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you will be travelling to workin the dark and coming homein the dark. But it’s not all badnews. It means Christmas iscoming. By the time you get thisissue we will have approximately86 days until Santa comes...
So stop moping about and havea look in this issue as we havealready started preparations forthis year. If you gather with yourfriends to celebrate the festiveseason, have a look at our food
W elcome to you all.As I sit here in theearly hours of themorning I wonder if
today will bring me some sunshine -or will we have another blusteryday? Either way, I think wehave seen the end of oursummer now and I guess weshould be getting used tothe dark nights drawing in.
Focus Towcester & Surrounding Villages is
you will be travelling to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. But it’s not all bad
news. It means Christmas is coming. By the time you get this issue we will have approximately
86 days until Santa comes...
So stop moping about and have a look in this issue as we have already started preparations for this year. If you gather with your
friends to celebrate the festive season, have a look at our food
Lots of you don’t like the dark nights– the days seem so much shorter,we watch more TV because it’stoo cold to sit in the garden and
there isn’t much else todo. Most of
and drink section, places aregetting booked up already andthere are plenty of places to go witha group of friends or loved ones.
In addition, if you thinking of takingthe kids to see Santa, do somethingdifferent with them this year andhave a look on page 17 for a
special trip, one theywill remember forever.
That’s it from meuntil next time,when it reallywill be nearly
Christmas!
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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 : 01327 350774Towcester Community Centre: 01327 350995Towcester Medical Centre: 01327 359953 (Dr Ward & Ptnrs)Towcestrians Rugby Club: 01327 350141Towcester Town Council: 01327 350995
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ContentsOctober -November2011 - IssueNumber18
03 Welcome04 Contents & Handy Numbers05 Health, Fitness & Beauty11 Entertainment & Leisure18 Food & Drink28 Education30 Pets32 Computing35 Services38 Homes56 Gardens66 Motoring
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HAIR & BEAUTYROWENA CURSON
Unisex Salon for all age groups
Tel: 01327 35047958 Watling Street Towcester
Visit the new FISH SPA£12 for 15 mins or £20 for 30 mins
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After I heard about somerecent activity in our town andheard all the gossiping about howdreadful it is here, I thought I’d check it out.
The UK Crime stats report crimes broken down intocategories: Anti-Social, Burglary, Robbery, Vehicle Crime,Violent Crime and others, (although I’m not too sure whatthat is). It appears that in all areas of the country mostcrimes are made up in almost equal proportions with anti-social or other, and form between 65% – 75% of all crimes.Although we have considerably smaller population thanother parts of the UK, the fact is, we actually have a reallysmall crime rate in Towcester compared to other parts of thecountry, although the figures are steadily increasing.Back in December 2010 South Northamptonshire had atotal just 261 crimes but in July 2011 a total 409. That’s agrowth of 36% in just 8 months, surely we can’t continue atthis rate.Is it true I wonder - if the recession has anything to do withit, and yes I can accept that maybe it can, does that meanthat when this “recession” is over our crime rate will reduceagain by 38%? I wonder…
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Acute lower back pain is a common problemand most people will know someone whohas “put their back out” and been debilitatedby the pain. It can be a miserable condition
which can affect your ability to work, concentrateor even perform simple daily tasks. Obviously thefirst port of call for anyone with pain is to seekprofessional help, either from your GP or a recognised
Help, my back’s “gone”!
If you are unsure always seek professionaladvice. In most instances acute low back paincan be treated successfully and will usually getbetter quicker when dealt with promptly.
Written by Susie Burgess at the Brooke Health CentreTel: 07880 750 258
professional such as an Osteopath, Chiropractor orPhysiotherapist. But once you have been assessed,there are a few things which you can try for yourselfto make those painful days a little more comfortableand avoid making the problem any worse.
has “put their back out” and been debilitated by the pain. It can be a miserable condition
If you are unsure always seek professional
How can you help yourself?• Avoid sitting whenever possible, this generallystrains the injured tissues - if you do sit ensure youhave a cushion behind your lower back. Lying onthe sofa with your painful side up and your top legstraight with a pillow under the knee might help.• To get up from your chair, shuffle your bottomto the front of the chair, draw your belly buttoninwards and use your arm strength to getup whilst trying to keep a straight back.• At night, try sleeping with a pillow betweenyour knees if it hurts when you turn over.• Keep moving as much as you can. Getup and walk around gently 15 minutes anhour (3 x 5minutes if pain too severe).
C ome and join local business owner FrankO'Callaghan for his annual Chocolate tastingsessions on the run up to Christmas.
Every Thursday during October andevery Tuesday during November between 7pmand 8pm he will be having an informal gatheringof friends to test the most delightful treats of all.
Wakefield Country Courtyard, Wakefield Lodge Estate,Potterspury, Northamptonshire. NN12 7QX.
T: 01327-810388 / M: 07894-150240 / www.thebeadscene.comClosed Monday / Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm / Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Follow us on Facebook: ‘The Bead Scene Studio’ for all the latest news & gossip!
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3 Park Street Towcester NN12 6DQ
THE VINTAGEBOUTIQUE
A VIBRANT SHABBY CHIC SHOP
Tel: 07595 480094
Full of Handpicked, New and Vintage ladiesClothing sizes 8 - 24 at low realistic pricesStunning Shoes, Handbags, Jewellery all atGreat Prices.Children’s designer & nearly new clothes
thevintage-boutique.comwww.facebook.com/the vintage boutique
Open Mon—Sat 10am—6pm
It's your chance to sample tasty chocolateytreats from 7pm until 8pm every Thursdayduring October and Tuesday in November
at Humbugs of Towcester
Chocolate tasting…what could be better?
Not only does it give you an opportunity to wonderaround and sample your old favourites like Milk FlakedTruffles, but some rather unusual choices as well. Thisyear Frank will be boasting his truly delicious Lime andChilli Ganache.
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Kendal House B&B7 High St, Blakesley, NN12 8RE
Tel: 01327 860897 orMob: 07867 [email protected]
www.silverstone-bedandbreakfast.co.uk
Warm and friendly, family runB&B in the centre of the
beautiful village of Blakesley.
Room rates from £70 per night
The great news is that there are other gifts availablelike traditional wooden toys, money boxes and
really unusual things like marmite flavouredchocolate (yes that is what I said)! All thatas well as a huge range of quality cards
which will be 10% less if you buy on the night.
So if you’re a regular visitorwanting to know what’s new orunbelievably it’s your first time there
really is something for everyone.
Places are limited so you will need to reserve yourspace - just call Frank at the shop on 01327 358725and he’ll book you in!
Frank is hoping to raise money for the Lollipop Ladyfund (see page 35) so this year heis asking a small entry fee ofjust £1.
Come on whatelse will you bedoing on a cold,dark blusterynight?
humbugsOf Towcester.co.uk
cards gifts & traditional sweets
….As well as over 200 varieties of sweets-from-a-jar, including 30 sugar-free…….
Taste the new range of Belgian ChocolatesSpecial Offers for all attendees
7-8pm Every Thursday in OctoberBooking Essential
£1 fee going directly to ‘save the lollypop lady’Call to book 01327 35872584d Watling Street NN12 6BS
Just Behind the town hall
Chocolate Tasting Evening
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10 Minutes from Guardamar1KM from “La Marquesa” Golf Course
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Sensible rates guaranteed withdiscounts for fund raising events
CRB check certification &Public Liability Insurance
Young enthusiastic DJ withquality equipment and stateof the art lighting effects
Music for all occasions:School Discos Birthday PartiesEngagement Parties Weddings
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Unit 14 Silverstone Circuit Northants NN12 8TL
Silverstone Cycle Shop
2011 stock atHuge Reductions
IncludingCycle Clothing Clearance
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Whittlebury Park Golf & Country Club. NN12 8XW. 01327850021
A Magical Christmas FairOn
Sunday 27th November 2011To be held in The Atrium
10am ~ 4pm
Sunday Carvery AvailableBooking Essential
Stalls Include:Toys ~ Cakes ~ Books ~ HampersChristmas Decorations ~ JewelleryCards ~ Santa’s Grotto & Many More
Winter Golf Days 2011Visit Whittlebury Park and play our fantastic
Championship golf course
Why not take advantage of one of our great value winter golf society offers;October – 18 holes of golf including full English breakfast from £30ppNovember – 18 holes of golf including tea, coffee and bacon roll £20pp
Contact the golf events team for information. Subject to availability terms & conditions applyMinimum 12 guests, must be booked in advance with golf events team, excludes Monday Madness
Tel: 01327 850059 Email: [email protected] Web: www.whittlebury.comWhittlebury Park Golf & Country Club, Nr Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8WP
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On the return journey, the children areable to play party games to Christmasmusic whilst they are joined by Santa
Don’t miss The Indian Chief’s very special visitor
The "Indian Chief” Narrowboat will be sailingalong the grand union canal again thisyear on Saturdays and Sundays throughoutDecember for the famous Santa Cruises.
These cruises have been popular now for over 15years and each year sees more and more visitorsfrom out of the area. It makes me wonder if our localcommunity actually know of their existence or maybeall of you locals have already been!
The journey starts when departure takes place at TheBoat Inn Stoke Bruerne for an hour and a half cruisethrough the icy waters of the Grand Union Canaltowards Blisworth and the famous Blisworth Tunnel.
On the return journey, the children are able to playparty games to Christmas music whilst they are joined
(as I understand it) – by a popular celebrity, Santawhere they are able to talk to him and tell him whatthey wish for and more importantly whether they havebeen good enough this year! Santa will of course
be giving presents to all thechildren (good or not)!
So why not wrap up ona December wintery day,and let your children
experience seeingSanta in a uniqueway to make it an
experience they willalways remember.
Check availabilityat The Boat InnStoke Bruerneon 01604862428.
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Aldo Zilli, the Celebrity Chef, opened the71st Weston and Lois Weedon HorticulturalSociety’s Annual Show, on Saturday 3rdSeptember. He was introduced by William
Sitwell who has just completed writing a book “AHistory of Food in 100 Recipes” to be published byHarper Collins in March next year.Aldo, in his address, commented on the size of theonions and carrots on display and praised bothexhibitors and organizers for their hard work in puttingon such a brilliant show. After opening the Show,Aldo and William walked across the roadto the weekly Running Bean Village Marketwww.therunningbean.co.uk.
Local growers and producers find new outlet at...The Running Bean is a community market thatsupports and promotes locally grown produceincluding meats, vegetables, fruits and cakes. Its aimis to serve the area to promote the community andenable local producers to have a secure retail outlet.
The aim is to provide a service that is regular andreliable so the customer base has a consistent sourceand frequency of supply.
For sale at the market, when Aldo visited, were thevillage grown fruit and vegetables supported byNapton Water Buffalo (www.waterbuffalo.co.uk)who discussed with Aldo, the production of trulyvegetarian mozzarella cheese.
Additionally there were eggs and mushrooms fromMoreton Pinkney, The Old Chapel Fudge Company,Caked in Bread our nearest fresh bread supplier,Penny’s Plants plus other craft & gift stalls. Eggs,mushrooms and tomatoes purchased from the Marketwere cooked by Vanessa Kimbell on BBC RadioNorthampton’s Sunday programme Kitchen Garden.
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• Christmas Bookings Now Being Taken• Come and enjoy one of our delicious
breakfasts daily from 7.30 to 10.00am• Newly refurbished En-Suite Bedrooms with
Breakfast from £75 per night• Functions & Business Meetings catered for
with free WIFI
A Warm Welcome Awaits You at the newlyrefurbished Narrow Boat at Weedon
Our canal side country pub now offers a greatdining or drinking venue and superb en-suite
canal side rooms.
Food is freshly prepared by our award nominatedchef and sourced from local suppliers wherepossible and food and drinks can be served toyou in the bar, restaurant, heated deck areas or
beside the canal on the lawns.
Have a look on our website;www.narrowboatatweedon.co.uk
for our inspiring menus, canal side accommodation,regular events, business and leisure facilities and contactus for further information or to make a booking. Or why
not just pop down, we would love to see you!
Whatever the reason for your visit a warm friendlywelcome is offered to all.
Tel: 01327 340333
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Christmas at
The Kings Head,Syresham
CHRISTMAS EVE - HARRY PANEProviding a wide range and varied style of music,
including his own original material as well as creatinghis own take on songs from all genres.Visit the web at www.harrypane.co.uk
CHRISTMAS LUNCH AVAILABLE FROM1ST -24TH DECEMBER
Three Courses £17.95 Children Under 12 £10.95Two Courses £14.95 Children Under 12 £7.95
All bookings made before 30th Novwill receive 20% discount from the food bill
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH6 Course Dinner £49.95£27.95 children under 12
All bookings made before 10th Dec willreceive 10% discount from the food bill
All bookings require anon-refundable £5.00pp deposit
NEW YEARS EVEAn evening of
Soul & Motown withLive Entertainer
Robin Leeincludes Finger Buffett
£5.00pp
2 Abbey Road, Syresham
Find out more atwww.kingshead-syresham.co.uk
Tel: 01280 850280
30 High Street Blakesley, NN12 8RETel: 01327 860292
Just 5 miles from Silverstone and 3 miles from Towcester
Bartholomew
Blakesley
The
Arms
PUBLIC HOUSE ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANT
Saturday 1st OctoberLive Motown NightWith Lauren Luke8.00pm onwards
CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN3 Courses
Traditional Christmas Dinnerwith all the trimmings
£20.00ppBookings only
Available from 1st December
You areInvited
to a Party atTHE OLD TALBOT
POTTERSPURYEnjoy a fantastic 3 course meal,
music and dancing till 1amwith your friends or colleagues
For just £25.00 pp(please visit the website for full menu)
Available every Thursday, Friday and Saturdaythroughout December, excluding Christmas Eve
Only a £5.00 deposit pp is requiredto secure the booking with the balance and
Pre-order due 14 days prior to your booking
Telephone 01908 542124www.old-talbot-potterspury.co.uk
T H E O L D T A L B O T77 Watling Street, Potterspury, Northants, NN12 7QD
On the A5 between Stony Stratford & Towcester
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Having originally joined her local SlimmingWorld group in Towcester, March 2000 shesqueezed into a size 20 outfit weighing 12stones. Little did she know that 11 years later
she would still be in her trim size 10’s and weighingonly 8st 7lbs. In June this year Alicia was given a specialachievement Award for maintaining her loss and 10 years
of service as a Consultant, helpinghundreds of people to lose andmaintain their losses.
Alicia says “I love my job, it’s sucha wonderful feeling being partof someone’s transformation, notonly do we help with weightloss but sometimes we helpsave lives! Seeing peopleget to their Target goals isa very special feeling.
Lauren Leeson joined Alicia’s group in Jan2001 weighing 17st 7lbs. It took Lauren 16 months to losea whopping 7st 7lbs and today she is still at her Target
Staying slim is extra easy with Slimming World!weight of 10st. No moremedical attention for weightrelated issues and moreimportantly she no longerneeds medication tocontrol her Diabetes
After after losingher weight Laurengot married andnot long after fellpregnant with twins,but continued attendinggroup throughout her pregnancy as foodoptimising is safe and healthy limiting any extra weightgain. Despite gaining almost 4st, Lauren is back to herfabulous size 10 and a regular helper in group weighingin the members and offering her knowledge and support.
If you are looking for a story like Laurens call Alicia01327 354315 / 07980 610893 or just turn up to oneof the groups, now held at St John’s Ambulance onWednesday’s 5.30 & 7pm or Thursday’s at 9.30 am.
Staying slim is extra easy with Slimming World! weight of 10st. No more
medical attention for weight related issues and more
importantly she no longer
but continued attending group throughout her pregnancy as food
of service as a Consultant, helping hundreds of people to lose and
maintain their losses.
Alicia says “I love my job, it’s such a wonderful feeling being part
of someone’s transformation, not only do we help with weight loss but sometimes we help
save lives! Seeing peopleis goals Target their to get
a very special feeling.
Lauren Leeson joined Alicia’s group in Jan 2001 weighing 17st 7lbs. It took Lauren 16 months to lose
...and now.
• Lauren,
then...
ARTea Room is new to WakefieldCountry Courtyard (just off the A5 nearPotterspury) and is already provinga great success. Sisters, Bridie and
Amy, have realised their dream by opening thistraditional tea room with a modern twist. TheirARTea menu lists a broad selection, with a tea tosuit every taste. Their teas are all loose-leaf andserved in pots kept warm by a colourful array ofknitted cosies. They also serve a tempting assortmentof home-baked cakes, breakfast dishes anddelicious light lunches, making ARTea Room theperfect place to visit, whatever the time of day!
As well as greatfood, ARTeaRoom specialisesin selling artworkby talentedlocal artists.
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A ‘cosie’ welcome awaitsyou at the ARTea Room
WeddingsChristeningsAnniversariesBirthdaysBusiness LunchesFuneralsNaming DaysEngagementParties
Outside CateringBy Towcester Tea Rooms
169 Watling Street Towcester01327 358200
07792 189022 (call or text)[email protected]
Freshly Prepared Buffets To Suit AllBudgets, Delivered To Your Door
Now taking bookings for ChristmasChristmas Day Lunch
A traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and acomplimentary glass of mulled wine £65.00pp
Christmas Party MenusLunch served until 5pm - Two courses £14.95 Three Courses £16.95
Dinner served from 5pm - Three Courses £18.95(see website for full menu)
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Their current range includes oilpaintings, water colours, prints,sculptures and glass work andthey’re discovering new artistsall the time. Alongside theartwork, they also stock hand-crafted and fair-traded gifts for everyoccasion from silverware jewellery to WakefieldDeer Antler walking sticks and crochet brooches.
Now that autumn is drawing in, ARTea Roomprovides a warm welcome for all and an excitingnew venue within a short drive of Towcesterand Stony Stratford. If you’re an artist lookingfor somewhere to display your work, Bridie andAmy would love to hear from you. You cancontact them at: [email protected].
For further details and a map of how to findARTea Room visit www.artearoom.co.uk
Closed MondaysTuesday - Saturday 12 noon –2.00 pm & 6.00pm - 11.00pm
Sunday 12 noon - 4.00 pm
Christmas Party Bookings now being takenLarge parties catered for
Call us for December opening timesBoxing Day Closed
Join us on New Years Eve for a glass of fizz2 Courses for £10.00pp Tues - SatSunday Roast - 2 courses £14.00 pp
New Owners Karl & Adelina welcome you to
La Stradafor Christmas
www.la-strada-towcester.co.uk01327 354350
11 White Horse Yard Towcester Northants NN12 6BU
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Good Home CookedFood and Real Alessupporting local
independent breweriesFOSTERS BOOTH
BIRTHDAYSCHRISTENINGSAND OTHEREVENTS
CATERED FORFlexible Diningto suit anyoccasion
01327 830259 or www.theredlionfostersbooth.com
Anyone & Everyonewelcome -
Families, DogWalkers, Ramblers
etc….
Sat 1st OctoberLive Band
Stereotypical Blues TrainModern Blues Rock
Beer Garden withwell equipped
children's play area!
Sat 29th October -2pm-5pm -kids Halloween disco and Tea party
prizes for best outfitsSat 5th November - Disco from 9pm(come along after the fireworks)Sat 26th November - CRAIG Live
Sat 17th December - back by populardemand - Identity Crisis, 5 piece rock
and blues band
HomeCooked
Food servedLunch
Tuesday - Sunday12.00pm - 2.30pm
DinnerTuesday – Sunday6.00pm - 9.00pmSunday Luncha favourite
at £6.95
New YearsEve Discofrom 9pmtill late
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Fresh Producefrom your
Local Farm ShopA great range of localquality foods. Fruit,vegetables, meat and
much more!
NOW OPEN IN TOWCESTERAT THE BELL PLANTATION CENTRE
01327 358358
• GCSE scholarship testavailable 14th February2012 (for studentscurrently in year 9)
• Co-Ed Independent College(14 –19 yrs) offering GCSEand A level courses
• Ranked third in the Countyand top non selective school
• 78% of 2011 A Levelstudents gained A*-B grades
• 61% of our 2010 leaversentered one of the top 25 UKuniversities
• Average class sizes of 8students
• Tuition scholarships
• Call us to book anappointment
• Find us on the Barrack Road,Northampton
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• A happy & safe environment for 0-5 yrs• Experienced & qualified staff• Gold heartbeat award for our nutritioushomecooked meals & snacks
• Funded 2½ 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 nutritioushomecooked meals & snacks
• Funded 2½ 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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Is your dog looking a little rrruffand in need of a tidy up, but you
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Maxine (formerly of The Pooch Mobile) will bathyour dog in warm, fresh water using
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DO YOU WANT YOUR DOGTO LOOK AND FEEL FANTASTIC?
Did you know that thousands of dogs andcats go missing every year but it is estimatedthat fewer than half find their way backhome? Microchipping increases the chances
of your pet returning to you safe and sound! It is alsoa requirement for any animal travelling to a countryoutside the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme.
It is a legal requirement in the UK for all dogs to weara collar with an ID tag but these can easily be removedor lost. A microchip is a permanent means of identifyingyour pet. It is a small electronic device about the sizeof a grain of rice, which is implanted via an injectionunder the skin between the shoulder blades.
If your pet is microchipped please rememberto contact the database to update your
details if you ever move house, or if yourcontact details change.
Protecting your cats anddogs with Microchipping
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For more information,please contactShirley RandsTel: 01280 700110www.barkingmad.uk.com
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Each chip has a unique code (just like the barcodesat the supermarket!), which can be easily read with amicrochip scanner. The code is linked on a nationaldatabase to the pet owner’s details.
If your pet ever goes missing and is taken to anywherewith a microchip scanner (such as a veterinary centreor a rescue centre), the microchip code can be read.The national database is then called to find your detailsand get your pet safely back home to you.
If your pet is microchipped please remember to contactthe database to update your details if you ever movehouse, or if your contact details change.
For more information on microchipping please contactTowcester Veterinary Centre on 01327 350 239.
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A Family run Pet-sittingBusiness not part of alarge organisationNo job too big or small, No need to pack the pets
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FOR ALL YOUR HORSE & RIDER NEEDS
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Tel: 01327 844334e-mail [email protected]
Rear of Whilton Locks Garden Village* Excludes Feed, Bedding and Supplements
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near-perfect condition. Thismeans the products arebursting with flavour withhighest nutritional valueand even more impressivelythat includes their own farm atChapel Brampton which still grows the crops for whichthey have become known over the years; namely,asparagus, potatoes and pumpkin squash.
Customers come back time and again becauseSmith’s produce can’t be beaten for freshness andflavour, all at prices that compare well against largerU.K. food retailers. What’s more they sell in quantitiesthat customers want to buy ie: by weight and not inlarge pre-packed bags like some others.
Their aim is to provide a relaxed and enjoyableshopping experience so why not call in at The BellPlantation Garden Centre and see for yourself whythey are a retailer of quality fresh farm foods and finecountry produce.
Smith’s Farm Shop is a familybusiness, whose first retail venture wasselling strawberries at their farm gatewhere they lived back in 1958.
In response to growing demand, the mainfarm enterprise gradually switched
from cereal growing to marketgardening. Since the earlydays, the farm shop hasevolved into a modern businesswith a great diversity of product
lines, which has been driven inpart by the modern consumer preference for “one-stop” grocery shopping.
That said - they never lose touch with their corebeliefs, namely to sell the freshest, great tastingproduce, sourced in season from British farmers andgrowers, aiming to source from those most local to thecommunity before looking further afield. Short journeytimes help ensure products arrive on the shelves in
Smith’s fresh farm produce at The Bell Plantation
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VOLUNTARY CAR SCHEMEPROVIDING A SERVICE TO DRIVE YOU TO
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DRIVERS WANTEDIF YOU ARE PREPARED TO GIVE A FEW
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Are you currently trying to work from homenear Blakesley?
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C ouncil cuts are signal the beginning ofthe end for lollipop men and women asNorthamptonshire County Council plansto save £201,000 by scrapping its service
and making all 60 of its lollipop ladies and menredundant.Here in Towcester our very own Lollipop lady onVernon Road has been put under threat, leavinglocal people to raise funds or risk a gap in the safejourney for school children of all ages from Tiny Totsto Sponne pupils, in fact at the moment children of allages benefit.Humbugs of Towcester are coming to the rescueand supporting this local cause.
Here in Towcester our very own Lollipoplady on Vernon Road has been put underthreat, leaving local people to raise fundsor risk a gap in the safe journey for school
children of all ages
Lollipops to save the Lollipop LadyFor the next year,Humbugs has committed tohelp raise money by selling HUGElollipops in his store, where ALL profitswill go to this worthy cause.Owner and father of two, FrankO'Callaghan said: “When I was asked tohelp, I could only say yes. Mums and kids fromseveral schools need this and I can’t think of abetter way to celebrate my 3rd birthday”.In addition, Humbugs as always will be running theannual chocolate taster evenings (see page 13) wherethis year a £1 entry fee will be charged and againwill add to the fund.So drop in and treat the kids to HUGE lollipops andhelp him to save our Lollipop Lady!Other fund raising events throughout the year will beorganised by local people, working hard to ensurethey get the nearly £4000 to save this vital service.
Humbugs of Towcester 01327 358725.
Services
has committed to help raise money by selling HUGE
ts lollipops in his store, where ALL profiwill go to this worthy cause.Owner and father of two, Frank O'Callaghan said: “When I was asked to help, I could only say yes. Mums and kids from several schools need this and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my 3rd birthday”.
Humbugs as always will be running the annual chocolate taster evenings (see page 13) where this year a £1 entry fee will be charged and again
So drop in and treat the kids to HUGE lollipops and help him to save our Lollipop Lady!Other fund raising events throughout the year will be organised by local people, working hard to ensure they get the nearly £4000 to save this vital service.
Humbugs of Towcester 01327 358725.
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Local accountants addsto its portfolio of services
Specialising in the small owner managedbusinesses, they are known for their
approachability and personal service.
Back in the mid 80’s Leslie Hartwell started upa modest accountancy business serving thelocal community. After retiring some 7 yearsago, both Leslie and his partner Bob have left
the business in excellent hands with Roger Eddowesand his team of 5. They now boast being strongerthan ever – in the form of Chancery Accounts andTax LLP (Formerly Chancery Hartwell LLP). Working
in partnerships with Chancery (UK) LLP, ChanceryIFA LLP and more recently with Valhalla PrivateClient Insurances LLP enables them to expand therange of services which they can offer.
Specialising in the small owner managed businesses,they are known for their approachability and
Withall theabove, the last thingyouneed isyetanotherfirmof numbercrunchers….AtChanceryHartwell LLPandChancery IFALLPwebelieve thatourbusiness is tosolveproblems, exploitopportunitiesand turnadvice intoaction, not justcrunchnumbers.Wearecommitted todeveloping aclose relationshipwithourclients,whichenablesus tounderstandandworkwith them indealingwith themanychallengesandopportunities they face today.Contactustodayfora free initial consultation.
•Accountancy•Auditing•Taxation•TaxPlanning
•Bookkeeping•VAT
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FinancialAdvice
30 Ashby Road • Axis 43 (Off Old Tiffield Road) • Towcester NN12 6PG (Next door to Silverstone Porsche)Chancery IFA LLP is entered on the FSA register under reference 454766
www.hartwellsco.com01327 350888
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personal service. The majority of their clientsfall within a 25 mile radius of Towcester fromsectors including hospitality and leisure, services,property and construction, retail and training.
In August 2011 they became the first occupiers in thenew Tove Valley Business Park (next door to SilverstonePorsche) where they have purchased two modernoffices to secure a long term future in Towcester andto allow the growth of their expanding team. Untilsuch time they will be letting the second office outto another business. Please call Roger on 01327350888 or go to www.chancerypartnership.com ifyou would like more details.
• The new offices on ToveValley Business Park.
ohn WhiteFuneral DirectorsJ
Independent Family Owned
Private Chapels of Rest24 Hour Service
Pre Payment Plans Available
188 Watling Street EastTowcester, Northants
NN12 6DBTelephone: 01327 359266
www.johnwhitefunerals.co.uk
Accountants and Consultants
• Year end accounts and taxation
• Payroll
• Company secretarial
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• Personal taxation
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Interim Management
The Olde Bakehouse, 156 Watling Street East,Towcester, NN12 6DB
01327 354800www.corporatedevelopmentresources.com
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My Care My Home is part of
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LOGS & FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Silverstone Fields Farm,Silverstone NN12 8TS
01327 354422www.linnellbros.co.uk
Quality Seasoned HardwoodFirewood, Logs & Kindling WoodDelivered direct to your door
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New & Reconditioned appliances for sale,
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Repairs to all domestic appliances largeor small
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01908 543469 or 07796 810066All areas covered
Fireplace BuildingMaintenance Service
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For an upgrade to a new and efficient boileror a simple addition of a radiator or just a tapwasher to be replaced.
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What animal other than a cat isassociated with the witch?Fill in the blank: Revengeupon whoever opens the_______ of a Mummy."Garfield’s HalloweenAdventure" was first aired onOctober 30, 1985. Until the year2000, this special was rerun every year. Whatdoes Garfield disguise himself as in costume?
What country are Mummiesmost associated with?
How do you killa vampire?When can Werewolvescome out?In the television special,"It’s The Great Pumpkin,Charlie Brown", whodoes Snoopy battle?
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BrooksidePlumbing & Heating Ltd
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15 BrooksideWappenham
NorthantsNN12 8SS
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CSI: NY had an episodetitled "Boo". This episodeaired on October 31, 2007 andis the sixth episode in Season 4.What is the name of the townwhere the murders take place?
"Pooh’s HeffalumpHalloween Movie" (2005)is a delightful animated WaltDisney film. Why did Roo and Lumpy setout to find and catch the Gobloon.
Tim Burton’s "Nightmare BeforeChristmas" (1993), directedby Henry Selick tells a storyabout Halloween Town and
Christmas Town. Who is theone who found the portalbetween the two towns?
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DIRTY RADIATOR WATERSLOW TO HEAT UPSYSTEMFREQUENT BLEEDING OFRADIATORSBOILER FAILURE ORLOCKOUTNOISY BOILERPUMP FAILURESOME RADIATORSPARTIALLY ORCOMPLETELY COLD
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British Summer Time ends:Clocks go back
Don’t forget to put yourclocks back. Sunday30th October 2.00am isthe date this year when
we all get an extra hour in bed.
An extra hour – the thought of anextra hour delights me and then mademe wonder if we really need all that sleep, when I startedto think about this, it all seemed like a waste of time!
The average person sleeps about 7 or 8 hours anight: An average of 49 hours each week – that’smore than most people work in a week. There areonly 168 hours in a complete week - so we actuallyspend 30% of our lives sleeping. I can’t think of asingle thing I do that takes up 30% of my time!
Maybe it’s just me, but how many of you say, there aren’tenough hours in the day or enough days in the week. Wellit’s hardly surprising is it because by the time we reach 40we have spent an average of 11.5 years just sleeping!
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Jon GrantTILING & BATHROOMS [email protected]
Tel: 01604 857658
[email protected]: 07810 513698
Ceramic, Porcelain & Natural StoneCompetitively PricedFriendly, Reliable ServiceFully insured
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Tel: 01604 862379Mob: 07894 [email protected]
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Baker & SandersonFabrics, Wallpapers and Homeware
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Mindy Browne Lighting &Genesis Mirrors & Furniture
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Towcester Scout HallPreschool will again beholding its successful annual ChristmasCraft Fayre at Towcester Town Hall
on Sunday 4 December 2011. If you are aninterested stallholder then please contact usand we can reserve your space now beforethe rush! More information nearer the time...
Any enquiries please contact07980 525116 or email:[email protected].
Towcester Scout Hall PreschoolRegistered Charity No. 1022961www.towcesterscouthallpreschool.co.uk
HarmonyDesign
We will be exhibiting at the Centre MK Outside John LewisFrom 20th October to 23rd October 2011
TEL: - 01327 - 857580
Complete bedroom and storage solutionsfor all the home
Looking for stylish, simple cost efective solutionsIn a combination of 50 glass and wood finishes ?
Visit our Web site www.glasswardrobes.co.uk
We will be happy to discuss your individual requirements,for new fitted furniture or for replacement doors, and provide you
with a free design and quotation.
Towcester Scout HallPreschool will again be
holding its successful annual ChristmasCraft Fayre at Towcester Town Hall
Towcester Scout Hall
Christmas Craft FayreEstablished over 60 years
Quality Florists & Garden CentreFor all Your Gardening requirements
192 Watling Street EastTowcester NN12 6DB
Telephone 01327 350377
• Flowers for all occasions• Indoor Plants• Shrubs & Trees• Pots & Containers
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• Coal, Logs and Fuel Supplies• Propane & Butane Gas
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Net curtains – love them or hate them! Butwhat are the alternatives? Closed curtainsor partially closed blinds; not ideal on alovely summers day.
Local company Smashgard based in Daventryspecialise in the installation of window films to theglass of your home, office or conservatory to give youthat added privacy and security withoutthe nets whether you’re at home, work or on holiday.Their specialist neutral films are ideal for any home;allowing you to see out as normal without thoseoutside from seeing in. Totally neutral; it’s difficult to tellboth inside or out that anything is on the glass givinga fantastic finish and enhancing the look of your home.
Reducing excessiveheat and glare from thesun, Smashgard cantailor a film suitablefor any conservatoryto reduce excessiveheat and unbearable
Improve your privacy with a modern alternativeglare both through theroof or side glass.
And with all windowfilms containing anUltraviolet filter; fadingfrom the sun on carpets,furniture and woodenfloors is greatly reduced whichcan even double the life-span ofthese items.
Some of their films can also helpto prevent breakage, forming a barrierand protecting those from injury. As well as homes andconservatories, Smashgard also install films to officesbig or small, 1 window or large quantities.
Offering FREE non-obligatory quotations at your homeor office and extensive installation and manufacturerswarranties, to find out more contact Darren onDaventry 01327 706885 or visit their website for moreinformation www.smashgard.co.uk
Unit 16 Burcote Wood Farm Business Park WoodBurcote, Towcester Northants NN12 8TA(Off A43 between Towcester & Silverstone)
Former workshop to Silverstone Garden Machines
Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 12.30pm
Tel: 01327 350274 Mob: 07754 610384www.apgardenmachines.co.uk
Rotary & Cylinder Mowers•Ride-onsStrimmers•H/Trimmers•Chainsaws•Generators
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Windows Doors and Conservatories from HEATH GLAZING
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Call Colin 07811 842613 or Andy 07855 473499email;- [email protected]
WINDOWS DOORS& CONSERVATORIES
We Supply & Fit Windows Doors & ConservatoriesReplacement Units. Repairs & Leaks a speciality
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The Northampton based window repair company,are revolutionising how homeowners viewdouble glazing in our area. The companywhich specialises in repairing windows which
are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacingthe panes – not the frames has grown rapidly ascustomers take advantage of their services.
Managing Director Trevor Skidmore is more than happyto explain the process. ‘Our product is simple. If yourdouble glazing is misted up we can replace the glass ata fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type offrame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. I find people
are amazed atjust how simplethe process isand the speedwith which wecan replacethe glass. Thisisn’t like whenyou have
Cloudy2Clear – A simple way to save moneynew frames put in with people levering out the oldones with loads of mess. We can pop the old glassout and deliver, effectively, a brand new windowwithin a matter of minutes. At the end of the daymost frames, even timber ones, will last forever. It’svery rare we come across a window that needs afull replacement and that means the customer gets,effectively, a new window at a fraction of the cost.’
Trevor is rightly proud too of comments he receives backfrom satisfied customers, a selection of which he has puton his website www.cloudy2clear.co.uk. For example,he recently completed an installation at Mr Miners housein Northampton. Here’s what he had to say. ‘I haveto say that I thought the service Cloudy2Clear offercompared to having completely new windows absolutelyincredible value. The service was reliable, simple andwithout complication. The windows look absolutely brilliantand installation was incredibly quick. Thank you!’
High praise indeed! So, if your windows are steamed up,broken or damaged give Trevor a call for a free quotationon 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be more than happy to help!
• Trevor Skidmore.
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Don’t replace the Frames ……. Just the Panes!Don’t replace the Frames ……. Just the Panes!
We make saving money perfectly clear…..We make saving money perfectly clear…..
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01327 354422Silverstone Fields Farm,Silverstone Fields Farm,Silverstone NN12 8BTSilverstone NN12 8BT
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Now the wetter weather is here…Is your lawn under attack?
Are your plants being uprooted?Are your fairways looking under par?
Asingle mole can tunnel at a rate ofone foot every minute and travel inexisting tunnels at eighty feet per minuteto find its main source of food which
is earth worms. A mole will consume its ownbody weight of worms each day, which can leadto considerable damage over a large area.
We provide servicesfor domestic gardens,parish council work,church yards, sportsgrounds, caravansites, golf courses andfarmland. We workon a ‘no mole no fee’ basis and do not charge acall out fee. Due to regular customer requests wealso cater for the removal of rabbits, squirrels andwasp nests. We use traditional trapping methodsfor moles, rabbits and squirrels. For wasp nestswe use an insecticide spray to destroy the nest.
Don’t let your mole hill become a mountain!
If you don’t want your mole hill to turn into amountain or a mountain range contact HeyfordMoles & Pest Control. We are a family runbusiness based in Nether Heyford. As a memberof the Guild of British Mole Catchers we providea fast, friendly and quality service with guaranteedresults. Working 7 days a week we can tailorappointments to suit our customer’s convenience.
For further information call Ian on 07885 629016
Email [email protected]
or visit our website atwww.heyfordmoles.moonfruit.com
on a ‘no mole no fee’ basis and do not charge a
• Moles: Cute but a menace
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CARTS GROUNDWORKS& GARDEN SERVICES MICRO DIGGER
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ESTATE & GARDENESTATE & GARDENSERVICES LTDSERVICES LTD
block pavingfencingtimber deckingpergolaspaving & brickworkgrounds maintenance
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Contact David Ladlow for yourfree no obligation quotationPhone/Fax 01280 700947Mobile 07763 898 010
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Enjoy the thrill of racing at Towcester RacecourseOctober to May. The racecoursealso offers first class businessfacilities, and caters for a varietyof events such as conferences,exhibitions, and weddings.
Check the latest odds at the Totesport online betting site.
FixturesDay Date TimeWed 5th Oct 14:20-17:20First meeting of the 2011/12 season
Thu 3rd Nov 13:20-16:20 Times TBCSun 20th Nov 12:45-15:45 Times TBCSat 26th Nov 12:20-15:45 Times TBCRace times subject to change
Boxing Day Meeting - £10 admission. Under 16's FREE
The thunder of flying hooves... the dazzling flash ofcolours... come share in the excitement of the sportof kings. After the investment of over £7.5million intothe course and its facilities, Towcester Racecourse
and Conference Centre, set in beautiful parklandoverlooking the rolling Northamptonshire countryside, is trulyone of the most picturesque racing venues in the country.
Towcester Racecourse offers the unique advantage offree admission and car parking to all race meetings,(excludes Easter Sunday, Boxing Day, Ladies Eveningand Spring Bank Holiday Monday). The free admissionpolicy encourages horse racing fans, old and new, toexperience the excitement and spectacle of jump racing.
Towcester Racecourse hostsnineteen National Hunt race
meetings each year,which run from
Boxing Day HospitalityHospitality places are selling fast for this years BoxingDay meeting so book today to avoid disappointment.
Tel: 01327 353414email: [email protected] or visit thewebsite www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk
WIN!Sunday Lunch fortwo at The KingsHead Syresham*Not includingdrinks
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SUDOKU
Cut out and send completed entries along with yourname, address and phone number to: The Studio,15 Buckingham Way, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6JY
Congratulations to David Tolleywho was the winner from August /September issue and wins a mealfor two at the newly refurbishedNarrow Boat Inn at Weedon.
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The Prize in this issue of Sunday lunch fortwo has been kindly donated by:
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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.
Alternatively scan/email your solution to:[email protected] date for entries is Monday October 31st.
8 5 4 9 35
9 6 2 89 7 3
7 26 3 1
2 4 6 85
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Ian Bodily
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For a free consultation please contactOffice 01327 351285Mobile 07980 576305
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B A T Cars 01327 323 064
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T o date BBC Children in Need has raised over£600 million for worthy causes. Year on yearsees ever more fabulous fundraising eventsand generous donations. However, there are
still so many children that need your help.
Show your spots and raise lots for Children in Needideas, killer kits to download, super stickers andfantastic fundraising packs to get you going.
If you are teacher, parentor young fundraiser doingsomething at school, then headover to the BBC schools pages,where you'll find ideas and kit especially for you.
And remember, every single penny you raise reallydoes count! For every penny you giveChildren in Need, apenny goes towardsprojects helpingdisadvantaged childrenand young people righthere in the UK.
Get online atwww.bbc.co.uk/pudsey to getyour fundraising ideas and sponsorshipforms, and see how you can do your bitfor BBC Children in Need 2011!
Now it’s time to ‘show your spots and raise lots’ forBBC Children in Need 2011! The weeks leading upto this year’s Appeal on Friday 18th November willbe filled with lots more brilliant fundraising from tastycake making to barmy baked bean bathing.
Whether you’re planning to fundraise at work, inyour home, with a club or group, or among friends,Children in Need have got tonnes of interesting
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O’SheaDrivingSchool
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For Further informationcontact Ian O’Shea on01327 354 636 or
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Towcester Driving School“Teaching you to drive safely forlife, not just to pass a test.”
Photograph by Rob Skears
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We can carry from just 1 to 53 people, call us now and book your transport
HAVE YOU GOT SPACE TO CATER FOR YOUR
CHRISTMAS PARTYWE HAVE ….
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Ian PattendenExperienced, Fully Qualified, DSA Approved Driving Instructor
01327 855882 07866 809168www.ianpdrivinginstructor.co.uk Ian Pattenden-Silverstone Driving Instructor
• Over 300 driving test passes at BanburyNorthampton and Bletchley test centres
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