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Get pre-loved up!The new way to buy labels for lessPre-loved - that’s fashion speak for pre-owned - designer clothes are coming out of high-end closets, ready for you to snap up for a snip at Encore in Moseley village.

With the party season fast approaching and weather getting cooler what better time than now to go bargain hunting.

Paul Smith, Prada, Boss, Georgio Armani, Chloe, Jaeger, Marc Jacobs and Burberry are just some of the designer labels available, but you’ll also find high street labels. Prices start from as little as £15.00 for a Karen Millen dress.

I really get my kicks out of finding a good bargain and can be found browsing the rails there at least twice a month to see what’s new.

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Get pre-loved up this Christmas 3 How to buy labels for less

Interview with a bear 8 Edgbaston Directory talks to Togademus the toy shop bear

Get into the holiday spirit at mac 12

Riverford Organics’ recipe 16 of the month

Support Children in Need 20 And you could win a magnum of champagne

TLC Lottery funds minibus 28 for Focus

Dignity in Dementia 24 A glimpse behind the doors of Sunrise Senior Living

Cathy Come Home 28 Ground breaking film showing at Barber Institute

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Children's TheatreKnick Knack and Doo Dad – Reasons to be CheerfulWhat’s big and smelly and floats on the water? A big smelly rubbish island! Find heroes Knick Knack and Doo Dad living on a huge pile of all the things that we’ve thrown away over the year and see how they celebrate Christmas with no shops and no money.On: 13 Nov – 2 DecAt: macFor info: 446 3232

Christmas EventsCraft Fair and CarolsGrab a Christmas gift and get into the Christmas spirit with carol singing. Children can hang their wishes on the tree in the gallery.On: 18 November, 10am-4pmAt: Birmingham Botanical GardensFor info: 454 1860

Christmas at WinterbourneFestive food and carols get you in the Christmas mood. There will be children’s activities and a

Father Christmas grotto.On: 8 December, 12-5pmAt: Winterbourne GardensFor info: 414 3003

Murder Mystery EveningAn ideal office party or social gathering. Highbury is the perfect venue to get together with friends & family over a tasty festive meal. On: 7 December at 7.30pmAt: Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, MoseleyFor info: 0121 303 2050

ComedyKill for a Seat Comedy ClubThis comedy club is in full swing on the first Friday of every month On: 2 Nov & 7 DecAt: macFor info: 446 3232

ExhibitionsBy the Rivers of BirminamVanley Burke has photographed the Jamaican community in Handsworth since the mid 1960s. On: 22 Sep – 18 NovAt: macFor info: 446 3232

CityscapesPanoramic views of cities on coins & medals.London, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Barcelona, Venice & Budapest… explore the historical landscapes of these cities. On: April 2012 to October 2013At: Barber Institute of Fine ArtsFor info: 414 7333

HorsesEquestrian themes in the Barber’s collection of works on paper. This display of prints from the Barber collection explores our relationship with this animal, prized for its strength, speed, and sometimes its wildness.On: August 2012 to January 2013For info: 414 7333

Living CityThe city and the relationship between its people and architecture are the starting point for Sarah Taylor Silverwood’s finely detailed drawings and text-based works. On: August to December 2012For info: 414 7333

Farmers' MarketsMoseley Farmers’ MarketAward winning market selling fresh & wholesome farm produce and craftsOn: 24 November & 22 DecemberAt: Village GreenFor info: 449 3156

Kings Heath Farmers’ MarketFresh local produce straight from the farmOn: 3 November & 1 DecemberAt: Kings Heath Village SquareFor info: www.kingsheath farmersmarket.org

TheatreKabaddi Kabaddi KabaddiThe game of Kabaddi crosses borders & generations in this compelling story of the struggle to win. In 1936 three players wrestle for love & gold in the red sands of occupied India; in London 2012 their descendents do battle to survive. On: 27 NovemberAt: macFor info: 446 3232

A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in November and December

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Interview with a bearIf you thought Togademus was just a lovely toy shop on Poplar Road in Kings Heath, then think again. It is also home to an extraordinary bear whose name just happens to be Togademus too. What a co-incidence!

Togademus the bear is occasionally seen in the shop and whenever he’s there he insists on giving every customer 10% off. If you follow him on Twitter you’ll always know when he’ll be there, or keep a close eye on the shop window where he loves to sit.

We sent along our lead reporter to find out more.

Christmas is a very busy time for a toy shop how do you think you will cope? Oh, the shop is most fun when it’s full of people so we don’t mind at all. It is lovely to see happy children playing with the toys.

What kind of toys do you have on your shelves this year? Proper toys! The kind for children to live with, play with, learn from and enjoy, especially lots of traditional and wooden toys.

The shop looks quite up-market from outside – is it expensive? Not at all. Some of the toys are only £1 and most of the toys that people buy are between £5 and £10. But we do have some really special toys too that cost a bit more.

So, Togademus, is it your shop then? I couldn’t really say that, my family do most of the work.

I see. And can people find out about the shop before arriving? Well there’s the website. It’s www.togademus.co.uk and I know they are always putting photos on there so people can see new toys when they arrive. And it’s got opening times and directions as well.

Cool. So, finally, what are you hoping for this Christmas? Oh I’m easy to please – I just like to see happy faces.


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From celebrating the festive season on an island made of rubbish to decorating a Christmas tree with visitors’ own handmade creations, the most popular arts centre in the Midlands is offering something different for everyone this winter.

Starting with a brand new family show from the widely-acclaimed Lyngo Theatre, Knick Knack and Doo Dad – Reasons to be Cheerful (Tue 13 Nov – Sun 2 Dec) is an interactive performance which encourages children to make noise and get involved in the action, as Knick and Doo try to make the best of their smelly surroundings, shipwrecked on a rubbish island. There are also supporting craft workshops on offer to inspire creative kids.

In December, due to popular demand, mac birmingham will welcome back Jane Packman Company’s The Woods, an immersive installation which was first shown in the centre’s gallery in February 2011. Inspired by an autumn spent under the trees, the sensory environment created allows visitors to explore and play, or contemplate and think. The Woods will be accompanied by a celebratory performance piece within the space, entitled The Wake. Reflecting on the year gone by, and looking ahead to the promise of spring, this imaginative and intimate piece of theatre promises to be an unmissable experience.

Marketplace will also return in December, for two weekends of mac birmingham’s bustling Contemporary Craft Fairs (Sat 8

& Sun 9, Sat 15 & Sun 15 Dec). Visitors will be able to buy and commission work from some of the region’s finest makers of jewellery, ceramics, glassware and more, making it the perfect opportunity to snap up a Christmas gift for friends, family or even themselves.

Also, across the whole festive season there is a chance to follow the adventures of Mister Volder Goes to the City. Based on an ambiguous short story, the first collaboration between artists Rebecca Hurst and Ben Pacey tells the tale of a mysterious character through atmospheric images created using low-fi digital techniques.

Throughout December, visitors will also be able to adorn mac birmingham’s Christmas Tree with their own decorations inspired by The Woods and Mister Volder Goes to the City with free drop-in activities using recyclable materials. Full details will be announced shortly through www.macarts.co.uk.

Tickets for all performances can be bought from mac birmingham’s website www.macarts.co.uk, or by calling 0121 446 3232.


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Every year Tyndallwoods joins in the fun to support Children in Need’s mission to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

Since Children in Need started in 1979 every penny donated has been used to help children in need. All administration costs of Children in Need are paid from bank interest earned during the year.

Over the years Tyndallwoods has supported Children in Need, organising cake sales, raffles, partying with Pudsey, holding auctions, running a Chocaholics Quiz, a Dingbatts Quiz and much more.

With your help Tyndallwoods has raised over £23,000 to date.

This year the Edgbaston-based law firm is supporting Children in Need with a ‘Name the Celebrity Baby Quiz’ and for the under 10s there is a Colour Pudsey competition - please ring Janet for entry forms on 0121 693 2222 - the suggested donation of £1 gives you a chance to win a Magnum of Champagne or a Pudsey cuddly toy.

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Dignity in dementia

Behind the beautiful and slightly grand façade of Sunrise Senior Living in Edgbaston you might simply assume there lays an efficient, high quality care home.

You would be right to think high quality and efficient, but in reality this care home is much more. It has been designed to be as homely and comforting as possible. And the “Reminiscence” neighbourhood, which is where the residents with dementia live, is a home from home even down to the friendly dog Zack along with a budgie and tropical fish.

As you walk around the spacious communal areas there are four life skills centres that are designed to remind people of the happy times that they often go back to when living with dementia. So there is a 1930’s office with antique furniture and typewriter, a nursery corner with a cot and a number of baby dolls & clothing,

there is a work station with tools and a dressing table with make-up, perfume, scarves and jewellery, ties and cufflinks.

There is also a “Snoezelen” Room- an innovative area with lights, sounds and objects that have proven to create a calm and pleasant retreat from the busier activity areas.

The residents each have their own private en suite room with their memory box outside but much of the space is communal and there is always 30s and 40s music playing in the background. For some fresh air they can enjoy the beautiful terrace which overlooks a little bit of inner city countryside. There is also a

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herb garden and flowers to attend to for those residents with green fingers.

Every Friday afternoon there is a social get-together for the whole community with a musician, singer or group. Residents and staff enjoy these together and people can sing along, dance, or just soak up the fun with a cup of tea and a piece of home made cake.

Residents are encouraged to help out in the family kitchen area, as many, particularly the ladies, slip back to a time when they spent many an hour preparing meals for their families. So peeling potatoes, laying tables and washing up bring a sense of calm purpose to their day.

The specially trained carers form rich relationships with residents and their families by getting to know them in every detail- from what time they like to wake up to favourite meals and activities. The neighbourhood is small and cosy which leads to a feeling of warm homeliness.

If you have a parent, family member or neighbour who is diagnosed with dementia you are immediately faced with a number of very difficult choices. And you may be under the impression that a place like Sunrise is out of your reach financially. But in fact it is surprisingly affordable… just ask.

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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: 0121 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: 0121 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 0121 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 0121 447 7632

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Ground breaking film to be shown at the Barber InstituteThe revolutionary, documentary style film, Cathy Come Home, directed by one of Britain’s most critically acclaimed film-makers, Ken Loach, is showing at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on Saturday 10 November.

The event is being run in partnership with the National Trust and includes a talk from the film producer, Tony Garnett and Dr Chris Upton from Newman University College.

Cathy Come Home was first broadcast on 16 November 1966 on BBC1 as part of The Wednesday Play and was watched by 12 million people; a quarter of the British population at the time. The film candidly addressed issues

of homelessness, unemployment and poverty in post-war, inner-city Britain with some scenes filmed in Birmingham.

The impact of this film at the time alerted the public, media and the government to the scale of the housing crisis and issues around homelessness. The charities Crisis and Shelter were set up soon after the first broadcast and the film went on to be rated as the best British television drama ever made.

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After the film screening, there is a unique opportunity to listen to a talk from Tony Garnett with Dr Chris Upton. The talk will be introduced by Professor Ian Grosvenor (Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor for Cultural Engagement and Professor of Urban Educational History, University of Birmingham).

Lizzie Hatchman, Birmingham and Black Country Properties Manager, National Trust, said: “This year the National Trust is marking the anniversary of the death of Octavia Hill, whose work in helping to found the National Trust was informed by her long career in housing reform. As in the film ‘Cathy Come Home’, where Cathy and her children experience homelessness, Octavia knew first hand from her work in the Victorian slums that access to adequate and decent housing, especially for the most vulnerable in our communities, was a basic human right.”

Robert Wenley, Acting Director, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, said: “When Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home was first televised on the BBC in 1966 it prompted enormous debate and arguably a new movement in social housing reform. Parts of the film were shot in the city of Birmingham and is inextricably linked to it.

“We chose to screen this iconic film, one of the finest TV dramas ever made, and to ask the producer Tony Garnett, who was also born in Birmingham, to talk about the film’s context, in order to highlight Birmingham’s involvement with this landmark moment in British history and also to provide a further response to life in our city.”

Date/ Time: Saturday 10 November 2012, 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TS

Price: £7.00 (booking is essential)

Bookings: 0121 414 2261

Refreshments will be served during the interval. Delegates can also enjoy a special lunch offer at Winterbourne House and Gardens immediately before this event between 12noon and 1pm only. Take your ticket with you.

Further Information call: 0121 414 2261 or e-mail: [email protected]


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