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C O N T E N T S Best Area Magazines Ltd 46 Chestnut Close Hampton, Nr Evesham Worcestershire WR11 2PA www.inbusinessmags.co.uk EDITOR/ARTWORK Mandy Mills inbusinesspublications@yahoo.co.uk ADVERTISING Kate Martin 01386 424898 inbusinesspublications@yahoo.co.uk FEATURES EDITOR Jen Oakton PHOTOGRAPHERS BPS - Bill Needham

& Perfect 5 “Personalised Presents”BPS Photographic 30 years” 7 “Celebrate Custom Glaze

9 “Xmas Planning” 10 “Keep Your Car Cosy” Worry Be Happy” 18 “Don’t Buckingham Hypnotherapy Simle Way To Save Money” 21 “ACloudy2Clear

22 “Dance Madness” 28 “Scallywag School Shop” 30 “Keep It Local This Christmas”

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Chris Swallow, Harvey Sharman, Kate Martin NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE COPY DATE 16th November 2011

How Clean Is Your Keyboard” 32 “Mouse Mate Safe Online” 33 “Stay Harvey Sharman

NOVEMBER ISSUE 2011 The aims of Brackley In Business Magazine are to help businesses in the area become known and useful to local people and to encourage the people of Brackley and surrounding areas to support these businesses in order that the local community can flourish. © 2011. 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.

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If you’re looking to spend wisely this Christmas, buy your loved ones a personalised and perfect present – choose a photographic gift from BPS in Brackley. With a superbly equipped studio at their base in Manor Road, near the swimming pool, this thriving local company is run by Bill Needham, an experienced & fully qualified photographer with over 25 years in the trade.

From a simple passport photo to a fabulous wedding album to treasure forever, BPS can exceed your expectations, at a very reasonable cost. Some fabulous examples of Bill’s work and testimonials from delighted clients can be seen on his website www.bpsphotographic.co.uk, where you can also view current special offers available, buy gifts, or get in touch.

Bill offers all the usual services you would expect from a professional photographer, and more besides; from portraits, event photography and commercial work to restoring your old photos and a complete framing service.

Family portraits are a speciality, and it’s so important to choose a friendly, approachable photographer who puts you at ease, to ensure you get that perfect picture to send to your loved ones, or to adorn a mouse mat, t-shirt or coffee mug. Bill’s charming professionalism helps all the family feel relaxed, happy and at their best, whatever the occasion.

For Christmas, Bill is offering a superb deal – book a portrait sitting with him for just £10, for all the family, and then choose from a range of fantastic gifts with your favourite photo on them – for just £10 each. Santa hats are available to add that festive feel! Send Granny a coffee mug with a picture of all her grandchildren on it, or have a whole family portrait and choose 20 mini prints to send to all your relatives with their Christmas cards. Or why not choose a picture of your child with Santa? Create festive mementoes your family will love and give them the perfect present this Christmas time, at a very affordable price.

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Xmas Planning While you may hate the fact that Christmas hit the shops in early October, spending a little time and thought on the occasion now should prevent unnecessary spending nearer the time. We’re all feeling the pinch this year so try these tips to help spread out or reduce the cost of Chrimbo!

Start food shopping now. Each week, add a few non-perishable ‘Christmas food’ items to your weekly shop. Store them carefully so you’re not tempted to break open the Christmas goodies before time.

Strike deals with friends and family to set strict budgets on present buying. A gift bought with £10 and a lot of thought is worth more than an expensive gift that doesn’t suit the recipient. In some cases, agree not to swap presents at all!

Get extra Christmas cash by selling off your unwanted stuff.

Cut down on the unnecessary treats. Drink coffee at home instead of from the cafe, snack less, stop buying magazines – the savings will soon build up. · Get crafty and plan some homemade gifts using that stash of craft materials sitting in your cupboard!

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Keep your car cosy!

As the temperatures start to plummet and we pile on the layers and turn up the heating, spare a thought for your metal-clad friend freezing on the driveway!

We rely on our cars, particularly when the weather is bad, and with ever-diminishing public transport availability and especially in rural areas, being able to use the car even when it’s several degrees below zero is vital.

With these three basic checks and top-ups, your car can run more reliably when it’s chilly, and you can rest assured that you are more protected from unwelcome breakdowns due to the adverse effects of winter on your vehicle.

•The first thing to be sure of is that your tyres are up to scratch. Wet or icy roads make driving more hazardous than usual, and insufficient tread on your tyres is not only illegal, it can be dangerous to you and other road users.

The current legal minimum is just 1.6mm of tread, but for winter driving a safer minimum is 3mm, to allow for better water displacement when driving on wet roads.

•Antifreeze is the next check – without an adequate concentration in your car’s cooling system, it could freeze solid, meaning that the car won’t go, and leading to very costly repair bills. A number of testing devices are available, to assess the level of antifreeze in the cooling system. Allow the engine to cool down for at least 30 minutes before checking the coolant level. Add a 50:50 mixture of antifreeze and water to the top up tank until the level reaches the Max line, run the engine for a short while to thoroughly distribute the mixture, allow the engine to cool again and test the coolant. If the concentration is still very low, add a stronger solution to bring it up to the correct strength.

•The battery comes under increased strain in winter, so make sure it’s kept in good condition and consider charging it up if you only ever do short journeys.

Headlights, the heater, radio and in-car chargers all place a drain on the battery, so make sure they are all switched off when you stop the car, so that all the battery’s effort can concentrate on starting it again when it’s chilly the next day.

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

Have you ever had negative thoughts buzzing around inside your mind when you’re feeling low, such as “why do I bother?” or “I’m so useless”. Long term and excessive worry creates anxiety, stress, physical health impairments and mental disturbances, as well as headaches, high blood pressure and depression.

What are you worried about? Fear is the only rational reason that people tend not to change their habits, and so they continue to live with their worries.

But it’s not all bad news... you may not be able to change your situation, but you CAN change the thoughts and feelings that you attach to it. This will enable you to have a more positive outlook and gain the strength that you need to change your life for the better. Complimentary treatments such as Hypnotherapy can really help you to make a difference.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Whether you need help to manage your emotions, reduce your fear of spiders / flying / horse riding, stop smoking, or want to lose weight, hypnotherapy can and does offer long term and successful solutions.

Some treatments available may surprise you such as NHS approved treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Charles Bonnet syndrome, confidence in meetings, exam preparation, fertility, having a relaxed and enjoyable pregnancy, an easier childbirth... This booklet could easily be filled with lists and lists of treatments, so if you would like to ask any questions, please contact

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Simply quote BIB3 when booking your appointment. Appointments are available at clinic on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, with other days and times at home by request.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Experienced Herbalist & Intuitive Healer

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Dance Madness!

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Starlight Dance Academy, the largest dance school in Brackley, is proud to present a dance spectacular... Dance Madness!

Including a variety of incredible performances by the very talented youth of Brackley, Dance Madness will take place in the wonderful theatre at Stowe School.

With a choice of three shows, this is a performance not to be missed.

Founder and principal of Starlight Dance Academy, Charlotte Boardman, is hugely excited about the upcoming event. “All the students have been working extremely hard for this show. I’m very proud of them,” she said. “Dance Madness! is a great opportunity for them to showcase their talents as well as building confidence and a sense of teamwork. It will be an experience to remember.”

Dance Madness takes place on Saturday 19th November (7pm) and Sunday 20th November (12 noon and 4pm) at Stowe School.

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You can help by simply attending the ScallyWags opening event because, if more than 250 people are in attendance, a very generous person will donate £2500 to the fund.

You MUST NOT MISS the Grand Opening of the new ScallyWags Clothing shop on Saturday 5th November. There’ll be fun for all the family with live music, face painting, a magician, stalls, and much much more.

Supported by ScallyWags’ neighbouring shops, the Deli, Courtyard Coffee Shop, On the Move Mobility and Rowan’s Gallery, this opening event will help to raise money for .

This is a cause that has touched the heart of many Brackley residents.

Local 3 year old Seb has Cerebral Palsy and currently cannot sit, stand or walk unaided.

His parents, friends, and the wider community are raising money for an operation that will allow Seb to do all

Known mostly for supplying school uniform, ScallyWags also produces logo’d clothing for sports teams, Stag/Hen do’s, organisations & companies locally & nationally. Unlike other companies ScallyWags does not have a minimum order so if you’re looking for a personalised present for someone look no further!

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So Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat (and all that!)... have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Don’t leave it to the last minute this year. Think carefully, plan ahead, and buy local where possible.

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How clean is your keyboard?

As winter is bringing its usual cargo of coughs, colds & flu, it’s worth thinking about ways to keep the germs at bay. One place that infection can be passed around, that you might not have previously considered, is your computer keyboard. Many people share a desk at work, or a home computer which all the family use, and the keyboard can harbour millions of germs – because it’s not a place we often clean! With this in mind, local company Mouse Mate have washable keyboards in stock for just £15 each. They can be completely submerged in water and washed, have an antibacterial coating to keep bugs at bay and the keys are laser etched, so the letters won’t rub off. Email them on support@mousemate.com if you’d like one.

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Virus Scam Phone Call There is an increase concern of scam phone calls targeted by bogus callers pretending to be from Microsoft or another organisation phoning to fix a fake computer issue. Many of these calls are from India . These bogus callers will take you through some procedures to enable them to take control of your computer remotely without your consent. The purpose of the bogus caller is to gain access and obtain personal details e.g. passwords and recent card transaction including banking online details. Sometime this can lead to identity fraud and address details. Many bogus callers will use legitimate online remote desktop software by taking you through installations and instructions. This type of scam should be noted and avoided.

Unsecure Wireless Network There are still a number of unsecure and insecure wireless networks on home broadband routers identified in the area. If the broadband router is setup to be unsecure, this will cause exposure to unauthorised access resulting in access to documents and folders on your computer or laptop especially if you do not have a password set on the computer. ‘WPA2’ should be enabled on your router. If ‘WPA’ (WiFi Protected Access) is only set then this is insecure. Make sure it is set for ‘WPA2’.

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Fireworks Fun The wonderful fireworks display hosted annually by the 5th Brackley Scouts takes place on Saturday 5th November on the St. John’s site of Magdalen College School. Watch out for posters with details of gate opening times.

While you and the family enjoy the amazing atmosophere, the fantastic fireworks, and a few hot dogs, remember remember that animals are not great fans of fireworks.

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Give new toys or chews. ·Turn the television up a little louder than usual.

Ensure all curtains are closed. ·Make sure all windows, doors, cat flaps are securely closed to prevent escape. ·Provide extra litter trays as cats are to be confined to the house. ·An owner’s anxiety can make the problem worse so act normally and praise calm behaviour.

Don’t try to cuddle or comfort your pet. ·Try not to leave your pets alone during fireworks. ·Don’t be angry if your pet displays fearful behaviour.

For small animals: ·If possible, bring hutches inside into a quiet room or garage. If this is not an option, turn the hutch around so it faces a wall or fence. ·Provide extra bedding for your pets to burrow into so they feel secure. ·Cover any cages or hutches with thick blankets to muffle the noise of the fireworks, though make sure there’s plenty of ventilation.

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The first Remembrance Day was held to remember the fallen of the First World War but, in more recent years, Remembrance Day has become an opportunity to honour and pay respect to all those who have died for their country during the First World War and all wars since.

Brackley Town Council in association with Brackley & District Branch of the Royal British Legion will hold the annual Remembrance Service on Sunday 11th November 2011 at 3pm. The Service will be led by the Town Mayor's Chaplain, The Revd Anne Shorter.

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Christmas Market After the first ever Brackley Baby Fayre you would have thought that Helen of Bump Baby and Beyond, would have taken time out to put her feet up but no. Helen is now organising a Christmas Market for Brackley in aid of SDR4Seb. For those of you that are not aware of SDR4Seb, Seb is a young lad who was born 14 weeks too soon, and as a consequence of this was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Seb is now 3 and can't sit, stand or walk unaided, SDR is a procedure that will allow Seb to lead as 'normal' life as possible and maybe help him walk. His family needs to raise ÂŁ45k to make this happen.

Everyone who meets Seb would have to agree that he's an absolute pleasure to be around and brightens up the day with his gorgeous eyes and incessant chitchat.

You can learn more about this SDR4Seb by visiting SDR4Seb.co.uk The Christmas Market will take place on Saturday 3rd December at the Brackley Town Hall and on the Piazza from 3pm-8pm.

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There will be a traditional market set up inside the town hall and outside on the piazza with stallholders selling plenty of lovely goods for Christmas. There will also be fantastic entertainment from local Bands and Singers and entertainers, plus festive refreshments of mulled wine (for the adults only) and mince pies. Also at the event the children will be able to take part in Christmas crafts and have their face painted.

Amongst others attending Father Christmas will also be putting in a guest appearance and will be there for the whole event to meet the children.

Pictures will be available to take home on the day.

In conjunction with this the Courtyard Mews and Courtyard Coffee House will also be staying open late, as will Sweet Roo’s in support of this event.

There will be no entrance fee so they intend on raising funds with a raffle with some fantastic prizes, plus all donations welcomed on the day. If you would like to help with either entertainment, raffle prizes, volunteering on the day, or anything else please contact Helen.

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Written by Chris Swallow Swallows Nursery 01280 847721 Acer palmatum

We have been spoilt rotten with the recent gorgeous weather. However, because we haven’t had serious rain for many months now, the soil could do with a good soaking.

Perhaps it will be raining hard as you read this!

Looking good!

Autumn colours are really taking off at this time. Japanese maples are often grown for their brilliant display in the autumn. The leaves of the species Acer palmatum will give gorgeous tints of pinky reds to orange.

The best colours will be on sheltered plants – conditions which also suit the many varieties the species has given rise to.

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Berried treasure The holly is one of our few native evergreens and is often overlooked as an ornamental plant. The green form can grow into a tree but can also be regularly clipped as an excellent hedge or a topiary form. If you are averse to spiny leaves, try the variety JC Van Thol (see pic) which is spineless and self-fertile. When the berries are ripe, watch the blackbirds devour them with apparent glee!

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The Garden in November Nature’s planting time November is often ideal for planting hardy subjects. While the soil is still warm, root will grow and support the plant better the following season. Bare-root plants, particularly roses, trees, native hedging, fruit bushes etc. are much cheaper than their container-grown equivalents in the spring and will often establish better at this time.

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Two new clubs for Brackley Winter evenings in Brackley just got more exciting as two new special interest clubs get going this term.

The Brackley Comets Astronomy Club is for anyone interested in the night sky.

For star gazing, fascinating discussion, telescopes, and star parties, join club founder Marc Gordge at weekly meetings in Turweston.

See www.brackleycomets.co.uk for further information.

Local photographers David Dingvean and Matt Gibbons have recently set up the Brackley Photography Group for anyone interested in taking a better photo.

Organising regular tutorial sessions for people who share an interest in photography, David and Matt also plan to run small contests and studio sessions during which they’ll share their own extensive knowledge.

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Community What’s On FREE LISTINGS Every Monday (During Term Time) Brackley Male Voice Choir rehearsals at Magdalen College Chapel, High Street, Brackley at 7.30 till 9pm. No auditions only a love of singing required. For more details tel: 01280 704149 or visit www.brackleymalevoicechoir.org.uk Every Tuesday Sean Eireann McMahon Academy of Irish Dancing Classes Tuesdays 4.30pm – 6.30pm Brackley Bowling Club Westminster Road off Buckingham Road Brackley, Northants NN13 7EB Boys & Girls from age 3.

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Banbury & District Model Railway Club meet in Cherwell Business Village (ex-Alcan Laboratories), Southam Road, Banbury All with an interest in railways or model railways welcomed Information on www.BDMRC.com or phone Secretary 01295-252931 Every Saturday CHILDREN: 10.00am - 10.50am W I Hall, Manor Road, Brackley Northants NN13 6AJ Call Mel on 07759482522

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Di Gamble 01280 702571 Tony Worthington 01280 703049 TOWCESTER RACECOURSE in November Sunday 20th 12.45pm - 15.45pm Saturday 26th 12.20pm - 15.45pm Admission - FREE Call 01327 353414 Sunday 30th October Brackley Wedding Fair Brackley Leisure Centre 11am - 4pm 5th November Spectacular Fireworks Dislay Hobwell Field, GreatworthHobwell Field Behind The Church, Greatworth.

Greatworth and Whistley 2000 Scout Group Bonfire and Fireworks Come and enjoy amazing fireworks accompanied by music, mulled wine, burgers, hotdogs, glow sticks and flashing jewellery a great night out for all the family!

Admission Prices: Family £12 Adult £5 Children £3 (pre-school free) Table Top Event Brackley Fire Station 9am - 12 The Friends of Brackley Library Group 6th November 8.00pm Greyhound Brackley Brackley Folk Club Carolyn Robson & Kevin Dempsey Non Members £7, Members £5 Tickets available for 01280 840219 or info@brackleyfolkclub.org

Saturday 12th November Brackley & District History Society Dance to “The Lee Malvern 4” at Brackley WI Hall 8pm - 11.45pm Ticket £ each or £10 per couple Tickets are available from Bliss or Jems.

Bring your own food & drink.

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Sunday 13th November Brackley Plaza 2.45 Brackley & District Band Remembrance Day Service Thursday 24th November Brackley European Association last meeting of 2011, 8 p.m Lower Town Hall, Brackley More information from Chairman Anita Robbins 01295-712388 Sunday 27th November Magical Christmas Fair In The Atrium At Whittlebury Park 10am - 4pm www.whittlebury.com Monday 28th November Brackley & District Wildlife Trust Brackley Methodist Church, corner of Hill Street and High Street "Small birds & ringing" talk by Lucy Ryan, Reserves Officer, Northants Wildlife Trust Admission £2. Bird seed etc for sale.All welcome.

For more details call Alice 01280 701983 Saturday 3rd December Christmas Market in Aid of Brackley Town Hall (see page 42 & 43 for deails) Monday 12th December Festive Concert featuring Brackley Male Voice Choir at St.Peter`s Church Brackley at 7:30pm.

Popular Christmas songs and traditional carols.

For more infoplease contact me colin.land@hotmail.co.uk or 01280 701759

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Brackley Local Handy Numbers Beachborough School 01280 700 071 Boots the Chemist 01280 702213 Bracken Leas Primary School 01280 707050 Brackley C Of E Junior School 01280 707 060 Brackley Cottage Hospital 01280 702388 Brackley Health Centre 01280 703460 Brackley Library 01280 703455 Brackley Leisure Centre 01280 701787 Brackley Swimming Pool 01280 704906 Brackley Town Council 01280 702441 Car Share 01280 841099 Connexions South Northants 0800 731319 Croughton All Saints Cofe Primary 01869 810727 Croughton Pre-school 01869 811968 Farthinghoe Primary School 01295 710406 Helmdons Acorns Pre-School 01295 768327 Helmdon Primary School 01295 768126 Horton A & E 01295 275500 Horton Treatment Centre 01295 755000 Job Centre 0845 6060234 John Radcliffe Hospital 01865 741166 Lakefield Nursery 01280 701587 Little Fishes Pre-school 01280 705295 Little Oaks Pre-school 01280 840201 NHS Direct 0845 46 47

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Northants Fire Service 01604 797000 Police 03000 111 222 Post Office 01280 841676 Puddleducks Day Nursery 01869 811222 Lakefield Nursery School 01280 701 587 Lark Rise Pharmacy 01280 700222 Little Fishes Pre-school 01280705295 owick Pharmacy 01280 700935 Magdalen College School 01280 846 300 Northampton General Hospital 01604 634700 Reg. of Births, Deaths & Marriages 01327 350774 Snvb 01280 841250 Southfield Primary School 01280 709792 Springfield Surgery 01280 703431 / 01280 704122 St James Pre-school Playgroup 07976909005 Stepping Stones Pre-school 07751597251 Sure Start 01280 841674 Syresham Playgroup 01280 850269 The House At Pooh Corner Ltd 01280 704422 Tiddlywinks Nursery School 01280 705244 Washington House Surgery 01280 702436 Waynflete Infant School 01280 702 270 Winchester House School 01280 702 483 Winchester House School Pre-prep 01280 703070

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