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...to this edition of the Life in Brackley magazine. The prospect of the summer stretching out ahead of you is wonderful isn’t it? Just as the sun has started shining, we focus on some of the fabulous events taking place locally over the next month. Also dont foget to enter the competitions we have inside and maybe you can enjoy a great May as well. Until next month…… Mandy Johnson x
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TOP TIPS Motoring matters
With car insurance prices continually on the increase and my usual desire to keep an eye on the pennies, I’ve been looking into ways to be adequately covered – and save money, on my children’s behalf. As the parent of teenagers, the dawning of their 17th birthday heralds an increase in outgoings of a vehicular variety – and since the introduction of gender neutral pricing, it’s no cheaper to have daughters than sons! Learning to drive certainly isn’t inexpensive – but when they’ve passed, that’s where the fun starts! Newly qualified drivers are always classed as high-risk, due to their lack of driving experience, so the aim here is to reduce their premiums, whilst ensuring you’re staying well within the law and that the insurance will pay out in the event that it’s necessary.
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Executors and Beneficiaries – Beware of Penalties from HMRC In a recent case a beneficiary has received an £87,000 penalty from HM Revenue & Customs for failing to tell his father’s executors about a cash gift he received the year before his father’s death.
It is the responsibility of executors to make enquiries of the deceased’s family of any lifetime gifts made in the preceding seven years. If gifts are made and executors have not been thorough in their research, penalties as much as one hundred percent of the tax that is now payable can be due.
In this case it was found that the executors had behaved properly in speaking to the family beneficiaries. The beneficiaries were asked if they had received any gifts from their late father in the preceding seven years. No disclosures were made and the executors duly submitted the Inland Revenue form on this basis. Two years later HMRC received an anonymous tipoff and it became clear that the beneficiary had received a gift of £450,000 from the deceased. He was charged £47,000 in inheritance tax and 65% of the potential loss of inheritance tax revenue linked to
the gift. The total came to over £110,000.
The beneficiary appealed but his appeal was rejected, finding that he had deliberately withheld the information.
This should serve as a warning not only to executors but also to beneficiaries that they must take care to respond honestly and openly to executors’ enquiries.
Instructing a solicitor to make sure that executors are covered against any such penalties for non-disclosure would be a prudent safeguard.
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MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, MBACP. •I am a registered Psychotherapist with 25 years experience, the last 20 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. These different issues show up as:
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Banbury Chiropractic Clinic Est. 20 years, are offering a special discount for Initial consultations - just £30 (normal price £125) – including x-rays taken with our on-site facilities if necessary. For those who are new to Banbury or to Chiropractic, we’d like to introduce our clinic and Chiropractors:
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As parents and grandparents, we can spend many hours a day looking after young children, in a whole range of environments, with a variety of potential hazards we can’t always foresee. By knowing how to handle even the most worrying of situations, you can just feel that little bit more confident, that you have the First Aid skills to use,
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should something unexpected and awful happen. Knowing the signs of shock, a head injury or other serious situations, and what you should do in these scenarios, means that we truly can be lifesavers.
A variety of organisations run courses, designed to teach parents and carers the basics of Paediatric First Aid. Your local college, children’s centre, Pre-school or Red Cross centre may offer courses at a very reasonable rate – sometimes even free of charge. Usually the training takes most of a day, but can be studied in the evenings instead, so do ask for details of a course to suit you. Costs are reduced if you book as a group, so why not ask around other parents and do the training together – you may even be able to get the instructor to come to your venue.
Subjects covered by the course will include how to accurately assess a casualty, what to do if a child isn’t breathing, relieving choking, controlling bleeding and looking after an unconscious person. Keeping calm in all of these situations isn’t easy if it’s your child that is unwell, but taking a First Aid course will give you the confidence and skills to cope – so what are you waiting for? Book your training today!
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Call your vet We all love giving treats to our pets, but there’s a very good reason to buy those that are specially made for your dog – some human foods can be fatal to our canine companions. If you’ve often given your pet some titbits from the table, or a few leftovers after dinner, it can come as quite a shock to find that many foods that we love could harm or even kill your beloved dog.
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With two wonderful Bank Holidays this month, I’m hoping for some super sunny weather – to pack up a picnic and have a fun day out with the family. I’m a little weary of soggy sarnies and tepid tea, so this month I’ve made it my mission to try out some much tastier options, and very yummy they are, too – all in the name of research, of course! My perfect picnic doesn’t need cutlery, or really even plates – sharing tasty mini-snacks is so much more fun, and there’s nothing to lug home and wash up! Reusing lidded plastic icecream or takeaway tubs as serving dishes keeps your food from getting squashed and means that you can pop the empties in a recycling bin whilst you’re out and about.
Prepare to picnic!
For four people: Carrot & Cucumber sticks with Hummus for dipping – peel and chop into munchable batons, add a mini tub of hummus in your favourite flavour
Mini bagel pizzas – split and toast mini bagels, spread with tomato puree, sprinkle with grated cheese and grill until melted and bubbling. Leave to cool completely before packaging them up, or they’ll go soggy.
Chicken & pepper kebabs – roast two chicken breasts (or a meat-free alternative) in foil and your choice of seasoning, cool, unwrap and chop each into 12 chunks; deseed and coarsely chop a red pepper and alternately thread pieces of each onto cocktail sticks Mini cheesecake sandwiches – mix light soft cheese with a little icing sugar ( to taste), use this
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mixture to coat one side of mini biscuits, spread fruit puree or jam on another biscuit and stick together – mess-free pudding, easy to transport and delicious!
Water, juice or wine – depending on guests!
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BRACKLEY SOAPBOX DERBY Sunday June 19th 2016
Now a firm favourite annual event within the town the 2016 Brackley Soapbox Derby will take place on Sunday June 19th on the High Street. From 2.00pm onwards soapboxes will run on the main road down the hill to the finish line at the Market Square car park. The race is open to three classes, juniors under 15 years of age, adults 15 and over and once again a premier class for the more sophisticated constructor. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for the fastest three in each class and a separate trophy will be presented to the soapbox judged to be the best turned out cart. To underline the popularity of the event entries have already been received from various parts of the country and enthusiastic local soapbox builders are urged to get their entries in as soon as possible as entries will be limited this year. Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 apprentices will also be racing their SB16 soapbox on the High Street in the premier class which they won in 2014 and 2015. Brackley Soapbox Derby will once again be supporting The Katherine House Hospice and a soapbox will be running in their name with an opportunity to win raffle prizes in support of the charity. Brackley Soapbox Derby is a family event and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a great afternoon. Snacks, drinks and other attractions will also be accessible in the Market Square during the afternoon. Entries are still available and further information including entry forms and technical regulations can be obtained on the soapbox website
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The popular Lark Rise Charity Bike Ride is back, with added interest! After a two-year break, the Lark Rise Bike Ride returns on
Sunday May 22nd 2016 by popular demand. Refuelled, revamped, and definitely packed, now starting and finishing at Mixbury Hall NN13 5RL and with food and drink being kindly provided by the fab team from gourmet pub The Muddy Duck!! All sound too good to be true? Well you have to earn your feast! Either ride 12.5 miles (great for young families), 25 for occasional riders and 40 for those up for a serious challenge. And all on safe lanes, tracks and bridleways, with drink stops thrown in. Join us and also raise money for the vital work that brainstrust does for those suffering brain cancer, both locally and nationally. Check www.brainstrust .org.uk click events in left hand menu. Or contact Chris Swallow
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GARDENING THIS MONTH... Written by Chris Swallow Swallows Nursery
Winter of record breaking rainfall Having had a pretty wet and miserable winter with very little sunshine, and a pretty slow start to the spring, surely May is going to come good and hot. It must at least dry up anyway!
Jobs in the Garden So numerous of course are jobs to do this month. If you do nothing else, then at least keep new plantings watered during dry spells, until established. Spring flowering plants that have finished blooming are best pruned now, to keep their shape. For example Clematis montana and its varieties can be cut back now, to
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avoid a lot of ‘leggy’ growth. Keep on top of your topiary! Regular trimming will give you that perfect shape you are looking for. Classic subjects are box and yew, both very forgiving if trying to cut back to a neglected shape. Also worth a try is the underrated holly, including variegated forms which add more interest. Hollies benefit from regular trimming and will really thicken up, but don’t forget to feed these plants too. Weed control is vital before they set seed or ‘strangle’ your favourite plants. Bare ground can be kept clean by hoeing any young weed seedlings coming through. Better still, mulch over the bare areas to discourage weeds, trap moisture and feed the soil. Night frosts can still occur this month. Be prepared to protect summer bedding plants and other vulnerable plants with layers of fleece. Vincent Landscapes of Buckingham est1990
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Looking Good So many will peak in May, not least our own hawthorn and its colourful offspring. This fine garden tree has a profusion of tiny ‘may blossom’ flowers that festoon the branches, followed by glistening red ‘haws’ in
autumn. Try the form ‘Rosea Flore Pleno’, a beautiful pale pink variety, or the more recent introduction ‘Crimson Cloud’, a dark pink form with white centres to the flowers. Hardy geraniums start to flower in late may. ‘Johnson’s Blue’ (see pic) with its clear blue flowers is a lovely variety. If sheered over after the first flush it will shoot again and hopefully produce more flowers in late summer. A dainty little plant for semi shade is the genus Epimedium with its exquisite flowers in shades of white to pink and red and also yellow and orange
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strong, getting the ball in the net at the other end has also been the problem and not helped by the loss of leading scorer Steve Diggin with a broken arm for many weeks. Young players brought in on loan by manager Kevin Wilkin has made a big difference since February to give Saints a fighting chance of retaining Step 2 status. Whatever happens, the job of building a team for next season begins once the season concludes. Kevin Wilkin arrived mid-season so will have the opportunity to bring in fresh faces if he chooses and to work with his squad in the close season making the next campaign a different ball game altogether. Stay in touch with the news of Brackley Town on the club website.
Brackley's Glenn Walker on the ball
2015-16 has been a fourth season at Step 2 for Brackley Town that is National League North, just two steps away from the top four league divisions – a mighty achievement for our small club in our small town. It has been tough going again this season after last year’s late, late
escape. And going into the final few games the situation in and around the bottom of the table could not be tighter. By the time you read this the team’s destiny may be decided. Away form has been a big problem with a first away win not arriving until the New Year. Defensively www.brackleytownfc.com
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www.BrackleyMeansBusiness. co.uk Building Business Connections
Every Tuesday Every Tuesday from 7 p.m. Banbury & District Model Railway Club Information on www.BDMRC.com or phone Secretary 01295-252931
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Every Tu esday Dance S chool Ste pbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with And rzej Mialk owski CHILDR EN: 6pm - 6.5 0pm Beg inners ADULTS : 7.pm - 7 .50pm B eginn 8.pm - 9 pm Impro ers Waynefle v te Hall, M ers agdalen College School, Brackley
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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 Wedne Mind in Brackle sday ym 10 – 3 at Brack eet from ley Health Centre, Halse Support for an Road. yone over 18 who experienc es anxiety, stress or depression. Please contac t Jo Webb on 07889 181220 or just call in
Every Wednesday Evening & Sunday Afternoon Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Bracke y. John Leftwich 01280 705717 and Nigel Evans 01280 701740.
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BRACKLEY CRICKET CLUB
run 2 Saturday Teams and a Midweek Team as well as kwik circket and junior teams and are always looking for new players. We are currently 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 Tel - 01280 840192
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The Brackley History Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church, Brackley. Cost: Members - Free Visitors - ÂŁ3 and are always welcome. Further information: The Minutes Secretary, Tel: 01280 703166 or via Email: brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail. com
Sunday 1st May - Brackley Morris Men Details as follows: 5.30am: Dancing the sun up at 5.30am on Brackley Market Place, followed by breakfast and music in the Red Lion. 10.00am: Attending the St Peters church service to represent the ancient silver communion plate originally given by the Brackley Morris Men in 1623. 11.15am: Dancing after the service near the church 1.30pm: Dancing on the market square at the Artisans Market
Wednesday 4th May - The next meeting of the Brackley & District History Society at 7.30pm. Katharine Wills will talk about Northampton 1914; the town, its people and a local war within a war. Kate Wills is Speaker Secretary of the county branch of the Western Front Association, and trustee of the Great War Forum voted one of the best online resources for WW1 research by Who Do You Think You Are? magazine.
Every Wed nesday (term Brackley W time only) ind lively group Ensemble is a of who meet on wind players Wednesday evenings in cent We are look ral Brackley. players Gra ing for new de No auditions 5 standard. For informatrequired. www.bwem ion visit usic.co.uk
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Saturday 14th May - Evenley Gardening Society's Annual Plant Sale which takes place from 10am till noon in Evenley Village Hall. A wide variety of quality plants, shrubs and herbs from three leading local nurseries will be on sale at attractive prices. Admission to the sale is free of charge and there is ample parking at the village hall
Every Saturday BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30p.m. We are a club for adults with physical problems that meets each Saturday to use Brackley Pool. For information please ring Janine on 01295 712408"
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8th Brackley Wine Festival The 8th Brackley Wine Festival will provide the opportunity to taste and buy wine from a huge world-wide range and also support local charities. Plans are being finalised for the festival being held at Brackley Town Hall on Saturday 30 April between 12.00 noon and 6.00pm. Stallholders will include Members of the Association of Small Direct Wine Merchants and local independent suppliers. The festival gives the opportunity to taste new wines, guided by experts, where quality and flavour take precedence over brands and mass production.
The festival is organised by Brackley Rotary Club.
The event organiser, Rotarian Trevor Davies, said, “The festival is a tasting opportunity for wine
lovers to discover and buy new wines without the risk of the wine not being to their palate.” “Proceeds from the entrance fee of £5 will benefit Rotary charities. Further information can be found on the festival website:
www.brackleywinefestival.co.uk
Brackley Commun ity Carnival Saturday 11th Ju ne 2016 Theme ‘Life on the Oc
ean Waves’ St John site, Magd alen College Scho ol, Brackley 12:00 onwards. Pr ocession starts Brackley Leisure Ce 11 am from ntre Confirmed acts so far – Circus Whiz, Falconry display, Maritime show, Penguins Ab road, Punch & Judy, Local Da nce Groups, Brackle Cadets, Squirtywirt y, Fun Fair, Dog sh y Sea ow, lurcher racing, Brackley Ba nd. www.brackleycom munitycarnival.org. Wristbands will be on sale at local sch uk shops prior to the ools and event at a reduced price of £4.00 (£5.00 on the day)
Saturday 14th May
Roald Dahl Club 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 18th May Adult colouring 7.30pm - 9pm
Thursday 19th May
Passport to Pimlico – CERT 12A Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm - £5 Please book
Friday 20th May
Craft Class 10.30am – 12 noon Bookfolding £5 per person
Friday 20th May
Quiz Night -7pm for 7.30 pm start £5 per person Especially for businesses but other groups welcome.
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Magdalen College School 01280 846 300 Newbottle & Charlton Pre-School 01295 812909 NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Northampton General Hospital 01604 634700 Northants Fire Service 01604 797000 Police 03000 111 222 Post Office 01280 841676 Puddleducks Day Nursery 01869 811222 Reg. of Births, Deaths & Marriages 01327 350774 Snvb 01280 841250 Southfield Primary School 01280 709792 Springfield Surgery 01280 703431 / 01280 704122 St James Pre-school Playgroup 07976909005 Stepping Stones Pre-school 01280 706553 Sure Start 01280 841674 Syresham Playgroup 01280 850269 The House At Pooh Corner Ltd 01280 704422 Tiddlywinks Nursery School 01280 705244 Washington House Surgery 01280 702436 Waynflete Infant School 01280 702 270 Winchester House School 01280 702 483 Winchester House School Pre-prep 01280 703070
Beachborough School 01280 700 071 Boots the Chemist 01280 702213 Bracken Leas Primary School 01280 707050 Brackley C Of E Junior School 01280 707 060 Brackley Health Centre 01280 703460 Brackley Library 0300 126 1000 option 5 Brackley Leisure Centre 01280 701787 Brackley Swimming Pool 01280 704906 Brackley Town Council 01280 702441 Car Share 01280 841099 Connexions South Northants 0800 731319 Croughton All Saints Cofe Primary 01869 810727 Croughton Pre-school 01869 811968 Farthinghoe Primary School 01295 710406 Helmdons Acorns Pre-School 01295 768327 Helmdon Primary School 01295 768126 Horton A & E 01295 275500 Horton Treatment Centre 01295 755000 Job Centre 0845 6060234 John Radcliffe Hospital 01865 741166 Lakefield Nursery 01280 701587 Lark Rise Pharmacy 01280 700222 Little Fishes Pre-school 01280 705295 Little Oaks Pre-school 01280 840201
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