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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?

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Dear Neighbours,

Welcome to your April issue of My Kings Heath.

If your business includes Kings Heath 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]

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REGULARSWhat’s on 6

Where to eat 8

Local Tutors 20

Sudoku 20

Crossword 22

What’s on baby 24

Index of advertisers 26

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IN THIS ISSUEFlexible Coworking in MoseleyAt the Moseley Exchange 5

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

Sylhet SpiceRestaurant Review 14

Kings Heath Library open again 17

Parking crisis at Wheelers Lane Primary School 17

New play area in Highbury Park 19

New voice for cyclists Making cycling more affordable and safer 19

Middle Earth FestivalCelebrating Tolkein’s work and the places that inspired him 21

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

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Flexible coworking in MoseleyIf you run a small business, are a freelancer or work from home then you should really check out The Moseley Exchange

The Moseley Exchange is a hidden gem with its front door tucked away down the wide passage to the right of the Post Office in the heart of Moseley Village. So you could have walked right by it a dozen times without realising its there.

Since it opened in July 2009 The Exchange has been tremendously successful with over fifty small businesses and freelancers now coworking there on a regular basis, but there is room for many more.

The idea is that for a small monthly fee The Moseley Exchange provides the facility for you to work in a comfortable, smart, modern open plan office space and feel part of a community of independent, entre-preneurial and creative local businesses.

You can use this as a business address, work in the open plan area, and host meetings in one of the catered private meeting rooms. These rooms are suitable for one-to-one and group meetings, board-room style meetings or seminar style for up to 50 people.

You can be based at The Exchange for as much of the week as suits you from a few hours to full time. And one of the biggest advantages of working there is the environment of informal networking, collaboration and shared business opportunities.

The Exchange provides affordable group training workshops and hosts regular free business advice surgeries provided by specialist advisors.

The people who run the Moseley Exchange are very friendly and would be happy to show you round if you just pop in next time you are passing. Or you can call them to arrange a tour, or visit their website for a bit more information.

There is ample parking in the car park opposite the Post Office or free on-road parking for up to an hour between 10am and 4pm.

The Moseley Exchange address is:(Courtyard behind the Post Office)149-153 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JP

Tel: 0121 449 8585Web: www.moseleyexchange.comEmail: [email protected]

The Moseley Exchange is an initiative by Moseley Community Development Trust charity no. 1087949


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

WHAT’S ON A snapshot of what’s on around Kings Heath in April and May.

CINEMAFilms at mac in April & MayRoute Irish (15)Norwegian Wood (15)The Tempest (PG)Howl (15)Life Goes On (12a)Oranges and Sunshine (15)The Portuguese Nun (tbc)Waste Land (PG)Little White Lies (15)Essential Killing (15)Submarine (15)Rango (PG)A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (U)Contact mac for film dates and times on:446 3232 or go to www.macarts.co.uk

CHILDRENS’ CRAFT Craft activities for families at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in April & May 1 - 4pmColourful tree decorations 10 AprPapert tulip crafts and tulip planting 17 AprEaster bonnets and caps 24 AprMake a pond dipper and bug catcher 1 MayCreate your own garden bug sculptures 8 MayPainting outdoors 15 MayPrinting techniques 22 MayDoor hanging and book marks 29 MayContact: 0121 454 1860

COMEDYSimon Munnery: Self EmployedMany consider the British Comedy Award nominated, Sony Radio award-winning, star of BBC2’s Attention Scum a comic genius. Coma and see why.On: 29 April, 8pmAt: mac: 446 3232

Laughing CowsRegular all female comedy night compered by Maureen YoungerOn: 13 April & 11 May 8pmAt: Kitchen Garden Cafe: 443 4735

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

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

MUSICSteffen Basho Jungens plus Nick Jona DavisTwo amazing acoustic guitarists on one bill.On: 19 April, 7.30pmAt: Kitchen Garden Cafe: 443 4735

Dizraeli and the Small Gods & Gurdan Thomas supportingHaving picked up a string of awards as a slam poet, Dizraeli has made his name on stages around the world as a front man for the hip hop group Bad ScienceOn: 15 April, 8pmAt: mac: 446 3232

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

NATUREPlant shows at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses in April and MayBest of British Bonsai 9&10 Apr 10-4Bonsai Demonstration 17 Apr 11-3Plant Hunters Fair 15 May 10-4At; B’ham Botanical GardensContact: 0121 454 1860

STORYTELLINGStorytelling Café: Heroes AllBringing storytelling back to adult audiences. Warriors, protectors, defenders of the realm and of the underdog, this is the stuff that the English heroes are made of.On: 13 April, 8pmAt: Kitchen Garden Cafe: 443 4735

Storytelling 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

THEATREIt’s Like He’s KnockingA stripped back performance incorporating storytelling, dance theatre and Afro-Brazilian percussion.On: 26 & 30 April, 8pmAt: mac: 446 3232


• • 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

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]


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

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

ByzantiumMediterranean Tapas11 York RoadKings HeathBirmingham, B14 7SATel: 0121 444 5444

Kings Indian DiningIndian13-15 York RoadKings HeathBirmingham. B14 7SATel: 0121 443 1114

Kitchen Garden

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

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

Maison MayciFrench Patisserie8 Poplar RoadKings HeathBirmingham, B14 7ADTel: 0121 444 8167

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

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

RainbowChinese59 High StreetKings HeathBirmingham, B14 7BHTel: 0121 444 4195

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


Attenborough Plumbing Services

Rupert Attenborough City & Guilds Qualified

143 Brentford Rd Kings Heath Birmingham

B14 4DD

All aspects of Central Heating Bathroom Installation Hot & Cold water supplies Hot water Cylinders Storage Cysterns Washing Machine & Dishwasher

Installation All aspects of Sanitation Guttering Drains GENERAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE

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A family run Business

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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

www.knightspropertyservices.co.uk

ROOFING & CHIMNEY REPAIRS

FASCIA, SOFFITS & LEAD FLASHING

ALL ASPECTS OF GUTTERING

PAINTING & DECORATING INT/EXT

GARDEN CLEARANCES & FENCING

Moseley B13

449 4431 07989 727 235

Fully insured Friendly & reliable service References available

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


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

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

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443 2737 Free Home Delivery within 3 mile radius

836 Yardley Wood Road Birmingham, B13 0JE

Open 5.30-11.00 every day

www.sweetchillies.com

Licensed Restaurant


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]


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]

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Fancy a curry? I know just the placeSylhet Spice on York Road in Kings Heath is an old favourite of mine. I’ve eaten there countless times and know just what to expect, so I thought it would be a good idea to review this restaurant afresh with someone who has not eaten there before.

When we arrived we were welcomed like old friends and given a nice cosy booth to sit in. The restaurant was quietly buzzing with other diners and unobtrusive background music.

Sylhet Spice is a relatively small, intimate restaurant which suits me just fine. The décor is simple and stylish with nice smart leather seating and wooden flooring. As first impressions go my friend was impressed by what she saw and we both relaxed into our evening straight away.

Sylhet Spice specialises in Bangladeshi cuisine, and also offers a good range of Indian and Pakistani dishes. The menu caters very well for vegetarians and children and also offers a really impressive selection of fish dishes.

After mulling over the menu for a while, munching on crisp popadoms with delicious home-made relishes and sipping a glass of the house white wine we finally made our selection.

For starters we shared the Paneer Shashlik, a sizzling dish of Indian cheese cubes skewered with capsicum, onion and tomato, and the King Prawn Sagoo, elegantly fanned prawns delicately flavoured with a

squeeze of lemon. We shared both and they were absolutely gorgeous, and stunningly presented. Almost too good looking to eat.

For our main course we shared the Chicken Thawa, a mouth-watering dish very lightly


spiced with a combination of herbs and spices garnished with onions, tomatoes and a generous touch of coriander, and the Telapia Biran, a melt in the mouth fried fillet of traditional Bangladeshi fish, served with lots of garlic, onions, capsicum, coriander, lemon juice and finely chopped spinach. We also shared a light and perfectly made plain naan and a portion of pilau rice.

Suffice to say my friend enjoyed every mouthful and is planning on bringing her family with her next time.

Sylhet Spice can cater for large parties up to 70 people and provides a take-away service.

The proprietor Shafiqul Hoque prides himself on the use of no artificial colours, stock or food additives and all spices are freshly ground in the kitchen. He also ensures that the restaurant gives something back to the community and is heavily involved in local charity fundraising.

So if you haven’t checked it out yet or haven’t been for a while, go and try them out for yourself.

Call 0121 444 3406 or 0121 444 6644 to book a table.

Licensed and air conditioned Bangladeshi Restaurant

and Takeaway

444 3406 / 444 6644 Open 7 days a week 5.30pm - midnight

27-29 York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7SA

www.sylhetspice.co.uk

Special offer in partnership with My Kings Heath.

Take this voucher to receive 15% discount off your total 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.


Lupinbeautiful gardens

Specialists in the seasonal care and design of Birmingham gardens

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Tel: 0121 246 3397Mob: 07788 697909

www.lupingardendesign.co.uk

We can offer a safe and secure environment for your children aged between 3 months and 8 years (full and part time)

Our excellent facilities include: fresh food prepared daily Qualified and experienced staff OFSTED approved Location 1-minute walk from High Street

For further information, or an appointment to view, call Jackie, Amanda or Emma on: 0121 444 0515

23/25 Grange Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RN

Learning, caring and educational fun

Full-time care starting at £135 per week Part-time care starting at £19.00 per session

Our other site is Jumping Jack’s Day Nursery, situated on Balaclava Road, Kings Heath.For further information please contact Jackie on 0121 444 0808


Wheelers Lane School Parking NightmareParents at Wheelers Lane Primary School are campaigning against the dangerous traffic situation outside the school gates.

Without any yellow lines to dissuade them, cars park directly outside the school gates at drop-off and pick-up times, often performing dangerous manoeuvres, such as 3-point turns, directly in the path of children trying to make their way safely out of school.

“A large van nearly hit us last week,” said one worried parent. “It was reversing. I don’t think the driver had any idea we were in his path.”

There have been many near-misses. Parents are urging the council to take action now, before a serious accident occurs.

But a council spokesman said traffic calming measures had been delayed due to objections from residents in the road. He said: “The

council is mindful of the wishes of the school community. As a result, proposals to remodel the entrance of the school on a three-month period are being consulted upon.”

Taken from the school gates 4/3/11 at 3:15pm

Kings Heath Library open againKings Heath Library has re-opened to the public after its three month closure during December, January and February.

The unsafe roof is now held up with scaffolding and a false ceiling has been put in place to support the roof and skylights.

These measures which were funded by the council to the tune of £50,000 will last for five years in which time a further £300,000 needs to be found or raised to fund the permanent repairs to this Grade II listed building.

Sadly, council spending cuts across Birmingham have led to a reduced service from the library which will be closed on Wednesdays until further notice.

If you would like to keep track of progress go to www.birmingham.gov.uk/kingsheathlibrary or you can join the Friends of Kings Heath Library group who meet on a monthly basis, you can find them on facebook at http://tinyurl.com/6efxc18


A modern, friendly and welcoming coworking space in the heart of Moseley Village in Birmingham.

Want a place to work alongside like minded people or need a full time office? We have a level of membership for you.

Membership and day-use rates start at just £10 per month!

0121 449 8585 www.moseleyexchange.comMoseley Exchange is operated by Moseley Community Development Trust a registered charity in England no.1087949


New play area for Highbury ParkThe construction of a new play area for Highbury Park began in early February and is planned for completion during April.

This is a first for Highbury Park and the style of play area has been carefully chosen to fit in with the natural environment. No shiny painted metal play equipment here! Instead you will find wooden tree-stump stepping stones, a carved stone obelisk with a hole in the middle to crawl through and delightful musical chimes as well as beautiful hand-carved wooden benches for mums and dads to sit while their little ones play.

The play area is designed to appeal to children of all ages as well as adults from a more aesthetic point of view.

The gorgeous new play area is located opposite the walled garden. To find out more go to www.highburyparkfriends.org.uk or take a walk in the park!

A new voice for Birmingham cyclistsBirmingham Bike Foundry has been launched by a group of people from South Birmingham with the aim of bringing the health, environmental and transport benefits of cycling to more people.

The best way to improve cycling conditions in any city is to get more people using their bikes on the roads. Birmingham Bike Foundry hopes to be part of this by encouraging and supporting new riders with affordable bikes and skills.

Find out more at www.birminghambikefoundry.org or email [email protected]

The hope is to bring elements of vibrant bicycle cultures from other major cities like London and Manchester to Birmingham.

Birmingham Bike Foundry takes on donated, unwanted bikes and refurbishes them for resale. This means fewer bikes going to waste and more affordable two-wheelers available to the general public.

If you have any bikes or parts going to waste in the shed, don’t bin them: let Birmingham Bike Foundry give them a new lease of life. This is far more environmentally friendly than being melted down or, even worse, ending up as landfill.

Birmingham Bike Foundry’s also offers training to help create more confident cyclists and bike mechanics.


HELEN MILLSFLUTE, GRADE 5 THEORY47 Blenheim RdMoseleyBirmingham, B13 9TYTel: 0121 449 2135

UNA HAUGHBESPOKE LEARNING SOLUTIONS

MATHS, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, 11 PLUS, EFL & ESOL87 College RoadMoseleyBirmingham, B13 9LRTel: 07734 945 979

ROBERT JACKSON LLCM(TD)GUITARAll levels, all styles, grade exams available if requiredMoseleyTel: 0121 449 8955

BEST CHANCE TUITIONLITERACY, NUMERACY SATS AND 11+ PREPTwo Qualified TeachersAges 4-11Moseley & Sutton ColdfiealdTel: 07792 069 [email protected]

ANTHONY GRIFFITHSSPANISH LANGUAGE ALL LEVELS29 Wake Green RoadMoseley, B13 9HFTel: 07973 910140Email: [email protected]

STUART RUTTER MMATH

MATHS, ALL LEVELS FROM KS3 TO OXBRIDGE ENTRANCE23 Chantry RoadMoseley, BirminghamB13 8DLTel: 0121 249 1257

Local Private Tutors

How to Play

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!

That’s all there is to it.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s addictive!

My Kings Heath SuDoku solution on page 25


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.


My Kings Heath Crossword solution on page 25

Across

8 Take away if it concerns relocation (6)

9 Funny man receives point on direction to financial efficiency (8)

10 Provide assistance in giving birth to young pups (4)

11 Delivering without delay showing ones feelings (10)

12 Remove the fruit centre for basic part (4)

13 Without a doubt, of French within certain limits (10)

17 Just the sort for secretary to write up (4)

18 Brian has the makings of a control centre (5)

19 Equips appendages with weapons (4)

21 Erecting a tent lets me establish a community (10)

23 Teases endlessly without effort (4)

24 Punctuation mark used perhaps too often in the wrong place’s (10)

28 Jumping insect turned over a new one (4)

29 No mind at all required to be most superior (8)

30 Set ones sights for something to aim for (6)

Down

1 My encore takes place during the formal proceedings (8)

2 Officers and ratings are well matched to form the full crew (10)

3 Rely on seaman the French find trustworthy (10)

4 Sob softly when we come up against short extended play (4)

5 Manner is transposed into outstanding feature of St Paul’s cathedral (4)

6 Crowds attack the organized crime gangs (4)

7 Radio transmission aligns with a communication (6)

14 Old one could ignite a blaze of desire (5)

15 Hole where golfer may sink one without a stroke (10)

16 Sales reps that have no home to go to (10)

20 Take in young girl causing errors (8)

22 Put to work in East Mediterranean plot (6)

25 Initially stroke well in moving through water (4)

26 Raise offspring behind the rest (4)

27 It’s a shame youth leader is found after mine (4)


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Drama sessionsfor pre-schoolers

Cost: £30 for a course of 6 sessions When: Mondays 10-11am (term-time) other sessions available - call for details Where: The Hub, 318 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7NH

Limited places so book now for a taster session

To book call Toni on: 07976 242 835 www.tonistotsdrama.com

[email protected]

TONI’S TOTS

Drama Songs Storytelling

Confidence building activities for toddlers on two feet

Chill-out baby corner Refreshments and time to chat

Able Chimney Sweep

Chimneys swept and unblocked

Clean and efficient - no mess

Same day service

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Contact: Geoffrey Waldron 0121 449 6218 07790 039 533 geoffreywaldron

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Moseley, Birmingham,B13 9BH

Baby DazeInformal weekly drop in for parents and babiesThurs 12.30-2.30At: All Saints Church Hall, Kings Heath

Water BabiesSwimming sessions for babies Mon & SatAt: St Thomas CofE School, EdgbastonFor details call:Laura 01283 814 766

Happy YogaYoga classes for children aged 5-7 yrsThurs & SatAt: Kitchen Garden Café, York RoadFor details call:07813 1434 887

Music ShakersEnjoy music and dance with your baby or toddlerMon, Tues, Wed, or ThursAt: Institute Road, Kings HeathFor details call:Marcella 449 5120

Toni’s TotsDrama and storytelling for pre-schoolers from 18 months upEvery Monday, 10amAt: The Hub, 318 Vicarage RoadFor details call: 07976 242 835

Mini MoversSoft play for babies and toddlersTuesdays 10-12pmAt: Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Kings HeathFor details call: 464 1996

Music WithinAntenatal music sessions to relax mum and stimulate babyFlexible timingAt: Dacer Close, StirchleyFor details call: Lindsay 459 1426

Music with MummySmall friendly groups for parents and babiesMost week daysAt: Dacer Close,StirchleyFor details call:Lindsay 459 1426

What’s on around Kings Heath for you and your little ones


My Kings HeathSuDoku solutionPuzzle on page 20

My Kings HeathCrossword solutionPuzzle on page 22


Index of AdvertisersBuilderJMS Roofing & Building 12Moseley Building 12

CarpenterSaw Point 13

Carpets & FlooringBirmingham Carpet Gallery 18Value Floors 1

Chimney SweepAble Chimney Sweep 24

ChiropodistChiropody Surgery 9

Coworking SpaceThe Moseley Exchange 5 & 18

Drama for pre-schoolersToni’s Tots 24

Drum & Guitar Tuition Arc Studio 7

ElectricianJames Finney 4

Estate AgentNorthwood 2

Funeral DirectorsWilliam H Painter 10

Gardening ServicesEvans Landscapes 9General Services 18Green Thumb 11Lupin Garden Design 16

Guitar & Drum TuitionArc Studio 7

Graphic DesignTickle Me Creative 28

Interior DecoratingKnights 9Tapered Edge 7

Interior DesignerTapered Edge 7

Ironing ServiceMopheads 13

JoinerySaw Point 13

NurseryKings Heath Grange 16

OpticianPabari 25

Period Property RestorationSaw Point 13

PC ServicesRF Networks 16

PhotographerPaul Berry 27

PlumbersAttenborough Plumbing 9MG Heating 13

Property Refurbishment

Tapered Edge 7

Property Lettings

Northwood 2

Property Maintenance

Moseley Building 12

Restaurants

Restaurant Guide 8

Sweet Chillies 10

Sylhet Spice 14

Hornton Grange 4

Roofing

JMS Roofing & Building 12

Knights 9

Moseley Building 12

Solicitor

Tyndallwoods 7

Tutor Listing 20

Venue Hire

Birmingham University 4

Windows & Doors

Saw Point 13

Wooden Flooring

B’ham Carpet Gallery 18

Value Floors 1


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