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WELCOME...to the Spring edition of the Life in Brackley magazine.

I really delight in the first signs of Spring – daffodils in the garden, lambs frolicking in the fields and glimpses of glorious sunshine. This month we’re fabulously upbeat, looking at Mothering Sunday and the Easter weekend, a timely reminder about British Summer Time and ideas to makeover your home.

Enjoy these lighter evenings and the hopeful thoughts that March brings.

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Andrea Leadsom attends Brackley v Corby Squash Challenge Brackley Squash Club were delighted that local MP and Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom, was available to attend a friendly challenge between players from Brackley and Corby. Following a discussion in the House of Commons about the lack of Squash facilities in Corby, Mrs. Leadsom had encouraged Corby players to come down to Brackley and see first hand how the club had grown successfully from small beginnings.

Needless to say the competitive spirit was aroused and Corby’s James Roberts contacted Brackley’s Andy Bright and arrangements were made

for the match which took place on Saturday 27th January. Mrs Leadsom was pleased to receive an honorary Brackley shirt from Andy and James to mark the occasion, although she joked she might need to get some practice in before she actually made her debut! She also talked with some of the junior players at the club and heard about the coaching facilities in place. After meeting the players who would be in action for the inaugural “Corby Challenge Trophy” and offering her support and encouragement for the future, the match began.

James had gathered 8 of Corby’s finest who now play their squash at other clubs some distance from

the town to take on 8 of Brackley’s best players. Each tie was a contest of 3 games with all points scored counting towards the final result with bonus points for winning the tie.

After six fiercely contested matches the scores were level and everything was up for grabs as the last two ties got under way. Brackley just managed to pull ahead and took the match 309 points to 299. Although Corby actually won more ties ( 5-3 ) Brackley had accrued more winning rallies! It was a very enjoyable occasion and plenty of prizes were on hand thanks to kind donations from sponsors. It is hoped that this ...

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Don’t forget…….British Summer Time begins!

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GARDENING THIS MONTH THE GARDEN IN MARCH

The month of March is drawing us into the garden. She is saying ‘come on in , the water’s lovely’. Who can resist, with birds singing, warm sun on your back and a myriad of fragrances enticing the senses. We’ve had a pretty chilly winter and really deserve some balmy weather now. There is so much to do in the garden, but at least the days are longer and everyone is hopefully feeling rejuvenated after a long mid-winter break.

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Early spring flowering plants are great for adding colour to the garden. Planarians or ‘Lungworts’, so named for their spotted leaves, produce pretty little flowers from March to May

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with so many other flowering plants as they would in April and May. The catkins of hazel, willow and also Garrya eliptica are a delight in late winter and early spring.

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March is probably the month when most plants are planted, as ground conditions improve, whether trees, shrubs, fruit bushes, perennials, climbers and so on.

Some groups of plants such as clematis and hydrangeas need pruning with care, as some types within the group may loose potential flowering wood for the season.

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Brackley Town enter the exciting final stages of 2017-18

Brackley Town enter the exciting final stages of the 2017-18 football season with everything to play for after a successful New Year period.

The National League North side sits poised in third place in the league behind Salford City and Harrogate Town with a play-off place the least of Saints’ ambitions. The team has also reached the final stages of the FA Trophy competition for the second season running and will also contest the Northants Senior Cup final against Kettering Town at Northampton Town’s Sixfields Stadium in April.

All in all there is a lot for Saints’ fans to look forward to.

Attendances at the team’s St James Park ground have

increased significantly this season with the recent visit by league leaders Salford City attracting the highest attendance ever for a league game at St James Park, well over 1000 supporters creating an amazing atmosphere that inspired Kevin Wilkin’s players to beat the leaders in convincing style.

Off the pitch the club has been buoyed by the first team success, the junior teams and junior coaching are as popular and successful as ever, the walking football teams continue to develop that particular form of the game and always welcomenew players to their midweek sessions, and a ladies team will shortly be formed in another exciting development.

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On top of this, long standing club secretary, Pat Ashby, was appointed to the Council of Northamptonshire Football Association. This is an honour for the club and for Pat and recognises his outstanding service not only at Brackley Town but for local non-league football. Brackley Town chairman Francis Oliver commented, “Pat Ashby does a terrific job for our club and I know he will do a good job at the Northants FA. It is great for our club and for this corner of the county to have representation on the council.”

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Every Monday

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

Every Monday

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

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MOYLAN SCHOOL of DANCE - RAD at Waynflete Infants School Hall For details contact Gabrielle Butler 01280 706876 or visit www.brackley-dance.co.uk

Every Tuesday

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

Every Tuesday from 7 p.m.

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SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information. StoweSubAqua.co.uk The Inner Wheel Club of Brackley meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. Further information from Zoe on 07544983461 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.

Brackley WI Lively group of ladies ranging from 20yrs -90yrs Meets 2nd Monday of the month 7.30pm WI Hall, Manor Road. New members and Visitors welcome Contact Margaret 07850243737 www.brackleywi.btik.com 34

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

Every Tuesday during term time The Brackley Jubilee Choir has changed its rehearsal venue to the Baptist Church, Waynflete Close, Brackley, NN13 6AE. The choir still meets on Tuesday evenings during term time from 7.15 to 9.15 p.m. New members are welcome.

There is no audition. We are a mixed adult choir (SATB). New members welcome. Contact Karen Lesniak 01280 706692.

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 Self Defence Classes every Wednesday at Maids Moreton School.

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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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(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

Every Wednesday Evening & Sunday Afternoon

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

Rotary Club of Brackley meets every Thursday evening.

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Every Saturday

BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30p.m.

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

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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 Third Thursday of the month Brackley Inbetweeners Group is a ladies group that meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the hall adjoining St. Peter’s church in Old Town, Brackley. Our aim is to make new firneds and have new experiences. For more information please email brackleyinbetweenersgroup@gmail.com

Every Sunday

Brackley Nova Cycling group start at Brackley Leisure Centre at 09:00 ww.brackleynovacycling.co.uk Rotary Club of Brackley meets every Thursday evening.

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Concessions: 15 & Under, 65 & Over and Members of the Bowls Club

Tickets can be purchased on our website or by the QR code below Tickets will also be available on the door Bar open until 11pm

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The next meeting of Brackley History Society is Wednesday 7th March 2018 when Sally Munday-Webb will be talking about the Restoration of the Town Hall.

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)

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Beginner Taoist Tai Chi TM Classes:

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BRACKLEY JUBILEE CHOIR The first of the concerts for the 2018 season sung by the Brackley Jubilee Choir will take place in St Peter’s Church, Brackley, on Saturday, 24 March, beginning at 7.30 p.m.

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MARCH 2018 Brackley Library will be closed on Mondays until further notice.

Every Tuesday and Thursday - Knit and Natter 2-4pm Tuesdays 6th and 20th March Job Seekers Club 11.30-2pm Wednesday 7th March and 21st March - 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 4.15-5.15 Thursday Craft Club with Sue Thursday 1st March – 11.00am -12.00 noon Reminiscence Group Friday 2 nd March – 7.30pm Quiz Night, £5 per person, Teams of up to 6 people German Café – TBC French Café – TBC Thursday 15th March - 7pm for 7.30pm The Cinema Club showing of Dunkirk Certificate PG. £5 per person.

Booking essential. Refreshments available to buy on the night.

Sunday 25 March – Easter Egg Hunt and Other Sunday Fun! 11.00am-2.00pm Every Saturday during term time 10.30-11.30am Creation Club, Weekend crafting with Ken and Estelle.

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