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Moseley DirectoryThe Independent directory of businesses serving the residents of Moseley Village

MOSELEY WESTDelivered FREE to 2,000 homes

May/June 2011

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Northwood is a national network. Each office is locally owned and operated by highly trained professionals. Their business credentials, dedication and motivation mean that they understand how quality customer service oriented businesses need to be run.

Quite simply Northwood offer a risk-free rental option by guaranteeing the rent to a landlord even if the property is vacant and even if the tenant does not pay the rent. Added to that, their positive approach and determined attitude puts you on the path to success in all your property requirements.

Northwood also has access to investment properties via their network of developers and business associates. Landlords who are looking to expand their property portfolios should contact Northwood.

Director Nin Rehal commented, “In the current climate we have intentionally held back with the estate agency part of our business, as marketing your property “For Sale” for long periods of time can be damaging and result in you receiving

offers far below your expectations. In these uncertain times some vendors should consider retaining their property as a long-term investment. Our Platinum Scheme has attracted a number of new landlords who have had their properties up for sale for long periods of time. We even offer one-year contracts so you can wait until the market picks up or try again next year. Our guaranteed payment can even tie in with your mortgage payment date.”

If you are thinking of letting and would like to discuss Northwood’s Platinum Guaranteed Rental Income Scheme or any of the complete range of traditional property management services that Northwood offer please contact Northwood on 0121 622 5066, email [email protected] or visit the website www.northwooduk.com andNorthwood would be delighted to arrange a free, no obligation valuation and meet with you to discuss your requirements. What have you got to lose?

LANDLORDS: A Guaranteed Quality Service at Sensible Fees

Present this voucher to receive 50% off Managed Set-up Fees

0121 622 5066

PROPERTIES WANTEDIN YOUR AREAGuaranteed rent 52 weeks of the yeareven when the property is vacant!

LANDLORDS...

■ 100% RISK-FREE RENTAL INCOME

■ GUARANTEED CONTRACT START DATE

■ NO SET UP FEES, NO COMMISSION

■ NO INSURANCE POLICY

■ 12 MONTH CONTRACT

■ RENT PAID ON TIME EVERY MONTH

■ EVEN WHEN THE PROPERTY IS VACANT

■ EVEN IF THE TENANT FAILS TO PAY

SALES LETTINGS MORTGAGES

REGULARS

What’s on 6

Where to eat 8

Local Tutors 30

What’s on baby 32

Index of advertisers 34

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Dear Neighbours,

Welcome to your May issue of Moseley Directory.

If your business includes Moseley as part of its target market then you should be advertising with us. Or if you have a story of local interest to tell then please let me know.

Give me a call or send me an email,

Amy0121 689 0432 [email protected]

Moseley Directory 2011 ad rates:(prices have been frozen)

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Double page £120 Double page £170 Special discounts for bookings of 3, 6 and 12 months. Please contact us with enquiries for front and back pages.

Published by Swan Publishing which also produces My Kings Heath and Edgbaston Directory. Great discounts available for advertisers in two or three of these magazines.

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IN THIS ISSUEBeauty open evening Try pioneering CACI treatments at discounted rates 5

How lush is your lawn?Improve your lawn on a budget 11

Sweet ChilliesRestaurant Review 14

Beautiful windows and doorsThe Midlands’ only period window and door showroom triples in size 18

Middle Earth FestivalCelebrating Tolkein and places that inspired him 23

Moseley resident named National Young Storyteller of the Year 28

4 For advertising enquiries call 689 0432 or go to www.swanpublishing.org

BAR SEATING SUITES COVERED ANTIQUES FOAM CUT TO SIZE

48 hr REPAIR SERVICE

All work undertaken by established craftsmen

Tel: 0121 441 3377Mobile: 0778 650 2472

www.reupholsterybycampbells.com email: [email protected]

3A Heathfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7BT

• • Moseley Village shop & showroom

• 0121 449 4422 • 07930 800441 • www.taperededge.co.uk

• Extensions • Architect Services • Kitchens • Bedrooms • Bathrooms • Children’s rooms • Doors & Windows • Interiors

• Designer Wallpapers & Fabrics • Paints

Primo: 0121 444 7387 - Mobile: 077420 435 28Email: [email protected]

Makers, Repairers and Designers of original stained glass windows

Fine Art GlazingStained Glass Artists

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CACI Beauty Open EveningOne of Birmingham City Centre’s longest established hair and beauty salons is holding an open day on Thursday 19 May to launch their new pioneering CACI treatments. Please call to make your reservation.

Christodoulou’s in North Western Arcade, opposite House Of Fraser is a warm, friendly salon offering excellent service and competitive prices.

At the open evening you can experience CACI’s award winning non-invasive anti-ageing treatments for amazing open evening prices starting from just £20. These include facial toning, line and wrinkle treatments, body toning, cellulite treatment and skin hydration.

Christodoulou’s is a welcoming salon that continues to be a favourite amongst its regular clientele. Catering for a full cross section of society the salon is like a breath of fresh air - quite down to earth, but very smart and professional at the same time.

They provide a full range of hair and beauty treatments from facials (microdermabrasion, Dermalogica and CACI) and spray tans to manicures and pedicures (including MINX nails) as well as waxing, threading and massage.

For full details of treatments take a look at their website www.hairbeauty.me or call them on 0121 236 5845.

I went Christodoulou’s hair & beauty salon for a Dermalogica Luxury Spa Facial which includes a face, neck and shoulder massage and received a little ray of luxury in my normally hectic life. I am new to facials so was not quite sure what to expect and was just a bit nervous if I’m honest. I had no reason to be though, it was a thoroughly pleasant experience - I was very well looked after and came out surrounded by a healthy glow and with such soft smooth skin - I am an instant convert.

The beauty salon has seven smart treatment rooms and a comfortable communal waiting area, so is great for a single treatment and perfect if you are going with a group for a pampering party.

The hair salon is very popular and always buzzing, partly because of their relaxed and professional approach and partly their very reasonable prices. So don’t miss the opportunity for some great CACI treatments at their open evening on 19 May. Places are limited so please call to book for a 5pm, 6pm or 7pm appointment, on 0121 236 5845.

Voted No:1 Anti Ageing Treatment on TVs ‘10 Years Younger’

CACI non-surgical facials


WHAT’S ON A snapshot of what’s on around Moseley in May and June.

To list your event in or near Moseley FREE contact Amy on 689 0432

COMEDYLaughing CowsRegular all female comedy night compered by Maureen YoungerOn: 11 May & 8 June 8pmAt: Kitchen Garden Cafe: 443 4735

Andy Zaltzman and Dan AnopolskiTWO of the country’s finest laughter machines sharing one stage at mac for your delight and delectation.On: 5 MayAt: mac, 8pm

DANCESwing GrooveJive and Lindy Hop dance classes for beginners, intermediate or advanced dancersOn: Every ThursdayAt: New Billesley Pub, Brook LaneInfo: 01452 770 701

FAMILYFamily activities at Birmingham Botanical Gardens – children must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. Activities take place from 1-4pm, for further information call 454 18608 May Create garden sculptures of mini beasts15 May Painting outdoors22 May Use Printing techniques to create interesting shapes and designs.

GENERALMoseley Farmers’ MarketAward winning market selling fresh and wholesome locally produced farm produce and craftsOn: 23 April & 28 MayAt: Village GreenFor info: 449 3156

MUSICMoseley Village BandAll musicians welcome to join in and make traditional English village music together At: St Columba’s Church Hall, Chantry RdOn; 2nd & 4th Thurs of month from 7-9pm

Darden Smith plus Dominic CraneDarden Smith has broad appeal from how he has woven rock, pop, country, folk, Americana, jazz and his texas musical roots into a distinctive body of work.On: 8 May 7.30pmAt: Kitchen Garden Café, 443 4735

Grupo LokitoA recconection of Latin and Congolese music in an exuberant explosion of sound.On: 13 May, 8pmAt: mac, 446 3232

Alasdair Roberts plus support from Mandy ConnellImagery-filled self-penned material and traditional folk songs.On: 14 May, 8pmAt: mac, 446 3232

Clive GregsonUSA-based Mancunian, Clive Gregson is an accomplished singer, musician and record producer of world-renown.On: 15 May 7.30pmAt: Kitchen Garden Café, 443 4735

NATUREPlant shows at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses in MayPlant Hunters Fair 15 May 10-4Bonsai Demonstration 15 May 11-3Cactus Show 22 May 11-4At; Birmingham Botanical GardensContact: 0121 454 1860

POETRYPoetry Bites for Heather WastiePoetry readings and the opportunity to read your own poetryOn: 24 May 7.30pmAt: Kitchen Garden Café, 443 4735

STORYTELLINGStorytelling Café: The Untamed Heart – tales of hidden BulgariaBringing storytelling back to adult audiences. Step over the threshold and plunge into the wild borderlands of love and desire where dead men dance, spells are woven from the star-spun heavens and fate turns on a knife edge.On: 18 May, 7.30pmAt: Kitchen Garden Cafe: 443 4735

THEATREEpicA playful and experimental journey through the past hundred years, Epic combines personal stories, video interaction, fanciful re-enactments of key 20th century events and a cameo from Bertolt BrechtOn: 7 May 8pmAt: mac, 446 3232

ReykavikPart travelogue, part forensic reconstruction, Reykjavik is a journey through a city of extremes - mysterious, funny and beautiful - in search of a half-forgotten love affair.On: 17 May 7 & 9pmAt: mac, 446 3232


www.williamhpainter.co.uk

The Painter family are pleased to invite you to visit their new Kings Heath funeral home, this branch further extends to the local community a rich heritage and tradition based on over 100 years of service to the bereaved.

As specialists in funeral pre-planning and memorial masonry, we can offer support and advice 24 hours a day.

Call us or drop in at any time, whenever you need us.

Tel: 0121 444 799955 The Parade, High Street, Kings Heath

John F. Painter, Stephen C. Painter, Philip L. Painter


WHERE TO EAT A guide to the best places to eat in and around Moseley

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

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

DawatIndian300-302 Ladypool RoadBirminghamB12 8JYTel: 0121 449 4474

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

KababishBalti29 Woodbridge RoadMoseleyBirmingham, B13 8EHTel: 0121 449 5556

La BancaItalian1896 Pershore RdCotteridgeBirmingham, B30 3ASTel: 0121 459 2204

Kitchen Garden

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

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

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

PangaeaIndian27-29 Poplar RoadKings HeathBirmingham, B14 7AATel: 0121 441 2222

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

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

Spice MerchantKashmiri36 Poplar RoadKings HeathBirmingham, B14 7ADTel: 0121 444 1414

Sweet Chillies Contemp Bangali/Indian836 Yardley Wood RdBirmingham, B13 0JETel: 0121 443 1086 or 0121 443 2737

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


0121 244 2653

BUILD

BUILD

Local Birmingham family run firm with fresh ideas and good recommendations

Renovations Refurbishments New Builds Kitchen / Bathroom installations Extensions Loft Conversions Flooring Staircases Roofing and more....

www.conlec.com | Email: [email protected] Brook Lane, Kings Heath Birmingham B13 0BT

COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE

Full design & build packages available, project managed

to timescales and budget!

Zircon design and build ltd 93 MELTON ROAD, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM B14 7ET

LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL, ENVIROMENTALLY AWARE BUILDERS

SPECIALISING IN RENOVATIONS OF PERIOD AND MODERN HOMES IN SOUTH BIRMINGHAM

WE UNDERTAKE A WIDE RANGE OF BUILDING SERVICES:

LOFT CONVERSIONS

EXTENSIONS

ROOFING

INTERNAL REFURBISHMENTS

FOLDING/SLIDING DOORS

INTERIOR DESIGN

ALL WORK CARRIED OUT TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. VISIT OUR WEB SITE:

WWW.ZIRCONDESIGNANDBUILD.CO.UK OR RING RICHARD; 07800 756725 / 0121 444 1832

Hall Green Christadelphians

We would like to invite you to our Bible-based talks, given every Sunday evening 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 Subject Dates

Choices, choices, choices 1 May Jesus Christ is coming back to judge the world 8 May Foundations for living 15 May Are you really going to heaven? 22 May The Art of Prayer 29 May

The God of the Bible 5 June Moral standards: who made the rules 12 June The influence of the English Bible 19 June The Bible answer to human tragedy 26 June

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.

Bible Hour


29 Woodbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8BYTel: 0121 693 2222 | www.tyndallwoods.co.uk

On sitecar parkingfor clients

Private Client TeamWill PreparationEstate AdministrationPowers of AttorneyCourt of Protection

Conveyancing TeamDomestic PropertySales and PurchasesBuying your freeholdExtending your flat leaseProperty Litigation

Conveyancing TeamCommercial PropertyInvestment TransactionsSales and Purchases of BusinessProperty DevelopmentCommercial Leases & Renewals

Family Matrimonial TeamDivorce and all related issuesChildrens Matters and ContactCohabitation and pre-nuptialagreements

Dispute ResolutionPreliminary EvaluationDispute Avoidance AdviceMediationEmployment MattersGeneral LitigationSpecialist Property Litigation

Do you have any queries on any of the above?Please contactJudy Dyke or Mike Dyer

[email protected] [email protected]


Hankering after a lusher greener lawn?It doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think. For a fraction of the cost of buying all the weed-killers and fertilisers yourself, GreenThumb can transform your lawn with their low cost quarterly treatments.

GreenThumb is one of the UK’s largest and most trusted treatment services, with approximately 200 branches serving over 400,000 customers nationally through local operators.

Ed and Tom are your local operators and have been running GreenThumb Birmingham South for just over a year. This branch covers an area that runs from Edgbaston in the north, down to Alvechurch/Rowney Green in the south, and from Weoley Castle in the west to Kings Heath in the east.

The basis of their service is four treatments throughout the year. These are as follows:

• Spring treatment• Early summer treatment• Late summer treatment• Autumn/winter treatment

The first three of these treatments help to improve the lawn by application of a fertiliser and a weed-killer with the final treatment being a liquid moss control and winter feed. From these treatments you can expect to see a thicker, greener lawn with a reduction in the number of weeds and moss present.

In addition to these treatments, GreenThumb also offers hollow-tine aeration and lawn scarification. These processes help to reduce compaction and thatch levels, again resulting in a lusher, greener lawn.Finally, GreenThumb can also offer specialist treatments to control diseases such as

Fusarium, lawn pests including Chafer grubs, Leatherjackets or Frit fly and can also provide water conservers and growth regulators, in addition to providing general lawn-care tips for mowing and watering your lawn.

With GreenThumb’s new easy-to-understand programmes, a beautiful lawn has never been easier to achieve. Why do it yourself? Ed and Tom can help you transform your lawn for minimal price and effort, with treatments starting from as little as £15 (including VAT).

For more information, or for a free, no obligation analysis of your lawn, please contact Ed or Tom on the following:

Tel: 01922 723 457Freephone number: 0800 0111 222Email: [email protected]


A family run Business

Driveways ♦ Patios ♦ Walls

Blockpaving ♦ Slabbing

Fencing ♦ Decking ♦ Turfing

Garden Clearances

A quality, reliable service at excellent prices. Call Rich for a free no obligation quote

0121 430 7673 07583 395 018

Lawns cut & edged fortnightly April - November incl.

Providing a regular & reliableservice in Moseley since 1999

Competitive prices

Fully insured

Call Bill for a free no-obligation quotation

Moseley Lawn Mowing

07910 803 662 Or 0121 604 0648


Imaginative bespoke tree houses designed and built

(You don’t even need a tree)

Call Chris on or email [email protected]

The MoseleyTree House Company

07970 495 097

Lupinbeautiful gardens

Specialists in the seasonal care and design of Birmingham gardens

design

build

plant

maintain

Tel: 0121 246 3397Mob: 07788 697909

www.lupingardendesign.co.uk www.bricksandroses.comt: 0121 2478 828 m: 07816 620 841

Landscape Gardening

Brickwork and Paving

Fencing and Decking

Full Design Services


Some Like it HotAnd some don’t! That’s why Sweet Chillies on Yardley Wood Road is a great place to go with the whole family. Their extensive menu caters perfectly for adventurous, experienced curry eaters as well as those who are completely new to the whole experience.

Having been there a few times already I know exactly what to expect so it was the perfect choice for a family evening out with my two little boys and a great way to introduce them to curry, one of my favourite foods.

Sweet Chillies is large and airy with plush leather seating including two rows of private booths, stylish, modern décor, ambient music and absolutely exquisite flower arrangements. Situated on the Yardley Wood Road near Haunch Lane it has its own car park and is licensed with a well stocked bar.

We went along early one Monday evening and sat there with the sun streaming through the windows and it felt like we were on holiday. Our two boys are quite young, so

are a little unpredictable when eating out! But we were made to feel so welcome and comfortable that we immediately relaxed.

While we studied the menu we were offered popadoms with home made relishes. They were devoured within minutes. The mango chutney went down particularly well with the smaller members of the group.

The menu includes an array of authentic dishes as well as a range of imaginative fusion dishes, catering for all tastes.

To drink we had a pint of Kobra and a glass of house white wine, and two mango and apple juices.


Chicken Korma was the ideal choice for our children accompanied by pilau rice and a baby naan. This was a first for them and they were most pleasantly surprised; the Korma they enjoyed, and the rice and naan they absolutely adored and ate every last grain and crumb.

While they were getting stuck in to this new experience we quietly shared two absolutely mouthwatering, stunningly presented starters; Paneer Tikka, cubes of Indian cheese seasoned in medium spices and roasted in a clay oven and Chicken Shashlik, marinated, spiced chicken with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, cooked on a skewer in a tandoori oven. We too ate every last morsel and began to worry that we would be too full to finish our main course.

The main course arrived, equally attractive presentation, and very generous portions. The Bengal Begun Massalla, a medium dish cooked with chicken tikka, fresh aubergine with green herbs and spices, and the Lamb Rogan Josh, cooked with cashew nuts, herbs and spices and topped with a layer of onions, capsicums and tomatoes. Both dishes were really well cooked and had just the right level of spice for each of us.

Just as the boys were beginning to get a bit restless, Iqbal the manager appeared with a tray of sweeties and choccies so calm was restored just long enough for us to finish our meal.

Iqbal prides himself on the high quality ingredients used and the restaurant’s approach to healthy eating means that no artificial colours, stock or food additives are used and most of the spices are freshly ground in the kitchen.

The restaurant is located at 836 Yardley Wood Road, B13 0JE and is open from 5.30 – 11.00 every day.

To book a table just call 443 2737 and if you take this article with you they will give you 15% discount off your food bill.

(Offer subject to availability. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Discount available Sunday to Thursday. Discount available on eat-in only).


Call07961 018 580 0121 246 2948

email:[email protected]

A LEADING MIDLANDS

EXTENSION SPECIALIST

Complete Building & Maintenance

Loft & Garage Conversions

Renovations

Central Heating & Plumbing

Refit New Kitchens & Bathrooms

Plastering, Brickwork, Carpentry

Fencing, Decking, Patios Micro Digger & Mini Digger Hire, Daily Rates or Weekly Rates

JMS ROOFING & BUILDING LTD Outstanding service from a premier roofing & building contractor

Our Services Include Renovations & Conservations * Tiling, Slating, & Flat Roofing Rubber System Flat Roofs * Complete Solar Panel Installation

Chimneys, Ridges, & Flashings * Storm Damage & Insurance Work Roof Repairs, Relays & Renewal

Windows, Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Loft Conversions * Roof Light (Velux etc) Installation

All Condensation Insulation & Damp-proofing

Why Choose JMS? We are honest, reliable, professional and affordable We have been established since 1978 You will receive free in depth quotations We provide a full 10 year guarantee with all works Architectural and structural services are available

0121 442 4942 07860 708 325 www.jmsroofing.co.uk email [email protected]

33 Wake Green Road, Moseley


Lets talk... 0121 415 840053 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RS

sunday lunchHornton Grange in the Conservatory

£15.95 per adult and £8.95 per child

Hornton Grange is also available for private hire and our team can help you organise your special occasions

‘Get the job done’with Joe thehandyman

H.J. McKinney, HandymanPlumbing - Tiling

Electrics - DecoratingTel - 07786 690840

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Beautiful windows and doors to see and touchThe Midlands’ only period window and door showroom has tripled in size to showcase a greater range of products including a full-size orangery.

Replacing your windows and doors can be one of the biggest jobs you will ever undertake on your home. And you only want to do it once so it’s worth getting it right first time.

So often we have to put our trust into someone who comes into our own home to provide a quote and show us pictures in brochures or on-line, or maybe hand over small samples.

But now for the first time you can step into a fully furnished showroom and see and touch, and even walk through examples of the finished products giving you a very clear idea of how your home could look with new doors and windows from The Harborne Sash Window Company.

The products offered by The Harborne Sash Window Company and on display in the showroom include a whole range of contemporary and traditional windows and doors. And taking centre stage you will find a stunning fully constructed engineered hardwood oranagery complete with stunning roof lantern, bi-folding doors, French doors, and handmade stone sills.

The beauty of seeing the products up close in this way is that you can appreciate their superior locking mechanisms, the outstanding quality of finish, and the absolute attention to every detail.

The Harborne Sash Window Company has a reputation for quality and excellent service, and works closely with Timber Windows and the English Glass House to deliver the best quality products available in a time frame that suits you. Once you have decided what you want the lead time is just 6-8 weeks.

The products are crafted in a temperature controlled environment and are fully finished prior to installation.


All frames come with a thirty year guarantee and wooden products come with an eight year paint guarantee. Yes, that means you won’t have to paint your timber windows for at least eight years after they have been installed.

The special glass used reduces heat loss by up to 50% more than standard double glazing and has special UV filters to protect furniture, carpets and curtains from sun damage. The high tech glass is designed to retain more heat in the winter and keep the room cooler in the summer.

The Harborne Sash Window Company has a team of highly qualified designers and installers which means they can see the project right through from initial survey and design to installation with minimum disruption. Carpets and furniture is protected with sticky back plastic and dust covers and the workmen will clean up at the end of each day they are there.

If you love your house and want new windows or doors that will enhance its character then you should go along and see for yourselves what The Harborne Sash Window Company has to offer.

Their showroom is at:

Studio 6, Weekin Works112-116 Park Hill RoadHarborneB17 9HD

You can simply pop in Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.30pm or Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

If you would like to make an appointment to talk to someone about your project then you can call 0121 427 8800 or email [email protected]


Situated on the corner of Poplar Road

Experts in high efficiency heating

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ACCESS LOCKS Moseley Based Locksmith

24/7 emergency locksmith: response within the hour

Moved house? locks changed for security

Other lock related

problems? Extra locks needed for insurance

UPVC door and frame repairs

Call Stuart on

0781 869 7716 22

Full Bathroom Design & Installation Shower/Enclosures installed, repaired and replaced Washing Machine & Dishwasher Installation Radiators installed and moved Wall & Floor Tiling – Bathrooms, Kitchens, Porcelain, Ceramic, Mosaic – GET THE SHOWROOM FINISH! Sinks replaced /Taps repaired and replaced Central Heating – Cylinders/ Tanks

All Work Guaranteed

Reliable Honest Service

References and Portfolio of Work Available on Request

CullenPlumbing & Tiling

278 Robin Hood Lane, Hall Green,

Birmingham, B28 0EQ Tel: 07896 862 916

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Mrs B H Hill Chiropodist

B.Sc.Pod, M.Ch.S, HPC Reg, Member of Society of Chiropodists

and Podiatrists, London

129 Swanshurst Lane, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 0AS

Tel: 0121 777 9440

GENERALCHIROPODY CARE

DIABETICFOOTCARE

NAIL SURGERY LOCAL

ANASTHAESIA VERRUCA

TREATMENTS

(Home visits available for the

housebound)

Surgery times:

Mon 9.30 - 3.00 Tues 9.30 - 3.00 & 6 - 8

Wed 9.30 - 1.00 Thur 9.30 - 3.00 Fri 9.30 - 3.00 Sat 8.30 - 1.00

10 year established practice

Extensions & refurbishments

Kitchens and bathrooms

Traditional style timber double-glazed windows

Roofing, tiling, plastering and decoration

Many projects undertaken in Moseley including

Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Listed homes

e: [email protected] www.shillingbury.co.uk

SHILLINGBURYPERIOD PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT

Contact Gez Love on

07860548003


Woods, Wilderness and the Wild Men Middle-earth Weekend 2011 is on 21 and 22 May at Sarehole Mill Recreation Ground from 11.00am until 5.00pm each day.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s love for the countryside and his fond memories of the years spent living near to Sarehole Mill is reflected in the theme for this years weekend which will be highlighting the trees, forests and creatures that inhabit ‘the wild places’ in Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

This event is suitable for children and their families as well as other fans of Tolkien’s stories. It will be enjoyable, in fact, for anyone who appreciates a festival with an ‘old-fashioned’ feel about it. There will be plenty of hands-on activities, crafts and re-enactments, plus music, dance, poetry and drama and of course the ever popular baby dragons together with the Wild Man of the Woods.

This year the organisers are running a photographic competition open to all ages on the theme of Trees and Leaves of Middle-earth. The competition closes at the end of April when twelve prize entries will be chosen to reproduce in a calendar for 2012 and these photographs will be on display at the weekend. The Rules of entry are on the above website.

We welcome those who would like to attend in costume and there will be a costume competition for adults and children during the weekend.

The event includes guided tours of the nearby Moseley Bog which has recently undergone a transformation with new wheelchair and pushchair access pathways.

The weekend is free to attend although there may be a charge for some of the activities.

Details of events and activities can be found on the website www.middleearthweekend.org.uk.


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National Young Storyteller of the Year accolade awarded to Moseley localMoseley-based Polly Tisdall, walked away with title of Young Storyteller of the Year 2011 at the National Young Storyteller of the Year (YSOY) competition, which took place on Saturday 12th March in Birmingham.

The contest, which has been running since 2004, gives young storytellers aged 15-25 the chance to tell tales of monsters, myths and mysteries in front of some of the most respected storytellers in the country.

Polly, 21, said: “I’m so excited to have won this prize. I

came across performance storytelling at the end of last year when I went to the Storytelling Café in Kings Heath. I really enjoyed it and wanted to find out more, so the organiser Graham Langley suggested that I book a place on a training course

and it clearly paid off! I’m looking forward to finding ways of incorporating storytelling into my theatre work and offering more storytelling opportunities to schoolchildren. It’s a great way to build confidence and develop public speaking and language abilities and I think it’s a worthwhile skill for children and adults alike to learn.”

Graham Langley, ex drama teacher and champion of storytelling for adults, is the founder and Director of Young Storyteller of the Year, which is organised by Kings Heath-based Traditional Arts Team and was supported this year by Awards for All.

To find out more, visit the Traditional Arts Team website www.tradartsteam.co.uk


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In the picture are Darshan and Thelma. Thelma went into hospital following a fall, this led to her being fearful of using public transport. Darshan took her to her local supermarket accompanied on buses until she built up her confidence and went with her to hospital.

Home from Hospital care can assist with shopping, befriending, signposting to other agencies, lunch clubs etc. They can also offer advice on benefits, and provide general support following discharge from Hospital. This Charity, based in Selly Oak, has over 40 volunteers in South, North and East Birmingham.


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