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“Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Souvenirs?”

“Olympic Torch To Pass Near You!”

“Fake That Tan”

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“Beau Ideal Voucher 15% off

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Chris Day, Kate Martin

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“Hosepipe Ban In Force”

NEXT ISSUE COPY DATE 16th May 2012

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“Let Coaliac’s Eat Cake”

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Souvenirs

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With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations taking place at the beginning of June, why not call into Buckingham Tourist Information Centre at Buckingham Old Gaol and have a look at some of the Jubilee souvenirs on offer – items range from delightful Jubilee teddy bears to tea towels, key rings, notepads and mugs all featuring the winning design from the recent BBC Blue Peter competition; there is also a fine bone china range of plates & mugs and also tea spoons and tea towels – something to suit all ages and a marvellous memento of a very special historic royal occasion. Buckingham Tourist Information Centre is open Mondays to Saturdays Pat Ogden from 10am till 4pm.

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Olympic Torch to pass near you!

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According to official figures, the Olympic Flame will pass within 10 miles of 95% of people in the UK. 8000 people will act as Torchbearers, carrying the Flame through 1000 cities, towns, and villages on a 70-day Torch Relay in the run up to the Olympic Games. The Relay will begin on 19th May and end in the new Olympic Stadium in London on 27th July for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

Members of the public are encouraged to ‘line the streets’ to show support for the Torch Relay.

If you want to catch a glimpse of the Olympic Torch as it passes through our area, here are the dates and places you need to know.

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On Monday 2nd July, the Olympic Torch can be seen in Northampton. Starting off at 10.21 on the A4500 near the Weedon Road Industrial Estate, Torchbearers will run along Weedon Road, St. James’ Road, St. Peter’s Way, on a circuit of the shopping area and finish at the junction of Bedford Road with Nunn Mills Road.

On Monday 9th July, the Torch will pass through Buckingham with a 10.19 start.

Torchbearers will run along the A422 Stratford Road (starting at the junction with Lower Wharf), High Street, Market Hill, Bridge Street, and finish at the London Road/Bernadines Way junction.

You can also see the Olympic Torch locally on Monday 9th July at Bicester (mid pm), Milton Keynes and Bletchley (early am), and Oxford (early eve). A free evening celebration will take place at South Park in Oxford on the same day.

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Health &Beauty

Fake that Tan If you aren’t off to sunnier climes this year but still want that sunkissed look, why not consider faking it?!

A fake tan does not have to mean you’ll turn a nasty looking shade of orange. If used correctly, sunless tanning products can give you a natural looking tan. If you are applying the product yourself, here are some hints to give you the best results.

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Hands last! When you have applied self-tan to your face and body, wash your hands carefully so you don’t get tanned palms. Then apply the tan to the top of your hands with cotton wool.

Dry out! Don’t get dressed until the tanning product has dried completely.

If you’re not fully confident, visit one of our local salons for a professional spray tan.

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Go gently! Use the product lightly and evenly over your body. Have a very light touch on dry skin and on thicker areas of skin such as elbows, knees and ankles.

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Hosepipe Ban in Force Since April 5th, domestic customers of Anglian Water have had a hosepipe ban in place.

This measure was taken in response to the serious drought situation across the region. As a hosepipe can use up to 1000 litres of water in just an hour (more than the average household uses in a whole day!), the hosepipe ban should save millions of litres of water.

Some people are confused as to exactly what is and isn’t allowed during the hosepipe ban.

Here’s a quick guide: During the hosepipe ban, you MUST NOT use a hosepipe to: Water your garden – flowers, hanging baskets, lawn, park, or allotment UNLESS you are a Blue Badge holder.

Fill paddling pools or domestic swimming pools.

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Mess around with water e.g. water fights or spraying the kids!

Clean your windows, walls, paths or patios.

A registered business is allowed to do so however.

Wash your private car or boat.

Fill or maintain an ornamental pond or fountain UNLESS these contain fish or other aquatic animals.

Customers who ignore the hosepipe ban could be fined up to £1000. If you’re not sure if the hosepipe ban applies to you, tap your postcode into the checker at Anglian Water’s website. You can also find advice regarding exemptions and a range of special deals on there to help you save water and cope with the hosepipe ban.

If you are a keen gardener and a customer of Anglian Water, you can apply for a free ‘garden water saving’ kit. It contains water storing crystals and mats as well as useful RHS information on saving water in the garden and choosing drought tolerant plants.

Visit www.anglianwater.co.uk to find out more and to apply for your free kit.

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Let Coeliacs Eat Cake!

Coeliac Awareness Week is 14th – 20th May. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where the gluten found in wheat, barley and rye causes damage to the gut that can only be prevented by lifelong avoidance of gluten.

That rules out all normal bread, pasta, biscuits and cakes.

Luckily, most supermarkets now have a good range of “Free From” products. However, they are often significantly more expensive than their gluten containing equivalents, and to be honest, not always that convincing!

The biggest challenge for most coeliacs is eating out. Knowing how difficult it can sometimes be to find really decent gluten free food, whenever I find a great new product or new place to eat out, the first thing I want to do is spread the word.

With this in mind, I set up the Facebook group

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“Gluten Free Brackley” to swap tips on eating out locally. A group of us get together regularly at the Courtyard Coffee Shop, where there is always a good gluten free selection of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, salads and most importantly: cake!

Overall, most places can usually adapt something on the menu to be suitable and it is always helpful to ring in advance to see what they can do.

Restaurants: remember that by providing clearly labelled gluten free options and training your staff in awareness you will be gaining not only our custom, but those dining with us as well!

For further information: www.coeliac.org.uk – Coeliac UK is a vital source of support and information for the newly diagnosed and to keep up to date with new products and changes to product labelling.

Their safe foods directory which is updated every year is our bible!

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The Garden in May

Written by Chris Day Buckingham Nurseries & Garden Centre 01280 822133

Time for a floral rain dance!

The great news for gardeners is you don’t need a hosepipe to be able to garden this summer, says Buckingham Garden Centre’s Chris Day. The hosepipe ban, affecting more than 20 million households, is the strictest ever imposed. Two incredibly dry winters has left the Water Companies no options, especially in our neck of the woods.

So, for us gardeners, it’s simply how we water the garden wisely this summer.

Remember you can still use watering cans (so make sure you have plenty!), however if you have a water butt then this can be fitted to a seep hose system. You can even buy a water pump for your water butt to help distribute water around the garden

to where it is needed.

Micro-irrigation systems with a water pressure reducing connector are permitted under the current ban and these neat set-ups are designed for greenhouses or where you have large numbers of containers to irrigate. You can even use these Micro-irrigation systems with automatic timers so you are applying water even more efficiently, perhaps through the night so avoiding unnecessary evaporation.

You need to be planting clever this summer... working in one of the water –retaining gel products, sometimes called water storing gels, would be useful on all your plantings, including those composts used for hanging

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baskets and patio planters.

These clever polymers absorb up to 300 times their weight in water so helping the soil remain moist and allowing the roots to Echinops actively move around the soil where they are added. You still have to add fertiliser, such as Blood, Fish & Bone or perhaps work in one of the slow-release fertilisers like Osmocote, which operate over a much longer period of time and are controlled by soil temperature and soil moisture.

No doubt you will have read newspaper news stories suggesting we plant our gardens with drought-tolerant plants; however I must voice a word of warning here as many of these plants are simply not frost hardy. So, whilst they may survive the summer on a cup of water, you’ll be heartily disappointed when they fail to come through the winter. So, what plants can we establish?

Well, here’s a few for starters... Choisya ternate (Mexican orange bush), Dianthus, Euphorbia, Bearded Iris, Echinacea, Echinops, English Lavender (including

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Stipa & Lavender planted together the popular Lavandula ‘Hidcote’, pictured, with Stipa grass), Helianthemums, Kniphofia (red hot poker), Nepeta x faassenii, ornamental grasses (Carex, Pennisetum and Stipa), Verbascum and Yucca.

Finally, there is a group of flowers that positively thrive in dry conditions and in poor soils, which I urge you to sow this month, despite the hose pipe ban. And what are these magical flowers? Well, simply wildflowers. A packet or two of mixed seeds sprinkled over the soil will germinate in the most difficult of conditions and are great magnets to wildlife, especially bees and butterflies.

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Written by Chris Day Buckingham Nurseries & Garden Centre 01280 822133

Here are 10 tips to help beat the drought...

1. Grow drought-tolerant plants that don’t need as much help to survive (as listed in the feature).

2. Place saucers under containers so water doesn’t run away which will help reduce the time spent watering.

3. Limit use of hanging baskets and utilise water-storing crystals to reduce the amount of watering needed.

4. When watering it is better to provide a good soaking rather than watering little and often, as this allows the water to seep deep into the soil and encourages plants to grow deeper roots.

5. Avoid watering lawns – they soon green up after rain.

6. Fruit and vegetables usually crop adequately without watering. The quality and quantity however, is improved by watering close to harvest. However, when the leaves are the crop, such as lettuce, the plants should never go short of water. Watering about two weeks before harvesting is usually sufficient.

7. Mulch in late winter or at actual planting to ‘lock in’ soil moisture and prevent weeds growing.

8. Recycle water from the kitchen and bathroom.

Plants can be watered with bath, shower and kitchen water, which is collectively referred to as ‘grey’ water. Soil and potting compost are effective at filtering out contaminants, including soaps and detergents, so there’s no need to worry about using it on your plants. However it is good hygiene practice not to use bath and shower water on edible crops.

9. Remove weeds – they use water that your other plants can soak up.

10. Introduce windbreaks and provide light shade to help reduce water loss on exposed sites.

TOP TIP When using a watering can, direct water at only those plants that are most susceptible to dry conditions. If your garden is on a slope, build up a shallow basin of soil around the plants to help enable the water (and rain when it arrives) to seep into the soil and not simply just run off the surface.

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Here’s a great way of getting your summer garden off to an even better start this month by winning our Competition! Simply answer the question and TWO lucky readers will have the chance to win a Buckingham Garden Centre Gift Voucher, perfect for those new seed, plant or sundries purchases!

To enter, simply answer the following question:

What is the Latin name for the popular catmint plant?

A: Nigella B: Nolana C. Nepeta Pop your answer A, B or C together with your name and address to: competition@buckingham-nurseries.co.uk

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Are you fed up with your dirty driveway and patio? We may have the answer for you.

Do you remember the days when your driveway and patio had vibrant colours?

Are you dreading stooping to conquer those pesky weeds and that slimy algae?

Well the good news is you don't

have to worry any more as there is a professional pressure washing company based in Buckingham who also cover the surrounding areas. We caught up with Paul Crosbie of Jet Stream Drive Clean who says, “ We love to stoop and conquer your mossed up paving, we have methods and procedures in place using up to date technology that will guarantee customer satisfaction and return any surface back to it's former glory.” He goes on to say, “To make the maintenance of your outside areas easier in the future and to protect the investment you have made in your paving, we can also apply an appropriate high grade sealer”. So, as you can see, we offer an all over refurbishment program for your paving.

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The cost of a stamp seems ridiculously high all of a sudden. There are some things that just can’t be sent in any other way but there is a great alternative to sending a greetings card by Royal Mail.

An e-card is similar to a postcard or a greeting card but it’s digitally created and sent over the Internet, usually by e-mail or via text message.

Choosing a digital card gives the sender many more options than a traditional greetings card. You can personalise the image by adding text, a photo or video or send a card containing an animation or interactive game. The recipient usually receives an email to let them know a card has been sent and the card can then be viewed over the Internet and saved to the recipient’s own computer.

Not only does this save you the price of the stamp but it’s an environmentally friendly option too.

There are plenty of online e-card stores.

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Wed 16 May “Close up at Claydon 17th century splendor” free event 1.30pm-2.30pm and 3pm-4pm Claydon House, Nr Winslow.

EVERY MONDAY Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Jean Conway Adults 7.30pm - 8.20pm Improvers Adults 8.30pm - 9.30pm NEW Beginners Buckingham School, Brookfield Lane, Buckingham MK18 1AT Call Jean on 07855546406

Thur 17 May Quiz Night 7.30pm Buckingham Old Gaol £7 includes ploughman’s supper team of four (can be made up on the night) more information and tickets from Buckingham Old Gaol

EVERY TUESDAY Zumba (Latin-inspired dance-fitness) class 7.30pm - 8.25pm Buckingham school, Buckingham 07919962307 or info@zumbabuckingham.co.uk

Sat 19 May BACAB Coffee Morning call in and find out about the work of BACAC 10am till 1pm Buckingham Old Gaol Tue 22 May Valuation Day by Bonhams 10am till 2pm

EVERY MONDAY/THURSDAY Buckingham & Stowe Running Club. Runners of all abilities welcome. Just turn-up. 6.45 pm at Swan Pool, Buckingham Simon 07968099751 or info@buckandstowerc.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY Zumba Gold (Latin-inspired dance-fitness) class for the older active adult, true beginner or people who are not used to exercising 14:10pm - 15.00pm Swan Pool, Buckingham (class is not on Swan Pool timetable) 07919962307 or info@zumbabuckingham.co.uk SATURDAYS/TUESDAYS Chrgd NRG Dance Classes at calvert green community hall for children 10am to 11am, Saturdays at steeple claydon methodist church for children 2:30 to 3:30 and 3:30 to 4:30pm Tuesdays Steeple Claydon Methodist Church 7 to 8pm for childrenTuesdays 8 to 9pm for adults currently £2 per session per person for anymore info please phone sheree bird, artistic director, on 07754 870052 or e-mail chrgdnrg@btinternet.com

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Buckingham Winslow & District Citizens Advice Bureau Wheeldon House,Market Hill Buckingham MK18 1JX

Your local CAB provides free money, legal and other advice to anyone who contacts us for help.

We can help you to sort out any debt worries; ensure you are claiming all the benefits you may be entitled to; assist you with housing and employment problems; deal with queries about consumer or tax issues; advise on legal matters; answer questions about immigration; help you deal with any family and personal matters; offer specialist home-visiting service to the housebound and their carers.

Telephone 01280 816707 and select option 1 for the advice line or option 3 to hear our current opening hours, including our Thursday afternoon sessions at the Buckingham bureau and our outreach sessions in Winslow on Wednesdays.

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Street Accountants

Are you looking for an alternative to the traditional high street accountant?

Someone who can fit in around your busy life? Flexibility is one of our core values and we can take away the stress of doing your accounts.

We are based in Buckingham, call us for a free consultation on 0845 4966461 www.streetaccountants.co.uk

MGB Sheds manufacture quality timber buildings and offer a bespoke service supplying any domestic building made to your design and specification.

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