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Dear Neighbours,Welcome to your December/January issue of My Moseley & Kings Heath. We hope that you have had as good a year as we have. In October we were honoured to receive the award for Best New Magazine at the 2014 National Magazine Awards at The Heart of England Conference Centre in Coventry for our new My Solihull, Knowle & Dorridge magazine.

But enough about us, we hope you enjoy the magazine, if you have any suggestions or would like to get involved we would love to hear from you. Email, tweet or Facebook us!

Amy0121 689 0432 [email protected]

For advertising rates and sizes see page 59.Also advertise in our sister magazines My Harborne & Edgbaston and My Solihull Knowle & Dorridge.

In this issueCOVER STORY: Seasonal greetings from Barbara Nice 7

Interpreting Landscape; a new exhibition at Harborne Art Gallery 11Adrenaline pumping fun at NPF Bassetts Pole 13What if all your customers paid on time? 17Do you have employees? 21Educate, enrich, engage 25How do I manage now I’m on my own? 29

Community Pages Carters, greatness in our midst 34Jazzlines at the Hare & Hounds 35Putting on the Ritz 36Ruprai, award winning convenience 37New year, new you 38New kids on the block 39Here comes the bride 40Christmas tree collection 41All I want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep 41We won an award! 43Denture care top tips 46

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Seasonal Greetings friends and neighboursAt this time of year I always find myself thinking, ‘blinking heck Barbara there’s a lot to pigging do!’

As you know I don’t drive - I am ergonomically correct - which means a lot of carrying of heavily laden *bags for life to and from the High Street.

Struggling home after one particularly hardcore trip back from the shops (involving a big tin of Quality Street, a ton of sprouts, five turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree) I had a moment of clarity - one of those road to Damascus moments when the blinkers drop suddenly off your eyes and you can see clearly - like the moment you realise that you are a Lark Rise girl and you will never get to Candleford!

This particular moment of revelation - of the penny dropping - came as I put the key in the front door - and it opened to reveal Ken sat on the settee watching a John Wayne cowboy film. As I struggled past with him with all the bags, doves, pear tree and partridge this song came to me.

If you know the tune join in.

£450 is her average spend You can see her in the post office Weighing presents to send The female of the species doesMore at Christmas than the male.Shop Shop Wrapping Wrapping

Shop Shop Wrapping She shouts herself hoarse He’s watching ‘pointless’ of courseThe female of the species Does more at Christmas than the male.

That’s how it is with Ken anyway...

Enjoy the chance to see friends and family and being sociable. Keep it local kids xxx

Happy New 2015!!!!!

keep laughing Your Pal, Barbara Nice x*I’ve got about 16 bags for life - which means I should live until I’m about 1,120 - this could be a problem as I’ve got no proper pension!

You can see Barbara Nice in all her glory this Christmas at mac Birmingham: An Evening of Comedy, 9 December Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker, 2 & 13 December www.macarts.co.uk


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What's on A snapshot of what’s on around Moseley & Kings Heath in Dec & Jan

To list your event near Moseley & Kings Heath FREE email [email protected]

Markets & FairsMoseley Christmas MarketFresh locally sourced food and arts & crafts, just in time for Christmas!Where: Moseley SquareWhen: 20 Dec 9am - 3pmInfo: www.moseley farmersmarket.org.uk

Kings Heath Farmers’ MarketDelicious local produce on your doorstep, stock up for Christmas.Where: Kings Heath Village SquareWhen: 6 DecInfo: www.kingsheath farmersmarket.org

Food MarketIndulge your culinary desires as mac Birmingham celebrates the art of food with a monthly food market, featuring a host of local artisan producers. Where: the mac BirminghamWhen: 21 Dec 10:30am - 3:30pmInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Christmas Craft MarketsWith a huge history of successful Christmas Craft

Fairs at mac Birmingham, local designer makers offer an exclusive selection of products including ceramics, jewellery, paintings & craft items.Where: mac BirminghamWhen: 6, 7, 13, 14 Dec 11am onwardsInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Nightlife & Live EventsThe SpeakeasyYou’ll hear the hum drum of live jazz emanating from the Steve Ajao Jazz Quartet, and winding its way through the shadows to the bar where authentic prohibition cocktails are created.Where: Kitchen Garden CafeWhen: 21 DecInfo: www.kitchen gardencafe.co.uk

Dirty Old FolkersDirty Old Folkers delight Birmingham with their adult panto and Christmas sing-along, now in its 7th year. Get tickets early as this show always sells out!Where: Kitchen Garden CafeWhen: 16, 23 DecInfo: www.kitchen gardencafe.co.uk

Live comedy at the Hare & Hounds featuring Joel James‘Liberates the lunatic side to our personalities - brilliantly!’ - Time Out - ‘Absolutely hilarious!’ - HTV & Wales on sunday.Where: Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath.Info: www.hareand houndskingsheath.co.uk

Charles Dickens Feast of Festive Frighteners & Christmas Party DiscoA splendidly-spooky collection of Charles Dickens lesser-known Christmas ghost stories hosted and performed by a Victorian pawn-broker Gabriel Grubb and his long suffering apprentice master snodgrass.Where: Highbury HallWhen: 12 DecInfo: www.birmingham.gov.uk/highbury

Brumnotes Christmas Party with Midnight Bonfires and GuestsBringing you an evening of sensational live musicWhere: Hare & HoundsWhen: 20 DecemberFor info: www.hareand houndskingsheath.co.uk

For the KidsLemony Snicket’s Latke Who Couldn’t Stop ScreamingAnother weird and wonderful tale from the world famous author who created childrens classic ‘a series of unfortunate events’.Where: mac BirminghamWhen: 11 JanInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Christmas GrottoA truly magical time of year! Come along and visit santa in his Grotto and receive a gift from his secret toy shop!Where: Birmingham Botanical GardensWhen: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Dec. 12:00 am - 2:00 pmInfo: www.birmingham botanicalgardens.org.uk

The Muppet Christmas Carol (Screen Juniors)Michael Caine surrounded by legions of jazzy, felt puppets, plays it straight as the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge.Where: mac BirminghamWhen: 6 DecInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

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Interpreting LandscapePop down to Harborne art gallery and have a peek at this exhibition which explores British landscapes and seeks to interpret the emotion within them.

The fluidity of shape and form, along with the subtle colours and textures of the British landscape are the inspiration for this solo exhibition by the young British ceramicist Emily-Kriste Wilcox at the Harborne Art Gallery until 31 January 2015.

Interpreting Landscape reveals the emotional and technical intimacy between observation and expression, in paint and ceramics; an intimacy that finds its highest expression in the description of her work as 'painting in clay.’

Emily-Kriste is best known as a passionate ceramicist with a 'fresh and creative approach to the art of making pots' (Freda Wade, co-founder of Pot Easel). Her distinctive ceramic vessels - each individually handcrafted and unique in decorative finish - explore the dynamics of space, surface decoration, colour and texture, increasingly referencing the interplay of form, texture, colour and light of the landscape, sea and sky.

Emily-Kriste is a professional ceramicist. She graduated from Bath Spa (first class) in

2005 and has exhibited widely in galleries and exhibitions in the UK. Her work is held in personal collections in the UK, Europe and the US. She held her first solo show in 2012, in which year she was also awarded the Craft & Design Silver Award (Ceramics). Her work has appeared in many impressive publications, including most recently Australian online magazine, Zoneone Arts in April 2014… watch this space!

Harborne Art Galleryat Frametec, 8 Greenfield Road,Harborne, B17 0EE

Opening Times: Tue - Sat 9am - 5pmContact details:Dominique Bleuel (gallery curator)[email protected]

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Get yourself outside this winter for some adrenaline pumping funDid you know that ‘the UK’s #1 Paintball, Quad Trekking and Lazer, Mini Paintball, Inflatable Action Game attraction has been on your doorstep this whole time for over 27 years?

NPF Bassetts Pole provides the perfect day out for families, corporate outings and special events alike for all those wanting to experience the thrill of combat games and family friendly action to share an unforgettable day out like no other!

But what makes them the best, you ask?

Super Hero Sumo Wrestling in “fat suits,” Pony Hopp Racing, 6 metre Wobbly Sausage Racing, and gladiator style jousting ‘Rocka Rolla’ inflatable games are just some of the activities to choose from. They have also devised 20 different movie themed action-packed adventure games / maps so you can live out your favourite action movie scenes and step into the shoes of your heroes from the big screen. Run around and play out your all time action hero …. “Make My Day Dude!”

Open all week and all year round - timing is no issue, and with party activities starting from age

6 yrs+ upwards your youngsters can get involved in the action too. The Astro Turf arena is home to the longest 45 Metre Inflatable Assault course in the UK, and is surrounded by other thrilling inflatable activities. Anyone 8 years + are all invited to join the action at NPF Bassetts Pole.

So whether you’re mulling over exciting party ideas for your little ones, planning a team building day for your staff, or organising a stag/hen do, there’s such a huge range of awesome packages and activities at NPF Bassetts pole, you’re spoilt for choice.

To have a look at the full range of activity packages and for bookings or enquiries visit them at www.npfbassettspole.com or give them a call on 0121 323 1000.


Residential Care HomeIndependent Registered Charity (Not for profit)

a home within a homeWelcome to Bryony HouseStanding in attractive gardens in a pleasant green and leafy suburb on Bournville Village Trust, one of the most sought-after residential areas of Birmingham, Bryony House is an independent registered charity providing a safe, secure environment and high standards of accommodation and support for our elderly residents.

For further information or to arrange a visit, call:

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Mrs B H Hill Chiropodist

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How healthy would your business look if all your customers paid on time?Do you shudder at the thought of expenses like wages and VAT?Do you want to get customers to pay more promptly without upsetting them?What if we were to tell you all this can be achieved without costing the earth or making a long term financial commitment?

The ladies at UK Central Credit Management offer a service that not only brings in what’s owed to you more quickly, but also helps you evaluate your processes to avoid scary financial situations in the future.

Small businesses are the worst for giving credit but not chasing their own money. They are too busy doing a great job for their customers and often embarrassed to chase up payments. But the sad truth is, waiting in vain for these payments to come through is bankrupting businesses.

These charming ladies are no stuffed suits, and have an astonishing success rate, which we at Swan Publishing have seen first hand (within one week!). They will manage invoices, statements going out, cash coming in and resolve queries quickly to get the results you need. And their friendly manner makes you proud to call them a part of your team. They operate as an extension of your business providing a back

office function to make sure the money you have worked hard for finds its way to you. Fast.

It can feel uncomfortable when money is owed to you and you can become emotionally involved. You may even avoid certain people or places because you feel the relationship with some customers has turned sour. But with this service those valuable connections are protected.

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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.

Subject Dates Jesus is coming back - are you ready? 7 Dec Has Christianity caused wars? 14 Dec Seasonal Presentation - to be finalised 21 Dec True survival 28 Dec

Our 2015 programme will include Biblical topics and topical issues. Please see our notice-boards for subjects and times.

You can find us at 20 Springfield Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9NW (next to the roundabout on the corner of Springfield Road and College Road). Free car parking available. Close to stops for 1,4,6 & 31 buses. Hearing loop and disabled access. email: [email protected]

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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Do you have any employees?If you do then you know it is a big responsibility and there are a whole host of rules and regulations you need to be aware of or you can get into serious trouble.

Getting their pay right is probably at the very top of their list of priorities and that is where help from someone like Maggie Willetts from MHA Bloomer Heaven can be a godsend.

“One of the most satisfying things about anyone’s employment is to receive a salary payment that is correctly calculated and paid promptly. Most employees never think twice about how the tax, National Insurance, Pensions and so on have been calculated but they do know how much money they expect to take home, so it’s particularly frustrating for them when things go wrong,” she said.

“It is often difficult for employers to explain things and this can cause bad feelings between staff and employers”

“Many employers rely on their accounts staff to calculate and understand the payroll operation and they, in turn, on a computer program. The problem is that as payroll gets more and more complicated with the changes in legislation, mistakes happen that may go unnoticed because of lack of experience and knowledge”.

“Ever-changing, complex legislation surrounding payroll makes it more and more

challenging and keeping staff up to date with all the changes can be costly as can mistakes”.

“I am a firm believer that if you have a water leak you should engage the services of a plumber, therefore, if you have employees you should not trust the payroll to anyone except a professional payroll clerk,” said Maggie.

Only the very large companies can employ dedicated payroll staff but there is a solution for companies of all sizes and that is to outsource, so if this has made you think about your payroll operation please call Maggie at MHA Bloomer Heaven on 0121 236 0465 for a free no obligation chat or quote for peace of mind payroll.

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Year 7 Entrance ExaminationSaturday 17 January 2015

Whole School Open Event - Nursery, Prep, Senior & Sixth FormSaturday 10 January 2015 9.30 - 12.00noon

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The Edgbaston High School Ethos: Educate, Enrich, EngageFollowing outstanding examination results this summer, Edgbaston High School‘s leavers are now studying a broad range of competitive degree courses at some of the country’s most sought after universities, amongst them Birmingham, King’s College, London and Manchester. These achievements are testament to the hard work and dedication of pupils but also to the success of the EHS Ethos. Pastoral care as an integral part of every aspect of school life, working hand-in-hand with academic success, has long been considered a trademark of the School.

Dr Ruth Weeks, Headmistress, says: “EHS offers an enriched educational experience: pupils make excellent academic progress and achieve high standards in their work and benefit from a strong and distinctive system of pastoral care where emphasis is placed on nurturing each girl’s strengths and raising self-esteem.

“We wholeheartedly encourage our girls to be independent, to face new challenges and to acquire new skills. This can provide character-building opportunities for all, which in turn instils confidence and a sense of achievement.

”Combined with excellent teaching this unique approach offers our pupils a truly holistic education.”

See the EHS Ethos in action: Whole School Open Day Saturday 10 January - Nursery, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form departments open from 9.30am - 12.00 noon.


Robert Rampton Electrician

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How do I manage now I'm on my own?This is a question wills and probate solicitor Clare Martin from Tyndallwoods Solicitors in Edgbaston is often asked when she is handling the affairs of someone who has just lost their spouse.

“Aside from the obvious emotional trauma of losing a life partner, there are also more practical issues that become of great concern to the surviving partner,” she says.

“You often find that the practical day to day paperwork of home management falls to one or other partner, rarely is it equally shared. And if the first to go is the one who takes care of all things financial then the surviving partner has to learn a whole new skill set.

“As their solicitor I am there to handle the administration of the will, but my role has grown to be much more supportive, particularly when the executor of the will is also the sole beneficiary. Together with the client I help them to build a team of professionals to support them going forwards.

“I see my role as empowering them to let them know that they can manage, to help them to

rebuild their life and gain confidence through a difficult time. We help take away the stress and burden of paperwork so that the grieving person can focus on their emotional healing,” she says.

One of the things Clare can help with on the legal side is variations to the will. Clients generally take advantage of deeds of variation to redirect inheritance for family or tax reasons but these must be signed within two years of death to achieve favourable tax consequences.

Clare adds: “As well as helping in a practical capacity we also take active steps to remember the person who has died. Every year we hold a tree of light service here at Woodbourne to remember lost loved ones, and we have a snowdrop memorial garden that people can visit any time.”

For any queries regarding wills, probate, trusts or lasting powers of attorney please contact Clare Martin on 0121 693 2222.

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Greatness in our midstCarters of Moseley has been named the Good Food Guide ‘Readers’ Restaurant of the Year.’

It’s a national accolade which will undoubtedly bring more diners to St Mary’s Row, but for co-founder Holly Jackson it’s about so much more than bolstering business.

“It’s particularly special because this award is voted for by our customers, and we were told that it wasn’t only the quantity, but the quality of the comments that were submitted. It’s amazing that people went out of their way to write in and say such nice things about us.”

Their loyal customer base is testament to the restaurant’s strong local roots. Chefs Brad (Holly’s fiance) and Peter (Holly’s brother) both trained at the College of Food (since renamed University College Birmingham). Holly first fell in love with the area when she got to know it through her dad, who worked as a painter and decorator around Mosley and Kings Heath.

“I love the music scene, the vibrancy, the independent shops. I also love the mix of people - we get all sorts in the restaurant, from lawyers and judges to students and hippies.”

They also make a point of using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. Their bread flour comes from Sarehole Mill, their honey from hives in Mosley Park and Brad regularly goes foraging locally for wild ingredients. Brad and Holly even live above the restaurant and still work every shift that they’ve been open. “It makes it much easier to monitor the quality of what we do, when you see every dish that goes out and speak to every customer.”

The awards now proudly on display in the restaurant are proof that this personal touch is definitely paying off.

Alexandra Taylor

More Information: If you’d like to indulge in an award winning dining experience on your doorstep, you can book a table by calling 0121 449 8885 or visit www.cartersofmoseley.co.uk.

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development programme which supports the progression of talented young jazz musicians from first access through to early career level.

This project has been made possible thanks to a legacy donation by the late jazz photographer Russ Escritt to support the development of young Birmingham-based jazz musicians.

The scheme will support three young musicians a year for the next three years providing them with a tailored musical development programme. It will run alongside the THSH Fellowship scheme which is funded by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation and supports musicians in the early to mid-career stage, aged between 21 and 35.

In the not-too-distant future THSH hope to present much more city-grown talent at venues like the Hare & Hounds.

Find out more about our work at www.thsh.co.uk/jazzlines

Did you know Town Hall & Symphony Hall (THSH) presents regular gigs at the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath?

Jazzlines, THSH’s dynamic programme of contemporary jazz and talent development work, presents around 100 concerts a year; it features commissions by British jazz musicians alongside established international artists, a free entry programme at Symphony Hall Café Bar, Bramall Music Building foyer and the Jam House, a concert series at the CBSO Centre and a club series… at the Hare & Hounds.

The York Road venue offers an ideal setting in which to present diverse and cutting edge jazz programming. Recent artists who have performed there include Takuya Kuroda, Partisans and Polar Bear.

Running parallel to this series, back in the city centre THSH delivers a programme of pioneering, creative music composed by exciting British jazz talent; supporting emerging and established talent is a core part of the programme.

This includes Future Fellows, a new scheme for young people who are in school years 7-12. It is a new part of a growing talent

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Putting On The RitzOn 26th March 2013 fire ripped through Cash Converters on York Road in Kings Heath, destroying a building that, in its heyday as the Ritz Ballroom, played host to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, the Who, and many other world famous bands.

For over eighteen months the burnt out shell has stood neglected, nothing but charred and twisted remains, now partially hidden by colourful murals telling the history of the building. But out of the ashes a phoenix is finally beginning to rise. Plans are underway to turn the historical site into a community arts centre, celebrating and commemorating Kings Heath’s illustrious music history, as well as providing a venue to nurture the stars of the future.

Bob Prew is one of the chief figures in pushing the project forward. “Everybody who became anything in the 1960s played here, on this little back street in Kings Heath,” he says. “It would be great to be able to mark its significance. But it’s also important to look to the future. As well as a museum of pop history, we also want to include a performance space for music, comedy and theatre. A place to show films. Perhaps even

rehearsal and recording facilities. It will take a lot of money and hard work, but I genuinely believe this project has the potential to draw people to the area in the same way that the Cavern Club draws people to Liverpool.”

The development is still very much in the initial stages. A project committee has been set up and is appealing to the community for support, particularly from people with a background in fund raising, marketing and the arts. Over five hundred local residents have already agreed to pledge £10 a year to support the scheme.

Alexandra Taylor

How to help To offer your time, money or expertise, contact Bob Prew through www.kingsheathwalkoffame.org.uk

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Award Winning ConvenienceHardev Singh Ruprai was just thirteen when he started working in his parents’ shop. He learnt every aspect of the business from the ground up and it’s why winning the title of ‘Convenience Retailer of the Year’ means so much to him and his family.

“Over the last thirty six years there have been good days and bad days, we’ve been open through sun and snow and everything in between. I’m so proud that what my parents started and what we’ve achieved has been officially recognised. No one can ever take that away.”

After being nominated for the award by one of their suppliers, three judges from the English Asian Business Awards spent over an hour in the shop, talking to staff and customers, before awarding the title. What helped Ruprai Food and Wine stand out from the crowd was their wide range of alcohol, their charity work and their contribution to the local area.

“Our aim is to be a place where people can do a quick shop for the essentials. All our staff live locally, and we want to give people what they need, to be here for the community. This award

tells us we must be doing something right.”

But while Ruprai is very much a traditional family business, Hardev is determined to continually improve and develop the shop. Four years ago they undertook a massive refit, adding more chillers and upgrading the technology. It was a big risk, but their loyal customers stuck with them through the disruption.

“There are people who’ve been coming here since the shop first opened. We’ve seen generation after generation coming through, people who first came in as kids are now coming in with their own children. I just want to say a massive thank you to all our customers and all our staff, past and present. This award is for them.”

Alexandra Taylor

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New Year New YouEvery year, on 1st January, millions of us pledge to put the festive indulgences behind us and change our lives for the better. Yet every year nearly 80 per cent of us fail to stick to our New Year’s resolutions. Why?

Most people aim too high, pledging to eat healthier, get more exercise, stop smoking. But these laudable goals are long term commitments that require fundamental lifestyle changes that are hard to maintain once the New Year hangover has dissipated.

Perhaps the answer is to choose something that requires a one-off burst of energy. For example, book all those appointments you’ve been putting off - visit your GP for a check up; have the nurse take your weight, height and blood pressure; research how to properly self-examine your breasts or testicles; go to the optician sight and hearing tests. And while you’re there, make a follow-up appointment. Get all that done in January and you can sit back smugly for the rest of the year, mission accomplished.

Another approach is to make a New Year’s resolution to try something new every month. With the huge range of places to eat out in Moseley and Kings Heath, it’s easy to regularly sample a different cuisine or exotic dish. Perhaps you could explore your creative side at one of the craft workshops run by People in Kings Heath, Guthrie & Ghani in Moseley or the Victorian Tea Rooms in Kings Heath Park. Maybe it’s time to try out the crazy golf course in Cannon Hill Park, or sample a yoga class at the Buddhist Centre in Moseley, or simply go for a stroll along the canal.

This January don’t set yourself up to fail - make a New Year’s resolution that you can definitely achieve. Then maybe all those ongoing diet and lifestyle changes will also be a little easier to maintain.

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New Kids on the BlockIt’s been a little while since My Moseley and Kings Heath took a look at what’s new in our neigh-bourhood, and there are a number of independent businesses that are definitely worth a visit.

One shop hoping to be a perfect fit is children’s shoe shop Cooshoo, on York Road in Kings Heath. Husband and wife team Anna and Michael Swift were so frustrated by the sparsity of good quality, well-fitted kids’ shoes that were also cool and different, that they decided to open their own shop. They’ve proved they were right about the gap in the market with customers coming from all across the West Midlands to pick up funky European brands, as well as a variety of locally made crafts and accessories.

Once you’ve got your kids’ feet sorted, then it’s a short walk over the High Street to Nikkidees Ge-lato on Institute Road for a tasty treat. There’s a dizzying array of colourful delights, all made fresh on the premises every day. From deeply decadent ice creams such as Butter Caramel or Cheese Cake, to fat-free, dairy free fruity sorbets for a more healthy option. Owners Darren Davy and Ni-coya Richards can also whip up a quick crepe or waffle, and maybe tempt you with a macaroon or cupcake. And if that wasn’t enough, they’re open until 11pm at the weekend.

If you’re looking for more mature down time then leave the kids at home and head to Moseley Vil-lage, where popular pub The Cross has transformed into The Dark Horse. New owner Keith Mars-den knows Moseley well, having run the Prince of Wales for the last seven and a half years. He felt there was a shortage of casual dining venues for the after-work crowd, and aims to attract a ma-ture and discerning clientele with a combination of relaxed bar, low key dining and quality live mu-sic. Sounds like the perfect antidote to Christmas shopping to me!

Alexandra Taylor

Websites:Cooshoo: www.cooshoo.co.ukNikkidees: www.nikkidees.comThe Dark Horse: www.facebook.com/darkhorsemoseley

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Here Comes the BrideNext February the Crescent Theatre will stage the world premiere of a brand new, very English opera, written by Kings Heath residents Alexandra Taylor and Michael Wolters.

The plot of ‘Ava’s Wedding - An English Tragedy’ revolves around that well known English inability to say what you really mean. Each of the characters is involved in a misunderstanding which, if everyone told the truth, could disappear. But because of politeness, shame or duty, nobody speaks up and the problems escalate, culminating in a mass of fights, breakdowns, suicides and murders.

Not only does it feature characters and situations that everyone can relate to, but it is also written in English, and the music takes inspiration from familiar English musical styles, from Renaissance to 1980s new wave and beyond.

“The orchestration is quite unusual,” explains composer Michael, who is also Deputy Head of Composition at the illustrious Birmingham Conservatoire. “It’s a traditional orchestra with a twist, including five flutes, a saxophone quartet and an electric guitar.”

While Michael took on the gargantuan task of writing two and a half hours of music for twenty five voices, a choir and a thirty-piece orchestra, freelance writer Alexandra, who put the words into the characters’ mouths, also had her work cut out.

“On one hand the structure was sitting there waiting,” she says. “The build up to a wedding always includes a proposal, dress fittings, hen and stag parties and a reception. But wrestling over twenty characters and ten interconnected stories into that structure involved a lot of creative thinking - and different coloured post it notes! I can’t wait to see all the drama brought to life on stage.”

To get the latest news and updates you can follow @AvasWedding on Twitter or ‘like’ Ava’s Wedding on Facebook.

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All I want for Christmas is a good night's sleep!

We all love the smell and appearance of a real Christmas tree but as the pine needles drop and our floor turns green, disposing of it can be a bit of a pain.

An astonishing statistic is that in around 65,000 divorces in Britain, snoring and associated sleep deprivation were cited as the cause.

But do not despair; Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has the solution with its exciting Treecycling scheme. On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January an army of volunteers will be ready to collect discarded Christmas trees for recycling. Real Christmas trees are biodegradable, so they are easily reused or

This saddens me because it can be so easily prevented with the intervention of a dentist. A specially designed appliance that you wear at night maintains an open, unobstructed airway, meaning snoring could become a distant memory.

Imagine a sport’s mouth guard, or orthodontic retainer, and you can perhaps start to picture how easy and comfortable it is to wear. It helps by repositioning the lower jaw, stabilising the tongue, and helping to keep the airway open to ensure an adequate air intake.

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recycled - much better for the environment.

In return for a minimum suggested donation of £10, trees will be collected by the Hospice’s corporate volunteers and taken to Birmingham City Council’s household recycling centres, where they will be turned into compost. By signing up to the scheme people will be helping the Hospice care for people with terminal illnesses within their local communities.

To book your tree collection now, please go to www.birminghamhospice.org.uk/treecycling or contact the Fundraising Department on 0121 472 1191.

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

Blue GingerSingapore & Malaysian32 Poplar RoadKings Heath, B14 7ADTel: 0121 444 0999

ByzantiumMediterranean tapas11 York RoadKings Heath, B14 7SATel: 0121 444 5444

Carib GrillCaribbean2 St Mary’s RowMoseley, B13 8JGTel: 0121 449 8818

CartersFine British dining2c Wake Green RoadMoseley, B13 9EZTel: 0121 449 8885

Jade RestaurantCantonese BYO & takeaway88 St Mary’s RowMoseley, B13 9EFTel: 0121 449 7686

La FibuleMoroccan31 Woodbridge RoadMoseley, B13 8EHTel: 0121 449 3289

KababishBalti29 Woodbridge RoadMoseley, B13 8EHTel: 0121 449 5556

Kitchen Garden Small plates (Tapas/mezze)17 York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SATel: 0121 443 4725

Maison MayciFrench Patisserie148 Alcester RoadMoseley, B13 8HSTel: 0121 449 4413

Manic OrganicOrganic vegetarian café46 Poplar RoadKings Heath, B14 7AGTel: 0121 441 3802

NathanielsFine British dining13 St Mary’s RowMoseley, B13 8HWTel: 0121 449 9618

Pangaea Spice MerchantIndian27-29 Poplar RoadKings Heath, B14 7AATel: 0121 441 2222

PiquantIndian18 St Mary’s RowMoseley, B13 8JGTel: 0121 249 1216

Ponte di LegnoItalian44 Woodbridge RoadMoseley, B13 8EJTel: 0121 449 8064

Poplar BaltiBangladeshi & Indian 48 Poplar Rd Kings Heath, B14 7AGTel: 0121 444 1317

PriyaIndian40-43 St Mary’s RowMoseley, B13 8JGTel: 0121 448 8581

Rainbow RestaurantChinese59 High StKings Heath, B14 7BHTel: 0121 444 4195

Ristorante VenezianoItalian54 High StreetKings Heath, B14 7JZTel: 0121 444 6699

Sabai SabaiThai25 Woodbridge RoadMoseley, B13 8EHTel: 0121 449 4498

Sweet Chillies Contemp Bangali/Indian836 Yardley Wood RdBirmingham, B13 0JETel: 0121 443 1086

Sylhet Spice CuisineBangladeshi27-29 York RoadKings Heath, B14 7SATel: 0121 444 6644

The Village English Pub Food179 Alcester RdMoseley, B13 8JRTel: 0121 449 7664

Tipu SultanIndian43 Alcester RoadMoseley, B13 8AATel: 0121 449 8539

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Treat yourself to a delicious curry at our friendly, local, award winning restaurant.

Kings Heath Business Excellence Awards 2013

Golden Spoon Awards 2011

Bangladeshi Caterer Awards 2009

Birmingham Healthy Choices Gold Award 2014

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Meal Deal: 2 courses only £9.95pp Sun to Wed (dine in only - terms &conditions apply)

Delicious home cooked Italian food in the heart of Kings Heath

For reservations please call 0121 444 6699

Fully licensed Ristorante

Opening hours:

Tuesday - Friday 5.00pm -10.00pm

Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm - 10.00pm

54 High Street Kings

Heath, B14 7JZ


Open 5.30-11.00 Every day

15% discount on collections over £10 Free home delivery

within 3 miles

Ample FREE parking

836 Yardley Wood Rd Kings Heath, B13 0JE

www.sweetchillies.com

Call NOW to book a table on 443 2737

Proudly trading in Kings Heath for over 50 years Free Range and Organic products available

Local orders over £40 can be delivered to your home Christmas Hampers and Meat Vouchers

Outside catering available for celebration and self catering needs All meat cut fresh on the day

Johnstan’s Family Butchers, 74-76 High Street, Kings Heath, B14 7JZ, 0121 444 4344

“We have meat to please you and we are pleased to meet you”

We sell free range pork, beef, lamb

and chicken:

Local free-range Shropshire Lamb, free-range English Hereford Beef (dry aged for 21 days

minimum), Orchard Farm fresh free-

range English Pork, locally sourced

English free-range Chicken.


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Frank KirbyMathematics TutorExtensive experience teaching 11-18 age range. Specialist in all Maths A Levels & GCSEMoseley based but can accommodate any [email protected] Tel: 0121 778 6467

Helen MillsFlute & IntensiveGrade 5 TheoryBMus; GBSM Hons; ABSMOver 30 years Flute teaching experience. All abilities, ages & levels taught. Excellent results record. ALSO Aural TrainingMember of ISMBlenheim Road, MoseleyTel: 0121 449 2135

Jennifer GuillardLic.mus(France) L.Mus.TCL ARCM ABSMPIANO TUTORLessons in your own home.From beginner to diploma levelTheory and practicalWhitland Drive, Kings HeathTel: 0121 603 4322

King Edward VI Five WaysMasterclasses for Years 4 and 5 - all year round on Saturday MorningsBooster Classes for GCSE and A Level - Easter Holidays, 2015Wide range of subjectsAcademic excellence & achievementwww.kefw.org/community.html

Sarah Grocutt BSc (Hons) Cert.ed Dip.ed QTLSPrivate TeacherEnglish, Maths, Science 11+, Academic SkillsAll ages and abilitiesIndividual, Small Group, SupplyInsurance/DBSTel: 0121 427 555307967 482510

KUMON Study ProgrammesMaths and English Harborne Study Centre, 326 High Streetwww.kumon.co.uk/HarborneTel: 0121 427 3007

Martha Ann Brookes Brass TuitionDip RSAMDDip Uni of London (Goldsmiths)Over 25 years teaching all abilities and ages.AB and Trinity examsMaurice Road, Kings HeathTel: 0121 444 5655

Norfolk House School11+ & Sats Tuition Numeracy & Literacy SkillsExperienced, qualified staff Small groups, 7-11 yrs Saturdays, Edgbastonwww.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk Tel: 0121 454 7021

Primary Plus11+ Sats Numeracy & LiteracyExperienced tutors, Small groupsWeekday evenings & Saturdays

Albion Court, 17-19 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, B1 3HE Tel: 0845 206 8658

SHARON WALLClarinet And Music TheoryHighly experienced teacher with excellent success levels from beginner to diploma level.Greenhill Road, MoseleyTel: 0121 449 4423 [email protected]

Maths, English & 11+ TutorExperienced senior teacher, one to one tutoring and small groups for 7 to 11 years for maths, English and 11+ with excellent results. Weekday evenings and weekend. CRB checked, discounts available for multiple [email protected] 358 153

Shena Newton Baby Massage Classes(Certified Infant Massage Instructor, International Association of Infant Massage)Classes in Birmingham and Redditch (group and one to one classes available)For info: www.littlesunflowers baby.wix.com/massage

Sophie Gray BMusPiano, Flute, Recorder& Music Theory 10yrs experience teaching all ages & abilities, putting students through ABRSM & Guildhall exams - Forest Road, MoseleyTel: 0754 495 0218

Stage2More than a Youth theatre for 7-21 year oldsProductions, Workshops,LAMDA Tuition, Work Experience, and more for all levels of experience.12 Valentine Road, Kings Heath, B14 [email protected]: 07961 018841

If you are a local tutor and would like your details printed here please email:[email protected]

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