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February 2014

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4 Editor’s Comments 14 A Remarkable Season Rolls On Brackley Football Club 16 Health & Beauty 20 Colour Your House To Enhance Your House 26 How To Score On Your Credit Rating 36 Smart Mobile Marketing 38 Gardening This February 40 Events 41 BIB Competition WIN £20 42 Index

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Welcome...

FEBRUARY ISSUE 2014

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 15th February 2014 Š 2014. 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.

....With turkey now a distant memory and all the decorations cleared away, it's time to embrace 2014 with the promise of new ideas, making the most of our attributes and enjoying all that is lovely in our beautiful part of the world.

A new Spring beckoning gives us the opportunity to cast off anything we would rather leave behind and revitalise our lives; whether in our homes, our careers, or perhaps by improving our diet and exercise.

Valentine's Day, 14th February, is the perfect opportunity to brighten a special someone's life, with a romantic gift or thoughtful gesture to let them know how much you care.

Whatever excitement and opportunities Spring 2014 holds for you, may the new season bring you happiness and wellbeing.

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A remarkable season just rolls on!

A remarkable season just rolls on! Following Brackley Town’s FA Cup exploits that saw an eventual exit in the second round away at Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town, the Saints suffered a post-cup slump as extra games, midweek away trips and the demands on a small squad took their toll in December and over the festive period. Nevertheless Saints retained their position in and around the top few sides in the Skrill Conference North league and entered the New Year ready to renew their challenge.

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Leamington brought only a draw and a defeat as high winds and heavy rain created atrocious conditions for the players on both sides.

A draw at Histon felt like a defeat as the side twice led by two goals only to be pegged back on each occasion.

Intense frustration made the journey back from Cambridge on this occasion seem like a much longer one than it should have!

Manager Jon Brady made some changes to his playing squad with a transfer coup in capturing prolific marksman and ex-Aston Villa and QPR centre forward Stefan Moore with promising young striker Danny Newton going the other way.

Moore’s arrival sparked immediate success in a 3-1 win against Gainsborough Trinity, Moore himself netting twice, in an excellent all round team performance.

The next few months see a run of games that are winnable and contains more matches at St James Park than on the road so all looks bright for Saints remaining in contention for the play-off places come April.

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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.

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Health &Beauty

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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

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Charlie Greig Physiotherapist HPC Registered

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RA Richard Adams Maker of Fine Furniture Sofa, Chair and Fine Furniture Maker Co-ordinating Curtains and Soft Furnishings Re-Upholstery, Restoration and Repair of Antique Furniture

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Colour your home to enhance your mood Carefully applied colour in your home makes an immediate and lasting visual impact, giving off an array of mood-changing associations.

Your colour scheme should complement the space and suit your personal preferences.

Before you choose your colour schemes, always consider the space. Dark rooms can be brightened up with light-coloured walls, accessorised with white voile curtains and plenty of green plants. Tiny rooms look more spacious with pale, cool colours, accessorised with minimal light-coloured furniture.

Boxy rooms cry out for a focal point, such as a feature wall contrasted with an attention-grabbing piece of furniture or art.

By understanding the qualities of primary and secondary colours and how they work together, you'll have a better understanding of how to apply them in your home. Primary colours are red, yellow and blue.

Secondary colours are orange, green and violet.

Deep, warm colours including red-violet, red, redorange, orange, yellow-orange and yellow give a room an intimate, cosy feel. Light, cool colours such as green, blue-green, blue and blue-violet make a room seem more spacious and elegant. Pale neutral colours also have this effect.

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Bespoke, handmade joinery made to your specifications; a wide range of timbers available.

SDRB Joinery is a family owned business established in 2010 which provides high quality bespoke Joinery made to your specifications, giving you the freedom to choose your own materials, design and finish.

The workshop in Evenley includes a showroom, showcasing a range of our work, please feel free to visit to have a look or discuss your requirements.

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Affordable professional caretaking and property maintenance for your business.

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How To Score On Your Credit Rating Balancing the finances at the end of the month remains a challenge for many families.

Indeed, new research from leading instant online credit information provider, Equifax, highlights the financial pressures being tackled by consumers, with over a quarter saying their biggest financial fear this year is the rising cost of food.

This was closely followed by worries about not being able to make their mortgage repayments for 24% and the increase in fuel costs restricting car usage for 14.3%. Making responsible use of available credit, paying the lowest possible interest rate, is a goal for many consumers.

And that includes looking at new credit cards where they offer better terms. But Neil Munroe, External Affairs Director at Equifax, is urging consumers to make sure they understand how their credit information will be used by lenders before they make new applications for credit. He says: "Consumers need to understand what lenders are looking for when granting credit and operating credit card accounts. Knowing that a consumer will be able

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repay the credit extended is obviously the number one criteria. But lenders are commercial organisations and, therefore, they will also look at customers from a profitability perspective.

Consumers need to be as well informed as possible about how they look to a lender. Many consumers see the credit process as a complete mystery something over which they have no control. But that doesn't have to be the case."

Lenders make checks with credit reference agencies to see whether an applicant has kept up to date on repayments. Lenders also use a credit scoring system to decide whether or not to lend to consumers - and in some instances - at what price, as well as for on-going account management.

Basically, the better an individual's credit score, the better the rate they will get, helping them take advantage of the best deals.

Top tips to improve your credit score: * Register - The electoral roll is used by many companies for identity verification purposes to combat identity fraud so it's vital you are registered at your current address. * Credit activity - Ironically, not having many credit cards or loans can affect your credit score. Lenders are looking for signs that you can repay money so it's worth considering opening an account to establish a credit history. * Changes - If your circumstances have changed and you have had difficulties keeping up payments, then it's important to say so. You can place a Notice of

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Correction on your credit file explaining the background to arrears, especially if you're now back up to date. If you believe a lender/company has provided incorrect information on your credit file, you can raise a Notice of Dispute with the Credit Reference Agency and they will take this up with the lender. This will usually be resolved within 28 days. * CCJs - If you've had a County Court Judgement and it is now settled make sure it's recorded on your file. If not, contact the court to get confirmation details and inform the credit reference agencies, otherwise it will stay on your file for six years. * Defaults - These stay on your file for six years and may affect your ability to get credit. * Stop - If you have been refused credit, obtain a copy of your credit report and do not carry on applying elsewhere. Each search by a lender will leave a footprint on your file. * Avoid the highs More than 30% of your credit limit may be viewed as excessive debt and lead to fears that you may not be able to keep up with repayments. * Be direct - It's easy to forget a payment so set up direct debits and standing orders to ensure payments go out on time. * Close it - Make sure any accounts you don't need or use are closed. Financial firms pay more attention to the total amount of credit available to an individual and while you may not use them, dormant accounts could affect your ability to get credit. * Be early - Try to pay off loans and credit agreements ahead of schedule as lenders look favourably on this.

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Local Brackley builder with 25 years experience All types of building work undertaken Excellent references available

“Our reputation is your guarantee�

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T h e G a r d e n i n February

Written by Chris Swallow Swallows Nursery

After four cold winters on the trot, it seems a little strange that, in the middle of January, we have still had no snow or real frost of speak of. However winter often has a sting in its tale and it may well be snowing as you read this! Some dry weather will be very much appreciated however, particularly for those in low lying areas, liable to flooding.

Looking Good

Beneath the ground, bulbs will be growing unscathed,

Fine range of great plants

to emerge and flower to herald the spring.

Of great value now are shrubs with bright colour.

Hollies are underrated evergreens which are very hardy and trouble free. Try the variety Northern Lights (see round pic) with glossy gold splashed leaves.

Winter jasmine (see main picture) has cheerful yellow flowers that will be knocked back by frosts but should now produce more blooms. Prune after flowering, particularly damaged growth.

Jobs in the Garden

Now is a great time to plant bare-rooted fruit trees and fruit bushes. As long as conditions allow, get them in the ground so that the roots can make some growth before leaves and shoots emerge in the spring.

Cane fruits (raspberries, blackberries and their hybrids) should be planted into prepared ground and prune to about 25cm. Don’t forget they will need the support of wires or canes.

Currents need space to grow. Plant black, red and white currents five feet apart, into well worked and fertilised soil. Gooseberries need space as well.

Choose one of the modern sweet varieties for dessert or culinary use, such as ‘Whinhams Industry’, with dark red luscious fruits.

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ESTATE & GARDEN SERVICES Ltd.

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Clematis

Late February is a good time to prune late-flowering clematis, including the Clematis viticella varieties and other hybrids such as ‘Jackmanii’, that flower late summer (known as ‘group 3’). Cut all growth back to 25-40cm. Give the plant a good feed for a fine display this summer.

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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.

John Leftwich 01280 705717 and Nigel Evans 01280 701740.

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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.

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

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

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14th February Valentines Night At Clayson’s Join us for Valentines night at Clayson's Wine Bar and Bistro, 2 Markethouse Courtyard, Brackley. Tickets are £24.95 per person and include a 2 course Spanish Buffet, A Glass of Pink Fizz, or Peroni on Arrival and Bottle of Fine Wine per couple.

Visit the website at brackleywines.co.uk

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.u

27th February Singles Social Night At Clayson's Yes we are back and bigger and better than ever before.

Singles Social Night has been very popular. Join us in the last week of the month every month. Mix and mingle with like minded people in and around Brackley. No need to book, simply turn up from 7.30pm. Licensed bar, plus bistro menu available.to

Every Thursday 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

Last Thursday of the month The Brackley European Association meet in the Lower Town Hall at 8.0pm.

Friendly, lively group keeping the town's twinning alive and well. November 28th meeting, special fundraising Wine Tasting evening.

Tickets £10.0 a head Anita Robbins on 01295712388

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