October 2019 - My Moseley & Kings Heath

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Contents

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER TOP STORY 9-11

FESTIVE GIFT FAIR: WIN TICKETS! COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

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WORD ON THE STREET LEISURE & RETAIL

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LITTLE BLACK DRESS

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HALLOWEEN PARTY

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FIND GREG THE GNOME TO WIN FAMILY DAY OUT! HOME & GARDEN

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CREATING YOUR CHRISTMAS HOME

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HOT TIPS FROM BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS LOCAL INTEREST

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THE LATEST ON KINGS HEATH’S NEW STATION EDUCATION

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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ON PG

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TUTOR LISTING PAGE HEALTH

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LOOKING AFTER MIND BODY AND SOUL FOOD & DRINK

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EASY AND DELICIOUS ONE-POT PASTA

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Winter is coming... but not before we have had our fair share of Autumn with the delights of bonfire night and Halloween around the corner.

And let’s face it - it’s time we started to think about Christmas. To celebrate the anticipation of this magical time of year we have ten pairs of tickets to the Christmas Festive Fair at the NEC to giveaway! All you need to do is hop over to our website and enter your details for a chance to win.

Since we started our local reads page we have been impressed with the amount of local readers who are published authors. This issue we highlight Motorcycling the Ultimate Therapy and we have a copy of the book to give away to one lucky reader. If you have a book up your sleeve let us know about it and we would be delighted to help spread the word.

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The Festive Gift Fair Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th November at the NEC, Birmingham 9.30am-5pm will be amazing the children. The outrageous Panto Dame will be causing havoc around the hall. The fabulous CHRISTMAS BAND will be performing throughout the day. And with their Motown-style Christmas harmonies, THE BASETONES will have you toe-tapping as you shop.

This ever popular 4-day November Fair is a cracking start to the Christmas season for those in the know!

It’s an Aladdin’s cave of sparkling stalls offering more choice, more variety and more fun than the High Street, and it’s all under one roof.

No other Christmas fair in the UK has as much entertainment in one hall to get you straight into the Christmas spirit…

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Christmas is all about family, friendships and … food! Make a beeline for the FOODIE stalls, where you will discover mouth-watering treats from cheese to chutneys, spices to spirits, puddings to preserves, chocolates to Champagne, beer to brownies, popcorn to Prosecco and hampers to hog roasts!

Back by demand are many favourite stallholders including Magical Story, The Perfume Shop, the Cheshire Cheese Company, Condessa Welsh Liqueurs and Garland Enterprises. In addition, this year’s Festive Gift Fair will be welcoming over 100 NEW stallholders.

Be inspired and get your festive preparations off to a flying start. Join us with your friends and family for a fun-filled, fabulous day CHRISTMAS SHOPPING at The Festive Gift Fair.

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LITTLE BLACK DRESS The LBD marked a significant moment of liberation: women were free from the traditional restrictive clothing of the century before, and during a time simple and affordable was key, the simple black dress soon became the outfit of choice allowing women to look elegant without breaking the bank.

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FASHION

The magic of the LBD This issue Dawn Marriott shares her expert advice on why the little black dress holds so much power, and should be your festive go-to!

And since then the LBD has gone from strength to strength and today no wardrobe is complete without a Little black dress (or two) and the reason this dress had worked so well for decades is that nothing oozes style more than a well fitted black dress.

The classic LBD will never be out of fashion, weather it be low neck, long sleeve or backless its style remains classic and timeless.

With Christmas fast approaching and the talk of party season already underway, you may find yourself wondering what to wear for those festive gatherings, my advice would be ……The LBD. The little black dress has become somewhat of a wardrobe staple. It started its journey in 1926 when the world famous Gabrielle Coco Chanel created her first LBD for a VOGUE feature named “the frock the world will wear” although women had been wearing black dresses for centuries, Coco Chanel’s design gave a new sense of fashion to the black silhouette.

By the 1930s the LDB had been accepted into mainstream and the Flapper dress was born.

But fashion has moved on and there are no hard fast rules about what the LBD should look like today– new styles on the block mean that there is a style and shape to suit everyone.

If you fancy a take on the Coco Chanel classic this season I have listed 5 of my favourites from the high street: 1. If you want something a little more feminine try a long floaty version of the LBD; & Other Stories beaded ruffle dress at £129.

2. A shorter smock shape is perfect if you don’t want a fitted style; try Mint Velvet for their V- neck smock dress at £89.

3. The shift dress is versatile, and can be left loose or belted. Try Reiss for their Myra Wrap shift dress at £185

4. One of my favourite styles that suits most shapes is the wrap midi dress; visit Zara for their Satin effect kimono £45.00 5. For a timeless classic LBD silhouettes try LK Bennett Liya Dress at £125.

If fashion is more your thing try incorporating the season trends when buying your LBD. The catwalks were full of fabulous fabrics for AW19 such as organza, satin and leather, making the perfect dress for a fashionista!

Whichever LBD you decide on ensure it fits well in the right places and is of good quality, it will then stand the test of time as one of your wardrobe staples – after all, the LBD isn’t just for Christmas!

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Cereal killers Not quite as murderous as the name, cereal killers is still a wickid good time! Take an empty box of cereal and put in on the floor in the middle of your party guests, they must take it in turns to try to pick up the box with their mouth with only their feet touching the floor. Each succesful pick up results in them having to rip the top of the box off, and you keep going as it gets smaller and smaller, and you eventually find your (winner) cereal killer!

One solid hour of Halloween bangers!

Skeleton A few well placed skeletons could turn any get together into a full blown Halloween spook-fest so think carefully about some impactful locations! The more obviously placed some are, the more shocking your guests will find the one stareing in through the kitchen window or lurching out of the cupboard when they go to hang their coat up!

Wrap the mummy This is a silly one, but aren’t the best things in life? You’ll need two or more teams, each team picks their mummy and the rest of the team enter into a timetrial to wrap (with toilet paper) their mummy first! Pick a juicy prize to ensure a healthy amount of competative vigor!

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Thriller - Michael Jackson Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra I Put A Spell On You - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Skeleton Song - Kate Nash Little Ghost - White Stripes E.T. - Katy Perry Disturbia - Rihanna Howl - Florence & The Machine She Wolf - Shakira Monster - Lady Gaga Howlin’ For you - The Black Keys Monster Mash - Bobby Pickett Ghost Busters - Ray Parker Jr Bat Out Of Hell - Meat Loaf Ghost Town - The Specials Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden Spirit in the Sky - Dr & The Medics Creep - Radiohead Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley Black Magic Woman - Santana

Spooky lights Lighting can have a frantastic effect on a party, be it a spooky Frankenstien lightening storm (with a strobe light), or an eerie blacklight that gives everyone’s teeth a supernatural glow. You could go simple and just screw green bulbs into all your current lighting, or go all out with stage-worthy effects and a smoke or haze machine to really accentuate the spooky vibes.

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Arts MarketS 2019 Moseley is one of Birmingham's artistic hotbeds, home to many creative people and the Arts Market; the showcase for local talent.

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What’s on OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2019

Monthly Markets & Fairs

Moseley Record Fair A vibrant local indoor market for records & music memorabilia.

Where: St Columba Church Hall When: First Sun every month Info: moseleyrecordfair.com

Moseley Arts’ Market Handmade arts and crafts Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info moseleycdt.com/arts_market

Kings Heath Food Assembly A weekly food co-operative allowing you to pick up local produce.

Where: Hare & Hounds When: Every Tuesday Info: thefoodassembly.com Moseley Farmers’ Market Where: Moseley Village When: Last Sat every month Info: moseleyfarmersmarket.org.uk Kings Heath Farmers’ Market Where: KH Village Square When: First Sat every month Info: kingsheathfarmersmarket.org

Seasonal Events

The Festive Gift Fair An Aladdin’s cave of sparkling stalls offering more choice, more variety and more fun than the High Street, and it’s all under one roof!

Where: NEC, Birmingham When: 14 - 17 Nov Info: festivegiftfair.co.uk

Broken Minds - Halloween Celebrating 20 Years Of Broken Minds!

Where: Hare & Hounds When: 26 Oct Info: facebook.com

Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker!

Kings Heath’s most famous housewife is back by popular demand for her annual Xmas Shindig.

Where: Midlands Arts Centre When: 12 - 13 Dec Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Christmas Craft Fair

Get into the festive spirit and shop for hand-crafted gifts, from a variety of local craftspeople.

Where: Highbury Hall When: 30 Nov Info: facebook.com

Christmas Extravaganza The Council host their festive fair.

Where: Highbury Hall When: 1 Dec Info: facebook.com

Murder Mystery The Billesley Actors return with a new script and another murder for you to solve. On arrival you will receive a glass of festive punch before being seated for your evening of entertainment and three course meal. Christmas music will follow in the Drawing Room until midnight.

Where: Highbury Hall When: 6 Dec Info: facebook.com

Music

Accoustic Cafe A fun open mic night hosted by Acoustic Café. To participate please register your interest by emailing Nizar@acousticcafe.info and include your name, instrument, playing position, expertise & mobile.

Where: The Blue Piano When: 23 Oct Info: facebook.com Owen De Visser Open Mic Night If you’re a budding musician or band it’s your time to turn up and get your jam on. If you’re just a fan of great music then enjoy the vibes.

Where: Dark Horse Moseley When: 23 Oct Info: facebook.com

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Comedy

Cabaret needs YOU! Hosted by the inimitable Rebecca Schwarz, Cabaret Needs You rolls onwards with more songs, singalongs, and laughs than you can throw a glitter-encrusted stick at.

Where: The Station Pub When: 13 Oct Info: facebook.com

Mike Dignam a singer-songwriter from the North-West of England, 2014 has already seen Mike writing with Matty Benbrook (Paolo Nutini) and Sam McCarthy (The Kooks). Now touring his own music.

Where: Cuban Embassy When: 8 Nov Info: facebook.com

Tony Walsh & Stephen James Smith Acclaimed Dublin poet Stephen James Smith embarks on his 2nd UK tour this October. Supporting the incredible Manchester poet Longfella: Poet Tony Walsh!

Where: Kitchen Garden Cafe When: 22 Oct Info: facebook.com

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Faulty Towers Dining Experience Faulty Towers The Original Dining Experience continues to go from strength to strength, picking up 5* reviews wherever it plays. Chaos reigns right from the start as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 3-course meal along with plenty of laughs.

Where: Highbury Hall When: 30 Nov 6:30 - 11:30 Info: facebook.com

Maisie Adam: Hang Fire Fresh from her run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, So You Think You’re Funny Maisie Adam is touring her second hour, following her Best Newcomer-nominated debut (2018).

Where: Midlands Arts Centre When: 10 Nov Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Dance

Phoenix Dance “The Rite of Spring” & “Left Unseen” Phoenix Dance Theatre present a culturally distinctive 21st century re-working of the iconic ballet, The Rite of Spring. Left Unseen explores inclusion and isolation and how we rely on our five senses to find our place and navigate the world.

Where: Midland Arts Centre When:8 - 9 Nov Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

For the kids!

We’re going on a bear hunt!

Little Angel Theatre’s acclaimed adaptation returns to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Rosen’s beloved book. Age 2+ Where: Midland Arts Centre When: 26 Oct - 3 Nov Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Slot Machine Theatre present: Kippers Snowy Day Kipper and his best friend Tiger go on an adventure in the snow - but on the way they lose their friend Arnold in a terrible storm. Will they find him? And will they find their way back home? Ages 3 -9 Where: Midland Arts Centre When: 26 Nov - 31 Dec Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

Man Made Youth Company: INTER_ACT A week of free dance workshops for male identifying / young men aged 14+ providing a safe space to explore contemporary issues culminating in a shared performance on Fri 1 November.

Where: Midland Arts Centre When: 30 Oct - 1 Nov Info: macbirmingham.co.uk

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AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS

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Joe Brown - 60th Anniversary Crooners - Comedy music show Hound of The Baskervilles hit farce

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And Finally... Phil Collins tribute Legends of American Country Show The Wizard of Oz - Ballet

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The Scarecrows’ Wedding

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Witty Ditties - Green & Matthews Box of Frogs - Comedy Improv Shackleton’s Carpenter drama The Pitmen Poets

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One Night in Dublin 14 15 Twist and Shout 60s hits 16 Geoff Norcott: Taking Liberties 26 Malcolm Stent’s Christmas 27 28 29 30

Songs of Praise Show Blake harmony trio The Lock in Christmas Carol MYJO Christmas Concert Lucy Worsley - Queen Victoria

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THIS ISSUE’S LOCAL READS Enjoy this issue’s recent release from a local author...

MOTORCYCLING: THE ULTIMATE THERAPY NEIL D. LAW If you feel your life has hit the buffers or you are trapped on a hamster wheel that only seems to gather speed, you are members of a popular club.

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Enter the prize draw at swanpublishing.org by 31st October to WIN your own copy of Motorcycling: The Ultimate Therapy!

Motorcycling: The Ultimate Therapy evolved from a personal journey and is a road map explaining how to clear the fog and gain clarity in our lives. It demonstrates how we can become the air traffic conroller, giving clear and explicit instuctions of the pilot sitting in the cockpit of our minds; detailing how stepping back more can be achieved by doing less and how confidence through knowledge can increase self belief, self esteem and decision making.

Kindle Price: £3.50 Paperback Price: £4.50 Hardback Price: £11.99

ABOUT THE AUTHOR A dedicated mimialist and accidental humourist, Neil lives with his partner Helen and their two pugs, Billy and Bella. His career path resemles a patchwork quilt, varied and interesting; travelling extensively; meeting facinating and prosaic people along the way. Previously a guitar player and songwriter in his spare time, he took up motorcycling in 2001 the freedom of which keeps him sane in an increasingly insane world. He turned to writing in 2015 and is busy writing a second book in his Ultimate series, with a third bubbling enthusiastically on the back burner!

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As the days grow colder and shorter the decrease in vitamin D can have damaging effects on our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Here are some simple practices that can keep you sustained through the winter.

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• go for a morning jog • do some morning star jumps • find a home workout on Pinterest • go swimming

SOUL Be kind to yourself. Tell yourself encouraging things, in your head and out loud! Give yourself a hug! Listen to music that energises your soul.

Make time every day to do some reading.

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FOOD & DRINK

Everything slows down in winter as we enter into semi-hibernation and devour hearty meals like they’re going out of fashion. This recipe serves both needs, being an easy one-pot meal big enough to satisfy everyone’s hunger, and with minimum effort required!

INGREDIENTS 100g tinned tomatoes 10 cherry tomatoes halved 1 onion diced 2 tbsp oregano handful of fresh basil 2 cloves garlic chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 300g vegetable stock 50g parmesan 50g mozzarella 100g Pasta Salt & Pepper to taste

METHOD 1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees C. 2. Add all ingredients to the oven dish (keep some parmesan for garnish) and mix well, ensure all pasta is coated in the sauce. Cover with tin foil and put in the oven for 30 mins.

3. Take out to stir and check pasta. Add the mozzarella and return it to the oven without tin foil for a further 15 mins.

4. Remove from the oven and serve with a garnish of parmesan and a sprig of fresh basil.

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LEGAL & FINANCIAL

Reflections on inheritance and legacy matters

Judy Dyke is one of Birmingham’s longest serving and most highly regarded wills and probate solicitors. So much so, she was presented with an MBE in March this year by HRH Prince Charles.

Judy, chairman and head of the private client team at Tyndallwoods Solicitors in Edgbaston, reflects on two key issues currently affecting people in relation to inheritance and legacy. Firstly the rising trend of cohabiting couples who may believe they are legally protected as ‘common law’ spouses. And secondly the recent changes to organ donor permissions.

Cohabiting couples without wills “Cohabiting couples have even more need to write a will than married couples”, says Judy.

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Where there is no will married couples have the protection of the law, whereas the intestacy rules do not make provision for cohabiting couples. Partners who are cohabiting have no automatic right to any kind of inheritance, their remedy is by way of application to the court under the terms of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. If either of the couple are still married to a previous partner this issue becomes even more of a minefield.

Cohabiting couples may believe they have the same inheritance tax exemptions as married couples which is simply not the case. If you inherit money or property from an unmarried partner you will not be exempt from paying inheritance tax as you would be if you were married. And a cohabitee does not inherit their partner’s inheritance tax allowances like married couples do.

If either of the couple is still married and have a death in service payment within their contract of employment they may need a solicitor to advise on how

this can be paid directly to the children in order to circumvent the estate and therefore be free of inheritance tax.

Organ donor registration Often when preparing a will clients ask to include a note to say they would like to donate their organs. The sad fact is that there is no advantage to including this in a will because by the time the will is read it is too late to harvest organs.

Indeed, recent law changes mean that from spring next year all adults in England will be considered potential donors unless they opt out. This change is aimed at saving hundreds of lives when it comes into force. But if for religious or personal reasons you do not wish to donate your organs you will need to record your decision on the NHS Organ Donation Register.

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SCHOOL FEATURE

Healing together Congratulations to Kings Norton community interest company Innovating Minds which has just received £500 from the charity LoveBrum to support its work with children affected by domestic violence.

Healing Together sessions run for two hours once a week for nine weeks after school. One group is for children aged 11-16 and Innovating Minds has now started a second group for younger children.

Innovating Minds was founded by Clinical Psychologist Dr Asha Patel in 2016 and provides mental health support in schools, companies and training organisations for children and young people.

Clinical psychologists and volunteers use a mixture of creative activities, stories, videos and discussions to help children make sense of their emotions, understand their rights and develop coping strategies.

Their services are increasingly in demand and Dr Patel employs teams of Clinical Psychologists who go out and work with young people, plus teachers, trainers and other staff who support them. Profits from this work are used to fund the Healing Together project.

‘Children who have lived in an atmosphere of aggression and feel unsafe at home can become very anxious and depressed, withdraw from family and friends and may become violent towards others,’ said Asha Patel. ‘Our project started in Summer 2018 and so far, has helped 23 children.’

They learn how to recognise and deal with ‘Negative Automatic Thoughts’ which can influence their behaviour, to think about the relationship they have with their family and the things they would like to change.

Later this month there will be a graduation ceremony for the latest group to finish the course. Thanks to LoveBrum’s generous donation, this will be the first group to receive a specially commissioned pack with suggestions for activities they can try at home with parents, carers and siblings.

‘We are delighted to be able to give our graduates a resource bag of information, coping cards and story stones to carry on the good work at home,’ said Asha.

‘These tools can help the whole family to communicate and handle emotions in a more positive way.’

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After the first course parents reported that their children were less anxious, more sociable and were beginning to form better relationships. ‘Since starting the group, he has had fewer angry outbursts,’ commented one mother.

Another said: ‘I think it has given her the language to express how she is feeling.’

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The team at Kings Heath based Birmingham Freedom Project have received not one but two prestigious awards this summer.

Birmingham Freedom Project works with women who have suffered from domestic abuse, offering them a lifeline of support and healing.

Jacky Mulveen heads up the team, she said: “On July 11th we attended the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner awards ceremony at Birmingham City Football Ground. There were four main awards up for grabs: Outstanding Citizen, Outstanding Young Citizen, Outstanding Community Project and Outstanding Young Community Project. Nominations are taken from the community and provide an opportunity to celebrate the untold stories of those who volunteer, campaign or take part in acts of extraordinary bravery.

“We were runners up in the Outstanding Community Project Award. We were delighted to have been nominated and recognised for the services we provide in empowering women and consequently their children, to heal from the impact of domestic abuse. It is vital that we as a City understand the impact of trauma on the lives of families and have the right services in place for them to heal and thrive.

If you would like to know more about the programmes offered by Birmingham Freedom Project please get in touch with Jacky, Donna & Jo.

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“On August 7th we received the Chief Constable’s Community Service Award from Dave Thompson. Nominated

by PSCO Mohini Parmar from Brandwood Team it was a recognition of our longstanding work in delivering Awareness, Empowerment and Parenting programmes for women who have experienced domestic abuse. Our programmes are in constant demand with over 70 women accessing our programmes on a weekly basis.”

Dave Thompson said. “You put your heart and soul into this project and have countless numbers of success stories where you have changed people’s lives for the better.”

Jacky added: “On both occasions it was lovely to be amongst so many wonderful individuals and organisations doing so much amazing work and hearing their stories of bravery, courage, strength and compassion.”

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

WORD ON THE

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AWARD WINNING DESIGNER OF ECO FRIENDLY JEWLLERY MOVES TO TOWN Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter welcomes an award-winning designer of eco-friendly jewellery into residence.

Elizabeth Anne Norris of EAN Jewellery, has moved into the Jewellery Quarter joining other residents in the newly converted 19th-century building, home to world-class jewellery-makers since the early 1900s.

The Jewellery Quarter is Europe’s largest hub of businesses involved in the jewellery trade, producing 40% of all the jewellery made in the UK.

PIONEERING STYLES: URBAN DANCE MEETS INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE

DOOR LEFT OPEN FOR (FELLOW BRUMMIE) MOEEN ALI TO RETURN TO ENGLAND TEST TEAM

Subhash Viman Gorania is a British choreographer and dancer, who is setting up Morph Dance Company to reflect his interest to create work that crosses between urban and Indian classical dance. ‘Gamechanger’ is his first solo tour embracing three works, ‘Metamorphic’, ‘Fly From’ with Saju Hari and ‘Three’ with TJ Lowe, mentored by Jean Abreu. His distinct style gives him the ability to move in a smooth and liquid way, giving his dance an unorthodox and quirky edge.

Ashley Giles has left the door open for Moeen Ali to return to the England Test team despite the all-rounder asking for a break from red-ball cricket.

The premier of his show ‘Classic Encounters’ will be taking place in Birmingham on 15th October at Midland Arts Centre. This is the first full length dance work curated and performed

by Subhash Viman Gorania of Morph Dance Company. It is a piece that reveals Suhash’s dramatic journey into dance and his fascination with lighting to amplify mythical and urban environments on stage. Through his creative skills as an artist and storyteller, he brings Indian Gods to life, portrays characters from everyday life and reveals how he danced his way out of trouble, growing up in Leicester.

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The 32-year-old was dropped after the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston following a poor display and has only been handed a central contract in white-ball cricket.

Giles, managing director of the England men’s team, believes some time away could be exactly what Moeen needs to rediscover his best form in the longer format of the game.

“Moeen has actually asked me if he could just take a step back from red-ball cricket, which is fine. He’s not retiring, but he just wants a little bit of a break from Test cricket,” Giles said.

“I think for all the guys, not just Moeen, it’s been a really challenging summer. A World Cup, and Ashes back-to-back has had a massive effect on many of these guys psychologically as much as physically.” Giles added. full story at www.dunfermlinexpress.com

With a highly-regarded reputation, the Jewellery Quarter is a big tourist attraction and people can visit Elizabeth to buy her collections, as well as to attend contemporary jewellery-making workshops, or to make their own eco wedding rings from recycled gold.

Of the move, Elizabeth said “Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter was a big draw for me. The thought of making jewellery where it has been made for over 450 years is very exciting. I will offer something a bit different to what’s currently available in Birmingham. My taster workshops will allow people to enjoy a one off jewellery making experience and take their creations home with them.

Couples will be able to say they made their wedding rings in the oldest historic jewellery centre of the UK, which is pretty special I think.”

As a welcome gift, Elizabeth is offering newly-engaged couples 25% off the usual price of her wedding ring making workshop and 20% off her jewellery making experiences. Both offers available to redeem until the end of October 2019. www.eanjewellery.com

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

BRUMMIE BAND, BOAT TO ROW COME BACK FROM THE BRINK

PROPERTY GROUP OPENS THE DOOR TO 3 NEW STUDENT DEVELOPMENTS

Birmingham based band, Boat To Row have had a rough year. After fans generously donated all the money needed to launch their new album the fundraising platform Pledge Music collapsed and took all the pledged music with it. This left many industrious artists adrift. After the Static Brothers realized that local laurel canyon folkies Boat to Row were caught in this they stepped in to secure the release of their new (second) album.

Cheshire property group Vita has opened the doors to three new Vita Student residences in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester, boosting its portfolio by 25% for the 2019/20 academic term.

Its Pebble Mill residence in Birmingham is built on the former BBC site in Edgbaston and comprises 360-studio apartments as well as 7,000 sq ft of social spaces, including lounges, private dining rooms, a movie room, gym and study areas.

Built by Morgan Sindall, it is the first Vita Group product to be launched in the city.

Vita Group chief executive Mark Stott said: “There are huge growth plans for Vita Student and I’m delighted to see another three residences open.

“The team has done an exceptional job of making sure all residences were delivered on time and to meet our high expectations of quality and finish, and we’re looking

forward to continuing this momentum over the coming months as we enter new cities across the UK and overseas.”

Vita Group recently announced a £600m investment from DWS, with the deal allowing Vita Group to scale its growth both domestically and internationally, with a significant future pipeline which includes the first international scheme in Barcelona.

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Two years in preparation and working closely with long term collaborator Francis Gorini to mix and master the songs and realize the album artwork, ‘Rivers That Flow In Circles’ is an album that sees that band expanding their musical horizons, from the golden laurel canyon sounds of the latest single ‘On Your Own’, through the ever changing soundscapes of the four movements of ‘Fledgling’, the band have taken every opportunity to develop and redefine their songwriting. Written and recorded through a tumultuous period of lineup changes, corrupted recording hard drives and studio closures, ‘Rivers That Flow In Circles’ captures the band at their resilient best, refusing to know when to quit. Drawing on the talents of band members past and present as well as colleagues from their native Birmingham scene, Boat to Row have created an album which captures their musical explorations perfectly.

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Beautifying Moseley Moseley in Bloom has been brightening our village for fifteen years and this summer announced new Co-Chairs Amy Maclean and Benita Roberts who have exciting plans for 2020.

“We are working on a plan to further beautify the village with the Moseley Wall - a living wall above the Co-Op, and we are setting up a youth volunteer scheme to begin a guerilla gardening element of the charity. If you like ‘gardening without permission’ this is the group for you!” enthuses Amy. Benita adds “We are excited about a gardening club which includes plant swaps and mentoring for new and experienced gardeners alike. This club could help you start your own vegetable garden at home or help you to enter the RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood scheme with loads of support from our gardening enthusiasts.”

Moseley in Bloom was formed back in 2004 “to address environmental concerns and to make our community cleaner and greener”. Today the charity’s work is evident throughout the area and ranges from providing our beautiful summer floral displays to tending the beds in the car park. MIB receives no public support but raises money through

local business sponsorship, and other fundraising activities. The highlight of the MIB year (and its major fundraiser) is the Open Gardens weekend held annually at the end of June when we can join people in visiting many wonderful hidden Moseley gardens.

The last four years have seen a hardworking and dedicated team grow and develop under the exceptional guidance and support of Co-Chairs Jean Gilkison and Trevor Hocking who retired officially this September. They have overseen the introduction of a successful schools’ scholarship scheme which this year backed projects in four local schools.

Whilst they were managed within school these projects were overseen by MIB volunteers who watched children grow in environmental awareness whilst developing their horticultural skills.

Three more schools will shortly receive cheques to support their pupils’ gardening ideas and MIB aims to expand the programme further in the future.

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West Midlands Mayor Andy Street welcomes £15 million cash injection for new stations “This will see passenger services calling at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell for the first time in 80 years.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed a £15million Government cash injection to fund ambitious plans to reopen railway stations in Moseley and King Heath.

Mr Street, who heads up the West Midlands Combined Authority, hailed the funding as a ‘hugely significant’ step towards introducing passenger travel on a new Camp Hill Rail line.

“Thanks to the Government’s contribution we can now get on with planning and building the Camp Hill Line stations,” Mr Street said.

“It will provide residents with easier and faster connections to get to the places they need to go and will offer people a real alternative to the car – helping to ease congestion and improving the air we breathe.”

Local people have also had an input into the possible design of the stations, with more than 600 residents responding to a public consultation over the proposed new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell.

Ideas included celebrating famous Birmingham Mayor Joseph Chamberlain as well as Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien.

businesses in south Birmingham back plans to reopen the Camp Hill rail line.

The stations closed during the Second World War, and have only been used for freight and non-stop through-services ever since. The new Camp Hill line stations will provide regular train services into Birmingham New Street, with quick journey times.

The plans to restore the line are being developed by West Midlands Rail Executive and Transport for West Midlands and are backed by industry partners including Network Rail and West Midlands Railway.

It is hoped that construction work would start in 2020, with a view to getting the three stations open in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Santa limbo This Christmas edition of limbo involves a rather rotund impediment, a nice round santa’s belly made by shoving a pillow up your jumper or many, many delicious things down your throat! This hilarious twist on the classic game will have you falling all over the place trying tirelessly to stay agile with a bodacious santa bod.

The classics When it comes to Christmas it seems like everyone is after that nostalgic recreation of the classic cosy wintery vVctorian scene. You know, just after Scrooge sees the error of his ways and goes frolicing down the road to buy the prize turkey for his poor employee (spoiler alert!). That’s when only the carols will do, if it came out after 1960, respectfully, get it out of here!

Christmas bow This game involves stealth and slieght of hand, with just the right amount of deviousness! Everyone competes for a prize of your choosing, to stick as many bows on other guests as they can without them noticing! If they catch you, it doesn’t count! Each person has a different colour of bows so you can count them up at the end and crown the winner.

The new classic If you do feel it’s time for something new, we have improved upon tradition (in so many ways, I can’t even begin to get into it!). Think Michael Buble, Seth Mcfarlane and Zooey Dechanel and it’s a wrap. But of course throw in some Mariah Carey too, for good measure!

The first snow We have been promised a snowy one this year, and after the previous few blizzard Christmasses it seems like a safe bet, but who can wait?

If you can’t, then it’s time to play weatherman and make the first snow appear in your special little corner of the world. Using transparent string, cotton wool and a little PVA glue you can create a beautiful steady snowfall that lasts the enitre festive period. Hang your snowfall in the windows for a magical snowy scene!

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There are lots of other things you can get on and do, whether that’s preparing your garden for next year or ensuring the borders continue to thrive for a few weeks longer. Here are some of the tasks to do in October:

Tree leaves look fabulous when they turn from green to gold, but not so much when they fall and cover your lawn.

Raking the leaves is one of the main jobs for many gardeners this month, but it’s a great work out – no need to go to the gym! – just make sure you bag them up as they will turn into fantastic leaf mould.

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Collect seeds to ensure a crop of flowers next year – pick the ripe ones from your plants, make sure they are dry and store them in an envelope that is clearly marked up and dated. Put all your envelopes into an airtight tin and store in a cool shed or garage.

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Tidy up the borders and add a good quantity of mulch, whether that’s spent mushroom compost, leaf mould (from the leaves you collected last year!), manure or bark chips.

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Prune rambling and climbing roses.

Take hardwood cuttings from deciduous shrubs.

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Lift and divide perennials to get a bigger display next year.

Clean and disinfect your greenhouse.

Take your tender plants into the greenhouse and keep them well ventilated to reduce the risk of disease.

Change your hanging baskets and pots so you have a beautiful colourful display over winter – ivy, primula, winter pansies, cyclamen and heathers all look stunning!

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Prepare for spring and summer displays: there’s still time to sow bulbs such as daffodils, tulips and alliums and you can also sow plenty of seeds, including sweetpeas, hollyhocks and aquilegia, in the greenhouse.

Enjoy autumn in the garden – it’s never a bad time to be out in the fresh air.

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