Focus Brackley Magazine

March - April 2011Issue 6

Bringing thecommunities andbusinesses ofBrackley andsurrounding villagescloser together...

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Welcome to thisedition. The busytopical front coverwill enlighten you

to actually how many things arehappening over the next twomonths, how many can you find?As we all look forward to theSummer let us not forget Spring,Daffodils will soon be sunwatching and already there arethe first signs of new shoots allaround the garden. First noticeabledate is Shrove Tuesday – (PancakeDay) on 8th March then ontomoving the clocks forwardSunday 27th March as alwaysthis will certainly put a spring ineverybody’s step as we get theextra hour and longer daylight asa result.April 3rd is Mothers Day, adefinite date to circle on thecalendar, Easter is the 22nd - 25thApril which also incorporates

St George's Day, then back towork for three days and off on theFriday for the Public Holiday forthe Royal wedding on the April29th.

This issue we also highlight abouta dozen local businesses alloffering you the opportunity to findout more about them – see TheBodywork Studio p5, Freefieldsof Brackley p9, The Co-op p13,Harmony Bedrooms P15,M Davies p17, BeachboroughSchool p33, Spratt Endicott p34,Griffin Forensics p36, Limes Farmp39, First Class Service p40, Spoton Colours p51, JD Driving School

p54. Did you know these and allour featured businesses every issueare all within a 10 mile radius?Now that is service on yourdoorstep!Try the free to enter Wordsearchcompetitionsponsoredby Chilli &Pepper.This provedvery popularlast issue it’sfree to enterso either scan,email or postyour entry andgrab a chance to win a £20 mealvoucher to dine in at the restaurant.Did you find the seven topicson the cover? Royal Wedding,Pancake Day, Mother's Day,Red Nose Day, St George's Day,Easter, Clocks going forward.Now read on and enjoy this issue!


Contents/Handy Numbers

4 Bringing the communities & businesses of Brackley & Surrounding Villages closer together...

ContentsMarch - April 2011 - Issue Number 6

03 Welcome04 Contents/Handy Numbers05 - 13 Entertainment & Leisure14 - 26 Homes Indoors27 - 30 Chilli & Pepper Pull Out Menu31 Pets32 - 33 Education34 - 35 Services36 Computing37 - 49 Homes Outdoors42 Wordsearch Competition46 Diary of Events50 - 56 Motors

You could be advertising yourbusiness in this magazine from just£20 per month and be seen by allhomes in NN13 within Brackley andsurrounding villages.

Tel: 01327 353753Mobile: 07756 544 511Email: [email protected]: www.focusmagazinegroup.co.uk

Boots the Chemist 01280 702213Brackley Cottage Hospital 01280 702388Brackley Health Centre 01280 703460Brackley Library 01280 703455Brackley Leisure Centre 01280 701787Brackley Swimming Pool 01280 704906Brackley Town Council 01280 702441Car Share 01280 841099Connexions Freephone:South Northants 0800 731319Horton A & E 01295 275500Horton Treatment Centre 01295 755000Job Centre 0845 6060234John Radcliffe Hospital 01865 741166NHS Direct 0845 46 47Northants Fire Service 01604 797000Police 03000 111 222Post Office 01280 841676Lark Rise Pharmacy 01280 700222Lowick Pharmacy 01280 700935NorthamptonGeneral Hospital 01604 634700Registration of Births,Deaths & Marriages 01327 350774snvb 01280 841250Springfield Surgery 01280 703431/

01280 704122Sure Start 01280 841674Washington House Surgery 01280 702436

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Don’t miss our CompetitionA £20 Discount Voucher to spend

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Entertainment & Leisure


At the Bodywork Studio in Brackley Trevorworks mainly, but not exclusively, helpingpeople suffering from stress, depression,anxiety and trauma.

His clients range from people whose health is seriouslyaffected by the stressful nature of their lives becauseof work or relationship issues through to peopletraumatised by abusive relationships, violent deathor other traumatic life experiences. His work seeksto bring balance and harmony to those individuals,helping them back to a place where they canappreciate their lives once again. Of course, if you justwant to feel pampered for an hour I can do that to.

He is also a member of the Healing Hands Networkwhich helps people suffering from the mental, physicaland emotional after-effects of war and disaster. Since1996 Healing Hands Network have been sendingvolunteer therapists to Sarajevo where they treatpeople who lived through the longest siege in modernEuropean history. This year we have started to offer

The healing hands of the Bodywork Studio

our skills to help servicemen and women, particularlythose returning from combat, maybe with injuries oramputations, who may be experiencing the debilitatingeffects of PTSD and who may not be receiving medicaltreatment or who have been signed off. We also helpmen and women who have been discharged from thearmed forces, and the husbands and wives of serviceand ex-service personnel.

So, if you think I may be able to help you or someoneyou know then please get in touch.

Tel : 01280 707414 Mob: 07947 828 101email: [email protected]

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Contact Trevor Hunt - Brackley

Tel 01280 707414 Mob 07947 828101

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www.thebodyworkstudio.co.uk

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SwimmingLessons

available now!ContactReception oryour Swim LifeCo-ordinatorfor full details ofH2O Swim Life

with youeverylength

of theway

Brackley Swimming PoolManor Road, Brackley NN13 6EE

Telephone: 0845 2671195Web: www.brackleyleisure.comSwim life Co-ordinator email:[email protected]




Brackley Swimming Pool have professionalSwim Teacher Teams who are teachingchildren to swim through fun swimminglesson courses.

The team at Brackley is headed by Lyn Arnold andtogether, they have taught over 24,000 children toswim. The dedication and commitment of the SwimTeacher Team to ensure children are taught how toswim, to have confidence in water and water safetyare second to none. The unique swimming lessonprogramme at Brackley Swimming encourages childrento enjoy the benefits of swimming and water skills.The structured lessons are geared towards teachingchildren to swim and progress at their own pace.

Swimming lessons are available for children fromthe age of six months and can cater for completebeginners through to more experienced swimmerswho are looking to improve their stroke techniqueand stamina. Qualified swimming teachers take allpupils through an exciting and safe lesson programme

Learn to Swim at Brackley Swimming Pool

teaching them valuable water skills and techniquesthat will stay with them for life. Lessons are offered42weeks of the year and depending on ability, classesare limited to 8-12 pupils. Certificates are awarded atthe end of every course to celebrate their progress.

Brackley Swimming Pool are currently enrolling newpupils onto their current successful learn to swimprogramme and still have a few spaces left. So whynot take advantage and come along to the centretoday for a free taster lesson.

Contact Brackley Swimming Pool toady and get inthe swim. Brackley - 01280 704906

We are withyou every lengthof the way!

Julie - Consultant for

Freelance Hair & BeautyMobile Images - Brackley Based

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Lovely kitchen, home, diningand garden ranges Book your party nowand see for yourself.Also see me on…………...

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I can also help you withdirection to enableyou to achieve the

life that you would like.

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Panic AttacksLow Self-EsteemBereavement

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Donna Jones CounsellingOne to one confidential & non-judgemental

counselling for adults. Helping you toovercome issues, problems and events

affecting your day to day life.







Freefields of Brackley for all your floristry needs

If you would like a simple bunch of flowersto say sorry, a handcrafted bouquet fora colleague or company occasion, tabledecorations, wedding or a sad bereavementthen we have exactly the solution for you.

Sue Cripps owner has beenestablished in Brackley now for fiveyears as Freefields of Brackley andis no stranger to floristry as she wasborn into the floristry trade where herparents worked as florists for over 35years. The shop at 83 High Street, Brackley isalways well stocked and also offers a wide range ofgifts and cards for making that bouquet of flowers justa little bit special.

Freefields of Brackley, supply lots of local customersand businesses for every occasions. Whether it’s just tocheer you up or simply just to say “Happy Birthday!”

Freefields of Brackley is an Interflora florist that makesevery customer a promise to deliver perfect bouquets

and plants in tip top conditionto the door.

Why not use the enclosed voucherto receive an extra 10% off your nextpurchase at Freefields of Brackley.

Tel 01280 704112 at Freefieldsof Brackley, 83 The High Street, Brackley

10% OFFYOUR NEXT PURCHASE

Valid until 30th April 2011

when presenting this voucher in Freefields of Brackley.

ExCLuDINg INtErfLOrA OrDErS

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Unit 14 Silverstone Circuit Northants NN12 8TL

Silverstone Cycle Shop

2010 stock at Huge ReductionsIncluding Cycle Clothing Clearance

NewNew“Endura Clothing”

RangeNow in stock

A wide range of beautiful gifts forAnniversaries & Birthdays

Wedding FlowersFuneral Tributes

Flowers for all OccasionsBalloonsChocolates

Make this Mothers DaySpecial for your Mum

www.brackleyflorist.co.uk83 High Street Brackley NN13 7BW

Orders now being taken for Mothers Day


Mothers Day at

The Place to eat in Brackley

Starter

Homemade leek and potato soup served withcrusty bread (v)

Brie and mango parcelsTraditional prawn cocktail with brown bread

& butterHouse pate with red onion chutney

Main course

Roast beef with Yorkshire puddingRoast chicken with homemade stuffingPoached salmon in a hollandaise sauce

Creamy mushroom stroganoff with rice (v)

Dessert

Eton mess strawberries fresh whipped creamwith crushed meringue

Homemade apple and blackberry crumblewith custard

Chocolate profiteroles served with creamA selection of cheese and biscuits

Tea or Coffee and chocolates

101 High StreetBrackleyNorthantsNN13 7BW

Tel: 01280 840608The Greyhound Inn

Tel: 01280 840608

APRIL3rd

3 Courses Meal £16.95 p/pBookings Advisable

EASTER SUNDAYBook your EasterSunday Roast

April 24thBOOK A RESERVATION NOW




Topsy TurveyToday's Gifts…...Tomorrows memories

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GIFTS FOR MOTHERSDAY & EASTER

Gift & Wrapping PaperDecorationsGifts & Cards

Birthday PresentsAll Occasion GiftsPhoto Frames

Mothers Day Gifts in stock

Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pmWeds 9.30am - 1.00pm

On Sale Now - Exclusive to Topsy TurveyMugs - “I’d rather be in Brackley”



Folk Club and Musicat The Greyhound Inn

The club had its opening night on the 30th ofJanuary with a full house, thanks to all thosewho attended and supported especially to KevinO'Regan who added his considerable talents to

the evening and Jan Thomas of The Greyhound Innfor letting us use the venue.If you are looking for someentertainment on a Sundayevening on your doorstep thenpop to The Greyhound Inn onthe High Street Brackley and getentertained by some local musicians and entertainers.Attendance is very popular and many people havealready experienced the fun and entertainment on aSunday evening from traditional sing “alongs,” storytellingand humour from a wide selection of local entertainers.When did you last hear a concertina being played?Perhaps another reason to come along and pay a visit,so bring your guitar, fiddle or choice of instrument and joinin the fun. - Sundays 7.45 onwards, The Greyhound Inn,Brackley.

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Ann Link, Manager of The Co-operativeFood on Brackley High Street, movedto the store from the Woodford Halsebranch last year as part of her careerprogression within the business.

Ann is full of praise about how The Co-operativesupports its colleagues, encourages careerprogression and benefits the local community.

Ann shows us around The Co-operative Food store,which really is a ‘little gem’. Inside you’ll find all thegroceries you need from fresh-baked bread and cakesto a lunchtime snack or items for your evening meal.The store also delivers newspapers within Brackleyand to nearby villages – ask inside for details. Manylocal residents prefer to shop at the high street storebecause of its convenience.

As well as food stores, The Midcounties Co-operativeoperates local funeral services, pharmacies, travelbranches, childcare nurseries, post offices, and willsoon be supplying gas and electric across the UK.Midcounties members receive a share of the profits onpurchases so the more you spend the more you earn.

The Co-operative good with food in Brackley

Members also receive exclusive deals and have theopportunity to get involved in co-operative events. Pickup a leaflet in-store or become a member online.Ann explains how The Co-operative achieves manyof its community goals by encouraging colleagues toget involved in community projects – whether that begardening at a local hospice or supporting a villagefair. If you are interested in colleagues supporting yourcharity organisation apply via our website.For further information on The MidcountiesCo-operative, your local co-operative society, visitwww.midcounties.coop

the Co-operative on the High Street, Brackley

SSince December 2005 The Co-operativeFood store at Park End, Croughton hastraded on the site of the old petrol station.

A purpose built store, it offers the local communityconvenient shopping on your doorstep with anextensive range of fresh foods, ready meals, breadsand cakes as well as newspapers and magazines.

The Co-operative philosophy is to manage the storewith what local people want in mind. One colleague

Community giving at a Co-operative store near you

from the store said, “We try to encourage peopleto support the store as it is a local life line for manylocal residents and the store is a hub for local peopleto purchase the odd item or to do a full week’sshopping.”

But convenient shopping isn’t all The Co-operativestore provides to the community. As an organisation,it is committed to giving back to the community andencourages each colleague to undertake 21 hours ofpaid volunteering each year.

Ways in which colleagues support the community canrange from reading to pre-school children to givingtheir time at local events or fundraisers. By supportinglocal organisations it offers colleagues the opportunityto give something back and support the community.

the Co-operative store in Croughton


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Keith and Audrey Goddard have run asuccessful family business for over 25years. As well as fitted bedrooms theyalso supply and install contemporary andtraditional kitchens and bathrooms.traditional kitchens and bathrooms.K

Allowing you to give your home a makeover withHarmony Design’s, wood and stylish glass wardrobes,room dividers and bespoke home furniture. Reflect yourpersonal style, be it modern chic or classic elegance,through a vast range of styles, colours and designs.Fashionable glass styling can really enhance the sizeof your room and their designers can customise all

Complete bedroom and storage solutionsfurniture and wardrobesto your exact requirements– making the most of yourspace. A combinationof 50 glass and woodfinishes provide a focalpoint for any modernliving environment.Whether you’re looking to create a beautiful newbedroom, lounge, kitchen or bathroom Harmony glassdesigns radiate style and elegance. They can replacedoors to existing wardrobes or formulate completelynew storage spaces. Including sloping ceilings.Transform dull and lifeless interiors with an exclusiveinstallation from the Harmony Design team. Looking forstylish, simple and cost-effective solutions?Harmony have got it covered!Call them, for either a home visit or to view theirunique products by appointment only at the showhome in Whittlebury. Telephone: 01327 857580or visit: www.glasswardrobes.co.uk

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As you walk through the door into theM Davies showroom, the first thing younotice is how warm and cosy it feels. Then,after a quick glance around, youafter a quick glance around, youA realise you

haven’t left yourself nearly enough time to browse!What a gorgeous selection of fireside accessories; and asuperb range of stoves. Four of the models are connectedand working so you can see them in action and they havean assortment of fireplaces (stone, brick, plastered) to helpyou choose the final look. Whether you’re looking for the

‘wow factor’ or somethingto cosy up a cottagesnug.... you know youhave definitely come to theright place.Dave and Trudi havebeen running a successfulfuel delivery businessfor many years and theaddition of wood burningand multi-fuel stoves totheir beautifully locatedshowroom was a very

You're sure of a warm

OPEN WEEKENDOFFER

26th & 27th March 2011

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2011. One per household.

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wise move. “Our team of HETAS registered installers arejust as committed as ourselves - I suppose what we wantis that every customer loves their stove in the way that welove ours!”Dave, Trudi and the team are holding an Open Weekend– 26th & 27th March, so if you’re thinking of having astove, or aren’t happy withthe way yours is installed,have questions on thetype of fuel you should beburning, or just want to takeadvantage of some specialoffers (see vouchers), whynot pay them a visit.Go for coffee andcroissants in the morning,tea and cakes in theafternoon. The cushionswill be plumped up andthe stoves will be warm and toasty!

M. DAVIES LTD, Badby Lane, Staverton, NorthantsNN11 6DE. TEL: 01327 872877

OPEN WEEKENDOFFER26th & 27th March 2011£10.00 OFFany fireside accessory(ie. coal bucket, fire iron,companion set, log basketor log holder) whenspending £30.00 or more.

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Dementia Cafés were started in 1997by Dr Bere Miesen (Psychologist) in theNetherlands. Dr. Miesen met people withdementia and their families and talking

about the illness evenbetween partners orwithin a family wasoften taboo. Dr Miesendecided that it would be good if all those involvedcould meet each other in a relaxed forum, talk aboutdementia and share their experience and concerns.By talking about the problems that having dementiabrings, a person and their families can better managesituations.

The Alzheimer's Society has set up 11 dementia cafésthroughout Northamptonshire and each cafe is heldon a monthly basis. Time is spent with supportivepeople in a relaxed social setting. Each month thereis a guest speaker to give a talk on a wide range ontopics. There are free refreshments, and maybe if timea fun activity.

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• Daventry Café, Market Square, Daventry,NN11 4XG. This café started on 25th January2011 and will run every 4th Tuesday of the monthfrom 2pm - 4pm.

• The Brackley Café, Brackley Baptist Church,Wayneflete Close, Brackley, NN13 6AE. This caféstart on Monday 21st February 2011 from 1.30pm- 3.30pm and will run on the 3rd Monday of themonth. (Except for April which will be 11th April2011)

• The Towcester Café, Sponne Hall, Chantry House,Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6BT. This caféstarted in January 2011 and runs every 2ndTuesday of the month, from 2pm - 4pm.

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Have you visited Northampton’s fantasticnew indoor climbing centre? Then it isdefinitely time to do so! This is the newestway to get fit and have plenty of fun

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Comic Relief was launched from arefugee camp in Sudan on ChristmasDay in 1985, live on BBC One. Atthat time, a devastating famine wascrippling Ethiopia and something had to

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What are the most important decisionsyou have to make in setting yourchildren on the right path in life?Choosing the right school for themmust come near the top of the list.

Parents of children at Beachborough School, betweenBuckingham and Brackley, have given their top 6 reasonswhy Beachborough is right for their child and family.“Although Beachborough demands high academicstandards, there is so much more to the school thanjust that. We liked the way Beachborough focuses on

Choosing the right school for your childis included in the fees. If eitherof us get held up at work, thestaff at Beachborough arewonderful in ensuring our childis happily cared for.”“Our children are very sportyand were only getting 1 hour

the whole child, buildingconfidence and encouragingindividualism."“Smaller class sizes and thegreater individual attentionhave definitely resulted in moretargeted progress.”“Both of us work, so we choseBeachborough for the highlyflexible after school care, which

of sport a week at their previous school; now they getan hour of sport every day. Their sporting achievementsand the team camaraderie have given them so muchconfidence in and out of the classroom.”

“We chose Beachborough for the fantastic range ofco-curricular activities on offer. All our children havedeveloped a love of sport, music, arts and drama,resulting in more rounded individuals; they are at home inany environment!“

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On the other hand, a parent who no longer lives withtheir child may, for example, find that maintenancepayments, however much they wish to make them,become unaffordable, due to a drop in income or asa result of redundancy. While some cases may needto be resolved in court, others may be settled throughcorrespondence or mediation.

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maintenance and consider what options may beappropriate to your situation.

If in doubt, you should contact a specialist FamilyLawyer to consider how best to deal with anyfinancial difficulties that may arise from the breakdownof a relationship.

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Afamily wedding video, new baby photosor holiday snaps are precious momentscaptured in time for ever…Or so you think!

We all do it, copy our treasured data onto thecomputer, think it’s safe and the next time we switchthe computer on nothing, Zilch, no data.......... Panicsets in, we threaten to take said hardware to thetip and vow never to trust artificial intelligence everagain!Well, before taking drastic action consider gettingexpert advice from your local data recovery experts,Griffin Forensics Ltd. We have years of experiencedealing with all sorts of failing or damaged computermedia such as hard disk drives, USB thumb drives,CDs and DVDs.We have also ‘seen it all before’ - we are neverhappier than when our sleeves are rolled up andwe’re working on recovering beloved and valueddata whether it is for a home user or a business.

Don't despair with your failed PC and ‘lost’ dataJust this past monthwe have successfullyrecovered a varietyof data includinga distraught bride’swedding video(something that couldnever be recreated);data that was pivotalto the running of alocal business, all theway to the other end ofthe spectrum; course work for a local student.

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Limes Farm is nestled in the heart of Farthinghoevillage between Brackley and Banbury.The farm has been in the Deeley family fornearly 200 hundred years and they are

passionate about keeping old farming traditions alive.The farm shop and tearoom is open 9am-5pm Tuesdayto Sunday (moving to 7 days a week from Easter).

The shop sells delicious homemade produce includingLimes Farm jams and chutneys, sweet and savoury tartsand cakes and homemade pies. They also have freshproduce including fruit and vegetables, milk, eggs andfreshly baked bread.

Limes Farm also enjoys showcasing other local foodand drink heroes by stocking a range of products fromspeciality suppliers. They also sell locally made gifts,cards and a selection of paintings from artists in thearea.

Within the Limes Farm shop is the delightful tearoomwhere you can enjoy a pot of tea or coffee anda slice of their award-winning cake. The tearoom

Discovering the delicious delights of Limes Farm

menu changes on a seasonal basis as they adaptto the produce available locally and what is readyon the farm. The current menu includes hot and coldsandwiches, tummy-warming soups of the day anda selection of savoury tarts and hearty stews andcasseroles. Sweet treats include an array of homemadecakes, biscuits and muffins.

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Are you considering the purchase of aproperty? Would you buy a car withouta warranty or without having beeninspected by a qualified technician?

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Set your taste buds alightwith our Indian foodthemed Wordsearch, andsee if you can find the 15Indian menu items...

Winner for the Jan/Febedition is Mrs Gray ofBrackley, who wins a£20 Meal Voucher forChilli & Pepper TandooriRestaurant.

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A Morris man dancesfrom London to Norwich

On February 11th 1600, Shakespeare'soriginal fool, Will Kempe undertook anine day 120 mile Morris dance, fromLondon to Norwich, Tom Clare of Brackleyhas now emulated the feat!

Having first heard the story of Kempe'snine day Morris dance when I joinedthe Brackley Morris men a few yearsago, and being a passionate dancerand fond of feats of stamina, I instantlythought - "Wow, that's something I'dlove to do!" Earlier this year I wastrying to come up with original and unusual ideas to raisesponsorship money for community perma-culture projects,when I remembered Kempe's stunt and figured my chancehad come! Although I couldn’t spend a whole monthor expect anything like the reception that Will Kempereceived, I'm elated that I at least recreated the spirit andtiming of the original dance.

Join Tom and other Morris Dancers at Brackley Junior SchoolManor Road or phone 01327 340404 for more details.

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to advertise your event here in the next edition contact us before March 31st 2011 at:[email protected] or telephone 01327 353753 www.focusmagazinegroup.co.uk

Diary of EventsMARCH EVENTSWednesday March 2nd"Stowe House" Talk by Andrew RudolfBrackley & District History Society.Members free; Visitors £2. refreshments.Contact Margaret Baines (01280) 701115 or 07917 401228.

Saturday March 5thCeleidhtown Hall, Brackley, 8:00pm.In conjunction with the Brackley Music festival.

Monday March 7thRare Breeds Survival Trustred Lion Brackley, 8:00pm. talk by Mrs Jackie Kitchinon riding for the Disabled. for more details ringCarrie (01327) 857195. All Welcome.

Tuesday March 8th – Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day

Wednesday March 9th –National No Smoking Day

Wednesday March 16thWomen's Club Quizreading room, Helmdon, 8:00pm.All Welcome. Women's Club committee.

Friday March 18thHAFWEG in conjunction withWeston Community Project 'Hedgehogs'Weston Community Project, 7:30pm.Special lecture by Dr Pat Morris, royal Holloway, universityLondon. tickets £5 to include mulled wine or fruit juice andfancy biscuits. glyn Jones (01327) 261265.

Monday March 21stGardening Club Social NightBell Inn, Helmdon, 7:00pm. With Supper and Quiz.tickets, £6. Caroline King (01295) 768695.

Wednesday March 23rdMothers' Union - Faith SharpSyresham Chapel, 7:30pm. All Welcome.

Wednesday March 23rdParish Council Meetingreading room, Helmdon, 7:30pm. All Welcome.Liz Hart (01295) 760130.

Friday March 25thMothers' Union Deanery Lady Day ServiceHelmdon, 7:30pm. All Welcome.Saturday March 26thCommunity Crafting RoadshowCroughton Village Hall, 10:00-4:30pm.

Sunday March 27th – British Summer time begins

Monday March 28th"Reserves in Oxfordshire" Talk by Martin LaneOxfordshire Reserves Office, B.B.O.W.T, Admission £2.Brackley Methodist Church, 7:30pm.Bird seed etc for sale. All welcome.for more details call Alice (01280) 701983.Thursday March 31stBrackley European AssociationLower town Hall, last thursday of the month

APRIL EVENTSFriday April 1stFilm Night TBACroughton Cinema (Village Hall) 7:30pm.

Sunday April 3rd – Mothers Day

Wednesday April 6th"The Work of a Conservation Officer"Talk by Mike PearsonBrackley & District History Society. Members free;Visitors £2. refreshments. Margaret Baines(01280) 701115 or 07917 401228.

Wednesday April 20thThe Story of the Enigma Code BreakerWomen's Club,reading room, Helmdon, 8:00pm.

Thursday April 21stGerald Sinclair - 'Discovering Day Lilies'gardening Club, reading room, Helmdon, 7:30pm.guests £2 at the door. Caroline King (01295) 768695.

Friday April 22nd – Good Friday – Bank Holiday

Saturday April 23rd – St George's Day

Sunday April 24th – Easter Sunday - Bank HolidayEaster Egg Case at towcester Centre for Leisure.

Wednesday April 27thMothers' Union Musical EveningHelmdon Church, 7:30pm. All Welcome.

Wednesday April 27thParish Council Annual Parish Meetingreading room, Helmdon, 7:30pm. All Welcome.Liz Hart (01295) 760130.

Thursday April 28thBrackley European AssociationLower town Hall,last thursday of the month

Friday April 29th –Royal Wedding & Bank Holiday

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