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In this issue

Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your October/November issue of My Moseley & Kings Heath.

Thank you all for the fantastic feedback on the new look of the magazine; it makes all the hard work worth while. This issue we are focusing on keeping it local this Christmas, which is just round the corner, and we have a wedding feature for all those loved up couples planning for next year.

If you have any comments, positive or ‘constructive’, we would love to know what you think.

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Cosmetic dentistry is on the up 6 Wardrobe de-cluttering advice from an expert 9 Arbonne – would you like a second income? 10 Hiya from Mrs Barbara Nice 12 Lunch review at Byzantium 16 Street art in the community 18 FEATURE: Keep it local this Christmas 20-31 Play local this Christmas 21 Christmas church services dates 24 Shop local, eat local this Christmas 30 Protecting your children’s inheritance 32 Local resident wins £500 at Specsavers 34 Laughing Cows comedy night 36 News from Tyndallwoods Solicitors 39 FEATURE: Weddings and special events 41-45 Wedding Fayre season 41 Local venues listing 42 Making magical memories 45 Are you entitled to 225% tax relief?

46 Isla St Clare to perform in Kings Heath 48 Cat rescue 48 Improving the air we breathe 52 Let’s play out, article from local ten year old 54 Cuppa with a copper 58

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Smile!

Cosmetic dentistry has long been the norm in the States and we are now seeing a growth in people this side of the Atlantic turn their attention towards their pearly whites.

Award winning local dental surgeon Dipesh Parmar from Acorn Implant & Dental Practice (AIDP) on Swanshurst Lane helps us to understand a bit more about this non invasive way of dramatically improving the way we look.

Dipesh is the youngest ever, and the only dentist in the West Midlands to have won in his category in the annual national competition, the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards.

He explains: “With increasing development in materials and technology, the modern ways of cosmetically improving the appearance of your smile are orthodontic treatment, tooth whitening and cosmetic bonding, also known as white or composite fillings. In some situations, the traditional method of veneers and crowns may be more suitable.”

Orthodontic treatment Orthodontic treatment allows the improvement of your smile by moving your teeth to where

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they should be. The biggest advantage of orthodontic treatment is that your teeth do not need to be drilled, and provided the retainer is worn, repeated dentistry is not required.

Also known as braces, there are two basic orthodontic appliances – fixed and removable.

Traditionally, the fixed type have been metal braces and removable braces were only able to achieve small tooth movements.

With modern technology and advancements, clear and tooth-coloured fixed braces, and new ‘invisible’ removable orthodontic appliances are available.

White/Composite Fillings There is so much more to white fillings than meets the eye it is hard to know where to begin. There are multiple colours and shades so that they can perfectly match your own with minimal tooth removal.

• it is often cheaper • you will need fewer appointments • they are easier and cheaper to repair • it is often a more reversible procedure (once you have a crown there is no going back)

Skilled dentists can build up broken or badly decayed teeth gradually, using composite fillings, to make a tooth that perfectly blends in. Old fillings in the back or the front of the mouth can be made to look completely natural in this way too.

Teeth Whitening This is a simple procedure that will give your smile an instant lift. There is no harm to the tooth, no injections, and no side effects.

Firstly, moulds are taken of your teeth and special bespoke ‘trays’ are made. You use these at home, and wear them with the special bleaching gel for a few hours each day for two

Dipesh really favours cosmetic bonding, or composite fillings as his preferred method of treatment as it is less invasive, but in some cases veneers are the best option to go for.

Dipesh said: “When a patient seeks our expertise because they do not like the appearance of their smile, we do a full cosmetic consultation. This includes a general oral health examination, xrays, photographs and moulds. A treatment plan is then drawn up, specific for that patient addressing their concerns. We have multiple examples of work undertaken at AIDP to illustrate to patients what is achievable and often we can also do digital simulations.”

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Do you have a passion for natural beauty products?

Would you like to have a second income?

If your answer is yes to both of the above then it couldn’t be simpler. Local girl Abbie Iles, age 21, is a shining example of how to combine entrepreneurial flair with a passion for beauty products.

Abbie is an independent consultant for the US based, Swiss formulated, premier natural skincare company, Arbonne, as well as being a student and working part time in a beauty salon.

For just a £54 joining fee and £15 for her first samples she was up and running. And with the women’s ‘kit’ she was ready to make a flying start to her new business.

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Hiya kids, well the nights are drawing in, aren't they?

The conkers will soon be on the trees – it’s all part of “The Circle of Life” (have you seen the film? Wasn’t his uncle horrible to him?)

I don’t mind it getting a bit Autumnal, as for the first time in years we have had a summer.

“Do it on line “ advert on the No 50 see me about a mural I fancy having done on my back wall?

I don’t know about you but I thought it was a belting year for growing things. My caulis were tip-top and I am thrilled to bits with my courgettes - which just keep on coming!

All the Best,

I was on the bus the other day and I heard the phrase guaranteed to dampen even the lightest of spirits: “It’ll soon be Christmas.”

Determined to break the habit of a lifetime and not let the season of goodwill reduce me to a quivering wreck that only a small Baileys with ice can revive - I have started to get my presents sorted early. All life is ying and yang feng and shui - Starsky and Hutch, and in a way this awful recession is also a good thing as it’s making us shop more locally and be a bit more creative. A bit more ‘make do and mend.’ So this year it’s Courgette Jam all ‘round I reckon.

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Let's do lunch Byzantium in Kings Heath has built up an enviable reputation as one of our finest places to go for an evening meal in the area. But did you know they are now open for lunch too?

As soon as I found this out I was itching for an excuse to go and so went with a good friend for lunch there last week, and what a treat.

We were met with a very warm welcome from the new owners Efua and her Italian husband Antonello who now run the restaurant, balancing it with the management of their vineyard and spumante production business in Italy. They plan to have their ‘De Lamis’ spumante on the menu in time for Christmas.

The lunch menu is lighter and simpler than the evening’s indulgent array of Mediterranean and North African tapas. There is a choice of a few tapas dishes alongside home-made soups, salads, pasta dishes and flat-bread sandwiches made with home baked bread. And if you just want to pop in for coffee and cake they have some truly lovely looking home made cakes and pastries.

For our lunch we ordered a few tapas to nibble on; the flatbread with the hummus and zalouk aubergine dip. And to really spoil ourselves for drinks we had a Bellini and a Tintoretto – spumante spritzers mixed with peach juice and cranberry juice.

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For our main course we chose the couscous salad with grilled Mediterranean vegetables and the tomato and mozzarella salad. Both were really delicious and left us feeling a little virtuous after our flatbread and dip starter.

We had just enough time to finish off with really good cappuccinos and were treated to some new pastries they were trialling. Sfogliatella have a crisp finish with a hazelnut chocolate centre, an Italian version of pain au chocolat if you like. Simply melt in the mouth.

This is a great place for a quick bite to eat, a meal out with the kids, or as I had a slightly longer more decadent lunch with a girlfriend. The prices are reasonable and the place has a lovely feel to it.

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Art to be proud of Street art murals are transforming the urban spaces of Kings Heath and Moseley.

In recent years street art has gained the recognition it deserves, led by artists like Banksy who have succeeded in changing perceptions of graffiti art. In Kings Heath and Moseley we are lucky to be surrounded by street art that celebrates our community.

mural on the side of Mariano’s Cornish Café.

The landmark piece was funded by and is part of Espirito Brum Cultural Exchange Festival.

Over August, Brazilian artist, Ficore collaborated with Hoakser on the painting, which consists of postcard-style-snapshots of Kings Heath life.

Around the Meteor Ford site in Moseley stands a serene mural of silhouetted trees created this summer by renowned artist, Mohammed Ali, and funded by Moseley Farmers’ Market and Tesco.

‘As this is the first big public piece of legal graffiti on the high street, I thought it was important that it appealed to as many people as possible’ Hoakser states.

In Kings Heath, look out for the Farmers’ Market mural behind All Saints Community Centre.

Vibrant and comical, this work was painted by Kings Heath native, street-artist, Hoakser.

“ And street art,” he explains, “has got everybody talking. I have met so many people whilst working on that piece, had hours of conversation, made a friend in Brazil, been thanked by passersby, bought drinks by strangers... everyone seems to appreciate having the mural here.”

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Christmas Play Local If it’s a bit of drama and escapism you’re after this festive season, then there’s no need to go too far afield, with a whole variety of theatre for all ages on your doorstep.

If you fancy yourself as an amateur sleuth, don your trench coat and grab your magnifying glass for a Murder Mystery Dinner and Christmas disco at Highbury Hall on 6th December. Hunt for clues and interrogate the witnesses to see if you can solve the crime. Afterwards, with the murderer safely behind bars, you can bust some arresting moves on the dance floor. The £38.50 ticket includes a three course meal.

For more family-friendly festive fantasy, the mac is playing host to two Christmas shows this season: ‘The Snow Dragon’ is for ages 3 and over, and takes you into a magical, mysterious world of comedy and song from 26th November to 8th December. ‘Hansel and Gretel’ adapts the classic fairytale with live music and clowning, for ages 5 and over, from 3rd to 14th December.

Both also have accompanying workshops available, and tickets range from £9 to £13.50.

And it wouldn’t be Christmas without our uniquely strange British tradition of pantomime, but leave the kids at home for this one! Brought to you by irreverent performers, the Dirty Old Folkers, ‘Old Mother Goose’ is strictly for adults and will be followed by a Christmas sing-along. Catch it at the Kitchen Garden Cafe on 16th December, or at the Hare & Hounds on 21st and 23rd, both on York Road in Kings Heath. Tickets are between £10 and £12.

Also look out for comedian Tank Sherman at Highbury Hall on 12th December and a special Christmassy Storytelling Cafe at the Kitchen Garden Cafe on 18th December.

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The true meaning of Christmas It is easy to get carried away with the Christmas tradition of giving and receiving, but don’t forget to soak up some true Christmas spirit at one of your local churches.

All Saints Church, Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath 22 Dec 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight 24 Dec 3.30pm Children’s Carol Service 24 Dec 11.30pm Midnight Communion

25 Dec 8am & 10am Holy Communion Calvary Chapel Elim Pentecostal 15 Dec 6.00pm Carol Service with nativity Musical 159 Allens Croft Rd, Kings Heath 22 Dec 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight 25 Dec 10.30am Christmas Day Service Catholic Church of St Dunstan, Kingsfield Rd 24 Dec 5.30pm Children’s Liturgy 24 Dec 8.00pm Carol Service 24 Dec 9.00pm Midnight Mass

25 Dec 10am & 12 Christmas Day Mass Hazelwell Church, Vicarage Rd, KH 22 Dec 6.00pm Carol Service 24 Dec 11.15pm Midnight Communion 25 Dec 10am Family Communion

New Life Baptist Church, 80 High St, KH 22 Dec 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight 24 Dec 3.00pm Christmas Service for families 24 Dec 11.15pm Midnight Service 25 Dec 10.30am Christmas Celebration St Agnes Church, Colmore Cres, Moseley 22 Dec 6.30pm Carol Service 24 Dec 4.00pm Christingle Service 24 Dec 11.00pm Communion Service 25 Dec 10.00am Family Communion St Anne’s Church, Park Hill, Moseley 8 Dec 11.00am Advent Community Choir 15 Dec 11.00am Nativity Service 22 Dec 5.00pm Carol Service St Christopher’s, Woodlands Rd, Sparkhill

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St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Row, Moseley 15 Dec 10.00am Nativity Service 22 Dec 6.30pm Carol Service 24 Dec 5.00pm Christingle Service 24 Dec 11.00pm Midnight Mass 25 Dec 8.00am Holy Communion 25 Dec 10.00am Sung Eucharist * some dates and times may be subject to change. Correct at time of going to press

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SPARKLING CHRISTMAS Christmas 2013 At Edgbaston Stadium, The County Ground Whether you are looking for a shared or private Christmas party, Edgbaston Stadium is the venue for you!

We are offering private party nights throughout December from just £41.95 per head plus VAT. From £30.95 a head plus VAT you can also join one of our shared parties on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Thursday 12th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Friday 20th December * If you book a table of 10 at any of our shared Party Nights we will give you a free round of cocktails. All you need to do is book before 31st October to receive this offer (2 jugs of cocktails per table).

If you would like more information on any of our party nights please contact the conference team on 0844 635 1902 (option 2) or email enquiries@edgbaston.com

CHRISTMAS 2013

Beyond the boundaries

Free musical education Weekly musical services Performance opportunities Vibrant social life Travel opportunities

*All dates are subject to availability.

Please refer to Edgbaston Stadium's terms and conditions.

Do you love to sing?

The two choirs at St Mary’s Church Moseley are looking for new members aged 5 to 95. Churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike are welcome.

Call Choir Director Mick Perrier for further information on 07967 595 881 or email mick@mperrier.freeserve.co.uk

See St Mary’s Church Choirs Perform: Evening Service at Chester Cathedral, 5 Oct, 4.15pm Concert with Eschersheim Youth Choir (from Germany) at St Chad’s Cathedral, 14 Oct, 7.00pm Choral Requiem for Remembrance Sunday at St Mary’s Church, 10 Nov, 6.30pm Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas at St Mary’s Church, 22 Dec, 6.30pm

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Where to eat Blue Ginger

Kababish

Piquant

Tel: 0121 444 0999

Tel: 0121 449 5556

Tel: 0121 249 1216

Byzantium

Kitchen Garden

Ponte di Legno

Tel: 0121 444 5444

Tel: 0121 443 4725

Tel: 0121 449 8064

Carib Grill

Maison Mayci

Sabai Sabai

Tel: 0121 449 4413

Tel: 0121 449 4498

Manic Organic

Spice Merchant

Tel: 0121 441 3802

Tel: 0121 444 1414

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

Mediterranean tapas 11 York Road Kings Heath, B14 7SA

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

Carters

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

Balti 29 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EH

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

French Patisserie 148 Alcester Road Moseley, B13 8HS

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

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

Italian 44 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EJ

Thai 25 Woodbridge Road Moseley, B13 8EH

Kashmiri 36 Poplar Road Kings Heath, B14 7AD

Jade Restaurant Nathaniels

Sweet Chillies

Tel: 0121 449 7686

Tel: 0121 449 9618

Tel: 0121 443 1086

Pangaea

Sylhet Spice Cuisine

Tel: 0121 441 2222

Tel: 0121 444 6644

Cantonese BYO & takeaway 88 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 9EF

La Fibule

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

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

Fine British dining 13 St Mary’s Row Moseley, B13 8HW

Indian 27-29 Poplar Road Kings Heath, B14 7AA

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

Bangladeshi 27-29 York Road Kings Heath, B14 7SA

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What's on Markets & Fairs

Wedding Fair An ideal opportunity for gathering wedding ideas. A variety of suppliers will be exhibiting and bridal fashion shows taking place.

On: 13 October At: Highbury Hall For info: www.birming ham.gov.uk/highbury

Vintage Wedding Show Bringing together exceptional brands within the bridal industry all within one glorious setting.

On: 12-13 October At: University of Birmingham Great Hall For info: www.designer vintagebridal.co.uk

A snapshot of what’s on around Moseley & Kings Heath in Oct & Nov

locally produced farm produce and crafts.

On: 26 Oct & 23 Nov & 21 Dec At: Village Green For info: 0121 449 3156

Kings Heath Farmers’ Market Fresh local produce straight from the farm.

On: 1st Saturday monthly At: Kings Heath Village Square For info: www.kingsheath farmersmarket.org

Christmas Gift Fairs

An evening of shopping and treats, mulled wine and mince pies. Come and see our new deli stocked with local produce, Christmas wreaths and unusual gifts.

On: 25 Nov & 10 Dec At: Kitchen Garden Café, Kings Heath Christmas Craft Fair For info: www.

Last minute shopping for kitchengardencafe.co.uk unusual personalised gifts.

Mulled wine, mince pies and light refreshments.

On: 23 & 24 November Laughing Cows The fabulous night of At: Highbury Hall stand up comedy with For info: www.birming an all-female line up. ham.gov.uk/highbury On: 9 Oct, 13 Nov & 11 Dec Moseley Farmers’ At: The Kitchen Garden Market Café, York Rd Award winning For info: www. market selling fresh wegottickets.com and wholesome

For A Laugh

For Kids

Craft

Story telling, comedy and songs from the company that brought you The Grufallo.

On: 26 Nov - 8 Dec At: Mac For info: www.macarts.co.uk

BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee finalist Lauren Guthrie is holding various workshops at her beautifully refurbished premises in Moseley including making a knitted Christmas Stocking.

On: 2 November Where: Guthrie & Ghani, Moseley For info: www. guthrie-ghani.co.uk

The Snow Dragon

Hansel & Gretel Full of live music, mischief and bad endings for witches.

On: 3 Dec- 14 Dec At Mac For info: www.macarts.co.uk

Handmade Christmas

Music

Live folk music every Wednesday 9 October - Jackie Comedy Night Oates’ Lullabies Tour and Christmas 16 October - Pete Coe Party Disco 23 October - Merry Hell 30 October - Megson Light up your evening 6 November - Breabach with a night of comedy with stand up comedian, 13 November - Kenny Tank Sherman followed Spiers & Eilidh Grant by light supper and disco. 20 November - MarieClaire Berreen and On: 13 December her husbands At: Highbury Hall 27 November - For info: www.

Martin Simpson birmingham.gov.

4 December uk/highbury Belshazzar’s Feast At: Red Lion Folk Club, Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath For info: www.

Join Barbara Nice in a redlionfolkclub.com bumper bundle selection box of Christmas fun.

On: 13 and 14 December At:Mac For info: www. macarts.co.uk

For Big Kids

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Christmas at New International Encounter (NIE) present:

Hansel And Gretel

Tue 3 Dec Sat 14 Dec | Age 5+

Achieving sell out success in Bristol’s Tobacco Factory, NIE’s adaptation of this classic fairytale is full of live music, mischief and bad endings for witches

Tall Stories present:

The Snow Dragon Tue 26 Nov – Sun 8 Dec | Age 3+ Story-telling, comedy and songs from the company that brought you The Gruffalo

£1 off tickets* with this code: Elf7 *excludes family tickets, subject to availability

Sales and Info: 0121 446 3232 www.macarts.co.uk

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Keeping it local this Christmas Why not take some of the hassle out of Christmas at the same time as supporting your local high street this year?

Internet shopping is always hit and miss and you end up paying delivery charges on even the smallest items. The city centre is too busy and parking costs a small fortune.

On the other hand, Moseley and Kings Heath high streets are overflowing with delightful independent shops selling toys and gifts for all the family. Parking is inexpensive and if you live close enough you can even walk or cycle.

From cards and wrapping paper, Christmas trees, wreaths and mistletoe, to gifts for all the family, we have it all here on our doorstep.

And for fresh locally produced food, Moseley and Kings Heath both have outstanding farmers’ markets, and the Moseley one includes a craft and arts market in the run up to Christmas

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for unusual handcrafted gifts. Also, look out for the reindeer in the Moseley Christmas market. See the ‘What’s On’ page for dates.

If you are planning a celebratory meal out with your family, friends or co workers this festive season, then you need look no further than Moseley and Kings Heath with our enviable choice of outstanding restaurants and cafés.

Your Christmas pound can make all the difference to local businesses this year, and you can get some unique and special gifts, eat fabulous food, and generally enjoy the Moseley / Kings Heath vibe.

Amy Watson Editor

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Creating A Financial Legacy for your Family Raising a child is a costly business - nappies, clothes, pocket money and school trips are just the tip of the iceberg. The results of a survey have indicated that by the time your child has reached 21 you will have spent an average of £218,000 on their upbringing (Source: www.mailonline.co.uk, January 2012).

It doesn’t get any easier once they reach adulthood age. The chances are high that they will need financial help to fund a gap year, or to get a foot on the property ladder.

But looking after your children doesn’t end when they start carving out a career and have a family of their own. In all likelihood you will want to create a financial legacy to ensure that the wealth you have created is preserved, protected and passed on to them.

Preserving as much of your wealth as possible requires careful estate planning; otherwise you may not pass on as much wealth as you anticipate. Inheritance tax (IHT), which is just one barrier to the transfer of wealth, is a 40 per cent tax imposed on the worldwide estate of anyone who is UK-domiciled on all assets above the nil rate band of £325,000.

The nil rate band can be passed to a surviving spouse, if not used, increasing the survivor’s nil rate band to up to £650,000. The threshold is normally updated each year in the Budget, in line with inflation, but the Coalition has said that it will now be frozen until April 2015.

If you are saving on behalf of your child or children it makes sense to ensure that the method used is as tax-efficient as possible – and to start as early as possible. A Junior ISA offers parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends the opportunity to invest regular contributions or lump sums on behalf of a child in a flexible and tax-efficient way. Replacing the Child Trust Fund, the Junior ISA provides the same tax advantages as a standard ISA; tax-efficient

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interest on cash deposits, no further liability to income tax on dividends and no capital gains tax. Of course, the favourable tax treatment for Junior ISAs may not be maintained in the future and is subject to changes in legislation.

Setting up a pension for a child (you are allowed to invest a maximum of £3,600 gross a year on their behalf) is one of the most efficient financial gifts you can make. You get tax relief on the contribution and the child benefits from taxfree growth. Because the money is invested over such a long term – up to 55 years or more – you have the luxury of taking a unique long view on the investment strategy, which presents the opportunity to really go for maximum returns.

On top of all this, if your child is financially dependent on you, you need to make sure you have adequate provisions in place to replace your income in the event of death, illness or disability.

Being a parent brings with it rich rewards, from watching your children walk their first steps, to applauding them when they walk on stage to collect their graduation scroll.

But such rich rewards do not have to be only emotional; they can be real too, with a little foresight and some expert financial help.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Wealth Management, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Sarah Ryley of St James’s Place Wealth Management on 0121 445 0079 or email: sarah.ryley@ sjpp.co.uk or visit www.provestfs.co.uk

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Feedback proves fruitful for Ruksana SPARKBROOK resident Ruksana Begum picked up a cheque for £500 after filling in a feedback form at a Kings Heath opticians.

The Birmingham University chemistry degree student visited Specsavers at 132 High Street back in July for an eye examination. After her visit she was emailed a customer feedback form which she filled in and returned. She was then picked at random from more than 90,000 respondents across the whole country to receive her cash prize.

Miss Begum says, ‘I decided to switch my opticians, so this was my first visit to Specsavers. I was so impressed with the service that I wanted to give them my feedback. I’ve never won anything like this before, and the money is certainly going to be useful – helping towards my study costs.’

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Peter Squire, store director at Specsavers Kings Heath, says, ‘We’re thrilled for Ruksana. To have been picked from respondents across the whole country is just fantastic and I’m sure she will put the money to good use.’

For more information or to book an eye examination, visit Specsavers at 132 High Street, Kings Heath or call 0121 441 1322.

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Laughing Cows comedy night If you like a bit of a laugh, then you will love this fabulous sell-out, monthly comedy show with an all-female line-up.

Acts scheduled to perform this autumn include Shazia Mirza, Jen Brister, Hannah Gadsby, Angie McEvoy, Mandy Muden and Susan Murray alongside resident MC, Maureen Younger. Acts such as Sarah Millican, Mrs Barbara Nice, Susan Calman, Hattie Hayridge and Jo Enright have also performed at the night. Laughing Cows also runs Laughing Calves nights throughout the year. These nights allow newer comics to take to the stage alongside more seasoned performers.

Laughing Cows comedy nights showcase and champion women in comedy. Originally set up in 1998, Laughing Cows currently runs nights throughout the UK.

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Laughing Cows and Laughing Calves perform regularly at the Kitchen Garden CafĂŠ on York Road. For more details go to www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk or www.laughingcowscomedy.co.uk

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

(Quoting My Moseley & Kings Heath)

There is no stronger form of advertising than ‘Word of Mouth’ and that is the secret to the incredible success of Moseley BNI, a local business networking group.

We meet every Thursday at Moseley Golf Club and over the last year we have passed more than a Million Pounds worth of business between our members. We’re looking for more people in business, to boost our success even further.

If you’re interested in more business please come and meet us one Thursday. Call Jeff on 07973 562583 or email breakfast@moseleybni.co.uk.

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Pictured from left to right: Clare Martin, Chris Beddow, Ian Butler, Stephen Harris, Judy Dyke, Martin Dyke, Ian Buchanan and Julie Russell.

More than law It’s all change at Edgbaston-based law firm Tyndallwoods Solicitors but business as usual too.

Whilst clients will see the same level of service and support, behind the scenes there has been a change in how the company is run.

In August, Tyndallwoods was authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as an Alternative Business Structure (or ABS), which in simple terms has enabled the ownership of the company to be shared between eight senior lawyers and managers.

Chairman Judy Dyke said; “This means a lot to us because we have been able to recognise the energy and enthusiasm of a new generation of colleagues.

“We want our clients to know that we are moving with the times, investing in quality systems and processes, but we are holding on to our traditional values with a continued commitment to offering an outstanding service.”

Solicitor Clare Martin TEP said; “This is a great move for the company and a great move for me

too. I get a lot of job satisfaction working in a firm where client care is such a priority. It gives me the chance to take time to get to know clients and their families throughout the generations.”

Tyndallwoods can trace its history back over 220 years being founded in the late 1700s, and Judy follows in her father’s footsteps heading up the firm.

Tyndallwoods is very active with local charities, with Judy a patron of Edward’s Trust and St Mary’s Hospice, and Clare, a patron of Edward’s Trust. They also support OHMI the One Handed Musical Instrument project and Children in Need.

More recently, Managing Director Martin Dyke has become involved in the very topical bee crisis by training as a bee keeper and installing a top bar bee hive on the grounds. To cap it all, the firm plants trees in Thailand which enables the firm to be carbon neutral.

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Are you planning a wedding?

If so, then there are two wedding fairs being held in October to give you some inspiration.

The Designer Vintage Bridal Show is on 12 and 13 October at the University of Birmingham Great Hall and the Highbury Hall Wedding Fayre takes place at the stunning grade II listed building on 13 October.

Designer Vintage Bridal Show – 12 & 13 October Bringing together exceptional brands in the bridal industry all in one glorious setting, this event is an emporium of hand-picked exhibitors.

Visitors to the show will meet and talk with inspirational designers, gain valuable advice from industry professionals, and relax at leisure whilst enjoying refreshments and regular catwalk shows and demonstrations.

Tickets are just £7 in advance and £10 on the door. For further information go to www.designervintagebridal.co.uk Designer Vintage Bridal Show University of Birmingham Great Hall Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT Highbury Hall Wedding Fayre – 13 October You will be treated to complimentary canapés

and bubbly and a series of catwalk bridal fashion shows during the whole day.

There are exhibitors throughout the building which can provide everything you need for a wedding day to remember for the rest of your lives. On show will be bridal gowns, wedding cars, gorgeous cakes, stationery, florists, fruity bouquets, hotels and hair stylists.

You will also be able to walk around the lovely gardens and explore the entire building.

Located three miles from Birmingham city centre, Highbury Hall is in a beautiful countryside setting. Fully restored to its original period design, this is an exquisite venue for a wedding right on your doorstep. And if you are on a tight budget you might be interested in their weekday wedding prices.

Admission is free.

Highbury Hall 4 Yew Tree Road Moseley, Birmingham B13 8QG Tel: 0121 303 2050 Email: civic.catering@birmingham.gov.uk

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Planning something special?

If you have a special occasion coming up, whether it be a humble children’s birthday party, an adult ‘milestone’ birthday party, anniversary party, wedding, Christening, Bar Mitzvah… you name it, we have venues for all occasions right here on our doorstep. Here are just a few of them.

All Saints Centre, 2 Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath www. allsaintscentrekh.co.uk#/booking-rooms/4552743246 Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Rd, Kings Heath www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/Birthday-Parties Hare & Hounds, 106 High St, Kings Heath http://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/private-hire/ Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Rd, Kings Heath www. birmingham.gov.uk/highbury Juniper Centre, Alcester Rd. www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/aboutus/conference-facilities-for-hire/juniper-centre Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club, 247 Alcester Rd South, Kings Heath www.kingsheathsportsclub.co.uk Loyal Caledonian Corks Social Club, 225 Alcester Rd South, Kings Heath www.thecorkskingsheath.co.uk Prince of Wales, 118 Alcester Rd, Moseley www.theprincemoseley.co.uk/contact/

Riverside House, 21 Alcester Rd, Moseley www.riverside-church.org.uk/ St Agnes’ Church Hall, Billesley Lane, Moseley www. stagneschurch.co.uk/church_hall.html The Bull’s Head, 23 St Mary’s Row, Moseley http:// Bullsheadmoseley.co.uk/contact/ The Hub, Hazelwell, 318 Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath www.hubhazelwell.org.uk/contact_us.htm The Moseley Exchange, 149-153 Alcester Rd. http:// moseleyexchange.com/?page_id=3986 The Windermere Club, 110 Wake Green Rd, Moseley 0121 449 2802 Uffculme Centre, Queensbridge Rd. www.bsmhft.nhs. uk/about-us/conference-facilities-for-hire/uffculmecentre/

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TODAY IS YOURS, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. Start your story with us here at Edgbaston Stadium the county ground, at the centre of tradition culture and values.

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Making Magical Memories Photographs are how we remember important events, long after the memories fade. If you’re having trouble choosing someone to capture your big day, Charles Davis from Professional Photography has five top tips.

1. Get the picture.

Take time looking through photographers’ portfolios and think about what you want from your own pictures. If you’re after informal, reportage-style snaps, then choose a photographer whose work shows their ability to capture those spontaneous, one-off moments.

2. Know what you want.

The more a photographer understands what you like, the more chance they have of meeting, and exceeding your expectations. What balance of formal and informal pictures do you want? Will one photographer be enough? What about a temporary studio for more formal shots? Which part of the event is most important? Be as specific as possible.

3. Time is of the essence.

Ask the photographer about their planning and preparation. A good photographer will want to check out the venue in advance to identify the best settings and vantage points. They’ll also want to discuss the schedule with you and to spend time talking through what you want.

4. Get cheeky!

Wedding officials and ministers from all faiths usually have an opinion about when to take photographs and where a photographer should stand, but this may not be the right time and place to get the best shot of the happy couple. It’s important to be respectful but, whatever the event, a photographer who is willing to get into a little bit of trouble for their client may well deliver the best results.

5. Raising a smile.

Many people feel self-conscious when there’s a photographer lurking, but if they can put people at ease and bring out the best in your guests, then the memories captured will be the happiest ones.

If you would like to discuss photography for your wedding you can contact Charles Davis on 07824 444 487.

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Are you entitled to 225% tax relief?

Would you like to see tax as an inflow rather than an outflow of money from your business?

Well, if you are involved in any kind of research and development resulting in an altered or a new product, then tax advisors Bloomer Heaven have some good news for you.

You could be entitled to a whopping 225% tax relief on all costs relating to research and development, according to Chris Barlow, director at city centre based Bloomer Heaven.

“These costs can include product expenses such as materials, as well as the cost of services such as heating and lighting, and that most valuable commodity of all, time,” he said.

“Often business owners do not even realise they are entitled to this surprisingly generous form of tax relief. But if they are doing something as simple as making a recipe for mayonnaise healthier, this could be classed as research and development, and they may be entitled to the relief.

“The key is to be able to prove that a product has been taken from one state to another via a process that has involved change.

The costs of it going wrong can even be included, as long as there is a successful finished product at the end of the process.

“This is a largely unknown form of tax relief, that is hugely beneficial to a diverse range of

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industries. To successfully claim this form of tax relief it is vital to provide the information to HMRC in a specific format. At Bloomer Heaven we have a wealth of experience in this area, having completed claims for businesses in the automotive, general manufacturing, food production, medical products, scientific instruments, software and paper industries.”

You can find out more at a free seminar that Bloomer Heaven is holding on 24 October, or by contacting Bloomer Heaven.

Free seminar on 225% research and development tax relief Speakers from HMRC and Bloomer Heaven Date & time: 24 October, 4.00pm Venue: Bloomer Heaven Offices To book a place call 0121 236 0465 or go to the events section of the website www.bloomerheaven.co.uk Bloomer Heaven Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors Rutland House, 148 Edmund Street Birmingham, B3, 2FD Tel: 0121 236 0465 www.bloomerheaven.co.uk

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Music with Isla St Clair in Kings Heath Combining live performance and film footage, singer and television personality Isla St Clair will present this delightfully nostalgic, poignant and humorous look at the effects of music in wartime.

Joining Isla is film maker Patrick King who will give a fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes look at the making of their award winning documentary films.

Using film clips they illustrate how songs and music played an important part in people’s daily lives: for boosting morale, propaganda or just reminding people of better times during some of the darkest days in our history.

This exciting event is on Thursday 10 October at 7.30 pm at All Saints Church, corner of High Street and Vicarage Road Kings Heath.

Isla will perform a selection of songs ranging from Napoleonic times, through to the popular hits that were born out of two world wars and the 1950s.

Tickets are £10 in advance from Des or Sheila on 0121 443 5292 or the welcome desk at the All Saints Centre. There will be a licensed bar.

Cat rescue Cramar Cat Rescue and Sanctuary charity is increasingly busy rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats and kittens throughout the West Midlands.

They do invaluable work in the community and Judy Dyke at Tyndallwood’s own beloved cat Smokey is a Cramar cat. Smokey’s distinguishing feature is that she lost one third of her tail following a car accident - happily this has not affected her balance and indeed she is now a celebrity as she features in the firm’s literature.

Judy was pleased to receive the Cramar Mewsletter recently which highlighted in the Trustees Report the importance of legacies to funding the wonderful work of Cramar. She keeps copies of the Cramar Legacy Appeal in her office for clients who are cat lovers to consider when they are making their Wills.

To find out more about the wonderful work of the charity please telephone 0121 445 1840 or visit their website www.cramarcats.org.uk

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Birmingham Friends of the Earth launched their Let's Get Moving campaign with stunts in the city centre.

Pedalling for Laughs The quality of the air we breathe is something we barely think about these days with other environmental issues and concerns being much more prevalent.

However, poor air quality is still a really big problem which is where Friends of the Earth’s ‘Let’s Get Moving’ campaign comes in.

As traffic is the biggest cause of poor air quality, it should be easier for people to choose to walk and cycle; ways of getting about that produce no toxic emissions and have many health benefits.

Friends of the Earth is calling for the City Council to build on the recent central grant for cycling by securing even greater investment to really tackle air pollution.

They will also be trying to help make cycling that little bit better themselves, raising money with their second comedy gig, ‘Pedalling for Laughs’ at the Glee Club.

Last year they raised £1,000 for bee-friendly projects; this year, on 20 November, they

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are hoping to do even better and raise even more money to fund local cycling projects.

There is a fantastic line-up of comedians including: the fabulously funny Barbara Nice, and Adam Kay, front man of legendary Amateur Transplants, as well as James Cook, Stella Graham, and Steve Day. So for a great night of fantastic comedy in support of cycling projects in Birmingham, get your tickets from The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street, or log onto www.glee.co.uk. Tickets are £12 with student, early bird and group discounts available. More details: bit.ly/pedallingforlaughs You can also get involved in the campaign in other ways, find out more at www.get-moving.org.uk

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Kings Heath 10 year old Arthur Belben (centre) 'Plays Out'

Street Play On 7th August 2013, national play day, three busy streets in Kings Heath (Goldsmith Road, Albert Road and Woodville Road) were closed.

Why? For children like me to play.

Again “why?” you may ask. “Haven’t children got back gardens? Can’t they just go to the park?” However, as you will know, it is much more fun to play together than alone. Street play is all about getting to know your community and truthfully, I can guess how many people that you know and are friends with on your street and know that that number is not very big.

Play is a tremendous part of being a child and everybody should have the opportunity to, whether that’s playing tag outside or just chatting with your friend. One of the main things that stops us from doing this is cars. But what if there weren’t any cars...

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Two words: street play. During the day, nothing was seen on the roads except people having fun and taking part in interactive activities. One of which, and probably my favourite, was “music shakers,” involving dancing, singing songs and playing with coloured scarves. Other activities included clay, bubbles and art and craft.

It was organised by the various local communities and families, keen to help street play, supported by ‘Parks for Play’, Hall Green Arts Forum and Birmingham City Council. The day as a whole was really fun and friendly, and I hope we do it again soon!!!

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Hall Green Christadelphians We would like to invite you to our Bible-based talks, given most Sunday evenings between 6 and 7pm. The titles for the next two months, God willing, are shown below. Our meetings are quiet and reverent, and there is opportunity for discussion, over a cup of tea or coffee, after the talk is over.

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Christadelphians are a Bible-based community who try to follow the teachings of the Lord Jesus as given to the original first century believers. We encourage others to look forward to the return of the Lord Jesus and the coming Kingdom of God.

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Cuppa with a Copper A COMMUNITY scheme launched by police officers in Kings Heath, Birmingham, is causing a ‘stir’ with local shoppers.

For the past six months, visitors to Kings Heath High Street have been able to pop into the Pear Tree Pub on a Monday from 9am until 10am and have a ‘cuppa’ with PC Andy Collis while discussing local concerns and crime trends.

The presenters were recording a segment with PC Collis for their radio show as part of an on-air A to Z of the city. They discussed the scheme at length and the segment will be aired tomorrow (5 July) from 5pm.

The early morning meetings have been extremely well received in the community, with dozens of shoppers popping in on a regular basis.

PC Collis said: “The scheme has proven successful on Kings Heath High Street and the number of people attending continues to increase each and every week.

Issues discussed in the first six months have included anti-social behaviour, speeding motorists and safety on the high street. Visitors have also been given crime prevention advice and assistance with property marking.

Last month PC Collis was also joined

by Jo and Sparky from Free Radio for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat about the scheme, that was originally set up in February.

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“It was great having Jo and Sparky join me for a ‘cuppa’ recently and I’ve had some really positive feedback from regulars who enjoy the relaxed environment in which they can discuss concerns.”

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