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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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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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Are you looking for a team of electricians who can help<br />

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MOBILE FOOTHEALTH CARE<br />

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Verruca’s<br />

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Mobile service is available for <strong>Northampton</strong>shire and surrounding areas<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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‣ Established over 30 years<br />

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‣ Very high standards<br />

‣ Fully insured<br />

‣ Free quotes<br />

Just for Fun<br />

A woodworm goes into a bar<br />

and asks, “Is the bar tender<br />

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My wife likes Indian food but I<br />

like Chinese food, so we<br />

compromised and had Indian<br />

food.<br />

The past, the present and the<br />

future walked into a bar. It<br />

was a tense moment.<br />

Last night I dreamt that I was<br />

eating a large marshmallow<br />

and when I woke up this<br />

morning, my pillow was<br />

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The pedigree chum factory is<br />

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Clerk to Governors<br />

We're looking for people with transferable skills<br />

to employ and train as part-time clerks,<br />

particularly if your background is in education,<br />

law or administration.<br />

At Syzygy Clerking, we provide high quality<br />

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Academy Trusts during the academic year.<br />

You need to be organised and assertive with excellent<br />

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and the ability to learn and implement complex<br />

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Meetings are mainly in the early evening, but preparation<br />

and follow-up can be done from home.<br />

We pay a fixed rate per meeting plus travel expenses, and give<br />

full training and support.<br />

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 />

Professional treatment in the comfort of your own home<br />

Abigail Webb Dip FH, MCFHP MAFHP<br />

Registered Foot Health Practitioner<br />

Nail trimming<br />

Corns / Callus<br />

In-growing nails<br />

Verruca’s<br />

Thickened / Fungal Nails<br />

Diabetic Foot care<br />

07769 903 991 ryqhwv323@icloud.com<br />

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 />

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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 />

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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 />

A unique entertainment for your festive parties<br />

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Become detectives<br />

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A team of professional<br />

actors visit your house &<br />

unfurl a hugely entertaining<br />

mystery – a cross between<br />

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B.MEAD<br />

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Sickness and holiday cover provided<br />

One off cleans also available<br />

Isn’t there something else you’d rather be doing<br />

with your free time ?<br />

0800 043 0231<br />

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www.maid2clean.co.uk/northants<br />

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For a free no obligation quote - call Barry on<br />

Over 20 years’ of roofing experience<br />

Highly recommended in the <strong>Northampton</strong> area<br />

Insurance work undertaken<br />

All work guaranteed<br />

Fully insured public liability<br />

Competitive prices<br />

Fast friendly service 01604 414456<br />

07980 630103<br />

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<strong>Northampton</strong><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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Heating design installation &<br />

service<br />

Landlord certificates<br />

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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W. Rigby Plastering<br />

For a Fast Low Cost quote call:<br />

07594 479081<br />

wrigbyplastering.co.uk<br />

Full insurance<br />

Guaranteed Work<br />

T & S Threadgolld Ltd<br />

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Integrity – Quality of Service – Respect<br />

Energy Efficient Condensing Boiler<br />

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 />

Mobile: 07805 555510<br />

Email: charles@charlesnunnheatingservices.co.uk<br />

charlesnunnheatingservices<br />

Park Avenue North, Abington<br />

Qualified in Heating Since 1989<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 />

www.northampton-iam.org.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 />

cmkpropertysolutions@virginmedia.com<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 />

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 />

37<br />

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 />

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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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A charge of £3 applies for all transactions of £15 and over. Does not apply to Groups, Friends or Disabled Patrons, and is per-transaction, not per-ticket.


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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 />

name, address and a contact phone number to<br />

win@northampton-local.co.uk<br />

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 />

will beat dementia.<br />

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 />

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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 />

Walk’.<br />

Let’s hope we get lots of sunshine!<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 />

Victorian Magic<br />

Stage Show<br />

“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 />

01604 409010 or 07904 311007<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 />

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Tuesday, Wednesday,<br />

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The Brasserie is available as a more relaxed<br />

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prepared by students under the careful supervision<br />

of our professional chef lecturers.<br />

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*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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