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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 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.

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“My name is Bond,Guaranteed Capital Protection Bond” Alan Kent “Toy Story 3 & Rocky Horror Come To Stowe”

“Summer First Aid”

“Bed & Bark-Fest” Barking Mad

“Central Leisure”

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MY NAME IS BOND, GUARANTEED CAPITAL PROTECTION BOND What is a Bond?

A bond is essentially a loan to a company, a local authority or the government (commonly known as a Gilt).

A fixed interest is paid on this loan, and the loan is repaid after a fixed period of time.

What is an Investment Bond?

An’ investment bond’ is a single premium unit linked investment, which is invested in stocks and shares. The value of an 'investment bond’ can go up and down depending on the markets. An ‘investment bond’ can be managed either ‘on-shore’, meaning the investment is managed within the UK and according to UK tax laws, or ‘off-shore’ (Guernsey, Isle of Man, etc) and subject to local tax laws. The choice of ‘on-shore’ or ‘off-shore’ is generally dependant on the tax situation of the individual making the investment, both when the investment is made and when the investment is repaid. Essentially, there are tax benefits early on within the fund for an ‘offshore investment bond’, which means that there is more money left in the fund to benefit from future growth.

One benefit of an ‘investment bond’ is that up to 5% of the original investment can be taken each year, with no tax to pay, as this is viewed as being a ‘return of capital’.

Income tax is payable on the difference between the original investment and the value of the bond on maturity.

However the tax payable would be based on the taxpayers rate of tax on maturity of the bond, so if somebody had retired for instance, his tax rate might have fallen from 40% to 20%, therefore saving tax on maturity whilst taking an income from the bond

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throughout the lifetime of the bond.

(There are other elements that need to be considered and the above explanation only covers a basic description of how an ‘investment bond’ works, always consult a financial adviser to ensure that this investment would be right for you) What is a Guaranteed Capital Protection Bond?

It is an ‘investment bond’ that guarantees the return of the original capital investment, whilst providing exposure to potential stock market growth. The ‘trade-off’ is generally that: 1) Some of the original investment is used to purchase an insurance policy that provides the guarantee of the return of your capital 2) The ‘investment bond’ company ‘caps’ the maximum return you could get on the investment.

Who would benefit from a Guaranteed Capital Protection Bond?

Somebody that wants to invest in the markets and have the potential for higher returns than a deposit account, whilst at the same time knowing that the original capital investment is secure and will be returned in the future.

If you would like advice on the above or on any other financial matter, just call me. I will be pleased to help : ALAN KENT of Scottsdale Consulting Mob: 07948 001849 www.scottsdaleconsulting.co.uk Reg in England No: 4627921 Scottsdale Consulting Ltd, an appointed representative of Intrinsic Wealth Management, a trading style of Intrinsic Financial Planning Ltd, authorised & regulated by the FSA.Intrinsic Financial Planning Ltd, FSA register http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register/ Ref: 440703.

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Toy Story 3 & Rocky Horror Come To Stowe Set among the lakes, lawns and temples this summer, Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire will be hosting two nights of open air cinema.

Dust down the rug, bring a picnic and enjoy two nights of great films set in this beautiful National Trust location, over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Rocky Horror Picture Show will give you the perfect opportunity to have a great time with your friends.

On Saturday 27 August, watch as a newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

For a family night of fun and adventure, Stowe will be showing Toy Story 3 on Sunday 28 August. Join Woody, Buzz and friends as they are lost and forgotten before trying to find their old owner, Andy, once again.

There will be free Disney giveaways, competitions and a children’s entertainer to add to the spirit of the night.

Tickets are now on sale. To order yours, phone the ticket hotline on 0844 249 1895. Tickets are available to buy online from the Stowe pages of the National Trust website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowegardens.

Tickets are also available from the reception desk at Stowe Landscape Gardens. If booked in advance, tickets cost £10 per adult, £5 per child or a family ticket is available costing £25 for 2 adults and 3 children. If you bring a group of 20 people or more a 15% discount is available. To get you in the movie spirit a popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix stall will be available, along with a bar and hot food.

The gates open at 7.30pm for you to settle down and start enjoying your picnic. The film will start at 8.30pm once darkness has fallen.

Linda Mellor

To find out more about the cinema nights call Stowe on 01280 822850 or email stowegarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

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As well as the usual bumps and bruises, the summer brings some other ‘medical moments’.

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BED AND BARK-FEST – A HOTEL FOR DOGS. You may have heard the expression you must be Barking Mad quite often but Shirley Rands who launched her business in Northamptonshire 10 months ago, is happy to be claiming just that!

Shirley from Brackley reports that the first 10 months of trading as a local franchisee of national pet care company Barking Mad has been a tremendous success, with almost 90 customers registered already and over 30 host families.

Barking Mad is a home from home pet care service and customers have been very quick to see the value of this solution to dog care when they need to leave their best friend to go away on holiday, business or in to hospital.

Shirley said “I completely understand how dogs become a precious and important part of the family. Mine certainly is to me. When I decided to take a career change the Barking Mad concept won me over. It is so rewarding to be providing a service which gives dog owners the confidence to

leave their loved ones in excellent hands and have a c a r e f r e e holiday. Going to work now is a pleasure and the best bit is seeing relaxed and happy owners and dogs, what more could you ask for” said Shirley.

Shirley went on to say “I am now able to combine my love of dogs with running my own business. I really enjoy meeting like minded people and being able to solve their pet care dilemmas, it gives me a tremendous amount of job satisfaction. Our customers have complete peace of mind knowing their pets are being cared for in a home environment similar to their own, whilst our host families are able to enjoy all of the benefits of owning a dog but on a part time basis. They say the best part about being a grandparent is that you have all the fun before handing the grandchildren back, and Barking Mad is the canine equivalent”.

Here are a few of comments Shirley has received about the service she offers: "Barking Mad are real "Super Stars". Definitely recommend them!"

"The service was personal and attention to detail exceeded all of our expectations. We had a lovely break safe in the knowledge that the dogs were being well cared for by fellow dog lovers.

Thank you again" "Such a relief to know Belle was going to be given love and attention"

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Mosaic Swimming Pools & Spa Ltd.

Specialists in Bespoke Design Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools & Spas

Make the most of the glorious summer weather and install a pool or hot tub in your garden – that’s the advice of local man Stephen French of Mosaic Swimming Pool and Spas Ltd in Brackley.

“A pool, spa & hot tub is an excellent investment, it will provide years of pleasure for your family and friends and increase the value of your home” says Stephen, and he knows his stuff - his company has a wealth of experience in the world of bespoke swimming pool, hot tub & spa design and installation.

Over 34 years knowledge encompassing beautiful new build projects of all sizes down to re-tiling or lining to renovate existing pools makes them the natural choice for a call about maintaining your spa or advice on choosing new filtration equipment.

Many people would love to have a pool,spa and hot tub but are concerned that the maintenance is tricky – this where Mosaic’s aftercare service is key. “We provide a complete maintenance and servicing package for clients within a 50 mile radius of our offices” says Stephen. “our team are all highly skilled and knowledgeable, and will keep your filtration system running smoothly and your water crystal clear”. For busy clients who prefer to maintain their pool themselves, state of the art water purification techniques can be incorporated into electrically controlled filtration units, making the job effortless and userfriendly.

Projects have been completed in all shapes and sizes, for delighted clients ranging from leisure centres, to hotels, to private pools and spas for families to enjoy.

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“We still service and maintain pools that we built over 20 years ago” says Stephen, with a definite pride in the quality workmanship that enables such longevity. To provide complete peace of mind for families with young children or pets, Mosaic can fit automatic safety covers to your pool, in a range of colours to suit your project.

What could be nicer than relaxing the day away by the pool, hot tub or in a luxury spa, listening to the restful sound of a waterfall?

Many clients choose to create a spa pool which flows gently into a larger swimming pool; crystal clear water, blue sky – the perfect remedy to the stresses of everyday life.

Indoor or outdoor – the choice is yours. Pools, hot tubs and spas can be installed in a range of existing buildings, in all sizes and to suit all budgets. Full climate control is available, to enhance the indoor experience. Hot tubs and saunas are always popular, and can be accommodated in the smallest gardens Mosaic specialise in designing and installing the right one for your needs.

All shapes and sizes of pool are available, from the more traditional rectangular block built with a liner, to pre-formed pools, to virtually any conceivable shape, formed from steel reinforced concrete, sprayed on site, allowing beautiful curves and lines to be created.

So, if you have been thinking about installing a pool or hot tub but have never got round to taking the plunge, phone

Stephen and the team on 01280 843101 today! Kate Martin

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Free and Cheap Days Out in local area The school holiday brings the same old problem – how to keep the kids entertained without blowing the budget. Here are a few places to try that won’t break the bank.

Stanwick Lakes (NN9 6GY) is a fabulous day out!

It boasts a huge wooden adventure playground (with waterplay so take a few changes of clothes), a full size assault course, an adventure trail, and lots of foot and cycle paths (so take bikes or scooters). Cost: Free but there is a £3 car parking charge.

Salcey Forest (NN7 2HX) is a wonderful place for exploring woodland.

Kids love to climb the trees and enjoy the treetop walk. Print out children’s activities from the Woodland Trust’s

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website www.naturedetectives.org.uk/summer to add new interest if you visit more than once. Cost: Free but £3 per day to park.

Other local ‘green’ areas to explore include Stoke Bruerne (budget for a boat ride though), Limes Farm (www.limesfarm.com) , Daventry Country Park, Farthinghoe Nature Reserve, and Willen Lake.

Your local library will run fun events and reading challenges for children.

These activities are generally free or a very low cost so worth checking out.

Take a trip to a museum in Oxford. Pitt Rivers (OX1 3PW) is free and

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the kids love looking at the bugs and archaeological finds. There are free family activities during the holidays – see www.prm.ox.ac.uk for details. There is no parking near the museum so take a Park and Ride bus into Oxford – the kids love this!

Make use of your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to pay for some big days out. You can swap the vouchers for tickets to many attractions including Warwick Castle, Wicksteed Park, and Thinktank in Birmingham. See www.tesco.com for a full list.

Look out for ‘Movies for Juniors’ at local cinemas.

Most of these cost £1 per ticket so the kids get the full movie experience at a much lower cost.

These showings can be very popular so book in advance.

Whatever you do, save money by planning ahead on food and drink. Taking a packed lunch can save you lots of cash!

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Beau Ideal Beauty and Holistic Therapy

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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.

Athena Workshops

Summer Workshop 2011 Monday 15th August - Friday 19th August The opportunity to work with various choreographers, to learn different styles of Dance. We will finish with a demonstration on the Friday afternoon for all parents and friends to come and watch. ÂŁ95 for the week, all ages and abilities are welcome.

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

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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.

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Keep Your Bike Safe!

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When not in use, store your bike in a locked garage or shed.

Always lock your bike when you leave it, even if you are just popping into a shop or friend’s house for a minute. A D-shaped lock is recommended.

Lock up anything on your bike that can be removed e.g. wheel, light.

When locking your bike up, always lock it to something solid such as a lamp post or railings.

Have your bike security marked. A bike shop or the police can stamp your postcode onto the bike and attach a sticker to deter thieves.

Take a clear colour photo of your bike. You can hand this to the police if your bike is stolen.

Make sure you have insurance cover for your bike.

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TUESDAYS Towcester Joggers For more details please contact Colin Hull, Sports Development Officer, on 01327 322337 or colin.hull@southnorthants.gov.uk

Mighty Atoms 9.30am-11.30am. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Towcester Leisure Centre.

Mighty Atoms 10.30am-12.30pm.

Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Brackley Leisure Centre. £1.80 mem/£2.40 non-mem(1 hour) or £2.25 mem/£2.85 non-mem(2 hours).

WEDNESDAYS Mums& Tots 9.30am–11.00am.

Baby & Toddler group at St John Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd, Towcester. £1.40 per family.

Term time only.

Towcester Joggers For more details please contact Colin Hull, Sports Development Officer, on 01327 322337 or colin.hull@southnorthants.gov.uk

Mighty Atoms10.30am–12.30pm.

Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Brackley Leisure Centre. £1.80 mem/£2.40 non-mem (1 hour) or £2.25 mem/£2.85 non-mem (2 hours).

Towcester Toy Library 9.30am-11.30am at Towcester Community Centre Drop-in play session & refreshments. £1.50/family with toys available to hire.

WEDNESDAY 28TH (5-9pm) & THURSDAY 29TH (9am-4pm) SEPTEMBER Charity Shopping Extravaganza The Atrium, Whittlebury Park In aid of Northamptonshire Macmillan Cancer Support, Helen & Douglas House Hospice for children and young adults and St John Ambulance Approximately 60 stalls selling all sorts of things not found on the High Street. The perfect place to do some early Christmas shopping.

All welcome refreshments available; entry £5 For more information contact Hilary Walton 01280 851126

Storytime 2pm-2.30pm.

Sing-along sessions for under 5s and their parents/carers at Stony Stratford Library. FREE.

Mighty Atoms 10.30am–12.30pm.

Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Brackley Leisure Centre. £1.80 mem/£2.40 non-mem (1 hour) or £2.25 mem/£2.85 non-mem (2 hours).

County Market Co-operative selling homemade baked goods and preserves, seasonal garden plants and produce and craft items.

Village events catered for.

Contact: Betsy 01604 858090 Maggie 01327 830893 Rita 01327 353359 Weight Loss Group 9.30am, 5.45 & 7pm Weight Watchers Towcester Leisure Centre

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No Strings Badminton comes to Towcester Centre for Leisure every Thursday 7pm-9pm. Fun & Friendly sessions with a Badminton England Co-ordinator.

FRIDAYS Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Viv Rhymes CHILDREN: 4.30pm - 5.20pm Beginners ADULTS: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Beginners Towcester Centre for Lesiure, Call Viv 0n 07790130579

Rhymetime – 10am-10.30am and 10.45am-11.15am. Sing-along sessions for under 5s and their parents/carers.

2nd and 4th Friday of each month at Towcester Library.

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Mighty Atoms 2pm-3pm.

Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Towcester Centre for Leisure £2.10 mem/£2.70 non-mem.

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D.A.B.S Tea Stop 1pm-3pm. Daventry Surestart Childrens Centre. Breastfeeding mums welcomed – peer supporters available.

THURSDAYS Bumps And Babies Group 1.30-3pm The Chantry House, Market Square, Watling Street, Towcester.

Soft Mats, Baby Toys. Come and meet other new mums!

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MONDAYS Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm, drop in at anytime to the new Brook Health Centre.

Peer supporters there each week.

Run by the Health Visiting team and open to all breastfeeding and expectant mums. Free.

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