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Ayurvedic business is in great health


An alternative therapy business has become so successful that it has outgrown its current premises in just its fourth year. Sampurna Kerala Ayurveda


Limited was launched in March 2013 by Mary Reynard, who was among four people who took over the Kerala Ayurveda Spa Clinic in Sparkhill. The business specialises in


Ayurvedic treatments – Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, and was developed more than 5,000 years ago in India. It’s based on the belief that health and wellness depends maintaining a balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Mary said: “The clinic offers


alternative therapies to clients who are looking for natural treatments for their ailments. We have successfully catered to more than 10,000 consultations most of them come to get treated and pass the word on. “Sparkhill was a good location to


set up originally due to its high percentage of Asians who are accustomed to Ayurvedic treatments. “With the latest trend to seek out


natural therapies and remedies and the increasing numbers of visits from non-Asians who come to us at Sparkhill, we are confident that it is time to expand outside of this area.”


Quality of life ranking is music to city’s leaders


Birmingham has been ranked as having the highest quality of life of any English city outside London. The global Mercer Quality of


Living Report 2017 places Birmingham jointly with Glasgow in 53rd out of 231 global destinations. The city is ahead of international hotspots such as Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Miami and Dubai. Mercer’s survey this year also


includes an independent ‘City Infrastructure’ ranking, which places Birmingham jointly alongside Edinburgh and Glasgow, as the top UK cities outside London for the quality of their infrastructure. This ranking examines important


factors such as transportation, electricity and water supply and the range of international flights available from local airports. John Clancy, leader of


Birmingham City Council, said: “The fantastic quality of life in Birmingham is increasingly recognised, not just in this country but around the world. “From our renowned Michelin-


starred restaurants, to an unrivalled cultural offer with gems like the City


Something for everyone: The CBSO, one of Birmingham’s huge assets


of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham Royal Ballet, plus international sporting events, this city has something for everyone. “The number of foreign visitors


has doubled in just three years, and we are the most popular destination for Londoners wishing to make a new life outside of the capital. Add to this, a business growth rate higher than all UK cities, an economic


growth rate of 13.5 per cent in the past five years, and 10,000 new homes planned for the city centre, and it is obvious that Birmingham is becoming a destination of choice.” Birmingham’s ranking follows a


wave of record figures for the city’s visitor economy. The city’s hotel sector had its most successful year, with hotel occupancy peaking at 99 per cent and averaging 75 per cent during 2016.


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This first class venue has three auditoria’s with all the technology required to stage conferences, with the largest of the three seating 825 delegates. The two smaller theatres have retractable seating, which provides event organisers with a blank canvas to stage team building event or themed dinners. With ground floor access, cars can be driven into the staging areas to create a spectacular production.


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