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Inside this issue 

FOR YOUR WELLBEING 

6-7 Staying Active and Local Support 

13 Stop Your Dizziness 

14 Ageing Well 

93 Pain-free Dental Care 

AT YOUR LEISURE 

8 Emma’s Space 

20-21 Reducing Food Miles 

24 Our Secret Find 

26-27 Children’s Word Search; Whitehouse Primary Favourite Jokes; 

What Makes People Old; What Older People Mean to Me; Writers in 

Residence 

30 Meet the Community Champion 

32 Win a Relaxing Facial with Jan Barry Beauty 

34-35 What's On; Milton Keynes Philatelic Society 40th Anniversary; 

Bancroft Park Petanque Club; Cosgrove Canal Festival; York House 

Events 

40 Audiences Wowed 

48-49 Immerse Yourself into a New Culture; Milton Keynes Open; 

Deanshanger Library is Saved; intu MK Green Gym 

54 Artists in Bloom 

CREATING YOUR HOME & GARDEN 

10 Animals Requiring Special Owners; What’s your dog telling you? 

46-47 Bathing Well 

52-53 Simply Transforming Gardens; Stony Stratford in Bloom; 

Wolverton and Greenleys in Bloom; Vegetable of the Edition 

SAFE TRAVELS 

58 Travelling In Europe Summer Check List 

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING 

18 Beat the Scammers 

33 Celebrating Local Businesses 

36-37 Write your Will! A Turning Point; Are Loyalty Cards Worth It? Passive 

MUST Beat Active; Pension Tax Trap 

38 Don’t forget about Lasting Powers of Attorney 

HELPFUL CONTACTS 

60 Useful Numbers 

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Well-Being 

When your Memory 

needs Support 

Stony Stratford Memory Club offers support for anyone 

experiencing memory or related problems. If you live in 

your own home in the community and are managing 

with intermittent assistance from others it’s for you. 

Anyone who has dementia, with symptoms of cognitive 

impairment and wants to be as self-reliant as possible is 

welcomed. 

Fortnightly meetings 2.30pm – 4pm, Mondays 

Stony Stratford Community Church (please use 

the ‘Kitchen Entrance’ at the end of Cofferidge Close, 

opposite Budgens) 

£1.50 per meeting (suggested donation) 

01908 567168 or call Jacqui 07742 485188 

office@stonystratfordcommunitychurch.co.uk 

Managing Dizzy Ears 

If dizziness and balance is a problem, join this 

local support group: 

Dizziness and Balance support Group 

Organised by Dizzy Ears & the Ménière's Society 

12.30pm – 1.30pm, 18 July 

It’s free to attend and refreshments are provided. 

It a great space to meet like minded people, over 

a cup of tea - visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/dizzinessbalance-support-group-tickets- 

menieres.org.uk 

Confidential calls 01306 876883 

Gentle Tai Chi Exercises 

For people suffering with falls, dizziness, balance 

problems and any other mobility issues. 

Gentle Tai Chi exercises undertaken on chairs 

or with support, incorporated with mindfulness 

and relaxation. To help the mind, body & soul. 1st 

session free. 

11.15am – 12.15pm, 18 July 

For both head over to: 

The Meeting Room, The Old Bath House 

& Community Centre 205 Stratford Road, 

Wolverton, MK12 5RL 

Use It, Don’t Lose It! 

The Day Centre at Haven Court, a collection of sheltered 

housing bungalows in Deanshanger, could lose another 

community activity. 

To ensure its survival join the informal darts group. A new 

dart board was purchased by Trevor Bird in memory of a 

family friend and there are spare darts. A standing fan will 

soon be purchased as a result of other donations. 

This is a call for all local people, not just Deanshanger 

residents, to come and enjoy an informal game of 

darts and plenty of banter. Tea/coffee and biscuits are 

provided. 

2 - 4pm, Monday and Friday 

Haven Court, Ridgemont Close, Deanshanger MK19 6JZ 

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Exercise as You Get Older 

Have you noticed that as you age, your knees maybe ache as you stand 

up and getting going takes a little longer? As for recovery what happened 

to the time when you could have a night out, get up the next day and 

play a game of football? 

Research shows that your health, independence and well-being improve 

with activity. It’s never too late to drop that sedentary lifestyle. Local 

resident, Brian Hird, Happy Bodies Health and Wellbeing member proved 

that when he ran his first half marathon in his 80s. 

The NHS recommends 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per 

week and the options to achieve that are endless. Put it into perspective 

that’s only 30 minutes five times a week – the same amount of time as 

sitting in front of your favourite soap opera! Your daily chores don’t count. 

Happy Bodies Health and Wellbeing or intu MK Green Gym both offer 

support and friendship to achieve your active goals. Groups and 

businesses like this willl make sure you do the right amount of activity in 

the right way and they 

help to build friendships. 

Getting Stronger 

Pilates helps to stengthen 

your body, improves posture, 

muscle tone, balance and joint 

mobility. It also helps to reduce 

stress and tension. As Pilates is a 

low-impact exercise it’s unlikely 

that you will get injured but if 

you have injuries check with 

your GP or physiotherapist if 

you have any worries. 

Not keen on exercise? 

Make it easier: 

1. Listen to music 

2. Do it with friends 

3. Join a gym or club 

4. Set a goal and book 

an event 

5. Raise money for a 

charity 

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Action Physio 01908 968430 

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Clive Heayns 01908 565444 

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Dizzy Ears 0330 133 0618 

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DW Roberts Stony: 01908 562355 

Wolverton: 01908 313338 

Happy Bodies Fitness Centre 01908 477066 

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Karate & Kickboxing 07910 154 499 

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Lisa Wiles Pilates 07729 608960 

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Massages Work Wonders 

Massage therapy isn’t just a 

stress reliever, luxury or for an 

athlete. It has lots of health 

benefits particularly if your 

mobility has reduced. While 

not a cure for problems it can 

boost the immune system 

and encourage fluids to move 

around the body. The soft 

tissues get a good stretch 

which helps with stiffness 

and movement and this can 

improve balance. It also helps 

to manage pain. Your local 

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Hello Readers 

Hello Readers... 

This edition’s focus is about making life easier and 

the positive aspects of getting older. Everyone 

can ‘Climb Their Mountain’ and it doesn’t have to 

be Kilimanjaro. Once you find your goal, get local 

support. A couple of years ago Happy Bodies 

Gym in Old Stratford helped 82 year old Brian 

Hird to successfully run his first half marathon. It 

doesn’t have to be exercise, you could learn to 

dance, paint your first masterpiece or simply lose 

the weight you have always wanted to. No matter 

your age believe you can do it and you will! 


Senior Years 

Sadly older people can become targets for 

scammers. Take a look at the interesting 

information from Trading Standards on page 18. 

We’ve also found a few helplines to give advice 

and help with loneliness. 

Supporting Local Business 

Small businesses make up 99% of businesses in 

this country and employ 60% of the workforce. 

We are important for keeping the UK economy 

buoyant with new ideas, inventions and job 

creation. Bureaucratic challenges are put into 

the paths of small business owners think GDPR 

compliance. While these are essential, they add 

to the stress of running your own business. Take 

time to support your local business and find out 

what they can offer as often they are more cost 

effective and reliable than the nationals. 

What’s inside 

This edition is, as always, packed with helpful and 

useful information. We’ve researched the benefits 

of organic versus non organic vegetables. 

It’s confirmed for us that probably the most 

important part of food buying is unsurprisingly - 

keeping it local. There is less packaging and miles, 

and the more fresh, local veg we eat the better! 

Test our Veggie Patties recipe with a veg box from 

Moorgate Farm Vegetable Delivery Service. 

Keep your 

business 

local! 

Whitehouse Primary School 

Once again, we are very excited to share with you 

the hard work that our young writers and editors 

from Whitehouse Primary School have produced. 

We don’t want to forget the incredible teachers, 

though, who work so hard to make this fantastic 

opportunity work well. The children work out 

ways to investigate and come up with ideas for 

our themes. This time we are reminded of the 

different perceptions of life at different stages. 

Thank you all! 

In the meantime support our community and 

make sure you keep your business essentiallylocal 

- Emma 

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Home & Garden 


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Feature 

Animals Requiring Special Owners 

RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks help so 

many animals every year. Sadly some of them are 

strays who have been living rough and others 

who have suffered neglect. The branch believes 

these animals deserve a second chance in life. 

Squiggle is 4 years old and is a shy cat. He 

doesn't come out when people visit so he gets 

overlooked. He just wants a home with someone 

who'll let him settle in and then show him 

humans are not all mean. He'll need an adult only 

home and with someone around a lot of the time 

so he has company. 

Fraggle is also 4 years old, he will need a mostly 

outdoor home. He arrived as an injured stray 

but his wounds have healed. He is a nervous cat 

but you can stroke him. He will need an adult 

only home and plenty of access to the outside 

so he can do his own thing but knowing he has 

somewhere to come home to for dinner and a 

bed for the night. 

Thank you for your support! 

If you would like more information on 

Squiggle, Fraggle or any of the cats or small 

rabbits in our care, please call 01908 611179, 

follow them on facebook mkrspca or visit 

rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk 

Is your dog trying to tell 

you something? 

Our four legged friends try to show us they are 

struggling with mobility or joint pain in many ways. 

Research indicates that around 10% of dog owners 

notice a change in their dog’s walking speed and a 

reduction in their running and jumping. A lack of 

understanding leads many to believe this is part of the 

ageing process. Have you noticed: 

• A change in gait (walk, trot and canter) or reduction 

in their range of movement. 

• Reduction or difficulty in their daily activities e.g. 

struggling to get up and down stairs, or on or off the 

sofa; becoming nervous on slippery surfaces such as 

laminate or tiled floors. 

• A difference in their posture i.e. coat changes, 

twitching or shivery skin, uneven nail wear. 

• Behavioural changes such as being generally 

grumpy or defensive towards other dogs; licking at 

their joints; newly developed fear of noises. 

If you are concerned and would like to find out 

more about what your dog is trying to tell you talk 

to Vet Anna and Nurse Nicky. They have completed 

an intensive training course to develop new skills 

and discover the up-to-date tools to introduce 

Osteoarthritis and Pain clinics to the practice. Nicky 

is a trained Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner and 

works in association with The Vet Centre to help with 

management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft 

tissue. 

Book an appointment: 

The Vet Centre, Cherry Lane Garden Centre 

NN12 7QN 

01280 812057 or 01908 542155 

info@thevetcentre.ltd.uk 

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Stop Your Dizziness 

Are you one of 

the 5% of the 

population who 

has experienced a 

spinning, lightheaded 

feeling? A 

little unsteady on 

your feet? Maybe 

dizzy when turning 

over in bed, in crowds or at the supermarket? You are 

not alone, at least 50% of the older population has 

experienced these symptoms and more, at least once 

in their lives. 

Dizziness is debilitating but treatment from Dizzy 

Ears can improve and even resolve your symptoms. 

Audiologist, Mahdiyya Dharas launched this service 

because local residents can benefit from her 

dedicated holistic therapy. She tackles the symptoms 

of dizziness as well as the anxiety and loss of 

confidence that comes with the suffering. 

Dizziness & Vertigo Therapy is a completely safe and 

effective therapy if you suffer with dizziness, vertigo 

Well-Being 

or imbalance due to inner ears 

problems. It involves exercises 

and manoeuvres to reduce the 

dizziness. Mahdiyya explained 

that her programmes of daily 

exercises are tailored to your symptoms and are 

designed to help to stimulate and retune your balance 

system. She also offers manoeuvres specific to 

vertigo. 

Mahdiyya provides a free support group, adapted Tai 

Chi classes and relaxation training to enhance the 

treatment. Older people will also benefit from her 

advice to prevent and manage falls. 

Stop your dizziness by calling Mahdiyya to book 

your treatment today. 

0330 133 0618 

contact@dizzyears.co.uk 

dizzyears.co.uk 

Marlborough House, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes 

MK11 3LL 

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Whether suffering from stress or having 

muscular discomfort, massage is a powerful 

tool to alleviate these and many more 

physical and emotional conditions. 

Call 01908 968430 to 

book your appointment. 

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54b High Street, Stony Stratford MK11 1AQ 

Email reception@actionphysiotherapy.co.uk 

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Ageing Well 

Japanese climber Yuichiro Miura climbed Everest aged 80 years and Nola 

Ochs, from USA earned a Bachelor’s degree at 95, followed by a master’s 

at age 98. What more proof do you need that you can still embrace life 

as you get older? Start by finding your confidence with the way you look 

and feel about yourself. 

SET YOUR GOAL 

You can achieve it, if you believe. Plan 

what you want to do - whether it is to 

run a marathon, climb a mountain, learn 

something new or simply change the colour 

of your hair! 

TOP TIP 

Drink plenty of 

water – lose even 1% 

of body weight in fluid 

and it can reduce 

your mental 

performance. 

AGE-DEFYING BEAUTY 

The way you treat your skin can prevent, slow 

and possibly repair damage. Therefore eat 

properly, sleep well and reduce stress but also 

reduce exposure to sunlight, pollution and 

cigarette smoke. Moisturise and use good a 

sunscreen, SPF 50+ and don’t forget to protect 

your hands. Use gloves when working outside 

or cleaning, and exfoliate. Treat age spots 

with appropriate products. Get advice from a 

beauty therapist. 

PREVENTING FALLS 

Dizziness as we get older is often 

caused by an inner ear problem 

called positional vertigo. It gives 

you a false sense of spinning, is 

often sudden and comes in short 

spells with moving being a trigger. 

Treatments from trained vestibular 

audiologists and physios can 

improve things and prevent falls. 

A SMILE A DAY 

Your smile is the first thing people notice. To 

reduce signs of ageing in your teeth, brush 

at least twice a day, floss daily and visit your 

dentist every six months. Straightening can 

take years off your appearance and crowded 

teeth increases the risk of decay. 

SUPPLIERS 

Action Physio 01908 968430 

actionphysiotherapy.co.uk 

Alchemy Therapy Centre 01908 567766 

alchemytherapycentre.com 

DW Roberts Stony: 01908 562355 

Wolverton: 01908 313338 

Happy Bodies Fitness Centre 

01908 477066 

happybodies.co.uk 

Janice Skillman 07758 633760 

or 01908 387021 

Jaspreet Tehara 07748 800420 

jaspreettehara.org 

Lahns 01908 567796 

nailsalonmiltonkeynes.co.uk 

Lisa Wiles Pilates 07729 608960 

Massage in Mind 01908 968430 

massageinmind.me 

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EATING WELL, LIVING WELL 

Calorific intake should decline with age but a 

healthy balance of fruit and veg, beans, pulses, 

fish, eggs, meat and other proteins must be 

maintained. Choose wholegrain rice, pasta and 

bread and avoid foods high in fat, sugar and salt 

including processed foods. Don’t take risks with 

use-by-dates. 


AVOIDING SADNESS 

Depression isn’t a sign of weakness, 

it can creep up on you at any 

age, no matter what you have or 

haven’t achieved. Life changes, 

as you age, can trigger negative 

thoughts and depression and a 

loss can hit an older person harder 

than younger people. Counselling, 

doing activities and exercise will 

help you to feel better and hopeful 

again but it is also essential to find 

new challenges and resilience for 

every landmark. 

TOP TIP 

Getting a pet, exercise 

and personal grooming 

are some of the top 

ways of staying happy 

as you age. 

I Keep 

Forgetting 

Dementia covers Alzheimer’s 

Disease, vascular dementia, 

Lewy Bodies and Frontotemporal 

dementia. Each person’s experience 

of dementia is unique but when 

cognitive impairment significantly 

affects your daily life, seek help. 

Depression, chest or urinary tract 

infections, constipation, vitamin or 

thyroid deficiencies could cause 

memory problems and confusion. 

Symptoms of dementia include: 

• Emotions - mood and behaviour 

changes, depression and anxiety 

• Visiospacial skills - problems 

judging speeds and distances 

• Cognitive skills - difficulty 

concentrating, planning and 

organising 

• Memory - forgetting 

appointments, events and recent 

conversations, familiar places. Also 

losing track of time 

• Communication - struggling to 

keep up with conversations, word/ 

name finding 

• Other - sleep problems, delusions 

and hallucinations, cravings foods. 

Some medications can slow the 

progression of Alzheimer’s but there 

is no cure. Keeping as physically, 

mentally and emotionally active as 

possible is thought to help. 

Help and support 

Speak to your GP to find the cause 

of your memory problems. 

Alzheimer's Society - National 

Dementia Helpline 0300 222 11 22 

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Well-Being 

It’s never too late 

to start looking 

after your heart 

At Happy Bodies we try 

to cater for all abilities. If 

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to see how we can help. 

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Professional 

Beat the Scammers 

Scam phone calls are annoying, frustrating and 

sometimes scary. Criminals are currently pretending 

to be from HMRC and claiming they owe you a tax 

refund or that there is an issue with an unpaid bill. 

Others are claiming to represent a number of high 

street banks asking your for personal information and 

there are lots of others. 

These days scammers have access to technology 

which allows them to mimic a legitimate telephone 

number, that comes up on the caller ID on your 

phone making them seem more plausible. 

Protect yourself 

• Official organisations will not ask you for your 

personal data including bank account details, over the 

phone. 

• If you get a call from your bank, tell them you will call 

them back. Call the number on the back of your bank 

card from another phone or, if you don’t have another 

phone, leave it 10 minutes before you call them back. 

• Nuisance calls about pensions are illegal, report 

cold calls about your pension to the Information 

Commissioners 

office on 

0303 123 1133 

• Register your 

number with the 

Free Telephone 

Preference 

Service Calls 

asking you to pay a renewal fee for the service are 

scams - say no! tpsonline.org.uk//tps/index.html 

• Invest in a call blocker which blocks incoming 

calls, preventing scammers from getting through 

to your number. Speak to your phone provider to 

organise services they offer to prevent your elderly 

or vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends from 

being caught out. 

As a victim of a scam you have not been foolish, 

you have been the victim of a sophisticated 

crime committed by a criminal. Please report 

it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit 

actionfraud.police.uk 

Claire Kendall, Trading Standards, Milton Keynes 

Find local support groups to get advice or help with meeting the needs of an older family 

member, friend or neighbour. 

Age Concern: Emotional and practical support, 

information and advice, memory clinics, hospital 

aftercare, technology help and more. 

Helpline: 01908 550700 

Alzheimer’s Society: For information, support, 

questions or concerns about dementia. 

Helpline: 0300 222 1122 

alzheimers.org.uk 

Campaign to End Loneliness 

campaigntoendloneliness.org 

Contact the Elderly: National charity aiming to 

tackle loneliness and social isolation in older people 

with meetings for fun, friendship, tea and cake. 

contact-the-elderly.org.uk/about-us/locations 

Elderly Accommodation Counsel: National charity 

helping to make informed choices about housing and 

care needs. 

eac.org.uk 

Macmillan Cancer Support: Advice after a cancer 

diagnosis, information, practical advice and support, 

and other people’s experiences. 

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Milton Keynes Parkinson’s UK 

Helpline: 0808 8000 303 or South 

Central 0344 225 3773 

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The Silver Line: Confidential, free helpline for people 

aged 55 and over, open 24 /7. 

Helpline: 0800 470 8090 

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Victim Support: Support to cope and recover from 

the impact of crime. 

Helpline: 08 08 16 89 111 

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Helpline: 0300 1234 148 

victims-first.org.uk 

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Well-Being 

Pain-free dental care. 

Letting little explorers 

get on with their 

adventures 

Convincing your child that visiting a dentist 

is an adventure can be a bit of a stretch. 

How do you reassure your child? 

Obviously bribery is effective, but in the longrun, 

jelly beans for every visit might be a bit 

counter productive. 

Da Vinci believe that the earlier your child 

visits the dentist the better as a happy first 

experience stays with a young mind. 

Children have a natural curiosity, so let them 

ask the clinicians what happens at our brightly 

coloured clinic, what all the gizmo’s are for, 

and to see a CT scan of someone’s’ teeth. 

TOTALLY AWESOME, a real-life adventure! 

Most importantly, The Da Vinci Dental Clinic’s 

friendly team are specialists in PAIN-FREE 

treatment. So why not arrange to come along 

and meet the team for an initial consultation? 

Telephone: 01908 886 871 

Da Vinci Dental Clinic, 3 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5NF. www.davincidentistry.co.uk 

KIDS GO 

FREE 

Da Vinci Family Dental Clinic 

is offering 

FREE CHECK-UPS 

for children up to 16 years old 

and discounts on treatments 

when parents register with 

the practice! 

Something extra to smile about! 

Telephone: 01908 886 871 

Da Vinci Dental Clinic, 3 Canon Harnett Court, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5NF. www.davincidentistry.co.uk 


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Local Shopping goes Miles Further 

Is organic better than non-organic? Little has changed with regards 

to the arguments about nutritional quality and risks from pesticides 

and fertilisers. Organic is often considered more sustainable as fewer 

chemicals are used and there’s a lower risk of leeching. Yields, however, 

are considerably less for a similar field. Which way should the average 

consumer go? 

ORGANIC VERSUS GOING LOCAL 

The weather, the soil and processing 

systems may have a greater influence on the 

nutritional quality of food and vegetables 

than whether they are organic or not. More 

importantly, most people don’t eat enough 

fruit or veg. 

TOP TIP 

We waste 1.9 million 

tonnes of food every 

year in the UK. Reduce 

waste, use MK 

Community Fridge! 

According to The Grocer in 2017 the UK 

only produced 23% of the fruit and veg 

we ate, yet 67% of us would prefer to buy 

British or locally. While you may not be 

able to distinguish the origins of most veg, 

there is a difference between a summer 

ripened tomato and an out of season winter 

one! Shockingly, the majority of people 

don’t know the seasonal months of most 

vegetables. 

Buying local produce means we reduce 

environmental damage from 

airmiles and more income is 

generated for the area. It is also 

more likely to be seasonal so 

shop local, buy organic if you 

can, but eat those fruit and 

vegetables! 

TOP TIP 

Try organic - start by 

adding 1-2 items into 

your basket and make 

sure they are in your 

weekly food plan 

HIDDEN GEM 

Every July and August, the English Cherry Company picks 

delicious sweet, red cherries from their 2,000 cherry trees. 

Cherries have some incredible health benefits as well as 

tasting delicious. Buy these juicy cherries from the farm shop, 

roadside stalls, and local farm shops. Keeping fruit in season. 

English Cherry 

01908 587070 or 07884 008860 

englishcherry.co.uk 

Salford Road, Aspley Guise MK17 8HY 

english.cherry.co.uk 

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Carrot, Spinach 

and Bean Patties 

Serves 6 

Prep time 45 mins 

Cooking time 25 mins 

BAMBOO COTTAGE - PART OF THE 

COMMUNITY 

The Bamboo Cottage in Old Stratford has served 

the local area with authentic Chinese cuisine 

for over 11 years. Their popularity has grown 

consistently over this time as they always try to go 

the extra mile for their customers like staying open 

during the roadworks. 

The menu offers a choice of meat, seafood and 

vegetarian options and, of course, the traditional 

Chinese sweet and sour, chop suey and chow 

mein dishes continue to impress us locals too! If 

you are not sure what to eat, try one of the special 

and Peking set dinners for up to four people. Tim, 

head chef, keeps his cuisine as authentic and fresh 

as possible, selecting his fresh meat daily as well 

as using a local Chinese supplier for his spices. My 

personal favourite is the fried spicy tofu with chilli 

and garlic! 

While he is busy working on the menu, Tim’s wife 

and daughter take a more active role at the front of 

house, where you will be guaranteed a happy and 

welcoming smile. 

Bamboo Cottage 

Old Stratford Local Centre, Unit D, Falcon Drive, Old 

Stratford, Milton Keynes MK19 6FG 

01908 565700 

Ingredients 

1 finely chopped onion 

15ml/1tbsp vegetable oil 

450g/1lbs carrots, washed and roughly chopped 

100g spinach leaves, washed 

5ml/1tsp ground cumin 

5ml/1tsp ground coriander 

200ml vegetable stock 

1400g can mixed or red kidney beans drained 

75g fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs 

Method 

1. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook 

for 2 mins. Add the garlic, carrots, spinach, cumin 

and coriander. Stir for a minute and add the stock. 

Season well and once boiling, simmer for 10-15 

minutes until carrots are tender. Cool. 

2. Drain the liquid and mash until lump free. Add 

the drained beans and mash again. Stir in the 

breadcrumbs, mixing well and seasoning to taste. 

3. Divide mixture into 6 and shape into round 

patties about 2.5cm thick. Chill until ready to serve. 

4. Heat oven to 220°C/ Gas mark 7, brush patties 

with oil on both sides and place on hot baking 

sheet. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes. 

Eat with a delicious home-made coleslaw. The 

perfect option for vegan and vegetarian diners at 

your summer BBQ! 

ORDER A VEGETABLE BOX 

Moorgate Farm Vegetable Box 

Delivery Scheme - Local fresh, 

quality vegetables delivered from 

field to your door in 24 hours 

Moorgate Farm, 

Potterspury NN12 7QG 

01908 543008 

moorgatefarm@btinternet.com 


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Leisure 

Our Secret Find 

It’s five years since Marlin and Richard 

Armstrong fell in love with Potterspury House 

and the surrounding area. Their vision is almost 

complete and what a success they have made 

of it. 

Their adventure began with Cloud 9 Spa where you can 

now enjoy a perfect spa experience along with hair and 

beauty treatments. Testimonials and reviews certainly 

reinforce just how welcoming and caring Marlin and 

Richard, along with all their staff, really are. They consider 

your every need and aim to address the smallest detail if 

things are not as exact as you’d like them. 

This August will be the second anniversary of the 

opening of Potterspury House Grand Restaurant. This 

delightful eatery transforms from a place to enjoy 

breakfast, coffee, lunches and afternoon teas by day to a 

sophisticated and intimate restaurant by night. Nothing 

is too much trouble, from the food they serve to the 

access and environment itself. Their recently re-laid 

courtyard has made access for wheelchair users and 

walkers far smoother and easier. 

Best of all, you’ll enjoy freshly cooked, locally-sourced 

and even home grown ingredients that come with a 

passion that is hard to beat. The breakfast, brunch, lunch 

and dinner menus cater for all tastes and dietary needs, 

and even includes a carb-free cake! There are options 

for gluten-free, vegetarian as well as meat and seafood 

eaters. Along side the main menus they regularly add 

speciality dishes to tantalise your taste buds. 

To experience this welcoming atmosphere and the 

care that Marlin and Richard aim to bring book one of 

their tables or treat yourself and a friend to one of their 

amazing treatments. 

CONGRATS! 

Potterspury House are 

celebrating their 2nd 

Anniversary 

3 Poundfield Rd, Potterspury, Towcester NN12 7QL 

dining@potterspuryhouse.co.uk 

01908 804805 

potterspuryhouse.co.uk 

Opening Hours 

Monday: Closed 

Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00-17:00 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-21:00 

Sunday: 12:00-15:00 

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Children 

Whitehouse Primary 

School Writers 

In this edition our writers have learnt how to 

research. Based on what they have discovered I 

think some of the children might think I am old! 

Yet what a fascinating insight into what being old 

means to children. I am pleased that they definitely 

all sound like they love having older people in 

their lives though. As for the jokes, I couldn’t stop 

laughing, particularly at the naughty tissue joke. 

What was your favourite? 

Whitehouse Primary Favourite Jokes 

Q Why do ostriches have long legs? 

A Because they have smelly feet 

Q What is a rabbit’s favourite music? 

A Hop hop 

Q How do you make a tissue dance? 

A Put a little boogie in it 

Q Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? 

A He had no body to dance with 

Q What is the fastest vegetable? 

A The runner-bean 

Emma 

Jessica 

Writer in Residence 

My name is Jessica, I am nine years 

old and will be ten in September. I 

live with my Mum, Dad, sister and 

brother. 

Outside of school I enjoy after school clubs for example 

brownies and more! Also in my downtime I enjoy arts and crafts 

and singing. Another hobby of mine is reading. I love reading 

especially Harry Potter, David Walliams and Roald Dahl. 

I was also lucky enough to look around a recording studio 

where Adele’s drum, Prince’s mixer and Michael Jackson’s piano 

were all there. It was a spectacular experience! 

Varenya 

Writer in Residence 

Hi, my name is Varenya and I’m 8 

years old. My favourite subject at 

school is English because I love 

writing stories. 

My hobbies are reading, art and 

science, as well as that I like to 

browse the internet and cook. My favourite thing to bake is 

brownies. I live with my mum, dad and baby sister. 

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WORDSEARCH 

Looks for all the words in the grid that relate to 

getting older. Which one is missing and what words 

would you use to describe an older person you love? 

N A W X L S L S T T 

Y A G R E Y R P H R 

S D G N I E H Y G E 

A T I I P N R B I A 

K O E P D O K L S T 

R I I E M R O L E S 

K L N E W V A F Y W 

What Makes People 

Old? 

We thought it would be fun to ask the children in our 

school a few questions about age and what they think 

makes people old. 

Some of our favourite comments were: 

“My mum has wrinkles and she doesn’t wear makeup!” 

“My mum doesn’t exercise… so she’s old.” 

“Bingo is not for old people only! I love Bingo!! But 

Sudoku’s should be left to the old people.” 

“If you’ve been to university, you should be in the home 

for elderlies!” 

“39 is the first year of being old.” 

“Retirement means when you give something back.” 

"Q: Are grey hairs only for old people?" "A: Uh no!! My 

best friend has grey hair!!" 

One of our youngest children even said 29 was old so 

always remember you are as young as you feel! 

What older people in my life mean to me: 

We truly adore our grandparents: they give the best 

treats and we can have anything we ask for. We can 

have fun with them in lots of different games like a card 

game, a board game and if you are lucky, you can even 

persuade them to have a go at a console game and 

are able to do magic tricks! Another great part of it all 

is when you can make them feel extremely tired from 

running after you! While all of these are great, though, 

the best part is that they appreciate you and you 

appreciate them back. 


S D M D E S Q C E I 

I L P E N S I O N S 

D O E L R D U P L E 

CARDIGAN 

CUDDLE 

EYESIGHT 

GREY 

KIND 

HERstory in Objects 

Exhibition 

23 March – 28 July 

Open Wednesday - 

Sunday, 11am-4.30pm 

and 6pm-8pm every 

Thursday (museum 

closed on evening 

entry). 

Celebrating British 

women getting the 

vote – exhibition of 

loaned and donated 

objects from women 

battling for the vote, in 

industry, as mothers, 

how they were 

perceived, judged 

LOVE 

MEMORY 

OLD 

PENSION 

SENIOR 

SLIPPERS 

SWEETS 

TREATS 

WISE 

WRINKLY 

July-August Fun 

and treated. Medieval 

ducking stool, a scold’s 

bridle, hairdryer and a 

judge’s robes and more. 

Free entry. Use H2 

Millers Way car park 

Milton Keynes 

Museum 

mkmuseum.org.uk 

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Children 

Big Swing Band concert 

LIVE in Aspley Guise 

Hot music – warm welcome – cool price 

7.30 pm, Thursday, 18 July 

Put the 18th July in your diary for an evening of great 

swing and jazz music presented by the full 18 piece 

“Swing’s The Thing” band. The evening features a 

tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, as well 

as the wonderful music and lyrics from The Great 

American Songbook. 

Tickets £12pp. Limited spaces so book in advance! 

Aspley Guise Village Hall, 

9 Woburn Lane, MK17 8JS 

Frances 07936 521377 

David 01908 583937 

Mike 07436 868590 

Organised by Woburn Sands 

Big Band Appreciation Society 

wsbigband.net 

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elieve in nurturing creativity and a passion for dance 

We 

correct teaching practice and attention to detail. 

through 

individualised approach helps each student achieve 

Our 

best whilst having fun and establishing a solid 

their 

Classes take place in our purpose built dance 

technique. 

at Kings Community Centre, Wolverton. Class 

studio 

are kept small to ensure each student receives 

numbers 

attention they deserve. We are also a Royal Academy 

the 

Children 

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Leisure 

Meet the Community Champion 

“My name is Amy Bunce and I am the Community 

Champion for Morrisons Westcroft store. I wanted 

to share a little about the community side of our 

work and I chose Essentially Local as it is a fantastic 

magazine that reaches so many people in our local 

area.” 

After eleven years of hard work at Morrisons, just 

over a year ago Amy was appointed to her dream 

job, as Community Champion. She now manages all 

the charity and community relations that includes 

charity collections in store and donating products to 

local events. Her enthusiasm is clear and she loves 

the benefits that helping brings to local people and 

communities. The only dilemma for Amy is that she 

has a budget to stick to. 

Learning Experiences 

Amy and the whole team are keen advocates 

of showing youngsters how things work. Local 

schools and pre-schools love the opportunities that 

'Foodmaker and Shopkeeper' tours bring. In our 

last edition our younger writers from Whitehouse 

Primary School took part in a tour and doughnut 

taste. Children from another local pre-school met the 

fishmongers and were even brave enough to hold an 

octopus! (Gloves on, of course!) 

Social Responsibility 

There is a strong company wide ethos about taking 

social responsibility seriously and Amy has been part 

of putting in place some great ideas. 

Every Saturday morning between 9 -10am, the store 

holds a ‘Quiet Hour’ specifically designed to meet the 

needs of people with autism or other sensory issues. 

If you visit you’ll notice that the lights in the store are 

dimmed, music and check-out beeps are switched off 

and the stock cages are kept back. Amy also organised 

a British Sign Language course for her colleagues. She 

and the fellow trainees are already feeling the benefits 

in communicating with another colleague in store and 

customers. 

She is proud of the Morrisons Store commitment to 

work as charity partner with CLIC Sargent Young Lives 

VS Cancer. Throughout the year they fundraise and 

do what they can to help the work that this incredible 

charity does for young people battling cancer. 

Could your Group Benefit? 

You can benefit from Amy’s work as Community 

Champion. She will consider your application to 

support a fundraising event and local charities can 

apply for a grant from the Morrisons Foundation. 

Amy says, ‘This is a great way to bring communities 

together, I’d love Essentially Local readers to find 

out how their groups can benefit. Please pop into 

the store at Westcroft to have a chat or email 

champion.miltonkeynes@morrisonsplc.co.uk as I’d 

love to hear from you.’ 

AMY BUNCE 

Community Champion 

working to help the 

local area. 

Morrisons Westcroft, Milton Keynes MK4 4DD 

champion.miltonkeynes@morrisonsplc.co.uk 

01908 506015 

Morrisons Westcroft Community Champion 

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Competition 

ENTER THIS EDITION’S COMPETITION TO WIN A 

FANTASTICALLY RELAXING FACIAL FROM JAN 

BARRY BEAUTY! 

Fabulous looking eyes and brows are possible with Jan 

Barry’s permanent cosmetic make-up solutions. Jan loves 

people to feel good about themselves as well as look 

good. Therefore four years ago she decided to enhance 

her skills further and train in permanent cosmetic make-up 

procedures. The reviews have been incredibly positive. 

The treatment she offers adds definition to your face by 

emphasising your eyes and accentuating your expressions 

and features. The results are great as watery eyes won’t 

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BEAUTY 

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The procedure is pain-free and colour matched. Jan uses 

FDA approved hypo-allergenic, mineral grade pigments 

which she carefully implants into the dermal layer of 

your skin. Using disposable micro-needles, which do not 

penetrate as deeply as a tattoo, you can expect results to 

last for about 18 months or more. Longevity is influenced 

by the age of your skin, time you spend in the sun and 

your skin colour and tone. But you’ll look fabulous 24 hours 

a day, 7 days a week. 

In addition to permanent makeup – Jan offers a full 

range of beauty treatments including facials, reflexology, 

electrolysis, waxing, Shellac hands and nails, Indian head 

massage, eyelash and eyebrow tinting and shaping as well 

as a lot more. 

To find out more about this treatment or to try one of 

Jan’s other beauty treatments get in touch with her 

today. Find which word is missing from the grid and 

send your answer to Jan including your name, address 

and contact details. 

Jan Barry Beauty 

Permanent Make-up Artist 

19 Porters Close, Deanshanger, MK19 6JN 

01908 265229 or 07983 806789 

info@janbarrybeauty.uk 

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The May/June 2019 competition winner is: 

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State which competition you are entering and include your name, address and 

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Keeping your Journey Safe 

Congratulations to John Flannery on launching 

Flan’s Mini Bus Service last September. Already 

receiving great reviews from local people for his 

friendly local service, John is now keen to spread 

the word. His 8 seater mini bus means you will 

reach your destination in comfort whether you 

are on a night out with friends or taking the family 

to the airport for a holiday. While growing his 

business, John is eager to ensure his reputation for 

providing a safe and reliable service comes first. 

Celebrations 

Flan's Mini Bus Service 

07763 531919 

Flan's Mini Bus Service 

Alliance Française 

Appoint new Director 

Céline Masson was recently appointed as new managing director of 

the Alliance Française de Milton Keynes. She has been part of this 

international network for more than 10 years and promises to continue 

to improve the excellent local service already on offer. So whether 

you’re stuck for words after 'Bonjour,' want to discover the latest French 

cinema treats, or tick a few French classics off your “to read” list, you can 

be sure of a warm French welcome. Thousands of people are attracted 

by the quality of service, so why not give them a go? They bring the 

very best of French language and culture to your doorstep! 

2nd Year Anniversary 

Congratulations to Richard and Marlin Armstrong who 

are celebrating the second year since the opening of 

their restaurant – Potterspury House. The restaurant 

is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and 

is used by business owners for meetings, networking 

groups as well as friends who meet for some fine food 

and relaxation. 

Richard and Marlin regularly attend product launches 

and conferences as they are eager to learn more and 

enhance the services they offer us. 

With plans for more exciting 

adventures ahead of them, here’s 

wishing them the best of luck. 

Potterspury House & 

Cloud 9 Spa 

01908 804805 

potterspuryhouse.co.uk 

Wedding Celebrations 

Last Christmas, Linda and Robin Welton celebrated 

their 100th Wedding at the beautiful Furtho Manor 

Farm. This setting boasts a vintage style barn that 

can be transformed for any occasion, a 15th century 

dovecote and the gorgeous St Bartholomew’s 

Church. Little surprise that it is becoming ever more 

popular as an all-year-round venue for weddings, 

parties and celebrations 

of any nature. They 

have seen a real rise 

in autumn and winter 

bookings. It’s not just the 

setting that makes this 

work, with their wealth of 

experience, you couldn’t 

wish for more welcoming 

and helpful wedding and 

party hosts. 

Here’s to the next 100 

weddings! 

Céline 01908 562 151 

info@afmk.co.uk 

afmk.co.uk 

Furtho Manor Farm 

01908 542139 

furthomanorfarm.co.uk 


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What's On 

MK Open Milton Keynes Open 

13-14 July - See page 48 

Milton Keynes Chorale - Will Todd: Mass in Blue 

7.30pm, Saturday 13 July 

St Peter & St Paul, Newport Pagnell MK16 8AR 

Dynamic and uplifting concert, featuring songs and sonnets 

by jazz pianist George Shearing and traditional spirituals with 

Georgie Malcolm (Soprano) and the Chorale Jazz Trio 

Box Office 01525 210030 

Tickets £15 / £5 under 18s 

mkchorale.org.uk 

Milton Keynes Museum1950s/60s Weekend 

Celebrate the frugal 50s and swinging 60s music, displays etc. 

13-14 July 

Milton Keynes Museum, Wolverton MK12 5EL 

01908 316222 

miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk 

Milton Keynes Aviation Society 

Kents Hill Community Centre, Kents Hill MK7 6HQ 

9 July, open 7.30pm, lectures 8pm - Leading the Red Arrows 

by Sqn Ldr Richard Thomas (Ret’d) 

13th August 2019 - F-35 and my experiences Flying the 

Lightning II - Peter Kosogorin 

Ian Carr iancarruk@aol.com 01234 742057’ 

Rushmere Country Park Fundraising Events 

Concert in the Park with relaxed evening of local music talent, 

food stalls, beer tent and fun for kids 

5pm, Saturday, 10 August 

Rushmere Country Park, Leighton Buzzard 

Adult £12, Concessions £8 (ages 4-16, over 65s and NUS 

students card holders) Under 4s FREE 

greensandtrust.org/Event/concert-in-the-park-2019 

Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show 

Arts, crafts, stalls, refreshments and fun activities for the family 

on The Meadow 

11am-4pm, Sunday, 11 August 

No booking required! £3 exit fee, separate charges may 

apply for kids amusements and trails 

greensandtrust.org/Event/summer-fayre-fun-dog-show-2019 

People Power 

Slideshow about transport in the village and stories about civil 

action by residents 

Saturday 14 September 

St Peter and St Paul Church, Cosgrove 

2019 

GREEK 

SUNDAY 

7 

JULY12-5pm 

Swinfen Harris Church Hall, London 

Road Stony Stratford, MK11 1JA 

Live music // Dance 

BBQ Food (souvlaki) 

Cakes // Greek products 

Family fun 

†All proceeds will go to the: 

Greek Orthodox 

Community of Milton Keynes GOCMK 

(Registered Charity No 1118744) 

Find us on Facebook, #greekfestMK2019 

Parking available 

opposite the Hall 

FESTIVAL 

Free 

Entry 

PANIYIRI 

MILTON KEYNES PHILATELIC 

SOCIETY 40TH ANNIVERSARY 

STAMP FAIR 

10am-4pm, Saturday, 7 September 

Methodist Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, 

MK2 2HB 

The Philatelic Society has met on the last 

Wednesday of the month at the Methodist 

Hall for the last forty years. The President, 

one of the founding members, hadn't 

missed a meeting in 35 years before 

suffering a stroke. Several other members 

also have 30+ years membership. 

In celebration the first 100 collectors 

attending the Stamp Fair will receive a 

Limited Edition Commemorative Cover. 

Take a look at what the Stamp Dealers are 

offering. Refreshments available all day. 

New members always welcome, come 

along to a meeting night. 

More information 01908 521220 or 

miltonkeynesphilatelicsociety.co.uk 

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Bancroft Park Pétanque Club 

OPEN DAY 

Saturday July 6 

14.00 – 17.00 

Interested in playing boule? 

Where? 

Bancroft Park, near the Roman villa site and the Roman Park Residents Club, 

Constantine Way, MK13 0RA. Look for the flags! 

Who can play? 

Anyone! No experience required, just turn up. We can even lend you some 

boule. Free coaching available. 

th 

Find out more: 

Contact: bancroftparkpetanqueclub@gmail.com 

Bancroft Park Pétanque Club 

BANCROFT PARK 

PETANQUE CLUB OPEN DAY 

2pm-5pm, Saturday, 6 July 

11am, Sundays, 2pm, Tuesdays and 

Thursdays (normal play) 

Bancroft Park near the Roman 

Park Residents Club: Constantine 

Way, Milton Keynes MK13 0RA 

York House Events 

York House Centre, London Road, Stony 

Stratford, MK11 1JQ 

york-house.org.uk 

Drinks including real ales available, proceeds 

go to York House Centre’s community events 

fund. 

Don Perea 

8.15pm-10.30pm, Friday, 19 July 

A summer concert of classical guitar music 

from Europe and Latin America. 

Admission £8 (£5 for children and 

students) 

Tickets from York House Centre or 

wegottickets.com/event/467436 

07894 562150 

donadamperera@gmail.com 

donadamperera 

donadamperera.com 

EatStreet 

5pm-10pm, Friday, 5 July, 2 August, 6 

September 

6-7 streetfood vendors, changing monthly. 

Real ale bar, wine and soft drinks. 

Free entry! 

EatStreetMK 

COSGROVE 

CANAL FESTIVAL 

& CRAFT FAIR 

10am-4pm, 

Saturday, 20 – Sunday, 

21 July 

Cosgrove Lock, 

Grand Union Canal, 

Lock Lane Cosgrove, 

MK19 7JR 

Cosgrove Village 

Hall, Cosgrove 

MK19 7JA 

Historic boats, trade 

boats, boat trips, cake 

stalls, craft stalls and 

children's games. 

buckinghamcanal. 

org.uk 

The club boasts over fifty members 

from complete beginner to 

experienced. Whatever your age, 

join in the club to enjoy social or 

competitive play. There are internal 

competitions throughout the year 

as well as playing in division one 

team of the Three Shires League. 

The piste, a public facility, can 

be used at any time. The club is 

a member of Chiltern Region of 

Petanque England. 

Equipment and tuition can be 

supplied if required. Come along 

for a taster session for which 

there is no charge - Visitors always 

welcome, boule can be provided. 

bancroftparkpetanqueclub@ 

gmail.com 

Bancroft Park Petanque Club 

T A B L E T O P 

C R A F T F A I R 

A T U R D A Y 1 3 J U L Y 

S 

10AM - 4PM 

F R E E A D M I S S I O N 

Beautiful crafts for sale handmade by local traders 

THE COCK HOTEL 

STONY STRATFORD 

Stall enquiries welcome - contact chris.gregg@willen-hospice.org.uk 01908 303056 


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Professional 

Write your Will! 

The law will decide who will benefit 

from your money, property and 

possessions unless you write a will and 

decide for yourself. You can legally write 

your own will but get advice if you: 

• co-habit with someone who is not 

your husband, wife or civil partner 

• have family members from another 

marriage 

• live outside the UK or have overseas property 

• are leaving property or money to a dependent who cannot care for 

themselves 

Get your will formally witnessed and signed to make it legally 

valid. Remember to state: 

• who you want to benefit from your will 

• who will take care of your children, if aged under 18 

• what you would like to happen if the beneficiaries die before you 

Appoint an executor to act on your behalf and to sort out your estate. 

Store it at home, with your will writer, solicitor, bank, the London 

Probate Service. Remember to tell people where it is! 

A Turning Point 

Being over 50 can be a turning point 

- an opportunity to re-energise and 

make use of your life experience. 

Whatever the reason, redundancy 

or children leaving home, begin by 

reviewing what changes you want 

and how they will impact financially 

and practically. Consider work happiness, life balance and the salary 

that different jobs offer. Local colleges offer courses to retrain including 

apprenticeships for adults at Milton Keynes College. Google career 

change or adult apprenticeship to find out more. Get your CV up-todate 

and include the hidden skills you’ve gained from home, hobbies 

and other interests. Ask your friends and contacts to help with useful 

introductions. 

Finally remember believe you can do this and you will succeed. 

Are Shop 

Loyalty Cards 

Worth It? 

You’ll probably have at least one 

loyalty card in your wallet or purse 

but most people have multiple 

loyalty cards. Are they worth signing 

up for and using them each time 

you shop? 

The ‘This Is Money’ website recently 

carried out research into the best 

and worst loyalty cards measured by 

the points/value you get back per £1 

of spend. 

They found the winners were 

• Tesco Clubcard – 3% back (in 

points) on your spending and you 

don’t have to just spend at Tescos. 

• Boots Advantage Card – 4% back 

but you can only spend at Boots. 

The average were 

• myWaitrose Card – Offer vouchers 

and free coffee every time you go in, 

spend and bring a reusable cup! 

• Superdrug Health and Beauty Card 

– Not as good as Boots but still OK. 

• Iceland Bonus Card – More like a 

saver card than points card with £1 

added every £20 saved onto the card 

which is a 5% return. 

The worst ones were 

• Marks and Spencer Sparks Card – 

Collect points for offers, no actual 

money back. 

• Morrisons More Card – 0.5% back 

on what you spend. £5 back on 

£1,000 spent! 

• Sainsbury’s Nectar Card – 0.5% 

back. 

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New Employee Pension Tax Trap 

The start of the new tax year brought about an increase in the minimum 

contributions that need to be made to your workplace pension scheme. 

Whilst it’s good news that more money is going into your pension there 

can be a nasty tax trap for those earning over £150,000. 

At this level of earnings your £40,000 pension Annual Allowance (the 

amount that can be paid into a pension) starts to reduce by £1 for every 

£2 you are over, until you are left with an allowance of just £10,000 per 

annum. This is called the Tapered Annual Allowance. 

I have come across a number of clients whose employer is paying them 

much greater pension contributions based on full pay. Without realising 

it you could be contributing more than your reduced Annual Allowance. 

This will result in a nasty tax bill. 

As always you need to get informed. Pension taxation is a minefield and 

there are exams for Financial Advisers on pension taxation alone! 

Here are a few steps to 

take: 

#1 – Check with your 

company what pension 

contributions are being 

paid. 

#2 – Seek financial 

advice. 

#3 – Ask your employer 

for alternative 

remuneration if you are 

caught by the trap. 

Carl Roberts 

For your own personal 

Financial Director to run 

your family finances call: 

Carl Roberts FPFS, Chartered 

Financial Planner 

carl@rtsfinancialplanning.co.uk 

rtsfinancialplanning.co.uk 

01908 592544 

07702 965275 

RTS Financial Planning Limited is authorised and 

regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 

Registered in England and Wales. Registration 

number 10619163. 21 Fosters Lane, Bradwell, Milton 

Keynes, MK13 9HZ 

Risk warning: Stock market linked investments and 

any income from them, can fall as well as rise and are 

not guaranteed. Any figures quoted are for illustrative 

purposes and should not be taken as a forecast or 

guarantee. Past performance should not be seen as an 

indication of future returns and clients may get back 

less than they have invested. 

Passive MUST Beat Active When 

It Comes To Investment Funds 

Active investment funds are where the fund manager will attempt to beat 

the collective market where he or she operates, whereas passive funds (also 

known as index trackers) track the overall returns for that market. 

To keep things simple, think of the stock market in two groups. Active funds 

on one side and passive funds on the other. If we forget about costs for 

a minute, the average active fund return will be the same as the average 

passive fund return. 

This is because all active funds are the market. Passive funds track the overall result of this market. 

Now if we add costs back in, because active funds usually cost considerably more than passive funds, the 

average active fund will return less after charges. Simple. 


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Professional 

Wills are important but don’t forget 

about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) 

Jennifer Duckett, Private Client Solicitor at Neves 

Solicitors, explains 

Discussions regarding future-proofing or protecting 

your partner’s or family’s financial security often focus 

on Wills. Wills are certainly important but have you also 

considered what would happen if you or your partner 

lost mental capacity? 

If you lose your ability to manage your own financial 

or personal affairs, there is no automatic right for your 

partner, husband or wife, or any other family members 

to access your money and manage your affairs for you. 

A LPA is a legal document that lets you appoint one or 

more people to help you make decisions or to make 

decisions on your behalf. This allows you to appoint 

those you most trust to help handle your affairs and 

gives you more control over what happens to you if you 

have an accident or an illness and can’t make your own 

decisions. 

At your side. 

If there is no LPA in place when mental capacity is lost 

then a family member, friend or solicitor will have to 

apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as your 

Deputy. This can be an extremely time-consuming and 

expensive process, in which you are unlikely to have 

any say as to who is controlling your affairs and during 

which time no action can be taken to deal with them. 

There are two types of LPA. A LPA for Property and 

Financial Affairs gives the legal authority for your loved 

ones to manage your assets on your behalf, for your 

benefit, and a LPA for Health and Welfare enables your 

loved ones to make decisions as to your care and 

medical treatment in situations where you are unable to 

do so. 

LPAs are powerful documents and can provide you with 

peace of mind but there is a risk of the attorney abusing 

their position if they have been appointed without 

due consideration or made aware of the rules they are 

governed by. To help avoid issues, we would always 

suggest independent legal advice is obtained when 

considering putting LPAs in place. 

Contact Jennifer on 01908 304560 and quote 

'Essentially Local Magazine' for a 10% discount off 

our fees for setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. 

Neves Solicitors 

01908 304560 

info@ nevesllp.co.uk 

Aurora House, Deltic Avenue, Rooksley 

Milton Keynes MK13 8LW 

neves.solicitors 

nevesllp.co.uk 

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Leisure 

Audiences Wowed 

Audiences were once again wowed by the 

choreography and performances from the 

teachers and young dancers at the Rosemary Lane 

School of Ballet. 

Rosemary and her team stepped away from the 

classics of their last productions, Swan Lake, Sleeping 

Beauty and The Nutcracker, to present 'Isn't That 

Something', a collection of new imaginative works 

based on and inspired by poetry. 

Challenges 

The production saw the more advanced students 

challenged to new heights in the classical ballet 

piece 'Isn't That Something' and the beautiful pointe 

dance 'Ebb and Flow'. They also introduced them to 

new styles in the contemporary piece 'See Me' and a 

stunning neo-classical work 'Savage Beauty'. 

New Creations 

A new ballet was created for the younger members 

of the school. This magical ballet 'Dream Within a 

Dream' brought smiles and cheers from the audience 

as they entered the stage as dreamcatchers, stars, 

unicorns, garden and wish fairies, dragons, mermaids, 

princesses, puppets and party children. Leah Wyman 

danced with confidence and poise in her solo role as 

the little girl. The show finished in a blaze of colour 

and energetic exuberance as the students from Grade 

1 upwards demonstrated various character styles 

culminating in the rhythmically challenging Tarantella. 

Lasting Memories 

The production was a special occasion for all of the 

students and for others it will have extra special 

memories. For many of the youngest children it was 

their very first performance, for three of the grade four 

students it was their debut pointe performance. For 

some it will be their last performance with the school 

as they move onto university and further adventures. 

The near perfect performances came after weeks of 

preparation and dedication by everyone involved and 

all students proved the reason behind their teachers’ 

dedication and desire for perfection. 

Magnificent Performances 

During the Friday and Saturday performances, it was 

an honour to watch past student Emilia Beattie as she 

presented an incredible performance of two of ballets 

greatest female variations. On the final performance 

the audience was treated to a beautiful solo 

performance from advanced student Alice Miller and 

a thrilling impromptu performance from Owen Lane, 

guest choreographer of the show's Neo-Classical 

piece 'Savage Beauty' and international principal 

guest artiste. 

Becoming Part of It 

If ever you want to see what a wonderful hobby ballet 

and dance can be for local children, make sure you 

book for the next Rosemary Lane School of Ballet 

production. 

Congratulations to Rosemary, Gemma, Owen and 

all at RLSB. 

If you are interested in the school please visit 

rlschoolofballet.com 

or contact the school for details or to book a 

trial lesson by contacting Rosemary 

07738 767475 

enquiries.rlsb@gmail.com. 

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Home & Garden 

THE OLD JOINERY SHOP 

theoldjoineryshop@tiscali.co.uk 

TRADITIONAL BESPOKE CABINET MAKERS AND JOINERS 

* DOORS * WINDOWS * KITCHENS 

* BEDROOMS * STUDIES * FURNITURE 

Tel: 01908 563661 

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Bathing Well 

Risks of slips and falls in the bathroom are greater with loss of mobility and 

strength. There are simple solutions and adaptions that will help you to 

keep your independence while making your house still feel like home. 

REMOVE IT OR KEEP IT 

Most people don’t use baths these days but removing it 

can devalue a family home. Balance the decision about 

the bath versus shower with safety. Specialist equipment 

can make washing easier and safer, consider manual or 

powered bath lifts, boards and seats, rails and steps. A 

walk-in shower can be safer when combined with suitable 

rails, shower seats and safety mats but may depend on 

space. 

TOP TIP 

A registered 

Occupational Therapist 

(OT) will advise you on 

the best equipment 

for your needs 

WARMING STYLE 

Warm towels as you step out of the bath or 

shower are a welcoming touch! Towel rails 

now offer better heating options and come 

with a touch of style. Ask your plumber to 

select the right BTU (British Thermal Unit) 

for the size of 

bathroom and 

your needs. 

Locate it close 

enough to 

reach but far 

enough away so 

that it isn’t used 

as a safety or 

balance rail. 

Photo courtesy of Karndean at CarpetWise 

ACCESSORISE 

Make your bathroom look stylish with coloured 

towels, flowers or create textures or patterns with tiles. 

Choose bright, vivid colours. 

SUPPLIERS 

Add Warmth 07799761693 

Eddy Rohan Carpentry 07765 370425 

eddierohan@yahoo.co.uk 

On Tap Installations 07766 710240 

Ontap.vpweb.co.uk 

Pete The Plumber 07742 947011 

MJ Electrics 07387 166370 

CarpetWise 01908 263330 

Universal Blinds 01908 510333 

universal-blinds.co.uk 

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Colour Schemes 07714 868738 

colourschemesdecor@gmail.com 

DPL Services 07801 435476 

Kenneth Hudson 07957 267778 

kennethhudsoninteriors.co.uk 

Rebecca Burchell 07983 413830 

rebeccaburchell.com 

SJ Adcock 07803 906016 

S Fludgate 07519 015182 

sfludgate.co.uk 


TOP TIP 

Try Karndean Floors 

for your bathroom. 

They are safe, stylish 

and water 

resistant! 

A TOUCH OF COLOUR 

Choose colours on your walls to reflect 

your style and design. Don’t be afraid 

to take risks by using bold and bright 

bathroom colours to lift a space. Try 

different schemes, there is no limit - 

ombre, dramatic, feature walls, even 

contrasting or groups of 

colours. 

Prefer a chic, modern 

look? Go for greys to 

complement the white 

furniture and accessorise 

with vibrant items. 

Our local painters and 

decorators will advise and 

work with you. 

Safer 

Bathrooms 

1. Taps with levers are easier to 

use than turn taps if you have 

reduced strength in your hands. 

2. A detachable, hand-held 

shower attachment for your bath 

means you can then sit rather than 

having to stand and shower. 

3. Grab bars and rails make 

bathrooms safer - they’re easy to 

fit and cost-effective. 

4. Raise the height of the toilet 

seat to make getting up and down 

easier, ready-to-fit seats can be 

easily purchased. 

5. Place non-slip bath mats or tape 

in the bath or shower to reduce 

risks of slips and falls. Washable 

non-slip rugs are a good idea for 

the bathroom floor too. 

6. Walk-in showers or wet rooms 

are great if getting in and out of 

the bath has become difficult. Fix 

a seat to a wall or free-standing 

one with rails to make it even safer. 

Advice 

Free and confidential information 

on disability related issues, grants 

and try before you buy equipment 

is available through: 

FLOOR IT RIGHT 

Consider the look, the water, slip factor and 

maintenance - porcelain looks good but is 

slippery and while carpet is warm it’s not as 

hygienic and can easily rot. 

Karndean gets our vote because it’s warmer 

underfoot, there are of lots of style options 

and colours and it’s easily replaceable. 

Photo courtesy of Karndean at CarpetWise 

Milton Keynes Centre for 

Integrated Living 

330 Saxon Gate West MK9 2ES 

01908 231 344 

mkcil.org.uk 

Centre For Independent Living 

Gladstone Road Resource Centre, 

Gladstone Road 

Northampton NN5 7EJ 

01604 588501 

northamptonshirecil.org.uk 


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Immerse Yourself into a New Culture 

Speaking another language, being understood and getting immersed into 

a new culture is a great experience. Start with these French and Italian 

classes that are right on our doorsteps in Stony Stratford and Wolverton. 

For French look no further than Stony Stratford 

based Alliance Française de Milton Keynes. This 

not-for-profit charity offers group and private 

tuition for all ages and abilities. There are options 

for conversation classes, business French, GCSE and 

A level tuition. There is even a specific summer class 

to get you ready for holiday! You’ll learn about the 

fabulous French and Francophone cultures. 

To become part of this local and international 

network that can be found in over 132 countries 

pop along to Alliance Française de Milton Keynes to 

find out more. 

01908 562151 

14 Market Square, Stony Stratford MK11 1BE 

afmk.co.uk 

TOP TIP 

You are never 

too old to learn 

a new skill or 

try something 

different! 

If Italian is more your thing, then Knights 

Languages in Wolverton are for you. Italian born 

Ginevra Giles began her classes in 2017 to share 

her passion for languages and learning. She knew 

sociable classes where you learn about the culture, 

art and sample some of the delicious Italian foods 

and drinks would make learning easier! 

Her lessons are for holiday makers, people who 

love Italy or those simply with a desire to learn from 

complete beginner to intermediates who know 

more. The 10 week courses come with daily online 

support via email and social media with extra 

exercises, videos and so much more. 

07940 711790 

Wolverton Town hall, Creed Street MK12 5LY 

MILTON KEYNES OPEN 

The Westbury Arts Centre new initiative, 'Milton Keynes 

Open', celebrates creative talent in Milton Keynes and 

the surrounding areas. An amazing selection of artwork 

were chosen to be displayed at the centre’s dedicated 

exhibition space over the weekend of 13 -14 July, 

11am-4pm with free entry. 

Office and Programme Manager, Tryph Foster, says “We 

encouraged all artists to apply, whether an amateur, 

student, professional or somebody who just dabbles 

in their spare bedroom! We’ve had a fantastic range of 

entries so the exhibition promises to be rich and diverse.” 

During the weekend there’ll also be children’s activities, 

artists demonstrating as well as local food vendors. 

01908 501214 

events@westburyartscentre.co.uk 

Westbury Arts Centre, Shenley Wood MK5 6AA 

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intu MK 

Green Gym 

10.45am-2pm, Tuesdays 

Central Milton Keynes 

DEANSHANGER LIBRARY IS SAVED 

The threat of the library closure in October 2017, 

saw the people of Deanshanger sign petitions 

and send letters to Northampton County Council. 

Andrea Leadsom, MP, attended a successful 

showcase day and Deanshanger Primary School 

children made a video and wrote letters pleading 

for it to remain open. 

Justice Yipp at the judicial court review found 

in favour of in the villagers. The NCC proposed 

that Friends of Deanshanger Library take over 

the management by purchasing or leasing the 

building as well as paying the running costs. 

The council will continue to supply self-service 

machines and computer library management 

system. The Friends of Deanshanger Library 

fought NCC, without help from the parish council 

to save the library. You can enjoy books with a 

reading group, rhyme time, knit and natter and 

creative writing run for the community by the 

community. 

01604 368272 

deanslib@firstforwellbeing.co.uk 

Deanshanger Library, Little London 

intu is a community group that works in 4 

community gardens in Central Milton Keynes. 

You can improve your health and well-being 

while volunteering with the fun and varied 

activities. You’ll also learn new skills, like 

woodworking, tree planting and gardening 

while meeting friendly people and making a 

difference to the local area and people. 

An experienced leader will explain everything 

so whatever your experience or ability there is 

an activity for you. They include building bird 

boxes, planting, painting benches, putting up 

trellises, weeding, cutting back vegetation and 

more. Tools/equipment are provided so no 

excuses! 

Tea and coffee is provided during the break 

and it’s all free, go along to try a session as 

there’s no commitment. On the fourth session 

all volunteers get a free Green Gym t-shirt too. 

The Conservation Volunteers 

07740 899633 

emma.eteen@tcv.org.uk 

tcv.org.uk/beds 


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Simply Transforming Gardens 

The RHS predicts that our gardens will be transformed to adapt to the changes 

in weather. There are likely to be more storms, periods of rain and drought 

as well as hotter temperatures. The changes have implications for wildlife yet 

simple garden solutions can help. 

POND LIFE 

Diseases and fungi are killing indigenous pond 

frogs meaning they could vanish within 50 

years, made worse by warmer weather. Ponds 

and wildlife areas help these amazing pest 

controllers as they devour the slugs, snails and 

insects who eat our garden produce! Keep the 

pond small and deep with an area of shallow 

access, add log piles, shade and cool areas. 

TOP TIP 

Find a warm corner 

of the garden for a 

relaxing chair or 

hammock! 

OLD WAYS WITH WEEDS 

Your kitchen cupboard offers safe, simple 

solutions for managing weeds. Dissolve 3 

parts salt to 1 part water and spray the weeds, 

but avoid the grass on your lawn. Alternatively 

vinegar or alcohol destroy all that they touch, 

use on the smaller, less deep-rooted weeds, 

particularly on driveways. Don’t replant the 

area for while though. 

PRUNING TREES 

Manage the size and 

shape of trees by pruning 

- late summer is usually 

the best as healing is 

quicker. Take professional 

advice to reduce risk of 

damage and ensure you 

are not breaking any tree 

preservation orders. 

SUPPLIERS 

Ace Landscapes 01908 615 503 

acelandscapesmk.com 

Bartlett Tree Experts 01767 627532 

bartlett.com 

Francis Rose 01908 474931 

francisrose.co.uk 

M.Lovell Martin 07736 226891 

Eddie 07746 527224 

Maxwell Home and Garden Services 01908 412641 

maxwellhgs.co.uk 

Ray Brown Tree Care 0800 862 0863 

raybrowntreecare.co.uk 

NEW LIFE INTO OLD GARDEN SHED 

For extra space and a holiday feel, turn your old shed 

into an extra useable room. Ask a local electrician to 

run an outside cable for more comfort. 

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STONY STRATFORD IN BLOOM 

July 9 is Britain in Bloom judging day and the area looks 

amazing thanks to hard-working volunteers. Planters and 

baskets were changed to the summer plants, including 

drought-resistant geraniums, in May and the final 

Community Tidy Day takes place on 29 June. 

Volunteers created a Nectar Garden on the Mill Field 

helped by The Riverside Groups and Parks Trust. Junior 

Parks Trust Rangers planted primroses and litter-picked 

at the Nature Reserve. Bianca Bedig-Ceesay, chair of 

Fullers Slade Residents Group, organised the first It’s Your 

Neighbourhood Group/ Gardening Club work-party in 

May with residents, members of the Community Church 

and African Church tending the new beds and picking 

litter. Volunteers served delicious cakes, children planted 

the sharing bed while the Bard, the Mayor of Milton 

Keynes and local thespians made appearances at the 

successful York House Coffee Morning and SSIB Plant Sale. 

Hobbyhorse Nursery children enjoyed a tea party in the 

Bluebell Wood while other children created hanging 

baskets at the Big Lunch. 

WOLVERTON & GREENLEYS IN-BLOOM 

Hilary, Lynda, Jane and Jo from Wolverton and Greenleys 

in Bloom continue their hard work and not just with 

planting 2000 white, shocking pink and lilac bedding 

plants for summer. They’ve cut back and replanted the 

overgrown beds on Bedford Street. They’ve replaced 

the old Agora bus stop planters with Alec and Ash’s beautiful 

hand-made one. Oil drums from Café Balti and Antep Kitchen have 

provided the perfect solution for doorstep planters for residents. 

Businesses, including Instanbul Barbers, have sponsored a large 

planter on Stratford Road.Men in Sheds at Kiln Farm invented an 

incredible reservoir system, now installed in 4 big planters, to keep 

the soil moist during the summer. 

Vegetable of 

the Edition 

Carrots are an amazing vegetable. 

You’ll benefit from an array minerals, 

vitamins and antioxidants contained 

within these roots. Think A, C, K and 

B8, potassium, iron and folate and 

more and you’ll find endless health 

benefits – including reducing the risk 

heart attacks, reducing cholesterol 

and your helping your vision. If 

you are worried about looking 

older, carrots are your friend as they 

apparently reduce the ageing of cells 

and skin. 

Over 100 varieties are on offer 

coming in a choice of purple, red, 

black, white and yellow as well as 

orange. There are different shapes 

and sizes too and they’re incredibly 

drought resistant. It takes between 

12-16 weeks from sowing to 

harvesting. 

There are options for growing even 

in the smallest garden as they grow 

well in deep pots. Sow them outside 

from April right up to July - check the 

variety first though. Remove weeds 

without damaging the leaves as this 

will attract carrot fly. Fleece and other 

barriers are essential to prevent them 

from laying eggs and destroying your 

crop. 

Once picked eat them, store them 

or freeze them for later but most 

of all enjoy them! 

Britain in Bloom gold award is said to add thousands of pounds 

to the value of properties - Get involved by calling Wolverton 

& Greenleys Town Council on 01908 326800 


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Artists in Bloom 

These pictures represent the local In Bloom teams 

for judging day. We are always amazed by our skilled 

and talented local artists. Choosing winners is nearly 

impossible but we think these three artists represent 

what the local area stands for. Three different 

mediums, three different styles and totally different 

imagination. 


May these pictures bring the luck to the In 

Bloom teams to make them winners too! 

Strong Yellow Vests at Work 

Representing Stony in Bloom we have Laura de 

Sherbin, with her piece titled ‘Strong Yellow Vests 

at Work’ - definitely Stony in Bloom volunteers! 

Sky Sights of Stony 

Representing Stony Stratford is young 

artist Lucas Barton. This winning picture 

once again shows off his talents, focus 

and attention to detail. 

Secret Orchard? 

Representing Wolverton and Greenleys in Bloom is this 

fantastic watercolour by Roger Everson that helps our 

minds to escape to somewhere like the Secret Garden. 

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• Professional planting schemes 

• Water features and 

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• Natural stone patios 

• Garden maintenance 

Home & Garden 

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Arborist and 

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About 70 metres, to be exact. 

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and property investments of the customers in his 

care. And he’s one of the many reasons we’ve 

become the premier scientific tree and shrub 

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Contact 01767 627532 

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Hedge trimming 

Pruning and weedkilling 

Shrub and tree planting 

Leaf and litter removal 

General tidying 

Full garden makeovers 

Artificial grass 

Fencing and gates 

Water features 

Sleeper work and brick work 

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Patios and decking 

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Food 

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Fun 

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Family 

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Motoring 

Travelling In Europe 

Summer Check List 

Brexit hasn’t happened yet, but if you are travelling overseas this 

summer, make sure you don’t forget anything. Get to know the laws 

in the country you are holidaying and driving in! 

Personal Documents 

• Travel insurance policy documents with sufficient cover including 

medical conditions and any activities you may be taking part in 

• Your passport only needs 30 days from the date of exit, but 6 

months before expiry is recommended 

• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) 

After Brexit 

From 2021 you might need the new 

European Travel Information and 

Authorisation Scheme (ETIAS) which will 

cost just over £6. There is also a possibility 

that you will need an International 

Driving Permit to drive in Europe which 

costs £5.50. The EHIC (European Health 

Insurance Card) will be valid until 31 

October 2019 and after that you will 

need a good insurance policy. 

Children 

Avoid arguments by planning 

your journey, use a SAT NAV with 

map backup, set travel time limits 

with stop points for food and 

convenience breaks. Start the 

journey as early as possible and 

don’t be afraid to use technology 

to keep the children amused. It is 

illegal for under 10s to sit in front 

seats in some European countries. 

EUROPE 

EMERGENCY 

Call 112 

Call 114 (Emergency 

number for hearing 

assistance) 

Equipment 

• Two red warning triangles 

• Reflective jackets for all 

passengers 

• Tool kit & first-aid kit 

• Spare bulbs – not a legal 

requirement but risk a €80 fine 

for being unable to replace if 

stopped 

• Breathalysers, required but 

there is no fine 

• Torch with spare batteries 

• Fire extinguisher – not a legal 

requirement 

Documents 

for Driving 

• Full driving licence 

• Vehicle registration document (V5) 

The police may ask to see it if you are 

stopped 

• Motor insurance documents 

• Breakdown cover is not a legal 

requirement but can cost thousands 

if you break-down without it. Look for 

roadside assistance, recovery, vehicle 

hire, accommodation for you and your 

passengers and repatriation 

• Authorisation letter if it’s a company 

car 

• A GB sticker is compulsory unless 

included on your number plate. Risk a 

fine without it 

• Vehicle Emissions Sticker (antipollution) 

for travel in Paris, Lyon 

or Grenobles, France. It costs €4.41 

including postage and will take 

30 days to arrive, expect a €68 fine 

without it certificat-air.gouv.fr 

• Pay motorway tolls with cash or 

card (maestro or electron is not 

accepted) or use the automatic toll 

payment with automatic billing 

saneftolling.co.uk 

Service your car and check the water, 

oil, coolant levels, tyre pressure and 

tread before you leave. 

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Health and Wellbeing 

Hanslope Practice 

01908 510230 

theparksmedicalpractice.co.uk 

Paulerspury Practice 

01327 811630 

Towcester Medical Centre 

01327 359953 

towcestermedicalcentre.co.uk 

Stony Medical Centre 

01908 260382 

stonymedicalcentre.co.uk 

Stony Stratford Health Visitors, Physios 

01908 565555 

The Stonedean Practice 

01908 261155 

stonedeanpractice.org.uk 

Wolverton Health Centre 

01908 222954 

wolvertonhealthcentre.co.uk 

Wolverton Health Visitors, District 

Nurses, Podiatry, Physiotherapy 

01908 316633 

NHS Direct Textphone 111 

Milton Keynes General Hospital 

01908 660033 

mkhospital.nhs.uk 

Northampton General Hospital 

01604 634700 

northamptongeneral.nhs.uk 

AgeUK Information and Advice 

01908 560822 

ageconcern.org.uk 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

0800 917 7650 

alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk 

Samaritans 

116123 samaritans.org 

Victim Support Line 

0808 168 9111 

Emergency Services 

Non emergency calls 101 

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 

Emergencies 999 

Veterinary Surgeons 

The Vet Centre, Cherry Lane 

01908 542155 

Maids Moreton 

01280 812057 thevetcentre.ltd.uk 

Children 

Useful Numbers 

Rhymetime Under 1s 

Deanshanger Library, Little London, 

MK19 6HT 

Paula 01908 562889 

paula.culley@firstforwellbeing.co.uk 

Stony Stratford &Wolverton Library 

Stories, songs and rhymes 

Stony Stratford & Wolverton libraries 

miltonkeynes.gov.uk/libraries 

Brownies, Guides, Beavers & Scouts 

South Northants Rainbows, Brownies, 

Guides 

Emma 01908 571244 

Towcester Brownies & Guides Hattie 

(Guider in Charge 3rd Towcester 

Brownies) 

07776 257398 

rdtowcesterbrownies@gmail.com 

Wolverton and Stony Stratford 

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides 

wolvertondc@outlook.com 

1st Stony Stratford Beaver Scouts, 

Cub Scouts 

Scouts for boys & girls 

1stStonyStratford 

alby@backstage.co.uk 

Youth Clubs 

Act Out & Act Up Term-time drama 

group 

York House Centre, Stony Stratford 

info@redphoenixstory.co.uk 

Stony Biz Kids Afterschool Club 

Becky Piper 07798 736615 

stonybizkids stonybizkids.com 

York House Junior Youth Club 

Maria 07988 078056 

yorkhouseyouthclubs@hotmail.com 


York House Senior Youth Club 

Tash 07949 402862 

tash.youth@gmail.com 


Arts & Crafts 

Stony Stratford Floral Group 

Russell Street School Hall, Stony 

Stratford.Sue 01908 564453 orJudy 

01908 569429 

The North Bucks Woodturning Club 

Courtyard Arts Centre, Parklands, 

Great Linford, Milton Keynes 

Pip 01908 311243 

pip.watts@btconnect.com 

Towcester & District Art Society 

Paulerspury Village Hall 

Len Lane 01908 569425 or 

07957 281493 towcesterart.com 

Vitreus Art Courses 

4 Wakefield Country Courtyard, 

Potterspury NN12 7QX 

01327 810320 vitreus-art.co.uk 

Flower Drawing & Painting Classes 

With artist Nicky Hunter at Westbury 

Arts Centre, Foxcovert Road MK5 6AA 

07899 942944 

nickyred@gmail.com 

Dance 

Old Mother Redcaps 

Ladies Morris dancing side 

Swinfen Harris Hall, Stony Stratford 

Catherine 01908 667112 

Potterspury Dance Club 

Ballroom /sequence dancers 

Potterspury Village Hall 

John & Di 01604 862632 

Rose and Castle Morris 

Stoke Bruerne Village Hall 

Ian 07860 277046 

rose.castle.morris@gmail.com 

rose-castlemorris.org.uk 

Royal Scottish CountryDance Society 

Bradwell Village Memorial Hall MK12 

9AG 07877 153259 

History 

Milton Keynes Aviation Society 

(MKAS) 

Kents Hill Community Centre 

Frithwood Crescent, Kents 

Hill, Milton Keynes MK6 6HQ 

Ian Carr 01234 742057 

iancarruk@aol.com mkas.co.uk 

Milton Keynes National Trust 

Association 

Monthly meetings 

The Cruck Barn, Bradwell Abbey 

01908 314151 

Milton Keynes Western Front 

Association 


Roman Park Residents 

Club, 1, Constantine Way, 

Bancroft Park, MK13 0RA 

westernfrontassociation.com 

The National Museum of Computing 

Bletchley Park, The Mansion, 

Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DZ 

01908 374708 tnmoc.org 

Wolverton & District Archaeological & 

Historical Society 

St Mary & St Giles School, 

King George Crescent, Stony Stratford, 

MK11 1EF 

irisday86@yahoo.co.uk. 

Yardley Gobion History Group 

Village Hall 01908 542322 

babskingyg@talktalk.net 

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Music 

New Orleans Jazz Club 

01908 569432 

trevor.jeavons@btinternet.com 

goodtimejazz.info 

Terry Marshall and The Hounds Jazz 

Jam 

The Fox & Hounds, Stony Stratford 

fox-hounds-pub.business.site 

Junction 14 Ladies A Cappella 

Singing for pleasure and fundraising 

Drama Studio Shenley Brook End 

Secondary School, Milton Keynes. 

To join 01908 678558. 

To hire 01908 667029 

bookings@junction14.org 

junction14.org 

MK Acapella Men 

Barbershop Chorus Rehearsals 

Stantonbury School, 

Bradville, Milton Keynes 

membership mkacapella.com 

To hire bookings@mkacapella.com 

mkacapella.com 

Milton Keynes Acoustic Roots 

Guitar, fiddle and penny whistle 

Beginners to advanced 

Community Centre, Britten Grove, Old 

Farm Park, Milton Keynes 

johntimpany@aol.co.uk 

mkamc.co.uk 

Music Makers of Milton Keynes 

Choral music and singing 

Childrens Centre, Stony Stratford. 

Teresa 07928156006 

The Song Loft 

York House Centre, Stony Stratford 

songloft@gmail.com 

thesongloft. co.uk 

Scribal Gathering 

Music & spoken word open mic. 

The Crown, Market Square, Stony 

Stratford 

ScribalGathering 

Towcester Choral Society 

The Sawpits Centre, Towcester 

towcesterchoralsociety.org.uk 

Social 

Buckingham Canal Society 

Lock Lane, Cosgrove,MK19 7JR 

01908 661217 

Athinabec@aol.com 

buckinghamcanal.org.uk 

Wolverton Community Orchard 

Gardening Day 

Yvonne 01908 320405 or 

Mandy on 01908 319719 

Yardley Gobion Coffee Shop 

Drinks, cakes and chat, children’s toys. 

St Leonard’s Church, Yardley Gobion 

Deanshanger Library 

Reading Group,Knit and Natter, Learn 

to knit, knitting and sewing for children 

Deanshanger Library, Little London 

01908 562889 

paula.culley@firstforwellbeing.co.uk 

Deanshanger Sports Club 

Little London, Deanshanger 

MK19 6HU 01908 567137 

deanshangersc 

Stony Stratford Tuesday Night Charity 

Curry Club Charity Quiz 

Eastern Paradise, Wolverton Road, 

Stony Stratford MK11 1DX 

Tuesday Night Charity Curry Club 

Quiz 

Towcester Bridge Club 

Friendly duplicate bridge 

Towcester Conservative 

Club Lynda Riecken 

lynda@riecken.co.uk 

bridgewebs.com/towcester 

Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea Coffee 

& Home-Made Cakes 

All welcome 

Last Friday of month, 2pm-4pm 

Memorial Hall, Deanshanger Road, 

Old Stratford (by village shop) 

Havencourt Sheltered Home Bingo & 

Coffee Morning 

Ridgmont, Deanshanger 

Jean jean.miller@ 

southnorthantshomes.co.uk 

Sport 

Happy Bodies Fitness Centre 

Furtho Court, Old Stratford, 

01908 477066 happybodies.co.uk 

Feathers Badminton Club 

Mill Mead Hall, Wolverton 

01908 373966 or 

mr.baldwin@btinternet.com 

Castlethorpe Short Mat Bowls Club 

Castlethorpe Village Hall 

01908 510583 

keithprestidge@hotmail.co.uk 

Paulerspury Bowling Club 

Paulerspury Village Hall 

Ann 01327 811352 

Stony Stratford Bowls Club 

Ancell Trust Sports Ground, 

Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford 

MK11 1AR 01908 565659 

stonystratfordbowlsclub.co.uk 

Useful Numbers 

Wolverton Town Bowls Club 

Bruce 01908 310514 

Wolverton Park Bowls Club 

Haversham Road, Wolverton, 

MK12 5TN 

Bob 07988 778248 

bowlsclub.org/club/7966/ 

Stony Stratford Croquet Club 

Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford 

MK11 1AR 

Roy 01908 566345 

Twenty3c CycleRides 

01908 260322 

Deanshanger Colts & Divas Football 

Club 

deanshangercolts.co.uk 

Karate 

07739 707455 karategoju.co.uk 

Karate & Kickboxing 

Laura 07910 154499 karatemk.co.uk 

Jado Kuin Do Family Martial Arts 

Emma Bacon 07790 296737 

RunStony 

Run group runstony 

Kiln Farm Squash Club 

07729 414000 

Haversham Sailing Club 

High Street, Haversham 

MK19 7DX 

havershamsc.org 

Towcester & District Table Tennis 

Rod Barr 01604 847948 

or 07885 108559 

tabletennis365.com/Towcester 

Wolverton Tennis Club Coaching 

Pete Tolaini 0774 0004548 

wolvertontennis@hotmail.com 

Stony Stratford Walking Group 

Meet Mill Lane/ Willow Lane 

Mary Kendall 01908 260570 

Winslow District Ramblers 

bucksvoice.net/winslowdistrictramblers-group 

Buckingham and District Walking 

Group 

John 07921 823189 

Deanshanger and Wicken Royal British 

Legion Branch Meetings 


Deanshanger Conservative Club 

01908 261107 

barbaralangtonb-langton@outlook. 

com 


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HOME & GARDEN 

Building & property 

Antony Thomson Architect 42 

Eddie Rohan Carpentry 42 

Hickford Construction Ltd 43, 57 

KAS Builders 41 

Morris Roofing 41 

Thomas Betts & Co 41, 42 

Windows & conservatories 

Cloudy2Clear 41 

Custom Glaze 42 

Thomas Betts & Co 43 

Win-Dor 2 

Aerial, cable & electrical 

MKL Cable Solutions 44 

MJ Electrics 44 

Garage doors 

Roller Shutter Garage Doors 59 

Plumbing, gas servicing & 

heating 

Add Warmth 43 

On-Tap Installations 43 

Pete the Plumber 43 

Kitchens & bathrooms 

Dream Doors 9 

On-Tap Installations 43 

Painters & plasterers 

BWB Plastering 45 

Colour Schemes Decorating Services 

45 

DPL Services 45 

Kenneth Hudson Interiors 45 

Rebecca Burchell 44 

S Fludgate Painting & Decorating 45 

SJ Adcock & Son 45 

Thomas Betts & Co 45 

Interiors 

Carpetwise 50 

Eddie Rohan Carpentry 42 

Maxwell Home & Garden Service 55 

The Old Joinery Workshop 44 

Thomas Betts and Co. 50 

Universal Blinds 50 

Cleaning & domestic 

Bucks Chimney Sweeps 50 

Stony Dry Cleaners 51 

Stony Oven Cleaners 51 

The Stainbusters 51 

Vickie's Cleaning 51 

Garden 

Ace Landscapes and Tree Care 55 

Advanced Turf Machinery 57 

Bartlett Tree Experts 55 

Francis Rose Landscaping & Garden 

Services 55 

Green Thumb 1,3 

Hickford Construction 57 

Maxwell Home & Garden Services 55 

M. Lovell Tree Surgeon 55 

Prestige Lawns 57 

Ray Brown Tree Care 51 

The Grass and Resin Warehouse 63 

Removal Services 

Man and Van Milton Keynes 11 

Waste removal 

Rob Bracey, Septic Tanks 44 

BEAUTY, WELLBEING 

HEALTH, & FITNESS 

Action Physio 13 

Alchemy Therapy Centre 12 

Clive Heayns Podiatry 16 

Da Vinci Dental Clinic 19 

Dizzy Ears 6, 13 

DW Roberts 12 

Happy Bodies Fitness Centre 16 

Janice Skillman Foot Health 16 

Jaspreet Tehara Counselling and 

Psychotherapy 17 

Jan Barry Beauty 16 

Karate & Kickboxing MK 16 

Lanh’s Nail Salon 17 

Lisa Wiles Pilates 16 

Massage in Mind 13 

Samantha Costello Foot Clinic 17 

Slimming World 17 

LEISURE, FOOD & DRINK 

Alliance Francaise 31, 33 

ARTea Room 22 

Artists in Bloom 54 

Bamboo Cottage Chinese Takeaway 

21, 23 

Branch-Out MK 31 

Knights Language 31 

Milton Keynes Museum 28 

Milton Keynes Open Art Exhibition 

31 

Moorgate Farm Vegetable Box 

Delivery 21 

Namji Traditional Punjabi 22 

Potterspury House 24, 33 

Secret Garden 28 

The English Cherry 23 

The Old Talbot 25 

Wolverton’s Summer Festival 56 

Accommodation & celebrations 

Furtho Manor Farm 33, 39 

CHILDREN & YOUTH 

Rosemary Lane School of Ballet 29, 

40 

Soul2Sole 29 

Wicken Toys 29 

Willow Tree Pre-school 28 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

ASC Financial Solutions Ltd 5 

Baldox Computing 39 

Churchill Wills Ltd 39 

Furtho Manor Farm 33, 39 

MK Box Self Storage 39 

Neves Solicitors 38 

RTS Financial Planning 37 

Trading Standards 18 

Flowers 

Branch-Out MK 31 

Pets & vets 

RSPCA 10 

The Vet Centre 10, 11 

Pest control 

Killem Pest Control 11 

Wasp Nest Control Services 11 

TRANSPORT 

Taxis 

Flan’s Mini Bus Service 23, 33 

Skyline 64 

Motoring & transport 

G & G Autos 59 

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One Stop Garden Warehouse 

Home & Garden 

The Grass and Resin Warehouse supplies artificial grass 

and resin materials to trades and DIYers around Milton 

Keynes and beyond. 

Ryan Holmes, opened this family-run business earlier 

this year, bringing years of product knowledge and 

experience along with great advice. He has carefully 

selected quality and durable products that range from 

premium and trade to luxury options. 

The Bletchley based warehouse is more than a great 

range of artificial grass and resin materials - you can 

buy the right fitting tools or hire some too. Concrete 

edges, membranes, adhesives and brushing materials 

will ensure correct fitting and will keep it looking 

good after installation. 

Take a look at the resin bound surfaces for driveways 

and patios - the benefits mean they’re increasingly 

popular in domestic and commercial properties. 

They’re durable, permeable, low maintenance, UV 

resistant and importantly, they are attractive. 

Ryan and team will tell you how to fit artificial grass 

yourself using their carefully designed eight-step 

guides and helpful advice. If you can’t get to the 

warehouse store buy then order on line and collect 

later. Need to see before you buy? Then simply order 

samples to choose. 

Get down to the warehouse to see the full range and 

help for yourself. 

01908 794889 

grassandresin.co.uk 

Open: Mon - Fri 7.30am – 5pm 

Local suppliers for the trade, 

diy’er and homeowners of 

artificial grass, weed membrane 

and adhesives over 10,000m² 

held in stock ready to go 


Call 

01908 794889 

grassandresin.co.uk 

sales@grassandresin.co.uk 

Unit 29, 54 Goulds Close, Bletchley, 

Milton Keynes, MK1 1EQ (Just behind Screwfix) 

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