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Dear Neighbours,Welcome to the October/November issue of My Harborne & Edgbaston. We are pleased as punch to bring you this issue with Jasper Carrott OBE as our lead story. And also very excited to announce that we have been nominated for no less than five awards in the 2014 Magazine Publishers Awards. Winners will be announced in October so watch this space.

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In this issueCOVER STORY: Jasper Carrott talks about his new tour 7Glamorous lifestyle bathrooms 10Waters on the Square - Michelin star chef Andy Waters’s latest enterprise 13Is your house ready for the autumn selling season? 16Kumon Harborne hosts reading event 18You’re in safe hands with Tyndallwoods 27Inheritance tax can be a voluntary tax 31The answer is blowing in the wind 33Community PagesAn Edwardian Christmas 34Spooky Storytelling event 34Beer and food - the perfect serve 35Bournville Rugby Club - hungry for new players 36Stunning new exhibition at Harborne Art Gallery 37Raising money to save Moor Pool 38Mystery at the Marriott Hotel 38New local group for University of the third age 39Preserving the Town Hall’s impressive organ 40After the Interview - a new thriller based in Harborne 41Local Sewing Bee finalist launches new book 41Everyone’s a winner baby 43Hia from Mrs Barbara Nice 47Social Media - what it means for magazines like this 49

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and has raised millions for charitable causes for which he was honoured with an OBE.

He is Patron of the stunning new Birmingham Central Library, has been spotted running in the Knowle Fun Run and been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Birmingham.

Jasper co-founded the production company Celador, best known for making the globally successful “Who Wants to be A Millionaire” and appeared in a whole slew of his own TV comedy shows. Oh - mustn’t forget… he’s also a dedicated Birmingham Blues fan. Unbelievably, there’s more but we haven’t the space!

Jasper says, “it’s important to me that I provide a complete show that’s good value for money and leaves the audience looking forward to the next time. Working with Bev and Trevor means the pressure of performing is shared rather than solely on my shoulders and when we’ve worked together before it’s been really successful.”

Jasper - son of the midlandsJasper Carrott OBE is a son of the Midlands, loved and exalted. One of Great Britain’s best known comedians, he grew up here in Acocks Green, married his wife Hazel from Olton at Solihull Registry Office and had his wedding reception in Moseley Village.

He is about to go out on a nationwide tour for the first time in sixteen years with his Stand up and Rock show alongside The Bev Bevan Band and Trevor Burton.

With over fifty gigs planned across the UK he has four dates at Solihull Arts Complex which are already sold out. But don’t worry you can still get tickets for his appearance at Birmingham Town Hall on 21 October. More details of his tour dates can be found online at www.jaspercarrott.com/live.

His extraordinary career has been packed with achievement and success. Did you know, he has written three successful books, had a top 5 chart hit with Funky Moped, and been inducted into the Birmingham Walk of Fame, an honour he shares with Ozzie Osbourne?

Jasper received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 from the British Comedy Awards, performed in the original legendary Secret Policeman’s Ball charity concert for Amnesty International

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MarketsMac Christmas MarketAn exclusive selection of hand crafted products including ceramics, jewellery, paintings, and craft items.When: 6-14 DecWhere: mac BirminghamInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

The Barber Christmas FairA fun-filled day of Christmas shopping with unique artist' stalls. Make your own funky foam Christmas cards in our family craft workshop, enjoy live festive storytelling in the galleries and Christmas carols.When: 22 NovWhere: Barber Institute Info: www.baber.org.uk

Christmas at WinterbourneHosting their traditional Edwardian Christmas. There will be festively themed craft activities for children & a magical christmas grotto. Seasonal food & Christmas treats available in the tearoom and carols will be sung!When: 6 DecWhere: Winterbourne House and GardensInfo: www.winter bourne.org.uk

Food MarketIndulge your culinary desires as mac Birmingham celebrates the art of food with a monthly food market, featuring a host of local artisans.When: 26 Oct, 30 Nov, 21 DecWhere: mac BirminghamInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Fun for the FamilyBotanical Gardens: Halloween FundaySpooky storytellers, live animals & costumed stilt walkers will make sure you have a frighteningly good time this halloween. (free entry for under 16)When: 30 Oct 11:00am-3:00pmWhere: Birmingham Botanical GardensInfo: www.birmingham botanicalgardens.org.uk

Halloween Story Night Take a ghost walk around the Gardens as darkness falls. Stand in the shadows, the woods or beside the flickering fire and listen to tales of ghost and spirits and fairy-folk.When: 31 OctWhere: Martineau GardensInfo: www.martineau-gardens.org.uk

Screen Juniors: Nightmare Before ChristmasDespite having recently presided over a very successful halloween, Jack Skellington aka the Pumpkin King, is bored with his job and feels that life in Halloween land lacks meaning.When: 1 NovWhere: mac BirminghamInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Screen Juniors: The Muppet Christmas CarolMichael Caine, surrounded by legions of fuzzy, felt puppets, plays it straight as the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge.When: 6 DecWhere: mac BirminghamInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Storytime Session: Spooky StoriesVictorian story time sessions for your little monsters, will you be brave enough?When: 25 Oct 11:00 - 17:00Where: Winterbourne House and GardenInfo: www.winterbourne.org.uk

Laughing Sole Comedy ClubCompered by Mrs

Barbara Nice and packed full of family friendly jokes. For all ages.When: 21 December, 2pmWhere: mac BirminghamInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

Big KidsBirmingham Comedy FestivalAnnual 10 day comedy festival which takes place at venues across the city during October. When: 3 - 12 OctWhere: Venues including mac Birmingham, Patrick Kavanagh, The Roadhouse, The Kitchen Garden Cafe, Cherry Red's, The Station Pub and many more across Birmingham.Info: www.bham comfest.co.uk

In the Silence of the Secret NightAn engaging recital taking inspiration from night time romances, the night sky, dreams and sleep.When: 28 NovWhere: Barber InstituteInfo: www.barber.org.uk

Afrovibes Festival A season of African performances and events.When: 20 Oct - 25 OctWhere: mac BirminghamInfo: www.mac birmingham.co.uk

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Glamorous lifestyle bathrooms Caroline Cooper, managing director of Roman Bathrooms and award winning designer, explains how to create a glamorous yet functional family bathroom.

Today’s bathrooms are all about combining cutting edge technology with traditional glamour –digital shower controls alongside soft lighting and chandeliers, high tech and luxury blended together to create a timeless bathroom that’s individual and unique.

Bathrooms are becoming less about pure functionality, and more about lifestyle. This year we’ve seen a rise in requests for bathrooms optimised for the whole family – a roll top bath for mum, a walk in bath for Gran and all the latest gadgets for the man of the house. Increasingly, the bathroom is the designated space for relaxation and calm for every member of the household.

Boutique hotel luxury is still a key inspiration for designers, together with a wider renaissance in enthusiasm for classic silver screen style

and the opulence typified by that era. Look out for sumptuous fabrics and chic stand-alone pieces that add an air of indulgence to your bathroom – vintage-style cabinets are a great way of maintaining practicality without compromising your aesthetic.

In terms of shades, colours from the pastel palette, or warmer cream tones create a softer look. There are some beautiful natural stone tiles to choose from that add texture and interest as well as colour. When you add underfloor heating, you create the ultimate chill-out zone and make your bathroom the perfect place to unwind.

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attention to detail is certainly something Waters on the Square can pride themselves on.

For my main I chose the ‘slowly cooked belly of lamb, red cabbage, mint & caper juice.’ Another stunning dish, and exactly everything you could hope for in a traditional lamb and mash meal but transformed into something much more special. The slow cooked lamb belly was so tender it fell apart wonderfully at the touch, and was juicy and succulent to the taste.

For dessert we each had the assiette, a miniature selection of five desserts. A beautiful array of colours and flavours, from the deeply indulgent chocolate gateaux to the light and summery raspberry smoothie, all in all a delightful end to the meal. This lunch menu changes weekly which makes for a unique experience with each visit and the venue can cater for up to 28 people for private dining, for all of those special occasions.

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Waters on the Square...Award-winning chef Andy Waters’s latest culinary enterprise

Founder Andy Waters, famed for his Michelin Star awarded in 2003 for ‘Edmunds’ (in Henley in Arden), has now opened a second restaurant in Birmingham, Waters on the Square.

Nestled in Chad Square opposite the White Swan is the relaxed bistro restaurant, Waters on the Square. Its elegant and classy interior is equalled in comfort and the decor is a mixture of vibrant luxurious reds with calm peaceful cream walls and tropical plants. What a treat for our team lunch!

Served by ‘Vratko’ the charming Slovakian waiter - we were in good hands. He certainly helped to calm the nerves brought on by our busy working schedules, as we did partially bring the office in with us… Oops! We began with wine (after midday, don’t judge us, okay?) going for a crisp Pino Grigio which went with our meals beautifully.

Choosing from the very reasonably priced set lunchtime menu I began with the ‘warm salad of chicken with raspberry vinaigrette,’ a culinary combination I hadn’t even considered, which as it turns out, is a match made in heaven. The flavours complimented each other with such precision, needless to say


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The Kumon Harborne Study Centre held a community reading event in August to provide an opportunity for children of all ages to come together and read magical tales, share favourite stories and dedicate time to enjoying the wealth of benefits which come from reading a book.

The event included storytelling, playing Pictionary, reading passages from much-loved books and writing book reviews, and all attendees were asked to dress as their favourite characters to really bring their books to life.

Instructor at the centre, Kate Lim-Bailey, was delighted to host this special community event. She explains: “Developing the ability to read a wide variety of texts and nurturing a life-long love of reading is really important to us

at Kumon; it was so wonderful to see happy, engaged children who eagerly shared their favourite tales and who were also excited by the prospect of reading something new.”

On Saturday 18 October, the Kumon Harborne Study Centre will be holding a Free Maths and English Assessment Event. If you would like to develop your child’s potential, call 0121 427 3007 to book your place.

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Steve’s fascinating career has led him to where he stands today; maintaining safe custody of clients’ money and ensuring the financial stability of the company.

He has also taken it upon himself to ensure that Tyndallwoods is a carbon neutral firm and provides a valuable sounding board for clients with complex business or family issues.

Starting his career as a corporate finance accountant, Steve has also spent time turning a small engineering company into an international engineering group, moving their operations to the Far East. His success meant that he was then able to choose a change in direction, investing in a bio-diesel project in the Far East, helping subsistence farmers to be more self sufficient and more profitable.

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“As soon as you access any of your pension fund in this way - you make the cash potentially liable to IHT. So you could risk losing up to 40% of the monies as well as the income tax you suffer when taking the lump sum out of the fund. This adds to the current situation which is seeing more and more people fall into the inheritance tax net. “

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The answer is blowing in the windThe distinctive tones of the clarinet have inspired musicians through the ages. Imagine the sound of Prokofiev’s cat walking through your home with Peter looking out for the wolf.

This need not be a fantasy - if you want it badly enough - with good lessons and plenty of practice that cat will walk through your home!

If you, or your son or daughter, want to learn the clarinet then you are lucky to have close at hand one of the most highly qualified clarinet teachers in the county.

Sharon Wall offers one to one as well as group teaching, coaching and also performs at a professional level.

She has been coaching the Birmingham Schools’ Symphony Orchestra for 30 years and managing it for the last five. Her wealth of experience includes playing in the English Symphony Orchestra for 22 years, freelancing with the CBSO, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other chamber and orchestra groups as well as teaching at Warwick University and King Edward VI Foundation schools.

Sharon teaches her students, who range in age from 7 to 77, in her lovely music room in her home in Moseley. She teaches from first notes right through to diploma and professional playing standards and has seen endless pupils go on to music college and university.

Sharon said: “I came to Birmingham as a student and was fortunate to be taught by Martyn Davies of the CBSO. I made Moseley my home as a professional clarinettist and music my life.

“Nothing gives me more pleasure than to see and hear the progress my students make and to inspire them and spur them on.”

If you would like to enquire about clarinet lessons please call Sharon on 0121 449 4423 or email [email protected]

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Sharon Wall teaches local clarinet student Graham Maclean

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The night when witches rideYou can experience a special Halloween story night with Traditional Arts Team and Martineau Gardens on Friday 31 October.

There will be a ghost walk around the Gardens as darkness falls. You can stand in the shadows, the woods or beside the flickering fire and listen to tales of ghosts, spirits and fairy-folk.

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy Martineau Gardens at night, in the company of storytellers from the Traditional Arts Team.

Hot soup and light refreshments will be available or you are welcome to take your own. Children are welcome — if they dare!

Halloween Storytelling Event 31 October from 6-9pmMartineau Gardens, 27 Priory Road Edgbaston, B5 7UG

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An Edwardian ChristmasIt's that time of year again and Winterbourne House and Garden will be hosting their usual traditional Edwardian Christmas on Saturday 6 December.

All decked out for the festivities, you will be able to see how the decor would have appeared when the Nettlefolds family lived in the house over 100 years ago, with rooms boasting beautiful Arts & Crafts furniture and antiques.

Upstairs in the house there will be Christmas themed craft activities for children and a magical Christmas grotto. Seasonal food and Christmas treats will be available in the tearoom and carols will be sung - both traditional and those with a twist.

Winterbourne House and GardenEdwardian ChristmasSaturday 6 December, 12-5pm58 Edgbaston Park RoadEdgbaston, BirminghamB15 2RT

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Beer and food - the Perfect ServeAutumn is a time for game – and beer. Oktoberfest is the traditional culmination of the first pour of Europe’s finest ‘beers’ after they have lain fermenting for on average 40+ days underground.

This process is known as ‘lagering,’ where cold storage of beer, in underground caves, was a common practice throughout the medieval period. Now-a-days it’s automated in large stainless steel vats and the processes speeded up. On a recent visit to Warwickshire’s Purity Brewery I got to taste some of the finest world beers – including some of their own brews.

Surprisingly, some of the best beers are now coming out of the USA (Ignore Budweiser in that category). However, the dark beers are where I am at - 6% to 7% ABV, adding flavour, texture and a real kick. Matching these to food is the real challenge, and pleasure.

Since my visit to Purity we have been experimenting in the Turners’ kitchen and have now not only matched the perfectly balanced ‘Purity Long Horn IPA’ to one of our dishes on our tasting menu, but have also incorporated a stunning zero alcohol beer from Germany with one of my desserts. It’s all about flavour notes and understanding the style of hops used. There is such a wide range of hops around the world and it

is all down to the nose and the palate of the head brewer that creates the individuality of the beer - a bit like a chef creating a perfectly balanced dish.

Then, how they are applied to the brewing process with the yeast strain of the brewery influences the resulting nectar. But if you really seek the perfect serve of beer, then it should be stored and poured from a can – as we do now in the restaurant – as a can protects the liquid from the damaging UV sunlight. Don’t take my word for it, come down to Turners and let us know what you think – there are now nine beers on our world beer menu – some which may surprise you.

Next Event: Taste of Autumn: 4 Courses including Purity Ale £75. Joined by Purity Ale food & drink specialists. Date: Thursday 16 October from 7pm.

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Richard Turner (centre) visits the beer experts at Purity

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Bournville Rugby: Edgbaston's secret rugby club?When you read that Bournville Rugby Club was founded in 1909 as the Cadbury Works' team it might be a bit of a surprise to find that they are now established as one of Edgbaston's most successful sports clubs.

But their 2009 move from Rowheath in Bournville to Birmingham University's Edgbaston Campus has coincided with a meteoric rise through the RFU Leagues and now playing in the National League 3 Midland they are formally the region's most successful Junior Club.

They also now boast large and ever-growing Mini’s and Juniors’ Clubs that are beginning to make an impact of their own. For example last year they had over 200 players registered (aged 6-14) and turning up to train and play at Pritchatts Park on Sunday mornings. And at last season's highly competitive Moseley Festival their 2 Under 7s teams contested the final!

As the club grows, however, key club legends are seen watching from the touchlines on a Sunday morning making sure that it remains a family friendly and fun club that focuses on inclusion and games for all, as much as it does on winning.

With 2015 seeing the international game coming to Birmingham, with Rugby World Cup games being hosted at Villa Park, Bournville is as hungry as ever for new players (of all ages and abilities).

They have teams from under 6s to under 14s as well as an under 18 and girls tag team. Training for all is Sunday morning from 10.30 to 12.00 at Pritchatts Park and is run by fully RFU trained coaches and volunteers.

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Morte Nature and Nature's ImagesDon’t miss the stunning exhibition of paintings by Danielle John and Diane Taylor at Harborne Art Gallery which will be on display throughout October until 8 November.

Danielle’s work features the bold lines and striking colours and life which emanates from stylised representations of nature.

Danielle John said, “During a visit to the West coast of Canada I fell in love with the art and legends of the people of the North. The designs of my paintings are taken from the argillite carvings based in the Haida myths. Nowadays, I still find myself drawn to primitive designs in general. I like to experiment with collages of natural objects which I use to create heavily textured work. My way of preserving “morte nature.”

Danielle is now enjoying retirement after 32 years of teaching French and Art. Born in France, she came to live in Birmingham. After she graduated with a BEd Hons degree in French and Art, following much encouragement from her tutors and having received a special mention for her artwork, she decided to continue experimenting with painting.

Diane Taylor’s paintings showcase her personal study of botanical art through watercolour painting and graphite drawings. The subjects, chosen from nature reflect the changing of the seasons. Selected for their texture, form and colour are botanical illustrations and portraits of rich fruits, vegetables and wild flowers.

Diane’s professional study of art began in 1995 enabled by the pioneering Portfolio project lead by

Professor Tom Jones. In 2000 she obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Art and Design by Negotiated Studies from the UCE. Since graduating she has worked as a student mentor, project and arts facilitator and as a documentary photographer.

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Raising money to save Moor PoolHarborne's family owned estate and letting agent, Wentworth&Rose, teamed up with local property maintenance specialists, Internal Solutions to show their support with donating to the recent Moor Pool Fundraising event at the Edgbaston Priory Club which took place in August.

Katie Martin, Director, said, "our family has lived in Harborne for over 60 years and we have great memories of using the Moor Pool facilities; in particular I recall many times where I would feed the ducks in the duck pond when I was a little girl with my Grandma. This is an experience I would like to share with my children and grandchildren in years to come."

Wentworth&Rose and Internal Solutions teamed up to offer the highest bidder at auction, the prize of a makeover of their property, to the value of £1,000.

If you have any property needs, Katie would love to hear from you on 012142777773 or feel free to pop into their beautifully presented offices at 4a Albany Road, Harborne, B17 9JX.

Portrait mystery baffles Birmingham hotel bossMystery surrounds the identity of a respectable looking gentleman, whose large and imposing portrait hangs behind the front desk at the Birmingham Marriott.

He and his adoring little dog are proving something of an embarrassment for staff, who are often asked by curious guests who he is.

So now general manager Gordon Tyler is offering a slap-

up dinner for two as a reward for the first person to call and identify the man - and be able to prove it.

Mr Tyler said: “There appears to be no artist's signature and there is nothing on the back of the frame to help.

"We assume the picture was somehow inherited when the building was converted into a hotel in 1991.”

Anyone who believes they can identify the man should call the hotel on 0121 452 1144.

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Retired and looking for something interesting and stimulating to fill your newly gained spare time?The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a unique and exciting organisation providing life-enhancing and life-changing opportunities and a new group has just been launched in your area.

The Hagley Road, Rotton Park and Bearwood U3A (or HRRPB U3A for short) meets at the Hagley Road Village on a monthly basis.

U3A is a place where retired and semi-retired people come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reword: the sheer joy of discovery!

Membership of a U3A is open to all in their third age, which is defined not by a particular age but by a period in life in which full-time employment has ceased.

Members share their skills and life experiences: the learners teach and the teachers learn, and there is no distinction between them. Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire; by the members, for the members.

No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime

motive, not qualifications or awards. There is no distinction between the learners and the teachers; they are all U3A members.

The U3A movement is supported by its national organisation, the Third Age Trust.

There are already U3As based in Harborne, Sandwell and Handsworth, and this new one is located in the area between them. Whilst convenient for those living nearby, each U3A is open to people from any area.

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26 October, 10am The Science of Sound The acoustics of Symphony Hall are believed by many to be the best in the world, so what better place to explore the Science of Sound. Suitable for KS2 (years 5 & 6)

27 October, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter: Chapter and verse. A programme of music inspired by verses from the Psalms.

30 October, 1pm Big Fun Town Hall History Hunt Join a host of historical characters to solve the mystery of the organists' missing musical notes so he can play once more. For ages 6+

10 November, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter. A mix of much-loved and less familiar pieces to entertain you.

24 November, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter: Wake Up Call! A programme featuring works based on the Advent chorale Sleepers Wake.

9 December, 1pm Lunchtime Christmas Music with the Choir of Winchester Cathedral

15 December 1pm Sing Carols with the City Organist with presenter Jeremy Nicholas. Get into the festive mood and sing your heart out.

Preserving the Town Hall's impressive organOur beautiful Town Hall is dominated by a magnificent organ which was specially commissioned for the opening of the building in 1844.

At the time it was the largest organ in England and today it is comparable with the most powerful of Cathedral organs in the world with a reputation as one of England’s finest historical instruments.

I was honoured to join Karen Daw (THSH), Michael Winwood, Geoff Oakley and other guests at the 700th Lunchtime Organ Concert given by Thomas Trotter, Birmingham City Organist. This concert also celebrated the installation of a localised humidifier in the organ to control temperature and humidity and preserve the wonderful instrument for generations to come.

For more information about organ concerts at Town Hall and Symphony Hall or to offer your support to this special charity visit www.thsh.co.uk

Judy Dyke, Tyndallwoods Solicitors

If you would like to see the world class Town Hall organ in action here are some of their upcoming events:

13 October, 1pm Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter. A mix of much-loved and less familiar pieces to entertain you.

Thomas Trotter, Town Hall's Organist

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Lessons with LaurenIf you watched The Great British Sewing Bee with envy, wishing you could wield a needle or pin a dart, then fret no more.

One of the show’s finalists, Lauren Guthrie, has set out her sewing know-how out in a step-by-step book which aims to turn any humble beginner into a dressmaker extraordinaire.

‘Learn to Sew with Lauren,’ was launched in September at her Moseley haberdashery Guthrie & Ghani, which she runs with her husband Ayaz. The business opened its doors in April 2013 and, as well as a wide range of buttons, fabrics and patterns, also plays host to a whole variety of workshops, including sewing (for beginners and improvers), knitting, crochet and home interiors. You can

even learn how to make a beautiful fabric Christmas advent calendar in time for the festive season.

Details of the book, the haberdashery and the classes can all be found on the website: www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk, along with news, projects, tutorials and Lauren’s online blog.

Newly launched thriller set in leafy HarborneEver had a really awful job interview? AA Abbott certainly has, and in her latest thriller, After the Interview, the consequences are fatal.

Andrew, rejected for his dream job in an interview that almost destroys his career, builds a successful business in the Jewellery Quarter and moves into a mansion in Farquhar Road, Edgbaston, where much of the plot takes place. After the Interview is a thriller centred on the clash of big egos in business, with the action moving between Birmingham, London and even a little R&R in

Amsterdam. "It's really a tale of two cities," Abbott says. "I love Birmingham and I wanted to big it up.”

After The Interview is available on amazon.co.uk or by order from bookshops. Read 3 chapters free at http://aaabbott.co.uk. Follow AA Abbott on Twitter @AAAbbottStories or Facebook at www.facebook.com/AAAbbottStories


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Hiya KidsI hope you all had a great summer. Lovely weather in September wasn’t it when the kids went back to school.

I was in Edinburgh for August doing my show ‘Squirrel Proof ’ and I found out some interesting methods of keeping squirrels from eating the bird food. A vicar from Carlisle told me how he wired up his bird table and electrocuted them. A very nice lady in her 70s from Fife told me she had shot loads of them!

There are, of course, more humane deterrents. A fellah from Dundee gave me a good tip. According to him squirrels don’t like chile pepper but birds don’t mind it, so he said to sprinkle some over your peanuts. I suppose it would be like a peanut bhuna masalla for chaffinches.

It’s surprising how strongly some people feel about Squirrels. A lot of people said they liked red squirrels but couldn’t be doing with grey ones. “These grey squirrels - coming over here - eating our nuts!”

At the end of the day all they are trying to do is feed their kids like everyone else!

Happy autumn everyone - enjoy the changing season xxxxxxx

keep laughing Your Pal, Barbara Nice x

Look out for Barbara this month as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival and at Mac Arts Centre at Christmas.

Barbara’s friend Janice Connolly can be seen at The Birmingham Repertory Theatre 9-12 October in ‘For the Past 30 Years’ celebrating the 30 year anniversary of local theatre company Women and Theatre.


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Our community magazine is on social media - and we are delighted to be nominated in the 2014 Magazine Publishers awards for our social media presence.

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Receive live updates about the area and share your

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Social Media - what does it mean for magazines like this?Change is always scary, but it is necessary and inevitable. Heraclitus over 2,500 years ago already knew that when he said his famous quote: “Nothing is permanent, but change.”

When the internet started to expand its reach, some ‘gurus’ years ago claimed that printed press was dying and they couldn’t be more wrong. The only thing that has changed is the way that we communicate with the media. Social media has changed the way we communicate and it is nothing but a great tool for community magazines like ours to build relationships and engage with the local community.

5 breath-taking facts about social media.

• More people have access to a mobile phone than to a toothbrush

• 1/3 of British teenagers are on Snapchat

• The fastest growing demographic on Twitter is 55-64 year olds

• 72% of all internet users are now active on social media

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Helen MillsFLUTE GRADE 5 THEORYBlenheim RdMoseleyBirmingham, B13Tel: 0121 449 2135

Norfolk House School11+ & SATS TUITION NUMERACY & LITERACY SKILLSExperienced, qualified staff Small groups, 7-11 yrs Saturdays, Edgbastonwww.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk Tel: 0121 454 7021

Masters in MotoringDSA Approved Instructor Mr Faisal Shafiq BSc Theory & practical driving tuition 10 Springmeadow Road Edgbaston, B15 [email protected]: 07830 112 698

Jennifer GuillardLic.mus(France) L.Mus.TCL ARCM ABSMPIANO TUTORLessons in your own home.From beginner to diploma levelTheory and practicalWhitland Drive, Kings HeathTel: 0121 603 4322

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KUMON Study ProgrammesMaths and English Harborne Study Centre, 326 High Streetwww.kumon.co.uk/HarborneTel: 0121 427 3007

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ArbonneNatural Beauty ProductsDo you have a passion for beauty products?Would you like a second income?For more information contact Abbie Iles07850430121 [email protected]

Mrs B H Hill ChiropodistLocal chiropodist. Home visits available for the housebound.129 Swanshurst LaneMoseley, B13 0AS0121 777 9440

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AccountantsBloomer Heaven 31The Tax Return company 46

Alarm SpecialistsKnight Security 15

ArchitectsBrophy Riaz & Partners 32Russell Hobbis 52

Arts Centre mac 9

Basement Conversion SpecialistsBCS Basement 30

Bathroom ShowroomRoman Bathrooms and Tiles 11

Building2G 2nd Generation Builders 46JMS Roofing and Building 22Shirley Property Solutions 12Moseley Building Co 45

Business NetworkingBest of Birmingham 44

Care HomeBryony House 23

Carpentry & JoiningWill Mockett 50

Carpet & FlooringBirmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery 22

Charity LotteryTLC Lottery 42

Chimney SweepAble Chimney Sweep 26

Conservatories & OrangeriesFinesse Windows Ltd 5The Harborne Sash Window Co 29Traditional Conservatories 55

Denture SpecialistVital Ceramics 15

Drama SchoolStagecoach 50

ElectricianClever Kitty 32

Estate AgentsEwe Move Harborne 16

Fireplace ShowroomMD services 2

FlooringBirmingham Carpet & Flooring Gallery 22Solus Ceramics 3

Furniture & Home AccessoriesAmelia Home 14

GardensBotanical Gardens 15

GardeningEvans Landscapes 32

Graphic Design Tickle Me Creative 45

HaberdasheryGuthrie & Ghani 21

Health & Beauty Listing 53

HotelsMarriott Hotel 14

HypnotherapyEdgbaston Hypnotherapy 26

KitchensAvanti Kitchens 52The Kitchen Gallery 6

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Painting & DecoratingJRS Decorating 26Knights Property Services 46Krean Property Maintenance 17

PlumbersMG Heating 23Robert the Plumber 52

Property ServicesProject Management Services 17

RestaurantsPriya 28Restaurant Listing Page 25Waters on the Square 13Sylhet Spice 24Turners Restaurant 24

RoofingSolihull Roofing 30JMS Roofing & Building 22Knights Property Services 46

Security CamerasKnight Security 15

SchoolsEdgbaston High School for Girls 20

SofasAmelia Home 14

SolicitorsTyndallwoods Solicitors 27

Stage SchoolStagecoach Edgbaston 50

Theatremac 9

Tile ShowroomRoman Bathrooms and Tiles 11Solus Ceramics 3

Toy ShopTogademus 17

Tree SurgeryWestside Forestry 17

TutorsKSOL 19Kumon 18Primary plus 50Saturday Masterclasses 19Sharon Wall 33Tutor listings page 51Zee Hanif 50

Web DesignTickle Me Creative 45

Weight LossCourthouse Clinics 48

WindowsHarborne Sash Window Company 29Finesse Windows Ltd 5Traditional Conservatories 55

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