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Welcome and Contents

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Copy deadline for the Focus MidshiresNovember - December issue is October 7th 2011

We gratefully acknowledge thesupport of businesses whoseadverts appear in the FocusMidshires, whilst every care istaken to assure accuracy,the publishers cannot acceptresponsibility for loss, damage oromission caused by error in theprinting of an advert. All artworkis accepted on strict condition thatpermission has been given for usein the publication. Adverts areaccepted on the understandingthat the descriptions of goods andservices are fair and accurate.Any reproduction of any materialis forbidden without the writtenconsent of the publishers.The publishers cannot acceptresponsibility for views expressedby contributors, or for theaccuracy of claims made by theadvertisers.

MEMBERThis magazine is printed with vegetable-based inks, and can be safely re-cycled

Doesn’t the time pass quickly?I can hardly believe it beena couple of months since ourlast issue.

And so here it is - the end of another summer holiday…If you have been lucky enough to re-charge yourbatteries, whilst being on some sun drenched beach onsome far away place somewhere, or whether you havejust been able to relax and take it easy having a fewlate starts without having getting those little darlings offto school… You can forget it all now until next year.It’s such a shame. We look forward to them all yearround and then before you know it - it’s all back to earthwith a bump and all back to normal (whatever that is)!

Oh well, lets not get down about it,it doesn’t have to be all doom andgloom… I’m going to start planningmy next far away trip and beginto look forward to that one!

Advertise from £20 a month in Focus Midshires Tel: 01327 353753Email: [email protected] Web: www.focusmagazinegroup.co.ukPublished by Focus Magazine Group, The Studio 15 Buckingham Way, Towcester, Northants NN12 6JY

Focus Midshires is distributed FREEto all these villages in the NN7 areaFocus Midshires is distributed FREEto all these villages in the NN7 area

ContentsSeptember -October 2011 - IssueNumber3

3 Welcome and Contents4 Health, Beauty & Fitness5 Entertainment & Leisure9 Food & Drink9 Food & Drink13 Services14 Computers16 Pets & Equine16 Pets & Equine18 Homes24 Gardens31 Motors

A meal for two at thenew Narrow Boat Inn atWeedon in our Sudokucompetition on page 24

Win

just been able to relax and take it easy having a few late starts without having getting those little darlings off to school… You can forget it all now until next year. It’s such a shame. We look forward to them all year round and then before you know it - it’s all back to earth with a bump and all back to normal (whatever that is)!

9 Food & Drink

16 Pets & Equine

A meal for two at the new Narrow Boat Inn at

WIN AFREE ADVERTFOR YOURBUSINESS*

See insideback cover*Applies to new customers only.

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Health, Beauty & Fitness

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Be ‘inspired’ with your hair

In May, the Hairdressing Council polled itsmembers to name the most iconic hairstyle everand the look voted number one was AudreyHepburn’s French pleat from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.

Other influential styles included Twiggy’s gamine crop,Cheryl Cole’s chestnut locks and who could forget theinfamous ‘Rachel cut’ after Jennifer Aniston in Friends?

And it’s not justcuts that inspire assalons nationwidetry to recreateRihanna’s red orGaga’s silveryblonde. And let’s face it, who hasn’t called in to thehairdressers clutching a page torn out of a magazinehoping they’ll emerge later looking like Meg Ryan orKate Moss?

Owner of Vanilla Hair Design in Weedon, GordonAnderson, says many of his clients have been‘inspired’ by celebrities but adds how important it is

MALCOLM JACKSONUnisex Salon for all age groups

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to adapt a chosen style to suit individual face andfeatures. “I would never copy a style straight from apicture, it’s about helping the client achieve the lookthat suits them best rather than turning out a series ofclones,” he says.

Vanilla Hair Design opened its doors at 28 ChurchStreet, Weedon in May and clients love its light, airyenvironment. “I’m all for inspiration,” says Gordon,“The salon design was inspired by pop-art cultureand people seem to love the modern look. So I say,be inspired with your hair, come and tell us all aboutyour icons”.

Whether it’s Kate Middleton’s elegant bridal look orFarrah Fawcett-Majors retro curls, we can help,” saysGordon. Vanilla can be contacted on 01327 438069.

to adapt a chosen style to suit individual face and

Wakefield Country Courtyard, Wakefield Lodge Estate,Potterspury, Northamptonshire. NN12 7QX.

T: 01327-810388 / M: 07894-150240 / www.thebeadscene.comClosed Monday / Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm / Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Follow us on Facebook: ‘The Bead Scene Studio’ for all the latest news & gossip!

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thevintage-boutique.comwww.facebook.com/the vintage boutique

Open Mon—Sat 10am—6pm

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W ant to lose weight, get fitter,increase your self confidenceand be the owner of a wonderfulnew body?

At Rosemary Conley Diet and FitnessClubs, members can choose fromRosemary Conley’s Amazing Inch LossPlan, or the Solo Slim® Diet. SinceSeptember 2010, members at GillButcher’s classes in Northampton North& West area have lost over 300 stonesfollowing the Plan and taking partin the exercise classes each week.

Gill, pictured here, lost ten stone withRosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubsand, after winning the 2009 Slimmerof the Year award, qualified as a Rosemary Conleyinstructor, to help others lose weight and get fit.

Rosemary Conley’s Solo Slim® Diet includes tastymeals-for-one that are hassle-free and you lose

Lose weight, get fitter and improve self confidenceweight super-fast healthily. It is easy to follow,incredibly effective; 30 trialists lost 32 stone in 4weeks – that’s an average of 1st 1lb in a month.

Also available at class are RosemaryConley’s Low Gi Nutrition Bars,Low-Fat (5%) Mature Cheese andlow-fat Hot Chocolate Drink.

Says Rosemary Conley, CBE: “Memberssee amazing results from this diet. Theyare given the Solo Slim® Diet plan, acopy of my Amazing Inch Loss Plan, aset of Portion Pots®, Introductory DVDexplaining the Amazing Inch Loss Planand a Magic Measure® RosemaryConley Diet and Fitness Clubs is theonly national slimming organisation in

the UK offering exercise and dietary advice in thesame class, offering members excellent value formoney: for one great-value price, they receive a dietand exercise class in one! Call 01604 762510.

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Food & Drink

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The new Narrow Boat at Weedon has had anextensive refurbishment and re-opened on the24th August. The canal side country pub anddining venue offers en-suite canal side rooms.

Food is freshly prepared by an award-nominated chef,and sourced from local suppliers where possible. Youwill be able to book small or large party celebrations.

The Craft Guild of Chefs, award nominated chefcooks up exciting dishes for every taste from freshlymade stone baked pizzas, and in-house freshly madeburgers to fillet steakwrapped in baconwith a celeriacmash. All the foodis fresh and locallysourced as far aspossible.

A warm friendlywelcome is offeredto all, whatever

The new look Narrow Boat at Weedon re-opensthe reason for your visit, by Karen and Richard Brayand their family. The Narrow Boat at Weedon is thefamily’s second venture of this kind, the first being TheWhite Hart at Maulden in Bedfordshire.

Karen and Richard have been actively involved in therebuilding, refurbishing, designing and decorating ofthe new Look Narrow Boat at Weedon.

There is a comfortable bar area, where you will beable to enjoy drinks and dine if you wish. Then thereare several areas in the restaurant where you candine. There are also three outside heated deck/patioareas for al-fresco dining or enjoying a peaceful drinkoverlooking the canal and lawns.

Please contact Karen or Richard to register yourinterest in tickets for the Grand Opening Party in earlySeptember. Rooms and tables can be booked from22nd August.

Email [email protected]

Call 01327 340333

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168 Birchfield Road East Northampton NN3 2HF 01604 710099

Mediterranean Grill & Pizza HouseJoin us in the garden toexperience smoking our

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ton

Starters Grills PizzasBurgers Fatayers Sundries

Pastas SaladsOpen 7 days a week, 4pm - 11pm

Give yourself a tastytreat at MediterraneanGrill & Pizza House

If you fancy something different why not visit TheMediterranean Grill and Pizza House at BirchfieldRoad East, Northampton? It’s the only LebaneseRestaurant in the area.

Not only do they serve a wide range of take awayfood, including Pizzas, Burgers,

Kebabs & Grills (which is allHalal meat and nothing

is processed) but theyalso cater for thehealthy and weightconscious with arange of Salads and

Pasta dishes, and ifyou’re a vegetarian they

cater for that too.

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Call Gill on 01604 762510 or 07800 [email protected]

NEW classes nowopen in NN7!“I lost weight theRosemary Conley way &so can you! Call menow for details!

ZUMBA®, ZUMBA FITNESS®; and the Zumba Fitness Logo areregistered trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used with permission.

*New members only. Valid until 30/09/11.Class Fee £5.80. Ref: FMS SEPT 11.

Drop a dress sizeat your Rosemary Conley class

FreeMembership

and Diet Pack*worth £35. food, including Pizzas, Burgers,

Kebabs & Grills (which is all Halal meat and nothing

is processed) but they also cater for the healthy and weight conscious with a range of Salads and

Pasta dishes, and if you’re a vegetarian they

cater for that too.

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Not just a takeaway, If you prefer you can eat in therestaurant and while you are waiting for your foodto be freshly prepared you might like to experience(if you haven’t already) their “Shisha”. They have agarden at the back of the restaurant so while you’rewaiting for your food, you can give it a try.

Go on, do something different. Call theMediterranean on 01604 710099.

Food ServedMonday – Friday 12–3pm 6-9pm,

Saturday All Day 12-9pm,Sunday 12-8pm

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Great Food and Wineat Affordable PricesA Warm and FriendlywelcomeLarge FamilyGarden

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Exchange your oldmobile phone for cash

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Janet’s

com

W ith all the recycle hype, we’vefound the perfect place to helpthe carbon footprint as well as putsome money in your pocket!

With technology changing almost on a daily basisI’m sure, like me you have at least one or two oldmobiles laying around that have served their purpose,you must have upgraded at least once or twice in thelast couple of years to get the best pixel camera ormore memory to hold even more video’s and music,and where is your old phone? I know, in a boxsomewhere under the bed or maybe in the bottom ofyour wardrobe. Why not turn it into ready money?At 238 Wellingborough Road Northampton -Ace Mobile Phone and IT Centre areoffering CASH for all your old mobilephones, laptops and PC’s. It couldn’tbe simpler…. Visit them today and turnyour unwanted it. Call 01604 605222

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Services

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Tel: 01604 605222

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Computers

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Run by disabled people for disabled andolder people the Northamptonshire Centrefor Independent Living supports peoplecountywide. With a demonstration area and

office in Northampton, staff can provide you with theinformation and support you or your family may need,or simply provide a solution to the problem.The Northampton centre is a point of access to awide range of information and services, enablingdisabled people to liveindependent livesand to have morechoice andcontrol over theservices andequipment theyuse.

Disabled andolder peoplecan access a wide

Vital support for disabled and

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range of information, advice and services including;welfare benefit support, individual budgets anddirect payments advice and support. There areextensive information libraries with trained staff toassist on issues such as assistive technology, specialistequipment and other support networks. Our “trybefore you buy” equipment areas aid people to selectthe right equipment for their daily living needs.

For further information contact:

Northamptonshire Centre for Independent LivingGladstone Road Resource CentreGladstone Road, Northampton NN5 7EJTel: 01604 588501 Text: 07751359396Fax: 01604 591276Website: www.northamptonshirecil.org.uk

older people countywide

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Pets & Equine

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Your one stop shop for allyour horse and rider needs

Equi-Quip, which has based at Whilton LocksGarden Village for almost 3 years is anexcellent store for all you supplies.

With 50 years experience in the equestrian sector,Glyn Edwards and David Tisbury offer old fashionedvalues to ensure your horse/pony are catered for inthe greatest affordable way, offering cost effectiveproducts without compromising on quality.

With a huge range of quality stock with low budgetprices you are sure to find just what you are lookingfor, and unlikely to find the same stock cheaperanywhere locally.

R

For more information,please contactShirley RandsTel: 01280 700110www.barkingmad.uk.com

Thenation’s favouritealternative tohouse-sitting &kennels

The revolutionarypet care concept that everyone’stalking about

We find the perfecthome environment for your dog, in yourlocal area

We handle everything -you enjoy completepeace of mindeverytime

FOR ALL YOUR HORSE & RIDER NEEDS

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Tel: 01327 844334e-mail [email protected]

Rear of Whilton Locks Garden Village

We wash, reproof &repair your Horses rugs & dog

beds to a high standardwith the availability of

free collection& delivery

For all enquiries contact RachelTel: 01604 858818Fax: 01604 858511

Email: [email protected] 26, JBJ Business Park,

Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DW

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The store supplies a wide range of brandedfeed, supplements and bedding, but can alsosupply any not in store. The products are allsupplied with nutritional guidelines, makingthem suitable for all equestrian pursuits.

If it’s clothing, headwear or footwearyou’re looking for they cater for adults andchildren alike, and you will also find some

great grooming products and stable equipment.

With their friendly capable staff, Equi-Quip areable to offer a fitting service for saddles, riding hatsand body protectors which is a free service for anycustomer and they provide a delivery service as well.

Call in and see how they can help you and don’tforget to ask about their regular discounts on newseasonal lines as well as information about theirLoyalty Scheme. You won’t be disappointed!

They can be found at the rear of:

Whilton Locks Shopping Village and Garden Store,Northants. NN11 2NH.

Tel: 01327 844334 www.equi-quip.com

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Homes

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Over 60 years ago, a gentleman namedArthur Buck moved to Bletchley to start anew life and raise his family and becamethe local chimney sweep. When his son

Ray was old enough, he accompanied his Dad towork and for as long as he can remember, at everyopportunity he went along.

After leaving school Ray joined the constructionindustry but his heart was always with the brushes,so when Dad needed a hand doing the largercommercial jobs, Ray was always happy to help out.

When Arthur retired, Ray decided to take overthe business. Now based in Potterspury, he hasa successful business and takes the responsibilityof doing a “proper” job. He advises people howimportant it is to clean and maintain a chimney – not

Homes

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Many insurance claims are not valid in afire if the chimneys are not swept regularly.

Lucky Chimney Sweep

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just from a safety point of view, making sure thereis no carbon monoxide entering the house which islife threatening, but also on a practical level, somepeople don’t know that many insurance claims are notvalid in a fire if the chimneys are not swept regularly.

Ray also undertakes fireplace installation, buildsbespoke fire places, services solid fuel and woodburning stoves and services and repairs to existingfireplaces. More importantly, his advice andexperience is priceless.

Who says things aren’t what they used to be? For afriendly chirpy chappie to sweep your chimney in thetraditional way Call Ray on 01908 543469 or on hismobile 07796 810066.

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01908 543469 or 07796 810066All areas covered

Fireplace BuildingMaintenance Service

Stove Servicing Industrial BoilersWood Burners Back BoilersOil Boilers Gas FluesWeddings Attended

Est. 1950

Local Fully Qualified ElectricianFor all your Electrical Needs

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Call Paul on: 07970812522e:[email protected]

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• Ray Buck, hard at work.

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HarmonyDesign

We will be exhibiting at the Centre MK Outside John LewisFrom 20th October to 23rd October 2011

TEL: - 01327 - 857580

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Looking for stylish, simple cost efective solutionsIn a combination of 50 glass and wood finishes ?

Visit our Web site www.glasswardrobes.co.uk

We will be happy to discuss your individual requirements,for new fitted furniture or for replacement doors, and provide you

with a free design and quotation.

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Oven Cleaning · Carpet CleaningUpholstery Cleaning

Office Cleaning · End of TenancyCleans on Request

Domestic & Commercial

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Gardens

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SUDOKU

Cut out and send completed entries along with yourname, address and phone number to: The Studio,15 Buckingham Way, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6JY

Congratulations to thewinner of our Sudokucompetitions from the lastissue, Mr John Halleyfrom Weedon who winsa Sunday Lunch at TheRed Lion Fosters Booth.

Pond maintenanceinstallation andregularmaintenance offiltration systemsfish and plant care

Hard & Soft Landscaping

Tel: 01280 701715 Mob: 07774 [email protected]

WaterfallsStreamsPatios

Garden PathsPond Design

& ConstructionTimber Construction

Est 1992

The Prize in this issue is a meal for two which has beenkindly donated by the new owners of The Narrow BoatInn at Weedon. See page 9 for details of their opening.

The Prize in this issue is a meal for two which has been

WIN!A meal for two

at the newNarrow Boat Inn

at Weedon

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.That’s all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoningand logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

Alternatively scan/email your solution to:[email protected] date for entries: October 1st 2011

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.

That’s all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoningand logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

FM

2 8 36 9 2 3

4 6 81 3 5 6

6 19 4 1 7

1 3 43 7 1 5

5 2 9

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Tel: 01327 855957Tel: 01327 855957

With Autumn fast approaching, now could be theperfect time to plan any changes to your garden.

For a free consultation please contact Alan Muxlow

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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2ClearWindows. The company which specialisesin repairing windows which are steamedup, broken or damaged by replacing the

panes – not the frames has grown rapidly ashomeowners take advantage of their services.

Managing Director Trevor Skidmore feels that it’s allabout service. ‘Our product is simple. If your doubleglazing is misted up we can replace the glass at afraction of the cost of a new window, in any typeof frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’snot just about saving people money, although thatobviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggledsince last year and I honestly feel that during the goodtimes a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer careas much as they should have done. We make sure weturn up when we say we will, do the job the customerrequires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.I often get comments back from customers on howthey really didn’t expect that sort of service which,

Cloudy2Clear Windows –

Windows Doors and Conservatories from HEATH GLAZING

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We aim to beat any Like for Like QuoteOffering Repairs to existing fixtures,

Misted Up Windows and Specialists inAluminium Secondary Glazing as well as:

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High Security Locking SystemsWhite & Woodgrain uPVC

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For domestic, commercial & new build market

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WINDOWS DOORS& CONSERVATORIES

We Supply & Fit Windows Doors & ConservatoriesReplacement Units. Repairs & Leaks a speciality

WEWORK AROUND YOUR WORK HOURS

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in a way, isvery sad for theservice industryas a whole.’

Cloudy2Clearservice theNorthampton,Kettering,Wellingborough& Corby areasand Trevor is finding that his approach is a majorfactor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just thepersonal satisfaction that I get from doing a goodjob but also it makes good business sense. I get ahuge amount of business from friends and family ofpeople I’ve done work for, which just goes to showhow much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken ordamaged give Trevor a call for a free quotationon 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

• Trevor Skidmore, Cloudy2Clear.

Service with a smile!

STEAMED UPDOUBLE GLAZING?

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Want the latest energy saving glass?5 year guarantee on new double glazing.

Call Freephone 0800 61 21 118www.cloudy2clear.com

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