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DEC/JAN 2018 ISSUE

to the edition of the Life in Brackley magazine, It’s quite scarey that it’s only about 30 days till Christmas with a very busy and successful 2017 coming to an end. I would just like to say thank you to all my customers who continue to support me into my 18 years in business.

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For cohabiting couples, however, the position is very different. For example, an unmarried couple might live in a house owned by one of them whilst the other might pay grocery or utility bills. If that couple were to split up, there would be no automatic right for them to share ownership of the house, even if they had lived there together for many years. The process for establishing a share in the house through the courts can be costly and lengthy, with no guarantee of success.

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In spite of the fact that there is no such thing as a ‘common law marriage’, many cohabiting couples think that they will have the same rights as a married couple if their relationship breaks down.

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If working to be a better version of yourself is amongst your New Year’s resolutions for 2018, then those allimportant first steps are crucial to ensure success. Forget the usual mad exercise regimes and post-Christmas crash diets – it’s all about feeling and looking your best, and creating this is more like a marathon, not a sprint!

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TOWCESTER MUSEUM

The volunteers and trustees of Towcester Museum warmly invite you to our magical Victorian-themed Christmas celebration, which will be held on Saturday 9th December from 10am - 4pm.

Entry to the Victorian Christmas as well as ‘The Towcester Story’ and the ‘Old Railway Exhibition’ will be FREE all day!

You will be merrily welcomed into the museum by the wonderful Towcester Studio Band who will be playing Christmas carols. The museum will be decorated traditionally and our volunteers dressed beautifully in period costume, so that you can experience

the charm of a Victorian Christmas.

We will be serving mulled wine, wassail punch and our locally brewed heritage ales as well as a selection of festive treats, including mince pies, sugar plums and our Christmas fudge.

Our strict headmistress will be running a craft workshop for children to make Victorian-style Christmas crackers or tree decorations in our Victorian classroom, complete with chalkboards and authentic finger stocks.

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Christmas soaps and candles made using Victorian methods as well interesting books, yummy treats and children’s gifts will be available to buy from our shop, so that you can find the perfect Christmas present.

‘Towcester Goes to War’ Temporary Exhibition Opening in 2018 Towcester Museum will be staging an informative and respectful temporary exhibition to commemorate World War One, the impact it had on Towcester and the town’s inspirational local heroes.

Towcester Museum is currently welcoming new volunteers to join our friendly and dedicated team. We tailor each role to the individual and their aspirations.

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Library would go. Our library is more than just books. The library provides free services for under 5s with trained staff, stores historical information about Brackley, has computer use, is a place you can apply for a bus pass and blue badge. They have a health visitor giving breastfeeding advice and also a baby weighing clinic once a month. The food bank, job club and Brackley Country

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How to survive the holidays… with your sanity intact!

We’re being bombarded, as usual at this cheery time of year, with festive messages, an abundance of tinsel, baubles and wrapping paper littering every surface…….phew!! if that’s not enough to have steam pouring from your ears, add in the prospect of incoming in-laws – ‘tis indeed the season of smiling through gritted teeth and peeling a barrage of sprouts! i’ve battled my way through many a yuletide, emerging at new Year in varying states of chocolate overdose and exhaustion, but it has helped me come up with a few top tips to keep you sane, starting with preparation you can do now:

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Brackley have been riding high recently with their successes on the squash court but were absolutely delighted when the Club was praised in Parliament by their local MP Andrea Leadsom.

Responding in a debate to a question from Corby MP, Tom Pursglove, as to why Corby lacked any squash courts, the Leader of the House of Commons cited Brackley as doing rather well in the local leagues and that the Club was a great place to train! It certainly highlighted that squash is one of the best sports in the world for overall fitness.

Brackley Squash continues to thrive with membership increasing to 195 and the Junior Section particularly growing in popularity. The Club now has two in-house coaches with Martin Hall progressing to level 2 and Alistair Brown recently achieving his level 1 accreditation from the national body England Squash. The rolling programme of Northants Junior Squash Grand Prix events comes to Brackley on Saturday November 25th. Several local dignities have been invited to attend the event to see first- hand the benefits of the sport for juniors and the dedication of the coaches and parent helpers .

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GARDENING THIS MONTH

Christmas is just around the corner and we are approaching the shortest day. So the weather should be as cold as it gets.

However winters typically don’t peak until January or even February as the lack of sun allows these latitudes to continue to cool.

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from roses to fruit trees and include the full range of native trees and shrubs suitable for hedging, growing as small groups or planting on a larger scale. Perhaps you could give up a corner of a field, or in a small garden a few native shrubs could be squeezed in. Not only will they be wildlife friendly, you can feel proud to be part of the trendy ‘carbon-offset’ movement.

For a native hedge with a more uniform look consider Beech , or Holly which is much underrated. If it has to be coniferous English Yew gives the classic look and will grow at a reasonable rate if well fed, contrary to popular belief that it is rather slow.

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Gloomy winter days need brightening up and what better than a Mahonia ‘Charity’ (see picture); grown in sun or shade this architectural shrub with glossy shiny leaves holds high its fragrant lemon yellow flowers.

One small tree which really shines in the winter is the Tibetan Cherry, Prunus serrula Tibetica.

The glossy bark of this species will peel away and with back light will glow a lustrous amber colour(see pic) . Spring brings small white flowers and Autumn will nice yellow leaf colours. If space is limited try growing as a multi-stemmed tree for even more stem effects.

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Xmas Trees – not just for Christmas?

It seems such a shame that so many carefully grown trees are cut off in their prime only to be shredded for compost a few weeks later.

Perhaps try thinking of buying your Christmas tree in a slightly different way: what sort of conifer would you like to see growing in your garden over the years to come, then work backwards from there to the size and type to buy now. An alternative is to buy a pot grown tree that will look good now and in the years to come.

Serbian Spruce make a lovely specimen (see pic): you can bring it inside and just place in a cool spot away from radiators and keep well watered.

As a point of interest all ‘cut’ Christmas trees keep much better with their stump in water, having cut off the bottom half inch first.

Happy Gardening Christmas.

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5 successive wins!...

Brackley Town's season started on a high back in August with five straight wins in National League North before taking a slight dip with a really tough run of testing games and then putting together a fine run of results to show that the Saints need fear nobody. In third place between favourites Harrogate Town and Salford City in mid-November Kevin Wilkin's side was ideally placed to mount a challenge.

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atmosphere to matches and make Brackley's journey at Midfielder Shan e Byrne in action the this level of football an exciting experience for local non-league scene with a supporters. remarkable cup run including FA Cup success saw the Saints away win at Colchester United. reach the final qualifying round Brackley did make progress in the before bowing out in a replay Northants Hillier Cup reaching against high profile Billericay the semi-final after a comfortable Town which was a disappointment win over UCL side Peterborough to everyone around the club given Northern Star. The semi-final will the success in three of the last four be contested in February. seasons in getting at least one, and Keep up-to-date with all the club on two occasions, two rounds news and information about further. This time it was Oxford forthcoming games by visiting the City who flew the flag for the club website.

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EVEN

Every Wednesday

Brackley Town Badminton Club.

8 to 10 pm in Winchester House School sports hall.

Contact Marcus Lesniak 01280-706692 www.btbc.org.uk

Every Sunday

Brackley Nova Cycling group start at Brackley Leisure Centre at 09:00 ww.brackleynovacycling.co.uk

Every Monday

Short Mat Bowls 7.30 -9.30 Croughton Village Hall first two session free

BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30p.m.

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

For information please ring Janine on 01295 712408

Rotary Club of Brackley

meets every Thursday evening.

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

Self Defence Classes

every Wednesday at Maids Moreton School.

Kids and Teens 6.00 Adults 7.00 cskravmaga@sky.com 07526629955

1st Tuesday of the month

(no August meeting) The Brackley and District Flower Club meet at Evenley Village Hall at 7.30pm, demonstrations and workshops every month, see us on Facebook 34

Every Saturday

BRACKLEY CRICKET CLUB

Brackley WI

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

Lively group of ladies ranging from 20yrs -90yr Meets the 2nd Monday of t month 7.30pm WI Hall, Manor Road New members and Visitor welcome Contact Margar 07850243737 www.brackleywi.btik.com

Every Monday

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

StoweSubAqua.co.uk

NOTICE TO PATIENTS OF SPRINGFIELD SURGERY, BRACKLEY

NTS Brackley Junior Badminton Club

We run every Monday after school at Wodhams hall Magdalen. We cater for beginners and advanced players offering coaching and games play. Anyone interested call Paula on 07507317694.

"Open Doors" at Greatworth Methodist Church, 10 am to 12 noon. Drop in for refreshments, activities, games, carpet bowls, newspapers and friendly chat.

For info. tel. 01295 711082

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Every Monday

The Inner Wheel Club

of Brackley meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Further information from Zoe on 07544983461

Brackley Post Office & Stores Fri 7am - 7pm,

NOT HAD YOUR FLU VACCINATION YET? PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE YOU CAN! WE STILL HAVE PLENTY OF VACCINES AVAILABLE! IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SHINGLES VACCINATION – MAKE SURE YOU RING AND BOOK THAT TOO!

Mon Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm 01280 840550 • Newsagents • Stationers • Gifts • Cards • Bureau de change • Photo booths • Off Licence

Every Tuesday

during term time

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.

Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday from 7 p.m.

Banbury & District Model Railway Club Information on www.BDMRC.com or phone Secretary 01295-252931

BRACKLEY JUBILEE CHOIR - 40TH ANNIVERSARY

This 40th Anniversary year for the Brackley Jubilee Choir has been one of growth and success, looking back over its history, including some of the music sung during the inaugural concert repeated in the successful summer concert in July, 2017. The final concert of the year will take place on Saturday, 2 December, in St Peter’s Church, Brackley, beginning at 7.30.

The appealing music the choir will sing consists of two favourite works within the choral repertoire:- Vivaldi’s Gloria and Haydn’s Nelson

Mass, both accompanied by the Cherwell Orchestra. The soloists are:- Emma Griffiths, soprano; Felicity Hope, alto; Philip Fine, tenor, and Theo Perry, bass – all of whom are known to the choir and Brackley audiences.

The orchestra will also play Mozart’s Serenade in G, K525, known as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

The conductor is Stuart Hubble, well known in Brackley music circles.

Ticket price is £10 (free to 16 and under).

BRACKLEY JUBILEE CHOIR – CHANGE OF REHEARSAL VENUE From Tuesday, 9 January, 2018, the venue for Brackley Jubilee Choir rehearsals will change to the Baptist Church, 52 Hans Apel Drive, Brackley, NN13 6HD, from 7.15 p.m. until 9.15p.m.

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DECEMBER 2017

Throughout December, Letters from Santa. Our supporter’s group will be working with Santa. Please contact the library for further details.

Friday 1st December– The Big Christmas Quiz Night!! From 8pm. £5 per person. Teams of up to six. Prize every round. Please book your team a table at the library.

Every Monday and Thursday Knit and Natter 2-4pm Tuesdays 12th December - Job Seekers Club 11.30-2pm Wednesday 6th December- ABC Craft Evening 7.30-9pm. Colouring, book folding or crochet (crochet or book folding tuition £5 per person) Every Thursday 1.30-3.30pm Jigsaw Club Every Thursday 4.15-5.15pm Thursday Craft Club with Sue Thursday 7th December- 11am -12 noon Reminiscence Group German Café – TBC French Café – Saturday 2nd December Sunday 10th December – Santa and Santa’s workshops for further details please visit the library or our face book page.

Thursday 14th December - 7pm for 7.30pm - The Cinema Club showing of “White Christmas” Certificate PG. £5 per person. Booking essential.

Refreshments available to buy on the night.

Every Saturday during term time10.30-11.30am Creation Club, Weekend crafting with Ken and Estelle.

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EVENTS Every Mon, Wed & Thurs MOYLAN SCHOOL of DANCE - RAD at Waynflete Infants School Hall For details contact Gabrielle Butler 01280 706876 or visit www.brackley-dance.co.uk

Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Andrzej Mialkowski CHILDREN: 6pm - 6.50pm Beginners ADULTS: 7.pm - 7.50pm Beginners 8.pm - 9pm Improvers Wayneflete Hall, Magdalen College School, Brackley

Brackley History Society meet the first Wednesday of every month at Brackley Methodist Church Hall 7.30pm Members Free Visitors Welcome: £3.00 Annual Membership: £15 per person Refreshments All enquiries to Karen Gees 01280 702837 (Secretary email: (e-brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com) Wednesday 3rd January 2018 Mike Luke will be taking about Iron Age Excavations in Brackley.

Every Wednesday (term time only)

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.

For information visit www.bwemusic.co.uk

Every Tuesday

Wednesday December 6th Tod Both will be talking about Crime and Punishment in the 18th Century

Brackley & District U3A Learn, Laugh and Live Are you retired or semi-retired? Come along and learn something new and make new friends Brackley Methodist Church 18th January 2018 at 10 am – 12 noon Speaker Alan Brewer. Up in the Clouds Further information about our meetings and groups can be found on our website Brackley U3A or call 07444363494 Refreshments included

Every Wednesday Evening & Sunday Afternoon

Visitors Welcome £2

Every Weds/Thursday (term time only)

Sing and Sign Baby Signing classes for babies 6 weeks to speaking. Wed mornings at WI Hall, Manor Road, Brackley, Thurs mornings at Evenley Village Hall, Booking is essential contact Helen 07906 055591

Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Brackey. John Leftwich 01280 705717 and Nigel Evans 01280 701740.

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2nd Prize

A family of four Free Tickets to see

Cardboard Carnival Children's Show - 17th February

Mary Wright for winning the Christmas Tree and Kirsty Elam Central Leisure advert on page 21 for winning the tickets

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