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C o nt ent s 4 Editor’s Comments 8 Careful Caravanning This Summer...

14 Help Your Pet Keep Cool...

15 Service With A Smile! Cloudy2Clear 18 Get Active With Your Kids...

21 Children’s Bedroom Safety Tips...

22 A Helping Hand For Those In Need...

31 School Of Life - Bringing Generations Together!

34 Things To Do This Summer 40 Gardening In August 44 Events 45 Brady’s Boys Are Back In Town 45 BIB Competition WIN £20 46 Index

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Welcome...

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER ISSUE 2013

The aim of the monthly Brackley In Business Magazine is to support businesses in order that the local community can flourish. www.brackleyinbusiness.co.uk inbusinessmagazines@gmail.com Office: 0844 6933228 Home: 01386 861478 Mobile: 07899 757473 ADVERTISING Kate Martin FEATURES EDITOR Jen Oakton NEXT ISSUE COPY DATE 11th September 2013 © 2013. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

.....and welcome to our fabulous Summer Double Issue!

All this glorious sunshine has got me thinking......what a marvellous antidote the summer is!!

What with all the upheaval on the news, both in the UK and overseas, the financial matters which mean we all have to tighten our belts a little, what better to lift our spirits and make life lovely again than a sunny day!

At times like these, familiar faces, trusted friends and well-known brands are a safe bet, a comfort to us, and provide that security that we all look for – so here we are! Your tried & trusted Brackley In Business Magazine: a familiar friend for 10 years now – a safe place to find trusted tradesmen or to advertise your new venture or charity event.

Wishing you a happy, healthy & relaxing summer.......and here’s to the next 10 years!!

Until next time…

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Careful Caravanning this Summer...

If you’re looking to take to the open road and planning a break somewhere in the UK during the Summer holidays, there can’t be a nicer way of combining luxury and the fun of camping than caravanning.

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Towing your home for the week can be plain sailing, even for a novice, so long as you stick to the legal requirements and follow a few simple guidelines.

Your first choice for information - on towing, choosing a caravan and campsite – is from the Caravan Club http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/ As you’ll see from their site, there are several rules to be adhered to when towing – the most important one is determined by when you passed your driving test.

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• If you passed your car licence before 1st January 1997, you can tow pretty much any caravan you choose, up to 8.25 tonnes combined with the towcar.

• If you passed after 1st January 1997, you can tow a caravan up to 750kg – if you want to tow anything heavier, as the vast majority of caravans are, take a look at the relevant page on the Direct.gov website: https://www.gov.uk/towing-withcar/driving-licence-rules-andwhat-you-can-tow If you want to try before you buy, hiring a caravan

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or motorhome might be a good way to get started on your caravanning adventure!

Central Leisure, in Greatworth, can help you with all this and more... see page 48 The best tips & hints to help you can be gained from family & friends who love caravanning, so ask away before you take the plunge – and remember: a sense of humour is essential, as is being prepared.

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Kate Martin

Help your pet keep cool...

Most of us are delighted to see the sunshine, and are planning days out, picnics, maybe trips to the seaside. For our four-legged companions, however, hot weather is not quite so welcome. Wearing a big fur coat on a hot day is not the very best combination…….add in travelling in a car which intensifies the heat, and you have a recipe for a very unhappy pet.

Many breeds, such as pugs, have ‘brachycephalic’ or ‘flat’ faces, with short noses, which means their ability to cool themselves down by panting is reduced. Other breeds which are older, fatter or have very long or thick fur may also need extra care to keep cool. Once you see any breed of dog panting to try to cool down, it’s time to act to help your furry friend feel happier.

Top tips for happy travelling with your pet: • Never, ever, leave your dog in the car in Summer, even if it’s not too sunny, or you’re parked in the shade, or the windows are down it will still get too hot in there – it’s illegal to let your pet suffer, and your much loved dog could die.

• Always take drinking water with you on a trip with your dog, and plan regular breaks in the journey for your pet to drink & pee.

• Try to travel in cooler parts of the day – early in the morning or late in the evening are best, and may well mean the traffic is lighter, too.

• Look out for the signs of heatstroke, and know how to treat your pet in an emergency. Heavy panting, rapid pulse, very red gums along with a raised temperature are all warning signs – call a vet for advice, cool your pet slowly by spraying with water and offering water to drink.

• If you find a distressed dog in a car when you’re out & about, try to find the owner. If you can’t, please call 999 – it’s an emergency and the police will break in to rescue the animal.

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Sports) campaign to get children involved in a Yet the study, by Argos, also found that nearly a varied range of sports, points out that if children third (30%) of parents wanted to be more active, get the chance to try with one in five (18%) expressing a desire to lots of different activities simply play together more as a family - although a until they find one they third were put off participating in sporting activities really engage with, together as a family because it's too expensive. they'll be hooked on But families can get over the hurdles with help sport for life. from Olympic medallist Colin Jackson, who points While a recent Mission out that if you keep exercise simple, it doesn't KIDS report found that have to cost a lot. two-thirds of children "Some sports are expensive, but it could be think the most important thing about sport is to something simpler," he says. "If your kids want to have fun, half the children questioned said go bowling, take them there was a sport they'd like to play but bowling, just get them Children think hadn't had the chance. active." the most important The top activities they said would make Former world champion them play more sport were archery, hurdler Jackson, who's thing about sport trampolining and Zumba. supporting the Mission is to have FUN Jackson says: "Open kids' eyes to what KIDS (Kids into Diverse

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Children’s bedroom safety tips.....

If you’re moving house over the Summer, or the light evenings and balmy weather have inspired you to do a touch of redecorating in your children’s bedrooms, safety is an important consideration.

We all know when our children are first born, that we have to keep them away from dangers all around the home, but there are many everyday scenarios that could put an older child at risk.

• A bed or sofa placed underneath a window could lead to adventurous pre-teens falling from a great height, so fit window locks and be sure the keys are easily accessible to adults, in case of fire.

• Radiators beside beds can lead to overheating, an exacerbation of allergies caused by house dust mites, or even minor burns to the skin.

Move the bed away from heat sources and fit thermostatic radiator valves, so that the temperature in the room can be controlled.

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Written by Judy Wise

A helping hand for those in need

Sometimes life can take an unfortunate turn. Fortunately for Brackley residents facing personal crisis, the town’s Food Bank scheme is in force.

Established in April 2010, Brackley Food Bank provides – free of charge three days’ worth of packaged food to those in need. Two teams of volunteers hand out bundles of goods for adults and children, which can be collected using vouchers issued by local professionals; including clergy, doctors and head teachers.

Volunteer, Alan Perkins, became involved with the Food Bank through his work with the Churches in Brackley Committee, which first launched the scheme.

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need in our town for this level of support; and the best thing about the Food Bank is it’s so easy for people to help!

Just buying an extra one or two items as part of a weekly shop makes a small difference to the final cost, but a huge difference to a person in need.”

Brackley Food Bank runs every Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 12 noon, at Brackley Town Hall. The team is in particular need of long life fruit juice, UHT milk, sugar, cereal, biscuits, jam, pasta sauce, and canned tomatoes, fruit and potatoes.

Donations can be handed in to a member of the team.

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Please contact: Mark Curtis, on 07720 914975, Alan Perkins, on 01869 810687, or pop into the Town Hall during their opening hours, where you will find Jenny Nisbet, May Gallagher and their teams. You can expect a friendly welcome, whomever you contact.

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School of Life – Bringing Generations Together!

"Intergenerational practice aims to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities which promote greater understanding and respect between generations and contributes to building more cohesive communities.

Intergenerational practice is inclusive, building on the positive resources that the young and old have to offer each other and those around them (Definition of Intergenerational Practice: Beth Johnson Foundation, April 2001)" We are now planning the final Year of “School of Life” which started 1st July 2013. So please, if you would like me to work on your group’s project ideas please contact me soon so I can include you in our annual plan. The limited slots get allocated fast so please phone sooner rather than later.

School of life can offer intergenerational best practice guidance, access to School of Life funding, publicity, engagement of volunteers, project coordinator and ideas to sustain the project into the future.

The main outcomes we plan to achieve are; • To engage people in South Northamptonshire that are under 25 and over 50 • To facilitate the sharing of skills and increase confidence between the generations • To support people to gain the ability to use these new skills in their lives • To reduce isolation and widen friendships My favorite quote of the year was during a sharing of home skills with young parents from Surestart and the Towcester WI. One young mum said.

“I didn’t realize how much I could learn from older people of simple every day things that I now use like sewing a button on and making banana bread”.

The WI ladies all agreed that by getting involved with this project they realized just how much they had to offer to younger people and really enjoyed the process.

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25th August: Bookmarks in The Reading Room, Helmdon A free literary festival from 12 noon.

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For the Kids... and 28th August: Family Fun Days in Chandos Park, Buckingham Crafts, sports and games for children aged 4+. Just turn up between 10am and 3pm.

From 13th July: Summer Reading Challenge at Brackley and Buckingham Libraries

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The Garden in August Creating the best look for free! of “Open Gardens” signs offering gardeners a grand opportunity to be right nosey! Buckingham Garden Centre’s Chris Day encourages us to do some garden snooping with the prospect of colourful rewards at the end.

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Written by Chris Day Buckingham Garden Centre 01280 822133 of an established garden. So, if you like to gain inspiration from the great plant designers at gardens such as Sissinghurst or Hidcote (both National Trust Gardens and well worth visiting), do please also spare some time browsing in gardens on your doorstep and you won’t be disappointed. Take your note book, a camera or use your phone camera, seeking the necessary permission naturally before you do. From my experience, taking photographs is one of the greatest compliments you can make, especially if you briefly mention you are looking for heaps of inspiration and you wish to capture it digitally! You can also look for these stunning eye-catching plant groups from magazines, by cutting them out and using them as a reminder for later plantings.

The next step is to put what you have seen and recorded into practise. By far the easiest way of creating good plant associations is to choose and plant them in threes. Select three contrasting plant shapes; one tallish or fairly upright plant, one roundish, bushy shape, and one creeping or low-spreading plant. This recipe works well for all sorts of plant groupings, with shrubs and groundcover plants, roses

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At the Garden Centre, you can stand a trio of plants in a group on the path to see how they look together before you commit yourself to buying.

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Once at home, do experiment by placing a new plant, still in its pot, in several possible planting positions for a few days at a time so you can judge

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the effect from all angles and at all times of day or take photos of all the alternative places to compare side by side.

Remember it’s worth taking the time at this point to ensure you have created the best look.

Although this seems pretty straightforward, the plants you have selected must be compatible with one another. So, before you buy, check they are equally suitable as far as soil and location. They must like their home and be happy to share the same amount of sun or shade, soil type, pH and moisture levels. Double checking the labels for this information as well as making sure the plants eventual heights don’t cause issues later and you don't team rampant-growing plants with fussy, delicate, slow-growing treasures. However, if you are unsure, do check with the Plants Team at the Garden Centre, sometimes tweaking the odd variety is all that is required to create that “wow” look!

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The Garden in August Useful websites NGS: The National Gardens Scheme www.ngs.org.uk Open Gardens: The UK National Directory www.opengardens.co.uk Royal Horticultural Society: www.rhs.org.uk The National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Brady’s Boys are back in Town

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With Murray’s magnificent Wimbledon behind us, the Lions triumphant and the Ashes series underway, football hoves into view once more.

After a memorable year that saw Brackley Town lose out only in the play-off final to FC Halifax, Saints begin their second season in the Conference North on 17 August away at Barrow – one of the longest journeys in the year. The first home fixtures are against Histon (Tues 20 August) and Worcester City (Sat 24 August).

The season begins also with the St James Park stadium boasting new facilities such as the 3G artificial grass pitch and refurbished clubhouse along with a new club website with features designed to keep the most avid supporters along with casual visitors well informed. The Twitter feed is live on the homepage for news and match-day team and score up-dates and Talk of the Town is a new addition bringing you regular bulletins and opinion about all aspects of the club with a first team focus and links to further articles and stats.

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