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Well... For thoseof us whohave beenlucky enough,we’ve had

our summer holidays by now sothere’s just Halloween, fireworksand bonfire night to look forwardto. Unless of course, for those ofyou who are far more organisedthan me you might be alreadyplanning for Santa’s visit. Withabout 12 weeks to go some ofyou will be ordering up yourTurkeys and deciding who willbe eating lunch at your table,or indeed who’s table you’ll behaving your Christmas dinner…..If you’re planning a gatheringwith friends again this year it’s agood idea to book now, so takethis as a special reminder fromme - and do it now. Talking ofdoing things early, there are someadvertisers in this issue with somereally great gifts and stockingfillers so have a lookfor some inspiration,otherwise, you’ll find that

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We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in Focus Towcester, whilst every care is taken to assure accuracy,the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is acceptedon strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that the descriptionsof goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers.The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by the advertisers.

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some companies have alreadyintroduced their Christmas Vouchers(just in case you get stuck for someideas)!

You seem to like our jigsaw facespuzzle and quizzes so you willfind the latest ones on pages 42and 46 along with the answersto last issue. This time see if youknow who made the famousquotes…. As usual we have theSudoku puzzle and you’ll find that

on page 38.

As for the weather,why is it thatwe can never

have a conversation a withoutmentioning how dreadfully, wet,cold or even hot it is….. As forme, I’ve decided that I need toaccept our British Weather andjust acknowledge any freakishhot spells we may encounter inOctober or just all the rainfall andsnow we have (or not). Whoknows….. Either way, it’s alwaysa good idea to make sure thatyour car is in good working orderand that anti-freeze, batteries andtyres are as they should be. Wedon’t want any unwelcome visitsfrom the emergency services thisclose to Christmas do we?


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Tony McMurray of Towcester Tea Rooms hassuccessfully accomplished his fundraisingchallenge for 2010 with over £2000 goingto two good causes. The Alzheimer’s

Society and the Northants Branch of Coeliac UK.

Towcester Tea Rooms – 2010 Mission AccomplishedBoth charities awarenesshas certainly been raisedduring this challenge.Tony’s mother– Josephinewho suffers fromAlzheimer’s was theinspiration behind muchof the fundraising efforts.Tony wishes to thankeverybody who hassupported him duringhis 8 day marathon andespecially the helpers

The challenge was to walk, Kayak and camp alongthe River Thames from its humble beginnings ina field north of Kemble, Gloucestershire where amarker stone which resembles a head stone indicates

the source of the RiverThames, here is whereTony’s 8 day journeybegan. The journey tookhim to Oxford, Henley,Windsor and then ontothe finishing line at TowerBridge in London whichhappens to be only astone throw away fromthe HQ of the Alzheimer’sSociety.

who assisted in ensuring his safe passage along theThames, Lock keepers, fishermen, well wishers andsupporters, Sharon Lyn and Debbie and even the RNLIBoat.

Donations are still being accepted to either charity,so feel free to go on line and donate now:

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The finish

The Alzheimer’s Society, Northamptonshire isseeking volunteers for a Befriending Schemeacross the county. Alzheimer’s Society is theUK’s leading support services and research

The Befriending Scheme, Northamptonshirehelp them find activities that they enjoy doing, and tocontinually adapt them to meet the person’s changinginterests and needs, throughout the illness.

Just a couple of hours on a regular basis and you cancharity for people with dementiaand those who care for them.

There are 700,000 people withdementia in the UK with numbersset to rise to one million by 2025.Alzheimer’s Society works toimprove the quality of life of peopleaffected by dementia in England,Wales and Northern Ireland.When a person is diagnosed withdementia, it is likely to have animpact on some of their abilities but there will still belots that the person can enjoy doing, both individuallyand with others.

Maintaining existing skill and interests, as far aspossible, can give the person pleasure and boosttheir confidence. For this reason, it is important to

make a real difference to someonewith Dementia. The success of ourBefriending Scheme is down toour team of volunteers and theircommitment and passion meanthat people with dementia canbe supported in accessing theircommunity or pursuing a hobby orinterest for as long as possible.

We would be delighted to hearfrom you if you would like to

volunteer your time and make a real difference topeople affected by dementia in Northamptonshire.

If you would like to know more then please contactDawn Panter, Befriending Manager on 07850929662/01604 741958 or email [email protected]


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Based in the courtyard at WakefieldFarm makes it a fabulous placeto visit offering a huge variety ofhandbags of which you won’t findanywhere else locally. There isan extensive variety of scarvesin every colour imaginable andbelts which have just got to beseen to be believed, but it’stheir beautiful bespoke jewellery that makes every trip

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For the second year running Brian will beholding a fashion launch to raise money for

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Making good use of your Winter 'time'

So the daylight is ending and the winter monthswill soon spell out the reason not to venturetoo far from the house. So what’s the plan forwinter then?

Perhaps decorating one of the bedrooms, after all it’sneeded a makeover now for a long while, some brightdécor, new linen and carpets along with a builtin wardrobe to round it off. Or maybe you fancytaking on a larger project, namely the hall stairsand landing which completely disturbs the bodyof the house everyday for weeks! Or as youcan’t get the daylight in these shorter days towork outside and that garden needs some TLC or apatio, retainer wall or fencing needs replacing.

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Summer time ends at 2.00amBST(1.00 am GMT) onSunday 31stOctober 2010 theclocks will move back an hour as civil timemoves from British Summer Time (BST) toCoordinated Universal Time (almost identical toGreenwich Mean Time).

The ninth European Parliament and Council Directiveon Summer Time arrangements states that summer (fordaylight saving) time will be kept between the last Sundayin March to the last Sunday in October. The changes willtake place at 01.00GMT, so there is nothing like planningahead – a note for the calendar is 27th March 2011 asthis spells the end of the winter and time and yes, youguessed it summertime begins all over again……

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The 2009 Appeal was a fantastic successraising a record breaking £39 milliondespite the current economic conditions,which is a real tribute to the generosityand understanding of the supporters.

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There are a wide range of goods on offer eachmonth. These include various types of jewellery,handmade cards, stained glass, pictures, photographsof birds, flowers and landscapes, turned wood, handknitted clothing, blankets, sewn goods, aroma-therapyproducts, jams and preserves and the list goes on.Many stall holders also make a range of seasonalgoods.

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Many dogs are scared of sudden orunusually loud noises, often mostapparent in their response to thesound of fireworks. In general if dogs

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reinforcing the fear, set a goodexample by not reacting tothe noise and try to ignoreany fearful behaviour. Closethe curtains and put on thetelevision or some music to drown out some of thenoise. Divert your dog’s attention by providing foodfilled toys. Provide a safe haven or den but make sureyour dog is used to the space well in advance.

Your veterinary surgeon can prescribe sedatives forthe worst affected dogs but more importantly willbe able to advise you about treatments that may beuseful in the months leading up to Bonfire Night.Sound therapy can be used to teach your dog not tobe upset by the noises. Pheromone diffusers, collarsand sprays are available which can have a calmingeffect on dogs in stressful situations. There are alsosome natural and herbal remedies available withoutprescriptions.

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See our website for our menus and information on up and coming events.Visit Michaela & Gary at The Red Lion Fosters Booth (A5 near Pattishall)

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Wow we really can’t believe thatour first year has passed alreadyat the Red Lion! We took thepub on knowing it would behard work and long hours; we

certainly got that bit right, and we are now workingon getting everything else right too!!

A lot of people still tell us “in the current climate youmust be mad to get into the pub trade” We always tellthem. “Yes it helps that we are”.

Where did the year go?

The Guest Ale is ever changing and we have evenmanaged to convert some of the Lager drinkers alongthe way, and with the winter months closing in fast thestronger ales will start appearing again soon.

We would like to thank all of our customers old andnew that have been very welcoming and supportiveduring this first year, we hope that they will allcontinue to do so over the next year and beyond.

Come and help us celebrate on 2nd October from8.00pm we are having a Anniversary Party, witha Live Band, Disco & Buffet. Fancy dress theme issomething R, something E or something D.

The Lion is starting to roar again!

Michaela’s home cooked menu is verypopular (especially her fresh chips)

Still one year on - and things are going well.Michaela’s home cooked menu is very popular(especially her fresh chips) with new items beingintroduced all the time, home-made beer batter fishbeing the latest and of course the traditional favourites,lamb shank, liver & bacon are still very popular.


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A beautiful Georgian Town House, setin the centre of Towcester.

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For those of you who remember thePickwick Restaurant, you may alsoremember it was the place you could buythe traditional Towcester Cheesecake,which was created by a Mr. Ward before

Oliver Adams purchased the business on the samepremises when it used to be the bakery.

The Pickled Pig Pub (as it now known) is now offeringa food menu and is once again selling this famousTowcester Cheesecake and is just one of the excitingchanges which have been made in this wonderfultraditional building that is part of our towns history.

Secret cheesecake recipe revived at Pickled Pigoffering a huge range ofchoice. The Real Ales(some of which are fromlocal Breweries), and theintroduction of food willoffer us a place to getsome simple good oldfashioned food with apint at very reasonableprices. Also a place for

a place to get some good old fashioned foodwith a pint at very reasonable prices

Allen and Michaella have transformed the place.Re-opening the front door makes a huge difference asit has been closed for several decades - it’s just muchmore inviting off the high street. The addition of SkySports and a state of the art Juke Box is appealing

the family as kids movies are shown on an 85” screenin the large function room upstairs.

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Just how well do you know your Tiffield history?

If you’re interested in history, you might beinterested to know of the History of TiffieldSociety (commonly known as H.O.T.S). Thisgroup was formed just a few months ago.With all its many fascinating facts there is a

surprising amount of History on the village, and it is allreplicated on the website at www.tiffield-online.co.uk

There are entries as far back from the DoomsdayBook and details about the famous Fossetts Circus,

and let us know what you think by fillingin our on-line questionnaire. It is one of the bestresources to find out all of the latest information aboutthis small rural village in Northamptonshire.

Funded by the Parish Council you can see all thelatest news and events from both the village andsurrounding areas on the site, including a wholerange of activities taking place across a wholerange of community organisations. They includebeer festivals, bread making competitions, live musicand Open Mic nights, as well as regular fortnightlyquizzes, walks through the Pocket Park and variousschool activities from the Tiffield After School Club(known as T.A.S.C).

There are maps, entries for Facebooks, Twitter and aGuestbook, which to date has had several entries fromacross the globe.

For further information e-mail us [email protected] or check out ourwebsite www.tiffield-online.co.uk

when back in 1927,Tiffield used to be thewinter quarters for theanimals. You mightbe surprised at theamount of history thathas been unearthedin such a short periodof time.

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All of the NCT events and activities are open toany family who wishes to join in and meet newpeople. If you would like to find out more about theNCT Towcester & District branch email [email protected] or visit our web site for informationon local events. We have social nights for mumsand dads every month, open house coffee and playsessions and family outings, as well as antenatalclasses and postnatal support groups. Everyone iswelcome and the more the merrier!

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DPL Services has an expanding customer base,situated in and around the local area,including Buckingham Primary School,Upton Meadows Primary School,Blisworth Day Nursery, ThorplandsPrimary School/Day Nursery, KingsBrook School, The Car Shop, ShakeShed Shops and Daro Cane Furnitureto name a few as well as manyvalued residential customers.

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Towcester Racecourse offers the unique advantage offree admission and car parking to all race meetings,(excludes Easter Sunday, Boxing Day, Ladies Evening andSpring Bank Holiday Monday). The free admission policyencourages horse racing fans, old and new, to experiencethe excitement and spectacle of jump racing.

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Give the garden a general tidy upbefore the winter arrives with avengeance as it wont be long untilyou cant get out there for the badweather if it hasn’t arrived already!.

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Stay ahead collecting those fallen leaveswhich are now covering the ground and

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down but ensure you adequately protecttender plants with fleece.Insulate the greenhouseand test the heater forthe hard frosts aheadas well as any pots leftout for winter.Bring other potsinto storage; raise containers in order to prevent waterlogging. Lag outdoor taps and water pipes and movehosepipes under cover for the winter

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With the right materials the fix can be simple andeasy. So a Multi Purpose Exterior Filler is tough againstsun and frosts and sets in about 60 mins. Moreimportantly it doesn’t shrink or crack.

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For the hard to get at gaps where conventionalfillers are more difficult to use then try a Foam Filler(Expander). There may be a small hole but a deeplarge cavity. A pipe might pass through a wall andthe hole requires filling but be careful not to over fillthe cavity, when set the foam can be trimmed, thenplastered over and finally painted.

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For the hard to get at gaps whereconventional fillers are more difficult to use

then try a Foam Filler (expander).

Cracks and holes in wood are unsightly. Whendecorating its best to address the repairs early on.Wood is a natural material and prone to movementso it’s important to use flexible wood filler that bondsstrongly. Sand down the rough areas with a coarsesandpaper before applying the filler and finish off witha light sandpaper after applying the filler.Try Homebase Towcester for a full range of Concreteand Wood fillers.


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outside Free Range storyextends the birds daytime ensuring aregular supply of eggs. Regulationsinsist that each farm providespne acre of field per 400chickens and they are free toroam over the pastures. Birdsretreat to the shaded areas in bright sunlight and atnight so the best time to see them ranging is earlymorning and dusk.

Hens are now housed in larger flocks – severalthousand all benefiting from “mod cons”

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It happens every time of the year and someof the most spectacular autumn scenes areavailable for all to see locally. The garden,woods and forests are all there to view in theirsplendour and beauty. It always seems to come

as a surprise to people that leaves fall off the treesin the autumn. I do reassure them that this happenedbefore and that the phase will pass. However it’staken as a personal affront that the leaves have fallen

Beware - Autumn Leaves

at this time of year a new ritual takesplace “leaf herding”, it takes priority overwashing the car on a Sunday morning

on their paths, roofs, cars and their gutters steadilybuilding up with lack of cleaning they eventuallyoverflow. When one downpour too many occursthis results in water cascading over the gutters anddown the outside wall. I tell them that just a few hours

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falling again this yearpruning the excess foliage one spring daywould have averted this Niagara AutumnFalls.

At this time of year a new ritual takesplace “Leaf herding”, it takes priorityover washing the car on a Sundaymorning. The whine of the twostroke motors can be heardpowering the leaf blowers whichtriumphantly gather leaves from thefour corners of the garden from earlymorning to the failing light. Goldenbrown, crimson red, water drenchedand rotting leaves resemble wounded butterflies beingherded like strays to a convenient spot. The sound onlysilenced by the last leaf to fall victim to the blower andthen laid to rest in the recycling bin until next Sundaywhen it starts all over again! Happy collecting.

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Great Ideas - Here today gone tomorrow

Great ideas and sometimes at greatexpense both financially and socially.But what is change for, is it for thebetter or worse? Is it a way to createnew jobs just to keep the social and

economic wheel turning and to keep schoolleavers at school for as long as possible so thatthe unemployment figures look good?

Look at our health and safety standards,perhaps the highest in the world. Neededof course but do we go over the top? Children’sschool trips being cancelled because Teachers fearthey may break health and safety rules and facelitigation if a pupil has an accident. Our fire fightersstand by and watch buildings burn down restrictingthe fire to the immediate vicinity as they can no longerenter the building to fire fightunless there is a life risk.

Take ASBOS (Anti-social-behaviour orders) for example,

the new government say that theywant to move beyond them, The homesecretary Theresa May says policeshould be able to use their “commonsense” to deal with anti-socialbehaviour, come on, get a grip, this isthe real world out here, not your ivory tower Mrs May.

Only in May this year HIPS (Home information Packs)were scrapped 33 months after being introducedbuilding an industry from nothing and then castingaside 3000 jobs overnight. That’s progress. Maybeit’s just an admission of a something that achievesvery little.

Theresa May says police should be ableto use their “common sense” to deal with

anti-social behaviour

So what’s next? Perhaps another Scrappage scheme,this time for motorbikes, bicycles, toasters or even yourdentures? Who knows!


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Just call me… Grumpy Grandad!!

Well, that’s thedaughtersfault you see,she started

this, it’s new to mebeing a Grandad.

Kids, they are not all bad butthe best way to communicatewith them is by mobilephone or a raspberry or is it

blackberry? Forget good old fashioned plain speakingEnglish as a text is the most likely way to grab theirattention, oh and forget spelling words correctly; theyjust won’t understand it.

Mopeds resemble the sounds of garden Strimmersbeing ridden past my house 10 times an hour becauselittle Johnny can and has nothing better to do. LittleTommy, three doors away starts up his car ten times aday enacting the day when he can be free to roamthe roads but yet to pass his driving theory test.

I started a new collection the other day, the aim is tocollect 6 vouchers off discarded drinks cartons thatblow onto my drive (which shouldn’t be hard) andwhich litter the road outside my house. With them Ican collect a free coffee from the “Big Chain” drivethrough. At least they can buy me a FREE coffee forclearing up after their customers mess!

kids, they are not all bad but the best wayto communicate with them is by mobile

phone or a raspberry or is it blackberry?

Where do I stop? Well, for now it’s all about a nonnegotiable council local building development and arecent central government grant given to extend a newfootpath by about one metres width the breadth ofTowcester at a cost of £300k.

Now Winters on its way and energy and petrol priceincreases loom. Is Great Britain still Great? Of courseit is but why was it “Great Grandad”? Oh no, notagain… perish the thought!!


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Towcester driver, Rob Barnett, continueshis campaign in the 750 Motor ClubChampionship with recent outings at BrandsHatch and Silverstone.

One of a large field of 34 drivers, Rob did well tofinish 5th in the first race at Brands Hatch, from astarting position of 12th.”It’s a challenging circuit asmany parts of the track are quite tight, but I got agood start. There were some hard fought overtakingbattles out there. I really enjoyed it and I was pleasedwith the result,” he commented after the race. In thesecond, event-filled race Rob once again worked hisway up to 5th. However, contact with another carwhile overtaking on Druid’s hairpin left Rob’s MR2 inneed of some attention before Silverstone.

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Engineering, watched the car make a strong showingin the opening laps. Disappointment loomed as itbecame apparent that all was not well. Only 4 lapsfrom the finish Rob retired the car with head gasketfailure. “It’s frustrating, but that’s motor racing,” saida philosophical Rob. “Now we have to get the carback into shape for the Birkett Relay in October.”

Thanks to sponsors: Beacon Water Treatment,Focus Towcester, Briar Hill Engineering, Julian Huntand Towcester Motorists Centre and the ‘pit crew’.

Rob has a web site: www.barnettmotorsport.co.ukand the championship is covered on Motors TV.

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Getting to grips with new car finance

This time we explainthree productsoffered whenpurchasing a caron Finance.

Payment Protection InsurancePPI is the insurance that covers payments if you are unableto work through accident, sickness or some instances ofunemployment.

It can be a valuable insurance, but has become notoriousfor being costly, difficult to claim on, difficult to canceland often sold when it is inappropriate. The total cost ofthe insurance is often rolled up into the amount borrowedso policyholders end up paying interest on the premiumsand find it difficult to cancel.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP)If your car is written off through accident, fire or theft, acomprehensive car insurance policy will pay out its currentmarket value, but it will not pay for any outstanding

finance deals you have signed up to.GAP is designed to cover this possibleshortfall, so it can be a valuable extra.Read the policy to make sure that allcosts are taken into account as it hasbeen known for some GAP policies not

to live up to expectations.

GaP is designed to cover this possibleshortfall, so it can be a valuable extra.

Vehicle Replacement CoverThis is designed to top up your car insurance so you canhave a brand-new replacement if it is written off. It canbe useful if your car insurance pays out only the currentmarket value of the car. Some policies will actually payfor a brand new replacement so check before you takeVehicle Replacement Cover.

Remember that you are entitled to obtain independentquotations for similar or improved products when buyingyour new car. Next Time: Car Insurance Basics.


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