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Editor’s Comments Silver Jubilee Golf Day Service With A Smile! Cloudy2Clear Your Mind Has A Mind Of It’s Own Hay Fever Help

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Welcome...

JUNE 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 12th June 2013 © 2013. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

...and at last, the temperature’s rising, Summer is here!!

In the Gardening section, we have tips to make your outdoor space glorious, to enjoy all season long.

In case you’ve popped to Mars and missed all the planning and excitement, it’s the Carnival on Saturday 8th! Bridge Vauxhall have been busy decorating their float, to add to the procession bringing colour and fun to the streets of Brackley.

Brackley Male Voice Choir have a concert on Saturday 15th, which promises to be a delight for the ears, and with Father’s Day on 16th, there’s plenty to celebrate in June.

Happy Planning!

Until next month…

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Silver Jubilee Golf Day

This year Dogs for the Disabled are celebrating their 25th birthday and to mark the occasion.

Friends of the Charity are pleased to have teamed up with Buckingham Golf Club to hold a Silver Jubilee Golf Day , on Tuesday 11th June, 2013.

Banbury based Dogs for the Disabled is a pioneering charity that trains assistance dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities and families with a child with autism. Through practical tasks the dogs offer freedom and independence and in addition assistance dogs become a reason to go out, giving new found confidence that opens doors to fresh opportunities including friendships, hobbies, education and even careers.

The partnerships created between people and dogs are life changing and as the charity relies totally upon donations we hope you will be able to join us for an enjoyable day while supporting a very worthwhile cause. Buckingham Golf course features two rivers, The Great Ouse and Dudley

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Have you ever noticed that thoughts can just pop into your head? Sometimes you might find the thoughts helpful, stressful or self-critical. As a result our mood alters and so do our feelings of self-worth.

Jenny Robinson, a certified mindfulness teacher, runs individual and group courses just outside Brackley. She says: “It’s just like going to the gym to get fit, only in this case we are working with thoughts and feelings.

The mindfulness toolkit helps people live fuller and happier lives – it takes about 20 hours to learn the basic techniques.”

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Hay Fever Help Hay fever season is well and truly underway. Despite its name, hay fever has nothing to do with hay or fever – apparently an early physician called it this because he began sneezing every time he entered a hay barn! In fact, hay fever is a form of allergic rhinitis caused by plant pollen or spores. Alongside inflammation of the nasal lining, the sinuses, throat and eyes are commonly affected.

For many, the common symptoms of itchy eyes, a runny or blocked nose, and sneezing are mild. However, for those severely affected by pollen, symptoms can interfere with work or school and exams, and can affect sleep.

Commonly used treatments include antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays, and eye drops however, if these aren’t working so well for you this season, here’s a few other ideas to try:

• Qu-Chi Acupressure Band.

This band stimulates an acupressure point near the elbow and is said to reduce breathing problems and runny eyes and nose symptoms associated with hayfever.

• Aromatherapy – successful easing of various symptoms is widely reported.

If you rely on over the counter medicines to relieve your hayfever symptoms, you may find that you can get your items for less with a prescription from your doctor. For example, a 60 dose nasal spray costs around £6.50 but you can get a much larger size bottle of the same medicine for the price of a prescription.

Ask your pharmacist for more information.

• Use Vaseline on the inside of your nostrils to prevent pollen from entering your nose.

• Take a spoonful of locally produced honey every day and eat onions (both believed to help to ward off hay fever).

• Acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy – not proved to relieve hay fever but anecdotal evidence is compelling.

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Come to Brackley Community Carnival – Saturday 8 June This annual event brings the whole community together and is a great day out for all the family.

Following a procession of the best and brightest floats through the town, the town gathers at Magdalen College School fields (St John’s site) for fun and frolics. The theme for 2013 is ‘Carnival of Colour’ – and we expect everyone involved will brighten up even the dullest of days!

The procession starts at 11am from the Sawmill and proceeding down the High Street, finishing at MCS St John’s.

The floats will be judged as they go past ATS at Top Station Road – why not line the route and cheer on your favourite?

Then come on down to the carnival itself and watch local groups perform in the community arena, as well as displays from Team Extreme (BMX and skateboarding), the prehistoric Pree Hee Men, a family of four incredibly realistic

Games, stalls and food stands, as well as the incredible local talent we have in the area, will all add to make the 2013 Brackley Community Carnival an event to remember.

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Gorillas with their explorer friend, Above and Beyond and Circus Whiz circus displays, and the ever-popular Up N Over Dog Show, as well as much much more.

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However you choose to celebrate, make it a great day for dad!

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Father’s Day is a long standing tradition in this country – a day dedicated to honouring the fathers in your life (your father, grandfather, partner) in a special way.

It is suggested that the idea of Father's Day may originate in pagan sun worship as some branches of paganism see the sun as the father of the universe. Others believe that this special day has simply derived from the American version, celebrated in the US since 1910.

We are lucky to have some fantastic gift opportunities in the local area. Why not treat dad to tickets for an event or an experience day at Silverstone? Or he could try gliding near Brackley or Bicester, go tobogganing or wall

climbing in Milton Keynes, or hot air ballooning from Northampton or Oxford.

For less adventurous dads, how about a picnic at a local National Trust property, a family outing to Stoke Bruerne, or a special meal in a local restaurant?

For the sentimental father, consider a framed photo, some childhood favourite sweets, and a homemade card.

For the overworked, shortof-time type of dad, why not treat him to a day of rest. If there are DIY jobs that he’s been meaning to do for many months, consider hiring a professional in to do it for him. There are several odd job men in this area who could easily put together a flat packed piece of furniture, put up a shelf, or fix a leaky tap.

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After last summer of repeatedly wet weather, we surely deserve a warm one especially as spring was foreshortened by an endless winter. With decent water table levels and a little sunshine, we could expect good growth and great displays of flower.

Looking good

Roses are stunning at this time but need a little work to get the best from them. A good thick mulch and watering in dry spells will help. Dead heading the fading blooms will encourage new bud formation. The HT Rose Silver Aniversary has exquisite full blooms of white (see pic.)

A very useful evergreen ground cover plant that also gives bright displays of blue flowers is Campanula poscharskyana (see pic) Sun or light shade it will clothe the ground.

Kitchen garden

Keep sowing salad plants to give a succession of food. Plant out beans: runners will need wigwams or a row of canes. Out-door tomatoes can go in a sunny spot, around eighteen inches apart.

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Every Monday (During Term Time) Brackley Male Voice Choir rehearsals at Brackley Baptist Church, Waynflete Close, at 7.30 till 9pm.

No auditions only a love of singing required 01280 704149 or visit vwww.brackleymalevoicechoir. org.uk Every Monday Irish Dancing Classes Brackley Bowling Club Turweston Village Hall Boys & Girls from age 3.

4pm - 5pm All levels welcome.

Call Jackie after 4pm on 07739632840 or Rose 07976914686 Every Tuesday Every Tuesday from 7 p.m.

Banbury & District Model Railway Club Information on www.BDMRC.com or phone Secretary 01295-252931

Every Tuesday Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Andrzej Mialkowski CHILDREN: 5.00pm - 5.50pm Beginners ADULTS: 7.00pm - 7.50pm Beginners Town Hall, Brackley, Northants Every Wednesday & Sunday Evening Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Off Buckingham Road, Brackey.

Di Gamble 01280 702571 Tony Worthington 01280 703049

Every Wednesday (term time only)

Brackley Wind Ensemble is a lively group of wind players who meet on Wednesday evenings in central Brackley.

We are looking for new players Grade 5 standard. No auditions required.

For information visit www.bwemusic.co.uk Every Thursday (term time only)

Sing and Sign Baby Signing classes for babies 6-18 months. 9.45am and 11am at Evenley Village Hall, Nr Brackley Friday 1.30pm at Brackley Leisure Centre, Brackley Booking is essential contact Helen 07906 055591, helenbrawn@singandsign.co. uk

Every Monday "Open Doors" at Greatworth Methodist Church, 10 am to 12 noon.

Drop in for refreshments, activities, games, carpet bowls, newspapers and friendly chat. For info. tel.

01295 711082 Sat 1st June 60’s Dance night The Lee Malvern 4 are back at the WI BRACKLEY Come and have fun.

Saturday June 1st 8pm till midnight. Bring your own food and drink.

Tickets from Gems £8 and on the door.

Sat 15th June Brackley Male Voice Choir with special Guests Armthorpe Elmfield Brass Bank 7pm See page 27 for more information

Every Thursday (term time only)

Brackley Rock Choir - pop, gospel and Motown singing at Southfield Primary School, Banbury Road, Brackley, from 8.00-9.30pm. Friendly, fun choir for ages 18+.

No auditions and no need to read music. www.rockchoir.com or call 01252 714276 1st Friday of the month BRACKLEY SQUASH CLUB Free squash taster 5-8 , 2 courts,want to get fit and try a new sport within Winchester House School on Manor Road, Http://www.brackleysquash.co.

Uk/index Tel:07767 205718 Nick Would 1st Friday of the month ST PETER’S CHURCH COFFEE MORNING held at Brackley Town Hall 10.00am until 12 noon. £1 entrance gives you unlimited coffee or tea and biscuits.

All proceeds to St Peter’s http://www.stpetersbrackley.org.uk

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2013 Brackley Soapbox Derby www.brackleysoapbox.org or by email to

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The Deli Wine Bar and Bistro Are you ready to mix and mingle. Then don't worry.

The Deli Wine Bar and Bistro is back open for all the singletons in and around the area to have fun and mingle. 2012 gave us a great year with a few numbers being exchanged and couples being formed.

No need to book, just turn up and enjoy.

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Brackley Post Office & Stores Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm

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Remarkable First Season

Photographer Brian Martin

A remarkable first season in the Conference North saw Brackley Town finish in third spot behind Chester and Guiseley, thus qualifying for the end of season play-offs – a stunning achievement. In the two-legged semi-final Brackley travelled to Altrincham for the midweek first leg. Media interest was huge with local BBC radio stations covering the Saints big play-off games impressively including live commentary.

A narrow defeat from the first leg brought out the very best from Jon Brady’s side in the return home leg and a convincing 3-0 win took them through to meet former league side FC Halifax at St James Park in a one-off final. A sell-out crowd of 2600 endured a rain-soaked afternoon to support their team in this showdown.

The sides had played out two goal-less draws earlier in the season and so it was no surprise that goal chances were at a premium. The dead-lock was broken late in the second half as FC Halifax, The Shaymen, grabbed the vital goal and held out to claim the game and the prized promotion spot.

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As the Halifax players and supporters celebrated, Saints fans paid tribute to their team at the end of a simply sensational season. A football season that began in glorious sunshine in August finally drew its last breath in teeming rain as 1000 Halifax supporters headed home up the M1 and Saints reflected on the ultimate disappointment yet overall satisfaction at an amazing debut in top-flight football.

The team now takes a short break before preseason training begins, the fixtures are published and the round-about of a new season begins all over again. Congratulations to Brackley Town and good luck for the new season!

We have a team to be proud of!

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