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IN THIS ISSUEWinter Gardening Tips 5

En GardeFencing for fun and fitness 8

Dame Kelly Holmes visits Edgbaston High School 16

Birmingham pupil awarded Bill Bryson science price 18

Bringing classical music to the younger generation 19

Martineau Gardens celebrates Autumn 20

Birmingham Bike Foundry moves up in the world 25

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Winter gardening tipsIf you love your garden and want to get the most out of it then there are a few things to think about over the winter.

“There are several ways to improve the quality of your garden over the long winter months ahead” says Julia Watkins, of Lupin Garden Design. “The most obvious is to have a general tidy-up – clear away all the leaves from beds and borders, give your grass a final cut, and attend to your lawn and path edges, making them crisp and neat. If you can, add evergreen

interest – not just green leaved, but yellow, silver, red, lime and grey. Topiary box – conical, ball and bee-hive shapes - provides structure and architectural form as well. Planting bulbs and early flowering perennials, such as primroses and lungwort, shortens this quiet season, and offers a rich source of nectar for emerging insects.”And Julia should know. For ten years, she and her business partner, Susan Brown,

have run Lupin Garden Design – planning, designing, landscaping and maintaining over 150 Birmingham gardens. This horticulturally trained pair have overseen the development and maintenance of many outdoor spaces – from the smallest urban courtyard, to large established private grounds.

Busier than ever, Susan feels the key to their success is two-fold. “Firstly, we offer a wide range of services – anything from a one-off tidy up or regular maintenance, to large design and planting work. We can come in and tidy or plant the smallest border, or we can redesign a whole garden.

The second reason for Lupin’s continued growth appears to be their business model. “We didn’t intend this to happen” says Susan, “but as we expanded, we took on more women. It seems that we filled a gap – not just for our workers, who we train to the highest standard, but for our clients as well. People trust us to let ourselves in, to keep hold of keys, to be responsible, hard-working and professional on site, and to leave the gardens looking immaculate.”

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WHAT’S ON A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in November & December.

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CRAFT FAIRSCharity BazaarMany stalls selling a wide range of gifts. An ideal place for some early Christmas shopping.At: Birmingham Botanical GardensOn: 12 November from 11.00am – 2.30pmContact: 0121 454 1860

Friends Craft FairGet into the Christmas spirit & join in the carol singing, plus Christmas shopping.At: Birmingham Botanical GardensOn: 20 November 10.00-4.00Contact: 0121 454 1860

COMEDYBarbara Nice’s Christmas CrackerChristmas is a time for giving and no one loves giving more than local superstar housewife Barbara Nice. Join her in a bumper bundle selection fox of seasonal fun. Christmas Tom Bola, Yuletide Raffle, Mince Pies.On: 11 DecemberAt: macFor info: 0121 446 3232

Stand up Comedy ShowcaseJoin the participants of mac’s comedy course as they showcase their new talent.On: 3 DecemberAt: macFor info: 0121 446 3232

EVENTSAntiques Valuation DayBring along your prized antique items and see what they are worth. A team of experts will be on hand to take a look at your paintings, porcelain, jewellery, pottery and silverware to try and reveal the history of your treasuresAt: Winterbourne House and GardenOn: 19 November, 11.00-3.00Contact: 0121 414 3003

EXHIBITIONSLeisurely PursuitsRecreational Culture in Victorian Britain -The Industrial Revolution changed recreational culture in Britain. Leisure activities became less associated with work, providing the individual with more free time. Humorous imagery also became a recognised feature of Victorian visual culture.On: 1 July 2011 – 8 January 2012At: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts.Contact: 0121 414 7333

MUSICBarber Lunchtime ConcertsAdmission is FREE and all concerts start at 1.10

11 November: Luis Pipa, piano, My Beautiful Blue Country

18 November: Christine Whiffen, harpsichord

25 November: Nathaniel Boyd, cello and Alexander Boyd, piano

2 December: Chetham’s School of Music; Adeld Xiang cello, Fergus McAlpine bassoon, Luke Jones piano and Brenda Blewett piano

9 December: Sam Crowe Group (acclaimed jazz band)

At: Barber Institute of Fine Arts Concert Hall, University of BirminghamFor info: www.barber.org.uk or 0121 414 7333

THEATREA Clockwork OrangeVolcano takes on Burgess’s inventive, disturbing little masterpiece fifty years after it was written. A Clockwork Orange may be fifty years old but its description of a corrupt state and bankrupt civil society have never seemed more familiar. In a world like this, how is the nation’s youth to behave? To survive you have to be feral; violent, drunk, drugged and debauched.On: 8 NovemberAt: macFor info: 0121 446 3232

StarA sparkling new show tailor-made for 2-5 year olds. Join the green-fingered gardener as she potters in the garden, sowing seeds and saplings. Discover the tidy tailor as he cuts his cloth, sewing seams and stitches. And sing with the star that shines high in the night sky. On: 12 November – 8 DecemberAt: macFor info: 0121 446 3232

The Lost Happy EndingsThis Christmas get ready for the spectacular return of The Lost Happy Endings. Jub’s important job is to collect and send out the happy endings from all the stories in the world in time for everyone’s bedtime. But one night she is cought by a wicked withc who steals all of the happy endings. With help from her friends, Jub must outwit the witch.On: 3 December – 7 JanuaryAt: macFor info: 0121 446 3232


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En garde…Is the cry as you draw your sword and stand alongside Captain Jack Sparrow to defend the Black Pearl. But seriously, fencing needn’t remain the stuff of fantasy and make believe.

Birmingham Fencing Club has a long standing tradition of drawing swords to compete in national competitions as well as providing an exhilarating way to keep fit and a superb way to channel the energies of children in a constructive way. As well as being a truly enjoyable sport, fencing enhances co-ordination, concentration, balance and agility.

Since it was established over a century ago Birmingham Fencing Club has really moved with the times and rather than training people for active service the focus now is much more on fitness and enjoyment.

There is a class for any boy, girl, man or woman over the age of eight. Classes are held at the University of Birmingham in the Old Gym and in the sports hall at Hallfield School in Edgbaston.

Being a Clubmarked community fencing club means they adhere to the strict standards set out by British Fencing, the National Governing Body. It also means that everything they teach is to

national standard and all the equipment used meets strict criteria. Youngsters have a structured programme of activity which is both fun and appropriate to their age and ability level. Mike Whitehouse is the director of coaching and a national level tutor. He has trained the coaches and helpers currently active at the senior and junior level classes. All fencers are encouraged to try competitions at a level suited to their ability and they are fully supported at these events.

Whilst separated by gender in competitions a number of ‘fun’ mixed team events take place. Birmingham Fencing Club is very active in the region’s competitions and at County level with winners often from this club. They are immensely proud of their success in real terms of medals but most of all for their personal achievement.

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Dame Kelly Holmes Opens Fitness Suite at Edgbaston High SchoolDouble gold Olympic medallist and sports personality, Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, inspired girls to ‘go for gold’ at a special sports conference for school girls at Edgbaston High School.

Before giving her keynote speech Dame Kelly Holmes officially opened the School’s new ‘Holmes Fitness Suite, a new addition to EHS’ facilities, following a multi-million pound development that was completed earlier this year.

Dr Ruth Weeks, headmistress at Edgbaston High School for Girls, said: “We were delighted to welcome Dame Kelly Holmes to open our fitness suite and to address delegates at the Girls Go Gold conference. The day served as a celebration of the successes of our young sportswomen and I am thrilled that an inspiring role model such as Dame Kelly Holmes was able to lend her support and encouragement to our next generation of athletes.”

The national Girls Go Gold conference is an annual event organised by members of the Girls’ Schools Association (‘GSA’). Baroness Sue Campbell, Chair of UK Sport, opened this year’s Girls Go Gold conference, with Dame Kelly Holmes DBE providing the keynote speech. Additional break-out sessions on sports psychology, sports physiology, a day in the life of an elite performer, the Olympic Games and sports nutrition were led by specialists in their field from the University of Birmingham and Kelloggs.

The school’s recent development programme also included improvements to the School’s facade and Reception area as well as creating a new Sixth Form Centre, an extended library and several new classrooms and ICT suites.


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Birmingham pupil awarded Bill Bryson science prize at House of CommonsA Birmingham pupil received a national science award from Bill Bryson at the House of Commons today.

Evelyn Henderson, in Year 9 at King Edward VI High School for Girls, won the Secondary School Winner prize in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Bill Bryson Prize, a science communication competition aimed at primary and secondary schools. Hundreds of entries from around the country were judged by Bill Bryson and the President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Professor David Phillips. Evelyn won £500 for her school and £100 for herself with her winning entry titled “The Beauty of Chemistry – The Chemistry of Beauty”. (http://prezi.com/oj9ofjcdaxjy/chemistry-our-life-our-future/) She was presented with a certificate and prize money by Professor Phillips

at a ceremony at the House of Commons, in the Speaker’s House State Rooms in September. Bill Bryson said at the event: “It is so inspiring for me as one of the judges to be presented with these entries every year because they are so full of enthusiasm and excitement, and that’s something that can’t be faked – you can really feel the sincerity. “There are so many exciting, novel ways to convey the wonder of science. The prize gives kids a chance to shine in a way they wouldn’t otherwise, and to really express themselves and experiment with what they can do.” The Bill Bryson prize was founded in 2005, when the Royal Society of Chemistry sent a copy of his book ‘A Short History of Nearly Everything’ to all schools and colleges in the UK. He generously donated the royalties from these sales to establish a schools’ science communication award, and his cash donation was matched by the RSC and his publisher Transworld. For the first time the Royal Society of Chemistry this year actively welcomed entries from international schools to mark the UN International Year of Chemistry 2011.


Classical music for the next generationWho says classical music is not for the young? Tyndallwoods partner Judy Dyke has been getting involved in a project which aims to inspire Birmingham school children to sing and engage in contemporary classical music.

Judy joined Karen Daw of Town Hall Symphony Hall for the exciting “Sing for All: Creative Foundations Concert” brought together by the THSH Education & Community Department.

The project opened up the challenging world of contemporary classical music for schools and aimed to extend singing opportunities for young people of all ages and abilities. Over the past six months, teachers and music leaders attended workshops in Symphony Hall, discovering how to inspire confidence

when singing, and engage the next generation in contemporary classical music.

School children and professionals shared one stage under the baton of John Gibbons and sang in the presence of Karl Jenkins, the composer of Stabat Mater (from a 13th-century poem ‘The Sorrowful Mother was standing’). The piece incorporates both traditional Western music (orchestra and choir) with ethnic instruments and vocals. It was an unforgettable concert experience.

If you want to find out more about the work of Town Hall Symphony Hall Education & Community Department please visit the website at www.thsh.co.uk or to support the charity email [email protected]


Mellow Fruitfulness at Martineau GardensAutumn has arrived. At Martineau Gardens, the community garden in Edgbaston, it’s time to enjoy the harvest.

The Garden, which is looked after by a team of volunteers and Martineau Gardens staff, is two and a half acres of organically managed landscape.

There are vegetable plots, woodland, bee hives, a bird hide and a myriad of other features to explore.

The squashes have ripened in the vegetable plot, the apples have been turned into jellies and chutneys, and the scythes have been taken to the summer meadow to prepare the land for winter.

The harvest has been bountiful this year, and all are invited to share in the ‘fruits of their labour’: jams, plants and seasonal produce are all for sale and it’s been a bumper year for honey made by the bees of Martineau Gardens.

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The Martineau Gardens Nature Trail provides a pleasant walk along meandering paths through a wooded wildlife area.There are plenty of leaves to scrunch through and piles of deadwood log piles of wood, located here and there, is a great place to look for fungi.


Information: 0121 440 7430 [email protected] www.martineau-gardens.org.uk

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Pictured above, Scarlet Elf Cap fungi on a log at Martineau Gardens and the impressive Dryad’s Saddle. The name of the latter refers to the tree nymphs of Greek mythology who presumably could sit on these fabulous specimens.

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Martineau Gardens is located at:27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UG opposite the Priory Hospital and five minutes walks from the mac.Limited parking is available on site or buses 1, 61, 63, X62, X64, 47 and 45 will bring you close to the Gardens.

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Bike recycling project moves up a gearBirmingham Bike Foundry has broken into the high street after a year operating out of a lock up in a music studio.

Birmingham Bike Foundry opened up shop at 1539 Pershore Road - Stirchley High Street. For just over a year Birmingham Bike Foundry have been working, with notable successes, towards building a stronger and more dynamic cycling community within the city. The Bike Foundry have built upon the normal services offered by a bike shop to offer a unique range of resources to Birmingham cyclists.

One of the principal activities of the business is bike recycling. Members of the public donate old and unwanted bikes to the Bike Foundry, whose mechanics expertly repair them, giving local people access to bikes that are both fairly priced and good quality. Their mechanical skills are also put to good use by those requiring bespoke builds, ranging from renovations of vintage bikes, to fixies and bike polo rides.

Birmingham Bike Foundry also offer training courses which empower people to become independent in their life as a cyclist. Maintenance training ranges from basic repairs and safety check s to highly technical jobs such as wheel building; the trainees’ ability to pick and choose modules means that everyone can develop exactly the skills they want. Sessions covering cycle skills are also available, enabling some of the Bike Foundry’s customers to reach aims such as navigating complex roads to find a safe commuter route, and some to simply ride a bike for the first time!

Over the past year the Bike Foundry’s experience and skills has also led to them working with large organizations in addition to individuals. For example, they are now working at several

Birmingham schools offering bike polo clubs, giving youngsters a great introduction to this fun new team sport.

The move to Stirchley represents the product of a years’ work from a very unique organization. With its co-operative structure Birmingham Bike Foundry enables its workers to have control over the direction of the business, enabling it to expand into the exciting areas of work it has taken on. This project will surely soon play an invaluable role in the local community, and the wider populace of Birmingham cyclists.


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

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

Cornerstone Parent and Toddler GroupStay and play for parents and children up to 5Wednesday 1.30-12.00At: Church of the Redeemer, Monument RoadFor details call:07812 332 430

Hawkesley Mini Gym Soft PlaySoft play for pre-school children and babiesWednesday 9.30-11.30At: Woodview Primary School, Woodview DriveFor details call: 265 2650

Kanga and Roo’s Parent and ToddleParent and toddler groupThursday 1.30-3.00At: St Peters Church Hall, Old Church Road, HarborneFor details call: 426 6034

Lillian de Lissa Stay and PlayStay and play for children up to 3 years oldWednesday 9.15-11.15At: Lillian de Lissa Nursery School, BellevueFor details call: 0121 440 3421

Baby SensoryMusic, instruments, fibre optic light shows, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles and much moreAt: Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton RoadFor details call: Karen 747 4720

Baby BoppersDance class for children over 3 yearsAt: Adage Dance & Fitness Studios, 174-176 High Street, HarborneFor info: 428 2732

Rhythm TimeMusic and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Age appropriate classes available.At: Woodview Community Centre, EdgbastonFor info: Vicky 447 7632

Outdoor stay and playEnjoy the great outdoors with your little onesThursdays at 11-1pmAt: Winterbourne Gardens, Priory Road For details call: 440 7430

Pram Pushers P & TPlay group for up to 4 year old childrenThursday 9.30-11.30At: Pram Pushers P & T, Lyttelton RoadFor details call:07867 796 286

RacketeersPlaygroup for up to 4 year old childrenFriday 9.30-11.30At: Newman House, Harrisons RoadFor details call: 454 2846


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Drama sessionsfor pre-schoolers

Cost: £30 for a course of 6 sessions When: Mon & Wed 10-11am 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


Index of AdvertisersAccountantsTax Return Co 17

BuilderConlec 10JMS Roofing & Building 4Moseley Building 4

Carpets & FlooringB’ham Carpet & Flooring 19

CateringSyd The Chef 13

Chimney SweepAble Chimney Sweep 23

Conservatories & OrangeriesHarborne Sash Windows 1Traditional Conservatories 9

Coworking SpaceMoseley Exchange 13

Drama for pre-schoolersToni’s Tots 29

English TutorSarah Wainwright 17

Fencing ClubBirmingham Fencing Club 7

Gardening ServicesEvans Landscapes 23General Services 17Lupin 5Rob Holland 13Sandilands 14

Gas ShowroomMoseley Fireplaces 2

Graphic DesignTickle Me Creative 31

Interior DecoratingKnights 23

Ironing ServiceMopheads 23

IT ServicesRF Networks 29

OptometristMclauchlan Optometrist 7

PC SupportMilboro 13

Period Property RestorationHarborne Sash Windows 1

PlumbersCullen Plumbing 24MG Heating 10Robert the Plumber 14Steven Barnes & Son 11

Property MaintenanceMoseley Building 4

RemovalHappy Haulage 7

RestaurantHornton Grange 12

RoofingConlec 10JMS Roofing & Building 4Knights 23Moseley Building 4

SchoolEdgbaston High School 15King Edward High School 22

Solar Energy SpecialistJMS Solar 7

SolicitorsTyndallwoods Solicitors 12

Toy StoreTogademus 32

Venue HireUniversity of Birmingham 12

Windows & DoorsHarborne Sash Windows 1Traditional Conservatories 9

Wooden FlooringB’ham Carpet & Flooring 19


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