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FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK PRESENT

SATURDAY 7TH JULY 2012from 12 noon

Cotteridge Park, Franklin Road, Cotteridge B30 2EHwww.cotteridgepark.org.uk

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Welcome to CoCoMAD 2012Saturday 7th July

“the small but perfectly formed festival in Cotteridge Park”

www.cotteridgepark.org.uk

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CoCoMAD - the People’s VerdictTo make sure that CoCoMAD gets better each year we need your thoughts and opinions.

Go to the Cotteridge Park website and fill in the questionnaire

Shopping trolley carnival floats, tree climbing, the best of local live music and the most delicious, local, handmade food.

There is no other festival quite like CoCoMAD.

CoCoMAD is run by Friends of Cotteridge Park, a group of dedicated, or foolish, volunteers. The festival is a big project and we always need more volunteers to help with the planning and to make sure the day runs smoothly.

CoCoMAD is proud to be a FREE festival but we do need your help to pay for the bit the volunteers can’t do:- insurance, paying the bands, licences and the stage.

If everyone puts £2 in a bucket that’s CoCoMAD paid for.

If you want to know more about Friends of Cotteridge Park or want to join the CoCoMAD team have a look at our website.

Cover artwork Edie Woolf

CENTRO

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How did we do?Since we launched Pershore Road Travel Choices in May 2011 we have helped over 10,000 local people choose a healthier way to live and travel.

By supporting residents, schools and businesses in the South Birmingham area many are now choosing an alternative to the car for their journeys.

So why not come along and see us at the festival to find out more about the project and travelling sustainably in your area - and don’t forget to leave the car at home for CoCoMAD 2012.

What the community and local residents have said about the project:

networkwestmidlands.com

We are spoilt for choice

with all our local public

transport services.

Cotteridge Resident

The resources helped me to find out about my local services. Bournville Resident

At our new location in Longbridge,

Bournville College is seeking to

encourage greater use of sustainable

transport. We are confident that the

support available through this project

will prove very beneficial.

Bournville College

I now know where to walk and try to

where I can. Kings Heath Resident

Pershore Road Travel Choices fund has given us a fantastic opportunity to buy a number of bikes and cycling equipment for our children which we couldn’t have bought without their support. Raddlebarn Primary School

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The CoCoMAD Carnival Processionis a splendid thing to behold – boring shopping trolleys transformed into 8ft squirrels, bumble bees, pea pods & dragons amongst a host of other wild and wonderful creations.All sorts of people are making trolley floats this year:- schools, businesses and youth groups – and you can join in too.

Join the Parade on Saturday 7th July11am:Meet at the Friends’ Meeting House, Watford Rd, Cotteridge12 Noon:The procession sets offProcession Route:Rowheath Rd, Midland Rd, Ashmore Rd, Franklin Rd to the main park entrance.Children must be accompanied by adults on the procession.

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How did we do?Since we launched Pershore Road Travel Choices in May 2011 we have helped over 10,000 local people choose a healthier way to live and travel.

By supporting residents, schools and businesses in the South Birmingham area many are now choosing an alternative to the car for their journeys.

So why not come along and see us at the festival to find out more about the project and travelling sustainably in your area - and don’t forget to leave the car at home for CoCoMAD 2012.

What the community and local residents have said about the project:

networkwestmidlands.com

We are spoilt for choice

with all our local public

transport services.

Cotteridge Resident

The resources helped me to find out about my local services. Bournville Resident

At our new location in Longbridge,

Bournville College is seeking to

encourage greater use of sustainable

transport. We are confident that the

support available through this project

will prove very beneficial.

Bournville College

I now know where to walk and try to

where I can. Kings Heath Resident

Pershore Road Travel Choices fund has given us a fantastic opportunity to buy a number of bikes and cycling equipment for our children which we couldn’t have bought without their support. Raddlebarn Primary School

Bring a Picnic & Build a Carnival Float.Meet by the swings in Cotteridge Park at 11am on Sundays 24th June & 1st July. No experience necessary – adults & children all very welcome.

Cookery School. Community Bakery. Stirchley. www.loafonline.co.uk

If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest H all the starsH

AND ALL THE HEAVENS.Robert Browning (1812-1889)

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Get Active in Your CommunityFoCP is a volunteer organisation run by local residents who work to ensure that Cotteridge Park is maintained as a great resource for the whole community.The group was set up in 1997 in response to a threat to cut the park’s budget. After the campaign was won the group decided it would work to protect the park and improve the facilities.Throughout the year FoCP organises events in the park like CoCoMAD, Candle-Lit Carols, CoCoCamp, Big Lunch Picnics, Concerts in the Amphitheatre and Fright Night.Volunteers support school and youth group visits and have developed a Forest School programme.Over the years FoCP has raised funds for play equipment and games courts as well as arts projects and sports coaching.FoCP volunteers donate more than 150 hours a month doing daily litter picks and regular grounds maintenance supplementing the service provided by Birmingham City Council.Everyone who uses the park or lives nearby is welcome to join the group either by attending the monthly meetings or just staying in touch by email.If you want to get involved email info@cotteridgepark.org.uk or drop a note into the Park Keeper’s Shed.

FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK

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FREEFUN

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After its successful conception in 2011, the CoCoLounge is back. This time around it’s bigger and stronger with a line up that wouldn’t look out of place in Ibiza’s famous Cafe Mambo Sunset Bar.New for 2012 the CoCoLounge area will be hosted by uber cool house music label Secret Life. The sound-system line-up will see residents Pete Gooding, Phil Dockerty and Murray Mckee joined by special guests Danny Whitehead, Juneadan and The Soul Food Project DJs.Expect an eclectic mix of blissed out, balearic beats and cool house music. Another first this year will see the introduction of the Birmingham’s Soul Food Project BBQ, cooking up a veritable feast to get your taste buds dancing.

CoCoLounge

CoCoMAD is a great day out that doesn’t leave you feeling broke at the end of it. All the music and activities on this page are FREE. It’s run by volunteers but we still have to pay for insurance, bands, equipment and licences. CoCoMAD costs around £10k of which £1,500 comes from Birmingham City Council, £3,500 from local business sponsorship and stall holders, plus £1,500 from grants and fundraising. So we need to raise £3,500 on the day from donations. That’s just a £2 donation from everyone who comes to CoCoMAD. We think CoCoMAD is great but we still need feedback - good & bad - so please go to www.cotteridgepark.co.uk and take part in our survey. Thanks!

Acoustic Tent13:00 - 19:00Your chance to perform at CoCoMADThe Acoustic Tent has moved! So, if you’re a regular, you’ll need to check the map for its new location. As always we will be hosting and showcasing a wide variety of local talent and yes, it could be YOU! The open-mic format is so easy to access. Just turn up and put your name on the list. For more info, email John Benbow:acoustinights@aol.com

FREEFUN

Main Stage

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12:30 Terrapin StationA blues, rock’n’roll, psychedelic party from The Terrapins.

13:30 Cotteridge School Choir14:00 SO VocalAs part of Birmingham City Council’s Arts Champions scheme, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s community choir encourages Selly Oak residents to enjoy singing. Everyone can sing:you just need enthusiasm - and to be willing to give it a go!

15:00 Electric Swing Circus A 6 piece Electro Swing troupe that fuses cool 20′s swing with fiery electro beats in a dazzling live show, “hotfooting it through their own unique blend of Electro Swing, fused with everything from Breakbeat, house, Drum and Bass, Dubstep and more…”

16:20 DinkyCatchy, melodic and infectious grooves from Birmingham’s Alternative Indie Rock heroes.

17:20 Carlo Mahalo Birmingham’s premier ukulele band play anentertaining mixture of both well known songsand their own original material.

18:20 Tempting RosieHey! We’re Tempting Rosie, an 8 strong trumpet waving, ass kicking ska band from Birmingham. We’re a fun loving band that you can dance to, and we mix in influences from the realms of DUB and Reggae with a bit of poppy goodness thrown in for good measure!

Franklin Road

Swings

ORCHARD

BIGFIELD

MAIN FIELD

Skate Park

Main Entrance

Millennium Wood

BOWLING GREEN

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What’s on at 2012Cotteridge

Park

KEYMain Stage

Acoustic Tent

CoCoLounge

Bouncy Castle

Hog Roast

Information

First Aid

Toilets Stalls

Franklin Road

Swings

ORCHARD

BIGFIELD

MAIN FIELD

Skate Park

Main Entrance

Millennium Wood

BOWLING GREEN

What’s on at 2012 OrchardBirmingham Ranger ServiceBush Craft CampOrchard ToursGardening AdviceBodging and woodworkCotteridge QuakersDark Age JewelleryKings Norton Nature ReserveJo Mac Holistic MassageRSPBSqueaky Clean SoapReiki & Healing with TinaTree ClimbingForge

Bowling GreenBournville Warriors PenaltyShoot-Out Competition

Main FieldInformation & Lost ChildrenFirst AidGraham Jones Wood CarvingLeverton and HallsCoffee CartBouncy CastlesFace Painting & Glitter TattoosWoodcraft Folk Have-a-go-ArtIce CreamHibiscus Grove FoodBournville ScoutsCentroCo-op History GroupCotteridge SchoolPeter Hitchman PhotographyPrintigo CoCoMAD Merchandise

Big FieldThe CoCoLoungeAcoustic TentIce CreamJo’s Coffee to GoBoss Hog Roasting Company Children’s Play Area and Skate ParkFace Painting & Glitter TattoosChange KitchenSoul FoodThe Meat ShackBouncy Castles

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Bouncy Castles For Any Occasion Prices From £60 Per Day

To Book Please Contact:

Mobile:07515 284 930Email: Hires@knights-castles.com www.knights-castles.com

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What’s On in Cotteridge Parkfor the summer 2012 and beyond.National Play DayFriday 3 Aug, 11am-4pm - FREELoads of activities, arts and crafts, face painting, water slide, big bubble play, junk constructions, sports, games and lots of ‘help yourself’ things to play with. The event is completely FREE and open to all ages.

Art Not Crime Squad: Spray Art TeamSat 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 17 3pm-5pm FREEIf you’re over 8 years old, come and learn some new skills and keep the park looking good. Meet by the Skate Park.

CoCoCamp and Community GamesSat 25 & Sun 26 AugIf you and your family are interested in coming to CoCoCamp this year come and sign up at the Information Stall in the CoCoMAD Main Field.

Sunday Bush Craft ClubSundays 2pm-4pm - FREEJoin us in the orchard, adults & children welcome. Learn skills, use tools, get muddy and help look after the park.

Climbing wall and bouncy castles - FREEThe climbing wall and the bouncy castles are coming to play in the park this summer – sign up for the email newsletter or look out for posters in the park

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Midlands Co-operative Society Limited is pleased to support CoCoMAD.We wish continued success to the Friends of Cotteridge Park and hope that everyone has a wonderful day.

Whether it be food, holidays or funeral you can rely on Midlands Co-operative to serve your community. Why not pop into our stores or branches in Cotteridge and Stirchley.

ETHICAL WATER BEST OF BRITISH FAIRTRADEWe are proud that all our fresh beef, pork, chicken, turkey and duck is British.

All our own-brand shell eggs are free range and laid in the UK.

The Co-operative Elmwood Standard - Elmwood is the Co-operative’s own higher welfare standard for chickens, It has been developed to exceed base-level farm assurance standards.

For every purchase of the Co-operative Fairbourne Springs mineral water, Midlands Co-operative makes a donation to the One Water Foundation.

This will fund PlayPump®

water systems, these doubleas a water pump and a roundabout for children, helping to deliver clean water to villages in Africa.

We are the leading the Fairtrade Retailer, stocking more Fairtrade and ethically sourced goods than any other retailer.

We have supported Fairtrade since its beginnings in 1994, but in truth we have always been a Fair Trader in your community since our beginnings in 1875!

We stock over 150 0wn brand Fairtrade products and 50 branded Fairtrade goods.

Midlands Co-operative Society Limited

Support for the CoCoMAD Festival has been provided by the Western Region Member Relations Committee of Midlands Co-operative Society.

1876 Pershore Road, Cotteridge 0121 459 10724 Hazelwell Street, Stirchley 0121 459 4441

Park LifeVolunteeringSundays 11am FREECan you give a bit of time to help look after the orchard? If you need to get outdoors, get active, or have a Duke of Edinburgh award looming... why not come and volunteer with the Orchard Team.Information Stall in the Orchard at CoCoMAD to find out more.

Cotteridge Park Walking GroupThursdays 11am - FREEWhatever your fitness level walking is great for your heart and your mood. If you fancy company when you walk join the walking group who meet in the car park at 11am on Thursdays.

Sports and Games – FREECotteridge Park is one of the few parks in Birmingham that has FREE, open access tennis courts plus boules, ping pong and basketball – all there so you can have fun and get fit.

Park Fit – Are you Interested?Is British Military Fitness is a bit much for you? Don’t fancy lycra in a gym? Not keen on running? Then maybe Park Fit is for you? If you are interested in a gentle fitness programme, aimed at all abilities, in your local park – come to the Information Stall in the Main Field and register your interest.

Photo © Brum

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www.cotteridgepark.co.uk

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218 Maryvale Road, Bournville, B30 1PJ0121 451 1246 deniseleverton@aol.com

Opening times:Monday 8:30 - 3

Tuesday -Friday 8:30 - 5Saturday 8-4Sunday 10 -3

Deli and fair-trade cafe serving good home-style cooking, from organic burgers, veggie breakfasts, all day breakfasts and delicious cakes, also gluten free cakes. We have a large garden with a play house for children. Outside catering is available from 10 -150 people and a delivery service, please enquire in shop. We also do food at the Hare & Hounds.

Find us on Twitter, Facebook or email: cotteridgewines@yahoo.co.uk

COTTERIDGE WINES1825 Pershore Road B30 3DN

0121 458 2839Specialists in Real Ales

& Belgian BeersAND Fine Wines

1896 Pershore Road, CotteridgeBirmingham B30 3AS

e-mail: info@labanca.co.ukweb: www.labanca.co.uk

for ReservationsTel: 0121 459 2204

OPENING TIMESTuesday to Thursday 5:30 - 11:00Friday to Saturday 12:00 - 11:30

Sunday 12:00 - 9:30

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Competiton FREE to enter Prize Money

£100

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Tel: 0121 433 33071819 - 1821 Pershore Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham B30 3DNE-mail: birminghamwest@signarama.co.uk

Cotteridge Traders’AssociationTo get CoCoMAD off to a great start the Cotteridge Traders Association are organising a competition. To win the prize of £100 all you have to do is search through the shop windows next time you are in Cotteridge to find the objects that aren’t usually

there – a newspaper in the butcher’s shop, a cake in the charity shop and so on.

It’s FREE to enter - just pick up an entry form in the shops with a poster in the window, try to find all the items that are in the wrong place and drop your completed form back to one of the shops before Saturday 9th July.

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A unique combinationKINGS Pharmacy and Opticians offers a combination of services unique to the local community, with a well established pharmacy and state-of-the-art opticians conveniently housed under one roof.The shop is owned and operated by husband and wife team Ameet and Rupa Pancholi and has been a fixture on Pershore Road South for over 20 years.Rupa and her team offer a complete optical service using the latest technology. “Eye tests are not only important to check the quality of your vision, but also the overall health of your eyes and body. Our Retinal camera can aid in the early detection of diabetes and glaucoma,” Rupa said. “Our extensive range of spectacles includes budget and designer frames, with free NHS glasses available to qualifying individuals.” Please call for qualifying details.The pharmacy itself provides a variety of services ranging from prescription dispensing, collection and delivery, to enhanced services from their discreet private consultation room. These include medicine usage reviews, healthy heart checks, smoking cessation, allergy screening and emergency hormonal contraception. Kings Free Prescription Re-order, collection and delivery service is especially helpful for those who are elderly, housebound or have trouble getting about – saving you the hassle of repeated journeys to the surgery and pharmacy. Please ask for more details.For more information, phone (0121) 433 3072 or click onto www.kingspharmacyandopticians.co.uk

Your Local Independent Family-Run Pharmacy

and Opticians

• Free Prescription Collection & Delivery

• Private Consultation Area

• Smoking Cessation

• Weight Management Clinics

• Health Checks

• NHS & Private Eye Tests

• Large Range of Glasses and Contact Lenses

1-3 Pershore Road South, Cotteridge, B30 3EE

Order your repeat prescriptions at:www.kingspharmacyandopticians.co.uk

Open Until 7.00pm Weekdays

Call in and see us or telephone

0121 433 3072

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