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<strong>May</strong>/<strong>June</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
essentiallylocal<br />
MKL For a Richer Sound<br />
p33 <br />
Judy Deveson Making<br />
Stony Bloom<br />
p24 <br />
G&G Say Keeping<br />
Motoring <strong>Local</strong><br />
p58 <br />
STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING?<br />
Don’t Replace The Frames... Just The Panes!<br />
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Broken Or Damaged Windows? Faulty Locks, Handles, Hinges?
Home & Garden<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
Has Your Double<br />
Glazing Steamed Up?<br />
Established for over a<br />
decade Cloudy2Clear<br />
windows have become<br />
a leading company<br />
for glass replacement.<br />
Issues with double<br />
glazing can often be<br />
gradual and may only<br />
be noticed during a<br />
clear sunny day or<br />
during the winter. A<br />
failed glass unit may<br />
no longer provide you<br />
with the protection<br />
you need or be energy<br />
efficient. Why not<br />
spend a few minutes<br />
checking your home<br />
to see if you have any<br />
failed double glazing?<br />
If you act now you<br />
can avoid these<br />
problems.<br />
Now, you may think<br />
you need to replace<br />
the whole window<br />
including the frames<br />
and all the hardware,<br />
however Cloudy2Clear<br />
have come up with a<br />
simple and cost saving<br />
solution… Just replace<br />
the glass!!<br />
If you see<br />
condensation in your<br />
windows just visit our<br />
website or give us a<br />
call on 0800 61 21<br />
118. We will send out<br />
our highly experienced<br />
engineers for a free<br />
no obligation quote. A<br />
Cloudy2Clear quote<br />
takes on average<br />
no longer than 20<br />
minutes. Once the<br />
quote is completed,<br />
we will sit down with<br />
you and explain the<br />
problem and tell you<br />
how we can fix it. With<br />
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Cloudy2Clear have a<br />
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and are recognised<br />
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Trader, plus our<br />
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Cloudy2Clear also<br />
replace faulty locks<br />
handles and hinges on<br />
all windows and doors.<br />
Your friendly local<br />
Cloudy2Clear specialist<br />
is Stephen Moon and he<br />
services Milton Keynes<br />
the surrounding area.<br />
So, if your windows<br />
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or damaged give<br />
Stephen a call for a<br />
free quotation on<br />
0800 61 21 118.<br />
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Inside this issue<br />
FOR YOUR WELLBEING<br />
12 Dental Care without the Price Tag<br />
14 Are you at Risk?<br />
AT YOUR LEISURE<br />
8 Emma’s Space<br />
20-21 <strong>Local</strong> Produce Less Waste – Hidden Gems: Recycling Waste;<br />
Luxury at Potterspury House; Beetroot, Walnut and Herb Dip<br />
22 <strong>Local</strong> Places to Eat and Drink<br />
23 Treat your Dad to an ARTea Breakfast<br />
26-27 Children’s Word Search; Cesar’s Jokes; History of Doughnuts;<br />
How Doughnuts are Made; Celebrating Young Achievements<br />
28 Isn’t that something?<br />
30 MK Open; Castlethorpe Open Gardens; Stony Open Gardens<br />
32 Win an Adult Pamper Package with Alchemy Therapy Centre<br />
34-35 What's On; Stony Floral Club; MKRUFC Ring of Fire Bike<br />
Ride; Deanshanger Community Centre Craft Fayre; Stony Live;<br />
York House Events<br />
38 Classsic Stony; Anyone for Tennis?<br />
40 Crusader Community Boating<br />
CREATING YOUR HOME & GARDEN<br />
10 Sow and Save; Tasty but Hazardous<br />
46-47 Back to Nature Comes Home<br />
48 Getting Ready for Summer<br />
52-53 Summer in the Garden - Stony Stratford in Bloom; Wolverton<br />
and Greenleys in Bloom; Fruit of the Edition<br />
SAFE TRAVELS<br />
58 Looking After your Car; Going Electric or Not; Car of the Edition<br />
PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING<br />
24 Celebrating our Volunteers – Judy Deveson<br />
33 Celebrating <strong>Local</strong> Businesses<br />
36-37 Water Rates; Did you Know; Parler Français; Rip off Charges;<br />
Dog Funds, Price Rises<br />
50 Don’t Take the Risk with Food<br />
HELPFUL CONTACTS<br />
60 Useful Numbers<br />
62 Advertisers<br />
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24<br />
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Lucas Maps<br />
the Way<br />
Dine in<br />
Style<br />
Judy Deveson<br />
Making Stony<br />
Bloom<br />
KEEP BUSY<br />
LOCALLY THIS<br />
SUMMER<br />
ADVERTISING & EDITOR<br />
Emma Johnson<br />
emma@essentiallylocal.co.uk<br />
01908 380777<br />
FOLLOW US<br />
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DESIGN<br />
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With summer just around the corner, there are<br />
many reasons why you would want to eat better<br />
and get fit. Estimates suggest one in sixteen of<br />
us live with Type 2 diabetes and some of us don’t<br />
even know it! You can make changes and our<br />
ideas on pages 14-15 may get you on the path to<br />
managing your lifestyle.<br />
Whitehouse Primary School<br />
We are really excited to introduce some amazing<br />
young guest writers and editors from Whitehouse<br />
Primary School. You’ll love what they have to say<br />
about doughnuts, their jokes are hilarious and<br />
let’s hope you can do the wordsearch. You can<br />
also find out more about them.<br />
Artists in Residence<br />
I hope you love the pictures from Nyah, one of<br />
our amazing artists in residence and her brother<br />
Charlie. The colours are fantastic – they are so<br />
bright and cheerful. Charlie’s sunset picture is<br />
definitely getting me in the mood for holiday!<br />
Did you see the fantastic map drawn by our other<br />
artist in residence Lucas on page 4?<br />
Artists in Bloom<br />
Every week the “In Bloom” volunteers dig, weed<br />
and plant to make our towns and villages look<br />
beautiful. Our Artists in Bloom competition aims<br />
to find an artist whose work will complement<br />
their amazing endeavours. The piece of art will<br />
be presented to the RHS judges to show how our<br />
communities work together.<br />
What’s Inside<br />
Hello Readers...<br />
It’s back to nature for home design - eco-friendly<br />
with textured accessories providing the wow<br />
factor. Wooden shutter blinds are the latest musthave<br />
window dressing, so go local with Universal<br />
Blinds. It may be getting warmer but now is the<br />
time to think about your heating - and underfloor<br />
could be the way to go. Turn to pages 46-47.<br />
In the meantime support our community and<br />
make sure you keep your business essentiallylocal<br />
- Emma <br />
Artists in Bloom <strong>2019</strong> Competition<br />
GROWING COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE<br />
Stony Stratford and Wolverton & Greenleys in Bloom<br />
keep our communities blossoming. They green the grey and bring wellbeing<br />
and happiness through horticulture.<br />
Could your imagination and artistic skills showcase the amazing floral<br />
and community achievements that the teams bring?<br />
Enter your work into the Artists in Bloom Competition<br />
with a chance to exhibit your art to 100s of local people.<br />
Visit essentiallylocal.co.uk for full details. Closing date 17 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Supported by <strong>Essentially</strong> <strong>Local</strong> Ltd, Skills Art Materials,<br />
Stony Stratford in Bloom, Wolverton & Greenleys in Bloom, Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council.<br />
Flower by<br />
Nyah<br />
essentiallylocal<br />
Art in bloom A5 <strong>2019</strong>.indd 1 10/12/2018 10:51<br />
Sunset by<br />
Charlie<br />
Shout Out for Support Groups<br />
We’re looking to run some features on local<br />
support groups. Do you run a support group?<br />
Have you benefited from the work of a local<br />
support group? If it were not for the work of these<br />
organisation, so many of us would feel isolated<br />
and alone. Tell us about the group you run or<br />
that has given you support for any condition or<br />
situation and we’ll help with some publicity, let<br />
us know by email info@essentiallylocal.co.uk or<br />
give us a call on 01908 380777<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
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Feature<br />
Sow and Save<br />
Do you love animals and gardening?<br />
RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks need<br />
plants.<br />
It’s the perfect time to start planning your<br />
planting and growing. The branch would be<br />
delighted if you could sow a few extra seeds and<br />
donate the plants to one of the branch’s two<br />
yearly summer events.<br />
RSPCA Summer Fair takes place between 12-4pm,<br />
on 8th <strong>June</strong> and Paws in the Park 1st September.<br />
With tombolas, craft stalls, good to buy and<br />
another great Dog Show add the dates to your<br />
diaries.<br />
Your plant donations will be sold at the events<br />
directly helping abused and neglected animals<br />
with the money raised. Sow now and save<br />
animals in your local area.<br />
Thank you for your support! <br />
If you would like more information on how to<br />
adopt a cat, kitten or rabbit, or would like to<br />
get involved, please contact 01908 611179,<br />
follow them on facebook mkrspca or visit<br />
rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk<br />
Tasty but Hazardous<br />
Beware of these common products which are<br />
hazardous or poisonous to your pet<br />
• Nurofen/Paracetamol – very poisonous to dogs<br />
and cats<br />
• Chocolate – poisonous to dogs, chocolate coated<br />
coffee beans are the worst<br />
• Antifreeze – tastes sweet, often licked up if spilt by<br />
cats and dogs<br />
• String/thread/stockings and socks – the most<br />
common cause of a gut obstruction<br />
• Raisins/grapes/sultanas – poisonous to dogs<br />
• Chewing gum/peanut butter/artificial<br />
sweeteners – can contain xylitol, very poisonous to<br />
dogs<br />
• Fat balls put out for birds – severe upset if eaten by<br />
dogs in quantity<br />
• Slug pellets & rat bait – keep secure, away from<br />
dogs and cats<br />
• Onions – raw and cooked<br />
• Plants – Lilies, Poinsettias, Holly are poisonous to cats<br />
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• Nicotine – nicotine replacement therapy, may<br />
contain xylitol<br />
If your dog or cat does eat something it shouldn’t have:<br />
• Stay calm and make sure they cannot eat any more<br />
of the harmful product<br />
• Collect wrapping or packaging which may have vital<br />
information<br />
Phone us for advice:<br />
The Vet Centre, Cherry Lane Garden Centre<br />
NN12 7QN<br />
01280 812057 or 01908 542155<br />
info@thevetcentre.ltd.uk<br />
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Well-Being<br />
REASONS<br />
to love your local independent optician ...<br />
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Price match guarantee<br />
Friendly, professional staff who know their stuff<br />
Unrushed, relaxed eye examinations<br />
Great quality products giving value for money<br />
Extensive choice of frames & high quality lenses<br />
12 months FREE aftercare<br />
Sunglasses, sports eyewear, contact lenses & safety<br />
specs<br />
“Have just<br />
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a very comprehensive eye<br />
examination & purchased new<br />
glasses. Everything was excellent,<br />
the staff were delightful & the<br />
optician extremely thorough.<br />
Highly recommend.”<br />
Which? Magazine surveyed all opticians in January <strong>2019</strong> and concluded that<br />
the service offered by independent opticians is of superior standard to the<br />
service offered by large optical chains<br />
Specialist Services<br />
SchoolVision Assessments Dry Eye Clinics Myopia Management Ortho-K Retinal Photography<br />
DW Roberts Opticians, 16 High Street, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AF<br />
www.dwroberts.co.uk 01908 562355 stony@dwroberts.co.uk<br />
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Well-Being<br />
Dental Care without<br />
the price tag<br />
for the whole family<br />
Whilst private healthcare becomes<br />
increasingly expensive in the UK, dental<br />
tourism in Europe has boomed. Hungary has<br />
become renowned for it’s low-cost dental<br />
treatment and Brits have been flocking in<br />
their thousands for what has become known<br />
as ‘sun and surgery treatment.’<br />
But did you know, you can now<br />
receive high-quality, affordable<br />
dental treatments here in Milton<br />
Keynes without having to fly back<br />
and forth for on-going treatment?<br />
SMILES<br />
cost less with<br />
The Da Vinci Dental Clinic’s friendly and<br />
professional team are specialists in pain-free<br />
dental implants, crowns, bridge work, false<br />
teeth, root canal, hygienist and orthodontics.<br />
Come and find out what we can do for you.<br />
Telephone: 01908 886 871<br />
Da Vinci Dental Centre, 3 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK12 5NF. www.davincidentistry.co.uk<br />
You don’t have to go abroad<br />
anymore for high-quality,<br />
low-cost dental treatment.<br />
Now available here in<br />
Milton Keynes!<br />
Something extra to smile about!<br />
FREE IMPLANT CONSULTATIONS<br />
Telephone: 01908 886 871<br />
3 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton<br />
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK12 5NF<br />
email: info@davincidentistry.co.uk<br />
www.davincidentistry.co.uk<br />
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Well-Being<br />
| Back pain | Muscle injury | Sore or overused muscles | Muscle cramping<br />
| Pregnancy back and leg discomfort | Headaches | Whiplash | Lymphatic drainage<br />
| Circulatory problems | Anxiety | Depression | Insomnia | Stress<br />
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Whether suffering from stress or having<br />
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physical and emotional conditions.<br />
Call 01908 968430 to<br />
book your appointment.<br />
Massage in Mind Action Physiotherapy,<br />
54b High Street, Stony Stratford MK11 1AQ<br />
Email reception@actionphysiotherapy.co.uk<br />
www.massageinmind.me<br />
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Are you at Risk?<br />
Is your tummy looking rounder than it used to? Drinking one too many<br />
tipples at the weekend and forgotten what exercise is? You could be one of<br />
the 12.3 million people at risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Easy changes to<br />
your lifestyle could make a huge difference - don’t wait for your doctor to<br />
frighten you into action.<br />
ALL ABOUT BALANCE<br />
Diabetes UK recommend eating a balanced<br />
diet taking into account your age, gender<br />
and activity. Exercise will help to reduce your<br />
weight and waist size and even manage<br />
stress and sleep.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
When changing<br />
your lifestyle set<br />
realistic goals, start<br />
with one thing at<br />
a time and get<br />
support.<br />
SUCCESSFULLY LOSING THE INCHES<br />
It’s easier to lose weight if you join a<br />
group. Slimming World offers support<br />
and information about what you can eat,<br />
especially to stop you feeling hungry. They<br />
provide delicious recipes for meat-eaters and<br />
vegetarians and importantly, you won’t miss<br />
out on treats like chips or puddings. Speak<br />
locally to Jane at Slimming World for more<br />
information.<br />
MAKING EXERCISE PART<br />
OF YOUR LIFE<br />
Take control of getting active<br />
and losing the inches. Exercise is<br />
more enjoyable with friends in a<br />
sociable setting. Independent gyms<br />
like Happy Bodies and exercise<br />
classes with Active MK Fitness will<br />
support you to get positive results<br />
and reduce risk of injury. Exercise<br />
including a daily brisk 20 minute<br />
walk will increase your productivity.<br />
LOOK AFTER YOUR EYES<br />
Diabetes can damage the important blood<br />
vessels in your eyes causing conditions like<br />
diabetic retinopathy. Opticians, like DW<br />
Roberts, can also detect other important<br />
changes, they’ll give helpful advice so be don’t<br />
be afraid or avoid regular eye tests.<br />
SUPPLIERS<br />
ActiveMKFitness<br />
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Clive Heayns 01908 565444<br />
cliveheayns.com<br />
DW Roberts Stony: 01908 562355<br />
Wolverton: 01908 313338<br />
Happy Bodies Fitness Centre<br />
01908 477066<br />
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happybodies.co.uk<br />
Janice Skillman 07758 633760<br />
or 01908 387021<br />
Lahns 01908 567796<br />
nailsalonmiltonkeynes.co.uk<br />
Lisa Wiles Pilates 07729 608960<br />
Massage in Mind 01908 968430<br />
massageinmind.me<br />
Samantha Costello 07704 732388<br />
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NAILS<br />
Just because you have diabetes it doesn’t mean<br />
you can’t have nice nails. Shape your toe nails<br />
with a clipper or file, not too short or too long.<br />
A manicure or pedicure can help but make<br />
sure you tell the nail technician about your<br />
condition.<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
LOOK AFTER YOUR FEET<br />
A good skin care regime is essential<br />
for your feet – wash them daily with<br />
soap and warm water to prevent<br />
infection but avoid soaking. Once<br />
dried, moisturise your feet avoiding<br />
cream between your toes. Shoes<br />
and socks shouldn’t be too tight,<br />
loose or rub and get advice if you<br />
have dry or cracked skin. Your foot<br />
care specialist should check your<br />
feet at least once a year, they’ll also<br />
treat ingrowing toenails, corns and<br />
tough skin.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
It takes weeks or<br />
even months to see<br />
changes in your body<br />
from a better diet<br />
and exercise.<br />
Be patient.<br />
Symptoms<br />
A constant need for a wee,<br />
increased thirst or hunger, severe<br />
tiredness and slow healing<br />
wounds could be symptoms<br />
that indicate Type 2 diabetes so<br />
pay a visit to your doctor. With<br />
the right approach the effects<br />
and high blood sugar levels will<br />
be managed and can even be<br />
reversed.<br />
Stats and risks for<br />
Type 2 Diabetes<br />
Risks increase:<br />
If you are white and over 40, or<br />
African-Caribbean, Black African or<br />
South Asian and over 25, or your<br />
parent, sibling or child has Type 2.<br />
If you:<br />
• have ever had high blood pressure<br />
• are overweight, especially around<br />
the middle.<br />
• smoke<br />
• have ever had Polycystic Ovary<br />
Syndrome (PCOS)<br />
• have a mental health condition<br />
• spend a lot of time sitting down<br />
• you drink too much alcohol<br />
• your sleep is disturbed<br />
Get a free NHS Health Check – you<br />
must be 40-74 years old and live in<br />
England<br />
The incidence of type 2 diabetes in<br />
children has risen as a result of the<br />
rise in weight and obesity. This is<br />
often a more aggressive form of the<br />
condition than in adults and weight<br />
and exercise must be managed.<br />
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Well-Being<br />
Summer holiday training<br />
Start your<br />
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training now!<br />
Join Happy Bodies<br />
before 30th <strong>June</strong> and<br />
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personal training<br />
Get in touch for full details.<br />
Furtho Court | Towcester Road | Old Stratford | MK19 6AN<br />
www.happybodies.co.uk | info@happybodies.co.uk<br />
| 01908 477 066 | @HappyBodiesMK<br />
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LANh's NAiL sALoN<br />
• Acrylics • Nail art • Shellac • Air brush designs<br />
• Hand designs • Gel nails • Pedicures<br />
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!<br />
CALL 01908 567796<br />
95 High Street, Stony Stratford MK11 1AT<br />
LANh’s NAiL sALoN in<br />
Stony Stratford provides a<br />
professional and relaxing nail<br />
care service to fully meet all<br />
your individual needs.<br />
What’s more, we also have free<br />
parking at the rear, free fast wi-fi<br />
in the shop and free tea and coffee.<br />
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Artists in Bloom <strong>2019</strong> Competition<br />
GROWING COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE<br />
Stony Stratford and Wolverton & Greenleys in Bloom<br />
keep our communities blossoming. They green the grey and bring wellbeing<br />
and happiness through horticulture.<br />
Could your imagination and artistic skills showcase the amazing floral<br />
and community achievements that the teams bring?<br />
Enter your work into the Artists in Bloom Competition<br />
with a chance to exhibit your art to 100s of local people.<br />
Visit essentiallylocal.co.uk for full details. Closing date 28 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Supported by <strong>Essentially</strong> <strong>Local</strong> Ltd, Skills Art Materials,<br />
Stony Stratford in Bloom, Wolverton & Greenleys in Bloom, Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council.<br />
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<strong>Local</strong> Produce, Less Waste<br />
Every person in the UK produces a shocking 76kg of plastic per year.<br />
Supermarkets often use plastic on organic veg simply to prevent it being<br />
mixed with non-organics. If you are serious about reducing your waste<br />
go local - Moorgate Farm Vegetable Scheme, for example delivers plastic<br />
free veg to your door.<br />
RECYCLING MORE OF YOUR<br />
WASTE!<br />
Charity Recycling MK aim to reduce the<br />
volume of domestic plastics sent to landfill<br />
or incineration while raising money for<br />
charity. George Thomson is an approved<br />
TerraCycle UK drop-off point administrator<br />
who works on a completely voluntary basis.<br />
He shares all funds between Willen Hospice<br />
and MK Cat Rescue. He began recycling<br />
Tassimo discs and wrappers but now<br />
handles so much more.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Find the longest<br />
use-by date so your<br />
food lasts longer and<br />
freeze what you<br />
can<br />
To recycle your plastics (see the list) pop<br />
them into the recycling boxes at 25 Cantle<br />
Avenue, Downs Barn, MK14 7RJ (open<br />
24/7) or most Willen Hospice Charity<br />
Shops. Remember don’t drop wet pet food<br />
pouches to the charity shops.<br />
Information leaflets and free bags available<br />
from Downs Barn.<br />
Nespresso L’Or pods<br />
Kenco wrappers<br />
Tassimo discs and foil wrappers<br />
Biscuit wrappers of all kinds<br />
Trigger spray guns<br />
Surface wipe packaging<br />
Dental care<br />
Air freshener products<br />
Crisp bags<br />
Pet food pouches<br />
Bags<br />
Contact lenses with their packaging<br />
Charity Recycling MK<br />
Sponsored by TerraCycle UK<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Make your own crisps<br />
- coat thinly sliced<br />
potato in oil and bake<br />
in the oven at 120˚C<br />
for about 30 mins<br />
HIDDEN GEMS<br />
Bucks Star Brewery in Milton Keynes bring 100%<br />
natural beers with lots of different flavours. It’s<br />
suitable for vegans and their Growler Swap is<br />
the first ever bottle swap scheme – better than<br />
recycling. You can also go on one of their tasting<br />
days, we’d definitely recommend it but book a taxi!<br />
Bucks Star Brewery<br />
01908 590054<br />
buckinghamshirebeer.co.uk<br />
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Beetroot, Walnut<br />
and Herb Dip<br />
with Pitta Crisps<br />
A TOUCH OF LUXURY AT<br />
POTTERSPURY HOUSE<br />
It’s almost 2 years since Richard and Marlene<br />
Armstrong began the process of transforming<br />
their old unused barn into the Potterspury House<br />
Restaurant. This delightful addition complements<br />
their already successful spa business.<br />
They have managed to retain the intrinsic character<br />
of the building with a few clever contemporary<br />
features added. The oak beams frame the room<br />
while the large windows let the natural light flow<br />
across the rustic tables. The surroundings are as<br />
lovely as the quality and style of food. Their ultimate<br />
goal is to ensure that every guest and diner leaves<br />
with happy memories.<br />
Breakfast is available to B&B guests while morning<br />
coffee, lunch and afternoon tea are open to all,<br />
not just the spa users. Evening meals are offered<br />
on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The menu is<br />
designed between the chefs and Marlene to offer a<br />
modern and accessible choice of dishes. Lunches<br />
range from starters to filled baguettes, burgers and<br />
jacket potatoes while for dinner the choices are<br />
more decadent. Marlene even presents her own<br />
family recipe for the delicious Jerk chicken. There<br />
are options for meat, fish and vegetarian diners and<br />
themed evenings.<br />
If you’d like to try this for yourself, book today.<br />
01908 804805<br />
potterpsuryhouse.co.uk<br />
Serves 4<br />
Prep time 15 mins<br />
Cooking time 40 mins<br />
250g cooked golden or purple beetroot<br />
1-2 cloves crushed garlic<br />
1 small bunch coriander & parsley<br />
50g shelled walnuts<br />
3 tsp extra virgin oil<br />
2 tsp red wine vinegar<br />
Freshly ground salt & pepper<br />
Pitta Crisps<br />
1 pack white or brown pitta bread<br />
Olive oil for brushing<br />
Freshly ground salt & pepper<br />
Method<br />
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C /gas 6.<br />
2. Roughly chop the beetroot and herbs. Place in a<br />
food processor with the walnuts and garlic, process<br />
into a course paste.<br />
3. Add oil and vinegar, season to taste – adding a<br />
little more vinegar if the beetroot are particularly<br />
sweet. Set aside for the flavours to mingle while you<br />
make the pitta crisps.<br />
4. Pitta crisps - slice each bread into 2-3 strips<br />
diagonally, gently prise each strip in half. Arrange<br />
on baking sheets, brush with the oil and season.<br />
5. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the pitta<br />
strips are dry and crispy. Crisps keep for at least a<br />
week in an airtight tin.<br />
ORDER A VEGETABLE BOX<br />
Moorgate Farm Vegetable Box<br />
Delivery Scheme - <strong>Local</strong> fresh,<br />
quality vegetables delivered from<br />
field to your door in 24 hours<br />
Moorgate Farm,<br />
Potterspury NN12 7QG<br />
01908 543008<br />
moorgatefarm@btinternet.com<br />
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Leisure<br />
Flames Pizzeria and Grill<br />
Pizza Takeaway / Home Delivery<br />
16 Little London, Deanshanger,<br />
MK19 6HT<br />
flamespizzeriaandgrill.co.uk<br />
01908 567715<br />
FlamesPizzeriaAndGrill<br />
Family owned takeaway serving a range of pizza,<br />
burgers, kebabs and all the extras. Only the<br />
finest and freshest ingredients are used, cooked<br />
by talented chefs who offer a wide and diverse<br />
menu for you to enjoy in the comfort of your<br />
own home.<br />
Opening times: Mon - Fri: Noon - 11.00pm |<br />
Sat: Noon - 11.30pm | Sunday: 1.00pm - 10.00pm<br />
Akasaka<br />
Japanese Sushi Specialists,<br />
Restaurant, Takeaway & Catering<br />
24 Stratford Road, Wolverton,<br />
Milton Keynes MK12 5LW<br />
akasaka.co.uk<br />
01908 313890<br />
AkasakaWolverton<br />
Authentic Japanese kitchen priding themselves<br />
on fresh ingredients and delicious sushi flavours.<br />
They offer over 120 delicious and nutritious<br />
dishes including sushi, sushi rolls, sashimi, grilled<br />
food, tempura and rice and noodles. Good<br />
choice of vegetarian dishes available.<br />
Opening Times: Mon: closed | Tues - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 5.30pm - 11pm |<br />
Sun: 12.30pm - 10pm | Closed Bank Holidays<br />
Potterspury House<br />
Restaurant<br />
3 Poundfield Road, Potterspury,<br />
Towcester NN12 7QL<br />
potterspuryhouse.co.uk<br />
01908 804805<br />
PotterspuryHouse<br />
Marlin and Richard Armstrong offer dining<br />
and private functions in their inviting airconditioned<br />
restaurant. Also visit for brunch<br />
or lunch to try their excellent choices. Their<br />
chef uses the finest ingredients that are mainly<br />
sourced locally or grown on their own grounds.<br />
Opening Times: Tues - Wed: 10.00am - 5.00pm |<br />
Thurs - Sat: 10.00am - 9.00pm | Sunday: 12.00pm - 3.00pm<br />
Super Sausage Café<br />
Breakfast and lunch café<br />
Watling St, Potterspury,<br />
Towcester NN12 (A5)<br />
supersausagecafe.co.uk<br />
01908 542964<br />
SuperSausageCafe<br />
Family-run, air-conditioned café in a perfect<br />
location. Sourcing the highest quality fresh<br />
produce that is home-made, cooked and<br />
presented well. Great value for money with<br />
a fast, friendly service. Serving a choice of<br />
breakfast options and house specialities.<br />
Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 7.30am - 2.30pm |<br />
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day<br />
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Treat your dad to an<br />
ARTea Breakfast<br />
There is no better start to the day than an ARTea<br />
Cooked Breakfast. With Fathers’ Day on 16 <strong>June</strong> it’s<br />
time to show your dad how important he really is -<br />
book a table and treat him.<br />
After all, few meals are packed with the level of<br />
protein that you’ll find in a ARTea cooked breakfast<br />
and it’s the perfect cure for one or two pints too many<br />
the night before! It will keep his energy levels raised<br />
and satisfaction high. Well-seasoned sausages, rashers<br />
of sizzling, salty bacon and that iron-rich, superfood<br />
affectionately known as black pudding all add to<br />
his experience. A dip of his bread into the perfectly<br />
fried eggs to break the yolk before it gently spreads<br />
across his plate. As quick as he can, he’ll move those<br />
flavoursome mushrooms over as never the twain<br />
should meet. Still a little hungry? Then the hash brown<br />
and baked beans will boost his carb intake and his<br />
hunger pangs will be full-filled!<br />
Breakfasts are served Tuesday to Saturday from 10am<br />
until midday and from 11am on Sundays and Bank<br />
Holiday Mondays.<br />
Book a Father’s Day ARTea<br />
Room breakfast and give your<br />
dad a treat!<br />
Leisure<br />
01327 810245<br />
enquiries@artearoom.co.uk<br />
Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury,<br />
Towcester NN12 7FA<br />
artearoom.co.uk ARTeaRoom<br />
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Leisure<br />
Celebrating our Volunteers<br />
– Judy Deveson<br />
At the heart of any successful community in Milton Keynes is a large group of volunteers who work<br />
hard to add value to people’s lives in a variety of ways.<br />
One such group is the Stony In Bloom group, who do so much to make the environment of Stony Stratford such<br />
a welcoming one, gaining local, regional and national recognition in the process.<br />
The chair of the group, Judy Deveson, is always careful to give grateful thanks and encouragement to every<br />
volunteer at all opportunities, in person or online. This means that everyone is valued, morale is high, and<br />
numbers are maintained and developed. Now is the time to thank her!<br />
Judy personifies all the characteristics of a good chair,<br />
working tirelessly herself, encouraging others, playing<br />
to individual strengths and maintaining a determined<br />
optimism and creative thinking in the face of all<br />
challenges.<br />
She exudes warmth, enthusiasm and a welcoming<br />
presence. She has boundless energy as evidenced by<br />
her tireless outreach work to nearby communities.<br />
She is a strong advocate of the therapeutic benefits of<br />
gardening and is keen to encourage people to form<br />
'In Bloom' groups. Above all is her concern that Stony<br />
In Bloom endeavours should embrace everyone in the<br />
community.<br />
This piece seeks to send thanks to her and others<br />
like her all over Milton Keynes who help to make our<br />
communities such good and improving places to live in.<br />
If you’d like to find out more about the work<br />
that Stony in Bloom carry out:<br />
stonyinbloom.wixsite.com/stonyinbloom<br />
stonyinbloom<br />
Stony Stratford In Bloom is entirely volunteer lead and<br />
all work is completed by volunteers. <strong>Local</strong> businesses<br />
contribute with sponsorship and in kind work. The team<br />
are committed to community involvement and have<br />
made tremendous links with the local schools, churches,<br />
youth groups and Futures group. The town is filled with<br />
floral displays and more all year round making it a town<br />
to be truly proud of. Thank you Stony in Bloom.<br />
And finally...<br />
Wolverton and Greenleys in Bloom and all the other<br />
smaller in bloom village groups also require a big<br />
mention. Thank you all for the fantastic work you do in<br />
making this area so beautiful and colourful. Long may it<br />
last.<br />
LAST CALL<br />
The closing date<br />
for Artists in Bloom<br />
is 28 <strong>May</strong>! Find out<br />
more on page<br />
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Children<br />
Welcoming<br />
Whitehouse Primary<br />
School Writers<br />
Welcome to our writer’s in residence who all come<br />
from Whitehouse Primary School. We are really<br />
proud of the achievements of these young writers.<br />
They wanted a challenge and they’ve had one -<br />
going round town testing and tasting, researching<br />
and finding jokes to make us laugh! In this edition,<br />
we are celebrating two of our writers - Valerie and<br />
Francesca. Cesar’s jokes are so funny! We hope you<br />
like their writing as much as we do.<br />
Emma<br />
Valerie, Writer<br />
in Residence<br />
My name is Valerie and I am 9 years old. I enjoy<br />
swimming, tennis and football as they are my<br />
favourite sports. I also enjoy being in School<br />
Council since I am a great role model and I love<br />
representing the school. One of my favourite things<br />
is writing because it is really easy and you don’t<br />
need to be good at anything to do it. My favourite<br />
books are the David Walliams books for they<br />
are interesting and funny. My favourite ones are<br />
Gangsta Granny, The Midnight Gang and Bad Dad.<br />
Cesar's Jokes<br />
Q Why did the doughnut go to the Dentist?<br />
A To get a filling.<br />
Q Why was the dog too long?<br />
A Because he was a sausage dog!<br />
Q Why did the parrot want a carrot?<br />
A Because he was feeling too peckish!<br />
Q What is the quickest bean?<br />
A A runner bean!<br />
History of Doughnuts<br />
Did you know that the original name for doughnut<br />
is actually ‘olykoeks?’ This originates from Holland.<br />
It is rumoured that doughnuts were invented by a<br />
cow! There are several claims to the creation of the<br />
doughnut. It’s said that a clumsy cow kicked a pot of<br />
oil into some pastry dough. In 1892 Kathy Lanes made<br />
a bun. Her children made a hole in the bun and called<br />
it a doughnut. In New York on January 24 1993 the<br />
largest doughnut was made it weighed 1.7 tons. It was<br />
a jelly doughnut. In recent years, doughnuts have come<br />
increasingly popular and we now have shops solely<br />
dedicated to them. Happy Doughnut Week!!<br />
By Varenya<br />
Francesca, Writer<br />
in Residence<br />
My name is Francesca and I am in Year 6. My<br />
favourite subject is English because I love learning<br />
new words and vocabulary from reading. My<br />
favourite books so far that I have read are: the<br />
“Nevermoor” series, the “Murder Most Unladylike<br />
series’’, and, of course, ‘Harry Potter.’ I also consider<br />
myself quite funny as I love stupid jokes (I even<br />
own a book called: Smarties’ Book of Stupid Jokes!)<br />
Chocolate is my favourite food, excluding Nutella,<br />
which I love more than anything in the world!<br />
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WORDSEARCH<br />
Look for all the words in the grid that relate to<br />
cooking. Which one is missing and choose your<br />
favourite cake or biscuit?<br />
R L F F E K Q X C S<br />
A Y I L L Y L H A E<br />
E B P U E O O I M P<br />
P P U A C C U A M A<br />
A D S N O S J R A R<br />
W T T L Z P I E N G<br />
E K A C T L W S G Y<br />
Y T C R E A M O O O<br />
E S T U N H G U O D<br />
W J I T K U Z C S Y<br />
How Doughnuts are<br />
Made<br />
We went to local Morrison’s bakery to see how<br />
doughnuts were made. While we were there, we got<br />
to taste some mouth-watering doughnuts. They were<br />
the best we’ve ever had. It tasted like we had fell into<br />
heaven. The dough was softer than we could imagine.<br />
The icing was delicious we didn’t want it to end and<br />
you shouldn’t either.<br />
When we tasted it we<br />
had the feeling that<br />
we wanted to jump<br />
up with joy It tasted<br />
spectacular. Don’t<br />
get us started on the<br />
splendid sprinkles. We<br />
loved how crunchy<br />
and awesome they were. When we were eating the<br />
doughnuts, we ate it as slow as we could because<br />
we didn’t want the delicious taste to end. If you love<br />
doughnuts just as much as we do, go and buy these<br />
great doughnuts from your local Morrison’s for national<br />
doughnut week!<br />
By Jessica and Kabinaya<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
APPLE<br />
BISCUIT<br />
BUN<br />
CAKE<br />
CHOCOLATE<br />
History Festival,<br />
11th-12th <strong>May</strong><br />
Fabulous re-enactments<br />
from Romans to 1700s<br />
and beyond.<br />
Open 11am-4.30pm<br />
on both days<br />
Look at Life,<br />
25th – 26th <strong>May</strong><br />
Free attractions -<br />
fascinating microscope<br />
safaris, activities from<br />
wildlife groups, naturethemed<br />
crafts.<br />
Summer Half Term,<br />
27th <strong>May</strong> – 31st <strong>May</strong><br />
Holiday activities for<br />
CREAM<br />
DOUGHNUTS<br />
FLOUR<br />
GRAPES<br />
JAM<br />
<strong>May</strong>-<strong>June</strong> Fun<br />
MANGO<br />
MILK<br />
PEAR<br />
PIE<br />
YEAST<br />
young visitors - special<br />
attractions, science, arts<br />
and crafts workshops,<br />
hands-on favourites.<br />
Open 11am-4.30pm<br />
half- term<br />
Milton Keynes<br />
Museum<br />
mkmuseum.org.uk<br />
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Children<br />
Isn't That Something<br />
6.30pm, Friday, 24 <strong>May</strong> 2pm & 6.30pm Saturday,<br />
25 <strong>May</strong>, 3pm, Sunday, 26 <strong>May</strong><br />
• The aspiring ballet dancers from Rosemary Lane<br />
School of Ballet present this showcase of their<br />
incredible work.<br />
• Owen Lane also returns from<br />
performing with SNG Ljubljana<br />
especially to perform as principle.<br />
• Helen Palor has choreographed<br />
the contemporary pieces. Her<br />
choreographic credits include<br />
creating the Paralympic Opening<br />
Ceremony London 2012 alongside<br />
Kevin Finnan.<br />
Tickets - Stantonbury Theatre Box Office<br />
Adults £16, Children £8<br />
01908 324466 stantonburytheatre.co.uk (an additional<br />
£1.50 for postal purchases)<br />
In person: Mon - Fri 10am-8pm | Sat & Sun 10am-5pm<br />
45 minutes before performances for most shows<br />
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased. Ticket reservations must be paid for within 5<br />
days of booking or they will be released for resale and tickets cannot be reserved without payment within<br />
the 3 days prior to the performances.<br />
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Children<br />
Your friendly dance shop in Stony<br />
Stratford stocking top of the range<br />
professional quality products for<br />
all your dancing needs.<br />
Book a Free Trial Today<br />
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Open Monday to Friday<br />
11.30am - 6pm<br />
Saturdays<br />
9.30am - 5pm<br />
1 Swinfens Yard, High St, Stony Stratford<br />
Telephone : 01908 260909<br />
Website: www.soul2soledancewear.co.uk<br />
Facebook: Soul2Sole Dancewear<br />
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Milton Keynes Open Castlethorpe Open<br />
Gardens<br />
Milton Keynes Open celebrates local creative talent.<br />
Amateur, student, semi-professional, professional or<br />
established artists should submit original artwork<br />
before 3 <strong>June</strong>. Works should be wall based, created<br />
from paint, print, ink, photography. The public<br />
exhibition will take place on 13-14 July.<br />
Full details westburyartscentre.co.uk<br />
Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley<br />
Wood, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AA<br />
01908 501214<br />
15 and 16 <strong>June</strong><br />
A beautiful spectrum of colour and diversity will be<br />
on display at Castlethorpe Village bi-annual Open<br />
Gardens weekend on 15-16 <strong>June</strong>. Visitors travel for<br />
miles to experience the delights on offer!<br />
Tour around about 25 gardens and ask the proud<br />
owners any questions. Plants will also be on sale at<br />
several gardens. Follow the Scarecrow Trail, stop for<br />
refreshments and a chat with the friendly villagers at<br />
the Village Hall or the Church.<br />
Buy tickets on the day from the car park adjacent<br />
to Castle Field, the Village Hall and Open Gardens.<br />
Adults £5, children £2 and family ticket £12, covering<br />
both days. Proceeds go to village projects, including<br />
the Community First Responders.<br />
For more information please contact<br />
01908 510941 or 07905 341601<br />
russelljforgham@aol.com<br />
Stony Open Gardens<br />
Stony Open Gardens takes place this year on Saturday 22nd and<br />
Sunday 23rd <strong>June</strong>. Tickets are £5 per person valid for the whole<br />
weekend. Over 30 gardens will be on show including a variety of<br />
large and small gardens, courtyards, community spaces as well<br />
as two allotment groups and an award-winning wildlife garden.<br />
Musicians, dancers, actors, storytellers and The Bard will be<br />
performing in over 20 of the gardens and at York House, where<br />
there will be art and craft items on display and for sale, created<br />
by members of the Made in Stony association. Milton Keynes<br />
Society of Artists are exhibiting in Swinfen Harris Hall. Elsewhere<br />
ceramics are displayed as part of Bucks Open Studios. Teas and<br />
refreshments will be available at York House, at Church Street, and<br />
at Wolverton Road Allotments. There are eight free car parks.<br />
For more information visit<br />
stonyopengardens.info<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
Do you have a building project<br />
you would like to start?<br />
Established in 1998,<br />
Burgess Building<br />
are a local company employing skilled,<br />
professional tradesmen.<br />
All types of building work undertaken.<br />
New Builds, Extensions, Refurbishments, Bathrooms, Kitchens.<br />
No job too large or small.<br />
All work is managed from start to finish.<br />
High standard of work. Quality Finish. Safe, clean and tidy working.<br />
Call us: 01280 815493<br />
Email: enquiries@burgessbuilding.com<br />
www.burgessbuilding.com<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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Competition<br />
WIN AN ADULT PAMPER PACKAGE FROM<br />
ALCHEMY THERAPY CENTRE<br />
Enter our competition for a chance to win this fab prize<br />
from Alchemy Therapy Centre, Old Stratford.<br />
Whether you are looking for a pamper session, sports<br />
therapy massage or more everyday beauty treatments<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre in Old Stratford will take care of<br />
all your needs. Simply relax and enjoy their holistic and<br />
natural treatments that will make your body, skin and nails<br />
feel healthy and look beautiful.<br />
Everyone deserves one of the many pamper options<br />
offered by the experienced therapists at Alchemy Therapy<br />
Centre. Try one of the mini pamper packages which<br />
includes a calming facial, manicure and pedicure, along<br />
with a neck, back and shoulder massage and Mii Makeover<br />
too. For a real treat go Deluxe. There are even options for<br />
teenagers too.<br />
You don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to benefit from<br />
one of Stuart’s sports therapy massages. Whether you<br />
ENTER NOW!<br />
S P O R T S W V H S<br />
H U C S R A I S S K<br />
E E P M X T A G O I<br />
L K X E A L P A P N<br />
L A Y M E H C L A O<br />
A M I Y E L N J M R<br />
C N E B R O W S P I<br />
S M A S S A G E E V<br />
W T N E I X A D R N<br />
M U S C L E H K F E<br />
ALCHEMY MASSAGE SHELLAC<br />
BROWS MUSCLE<br />
SKIN<br />
ENVIRON PAMPER SPORTS<br />
EYELASH<br />
PEEL<br />
VITAMINS<br />
MAKEUP RADIANT<br />
WAX<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre<br />
Old Stratford <strong>Local</strong> Centre, Falcon Drive,<br />
Old Stratford MK19 6FG<br />
01908 567766<br />
alchemytherapycentre.com<br />
alchemytherapycentre<br />
participate in sports or not his treatments will be tailored<br />
to your needs and with a regular massage you’ll soon feel<br />
the benefits. From postural pain and tension to specific<br />
injuries like plantar fasciitis or whiplash Stuart will treat the<br />
problem and give advice.<br />
The March/April <strong>2019</strong> competition winner is:<br />
DOREEN TURNER<br />
Enjoy your massage from Elanele<br />
If it is facials, hair removal, eyelash extensions or brow and<br />
lash tints or make-up advice then you can get all that here<br />
too. Every treatment uses the best in naturally formulated<br />
products and regimes to ensure you’ll leave feeling<br />
prepared for summer!<br />
For a chance to win this fantastic prize simply find<br />
which word is missing from the grid and send in your<br />
answer, including your name and address.<br />
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Competition Rules:<br />
To enter the competition, email, post or telephone your answer to<br />
theteam@alchemytherapycentre.com Alchemy Therapy Centre, Old<br />
Stratford <strong>Local</strong> Centre, Falcon Drive, Old Stratford, MK19 6FG. 01908<br />
567766.<br />
State which competition you are entering and include your name, address<br />
and telephone number. The competition runs from 1 <strong>May</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> and the closes<br />
5pm, 5 <strong>June</strong>, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
No purchase is required, there will be one winner and no alternative prize.<br />
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Ray Brown Tree Care Gives Back<br />
Ray and Suzanne of Ray Brown Tree Care, along with 4<br />
family members, are running this year’s <strong>May</strong> Bank Holiday,<br />
Milton Keynes Half Marathon. As non-runners, it’s a massive<br />
challenge but they’ve been training hard and are determined<br />
raise money for the new Cancer Centre being built in Milton<br />
Keynes Hospital. Suzanne is a Charity Ambassador and lost<br />
her father to cancer last year. He, and many others, would<br />
have benefitted from being treated closer to home to<br />
alleviate the stress of travelling. Send your donations and read<br />
their story justgiving.com/fundraising/famrunning<br />
Celebrations<br />
Ray Brown Tree Care<br />
0800 862 0863<br />
raybrowntreecare.co.uk<br />
Richer Sounds for MKL<br />
Cable Solutions<br />
Last year, Richer Sounds Milton Keynes invited James McEvoy of MKL<br />
Cable Solutions to carry out their installations, and he couldn’t wait! He’s<br />
fitted simple TV wall mountings to full cinema rooms, one even with its<br />
own popcorn machine.<br />
Hard-working James has built-up great relationships with other<br />
contractors to provide one of the best TV, aerial and electrical services<br />
locally. His friendly, honest approach and great sense of humour have<br />
definitely contributed to his success. Follow his FB page to see what we<br />
mean! Wishing James continued success!<br />
Dementia Friendly for<br />
Vickie’s Cleaning<br />
For 12 years, Vickie watched her nan suffer the<br />
cruelty of dementia. She also saw how easy it was<br />
for some businesses to take advantage of her nan.<br />
Vickie, therefore, decided an Alzheimer’s Dementia<br />
Friendly course to gain dementia friendly status was<br />
really important for her business. It encourages safer<br />
practices and social responsibility. She believes all<br />
local businesses should to do the same to become<br />
more aware. Well done and good<br />
luck to Vickie, also for cycling<br />
between every job. Search<br />
alzheimer.org.uk and making<br />
organisations dementia friendly.<br />
Vickie’s Cleaning and Carpet<br />
Cleaning<br />
07960 281440<br />
vickiescleaning.co.uk<br />
MKL Cable Solutions<br />
01908 465749<br />
mklcs.co.uk<br />
Welcoming another<br />
Vanessa!<br />
This January, Vanessa Cook, owner of Soul 2 Sole,<br />
was the victim of an awful theft from her shop.<br />
Happier times are here though and we’re pleased<br />
to tell you that a new member of staff also called<br />
Vanessa has joined the<br />
team. Both Vanessas are<br />
trained to fit all dance<br />
shoes, including pointe<br />
shoes. This gem of a shop<br />
means you can buy every<br />
type of dance wear and<br />
accessory you’ll ever<br />
need (and more)!<br />
Soul 2 Sole Dancewear<br />
01908 260909<br />
soul2soledancewear.co.uk<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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What's On<br />
Return of New Bradwell Silver Band<br />
7.30pm, 8 <strong>May</strong><br />
St. Leonard’s Church, Yardley Gobion<br />
Tickets £10 inc cheese and wine<br />
01908 542794<br />
Grand Garage Sale<br />
10am - 1.30pm, 11 <strong>May</strong><br />
Yardley Gobion, maps from St Leonard’s Church<br />
Up to 40 driveways and the Village Hall – find your treasure.<br />
Tea and coffee, bacon butties at St Leonard’s Church. Proceeds<br />
to St Leonard’s Church<br />
Milton Keynes Aviation Society<br />
7pm, Tuesday, 14 <strong>May</strong><br />
The Hunt House, 70 High St, Paulerspury NN12 7NA<br />
Home of the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation<br />
Colonel Rich Graham (ret’d) presents Flying the SR-71 Blackbird<br />
with a short video<br />
Limited tickets visitors £5.00, MKAS members free<br />
Chris Bosworth 07860 62949<br />
cj.bos@ntlworld.com<br />
mkas.co.uk<br />
Castlethorpe Historical Society<br />
Castlethorpe Village Hall<br />
7.30pm, Thursday 24 <strong>May</strong><br />
Martin Sirot-Smith presents a talk about Sulgrave Manor and<br />
George Washington’s family<br />
7.30pm, Thursday 20 <strong>June</strong><br />
Film Night Mike Leigh’s Peterloo. Marking 200th anniversary of<br />
Peterloo Massacre in Manchester, 1819<br />
Castlethorpe Open Gardens<br />
Saturday and Sunday, 15-16 <strong>June</strong><br />
Tickets to cover both days from car park adjacent to Castle<br />
Field, the Village Hall and Open Gardens. Adults £5 Children £2,<br />
Family ticket £12. See page 30<br />
Stony Stratford Open Gardens<br />
22-23 <strong>June</strong><br />
Showcasing the gardens and artistic life of Stony Stratford.<br />
Raising funds for Willen Hospice. See page 30<br />
MKRUFC RING OF FIRE<br />
BIKE RIDE <strong>2019</strong><br />
This annual 4 day, 600km sponsored cycle<br />
ride from Bordeaux to Beziers along Atlantic<br />
Coast in France aims to raise funds for<br />
MKRUFC for rugby, coaching and fitness<br />
training for all ages. The 55 riders and 10<br />
support crew includes former players,<br />
supporters and friends of the club.<br />
Can you give some support for sport?<br />
localgiving.org/appeal mkrufcringoffire19<br />
Joss Spinks 07718314007<br />
STONY FLORAL CLUB<br />
Stony Stratford Floral Club founded<br />
in <strong>May</strong> 1958 celebrated it’s Diamond<br />
Anniversary in 2018 with 2 very special<br />
demonstrations at Stantonbury Theatre<br />
with popular demonstrators Lee Berrill<br />
and Alan Smith and Jonathan Moseley.<br />
The events were well supported with<br />
almost 200 members and friends<br />
attending each occasion. As a result of<br />
proceeds from these and the annual<br />
quiz Sue Starr, Chair of SSFC was able<br />
to give a cheque for £ 750 to Willen<br />
Hospice.<br />
For information Sue 01908 564453<br />
or Judy 01908 569429<br />
bbandoflowers.org.uk/clubs<br />
Milton Keynes Open<br />
3 <strong>June</strong> - submit your art 13 -14 July - Public exhibition<br />
Details page 30 or westburyartscentre.co.uk<br />
Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road, Shenley Wood, Milton<br />
Keynes, MK5 6AA<br />
01908 501214<br />
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CALL FOR<br />
CRAFTY LOCAL<br />
PEOPLE<br />
Showcase your<br />
arts and crafts<br />
at Deanshanger<br />
Craft Fayre by<br />
emailing David<br />
aaronson.d@<br />
btopenworld.com for<br />
an information sheet.<br />
Table £10<br />
The lovely arts and<br />
crafts will be on sale<br />
at Deanshanger<br />
Community Centre<br />
between 1pm and<br />
5pm, Sunday, <strong>June</strong><br />
30 <strong>June</strong>. Includes<br />
a raffle for a fab<br />
donated prize.<br />
STONYLIVE! <strong>2019</strong><br />
21ST BIRTHDAY<br />
Saturday, 1 <strong>June</strong> - Sunday, 9 <strong>June</strong><br />
Music, arts, walks, dance, talks,<br />
poetry, storytelling, comedy, family<br />
events, fairs, horticulture all around<br />
town and Fullers Slade and Galley<br />
Hill.<br />
1 <strong>June</strong><br />
• Day of Dance many styles<br />
including Town Barn Dance<br />
2 <strong>June</strong><br />
• The Big Lunch family picnic and<br />
entertainment, Junior Bard of Stony<br />
Competition<br />
• Vintage Car Show<br />
8 <strong>June</strong><br />
• Riverside Fair family picnic and<br />
entertainment<br />
• Poetry and spoken word<br />
performances all week<br />
• The StonyLive! Fringe Festival Mix<br />
of music and spoken word<br />
• Drama The Stony Stratford &<br />
Carabosse theatre groups<br />
• Horticulture Stony Allotments<br />
Society open to buy fresh produce<br />
• Music Folk, jazz, pop, rock, blues,<br />
classical, show-songs<br />
Visit stonylive.info for more<br />
details<br />
York House Events<br />
York House Centre, London Road, Stony<br />
Stratford, MK11 1JQ<br />
york-house.org.uk<br />
Drinks including real ales available, proceeds<br />
go to York House Centre’s community events<br />
fund.<br />
EatStreet<br />
5pm-10pm, Friday, 3 <strong>May</strong>, 7 <strong>June</strong><br />
Various Streetfood. Real ale bar etc.<br />
Free entry<br />
EatStreetMK<br />
Mark Prescott<br />
Doors open 7.30pm, 8.15pm-10.15pm<br />
Saturday, 22 <strong>June</strong><br />
A Solo Virtuoso Violin Concert<br />
markprescott.com<br />
£6 wegottickets.com/event/467502 or<br />
under 16 £3 wegottickets.com/event/467563<br />
or from York House or pay on the door<br />
Neil Mercer & Phil Riley & Guests<br />
7.30pm - 10pm, Wednesday, 5 <strong>June</strong><br />
Acoustic music, with guests Heidi Carascon,<br />
Ian Spratley and Borderline Crossing<br />
£4.50 wegottickets.com/event/461425<br />
York House Centre or Odells<br />
Beechey Room and BYO (and glasses)<br />
Stony RPG<br />
The Song Loft<br />
01234 742189 or 07738 968804<br />
songloft@gmail.com thesongloft.co.uk<br />
Friends of the Song Loft<br />
Performers Evenings @ The Song Loft<br />
8pm – 11pm Friday, 3 <strong>May</strong>, 31 <strong>May</strong><br />
Beechey Room (rear entrance) and BYO (and<br />
glasses).<br />
£5 on the door<br />
Show your hidden talents<br />
No parking on-site due to Street Food Event<br />
The Song Loft Presents Iota<br />
Doors open 7.15pm, 8pm -11pm, 8 <strong>June</strong><br />
Main Hall of York House<br />
£12 wegottickets.com/event/455389<br />
Sally Barker, Anna Ryder & Marion Fleetwood<br />
perform as IOTA.<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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Professional<br />
Water Rates are<br />
Rising<br />
Water rates went up on 1 April <strong>2019</strong><br />
between 1-4%. With each of us using<br />
about 150 litres every day, it’s easy to<br />
see how a family of four will soon be<br />
paying at least £350 each year and<br />
that’s without the standing charge.<br />
To reduce your bill:<br />
• Install a meter - pay for what you use.<br />
• Fix leaks.<br />
Did you know?<br />
TOP TIP<br />
"Alliance Française is a<br />
positive experience for<br />
its variety of teaching<br />
methods and materials<br />
as well as small<br />
classes."<br />
• Completely fill the dishwater or washing machine and only buy water<br />
efficient white goods.<br />
• Reduce the time spent in the shower which uses between 6 - 45 litres<br />
per minute.<br />
• Turn off the tap when cleaning your teeth to save about 6 litres<br />
of water.<br />
• Collect rain water in a butt to use on your garden.<br />
According to the Office of National Statistics men do an average of 16<br />
hours of unpaid household work a week compared to 26 hours carried<br />
out by women. Unpaid household work includes cooking, cleaning<br />
adult care, laundry and driving. Even with these hours of unpaid<br />
domestic chores, 1 in 4 households employ a cleaner in an industry<br />
that is valued at over £24 billion. As great as it is to have the extra help,<br />
if they are not self-employed or employed through an agency you<br />
will be responsible for their employment. This means meeting their<br />
rights including holiday and sick pay, as well as collecting the right tax<br />
and passing it on. There are additional considerations if you employ<br />
someone to live in as you are providing free board and lodging but that<br />
doesn’t mean they are available 24/7. Don’t get caught out, make sure<br />
you get professional advice.<br />
Voulez-vous<br />
parler français?<br />
There is no better time than now to<br />
learn a language and the team at<br />
Alliance Française Milton Keynes<br />
is looking forward to meeting you!<br />
This summer’s classes will help you<br />
to brush up on your French and<br />
improve your speaking confidence.<br />
The small friendly groups offer<br />
revision, conversation and speaking<br />
practice. The course runs for 2 hours<br />
every week, for 7 weeks in <strong>June</strong><br />
and July, starting 17 <strong>June</strong> and you<br />
have a choice of day and evening<br />
classes. Tutors are all native speakers<br />
and qualified French tutors. It’s only<br />
£10 an hour and the pay-as-you-go<br />
option offers more flexibility.<br />
Alliance Française Milton Keynes<br />
is part of a worldwide French<br />
teaching and cultural organisation.<br />
It’s one of 10 centres in the UK and<br />
you’ll receive some of the best<br />
French language training through<br />
educational, cultural and social<br />
exchanges.<br />
Think you are bad at languages –<br />
Alliance Française will prove you<br />
wrong!<br />
14 Market Square, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1BE<br />
info@afmk.co.uk<br />
01908 562 151<br />
afmk.co.uk<br />
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Rip Off Investment Charges<br />
Paying for a professional service you require is, of course, right and getting<br />
value is even more important than cost. However when the cost is so<br />
fundamental to the value it’s right to question your fee.<br />
No more is this true than when it comes to investment fees. I’m talking<br />
fees to the investment managers and fees to Financial Advisers. I’ve<br />
recently come across new clients who were previously being charged 5%<br />
every time they invested and close to 3% a year! This is outrageous!<br />
As a rule of thumb you should aim for total charges to come in at under<br />
1% of the value of your investments.<br />
Time you checked your charges? Contact us and we’ll review these for<br />
you.<br />
Dog Funds<br />
No not a savings account for your dog! I’m talking<br />
about the worst performing investment funds.<br />
Online investment service Bestinvest recently<br />
published their annual ‘Spot the Dog’ guide listing<br />
underperforming investment funds. It’s scary to<br />
realise that over £54.6 billion of people’s wealth<br />
and retirement savings are invested in these funds.<br />
One a small change to an investment fund that performs as it should<br />
could make a massive difference to your overall retirement lifestyle. Check<br />
the list and make sure you are not falling behind or contact us and we’ll<br />
review your investment performance for you!<br />
The Hidden Price Rises On<br />
Everyday Goods<br />
Do you remember when a packet of Walkers Crisps was 35g, it’s more like<br />
28g today.<br />
Carl Roberts<br />
For your own personal<br />
Financial Director to run<br />
your family finances call:<br />
Carl Roberts FPFS, Chartered<br />
Financial Planner<br />
carl@rtsfinancialplanning.co.uk<br />
rtsfinancialplanning.co.uk<br />
01908 592544<br />
07702 965275<br />
RTS Financial Planning Limited is authorised and<br />
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.<br />
Registered in England and Wales. Registration<br />
number 10619163. 21 Fosters Lane, Bradwell, Milton<br />
Keynes, MK13 9HZ<br />
Risk warning: Stock market linked investments and<br />
any income from them, can fall as well as rise and are<br />
not guaranteed. Any figures quoted are for illustrative<br />
purposes and should not be taken as a forecast or<br />
guarantee. Past performance should not be seen as an<br />
indication of future returns and clients may get back<br />
less than they have invested.<br />
The price staying the same but the product shrinking is one example of<br />
how the official inflation statistics do not show the real truth.<br />
In his book “How to Own The World”, author Andrew Craig explains that real<br />
inflation is probably closer to 10%. Governments use a number of methods<br />
to keep the official inflation rate artificially low so you feel wealthier and<br />
they pay less in benefits.<br />
Other ways they do this are by swapping items in the inflation measurement that are increasing in price with<br />
cheaper versions (burgers instead of steak) and lowering the cost of items if they have additional features.<br />
Inflation is one of the biggest destroyers of wealth and the only way to combat it and maintain your wealth is to<br />
invest in real assets like shares and property.<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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Leisure<br />
Classic Stony<br />
Come and join the excitement between 9.30am<br />
and 4pm on 2 <strong>June</strong> for the 11th 'Classic Stony' car<br />
and motorcycle show.<br />
The show has grown in stature over the years and now<br />
attracts an incredibly varied display of vehicles from<br />
concourse to 'well-used'. It’s run in partnership with<br />
Stony Stratford Business Association, as part of 'Stony<br />
Live week' and is free to spectators. Visitors will enjoy<br />
the informal gathering of classic and vintage cars and<br />
motorcycles as well as the live music on The Market<br />
Square stage. Plans to open additional spectator<br />
parking will ease any congestion.<br />
The event is run in aid of the incredibly worthy Willen<br />
Hospice and there will be plenty of opportunity to<br />
donate. The event's historic success has now drawn<br />
the good people of Stony, restaurateur, shopkeeper<br />
and publican alike to throw open their doors and join<br />
the revelry.<br />
Adding to the sights and sounds, there will be a Battle<br />
of Britain Spitfire display in the afternoon. So come<br />
along, wander through the displays, take in the sights,<br />
have a picnic by the river and enjoy the day.<br />
If you would like to bring a classic or vintage<br />
car or motorcycle you will find further details at<br />
ClassicStony.co.uk.<br />
We look forward to seeing you there!<br />
Anyone for Tennis?<br />
Towcester Tennis Club is an LTA associated tennis<br />
club offering 3 all weather floodlit tennis courts with<br />
excellent all year round playing. The clubhouse bar is<br />
open after matches and on social club nights.<br />
There’s lots to do - social or cardio tennis, go<br />
competitive and join local leagues while juniors can<br />
also join summer camps. Choose from mixed, men’s<br />
and women’s tennis and get coached to improve your<br />
game whatever your age or ability including juniors.<br />
New players of all abilities are wanted to join the<br />
fantastic players already there – a warm welcome is<br />
waiting for you at Towcestrians. At only £3 a week you<br />
can play to improve!<br />
Call or text the Membership Secretary<br />
07919 551 939<br />
Call John the Chairman 01327 350 141<br />
Or turn up for a Social Sessions (Tuesdays and<br />
Thursdays at 7pm).<br />
Try the ‘Pay and Play’ system before you commit<br />
to membership<br />
towcestrianstennis.com<br />
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Professional<br />
Do you want to protect your<br />
family and loved ones?<br />
Your will is one of the most<br />
important documents you will ever own.<br />
WILLS and Powers of Attorney<br />
119.00 each<br />
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Churchill Wills LTD<br />
Elder House, Eldergate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR<br />
Book your FREE home visit now on 01908 713989<br />
beautiful rural facilities set amongst a sheep farm<br />
Bed & Breakfast<br />
Large rooms<br />
En-suite<br />
24 hour access<br />
Choice of breakfast<br />
WEDDINGS<br />
Licenced for<br />
civil ceremonies<br />
Accommodates 50 – 200<br />
Available all year round<br />
OFFICES<br />
STORAGE<br />
77 Alston Drive<br />
Bradwell Abbey MK13 9HG<br />
www.mkboxselfstorage.co.uk<br />
Quality rural<br />
office units<br />
Free parking<br />
Secure units<br />
From 160sq feet<br />
Short and long term<br />
agreements<br />
To view our facilities at Furtho Manor Farm please contact Linda Welton<br />
Furtho Manor Farm, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes. MK19 6NR<br />
01908 542139 07968 004609 linda@furtho.com furthomanorfarm.co.uk<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL STORAGE<br />
• 16ft 2 to 150ft 2 units available<br />
• Easy access and parking<br />
• CCTV monitoring<br />
• Lowest price guaranteed<br />
The best priced self storage<br />
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20ft containers also<br />
available<br />
Mailbox and post receiving<br />
services available.<br />
Contact us on 01908 319399<br />
jennifer@mkboxselfstorage.co.uk<br />
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Leisure<br />
Crusader Community Boating<br />
People with physical or mental disabilities, as well as<br />
those from care homes, can enjoy a day trip on the<br />
local waterways in its purpose-built boat.<br />
Trips run from Gayton Junction, at Blisworth Arm,<br />
along the Grand Union Canal and passengers can<br />
bring a picnic or stop at The Wharf canalside pub,<br />
Bugbrooke.<br />
The volunteers provide the free trips with funding<br />
from voluntary donations, fundraising and private<br />
charter trips for groups of up to 20 passengers. A<br />
perfect day out for family and friends.<br />
Demand has increased so the charity is seeking<br />
finance to purchase a second boat to provide an<br />
expanded service for primary school children.<br />
Can you help?<br />
For details:<br />
crusadercommunityboating.org.uk<br />
crusadercommunityboating<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
Improve your home with Custom Glaze<br />
The local, family-run business who have<br />
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THE OLD JOINERY SHOP<br />
theoldjoineryshop@tiscali.co.uk<br />
TRADITIONAL BESPOKE CABINET MAKERS AND JOINERS<br />
* DOORS * WINDOWS * KITCHENS<br />
* BEDROOMS * STUDIES * FURNITURE<br />
Tel: 01908 563661<br />
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Back to Nature Comes Home<br />
Wood has seen a revival in home trends for furniture, flooring and fittings.<br />
It’s back to nature and the simple Scandinavian styles complimented with<br />
slightly understated textured accessories. If you are looking to give your<br />
home impact consider carefully when investing in the bigger items.<br />
WHICH FLOOR?<br />
Select durable and repairable flooring that will stay in<br />
fashion longer. Sustainable and recycled natural materials<br />
like cork and bamboo are high on the list. Carpets and rugs<br />
bring colour and warmth, especially in the bedroom!<br />
Karndean is a low maintenance, water and stain resistant<br />
option and tiles are replaceable - perfect for kitchens and<br />
bathrooms. Wood or tile effect, different colours and styles<br />
are available. Find out more from CarpetWise.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Leave carpet cleaning<br />
to the professionals.<br />
Remember there are<br />
some stains that<br />
won’t come out!<br />
HEATING UP!<br />
Underfloor heating is a great way to heat<br />
your feet and house, although it can be<br />
expensive to install. It saves space, gets<br />
rid of ugly radiators and because it works<br />
at lower temperatures it could be cheaper<br />
to run. Install it under stone, tile, wood<br />
and carpet (if<br />
not too thick)<br />
but not under<br />
heavy furniture.<br />
Always<br />
check the<br />
manufacturer’s<br />
installation<br />
instructions<br />
with your fitter.<br />
Photo courtesy of Karndean at CarpetWise<br />
ACCESSORISE<br />
Be brave and bold with flowers, exciting colours can<br />
make a room. These come from Back to the Fuchsia.<br />
SUPPLIERS<br />
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Add Warmth 07799761693<br />
Glo Central 07591204428<br />
glocentralheatingandplumbing.com<br />
On Tap Installations 07766 710240<br />
Ontap.vpweb.co.uk<br />
Pete The Plumber 07742 947011<br />
MJ Electrics 07387 166370<br />
CarpetWise 01908 263330<br />
Universal Blinds 01908 510333<br />
universal-blinds.co.uk<br />
Colour Schemes 07714 868738<br />
colourschemesdecor@gmail.com<br />
DPL Services 07801 435476<br />
Kenneth Hudson 07957 267778<br />
kennethhudsoninteriors.co.uk<br />
Rebecca Burchell 07983 413830<br />
rebeccaburchell.com<br />
SJ Adcock 07803 906016<br />
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TOP TIP<br />
Sticky fingers and<br />
cobwebs sparkle in<br />
the summer sun –<br />
give your windows<br />
a clean!<br />
IT MIGHT BE FASHION BUT...<br />
Coral colours and natural textures are<br />
this year’s fashion. Avoid coral on walls,<br />
especially if you are selling your home, keep<br />
your paint tastes to lighter tones and whites.<br />
This gives a clean, fresh look, which won’t<br />
date or put off potential buyers. Whites<br />
also reflect light to help make your room<br />
look bigger. Use accessories to bring in the<br />
accent colours - don’t just stick with fashion.<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
WINDOWS WITH STYLE<br />
Different styles of curtains or blinds<br />
add to your room design, yet they’re<br />
also functional accessories - keeping<br />
warmth in or the heat out as well as<br />
blocking light. Wooden shutter blinds,<br />
like this gorgeous Sante Fe Shutter, are<br />
the latest style to adorn<br />
our windows, bringing a<br />
continental chic. There’s<br />
a range of shades to suit<br />
your scheme and can be<br />
used in any room. (Ask<br />
Universal Blinds for<br />
details)<br />
For something softer<br />
go for fabric blinds or<br />
textured curtains.<br />
Sante Fe Shutter blind from Universal Blinds<br />
Choosing<br />
a Floor<br />
If you don’t know where to start<br />
visit your local flooring shop to<br />
get more ideas and advice.<br />
Looking for wood -<br />
here’s our guide<br />
1. Solid wood can be refinished<br />
repeatedly. A minimum of 4mm<br />
depth of top layer is advised for<br />
engineered wood. Solid wood<br />
can warp when in kitchens and<br />
bathrooms.<br />
2. Go for more expensive and<br />
durable woods in the busier areas<br />
of your home.<br />
3. Laminate, made from<br />
compressed fibreboard covered<br />
with a photographed image and<br />
a protective layer, is affordable,<br />
hardwearing and looks natural.<br />
4. Most wood comes pre-finished<br />
with guarantees. Unfinished<br />
boards give flexibility of colour -<br />
paint, varnish or oil but think costs,<br />
time and mess!<br />
5. Natural wood looks good<br />
throughout your home and office<br />
areas. Whites and pale shades<br />
show up dirt but are good in<br />
small spaces. Warm woods are<br />
good for larger spaces although<br />
less contemporary. Modern<br />
darker shades will show off lighter<br />
furniture but can make a room<br />
look smaller.<br />
6. Narrow boards are traditional,<br />
work better in bigger spaces and<br />
are usually cheaper. Longer wider<br />
boards tend to make spaces look<br />
bigger.<br />
7. Pine is a cheaper option,<br />
scratches more quickly, and<br />
options to resand are limited.<br />
8. Mop with a damp cloth<br />
and no soap. Oil according to<br />
manufacturer’s instructions.<br />
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Get Ready for Summer<br />
This has got to be one of my favourite times of year.<br />
Everything feels more energised, the plants have<br />
woken up, days are longer and things look and feel a<br />
little more lively.<br />
THE PRETTY BITS<br />
This issue looks at all the background things we<br />
can be busying ourselves with: replacing flooring,<br />
updating window dressings, preparing the garden to<br />
name a few. In this section let’s look at the pretty bits<br />
for your home.<br />
PRINTS & SOFT FURNISHINGS<br />
A print can be as brave or as bold<br />
as you want it to be. Think soft<br />
furnishings for a gentle update or a<br />
bedhead wall for high impact. You<br />
may just want to add some artwork<br />
to a neglected wall space, or even<br />
incorporate delicate florals into a<br />
summer table scape. Perhaps you<br />
are just inspired by the new colour<br />
options this can add to an existing<br />
scheme.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Small seasonal<br />
changes can elevate<br />
your home in time<br />
for summer.<br />
AN EXTRA ROOM<br />
Your garden can be an extension to your home – an<br />
extra room for the summer. You can jazz up tired<br />
furniture with a coat of oil, or stain. If you are short<br />
of space and not a keen gardener, maximise it with<br />
pretty terracotta pots to add colour and interest.<br />
GO NATURAL<br />
Look for natural products where possible and pick<br />
plants that bees and wildlife love. Bees are attracted<br />
to purple– so lavender and alliums are high on the<br />
list, choose combinations that will last throughout<br />
summer and add variety.<br />
I CAN HELP YOU...<br />
Hello I'm Pippa and I believe we should all live in spaces we<br />
love. I can help you with practical advice from selling your home,<br />
finding inspired solutions for challenging spaces, home styling<br />
and accessorising, to a full revamp and more. My knowledge of<br />
all things home and design combined with my friendly approach<br />
will help you to create your dream home. Whatever your budget,<br />
property size or design preferences, I would love to hear from you.<br />
TAKE A LOOK:<br />
Pippa Grout<br />
07873 586990<br />
hellopipinteriors@gmail.com<br />
pipinteriors.com<br />
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Professional<br />
Don’t Take the Risk with Food<br />
The great British summertime brings events attracting<br />
thousands of people as well as smaller community<br />
events.<br />
You will find plentiful supplies of food and drink at<br />
these events, but what do you know about the people<br />
selling your snacks? The law says that whether or not<br />
you buy food from a catering van or from a charity<br />
bake sale, the food supplied to you must be safe to<br />
eat and comply with EU food law.<br />
If you are at an event all catering vans and food<br />
operators selling, cooking, storing or handling,<br />
preparing or distributing food will have to be<br />
registered with the Council. They are obliged to make<br />
food allergy information available and if you or a<br />
friend suffers from a food allergy they should be able<br />
to give you the information you need.<br />
If you are attending a community or charity event,<br />
where the food has been provided on a small<br />
scale, the supplier of that food may not need to<br />
be registered as a food premises. There may be no<br />
requirement on them to provide allergy information,<br />
although the<br />
Food Standards<br />
Agency suggest<br />
that this is best<br />
practice.<br />
If you are<br />
attending<br />
an event this<br />
summer - don’t<br />
take any chances,<br />
ask about<br />
allergens.<br />
If you do have<br />
any issues you<br />
should report<br />
them to Trading<br />
Standards by<br />
calling 03454<br />
040506.<br />
Claire Kendall, Trading Standards, Milton Keynes<br />
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Summer in the Garden<br />
<strong>June</strong> is the official start of summer and this year the garden trend is for natural<br />
with bold colour. As you begin to plant, protect newly planted seedlings and<br />
veg as frosts can occur right up until the end of <strong>May</strong>.<br />
NATURAL SMALL GARDENS<br />
Most gardens are about 4 square metres and<br />
that’s plenty of room to design a usable space.<br />
Fill colourful pots and planters full of bold floral<br />
blooms. Keep the background natural and<br />
sustainable - use recycled or energy-saving<br />
products. Log and stone walls along with bee<br />
and insect-friendly cottage garden and meadow<br />
flowers will show commitment to sustainable<br />
gardening. Perennials flowers will also give long<br />
term interest while keeping maintenance low.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Vertical planting<br />
ideas are practical, use<br />
space well and are<br />
perfect for herbs!<br />
ALFRESCO LIVING<br />
If you love the alfresco summer evening<br />
lifestyle call in the experts to create the<br />
perfect seating area. Popular flooring this year<br />
includes light greys and ceramic tiles - taking<br />
the inside out. Stepping stones will lead the<br />
way and be sure to zone your patio area<br />
into rooms and include<br />
heating like a fireplace or<br />
pit. Garden lighting will<br />
bring your space alive,<br />
use it to show off specific<br />
features and create<br />
atmosphere.<br />
Zone your areas – try<br />
wooden planters as<br />
wall. Get advice from<br />
local landscapers like<br />
Ace, Francis Rose, or<br />
Hickford Construction.<br />
GARDEN LIGHTS<br />
Lighting adds ambience to your evening<br />
soirees. Go LED or solar-powered be greener.<br />
For ideas speak to MJ Electrics.<br />
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STONY STRATFORD IN BLOOM<br />
The planters, baskets and beds around the town,<br />
including the library bed, town entrances and recreation<br />
railings looked beautiful with blooms of spring flowers.<br />
Volunteers have been busy - Ousebank Calverton Corner<br />
bed was planted with shrubs and weeds removed<br />
wherever they could. Their efforts at the Bluebell Wood<br />
should prevent the bluebells being smothered with cow<br />
parsley and ivy. Changeover from winter to summer<br />
planters and baskets takes place on 29-30 <strong>May</strong>.<br />
This spring, Theresa Wedderburn from Branch Out<br />
gave a talk on growing and arranging seasonal flowers.<br />
Theresa follows organic gardening principles.<br />
Building works delayed the gardening sessions at St<br />
Mary and St Giles School North Site, as the polytunnel<br />
was moved. School gardening was given a financial<br />
boost with a £400 donation from Milton Keynes Ward<br />
Councillors Stony Stratford ward allocations. The<br />
Campaign for School Gardening RHS Level 5 success<br />
resulted in £250 Garden Centre Tokens which will help in<br />
restocking after the building works.<br />
Congratulations to all!<br />
WOLVERTON & GREENLEYS IN-BLOOM<br />
Wolverton and Greenleys in Bloom volunteers have<br />
been busy. You will have enjoyed the blooms from<br />
the winter pansies as well as the Croft entrances at<br />
Greenleys. They were assisted by some very helpful<br />
children who mixed the soil and fresh compost. They’ve<br />
also been working on the Greenleys Community Garden and<br />
residents will love the flowers and herbs that will soon be flourishing.<br />
While at the community garden they opened up the Human Sun<br />
Dial as the long grass was hiding it. Now if you stand on the right<br />
month, in the centre, your shadow will point to the right time. The<br />
two different semi-circles of numbers represent one for summer and<br />
one for winter. From mid-<strong>May</strong> the team will be planting the new<br />
summer bedding plants which include geraniums and petunias in<br />
white, shocking pink and lilac.<br />
Fruit of the<br />
Edition<br />
Tomatoes<br />
If you haven’t grown your own, pick<br />
up a few tomato plants from the<br />
garden centre or ask your friends for<br />
some. They are great for children,<br />
easy to grow and they can fruit right<br />
up until October. They’re full of<br />
vitamins and minerals which will help<br />
your eyes and could help to lower<br />
rates of heart disease.<br />
Easy to grow<br />
1. Pop your plants into a pot, grow<br />
bag or soil in a sunny position.<br />
2. If you are growing tall varieties tie<br />
the main stem to a bamboo stick. As<br />
the plant grows continue to tie.<br />
3. Remove the side shoots regularly<br />
and the growing point of the main<br />
stem when it reaches the top of the<br />
greenhouse or has about 7 trusses<br />
on it.<br />
4. Keep the plants watered. Irregular<br />
watering can lead to split fruit or<br />
rot at the bottom of the tomatoes.<br />
A liquid fertilizer is also important,<br />
follow the instructions though.<br />
5. Look out for tomato blight and leaf<br />
mould. Do not put infected plants<br />
on the compost.<br />
Fact<br />
The largest tomato ever picked was<br />
3.5 kg and there are over 10,000<br />
varieties.<br />
Help is still needed please call the Town Hall office 01908<br />
326800 or email office@wgtc.org.uk.<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
Gardens to suit your lifestyle<br />
• Landscape design projects<br />
• Hardwood decking specialists<br />
• Professional planting schemes<br />
• Water features and<br />
electrical lighting<br />
• Natural stone patios<br />
• Garden maintenance<br />
Call Danny: 01908 474 931 Mobile: 07532 451 812<br />
email: info@francisrose.co.uk www.francisrose.co.uk<br />
HARRY CLEWLOW<br />
Arborist and<br />
Bartlett Champion<br />
I have very high standards.<br />
About 70 metres, to be exact.<br />
Harry Clewlow champions the trees, landscapes<br />
and property investments of the customers in his<br />
care. And he’s one of the many reasons we’ve<br />
become the premier scientific tree and shrub<br />
care company in the world.<br />
Contact 01767 627532<br />
bedford@bartlettuk.com<br />
bartlett.com<br />
EVERY TREE NEEDS A CHAMPION.<br />
Garden design, construction and maintenance<br />
Based in Stony Stratford, we pride ourselves on excellent work,<br />
at very competitive prices. No job is too big, or too small, and<br />
we offer everything from full garden design, to general garden<br />
maintenance. Whether you would like a free quote for your home<br />
or a commercial property, please give us a call. Services include:<br />
● Hard and soft landscaping<br />
● Grass cutting and strimming<br />
● All aspects of tree surgery<br />
● Hedge trimming<br />
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Pruning and weedkilling<br />
Shrub and tree planting<br />
Leaf and litter removal<br />
General tidying<br />
Full garden makeovers<br />
Artificial grass<br />
Fencing and gates<br />
Water features<br />
Sleeper work and brick work<br />
Lawns (turfing and seeding)<br />
Patios and decking<br />
DOMESTIC<br />
AND<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
SERVICES<br />
Call 01908 615 503 or 07736 038 381<br />
www.acelandscapesmk.com<br />
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PRICES FROM<br />
£15 *<br />
PER TREATMENT<br />
Your first choice for lawn care<br />
2018 was a difficult year for your garden.<br />
Extreme weather conditions resulted in<br />
lawns that didn’t look their best.<br />
As we move towards the growing season,<br />
now is the time to start preparing your<br />
lawn to get the most from it. Our seasonal<br />
treatments start from just £15*.<br />
Due to high demand, and to avoid<br />
disappointment, we advise that you book<br />
your treatments early.<br />
If you think your lawn is beyond repair due<br />
to last year’s sweltering summer, ask us<br />
about our Lawn Makeover - the best way<br />
to get ‘The GreenThumb lawn.’<br />
For your FREE lawn<br />
analysis & no-obligation<br />
quote, contact your<br />
local branch today.<br />
Simply call 01908 850 548 or<br />
email miltonkeynes@greenthumb.co.uk<br />
*Based on a lawn size up to 40m 2<br />
www.greenthumb.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Local</strong> suppliers for the trade,<br />
diy’er and homeowners of<br />
artificial grass, weed membrane<br />
and adhesives over 10,000m²<br />
held in stock ready to go<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
01908 794889<br />
Call<br />
grassandresin.co.uk<br />
sales@grassandresin.co.uk<br />
Unit 29, 54 Goulds Close, Bletchley,<br />
Milton Keynes, MK1 1EQ (Just behind Screwfix)<br />
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Motoring<br />
Looking After your Car<br />
You don’t always need to use<br />
main dealers for car servicing,<br />
using your local, independent<br />
garage offers convenience,<br />
cost savings and a potentially<br />
mechanic to trust.<br />
Manufacturer’s Warranty - To<br />
maintain the manufacturer’s<br />
warranty, cars do not have to be<br />
serviced at a franchised main<br />
dealer. The requirement is that<br />
it should be serviced according<br />
to the manufacturer’s service<br />
schedule, using manufacturer<br />
approved parts or ones of<br />
the same quality, rather than<br />
manufacturer supplied.<br />
Before - Always ask for a written<br />
quote outlining the likely cost<br />
for the correct service level<br />
or repair and make sure parts<br />
(of the correct quality), labour<br />
and VAT are included. Find out<br />
why there are differences in<br />
the hourly rates and estimated<br />
timescales to complete repairs.<br />
Independent garages are usually<br />
cheaper, main dealers may have<br />
special deals.<br />
The work - Ask the mechanic<br />
to show you the completed<br />
work carried out, take a friend<br />
for added confidence. If they<br />
refuse or you have concerns,<br />
ask another garage to check the<br />
work.<br />
On collection - Ask for a receipt<br />
which details the completed<br />
work, the parts supplied and<br />
get the service book stamped.<br />
Concerns raised at a later date<br />
may refer to this. Request a list of<br />
issues for the future.<br />
Reviews<br />
Going Electric Or Not<br />
Although more expensive from new, battery technology, charging<br />
times and choice of greener electric vehicles have all improved.<br />
Second-hand electric vehicles are cheaper because they tend to<br />
depreciate more quickly.<br />
Running costs are less and<br />
maintenance is easier with<br />
no oil, filters or cooling<br />
system to worry about.<br />
Batteries can last up to<br />
10 years before a costly<br />
replacement, but consider<br />
leasing.<br />
Refuel is necessary after<br />
50-60 miles, though newer<br />
vehicles claim up to 300<br />
miles.<br />
Car of the<br />
Edition<br />
2015 65 Lexus CT 1.8 200H<br />
Advance 5d Auto 134 BHP<br />
This is a stylish electric hybrid<br />
hatchback which offers a smooth and<br />
quiet drive in EV mode and when the<br />
petrol kicks in. Hybrids are cheaper to<br />
own and run and with the combined<br />
average fuel economy is 68.9 mpg<br />
you can see why. It’s cleaner with an<br />
emission of 94g/km. The built in sat<br />
nav, Smart entry and Smart start, hill<br />
hold control, heated seats make it a<br />
perfect choice for families or business<br />
people. It also offers some additional<br />
safety features including a front<br />
whiplash protection system and great<br />
airbag distribution. With one private<br />
owner from new and with both keys<br />
why wouldn’t you?<br />
For more details speak to:<br />
Saxon Bridge Automotive Ltd,<br />
Auckland Park, Mount Farm,<br />
Milton Keynes MK1 1BU<br />
01908 311886<br />
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Useful Numbers<br />
Health and Wellbeing<br />
Hanslope Practice<br />
01908 510230<br />
theparksmedicalpractice.co.uk<br />
Paulerspury Practice<br />
01327 811630<br />
Towcester Medical Centre<br />
01327 359953<br />
towcestermedicalcentre.co.uk<br />
Stony Medical Centre<br />
01908 260382<br />
stonymedicalcentre.co.uk<br />
Stony Stratford Health Visitors, Physios<br />
01908 565555<br />
The Stonedean Practice<br />
01908 261155<br />
stonedeanpractice.org.uk<br />
Wolverton Health Centre<br />
01908 222954<br />
wolvertonhealthcentre.co.uk<br />
Wolverton Health Visitors, District<br />
Nurses, Podiatry, Physiotherapy<br />
01908 316633<br />
NHS Direct Textphone 111<br />
Milton Keynes General Hospital<br />
01908 660033<br />
mkhospital.nhs.uk<br />
Northampton General Hospital<br />
01604 634700<br />
northamptongeneral.nhs.uk<br />
AgeUK Information and Advice<br />
01908 560822<br />
ageconcern.org.uk<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
0800 917 7650<br />
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk<br />
Samaritans<br />
116123 samaritans.org<br />
Victim Support Line<br />
0808 168 9111<br />
Emergency Services<br />
Non emergency calls 101<br />
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111<br />
Emergencies 999<br />
Veterinary Surgeons<br />
The Vet Centre, Cherry Lane<br />
01908 542155<br />
Maids Moreton<br />
01280 812057 thevetcentre.ltd.uk<br />
Children<br />
Rhymetime Under 1s<br />
Deanshanger Library, Little London,<br />
MK19 6HT<br />
Paula 01908 562889<br />
paula.culley@firstforwellbeing.co.uk<br />
Stony Stratford &Wolverton Library<br />
Stories, songs and rhymes<br />
Stony Stratford & Wolverton libraries<br />
miltonkeynes.gov.uk/libraries<br />
Brownies, Guides, Beavers & Scouts<br />
South Northants Rainbows, Brownies,<br />
Guides<br />
Emma 01908 571244<br />
Towcester Brownies & Guides Hattie<br />
(Guider in Charge 3rd Towcester<br />
Brownies)<br />
07776 257398<br />
rdtowcesterbrownies@gmail.com<br />
Wolverton and Stony Stratford<br />
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides<br />
wolvertondc@outlook.com<br />
1st Stony Stratford Beaver Scouts,<br />
Cub Scouts<br />
Scouts for boys & girls<br />
1stStonyStratford<br />
alby@backstage.co.uk<br />
Youth Clubs<br />
Act Out & Act Up Term-time drama<br />
group<br />
York House Centre, Stony Stratford<br />
info@redphoenixstory.co.uk<br />
Stony Biz Kids Afterschool Club<br />
Becky Piper 07798 736615<br />
stonybizkids stonybizkids.com<br />
York House Junior Youth Club<br />
Maria 07988 078056<br />
yorkhouseyouthclubs@hotmail.com<br />
york-house.org.uk<br />
York House Senior Youth Club<br />
Tash 07949 402862<br />
tash.youth@gmail.com<br />
york-house.org.uk<br />
Arts & Crafts<br />
Stony Stratford Floral Group<br />
Russell Street School Hall, Stony<br />
Stratford.Sue 01908 564453 orJudy<br />
01908 569429<br />
The North Bucks Woodturning Club<br />
Courtyard Arts Centre, Parklands,<br />
Great Linford, Milton Keynes<br />
Pip 01908 311243<br />
pip.watts@btconnect.com<br />
Towcester & District Art Society<br />
Paulerspury Village Hall<br />
Len Lane 01908 569425 or<br />
07957 281493 towcesterart.com<br />
Vitreus Art Courses<br />
4 Wakefield Country Courtyard,<br />
Potterspury NN12 7QX<br />
01327 810320 vitreus-art.co.uk<br />
Flower Drawing & Painting Classes<br />
With artist Nicky Hunter at Westbury<br />
Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road MK5 6AA<br />
07899 942944<br />
nickyred@gmail.com<br />
Dance<br />
Old Mother Redcaps<br />
Ladies Morris dancing side<br />
Swinfen Harris Hall, Stony Stratford<br />
Catherine 01908 667112<br />
Potterspury Dance Club<br />
Ballroom /sequence dancers<br />
Potterspury Village Hall<br />
John & Di 01604 862632<br />
Rose and Castle Morris<br />
Stoke Bruerne Village Hall<br />
Ian 07860 277046<br />
rose.castle.morris@gmail.com<br />
rose-castlemorris.org.uk<br />
Royal Scottish CountryDance Society<br />
Bradwell Village Memorial Hall MK12<br />
9AG 07877 153259<br />
History<br />
Milton Keynes Aviation Society<br />
(MKAS)<br />
Kents Hill Community Centre<br />
Frithwood Crescent, Kents<br />
Hill, Milton Keynes MK6 6HQ<br />
Ian Carr 01234 742057<br />
iancarruk@aol.com mkas.co.uk<br />
Milton Keynes National Trust<br />
Association<br />
Monthly meetings<br />
The Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey<br />
01908 314151<br />
Milton Keynes Western Front<br />
Association<br />
Monthly meetings<br />
Roman Park Residents<br />
Club, 1, Constantine Way,<br />
Bancroft Park, MK13 0RA<br />
westernfrontassociation.com<br />
The National Museum of Computing<br />
Bletchley Park, The Mansion,<br />
Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DZ<br />
01908 374708 tnmoc.org<br />
Wolverton & District Archaeological &<br />
Historical Society<br />
St Mary & St Giles School,<br />
King George Crescent, Stony Stratford,<br />
MK11 1EF<br />
irisday86@yahoo.co.uk.<br />
Yardley Gobion History Group<br />
Village Hall 01908 542322<br />
babskingyg@talktalk.net<br />
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Music<br />
New Orleans Jazz Club<br />
01908 569432<br />
trevor.jeavons@btinternet.com<br />
goodtimejazz.info<br />
Terry Marshall and The Hounds Jazz<br />
Jam<br />
The Fox & Hounds, Stony Stratford<br />
fox-hounds-pub.business.site<br />
Junction 14 Ladies A Cappella<br />
Singing for pleasure and fundraising<br />
Drama Studio Shenley Brook End<br />
Secondary School, Milton Keynes.<br />
To join 01908 678558.<br />
To hire 01908 667029<br />
bookings@junction14.org<br />
junction14.org<br />
MK Acapella Men<br />
Barbershop Chorus Rehearsals<br />
Stantonbury School,<br />
Bradville, Milton Keynes<br />
membership mkacapella.com<br />
To hire bookings@mkacapella.com<br />
mkacapella.com<br />
Milton Keynes Acoustic Roots<br />
Guitar, fiddle and penny whistle<br />
Beginners to advanced<br />
Community Centre, Britten Grove, Old<br />
Farm Park, Milton Keynes<br />
johntimpany@aol.co.uk<br />
mkamc.co.uk<br />
Music Makers of Milton Keynes<br />
Choral music and singing<br />
Childrens Centre, Stony Stratford.<br />
Teresa 07928156006<br />
The Song Loft<br />
York House Centre, Stony Stratford<br />
songloft@gmail.com<br />
thesongloft. co.uk<br />
Scribal Gathering<br />
Music & spoken word open mic.<br />
The Crown, Market Square, Stony<br />
Stratford<br />
ScribalGathering<br />
Towcester Choral Society<br />
The Sawpits Centre, Towcester<br />
towcesterchoralsociety.org.uk<br />
Social<br />
Buckingham Canal Society<br />
Lock Lane, Cosgrove,MK19 7JR<br />
01908 661217<br />
Athinabec@aol.com<br />
buckinghamcanal.org.uk<br />
Wolverton Community Orchard<br />
Gardening Day<br />
Yvonne 01908 320405 or<br />
Mandy on 01908 319719<br />
Yardley Gobion Coffee Shop<br />
Drinks, cakes and chat, children’s toys.<br />
St Leonard’s Church, Yardley Gobion<br />
Deanshanger Library<br />
Reading Group,Knit and Natter, Learn<br />
to knit, knitting and sewing for children<br />
Deanshanger Library, Little London<br />
01908 562889<br />
paula.culley@firstforwellbeing.co.uk<br />
Deanshanger Sports Club<br />
Little London, Deanshanger<br />
MK19 6HU 01908 567137<br />
deanshangersc<br />
Stony Stratford Tuesday Night Charity<br />
Curry Club Charity Quiz<br />
Eastern Paradise, Wolverton Road,<br />
Stony Stratford MK11 1DX<br />
Tuesday Night Charity Curry Club<br />
Quiz<br />
Towcester Bridge Club<br />
Friendly duplicate bridge<br />
Towcester Conservative<br />
Club Lynda Riecken<br />
lynda@riecken.co.uk<br />
bridgewebs.com/towcester<br />
Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea Coffee<br />
& Home-Made Cakes<br />
All welcome<br />
Last Friday of month, 2pm-4pm<br />
Memorial Hall, Deanshanger Road,<br />
Old Stratford (by village shop)<br />
Havencourt Sheltered Home Bingo &<br />
Coffee Morning<br />
Ridgmont, Deanshanger<br />
Jean jean.miller@<br />
southnorthantshomes.co.uk<br />
Sport<br />
Happy Bodies Fitness Centre<br />
Furtho Court, Old Stratford,<br />
01908 477066 happybodies.co.uk<br />
Feathers Badminton Club<br />
Mill Mead Hall, Wolverton<br />
01908 373966 or<br />
mr.baldwin@btinternet.com<br />
Castlethorpe Short Mat Bowls Club<br />
Castlethorpe Village Hall<br />
01908 510583<br />
keithprestidge@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Paulerspury Bowling Club<br />
Paulerspury Village Hall<br />
Ann 01327 811352<br />
Stony Stratford Bowls Club<br />
Ancell Trust Sports Ground,<br />
Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1AR 01908 565659<br />
stonystratfordbowlsclub.co.uk<br />
Useful Numbers<br />
Wolverton Town Bowls Club<br />
Bruce 01908 310514<br />
Wolverton Park Bowls Club<br />
Haversham Road, Wolverton,<br />
MK12 5TN<br />
Bob 07988 778248<br />
bowlsclub.org/club/7966/<br />
Stony Stratford Croquet Club<br />
Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1AR<br />
Roy 01908 566345<br />
Twenty3c CycleRides<br />
01908 260322<br />
Deanshanger Colts & Divas Football<br />
Club<br />
deanshangercolts.co.uk<br />
Karate<br />
07739 707455 karategoju.co.uk<br />
Karate & Kickboxing<br />
Laura 07910 154499 karatemk.co.uk<br />
Jado Kuin Do Family Martial Arts<br />
Emma Bacon 07790 296737<br />
RunStony<br />
Run group runstony<br />
Kiln Farm Squash Club<br />
07729 414000<br />
Haversham Sailing Club<br />
High Street, Haversham<br />
MK19 7DX<br />
havershamsc.org<br />
Towcester & District Table Tennis<br />
Rod Barr 01604 847948<br />
or 07885 108559<br />
tabletennis365.com/Towcester<br />
Wolverton Tennis Club Coaching<br />
Pete Tolaini 0774 0004548<br />
wolvertontennis@hotmail.com<br />
Stony Stratford Walking Group<br />
Meet Mill Lane/ Willow Lane<br />
Mary Kendall 01908 260570<br />
Winslow District Ramblers<br />
bucksvoice.net/winslowdistrictramblers-group<br />
Buckingham and District Walking<br />
Group<br />
John 07921 823189<br />
Deanshanger and Wicken Royal British<br />
Legion Branch Meetings<br />
Monthly meetings<br />
Deanshanger Conservative Club<br />
01908 261107<br />
barbaralangtonb-langton@outlook.<br />
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