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March/April <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Green Fingered Pupils win<br />
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Ballet Students Dance<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
Has Your Double<br />
Glazing Steamed Up?<br />
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Inside this issue<br />
FOR YOUR W<strong>EL</strong>LBEING<br />
14 Making Time for Mum; Taking up a Sport<br />
16 Healthy Eating, Healthy Teeth<br />
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AT YOUR LEISURE<br />
6 Restaurant Making a Difference<br />
8 Emma’s Space<br />
18 Mums Need a Treat; New Bradwell and Me<br />
20-21 Cooking up a Treat; Hidden Gems: Tackling Food Waste; A Taste<br />
of Japan; Caramelised Broccoli and Shallot Tart with Feta<br />
22 Local Places to Eat and Drink<br />
26 Children’s Word Search; Play Time; Easter Fun<br />
27 Celebrating Young Achievements<br />
28 Simply One of the Best<br />
30 Report It!<br />
32 Competition – Win a Relaxing Massage at Elanele<br />
34-35 What's On; Shakespeare to Panto; Milton Keynes Women’s Choir;<br />
Plans for the Redcaps; Ballet Showcase; York House Events<br />
50 Robin in Stonyland; Join the Midnight Moo<br />
CREATING YOUR HOME & GARDEN<br />
10 Love your Dog’s Heart; Be Pawsome in <strong>2019</strong><br />
46-47 Spring into Action<br />
48 Trends and Organisation<br />
52-53 Spring Gardens<br />
55 The Perfect Lawn<br />
SAFE TRAV<strong>EL</strong>S<br />
58 Stop the Thief; Which? Car Survey; Car of the Edition<br />
PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING<br />
36 A Win/Win Investment Solution; A Great App; How To Save<br />
37 Celebrating Local Businesses<br />
38 Products with a Conscience<br />
40 Trading Rights<br />
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20<br />
Zumba Fit<br />
LIVE<br />
LOCAL,<br />
USE LOCAL<br />
Potterspury<br />
Players<br />
Tackling<br />
Food Waste<br />
H<strong>EL</strong>PFUL CONTACTS<br />
60 Useful Numbers<br />
62 Advertisers<br />
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Feature<br />
Restaurant Making a Difference<br />
Walk into Namji in Wolverton and you’ll be greeted by one of the friendliest smiles you could wish for.<br />
Real Vision<br />
Naseem Khan, owner of this small, welcoming restaurant is clearly proud of her achievements and so she should<br />
be. Despite having no experience in running a restaurant, Naseem had a vision. She’d seen the Market Square<br />
premises standing empty when she approached the landlord. Despite the risk, she took on the lease to open to<br />
favourable reviews in January 2017. Since then her reputation for providing excellent food and service has grown<br />
even more.<br />
Aah the Flavours<br />
The food takes on a Punjabi influence with plenty of flavoursome spices, lentils, vegetables and meats. Many of<br />
the dishes are cooked for hours to enhance the diner’s experience. There are the traditional influences that we<br />
love, while other dishes come<br />
from takes on family favourites<br />
and the Kenyan seaside.<br />
Naseem explains that the<br />
service may be slower than<br />
some because every dish is<br />
home-cooked to order to<br />
ensure the freshness and<br />
flavours are at their best. It’s<br />
definitely worth the wait.<br />
Warm, Authentic Surroundings<br />
The décor and setting are warm and authentic but it is Naseem<br />
who really makes the experience as she stands front of house<br />
welcoming and serving customers. With only eight tables you<br />
will be looked after properly and almost feel at home. Book to<br />
make sure you get a table.<br />
Community Venture<br />
While Naseem has a passion to share the delicious food that she<br />
grew up with as a child in Kenya, she is also eager to give back<br />
to the local community. She is as determined as ever to help<br />
local women, particularly from other cultures, to develop skills in<br />
a safe and secure environment.<br />
Learning New Skills<br />
When she began her restaurant she worked with three local<br />
women, teaching them to cook and prepare food. Her ultimate<br />
goal, through Give Back 2U UK, is to provide training to<br />
women. This work will help them learn to speak better English,<br />
gain skills in food hygiene, First Aid, CV writing, interview skills<br />
and more. The aim is to give them confidence while respecting<br />
their cultures. Visit giveback2u.co.uk for more details.<br />
And Finally<br />
H<strong>EL</strong>P OUT<br />
If you would like<br />
to get involved with<br />
Give Back 2U give<br />
Naseem a call!<br />
This is a restaurant worth visiting, not just to taste the great<br />
food and meet Naseem but because of all she does for this<br />
great local community.<br />
Namji<br />
Mon - Fri: 2pm - 2pm & 5pm -10pm<br />
Sat & Sun:10am -1pm & 5pm - 10pm<br />
4 The Square, Wolverton MK12 5DG<br />
07811 268236<br />
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Hello Readers...<br />
What an exciting edition we have for you again. Spring is<br />
definitely arriving for me and I’m starting to think about<br />
all the things I want and need to do with the improving<br />
weather. I confess to being little slow when it comes to<br />
tidying the house; I prefer doing things outside or arts<br />
and crafts. If you are like me our home and garden pages<br />
may help to get you going!<br />
Artists in Bloom <strong>2019</strong> Competition<br />
GROWING COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE<br />
Stony Stratford and Wolverton & Greenleys in Bloom<br />
keep our communities blossoming. They green the grey and bring wellbeing<br />
and happiness through horticulture.<br />
Could your imagination and artistic skills showcase the amazing floral<br />
and community achievements that the teams bring?<br />
Enter your work into the Artists in Bloom Competition<br />
with a chance to exhibit your art to 100s of local people.<br />
Visit essentiallylocal.co.uk for full details. Closing date 17 May <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Artists in Residence<br />
Let’s start with some more amazing work from one of<br />
our artists in residence – Megan Willsher, such a talented<br />
young artist and I hope her picture brings as much cheer<br />
to your day as it did to mine when I saw it.<br />
Amazing<br />
performances<br />
and artists ready<br />
to bloom<br />
Artists in Bloom<br />
Once again this is a reminder for our Artists in Bloom<br />
competition. This competition supports the work of the<br />
local In Bloom groups. We would love to see what you<br />
can create to support them. The theme is ‘My Local Area’<br />
and you can find more details on the website.<br />
Supported by Essentially Local Ltd, Skills Art Materials,<br />
Stony Stratford in Bloom, Wolverton & Greenleys in Bloom, Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council.<br />
Art in bloom A5 <strong>2019</strong>.indd 1 10/12/2018 10:51<br />
What’s Inside<br />
Spring is definitely in the air and with that comes a new<br />
lease of life. Flowers beginning to bloom and homes<br />
and gardens feeling like they need a little bit of TLC. With<br />
that in mind we have a few ideas that could help you to<br />
make your house feel more homely. Turn to pages 46-47<br />
to find out more.<br />
Easter Fun<br />
There is lots going on for Easter, hunts and all sorts, take<br />
a look at page 24 to find out more<br />
Shout out to celebrate volunteers<br />
Our communities are full of people who give<br />
their time and energy for the good of the local<br />
area and residents. In our next edition we will<br />
be celebrating some of these people. Let us<br />
know if you know someone who volunteers for a<br />
charity, not-for-profit or other type of group and<br />
deserves a mention. Call on 01908 380777<br />
or email info@essentiallylocal.co.uk<br />
In the meantime support our community and make sure<br />
you keep your business essentiallylocal - Emma <br />
Spring is in the Air by Megan Willsher, Artist in<br />
Residence<br />
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Feature<br />
Be Pawsome in <strong>2019</strong><br />
With the nights finally getting lighter, have you kept<br />
up with your fitness goals or is your motivation<br />
faltering?<br />
RSPCA Milton Keynes understand the fickleness of<br />
willpower (just ask us what a ‘foster fail’ is), so we<br />
have a purrrfect solution to make sure you stay on<br />
track!<br />
Sign up to an organised challenge such as the<br />
MK Marathon, Colour Obstacle Rush or Epic Cycle<br />
Sportive and set up a Just Giving page to fundraise<br />
for local animals in need. Once your friends, family<br />
& colleagues have donated their hard-earned cash<br />
supporting you in your goal, you will have no choice<br />
but to proceed with your training! You can also visit<br />
the animals in our care and their adorable faces will<br />
give you strength to carry on.<br />
RSPCA Milton Keynes friendly fundraising team will<br />
help support you, and may be able to put you in<br />
touch with other volunteers to train with.<br />
Be pawsome in <strong>2019</strong>! <br />
For more information on RSPCA Milton<br />
Keynes & North Bucks and the cats and small<br />
mammals in our care call 01908 611179,<br />
follow them on facebook mkrspca or visit<br />
rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk<br />
Love your Dog’s Heart<br />
Valentine's Day has been and gone, but you still...<br />
love your dog's heart.<br />
The Veterinary Centre is offering a screening programme.<br />
Certain breeds and ages of dogs are particularly at risk of<br />
developing heart disease – especially small breeds like<br />
Spaniels and large breeds over 25kg in weight. Recent<br />
research shows that by picking up heart problems in<br />
affected dogs before clinical symptoms develop (poor<br />
exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, cough, weight loss)<br />
the quality and the length of life for these pets will improve.<br />
Clinical trials have demonstrated a clear benefit with those<br />
being treated in the early stages. On average they will have<br />
15 months longer before clinical signs develop and also a<br />
longer lifespan overall.<br />
For further information or to book your dog in<br />
speak to The Vet Centre<br />
The Vet Centre, Cherry Lane Garden Centre, NN12 7QN<br />
01280 812057 or 01908 542155<br />
info@thevetcentre.ltd.uk<br />
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Well-Being<br />
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| Pregnancy back and leg discomfort | Headaches | Whiplash | Lymphatic drainage<br />
| Circulatory problems | Anxiety | Depression | Insomnia | Stress<br />
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Whether suffering from stress or having<br />
muscular discomfort, massage is a powerful<br />
tool to alleviate these and many more<br />
physical and emotional conditions.<br />
Call 01908 968430 to<br />
book your appointment.<br />
Massage in Mind Action Physiotherapy,<br />
54b High Street, Stony Stratford MK11 1AQ<br />
Email reception@actionphysiotherapy.co.uk<br />
www.massageinmind.me<br />
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Well-Being<br />
Health and wellbeing seminars<br />
Put a spring<br />
in your step<br />
Happy Bodies are running<br />
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See our website and Facebook<br />
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Making Time for Mum<br />
On 8 March it’s International Women’s Day and then on 31, it’s Mothering<br />
Sunday. Women’s Day aims to build a gender-balanced world at home, at<br />
play, in sport, in the media and in work. Mothering Sunday is a day to honour<br />
mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. Make the special<br />
woman in your life feel appreciated.<br />
TIME FOR HER<br />
Whatever that may be – afternoon tea with<br />
friends, lunch or a walk with the family,<br />
perhaps a beauty treatment. Find out what<br />
she’d like to do, show her you listen.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Mother’s Day<br />
31 March<br />
Empower<br />
your mum<br />
GIFT OF FITNESS<br />
It can be hard trying to get fit on your own,<br />
especially keeping up the motivation.<br />
Treat the woman in your life to a trial<br />
session at local fitness centre Happy<br />
Bodies or Zumba with Active MK Fitness.<br />
These groups will give her the support<br />
and camaraderie to keep going. It’s always<br />
easier when you get into a routine with new<br />
friends. Alternatively, get her fitness levels up<br />
with ECKA Karate and Kickboxing.<br />
EAT W<strong>EL</strong>L,<br />
FE<strong>EL</strong> W<strong>EL</strong>L<br />
Some people need more<br />
than exercise, Jane’s<br />
Slimming World classes<br />
in Wolverton and Fairfields<br />
will help you to stick to your<br />
diet, eat the right food as<br />
well as supporting you to<br />
reach your goals.<br />
BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS<br />
Don’t forget mums love flowers<br />
– shop local with Back to the<br />
Fuchsia and Branch-Out<br />
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Alchemy Therapy Centre<br />
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Elanele Beauty Center<br />
01908 566565<br />
elanele.co.uk<br />
Happy Bodies Fitness Centre<br />
01908 477066<br />
happybodies.co.uk<br />
iLash Beauty<br />
07951 095903<br />
ilashbeautymk<br />
Lahns<br />
01908 567796<br />
nailsalonmiltonkeynes.co.uk<br />
Lisa Wiles Pilates<br />
07729608960<br />
Massage in Mind<br />
01908 968430<br />
massageinmind.me<br />
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LIFT6 FACIAL TREATMENTS<br />
Elanele offer this technique to tone, strengthen<br />
and rejuvenate our skin. It works on the deepest<br />
levels of the skin to stimulate the production<br />
of collagen and elastin which smooths and<br />
plumps it. Not only are wrinkles reduced<br />
but facial contours are lifted and our skin will<br />
become radiant.<br />
WE LOVE...<br />
Adult Pamper Package from<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre<br />
because for £60 you can<br />
choose from two 60 minute<br />
treatments – relaxing facial,<br />
manicure or pedicure with<br />
Shellac, full body<br />
massage or Mii<br />
makeover.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Reduce risk of<br />
injury and<br />
strengthen your<br />
core - speak to<br />
Lisa Wiles Pilates<br />
for info<br />
Enter our<br />
competition on<br />
page 32 to win<br />
a massage with<br />
Elanele!<br />
Taking up<br />
a sport<br />
UK guidelines advise that adults<br />
should do strength exercises, 150<br />
minutes of moderate exercise and<br />
75 minutes of vigorous activity<br />
every week. Evidence suggests<br />
that we in the UK are among the<br />
least active people in the world<br />
and few of us reach the targets.<br />
It’s often easy to get going but even<br />
easier to fall out of the routine so:<br />
1. Set yourself a realistic goal –<br />
weight loss, health or fitness, maybe<br />
target an event.<br />
2. Build up slowly to prevent injury.<br />
3. Get support from joining classes<br />
or working with a friend.<br />
4. Vary your activities – high<br />
intensity, core strengthening,<br />
intervals.<br />
5. Get over it – don’t let the negative<br />
comments or weather put you off<br />
and don’t look in the mirror.<br />
6. Reward yourself with a relaxing<br />
sports massage every so often.<br />
For Physio advice on prevention<br />
or management of injury or pain<br />
contact:<br />
Action Physio 01908 968430<br />
actionphysiotherapy.co.uk<br />
For Chiropractic advice for pain<br />
or injury:<br />
Towcester McTimoney<br />
01327 810184<br />
towcesterchiropractic.uk<br />
A 45 minute treatment costs £45. Book 10 and<br />
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Well-Being<br />
Healthy Eating,<br />
Healthy Teeth<br />
We know that daily brushing is essential for a<br />
beautiful smile, but did you know that nutrition plays<br />
an important part for healthy teeth and gums?<br />
Planning meals and snacks<br />
A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein foods,<br />
calcium-rich foods and whole grains provide<br />
essential nutrients for optimum oral health. So try<br />
to resist planning meals and lunchboxes with sugary<br />
treats and carbohydrates. Instead, make more<br />
healthy choices such as raw vegetables, fruits, plain<br />
yogurt and popcorn and choose water instead of<br />
sweetened drinks. Also, by getting a bit creative and<br />
making food look fun for kids, you can help them<br />
learn to love their food.<br />
If you would like your children to learn more about<br />
healthy dental care, a Da Vinci dental nurse can visit<br />
your child’s school. Encourage your school to contact<br />
us to arrange a visit.<br />
Telephone: 01908 886 871<br />
Teeth have to last a lifetime, so help your children<br />
look after them. Take advantage of our special offer<br />
from Da Vinci Dental Clinic for FREE dental<br />
check-ups and advice for kids under 16 years!<br />
Kids go FREE!<br />
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FREE IMPLANT CONSULTATIONS<br />
Telephone: 01908 886 871<br />
3 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton<br />
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK12 5NF<br />
email: info@davincidentistry.co.uk<br />
www.davincidentistry.co.uk<br />
Da Vinci Family Dental Clinic<br />
is offering FREE check-ups for<br />
children up to 16 years old<br />
and discounts on<br />
treatments when parents<br />
register with the practice!<br />
Something extra to smile about!<br />
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with Alchemy’s<br />
Stressbuster Massage<br />
45 minutes of<br />
pure bliss for just £35<br />
£5 from every massage<br />
goes to MIND our<br />
charity of the year<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre<br />
Falcon Drive, Old Stratford<br />
Milton Keynes MK19 6FG<br />
Alchemy<br />
Therapy Centre 01908 567766<br />
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LANh’s NAiL sALoN in<br />
Stony Stratford provides a<br />
professional and relaxing nail<br />
care service to fully meet all<br />
your individual needs.<br />
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!<br />
CALL 01908 567796<br />
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What’s more, we also have free<br />
parking at the rear, free fast wi-fi<br />
in the shop and free tea and coffee.<br />
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Well-Being<br />
All Mums Need a Treat<br />
The cries of laughter echoed round the school<br />
playground. The children were having fun, but as<br />
Jane turned to Sam she realised just how shattered<br />
her friend was. “You could do with a day off Sam,” she<br />
said, with that knowing look on her face. “A day to<br />
relax and not have to think about running the children<br />
here, there and everywhere, not to do the shopping<br />
or cleaning, need I go on?” Sam knew exactly what<br />
she meant, the last few weeks had been difficult. She<br />
wanted to spend time with her family, relaxing with a<br />
safe place for the children to enjoy too.<br />
“I know exactly what you need,” Jane said smiling.<br />
“What are you doing for Mother’s Day? We are heading<br />
up to ARTea Room at Wakefield Country Courtyard for<br />
one of their delicious cream teas. Believe me they’re<br />
so generous you won’t need to cook. You can sit and<br />
relax with Mark while the children run around outside,<br />
there’s a climbing frame or books when they come in.<br />
I’m having the luxury cream tea, of course, with a glass<br />
of fizz as you know how much I love it. It’s honestly<br />
the perfect Mother’s Day treat.”<br />
It was perfect and so she decided<br />
to book a table, as it gets so busy,<br />
and invite her mum<br />
too. The delicious<br />
cream tea includes<br />
a plain, fruit, cherry<br />
or gluten free oven<br />
warm scone, served<br />
with strawberry<br />
jam, Cornish Clotted<br />
cream and a selection<br />
of fresh fruit alongside<br />
a pot of tea of your<br />
choice. Afterall, all<br />
mums need a treat.<br />
01327 810245<br />
enquiries@artearoom.co.uk<br />
Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury,<br />
Towcester NN12 7FA<br />
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New Bradwell & Me<br />
MK City Discovery Centre started its new Bradwell<br />
Abbey and Me film and oral history project in<br />
February. Working with Inter-Action MK, Living<br />
Archive MK and Liisa Clark Art, the project will focus<br />
on how our communities identify with Milton Keynes<br />
by recording their experiences of first memories of<br />
both Bradwell Abbey and Milton Keynes through<br />
film, interviews, art, sculpture, oral history and nature.<br />
The project will invite volunteers to help with site<br />
management, training, supervision and overall event<br />
and workshop delivery.<br />
MK City Discovery Centre would love to hear from<br />
you if you have a story to tell about Bradwell Abbey.<br />
Get involved or if you’d<br />
like to know more,<br />
Director@mkcdc.org.uk<br />
or on 01908 227229<br />
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Cooking up a Treat<br />
The supermarket may give choice and save time but there is a lot to be said<br />
for going local for food. We’ve found a few delights to tantalise your taste<br />
buds and tips that could save you money.<br />
SAVE MONEY AND CUT YOUR WASTE<br />
1. Store veg like celery or carrots in fresh water in<br />
the fridge<br />
2. Freeze your milk<br />
3. Compost what you don’t use, turn bread<br />
into crumbs!<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Write a food plan<br />
and a shopping list<br />
- stick to it!<br />
TACKLING FOOD WASTE<br />
Using the Wolverton Community Fridge<br />
at The Old Bath House on Stratford Road<br />
reduces quality food going to landfill. The<br />
project diverted 16 tons from the bin to<br />
homes in their first year!<br />
This initiative aims to help people and<br />
businesses share unwanted food. Visitors<br />
are welcome to give and take food items<br />
using two fridges and shelves located in the<br />
foyer of the community centre. The food<br />
is free but must be weighed and logged<br />
in and out. Food shared is for personal<br />
consumption and donations can be made<br />
via localgiving.org<br />
More information at:<br />
mkcommunityfridge.org<br />
MKCommunityFridge<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Check what’s in your<br />
kitchen before you<br />
shop and only buy<br />
what you need.<br />
HIDDEN GEMS<br />
Local resident, Chris Gedge, has possibly found the perfect<br />
chicken pie from Tomkin’s Butchers in Hanslope. It’s handmade,<br />
locally produced and it passed the taste test – fully<br />
consumed by the fussiest eater in the area! Buy pies on<br />
Thursdays 6.30am-5pm or Fridays 7.30am-5pm, £4.99 fed 3,<br />
but depends on appetite. The butchers open 6 days a week.<br />
Tomkin’s Butcher<br />
01908 510249<br />
39 Gold Street, Hanslope<br />
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Caramelised<br />
broccoli & shallot<br />
tart with feta<br />
A TASTE OF JAPAN<br />
Akasaka, local authentic Japanese Kitchen, is based<br />
in Wolverton where owners, John and Julie, have<br />
impressed customers with tasty offerings since<br />
2014. Their food is artistic, colourful and precise in<br />
presentation and it’s also incredibly healthy.<br />
Japanese food is low in calories, has the perfect<br />
nutritional balance and at Akasaka they use the<br />
freshest ingredients. Here, you will be guaranteed<br />
an incredible selection of superfood dishes.<br />
Recipes like sushi, sashimi, raman, tempura, miso<br />
generally come with vegetarian, fish, and meat<br />
options. Some of the dishes contain raw produce<br />
which is essential to the benefits of this style – high<br />
temperatures can reduce the flavour and nutritional<br />
value. Research shows that key ingredients like soy,<br />
tofu, aduki and edamame beans support a healthy<br />
digestive system. There are also some delicious<br />
Korean, Chinese and Indian influenced dishes to try!<br />
It’s not just about the food here though, you’ll also<br />
love the welcoming experience. Book a table or<br />
order a takeaway. Make sure you sign up to their<br />
website or download the mobile app.<br />
Akasaka Wolverton<br />
24 Stratford Road, Wolverton<br />
Milton Keynes MK12 5LW<br />
01908 313 890<br />
akasaka.co.uk<br />
Takeaway now available!<br />
Serves 4<br />
Prep time 15 mins Cooking time 40 mins<br />
300g peeled banana shallots quartered<br />
2 tbs olive oil<br />
300g purple sprouting broccoli<br />
2 rosemary sprigs<br />
3tbs balsamic vinegar<br />
320g shortcrust pastry<br />
60g Feta cheese<br />
Milk for the pastry<br />
Salad leaves to serve<br />
Method<br />
1. Heat oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6 and put a<br />
baking sheet inside.<br />
2. Heat olive oil in frying pan, add broccoli<br />
and shallots, fry gently. Increase heat and add<br />
balsamic vinegar, allow to bubble, stirring<br />
occasionally, until sticky. Tip into a roasting tray<br />
with rosemary, roast for 20 minutes until veg is<br />
soft and crisp.<br />
3. Roll out short crust pastry sheet, place on<br />
greaseproof paper. Pile cooked veg it into centre,<br />
leaving a 3cm border. Crumble feta on top. Fold<br />
excess pastry around the filling to form a rough<br />
tart.<br />
4. Brush the pastry edges with milk, slide tart<br />
onto the hot baking sheet, bake for 20 minutes<br />
until the pastry is golden and crumbly. Serve with<br />
salad leaves.<br />
ORDER A VEGETABLE BOX<br />
Moorgate Farm Vegetable Box<br />
Delivery Scheme - Local fresh,<br />
quality vegetables delivered from<br />
field to your door in 24 hours<br />
Moorgate Farm,<br />
Potterspury NN12 7QG<br />
01908 543008<br />
moorgatefarm@btinternet.com<br />
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Flames Pizzeria and Grill<br />
Pizza Takeaway / Home Delivery<br />
16 Little London, Deanshanger,<br />
MK19 6HT<br />
flamespizzeriaandgrill.co.uk<br />
01908 567715<br />
FlamesPizzeriaAndGrill<br />
Family owned takeaway serving a range of pizza,<br />
burgers, kebabs and all the extras. Only the<br />
finest and freshest ingredients are used, cooked<br />
by talented chefs who offer a wide and diverse<br />
menu for you to enjoy in the comfort of your<br />
own home.<br />
Opening times: Mon - Fri: Noon - 11.00pm |<br />
Sat: Noon - 11.30pm | Sunday: 1.00pm - 10.00pm<br />
Akasaka<br />
Japanese Sushi Specialists,<br />
Restaurant, Takeaway & Catering<br />
24 Stratford Road, Wolverton,<br />
Milton Keynes MK12 5LW<br />
akasaka.co.uk<br />
01908 313890<br />
AkasakaWolverton<br />
Authentic Japanese kitchen priding themselves<br />
on fresh ingredients and delicious sushi flavours.<br />
They offer over 120 delicious and nutritious<br />
dishes including sushi, sushi rolls, sashimi, grilled<br />
food, tempura and rice and noodles. Good<br />
choice of vegetarian dishes available.<br />
Opening Times: Mon: closed | Tues - Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 5.30pm - 11pm |<br />
Sun: 12.30pm - 10pm | Closed Bank Holidays<br />
Potterspury House<br />
Restaurant<br />
3 Poundfield Road, Potterspury,<br />
Towcester NN12 7QL<br />
potterspuryhouse.co.uk<br />
01908 804805<br />
PotterspuryHouse<br />
Marlin and Richard Armstrong offer dining<br />
and private functions in their inviting airconditioned<br />
restaurant. Also visit for brunch<br />
or lunch to try their excellent choices. Their<br />
chef uses the finest ingredients that are mainly<br />
sourced locally or grown on their own grounds.<br />
Opening Times: Tues - Wed: 10.00am - 5.00pm |<br />
Thurs - Sat: 10.00am - 9.00pm | Sunday: 12.00pm - 3.00pm<br />
Super Sausage Café<br />
Breakfast and lunch café<br />
Watling St, Potterspury,<br />
Towcester NN12 (A5)<br />
supersausagecafe.co.uk<br />
01908 542964<br />
SuperSausageCafe<br />
Family-run, air-conditioned café in a perfect<br />
location. Sourcing the highest quality fresh<br />
produce that is home-made, cooked and<br />
presented well. Great value for money with<br />
a fast, friendly service. Serving a choice of<br />
breakfast options and house specialities.<br />
Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 7.30am - 2.30pm |<br />
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day<br />
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Children<br />
Charlotte’s Jokes<br />
Q What do you call a cow on a trampoline?<br />
A A milk shake!<br />
Q Why did the boy cross the playground?<br />
A To get to the other slide!<br />
Q What do you call a girl who stands inside<br />
goalposts?<br />
A Annette<br />
Q Why do bicycles fall over?<br />
A Because they are two-tired!<br />
Play Time<br />
The first British playground for children opened in<br />
Manchester in 1859, it actually came from an idea that<br />
was started in Germany. They have changed so much<br />
over time. Can you believe that at one time play was<br />
directed and girls and boys had to play separately?<br />
After the war they were even built on old bomb sites. If<br />
you like play equipment, pop along to Wicken Toys to<br />
see their latest range of exciting toys.<br />
Easter Fun<br />
Easter is from19-21 April<br />
this year. Here are a few<br />
fun local things to do:<br />
Stony Stratford Library<br />
Children’s Easter Egg<br />
Treasure Hunt. They also<br />
have an Easter story time<br />
followed by craft activities<br />
for pre-school children at<br />
11am, 4 April.<br />
Milton Keynes Museum<br />
Easter Fun and Egg<br />
Hunt. Tour the site,<br />
search for hidden<br />
eggs and trade them<br />
for yummy chocolate.<br />
Open throughout the<br />
Easter school holidays,<br />
Wednesday - Sunday,<br />
11am - 4.30pm,<br />
30 March - 2 April<br />
Wolverton<br />
Community Orchard<br />
Spring Celebration. Not<br />
strictly Easter but this<br />
is a lovely event that<br />
everyone should put<br />
on their calendars. It<br />
has live music, delicious<br />
refreshments served in<br />
the Victorian Carriage<br />
a BBQ and more. Enjoy<br />
the beautiful blossoms<br />
and spring flowers.<br />
2pm - 5pm, 27 April<br />
Did you know the French<br />
and Germans started<br />
making chocolate eggs<br />
and Queen Victoria made<br />
Easter Egg hunts popular?<br />
Wordsearch<br />
Look for all the play equipment that you can find in<br />
the grid. Which piece of equipment is missing and<br />
can you decide which is your favourite?<br />
L L A B G N I W S<br />
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E S R O H W R C S<br />
BARS<br />
CLIMBING<br />
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GOAL<br />
GOCART<br />
HORSE<br />
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SAND<br />
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SPIROHOP<br />
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Alex, Trainee of the<br />
Month<br />
Congratulations to Alex from Growing People at<br />
the Urb Farm. Alex was chosen out of all of the<br />
young people who are currently in training at MK<br />
Christian Foundation, an "all faiths and none" charity<br />
based in Wolverton. Alex was awarded the January<br />
"Trainee of the Month" for many reasons. He has<br />
a positive attitude in<br />
English. He takes his role<br />
as a learning mentor<br />
seriously, is supportive<br />
to his peers and goes out<br />
of his way to be cheerful.<br />
He is also a good role<br />
model who speaks<br />
courteously to staff and<br />
fellow trainees. He's also<br />
proud to be a member<br />
of the Growing People<br />
Team.<br />
Well done Alex and<br />
everyone at Growing<br />
People.<br />
Green-fingered<br />
Pupils Awarded<br />
Highest Accolade<br />
Congratulations to St Mary and St Giles<br />
pupils who achieved the Level 5 in the RHS<br />
Campaign for School Gardening Award – the<br />
highest award possible. They were assisted by<br />
volunteers for Stony Stratford in Bloom. Pupils<br />
harvested the vegetables they had grown, made<br />
pumpkin soup and served it to pupils, staff and<br />
parents.<br />
Celebrations<br />
Jessica, an Incredible<br />
Role Model<br />
Jessica and Harry were 5 years old when they<br />
celebrated their last birthday together. A few months<br />
later Harry died unexpectedly leaving Jessica an only<br />
child. The family set up Harry's Rainbow to support<br />
bereaved children.<br />
Seven years ago,<br />
Jessica came up with<br />
the amazing event,<br />
Jessica's Rainbow<br />
Run, to remember<br />
Harry and help to raise<br />
the funds needed to<br />
support children in<br />
Milton Keynes. It’s a<br />
family fun day and 1 mile walk/run for children of all<br />
ages. Jessica, now 15, is also the youth ambassador<br />
for the charity and helps out with the Youth Group at<br />
monthly sessions. In addition, she helps at events and<br />
makes up memory boxes for children.<br />
Jessica congratulations on being a role model to all<br />
young people.<br />
Success at Rosemary<br />
Lane School of Ballet<br />
At the end of November 2018, the young dancers<br />
of the Rosemary Lane School of Ballet entered their<br />
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Exams. After weeks<br />
of anticipation, the results finally came through in<br />
January. Students from 6 years of age upwards took<br />
Graded Examinations from Primary Grade to Grade 8 and<br />
Vocational Grades to Advanced Foundation. The incredible<br />
results are a reflection of the dedication of the dancers and<br />
their committed teachers. The students achieved a 100%<br />
pass rate with all students gaining a Merit Grade or above.<br />
Well done to all.<br />
The students now move<br />
on to prepare for their<br />
annual showcase at<br />
Stantonbury Theatre in<br />
May and the Grade 4 class<br />
are very excited to be<br />
finally going onto pointe.<br />
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Children<br />
Professional childcare with a personal touch<br />
Russell Lew, franchise owner for We Make Footballers:<br />
Milton Keynes (WMFMK) has the perfect philosophy<br />
for training youngsters to love football. He believes<br />
in providing boys and girls of all abilities with the<br />
best possible coaching that challenges, inspires and<br />
leaves the child wanting more! He takes a common<br />
sense approach, creating the perfect environment for<br />
children to learn and develop whilst having fun.<br />
Russell loves football and last year bought the WMF<br />
MK franchise, turning his passion into a career. Now<br />
over 100 children attend one of the five weekly<br />
training sessions. He has ambitious plans for the future<br />
and has already been named the "Best Youth Football<br />
Coaching Franchise - UK" in the Corporate Vision 2018<br />
Franchise Awards.<br />
The founders of WMF have played and coached at<br />
clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea<br />
giving Russell a wealth of experience to call upon.<br />
He’s already working with scouts, grassroots and<br />
professional clubs locally to provide options for<br />
players who want to take their football further.<br />
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17 South Street<br />
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01908 510222<br />
www.acornchildcare.co.uk<br />
WMFMK provides football training which helps<br />
children flourish socially, physically and technically<br />
through weekly training in great indoor and outdoor<br />
facilities, 1-2-1 sessions, birthday parties and holiday<br />
camps which are being planned for the summer.<br />
The online booking system makes life easy - parents<br />
can manage bookings<br />
and access the available<br />
services. WMFMK brings<br />
affordable, professional<br />
training with fantastic<br />
pathways for playing<br />
and developing skills, so<br />
go WMFMK to help your<br />
child become the best<br />
footballer they can be.<br />
Good luck WMFMK!<br />
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elieve in nurturing creativity and a passion for dance<br />
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9.30am - 5pm<br />
1 Swinfens Yard, High St, Stony Stratford<br />
Telephone : 01908 260909<br />
Website: www.soul2soledancewear.co.uk<br />
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Report it!<br />
More than half of all victims of<br />
crime don’t tell the police, often<br />
because they don’t believe there is<br />
any point. As a result crimes then<br />
can’t be investigated or recorded<br />
as incidents for insurance.<br />
In addition, trends can’t be<br />
monitored accurately.<br />
At the beginning of this year this<br />
area was hit by a spate of break-ins<br />
and thefts. Businesses, community<br />
interest companies and children’s<br />
bikes from schools were targeted.<br />
Here is your guide to knowing<br />
what to report where:<br />
Reporting a crime may prevent<br />
another one and it could keep<br />
people safe. If a crime happens to<br />
you or you have witnessed one<br />
- REPORT IT<br />
Emergencies - for muggings<br />
and attacks. Your call should be<br />
answered within 10 seconds and<br />
the police will talk to you. Dial 999.<br />
Non-emergency crimes – stolen<br />
cars or mobile phone, damage<br />
to property, suspected drug use,<br />
dealing with a neighbour, giving<br />
information about a crime in<br />
your area and general enquiries.<br />
Dial 101.<br />
Anonymous reporting<br />
Crimestoppers lets you report<br />
a crime anonymously. Call<br />
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<br />
Anti-social behaviour<br />
Report anti-social behaviour to<br />
the local neighbourhood policing<br />
team who will advise you what<br />
to do. If the council or a housing<br />
association is your landlord, report<br />
it to them. Where fears for safety<br />
are concerned, report directly to<br />
the police.<br />
Hate crime, dial 999<br />
Police treat hate crime as a priority.<br />
Hate relates to race culture,<br />
nationality and language; religion<br />
and belief; sexual orientation;<br />
transgender identity; disability<br />
including physical or mental<br />
impairment, or learning disabilities.<br />
Fraud<br />
Contact Action Fraud any time of<br />
the day or night for reporting fraud<br />
and cyber-crime.<br />
actionfraud.police.uk/reportingfraud-and-cyber-crime<br />
0300 123 2040.<br />
Noise-related<br />
Reasonable day-to-day activities<br />
causing noise at reasonable hours<br />
are not investigated. Your local<br />
council deal with noise-related<br />
issues from neighbours, DIY, alarms<br />
and construction sites. Shouting,<br />
arguing in the street or fireworks<br />
should be reported to the police.<br />
South Northants out of office<br />
hours 0800 160 1022.<br />
Milton Keynes do not operate an<br />
out of office number.<br />
southnorthants.gov.uk/info/287/<br />
pollution/215/noise-pollution<br />
milton-keynes.gov.uk/<br />
environmental-health-andtrading-standards/noise-nuisance<br />
Get involved:<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Call Victim Support<br />
if you are the victim<br />
of crime<br />
0808 16 89 111<br />
victimsupport.org.uk<br />
Thames Valley Police<br />
Community Forum meet<br />
quarterly. Check local parish<br />
websites for details.<br />
South Northants Police<br />
Community Forum -<br />
Wednesday, 13 March<br />
The Library at The Forum,<br />
Moat Lane, Towcester<br />
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Competition<br />
WIN A 30 MINUTE NECK, BACK AND SHOULDER<br />
MASSAGE WORTH £35<br />
Enter our competition for a chance to win a relaxing neck,<br />
back and shoulder massage from Elanele Beauty Center in<br />
Stony Stratford.<br />
For the last 16 years, Elanele have offered a full range of<br />
natural treatments to both men and women. Treatments<br />
take place in the tranquil surroundings of the salon by<br />
highly trained and knowledgeable therapists. They pride<br />
themselves on ensuring that every client has the best and<br />
most effective treatments with the results they deserve.<br />
The team are trained to deliver the treatments using<br />
Decleor products. For over 40 years beauty experts<br />
and celebrities have embraced the quality of these<br />
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contain the finest quality aromatherapy oils, plant and<br />
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back and enjoy some essential recharge time. It provides<br />
the perfect combination of deep cleansing with purifying<br />
and balancing essential oils to boost your energy levels. At<br />
the same time it will take<br />
away the stress and calm<br />
your mood.<br />
If you are looking for<br />
the perfect beauty and<br />
wellbeing treatments for<br />
both men and women<br />
then head to Elanele<br />
Beauty Center or enter<br />
the competition.<br />
Elanele<br />
10 Market Square, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1BE<br />
01908 566565<br />
elanele.co.uk<br />
elanele beauty center<br />
The January/February <strong>2019</strong> competition winner is:<br />
David Stevenson from Deanshanger<br />
Enjoy your meal for 2 at Maaya Kitchen and Bar<br />
Competition Rules:<br />
To enter the competition, email lyn@elanele.co.uk, post or<br />
telephone your answer to Elanele Beauty Center, 10 Market Square,<br />
Stony Stratford, MK11 1BE.<br />
Clearly state which competition you are entering and include your name,<br />
address and telephone number. The competition runs from 1 March, <strong>2019</strong> and<br />
the closing time is 5pm, 1 April, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
When you send your entry in, please confirm that you would like to receive<br />
details about events and any special offers from Elanele Beauty Center –<br />
support local and don’t miss out!<br />
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Leisure<br />
Explore the heart of the Fjordland with Fred.Olsen in<br />
<strong>2019</strong>/20 sailing from Dover or Southampton.<br />
Advance Travel is proud to be Stony Stratford’s<br />
leading independent travel agent.<br />
We have a team with great worldwide knowledge totalling over 90 years of<br />
travel experience between us.<br />
For further information and to book,<br />
please call Advance Travel on 01908 263777<br />
Or visit us at 3 High Street Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1AA<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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What's On<br />
Potterspury Players – When we are Married<br />
7.30pm, 21, 22 & 23 March<br />
Potterspury Village Hall, Potterspury<br />
£8, purchase from the Cottage Stores, Potterspury<br />
Period comedy by JB Priestley<br />
Rumble in the Jumble<br />
11am, 23 March<br />
1st Wolverton Scouts Hall, Wolverton, MK12 5AQ<br />
FirstWolvertonScouts@gmail. com<br />
Free Admission<br />
Jumble donations accepted – books, toys, games, clean<br />
clothes, bric-a-brac, vinyl<br />
Raising funds for roof repairs. Donations to fund accepted.<br />
For collection email FirstWolvertonScouts@gmail. com<br />
Towcester & District Art Society-Easter Exhibition <strong>2019</strong><br />
9am - 5pm, Saturday, 20 April, 10am - 4.30pm Sunday<br />
21, Monday 22, April<br />
Towcester Town Hall<br />
Sale of quality framed original paintings and greeting<br />
cards by local amateur artists. Reasonable prices. Coffee/<br />
Tea and homemade cakes, raffle. Free Admission.<br />
towcesterart.com<br />
Danesborough Chorus and all that jazz<br />
7.30 pm, 6 April<br />
St Mary’s Church, Woburn, MK17 9PG<br />
£20, £15 (central, reserved) and £10 (side, unreserved).<br />
Concession tickets £5 to under 18s<br />
01525 373512.<br />
The choir performs mostly in a jazz style with the Nikki Iles<br />
Trio. Something different to get your feet tapping!<br />
danesborough.org.uk & nikkiiles.co.uk<br />
Bradwell Windmill Open Days<br />
1.30-4.30pm, Sunday, 28 April 1.30-4.30pm, Monday, 6<br />
May<br />
MK13 7UE. Park - Nightingale Court, off Wheelers Lane<br />
See the results of refurbishment. Take care on the tour.<br />
No toilets, free admission, donations towards upkeep<br />
welcome.<br />
StonyStratford Bowls Club Family Open Day<br />
10am-3pm, Monday 6 May<br />
Members will introduce you to the sport. Suitable for men<br />
and women, youth section from 8 years. Come and try<br />
your skills. Free coaching provided by accredited coaches,<br />
spare equipment available. Tea/coffee to resuscitate you.<br />
stonystratfordbowlsclub.co.uk<br />
MILTON KEYNES WOMEN’S<br />
CHOIR<br />
Milton Keynes Choir is for any woman<br />
who loves to sing. You don’t need any<br />
experience and you won’t be expected<br />
to audition. The group perform pop<br />
songs from past to present, adding a<br />
little twist here and there. Grab a glass<br />
of wine from the bar and you’ll enjoy<br />
the social element as much as the<br />
vocal! The group is run by professional<br />
vocal coach Nicki Rogers. It’s £8 on<br />
the door, aim for 7.15pm ready to start<br />
at 7.45pm at The Cock Hotel Stony<br />
Stratford! (School term time only). And<br />
don’t forget to invite your friends...<br />
MKWomensChoir<br />
SHAKESPEARE TO PANTO<br />
Stony Stratford Theatre Society (SSTC) was<br />
formed in autumn 2014, for the people of<br />
Stony to make and see theatre. It performs at<br />
different venues throughout the<br />
year and is completely self-funded<br />
- relying on ticket sales and<br />
donations. Membership is open<br />
to anyone of any age, who lives in<br />
or near Stony Stratford who wants<br />
to take part in or support their<br />
work. If you’d like to join email via<br />
stonytheatre.org<br />
Also look out for opportunities<br />
with Potterspury Players.<br />
StonyStratfordTheatreSociety<br />
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BALLET<br />
SHOWCASE<br />
Come and see the<br />
talented Rosemary<br />
Lane ballet<br />
students displaying<br />
their expertise<br />
in a showcase<br />
performance at<br />
Stantonbury Theatre,<br />
Milton Keynes<br />
24 - 26 May in<br />
matinee and evening<br />
performances. Book<br />
your tickets now:<br />
stantonburytheatre.co.uk<br />
EXCITING PLANS FOR THE<br />
REDCAPS<br />
The Stony Redcaps changed their<br />
name last autumn, introduced<br />
new dancers and devised some<br />
fantastic plans for the year. These<br />
women perform dances from the<br />
Isle of Man along with garland<br />
dances. Their signature red and<br />
white dresses and bright red<br />
shoes are unmistakable!<br />
Love to dance or maybe you’re a<br />
musician? Join in and meet the<br />
group between 8pm and 10pm<br />
on Monday evenings at Swinfen<br />
Harris Hall, London Road, Stony<br />
Stratford, MK11 1JA. They’re also<br />
performing at:<br />
7.30pm, 23 April, St George’s<br />
Day celebrations The Boat Inn,<br />
Stoke Bruerne<br />
7.30pm, 21 June, Midsummer<br />
Madness, The Hub, Central Milton<br />
Keynes<br />
12 noon - 5pm, 23 June,<br />
Stony Stratford Open Gardens<br />
12-14 July, All Things Morris,<br />
Ilfracombe<br />
20 July, Bedfordshire Day of<br />
Dance, Bedford.<br />
Get in Touch<br />
stonyredcaps.dance or<br />
newenq@stonyredcaps.dance<br />
York House Events<br />
York House Centre, London Road, Stony<br />
Stratford, MK11 1JQ<br />
york-house.org.uk<br />
Drinks including real ales available, proceeds<br />
go to York House Centre’s community events<br />
fund.<br />
Song Loft Events<br />
Beechey Room<br />
01908 611074<br />
songloft@gmail.com<br />
Friends of the Song Loft<br />
thesongloft.co.uk<br />
Alden, Patterson and Dashwood<br />
Doors open 7.30pm, 8pm - 10pm, Friday<br />
15 March<br />
£8 on-line, £10 on the door<br />
Folk trio Alden Patterson and Dashwood bring<br />
rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro, guitar and<br />
mandolin with original songs and melodies.<br />
BYO including glasses!<br />
Performer’s Evening @ the song loft<br />
Friday, 29 March<br />
£5<br />
Show your hidden talents. Featuring The<br />
Delta Ladies – a renowned multi-instrumental<br />
roots and world music trio.<br />
York House Events<br />
EatStreet<br />
5pm – 10pm Friday, 1 March<br />
Six or seven varied vendors bring you highquality<br />
street food. Real ale bar, wine and<br />
soft-drinks.<br />
Free<br />
EatStreetMK<br />
Kimber’s Men<br />
8.15pm - 11pm, Saturday, 23 March<br />
Folk music with bass singer John Bromley.<br />
kimbersmen.com<br />
Roadrunner! Roadrunner!<br />
Doors open 7.30pm, 8.30pm - 11pm,<br />
Saturday, 27 April<br />
£6 wegottickets.com and at York House<br />
Centre.<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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Carl Roberts<br />
A win/win<br />
investment<br />
solution for you<br />
and your family<br />
If you want to invest for your children<br />
there are two simple solutions available<br />
that allow you to build up a significant<br />
tax-free sum for them for when they are<br />
older, as well as reduce your own taxes<br />
now.<br />
#1 – Junior ISA (JISA)<br />
Like a normal adult ISA there is an<br />
annual maximum allowance that you<br />
can pay into a Junior ISA (£4,260 for the<br />
2018/19 tax year) and money inside a<br />
Junior ISA grows tax-free.<br />
#2 – Junior Self Invested Personal<br />
Pension (JSIPP)<br />
For your own personal<br />
Financial Director to run your<br />
family finances call:<br />
Carl Roberts FPFS, Chartered<br />
Financial Planner<br />
carl@rtsfinancialplanning.co.uk<br />
rtsfinancialplanning.co.uk<br />
01908 592544<br />
07702 965275<br />
RTS Financial Planning Limited is authorised and<br />
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.<br />
Registered in England and Wales. Registration<br />
number 10619163. 21 Fosters Lane, Bradwell, Milton<br />
Keynes, MK13 9HZ<br />
If you would prefer that your children<br />
or grandchildren have to wait longer to<br />
access the money you invest for them then you could pay into a Junior SIPP.<br />
Providing the child is under 18 you can set up a Junior SIPP and pay in up<br />
to £2,880 per annum. The beauty of this is that the government will pay in<br />
an extra 20% in the form of tax relief so your payment gets topped up to<br />
£3,600.<br />
A great app for getting a better<br />
deal on your utilities<br />
This app has saved me so much time by automatically comparing energy<br />
prices for me. In fact, it does so much more than this, it’s like my very own<br />
digital PA!<br />
Onedox stores all your household bills in one place. Rather than searching<br />
through the filing cabinet to locate your car insurance policy or the costs<br />
of your last BT phone bill, you can find it all inside your Onedox app. It also<br />
recognises when they are due for renewal and will alert you in plenty of<br />
time.<br />
Best of all, just before renewal, Onedox will automatically compare energy<br />
prices, mobile phone and broadband to find you better deals based on your<br />
previous usage.<br />
Risk warning: Stock market linked investments and any income from them, can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Any figures<br />
quoted are for illustrative purposes and should not be taken as a forecast or guarantee. Past performance should not be seen as an<br />
indication of future returns and clients may get back less than they have invested.<br />
How To Save<br />
Here are 3 ideas that can get<br />
you saving even when you don’t<br />
have any money.<br />
#1 – Let your employer and the<br />
government save for you<br />
Your employer should already<br />
have set up a pension for you<br />
and you may be making some<br />
small payments in. But did<br />
you know that every time you<br />
put money into a pension the<br />
government top it up by 20%.<br />
What’s more a lot of companies<br />
now match what their<br />
employees pay in. So you pay in<br />
£100, the government pays in<br />
£25 and your employer pays in<br />
another £100. That’s £125 free<br />
money!<br />
#2 – Stop paying fees<br />
Some banks charge an account<br />
fee for additional services like<br />
mobile phone insurance and<br />
breakdown cover. The deal is<br />
probably not great so question<br />
whether you really need that<br />
premium account.<br />
#3 – Round up your spending<br />
Every time you spend, round up<br />
the cost to the nearest pound<br />
and deposit the difference into a<br />
savings or investment account.<br />
Rounding up just £1 a day, over<br />
a year that’s £365 and if you<br />
earned 6% a year investing it,<br />
your total pot could be worth<br />
just under £2,000 in 3 years time!<br />
Just spending as you normally<br />
would.<br />
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The Rewards of Wellbeing<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre celebrated their<br />
5th year in business in January this year<br />
– a true reflection of the excellent service<br />
they deliver to local residents. Led by Holly<br />
Jenkins and Stuart Lovell, this team now<br />
bring us a full range of beauty, health and<br />
well-being services. This is an even happier<br />
celebration as Holly continues to make<br />
a great recovery from last year’s difficult<br />
health problems. Let’s hope the next five<br />
years are as rewarding as the first five.<br />
Celebrations<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre<br />
Old Stratford Local Centre,<br />
Falcon Drive, Old Stratford MK19 6FG<br />
01908 567766<br />
theteam@alchemytherapycentre.com<br />
alchemytherapycentre.com<br />
New Jeweller in Town<br />
After 11 years of trading in Wolverton, just before<br />
Christmas, family-owned Barović Jewellers decided<br />
to move their shop to Stony Stratford. They are now<br />
flourishing, with praise for their friendly service and<br />
high quality products. Customers also love to see their<br />
bespoke jewellery come to life with the Barović design<br />
and manufacture service. Pop along, say hello and you’ll<br />
find the same welcoming greeting as always. Wishing<br />
the Barović team the best of luck!<br />
Small Businesses<br />
Working Together<br />
This is a personal thank you! Last year, Phil Willoughby<br />
from CycleTech offered to service the bike that I<br />
borrowed when I cycled the length of the country.<br />
He also taught me a few basic mechanics and this<br />
was invaluable, in fact he went on to service my own<br />
bike giving sensible advice. When small businesses<br />
work together you achieve great things. Would I<br />
recommend him – yes I would.<br />
Barović Jewellers<br />
4 High Street, Stony Stratford MK11 1AF<br />
01908 415 225<br />
barovicjewellers-mk.co.uk<br />
Holiday Happiness<br />
Paul Matthews, owner of Advance Travel has been<br />
based in Stony High Street for the last 15 years. Paul,<br />
and his colleagues Joe and Wendy, have an incredible<br />
knowledge and experience of hundreds of countries,<br />
holidays and flight options. Last year Paul even tried<br />
out a cruise to the Arctic Circle. With hundreds of<br />
happy customers, here’s to another 15 years.<br />
Cycle Tech MK<br />
07500 060016<br />
phil.mk@cycletechuk.co.uk<br />
cycletechmk.co.uk<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
Advanced Travel<br />
3 High St, Stony Stratford MK11 1AA<br />
01908 263777<br />
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Products with a Conscience<br />
Sew and Grow is an exciting local social enterprise project which creates<br />
hand-crafted, artisan products using recycled and naturally-dyed fabrics.<br />
Developing Skills<br />
Sew and Grow offers young people a different, more<br />
practical kind of training. They may have struggled in<br />
a traditional educational setting; here they can learn<br />
within a working environment and reconnect with the<br />
making process.<br />
Sustainable and Kind to the Environment<br />
Every product produced is natural and its impact on<br />
the environment kept to a minimum.<br />
When we say natural, we mean natural. Plants like<br />
indigo and woad and food waste such as avocado<br />
skins, blackberries, turmeric and even red onion skins<br />
are used to dye fabrics into an incredible array of<br />
colours. Many of the plants are even grown at the Urb<br />
Farm while others like coffee, tea and black beans are<br />
easily accessed from the store cupboard. Each dye is<br />
kind to the environment, animals and humans – with<br />
no harmful chemicals.<br />
To Dye For<br />
These natural dyes produce some amazing vibrant<br />
colours. This team has experimented and the<br />
outcomes reflect the seasons and natural environment<br />
and are bright enough to be eye-catching.<br />
Experiments with Hapa Zome, which translates as<br />
‘leaf bashing’ produced incredible colourful, abstract<br />
artworks.<br />
Let it Bee<br />
Once dyed and sewn, the trainees apply beeswax to<br />
finish certain products. This gives a tougher more<br />
resistant, waterproof finish. The beeswax is sourced<br />
locally from Sew and Grow’s sister enterprise Urban<br />
Beelievers.<br />
Quality Gifts<br />
The products make perfect practical gifts, with designs<br />
for men and women. You can buy tote bags, toilet<br />
bags and even cushions that become even more<br />
beautiful with age and use. Some products are also<br />
lined giving better durability and a chic look.<br />
With Mother’s Day coming up...<br />
That’s Not Nearly all<br />
This year Sew and Grew began work on researching<br />
products which are sustainable as well practical. A<br />
new range is planned to include reusable menstrual<br />
pads, sponges and bags.<br />
Mission with a Passion<br />
Sew and Grow is passionate about developing<br />
young people’s skills, being kind to environment and<br />
producing products that we love and value.<br />
Keep an Eye Out<br />
For natural dyeing workshops this summer<br />
Follow them Sewandgrowmk<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Recycle, mend<br />
and DON'T send<br />
your clothes to<br />
landfill<br />
Facts<br />
Fashion is the third most polluting industry in the<br />
world and one of the largest consumers of water<br />
Where to Buy: folksy.com/shops/SewandGrow<br />
On the High Street, Stony Stratford<br />
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Professional<br />
beautiful rural facilities set amongst a sheep farm<br />
Bed & Breakfast<br />
Large rooms<br />
En-suite<br />
24 hour access<br />
Choice of breakfast<br />
WEDDINGS<br />
Licenced for<br />
civil ceremonies<br />
Accommodates 50 – 200<br />
Available all year round<br />
OFFICES<br />
STORAGE<br />
77 Alston Drive<br />
Bradwell Abbey MK13 9HG<br />
www.mkboxselfstorage.co.uk<br />
Quality rural<br />
office units<br />
Free parking<br />
Secure units<br />
From 160sq feet<br />
Short and long term<br />
agreements<br />
To view our facilities at Furtho Manor Farm please contact Linda Welton<br />
Furtho Manor Farm, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes. MK19 6NR<br />
01908 542139 07968 004609 linda@furtho.com furthomanorfarm.co.uk<br />
To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL STORAGE<br />
• 16ft 2 to 150ft 2 units available<br />
• Easy access and parking<br />
• CCTV monitoring<br />
• Lowest price guaranteed<br />
The best priced self storage<br />
in Milton Keynes.<br />
20ft containers also<br />
available<br />
Mailbox and post receiving<br />
services available.<br />
Contact us on 01908 319399<br />
jennifer@mkboxselfstorage.co.uk<br />
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Professional<br />
Trading Rights<br />
When spring cleaning your home and garden morphs<br />
into a home improvement project, protect yourself<br />
from being caught out.<br />
Be wary of doorstep callers - reputable builders<br />
will not cold call on you at home, they usually have<br />
enough work that they don’t need to do this.<br />
14 day cancellation notices is your entitlement once<br />
work is agreed. If your trader doesn’t give you notice,<br />
they’ll commit an offence. Deal with a business who is<br />
aware of your consumer legal rights.<br />
Check that your trader is qualified eg. NICEIC<br />
electrician or Gas Safe plumber. They risk committing<br />
a criminal offence if they make a false claim, be safe<br />
and use a different trader.<br />
A deposit should be a maximum of 10% of the full<br />
contract value and is non-refundable. Additional up<br />
front amounts are classed as a part-payment and<br />
could be refundable.<br />
Use a credit card for contracts over £100, the credit<br />
card company will then be jointly liable if anything<br />
goes wrong.<br />
Ask friends<br />
and family for<br />
recommendations.<br />
Approved Trader<br />
Schemes offer<br />
varying degrees of<br />
protection. Some<br />
allow the trader to<br />
buy membership<br />
with no checks,<br />
others post feedback<br />
which may or may<br />
not be genuine. Others ask for criminal records checks,<br />
references and offer mediation services if the job<br />
goes wrong. Make checks to reduce risk of a difficult<br />
dispute.<br />
For any related concerns call Citizens Advice<br />
Consumer Helpline 03454 040506.<br />
Claire Kendall, Trading Standards, Milton Keynes<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
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ON-TAP INSTALLATIONS<br />
• Bathroom & Kitchen installations<br />
• Plumbing, Tiling, Electrics,<br />
Carpentry, Gas & Plastering<br />
• Supply and fit or fit only<br />
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To advertise please call 01908 380777<br />
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Home & Garden<br />
THE OLD JOINERY SHOP<br />
theoldjoineryshop@tiscali.co.uk<br />
TRADITIONAL BESPOKE CABINET MAKERS AND JOINERS<br />
* DOORS * WINDOWS * KITCHENS<br />
* BEDROOMS * STUDIES * FURNITURE<br />
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Spring into Action<br />
Get your home and garden back on the priority to do list this spring. Not<br />
sure where to begin? Start with the things that have been frustrating you all<br />
winter and that if you don’t do now you’ll still be thinking about next year!<br />
KERB APPEAL<br />
Your front door is probably the most used door in your<br />
home so buy the best you can afford. It’ll help with kerb<br />
appeal, protection and keep the heat in and cold out. Match<br />
the material, colour and look to the style of your home.<br />
Think about maintenance levels, energy efficiency and<br />
resistance to the weather and other knocks. Talk to our local<br />
suppliers about options including timber, composite, uPVC<br />
or aluminium. Prevent an expensive mistake!<br />
Pictures courtesy of Custom Glaze<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Use local, buy<br />
local, be local!<br />
RECLAIM SPACE<br />
Mount your TV to your wall and tidy<br />
connecting cables and plugs with cheap<br />
solutions like wire-based or Velcro ties,<br />
mounting clips or cable channels. For a<br />
more professional look, feed the cables<br />
through walls - stud or dot and dab are<br />
easier and solid<br />
walls will require<br />
re-plastering.<br />
The right fixings<br />
will stop your TV<br />
from falling off or<br />
tearing the wall<br />
down. MKL Cable<br />
Solutions can offer<br />
the right solution –<br />
give them a call!<br />
MAKE YOUR OVEN SPARKLE<br />
Get your oven cleaned after all the winter roasts and<br />
Christmas extravaganzas. Let it sparkle inside and out.<br />
SUPPLIERS<br />
Doors and windows<br />
Cloudy2Clear 0800 61 21 118<br />
Custom Glaze 01908 650140<br />
Hickford Construction 07717 508934<br />
Thomas Betts 07711 446221<br />
Windor 01908 233433<br />
Chimneys<br />
Buck Chimney Sweeps 07796 810066<br />
TV and electrics<br />
MJ Electrics 07387 166370<br />
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MKL Cable Solutions 07908 640749<br />
Kitchens<br />
Dream Doors 01234 852151<br />
On Tap Bathrooms 07766 710240<br />
Cleaning<br />
Domestique 01908 465657<br />
Stony Oven Cleaners 07885 376417<br />
The Stainbusters 01908 382066<br />
Vickie’s Cleaning & Carpet Cleaning<br />
07960 281440<br />
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PUTTING ON A FRONT<br />
A whole new kitchen can be expensive so<br />
look to replacement doors. If your basic<br />
cabinets are in good condition and the<br />
layout works, new doors and handles will<br />
bring it up-to-date. It’s a greener and less<br />
wasteful option too. Dream Doors offer a<br />
great range of prices and styles and they’ll<br />
also check the condition of your units<br />
particularly sink cabinets.<br />
SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEY<br />
Balance the joys of a real fire with safety<br />
and efficiency. A sweep will remove the<br />
build-up of soot and highly flammable<br />
creosote, reducing risk of fire and leaving<br />
your fire to burn more efficiently. A<br />
good clean also prevents harmful gases<br />
from entering your room.<br />
Clean open fires and<br />
wood-burners once or<br />
twice a year and gas flues<br />
less frequently. Call in the<br />
professionals to avoid the<br />
mess!<br />
TOP TIP<br />
For a quick fix,<br />
paint the doors and<br />
fit new handles<br />
and knobs.<br />
Top Tips for<br />
a Spring<br />
Clean<br />
1. De-clutter books, clothes, shoes,<br />
toys, equipment - store, put away,<br />
sell, charity or throw – be firm!<br />
2. Move furniture and clean under,<br />
don’t forget skirting boards.<br />
3. Dispose of out-of-date food in<br />
your cupboards, fridge and freezer.<br />
4. Safely dispose of out-of-date<br />
medicines. Wash or replace bath<br />
mats and shower curtains.<br />
5. Vacuum mattresses, freshen<br />
duvets and pillows outside, or dry<br />
clean.<br />
Try our favourite green<br />
household solutions:<br />
Glass – lint-free cloth with distilled<br />
vinegar with water.<br />
Surfaces and tiles – 2 parts<br />
distilled vinegar with 1 part baking<br />
soda and 4 parts water.<br />
Floors and furniture – 1 cup of<br />
olive oil with ½ cup of lemon juice.<br />
Toilet – straight vinegar outside<br />
(also good for mould and mildew)<br />
and baking soda inside.<br />
Fridge – 2tbs baking soda<br />
dissolved in 1 litre warm water.<br />
Washing up – washable cleaning<br />
clothes/ sponges and coconut<br />
scourers.<br />
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Trends & Organisation<br />
CORAL TONES<br />
Living coral or Pantone 16-1546 has been named<br />
colour of the year for <strong>2019</strong> – so this is something<br />
you might see creeping into interior trends this<br />
year. Think shades of coral, a vibrant and energetic<br />
colour – but don’t be alarmed it looks beautiful with<br />
simple paired back neutrals, a move towards the<br />
more conscious and sustainable. That’s where I will<br />
be taking it.<br />
EFFECTIVE ORGANISING<br />
This leads me nicely onto my<br />
next thought and moving<br />
towards spring. With the<br />
often-fraught ideas of January<br />
detox’s and decluttering<br />
programmes on the rise,<br />
think about what you really<br />
need. Organise your spaces<br />
accordingly and then give<br />
things a new lease of life<br />
– be it upcycling, selling,<br />
giving to charity. Don’t just bin, think about your<br />
environmental footprint when making decisions.<br />
START SMALL<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Don't be afraid<br />
to get organised<br />
and rehome your<br />
unwanted bits!<br />
Start tackling the small jobs that you’ve been<br />
putting off, you’ll find plenty of ideas and suppliers<br />
in here. Maybe you want to refresh the walls, re-jig<br />
the furniture to give your space a refresh or tackle<br />
outdoor spaces in time for spring.<br />
In my case, I need to get all my bulbs ready to<br />
harvest (hopefully) an abundance of fresh flowers in<br />
the next few months. I loved the little colour pops of<br />
hellebores and snowdrops earlier this year.<br />
I CAN H<strong>EL</strong>P YOU...<br />
Hello I'm Pippa and I believe we should all live in spaces we<br />
love. I can help you with practical advice from selling your home,<br />
finding inspired solutions for challenging spaces, home styling<br />
and accessorising, to a full revamp and more. My knowledge of<br />
all things home and design combined with my friendly approach<br />
will help you to create your dream home. Whatever your budget,<br />
property size or design preferences, I would love to hear from you.<br />
TAKE A LOOK:<br />
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Leisure<br />
Stony Stratford Theatre Society's <strong>2019</strong><br />
Panto - Robin in StonyLand<br />
Yet again our little town panto rocked. York House was<br />
full, both the bar and Stony Sweet Shop's yummy stall<br />
pretty much sold out. Everyone involved had a fine<br />
time. The cast were aged 8ish to 80ish, we had original<br />
music from Neil Mercer, fabulous words from Shelia<br />
White, the talented cast had the audience rolling with<br />
laughter, booing like good 'uns and singing along<br />
with great gusto.<br />
Huge thanks to all for their support including<br />
Odell's, Carters Rentals, The Masons in New Street,<br />
Community Arts Resource Centre and David Pibworth<br />
of MK Theatre of Comedy who all enabled the magic<br />
to happen.<br />
"Amazing show! Had such a good time, wonderful<br />
songs and Brexit jokes, the choreography in the Merry<br />
Men song was insane! Well done everyone."<br />
Here's to 2020!<br />
Shelia White<br />
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Join the MK Midnight Moo<br />
Willen Hospice is<br />
calling on local<br />
women to sign<br />
up for this year’s<br />
MK Midnight Moo<br />
which takes place on<br />
13 July.<br />
In addition to the<br />
popular 10 mile walk, Willen Hospice has introduced<br />
a brand new Half-Moo. The new route is just over<br />
half the distance, 6.3 miles, but promises to be just as<br />
much fun.<br />
This iconic event raised more than £120,000 last year<br />
with walkers starting and finishing at intu Milton<br />
Keynes. Whatever your walking skill, from beginner to<br />
experienced you can join the fun. Walk on your own<br />
and meet fellow walkers or even in pairs or as a team.<br />
Willen Hospice Chief Executive Peta Wilkinson said:<br />
“I was thrilled to be part of last year’s MK Midnight<br />
Moo walking alongside 1000 other women, all<br />
raising money to support our care. This is our biggest<br />
fundraising event of the year and we’re so excited to<br />
be launching it for <strong>2019</strong>.”<br />
The registration fee of only £20 covers the cost of the<br />
event - the fundraising is key to the Moo’s success.<br />
This year’s theme is disco and the organisers can’t wait<br />
to see how walkers will embrace it. There should be<br />
some interesting disco attire! Once again, Specsavers<br />
Milton Keynes are supporting the Midnight Moo.<br />
Willen Hospice needs to raise £4.7 million every year,<br />
that’s £9 a minute, to continue to provide care to<br />
patients in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The<br />
MK Midnight Moo is a key event that helps the Hospice<br />
to reach that goal. Can you help?<br />
To find out more and to sign up, visit:<br />
willen-hospice.org.uk/moo<br />
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Spring Gardens<br />
As the days get lighter and the air warmer you can begin to prepare your<br />
garden for summer. Take a look at the lovely work carried out by the local in<br />
Bloom Teams to get some ideas and perhaps you could give them a hand too!<br />
WOOD YOU CARE?<br />
Prevent your fences and gates from rotting by<br />
following these steps:<br />
• Check for wood rot and rusted hinges<br />
• Remove plant debris from the base of the fence<br />
• Power wash with a stiff brush to remove dirt, moss etc<br />
from the panels<br />
• Dry and then paint with preservative/wood paint like these<br />
Sadolin products from Linnell Bros.<br />
TOP TIP<br />
Work on one small<br />
project at a time<br />
and finish it<br />
PUTTING IN A NEW FENCE<br />
• Use pressure-treated timber, treated with a<br />
wood preservative.<br />
• Use metal or concrete posts with gravel to<br />
help water to drain.<br />
• Cut the top of the fence posts at a slight<br />
angle to allow rain to run off.<br />
For advice about<br />
purchasing,<br />
installing or<br />
maintaining your<br />
fences speak to<br />
Linnell Bros on<br />
01327 354422<br />
linnellbros.co.uk<br />
STONY STRATFORD IN BLOOM<br />
In between the rain, frost and snow, Stony in Bloom volunteers<br />
have tidied beds and planted new shrubs. They created a new<br />
flower bed on the Ousebank - Calverton corner, kindly sponsored<br />
by Jean Barrington in memory of her husband. The new Fullers<br />
Slade bed was widened to give an even more spectacular<br />
expanse of colourful flowers and shrubs.<br />
Mary Robinson and Robin Nichol along with sponsor in kind,<br />
Dominic Harris, extended the path across the end of the wildlife<br />
pond at the North end of the High Street. Children can now enjoy<br />
exploring wildlife.<br />
DIARY DATES<br />
March - Growing Flowers for<br />
Cutting Talk by Theresa Wedderburn,<br />
Stony Stratford Library<br />
20 April - Riverside Group, SSIB<br />
volunteers and Parks Trust Junior<br />
Rangers to plant primroses and<br />
cowslips in the Nectar Garden, Mill Fill.<br />
27 April - Plant sale with the York<br />
House Coffee morning. Children will<br />
plant up the sharing bed; bards and<br />
thespians to perform. The Town Crier<br />
will let everyone know.<br />
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TOP TIP<br />
Give something<br />
back to your<br />
community and<br />
volunteer<br />
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TIDY LAWN, GORGEOUS<br />
GARDEN<br />
Tidying your lawn is the first step<br />
to a beautiful garden. From the<br />
end of March and throughout April<br />
you can re-seed or re-turf your<br />
lawn. It’ll need a good feed, weeds<br />
controlled and moss killed. You<br />
should also get the mower out! If<br />
caring for your lawn is too much<br />
consider replacing it with artificial<br />
turf – no mud, mess or mowing!<br />
For advice on professional lawncare<br />
call Green Thumb on<br />
01908 850548<br />
For natural looking artificial turf<br />
speak to Prestige Lawns<br />
01908 542422<br />
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WOLVERTON & GREENLEYS IN BLOOM<br />
The Wolverton and Greenleys in Bloom team are<br />
preparing for the new season, as spring bulbs burst<br />
through and the colourful winter pansies finish.<br />
The judges will be impressed with this year’s colourful<br />
blooms of white, shocking pink, mauve and lilac<br />
hanging in their baskets from lamp-posts and in the planters on<br />
the ground. After last year’s successful black dustbin trial, more will<br />
replace the old wooden planters.<br />
Work is planned on the Croft entrances, Greenleys Community<br />
Garden, the raised beds in Oxford and Bedford Streets. Ongoing care<br />
is required for the War Memorial bed and the entrance to Wolverton<br />
Cemetry. The bedding plants will arrive in May, bringing more tasks.<br />
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS<br />
Calling on Wolverton and Greenleys residents - YOUR H<strong>EL</strong>P is<br />
needed to keep the area looking beautiful in bloom. Retired,<br />
working, a keen gardener or a complete novice, join in once a week<br />
or give a couple of hours now and then. Visit The Town Council<br />
office where staff will pass on your details.<br />
Vegetable of<br />
the Edition<br />
Leeks<br />
Ancient Egyptians grew leeks and<br />
along with a delicious flavour they<br />
offer huge health benefits. Studies<br />
show they contain vitamins A, B6, K<br />
and manganese that help with your<br />
eyes, immune system and bones.<br />
They also reduce risk of heart disease,<br />
strokes and cancer and support to<br />
the cardiovascular system.<br />
Easy to grow<br />
1. Sew leek seeds in a sunny<br />
sheltered spot during March-April.<br />
Even amongst your shrubs!<br />
2. Sew thinly in soil - 30cm apart, in a<br />
shallow 1cm groove.<br />
3. When the seedlings are 4-5 weeks<br />
old with at least 3 leaves, thin to one<br />
plant every 15cm (plant in other<br />
places).<br />
4. Water well until they are ready for<br />
harvest in summer onwards.<br />
Fact<br />
Leeks are the national vegetable of<br />
Wales.<br />
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Gardens to suit your lifestyle<br />
• Landscape design projects<br />
• Hardwood decking specialists<br />
• Professional planting schemes<br />
• Water features and<br />
electrical lighting<br />
• Natural stone patios<br />
• Garden maintenance<br />
Call Danny: 01908 474 931 Mobile: 07532 451 812<br />
email: info@francisrose.co.uk www.francisrose.co.uk<br />
HARRY CLEWLOW<br />
Arborist and<br />
Bartlett Champion<br />
I have very high standards.<br />
About 70 metres, to be exact.<br />
Harry Clewlow champions the trees, landscapes<br />
and property investments of the customers in his<br />
care. And he’s one of the many reasons we’ve<br />
become the premier scientific tree and shrub<br />
care company in the world.<br />
Contact 01767 627532<br />
bedford@bartlettuk.com<br />
bartlett.com<br />
EVERY TREE NEEDS A CHAMPION.<br />
Garden design, construction and maintenance<br />
Based in Stony Stratford, we pride ourselves on excellent work,<br />
at very competitive prices. No job is too big, or too small, and<br />
we offer everything from full garden design, to general garden<br />
maintenance. Whether you would like a free quote for your home<br />
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Hard and soft landscaping<br />
Grass cutting and strimming<br />
All aspects of tree surgery<br />
Hedge trimming<br />
Pruning and weedkilling<br />
Shrub and tree planting<br />
Leaf and litter removal<br />
General tidying<br />
Full garden makeovers<br />
Artificial grass<br />
Fencing and gates<br />
Water features<br />
Sleeper work and brick work<br />
Lawns (turfing and seeding)<br />
Patios and decking<br />
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Treat your Lawn<br />
Spring is the season to begin preparing your garden<br />
and lawn for summer. Do it right and you’ll have a<br />
gorgeous green space to be proud of.<br />
Effective Fertilising and Weed Control<br />
The GreenThumb NutraGreen Spring treatment<br />
provides your lawn with a great start to the season.<br />
It’s a controlled-release fertiliser that delivers the<br />
essential nutrients into your lawn slowly and<br />
consistently. It lasts for up to 10 weeks, uses no-scorch<br />
technology and makes the grass plants grow stronger<br />
and more robust as well as boosting the vibrant green<br />
colour. The nutrients are released when moisture such<br />
as early morning dew and rain makes contact with the<br />
special polymer coating These fertilisers have been<br />
developed from over 30 years experience on lawn<br />
treatments and are unique to GreenThumb so you<br />
won’t find them anywhere else.<br />
The GreenThumb Spring Treatment also includes<br />
a targeted weed-control herbicide spray. When<br />
troublesome weeds infest the lawn your turf will have<br />
to compete for sunlight, water, air and nutrients. A<br />
weed-ridden lawn never looks as good. However, the<br />
result of the NutraGreen duo is a beautiful, green and<br />
healthy lawn, free from weeds.<br />
Essential Moisture<br />
GreenThumb's Oasis Treatment is designed to<br />
effectively conserve water by increasing absorption of<br />
any available moisture, from rain or watering. Grass is<br />
93% water and will die if it hasn't been able to absorb<br />
any, so give your lawn a drink early in the morning<br />
or late in the evening. Remember, a yellow and dry<br />
appearance in hotter drier weather is a sign that it<br />
may be lacking moisture.<br />
Routine Mowing<br />
GreenThumb advise to mow once a week on a dry day<br />
to a height of about 25mm (one inch). Cut the lawn<br />
too short and it’ll weaken, attracting unwanted weeds<br />
and moss. Keep your mower blades sharp, or replace<br />
them if necessary, to avoid damaging the grass<br />
plant. Consistent mowing helps to train the grass<br />
to be stronger over time. GreenThumb's SlowMow<br />
Treatment reduces the vertical growth of grass yet<br />
increases lateral growth and improves the density of<br />
the lawn. This reduces the amount of lawn mowing<br />
and a thicker lawn discourages weeds.<br />
Perfect Lawn<br />
Home & Garden<br />
GreenThumb are experts in advising when a lawn<br />
needs treatment or when to begin again. For a<br />
perfect green space Green Thumb’s Lawn Makeover<br />
programme will create a luxurious lawn that is<br />
superior to re-turfing. It’s a fraction of the cost, time<br />
and inconvenience and unlike laid turf, a Lawn<br />
Makeover is grown within the lawn's environment. The<br />
system uses GreenThumb's bespoke ‘Diamond Green'<br />
grass seed with 100% organic, weed-free, recycled<br />
top-dressing.<br />
GreenThumb treatments are tailored with the<br />
greatest care for the UK's lawns. They have solutions<br />
to transform any piece of grass, whatever the size or<br />
condition into a healthy, fresh and beautiful lawn.<br />
Green Thumb Milton Keynes<br />
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2018 was a difficult year for your garden.<br />
Extreme weather conditions resulted in<br />
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Due to high demand, and to avoid<br />
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If you think your lawn is beyond repair due<br />
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Motoring<br />
Stop the Thief<br />
Over the last few months news<br />
reports have highlighted the<br />
risks of stealing keyless cars.<br />
Thieves have used technology<br />
to bypass entry systems on<br />
these cars for many years, but<br />
manufacturers continue to<br />
develop keyless cars. Although<br />
most cars are affected Which?<br />
highlighted Ford, Volkswagen<br />
and Nissan models at most risk.<br />
While the Society of Motor<br />
Manufacturers and Traders<br />
believe new cars are more<br />
secure than ever, cheap<br />
electronic technology used to<br />
steal cars can be bought on line.<br />
The fob just needs to be within<br />
a certain distance of the car for<br />
the thief to trick, unlock and start<br />
the car. It can take less than 60<br />
seconds and for safety reasons<br />
the car won’t cut out when the<br />
key is out of range.<br />
Take action<br />
• Lock the car and keep your keys<br />
away from door and windows.<br />
• Keep the key in a metal tin to<br />
block signals<br />
• Find out if you can switch the<br />
key’s signal off.<br />
Car of the<br />
Edition<br />
Toyota Auris 1.8 VVT-I Excel 5D<br />
Auto 98 BHP<br />
This compact family hatchback is an<br />
exciting little discovery as it is a hybrid.<br />
It is all you would expect from Toyota<br />
- efficient and reliable. It’s combined<br />
fuel consumption is approximately<br />
70.6 mpg, it has a rear view camera<br />
and a park assist system. Slightly<br />
less expensive than rivals in the<br />
same group making this the perfect<br />
vehicle for those looking for practical<br />
application and financial savings.<br />
Which? Car Survey<br />
Which? are looking for consumers<br />
who are willing to take part in a<br />
survey to find the most and least<br />
reliable cars on UK roads.<br />
The Which? Car Survey <strong>2019</strong> is<br />
open to everyone and they aim<br />
to find out what it is like to live<br />
with a car. The research will help<br />
you when you decide to buy your<br />
next car.<br />
Find out more at: which.co.uk/<br />
reviews/new-and-used-cars/<br />
article/which-car-survey/takepart-in-the-which-car-survey<br />
We also love that it is British-built.<br />
This one has 2 previous owners, 2 keys<br />
and a great service history.<br />
At just under £16,000 you’ll need to<br />
move quickly to grab this bargain.<br />
For more details speak to:<br />
Saxon Bridge Automotive Ltd,<br />
Auckland Park, Mount Farm,<br />
Milton Keynes MK1 1BU<br />
01908 311886<br />
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Health and Wellbeing<br />
Hanslope Practice<br />
01908 510230<br />
theparksmedicalpractice.co.uk<br />
Paulerspury Practice<br />
01327 811630<br />
Towcester Medical Centre<br />
01327 359953<br />
towcestermedicalcentre.co.uk<br />
Stony Medical Centre<br />
01908 260382<br />
stonymedicalcentre.co.uk<br />
Stony Stratford Health Visitors, Physios<br />
01908 565555<br />
The Stonedean Practice<br />
01908 261155<br />
stonedeanpractice.org.uk<br />
Wolverton Health Centre<br />
01908 222954<br />
wolvertonhealthcentre.co.uk<br />
Wolverton Health Visitors, District<br />
Nurses, Podiatry, Physiotherapy<br />
01908 316633<br />
NHS Direct Textphone 111<br />
Milton Keynes General Hospital<br />
01908 660033<br />
mkhospital.nhs.uk<br />
Northampton General Hospital<br />
01604 634700<br />
northamptongeneral.nhs.uk<br />
AgeUK Information and Advice<br />
01908 560822<br />
ageconcern.org.uk<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous<br />
0800 917 7650<br />
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk<br />
Samaritans<br />
116123 samaritans.org<br />
Victim Support Line<br />
0808 168 9111<br />
Emergency Services<br />
Non emergency calls 101<br />
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111<br />
Emergencies 999<br />
Veterinary Surgeons<br />
The Vet Centre, Cherry Lane<br />
01908 542155<br />
Maids Moreton<br />
01280 812057 thevetcentre.ltd.uk<br />
Children<br />
Useful Numbers<br />
Rhymetime Under 1s<br />
Deanshanger Library, Little London,<br />
MK19 6HT<br />
Paula 01908 562889<br />
paula.culley@firstforwellbeing.co.uk<br />
Stony Stratford &Wolverton Library<br />
Stories, songs and rhymes<br />
Stony Stratford & Wolverton libraries<br />
miltonkeynes.gov.uk/libraries<br />
Brownies, Guides, Beavers & Scouts<br />
South Northants Rainbows, Brownies,<br />
Guides<br />
Emma 01908 571244<br />
Towcester Brownies & Guides Hattie<br />
(Guider in Charge 3rd Towcester<br />
Brownies)<br />
07776 257398<br />
rdtowcesterbrownies@gmail.com<br />
Wolverton and Stony Stratford<br />
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides<br />
wolvertondc@outlook.com<br />
1st Stony Stratford Beaver Scouts,<br />
Cub Scouts<br />
Scouts for boys & girls<br />
1stStonyStratford<br />
alby@backstage.co.uk<br />
Youth Clubs<br />
Act Out & Act Up Term-time drama<br />
group<br />
York House Centre, Stony Stratford<br />
info@redphoenixstory.co.uk<br />
Stony Biz Kids Afterschool Club<br />
Becky Piper 07798 736615<br />
stonybizkids stonybizkids.com<br />
York House Junior Youth Club<br />
Maria 07988 078056<br />
yorkhouseyouthclubs@hotmail.com<br />
york-house.org.uk<br />
York House Senior Youth Club<br />
Tash 07949 402862<br />
tash.youth@gmail.com<br />
york-house.org.uk<br />
Arts & Crafts<br />
Stony Stratford Floral Group<br />
Russell Street School Hall, Stony<br />
Stratford.Sue 01908 564453 orJudy<br />
01908 569429<br />
The North Bucks Woodturning Club<br />
Courtyard Arts Centre, Parklands,<br />
Great Linford, Milton Keynes<br />
Pip 01908 311243<br />
pip.watts@btconnect.com<br />
Towcester & District Art Society<br />
Paulerspury Village Hall<br />
Len Lane 01908 569425 or<br />
07957 281493 towcesterart.com<br />
Vitreus Art Courses<br />
4 Wakefield Country Courtyard,<br />
Potterspury NN12 7QX<br />
01327 810320 vitreus-art.co.uk<br />
Flower Drawing & Painting Classes<br />
With artist Nicky Hunter at Westbury<br />
Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road MK5 6AA<br />
07899 942944<br />
nickyred@gmail.com<br />
Dance<br />
Old Mother Redcaps<br />
Ladies Morris dancing side<br />
Swinfen Harris Hall, Stony Stratford<br />
Catherine 01908 667112<br />
Potterspury Dance Club<br />
Ballroom /sequence dancers<br />
Potterspury Village Hall<br />
John & Di 01604 862632<br />
Rose and Castle Morris<br />
Stoke Bruerne Village Hall<br />
Ian 07860 277046<br />
ianwelborn@talktalk.net<br />
rose-castlemorris.org.uk<br />
Royal Scottish CountryDance Society<br />
Bradwell Village Memorial Hall MK12<br />
9AG 07877 153259<br />
History<br />
Milton Keynes Aviation Society<br />
(MKAS)<br />
Kents Hill Community Centre<br />
Frithwood Crescent, Kents<br />
Hill, Milton Keynes MK6 6HQ<br />
Ian Carr 01234 742057<br />
iancarruk@aol.com mkas.co.uk<br />
Milton Keynes National Trust<br />
Association<br />
Monthly meetings<br />
The Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey<br />
01908 314151<br />
Milton Keynes Western Front<br />
Association<br />
Monthly meetings<br />
Roman Park Residents<br />
Club, 1, Constantine Way,<br />
Bancroft Park, MK13 0RA<br />
westernfrontassociation.com<br />
The National Museum of Computing<br />
Bletchley Park, The Mansion,<br />
Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DZ<br />
01908 374708 tnmoc.org<br />
Wolverton & District Archaeological &<br />
Historical Society<br />
St Mary & St Giles School,<br />
King George Crescent, Stony Stratford,<br />
MK11 1EF<br />
irisday86@yahoo.co.uk.<br />
Yardley Gobion History Group<br />
Village Hall 01908 542322<br />
babskingyg@talktalk.net<br />
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Music<br />
New Orleans Jazz Club<br />
01908 569432<br />
trevor.jeavons@btinternet.com<br />
goodtimejazz.info<br />
Terry Marshall and The Hounds Jazz<br />
Jam<br />
The Fox & Hounds, Stony Stratford<br />
fox-hounds-pub.business.site<br />
Junction 14 Ladies A Cappella<br />
Singing for pleasure and fundraising<br />
Drama Studio Shenley Brook End<br />
Secondary School, Milton Keynes.<br />
To join 01908 678558.<br />
To hire 01908 667029<br />
bookings@junction14.org<br />
junction14.org<br />
MK Acapella Men<br />
Barbershop Chorus Rehearsals<br />
Stantonbury School,<br />
Bradville, Milton Keynes<br />
membership mkacapella.com<br />
To hire bookings@mkacapella.com<br />
mkacapella.com<br />
Milton Keynes Acoustic Roots<br />
Guitar, fiddle and penny whistle<br />
Beginners to advanced<br />
Community Centre, Britten Grove, Old<br />
Farm Park, Milton Keynes<br />
johntimpany@aol.co.uk<br />
mkamc.co.uk<br />
Music Makers of Milton Keynes<br />
Choral music and singing<br />
Childrens Centre, Stony Stratford.<br />
Teresa 07928156006<br />
The Song Loft<br />
York House Centre, Stony Stratford<br />
songloft@gmail.com<br />
thesongloft. co.uk<br />
Scribal Gathering<br />
Music & spoken word open mic.<br />
The Crown, Market Square, Stony<br />
Stratford<br />
ScribalGathering<br />
Towcester Choral Society<br />
The Sawpits Centre, Towcester<br />
towcesterchoralsociety.org.uk<br />
Social<br />
Buckingham Canal Society<br />
Lock Lane, Cosgrove,MK19 7JR<br />
01908 661217<br />
Athinabec@aol.com<br />
buckinghamcanal.org.uk<br />
Wolverton Community Orchard<br />
Gardening Day<br />
Yvonne 01908 320405 or<br />
Mandy on 01908 319719<br />
Yardley Gobion Coffee Shop<br />
Drinks, cakes and chat, children’s toys.<br />
St Leonard’s Church, Yardley Gobion<br />
Deanshanger Library<br />
Reading Group,Knit and Natter, Learn<br />
to knit, knitting and sewing for children<br />
Deanshanger Library, Little London<br />
01908 562889<br />
paula.culley@firstforwellbeing.co.uk<br />
Deanshanger Sports Club<br />
Little London, Deanshanger<br />
MK19 6HU 01908 567137<br />
deanshangersc<br />
Stony Stratford Tuesday Night Charity<br />
Curry Club Charity Quiz<br />
Eastern Paradise, Wolverton Road,<br />
Stony Stratford MK11 1DX<br />
Tuesday Night Charity Curry Club<br />
Quiz<br />
Towcester Bridge Club<br />
Friendly duplicate bridge<br />
Towcester Conservative<br />
Club Lynda Riecken<br />
lynda@riecken.co.uk<br />
bridgewebs.com/towcester<br />
Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea Coffee<br />
& Home-Made Cakes<br />
All welcome<br />
Last Friday of month, 2pm-4pm<br />
Memorial Hall, Deanshanger Road,<br />
Old Stratford (by village shop)<br />
Havencourt Sheltered Home Bingo &<br />
Coffee Morning<br />
Ridgmont, Deanshanger<br />
Jean jean.miller@<br />
southnorthantshomes.co.uk<br />
Sport<br />
Happy Bodies Fitness Centre<br />
Furtho Court, Old Stratford,<br />
01908 477066 happybodies.co.uk<br />
Feathers Badminton Club<br />
Mill Mead Hall, Wolverton<br />
01908 373966 or<br />
mr.baldwin@btinternet.com<br />
Castlethorpe Short Mat Bowls Club<br />
Castlethorpe Village Hall<br />
01908 510583<br />
keithprestidge@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Paulerspury Bowling Club<br />
Paulerspury Village Hall<br />
Ann 01327 811352<br />
Stony Stratford Bowls Club<br />
Ancell Trust Sports Ground,<br />
Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1AR 01908 565659<br />
stonystratfordbowlsclub.co.uk<br />
Useful Numbers<br />
Wolverton Town Bowls Club<br />
Bruce 01908 310514<br />
Wolverton Park Bowls Club<br />
Haversham Road, Wolverton,<br />
MK12 5TN<br />
Bob 07988 778248<br />
bowlsclub.org/club/7966/<br />
Stony Stratford Croquet Club<br />
Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1AR<br />
Roy 01908 566345<br />
Twenty3c CycleRides<br />
01908 260322<br />
Deanshanger Colts & Divas Football<br />
Club<br />
deanshangercolts.co.uk<br />
Karate<br />
07739 707455 karategoju.co.uk<br />
Karate & Kickboxing<br />
Laura 07910 154499 karatemk.co.uk<br />
Jado Kuin Do Family Martial Arts<br />
Emma Bacon 07790 296737<br />
RunStony<br />
Run group runstony<br />
Kiln Farm Squash Club<br />
07729 414000<br />
Haversham Sailing Club<br />
High Street, Haversham<br />
MK19 7DX<br />
havershamsc.org<br />
Towcester & District Table Tennis<br />
Rod Barr 01604 847948<br />
or 07885 108559<br />
tabletennis365.com/Towcester<br />
Wolverton Tennis Club Coaching<br />
Pete Tolaini 0774 0004548<br />
wolvertontennis@hotmail.com<br />
Stony Stratford Walking Group<br />
Meet Mill Lane/ Willow Lane<br />
Mary Kendall 01908 260570<br />
Winslow District Ramblers<br />
bucksvoice.net/winslowdistrictramblers-group<br />
Buckingham and District Walking<br />
Group<br />
John 07921 823189<br />
Deanshanger and Wicken Royal British<br />
Legion Branch Meetings<br />
Monthly meetings<br />
Deanshanger Conservative Club<br />
01908 261107<br />
barbaralangtonb-langton@outlook.<br />
com<br />
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Building & property<br />
Hickford Construction Ltd 41, 56<br />
KAS Builders 42<br />
Morris Roofing 41<br />
Ron Cave Roofing 40<br />
Thomas Betts & Co 41, 42<br />
Windows & conservatories<br />
Cloudy2Clear 1, 3<br />
Custom Glaze 42<br />
Thomas Betts & Co 41<br />
Win-Dor 2<br />
Aerial, cable & electrical<br />
MKL Cable Solutions 44<br />
MJ Electrics 44<br />
Plumbing, gas servicing &<br />
heating<br />
Add Warmth 43<br />
Glo Central 43<br />
On-Tap Installations 43<br />
Pete the Plumber 43<br />
Kitchens & bathrooms<br />
Dream Doors 9<br />
On-Tap Installations 43<br />
Painters & plasterers<br />
BWB Plastering 45<br />
Colour Schemes Decorating<br />
Services 45<br />
DPL Services 45<br />
Kenneth Hudson Interiors 45<br />
Rebecca Burchell 44<br />
S Fludgate Painting & Decorating 45<br />
SJ Adcock & Son 45<br />
Thomas Betts & Co 45<br />
Interiors<br />
Carpetwise 51<br />
Maxwell Home & Garden Service 54<br />
Pip. Interiors 48<br />
The Old Joinery Workshop 44<br />
Thomas Betts and Co. 51<br />
Universal Blinds 51<br />
Cleaning & domestic<br />
Bucks Chimney Sweeps 51<br />
Domestique 49<br />
Stony Dry Cleaners 49<br />
Stony Oven Cleaners 49<br />
The Stainbusters 49<br />
Vickie’s Cleaning 49<br />
Garden<br />
Ace Landscapes and Tree Care 54<br />
Advanced Turf Machinery 56<br />
Bartlett Tree Experts 54<br />
Brown Tree Care 11<br />
Francis Rose Landscaping & Garden<br />
Services 54<br />
Green Thumb 55, 57<br />
Hickford Construction 56<br />
Linnell Bros Ltd 56<br />
Maxwell Home & Garden Services 54<br />
M. Lovell Tree Surgeon 54<br />
Prestige Lawns 63<br />
Stony Firewood 39<br />
Summer Meadows Logs 44<br />
Waste removal<br />
Rob Bracey, Septic Tanks 43<br />
BEAUTY, W<strong>EL</strong>LBEING<br />
HEALTH, & FITNESS<br />
Action Physio 12<br />
Active MK Fitness 13<br />
Alchemy Therapy Centre 17, 37<br />
Clive Heayns Podiatry 13<br />
Da Vinci Dental Clinic 16<br />
Elanele 32<br />
Happy Bodies Fitness Centre 13<br />
Janice Skillman Foot Health 13<br />
I Lash Beauty 18<br />
Karate & Kickboxing MK 13<br />
Lanh’s Nail Salon 17<br />
Lisa Wiles Pilates 13<br />
Massage in Mind 12<br />
Samantha Costello Foot Clinic 18<br />
Slimming World 17<br />
Towcester McTimoney<br />
Chiropractic 12<br />
LEISURE, FOOD & DRINK<br />
Advance Travel 33<br />
Akasaka Japanese 21, 22<br />
ARTea Room 18<br />
Bamboo Cottage Chinese<br />
Takeaway 23<br />
Branch-Out MK 19<br />
Crispy Duck 23<br />
Flames Pizzeria and Grill 22<br />
Harry’s Rainbow 27<br />
Milton Keynes Community<br />
Fridge 20<br />
Moorgate Farm Vegetable Box<br />
Delivery 21<br />
Namji 6<br />
Potterspury House 22<br />
Super Sausage Café 22<br />
The Old Talbot 25<br />
Towcester Mill Brewery 19<br />
Accommodation & celebrations<br />
Furtho Manor Farm 39<br />
CHILDREN & YOUTH<br />
Acorn Early Years Foundation 28<br />
Rosemary Lane School of Ballet 29<br />
Soul2Sole 29<br />
The Webber Independent School 31<br />
We Make Footballers 24, 28<br />
Wicken Toys 29<br />
Willow Tree Pre-school 28<br />
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES<br />
ASC Financial Solutions Ltd 7<br />
Baldox Computing 39<br />
Furtho Manor Farm 39<br />
MK Box Self Storage 39<br />
RTS Financial Planning 36<br />
Sew & Grow 38<br />
Trading Standards 40<br />
Flowers<br />
Back to the Fuchsia 19<br />
Branch-Out MK 19<br />
Jewellery Services<br />
Barović Jewellers 37, 39<br />
Pets & vets<br />
Doggy Do Ups 11<br />
RSPCA 10<br />
The Vet Centre 10, 11<br />
Pest control<br />
Killem Pest Control 11<br />
TRANSPORT<br />
Taxis<br />
Skyline 64<br />
Motoring & transport<br />
Autowerks 59<br />
G & G Autos 59<br />
JMC Autos 59<br />
Saxonbridge 5, 58<br />
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