December 19, 2017

2017 is coming to an end and Kings Heath is in full swing with celebratory events happening all over. Everyone’s in the festive spirit and are getting excited for the New Year but with so much happening this Christmas and New Year it can be difficult to choose just where to celebrate and just what to buy your loved ones. Well, not to worry, we’ve got you back. So without further ado, here is our Christmas Gift Guide and our Xmas/New Years guide to Kings Heath!

GIFT GUIDE

Mom

Every Mother appreciates a scented candle and Honest Skincare have the finest scented candles available in store. For the festive season, they have released their Crushed Spice Candle with a scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cedar and blood orange to create that Christmas aroma everybody loves. The perfect gift for a Mom who’s stressed herself to the max making Christmas dinner (well, making dinner all year) and deserves a relax and chill. Get mom hers here and see what other amazing products Honest Skincare have available that Mom might like.

Dad

Is Dad in need of a trim? Is the ‘Dad-doo’ looking a bit outdated? Why not treat your old man to a proper cleanup this Christmas? We’re talking the full shazam; haircut, shave, restyle. Pop in to Black Market Barber Company and they’ll sort Dad’s hair out! Book in Dads trim here.

Pet

Whether you prefer Dog, Cat, Fish, Reptile. Whatever animal person you are, we can all agree they are part of the family and they deserve a treat at Christmas too! Kings Heath Pet Centre have you covered for all things animal so whether it’s a chew toy or a new bed, treat your pet well this Christmas. Check out the Pet Stores website here to find out more! 

Nan

Why not treat Nan to a beautiful ‘Teal Curved Leaf Necklace’ from The Jewellery Stop this Christmas. The beautiful necklace epitomises elegance and sophistication and is the gift Grandma deserves. Check out The Jewellery Stop’s full collection here.

Grandad

Make Grandads Christmas with a canvas print this year. Maybe a picture of the family, his favourite place, whatever makes him smile! From just £25 you could buy Grandad his very own personal gift that will be sure to make his Christmas. Visit Precision Imaging here to see what other prints are available.

Brother

Games master is the place to go for all things games in Kings Heath and the perfect place for you to get your brother a brilliant game to keep him occupied this Christmas! If you’re not sure what game to get him you could get some merchandise or a poster for him and then, if all else fails, give him the cash and he can get what he wants.

Sister

Enki is the perfect place to get your sister a wonderful personal gift this Christmas. At Enki not only do they sell a wonderful array of items your sis will love but the wonderful staff will also design you a bespoke item just for her. Does your sister like horse riding, Enki can make a horse riding themed gift, does she like singing, Enki can make a singing themed gift. No matter the theme Enki have your back this Christmas! Visit their site here to see what amazing creations they’ve produced in the past and see what items they have for sale your sis might like.

XMAS//NEW YEARS

It’s Double the Rooms, Double the Party at Hare & Hounds

It’s double the rooms, double the party at Hare & Hounds! Party 2017 away and say hello to 2018 in style with some proper drinks, great music and two rooms of quality tunes all night long at Hare and Hounds on Dec 31st. Party hard in venue 1 with disco and classic house tunes from Heritage and House Sound of Birmingham. Then keep the party going in venue 2 with an electric mix of funk, hip-hop, soul and beyond with tunes from Killer Wave and Paid in Full. It’s always a good night at H&H and New Years promises to be a night to remember. Doors open from 9pm with tickets costing £10, which grants you entry to both venues and can be bought here.

All Saints New Years Disco and Fireworks

Help the All Saints Centre celebrate New Year’s Eve this year in the Kings Heath Village Square. The event will commence with live music out in the square, followed by a party in the Main Hall to get you moving and feeling good for 2018. The to top the night off at midnight fireworks will be set off to mark the start of the New Year! Check out the event here.

Get ready to party this New Years at Brian’s Juice & Bites

Reggae style! They’ll be delish dishes including; Jerk Chicken Kebabs, Fried Dumplings, Fried Fish and more. Of course, there will be live music as well as drinks all night long! Check out the event here to find out more!

Takeaways

If you’re planning on taking it slow this Christmas or New Year and don’t fancy the stress of cooking and washing up the dishes why not grab a stress-free feast for the family from one of Kings Heath’s many amazing takeaways. From Caspian’s Pizza, to Kings Indian Diner, to Mezbaan Dining and Cocktails plus many more amazing places. There’s plenty of great options for you to take it easy and at some proper good food in Kings Heath, check out our directory to see all the best takeaway spots in Kings Heath.

The Stations Party

Celebrate the New Year the right way at The Station this year with a night of drinks, food, music and good vibes. Featuring two rooms playing a mix of RnB, Dancehall, Club classics and Garage as well as delicious drinks served all night long. Check out the event here to find out more.