhere at some point.

“We even get involved in the healthcare of our clients’ pets from time to time. For example a client of mine has two budgies and during a visit I noticed one of them was lying on its side at the bottom of the cage. I called Ray who came to look at him Ray advised that the birds still had quality of life and to feed him avocado and lettuce. Ray will only take the life of an animal if he believes it to be

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If you need any advice regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney please contact Judy at Tyndallwoods: jdyke@tyndallwoods.co.uk 0121 693 2222.

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That’s what it’s like when reaching out after living through domestic abuse.

inspirational, influential women to be the face and voice of each inspirational letter composer. Filming will continue throughout the year so if you can use your influence to reach other women and would like to follow in the footsteps of our first inspirational letter reader Amy Watson by joining her in the film then please get in touch.

To be greeted with a wall of letters written by women who have previously walked in your shoes can make that journey a little bit easier. Letters of hope, healing and opportunity.

Words that speak to you, reach out to you and offer you a ray of light. You could never imagine that you too will be writing a letter to the next woman reminding them of your journey, but you will.

Dear Friend, Well done for taking the first steps of walking through the door. Don’t be scared, feeling nervous and anxious is normal but once you get here you will quickly see that you are in a safe environment with women who you can identify with….. don’t ever feel that what you have been through is your fault.

Over the last year over 100 letters have been produced by women who have attended programmes at the Birmingham Freedom Project which include Freedom Programme, Recovery Toolkit Programme, and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Recovery Toolkit. With funding from the Heart of England Community Foundation, programme co-ordinator Jacky Mulveen is compiling the letters into a film with a line up of

Here are some sneak snippets of the letters:

Dear Friend, Believe in yourself.

When you doubt, believe a little more, when faced with an obstacle, believe a little more. Just believe.

Dear Friend, The groups have opened my heart and my mind. Taken me to a place where I never thought I’d be.

Dear Friend, Remember you are worth it, you are good enough and you are going to make it.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY who will be performing the fun-filled Bugsy Malone from 3rd-4th July at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets for Sister Act are selling fast - don’t miss out, book now from thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk or by calling (0121) 704 6962.

WORD ON THE STREET Here we bring you the low down of local happenings, all the stuff you need to know. To contribute to next issue’s WORD ON THE STREET page please email info@swanpublishing.org or call us on 0121 689 0432

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Kings Heath Theatre Group Celebrates Platinum Year Kings Heath art therapist launches first book The Girls Guide to Growing up Great is written by Sophie Elkan, Kings Heath art therapist Laura Chaisty and Maddy Poddichetty.

Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up?

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From body basics like breasts, spots and periods, to the questions with no easy answers (Does how you look matter? Is a crush ever wrong? Is it bad to be jealous of your best friends - and does having a best friend even matter?)

Plus, of course, clear and empowering information on sex, sexuality and gender and a whistle-stop guide to the wonderful world of online.

Filled with quirky illustrations by Flo Perry, coupled with space to scribble your own thoughts and ideas.

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Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society (QMTS) celebrate their 70th year in 2018, having performed their first musical, The Mikado, in 1948, then as St Agnes’ Youth Fellowship Group.

QMTS are very excited to be presenting Sister Act at the Core in Solihull from 12th to 16th June 2018.

Last year’s show, Oliver! was an award-winning sellout and Sister Act promises to be a fabulous production, showcasing outstanding new young talent in the lead roles with Leonie Hamilton as Deloris, Liam Ryder as “Sweaty” Eddie and Hattie Stark as Sister Mary Robert.

The Society has gone from strength to strength, now with a thriving junior section

The first of a series of free public education events from The Dog Education Project hits Birmingham this summer hosted by Pawfect Dogsense CIC. Dog lovers, trainers, and pet professionals alike are joining together for a pet picnic to launch this incredible free education event.

The Dog Education Project is a donation led initiative designed to boost public knowledge of dog behaviour and training with an aim to reduce puppy farming nationally, support responsible dog ownership education schemes and provide free education to every dog owner about training and behaviour.

You can register your interest in the workshop, find out more about the scheme and donate to this worthy local not for profit at pawfectdogsense.com/ dog-education-project

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

Free back to work training The award-winning and recently accredited Brandwood Community Centre in Kings Heath has been awarded Lottery funding to run their Train-to-Gain Project offering FREE Back-to-work Training and Support to Long-Term Unemployed and Single Parents including: · Employability Skills · Health & Safety at Work · Emergency First Aid · Food Hygiene · Customer Service Skills · I.T Support Sessions Brandwood Centre, on Allens Croft Road, also offer 6-8 week Work Placements, giving you hands-on practical experience. They have roles as a General Assistant (supporting the day to day running of the centre) and as a Gardener/ Maintenance Assistant.

If you would like to get support to get back to work in a local, friendly environment, contact Angie Field to find out more on: 0121 443 3310 07926030123 angie@brandwoodcentre.co.uk

Spectacle Emporium Wins National award Kings Heath based independent eyewear specialist Spectacle Emporium has received recognition for bringing you the latest eyewear fashion - being named the Best Fashion Practice in the Annual Optician Awards.

Coveted as the “highest accolade for optical professionals and practices”

by The Optician Magazine, The Optician Awards is the leading national awards organisation honouring excellence in the optical profession.

“We are ecstatic to win the award,” said Janan Choudhury, founder of Spectacle Emporium, “we love beautifying our clients with our carefully sourced indie eyewear, so to be rewarded by peers for our passion is a huge honour!”

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Moseley girl scores 162 in Mensa test Iona Mandal, age 11, has scored a perfect 162 in the prestigious British Mensa IQ test putting her in the top 99.998 percentile of test takers. Her score in the Cattell III B scale puts her in the top 1% of brightest people in the world and means she is more intelligent than cosmologist Stephen Hawking, and physicist Albert Einstein who are estimated to have IQs of 160.

Iona from Moseley, of Indian origin, took the test in March securing a place in the world’s oldest high IQ society. “I feel really pleased having done so well,” said Iona, a Year 7 student of King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls. She is thrilled at the prospect of joining the elite society where members share knowledge and interests with like-minded people. A published poet having won many prestigious awards, Iona plays the clarinet and piano, besides pursuing rock climbing.

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First Impressions ow does a neighbourhood go from unloved to up-and-coming? It’s all about the curb appeal. It has long been observed in social psychology that taking pride in one’s surroundings encourages camaraderie and lifts community spirit. The same works effectively in reverse, a lack of care taken is infectious and can land a neighbourhood in a sorry state of disenfranchisement.

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2. Faux potted trees These start at a very modest price and add instant elegance to your home with absolute zero effort.

3. (Solar) Lights Lighting up the path to your door at night has practical usefulness as well as being aesthetically pleasing.

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5. Climber plants and trellis Wisteria grows very successfully in the damp British climate with little to no upkeep, it’s also a stunning plant to have draped over the front of your house. Search ‘climber plants’ to find more ideas.

6. Attractive front door Many homes are devalued by cheap front door alternatives. For better security, fire safety and curb appeal a wooden front door beats a plastic patio door hands down.

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