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The Moor Pool Duck www.moorpool.com [email protected]
Newsletter for the Moor Pool Garden Suburb Issue 102 June 2019
We are delighted to announce that, thanks to all our
members, volunteers and supporters, Moor Pool
Heritage Trust has been selected as a recipient of
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
(QAVS) 2019. This unique UK national honour
recognises the outstanding contributions made to
local communities by groups of volunteers; it has an
equivalent status for voluntary groups as the MBE
for individuals.
This is a very special moment for MPHT. It
represents the culmination of many, many
years’ hard work, all the way from the
campaigning through the 2000s, the
establishment of the Trust in 2011, the
successful and enjoyable raising of the
£300,000+ through 2014 to acquire the Halls
and other assets, and since then our continued
momentum in running, conserving and
improving the Halls and our facilities.
Put simply, thank you. Without the support of
the community, The Trust could not have done it.
There will be a formal presentation of the award by the
Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands at the Hippodrome
on October 20th – we receive a signed certificate and
commemoratory crystal. We intend to hold a celebratory
event back in the Hall afterwards for all members and
volunteers. Further details and timings to follow – Save
the Date.
The work of the Trust continues apace:
1. The paving in and around the Lower Hall has in parts
been replaced and in other parts renovated. The
drainage has also been improved. The courtyard area
between the Lower Hall and the shops has also been
renovated.
2. We have agreed the design and obtained funding to
renovate the Lower Hall kitchen. This will offer better
equipment all round, including more cupboard space,
larger sinks, new fridge/freezer and modern cooking
facilities, and better access. We are close to agreeing
a date to commence the work – either mid June or
early July.
Most readers will be aware that Raj Hothi will shortly be
leaving Moor Pool News & Wines, having served the
community for almost 10 years. At the time of writing,
this remains subject to the niceties of the legal paperwork
but I’m sure everyone will join me in thanking Raj and H
and wishing them the best for their future endeavours. Raj
has been extraordinarily supportive of the Trust and in
promoting our events over such a long period; we’re
pleased that she wants to stay involved.
We will welcome Ballie and Mandy as the new proprietors
of the shop, hopefully by mid June. The shop will remain
focussed on community driven retailing of provisions.
Ballie and Mandy have promised fresh
investment in both presentation and
equipment, and we in the Trust are very
much looking forward to working with
them. I’m sure that everyone will support
them and of course use the shop.
We have seen three lovely outdoor events in
the past few weeks. Moor Pool in Bloom
held their annual plant sale in early May and
the selection was as usual outstanding. And
the Nettlefold Garden was looking brilliant
for both the Easter Egg Hunt on Good
Friday and secondly for the Places for Pollinators
afternoon in late May. The recognition of the Nettlefold
Garden by West Midlands Butterfly Conservation for its
encouragement of butterflies, moths and bees is well
merited – go and see the new interpretation panel.
Thank you to everyone for contributing to our consultation
process on the Upper Hall toilets and washrooms. There
were many helpful suggestions which we will take into
account. It was a close run thing and both solutions were
very meritorious but on balance, the Trustees are minded
to go for Option A, which is the more traditional split of
ladies and gents.
Now on to the hard work of planning applications, full
specification, detailed costings and then fundraising for
what will be our most ambitious project and campaign
since 2014.
So that’s all. Please do take a step back and enjoy the
recognition conferred upon Moor Pool by the Queen’s
Award. And do enjoy the summer.
Simon Stirling
Chair
Moor Pool Heritage Trust
07757 790539
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Don’t Get in a Flap!
If your Duck does not arrive, gets
eaten by the dog, you want an extra
copy or live off the estate, then current
and past issues can be downloaded
from our web site at
www.moorpool.com.
Forthcoming Events
Coffee Mornings (except December)
Last Saturday of the month, 10:30-12:00
Local History Talk Tuesday, June 4th
Quiz Night Saturday, June 15th
Circle Cinema Sunday, June 16th
Reading Group Thursday, July 4th
Moor Pool Wildlife Talk Saturday, July 13th
Family Picnic/Activity Tuesday, July 23rd
Local History Talk Tuesday, July 23rd
Heritage Festival Sunday, September 15th
Local History Talk Tuesday, September 24th
Quiz Night Saturday, October 19th
Moor Pool Memories Saturday, October 26th
Local History Talk Tuesday, November 5th
Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz
Sunday, June 16th 7:15pm (doors open 6:15 pm)
The Favourite (15)
presents...
Selection of refreshments, including hot food available, so why not join us for a chat and a bite to eat before the film. B.Y.O.D.
Non-members tickets £5 (£2 under 16). Member tickets £2. Tickets can be reserved online at [email protected], or on the door (subject to availability).
See our web site for previews and membership details.
www.circlecinema.co.uk
In this issue:
Heritage Trust ........................................................... 1
Forthcoming Events ................................................. 2
Clubs & Societies .............................................. 4 & 5
Nettlefold Notes ....................................................... 6
From the Chair ......................................................... 6
Hall Activities .......................................................... 8
Education Update ................................................... 10
Planning ................................................................. 10
Crossword & Sudoku ............................................. 12
25 April 2019
Thank you to Moor Pool Community for our flowers
and good wishes.
We will miss you but not the early mornings and long
hours.
Kind regards
John and Brenda Pearce
SALE
ANTIQUES, QUALITY BRIC A BRAC, RETRO
COLLECTABLES, VINTAGE ITEMS, VINYL,
DESIGNER CLOTHES, ETC
at
MOOR POOL HALL, 37 THE CIRCLE, HARBORNE
ON SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019, 1pm to 5pm
Two Bedroom Flat to Let
Prime position on The Circle, recently modernised.
Available from July 2019.
For details and viewing please contact
Simon Stirling
[email protected] or 07757 790539
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What’s On?
LOCAL HISTORY TALK: Those Damn Tin Cans. Pre-
fab Housing. Tuesday, June 4th. Upper Hall 6:30pm
for 7pm start.
FISH & CHIP QUIZ on Saturday, June 15th. Main Hall,
7:30pm start.
CIRCLE CINEMA will be showing The Favourite (15)
on Sunday, June 16th, doors open 6:15pm for 7:15pm
screening.
MOOR POOL WILDLIFE Group talk on Butterflies on
Saturday July 13th.
WATT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW free drop in family
craft activity, Nettlefold Garden, Tuesday July 23rd.
LOCAL HISTORY TALK: Pugin in Handsworth and
Birmingham. Tuesday, July 23rd. Lower Hall 6:30pm
for 7pm start.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it’s just the opposite. John Kenneth Galbraith
Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results. Albert Einstein
Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions. Winston S Churchill
The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you are finished. Nelson Demille
Adventure is just bad planning. Roald Amundsen
Two young badgers have been found dead in the
area of The Spinney. The RSPCA are
investigating the possibility of poisoning and
expected to report their conclusions in the coming
week.
Their verdict will be reported on the MRA web
site (www.moorpool.com) when known together
with any further appropriate advice. There are
also links there to the RSPCA pages on badgers.
In the meantime, pet owners should be aware of
the possible danger.
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Moorpool Skittles Club
Our Summer season is under way,
sessions are on Mondays from 7.30p.m
til about 9.30p.m. We stop halfway
through for a drink. During the
Summer Season, which lasts til Oct the
ladies usually play once a month ‘just
for fun’ – no set dates so if interested
contact mobile below. As ever we’d love to welcome new
members or visitors. We play both alleys, one is flat
while the other is crowned; apart from the angled trough
to bring balls back to the start there are no helpers other
than ourselves! We do have a ramp that can be used to
roll balls if bending is a problem. We are a small but
friendly group and while there is a competitive side to
playing no one takes it too seriously – we all have ‘bad
days’! Do come along and have ago or just watch to see
what it’s all about! It’s worth contacting before you come
just to make sure the session is on – there are odd
evenings when we don’t play. No charge for first few
sessions; for those who’d like to join it is £20 annually.
For more information or to check session is running
contact [email protected] or
07757967264.
Happy Skittling!!
Circle Cinema
On Sunday, June 16th we will
be screening the multi-award
winning The Favourite (15).
Doors open 6:15pm for
refreshments, with a 7:15pm
screening.
Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.
In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne
occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah,
governs the country in her stead. When a new servant,
Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
The usual selection of hot and cold food will be on offer,
so why not join us for a chat and bite to eat before the
film?
Tickets cost £5 for non-members, and £2 for members
and those under 16, available on the door or can be
reserved online at [email protected].
And a quick note that our financial year is coming to an
end, so what better time to become a member and enjoy
discounted tickets and a voice in the choice of
forthcoming films for the next year.
www.circlecinema.co.uk
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Circle Cycling
The next cycle ride from
Moor Pool is on Sunday
morning, 9th June, when
we will be joining
hundreds of fellow cyclists
on the Let's Ride, 5K
closed-road circuit around the City.
Each year the City's roads are closed to traffic, to
encourage cyclist of all ages, to ride safety. We leave
from Wentworth Gate at 10a.m and ride to the Bull Ring
where there will be a Stunt Show and stalls selling cycle
merchandise. It is a wonderful opportunity to see your
City from a different perspective and make new friends.
Circle Cycling Club meet once a month and include
cyclist of all abilities, lead by a qualified local, cycling
instructor. We have a selection of new loan bikes and
high-viz jackets for those who are just starting out and we
can give training. So, if you would like to join us, please
call : Peter Stroud on 0776 340 7810 to register or for
more information.
Club & Society News
The Circle Tennis Club
57 The Circle, Harborne. B17 9DY
Your local member’s only tennis club
If you have passed the courts recently you will have noticed the brand new surface.
A real face lift.
Do you want to play tennis socially, competitively or learn new skills?
The Circle can offer all of these plus the chance to make new friends.
New members always welcome
Social tennis every Sunday from 10.00-13.00
Men only and ladies only evenings
Adult and junior coaching
Monthly friendly Mix-In competitions
Men’s and ladies’ Inter-club League teams
For more information, membership details and to join, visit our website www.circletennisclub.net
We look forward to seeing you.
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Club & Society News cont...
Moorpool Reading Group
The book we discussed at the
Reading Group meeting of the 16th
May was The Seamstress by the
Spanish author, Maria Duenias.
Initially published in English as
“The time in between” in 2011, it
was translated into 25 languages
and inspired a successful
television series under the same title.
The seamstress follows the main character, Sira Quiroga,
from her poverty stricken childhood, through to her work
as a secret agent for the war time Special Operations
Executive against a backdrop of Franco’s Spain and ex-
pat populated Morocco.
In this historical novel Maria Duenias’ detailed research
and well sourced bibliography stands her in a good stead
whilst not detracting from the imaginative side of her
writing. She presents the main character as living through
a time where the world and especially Europe were in
turmoil. When Sira moves to Morocco she starts mixing
with real influential figures that shaped the course of
history, like for example General Franco.
Overall the book is a gripping, utterly absorbing read. A
tale of love, betrayal and WW2 espionage.
Our next meeting is on Thursday 4th July and our book is
Love is Blind by William Boyd.
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Moorpool Procrastinators
Inaugural meeting postponed. Perhaps indefinitely.
Harborne Village
Women's Institute
At our next meeting we have a
speaker from the Guide Dogs for
the Blind training school, with his
dog! An insight (no pun intended) into how guide dogs
are selected and trained.
Harborne Village WI meet on the second Tuesday each
month (except Aug), in Moor Pool Hall. Our next
meeting is on Tuesday 11th June at 7 pm in the Hall. Do
come and join us for a relaxing couple of hours (7-9pm),
make new friends over a cup of coffee and a piece of cake.
We discuss all sorts of topics and try different activities
throughout the year. If you haven't been before, try a
“taster visit” for £5 on the door. For more information
email: [email protected]
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Moorpool Tennis Club
EXPERT TENNIS COACHING & FITNESS CLASSES AT MTC
Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned player,
Moorpool Tennis Club offers a full programme of expert
coaching, fitness training and competitive match practice
on our shale courts on Moor Pool Avenue. The
programme is co-ordinated and run by WILL HALE, a
former U.S. college player and PTR (Professional Tennis
Registry) qualified and DBS checked. Will has a wealth of
experience with players of all ages and is making a huge
impact on the club and local tennis scene. Here's what's on
offer at MTC:
MON 9:30-10 Tots Tennis
MON 10-11 Beginners Class
TUES 16:30-19:00 Social Tennis
THUR 18:30-19:15 TennisFIT
FRI 10-11 Ladies Class
FRI 16-17 9-12 Yr Olds
FRI 17-17:15 6-8 Yr Olds
SAT 9-10 Weekend Warriors
SAT 10 -11 Teens Tennis
SUN 9:30-12 Social Tennis
To book classes contact Will at [email protected] or
text or call him on 07851037950 to discuss your needs . If
you’re interested in club membership, contact our Club
Secretary, Sue: [email protected] You can also follow us
on Facebook (MOORPOOL TENNIS CLUB), Twitter
(@MoorpoolClub) or Instagram (moorpooltennis) for club
and local events, and tennis news.
Oceanic Fresh Fish
Family business established 1991
Coming to Moor Pool with a selection
of fresh fish.
Every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Mobile
van by the Pool in Ravenhurst Road.
Tel: Stuart 07918106209
Email: [email protected]
Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. Jules Renard
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Overheard during football on the green:
Small boy: I'm rubbish!
Dad: No you're not. You made a mistake. Everyone
makes mistakes. I did once.
The Bosky is now open, after much work by volunteers
over the winter. This included finger-tip searching for
broken glass – which resulted in 7kg being taken off the
site, most of it in very small pieces (including broken light
bulbs.)
On the day the Bosky was opened a Nuthatch was spotted
flitting about. Maybe it will use the nest box nearby,
officially designed for both nuthatches and robins (of
which there is at least one resident at that end of the
Garden).
The nesting box by the birch trees is definitely occupied!
We are proud that we are now officially recognised by
West Midlands Butterfly Conservation as (the first) urban
Place for Pollinators. As recognition of this we have been
presented with an information board which is now in its
permanent position.
It was officially unveiled on Sunday 19th May by Peter
Seal (Chair of WMBC) and enthusiastically greeted by
those present to celebrate (plus two cats).
Nettlefold Notes
Dear everyone, this month's edition of The Duck
epitomises and captures the spirit of Moor Pool. A
flourishing community that thrives due to the commitment
and pride of local people both from Moor Pool, Harborne
and our city more widely. I would like to add my
congratulations on the news that Moor Pool Heritage Trust
has been recognised by way of the Queen's Award for
Voluntary Service (QAVS) reflecting the dedication of our
volunteers through the years. This is another very special
and memorable moment to cherish and celebrate in the
Moor Pool journey. If this news has inspired you to get
involved then please do - as we are always eager to
welcome new volunteers to help. You will see that there
are many ways to help out particularly at the annual Moor
Pool Heritage Festival on Sunday 14th September. If you
can spare an hour or two to help then please do contact
Barbara Nomikos.
On the subject of events I would particularly like to
mention the Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday in the
Nettlefold Garden We were blessed with glorious weather
and even an Easter Moo Bunny (thanks Maureen). Our
volunteers did a great job and the event was a huge
success with over 150 people popping along. We think
this will become an annual event in the Moor Pool
calendar - particularly as we are trying hard to get more
families and children involved in our vibrant community.
At this time of year we look forward to spending lots of
time outside in the fresh Moor Pool air and our green open
spaces. So here comes the annual hedge trimming
reminder which always keeps our estate looking pristine
and well kept. One of the joys of our green open spaces is
the proliferation of wildlife that we have across our estate.
Sadly we have recently heard that two young badgers (a
protected species) were found dead in a garden on Carless
Avenue which the RSPCA are currently investigating.
Once we know more we will keep residents updated via
our MRA database. If you are a member and have
provided an e-mail address you will be on the database. If
you have yet to join the MRA I would encourage you to
do so and you can find details about how to do this on the
back page.
Sending you all best wishes for a fabulous Moor Pool
summer,
Sal
Sally Bourner
Moor Pool Residents' Association Chair
From the Chair
Ever tried to get out of jury service? You probably can't
beat the excuse found by Keith Cutler - that's Judge
Keith Cutler - who has been allowed to forgo a stint on a
jury after it became clear that he was to be the judge on
the same case.
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The opening of the first house on the Moor Pool
Estate, 1908…The end of May commemorates the
opening of the first house on the Moor Pool Estate on 24th
May 1908- it was officially opened by Henry Vivian who
was the pioneer of the Co-partnership Tenants Scheme.
At the opening ceremony Mr Vivian gave a speech and
the founder John Sutton Nettlefold called upon the
architects Martin and Martin to present Mr Vivian with a
ceremonial silver key with which to unlock and inspect
the house. They then went to the Harborne Institute for
tea where JS Nettlefold gave thanks to Henry Vivian.
Henry Vivian was the Chairman of the Co-partnership
Tenants scheme which formed the basis of Nettlefold’s
vision for Moor Pool of not just building houses but
building a community, and Mr Vivian had a vision of a
community that would say not ‘this house is mine’ but
‘this Estate is ours.’ This vision for building a community
is something that has certainly continued and is
particularly evident from the number of volunteers that
devote their time and support to activities as part of the
Moor Pool community. It is therefore particularly fitting
that the volunteers of the Moor Pool Heritage Trust have
the honour of receiving the Queens Award for
Voluntary Service recognising their contribution and I
am sure Nettlefold and Vivian would have been pleased
to see the legacy that they left with the activities on the
Estate run by volunteers!
And speaking of volunteers … the Moor Pool Heritage
Festival on Sunday 15th September is part of Heritage
Open Days and the theme this year is ‘People Power’!
Please get in touch if you would like to VOLUNTEER on
the day even if it’s just for an hour or two, or if you fancy
helping out on a stall with fete games or helping out in
our tea room! It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate
voluntary action at Moor Pool and enjoy the activities on
the day.
The Moor Pool Heritage Festival is also part of
Birmingham Heritage Week and we will also be putting
on a public Heritage Tour the week after the Moor Pool
Heritage Festival.
Heritage & Tours: We have delivered a number of
outreach talks in April and May and also two private
group walking tours of the Moor Pool Estate followed by
buffet and we have a couple more booked in June! If you
have a group of 8+ interested in a walking tour of the
Estate please get in touch – tours cost £3 per head and can
be accompanied by refreshments and buffet by prior
arrangement. The tour goes round the Estate and ends
with having a go at Skittles in the Edwardian Skittle
Alley!
Update on Hall Activities from Barbara Nomikos, Hall Manager
Alternatively feel free to explore the new Interpretation
Panels dotted around the Estate- and watch this space for
the Self-guided leaflet that will accompany them so you
can explore Moor Pool’s history in greater detail at your
leisure!
Lower Hall : Progress has been made on rectifying
damage caused by the flooding last year – new paving
has been re-instated so that it is now even and additional
drainage has also been supplied. Work on refurbishing
the Lower Hall kitchen will commence mid- June so that
by July we should have a brand new kitchen in the Lower
Hall – this has been partly funded by fundraising events
and kind donations.
Moor Pool Hall Regular activities Due to limited space
only new classes will be posted on this page in the Duck-
Please have a look at the website for Regular Activities.
Other Upcoming Events:
MPHT Heritage Talks: Those Damn Tin Cans on
Tuesday 4th June at 19.00 in the Main Hall , Moor Pool
Hall (18.30 for refreshments) £3.00 talk only
Antique Sale at Moor Pool Hall: Sunday 7th July 13.00
-17.00: Antiques, Quality Bric a Brac, Retro collectibles,
vintage items, vinyl, designer clothes. £10.00 a table – to
book a table CALL PAUL on 0121 426 2672 - If you
have any interesting quality items you no longer need
such as retro, vintage, antique or collectible objects
please get in touch if you would like to have a table – this
is the ideal opportunity to easily raise cash from the attic!
Mess Around Party: Life’s a Beach on Tuesday 25th
June 13.30 the beach is coming to Moor Pool Hall so
pack your buckets and spades, there will be hook-a-duck,
goldfish & jelly ice-cream and mushy pea castles, and
lots of sand and water where your little ones can squelch,
pour, mix and get messy and leave the cleaning up to us!
www.messarounduk.com/birmingham
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER ON THE
WEBSITE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE
FURTHER DETAILS ON UPCOMING NEWS!
Barbara Nomikos (Hall Manager)
Hall Office: 0121 426 2908
www.moorpoolheritagetrust.org.uk
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Moorpool News & Wine
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Publication Dates
Closing Date Publication Date
27th July 2019 August 2019
28th September 2019 October 2019
23rd November 2019 December 2019
25th January 2020 February 2020
28th March 2020 April 2020
30th May 2020 June 2020
25th July 2020 August 2020
Please send letters and articles for inclusion to [email protected] by the closing date.
Sudoku Solutions
It is always an error in diplomacy to press a matter when it
is quite clear that no further progress is to be made. It is
also a great error if you ever give the impression abroad
that you are using language which is more concerned with
your domestic politics than with the actual fortunes and
merits of the various great countries upon the Continent
to whom you offer advice.
Winston S Churchill, 14 March 1934
MOORPOOL
NEWS & WINE
Your friendly family-run corner shop with competitive prices and regular promotions
We offer a wide range of goods: fresh fruit & veg I samosas & onion bhajees (orders next day) I groceries & frozen foods I bread, milk & eggs I hot & cold drinks I snacks, sweets & ices I household items & hardware I toiletries & medicines I stationery & stamps I cards & gifts I newspapers & magazines I beers, wines & spirits I tobacco
We also provide the following services: orders & delivery I dry-cleaning I mobile top-ups I photocopier & fax I credit cards accepted I cash machine I cashback up to £20 | rents, rates & utility bill payment I small ads & notices I residents' post box I Health Lottery | UPS parcel drop & collect
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The End of an Era
Subject to the usual legalities, Raj will be leaving the Circle Newsagents after many years service to the community. Residents gathered after the coffee morning to present a card and flowers and wish her the best for the future.
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With the wonderful news about Moor Pool Heritage
Trust’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, I would
like to say a special thank you to all those who support me
with the education offer at Moor Pool. Our upcoming June
local history sessions would not be possible without input
from Maureen Mauser and Marilyn Duggins, as well as
Bob Boucher who is kindly allowing the pupils to view
the snooker hall. There are also so many others who have
helped to shape our education offer since its inception, and
without all of their help, we would not have been able to
achieve all that we have. Over the past couple of weeks,
Barbara and I have been interviewing prospective students
from the University of Birmingham as Moor Pool is once
again participating in the Student Placement scheme
which the University runs. We are hoping that the
successful students will start their volunteer placement in
the autumn, and that they will find it as fulfilling as Sarah
Gibbs did during 2018.
It was great to help out with the Easter Egg Hunt over
Easter, and since then I have had a couple of other
requests for ‘Treasure Hunts’ or Trails around the Estate;
the first of these will be for a local school who are visiting
later in the month. Other regular informal education
sessions continue to run with the monthly drop in Lego or
Den Building sessions, which are taking place in the
Lower Hall or Old Orchard respectively.
Thanks to Lizey Thomson we had an amazing start to our
local history talks programme, with a packed Lower Hall
hearing about the progress of work on The Roundhouse in
Birmingham, which has whetted our appetite for when this
beautiful old building reopens its doors to the public again
in 2020. The next talk will be given by David Humphries,
who will be speaking about Pre-Fab housing in his
entertaining talk entitled ‘Those Damn Tin Cans!’ on
Tuesday 4th June, with refreshments from 6.30pm, and the
talk beginning at 7pm. For the following talk in our
programme, which takes place on July 23rd, we have an
exciting change to the published schedule. Paul McGarrity
from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) has
agreed to give a talk on the archaeological dig which is
taking place on the proposed site of HS2, one of the
largest digs in the whole country, to share details about
some of their fascinating finds.
Work has been continuing on our Education Allotment,
and thanks to the many people who have helped to make
the area look better and better! Those of you who follow
us on social media may have seen the photographs of
some splendid looking artichokes, and some delicate
looking asparagus. We also recently harvested some
rhubarb, which made an appearance in one of the cakes
served at the coffee mornings in May! So if you are
Education Update from Rachel West, Education Project Officer
interested in trying out some gardening, but are not quite
ready to on an entire whole allotment, come along on
Wednesday afternoons between 1pm – 3pm, and we will
find you a patch to start ‘growing your own’!
Rachel West
Education Project Officer
0121 426 2908
Planning Applications
The majority of residents enjoy the estate environment
and support the original concept of 100 years ago. The
conservation status, enhanced with Article 4(2), which
covers the whole estate, has facilitated this.
Occasionally, however, proposed changes do not sit
comfortably within this original vision or current status.
To avoid reliance on lamp-post notifications, we will be
listing future planning applications in The Duck. The
reference number will enable access to the full planning
details and allow informed comment or objection.
So watch this space in future issues.
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Spectacle re-glazing service
NHS Patients also welcome
in a ‘no pressure’ environment
0121 448 6606
www.jamesernestoptometry.com
26 The Circle,
Harborne,
Birmingham B17 9DY
ENTERPRISE WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES
LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS CLEANING WINDOWS ON THE
MOORPOOL ESTATE FOR OVER 20 YEARS
Internal & External, Velux and difficult windows
Gutters cleaned
UPVC cleaned
Conservatory roofs
Patios, driveways and decking cleaned
Fully insured
Contact details:
Steve Brain
9 West Pathway
Harborne
Tel: 07961163305 / 0121 247 6696
email: [email protected]
The Moor Pool Duck 12 www.moorpool.com [email protected]
Across:
1) Room used to breed the animal (8)
5) Bird in crib isn’t wise (4)
9) Fish in a bad mood? (7)
10) Frame found when in fish (5)
11) I will record the place in the sea (4)
12) Val, Ian and Dave’s uncle came through the first long bridge (7)
14) See copper on street for cause of historic plague (6)
16) Sofia’s company takes part in disaster (6)
19) Upland area where Paul ate rubbish (7)
21) Only fish? (4)
24) Part of the body taken there when in shock (5)
25) Bind with inane church regulation? (7)
26) Vegetable is back under the boat (4)
27) Cannot move across street to stable (8
Down:
1) Floppy or hard part of spine? (4)
2) Harvests the bruised pears (5)
3) Map maker hunts for birds (7)
4) Struggle in a fast river (6)
6) Underwear found in the French/Spanish border? (7)
7) Liquid mix is answer to this clue (8)
8) Noisy separatist group from 6 have cheese (4)
13) In a panic over boy’s biscuit (8)
15) Absurd pretence is just a game (7)
17) Invertebrates are nicest round Sam (7)
18) DJ outed ten perhaps (6)
20) Even seal skis will provide deer (4)
22) A shopping centre goes back for animal (5)
23) Growing naturally a part of insect (4)
June Crossword
by Artemonas
Membership of Moor Pool Residents’ Association
I/We wish to join the Moor Pool Residents’ Association.
Name
Address
Postcode Phone
The annual subscription of £5 per household can be paid by cash or cheque (payable to Moor Pool Residents' Association) delivered to the membership secretary, Maureen Mauser at 56 Carless Avenue together with this slip. You can also pay by standing order (form downloadable from www.moorpool.com) or via online banking to Moor Pool Residents' Association sort code 30-19-14 account number 03808193 ensuring you also return this slip to Maureen Mauser as above. Maureen will retain the details on a secure database for use solely by MRA. Storage complies with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).
Reference if paying by
electronic transfer:
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