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February - March 2012Issue 20
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Welcome
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Surrounding Villages is
Published bi-monthly by
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Copy deadline for our
next issue is 5th March
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W
ell into another
year already.
Christmas is now
just a distant
memory for most of us. If like me,
you were lucky enough to have
your family close to you at this
time, they have probably packed
up now and settled back into their
Focus Towcester &
Surrounding Villages is
up now and settled back into their
own routine and maybe missing us
as much as we are missing them!
So its back to earth with a bump,
but thats OK, as weve got lots
of things to look forward to and
some of them are all happening
in the next couple of months.
Good old Valentines Day, do
something special
this year, and
check out page
17 onwards
for some great
places to eat
locally with your loved one. DO
NOT forget Mothers Day. This
year it is the 18th March so dont
say you have not been warned.
Plan something now dont leave
it until the last minute. Surely shes
worth more than a last minute
bunch of flowers from the petrol
station!
The Sudoku
competition
is on page
47 this time
so have a
try at that.
Also on page
59, meet
Ash our new gardening guru
who is going to be giving us
tips throughout the year for our
garden. See what he has to say
about February and March!
The exciting news for me is that
the days will be staying lighter
for longer from 25th March,
where we will all be putting our
clocks forward an hour. Surely
that means Summer is on the way
and we can say goodbye to this
horrid cold weather, brrrrrr..
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Contents & Handy Numbers
Al-Anon - Helping Friends and Families of Problem Drinkers
for 60 years. National Helpline
(manned 10am-10pm every day): 020 7403 0888
CAN Drugs, Alcohol & Homelessness: 01604 622121
Contraception Emergency: 01908 669215
Fire & Rescue Service: 01604 797000
Greens Norton Medical Centre Appts: 01327 358287
Dispensary: 01327 359670
Greens Norton Village Hall: 01327 350219
Greyfriars Bus Station: 01604 751431
Lloyds Chemist Brook Health Centre: 01327 352417
Lloyds Chemist 108 Watling St: 01327 350433
Milton Keynes General Hospital: 01908 660033
Neighbourhood Watch: 03000 111 222
NHS Direct: 0845 46 47
Northampton General Hospital: 01604 634700
Paulerspury Doctors Surgery: 01327 811630
Police: 03000 111 222
Post Office, Greens Norton: 01327 350265
Post Office, Towcester: 01327 350469
Samaritans: 08457 909090
Silverstone Surgery Appts: 01327 857240
Dispensary: 01327 857980
Social Services: 01604 236236
South Northants Council: 01327 322322
Stagecoach: 08456 001 314 (8am - 5pm Mon-Fri)
Stony Stratford Health Centre: 01908 260382
The Brook Health Centre: 01327 323900 (Supple Practice)
TADD (Towcester Area Door to Door) 01327 810300
Towcester Library: 01327 350794
Towcester Registrar : 0300 126 1000
Towcester Community Centre: 01327 350995
Towcester Medical Centre: 01327 359953 (Dr Ward & Ptnrs)
Towcestrians Rugby Club: 01327 350141
Towcester Town Council: 01327 350995
Contents
February -March2012 - IssueNumber20
03 Welcome
04 Contents & Handy Numbers
05 Education
09 Entertainment & Leisure
14 Pets
17 Food & Drink
23 Health, Beauty & Fitness
32 Healthcare
34 Computers
36 Services
38 Homes
56 Gardens
65 Motors
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Stables Bar & Grill, Towcester in
our Prize Sudoku on page 47
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Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
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Education
How to aim high
for the future
F
rom Brownies to ballet, chess to clay pigeon
shooting, the range of co-curricular activities at
independent schools can be vast and eclectic.
Why are these activities so highly valued?
No-one would dispute that children need to learn
about team spirit and that exercise and hobbies are
excellent ways to unwind from study. Independent
schools, however, place great importance on co-
curricular activities. Why is this?
Co-curricular activities are a great confidence
builder, says Jonathan Whybrow, Headmaster of
Beachborough, a local independent school near
Brackley. Life is not just about exam results and
children at Beachborough achieve just as much
outside the classroom as within it. Our children are
valued for a whole range of gifts and talents, just as
they are in adult life.
Clubs and activities give children a degree of
independence
that they wouldnt
otherwise
experience and also
allow them to work
with teachers outside
the normal classroom
disciplines, which fosters a
fantastic sense of community
at Beachborough.
The broad ranges of co-curricular activities are aimed
to encourage and nurture different personality types
and talents. Not everyone has the confidence to get
up on stage and perform individually, but they may feel
more comfortable as part of a choir or a musical band.
There is no doubt at Beachborough, that they
add a valuable balance to a very busy academic
school life.
If you would like to find out more about
Beachborough, please contact the school on
01280 700071 or visit their website:
www.beachborough.com.
independence
that they wouldnt
otherwise
experience and also
allow them to work
with teachers outside
the normal classroom
disciplines, which fosters a
fantastic sense of community
Ballet features in the Ballet features in the
co-curricular activities.
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Education
GCSE scholarship test
available 14th February
2012 (for students
currently in year 9)
Co-Ed Independent College
(14 19 yrs) offering GCSE
and A level courses
Ranked third in the County
and top non selective school
78% of 2011 A Level
students gained A*-B grades
61% of our 2010 leavers
entered one of the top 25 UK
universities
Average class sizes of 8
students
Tuition scholarships
Call us to book an
appointment
Find us on the Barrack Road,
Northampton
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Education
Bosworth College have
the winning formula
W
e are extremely proud of the Bosworth
maths team who recently won the
County Regional Final Day of the
UKMT National maths competition.
Every year the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) holds
various maths competitions, this one the Senior Team
Maths Challenge is aimed at Year 11 - 13 students.
The UKMT is a registered charity whose aim is to
advance the education of children in mathematics.
Last academic year over 600,000 students from
4,000 schools took part in the UKs biggest national
maths competition.
Twenty-three schools and colleges from the County got
through to the Regional Final Day of this competition
which took place at the University of Northampton.
The students competed in three rounds:
Group round: to answer 10 questions in 40 minutes.
The teams must decide on their own strategy, work in
pairs, as a group or individually.
Crossnumber: a mathematical crossword puzzle with
one pair from the team solving the across clues and
the other pair solving the down clues.
Mini-relay: members of the team have to answer
mathematical questions, but the information passed
from other members of the team is needed to solve
them completely.
Every year there is extremely strong local competition
and Bosworth are very pleased to have won this
regional heat, their worthy opponents Oundle School
and Kings School Peterborough came joint second.
They are now through to the National Final which is to
be held in London on the 1st February 2012.
Students: Baba
Bob-Soile, John
Cheng (top row),
Chong Liu, Ciel Zhao
(bottom row) made
up the winning team,
pictured here with
Head of Maths,
Mrs Gill Hills.
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Education
To have and to hold,
for richer, for poorer?
T
he average 2011 wedding cost was estimated
to be around 18,605 which was slightly
down on the average wedding costs of 2010.
I wonder with the current climate if we can
expect to see the figures dropping again for 2012!
There is no minimum spend to make your day
beautiful in your own style. Wedding expectations are
subjective to each individual couple.
So todays Bride & Groom
have to be savvy about what
they are expected to pay for
certain products and services.
Whats important to one couple might not necessarily
be important to another, therefore its essential that you
get your priorities in order.
With a whopping 35% of the overall cost being spent
on the reception, (thats 6.5K on the average 2011
wedding cost) including the all important Wedding
Breakfast the cost can easily spiral out of control. If the
happy couple wanted to sacrifice such a huge guest
list the money could be allocated somewhere else that
may be more important to them. Lets face it when
did you last see Auntie Alice or Old Uncle Henry, and
more to the point do they even remember you?more to the point do they even remember you?
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Remember your special day will be special anyway
no matter how much money you do or dont spend.
Its one very special day, of the rest of your lives.
A happy & safe environment for 0-5 yrs
Experienced & qualified staff
Gold heartbeat award for our nutritious
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Funded 2 hr sessions available for pre-school
Full, part-time and school sessions available
Enclosed rear garden
Activities include music, dance & yoga
A happy & safe environment for 0-5 yrs
Experienced & qualified staff
Gold heartbeat award for our nutritious
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Funded 2 hr sessions available for pre-school
Full, part-time and school sessions available
Enclosed rear garden
Activities include music, dance & yoga
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Entertainment & Leisure
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To book a photoshoot, call Georgina & Hannah on 01327 353058
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Boudoir &Bumps
Stylish & natural
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Exquisite Bridal Gowns by
Amanda Wyatt and Ella by Essence
Bridesmaids Dresses,
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The Outhouse Wakefield Country Courtyard
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Please call 01327 811558
We now have a new
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Entertainment & Leisure
VILLA QUASADA - SPAIN
FOR RENT
x Detached Villa 3 x Double Rooms
x Private Large Pool & Spacious Grounds &
Surroundings with a views over the Golf
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x BBQ Area, Sun Terrace & Solarium
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x Satellite TV
For More details contact
Stuart Simpson
m: 07739 208585
10 Minutes from Guardamar
1KM from La Marquesa Golf Course
Floral Art
Floral Art
Florists of Towcester
Florists of Towcester
193b Watling Street West
Towcester NN12 6BX
01327 323060
We offer a delivery service within a 15 mile
radius of Towcester including same day if
required.
Floral Art provides affordable flowers, what
ever the occasion may be. We can create
wonderful flower designs for all occasions.
Unit 4 / 5 Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury, Northants, NN12 7QX.
T: 01327-810388 / www.thebeadscene.com
Follow us on: Facebook@ The Bead Scene Studio or Vintage Stitch
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We stock: Steampunk, Glass beads, Crystals,
Pearls, Indian beads, Beading threads,
Charms, Fireline, Tools, Wire, Beading kits,
Books, Bookmarks, Needles & threaders,
Children's kits & Beading birthday parties,
Together with a wide range of workshops.
We stock: Ribbons, Buttons, Trimmings,
Embellishments, Threads, Fabric, Felt, Tape,
Machine & hand embroidery threads,
Texture threads, Haberdashery items.
Ready to wear fashion jewellery, Handbags,
Scarves & Vintage style gifts.
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Entertainment & Leisure
Quality Outdoor
Clothing from
Linnells Countrywear
Silverstone Fields Farm, Silverstone
Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8TB
Telephone 01327 354422
Open: 9.00am - 5.00pm weekdays
8.30am - 11.30am Saturdays
Visit our online store at
www.linnell-countrywear.co.uk
Tel 01327 858510
www.bainesracing.co.uk
Unit 14 Silverstone Circuit Northants NN12 8TL
Silverstone Cycle Shop
2011 stock at
Huge Reductions
Including
Accessory Clearance
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Entertainment & Leisure
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Entertainment & Leisure
TOWCESTRIANS
SPORTS CLUB
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x Retirements
x Christenings
x Conferences
x Fully Licensed Bar
x Large Car park
x Fully Fitted Kitchen
x Space For Marquee
Greens Norton Road, Towcester, Northants
Contact: Chris Spackman 07745 162002
BEST PRICES PAID
FOR GOLD & SILVER!
We pay the best prices around for gold
and silver in any condition. All items,
no matter how small including
jewellery, coins, watches, cutlery etc.
Come and see how much your items
are worth at your local, trustworthy
gold buyer.
134a Watling St, TOWCESTER,
(opposite Saracens Head Hotel)
ALSO AT: 73a High Street, Stony Stratford
07787 582552 TOWCESTER
Mon - Fri 9.30 - 5 and Sat 11 till 4
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Pets
Call The Wash Pod TODAY!
07985 729 553
Our unique
Guarantee to you.
Your dog, clean, flea free
and smelling great -
Or You Dont Pay!
Maxine (formerly of The Pooch Mobile) will bath
your dog in warm, fresh water using
environmentally friendly solutions, then brush,
clip their nails, clean their eyes and ears and
lastly blow dry, and deodorise your faithful
friend.
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TO LOOK AND FEEL FANTASTIC?
New rules for pets
travelling outside the UK
A
s you may (or may not!) have seen on
the news recently there have been some
significant changes to the rules associated
with pets travelling to and from other
countries under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). These
changes bring the UK into line with other EU member
states.
In order for your dog, cat or ferret to travel to EU
and certain non-EU countries and back to the UK the
following rules must be adhered to.
1) A microchip must be fitted to properly
identify your pet.
2) Rabies vaccination must be carried out after your
pet is microchipped. There is no longer a requirement
for pets to be blood sampled after vaccination.
However, a period of 21 days must pass before your
pet can travel. Booster vaccinations are then required
every 3 years.
Luxury Cattery
Our cattery located in Flore offers the most
modern cattery facility available within a
beautiful secluded rural setting. Your cats
health, safety and comfort is our priority and
our light spacious, heated chalets provide the
ideal environment for your cat. As a fab (feline
advisory board) listed cattery you are assured
that your cat will receive the best attention and
care.
Small Animal Boarding...
Is now available at the cattery. Guinea pigs
and bunnies can now be cared for in purpose
built hutches with grass runs available. Their
usual diet will be catered for with fresh fruit and
vegetables available daily. Hamster care is
also part of our service where you can bring
their own home and we will ensure they are
cleaned and exercised regularly.
Call 01327 341475 to place a booking or
arrange a viewing. www.cloverleacattery.co.uk
Cloverlea, Brington Road, Flore, Northants, NN7 4NQ
Easy access from A45, A5 or M1
www.barkingmad.uk.com
Tel: 01280 700110
Email: [email protected]
The perfect
alternative to
kennels
For more information about our service
please contact Shirley Rands
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Let us arrange for your dog/s to stay
with one of our local, carefully
selected, very special families
because at Barking Mad we believe
your dog deserves a holiday too!
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Pets
3) An EU pet
passport is issued.
4) Before returning to
the UK all dogs must
be treated with a
product effective against
tapeworm. The product
must be administered by
a vet 24-120 hours (1-5
days) before your dog checks in for its journey to the
UK. This is not a requirement for dogs travelling from
Finland, Ireland or Malta. Previously animals were
required to be treated for ticks prior to travel to the UK.
This is no longer a requirement but it is recommended
to treat your pet to prevent infections that are spread
by ticks.
5) Your pet must travel via an approved route with an
approved transport company into the UK.
For further information (including requirements for travel
from non-EU countries) please visit the DEFRA website.
Supplied by Towcester Veterinary Centre
Tel: 01327 350239
Much more
information
on our
website!
Olliark Cattery
Olliark Cattery
x Thermostatically controlled, heated chalets
x Two raised sleeping areas, sunning shelf
& toys
x Individual covered outside run
x Special diets/medication catered for
x Adaptable chalets for older or disabled cats
x Facilities for cat families
x Owner is a qualified animal behaviourist
x Spacious and very secure accommodation
x Serving Towcester & the surrounding villages
Is your dog looking a little rrruff
and in need of a tidy up, but you
just dont have the time?
Dog Grooming
Wash & Blow Dry
Clip & Trim
Hand strip
Offering :
from 20 - Small/medium dogs only
Give Helen a call eve/weekends on
07714 335969
Based in Silverstone
Shaggy Muttz
Practical Cutz for your dog
City & Guilds
Qualified &
Fully insured
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Pets
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For more information,
please contact
Shirley Rands
Tel: 01280 700110
www.barkingmad.uk.com
Thenations favourite
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The revolutionary
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We find the perfect
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We handle everything -
you enjoy complete
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The New Eglu Go
is a stylish and practical coop that makes
keeping chickens simple and easy.
Just 360 including delivery
Or collect in store and well give you
two FREE chickens and a FREE cup of
tea or filter coffee in the caf.
Valid until 30th March 2012
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EVER THOUGHT ABOUT KEEPING CHICKENS?
Situated at
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on the
A5 Watling Street,
Towcester, Northants.
NN12 6GX
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Food & Drink
Visit us at the
Vintage Wedding Fair
Sunday
26th February 11-4pm
At Cruck Barn,
Bradwell Abbey
Milton Keynes,
MK13 9AP
Handmade Cupcakes, Cakes, Whoopie Pies and Cake Pops
for special occasions
HIGH STREET, ASTCOTE, TOWCESTER, NN12 8NW
07944 009779 [email protected]
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Flexible Dining to suit any Occasion
- Birthdays, Christenings, or any
other events catered for
Anyone & Everyone welcome -
Families, Dog Walkers, Ramblers
etc.
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Valentines Day 14th February &
Mothers Day 18th March
Bookings now being taken
Home Cooked Food & Real Ales supporting local independent breweries
Home Cooked Food served
Lunch
Tuesday - Sunday
12.00pm - 2.30pm
Dinner
Tuesday Sunday
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Sunday Lunch a favourite at
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look out for news on our live music,
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Food & Drink
Crime prevention online
from Northants Police
M
embers of the public can now find all
the information they need about personal
and home security on a dedicated new
web page launched
by Northamptonshire Police.
The new page provides a one stop shop for anyone
who wants to find out more about how to prevent
crime and reduce their risk of becoming a victim.
The section incorporates a range of information, from
how to make your home and car more secure, to how
to set up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, together
with information about business and rural crime as
well as advice on how to prevent fraud
and improve online security.
There is useful advice on property
marking, which can make
valuables less attractive to thieves
and help link criminals back to
30 High Street Blakesley, NN12 8RE
Tel: 01327 860292
Bartholomew
Blakesley
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PUBLIC HOUSE yACCOMMODATION y RESTAURANT
Now Taking Bookings for
Valentines Day & Mothers Day
Just 5 miles from Silverstone and
3 miles from Towcester
Cask Ales & Open Fires
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Music / Entertainment
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Food & Drink
The Kings Head, Syresham
www.kingshead-syresham.co.uk
NEW
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FOR THE NEW YEAR
FOR THE NEW YEAR
Winter Warmers - Liqueur Coffees and Mulled Wine
Tapas Night, Every Wednesday, 8 tapas to share
between 2 people - 9.95 per person
Steak & Wine Night Every Thursday,
2 steaks, bottle of house wine 25.00
VALENTINES DINNER
VALENTINES DINNER
4 COURSES
4 COURSES
Live Entertainer / Singer
in the restaurant
44.95 per couple
2 Abbey Road, Syresham Tel: 01280 850280
MOTHERING SUNDAY
MOTHERING SUNDAY
3 courses - 19.95 per person,
every mum will receive a standard size
glass of wine on us
crime scenes or identify handlers of
stolen goods. It can also help police
identify stolen goods so they can be
returned to their rightful owner.
In addition, the site hosts
an Interactive Virtual
Neighbourhood (courtesy
of Leicestershire Constabulary),
which offers another way to get
useful advice about how to protect
property and prevent different types of crime.
Crime Prevention Manager Laura Major said: The
new sections brings all our crime prevention advice
and related subjects into one place and we hope it
will make it easier for members of the public to find
the information they need to help them better protect
their home and property.
People can access the new pages by visiting
www.northants.police.uk and clicking on the crime
prevention link on the home page.
Web address: http://www.northants.police.uk/
default.aspx?id=8484
xWeddings
x Christenings
x Anniversaries
x Birthdays
x Business Lunches
x Funerals
x Naming Days
x Engagement
x Parties
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169 Watling Street Towcester
01327 358200
07792 189022 (call or text)
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Boycott Farm Shop and
The Hayloft offer quality
fresh local produce
A
s you drive into the gates of Boycott Farm
and turn into the courtyard, prepare to
be wowed by our beautiful 17th century
converted barn, housing our popular
Farm Shop, Butchery and The Hayloft Restaurant and
Tearoom.
Boycott is a working farm,
producing Aberdeen
Angus Beef, Gloucester
Old Spot Pork and Free
Range Eggs. Using our
own and local produce,
the Boycott Farm Kitchen
prepares a delicious
range of ready meals,
cakes, quiches and pastries,
which are for sale in the Farm Shop and The Hayloft.
We also stock fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy
and a wide range of groceries, gifts and plants.
Since opening just over 3 years ago, The Hayloft
has become the place to eat for locals and those
further a field. Whether its a cup of coffee and slice
of homemade cake or a delicious Sunday Roast, you
can be sure of quality food at a competitive price.
Our Pancake Week Menu is always so popular that
this year we have decided to start a week early! In
addition to our usual Monday to Saturday Menu,
we will be offering our delicious sweet and savoury
pancakes from Monday 13th to Saturday 24th
February (excluding Sundays).
Dont forget Mothering Sunday is on 18th March.
We have gifts, hampers and vouchers or treat her
to a meal in The Hayloft.
On Saturday 31st March we will be holding our
Spring Celebration Day. Welcome the spring at
Boycott Farm with some delicious food tastings,
Butchery demonstrations and lots of ideas for Easter.
Rosemary, Richard and the team look forward to
welcoming you to Boycott Farm.
cakes, quiches and pastries,
pancakes from Monday 13th to Saturday 24th
February (excluding Sundays).
Dont forget Mothering Sunday is on 18th March.
We have gifts, hampers and vouchers or treat her
to a meal in The Hayloft.
On Saturday 31st March we will be holding our
Spring Celebration Day. Welcome the spring at
Boycott Farm with some delicious food tastings,
Butchery demonstrations and lots of ideas for Easter.
Rosemary, Richard and the team look forward to
Spring
Celebration Day
Saturday
31
st
March
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Outside Catering Hospitality
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The Butchers Arms
at the heart of Greens Norton
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your exercise to help prevent back problems and
improve your performance.
3) If you are losing technique because of fatigue or
pain, take a break before something gets injured.
4) Look after yourself after exercise- it is normal to feel
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between workouts to recover.
5) Dont pretend that injuries will magically disappear
because you dont want to stop exercising. Weve
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If something is painful or repeatedly niggling you as
you exercise then seek professional help from your
GP or another healthcare professional such as an
Osteopath, Physiotherapist or Chiropractor. This will
ultimately help you get back exercising as soon as
possible and back on track for 2012.
Suzanne Burgess BSc (Hons),
BACK at EASE Osteopathy and Pilates Therapy.
07880 750 258
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The Juniper House Care
Home Open Weekend
J
uniper House Care Home in Candleford Close
is busy preparing for an open weekend on
3rd and 4th March. The open weekend is an
opportunity for both the local community and
prospective residents to view the premium facilities and
care options the new Brackley home has to offer.
The home has already hosted events including a
naming ceremony and carols by candlelight for local
residents who have watched the development take
shape. Juniper House has sponsored a calendar
supporting the local high street and launched this
event with local traders and councillors in January.
A campaign was also held to nominate local heroes
who will officially open the home in February.
Jane Tombleson, General Manager at Juniper House,
said: I have been delighted by the positive feedback
regarding the home and am keen to welcome our
first residents. My team and I are looking forward
to developing the home into a welcoming, safe
and person centred environment for residents. It is
important to create a feeling of community within our
home which mirrors the links we are forming with the
wider community. We really appreciate the huge level
of support we've had from our neighbours and hope
many will join us for our open weekend.
Over the last couple of months people have been
keen to look around the information suite which is
open every day including weekends from 10am
to 4pm. The information suite gives a flavour of
what Juniper House will be offering and the open
weekend will enable the community to see the
finished home and meet the team who will be
responsible the care and well being of our residents.
Juniper House offers a welcoming environment.
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An independent guide to
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