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NOVEMBER 2011

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BUSINESSES THAT ADVERTISE IN A RECESSION ARE THE ONES THAT SURVIVE AND COME OUT THE OTHER END

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Peel2Save hits Towcester ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 50 YEARS

Oxford Transmitter Switchover Date is September 2011 Please call us for information and advice.

Peel2Save is a brilliant new fundraising card, launched in the summer of 2011, that's taking the UK by storm.

Brackley residents, Trevor and Lyn Hunt, are producing individual Peel2Save cards for Brackley, Buckingham and Towcester. Each card contains 64 peel-off discount coupons for use with fabulous local businesses. This credit-card sized local discount card fits neatly into your wallet or purse so is always available when you need it.

A Peel2Save card costs £10 but typically contains over £300 worth of discounts. Every card is sold in aid of/for local good causes in Towcester.

Everything from schools, churches, sports clubs, hospices and other charities are benefitting from Peel2Save.

To find out where you can buy your Peel2Save discount card or to find out more about how Peel2Save can help either your business or charity, contact Trevor or Lyn on 07947 828 101 or follow Jen Oakton Peel2Save Brackley on Facebook.

TV, Radio and Satellite Aerials Supplied and Fitted

FREEPHONE: 0800 6951944

Extra points around the house

MOBILE: 07788 513780

Fast emergency repairs Your local approved Sky Digital installers Member of the C.A.I. Your ONLY local RDI Qualified Digital Intaller

Working closely with local businesses

FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED TREE CARE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Leylandii & Conifer problems solved Hedges reduced and trimmed

Call: 01280 409 110 FREEPHONE 0500 364646 Thorpe Close, Overthorpe Industrial Estate, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 4SW 2

Pruning and thinning Large or small jobs welcome

UP TO 15% DISCOUNT FOR OAP’S

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C O N T E N T S www.inbusinessmags.co.uk EDITOR/ARTWORK Mandy Mills inbusinesspublications@yahoo.co.uk ADVERTISING Kate Martin 01386 424898 inbusinesspublications@yahoo.co.uk FEATURES EDITOR Jen Oakton PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Howard EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Trevor Skidmore, Janine O’Doherty

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“Peel2Save Hits Towcester”

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy!”

Buckingham Hypnotherapy

“£20.00 Voucher”

“Custom Glaze Celebrate 30 years”

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Community What’s On

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Cut Childcare Costs

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Index

NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE COPY DATE 16th November 2011

NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE The aims of Towcester In Business Magazine are to help businesses in the area become known and useful to local people and to encourage the people of Towcester and surrounding areas to support these businesses in order that the local community can flourish. © 2011 All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not.

Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions.The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for

canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services is strictly prohibited.

The above title is a division of The Best Area Magazines Ltd.

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Have you ever had negative thoughts buzzing around inside your mind when you’re feeling low, such as “why do I bother?” or “I’m so useless”. Long term and excessive worry creates anxiety, stress, physical health impairments and mental disturbances, as well as headaches, high blood pressure and depression.

What are you worried about? Fear is the only rational reason that people tend not to change their habits, and so they continue to live with their worries.

But it’s not all bad news... you may not be able to change your situation, but you CAN change the thoughts and feelings that you attach to it. This will enable you to have a more positive outlook and gain the strength that you need to change your life for the better. Complimentary treatments such as Hypnotherapy can really help you to make a difference.

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HEALTH Whether you need help to manage your emotions, reduce your fear of spiders / flying / horse riding, stop smoking, or want to lose weight, hypnotherapy can and does offer long term and successful solutions.

Some treatments available may surprise you such as NHS approved treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Charles Bonnet syndrome, confidence in meetings, exam preparation, fertility, having a relaxed and enjoyable pregnancy, an easier childbirth... This booklet could easily be filled with lists and lists of treatments, so if you would like to ask any questions, please contact

Janine O’Doherty, Clinical Hypnotherapist on Buckingham 01280 824284 or visit

During

November and December you can take advantage of a

ÂŁ20.00 Gift Voucher to use either towards your own treatment, or to give to someone else as a gift.

Simply quote BIB3 when booking your appointment. Appointments are available at clinic on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, with other days and times at home by request.

www.buckinghamhypnotherapy.co.uk

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The Athena Stage School

Classes we offer: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama for all ages and abilities.

Students have the opportunity to take exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern following the IDTA Syllabus and exams in Drama and Singing following the Trinity Guildhall syllabus.

Boys Only Classes

In Dance & Drama

Will be run on Tuesday evenings.

Contact Lisa for further details: lisa@athena33.com 07725 800758 Gifted and Talented

Our NEW Casting AGENCY is looking for YOU

All children joining the stage school will have the opportunity to join our new casting Agency. The agency will run alongside the school and places them in work in theatre, films and television.

You will see that we will be running photographic sessions from time to time to enable you to join spotlight.

Adult Dance Classes

Contact Romaine for further details: romaine@athena33.com 07810 550088

Adult dance classes for all abilities in Tap and Street Dance from January 2011.

Visit our website www.athena33.com

Telephone Lisa on: 07725 800758

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SINGING

DRAMA

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ONE CALL DOES IT ALL…

Full Service

£59.99 All Inc

• MoTs arranged • Repairs • Exhausts • Batteries • Engine Diagnostics • Brake Safety Centre FREE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY FREE WRITEN QUOTATIONS ON REQUEST

Woodlands

Logs & Kindling DELIVERED LOCALLY 0844 4141174

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Unit 4, Oak Tree Farm, Akeley, Bucks, MK18 5HF

01280 860700 credits cards accepted

www.claysvehiclerepairs.co.uk

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MARQUEES

WINTER SERVICE *DISCOUNT

25% off

*This voucher is for full services only, Please bring this voucher with you, Valid from 1st November 2011 until 31st Jan 2012.

Hire a garden marquee from as little as ÂŁ140

www.centraLeisureMarquees.com Mob: 07903 717272

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01280 735005 www.bigtrees.co.uk

■ Carpentry ■ Joinery ■ Kitchens ■ Bathrooms ■ Refurbishments With over twenty years experience Call me for your free quotation Email: kevinweakley1995@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01296 733833 Mob: 07855 851004

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“All Aspects Of Tree & Hedge Care Covered” Fully Insured & Qualified Professional Arborists ● Trees & Hedging Supplied & Planted ● Ground Maintenance ● Hazel Hurdle Fencing Installed ● Woodchip & Logs Supplied ● No Job Too Big Or Small -

Residential Or Commercial ● Local Company Offering ● Competitive Prices

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F R E E

Postcode for Sat Navs: MK18 2DN

in November

Sunday 20th 12.45pm - 15.45pm Saturday 26th 12.20pm - 15.45pm Admission - FREE

W eight Loss Group W eight Watchers

Towcester Leisure Centre Every Thursday at 9.30am, 5.45 & 7pm

Towcester Scout Hall Preschool will again be holding its successful annual Christmas Craft Fayre at Towcester Town Hall on Sunday 4 December 2011.

If you are an interested stallholder then please contact us and we can reserve your space now before the rush! More information nearer the time...

Any enquiries please contact 07980 525116 or email contact@towcesterscouthall preschool.co.uk.

Towcester Scout Hall Preschool Registered Charity No. 1022961

WENCH WITH A WRENCH Plumbing Services

Carole Newton

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Sat 5 Nov

Thornborough Village Bonfire & Fireworks 7.00 pm Entry for the event is £5-00 for adults, £3 for Senior Citizens and children.

Event Organiser: Thornborough Sports & Social Club http://www.bucksinfo.net/tssc Email: secretary@tssc-mail.org.uk

TOWCESTER RACECOURSE

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Tuesday is Steak Night 6pm Wednesday is Fish & Chips night from 6pm Thursday is opem mic night from 9pm (All welcome!)

Saturday is live music night.

Advance notice!

Christmas Craft Fayre T

The Plough Inn, Towcester

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Community What’s On

Cut Childcare Costs!

Anyone who pays for childcare will know just how big a chunk of a monthly salary it can eat up. But many parents still don’t know about Childcare Vouchers – these can help you to make significant savings on childcare costs.

These special vouchers are a government scheme that allows you to pay for childcare from your pretax salary. In most cases, part of your salary is paid in childcare vouchers which are not taxed. The vouchers can be used to pay for childcare for children up to the age of 15 and are valid for any nursery, playgroup, after school clubs, and

childminders etc who are registered and regulated. The scheme is operated through employers and many companies in this area take part.

Any parent or person with parental responsibility is eligible for the childcare vouchers but to get them your employer must run a scheme.

Check with your employer first but if they are not registered, you can explain the mutual benefits (the scheme costs a company nothing to run and actually saves them money as NI is not paid on the vouchers). Both parents are eligible for the scheme and can combine vouchers if necessary.

Beware that taking childcare vouchers can greatly impact tax credits and so can leave you worse off.

Check out www.moneysavingexpert.com or a local financial advisor to help you make an informed choice.

http://www.scottsdaleconsulting.co.uk/

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P&B ROOFING & Building Contractors Ltd

ALL TYPES OF FLAT ROOFING TILING, SLATING, RE-POINTING, REPAIRS AND RE-ROOFS FASCIAS AND GUTTERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED CHIMNEYS RE-POINTED

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Call Paul: T:01327 262411 M:0774 0774 500

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Photographs kindly donated by Paul Howard Photography LSWPP Tel: 01327 830659 or 15 07977558067 paulspix@gmail.com www.photography.org.uk