Harlequin Magazine May 10

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ELLIE

0787 982 7266

Clairvoyant

Tarot Reader

Psychometry

Readings for individuals

or groups


KNIGHTLOW NEWSNewsagents

Tobacconists

Confectioners

Convenience Store

Your local lottery retailer

Tel: 429 1216179 Knightlow Road

Harborne B17 8PY

Agency for Dry Cleaning


DATES FOR THIS MONTH

Book in at 7.00pm toavoid disappointment

DATES FOR APRIL

9th Horse & Jockey, B72 1LY25th The Forge, L Gornal, DY5 4TS28th Longhorns, Walsall WS5 3AR29th Black Horse, Manor Way30th Bear Hotel, Bearwood

20th West One Wine BarWorcester Rd, West Hagley DY9 0NW27th Bell & Bear, B65 OHA

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Elocution ClassesFor children of all ages

Clear Speech

LAMDA Examinations

Competitions

Tel: 0121 427 7431

[email protected]

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A collection exceeding 300 ladies and gents leather jackets and coatsLadies and gents real sheepskinsStockists of RADLEY andMarta Ponti handbagsMassive collection of quality belts, purses and walletsCollection of ladies skirts, dresses and trousersRepairs and alteration serviceReshape old coatsMade to measure service bespokeAny colour, any style, any size

Fonz Leather StylesEstablished 30 Years0121 552 1286

Opening times:Mon - Sat 10am - 6pmSunday 11am - 4pm

Fonz Leather Styles, 328 Bradford St, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6ET (Next to Coach Station)0121 622 4125

Distributors of R A D L E Y

Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2RD

£20 OFFEverythingin store*

*terms & conditions apply

Fonz Leather Styles, 62 Percy Business Park,

(Nr Sava Centre) 0121 552 1286



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W M ROOFING

Chimney repairs/reductions

New roofsTiling

SlatingFlat roofing

Soffits & gutteringUPVC facias

ALL WORK GUARANTEEDRegulation materials used

Small building work undertaken

200 Harborne Rd, Warley Woods,

Oldbury B68 9JP

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Microsoft Certified Professional consultant

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Fitnessworks 2000 Ltd

Dudley RoadHalesowenB63 3NJ

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Lorraine 0787 982 7266

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Counselling & Curative Hypnotherapy

Counselling - £30 *Individuals & Couples *Relationship Problems

*Survivors of Childhood Abuse

Hand Massage - £20Hand Reflexology - £30Hopi Ear Candles - £30

Indian Head Massage - £30Reiki - £30

Tarot/Angel Cards £25Thai Foot Massage - £30

Curative Hypnotherapy *Boost Self Esteem - £30

*Phobias - £30 *Stop Smoking - £120 *Weight Loss - £120

Counselling & Curative Hypnotherapy

R J SEWARD

Bricklaying

Extensions

Re pointing

Slabbing

Garden Walls

Driveways

Ground Work

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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LJD SOFAS & BEDS0121 550 0925

28 Hagley Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen, B63 [email protected]

Wide range of suites

Made to measure suites and beds

Wide range of fabric selection

4’ 6”quality beds from £119

Fabric and Leather Suites

Repairs, recovers and made to measure suites, wide selection of fabrics to suit all tastes

Stock Clearance at our Warehouse Unit 11, Pitcairn Drive,

Halesowen, B62 8AG (Next to Macro)

0121 550 0925

BREATHABLE BEDS & MATTRESSES

Orthopaedic 1000 Pocket SpringsMemory Foam TopBreathable Strip Around MattressScent Impression Mattress for Natural Sleep

Interest Free Credit (subject to status)



LJD SOFA’S AND BEDS

LJD Sofa’s and Beds Halesowen, (next to Makro) for many years manufacturing, re-covering and repairing traditional, modern and leather suites to a very high standard. One of the success stories of the recession, they have recently opened a brand new showroom in the Cornbow Centre, Halesowen.

As well as beds, the showroom has a wide selection of competitively priced three piece suites and individual chairs made in their own local factory. This furniture can be tailor made to your own size and requiremenst giving you maximum choice and comfort. There are also a wide selection of coverings and colours to choose from to suit all tastes.

Their range of headboards and quality beds are second to none and include the latest concept in beds. The ‘Breathable’ bed has 1000 pocket springs and a memory foam topping with breathable strips to help keep you cool. The ‘Scented’ bed has all the qualities of the Breathable bed but with the added luxury of a natural fragrance imbued in the mattress cover to aid restful sleep. This collection offers delicately scented beds with their own gentle aromatherapy action, aiding refreshing sleep.

All beds and suites are in stock and are available for immediate delivery, tailor made will take a little longer. As LJD Sofa’s and Beds are a local business you can be guaranteed prompt service and complete satisfaction.

At their clearance warehouse in Pitcairn Drive, prices start from £699 for a three seat sofa and two arm chairs in fabrics of your choice and a wide selection of beds from £119. They also undertake recover of suites or chairs offering the same selection of fabrics and a collection and delivery serv ice.

Interest free credit available (subject to status).

have been trading from their Warehouse in Pitcairn Drive,



TEN LAWN TREATMENTSUP FOR GRABS

Greensleeves Lawncare is a professional service designed to provide a consistent green, weed free lawn, the cornerstone of many Great British Gardens. We have been treating lawns for over 12 years, we have 40 operatives nationwide. Your local Greensleeves office looks after over 450 regular customers. Our range of services include:

Fertilisers: These have been developed to provide nutrients to your lawn throughout the seasons and they can be applied throughout the year.

Weed Treatments : Our nationally qualified lawn managers will apply a weed treatment to remove all those dandelions, daise s, buttercups and all manner of other weeds that spoil the green uniformity and also prevent healthy grass growth.

Scarification: A fantastic service that removes Moss and Thatch from lawns. We use commercial machines which remove much more moss and thatch than can be removed by using a domestic Scarifier. Scarifying will dramatically improve the cultural growing conditions for the grass plant producing a thicker, healthier grass plant.

Hollow Tine Aeration: Another fantastic service for improving the cultu ral growing conditions for the grass plants. Hollow Tine Aeration improves soil compaction and lets Air, Water and Fertiliser down below the soil surface. This encourages a stronger root growth and so a healthier grass plant.

Our Prices: Our lawn treatment prices start from just £15.00 and are very often cheaper than doing it yourself. Of course the real benefit of using the Greensleeves service is our products. They are professional products that are not available to the general public. They are the same products that are used on Golf courses and Football Pitches. The fertilisers are slow release and will feed the lawns for between 8 and 10 weeks.

For your free no obligation lawn analysis and quotation please call: Freephone 0808 100 1413 or your local office, call Colin on 0121 477 9500. Your free analysis will include a report on the lawn condition along with our suggested actions to return your lawn to a happy and healthy lawn.

Harlequin Magazine has teamed up with Greensleeves Lawncare to offer 10 lucky readers the chance to win a complementary lawn treatment, which includes a lawn analysis. To stand a chance of winning one of the 10 lawn treatments up for grabs, simply find the hidden Harlequin. Approx value £30. Terms and conditions apply.



Greensleeves (Birmingham South)

Covering:

Edgbaston,Harborne,Bournville,Selly Oak,Northfield,Kings Norton,Kings Heath,Moseley,Halesowen,Barnt Green,Bromsgrove,Fairfield

Colin McGuire

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OPEN SUNDAYS!OPEN SUNDAYS! FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST!FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST!

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hicks .hadley comLettings

11 Hagley RoadHalesowenWest MidlandsB63 4PU

CAN YOU HELP?Record number of lets this year means more homes urgently required for 2010

Call for a FREE appraisal

GRAHAM ROAD, HALESOWEN£575 pcm

Traditional semi detached house in cul de sac location. Three bedrooms, dining kitchen, shower room, garage and driveway, rear garden.

£545 pcm HADEN ARCH COURT, HALESOWEN

Contemporary top floor apartment offers a great location close to all amenities. Comprises of: open plan lounge/fitted kitchen, bathroom with separate shower cubicle, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, allocated parking

£525 pcm COOKNELL DRIVE, WORDSLEY

Modern unfurnished end terraced house comprises of: fitted dining kitchen, two bedrooms, en suite to master bedroom, house bathroom, rear garden, driveway parking.

£495 pcm DAMSEL HOUSE, PURLIN WHARF, NETHERTON

Modern two bedroom first floor apartment. Comprises of lounge, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite, house bathroom, allocated parking.

£475 pcm FOXDALE DRIVE, BRIERLEY HILL

Unfurnished end mews house. Offering lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, allocated parking.

£475 pcm KING STREET, CRADLEY HEATH

Unfurnished first floor apartment, living room, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite, house bathroom, allocated parking space.



0121 585 6667

OPEN SUNDAYS!OPEN SUNDAYS! FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST!FRIENDLY SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST!


hicks .hadley comSales

BUYERS ARE BACKWe urgently need more homes to sell in 2010 call us now for a FREE market

appraisal and don't forget we are still ‘NO SALE NO CHARGE’

13 Hagley RoadHalesowenWest MidlandsB63 4PU

HIGH HADEN ROAD, CRADLEY HEATH £229,950A much improved and well presented three bedroomed detached house, comprising welcoming reception hallway with minton pattered flooring, attractive lounge and refitted dining kitchen. To the first floor are three good size bedrooms and extended bathroom with separate shower cubicle. To the rear is a large timber decked patio and mature established garden. Other features include central heating, double glazing, garage and NO CHAIN.

RICHMOND COURT, REDLAKE ROAD, PEDMORE £154,995

Set in a popular Pedmore location, this well presented two bedroom first floor apartment, for sale with no upward chain. Comprising: entrance hall, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms, en suite shower room to master bedroom. The property is gas centrally heated and double glazed, has a secure entrance system and lift from the communal entrance hallway. There are maintained landscaped gardens and also a garage en block.

ROGERS BARBERS, HAGLEY ROAD, HALESOWENSet in a central location, this property offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a retail premises with adjoining accommodation. Briefly comprising: shop area to front and accommodation of lounge, refitted kitchen, bathroom with separate shower cubicle and two good size bedrooms. The majority of the building is double glazed and there is gas central heating. Outside is a courtyard area leading to a rear garden.

STANFORD DRIVE, ROWLEY REGIS £129,950

Situated in a cul de sac location, this three bedroomed semi detached property is approached by a block paved driveway and briefly comprises: entrance hall, fitted kitchen, dining room, spacious lounge and conservatory, to the rear is a low maintenance garden with decking. On the first floor is a house bathroom, master bedroom with en suite and two further bedrooms. Having no upward chain.

LANTERN ROAD, DUDLEY WOOD £89,995

A two bedroom mid terrace house set in a popular area and benefiting from no chain and includes lounge, fitted dining kitchen, two bedrooms, first floor bathroom. Brick built annex to rear for use as study or games room. Double glazing and off road parking.

MAYPOLE HILL, HALESOWEN £127,000Set in easy walking distance of Cradley train and bus station is this three bedroom traditional style semi detached house, offering NO UPWARD CHAIN. Benefiting from central heating, double glazing, long rear garden and two/three car driveway. To comprise: hallway, front reception, dinging area with arch opening to kitchen. To the first floor are three bedrooms and house bathroom.SSTC

£139,950





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MARCH EVENTS ON THE CLENT HILLS WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST

Geocaching Day Sunday, 28 March 2010 10:30am - 3:00pm

A worldwide high tech treasure hunting game! Hire the equipment and be given full instructions on how to find secret boxes hidden on the Clent Hills.

A great activity to try out with family and friends. Only £5 for a group of 4 people. New boxes added to this year's trail!

Booking Essential: 01562 712822

Activities take place from Nimmings Wood car park.

Please bring suitable outdoor clothing, footwear, drink, sun screen

Spring Guided Walk Sunday, 28 March 2010 10:00am - 12:30pm

Join us on a guided walk taking in the breathtaking views of the beautiful Clent Hills. Learn more about the wildlife and history of this fascinating place.

Approximately 6 miles long.

Cost: £2 Booking advisable as places limited: 01562 712822

Starts from Nimmings Wood Car Park

Dogs on leads welcome

Suitable footwear, waterproof, water, sun screen

Route includes steep slopes and uneven, muddy ground


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Choice of Colours

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Pegasus Holistic Therapies & Hypnotherapy, Halesowen, Call Pam 0798 4259979, www.pegasusfairs.com, [email protected]

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Alison White, The Body Shop at Home, 07977 116 002, [email protected]

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Nirvana Holistic Therapies 0798 425 9979 [email protected], Hopi Ear, Hand Reflexology, Thai Foot Massage, Hand Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hypnotherapy for weight loss, smoking, phobias

Florist, [email protected]

Isabelle Daisy, Nightlow Rd, Harborne, 0121 246 2707

Established, reputable building company for 20 years.

Comprehensive repairs and maintenance programme covering all aspects of building work.

Home improvements – extensions, loft conversions, kitchen and bathroom modernisations.

Friendly service with all work carried out to a high degree of workmanship with excellent after-care service.

Estimates (and advice) freely given.

References and work portfolios available on request.

Small enough to care, large enough to cope!

H.O. Oldbury, Warley, West Midlands

Mobile: 07979 026 688 Tel/Fax 0121 422 6782

[email protected]

TOTAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS



COUNTRYSIDE FENCING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE

0121 422 5818Mob: 07979 980951

All gardening, mowing, tree work and undertakenlandscaping

No job too small

For a fast and professional service, give Roy a call

Special rates for OAPs

Reliable weekly/fortnightly mowingJungles clearedHedges cut and tidied

Fencing & gates supplied and fitted

Garden clearancesStrimmingSlab work

YOUR STARS


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Don't forget, British Summer Time begins at midnight Sunday 28 March, so move your clocks forward one hour.

It is also Palm Sunday on the same day.

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Psychic MediumChris Butler

Monday FREE Open Circles

Sunday Healing & Prayer

Mediumship Workshops

& Courses suitable for beginners and advanced

Private Readings

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Harlequin reaches over 3000 of your potential clients in Harborne, Edgbaston and Halesowen every month

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Published and designed by:Pam WassellHarlequin Magazine12 Stanley AvenueHarborneBirminghamB32 2HB

Tel: 0121 682 2895Email: [email protected]

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written consent is prohibited.

The publishers do not accept responsibility for any errors made in advertisements or for claims made by any advertiser which are incorrect. Nor do they vet or endorse any a d v e r t i s e r o r t h e i r w o r k . The publishers reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason.

All material submitted for publication is done so at the owner’s risk, no responsibility is acceptedby the publisher for its return.

Call Pam 0121 682 2895 to insert your charity notice free of charge

Harborne Townswomen’s Guild meets on the first Monday in the month at 1.45pm in St Mary’s Church Hall, Vivian Rd, Harborne. For more details call: 0121 427 3212 or 0121 427 3384.

A1 Petline, For more info on this Registered Charity call 0121 429 1338.

Website: www.harlequinmag.co.uk

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50+ Tea Dance, St Faith & St Laurence Church Hall, Harborne. Every Friday 2pm - 4pm. Entrance Fee £2 incl. tea & biscuits. Partner not necessary. All welcome. Further details 422 8785

Gentle Exercise 50+ at Onneley House, Court Oak Rd, Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30am and 11am. First week free, then £3 per session. Contact Hazel 0121 429 7366

Clock Tower Ramblers meet 2nd Mon & last Thurs each month at 10am. 5-6 miles. 532 8663

Moorpool Crown Green Bowling Club, Ravenhurst Rd, Harborne. New members welcome, all ages. Juniors up to 16 yrs. Social and full membership. Tuition available. Club Secretary 550 1316

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