Consider It Done is a live music agency set up to bring the best new artists from the area to the best venues around the UK. Using the experience John Mostyn gained from running Oak Agency, that brought The Specials, The Selecter, and lots of other great artists to venues for the first time, John is back with his fine young team, CID are here to share the good stuff and save your ears the hassle of listening to that which isn’t.”

To see what were up to at the moment check out www.cidmusic.com

Music of Distinction is a live music agency that will help you find just the music that you are looking for to help make your event a success.

Over the last decade we have facilitated music for a number of events that we are proud to be associated with such as

* The Concert welcoming Nelson Mandela to Birmingham at Symphony Hall
* Fireworks Fantasia in Cannon Hill Park, to 20,000 people
* Birmingham Ikon Gallery Launch Party

With numerous other satisfied clients Music of Distinction has worked on a very wide range of events. To see some of our clients from the last 12 months visit our website.

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Email: claire@ec-arts.com
Mobile: 07804507172
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Ideas for Gardeners

Garden Boutique is a chic collection of garden design accessories, tools and gifts handpicked by Award Winning Garden Designer and Times columnist Alice Bowe. Stuck for inspiration for a birthday or or christmas present? Check out our gift ideas or give the girls a call on 0121 2247390 and we will help you find the perfect present.

Wellies and other garden attire

From classic navy or racing green Hunter wellies through to coloured welllington books - look no further for your garden footwear. We even stock Alice’s favourite Wellie Warmers and useful cast iron boot jacks alongside other essentials and attire such as pruning gloves and aprons. You’ll be the best dressed gardener for miles…

Girlie garden accessories and other pretties

We also have a large collection of girly garden accessories, from Pink Shears and Pink Watering Cans to matching Pink Wellies. We also have a collection of pretty floral print screwdrivers, trowels and other tools. As well at the practical pretty rose print cool bags, we also have a wonderfully opulent collection of Moroccan teaglasses and Mirrors.

Pots and Windowboxes

Pots, planters and windowboxes are essential to the structure of every garden – especially in smaller gardens where space and budget can be at a premium. Alice has sourced a collection of the classic and contemporary pots she uses in her garden designs for Garden Boutique. These range from traditional Terracotta Pots to Modern Stainless Steel and French design classics such as the Wooden Tree Planter. Structure can also be introduced into the garden

Eco products – go green in your garden

As well as our wildlife habitats and attractants we have a whole range of other eco friendly tips and products. Alice’s favourite is the dandelion killer. which is a pesticide way of ridding the garden of dandelions – also recommended by The Telegraph. We also have Fair Trade Hammocks, the marvellous Paper Potter which turns old newspapers into biodegradable plant pots, Compost Bins and the brilliant Leaf Mould Sacks which make it so simply to make your own, homemade leaf mould to use as soil conditioner.

Lighting and Candles

Garden Lighting is often overlooked when designing a garden but it is as important as the planting! Wired external lighting can be expensive so if your budget is tight, check out our beautiful wall tealight sconce, our solar powered lights and our Tealight Chandelier. We have also sourced some wonderful candles and tealight holders – such as the bestselling Grass in a Can and the popular Gold Glitter tealights.

For further garden design tips, check out the design details for every product or visit Alice’s blog. There is also a great monthly newsletter packed with tricks of the trade and planting ideas.

Whatever your gardening needs, the girls at Garden Boutique will always be happy to help. So please either email us at thegirls@gardenboutique.co.uk or call us on 0121 2247390 or visit us at www.gardenboutique.co.uk.

• VERTICAL GARDENS AS LIVING CANVASES - PATRICK BLANC

• Species tulips are not just for rock gardens - add some to your planting!

• Planting on inverted turfs for a worm friendly garden

• Disconnect your downpipes

• Permeable paving for front gardens avoids planning permission

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Contact: Steve Manley
Tel: 0845 363 7152
Email: steve@taymai.com
Address: Studio 108, Scott House, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Bham B9 4AA

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Our originality is highlighted by the use of high quality materials, original designs and specialised workmanship.

With extensive ranges of leathers, silks, and PVC’s the possibilities are endless!!

Each corset is individually handmade in the UK, to our customers specific requirements, with designs, fabrics and colours being left to each customers own discretion. If the colour option you have in mind is not listed on our order pages, then please email us to see if we can get it, we are always happy to try and find the colours You want. We offer custom corsets for BBW,plus size and petites, we are happy to discuss any requirements you have. Each Made to order corset comes in its own presentation box , which is perfect for a gift and for storage. We also design and make ALTERNATIVE WEDDING gowns, to suit each individual brides’ needs, we can create the gown of your dreams, please telephone or email with any questions.

209 The Custard Factory
T: 0121 608 1220
E: info@rawhidecorsets.co.uk
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Longest standing tenant (18 years) of the Custard Factory who remembers when all this was fields.

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