Brackley In Business March 2013 issue

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Distributed to Brackley & Many Surrounding Villages

March 2013

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C o nt ent s 4 Editor’s Comments 8 Charity Walk New Windows?

12 Need Bespoke Ineriors 13 Service With A Smile!

Cloudy2Clear 14 Health & Beauty Up 19 Wrapped Louise Palmer 21 Holiday Ideas!

24 TOP 3 Terms Every Parent of Teenagers Should Know 26 Have Printed Books Had Their Day? 35 Transform Your Kitchen 36 Brackley & District Running Club Recruit New Members 38 Gardening In March 40 Events 41 Brackley Football Team Update 41 BIB Competition WIN £20 42 Index

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Welcome...

MARCH 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 13th March 2013 © 2013. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions. The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services is strictly prohibited.

Welcome to the new look Brackley in Business magazine.

With Spring just around the corner, we thought we’d take the opportunity to freshen up our look – hope you like it!

Many people are inspired by the approach of Spring. It’s a great time to look around your home and consider some improvements.

Perhaps an extension, or some redecoration?

Brackley in Business features the best of the local builders and painters and decorators!

Maybe you want to make a start on your garden so you can enjoy every second of summer sun? Brackley in Business contains adverts for highly respected gardeners!

Perhaps your home just needs a good Spring clean after the long winter months? Brackley in Business can help there too!

Whatever local business you require, Brackley in Business contains the contacts you need.

Until next time...

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Charity Walk Local dad Andy Ashton is training hard for a London to Brighton charity walk planned for this May. Just before Christmas, Andy’s 14 year old daughter had a stroke. Sophie had been a completely healthy teenager up to that point so the stroke was a huge shock to her family. Now that she is well on the way to

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making a full recovery, Andy wants to raise money for The Stroke Association as a way of saying thank you for all the support the family has received.

The Stroke Association provides financial, practical, and emotional help to families affected by a stroke. It is a charity and relies on donations for their work and to fund research into new treatments and ways to prevent stroke.

If you would like to support Andy’s fundraising efforts, you can donate online by visiting www.justgiving.com/Andy-Ashton1 You can recognise the symptoms of stroke by using the F.A.S.T. test – if a person has Facial weakness, Arm weakness or Speech problems, it’s Time to call 999.

Find out more at www.stroke.org.uk.

Written by Jen Oakton

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Health &Beauty

Brackley’s premier beauty salon offering a wide range of treatments including: •Dermalogica Facials •Lash Perfect Eyelash Extensions •Manicures and Pedicures •Jessica GELeration Manicure/Pedicure •Lava Shell Massage •Swedish and Indian Head Massage •Waxing •Eyelash/Brow Tinting •Men's Treatments Evening appointments available. To book an appointment or ask any questions telephone

M: 07751 895622

Located in Culworth 6 miles North East of Banbury OX17 2BB

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To book call Hannah on

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Health &Beauty

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Health &Beauty

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELLING

PAT THOMPSON

MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, MBACP. •I am a registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience, the last 16 years being in private practice in this area.

•I work with a broad range of people from many walks of life including: - Some who are deeply unhappy, without knowing why.

- Some who cannot break out of abusive patterns of behaviour which are damaging to themselves or others.

- Some who are overwhelmed with powerful feelings, thoughts and emotions and cannot make sense of them.

- Some who have lost their way and a sense of who they are.

These different issues show up as:

STRESS, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION, EATING DISORDERS, RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, LOW SELF-ESTEEM, PHOBIAS & OBSESSIONS,

to name a few...

•I believe that people’s present day problems are often rooted in the past and can be ingrained, I can help to resolve these and put them into perspective.

For an initial appointment please contact

Tel.01869-811241 or E-Mail: pt.thompson1@gmail.com www.pat-thompson.co.uk

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Health &Beauty

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Louise Palmer

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❚ 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 twin and 1 bunk bed ❚ Family Bathroom and

By The Editor of the Shower Room Brackley In Business ❚ Wash Room with washing “After staying in 2012 machine, tumble dryer, I can’t wait to visit iron and board again in 2013” ❚ 50ft Open Plan Living Area with wood burning stove ❚ Fully Equipped Kitchen ❚ Dining Area For availability and booking please phone Kate Burgess on

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KINGSBRIDGE DEVON Spicerscombe Barn is situated in a quiet location 3 miles from the small town of Modbury.

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Wrapped Up derived from my struggle as a Mummy to access High Street stores with my pram/pushchair in tow and more recently with a toddler! What should have been a relatively simple process of purchasing, in my instance, greeting cards and giftwrap became a battle with shelves, rails etc - obstacles which no parent appreciates when they are shopping against the clock!

I am now offering like minded parents the opportunity to purchase quality giftwrap and greeting cards from the comfort of their home without the hustle and bustle of the High Street - making the shopping experience that little more bearable with their little ones!

Greeting cards range from Childrens' Age 1-5, to family birthday cards, Mothers Day cards and more with childrens' giftwrap available too!

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Holiday Ideas

Written by Jen Oakton

Have you booked your holiday yet? After a few grey and cold months, many people now make plans for some summer sun or other getaway. We asked some of the Brackley in Business readers what their holiday plans are for 2013.

Perhaps our findings may inspire you!

Heading off to Europe for some warmer weather is always a popular choice, with Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey being favourite destinations. If you are in need of a change, consider Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia or Egypt.

Camping is becoming more and more popular every year. There are some wonderful sites around

the UK and especially in France, just a short hop over the Channel, where camping is loved and the campsites typically have a wider range of facilities than UK sites. There’s lots of great advice on camping and caravanning on www.campingandcaravanningcl ub.co.uk. Brackley in Business readers love camping for the flexibility it offers, the ability to live more simply for a short period and the sense of adventure that a camping holiday brings. Several people recommended going camping with friends.

A number of readers planned to send their children on a Summer Camp this year. PGL offers children’s adventure activity

holidays for children aged 7 – 17 years. Activities include abseiling, surfing, pony trekking, dancing, cooking, bushcraft, and film making! See www.pgl.co.uk for more details.

If you’re not ready for your child to go alone, PGL also offer family adventure breaks!

If you’re the person who is fed up with the same old holiday every year, make 2013 the year you do something completely different! Why not try a cycling tour, a riding holiday, a camper van trip, or a painting holiday? If lying on a beach doesn’t appeal, then there are a huge number of special interest holidays on offer.

Our local travel agents are a good starting point, as are specialist travel websites.

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TOP 3 TERMS EVERY PARENT OF TEENAGERS SHOULD KNOW FOS, MOS, and TOS - short for Father Over Shoulder, Mother Over Shoulder, and Teacher Over Shoulder, are all acronyms used by children and teens to let others in chat know that an adult is watching them.

Parent 911, P911 is a warning given in chat and other text-based communications as a way to notify others who are talking that a parent or guardian is watching them.

ASL or A/S/L is shorthand for Age, Sex, and Location and used in chat rooms to obtain information about a user. How old they are, whether they are male or female, and where they are located. Below is an example of how someone could respond to this question.

User1: A/S/L? User2: 26/M/Utah

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Have printed books had their day?

Recently I sold off some of the books outgrown by my children. Some were true modern classics and I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should box them up to give to my future grandchildren!

It occurred to me then that printed books might not be so relevant to the next generation. It may be that children’s books will only be read on digital devices like the iPad or Kindle (albeit, much whizzier versions!)? Maybe, those children won’t have to read at all… could information be downloaded (or is it uploaded?) to their brains by some new fangled gadget?!

It might seem a ridiculous idea but perhaps it’s possible - vinyl was replaced by music CDs but the rise of the mp3 player has made those almost obsolete!

Vinyl is now quite simply a collectors’ item – is this the future of the printed book?

As more readers have turned from printed to digital books, the physical book trade has declined dramatically. Amazon states that sales of e-books have overtaken their sales of printed books.

It seems significant that the website’s best selling product is its Kindle.

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Of course, there are some fantastic benefits to digital books. An e-reader can hold thousands of books in its memory. Most houses would struggle to do the same.

An e-reader gives access to a large number of free books. But then so does a library.

An e-reader is supremely portable. But then so are many books (and their batteries won’t run out!).

The newly opened avenues for digital self publishing has made many an aspiring writer’s dream come true and there are some real gems – three out of the top

ten authors on Amazon’s e-book sales chart last year were self publishers.

Could printed books disappear entirely? Somehow it seems unlikely. There is something about a book that the e-readers and tablets just haven’t been able to match. Perhaps the texture? The smell? I’m not sure.

But I am sure that the fate of printed books is in the hands of the consumer. If you stop buying books from our local bookshop and stop visiting the local library, the result doesn’t take much effort to predict. Does that matter? That’s for you to decide!

Written by Jen Oakton

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Worktops are fairly easy and inexpensive to replace – doing so will completely change the look of your room. Worktop lengths are readily available in a wide range of colours and styles and can be bought off-theshelf from builder’s merchants and DIY stores. Fitting can be tricky so, if in doubt, call a local joiner in to do the job.

Flooring and lighting are other areas where a change can make a big difference. Look out for special offers on floor tiles during the Spring sales.

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It is said that the kitchen is

the heart of the home so updating a tired looking kitchen can potentially make a huge impact. If you have the funds for a whole new kitchen, there are some fabulous kitchen suppliers in this area.

If your budget won’t stretch to a complete overhaul, there are smaller changes that you might make to bring your kitchen up to date.

If your appliances are in need of an update, you can make a big statement with an oversized American cooler, a funky retro fridge or a colourful cooker.

Most kitchen cabinets can be improved with either paint or varnish. A neutral paint colour on cupboard doors can be the perfect backdrop for some brighter accessories such as a window blind or tea towels.

The light colour will also give a greater sense of space and maximize the natural light.

If you’re not a DIY fan, all of these jobs can be carried out by skilled Brackleybased professionals. Check out your monthly copy of Brackley in Business for local businesses and ask around for personal recommendations.

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You might consider painting one feature wall in a brighter colour or replacing the tiles.

Even replacing or cleaning the grout between existing tiles can brighten up a kitchen.

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Brackley & District Running Club : Recruiting new members Brackley & District Running Club was set up in 2008 by a local group of runners wanting to promote running in Brackley. We now have a very active core group of runners and support several running events. Annually, we also hold our own event: The F1 Chicken Run - entry can be done via our website.

We are not an elitist Club but neither do we simply 'dabble' in the sport. We have a wide cross section of abilities with a number of competitive runners but also just as many who are looking to maintain their general fitness. We promote group running for those who prefer the security of running with others and also to widen their circle of friends.

So whether you're training for your first 10k or a

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marathon, or would just like to run with other like minded people, I'm sure we have something to offer.

We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Brackley Town Football Club at 7.00pm and on Sundays at Brackley Leisure Centre at 8.30am.

So if you've been thinking about starting running or are already a runner, why not pop down to one of our friendly sessions. You can be assured you'll be made to feel very welcome.

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The Gardening MARCH March 2012 was the last in a string of dry months, to be replaced with a seemingly endless wet period.

A dry spring is surely on the cards, so fingers crossed and let’s plan to get out and enjoy our gardens!

Tr ees and Hedg es

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There’s still time to plant bare root roses, hedging, fruit trees and bushes, and ornamental trees. Sowing of outdoor veg and salad crops can start now; don’t forget to thin out the fine seeded types after germinating .

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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 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 Tuesday Every Tuesday from 7 p.m.

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

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Friday 08 Mar

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

Every Saturday Irish Dancing Classes Brackley Bowling Club Westminster Road,Brackley, Boys & Girls from age 3.

10am-12 All levels welcome.

Call Jackie after 4pm on 07739632840 or Rose 07976914686

Every Wednesday

Saturday 02 Mar

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

8.00 pm doors open 7.30 pm

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Every Wednesday & Sunday Evening Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Off Buckingham Road, Brackey.

Di Gamble 01280 702571 Tony Worthington 01280 703049

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An Evening of Comic Songs, Evenley Village Hall There will be a bar and the ticket includes a free glass of wine and canapes. Tickets are £6 in advance and £7.50 on the door but are limited so don't delay. Available from Carrie or Kevin on 012780 702300 or email kevinoregan54@btinternet.com Thursday 07 Mar

Greatworth Cheese and Wine Tasting, Greatworth Sports and Social Club Help raise lots of money for the playground. Tickets are on sale Helen Sloss or Clarissa from the Play School.

Mayor's Coffee Morning for The Hub Youth Cafe (10.00 - 12 Noon) Town Hall Brackley The Hub is 2 years old!

Come to meet friends and celebrate with Coffee & Cake. Bring ' n Buy Books & Jigsaws. Cake Stall and

very attractive Raffle!

Saturday 09 Mar Aynho Quiz and Curry NIght (Doors open 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start) Aynho Village Hall In support of Aynho Sports and Recreation Association.

Licensed Bar Teams of 4 maximum £10 per head to include curry supper Raffle Tickets from Charlton Post Office Kay Anderson 01869 810019 Monday 25 Mar Brackley Wildlife Trust 'Birds and Mammals in Ethiopia' (7.30pm) Brackley Methodist Church Illustrated talk by Alan Peters sharing his experiences of some of the world's most beautiful and interesting animals Magazines and leaflets will be available, bird seed and walking guides (& possibly locally produced honey!)

A minimum admission of £2 per person, any additional donations gratefully received

Admission Free TOWCESTER RACECOURSE in MARCH Thur 14th 13.55 - 17.35 Mon 25th 14.30 - 17.30 Sun 31st 14.10 - 17.10 Admission fee Please check times for changes www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk

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Largest Ever Crowd Saturday 2nd February will live long in the memories of Photographer Brian Martin Brackley Town followers. The eagerly awaited clash with runaway leaders and former league club Chester brought the largest ever crowd to watch a Brackley Town side as 2689 supporters gathered in the wonderful Exacta Stadium in glorious sunshine for the Match of the Day. A rather drab 0-0 score-line did little to dampen the enthusiasm of Saints’ supporters who enjoyed their day out in Cheshire and a touch of The Big Time.

Tough home fixtures against strong Gloucester City and Harrogate Town sides brought a win and a defeat. The team now enters an especially busy period of fixtures due to re-arranged games following the poor weather before entering the ”home straight” in what is certainly a marathon season. The prize of a play-off place remains a realistic goal and everyone at the club is willing the team on for what would be a

remarkable feat following promotion last year.

We have a team to be proud of!

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Halse United YFC needs players for next season (under 13’s year 8) Halse United YFC has been going since 1996 and currently has two teams under 15’s and 16’s who both play high quality football in Division 1 in the Milton Keynes and Border Counties Youth Football League.

Halse United YFC is a FA Chartered Standard Football club where all the coaches are FA qualified and CRB checked; this ensures that all kids develop in the game and in a safe enviroment.

Over the years the club has developed lots of boys in and around Brackley in the game which is why we want to bring on a new team next season at under 13’s (year 8). The team will play in the Milton Keynes and Border Counties Youth Football League with the games being played on a Sunday morning with a 10.30am kick off and training will be in the week.

This is a well organised and structured league with over 300 teams across three counties and has strong links with MK Dons which is where we play our Cup Finals.

If your son is interested or would like to know more then in the first instance you should register your interest with the Club Secretary Sean Purnell on 07540-227340 or email sean.purnell@uk.tesco.com

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