Focus Towcester August / September Issue

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Welcome to our August/September issue ofFocus Towcester.

I hope that by the time you’rereading this, the weather has finallychanged and that the sun is shiningbrightly to make us all smile, whichis more than can be said of the2012 Men’s Wimbledon final…the less said about this the better!

For those of youwith children, I

expect you’llbe spendingsome timeshopping fora new uniformfor the next

school yearand trying to

source new shoes(which will only looknew on the first morning

they leave for school), the rest ofthe time will be taken up using yourimagination to keep them busyduring the long summer holidays.Have a look on page 26 for areally great and unusual idea!

Also during this time the Olympicswill be in full flow, I wonder howmany medals we will have wonby the time you’re reading this. Ofcourse on 29th August there is alsothe start of the Paralympic Gameswhere we will truly see some inspiringpeople who have not allowed theirdisabilities to hold them back.

As always we have our Sudoku onpage 11, news about our very ownannual August fete and duck race onpage 8 and on page 43 you’ll finda flag quiz to keep you occupiedwhilst you have a cuppa. As wellas all that there’s news about a newBeauty Salon for the ladies on page

6 and for the fishermenout there, there’ssome really excitingnews on page14.

Our next issue willbe the October/November edition,so please feelfree to contact us ifthere is anything youwould like us to share forthe… dare I say the Cword so soon… yes,I’m talking aboutChristmas – soany fetes, balls,gatheringsor charityevents youwould liketo promote,give usa call.

I’m talking about I’m talking about Christmas – so any fetes, balls, gatherings or charity events you would like to promote,


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Contents & Handy Numbers

03 Welcome05 Health, Beauty & Fitness11 Sudoku15 Entertainment & Leisure20 Pets22 Education24 Food & Drink28 Financial30 Services31 Computers33 Home Services40 Homes57 Gardens65 Motoring

A MEAL FOR TWO AT THEDILRAJ IN TOWCESTERTurn to our Sudoku Competition on page 11

Al-Anon - Helping Friends and Families ofProblem Drinkers for 60 years. National Helpline(manned 10am-10pm every day): 020 7403 0888CAN Drugs, Alcohol & Homelessness: 01604 622121Contraception Emergency: 01908 669215Fire & Rescue Service: 01604 797000Greens Norton Medical Centre Appts: 01327 358287

Dispensary: 01327 359670Greens Norton Village Hall: 01327 350219Greyfriars Bus Station: 01604 751431Lloyds Chemist Brook Health Centre: 01327 352417Lloyds Chemist 108 Watling St: 01327 350433Milton Keynes General Hospital: 01908 660033Neighbourhood Watch: 03000 111 222NHS Direct: 0845 46 47Northampton General Hospital: 01604 634700Paulerspury Doctors Surgery: 01327 811630Police: 03000 111 222Post Office, Greens Norton: 01327 350265Post Office, Towcester: 01327 350469Samaritans: 08457 909090Silverstone Surgery Appts: 01327 857240

Dispensary: 01327 857980Social Services: 01604 236236South Northants Council: 01327 322322Stagecoach: 08456 001 314 (8am - 5pm Mon-Fri)Stony Stratford Health Centre: 01908 260382The Brook Health Centre: 01327 323900 (Supple Practice)TADD (Towcester Area Door to Door) 01327 810300Towcester Library: 01327 350794Towcester Registrar : 0300 126 1000Towcester Community Centre: 01327 350995Towcester Medical Centre: 01327 359953 (Dr Ward & Ptnrs)Towcestrians Rugby Club: 01327 350141Towcester Town Council: 01327 350995

The Rotary AugustFete and Duck RaceA day of fun for all the family.See a preview on page 8

Support ourlocal athletesA look forward to theLondon 2012 ParalympicGames. See page 47

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Tranquility Nails -New studio now open

Cheryl Brown and herteam welcome you to anewly opened Studio at

4 A Park Street, Towcester.

Cheryl a local girl, and nostranger to the beauty industryhas been offering her servicesto regular clients for manyyears and now she has starteda family and has decided tomove back to the area andexpand her business.

The salon offers not just the latestin nail extensions, with a hugerange of tips (colours, glitter,crushed shells) to name a few,but you will also be able to getyour teeth whitened or your skintanned with the latest technology.

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The salon also offers packages available to Brides,Mums to Be, Girls Night In and for those growinggirls a Princess party is something of a must for aspecial occasion or birthday party.

They offer a walk in system, so it’s not just anappointment system, but to make sure you are lookinggreat for that special occasion, I’d give them a calland book your slot!

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The Rotary AugustFete and Duck Races

The Rotary Club of Towcester is running theAugust Fete on the Recreation Ground onBank Holiday Monday 27th August 2012.

They are incorporating the annual Duck Races –the “Adult” race and the “Children’s” race, each withseveral prizes. There is also a Dog Show, on the samelines as the last two years, with 12 or more classes.As previously there will be other events and displaysin the Main Ring, including a Tug of War competitionbetween, anybody really, any team of 6 will beeligible, quite a few of the local pubs are entering atleast one team.Enjoy live music from local bands and watch localdance groups put on demonstrations of their skills andof course the Beer tent, which is being provided byThe Rockin Horse, with Vision Café providing a BBQand other refreshments, plus lots of activities for kids torun off some energy.Again they are offering the opportunity to Charitiesand local “Good Causes” (you don’t have to be a

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registered charity) to use the Fete to raisefunds for their cause, so will all interestedparties please contact (see below) tobook a space.You should plan to be completely “self

contained” in terms of tables, chairs,gazebos, etc and a generator if you need

power. Please contact (see below) if you want todiscuss any of these points.Stall/stand space will not be limited to Charities.Commercial organisations can also book a space.Charities are free but commercial organisations willneed to pay a small charge or make a donation.Sponsorship for the Duck Races and the Dog Show isavailable and commercial organisations in the areashould be considering participation, which wouldinclude display of banners, space for your own stall/stand and advertising in the programme and over thetannoy on a regular basis throughout the afternoon.For details contact Rotarian David Reed on01327 352414 or email: [email protected].

registered charity) to use the Fete to raise

Bank HolidayMonday 27th August

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AGreat Family Day Out.There’s something for everyoneat SouthNorthamptonshireLeisure Trust.

For full details of all facilities and activities availableand to join online visit:

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Enjoy everything Towcester Centre for Leisure, BrackleyLeisure Centre andBrackley Swimming Pool has to offer.Gym, Swimming,Workout Classes, Soft Play, ASAParent &Baby Swimming Lessons,Junior courses, Swimfit , Hair &Beauty , Crèche and Cafe all under one roof.

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.That’s all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoningand logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

Cut out and send completed entries along with your name, address and phone number to: The Studio,15 Buckingham Way, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6JY. Save a stamp - FREE ENTRY email your solutionto: [email protected]. Closing date for entries: 27th August 2012

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition. That’s all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

Pit your wits against our SudokuPuzzle and see if you can win yourselfa meal for two at Dilraj in Towcester

Congratulations to the winner ofour Sudoku from our last issue,Mrs D Kittle from Towcesterwho wins a Sunday lunch fortwo at The Stables Barand Grill, Towcester.

SUDOKU9 7 3 4 2

8 57 8 5 1

5 6 9 3 4 88 14 7 6 1 3 5

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7 8 1 6 9171 Watling Street, Towcester NN12 6BXTel: 01327 358423

Towcester

Congratulations to the winner ofour Sudoku from our last issue, WIN!

A meal fortwo at Dilraj

excluding drinks







The bag health checkfor your children

A s an Osteopath, I treat all sorts of achesand pains which are sometimes madeworse by carrying heavy items. Carryingheavy bags with books and laptops can

cause neck and shoulder strains, headaches andeven tingling and numbness in the arms and legs.Over time they can also contribute to the developmentof long term back pain through poor posture andincreased pressure on the discs in the spine.This is especially important for children whose bodiesare still developing and who are increasingly tendingto carry heavy school bags. Reports show that upto half of secondary school children report to haveoccasional back pain and evidence is mounting thatthey may be storing up potential problems in the futurefor their spinal health.So before you set off to work or send your child offto school, here are a few tips to minimize your bag’sstrain on your day.

If you’re unsure which treatment is best for you, thisis a useful website: www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Back-pain/Pages/Introduction.aspx otherwise seekprofessional help.Suzanne Burgess BSc (Hons) OsteopathyBACK at EASE Osteopathy and Pilates Therapy,07880 750 258.


s an Osteopath, I treat all sorts of aches

• Minimize the weight you carry.Remove all unnecessary items regularlyand use any storage lockers available atwork or school.

• Making sure that you are carryingbags evenly. Try not to carry a bag on one

shoulder as this will alter your posture and furtherincrease pressure to joints and discs and the risk of pain.• Children should never carry more than about 15% of their

own body weight. Check your child’s posture after theyhave put their bag on. If you notice your child leaningforward or slouching, it may be too heavy for them.

• When buying a bag, look for wide, padded shoulderstraps that reduce pressure on the neck and shoulderarea. For children, make sure the bag has adjustablestraps which can be altered as the child grows andencourage them to wear rucksacks with both straps.

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Fishing Tackle & Baits atWeals Motoring & Leisurein Park Street, Towcester

Fishing tackle is not what you might associatewith Weals Motoring & Leisure but don’t befooled. Lee Weals, formerly of the TowcesterMotorists Centre has now added a welcome

line to his newly refurbished shop next door to theVintage Boutique in Park Street Towcester.

In these difficult trading times, wall space and shopspace is gauged on the sales / return per sq ft. Whatbetter way is there to slightly diversify and increasefootfall by utilizing the current space with an addedarea containing a cross section of Fishing Tackleaccessories and baits. With help, advice and a smallinvestment Lee has managed just this.

Welcomed greatly by local fisherman, bait can nowbe obtained in Towcester, essential items such ashooks, floats, weights, carp rigs, line, lures, clothingand rods and many other items can now all be


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purchased at the shop. Although in its infancy thereare many products already on the shelf and with theplan set to increase the range and depth of tacklewith many more branded names in the very nearfuture.

Fishing rod licenses are also available so why not visitor see what there is on the shelf for your next fishingtrip. To order your bait or just ask a question call Leeon 01327 354711.

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A blend of tea, food,arts, crafts and books

ARTea Room at WakefieldCountry Courtyard is adelightful haven servinghomemade food

and refreshments as well asdisplaying and selling locallycreated art and craft works.Owners Amy and Bridie arealso planning a programmeof exciting, arts related events,including book sharing mornings,exhibitions and a secret cinema!

On Sunday 23rd September 2012 allare invited to join them for a fascinating andfun day of talks, music and art, ARTea Room TalksAbout Books! There will be talks by local authors JudithAllnatt and Leo McNeir, by children’s writer MegHarper and an intriguing insight into the life of thepoet Olive Custance, wife of Lord Douglas (the man

romantically linked withOscar Wilde), by DrSarah Parker. There willbe a musical interludewith The BlisworthTunnel Rats performingmusic and songs ofAppalachia between 1and 2pm and late night

opening of a special exhibitionfeaturing four exciting artistsas part of NorthamptonshireOpen Studios (8th – 23rdSeptember). The exhibition

will include Gemma Frearson’s,paintings and illustrations, Val

Goldfinch’s watercolours andlocal scenes, Miriam Kybird’s etchings

and Mary Standing’s enamel jewellery.

Tickets for ARTea Room Talks About Books! are onsale now – book early to avoid disappointment!

For more information visit www.artearoom.co.uk/talksaboutbooks.php or call 01327 810245.

RTea Room at Wakefi eld Country Courtyard is a delightful haven serving

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On Sunday 23rd September 2012 all are invited to join them for a fascinating and

opening of a special exhibition featuring four exciting artists as part of Northamptonshire Open Studios (8th – 23rd September). The exhibition

will include Gemma Frearson’s, paintings and illustrations, Val

Goldfi nch’s watercolours and local scenes, Miriam Kybird’s etchings

and Mary Standing’s enamel jewellery.


romantically linked with Oscar Wilde), by Dr Sarah Parker. There will be a musical interlude with The Blisworth Tunnel Rats performing music and songs of Appalachia between 1 and 2pm and late night

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Be aware of the risk oflungworm for your dog

You may recently have seen an advertisingcampaign about lungworm in dogs. The latestresearch shows that this parasite is becoming

more widespread. Traditionally it has been consideredto be a problem only in the South of England but isnow affecting dogs across the country.

Lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) is a life threateningcondition in dogs. Severely infected dogs may showsigns of coughing and lung disease. However,lungworm also release substances that affect the blood’sability to clot. This allows adult worms to survive inthe blood vessels near the heart. Therefore, dogs thatare infected with lungworm are much more prone thanother dogs to bleeding. This can cause a wide rangeof symptoms such as prolonged bleeding from cuts,internal bleeding and anaemia. Seizures may occur ifbleeding takes place in the brain.

Dogs can only be infected by eating slugs andsnails. Infection cannot pass directly from dog to dogInfection cannot pass directly from dog to dog

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but dogs living in the samehousehold are likely to beexposed to infected slugs andsnails so are at risk of disease.

There are several drugs thatcan be used to treat lungworm.Fortunately, most dogs recoverfully with appropriate treatmentbut infection can provefatal in some cases, evenwith intensive treatment.

Preventative treatments are alsoavailable (the most commonlyused being a spot on treatmentthat can be applied to the skinbetween a dog’s shoulder blades)and of course try to preventyour dog from eating slugs andsnails! If you are concernedabout lungworm please contactTowcester Veterinary Centreon 01327 350 239

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Celebrating 20 yearsat Bosworth College

In June we were extremely proud tocelebrate three members of our teachingstaff working at the College for over 20 years.From left to right: Mrs Alison Robbins (GCSE Course

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Mrs Sue Hardy was also celebrating: she, supportedby her husband Chris, has been looking after ouryounger boys for over twenty one years.

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