Focus Brackley

September - October 2010Issue 3

Bringing thecommunities andbusinesses ofBrackley andsurrounding villagescloser together...

C A F EB RA N N I GA N S

ALLDAY BREAKFASTS * TRADITIONAL MEALS * TAKE AWAY

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Lounges, Patio Area, Garden &Gazebo, New Bars

SILVERSTONE GOLF CLUBJust past the main entrance of the Motor CircuitFantastic Marquee, Various Function Rooms,

All New Bars, Superb Golf Course


Introduction

3Focus Brackley – September -October 2010 www.focusmagazinegroup.co.uk

Welcome tothis HarvestFestival andHalloween

edition of the Focus BrackleyMagazine.

By now the August Bankholiday will be a reminderthat the summer is almost overand the schoolholidays bedrawing to aclose.

Most schoolsin the areareturn withina week or so of receiving thismagazine so here’s a remindernot to forget all the last minuteschool essentials!

The final summer event is theWings and Wheels Vintageand Classic Day at Turweston,and is a local event not to bemissed – find more details onpage 33.

Our third issue already, and asyou can see we are steadilygrowing with lots of support

Tel: 01327 353753Mobile: 07756 544 511

Email: [email protected]: www.focusmagazinegroup.co.uk

Focus Brackley magazine isdistributed FREE to all NN13

households in the following areas:

Biddlesden • BrackleyBrackley Hatch

Cottisford • CroughtonCrowfield • EvenleyFarthinghoe • Halse

Helmdon • Hinton-in-the-HedgesMixbury • Pimlico • Radstone

Steane • Syresham • TurwestonWestbury • Whitfield

Copy Deadline forNovember - December issue is

8th October 2010

We gratefully acknowledge the support ofbusinesses whose adverts appear in the

Focus Brackey, whilst every care is taken toassure accuracy, the publishers cannot acceptresponsibility for loss, damage or omissioncaused by error in the printing of an advert.All artwork is accepted on strict conditionthat permission has been given for use in

the publication. Adverts are accepted on theunderstanding that the descriptions of goods

and services are fair and accurate.Any reproduction of any material is forbiddenwithout the written consent of the publishers.The publishers cannot accept responsibilityfor views expressed by contributors, or for theaccuracy of claims made by the advertisers.

from customers and readersalike. You will see on page 7that we have included a pagededicated to charities wherewe welcome organisations inthe area to use this page tohighlight their good causesand events FREE of charge.

The Diary of events is on page32, where we welcome you to

call in with “your” eventsfor the next issue.

Why not try the Sudukocompetition on page 9

where a FREE photographsitting in your home anda FREE 10” x 8” print canbe won courtesy of J SmithPhotography.

You can check to see if youmanaged to work out theJig Saw Faces fromthe last issue onpage 34 and there’ssome more to try.

Finally we havelaunched the website,where our magazine cannow be viewed on linewww.focusmagazinegroup.co.uk take a look and let usknow what you think.

For further details onadvertising events or promotingyour business contact us atFocus Magazine Group on01327 353753 or mobile07756 544 511.

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Contents/Handy Numbers

4 Bringing the communities & businesses of Brackley & Surrounding Villages closer together...

ContentsSeptember -October 2010 - IssueNumber3

03 Introduction04 Contents/Handy Numbers05 Entertainment & Leisure07 Charities08 Entertainment & Leisure12 Services14 Health & Fitness17 Homes & Gardens32 Diary of Events33 Homes & Gardens35 Motoring

You could be advertising yourbusiness in this magazine from just£20 per month and be seen by allhomes in NN13 within Brackleyand surrounding villages.

Tel: 01327 353753Mobile: 07756 544 511Email: [email protected]: www.focusmagazinegroup.co.uk

Boots the Chemist 01280 702213

Brackley Cottage Hospital 01280 702388

Brackley Health Centre 01280 703460

Brackley Library 01280 703455

Brackley Leisure Centre 01280 701787

Brackley Swimming Pool 01280 704906

Brackley Town Council 01280 702441

Car Share 01280 841099

Connexions Freephone:South Northants 0800 731319

Horton A & E 01295 275500

Horton Treatment Centre 01295 755000

Job Centre 0845 6060234

John Radcliffe Hospital 01865 741166

NHS Direct 0845 46 47

Northants Fire Service 01604 797000

Police 03000 111 222

Post Office 01280 841676

Lark Rise Pharmacy 01280 700222

Lowick Pharmacy 01280 700935

NorthamptonGeneral Hospital 01604 634700

Registration of Births,Deaths & Marriages 01327 350774

snvb 01280 841250

Springfield Surgery 01280 703431/01280 704122

Sure Start 01280 841674

Washington House Surgery 01280 702436

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Don’t miss our CompetitionWin a photograph sitting and

FREE 10 x 8 print, in the comfortof your own home on Page 9

Win

This magazine is printed withvegetable-based inks, andcan be safely re-cycled

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Entertainment & Leisure






On Monday evenings 7.30pm –9.00pm – Here is an opportunityto sing popular songs in a friendlyatmosphere, we sing in concerts andsupport local Charities.

Brackley Male Voice Choir

To be featured on this page in future issuesplease call us on 01327 353753

For further informationplease contact John on01280 704149

There are no auditionsand you can also bringfriends or colleagues.We meet at MagdalenCollege school ChapelHigh St.

MalE VOiCE CHOiRNEEDs YOu!

Charities


are you alone during the day? Doyou never get to see anyone? areyou free on Mondays (except BankHolidays) anytime between 11:00amand 2:00pm?

If you would you like to meet new people, have a hot orcold meal with refreshments & if you wish, take part inour raffle & bingo, then the Robinson Lunch club held atGodwin Court in Halls Lane is right up your street! We area fun group, and anyone joining us is promised a warmwelcome.

When you join us, you can take part in as little or as muchas you want nothing is compulsory, you can just havea meal if you wish. However to get all the free benefitsprovided by our club you would pay an all inclusive priceof £7.00. Free transport is provided if needed (via TheBrackley Area Volunteer Car Service which you will needto join & pay the relevant annual fee).

For more information contact Mrs lisa Meazzini on01280 840908

Robinson lunch Club


CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU & DISCO20thNov-Jan 8th from £14.95 per person.

Also available to Hire is our function room & bar

Tel: 01280 [email protected]

Excellent customer service and quality pub food, wineand real ales and a Roast served every Sunday

Contact Janene or Nadine a call to discussyour requirements.

CHRISTMAS DAYBOOKINGS NOW being taken - limited places

4 courses £45 per adult, £25 for children.

CHRISTMAS MEAL 3 courses£16.95 per person.

Book before the end of September and receivea free bottle of wine for every 4 people.



We wash, reproof &repair your Horses rugs & dog

beds to a high standardwith the availability of

free collection& delivery

For all enquiries contact RachelTel: 01604 858818Fax: 01604 858511

Email: [email protected] 26, JBJ Business Park,

Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DW

lee James proprietor of Brannigans Cafe, onthe previous site of the Blockbuster Videostore welcomes you to a completely newrefitted Café. Situated in Brackley close toThe Greyhound Pub, Brannigans Cafe now

serves all day breakfasts with alarge menu to choose from andprices which are very affordablesuiting everybody’s pocket.

The food preparation andnewly installed catering kitchenachieved four stars out of a possible score of fivefrom the Northants Food Hygiene Inspection.Lee met a high standard of compliance with foodsafety legislation and robust food safety management.

So why not come along and try some of the specialsand keep watching for the money off leaflets droppingthrough your door now.

Telephone lee on 07519 592007 to have yourbreakfast waiting!

Breakfast at Brannigans

The Greyhound Pub, Brannigans Cafe now serves all day breakfasts with a large menu to choose from and prices which are very affordable

newly installed catering kitchen ve achieved four stars out of a possible score of fi




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This issue’s prizehas been kindlydonated by:

With Christmas just aroundthe corner, how about a familyor individual portrait as a giftfor someone you love.Last issues winner wasFrances Ridding fromBrackley, who receives a £20food voucher to spend atThe Greyhound inn, Brackley

Tel 07884 211 641 www.jsmithphotography.co.uk

prize issue’s This

With Christmas just around the corner, how about a family

or individual portrait as a giftfor someone you love.

Last issues winner wasFrances Ridding Brackley

food voucher to spend atThe Greyhound inn, Brackley

WIN!a FREE photograph

sitting in your

home and a FREE

10” x 8” print


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The affordable and easy ‘spektacle’ solution

spektacle solutions are a dispensing opticiansthat offers the highest quality eyewear ataffordable prices. With a Qualified Opticianand Varilux specialist on site, all you need todo is bring your prescription to us!.

It's a commonly held belief that you just buy your glassesfrom your 'testing' optician. What customers need to be

aware of when they have an eye test isthat the prescription is their property

and must be handedto them immediately bythe Optician. You canchoose where to buyyour spectacles from!

Most Opticians have acaptive audience, takeyour order and instructan Optical Company tomanufacture the glassesfor them. SpektacleSolutions effectively cut

out this middleman which enables us to pass the savingon to you, which on average is about 50%.

They offer a huge range of framesand are constantly seeking styles fortoday and tomorrow. Just a few of thedesigners stocked are, Silhouette, Ted Baker, Joia andPolice to name a few, but they will always try to get aspecific frame of your choice. They also have 'Frames onFaces' technology in store to get you the perfect look at acredit crunching price!

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Your local Stairlift specialist for…..

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New or Re-conditionedStairlifts

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Classes held in Brackley at:The Town HallMarket PlaceBrackleyNN13 7AB

Tuesday 6.00pm& Wednesday 9.30am

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Buildings & Contents

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“Supporting Local people”

are you Healthy & Happy?

Health is one of the most importantaspects of living a full and happy life.Previous generations have had lesschoice, less information and had to waituntil their ill health drove them to seek the

help of doctors or hospitals. At that time the medicalprofessions were the guardians of our health.Today that has all changed and we understand howimportant it is to be healthy. It is now about preventionrather than cure. So the “DIY Health” means we aretaking health and wellbeing more into our own hands,encouraged by the doctors and NHS.

Today that has all changed and weunderstand how important it is to be healthy

But what is and who of us are healthy? Many of us arefollowing a mixture of advice and information to createa “well being” We select the advice that we feel bestsuits us and that we can achieve and stick with be it for


Get a Great Start tothe New School Year

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a few days, months or in cases, refine it, develop it andcontinue to live it!We may venture to the gym, ride a bike to work, takelong walks 3 times a week or even eat the latest crazydiet which might involve supplements,vitamins and litres of water. But is thisreally helping us to create greaterhealth and well being?Perhaps, health is like manythings, an intricate anddelicate balance of a numberof physical, nutritional,relaxation andemotional factors,all of whichcontribute towardsa 360 degreeapproach for amore sustainableand achievablehealthy, happy life.

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swim l i fe

Contact theSwimlifeCo-ordinatorfor full detailsof our swimlifeprogramme

Brackley Swimming PoolManor Road, Brackley, Northants NN13 6EETelephone: 01280 704906Web: www.brackleyleisure.com

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balloon, chocolates & champagnewide range of gifts

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Zero Balancing is a hands-on non-invasivetherapy. it consists of held stretches andfinger pressure focussed on the bonesand joints. This allows the body to relaxand reorganise around points of contact,

releasing held tension and helping balance the energymoving through the skeletal system of the body. Althoughthere is no manipulation involved, Zero Balancingencourages an improved state of skeletal alignment andis often very helpful in relieving back, neck and shoulderpain. It can also help clear lingering problems from oldtraumas and bring about, in some, a profound state ofpeace and clarity of thinking.

What is Zero Balancing?

For more information call Zero Balancing Association UKon 0845 603 6805 or visit the website:zerobalancinguk.org

Your local Zero Balancer is Helen Vearncombe Phone01280 701722

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Calling all budding lady cricketers in the area!

Kate Hawes, County Chairman ofNorthants ladies Cricket is keen torecruit more lady cricketers in Northantsand in particular the Brackley area.To create a greater awareness locally

would strengthen the ladies playing membership of thealready successful Brackley cricket club.

Although reasonably small in numbers they are afriendly group of ladies that love playing and

following cricket, they compete in the WestMidlands Cricket League – East played onSunday afternoons at 2.00pm in a full 40

over game.

Nets and training sessions are held atthe ground during the summer monthson Thursday evenings but winter netsstart soon! It’s an open club andaccepts players of all ages andabilities from 13+, ladies of all

ages attend so don’t be shy.

Apart from playing, Kate busies herself with theresponsibility for Northants Ladies cricket for onesenior ladies team 4 junior teams.

For more details contact Kate on 01295 760569 oremail [email protected]

Nets and training sessions are held atthe ground during the summer months on

Thursday evenings but winter nets start soon!


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Mick Moore is a man of manytalents, Electrician by day andan entertainer, performer andDJ by night. Many of Mick’sperformances are local to the

Brackley and surrounding areas and include Karaoke,Singing at Weddings, Birthdays for all ages, Familygatherings, Pubs, Clubs, special events and themednights.

He has thousands of Karaoke songsand tunes that can be performedeither as a solo singer or with groupparticipation complete with disco.

If you are looking to hire a Mobile DJ,Disco, Karaoke DJ or singer then testthis man! Prices start from as little as£100 per evening.

For more information and bookingscall Mick Moore Tel: 01280 817605

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Exactly what filler should you use? Herewe look at different fillers for differentjobs in the home. The secret to successfuldecoration is preparation, so deciding onthe best materials is a good start.

Hairline cracks, small areas – found on internal walls/ceilings in new and old houses, consider “Brush on”liquid filler, it comes in a tin and is easily sanded andquick to dry.

Another good product is fine surface filler, it comesin a tube and does much the same as the brush onversion but is applied with a palette knife and fillslarger cracks up to 2mm with a glass smooth surfacefor painting or try a filler in a “Stick” form. This issimilar to a glue stick and has a twist base and offersa little or no sanding and a quick dry finish. Minor

interior Decorating –

Consider“Brush on” liquid filler, it comes ina tin and is easily sanded and quick to dry

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Which filler repairs?Plaster Wall Repairs, Severalproducts can be used.

Traditional powderfiller or a readymixed in atub version.Multi-purpose fillersthat accept nails or rawplugs after the repair has beenperformed, some are surface dry in 5minutes.

Large Plaster Repairs – after replacing skirting, pipesor re-wiring or for just a smooth finish on unevenplaster try “Plaster Repair” filler. Easy to apply, willnot shrink, and crack. “Skim finish” filler that can bebrushed on up to 3mm is also available.

For further information go to Homebase Towcesterand fill your boots! Next time we look at Wood andGap fillers.


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How do you remove that

Tattoos have never been so popular butwhat are the options to remove yourcolourful past? as star celebrities andfootballers sport their latest accessoriesnothing becomes more personal than a

body tattoo. Like most things in life everything changes,minds, partners, loved ones and with it the regret ofhaving that name tattooed somewhere and sometimesnot so discretely on your body, so hold that thought.

Most tattoos taking between 6 and 10sessions to completely disappear, costing

£70 - £100 a treatment

Removal is not easy and only most effectively removedby laser treatment, an intense beam of light is pulsedthrough the top layers of skin into the tattoo pigmentbreaking it down into tiny fragments. These are thenpicked up in the blood stream by the lymphaticsystem and removed. This is a gradual process withmost tattoos taking between 6 and 10 sessions to

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completely disappear,costing £70 - £100 atreatment.

Simple ink designsin black and red areeasier to remove,more elaboratemulticoloured designsare trickier as the inkis harder for the laserto breakdown. Insome cases ghostingof the pigment is still visible due to the ink lying too farbelow the skin for the laser to reach it. The treatmentis unpleasant and is best treated under a localanaesthetic. DO use a bona-fide company specialisingin tattoo removal, DO have a laser check first for toensure that the correct laser and settings are used totarget the pigments and any possible reactions. Don’thave them cut out or injected as they leave scars.

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in a quiet leafy village just outside Towcesterlives a young lady who could be regarded assomewhat of a local celebrity. sophie Garneris a singer, song writer and vocal teacher. shewas the very first artist to perform on the main

stage at London’s famous O2 Arena. She has writtenmusic for TV and film, performed in the West End, sung

local singer sophie and

for the French Presidentand his wife in Paris, andsupported such leadingartistes as The Sugababesand Will Young.

Sophie is currentlyrecording her fourthalbum. With a busyschedule aheadperforming showcases,parties, weddings andcorporate events, Sophiestill manages to dedicate


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39 Kingsley Rd, Silverstone, Towcester, Northants NN12 8UEwww.alanmuxlow.co.uk

Now is the perfect time toplan any changes to your garden.

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Garden MaintenanceAll aspects of garden maintenanceavailable twelve months of the year.

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time each week to passing on her extensive experienceand skills as a full time working musician.

her musical passion

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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.

tradesman that can carry outjobs for you that you just can’tseem to complete or have thetime to do.

Summer time ends at 2.00amBST(1.00 am GMT) on

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Coordinated 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……

Summer time ends at 2.00am BST(1.00am GMT) on Sunday 31st October 2010

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for the Winter monthscompost the rest. Lift rhubarb and divide as necessary,fix grease bands to fruit trees to prevent pests. Oh,now is the time to harvest the pumpkins and squashesfor Halloween!

Stay ahead collecting those fallen leaves and addthem to the compost pile. Now is the time to planttulip bulbs, fruit trees and bushes, perennials andclimbers. Add mulch to herbaceous and tenderplants in order to protect them during the wintermonths. Dig over the soil to allow frost to breakdown but ensure you adequately protect tenderplants with fleece.

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The latest news on the lawn front is allabout the effect of the hot and dry weather– the driest since 1929. lawns underdrought stress go from bright green, toblue green, to bronze and finally like straw.

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setting. The washing-up liquid acts as a wetting agentto help water penetrate the soil, get into the root-zoneand aid the grass recover.

Of course, in addition to this action, it is still necessaryto give the lawn the fertiliser feed it requires. Non-scorch fertilisers are coated and safe to put on drylawns. But they need moisture/water to be activatedso you can either wait for nature or use a sprinkler totrigger them to work.

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Diary of EventsThursday 2nd septemberBack to school - south Northants schools

Friday 3rd septemberMarket & Farmers MarketMarket day Location in front of the Town Hall every Friday. Also on the3rd Saturday of each month is the Farmers Market when a wide rangeof local produce is offered for sale, also on the Piazza..

Wednesday 8th to 11th septemberBrackley Fair / Market Place High street and Piazza!

saturday 11th september - 11:00am to 3:00pmHelmdon - “Village Future Needs Day”The Parish Plan Group will be holding a meeting at the Helmdon schoolon Its open to all residents to offer views and opinions about howHelmdon should develop in the future and what the needs of the parishare. The feedback received at the Future Needs Day will be used toinform a questionnaire to go round the village in the autumn.www.Helmdon.com

sunday 12th september 2010Ramada Warwick HotelKenilworth CV8 2LN10:00am to 4:00pmAttractions for the children and usefuland interesting stands for the Mums and Dads (and Mums and Dads to be).

Monday13th septemberWi Hall Manor Road 7:30pmBrackley WI Speaker: Mrs. Bloxham – Corsets and Crinolines 19th Ccostume. Visitors very welcome £3 Including refreshmentsContact: Margaret Barrington 01280 841782Anne Seckington 01280 704290

saturday & sunday18th/19th september 2010The Lifestyle Show& DesignTowcester Racecourse10:00am to 4:00pm

sunday 19th septemberTurweston Wings & WheelsSee editorial page 8/9

Monday 4th OctoberRare Breeds survival TrustRed Lion, Market Square, Brackley at 8pm.Talk on Dogs for the Disabled. All welcome.For more details please call Carrie on 01327 857195 [email protected]

Wednesday 6th OctoberNaB Mobile unit-help for the partially sightedNear Town Hall, Market Square 10:30am to 1:00pm

sunday 10th October 2010at Towcester Racecourse10:00am to 4:00pmAttractions for the children anduseful and interesting stands for theMums and Dads (and Mums and Dads to be).

Monday 11th OctoberBrackley Wi annual Meeting and showWI Hall Manor Road 7:30pmVisitors very welcome £3 including refreshmentsContact: Margaret Barrington 01280 841782Anne Seckington 01280 704290

23rd Octoberschool Term ends - south Northants schools

30th Octoberschool Terms Begins - south Northants schools

sunday 31st OctoberHalloweenSearch out the Pumpkins and “bob” apples forfun and games and trick or treats!Visit DULAK Fancy Dress of Brackley for yourfancy Halloween costumes and masks!

Friday 5th NovemberDiwali "Festival of lights"Is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasmand happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuousdays, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival –The 'Festival of lights'

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Turweston aerodrome has hosted an annualVintage and Classic Day For the last 10years, and this year is no exception. Thefun starts with the line-up for this yearsair show beginning at about 12.30pm -

weather permitting.

The first display sequence will be the Turweston Trio,comprising some exciting formation flying with 3Flying Club aircraft, followed by a Cirrus, and an LAAaircraft. The next display is The Seeley Collection:the vintage Miles Whitney Straight and Gypsy Mothactually based at Turweston. And finally Aircraft Then& Now: an aerobatic display with an Extra 300 flownby Rob Berger & the Jungmeister flown by Jez Cooke.

A commentary will be provided throughout theair show and indeed the whole event by Mr JohnMatcham who has lots of experience in this area. Hewe will also have a wireless mic so he can do someroving interviews.

There are also plans to have some competitions for the

WiNGs aND WHEEls september 19th 2010

exhibits, categories to be announced at a later date(check the website for more details).

If you have any photographs or stories about your club,aircraft, motorcycle, static engine, tractor or militaryvehicle that you would like to share please send themto the club so they can feature them on their website.

For most exhibitors and all visitors the entrance fee for2010 show will be just £5 per person.

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and are locally based in Brackley. They pridethemselves on high quality customer service, offeringa full range of wedding services with packages to suitall requirements.

BPS will discuss the style of photography, locations,family groups and any specials requests you mayhave. With two photographers working they are ableto ensure that you have a fantastic selection of bothformal and informal photographs to choose from.

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