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Welcome to our ‘back to school’ issue, focussed on new and returning students as well as those in the throes of making important decisions for their future.

The feature kicks off with some wise words of warning from local headmistress Debbie James, who has been playing a vital role in the transformation of several local comprehensive schools, currently at Swanshurst Girl’s School. Serving at the helm of the biggest girl’s school in Europe Mrs James has a clear insight into the current and future climate of our comprehensive schools and shares some interesting predications with us.

From a local ambassador for education to a global ambassador for women, the one and only Wonder Women graces our cover this issue. In an interview with actress Gal Gadot we find out some of the many reasons why this role could not have been more suited to her. It’s an exciting time for fans who have just caught Gadot in her stand alone Wonder Woman film and are eagerly anticipating her return in DC’s November release ‘Justice League’. We’re certainly looking forward to seeing more of Diana Prince flaunting her unapologetically honest and honourable alter ego on the big screen later this year.

Keep an eye out for all the fantastic events going on locally in our double page ‘What’s On’, and keep up with the the local (good) news stories in ‘Word On The Street’ - it’s always encouraging to hear about new businesses starting up, renovations and award winning services on our doorstep!

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Word on the street

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DC COMIC FILMS ARE OFTEN ACCUSED OF BEING DARK COMPARED TO MARVEL FILMS. WILL ‘WONDER WOMAN’ FOLLOW THAT OR BE LIGHTER? GAL GADOT: It carries a lot of funny moments but it’s a good drama story as well. Patty Jenkins, who directed ‘Monster’, directed me for this and she is the best director for this movie.

She’s all about the heart of the story, all about the soul of the story.

WHEN ZACK SNYDER OFFERED YOU THE ROLE OF WONDER WOMAN, DID YOU KNOW THERE WOULD BE HER OWN MOVIE PLUS VARIOUS SPIN-OFFS INCLUDING ‘BVS’ AND ‘JUSTICE LEAGUE PARTS 1 & 2’?

GAL GADOT: We didn’t talk at all about the commitment of it – but I’m happy about it. I’m all about commitment. I’m a Taurus, very loyal!

I’ve worked with the ‘Fast & Furious’ family for years I was happy I have this new amazing family to be with.

AS A WORKING MOTHER, WERE YOU HESITANT ABOUT ACCEPTING THE ROLE? YOU’D BE AWAY FROM HOME A LOT… GAL GADOT: There is always hesitation. Being a mother really set my priorities, family comes first. I have the best partner [husband, Yaron Versano] to do what I do. When I was first thinking about getting pregnant I wasn’t sure how it was going to work with travelling. We lead a very hectic life.

And my husband told me, ‘When you have a child what kind of role model do you want to be? You are who you are, you love to work, you love to

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WHAT KIND OF CHILDHOOD DID YOU HAVE GROWING UP IN ROSH HAAYIN, ISRAEL? GAL GADOT: A very happy childhood. I was a tomboy. I see little girls now who love nail polish, not me. I had bruises on my knee all the time, I used to play volleyball, basketball, tennis and dodgeball. I was a dancer all my life, too. So, I was always very active. I grew up in Rosh HaAyin, which is very close to Tel Aviv and still have so many friends that I grew up with, a group of seven of us and we grew up together and it’s great.

DID BEING IN THE ARMY GIVE YOU GOOD DISCIPLINE FOR BEING AN ACTRESS AND HELP ESPECIALLY WITH ACTION ROLES LIKE ‘WONDER WOMAN’ AND ‘FAST & FURIOUS’?

GAL GADOT: Yes and no. Going to the army could not be further away from Hollywood and shooting a movie. What I did in the army was a very physical role. I was a combat trainer, I didn’t fight, I wasn’t on the field but I kept soldiers in shape. The only resemblance that I can find is the physicality, the intensity of the fact that both the training I did for the army and for Wonder Woman was very demanding. Intensive.

FINALLY, YOU WERE IN THE COMEDIES ‘DATE NIGHT’ AND ‘KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES’. WAS IT FUN DOING COMEDY AND WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO MORE? GAL GADOT: I’d love to do more comedy but my life right now is all about Wonder Woman. I have a lot on my plate. I’m going through a minor identity crisis! I love everything she stands for. She’s all about love, equality, truth, compassion and justice. For me it was important that people can relate to her.. men, women, boys, girls… I didn’t want her to be polished, I wanted her to have an edge.

I’ve been shooting for so long she’s becoming me and I’m becoming her.

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GAL GADOT: Yeah. [laughs]

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What’s on August / September 2017

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Craft Markets The very best unique 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 Harborne Farmers’ Market Where: Harborne High Street When: 2nd Sat every month Info: skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk Wedding Fayre Meet a wonderful array of specialist wedding suppliers who can provide everything you need for your special day all in one place.

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Family Fun

Festa Brasiliana A bite-size Brazilian carnival with a taste of all things Latin, lively and lush. Have a go at dancing like a carnival queen, Drum like a ‘sambista’ and make a headdress, ‘ganza’ or Oya’s fly whisk..

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Heritage Open Days In September 40,000+ volunteers across England organise 5,000 events to celebrate our history and culture. It’s your chance to try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE. Where: Visit website to discover which heritage sites are involved When: Sep Info: heritageopendays.org.uk

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Aladdin Step onto our magic carpet and soar into the fantastical world of David Bintley’s Aladdin, with live music by BAFTA award-winning Carl Davis.

Where: Birmingham Hippodrome When: 3-7 Oct Info: birminghamhippodrome.com Chapterhouse Theatre: Peter Pan Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter Pan, far away on the magical island of Neverland.

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Birmingham Honey Show Back for its 7th year, the Birmingham Honey Show is a chance to find out about the facsinating craft of beekeeping and meet a queen!

Where: Martineau Gardens When: 16 & 17 Sep Info: martineau-gardens.org.uk

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7. On a lightly floured board, roll each round into a disc (approx. 10cm) and press the pastry discs into the muffin tin.

8. Spoon in the cooled custard and bake for 20-25mins until golden on top. Leave to cool in the tin for 5mins then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling, although they can be eaten warm.

Ingredients 175ml orange juice 75ml freshly squeezed lime juice 150ml golden rum 50ml sugar syrup dash of grenadine syrup dash of Angostura bitters ice cubes, to serve pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pineapple wedge garnish

Method 1. Pour the juices, rum, sugar syrup, grenadine and Angostura bitters into a large jug and give it a good stir. Pop into the fridge to chill for 1 hr.

Just as delicious served hot or cold, and have been known to complement a cup of tea rather well.

2. Serve over ice cubes, sprinkle over the nutmeg and garnish with an pineapple slice. For self-serve party punch serve in a large bowl with a ladle and glasses ready garnished.

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_ Where to eat

A guide to the best places to eat in and around Harborne & Edgbaston

Akbar’s

Indian 184 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9NY Tel: 0121 452 1862

Bengal Delight

The Kings Head

Modern British 175-179 High St Harborne, B17 9QE Tel: 0121 439 91 50

Gastropub Hagley Road Harborne, B17 8BJ Tel: 0121 277 4130

Henry Wong

The New Inn

Indian & Bangladeshi 207 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RE Tel: 0121 454 7944

A La Carte Cantonese 283 High Street Harborne, B17 9QH Tel: 0121 427 7666

Gastropub 74 Vivian Road Harborne, B17 0DJ Tel: 0121 426 3373

Blue Piano

The High Field

Sabai Sabai

South East Asian 24-26 Harborne Rd Edgbaston, B15 3AA Tel: 0121 454 6877

Buonissimo

Italian 1 Albany Road Harborne, B17 9JX Tel: 0121 426 2444

Cafe Boutique

Mediterranean 26 High Street Harborne, B17 9NF Tel: 0121 449 9618

Fiesta Del Asado

Gastro Pub 22 Highfield road Edgbaston, B15 3DP Tel: 0121 227 7068

Johnny Wong’s

Chinese / Takeaway 197 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RD Tel: 0121 456 4333

The Junction

Thai 268 High Street Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 426 2688

Simpsons

Modern French 20 Highfield Road Edgbaston, B15 3DU Tel: 0121 449 4498

Turners

Pub / Restaurant 212 High Street Harborne, B17 9PT Tel: 0121 428 2635

Fine dining 69 High Street Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 426 4440

Lychee Garden

Umami

Argentine 229 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RP Tel: 0121 455 9331

Cantonese Takeaway 189 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9RD Tel: 0121 454 2221

Indian 25 Lordswood Road Harborne, B17 1RP Tel: 0121 427 8773

The Garden House

The Plough

Valentinos

Pub Restaurant 160 Hagley Road Edgbaston, B16 9NX Tel: 0121 454 8315

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Harborne Kitchen

Pub food 21 High Street Harborne, B17 9NT Tel: 0121 427 3678

Italian 73 High Street Harborne, B17 9NS Tel: 0121 427 2560

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School Feature

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he level of study that goes into finding the right secondary school does harken back to the days of formal education in many ways‌ Gathering together all of the relevant information to pore through and cross reference exhibits skills we first properly put to the test in high school Geography. Making a fair and balanced assessment, taking into consideration the same factors across many different options involves skills we developed in high school Science. Looking at the aesthetic beauty, standard of life, and general learning atmosphere are things we picked up through Art, Design Technology, and spending time in various learning environments.

Secondary school education sets us up for life in many ways that we may take for granted. Many people having passed through the education system still feel that the lessons learnt have

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little relevance to most jobs, but upon closer reflection it is clear the foundation that has been built by our school years is important to our interaction with the world, and in this instance informed decision making.

Many jobs will exist in ten to fifteen years that do not exist right now following the fluid nature of social and economic change. For this reason the spectrum of subjects taught at high school play such a vital role in your child’s future. Luckily, we live in a great part of the world with plenty of access to impressive schools with strong backgrounds in many subjects, but the choice can be overwhelming. We have gathered together the open day dates for local private and public schools to help make it as easy as possible for you to find the school that will best cater to your child.

See page 27 for school open days

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What’s next for local education?

Swanshurst headmistress, Debbie James, shares her professional insight.

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n many ways, the state of education in South Birmingham has never been better. Parents, choosing school places for their children have a range of excellent schools on their doorstep. Schools with a caring inclusive ethos, strong leadership teams, good outcomes for their students and recognition from Ofsted for the good work they are doing. But as a local headteacher with 13 years’ experience (11 years at Wheelers Lane Technology College and now 2 years at Swanshurst and a few years as a Senior Inspector with Ofsted in between) the future has never looked bleaker.

Since becoming a headteacher in 2002, through the years of ‘Education, Education, Education’ as a driving principle we saw our schools receiving funding that was appropriate to our challenges. As local headteachers we were able to ensure good quality teaching lay at the heart of our schools. We could employ enough support staff to allow teachers to focus on teaching and provide the individual help that our most vulnerable pupils need. Results improved, behaviour improved and our schools

became the places that you were happy to send your children.

However, headteachers are now in the invidious position of trying to sustain our healthy happy schools whilst managing significant budget cuts. Of course, we will explore every opportunity to cut costs. Many of us are working closely with other schools to look for savings and efficiencies.

Swanshurst already works closely with a group of schools in a partnership called STEP where we provide each other with school improvement advice, share best practice and look for best value ideas. We also work in the South Network of secondary schools that provides very cost effective staff training, specialist support for our students with poor behaviour and opportunities for our students to work together on projects like the South Network Art Show. However, none of that will protect us from a climate of reducing budgets and rapidly increasing costs.

The recent Queen’s Speech reaffirmed the government’s commitment to introduce a new schools funding

formula. The impact of this on Birmingham schools has already been modelled. Almost every school in the city will lose out. At Swanshurst the expected cuts are in the order of £400 per pupil. This goes well past ‘tightening our belts’ and into a situation that could do serious harm to our students, limiting option subjects, reducing enrichment activities, increasing class sizes and reducing the extra help and support for those students who need it. Many of my colleagues are being forced to consider redundancies of long serving and committed staff.

Cuts on this scale are not just the concern of our current parents and staff. They will have a long-term impact on the future prosperity of us all. There are lots of ways to make your voice heard.

Write to your local councillor or MP, get in touch with a local school offering support or look online at the myriad of groups that are opposing the cuts in education.

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School of Excellence The Blue Coat School strives for

excellence. They want their children and staff to be the best they can be.

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Meanwhile in the pool, the girls have excelled, breaking records to become the new English Schools Swimming Association National Champions in the freestyle medley.

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Blue Coat is delighted to announce that the Independent Schools Inspectorate agrees! Blue Coat was graded ‘Excellent’ in all areas, in their recent inspection. Reporting on achievement, academic and otherwise, the Inspectors found that “pupils of all ages and abilities make excellent progress overall” and their “attitudes to learning are outstanding.”

This year’s 11+ results are indeed excellent. Special congratulations go to the Year 6 cohort on over 100 offers to selective independent senior schools including 33 scholarships and awards, as well as 49 grammar school places.

The Blue Coat School Founded by the Church of England in 1722

Headmaster Noel Neeson comments, “Since taking up my headship last year, I have been excited to witness firsthand the many opportunities afforded to our pupils. I have sought to grow these further in offering teaching and learning opportunities which encourage our pupils to question and use their initiative. As we look ahead to a landmark 300th birthday, I want The Blue Coat School to inspire the children with a curriculum that will challenge them and be relevant to the modern world.”

Congratulations Year 6!

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Finding a place for inspiration &

growth

Finding the right school for your child can be a challenging and stressful experience, so we’ve tried our best to ease the tension for you by gathering together the local public and private secondary school open days. Good luck to you all in this exciting new chapter of your lives.

Edgbaston High School for Girls www.edgbaston.co.uk 23 Sep 9.30am-12.00noon

King Edward VI High School for Boys www.kes.org.uk 16 Sep 10.00am-12.30pm

Hallfield www.hallfieldschool.co.uk Dates not published as magazine went to print. See website.

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls www.kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk/ 19 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm 20 Sep 9.00am-12.00 noon (appointment only)

Handsworth Grammar School www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk 21 Sep 5.00pm-8.00pm Harborne Academy www.harborneacademy.co.uk Dates not published as magazine went to print. See website.

Ninestiles School www.ninestiles.org.uk Dates not published as magazine went to print. See website.

King Edward VI High School for Girls www.kes.org.uk 23 Sep 9.30am-12.30pm

King Edward VI Five Ways School www.kefw.org 15 Sep 6.00pm-8.30pm Priory School www.prioryschool.net Please contact admissions registrar Ms Frankie Jaffey to arrange a tour on 0121 440 0256. She is available from 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday.

St Pauls School for girls www.spgs.org 21 Sep 6.00pm-9.00pm

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Edgbaston High School Encouraging your daughter to achieve her full potential

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t Edgbaston High School for Girls (EHS) we aim to help our students to become confident, considerate and intellectually curious young women.

Our ‘all-round’ approach means that, from the outset, your daughter is actively encouraged to develop her individual abilities and interests. In a truly caring and supportive environment, academic excellence is underpinned by a distinctive and successful system of pastoral care that ensures each girl achieves her full potential, whatever her passion.

One of the features of EHS is the continuity of education it offers: the Pre-Prep, Preparatory, Senior and Sixth Form departments on site work together to cater for girls aged between 2 ½ - 18 years of age. Pupils across all departments enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum: they achieve high academic standards under the guidance of supportive teaching staff and an extensive variety of sporting and creative interests are encouraged.

Year 13 leavers go on to study a diverse range of competitive degree

courses at some of the country’s most sought-after universities.

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recently awarded EHS ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Excellent’ accreditations, endorsing its reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the region.

We want girls to be so stimulated and challenged during their time here that they not only meet, but exceed, expectations. Come and see for yourself the difference an EHS education could make to your daughter.

Whole School Open Day - Saturday 23 September 2017, 9.30am - 12.00 noon.

For information please contact the Admissions Office: 0121 454 5831 or via admissions@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

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During an unannounced visit a number of residents of this specialist care home commented on how they felt about the place… “lovely, great, and heaven” were the words they used to describe it.

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There is a low staff turnover because Ash Lodge is such a pleasant place to work, and a high ratio of 1 in 3 staff to residents.

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Two Types of LPA

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LPAs are important tools in protecting the interests of a vulnerable person, who may need to have decisions made on their behalf now or in the future.

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BIRMINGHAM INSTITUTE OF FOREST RESEARCH A major new decade-long experiment to study the impact of climate and environmental change on woodlands officially opened on Wednesday 21st June.

The Free Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) experiment at the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) is assessing the impact of raised carbon dioxide (CO2) levels on whole forest ecosystems by artificially raising the CO2 level around patches of mature woodland.

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The BIFoR FACE facility is the first of its kind in Europe, and one of only three worldwide. The experiment will be the first to produce any concrete evidence about the ability of temperate woodland to mitigate future climate change. Multiple experiments will be run alongside the primary CO2 research project, looking at how raised CO2levels are likely to affect the whole ecosystem, from leaves to soil and from insects to fungi.

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BOSTON TEA PARTY Boston Tea Party has opened a new café at Edgbaston Village, following the success of its other well-established Birmingham based premises.

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Pupils studying for their GCSEs and A Levels are instead using more online services interactive videos and hip-hop poetry in order to learn core subjects like Maths, English and Science.

In comparison with the rest of the UK, a high proportion of users of TuitionKit (an innovative new online study resource) were recorded in Birmingham demonstrating how technology is playing an increasing role in education and learning.

Leon Hady, former headteacher and founder of TuitionKit said: “It’s great to see so many students using online services to aid in their studies. Students are embracing new ways of studying, alongside tried and tested methods like repetition and the use of flashcards.

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THE BIG SLEUTH

Repeating The Big Hoot’s multi-award-winning formula, Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Wild in Art are teaming up to present The Big Sleuth.

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM BACKS THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 BID Birmingham 2022 is partnering with University of Birmingham for its 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid. University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading sporting universities, where sport takes centre stage. Its reputation for providing a world-class training environment on its Edgbaston campus attracted Team Jamaica for its preparation camp ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games and the team is returning ahead of this year’s IAAF World Championships this summer.

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FLOOD DEFENCE SCHEME Major flood defences are being put in near the Pershore Road reducing the risk of flooding to more than 150 local homes and businesses in the Selly Park North and Selly Oak area of Birmingham.

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The Tranquility Garden is an aspiration of Calthorpe Estates to incorporate a unique and natural setting where leading edge healthcare and medical services can flourish and people visiting, working or living locally can enjoy.

The Environment Agency and Calthorpe Estates are at the start of tunnelling work of the £4 million project that will alleviate local flooding that was evident this time last year.

A huge shield has been buried beneath the Pershore Road that will channel any flood water from the Bourn Brook to the River Rea, reducing the risk of flooding to nearby properties.

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PAVING Some garden improvement projects may be for vanity, and some for long term profit, this one ticks both boxes.

Stamped concrete may not sound so glamorous, but it holds the potential to be, since it is waiting to be molded into whatever you think would be most beautiful. Concrete is able to mimic higher end materials such as stone, brick and even wood. For this reason and many others, like its durability, easy maintenance and lower cost, it is taking off as a fantastic option for driveways, pathways and patios.

Homeowners, even those of us who are particularly attached to our homes, always keep in mind what we are doing to our properties, and whether it is adding or subtracting value. So it’s always a very welcome sight when much needed improvements happen to add substantial value too. Stamped concrete has been proven to raise property values as it adds that finishing touch of elegance and attention to detail, setting it apart from other properties and giving a great first impression for potential buyers.

There are some risks involved in installation that ought to be taken quite seriously. The concrete mixture must be at a very narrow equilibrium

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ment is partly reliant on there being enough natural areas that provide essential runoff during rainfall to prevent flooding. It is our responsibility as land owners to do what we can to contribute to the neighbourhood’s environmental well-being, and for this reason it is not advisable to cover all of your outdoor spaces in non-porous materials, they are best used in moderation.

between moist and dry, the more wet it is the bigger risk of a messy finish, the more dry it is the greater the risk of cracking. If you do not have any experience with mixing concrete it is best to leave it to the professionals, getting this balance right is paramount to the final result.

But there is more to consider than beauty, cost and value. It is important to be environmentally conscious when making a choice with your front and back gardens. A healthy environ-

Overall, it’s just one less thing to worry about. No loose paving stones causing tripping hazards or looking messy, no weeds popping up, virtually no attention needed at all. Though it will be sure to command plenty of attention if you choose a quirky finish.

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Biddle and Webb’s Interiors auction is nothing short of eclectic. As auctioneers we are used to seeing and selling a vast array of desirable items ranging from Moorcroft jugs to mahogany cheese coasters, witches’ balls to Rolex watches. Unusual, unconventional and at times - frankly bizarre, the ever expanding antiques industry never fails to surprise the saleroom at

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Biddle & Webb’s May Interiors sale saw an international array of stamps sold at auction. The collection achieved well over £40,000 in hammer total – proving that stamp collecting is no archaic pastime. One of the more impressive lots of the day was lot 206: A portfolio of USA. 1845 – 1946 mint & used collection incl. Postmasters Provisionals, some on cover and some certified, realised at £5500.

share of star lots – to include a rather striking string of butterscotch amber beads, sold to one lucky telephone bidder for £3,000. One of the more exceptional lots on the day, lot 319 A piece of cake from the wedding of Jacqueline and John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 1953 sold for a healthy chunk at £500, piece of cake!

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How many Downstairs bathrooms hold so many opportunities for your home… parties where guests don’t end up taking an accidental tour of your bedrooms, growing old in your home and not constantly having to tackle the stairs, and of course adding value to your property should you want to sell.

The average cost of building a downstairs toilet (to a high standard) starts from a very reasonable £2.5k and takes around 1-2 weeks to complete. A building project like this is quite simple to do, but it does involve a sizable list of tradesmen; an electrician, a carpenter, a plumber, a decorator, a floor fitter, a builder and waste disposal. If the list sounds like too much of a headache then there are plenty of local project managers who would be happy to act as a middleman communicating between you and the tradesmen, organising when they need to be doing the work and keeping a close eye on how many hours each person is putting in.

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Whatever your current situation, it is always comforting to know that should you want to move you have the power to do so, and relatively quickly. But the trouble many people find when they begin the process of trying to sell their property is that unless they are ticking a lot of the right boxes for buyers it can take a long time for interest to become an offer.

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