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Make Kings Heath high street buzz this Christmas How do you feel about taking the hassle out of Christmas shopping at the same time as supporting your local high street this year?

Internet shopping is hit and miss with delivery charges on even the smallest items and the city centre is over-crowded with expensive parking. On the other hand, Kings Heath high street is overflowing with shops selling toys and gifts for all the family. Parking is cheap and if you’re local you could even walk.

Firstly, we are lucky to have a whole load of gorgeous independent shops that are perfect for finding something unusual and special.

Poplar Road is where you’ll find many of them; with Armadillo for fair trade and crafty gifts, People and The Jewellery Stop for girly presents and Togademus for good quality traditional toys. And there are some excellent independent stores along the High Street including Johnstans the butchers and Bike Pro

Racing and on York Road we have the likes of Polar Records and Maurice Robinson Sports.

There’s a healthy smattering of national names such as WH Smith, Argos, New Look, Peacocks, Game and Boots, and at the other end of the scale we have a number of pound shops and charity shops for a bit of bargain hunting.

And Kings Heath can help you sort out much more for Christmas than just presents; you can get your Christmas tree, wreaths and mistletoe, wrapping paper and cards, and food and drink. So you have no excuse, get yourself down to the High Street and make your Christmas pound make a real difference to local businesses.

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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your December issue of My Kings Heath.

In this issue Shop local this Christmas

Here’s wishing everyone a cracking Kings Heath Christmas!

This year Kings Heath is lit up with brand new Christmas lights and the high street and side streets are crammed full of wonderful places to go Christmas shopping. Locals are putting on a quirky festive show; Dennis and the Donkey. And we celebrate businesses and residents who contributed to Kings Heath Floral Trail’s national success.

But if you want to hide away from it all you can curl up with Park Life, the new novel set in Kings Heath.

Riverford Organics’ recipe of the month

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Interview with a bear

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Dignity in Dementia

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Dennis and the Donkey

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Moseley Directory talks to Togademus the toy shop bear A glimpse behind the doors of Sunrise Senior Living A quirky festive play

TLC Lottery funds minibus for Focus 20 Kings Heath Floral Trail

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Park Life

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awards for local businesses and front gardens Hope you all have a good one and see you in 2013!

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A novel set in Kings Heath and Moseley

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Regulars What’s on

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Where to eat

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Local tutors

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Index of advertisers

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What's on Christmas Events

Traditional Family Christmas Lunch Perfect for a relaxing family and friends get together in the lead up to Christmas. Santa will be there with gifts for the children.

On: 16 December, 12-2pm At: Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley For info: 0121 303 2050

Christmas Dinner and Carol Singing A relaxing dinner at one of Moseley’s most historic venues, dressed for Christmas. There will be Christmas carols to get you in the festive spirit.

On: 18 December at 7.00pm At: Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley For info: 0121 303 2050

Christmas at Winterbourne Festive food and carols get you in the Christmas mood. There will be children’s activities and a Father Christmas grotto.

On: 8 December, 12-5pm At: Winterbourne Gardens For info: 414 3003

A snapshot of what’s on around Kings Heath in December and January

Barbara Nice Christmas Cracker Christmas is a time for giving and no one loves giving more than local superstar housewife Barbara Nice On: 7 December, 8.30pm At: mac For info: 446 3232

Contemporary Craft Fairs

Comedy

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

Laughing Cows

Sell-out comedy night with fabulous A range of high quality all-female line up.

On: 12 Dec work from exciting At: Kitchen Garden Café designer makers. With more than 50 exhibitor For tickets: stands each day, this is an www.wegottickets.com exclusive opportunity to buy and commission the very best in unique crafts direct from the maker.

On: 8, 9, 15 & 16 Moseley Farmers’ December, 11-5pm Market At: mac Award winning market For info: 446 3232 selling fresh & wholesome locally produced farm Christmas Panto produce & crafts Dirty Old Folkers are On: 22 December back again for the 5th At: Village Green year with another For info: 449 3156 Christmas Panto. This Kings Heath time Dick Whittington gets the inappropriate Farmers’ Market DoF treatment.

Fresh local produce On: 17 December straight from the farm At: Kitchen Garden Café On: 1 December For tickets: & 5 January wegottickets.com At: Kings Heath Village Square For info: www.kingsheath farmersmarket.org

Farmers' Markets

Mac Food Market Food market featuring different local artisan food producers each month On: 23 December At: mac Birmingham For info: 446 3232

Sport

Free Boxing Training For 11-21 year olds On: Every Thursday during term time, 6-7pm for 11-14 yrs, 7-8pm for 15-21 yrs At: Queensbridge School For info: 07916 305131 hannah@unitedindance.co.uk

Free Street Dance Sessions For 8-18 year olds On: Every Thursday during term time, 5.30-6.30 for 8-12 yrs, 6.30-7.30 for 13-18 yrs At: Queensbridge School For info: 07916 305131 / hannah@ unitedindance.co.uk

Storytelling Storytelling for all the family

Tales for Christmas On: 15 December, 11.00am – 12.00 noon At: Kings Heath Library

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Where to eat Blue Ginger

Kababish

Piquant

Tel: 0121 444 0999

Tel: 0121 449 5556

Tel: 0121 249 1216

Singapore & Malaysian 32 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD

Balti 29 Woodbridge Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8EH

Indian 18 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 8JG

Bombay Rickshaw Co Kitchen Garden Indian Takeaway 13-15 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7SA

Small plates (Tapas/mezze with British influences) 17 York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA

Sabai Sabai

Tel: 0121 443 1114

Tel: 0121 443 4725

Tel: 0121 449 4498

Carib Grill

Maison Mayci

Spice Merchant

Tel: 0121 449 8818

Tel: 0121 449 4413

Tel: 0121 444 1414

Caribbean 2 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 8JG

French Patisserie 148 Alcester Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8HS

Thai 25 Woodbridge Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8EH

Kashmiri 36 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AD

Jade Restaurant Manic Organic Cantonese BYO & takeaway 88 St Mary’s Row Moseley Birmingham, B13 9EF

Organic vegetarian café 46 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AG

Sweet Chillies

Tel: 0121 449 7686

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Sylhet Spice Cuisine Bangladeshi 27-29 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7SA

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Indian 27-29 Poplar Road Kings Heath Birmingham, B14 7AA Tel: 0121 441 2222

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Kashmiri 107 Alcester Road Moseley Birmingham, B13 8DD

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

Contemp Bangali/Indian 836 Yardley Wood Rd Birmingham, B13 0JE

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Riverford Organic's recipe of the month Wok-fried Brussels Sprouts with Ginger (serves 4)

By Jane Baxter, Riverford Field Kitchen Taken from the Riverford Farm Cook Book

Ingredients:

Method

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Heat the oil in a wok, add the shallots or onion, plus the garlic and chilli, and fry quickly for about 2 minutes, without browning. Add the shredded sprouts and the fresh and crystallised ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover and steam for 3 minutes. Season to taste and serve.

3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 shallots or 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 chilli, finely chopped 600g Brussels sprouts, finely shredded 4cm piece of fresh ginger, cut into very fine strips • 4cm piece of crystallised stem ginger, cut into very fine strips • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Interview with a bear If you thought Togademus was just a lovely toy shop on Poplar Road in Kings Heath, then think again. It is also home to an extraordinary bear whose name just happens to be Togademus too.

What a co-incidence!

Togademus the bear is occasionally seen in the shop and whenever he’s there he insists on giving every customer 10% off. If you follow him on Twitter you’ll always know when he’ll be there, or keep a close eye on the shop window where he loves to sit.

We sent along our lead reporter to find out more.

Christmas is a very busy time for a toy shop how do you think you will cope? Oh, the shop is most fun when it’s full of people so we don’t mind at all. It is lovely to see happy children playing with the toys.

What kind of toys do you have on your shelves this year? Proper toys! The kind for children to live with, play with, learn from and enjoy, especially lots of traditional and wooden toys.

The shop looks quite up-market from outside – is it expensive?

Not at all. Some of the toys are only £1 and most of the toys that people buy are between £5 and £10. But we do have some really special toys too that cost a bit more.

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So, Togademus, is it your shop then? I couldn’t really say that, my family do most of the work.

I see. And can people find out about the shop before arriving?

Well there’s the website.

It’s www.togademus.co.uk and I know they are always putting photos on there so people can see new toys when they arrive. And it’s got opening times and directions as well.

Cool. So, finally, what are you hoping for this Christmas? Oh I’m easy to please – I just like to see happy faces.

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Dignity in dementia Behind the beautiful and slightly grand façade of Sunrise Senior Living in Edgbaston you might simply assume there lays an efficient, high quality care home.

You would be right to think high quality and efficient, but in reality this care home is much more. It has been designed to be as homely and comforting as possible.

And the “Reminiscence” neighbourhood, which is where the residents with dementia live, is a home from home even down to the friendly dog Zack along with a budgie and tropical fish.

there is a work station with tools and a dressing table with make-up, perfume, scarves and jewellery, ties and cufflinks.

As you walk around the spacious communal areas there are four life skills centres that are designed to remind people of the happy times that they often go back to when living with dementia. So there is a 1930’s office with antique furniture and typewriter, a nursery corner with a cot and a number of baby dolls & clothing,

The residents each have their own private en suite room with their memory box outside but much of the space is communal and there is always 30s and 40s music playing in the background. For some fresh air they can enjoy the beautiful terrace which overlooks a little bit of inner city countryside. There is also a

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There is also a “Snoezelen” Room- an innovative area with lights, sounds and objects that have proven to create a calm and pleasant retreat from the busier activity areas.

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herb garden and flowers to attend to for those residents with green fingers.

Every Friday afternoon there is a social get-together for the whole community with a musician, singer or group.

Residents and staff enjoy these together and people can sing along, dance, or just soak up the fun with a cup of tea and a piece of home made cake.

Residents are encouraged to help out in the family kitchen area, as many, particularly the ladies, slip back to a time when they spent many an hour preparing meals for their families. So peeling potatoes, laying tables and washing up bring a sense of calm purpose to their day.

If you would like to know more you are welcome to visit and have a look around. For details contact Hedda Bourne or Richard Guy on 0121 455 1100.

The specially trained carers form rich relationships with residents and their families by getting to know them in every detail- from what time they like to wake up to favourite meals and activities. The neighbourhood is small and cosy which leads to a feeling of warm homeliness.

If you have a parent, family member or neighbour who is diagnosed with dementia you are immediately faced with a number of very difficult choices.

And you may be under the impression that a place like Sunrise is out of your reach financially. But in fact it is surprisingly affordable‌ just ask.

Sunrise also provide Residential & Nursing care in their Assisted Living neighbourhood, and in a recent Quality Assurance Framework Audit they scored 99.5%.

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The Home of High Quality Care When it comes to senior care, Sunrise continues to set the standard. Our expertly trained staff and the high quality personalised care we offer are changing the way people think about senior living.

Whether it’s assisted living, nursing care, or our groundbreaking Reminiscence neighbourhood bringing comfort to those living with dementia, everything we do is born from a commitment to providing only the very best care to seniors.

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North East winner 16 Melton Road

Kings Heath Community Celebrates Floral Trail Successes of 2012 Following a hugely successful year for Kings Heath’s floral trail an awards ceremony was held In November, hosted by local Comedienne Barbara Nice to thank local businesses, schools and the community for their contribution to the Floral Trail, and to hand out awards to outstanding achievers in Kings Heath.

The competition was divided up between businesses and front gardens.

The winners in the business section were: Best Floral Display Winner – P.A. Atkinson Highly Commended – Blue Ginger Best Window Display on a Floral Trail Theme Winner – Top Banana Too Highly Commended – British Heart Foundation Best Green Initiative Winner – Hedshed Best Kept Frontage Winner – Loco Lounge Highly Commended- HSBC Most Improved Frontage Winner – The Goose Highly Commended-Sue Ryder Building

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The winners in the front garden competition were: North West Area Winner: 85 Avenue Road Finalists: 35 Balaclava Road, 47 York Road North East Area Winner: 16 Melton Road Finalists: 18 Woodville Road, 57 Heathfield Road South West Area Winner: 58 Vicarage Road Finalists: 57 Vicarage Road, 117 Vicarage Road South East Area Winner: 19 Mossfield Road Finalists: 49 Alfred Street, 9 Middleton Road Overall Winner: 85 Avenue Road The evening finished with a performance from Freefall Dance Company and Mrs Barbara Nice getting audience members to play a game of “Pick-up Sticks” with a set of brooms which had been used by Freefall Dance Company in their routine (don’t ask!!). A fun night was had by all.

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Renovations & Conservations * Tiling, Slating, & Flat Roofing Chimneys, Ridges, & Flashings * Storm Damage & Insurance Work Roof Relays * UPVC Facias, Soffits & Guttering Loft Extensions * Roof Light (Velux etc) Installation All Condensation Insulation & Damp-proofing

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We are honest, reliable, professional and affordable We have been established since 1977 You will receive free in depth quotations We provide a full 10 year guarantee with all works Architectural and structural services are available

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PARK LIFE – a novel approach to life in Birmingham Birmingham author Katharine D’Souza is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Park Life. different people approach these and how the advice they give varies.

It’s not only the parks of south Birmingham which provide the book’s backdrop, readers might also recognise other parts of Kings Heath, Moseley and the city centre.

‘I wanted local readers to feel a sense of familiarity about the story,’ Katharine said. ‘While the book can be enjoyed by people from anywhere, Brummies will get an extra bit of fun from being able to recognise where the action is taking place.’

Set in her home town, it tells the story of neighbours who think all they share is their post code, until they discover common ground where they least expect it.

The story follows neighbours Craig and Susan as they each face problems with jobs, family and romance. As Katharine says, ‘Many of us struggle with the same issues in life and I wanted to explore how 28

The story follows the neighbours as they face life-changing events and are forced to assess their priorities in life.

With the pressure they’re under, a walk in the park sounds like a great idea.

Katharine studied at the University of Birmingham and liked the city so much she stayed on after graduating.

Park Life is her first book and she’s currently writing a second.

The book is available in paperback from Amazon and ebook from the usual retailers for each ereader. For more details go to www.katharinedsouza.co.uk

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Index of Advertisers Beauty Therapies Saba’s 1 Builder JMS Roofing & Building 27 Zircon 22 Care Home Sunrise Senior Living Carpentry/Joinery John Kelly

Farmers’ Market Kings Heath Farmers Market 7

Restaurants Nathaniels 9 Restaurant Guide 8 Sweet Chillies 9

Gardening Services Evans Landscapes 19 General Services 18 Sandilands 12

Roofing JMS Roofing & Building Knights Property Services

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Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative

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Solar Energy JMS Solar

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Interior Decorating Knights Property Services

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Solicitor Tyndallwoods 27

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Carpets & Flooring Birmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery

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Ironing Service Mopheads 26

Takeaway Food Veggielicious 2

Charity Lottery TLC Lottery

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IT Support Nick Can Fix It

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Toy Shop Togademus 15

Locksmith Locking Locksmith

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Chimney Sweep Able Chimney Sweep Chiropodist Chiropody Surgery Conservatories Harborne Sash Windows Traditional Conservatories Dentures The Denture Centre Exercise Class Rosemary Conley

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Nursery Kings Heath Grange

Tutor Listing Weight Loss Lighter Life

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Optician Pabari 29 Specsavers 5

Wooden and Laminate Flooring Birmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery 23

Organic Vegbox Riverford Organics

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Windows & Doors Harborne Sash Windows 32

Plumbers MG Heating

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Happy Christmas FROM THE HARBORNE SASH WINDOW COMPANY

www.harbornesash.com 0121 427 8800 Studio 5-6, Weekin Works, 112-116 Park Hill Road, Harborne B17 9HD

“Thank you to all our wonderful clients who have placed orders with us this year - we hope you enjoy a warmer winter thanks to your new windows and doors. We look forward to working with you in 2013.”