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Marie Curie is looking for a volunteer in Brackley!

Marie Curie is appealing for local volunteers to help manage the charity’s collection boxes in and around Brackley.

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With Christmas Time Approaching With Christmas now approaching all too quickly and many of us watching the pennies even more closely this year, it’s more necessary than ever to cut costs and still have a fabulous time.

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SQUASH CLUB FINALE It was a great evening of squash entertainment at Manor Road on Monday 4th. October, with both the club championship and handicap finals taking place.

This also coincided with the first and second teams making a 100% winning start in the Oxfordshire winter league. With four matches played team 1 are top of division 4 and team 2 are leading division 6, a tremendous performance from the squad recently strengthened with new arrivals to the town.

In the handicap, new member Brendan Sanders played Colin Whitehead in a non-stop 20 minute test of endurance. Colin started with a 7 point advantage and Brendan had managed to pull level after about five minutes. The next ten minutes saw the lead change hands several times and just when you thought Colin’s fitness would see him through, Brendan slowed the game down with some tactical drops and lobs. This proved to be the turning point and Brendan pulled away in the last few minutes for a 52-42 victory.

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The club continues to thrive with membership increasing to around 180, and the Junior section taking part recently in Northamptonshire Grand Prix events with Emma Hall taking first place in the Grade C section. England Squash, the national body, have recognised Brackley's success as a good community and up and coming outfit by including them on a toolbox video as an example to other clubs. A fine reward indeed!

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Bonfire

If you have pets, this time of year is certainly not their favourite time. Juggling the needs of your animals whilst still wanting to celebrate Bonfire Night isn’t easy, but I have a few top tips to make things go as smoothly as possible.

For cats, make sure you can keep them indoors from dusk onwards – if you work late, keep them in all day at this worrying time of year – an extra litter tray and dish of dry complete food, along with a scratching post to spare your chairs and a bowl of fresh water, will ensure they don’t miss their forays outside for the few days they need to stay in.

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GARDENING THIS MONTH

September and October have given us reasonably warm but changeable weather. However autumn will take a hold now with rain and wind to come. We should still take all opportunities to get out there and get stuck in, easily written while I sit in the warm office with a cup of tea!

Looking good!

Autumn colours are really taking off at this time. Japanese maples are often grown for their brilliant display in the autumn. The leaves of the species Acer palmatum will give gorgeous tints of pinky reds to orange. The best colours will be on sheltered plants – conditions which also suit the many varieties the species has given rise to. Another fine tree for autumn colour is Liquidamber stryaciflua or “Sweet

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Gum” (see pic left page). This medium size tree has characteristic three-lobed leaves that can turn rich purple and paler shades too.

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GARDENING THIS MONTH

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5 successive wins!...

After Brackley's perfect start to the season - 5 successive wins! a challenging run of games brought a series of draws and two first defeats. The first loss came away at Salford City - the club part-owned by the former Man Utd stars including Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. Salford have completely re-built their stadium since Brackley's first visit last season and a quite wonderful venue it now is. The second defeat came at York City. The Minstermen were playing in League Two 2 seasons ago but consecutive relegations bring them face to face with the Saints.

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equalised having gone behind early in the game. leading rer Lee Ndlovu in Bootham Crescent was another at leaguesco leaders Harroga action te Town iconic stadium for Brackley supporters to visit. The game Town saw Saints into the final attracted a crowd of 2732 who qualifying round against roared on the home team creating Billericay Town. The outcome of a terrific atmosphere. Days such this game was not known at the as these highlight how dramatic time of going to press but here's has been the club's rise and just hoping the whole town can look what a level of football the club is forward to a 1st round tie against now competing at. a big league club and still the After several seasons of prospect of a glamour tie in a successful FA Cup runs this time later round! Watch out for news around fine wins at Kingstonian on Brackley Town's progress in and at home against Braintree the league and the cup!

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The Inner Wheel Club of Brackley meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Further information from Zoe on 07544983461

Every Monday

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

StoweSubAqua.co.uk

Every Monday

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

Every Saturday

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

Brackley Post Office & Stores

Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm 01280 840550 • Newsagents • Stationers • Gifts • Cards • Bureau de change • Photo booths • Off Licence

Self Defence Classes

every Wednesday at Maids Moreton School.

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

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 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 34

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).

Every Wed

Brackley Badminton 8 to 10 pm in Win School spor Contact Marcu 01280-70 www.btbc.

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Brackley WI

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

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. dnesday Contact Karen Lesniak 01280 706692.

Town n Club.

Every Monday nchester House "Open Doors" at Greatworth Methodist Every Tuesday rts hall.

Church, Every Tuesday from us Lesniak 10 am to 12 noon. Drop in for 7 p.m. refreshments, activities, games, carpet 06692 Banbury & District Model bowls, newspapers org.uk and friendly chat.

Railway Club Information For info. on tel. 01295 711082 www.BDMRC.com y Club of or phone Secretary ackley 01295-252931 BRACKLEY ts every CRICKET CLUB run 2 Saturday Teams and a Midweek ay evening.

Team as well as kwik circket and junior ormation from teams. Running indoor nets at Winchester House School in Brackley on Thursday eyrotary.org.uk from 8pm eyrotary.org.uk Please feel free to come and intriduce

Sunday

va Cycling group ey Leisure Centre at 9:00 ovacycling.co.uk

yourself or call or email Keith Cartwright for more information T:01280 840192 E: keith@cartwrights-sports.co.uk

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 35

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

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 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 Wednesday Evening & Sunday Afternoon Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Brackey. John Leftwich 01280 705717 and Nigel Evans 01280 701740.

Every Weds/Thursday (term time only)

DECEMBER 2017

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 – TBC 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 time10.3011.30am Creation Club, Weekend crafting with Ken and Estelle.

Throughout December please check facebook for Club Updates due to Bank Holidays and club special events.

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 36

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Wine Tasting evening at Brackley Old Fire Station

Thursday 30th November at 8.0pm

The Brackley European Association meet in Brackley's Old Fire Station on the last Thursday of every month at 8.0pm. Friendly, lively group keeping the town's twinning alive and well. The November meeting on the 30th is a special fundraising Wine Tasting evening.

Interesting wines selected by an expert, tasty nibbles and pleasant company! No expertise is required; everyone is welcome. Tickets cost £9.00 a head and are available from Graham Archdale on 01280 704018.

Brackley History Society next meeting is 1st November when Stephen Barker will give a talk on the Battle of Edgehill.

Stephen explains the political and military context and includes a significant number of personal stories, anecdotes and legacies relating to those caught up in the actions.

Brackley Methodist Church 7.30pm Members Free Visitors Welcome: £3.00 Annual Membership: £15 per person - Refreshments ALL ENQUIRIES TO KAREN GEES SECRETARY ON 01280 702837 ( email: brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com)

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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 16th November 10 am – 12 noon Speakers - Eve and Steve Bacon - Medieval Surgery Further information about our meetings and groups can be found on our web site Brackley U3A or call 07444363494 Refreshments included Visitors Welcome £2

At Sulgrave Manor

Manor Road, Sulgrave, OX17 2SD

Sunday November 12th 11am until 5pm, £2 entry

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Lily And The Little Sn ow Bear Natasha King

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