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In this issueFletchers takes York Rd by storm 4 New bar opens in Kings Heath

Moseley Folk Festival 7 The countdown begins

The simple pleasures in a vegbox 10Fitness 4 Life 12 New Gym opens in Kings Heath

A new roof at last 14 For Kings Heath Library

What is tooth whitening? 16 Advice from a local dentist

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Kings Heath Walk of Fame 25 York Road’s rocking past remembered

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New kid on the blockThere’s a new place to see and be seen in Kings Heath – Fletchers bar on York Road opens on 5 July.

Fletchers is a chic and stylish bar with a retro industrial look, complemented by gorgeous vintage fabrics and walls, and an imaginative use of lighting. You would not believe the transformation from the slightly scruffy, homely Cornerstones Café it used to be to the sexy, funky bar it has now become.

The bar offers a range of good wines and real ales and serves cocktails if that’s what you fancy. You can also get something to eat from their mouth-watering menu.

There is comfy sofa seating as well as high bar stools, and an intimate outside walled courtyard area for those balmy summer evenings (we should get one or two).

Before it even opened Fletchers was chosen to host the launch of the Kings Heath Walk of Fame at the end

of June with live bands performing throughout the afternoon.

You can expect to find regular live music, comedy and cabaret as well as quiz nights and wine tasting events at Fletchers. It is a great place for a quick after work drink, romantic night out, or a boozy evening with your friends.

This fabulous addition to the already buzzing nightlife on York Road has been launched by local businesswoman Tracy Fletcher who runs the Kitchen Garden Café in partnership with Brett Rehling.

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ComedyKill for a Seat Comedy ClubThis comedy club is in full swing on the first Friday of every month On: 6 July & 3 AugustAt: macFor info & tickets: 446 3232

Laughing CowsSell-out comedy night with fabulous all-female line up.On: 11 July At: Kitchen Garden CaféFor tickets: www.wegottickets.com

EventsMoseley Folk FestivalThree days of live music in Moseley Park. This year’s line up includes Echo and the Bunnymen, The Destroyers and Steeleye Span.On: 31 Aug – 2 Sept At: Moseley ParkFor info and tickets: www.moseleyfolk.co.uk

Summer Open DayEnjoy BBQ with burgers and hot dogs, strawberries and cream with Pimms on the lawn at this beautiful historic building. Chamberlain memorabilia will be on display and

guided tours will be available for a small fee. Free admission.On: 15 JulyAt: Highbury Hall, Yew Tree RoadFor info: 303 2050

Cocktails in the GardensFood, drinks and music in the Hill GardenOn: 9 AugustAt: Birmingham Botanical GardensFor info and tickets: bbgardens.org/cocktails

Bee Activity DayWorkshops, talks & children’s activities focused on bees. Free entry.On: 28 JulyAt: Martineau GardensFor info: www.martineau-gardens.org.uk

ExhibitionKOSUGE1-16 The PlaymakersA new playful and family friendly interactive installation by Japanese husband and wife artists Chishino Kurumada and Takashi Tsuchuyia and named after the district they live in on the outskirts of Tokyo.On: 7 July – 9 SeptAt: macFor info & tickets: 446 3232

GeneralMoseley Farmers’ MarketFresh locally produced farm produce and crafts.On: 28 July & 25 AugustAt: Village GreenFor info: 449 3156

Kings Heath Farmers’ MarketFresh local produce.On: 7 July & 4 AugustAt: Kings Heath Village SquareFor info: www.kingsheathfarmers market.org

MusicThe DestroyersA collection of rogues and misfits from the Birmingham Conservatoire, conceived in 2006 at the legendary Balkan Basement jam sessions in Moseley.On: 7 JulyAt: macFor info and tickets: 446 3232

The Low AnthemAmerican indie folk band visit mac for a gig in the outdoor arenaOn: 20 JulyAt: macFor info and tickets: 446 3232

PoetryBook LaunchTwo new poetry books from Knives Forks and Spoons Press. Bobby Parker reads from Comberton, and Meredith Andrea reads from Organon. Free event – all welcome.On: 17 JulyAt: Kitchen Garden CaféFor info: 443 4725

Poetry BitesWith Nick Person and Jane Seabourne. Floor spots available for those who arrive early.On: 24 JulyAt: Kitchen Garden CaféTickets on door or via: [email protected]

SportTennis Open DayEdgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Society’s annual open day where you can play tennis and have coaching, enjoy strawberries and cream and Pimms and generally soak up a taste of Wimbledon.On: 8 July, 10.00 – 4.00At: Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Society, 14A Westbourne Road, EdgbastonFor info: [email protected]


Moseley Folk FestivalThe countdown begins to the seventh annual Moseley Folk Festival.

Returning to the tranquil setting of Moseley Park on 31 August & 1, 2 September 2012, the Moseley Folk Festival offers an inner city Shangri-la bringing together people from all ages and backgrounds to witness folk legends playing alongside their contemporaries.

This year’s fabulous line up includes Echo and the Bunnymen, The Destroyers, Steeleye Span, Roy Harper, and the local and beloved Micky Greaney. You can see the full list of artists on the website www.moseleyfolk.co.uk

Doors open at 2pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday, each day finishes at 10.30pm. The first acts are on soon after the gates open and Main Stage headliners are the last act of the day beginning their performance at around 9pm. Full performance times will be on display at the festival information tent and the bar and in the festival programme.

Tickets for Moseley Folk Festival 2012 are now on sale from the website. Under 12s go free when with a paying adult, adult prices start from £28.50, and child prices start from £13.00.

To avoid booking fees there will also be the option to send in a postal form which is now available from the website. Alternatively, you can pick up the tickets in person from The Zen Shop in Moseley or Polar Bear Records in Kings Heath.

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

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

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

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KababishBalti29 Woodbridge RoadMoseleyBirmingham, B13 8EHTel: 0121 449 5556

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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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The simple pleasures in a vegboxI have been receiving a weekly vegbox from Riverford Organics for several months now as an experiment and the experience has been most enjoyable.

Every week I check what’s in the box online and then arrange my other shopping around it. And what has surprised me is how creative it has made me in the kitchen. I have discovered new and delicious vegetables and learned new ways to cook.

I might be easy to please, but I do get a thrill when I open my front door and there is a lovely box of healthy shiny fruit and vegetables on the doorstep.

This week, for example I have cherries, bananas and satsumas for the fruit bowl, and broad beans in their shells, mushrooms, romano peppers, tomatoes, swiss chard and courgettes. Some weeks I get more ordinary vegetables like onions, potatoes and carrots but the contents of the box varies

completely from week to week.

Also within the box there is usually a recipe card which includes a few suggested recipes for this week’s veg.

Riverford has loads of different veg and fruit boxes to choose from, I have gone for the medium fruit and veg box which seems to be working out just fine. You can also add other things into your box – last week I bought some lovely organic ham, sheep’s cheese and home-made homity pies.

I like getting a vegbox because I feel immense satisfaction feeding my family healthy, nutritious food. And having it delivered to my door certainly beats dragging my children round the supermarket!

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Fitness 4 LifeA new state of the art gym has opened in Kings Heath above Poundland offering an excellent range of facilities and outstanding value for money.

This impressive gym has more than 50 exercise machines, 18 punch bags, a full size professional boxing ring, extensive free weight section and a full matted area with MMA cage. The exercise machines include top of the range cardio and resistance machines.

Fitness 4 Life Gym is a men only gym offering a full programme of weekly exercise classes for adults and children.

The children’s classes are for boys and girls up to age 12.

Despite offering superb facilities this gym is really affordable, there is no contract, you just pay as you go. The monthly fee is just £25 and there are some great introductory offers. Right now you can pay just £65 for 3 months and get the fourth month free.

The gym is open Monday to Friday 10am-10pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. There is ample car parking with a pay and display car park on Institute Road and after 5pm the car park directly behind the Poundland is free of charge.

To find the gym just look for the open door to the left of the Poundland entrance. There is a flight of stairs up to the first floor which leads to the gym.

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Kings Heath Library roof to be repairedHooray! Kings Heath Library roof is finally being repaired.

All the skylights will be replaced and the flat roof restored meaning the library will once again have natural light.

The library previously closed during the winter of 2010/11, when heavy snow threatened to collapse the skylights of the listed building onto the bookshelves beneath. It was closed without notice for safety reasons, leaving regular visitors to wonder when or if it might re-open.

Although it was reopened last March, visitors and staff have had to negotiate their way around scaffolding since

then. Now that the repairs are to go ahead, the library will need to close for around three weeks in June and July, starting on Monday 25 June.

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During this period you can return your books to any Birmingham library or Kings Heath Community Centre on Heathfield Road. You can renew their books over the phone with any Birmingham library or online via www.birmingham.gov.uk – remember you will need your PIN to do this.


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Tooth WhiteningIf you have ever wondered about tooth whitening then wonder no more, local dental surgeon Dr Ahmed Farooq explains all.

What is tooth whitening?

Tooth whitening is a process used to chemically alter the colour of teeth. This is achieved by removing stains and discolouration by adding a whitening agent (hydrogen peroxide) to the tooth surface. This results in the tooth looking whiter and gives an overall more youthful appearance.

Why do teeth become discoloured?

The dazzling movie star teeth that you might see on TV are not a natural colour. Just because your teeth aren’t as white as those Hollywood smiles, do not assume that they are discoloured. There is a natural variation in the colour of teeth from person to person.

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due to natural erosion and exposure of the inner surface of the teeth (dentine), which is darker. The gums also recede with age, showing more root surface, which again tends to be a darker colour. The foods and drinks we consume also play a part. Drinks like red wine, tea and coffee can cause staining. Tar and nicotine from cigarette smoke are also major contributors.

How white will my teeth become with chemical whitening?

The answer to this question is dependant on several factors. To start off with, as mentioned earlier, our age, lifestyle and natural tooth colour varies. For this reason, the effects of tooth whitening will vary. Most people, however, will respond very well to whitening treatments depending on what method is used. There are a small group of individuals who may only notice a small difference. The best person to advise you on your likely result


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Do you love adventure and hanging out with friends?That’s the reason Bear Grylls gives for volunteering as Chief Scout. If you want more excitement in your life and would like to give something back to the next generation then read on.

Does the idea of fire-lighting, den building, water sports, orienteering and survival skills give you a bit of a buzz? Then this opportunity will be right up your street. Moseley Scout Group needs a handful of volunteers to help lighten the load for the existing team of 12 leaders and parent helpers.

Volunteering with the scouts is an immensely rewarding experience and completely flexible. So you can give as much or as little time as you can, when it is convenient for you. You will get free training – which takes up 2-3 days at the most and includes things like an introduction to scouting history and ethos, child protection and health and safety.

When qualified, you will typically help out at Beaver, Cub or Scout sections. And really, the icing on the cake is the chance to help out on camp events, night time wide games, and you can put your name forward for the international scouting jamboree which happens every 4 years and attracts thousands of scouts from all over the world.

Moseley 220th Scout Group meets at St Agnes Church Hall on the corner of Billesley Lane and Dyott Road.

For more information please call the Group Chairman on 07813 700 923. For more information about the Scout Association go to www.scouts.org.uk


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Kings Heath Walk of FameWe may think York Road is pretty cool these days but it pales in comparison with the York Road of the 60s when the Ritz Ballroom was in its heyday.

An amazing list of top musicians and comedians were either born, lived in or performed in Kings Heath and the Ritz was at the centre of it all. People like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, The Kinks, Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, Jimmy Cliff and Gene Vincent all performed there back in the 60s. And a local music enthusiast is determined this rich musical heritage will not be lost in the mists of time.

Ken Whitaker started his campaign with an article in the Birmingham Mail calling on people to send in their memories of the Ritz and he now has a wealth of stories and memories and has launched the Kings Heath Walk of Fame.

On 27 June the Lord Mayor unveiled the first commemorative Birmingham Civic Society Music Plate on York Road at Cash Converters which was formerly the Ritz Ballroom. This will complement the existing Performance Rights Society’s performance birthplace plaque for UB40.

On 16 July Toyah Willcox will be the first star to unveil her very own pavement plaque on York Road and will perform live at the Hare and Hounds that evening.

The plan is for 30 pavement plaques, all on York Road, to be unveiled over the next two years including the likes of UB40, Frank Skinner and Robert Plant.

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Putting the pleasure back into food shoppingKings Heath Farmers’ Market moved to the stunning new village square late last year and what a difference it has made.

There is now room for more stalls – and since the move the stall numbers have been steadily increasing - there are now 25. And there is lots of open space which makes it an altogether more enjoyable place to be, especially on a pleasant summer’s day.

After a number of years struggling to keep the market going, particularly during the seven months when it was in

the temporary location of the car park behind the new All Saints Centre, the loyal core of 12-15 stallholders have been boosted by a further 10 stalls making it a lively vibrant market where you can buy everything you need for your weekly shop.

Local people flock to the market every first Saturday of the month to stock up on everything from bread to beer.

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If your shopping list looks something like this then you will be able to tick everything off at Kings Heath Farmers Market.

* Meat – something nice for Sunday lunch

* Poultry – a good weekday dinner

* Fish – whatever looks good* Cheese – cheddar and

something special* Goats cheese – for

a bit of a change* Eggs – need enough for

a cake and breakfasts* Bread and pastries – a

nice large granary* Fruit and vegetables –

good fruit bowl, salad, roasting and soup veg

* Plants – put some colour into the front garden

* Honey and beeswax – need a present for my sister

* Garlic and olives – nibbles for friends

* Game – for that dinner party coming up

* Beer and wine – something for tonight

* Handmade chocolates – a treat for the kids

* Ground coffee and loose teas – some nice coffee

And while you go around buying locally grown and sourced produce you can get a spot of lunch on the go – unless you are able to ignore the tempting smells and sights of delightful home made food including samosas and pakoras, home made Italian food and South East Asian food.

Not only is it good to buy food with a low carbon footprint and support local farmers – it is a leisurely, enjoyable day out where you may even bump into friends and have the time to catch up with their news. A far cry from the usual stressful supermarket dash.

Steve Bairstow, one of the market organisers said: “Kings Heath is a perfect location for a farmers’ market, being on the number 50 bus route, the busiest route in Europe, and also the number 11 bus route. And with the new village square location we have room for at least 40 stalls which is a target we are now working towards.

“Moving to the new location has put us at the very heart of the local community providing a valuable meeting place and bringing people together. We look forward to a bright future of growth and success.”

Kings Heath Farmers Market is on the first Saturday of the month from 9am until 3.30pm. It is run by Kings Heath Business Association a group of local businesses who aim to make a difference to the local community and to Kings Heath.

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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

Stay & PlayPlay and craft activities for pre-school childrenWednesdays 10-12At: St Agnes Church Hall, Billesley Lane

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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

Baby SensoryMusic, instruments, fibre optic light shows, glowing bouncy balls, bubbles and much moreAt: The Scout Hut, Colmore Road, Kings HeathFor details call: Karen 747 4720

Rhythm TimeMusic and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. At: Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road, Kings HeathFor info: Vicky

447 7632

Get CraftyCraft sessions for 5-11 year oldsLast Sat of monthAt: Kings Heath LibraryFor details call: 464 1515

StorytellingStory time for pre-school children Mondays at 2pmAt: Kings Heath LibraryFor details call:464 1515

Garden ClubOutdoor nature activities for pre-school childrenWednesdays at 1pmAt: Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield RoadFor details call: 464 6717

Stay & PlayPlay and craft activities for pre-school childrenWednesdays and Thursdays 9.30-11.30At: Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield RoadFor detaisl call: 464 6717

Stay & PlayPlay and craft activities for pre-school childrenTuesdays 9.30-11.30At: Kings Heath Baptist Church, High St, Kings HeathFor details call: 444 1230

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

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Windows & DoorsHarborne Sash Windows 15

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