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Kate said: "I just think there's no sense in waiting until a child is struggling so much that they can't go to school. Once you've signed up, you can also check out other newsletters from BirminghamLive including news, sport, what's on, and sign up for as many as you like. Simply follow this link and enter your email address and we will do the rest.
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It is delivered free of charge direct to your email inbox seven days a week, giving you all the news you need from across Solihull whether it's business, crime, or stories of members of our community doing incredible things. We send out the latest stories from across Solihull so you can keep up to date with the latest news the borough. Sign up for breaking news email alerts from MySolihull. "I thought wouldn't it be great if there was somewhere for parents to go - and not necessarily an indoor play area because you don't always want that - and know your children are taking part in wholesome activities, reading a story or doing arts and crafts, and where you can watch them while still having those interactions with friends that are crucial for your mental health?"īe the first to know about the biggest stories as they break. It was clear they hadn't seen each other in months but they were busy trying to keep their kids entertained with a pencil and a colouring sheet. She said: "I was sat there watching some parents with their children meeting up with friends. Kate Washbourne, who founded the not-for-profit Ordinary Magic service in 2019, came up with the idea for The Magic Bean after watching parents struggle to keep their children entertained in another cafe in Solihull during the pandemic. A look inside the new Magic Bean Coffee Shop on Solihull's high street (Image: Emily Collis)Īnd the room is joined to the cafe by a glass wall, so parents can keep an eye on their little ones while enjoying a hot drink or a sandwich with friends.