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Dear Reader Welcome to the January edition of the MK Flyer, the first of 2013. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year. I can’t believe how quickly 2012 has flown by! With the launch of the MK Flyers APP back in September we can now offer so much more for both our advertisers and readers. With the function of a Milton Keynes Directory on your smart phone or tablet you are never without the number you need and for our advertisers we can now send out offers and promotions directly to the APP users giving an instant response – something we are very excited about and are looking forward to watching it grow. To download your APP visit page 41. We at MK Flyers are looking forward to another year of working with new businesses in Milton Keynes, as well as with our current advertisers, putting you in touch with the local services you may need. If, like so many people, your New Year resolution is all about health and fitness, have a look through the MK Flyer and see who is there to help you on that journey. And if you are out celebrating over the New Year, please do remember to call Skyline Taxis, featured on the back cover of the Flyers, to get you home safely. Once again, Happy New Year from all of us at MK Flyers.

Stuart

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MP’s Diary

By Iain Stewart MP, Conservative MP for Milton Keynes South

Let me start by wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. I hope that the festive season brought much happiness and warmth to you and your family. It is not very often that I get the chance to ask a question directly of the Prime Minister during PMQs, but I have been very fortunate that I recently had two opportunities to do so. I was able to draw the Prime Minister’s attention to the excellent growth forecasts for Milton Keynes which has shown we are one of the best places in the UK to lead economic growth. A recent Experian study suggested a forecast growth of 3.1% a year in our area. I was delighted that the Prime Minister recognised our success is largely thanks to the efforts of small and medium-sized enterprises. While this is good news, we cannot be complacent and must do more to ensure that local employers are able to find the right skills in our city. It is also essential that young people are able to find the types of jobs to which they aspire. To this end, I am organising a Jobs Fair with my counterpart in Milton Keynes North, Mark Lancaster TD. The event, which is targeted at young people in the age range of 16-25, will be held from 3-8pm on Thursday, 31 January at The Buszy, Central Milton Keynes. The fair is being organised in collaboration with the following organisations: Milton Keynes Council, Connexions, Jobcentre Plus, Milton Keynes College and the Skills Funding Agency. I also asked the Prime Minister if he would congratulate our local Formula 1 team, Red-Bull racing, on winning the world championship for the third year in a row. Red-Bull racing are a fantastic local company which are helping to grow Milton Keynes’ reputation for high technology and engineering. It is also a tribute to British engineering

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in general that almost all F1 cars are now engineered, designed and built in this country. In his recent Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced that the planned 3p rise in fuel duty has been scrapped altogether. This is very welcome news for us in Milton Keynes because we are home to many commuters and a number road haulage

and distribution companies. Many constituents had previously raised the issue of high fuel prices with me and were very concerned about the planned rise for this month. I did lobby the Chancellor to take action and I am very pleased that he has gone further than expected and cancelled January’s increase. This was one of the increases that the previous Government had put in place. Milton Keynes remains a vibrant city with various community organisations and charities. I make it a point of duty to visit as many as I can and I intend to continue doing so this year. Consequently, if you think that there is a community project or initiative that I should visit, please do not hesitate to get in touch as I would very much like to. Once again, I would like to wish you everyone a Happy New Year and look forward to helping constituents resolve any issues that they may raise with me. Email: iain.stewart.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 01908 686830 Postal address: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

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The herniated disc Herniated discs are often referred to as slipped discs. This isn’t entirely accurate. The disc doesn’t slip out of alignment with the spine, like a block in a Jenga tower, the spine is too stable. Briefly, there are three major ligaments running down the length of the spine which prohibit forward movement of the disc, added to this, there are various tendons, ligaments and muscles either side of the spine which stop it from slipping to the side either.

stiffness. The herniation itself can press up against nerves which pass in the vicinity of the herniation. This causes pain, numbness or tingling sensations down the path of the nerve. The most common location for a disc herniation is the L5/S1 region, at the base of the spine. The nerve emerging from the L5/S1 level of the spine is one of five roots contributing to the sciatic nerve, and compression of this nerve causes sciatica. Symptoms: As mentioned, symptoms include pain and inflammation around the area where the herniation occurred. You will most likely experience sciatica, or pain down the back of the leg. The sciatic pain may increase when you cough, sneeze or pass a stool. These symptoms may come on quickly, due to an injury, or they may come on slowly over time. Treatment:

I was taught that the discs of the spine are like rolled up belts, made of cartilage. Each disc has a soft core called the nucleus. Now cartilage, or the belt in our example, is tough stuff, but doesn’t handle compression very well. When compressed, cartilage tends to crack. So let’s place a large brick on the front of the belt. The force of the brick pushes down on the belt and forces the soft middle against the back of the belt. As this is repeated over many years, due to bad posture or bending, cracks start to appear in the belt, until finally the belt gives way and the middle pushes out. This is a herniated disc. The body reacts to a herniation by causing inflammation, and inflammation causes pain and

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I will always treat what I find. The most common course of treatment would be to reduce the inflammation around the herniated disc. This includes treating those muscles which have become tense and spasmodic. I treat the disc directly by gently moving the spine in a way which widens the gap through which the nerves pass, reducing the pressure on the nerve and reducing the sciatic pain. Treatment can take time, but it is worth it. You can manage herniated disc symptoms. Jacque Cilliers Adv Dip. MT. (MSM) For appointments: 0845 4585 376 https://www.facebook.com/jacquecilliersmassage http://www.jointsolutionsuk.com/ more about sciatica: http://www.jointsolutionsuk.com/ index.php/sciatica/

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Do you or someone you know require personal homecare? Superior homecare services ltd is a domiciliary care agency based in Milton Keynes, owned and managed by a registered and qualified GP Nurse, with over 20 years experience. We provide personal care in the comfort of our clients own homes. All our staff are experienced and dedicated carers, who are CRB checked for your peace of mind, and safety. Our carers are fully trained or are working towards their NVQ level 2/3 qualifications. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality assured care.

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Our services are Personal care Washing/dressing/undressing, Assistance with moving and handling, preparing and feeding of meals, supporting healthy eating, incontinence management and support and medicine management. Support Shopping, Cooking, Visits to and from Shops/Doctors and Outings, Respite care for carers, Domestic duties, Companionship, Assistance with Correspondence and Handyman services. Superior Homecare services is registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and are members of UKHCA (United Kingdom Home Care Association) ltd.

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Small businesses will lead the way in 2013, says company whose tenants already employ 1000 people Milton Keynes will boom in 2013, says the town’s largest serviced business premises provider, as the number of people employed in its units tops 1000 at the close of 2012. Bucks Biz, with over 400,000 square feet of space and 150 tenants in Bletchley and Denbigh, says it is already planning more units to cope with the expected growth in demand and bringing forward plans to develop extra space at the huge Interchange House in Howard Way. “Our units currently provide work for around a thousand people and we have seen that figure rise steadily,” said Dominic Muscat, a director of the company that owns the business.

“As Milton Keynes business booms, led by small businesses, we are already identifying potential new units that can be converted to provide the premises needed for small companies to thrive without hassle.” Bucks Biz, with units all over Milton Keynes, is renowned for straight talking and dealing; not hiding costs and not charging for many of the little things that keep businesses ticking, but which can be annoying to the point of distraction. “We really believe that if our customers are happy, then they’ll be free to get on with their businesses, which in turn will expand,” added Dominic. More info from www.bucksbiz.co.uk or 01908 299071

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Milton Keynes Company Supports Local Charity BODY-SHARP Fit Store are a Milton Keynes Company and proud of it! They put a huge part of their success over the past year down to the tremendous support from the Milton Keynes community and with that decided to launch their “Free Milton Keynes Same Day Delivery” service. However, they didn’t feel that this was enough to say thank you. So for the 12 months between 01st October 2012 to 30th September 2013 BODY-SHARP Fit Store are donating 10p for every single item they sell to Willen Hospice ... and that’s not all! To really make the most of this opportunity, the Milton Keynes based Online Sports Nutrition Retailer are getting involved in many fundraising events such as the Tough Mudder Challenge and the MK Marathon to guaranty as much money for the Hospice as possible.

by making a donation. You can find out all you need to know by visiting http://www.bodysharpfitstore.com/ Willen_Hospice_s/4880.htm Liam Sharp: Company Director. “I’d like to thank all of our local customers for their support over the last 12 months. I’d also like to thank everyone in advance who will give their time and donations to helps us to support Willen Hospice over the next 12 months. Your help and support is very much appreciated” Web: www.bodysharpfitstore.com Email: info@bodysharpfitstore.com Tel: 01908 415 468

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TIRED OF ALL THOSE DIY JOBS? We are an established local family business, based in Milton Keynes, offering our services for all your needs around home and garden. We can take care of your dripping taps, sticking doors and decorating, from one room to the whole house. Whilst we welcome the smallest job we are experienced in all aspects of home maintenance and refurbishing, up to and including building you a porch or garage conversion. We employ all our staff directly, and do not use sub-contractors, thus enabling us to maintain quality whilst charging competitive rates. Sample prices, subject to inspection. Paint ceiling – 2 coats From £30.00 Paint room (emulsion) From £85.00 Undercoat & Gloss woodwork including door From £135.00 per room Replaster over artex ceiling or walls From £130.00 Fit Laminated or wood flooring, including quadrant £95-£130 Hang new internal door, including fitting handles From £40.00 Fit new external door and furniture including lock From £65.00 Fit new radiator From £40.00 each Fit new outside tap From £50.00 Pressure wash driveway or outside walkways and patio From £60.00 All electrical, carpentry and plumbing work quoted for upon inspection We can fit your new kitchen and bathroom and tile your floor and walls to your own specifications. We are specialists in tarmac and block paving driveways, bricklaying, laying paving and patios. All our work is tailored to individual needs. Our prices are for labour only but we would be happy to purchase materials on your behalf should you so wish. Accurate quotations will be given in writing before commencing work. To book our service, request a quotation or arrange for a visit,

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Friends in need The British winter is a wonderful thing: sunshine and mild temperatures one day and several degrees below the next. If you think that is confusing for us gardeners, then imagine what it’s like for the wildlife.

Christmases ago which has proved very popular with solitary bees and ladybirds alike.

For me, gardening is as much about the creatures which inhabit my plot as it is about the plants. In view of this, I like to make life as easy as possible for my little garden friends.

Top Bird-feeding Tips

I’m not the tidiest gardener in the world, but this turns out to be a bonus in my quest to help the local wildlife. So you might think I’m lazy for not cutting down bare stems and soggy seed heads, but in fact I am providing luxury accommodation for over-wintering insects. These in turn attract certain birds and other insects for whom the luxury accommodation is more akin to a fast-food establishment. When you trim hollow-stemmed plants, cut them into 10cm lengths and bind a few together into a bunch. Push this bunch of stems into a hedge or a sheltered corner and insects will find it...a sort of ‘build it and they will come’ construction... with apologies for the Kevin Costner film reference there! You can also buy some wonderful purposebuilt constructions. My mother bought me an impressively titled ‘insect condominium’ a few

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A gardening friend of mine gave me a great tip. He suggested placing a couple of ladybird shelters near my rose bushes so that when the warmer weather finally comes, early aphids will be gobbled up by the ladybirds and their larvae. Start with the basics A good quality sunflower seed based mix in a tubular feeder is a great starting point and will attract a wide variety of birds. Add some extras Peanuts are a good source of protein and fat and are very popular. Raisins and apple chunks on a platform will attract blackbirds, thrushes and other fruit-lovers. Fat or suet is highenergy and gratefully received by many species during colder weather. Niger seed in small feeders will attract shy goldfinches if hung in a quieter part of the garden. Check your hygiene Feeders should be clean and mould-free or they may spread disease. Don’t forget water Fresh water is really important, especially if temperatures are below freezing. Safety first Consider placing stickers on patio doors to reduce the risk of collisions. Protect birds from cats by hanging the feeders high enough and removing any potential hiding places nearby.

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Arboricultural Services Our company provides a high standard of workmanship carried out by fully qualified staff who are familiar with the most up to date arboriculture techniques • Reductions and reshaping; from small fruit trees to large mature trees. • Dead wooding & crown thinning • Repair of storm damaged trees • Felling • Pollarding • 24 hour emergency call out • Sectional felling; using specialist lowering devices for those awkward confined spaces. • Cable bracing • Hedge trimming; from small shrubs to hedges which require specialist platforms. • Commercial and domestic site clearance • Stump grinding • Produce recycled • Tree planting • Fencing • Tree reports and surveys

• T .P .O (tree preservation order) Applications • We supply and deliver kindling and seasoned firewood cut and split (in bags or bulk) • We also supply and deliver ready composted woodchip mulch in small bags or in big loads. (the cost works out very favourably when compared to buying bark mulch from a garden centre) - contact us on 01908 410555, 01234 751430 or 07939 145353. • Member of the I S A (international society of Arboriculture) • All tree work is carried out to British standards bs3998 • We have £5 million pounds public liability Quick response, Impartial Advice

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Sing and feel good with Milton Keynes Rock Choir™ It’s the time of year for New Year’s resolutions, and if yours includes doing something different and exciting that also makes you feel good, why not try Milton Keynes Rock Choir? Studies carried out at the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health, at Canterbury Christ Church College, show that taking part in regular group singing can significantly improve physical and mental health. Better breathing and posture, feeling happier and a reduction in stress are just some of the positive benefits. The experience of Rock Choir members certainly bears this out: “Hugely positive and life enhancing.” “A welcome break to the working week.” “Nurturing and fun.” “Should be prescribed by the NHS.” These are just some of hundreds of positive comments. “Joining Rock Choir could be the best New Year’s resolution you ever make,” said Milton Keynes Rock Choir Leader Charlotte Greenhow. “It’s a great way to meet new friends, develop your singing skills and take part in exciting performances. You can even try a session for free, to see if you like it.” Rock Choir is the UK’s largest amateur contemporary choir, with more than 16,000 members in over 240 towns nationwide. It offers people the chance to sing and perform pop, gospel and Motown songs with no auditions and no requirements to read music or have any previous singing experience. As well as being featured in the popular three-part ITV1 documentary ‘The Choir That Rocks’, Rock

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Choir members have appeared regularly on national television, including Breakfast TV, The One Show and the Paul O’Grady Show. Rock Choir has released two top twenty albums and broken three Guinness World Records. Last In 2012 it helped raise over £450,000 for charity through performances and membership events. Milton Keynes members recently performed at the Milton Keynes Christmas Lights Ceremony, and are currently rehearsing for a huge concert, which will take place at London’s O2 Arena in July. “Our new term starts week beginning 14th January,” said Charlotte. “New members will be able to take part in the O2 Arena performance, and there are lots more exciting local performances in the pipeline too.”

Milton Keynes Rock Choir runs two sessions on Thursday evenings, from 6.15 - 7.45 pm, and from 8.00 - 9.30pm, at Milton Keynes Christian Centre, Strudwick Drive, MK6 2TG. Visit www.rockchoir.com or telephone 01252 714 276 to find out more and to book your free taster session.

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UK’S leading low carbon vehicle event returns to Millbrook Cenex, the UK’s centre of excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, will host its sixth annual Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV2013) event on 4 and 5 September at Millbrook Proving Ground. Following the success of this year’s event, which attracted more than 1,800 visitors, including the newly appointed Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Michael Fallon MP, who provided the key note speech on his first official duty in the role, Cenex has selected Millbrook again for both the 2013 and 2014 events. LCV2013 will showcase the capabilities of UK technology providers and enable stakeholders in the low carbon vehicle industry to evaluate current and future technologies, to discuss issues facing the sector and to test drive the latest low carbon cars, vans, buses and trucks.

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Robert Evans, CEO of Cenex explains: “The LCV2013 event promises to be the most significant yet. This is a really exciting time to be involved in the low carbon vehicle sector and we are proud of the position occupied by the annual event. LCV offers exhibitors and guests the most comprehensive access to the latest technologies and initiatives, plus provide the opportunity to engage in discussions that are driving the future of low carbon vehicles. “Millbrook is the ideal location to hold LCV2013 and LCV2014, its combination of permanent and temporary venues and unique track facilities, coupled with Millbrook’s reputation for excellence in engineering makes it the logical choice for this event.” Managing director of Millbrook Proving Ground, Miguel Fragoso explains: “We are thrilled that Cenex has chosen to host its annual low carbon vehicle event at Millbrook for a further two years. We look forward to welcoming automotive and low carbon experts from all over the world to the 2013 and 2014 events - some of whom will be existing customers and partners of Millbrook. “Millbrook is in the privileged position of testing and developing more low carbon vehicles than anywhere else in the UK. We have the benefit of working with many vehicle manufacturers across a variety of markets, from motorcycles and passenger cars to buses and trucks. Inevitably this gives us an enviable insight into the exciting world of decarbonisation.” Visit www.cenex-lcv.co.uk to register your interest in LCV2013.

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Mojo has arrived! Mojo, a small intimate Champagne and Cocktail Lounge opened on Thursday 29 November bringing a new stylish and relaxed bar to the Hub, Milton Keynes. VIP guests included Clem Curtis, lead vocalist form the sixties soul group The Foundations; MK dons footballer Gary Mackenzie and local singer Jamie Stimpson. Owner, Mo said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The launch was a great start for Mojo and we look forward to welcoming guests over the festive period. We plan to host vodka and cocktail master classes, wine tasting and other special events in the near future.â&#x20AC;? For information about Mojo, join their Facebook Page or Twitter @MojoBar_MK or contact on 01908 668774 www.mojo-mk.co.uk

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