Edgbaston Directory The Independent directory of businesses serving the residents of Edgbaston EDGBASTON WEST Delivered FREE to 2,000 homes September/October 2011 WHY PAY MORE ELSEWHERE? Hall Green Branch: 1138 Stratford Road, B28 8AE 0121 777 0012 Quality wood and laminate flooring Free home measuring service Free fitting service Free delivery within the West Midlands Brand new range of quality carpets Free home measuring service Free fitting service and free underlay* *on selected lines only Free delivery within the West Midlands OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Northfield Branch: Unit B, 1163 Bristol Rd South, B31 2SL 0121 477 7164 “We will not be beaten on price”
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Edgbaston DirectoryThe Independent directory of businesses serving the residents of Edgbaston
EDGBASTON WESTDelivered FREE to 2,000 homes
September/October 2011
WHY PAY MORE ELSEWHERE?
Hall Green Branch: 1138 Stratford Road, B28 8AE
0121 777 0012
Quality wood andlaminate flooring
Free homemeasuring service
Free fitting service
Free delivery within the West Midlands
Brand new range of quality carpets
Free homemeasuring service
Free fitting service and free underlay*
*on selected lines only
Free delivery within the West Midlands OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Northfield Branch: Unit B, 1163 Bristol Rd South, B31 2SL
0121 477 7164
“We will not be beaten on price”
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FIREPLACESMOSELEY
136 Alcester RoadMoseley Village
Birmingham, B13 8EE
0121 439 5821
FREE DELIVERYIN THE WEST MIDLANDS
FREE SURVEYSCARRIED OUT
www.moseleyfireplaces.co.uk
AMAZING
OPENING OFFERS
REGULARSWhat’s on 6
Sudoku 24
Crossword 26
What’s on baby 28
Index of advertisers 30
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Disclaimer
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IN THIS ISSUEThe Benefits of Frequent Advertising 8
Martineau Gardens awarded Green Flag status 10
Local pupil wins National Environmental Competition 14
Eco Greenhouse ProjectSt George’s School pupils make a greenhouse from plastic bottles 20
Tyndallwoods Charity article 24
B’ham Soroptomists raise £3,300 for charity 27
Dear Neighbours,
Welcome to your September issue of Edgbaston Directory.
If your business includes Edgbaston as part of its target market then you should be advertising with us. Or if you have a story of local interest to tell then please let me know.
Edgbaston Directory 2011 ad rates:(prices have been frozen)
Black and white: Colour:
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Half page £49 Half page £64
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Double page £120 Double page £170 Special discounts for bookings of 3, 6 and 12 months. Please contact us with enquiries for front and back pages.
Published by Swan Publishing which also produces My Kings Heath and Moseley Directory. Great discounts available for advertisers in two or three of these magazines.
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WHAT’S ON A snapshot of what’s on around Edgbaston in September & October.
To list your event in or near Edgbaston FREE contact Amy on 689 0432
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESFamily activitiesNature related, environmental and creative activities for children (accompanied by parent or guardian) taking place from 1.00-4.00
11 September: Clay modelling of bugs and beasties
18 September: Painting outside
25 September: Make your own bug hotel
2 October: Wind chimes
9 October: Create your own scarecrow on a stick
16 October: Halloween crafts
23 October: Scavenger hunt plus create your own scary monster with twigs, leaves and other natural materials
30 October: Story time. Come in your best fancy dress to win a prize.
CRAFT FAIRSFriends Gift FairOver 50 stalls selling a wide range of gifts. An ideal place for some early Christmas shopping.At: Birmingham Botanical GardensOn: 23 October from 10.00-4.30Contact: 0121 454 1860
EXHIBITIONSCourt on CanvasLawn tennis was first played in 1859 at a home-court at 8 Ampton Road, Edgbaston. This unique show explores the subject of tennis in art bringing together paintings, drawings and sculptures.On: 27 May – 18 SeptemberAt: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts.Contact: 0121 414 7333
Leisurely 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
HEALTHBack Pain TalkBack pain expert Dr James Rousseau gives a FREE Back Pain Talk including Any QuestionsAt: Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic, MoseleyOn: 14 Sept at 6pmFor info: to book your place, call now on 0121 449 7766. www.birmingham chiropracticclinic.co.uk.
MUSICLunchtime ConcertsOrchestra of St Paul’s, Ben Palmer conductor. Admission FREEAt: The Barber Institute Concert Hall, University of BirminghamOn: 30 September, 1.10pmContact: 0121 414 7333
Orchestra of St Paul’sThis Covent Garden based orchestra performs two 20th century masterpieces, combining music and the spoken word; Schoenberg’s Piearrot lunaire and Walton’s Façade At: The Barber Institute Concert HallOn: 30 September from 7.30pmContact: 0121 414 7333
NATUREPlant shows at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses in September and October.Bonsai Demonstration 18 September 11.00-3.00Friends Plant Fair 11 September 10.00-4.00Cyclamen Show 18 September 11.00-4.00Dahlia Show 25 September 11.00-4.00Cactus & Succulent show 9 October 11.00-4.00Apple display 23 October 11.00-4.00Orchid show 23 October 11.00-4.00At: Birmingham Botanical GardensContact: 0121 454 1860
Birmingham Honey ShowBuy locally produced honey direct from the beekeepers, make candles from beeswax, view the observation hives and talk to beekeepers.At: Martineau GardensOn: 10&11 September from 10-4pmContact: 0121 440 7430
Autumn EventLive music, activities for children, delicious home made food, plants for sale, seasonal vegetables, preserves and freshly pressed Martineau Gardens apple juice.At: Martineau GardensOn: 25 September from 11.00-3.00Contact: 0121 440 7430
Permaculture Gardening CoursePermaculture is a system developed to support and encourage a sustainable way of living. This gardening course takes place in the beautiful setting of an organic garden.At: Martineau GardensOn: 17 September from 10.00-5.00Contact: 01296 714 184
Family Fun DayFun games and activities for all the family.At: Birmingham Botanical GardensOn: 16 September from 10.00-4.30Contact: 0121 454 1860
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The benefits of frequent advertisingThe economic slow-down, large scale redundancies and the knock on effect of belt tight-ening across the board is putting the squeeze on many small – and large – businesses.
And this is why now more than ever businesses need to make sure they are in the best position to survive the storm by keeping and growing their customer base.
And the best way to do this is to keep telling people about yourself. Keep telling them about your services and products. Because when they are ready to spend their money you want to be the first people they think of.
Low cost local advertising is worth its weight in gold. And that is why at Swan Publishing we have frozen our rates for the last two years and introduced the new eighth of a page size to make advertising accessible to everyone.
But just putting an advert in the media is not enough. It needs to be as regular as clockwork to really work for you. And here’s why:
1. Very few people have a need for any specific product or service on any given day. So frequent advertising reaches this ‘thin market’ when they are ready to buy, not just when you are ready to sell.
2. Frequent advertising reaches your customers regardless of reading habits. Frequency builds awareness. Awareness builds familiarity and familiarity builds trust. Just like dieting, advertising gets the best results over time. Each ad builds on prior brand recognition.
3. Frequency offers you the best rates. You can get significant discounts for booking your advertising over a longer period of time.
4. Today’s ad may influence – but tomorrows will close the deal. Like pushing a ball up a hill, it is better to push slowly than to push quickly and run out of energy half way up.
5. Frequent advertising helps you beat your competition. If you are not advertising as much as your competition does, who is more likely to reach the consumer who is ready to spend?
6. Advertising is one of your smallest business expenses. Yet not using it often enough can kill your business. If you give up on an advertising campaign before it has had the chance to work, all that investment is wasted.
7. People forget! What are the statistics about how fast people forget? It used to be that something like 80 percent forgot a message in 24 hours. But, I forget.
If you are interested in how low cost frequent advertising is in this magazine just have a look at our website which shows all advertising rates and discounts. www.swanpublishing.org or call Amy Watson on 0121 689 0432.
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Green Flag for Martineau GardensA small community-run garden, in Edgbaston, has been awarded a Green Flag Community Award for a second consecutive year.
The award signifies that Martineau Gardens, is one of the best community-run green spaces in the country and that it is a well-managed and welcoming place, central to the local community.
Caroline Hutton, Director of Martineau Gardens, praised the dedication of the volunteers when she said, “The award is a tribute to our volunteers who work hard to keep the gardens a beautiful place for people to come and relax in.”
The award is now on display and if you haven’t visited the Gardens recently, September is a wonderful time to go. It’s harvest time: the fruits are ripening in the orchard (a tranquil place filled with pears, apples, mulberries, figs and even vines); the vegetable beds
are well stocked with pumpkins, squashes and salad leaves and jars of homemade jam (from handpicked fruit) and honey (from the Martineau Gardens bees) will be appearing on the shelves of the sales area.
Martineau Gardens celebrates the gardening year with a special annual activity, The Autumn Event. This year, it takes place on Sunday 25 September, 11am until 3pm. There will be live music by local performers, activities for children (including pottery), delicious home made sandwiches, salads and cakes on offer, plants for sale, seasonal vegetables and preserves and, if the apple harvest is as good as expected, expect to be able to try freshly-pressed Martineau Gardens apple juice.
The Gardens are open for free to the public normally, but for this event there is an admissions charge of £3 per person (£6 families, £1 concessions) with any profits made, contributing to the running costs of the Martineau Gardens charity.
A fortnight before, Martineau Gardens is hosting The Birmingham Honey Show on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, 10am – 4pm. Organized by Birmingham & District Beekeepers’ Association, this will be an
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opportunity to buy locally produced honey direct from the beekeepers, make candles from beeswax, view the observation hives and talk to beekeepers to find out more about this fascinating craft. Entry to the event will be free.
How to Get There: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.
Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am until 4pm (closed Bank Holidays)
Admission: Free entry except for some events and courses.
Courses at Martineau Gardens:
If you’re interested in leading a sustainable lifestyle but don’t know where to start why not try out a one-day course as a taster. Martineau Gardens are hosting a series courses that are a step in the right direction.
Baking in an Earth Oven Course, Martineau Gardens, Sat 3 September, 10am – 4pm
Working outdoors, baking in a hand-built clay oven, in the beautiful setting of Martineau Gardens, learn how to: make a variety of breads and pizzas; stoke the oven; create a sourdough starter yeast to take home; learn about earth ovens around the world and cook and eat your freshly baked produce.
Permaculture is a system developed to support and encourage a sustainable way of living. This gardening course takes place in the beautiful setting of an organic garden, Martineau Gardens and will be run by Jenny Chandler, a landscape designer and permaculture gardener with wide gardening experience in NZ, Australia and England. Her passion is creating beautiful, productive and inspiring gardens through working with nature, and would like to empower you to do so too.
Course takes place at: Martineau Gardens, 27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7U. Cost is £60; advance booking essential with course organisers LILI (Low Impact Living Initiative) www.lowimpact.org or 01296 714184.
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Forthcoming Open Events
Emai l : enquir [email protected] www.edgbastonhigh.co.ukRegistered Charity no: 504011 L imited Company registered in London no 10631
Senior School Open Eventursday 29th September 2011from 4:30 -7:00pm
Preparatory School Open DaySaturday 1st October 2011from 9:30-12:00noon
11+ 11+ Academic & Music ScholarshipsMeans-tested bursaries
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Family Law UpdateIf family relationship problems arise the timing foraddressing them can be important. You may want to knowyour options before thinking about them and then decidingwhat you want to do. You can talk to one of oursympathetic and experienced specialist advisers withoutpressure. We listen carefully. If conflict can be avoidedby reasonableness and agreement most of our clients areinterested to explore that option. There is such a thing asa civilised divorce taking care of future relationships,particularly where children are involved.
Natalie Arnold and Alison Rolfmembers of our Family Team
Our range of services include advice about Wills, Trusts, Probate and Lasting Powers ofAttorney; Commercial and Domestic Conveyancing; Dispute Resolution; Immigration andEmployment.
Contact Mike Dyer at theEdgbaston Office orNatalie Arnold at theCity Office
City Centre Office12th Floor, The McLaren Building,46 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 7LRTel: 0121 624 1111
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Small Changes Can Make A Big DifferenceKing Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) has been celebrating the individual and collective achievements of the past academic year as well as looking forward to the new term.
One year 8 student, Heidi Hoffman, has won a national competition to show how a small change can have a big impact on lives as part of development charity Practical Action’s ‘Small Is…Challenge.’ The challenge invited students from across the country to look at technologies from the last 100 years and invent a product that could help us all lead a more sustainable future.
Heidi’s design, for a water filtration backpack for third world countries that used various filtering layers and gravity to produce clean water suitable for drinking, was chosen from 250 entries involving some 2,000 students. She explained:
“I got my inspiration from my granddad. When he was my age he had no clean water. This made me think of people who didn’t have what we have today and the ongoing issues with water. I looked at adverts as inspiration and then went from
there to design a water filtration system. I saw a problem and found a solution”
Heidi was presented with her prize of a solar media player by Bren Hellier, Education Officer at Practical Action, who was impressed by the way that the school had entered into the spirit of the challenge as well as Heidi’s winning design. Presenting the prize to Heidi, she commented:
“King Edward VI High School for Girls chose to get involved with the challenge to encourage its students with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects. From what I have seen and heard, they have enjoyed researching the technologies from the past 100 years and enjoyed thinking creatively about technologies that could help us to lead a more sustainable future. This is exactly what we wanted schools and individual students to get from the challenge.”
Heidi Hoffman, year 8 student KEHS and Bren Hellier, Education Officer at Practical Action.
Heidi Hoffman, year 8 student KEHS and Bren Hellier, Education Officer at Practical Action.
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Want a place to work alongside like minded people or need a full time office? We have a level of membership for you.
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Saturday 8th October 2011 9.45 – 12.00 noon
Saturday 7th January 2012 9.45 – 12.00 noon
Tuesday 3rd July 2012 17.00 – 20.00
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www.kehs.org.ukEdgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2UB Telephone 0121 472 1834
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Recycling Venture at School leads to Bumper CropsChildren at St George’s School, in Edgbaston, have made use of over fifteen hundred empty plastic drinks bottles as part of an eco-project, which has helped the school earn a Bronze Award in the Eco-Schools international programme.
Eco-Schools is one of five environmental education programmes run globally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The Eco-Schools programme in England is run by ‘Keep Britain Tidy. The programme helps schools embark on a sustainable journey, providing a framework to help them embed environmental principles into the heart of school life. There are 46 countries around the world that run the Eco-Schools programme.
St George’s School formed an eco-group three years ago, under the guidance of Dr Jane Thomas, Head of Science at the Upper School. Over the past year groups of pupils and staff have been involved in constructing a greenhouse from 2 litre plastic bottles. One such construction featured in the Chelsea flower show in 2010.
The bottles were washed by students at the school, the labels removed and the bottom of each bottle was cut off. They were then threaded on to bamboo canes and the canes were arranged side by side to form walls. The construction and completion of the greenhouse was a tribute to the very many pupils and staff who recycled their empty bottles, bringing them into the school to support the initiative.
Now that the greenhouse is completed the students are successfully growing tomatoes and other vegetables, making sure they are watered and the temperature is suitable to encourage healthy growth of their crops.
This means the students are now also learning additional skills about planting seeds, germination, care and cultivation. They hope to soon be able to eat the produce they have so carefully housed and nurtured.
Children are the driving force behind Eco-Schools – they lead the eco-committee and help carry out an audit to assess the environmental performance of their school.
Callum Berry, a year 8 student who was involved with the eco project at St George’s says “We all worked really hard to create the greenhouse and when it was finished it was even more amazing than we had imagined it would be.”
Students from the eco-school with headmaster Sir Robert Dowling Kt and Dr Jane Thomas
Students from the eco-school with headmaster Sir Robert Dowling Kt and Dr Jane Thomas
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How to Play
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!
That’s all there is to it.
You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.
It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s addictive!
Edgbaston Directory SuDoku solution on page 29
Raising money for the Edwards TrustJudy Dyke from Tyndallwoods solicitors in Harborne is a passionate Brummie. She is also a patron of Edward’s Trust supporting children and families during serious illness and bereavement.
It is three years since Judy had a heart attack and this year is also the 21st anniversary of the charity.
Judy decided that it was her year to join in the ‘Bupa Great Birmingham Run’ and has asked Friends of Edward’s Trust and colleagues at Tyndallwoods Solicitors and Barclays to join her in Team 21 to raise awareness of and sponsorship for Edward’s Trust.
The team has so far raised £3,900 sponsorship towards the target £10,000. To read the Team 21 blog visit www.tyndallwoods.co.uk
If you would like to sponsor the team you can donate online by going to www.justgiving.com/edwardstrustteam21
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Advertising in My Kings Heath, Moseley Directory & Edgbaston Directory is unbelievably good value.... and whats more - it works!
Marketing is crucial to the success of any business, no matter what size.
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Contact Amy at Swan Publishing for more details on 0121 689 0432 or [email protected]
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Edgbaston Directory Crossword solution on page 29
Across
1 Draw up a plan for a plot (6)
5 Duly send out information without any warning (8)
9 Show of thanks to hear fireplace has no room left for the ashes (8)
10 Neil comes back in as outsiders approach (6)
11 Bringing together by making a link (10)
12 It’s a chore to request after tea (4)
13 Artistic type who can put one at ease (8)
16 Between 500 and 50 volcano formed of teeth (6)
17 Frightened Russian leader left badly marked (6)
19 One who pays attention is found either side of the head (8)
21 Flog off sound prison accommodation (4)
22 Granted a silver peg I receive special advantages (10)
25 All the rest included host her majesty Queen Elizabeth (6)
26 French one I sever from absolutely everything that exists (8)
27 Tape recorder set within social level (8)
28 Letters lose right to cease wandering and come to rest (6)
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2 Leave after motor has freight on board (5)
3 Was devoured in a threatened dining environment (5)
4 Personal belongings are responsible for different responses (7)
5 Becoming ill sire turns even dafter (7)
6 Fifty became tattered and worn after getting pulled along (7)
7 State of life performed in an exit scene (9)
8 Artist lays the portrait on its side to paint a new scene (9)
14 Is a charter so organized by 13a as to be played by them? (9)
15 Equivalents running alongside neither closing nor drawing apart (9)
18 I posted a payment into my bank account (7)
19 Rest time is without doubt after receiving flower garland (7)
20 Ghosts haunting areas of bar but not temple (7)
23 An occasion takes place after eastern opening (5)
24 Without difficulty learner provides artist with some support (5)
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B’ham Soroptomists raise £3,300 for CharityThe Birmingham Soroptomist Group which meets in Edgbaston on a regular basis have raised the princely sum of £3,300 for Cancer Research UK.
Ms Celia Charlesworth of Soroptimist International Central Birmingham Club presented the cheque to Professor Paul Moss of Cancer Research UK, based at The School of Cancer Studies, The University of Birmingham.
Celia had chosen to support cancer research in Birmingham during her year as President of the Club. The Club’s principal fund raising event was a charity concert held at Edgbaston High School featuring the Canoldir Choir and soloists from the High School. Soroptomist is an international organisation for professional and business women working together to improve the lives of women and girls throughout the world.The Central Birmingham Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6.00pm for 6.30pm at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. New members are welcome.
If you are interested in learning more about us please contact Ruth Gibson on Telephone 0121 471 4092 [evenings] or e-mail: [email protected]/birmingham-central
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What’s on around Edgbaston for you and your little ones
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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Edgbaston DirectorySuDoku solutionPuzzle on page 24
Edgbaston DirectoryCrossword solutionPuzzle on page 26
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