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Make Kings Heath high street buzz this ChristmasHow do you feel about taking the hassle out of Christmas shopping at the same time as supporting your local high street this year?

Internet shopping is hit and miss with delivery charges on even the smallest items and the city centre is over-crowded with expensive parking. On the other hand, Kings Heath high street is overflowing with shops selling toys and gifts for all the family. Parking is cheap and if you’re local you could even walk.

Firstly, we are lucky to have a whole load of gorgeous independent shops that are perfect for finding something unusual and special. Poplar Road is where you’ll find many of them; with Armadillo for fair trade and crafty gifts, People and The Jewellery Stop for girly presents and Togademus for good quality traditional toys. And there are some excellent independent stores along the High Street including Johnstans the butchers and Bike Pro

Racing and on York Road we have the likes of Polar Records and Maurice Robinson Sports.

There’s a healthy smattering of national names such as WH Smith, Argos, New Look, Peacocks, Game and Boots, and at the other end of the scale we have a number of pound shops and charity shops for a bit of bargain hunting.

And Kings Heath can help you sort out much more for Christmas than just presents; you can get your Christmas tree, wreaths and mistletoe, wrapping paper and cards, and food and drink. So you have no excuse, get yourself down to the High Street and make your Christmas pound make a real difference to local businesses.

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Where to eat 8

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Index of advertisers 30

Dear Neighbours,

Welcome to your December issue of My Kings Heath.

Here’s wishing everyone a cracking Kings Heath Christmas! This year Kings Heath is lit up with brand new Christmas lights and the high street and side streets are crammed full of wonderful places to go Christmas shopping. Locals are putting on a quirky festive show; Dennis and the Donkey. And we celebrate businesses and residents who contributed to Kings Heath Floral Trail’s national success. But if you want to hide away from it all you can curl up with Park Life, the new novel set in Kings Heath.

Hope you all have a good one and see you in 2013!

Amy0121 689 0432 [email protected]

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In this issueShop local this Christmas 3

Riverford Organics’ recipe of 10 the month

Interview with a bear 14 Moseley Directory talks to Togademus the toy shop bear

Dignity in Dementia 16 A glimpse behind the doors of Sunrise Senior Living

Dennis and the Donkey 18 A quirky festive play

TLC Lottery funds minibus for Focus 20

Kings Heath Floral Trail 24 awards for local businesses and front gardens

Park Life 28 A novel set in Kings Heath and Moseley

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Christmas EventsTraditional Family Christmas LunchPerfect for a relaxing family and friends get together in the lead up to Christmas. Santa will be there with gifts for the children.On: 16 December, 12-2pmAt: Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, MoseleyFor info: 0121 303 2050

Christmas Dinner and Carol SingingA relaxing dinner at one of Moseley’s most historic venues, dressed for Christmas. There will be Christmas carols to get you in the festive spirit.On: 18 December at 7.00pmAt: Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Road, MoseleyFor info: 0121 303 2050

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

Barbara Nice Christmas CrackerChristmas is a time for giving and no one loves giving more than local superstar housewife Barbara NiceOn: 7 December, 8.30pmAt: macFor info: 446 3232

Contemporary Craft FairsA range of high quality work from exciting designer makers. With more than 50 exhibitor stands each day, this is an exclusive opportunity to buy and commission the very best in unique crafts direct from the maker.On: 8, 9, 15 & 16 December, 11-5pmAt: macFor info: 446 3232

Christmas PantoDirty Old Folkers are back again for the 5th year with another

Christmas Panto. This time Dick Whittington gets the inappropriate DoF treatment. On: 17 DecemberAt: Kitchen Garden CaféFor tickets: wegottickets.com

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

Laughing CowsSell-out comedy night with fabulous all-female line up.On: 12 Dec At: Kitchen Garden CaféFor tickets: www.wegottickets.com

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

Kings Heath Farmers’ MarketFresh local produce straight from the farmOn: 1 December & 5 JanuaryAt: Kings Heath Village SquareFor info: www.kingsheath farmersmarket.org

Mac Food MarketFood market featuring different local artisan food producers each monthOn: 23 DecemberAt: mac BirminghamFor info: 446 3232

SportFree Boxing TrainingFor 11-21 year oldsOn: Every Thursday during term time, 6-7pm for 11-14 yrs, 7-8pm for 15-21 yrsAt: Queensbridge SchoolFor info: 07916 305131 [email protected]

Free Street Dance SessionsFor 8-18 year oldsOn: Every Thursday during term time, 5.30-6.30 for 8-12 yrs, 6.30-7.30 for 13-18 yrsAt: Queensbridge SchoolFor info: 07916 305131 / [email protected]

StorytellingStorytelling for all the familyTales for ChristmasOn: 15 December, 11.00am – 12.00 noonAt: Kings Heath Library


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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

Bombay Rickshaw CoIndian Takeaway13-15 York RoadKings HeathBirmingham, B14 7SATel: 0121 443 1114

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

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

K2Kashmiri107 Alcester RoadMoseleyBirmingham, B13 8DDTel: 0121 449 5556

KababishBalti29 Woodbridge RoadMoseleyBirmingham, B13 8EHTel: 0121 449 5556

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

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Riverford Organic's recipe of the monthWok-fried Brussels Sprouts with Ginger (serves 4)By Jane Baxter, Riverford Field Kitchen Taken from the Riverford Farm Cook Book

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Heat the oil in a wok, add the shallots or onion, plus the garlic and chilli, and fry quickly for about 2 minutes, without browning. Add the shredded sprouts and the fresh and crystallised ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons of water, cover and steam for 3 minutes. Season to taste and serve.


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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.


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.

Sunrise also provide Residential & Nursing care in their Assisted Living neighbourhood, and in a recent Quality Assurance Framework Audit they scored 99.5%.

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For more information call 0121 314 9471Sunrise of Edgbaston, 5 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3SH

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The Home of High Quality CareWhen it comes to senior care, Sunrise continues to set the standard. Our expertly trained staff and the high quality personalised care we offer are changing the way people think about senior living.

Whether it’s assisted living, nursing care, or our groundbreaking Reminiscence neighbourhood bringing comfort to those living with dementia, everything we do is born from a commitment to providing only the very best care to seniors.

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If you would like to know more you are welcome to visit and have a look around. For details contact Hedda Bourne or Richard Guy on 0121 455 1100.


Dennis and the DonkeyDon’t miss the chance to see this quirky Christmas play performed by Drama 13 and the Happy Feet School of Dance at New Life Baptist Church Hall (opposite Asda) in Kings Heath.

The cast is made up of locals so you may even spot someone you know on the stage!

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6 December: 7.307 December: 7.308 December: 2.30 & 7.30

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Kings Heath Community Celebrates Floral Trail Successes of 2012Following a hugely successful year for Kings Heath’s floral trail an awards ceremony was held In November, hosted by local Comedienne Barbara Nice to thank local businesses, schools and the community for their contribution to the Floral Trail, and to hand out awards to outstanding achievers in Kings Heath.

The competition was divided up between businesses and front gardens.

The winners in the business section were:

Best Floral Display Winner – P.A. Atkinson Highly Commended – Blue Ginger

Best Window Display on a Floral Trail Theme Winner – Top Banana Too Highly Commended – British Heart Foundation

Best Green Initiative Winner – Hedshed

Best Kept Frontage Winner – Loco Lounge Highly Commended- HSBC

Most Improved Frontage Winner – The Goose Highly Commended-Sue Ryder Building

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South West Area Winner: 58 Vicarage Road Finalists: 57 Vicarage Road, 117 Vicarage Road

South East Area Winner: 19 Mossfield Road Finalists: 49 Alfred Street, 9 Middleton Road

Overall Winner: 85 Avenue Road

The evening finished with a performance from Freefall Dance Company and Mrs Barbara Nice getting audience members to play a game of “Pick-up Sticks” with a set of brooms which had been used by Freefall Dance Company in their routine (don’t ask!!). A fun night was had by all.

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PARK LIFE – a novel approach to life in BirminghamBirmingham author Katharine D’Souza is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Park Life.

Set in her home town, it tells the story of neighbours who think all they share is their post code, until they discover common ground where they least expect it.

The story follows neighbours Craig and Susan as they each face problems with jobs, family and romance. As Katharine says, ‘Many of us struggle with the same issues in life and I wanted to explore how

different people approach these and how the advice they give varies.

It’s not only the parks of south Birmingham which provide the book’s backdrop, readers might also recognise other parts of Kings Heath, Moseley and the city centre.

‘I wanted local readers to feel a sense of familiarity about the story,’ Katharine said. ‘While the book can be enjoyed by people from anywhere, Brummies will get an extra bit of fun from being able to recognise where the action is taking place.’

The story follows the neighbours as they face life-changing events and are forced to assess their priorities in life. With the pressure they’re under, a walk in the park sounds like a great idea.

Katharine studied at the University of Birmingham and liked the city so much she stayed on after graduating. Park Life is her first book and she’s currently writing a second.

The book is available in paperback from Amazon and ebook from the usual retailers for each ereader. For more details go to www.katharinedsouza.co.uk


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