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In this issueThe simple pleasures in a vegbox 8Fitness 4 Life 12 New Gym opens in Kings Heath

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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: 446 3232

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 and children’s activities focused on bees. Free entry.On: 28 JulyAt: Martineau GardensFor info: www.martineau-gardens.org.uk

Jazz at WinterbourneNew York’s Daryl Sherman will perform as part of the 28th Birmingham International Jazz and Blues Festival. Take a picnic, warm clothing and something comfy to sit on. The tea room will also be open serving food and drink.On: 7 July, 7pmAt: Winterbourne House and Garden, EdgbastonFor info & tickets: 414 3003

ExhibitionsKOSUGE1-16 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

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 & tickets: 446 3232

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

The Choir with no nameAn evening which guarantees huge amounts of singing and fun.On: 26 JulyAt: macFor info & tickets: 446 3232

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]

THEATRECabaretAn evening of night-theatre and music.On: 7 JulyAt: macFor info & tickets: 446 3232

Twelfth NightPerformed by Festival Players Theatre Co, a splendid comedy for summer entertainment.On: 5 AugustAt: macFor info & tickets: 446 3232

Richard IIIPerformed by Festival Players Theatre Co.On: 8 AugustAt: macFor info & tickets: 446 3232

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.



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.

Age and lifestyle factors are the main reasons for tooth discolouration. As you get older, the teeth become darker

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


will be your dentist. They will note your tooth colour before starting treatment, and they will try to estimate an outcome.

Is tooth whitening safe?

Tooth whitening is very safe when used under careful instructions from the dentist.

The agent used comes in a gel form, which should not come into contact with the gums, as this may cause discoloration or burns. Most people experience no adverse reactions, but some patients may develop some sensitivity around the time of treatment depending on the strength of agent and method used. This can be easily resolved by using some sensitive toothpaste to mask the effect and by avoiding hot or cold food for 48 hours.

What are the benefits of tooth whitening?

Whitening is now relatively cheap and easily accessible from your dentist. The main benefit is a healthier looking smile without removing any of the tooth structure. Whitening is a much more conservative approach to changing a smile compared to crowns and veneers, as these methods result in changing the shape of the tooth.

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The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is back!It’s that time of year again when people, businesses, or groups sit up and think – right it’s time to register for Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Moring.

Last year, people making time to have a coffee morning raised £10 million. That’s enough to fund 200 Macmillan nurses for a year. That’s how much this coffee morning thing matters.

And this year it’s going to be easier than ever to do, as there’s a rather nice new Coffee Morning Kit to help us. We all get one for free when we register.

Thanks to the thousands of people who baked, bought and supped for the 2011 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, the charity smashed its fundraising target and raised a record-breaking £10million to help people affected by cancer. Residents from Edgbaston kept in line with the trend, with 34 coffee mornings raising over £57,600 – a phenomenal achievement. But it would be great to go one step further this year and to raise even more.

Macmillan’s Area Fundraising Manager, Nic Skipwith, said: “822 people are told every day “You have cancer” and we want to make sure that everyone single one of those people, and their friends and family are supported in whatever way they need. So please sign up now!”

This year the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning falls on Friday 28 September and hosts can join the party early, by registering at macmillan.org.uk/coffee or calling 0845 602 1246.

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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

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Rhythm TimeMusic and movement for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Age appropriate classes available.At: Woodview Community Centre, EdgbastonFor info: Vicky 0121 447 7632

Outdoor stay and playEnjoy the great outdoors with your little onesThursdays at 11-1pmAt: Winterbourne Gardens, Priory Road For details call: 0121 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

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Anyone for tennis?Swept up by Wimbledon fever? Then why not go down to Edgbaston Archery and Lawn Tennis Society’s open day on Sunday 8 July and have a taste of Wimbledon here in Edgbaston.

Visitors to the Archery’s open day will be able to enjoy strawberries and cream washed down by Pimms in beautiful surroundings.

For the more active there will be opportunities to play tennis and have coaching from one of the club’s coaches.

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This is the oldest Lawn Tennis Club in the world situated in a stunning location, and the bar terrace is a sun trap where the after game drink tastes especially good.

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RoofingJMS Roofing & Building 4Knights 11

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Venue HireVenue Birmingham 21

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