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2020 issue

The aim of the monthly Life in Brackley Magazine is to support businesses in order that the local community can flourish.

So here we are, turning yet another page on the calendar, when New Year seems only a moment ago! Yet April it is, with those customary showers, Easter eggs in abundance and a definite feeling of Springtime optimism about things. In this month’s magazine, we’re looking at the very important issue of Mental Health – not only how to look after ourselves and others, but fundraising for the charity Mind.

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GA R D E N I N G T H I S M O N T H Article written by Michelle Hiscutt

April is such an exciting time

April is such an exciting month, the days are longer, spring is in full swing, the birds are starting their crescendo of song and if we are really lucky, there are no ridiculous weather events so the winter coats are put away.

Sowing seeds, potting on earlier sowings and splitting later flowering perennials, it is a busy time of year for those who like to grow their own. For those enticed by the lovely stock in garden centres and DIY stores, beware things flowering out of season; they have been grown under glass and will be susceptible to damage and stress of going straight out into the garden without being hardened off.

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Away from all the doing and growing there’s so much to enjoy at this time of year. Pear and cherries, ornamental or edible will be looking resplendent and whether the sky is cerulean or leaden, enjoy a bit of blossom viewing is a simple pleasure well worth doing. The Japanese celebrate by having picnic parties under the cherry blossom in the Hanami or blossom viewing

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With just eight National League North fixtures remaining the league has been suspended along with most other sport in the UK. Quite what this means is impossible to say at this time as the global health emergency gathers pace. It may be that the season will be declared void ie teams start the new season as they did the last with no promotion or relegation this time around. Or it could be that the season is eventually completed but the start of next season delayed.

There are other options and the league has some time now to decide on next steps.

Brackley enter this period of an enforced break in good heart after an excellent all-round team performance at Alfreton Town, winning 4-2, and a 5-2 win against Blyth Spartans. The wins followed a dip in form that saw Saints slip to 7th place in the league table. A win at in-form Chester and the two victories mentioned above however have

lifted Kevin Wilkin’s side back on track and sit in third place.

This may all be in vain of course or may yet set up an exciting season’s finale - whenever that comes.

In the mean time, the right decision has been made to put people’s health and well-being ahead of footballing or financial concerns and we enter a period of weeks certainly and months quite possibly without action on the pitch.

Until the game resumes, from everybdy at Brackley Town Football Club stay safe and take care.

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13th Easter Egg Treasure Hunt from 10am - 12noon (FREE entry) We have 50 amazing Easter Eggs to give away… all you need to do is come and complete our Easter themed treasure hunt at the Baptist Church. If you can find all the clues and solve the puzzle you can win one! Held at the Baptist Church.

Rotary Club of Brackley meets every Thursday evening.

Further information from www. brackleyrotary.org.uk info@brackleyrotary.org.uk

The day is open for primary school ages (4-7)

Every Saturday

Brackley & District U3A

BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30 p.m.

We are a club for adults with physical problems that meets at Brackley Pool.

For information please ring Janine on 01295 712408 Brackley Cricket Club run 2 Saturday Teams and a Midweek Team as well as kwik circket and junior teams. Running indoor nets at Winchester House School in Brackley on Thursday from 8pm. Please feel free to come and intriduce yourself or call or email Keith Cartwright for more information T:01280 840192 E: keith@cartwrights-sports.co.uk

Every Sunday

Brackley Nova Cycling group start at Brackley Leisure Centre at 09:00 ww.brackleynovacycling. co.uk 10th Easter Cinema (Good Friday) - from 8pm - Passion of the Christ (FREE entry) The movie has free admission with free hot and cold drinks offered before and after the film - Doors open from 7.30pm This movie has an 18 Rating and is for an adult audience only. Held at the Baptist Church.

Thursday 16th April 2020 1000 hours Methodist Church, Brackley Speaker: Mike Brook Topic: Musings from the Amateur Stage - part 1 The King’s Banquet 15th August 2020 At The Castle at Edgehill, Ratley, Banbury, OX15 6DJ Website: https://www.thekingsbanquet.co.uk/ The Brackley History Society meet the first Wednesday of each month at Brackley Methodist Church. The meeting starts at 7.30 pm The next meeting is on 1st April when Dr Dan Hounsell with talk about HS2 Archaeology. Membership is £15 a year. Visitors are always welcome £3 each.

Refreshments will be available after the talk. All enquiries Karen Gees 01280 702837 e-mail : brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail. com

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