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Welcome to this, the September/October edition of<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong> <strong>Local</strong> magazine in which you can win<br />
tickets to see West Side Story at The Royal &<br />
Derngate courtesy of <strong>Northampton</strong> Musical Theatre<br />
Company (details on pages 54 & 55). Also up for<br />
grabs in our regular Pub Quiz Prize Draw<br />
competition is “Tea for Two” at Beckworth<br />
Emporium. We had an exceptional response to the<br />
Wistow Maze competition that we ran in the last<br />
edition with one lucky person winning a Family<br />
Ticket and four people winning runner up prizes.<br />
We’d like to<br />
congratulate The<br />
Back & Body Clinic<br />
for being awarded Midlands Service Provider of<br />
the Year 2018. Previously awarded<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong>shire’s Business of the Year, The<br />
Back & Body Clinic travelled to the major Midlands<br />
Business Awards Ceremony in Leicester and were<br />
delighted to bring back the Trophy to their Moulton<br />
based clinic. The clinic has already helped over<br />
12,000 people<br />
across <strong>Northampton</strong><br />
and has 5* reviews<br />
on every feedback<br />
forum. 80% of their patients simply call the clinic<br />
and ‘self-refer’ to see one of the team. Further<br />
details on page 44.<br />
We hope you enjoy this edition of the magazine and<br />
remember, in the next edition, we’ll be offering<br />
FREE tickets to this year’s Festive Gift Fair at the<br />
NEC. As always, until the next time, stay safe x<br />
To promote your business in the next edition,<br />
please do get in touch.<br />
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Are you looking for a team of electricians who can help<br />
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A F F O R D A B L E A D V E R T I S I N G F O R A L L<br />
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Just for Fun<br />
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Last night I dreamt that I was<br />
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Clerk to Governors<br />
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Download a recruitment pack from the website:<br />
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A F F O R D A B L E A D V E R T I S I N G F O R A L L<br />
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MOBILE FOOTHEALTH CARE<br />
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Abigail Webb Dip FH, MCFHP MAFHP<br />
Registered Foot Health Practitioner<br />
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In-growing nails<br />
Verruca’s<br />
Thickened / Fungal Nails<br />
Diabetic Foot care<br />
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Mobile service is available for <strong>Northampton</strong>shire and surrounding areas<br />
JUST FOR FUN<br />
I looked out of my<br />
window in horror<br />
yesterday as a crowd<br />
gathered around a<br />
crashed motorcyclist.<br />
Traditional Tea Room<br />
@ Wakefield Country Courtyard<br />
Potterspury, Near Towcester<br />
Serving home-made cakes, delicious sandwiches<br />
& toasties, cream teas and afternoon teas.<br />
With a wide selection of quality teas,<br />
coffees and drinks to choose from.<br />
Opening hours:<br />
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 4pm<br />
Sunday: 11am to 4pm<br />
Bank Holiday Mondays: 11am to 4pm<br />
Telephone: 01327 810245<br />
Email: enquiries@artearoom.co.uk<br />
Web: www.artearoom.co.uk<br />
I rushed outside yelling<br />
“let me through, let me<br />
through!”.<br />
A man at the front said<br />
“Thank God for that,<br />
are you a doctor?”<br />
I said “No, that’s my<br />
Pizza !”<br />
I went to my local Italian<br />
restaurant last night.<br />
There was a woman<br />
stuck in the door way…<br />
I couldn’t get pasta.<br />
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A F F O R D A B L E A D V E R T I S I N G F O R A L L<br />
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B.MEAD<br />
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A F F O R D A B L E A D V E R T I S I N G F O R A L L<br />
DEREK ROGERS<br />
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All aspects of plumbing & heating<br />
For a Friendly, Professional & Reliable Service<br />
Contact Derek on 07541 347 874<br />
derekrogers47@gmail.com<br />
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The Great Outdoors<br />
Long before the perpetual bombardment of emails, social media, stressful jobs and<br />
consumer pressures we lived in the great outdoors. Residing amidst trees, water, the sky<br />
and the weather… innately embraced by nature.<br />
It can be claimed that life was much easier back then. Sure, we lived shorter lives and infant<br />
mortality was pretty scary, but psychologically there was simplicity. Rules were virtually nonexistent.<br />
We didn’t need to work and there were no choices or decisions regarding lifestyle<br />
because everyone had exactly the same - which was not much.<br />
Contemporary life can be crammed full of worries; choices, injustices, confusions, congestion<br />
and anxieties, and many of us struggle to breath under that sort of heaviness. Those<br />
searching for an antidote may be pleasantly surprised to discover the rejuvenating qualities<br />
of getting amongst our historical<br />
alfresco habitat.<br />
It kind of makes sense if you think<br />
about it. Humankind walked<br />
(getting our exercise fix and<br />
boosting our serotonin and<br />
endorphin levels) through<br />
grassland and trees gathering food<br />
for millions of years. Just 12,000<br />
years ago the agricultural<br />
revolution gave us physically hard,<br />
dawn to dusk jobs, but at least we<br />
were under the sky. The<br />
industrial revolution took us out of<br />
the countryside and put us into factories. Most of us have stopped working in the fresh air.<br />
So, does being in nature allow more free ‘head space’ for you to be closer to the true you?<br />
Are you able to be more peaceful - more in the moment - less worried or happier? Many<br />
medical professionals and psychologists indicate that human beings have an inborn desire to<br />
be part of nature calling this phenomenon ‘Biophilia’.<br />
For some, modern life can sometimes seem like a bit of a struggle. Being amongst the flora<br />
and fauna renews the mind and soul.<br />
The evidence is too compelling to ignore, take time to get out there and go for a walk or a run<br />
or just sit in the great outdoors.<br />
Deanna Joyce is a degree qualified psychotherapist based in<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong>. If you’re struggling with emotional issues, call 07986<br />
488690, email info@emotionalskills.uk or visit www.emotionalskills.uk<br />
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Diabetes not taken seriously by UK public, says Diabetes UK<br />
‣ There are 169 diabetes-related amputations each week, which means someone loses a leg,<br />
foot or toe every HOUR<br />
‣ People with diabetes are 32% more likely to die prematurely than people without the condition<br />
‣ 12.3m people in UK at risk of Type 2 diabetes, yet public unaware of the devastating health<br />
complications<br />
Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to devastating health complications, but new<br />
research by Diabetes UK reveals that only a small percentage of the British public are aware of<br />
how life-changing this condition can be.<br />
A new survey by Walnut Unlimited (1), which spoke to 1,000 people with and without a link to<br />
diabetes shows the extent of this lack of awareness, with only 2% spontaneously saying a stroke,<br />
kidney damage (4%) and heart disease (6%) are complications of diabetes.<br />
Despite amputation and blindness being prevalent diabetes-related complications, only one in four<br />
(25%) of people surveyed said, unprompted, that they were linked to diabetes. Furthermore, the<br />
survey found that no one spontaneously knew diabetes could cause problems in pregnancy and<br />
only 2% knew diabetes could lead to a shorter life span or early death (4%).<br />
Evidence shows just how serious this condition can be. The recent National Diabetes Audit (NDA)<br />
into Complications and Mortality (2) shows that people with diabetes are 32% more likely to die<br />
prematurely than people without diabetes, due largely to the health complications resulting from<br />
diabetes.<br />
Additional figures from Public Health England show there were 8,793 amputations a year on<br />
average between 2014 and 2017 which equates to 169 amputations each week, or one every<br />
hour. The number of minor amputations, which includes a toe, heel or foot also continues to rise<br />
each year.<br />
Similarly, more than 1,600 people have their sight seriously affected by their diabetes every year<br />
in the UK. This means around 30 people a week develop sight loss due to their diabetes.<br />
Diabetes is a significant health crisis, and it is on the rise. Analysis from Diabetes UK shows the<br />
number of people being diagnosed with diabetes has doubled in the last 20 years. There are now<br />
3.7 million people in the UK living with a diabetes diagnosis (90% have Type 2 diabetes) and<br />
around 12.3 million people are at an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. The condition now affects<br />
more people than any other serious health condition in the UK - more than dementia and cancer<br />
combined.<br />
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However, diabetes-related complications can be prevented or delayed<br />
with early diagnosis, support and education to ensure the condition is<br />
managed correctly. To support this, Diabetes UK has launched a new<br />
campaign called ‘Be in the know’ which aims to raise awareness of the<br />
devastating complications associated with diabetes.<br />
Peter Shorrick, Midlands and Eastern Regional Head at Diabetes UK, said: “Losing a<br />
limb, eyesight or having a stroke is devastating and often life-changing. It is vital<br />
people with diabetes receive the right support from their healthcare teams to help<br />
them identify any early signs of a complication.<br />
“Many complications can be prevented or delayed so it is incredibly important that<br />
people with diabetes are vigilant and contact their GP as soon as possible if they<br />
have any concerns.”<br />
(1) Survey carried out by Walnut Unlimited. Sample of 1,000 respondents, including<br />
people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and people close to the condition (family<br />
or friend of someone with diabetes) and a national representative group with no<br />
links to diabetes. Fieldwork was carried out on-line from 3 - 14 May 2018.<br />
The sample breakdown is as follows:<br />
‣ 600 - No link to condition<br />
‣ 100 - Have Type 1 diabetes<br />
‣ 200 - Have Type 2 diabetes<br />
‣ 100 - Have a close family member or friend with diabetes<br />
(2) Diabetes Audit 2015–16: Complications and Mortality report (page 10)<br />
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-<br />
11/NDA_comp_Mort_Summary17%20FINAL.pdf<br />
Diabetes UK has launched a new campaign called ‘Be in the Know’ which calls for<br />
people to be more aware of diabetes-related amputations.<br />
For more information, please visit<br />
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/beintheknow<br />
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For a Fast Low Cost quote call:<br />
07594 479081<br />
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Full insurance<br />
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Installations including Combi’s<br />
New Central Heating Systems<br />
Landlord Gas Certs & Boiler Servicing<br />
Old Radiators Replaced / Upgraded<br />
For a FREE No Obligation Consultation:<br />
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The Advanced Driver Course<br />
NAM was founded 40 years ago. Since then we have helped<br />
close to 1000 people pass the advanced driving test. Our<br />
intention is not to just get people through the test, but to<br />
work with them to permanently improve their driving.<br />
The course is not time limited, nor is there a maximum<br />
number of sessions. Individuals will vary in how long it<br />
takes to reach advanced standard and drive consistently at<br />
that level.<br />
As part of our celebrations we are running a driving<br />
challenge for young drivers. This will be fun experience with<br />
some prizes involved. The main focus of the event is on<br />
observation, planning and manoeuvring. It will be on<br />
Sunday 23rd of September and will start at our display unit<br />
at Police Headquarters in <strong>Northampton</strong>.<br />
If you are interested, ring Ian Phillips on the number below<br />
to book a place.<br />
“ Q U I C K Q U I Z ”<br />
NAM WHAT’S ON<br />
WHERE TO FIND US<br />
Mereway Police Station<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong><br />
NN4 8BE<br />
Take the Mereway exit from<br />
Queen Eleanor roundabout,<br />
first left signed Police HQ<br />
and then next left for<br />
Mereway station.<br />
Arrive & Drive<br />
Sunday 2 nd September<br />
Sunday 7 th October<br />
Sunday 4 th November<br />
Sessions at 9:30am & 11am<br />
1. You may cross a solid white line, if it is safe to do so, to pass a stationary vehicle,<br />
horse, pedal cycle or road maintenance vehicle provided they are not exceeding<br />
what speed?<br />
2. Who has right of way at a level crossing?<br />
For your chance to win a £20 VUE CINEMA GIFT VOUCHER, simply e-mail<br />
your answers along with your name and a contact telephone number to<br />
win@northampton-local.co.uk. Prize draw takes place on 30 th September and the<br />
winner will be announced in the next edition.<br />
NORTHAMPTON ADVANCED MOTORISTS - FREE ASSESSMENTS<br />
AND GUIDANCE ON MOTORWAYS AND MANOEUVRING<br />
We meet on the 1 st Sunday of the month at Mereway Police Station in <strong>Northampton</strong> (NN4 8BE).<br />
Sessions run at 9.30 and 11.00. To arrange your FREE, NO OBLIGATION assessment at the next meeting,<br />
contact our associates’ officer IAN PHILLIPS on 07967 651820 or alternatively you can email<br />
him at iantphillips@yahoo.co.uk.<br />
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Stone’s Pet Services<br />
Home from home pet care<br />
Pet Sitting Dog Grooming<br />
Dog Walking Cat Feeding<br />
Doggy Day Care Small Pet Feeding<br />
Home Dog Boarding<br />
Tel: 07817 862 423<br />
www.stonespetservices.com<br />
email: joe@stonespetservices.com<br />
Fully Insured, Reliable<br />
Excellent References<br />
Fully qualified<br />
Insured work<br />
10 years’ experience<br />
All aspects of Tree Surgery<br />
Tree Pruning<br />
Tree Felling<br />
Hedge Trimming<br />
Stump Grinding<br />
Dan Thomason<br />
01604 965 428 / 07749 259 344<br />
tmdtreeservices@yahoo.co.uk<br />
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Domestic and Commercial<br />
A R<br />
ABACUS<br />
ROOFING<br />
GUARANTEED SYSTEMS<br />
For a free estimate<br />
please call Mick on<br />
01604 456621<br />
07947 647850<br />
M.Prigmore@sky.com<br />
No job too small!<br />
Your local friendly roofer with over<br />
20 years experience<br />
New Roofs<br />
Repairs<br />
Free Quotes<br />
Helpful Advice<br />
For a reliable service call:<br />
01604 628085<br />
or<br />
07889 490115<br />
55 Park Avenue South, <strong>Northampton</strong> NN3<br />
3AB<br />
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P U Z Z L E P A G E<br />
Word search (Frozen)<br />
ELSA ARENDELL ANNA<br />
SONGS KRISTOFF ICE<br />
SVEN SNOWMAN HANS<br />
CASTLE OLAF POWERS<br />
GLOVES SAUNA<br />
Sudoku<br />
R I D D L E S<br />
CAN YOU OPEN THE LOCK?<br />
Continue this list:<br />
6 8 2<br />
6 1 4<br />
2 0 6<br />
7 3 8<br />
3 8 0<br />
One digit is right and in its place<br />
One digit is right,<br />
but in the wrong place<br />
Two digits are right but both<br />
are in the wrong place<br />
All digits are wrong<br />
One digit is right,<br />
but in the wrong place<br />
O, T, T, F, F, S …<br />
I’m 600 times older<br />
than some of my relatives.<br />
Is this possible?<br />
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CMK Property Solutions offers a friendly, professional and reliable<br />
service for all your house and garden maintenance needs. We are fully<br />
insured and pride ourselves in ensuring a quality service using locally<br />
sourced products.<br />
Replacement flat roof systems<br />
including felt and cladding.<br />
Roof repairs including<br />
replacement tiles.<br />
Removal of loose mortar and<br />
repointing of brickwork and<br />
replacement lead flashing as<br />
required.<br />
Fencing repairs or<br />
replacement service. Fencing<br />
will be sourced locally to meet<br />
your requirements.<br />
Gutter clearing, repair and<br />
replacement service available.<br />
Supply and lay patios, paths<br />
and steps to meet customer<br />
requirements.<br />
Supply and fit UPVC fascias<br />
and soffits.<br />
Supply and installation of<br />
digital Freeview aerials.<br />
10%<br />
Discount<br />
for<br />
Moulton Residents<br />
And OAP’s<br />
Very good service,<br />
the standard of their work<br />
is very good. I would recommend him<br />
to anybody looking to<br />
get work done.<br />
Don Matheson<br />
FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE, PLEASE CALL CHARLES ON<br />
07972 492 923 OR 01604 493 740<br />
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Baby Sensory is an Award Winning sensoryrich<br />
baby Development class from birth to 13<br />
months. The class provides hundreds of simple<br />
activities designed to stimulate the senses and<br />
help with your baby's development.<br />
Our baby classes include signing, fibre optic<br />
light shows, amazing light balls, musical fun,<br />
puppet shows, bubbles, bells and so much more.<br />
Our unique themed session plans provide new<br />
exciting experiences every week.<br />
The classes encourage mother/baby bonding<br />
plus babies can enjoy some exploratory play<br />
time which is a great opportunity to meet and<br />
chat to other parents.<br />
Classes will run from October at Milton Malsor<br />
Village Hall.<br />
We’ve done the research;<br />
so you can enjoy the fun…<br />
For more information or to book a place,<br />
visit www.babysensory.com/northampton,<br />
email northampton@babysensory.co.uk<br />
or call Sarah on 07512 469 881<br />
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Garden & Handyman Services<br />
HEDGES TRIMMED, LAWNS CUT, TIDY UP<br />
SHED & FENCE REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE<br />
DRIVE & PATIO JET WASHING<br />
GUTTER & CONSERVATORY ROOF CLEANING<br />
FLAT PACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY<br />
SHELVES, CURTAIN RAILS, PAINTING<br />
FULLY INSURED CALL MARK ON<br />
07514 665306 or 01604 456818<br />
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Rothwell Physiotherapy Limited<br />
Chequers Yard<br />
Tresham Street<br />
Rothwell<br />
Northants<br />
NN14 6ES<br />
Podiatry by Erica<br />
Footcare at its best<br />
All aspects of Chiropody / HPC Registered<br />
Tel. 01604 636949<br />
134 Adnitt Road<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong><br />
NN1 4NF<br />
www.podiatrybyerica.co.uk<br />
We are a private, well-established physiotherapy & sports injury<br />
centre offering a full range of treatments for the following<br />
conditions… Spinal problems Groin strains<br />
Whiplash<br />
Pulled hamstrings<br />
Sciatica<br />
Swollen joints<br />
Posture problems Arthritis<br />
Tennis/golfers elbow Bunion pain<br />
Frozen shoulder Neck/lower back pain<br />
Our aim is to assist patients to achieve their full potential with<br />
regard to normal function, movement and fitness.<br />
Sports Massage, Acupuncture & Ultrasound available<br />
Male & Female Physiotherapists<br />
Early morning, daytime & evening<br />
appointments Home visits also available<br />
Tel: 01536 418404<br />
E-mail: info@rothwellphysio.co.uk<br />
Web: www.rothwellphysio.co.uk<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Find us on Google+<br />
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Mighty<br />
Magnus’<br />
Medicine<br />
THE village of Brixworth has rallied in support of a brave six-year-old fighting a rare<br />
childhood cancer.<br />
The story of Magnus, diagnosed last Christmas with stage 4 Neuroblastoma - a<br />
highly aggressive cancer affecting children under 5, has inspired friends,<br />
neighbours and the wider community in the <strong>Northampton</strong>shire village to help fund<br />
life-saving treatment not available in the UK.<br />
A host of fund raising events have been held and are planned for the year,<br />
including at Brixworth Primary School where six-year-old Magnus is a pupil. The<br />
Rotary e-club of district 1070 has also taken the charity under their wing and<br />
recently organised a Race Night which raced over £2000.<br />
Meanwhile local tradespeople are generously donating a percentage of their<br />
income. So far, the Mighty Magnus Medicine Fund has raised over £30,000 - and<br />
Magnus’s parents Kate and Sandy are overwhelmed by the support and generosity.<br />
Kate says: ‘This has been such a tough eight months for us since Magnus’s<br />
diagnosis because his treatment has been so intensive, but we could not have got<br />
through it all without the amazing kindness and support from so many people,<br />
including complete strangers who have been so generous and taken Magnus to<br />
their hearts.’<br />
In January Magnus was admitted to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham<br />
where scans showed he had a large abdominal tumour and like many other<br />
children with Neuroblastoma the disease had already spread to his bones and bone<br />
marrow. He started chemotherapy the following day.<br />
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Approximately one hundred children in the UK will be diagnosed every year with<br />
Neuroblastoma, and of those around half will be in the high-risk category. The<br />
treatment is punishing - a prolonged course of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem<br />
cell replacement and immunotherapy over one year, and major surgery to remove<br />
the tumour. It is a challenging illness to treat and Magnus will require constant<br />
monitoring in the years following.<br />
Amazingly Magnus has responded as well as can be hoped to the treatment so far;<br />
an embodiment of the spirit and strength of the Viking warriors that he so loves.<br />
For his Viking-themed sixth birthday party in April Magnus was so determined not to<br />
disappoint his guests that he received a blood transfusion in the morning to give<br />
him the energy to conquer the day. The Mighty Magnus Medicine Fund was<br />
created in May to raise funds for essential treatment not offered by the NHS. At the<br />
time a vital drug required for treatment - Dinutuximab Beta - was not available and<br />
the family faced the prospect of having to fund this themselves.<br />
Thankfully the NHS has now since advised that it will fund this drug following a<br />
public campaign. This has come as a massive relief for Magnus’ family and the<br />
other families who were facing months of uncertainty.<br />
But, in order to give Magnus the best chance of survival and avoid the high risk of<br />
relapse, he will need access to the latest and most innovative treatments currently<br />
only available in the US and elsewhere. Facebook and Just Giving pages have<br />
been set up for the Mighty Magnus Medicine Fund, and they would love to hear<br />
from you if you can assist in any way with organising events or fund raising.<br />
Please visit the Mighty Magnus Medicine Fund Facebook page for details of more<br />
planned events or if you would like to receive our updates please send your email<br />
address to admin@mightymagnusmedicine.co.uk and you will be added to the<br />
mailing list. Alternatively if you’d like to make a donation, please visit our<br />
fundraising page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/magnusfund.<br />
@<br />
mightymagnusmedicine.co.uk<br />
_mighty_magnus<br />
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Wiin ““Tea ffor Two”” at Beckworth Emporiium<br />
1. A HURLING TEAM CONSISTS OF HOW MANY PLAYERS?<br />
2. WHICH METAL IS THE MAIN CONSTITUENT OF PEWTER?<br />
3. HOW DID SOUL SINGER SAM COOKE DIE?<br />
4. ARACHNOPHOBIA IS THE FEAR OF WHAT?<br />
5. THE DOLLAR SIGN APPEARS ABOVE WHICH NUMBER ON A COMPUTER KEYBOARD?<br />
6. BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS IN WHICH COUNTRY?<br />
7. SAMARKAND IS ON WHICH FAMOUS ROUTE?<br />
8. WHAT IS THE COLLECTIVE NAME FOR A GROUP OF CROWS?<br />
9. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART WAS BORN IN WHICH COUNTRY ?<br />
10. SWITERLAND HAS HOW MANY OFFICIAL LANGUAGES?<br />
To enter the Prize Draw competition, simply e-mail the correct answers along with<br />
your name, address and a contact phone number to<br />
win@northampton-local.co.uk<br />
entries must be received by 30 th September 2018.<br />
The prize draw will take place on 1 st October when the winner will be notified.<br />
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CAN YOU OPEN THE LOCK?<br />
6 8 2<br />
6 1 4<br />
2 0 6<br />
7 3 8<br />
3 8 0<br />
One digit is right and in its place<br />
One digit is right,<br />
but in the wrong place<br />
Two digits are right but both<br />
are in the wrong place<br />
All digits are wrong<br />
One digit is right,<br />
but in the wrong place<br />
Solution:<br />
0 4 2<br />
Continue this list:<br />
O, T, T, F, F, S …<br />
This is a list of the capital letters of the<br />
numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6<br />
(One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six)<br />
so you can continue the list with S, E, N, T<br />
and so on.<br />
I’m 600 times older<br />
than some of my relatives.<br />
Is this possible?<br />
It is. If, for example, a person is 50<br />
years old and their grandchild is 1<br />
month old.<br />
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helping a child<br />
smile again<br />
That’s our kind<br />
of fostering
nfa is currently<br />
recruiting foster carers<br />
Good foster carers provide a safe, nurturing family environment where children<br />
with traumatic early experiences can flourish.<br />
Do you have the time and energy to invest in a child or young person?<br />
You will need a bedroom for the exclusive use of the child and we will provide<br />
you with all the support you need so together we can make a difference.<br />
We would like to share with you a wonderful poem written by Chelsea, a young<br />
person who has been placed with one of NFA’s carers in Lincolnshire. Chelsea<br />
explores a difficult time in her life throughout the poem and the effects that<br />
fostering has had, helping her to develop strong, loving relationships.<br />
The relationships were horrible. Then everything was terrible.<br />
Heartbroken was how I felt all the time. Then turned into the worst crime.<br />
Every day I was so depressed. And everything turned into a mess.<br />
Smashing the house was the worst thing I’d done. And it was really not that fun.<br />
The feeling of the police at my bedroom window. All of a sudden, I felt really low.<br />
My life.<br />
Falling out with my family what can I do, a nice fresh start and something new.<br />
I had enough so I went to London. The whole thing felt terrifying and I felt done in.<br />
That night we all got high, I felt I was dancing in the sky.<br />
Hearing my name on the news. Got me shaking in my shoes.<br />
My life.<br />
I walked in the doors and it felt like a prison. The whole 7 months felt like a mission.<br />
Upset was the worst thing I’ve felt. I just wanted to hide and melt.<br />
How can depression make you feel so sad? I thought it won’t make you feel so bad.<br />
For the first few weeks I was annoyed. Everything around made me feel destroyed.<br />
My life.<br />
Leaving the place was such an achievement. So happy I thought I was dreaming.<br />
Foster care was a whole new place. Like I won my first 100-mile race.<br />
Loved is the first thing I felt. Wrapped around tightly like a seat belt.<br />
After all of this we made up. Finally, after this horrible break up.<br />
Our relationships are stronger than before. We love each other more and more.<br />
My life.<br />
Be Amazing!<br />
Find out more about being a foster carer:<br />
0800 044 3030 | www.nfa.co.uk
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Available 7 days a week<br />
Flexible hours to suit you<br />
Fully insured<br />
Professional, friendly service<br />
Competitive prices<br />
Independent local business<br />
Eco-friendly, non-toxic<br />
products<br />
We clean:-<br />
‣ Single ovens<br />
‣ Double ovens<br />
‣ Aga’s<br />
‣ Hobs<br />
Oven Saints is an independently owned<br />
oven cleaning business providing<br />
professional services to customers in<br />
the Northants area. Our prices are<br />
competitive and you’ll be amazed at<br />
the exceptional results!!<br />
‣ Microwaves<br />
‣ BBQs<br />
‣ Grills<br />
‣ Extractor hoods<br />
Call David on 01604 812060 / 07925 940863<br />
www.ovensaints.co.uk<br />
JACKSONS<br />
We are a female friendly, family run garage of 20 years in<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong>. We undertake and guarantee any work to<br />
any vehicle Petrol or Diesel including vans and motorhomes,<br />
i.e. MOT, services and all major and minor repairs.<br />
We also carry out diagnostic checks on all vehicles.<br />
A simple phone call to Linda our office Manager is your first<br />
step, the rest of it will be easy.<br />
JACKSONS<br />
JACKSONS<br />
Westbridge Depot<br />
St James Mill Road<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong><br />
NN5 5JW<br />
Approved Taxi Test Centre<br />
So pick up the phone and call us<br />
today on 01604 750 330<br />
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A F F O R D A B L E A D V E R T I S I N G F O R A L L<br />
POEM CORNER<br />
AUTUMN COUNTRYSIDE<br />
Poem donated by David Garrett<br />
Say farewell to summer’s flowers as their life’s course has run<br />
Farewell to all the swallows gone to Africa, looking for the sun<br />
Farewell to balmy evenings and the leaves from off the trees<br />
But as autumn spreads her damping mantle she will with her sunshine tease<br />
White mists roll over meadows with a ghostly chill<br />
Spider webs like strings of pearls the hedgerow seems to fill<br />
But in the distance hear the barking of the geese that now return<br />
To over-winter in our England as their Artic lands they spurn<br />
So as a season fades and dies like the outgoing tide<br />
Bringing more of nature’s miracles to us, in our autumn countryside<br />
Orange horizons over a western hill glows like a fire in the sky<br />
A frosty shroud surrounds the moon silhouettes the wild geese flying by<br />
So another autumn evening starts tranquil, quiet and still<br />
While the countryside drifts off to sleep until the early morning chill.<br />
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Winner of the “Tea for Two at Beckworth Emporium”<br />
competition in the last edition was Julie Morriss<br />
who correctly answered the following questions:<br />
1. HOW OLD WAS NEIL ARMSTRONG WHEN HE FIRST WALKED ON THE MOON? 39<br />
2. IN THE DRINKS INDUSTRY, WHAT DO THE LETTERS ABV DESCRIBE? ALCOHOL BY VOLUME<br />
3. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE FBI DIRECTOR DISMISSED BY DONALD TRUMP IN 2017? JAMES<br />
COMEY<br />
4. WHAT IS THE FRENCH PHRASE FOR ‘IF IT PLEASES YOU’? S’IL VOUS PLAIT<br />
5. IN WHICH COUNTRY WOULD YOU FIND THE CLIFFS OF MOHER? IRELAND<br />
6. IN WHICH CITY WAS THE WORLD’S FIRST STEAM PASSENGER RAILWAY OPENED? MANCHESTER<br />
7. WHICH WELSH FOOTBALL TEAM USED TO PLAY THEIR HOME GAMES IN NINIAN PARK? CARDIFF<br />
CITY<br />
8. IN THE LORD OF THE RINGS, WHAT IS THE NAME OF FARAMIR’S BROTHER? BOROMIR<br />
9. WHO WAS AT A PAYPHONE, TRYING TO PHONE HOME IN 2012 ? MAROON 5<br />
10. WHICH ‘G’ IS A FAST RIDE ON A HORSE? GALLOP<br />
Winner of the NAM “Quick Quiz” that appeared<br />
in the last edition was Carly Mape who<br />
correctly answered the following questions:<br />
1. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the front seat passenger wears a<br />
seatbelt if the passenger is under – 14, 15, 16 or 18? 14 years old<br />
2. If you are towing a caravan or a trailer, what is the speed limit on a single<br />
carriageway and on a dual carriageway? 50 mph and 60 mph respectively<br />
Winner of the Family Ticket to Wistow Maze prize<br />
draw competition that appeared in the last edition of<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong> <strong>Local</strong> was Jackie Saddington.<br />
Doris Phillips, June Heath, Hema Patel and<br />
Lin Kahan were winners of the 4 runner-up child ticket<br />
prizes.<br />
The maze is still open 7 days a week until Sunday 2 nd September<br />
and then weekends only until Sunday 23 rd September.<br />
For more information visit www.wistow.com<br />
or call 07884 4033889<br />
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NORTHAMPTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT<br />
Book by<br />
ARTHUR LAURENTS<br />
WEST SIDE STORY<br />
Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS<br />
Music by<br />
LEONARD BERNSTEIN<br />
Lyrics by<br />
STEPHEN SONDHEIM<br />
Entire Original Production Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS<br />
Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince<br />
By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens<br />
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)<br />
All authorised materials are also supplied by MTI Europe. www.mtishows.co.uk<br />
TUESDAY 23 – SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 2018<br />
TICKETS £11 – £23*<br />
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The <strong>Northampton</strong> Musical Theatre Company have been proudly performing<br />
since 1898 to <strong>Northampton</strong> audiences. In 2011 the company changed its name<br />
from NAOC to NMTC as it was decided that the name '<strong>Northampton</strong> Amateur<br />
Operatic Company' no longer described who we are and what we do.<br />
We produce at least one musical theatre show and a concert each year striving<br />
to be one of the best local award-winning companies. Our recent productions<br />
of Grease, The Wizard of Oz and Sister Act! at the Royal and Derngate theatre<br />
were all highly successful and awarded ‘Best Musical’ in the East Midlands<br />
District by NODA.<br />
In October 2018 we are very excited to be returning to the Derngate theatre<br />
with our new exciting show West Side Story. We are offering one lucky reader<br />
the chance to win a pair of tickets for any performance.<br />
If you would like a chance to see a fantastic show please simply e-mail your<br />
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Entries must be received by 30 th September 2018 and the winner<br />
will be notified directly by NMTC.<br />
For more information on our shows or becoming a member of the company<br />
please visit our website www.nmtc.me.uk and good luck with the competition!<br />
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A F F O R D A B L E A D V E R T I S I N G F O R A L L<br />
Unite against dementia at a Memory Walk this Autumn<br />
Helen Crawford, Alzheimer’s Society Services Manager for <strong>Northampton</strong>shire<br />
In a few weeks’ time, I’ll be tying my shoelaces and checking the weather<br />
forecast for Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest annual fundraiser.<br />
This year, Memory Walk aims to raise £9million nationally and bring<br />
together a total of 110,000 walkers across the generations.<br />
If you’ve not been to a Memory Walk before, I’d like to encourage you to<br />
unite against dementia and register for free at memorywalk.org.uk.<br />
Dementia devastates lives, but every pound raised through Memory Walk<br />
will help Alzheimer’s Society provide vital information and support,<br />
improve care, fund research and create lasting change for people<br />
affected by the condition.<br />
Each walk sees thousands of people come together to raise money to<br />
support people living with dementia and raise funds for research. We<br />
always ask people to take a moment to reflect on who they are walking<br />
for by leaving a message on the Memory Tree. It’s an emotional moment<br />
as the tree blossoms with hundreds of individual stories of local people<br />
whose lives have been touched by dementia.<br />
It’s an important reminder of the scale of the dementia crisis. Dementia is<br />
now the UK’s biggest killer, with someone developing it every three<br />
minutes.<br />
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We need new treatments for dementia now - there have been none in<br />
the last 15 years. We owe it to the 8000 people in <strong>Northampton</strong>shire<br />
currently living with dementia to understand the condition better, so that<br />
they can live better.<br />
We believe that research<br />
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Alzheimer's Society is<br />
committed to spending at<br />
least £150 million over the<br />
next decade on dementia<br />
research.<br />
<strong>Northampton</strong>shire walkers<br />
can joins us at Bedford on 23 September, Leamington Spa on<br />
29 September or Leicester on 30 September.<br />
Alternatively, you might consider organising your own walk in your local<br />
area. Your Walk Your Way is a DIY option tailor-made for schools and<br />
supporters to go your own way in a great cause by organising a walk.<br />
Sign up at memorywalk.org.uk<br />
All three events have a short walk of 2km and a longer walk of 6 - 8km.<br />
The shorter walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, whilst the<br />
longer walks tend to explore a wider area with slightly more varied<br />
terrain.<br />
We also have a walk at Towcester Racecourse<br />
on 29 September, which you can sign up for at<br />
Eventbrite by searching for ‘Towcester Memory<br />
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Let’s hope we get lots of sunshine!<br />
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Victorian Magic<br />
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“A Victorian Magical Indulgence”<br />
An enchanting recreation of a Victorian Magic<br />
Show as seen in country houses during the 19th century. Ideal for family<br />
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For further details contact Steve Dimmer on<br />
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Chips<br />
SMALL CHIPS £1.00<br />
REGULAR CHIPS £1.60<br />
LARGE CHIPS £2.10<br />
CHILLI CHIPS £2.10<br />
CHEESY CHIPS £2.75<br />
CHIP BUTTY £1.60<br />
Fish<br />
SMALL COD £3.50<br />
REGULAR COD £4.75<br />
LARGE COD £6.00<br />
HADDOCK £5.00<br />
PLAICE £5.00<br />
COD ROE £1.25<br />
FISH CAKE £1.25<br />
SCAMPI (8 pieces) £5.50<br />
COD BITES (8 pieces) £3.75<br />
Sides<br />
BEANS £1.25<br />
CURRY SAUCE £1.25<br />
SPICY CURRY SAUCE £1.25<br />
MUSHY PEAS £1.25<br />
GRAVY £1.25<br />
HOMEMADE CHKN CURRY SC £1.25<br />
HOMEMADE LAMB CURRY SC £1.25<br />
Pukka Pies<br />
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM £2.75<br />
STEAK & KIDNEY £2.75<br />
MINCED BEEF & ONION £2.75<br />
Kids Meals<br />
KIDS BURGER & CHIPS £3.49<br />
Sml shmoo or fruit shoot<br />
KIDS NUGGET MEAL £3.99<br />
4 nuggets, chips, sml shmoo or fruit shoot<br />
KIDS PIZZA & SCOOP OF CHIPS £3.49<br />
Margherita Pizza / sml shmoo or fruit shoot<br />
Pizza 9” 16”<br />
MARGHERITA £5.50 £10.00<br />
Cheese & Tomato<br />
VEGETARIAN £6.50 £12.00<br />
Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pepper, Mushm<br />
PEPPERONI £6.50 £12.00<br />
Cheese, Tomato, Pepperoni<br />
TANDOORI £7.50 £14.00<br />
Cheese, Tomato, Tandoori<br />
TANDOORI & PEPPERONI £8.00 £15.00<br />
Half & Half<br />
FULLER SPICY £9.00 £17.00<br />
Cheese, Tomato, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms,<br />
Tandoori Chicken, Chillies<br />
HAWAIIN £6.50 £12.00<br />
Cheese, Tomato, Mushrooms, Ham, Pineapple &<br />
homemade base & sauce<br />
Meal for 2<br />
CHICKEN CURRY & RICE (2) £20.00<br />
SEEKH KEBABS (2)<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA (4)<br />
PORTION OF TADOORI CHICKEN<br />
NAAN BREAD (2) POPPADOMS (4)<br />
Extras<br />
SAVELOY £1.75<br />
FOOT LONG HOT DOG £3,75<br />
ONION RINGS (5 pieces) £1.50<br />
JALAPENO STICKS (4) £2.75<br />
MOZZARELLA STICKS (4) £2.75<br />
GARLIC MUSHROOMS (8 pieces) £2.50<br />
JALAPENO BITES (4) £2.50<br />
SPRING ROLLS VEG (2 pieces) £1.75<br />
SPRING ROLLS CHICKEN £1.75<br />
SPRING ROLL LAMB (2 pieces) £1.75<br />
SAMOSA CHICKEN (3 pieces) £1.50<br />
SAMOSA LAMB (3 pieces) £1.50<br />
SAMOSA VEG (3 pieces) £1.25<br />
SPAM FRITTER £1.75<br />
PINEAPPLE FRITTER £1.25<br />
PEA FRITTER £1.25<br />
POTATO FRITTERS (3 pieces) £1,25<br />
BATTERED HALLOUMI (4 pieces) £3.00<br />
BATTERED BLACK PUDDING £1.50<br />
CHEESE/ONION/POTATO FRIT’s £1.30<br />
SALAD BOX SMALL £1.00<br />
SALAD BOX LARGE £1.50<br />
SMALL TUB OF SAUCE £0.50<br />
Sausages<br />
SMALL SAUSAGE £1.10<br />
LARGE SAUSAGE £1.60<br />
SMALL BATTERED SAUSAGE £1.30<br />
LARGE BATTERED SAUSAGE £1.80<br />
Chicken<br />
QTR CHICKEN LEG £2.75<br />
QTR CHICKEN BREAST £2.75<br />
CHICKEN BITES (6 pieces) £3.75<br />
CHICKEN NUGGETS (8 pieces) £2.99<br />
HOT CHICKEN WINGS (5 pcs) £4.75<br />
Kebabs<br />
REGULAR DONNER £4.50<br />
LARGE DONNER £5.50<br />
REGULAR CHICKEN £5.00<br />
LARGE CHICKEN £6.00<br />
REGULAR MIXED KEBAB £6.00<br />
LARGE MIXED KEBAB £7.00<br />
DONNER MEAT ON CHIPS £6.00<br />
CHICKEN MEAT ON CHIPS £6.50<br />
DONNER MEAT ONLY £4.50<br />
CHICKEN MEAT ONLY £4.50<br />
DONNER MEAT IN ROLL £3.50<br />
CHICKEN MEAT IN ROLL £4.00<br />
MIXED KMEAT IN ROLL £4.50<br />
Burgers<br />
QTR POUNDER BEEF BURGER £4.50<br />
HALF POUNDER BEEF BURGER £6.75<br />
QTR POUNDER CHICKEN BURGER £4.25<br />
HALF POUND CHICKEN BURGER £5.75<br />
QTR POUND VEGGIE BURGER £3.25<br />
HALF POUND VEGGIE BURGER £5.00<br />
FISH BURGER £4.00<br />
HOMEMADE CHICKEN BURGER £5.50<br />
ADD CHEESE (2 slices) £0.30<br />
ADD BACON (1 slice) £0.50<br />
All burgers come with sauce & salad<br />
By Kishan’s Fish Bar<br />
Specials<br />
COD CONE £2.75<br />
2 strips of cod on small chips<br />
SAUSAGE CONE £2.75<br />
2 small sausages on small chips<br />
SMALL SAUSAGE & CHIPS * £2.50<br />
SML BAT’D SAUS & CHIPS * £2.50<br />
FISH CAKE & CHIPS * £2.50<br />
BUILDERS BRUNCH £5.50<br />
2 large sausage, chips & beans<br />
FULLERS HOT BOX £6.00<br />
2 hot wings, 2 spicy nuggets, chips & dip<br />
Chicken Curry<br />
CHICKEN CURRY & RICE £6.00<br />
CHICKEN CURRY & CHIPS £6.00<br />
CHICKEN CURRY £5.00<br />
CHICKEN KORMA & RICE £6.50<br />
CHICKEN KORMA & CHIPS £6.50<br />
CHICKEN KORMA £5.50<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA & RICE £7.00<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA & CHIPS £7.00<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA £6.00<br />
Vegetarian Dishes<br />
TARKA DAL £4.50<br />
MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY £5.00<br />
AUBERGINE CURRY £4.00<br />
BOMBAY POTATO £4.00<br />
SAG ALOO £4.50<br />
PANEER TIKKA MASALA £6.00<br />
MAHAG DAL £5.00<br />
CHANA MASALA £5.50<br />
Mixed Grills<br />
LARGE MIXED GRILL £16.00<br />
SEEKH KEBABS (6)<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA (8)<br />
PORTION OF TANDOORI CHICKEN MEAT (1)<br />
SMALL MIXED GRILL £8.50<br />
SEEKH KEBABS (2)<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA (3)<br />
PORTION OF TANDOORI CHICKEN MEAT (1)<br />
SPECIAL MIXED GRILL £11.50<br />
SEEKH KEBABS (4)<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA (3)<br />
PORTION OF TANDOORI CHICKEN MEAT (1)<br />
NAAN (1)<br />
CHICKEN TIKKA (6) £6.00<br />
SEEKH KEBABS (4) £6.50<br />
TANDOORI CHICKEN LEG (1) £3.50<br />
SEEKH KEBAB IN PITTA/NAAN £7.00<br />
TIKKA IN PITTA/NAAN £8.00<br />
All come with salad and homemade sauce<br />
Lamb<br />
KEEMA CURRY (LAMB) £6.50<br />
MEATBALL CURRY (LAMB) £6.50<br />
LAMB CURRY £6.50<br />
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This acclaimed restaurant at Booth Lane has developed a reputation for high quality<br />
food and service at very reasonable prices. Its delectable menu is prepared and served<br />
by our talented catering students who take the opportunity to demonstrate<br />
their creative flair in the kitchen.<br />
3 Course Lunch - £10 per 5 Course Dinner - £19 person* per person*<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday<br />
12pm – 12.45pm<br />
Tuesday & Wednesday<br />
6.30pm – 7.15pm<br />
To make a reservation please call: 01604 734 280<br />
or email: thelane@northamptoncollege.ac.uk<br />
*Offers expire on Friday, 16 November 2018 (maximum 4 people).<br />
The<br />
Brasserie<br />
Reservation<br />
not necessary.<br />
Tuesday, Wednesday,<br />
Thursday & Friday<br />
from<br />
12pm – 1.30pm<br />
The Brasserie is available as a more relaxed<br />
and informal dining option and is open to the<br />
public for lunch during term time. All the dishes are<br />
prepared by students under the careful supervision<br />
of our professional chef lecturers.<br />
3 Courses<br />
for just 7 . 50*<br />
*Offer expires on Friday, 16 November 2018<br />
(maximum 4 people).<br />
Call: 01604 734 280<br />
These special offers are valid on production of this advertisement.<br />
Visit www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/facilities/the-lane-restaurant for more information.
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