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Due to changing patterns in family life such as partners cohabiting or having second families making a will is becoming ever more important.

Unfortunately, even when a will is made problems can arise if it is not drafted carefully.

Many people believe a DIY will, will be cheap, however if it is incorrectly drafted, the cost to a person’s estate can far outweigh the initial cost had they gone to a professional. Problems may arise as a result of mistakes in the drafting of the will, the meaning of the will being unclear, or issues with the execution of the will.

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POACHER’S PIE

This is a twist on a classic steak and ale pie, swapping out the chunks of beef for mixed, diced game – this could include venison, wild boar, partridge and pheasant pieces.

FILLING • vegetable oil 3 tbsp • celery 2 sticks, diced • carrots 2 large, diced • onion 1 large, diced • garlic 2 cloves, crushed • bay leaf 1 • rosemary 1 sprig • thyme 2 sprigs • mixed diced game meat 500g (order from a local butcher) Step 1 Heat the oil in a casserole over a medium heat and fry the vegetables, garlic and herbs until golden, then scoop out onto a plate. Toss the game meat in the sea-

BRITISH PIE WEEK soned flour and brown in batches, until really golden, then scoop out onto a plate.

Step 2 Pour in the stout and scrape all the chewy bits off the bottom of the casserole with a wooden spoon. Add the stock and prunes, along with the browned meat and vegetables, lower the heat and cook gently for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender.

Tip into a pie dish and cool.

Step 3 For the pastry, mix the flour and suet together in a large bowl. Add 100120ml of cold water and a good pinch of salt, and work by hand until the dough comes together – don’t overwork it and let it become sticky. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

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GA R D E N I N G T H I S M O N T

Covid/lockdown approved activity....

March is usually considered the start of the gardening year.

The days are getting longer and after equinox the light is greater than the dark. This winter has been brutal with lockdown and day after day of sub zero temperatures in February. We are all longing for some sun and warmth. There’s no guarantee March will provide that but let’s live in hope.

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is making our seasons the best thing you can do for your patch of the planet is to mulch your soil with organic matter.

There is no soil that cannot be improved with it. On heavy Northamptonshire clay it improves the structure without the need to dig. It locks on stored carbon if you don’t disturb the soil structure by digging. It increases biodiversity of t he soil. It improves the plants’ ability to take up nutrients. It locks in moisture for when its needed in the dry and reduces surface run off and flooding when its wet. It suppresses weeds.

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Deciduous grasses need chopping down (miscanthus to the growing point) and evergreens need a good comb. Wear a thick pair of gloves and then run your fingers through to remove any dead material. Get planting your hardy perennials and shrubs. Sow perennials, annuals and half hardy annual seeds.

Cover veg patches with cloches if available to provide protection and

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Brackley Town Football Club...

As this goes to print nom-league football is in turmoil and there is great uncertainty as to whether this season will be completed. Lottery funding for clubs in the autumn kept games in National League going but this has switched to loans which many clubs feel is a risk too far. A two week season’s suspension was meant to provide a window to sort things out but unsuccessfully so.

In the meantime most clubs have sought to soldier on. Saints won their first game back following the

Volunteers of the MONTH suspension against a Chorley side that came to national prominence with their FA Cup run on BBC TV. Following manager Kevin Wilkin’s award of Manager of the Month in December, Brackley Town then picked up the volunteer of the month award for January. For the first time the award went to two people as Dr Philip Stevens and Denise Stevens received the accolade for their volunteering work at the club especially leading the Covid testing programme at the club.

Manager Wilkin said, ”At clubs like ours volunteers

play a crucial role and Philip and Denise epitomise this. I am delighted that their work has been recognised and I want to thank them and all of the volunteers at the club.”

If the 2020-21 season continues there is a large number of fixtures to fit in, especially given postponed games following the severe weather in February. It promises to be a fascinating time.

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Brackley Groups receive “Rose of Northamptonshire Award”

Brackley Town Council

Brackley Town Mayor Cllr Chris Cartmell is pleased to report and congratulate; as a result of drawing attention to and nominating various groups and individuals here in Brackley, they have been recognised for their work during the COVID-19 crisis, by being presented with the "Rose Northamptonshire" award. The following groups have recently been notified as recipients: • Brackley vs Coronavirus Group Helping to co-ordinate assistance to residents in terms of getting shopping, prescriptions and many more requests.

• Brackley Scrubs Group - Making and distributing facemasks and scrubs for the NHS.

• Winchester House School - Staff helping to distribute emergency food boxes around the town and local villages.

• Brackley Town Council - Ensuring continuity of services to the community during the pandemic and its staff’s “business as usual” approach to everyone.

• Saints Community Project - Continuing to provide lunches and regular contact to a number of elderly and vulnerable residents in Brackley.

• Brackley Community Radio - Encouraging community spirit during the pandemic and organising specialist programmes to help replace the Town Carnival, Remembrance Day Service and the Christmas Carol Service.

Cllr Cartmell also congratulates a number of other people in town who have also received this award, having been nominated by other organisations. As a full list of recipients is yet to be published

by Northamptonshire County Council we

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are unable to name all groups and individuals who have been awarded.

Councillor Chris Cartmell said “I am delighted that so many people have been recognised within our community who have contributed and supported so many during this time.”

While the pandemic is still ongoing, the County Council, as well as the formal institutions of the High Sherriff’s Office and Lord Lieutenancy feel it is important to recognise that many groups and individuals across the County have committed themselves to response and relief efforts since the beginning of the outbreak. The ‘Rose of Northamptonshire’ award scheme was set up as part of the Unsung Heroes initiative by Northamptonshire County Council, to express thanks to those groups or individuals who have worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe, and our businesses moving during the global COVID-19 crisis.

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