GEM Magazine - Birmingham & Solihull - August 2016

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In this months issue our cover story is Professor Charlie Craddock CBE, read about his mission to cure blood cancer on pages six and seven. Simon Topman MBE writes about holiday for entrepreneurs and Jacqui Francis poses the question; do women make better leaders, on page eight. Our In Conversation... piece on page 10 is with Arti Halai as she discusses her involvement with the Vitalise Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards. Our cocktail of the month is frozen gingerbread & cinnamon diaquiri on page 13. Find out why Tim Andrews is our Rising Star... on page 14. The BBC's Paul Franks writes about football on page 16. TOA Taxis pays tribute to former Lord Mayor of Birmingham Freda Cocks CBE on page 20. Our recipe of the month hails from Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse in the Cube, give it a try on page 22, especially with the wines Tony Elvin GM at Hotel Du Vin is recommending on the same page. For all gardeners read page 23 about the important tasks for August. We shine a Spotlight On... the Birmingham child poverty commission on page 26. Our history article is about Felix Dennis - his heroes and villains on page 28. Our travel piece this month about Leipzig is on pages 30 - 34. Enjoy!

GEM Magazine - Birmingham & Solihull Description:

GEM Magazine - Birmingham & Solihull
From the City that changed the world we live in today, comes a magazine for the discerning reader.

Social GEMs, Little GEMs, what’s on, in conversation with… GEM celebrates the lifestyle and entrepreneurship of the people of Birmingham and Solihull - whether they live there, grew up or are looking to move there, are going to visit or would love to have all the wonders of a big city, at the pace of a friendly village. This is the magazine to read.

With regular interviews and profiles of Birmingham and Solihull movers and shakers. Every issue contains carefully researched what’s on, social GEMs to keep you in the know, fantastic reviews and and a mixture of articles; including heritage, food and wine and many more that will keep you entertained and informed.