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Getting Divorced in Later Life With the rate of divorce in England and Wales steadily increasing among people over the age of 60, many are looking to solicitors for legal advice on how to move on with their lives.

Whilst the process of divorce remains the same for any married couple, those in later life with greater assets, perhaps including a pension or mortgagefree property, may have more to consider from a financial perspective.

Some couples are able to reach a swift and amicable solution on how to divide their finances.

When direct agreement proves difficult, couples can enter mediation to avoid the cost and trouble of court.

Mediation allows a couple to meet with a trained, neutral third party and discuss aspects of the breakdown of their relationship. Whilst mediators are unable to advise, they can provide information and cost-effective guidance through the process of financial disclosure.

For some divorcing couples there may seem no alternative but an application to court to resolve financial matters.

While this may seem potentially costly, it remains a necessary option when one party shows unwillingness to negotiate fairly and openly.

Obtaining specialist advice from a Family Lawyer at the earliest opportunity is always advisable.

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Strength to strength

Brackley Town's National League North season goes from strength to strength and is already in stark contrast to last season's struggle. Kevin Wilkin has fashioned a team that is altogether more resilient and competitive.

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The recent 2-2 draw at St James Park against highly fancied Darlington was a case in point. The former league team was twice ahead but Saints were never beaten, drawing level twice and enjoying the better chances to win the game. Former Aston villa striker, Stefan Moore, was signed on loan and featured against Darlington in another signal that this season Brackley means business.

Alongside the more consistent form in the league has been another good run in the FA Cup. Last season Saints navigated the qualifying rounds to reach the first round for only the third time in the club's history eventually exiting to League Two side Newport County in a replay. Again this season this feat has been equalled with the defeat of Southern League Beaconsfield and the excitement of a first round tie has been felt around the club.

Full details of up-coming fixtures and social events at the club are available on the club website. www.brackleytownfc.com

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Health, Beauty & Fashion

Cllr Caryl Billingham Presents Awards at Brackley

It was a great night of squash at the Manor Road club on Friday, 30th September. Guest of honour SNC chairman Cllr Caryl Billingham was present to witness the squash finals in her home town, beginning with Martin Hall putting his junior squad through their paces before the main events.

The singles semi- finals went with form as expected, Tim Walton

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defeating Martin Hall 9-3, 9-0 and 9-1 and tournament favourite Sean Smith beating Wayne Dobbins 108, 9-1 and 9-0. Sean was surprised by the quality of Wayne’s game in the first set but was able to move up a gear to get through to the final. While Tim and Sean rested before their showpiece masterclass the large crowd of members,

family, friends and guests were delighted to witness a great Handicap Final contest between Richard Neat and Dave Cunningham. This was a 20 minute contest of non-stop squash, whoever was ahead in points at time up would be the winner.

Richard was given a 10-0 handicap lead at the start and he progressed to 13 ahead after the first few minutes of the battle. The handicap committee seemed to have done their homework well, as Dave cleverly clawed back the deficit to 24-30 after 10 minutes and 35-36 after 15 minutes. At this stage it looked like anybody’s game but Richard had paced it very well and he ran out winner 50-41 at the final bell.

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Walton, currently the best two players at the club. To everybody’s surprise Tim took the first game 9-3 in the best of five contest with some superb retrieving from the back corners. Sean knew he had a massive task on his hands with Tim in this form and his determination to keep the crown he first achieved last year. The second game was all Sean’s, 9-0, with the some of the most accurate and hard hitting squash the club has seen for some time. At 4-4 in the third game it looked as though Sean was wearing down Tim’s resistance but a long stretch for a drop shot at the front seemed to aggravate a long term hip injury for the younger player. This proved to be the case but Tim still had to produce his best squash to stay ahead and take the match in a 3 games to 1 victory. Andy Bright, club chairman, was pleased to introduce Cllr Caryl Billingham for the presentation of trophies to the winners and runners-up. Many thanks to Virgin Experience Days for the prize of a flying lesson for the winner of the handicap – although, as Richard is afraid of heights, it could be a day to remember. It’s the 35th year since the Squash Club has been in existence and it was a fitting night’s entertainment for all.

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Every year, in the run-up to Bonfire night, my male friends and colleagues who are usually clean-shaven, start cultivating new facial hair – they’re growing a `tache to raise cash - so what’s that all about?

Movember, as it’s known, is the brainchild of a charity which has the laudable aim of preventing men dying too young. It was started by two friends in Australia in 2003, and is now a global phenomenon, with over five million people around the world fundraising for the whole of November, in aid of

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Men’s health promotion.

It’s not only diseases such as cancer which cause men to die before their time – mental illness is known to be a major problem, with the typical male ‘stiff upper lip’ meaning that men don’t share their problems until it’s too late – preventing suicide amongst young men is a main aim of the charity.

So, what can you do?

Get sponsored!! If you’re a guy, grow a `tache, raise some cash, do your bit. If you’re a girl, why not sponsor your friends and colleagues, or how about holding an event to raise funds for this worthwhile cause? There are many ways that you can help, so why not check out uk.movember.com and see how you can fundraise today?

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If you have pets, this time of year is certainly not their favourite time.

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For cats, make sure you can keep them indoors from dusk onwards – if you work late, keep them in all day at this worrying time of year – an extra litter tray and dish of dry complete food, along with a scratching post to spare your chairs and a bowl of fresh water, will ensure they don’t miss their forays outside for the few days they need to stay in.

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Gardening

Well, the Indian summer did happen as promised, with plenty of dry, barmy sunshine and some northerly and easterly winds. Does this mean we have another mild wet winter to come, following the last three months of pretty decent sunny warm weather?

Can you dig it?

If the soil of your vegetable plot is dry enough, then “yes you can!” Now is a great time to work over the plot, adding organic matter such as well rotted farmyard manure or garden compost. The frosts to come will break up clods and leave a nice tilth for sowing and planting later.

Fruit machines Now is the ideal time to plant fruit trees and bushes.

How about black and red currants and gooseberries for soft fruit, all relatively easy to look after. Do you have room for your favourite eating apple? On a semidwarfing stock, a space of 2.5 metres will be enough particularly if you prune religiously every year. You may need a pollination partner if there is no nearby apple with a similar flowering period. Even better, if space allows, a mini orchard with one or two other fruit trees for the mix. Don’t hesitate to ask your local nursery how the bare root trees and bushes have been looked after from the moment of lifting (digging up) in their original

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Autumn hues One of the finest colouring trees is Liquidamber Stryaciflua or ‘sweet gum’(see top left pic), often mistaken for a maple with its three lobed leaves. An unusual shrub with brilliant autumn colour is Euonymus Alatus displaying vivid coral foliage and curious pink fruits (see middle pic).

Finally, let’s not forget our own native holly. The variety Ilex aquifolium argentea variegata has sumptuous silver markings, glowing red berries (see top right pic) and always raises spirits on a chill autumn day.

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EVENTS

Brackley Town Council

Sunday 6th November Town Mayor’s Charity Craft Fayre at the Old Fire Station, High Street from 10am until 4pm Friday 11th November Armistice Day at the Town war memorial, from 10.45am Sunday 13th November Remembrance Day Parade and Service at the Town War Memorial from 2.45pm

Saturday 26th November Christmas Lantern Parade and lights switchon, in the Town Centre from 4.30pm Sunday 27th November Town Mayor’s Civic Advent Carol Service at St. Peter’s Church, Brackley at 5.00pm Sunday 18th December Community Carols on the Market Place from 6.00pm Tuesday 27th December Classic Cars on the Piazza & Market Place from 10am until 2pm

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David Laing, The Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire presented the charity C.A.F.E.(Creative Activities For Elderly people) with the Queen’s Award (M.B.E. for voluntary groups), on Saturday 10th September at Great Hall in Broughton Castle. 60 volunteers and members of C.A.F.E. attended the event, where they enjoyed a buffet lunch, listened to light classical music provided by some C.A.F.E. volunteers and drank plenty of champagne!

C.A.F.E. was founded 13 years ago to provide art and craft activities, and music concerts to elderly people in care.

We are always looking for new volunteers and members, and so if you areinterested please get in touch.

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EVENTS Brackley’s Business Networking Group 7-9pm Every 1st Tuesday of the month

www.BrackleyMeansBusiness. co.uk Building Business Connections

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Brackley Jubilee Choir rehearse in the Chapel of St John & St James, Magdalen College School, Brackley on the High St between 7.30pm and 9pm.

We are a mixed adult choir (SATB).

New members welcome.

Contact Karen Lesniak 01280 706692.

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TOWCESTER RACECOURSE in November 2016

Thursday 24th November 1.10 pm - 4.10 pm

FREE ADMISSION Every Saturday BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30p.m. We are a club for adults with physical problems that meets each Saturday to use Brackley Pool.

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As part of the town’s commemorations for the 1914-1918 Great War a ‘Museum for the Day’ will be held within the Magdalen College School, St John’s Site on

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between 1000-1600 hrs.

This unique opportunity will allow the people from Brackley to view the extensive research already completed on the 68 WW1 personnel listed on the Grade 2 listed Brackley War Memorial and, hopefully, add further information and pictures which will supplement the planned commemorative booklet to be produced and sold on behalf of a future Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. It will also enhance the town’s proposal with regard to the display of the 68 ‘Tower of London’ poppies; which were bought in 2014.

Along with this there will be an opportunity to view WW1 memorabilia and battlefield relics, discuss expert photo recognition, view historic uniforms, watch medical re-enactments from the period and take the opportunity to search military and family history. And due to its close proximity to Remembrance Sunday, there will also be poppy memorabilia on sale.

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We meet in the Littlebury hotel on alternate month on the second Saturday. Our next meeting will be 10th December at 12:30.

You are very welcome to come along for a chat and a giggle. We have been meeting for approximately a year and have a lot of fun.

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ptember. We run every Monday after Wodhams hall Mag school at dalen. We cater for beginners and advanced players offering coaching an Anyone interested d games play. can call Paula on 07507317694.

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Wine Tasti ng evening at Brackley O ld Fire Stati on

Thursday 24th November at 8 .00pm

The Brackley Eu ropean Associa tion meet in Br Old Fire Station ackley's on the last Thur sday of ever y m 8.00pm. Friendly onth at , lively group ke ep ing the town's twinn alive and well.

Following our ve ing ry successful an entertaining Qu d iz and Curr y Ev ening in Octobe November mee r, the ting on the 24 th is a special Wine Tasting ev fundraising ening. Interesti ng wines selec expert, tasty nib ted by an bles and pleasa No expertise is nt company! required; ever yo ne is welcome. cost £9.00 a he Tickets ad and are av ailable from Graham Archda le on

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1000 hours Methodist Churc High Street, Brackh, ley Speaker: Fraser L iv er sage Topic: Medical D etection Dogs Come along if semi-retired or reyou are tired find out more. and

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Mondays and Thursdays 2am-4pm Knit and Natter Thursday 3rd November – Reminiscence Group 11AM-12 Noon French and German Cafes – Dates to be confirmed.

Saturday 6th November – Christmas card making 10-3.00PM - £5 per person – Take what you make Wednesday 9th and 23rd November - Adult colouring, crochet and Book Folding tuition.

Crochet or Book Folding tuition £5 per person – 7.30PM – 9PM Thursday 17th November – Cinema Club showing of Florence Foster Jenkins – Cert PG - £5 Per person. Doors open 7PM for 7.30 PM start. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November – Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads. Doors open at 7PM for 7.30 PM start. £8 per person including interval refreshments. Please reserve a seat at the library. Tickets available from the middle of October.

CREATING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! SATURDAY 26th November 10 AM-4PM 10.30 – 11.30 am – Christmas creation club for children – Free event 10.30 – 12 Noon – Christmas table decorations - £5 Per person 2.00 – 3.30PM – Kids Christmas crafts – Free event 2.00 – 3.30PM – Festive Book Folding -£5 per person PLEASE BOOK FOR ALL SESSIONS!!!

2nd prize...Win a family ticket to see Christmas by Candle light.

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BRACKLEY JUBI LEE CHOIR

EVENTS r Wheel The Inne Club the

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Every Monday

SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information.

StoweSubAqua.co.uk

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Saturday, 3 Dec ember, in St Peter’s Chu rch, Brackley,

starting at 7.30 p.m.

Tickets are £10 – free for children under 16 and may be purchased from choir members or at the door.

Every Monday Time) staring 1st Feb(Term pm 5-6 s sse Cla s Relax Kid @ The Millennium gs Memorial Hall in Kin Sutton. Ages 5-9, Contact: ail.c PattieEveritt@googlem 17, 062 201 079 , om relaxk www.facebook.com/ nts ha ort thn idssou

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Lively group of ladi yrs ranging from 20yrs -90 of Meets the 2nd Monday the month 7.30pm WI Hall, Manor Road itors New members and Vis welcome Contact Margaret 07850243737 www.brackleywi.btik.com

Every Tu esday Dance S chool Ste pbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with And rzej Mialk owski CHILDR EN: 6pm - 6.5 0pm Beg inners ADULTS : 7.pm - 7 .50pm B eginn 8.pm - 9 pm Impro ers Waynefle v te Hall, M ers agdalen College School, Brackley

y Every Mondaatworth " at Gre "Open Doors Church, Methodist rop in for to 12 noon. D games, am 10 s, itie activ refreshments, newspapers carpet bowls, y chat. and friendl For info.

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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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NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

OURS OPENING H:00 - 18:00 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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