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Inside this issue

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

12 Sensitive Teeth

13 Beating Life’s Challenges;

14 New Year, New Outlook; Improve Your Well-being

19 The Relief of Salt Therapy

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AT YOUR LEISURE

6 Celebrating Talented Young Artists

8 Emma’s Space

20-21 How Much Do You Waste? Hidden Gem – Cranley Barn

Farms; Bucks Star Beer; Noodles, Turkey & Hoisin Sauce

22 Reasons to Enjoy ARTea Afternoon Tea

26-27 Whitehouse Primary School Writers; Word Search; Jokes

28 Living, Breathing All Things Dance

30-31 Oh No She Won’t; Living Archive MK; Janes’ Winning

Combination; Be an Al’s Pal?

32 Win One Month Of Classes At Sweat Yoga

34-35 What's On; Bardic Trials; Nasruddin; 2020 Milton Keynes Model

Railway Exhibition; Milton Keynes Aviation Society; York House Events

48-49 Success Through Determination; Milton Keynes Open 2020;

Volunteers Needed; Help for Dyslexics

CREATING YOUR HOME & GARDEN

10 Volunteer for the RSPCA; Chubby Round the Edges

40 In Bloom Teams Continue to Bloom

46-47 Using Space with Ingenious Ideas; Organise and Clean

52-53 New Year In The Garden; Oh Rats; Vegetable of the Edition

SAFE TRAVELS

58 Greening Up Your Driving; Business Leasing Goes Green; Vintage Stony

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING

33 Celebrating Local Businesses

36-37 Staying in Control; What’s Your Retirement Target?

38 How Much do you ‘Trust’ your Partner?

40 Tradesmen Checklist

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EMBRACING

CHALLENGES

IN 2020

HELPFUL CONTACTS

60 Useful Numbers

62 Advertisers

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Children

Celebrating Talented

Young Artists

Congratulations to all our very worthy drawing

competition winners and to everyone who took

part. You all created an amazing exhibition for

Stony Stratford Library.

Hermione

Hermione took her inspiration from York House

in Stony Stratford, as it is a big part of their yearly

Christmas celebrations. Every year, she and her

family create a lantern and join the colourful

procession. Hermione loves colourful and

patterned artwork but next year she is going to try

watercolour painting. She’ll also be creating some

exciting glasswork courtesy Vitreus Art, Wakefield

Country Courtyard – a fantastic first place prize!

Bea

Bea took her inspiration to draw this beautiful

picture from one of the houses on the other side of

the road. She saw a Father Christmas decoration on

a sleigh with a reindeer on a pole attached to the

chimney. Her plan was to make it real and she has

done just that! You won’t be surprised to learn that

looking at Bea’s picture she loves colouring. She

also loves looking at pop art.

Ellie

Ellie has put lots of imagination into her picture.

Her inspiration came from Alice in Wonderland

and she began with her maze and a man painting

snowflakes blue. Ellie is a ballet dancer, so, she

decided to include a juggling ballerina. Of course,

the husky, reindeer and rabbits made it feel even

more Christmassy than ever. As you can tell Ellie

loves drawing and next year she plans to practice

word art.

Lucas

Lucas has produced lots of pictures for the

competition and they are incredibly detailed. The

ideas come from his love of maps, architecture

and places he has visited. This year’s picture is an

elf village and elf workhouses within it. He loves

black and white drawings and is adding to a big

town picture which is currently 13 A4 sheets with

6 made-up villages and 2 towns. We see a future

architect or designer!

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Bea

Lucas

Thank you to our kind supporters:

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Stony Sweet Shop plus the judges who give up their

time every year to make some very hard decisions!

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Hello Readers...

Welcome to Essentially Local 2020

This year promises to be another exciting

one for the magazine, and hopefully for all

of you too. As usual, we’ll fill each edition

with interesting articles and we’ll help you to

keep your business local. We’ll also find the

best in local events and, remember that if

you run or are part of a helpful or supportive

group, let us tell everyone else about it.

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Very, Very Arty!

I hope you took the time to visit Stony

Stratford Library during December to see our

Christmas Art Competition. I’m sure you’ll

agree the pictures as always are fantastic.

Turn to page 6 to find out about our fantastic

winners and where their ideas came from.

What’s Inside?

This edition is all about how to achieve the

New Year goals for yourself, your home and

garden as well as your family.

It can be easy to set goals but carrying them

through can be a different story! Learning

to focus on what is important is crucial, so is

making a plan and sticking to it. Help from

the professionals can make all the difference,

whatever you are aiming to achieve - fitness,

weight, career, education or other goals.

If you are working towards a goal a little

relief from the stress of our busy lives can be

make or break. There is opportunity to calm

your body and mind with our competition

sponsor, Sweat Yoga - everyone should try

yoga.

Running a new business? Start as you

mean to go on is a good moto and learn be

aware of some of the pitfalls of doing work

for friends, jumping from role to role and

ultimately losing control. Read our articles on

page 36.

We’ve got ideas for home, garden, children,

home life and more. Read on and support

our community by making sure you keep

your business essentiallylocal - Emma

Wishing all

our readers

a Happy

New Year

New Art Competition

Do you love to get

creative? If you enjoy

drawing, painting and

making - read on.

We are planning another

exciting art competition

with all entries going on

display over the summer.

It will be in time for and

supporting the Britain In Bloom judging. Let’s show the

judges what an amazing community we live in.

Everyone can enter - there is no age limit!

You’ll have to wait for full details in the March- April

magazine but you can start thinking about growing

beautiful plants, sustainability, recycling, saving

water and reducing plastic waste and bringing the

community together.

Can’t wait to see what you will do!

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Home & Garden


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RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks would

love to hear from you if you think you can lend a

helping hand.

You’ll meet lots of people, be a valued member of a

team and learn new skills. You can dedicate as little or

as much time as you like, all that is asked is that you

are reliable.

Roles:

Feature

Volunteer for the RSPCA in 2020

Cat, Kitten and Small Mammal Fostering - The

branch takes in hundreds of unwanted animals every

year. If you have spare room and would like to help,

RSPCA will provide everything that is needed. In

return you’d care for the gorgeous fur babies until they

are ready to be re-homed.

Charity Shops - There is always plenty to do in the

shops with roles to suit everybody, including sorting

clothes, helping customers and operating the till.

Fundraising - Funds are vital in keeping the animals

safe and cared for. Have fun while helping at

fundraising events.

To join this amazing team and make a

difference to the animals in their care, visit

rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk

Chubby round the edges- no weigh to live!!

Our four-legged friends are as prone as us to adding

a few extra pounds over Christmas. The extra treats

and left-overs are too much to resist! Unfortunately,

the additional weight can dramatically increase the

number of health problems that can develop in cats

and dogs and make that all-important exercise painful.

Nicky, vet nurse from the Vet Centre, Maids Moreton,

says, “Many of the dogs that are overweight develop

arthritis at a much earlier age, making walking

uncomfortable and really impacting on their quality

of life. We can manage the pain once they have it

but ideally we would try and avoid getting into this

situation.”

There are many other conditions that overweight pets

are prone to, such as diabetes, respiratory problems

and urinary issues.

Hannah, vet from the Vet Centre, Cherry Lane, says,

“Treats have a very high calorie count (that’s why

they’re so tasty!) and are one of the main culprits for

causing weight gain. It is so hard to resist those big

eyes pleading for a treat! A good solution is to either

use low-fat treats or to measure out all their food

for the day in the morning, and from that take a few

biscuits to use as treats. They still get the reward of

having a treat but none of the extra calories.”

The other great way to help shed a few pounds

is to increase exercise levels. For dogs this means

longer walks and retrieving. It can be a bit more

challenging for cats but playing games with them

can help - Good luck and good health for all in for

2020!

For more details:

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NN12 7QN

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Well-Being

SENSITIVE TEETH

Reacting to the cold - heat - sugar - acid - drinks?

When are teeth most likely to be sensitive?

Da Vinci Dental Centre say you are most likely to feel the sensitivity when drinking or

eating something cold, from cold air catching your teeth, and sometimes with hot foods

or drinks. Some people have sensitivity when they have sweet or acidic food and drinks.

Sensitised or diseased?

If the pain fades away quickly then we’re most likely talking about a sensitive

tooth. In cases where the pain persists for minutes or even longer after

the irritant cause is gone, there is a higher chance that we’re

dealing with a more seriously diseased tooth. In this case we

would advise you to see your dentist as soon as possible.

What treatments can the dentist offer?

During an examination the dental team will talk to

you about your symptoms. They will look at your

teeth to find out what is causing the sensitivity

and to find the best way of treating it.

How can I prevent sensitive teeth?

Da Vinci Dental Centre advises you

brush your teeth last thing at night

and in the morning with fluoride

toothpaste. Use small, circular

movements with a soft-to

medium-brush and avoid

brushing side to side.

Meet the Da Vinci Dental Centre team

of understanding practitioners who strongly believe

that dental treatment should be PAIN-FREE!

Telephone: 01908 886 871

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Beating Life’s Challenges

Well-Being | Feature

Are you struggling

with the daily

challenges that life

throws at you? If

so, James Preston

of My Health First,

could be just the

person to help you

get to where you

want to be.

James recognises

how hard it is to overcome problems on your own

and so he’ll help you to move forward and achieve

your goals. From losing weight, to managing stress or

sleep deprivation to increasing your physical activity

and focussing on career decisions, James has solutions

to beat those more challenging traits. He’ll also make

sure you make the right choices to balance your work

and personal life.

Taking the first step and making the call to get help is

often the hardest. Fear not, because James’ supportive

manner will help you along your journey while gently

encouraging you to make essential changes. At

the same time he’ll arm you with the resources and

techniques that will keep you focussed and positive.

Whatever you want to change or your goal, no matter

how big or small the issue, every now and again,

coaching to keep you on track and support you will

get you going to where you want to be.

To find out how you can make the changes to make

2020 your year, give James a call for a free initial

consultation.

Along with a wealth of education, training and

experience, James brings vibrancy and focus to his

work.

James Preston

01908 440025

07568 685231

j.preston@myhealthfirst.co.uk

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New Year, New Outlook

Forbes report that less than 25% of people stay committed to their

New Year’s Resolutions after a month and only 8% of people achieve

them. Set meaningful, measurable, realistic and achievable goals and

work with the right tools and people to achieve your dream.

PREVENT BURN OUT

Look at your diary and work out how much

time you have to realistically and feasibly to

achieve your goal. And, if time is an issue,

adjust if necessary, don’t risk injury or upset

or give up. There is a way.

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Beat the lack

of motivation by

getting on and

doing it, you’ll

feel great later!

FIND YOUR FOCUS

Whatever you’re dreaming to achieve - sport,

weight loss, art classes or life in general - meet

regularly with a personal trainer or coach

who will keep you on track. Routines and

confidence in what you are doing make it

easier to keep going. These days personal

trainers and coaches for sports or life issues

aren’t just for those at the top of their game.

DON’T JUMP ON

THE BANDWAGON

Just because all your

mates have agreed to

sign up to the charity

mountain climb, don’t

follow suit if it’s not your

thing. Your goal has to

be for you, there are lots

of other ways to raise

money or feel good.

GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT

Don’t let achieving your goal become your life.

The occasional treat – new hair style, gorgeous

nails, beauty treatment or delicious meal are all

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HOW TO CHOOSE A COACH

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

If in the first week of exercise

you can’t walk – you’ve

possibly overdone it. Work

with a gym or trainer to get

the right plan and build up

gradually. Make sure you

stretch enough and get aches

and pains checked out with a

physio or sports therapist. Use

Pilates or Yoga as a core session

to stretch and build strength.

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Join a Pilates or

Yoga class - reduce

the risk of not

stretching & muscle

building.

Qualifications & accreditation - check qualifications and accreditations are

valid, correct for your goal and that the coach follows the guidelines of the

appropriate governing body

Specialism - does their area of expertise fits with your needs?

Improve Your

Well-being

Make 2020 the year that you

maximise your potential.

Change the way you think - find

fulfilment rather than searching

for happiness. You’ll begin get a

sense of purpose and take control

of your life.

1. Begin by nurturing positive

relationships in your life – connect

with mutually supportive and

encouraging people. It’s not about

loads of friends but about important

ones.

2. Don’t just look for success at work,

put value into your relationships as

well.

3. Choose an active lifestyle for

fewer health problems, prevention

of cognitive decline and positive

mental wellbeing.

4. Pay attention to your

surroundings, engage, reflect and

think about how you feel. A better

understanding of your reactions will

help you to take control.

5. Take every opportunity to learn

and be curious. Education gained

from experiences, learning new skills

formally or informally and social

contact are invaluable.

6. Take part in regular acts of

kindness - volunteering, giving up

a seat or being kind to a neighbour

for purely altruistic reasons.

Testimonials, references & practice - who do they generally work with?

Speak to clients. Is it an online contact or do you get to see the coach? If so,

how often? Face to face meetings often work better

Insurance - ask for a copy of their valid and up-to-date insurance

What are their charges and terms & conditions? - if you need to cancel,

what is the lead-time / cancellation charges?


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| Circulatory problems | Anxiety | Depression | Insomnia | Stress

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Whether suffering from stress or having

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Call 01908 968430 to

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Well-Being

The Relief of Salt Therapy

Salt has been used for medicinal purposes like gargles

or skin scrubs for years because of it’s a natural

disinfectant and antibacterial properties. Salt therapy

or halotherapy is less well understood but disperses

small particles of salt into the air that people breathe

in.

Polish salt miners rarely had lung problems and

doctors saw improvements in 2nd World War patients

who hid in salt caves. Now, Dr Norman Edelman,

Senior Scientific Advisor to the American Lung

Association believes it could be more than a placebo.

It could be that salt particles kill off micro-organisms

in the lung or that the salt reduces inflammation

and decreases mucus. Others believe that inhaled

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How Much Do You Waste?

We generate over 4 million tonnes of edible food waste every December– more

than any other month of the year. Gravy waste alone could fill an Olympic size

swimming pool. Domestic households account for a large proportion of that

and they’re are a huge contributor to climate change. Make 2020 the year to

reduce your food waste and save some money.

AVOID DON’T JUSTIFY

While most of us believe we have minimal food

waste, the reality is we avoid or justify the true

extent of what we bin. We’re happier to pay higher

food prices to reduce our plastic use but are less

likely to take action to reduce our food waste.

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Household food

waste makes up around

70% of UK post-farmgate

total. Cut waste,

save ~ £800

(WRAP)

Fantastic composting services can support our

wasteful behaviour – as you drop the apple in the

recycling, guilt is removed! Saving left-overs in the

fridge - suddenly it’s too late to use them. Impulse

purchases or irresistible special offers result in

rotting fruit at home - the supermarket’s fault, of

course! Best Before and Use By dates confuse and

the mountains of waste increase further.

TAKE ACTION

1. Plan your meals

2. Buy local - Vegetable box schemes like Moorgate

Farm give fresher produce and you buy a set

quantity, without extras and with

less packaging.

Direct from the farm means better

quality, more ethical, tastier food

with fewer miles and more thought

about how much to buy.

Food share items you won’t use or

pick up what you will use with the

Community Fridge, Bath House,

Wolverton. Save it from going to

landfill.

3. Buy frozen or freeze upon purchase

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Transform vegetable and

meat leftovers into tasty and

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HIDDEN GEM

This hidden gem offers the perfect solution to a proper English

breakfast. It’s Cranley Barn Farm’s sausages, bacon and black

pudding. The delicious sausages cook evenly (not too much fat),

the bacon doesn’t shrink (no added water) and the black pudding

is totally yummy! Those that matter say: “These are delicious

sausages, and you only need one slice of bacon.” Mary and Tom

Edmondson, regenerative farmers, create naturally good produce.

To try their foods go to the farm shop on Fridays and Saturdays:

Cranley Barn Farm & Shop, Buckingham Road, Wicken, MK19 6DD

07967 814842

cranleybarnfarms.co.uk

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BUCKS STAR BEER DELICIOUS,

ETHICAL AND PURE

Few microbreweries can boast the ethical

pedigree that Bucks Star Beer brings to its

delicious range of flavoursome real ales.

Since its launch in 2013, brothers Datis and

Daria Gol have used traditional artisan brewing

methods and the best organic ingredients to

produce their beer. The process ensures the

minerals, vitamins and probiotic qualities are

maintained. In addition, the beer is also suitable

for vegetarians and vegans.

A key ingredient contributing to the success

is their aim to minimise the impact on the

environment – they don’t use chemicals and

have almost zero waste. It’s, also, possibly the first

solar-powered microbrewery.

Through their Growler Swap Scheme you can

purchase a 1 or 2 litre Growler vessel filled with

beer, then once consumed, swap it for a new

one with a different flavour. If you keep the beer cool

with the cap on, it will stay fresh for about three months

meaning you won’t have to drink it all at once.

Book onto one of their beer tasting events to learn about

the ups and downs of their journey, the innovative

developments as well as enjoying a variety of beers from

the range. For local, ethical production with minimal waste

there are few beers that could challenge Bucks Star.

Find out about their crowd-funding project at

crowdfunder.co.uk/

BreweryTapHouse

Get in Touch

Bucks Star Brewery

23 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes,

MK13 0DX

01908 590054

Sup@GrowlerSwap.Beer


Noodles with

Turkey, Green

Beans and Hoisin

sauce

Serves 4

Prep Time 10 mins

Cooking Time 15 mins

Ingredients

200g ramen noodles

200g green beans, halved

6 tbsp hoisin sauce

Juice of 2 limes

2 tbsp chilli sauce

2 tbsp vegetable oil

500g turkey, minced or cubed

4 garlic cloves, chopped

8 spring onions, sliced diagonally

Method

1. Boil the noodles following pack instructions,

adding the green beans for the final 2 minutes.

Drain and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, mix the hoisin, lime juice and

chilli sauce.

3. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the

mince or cubes until nicely browned. Add the

garlic and fry for 1 more minute.

4. Stir in the hoisin mixture and cook for a few

more minutes until sticky. Finally, stir in the

noodles, beans and half the spring onions to heat

through. Scatter over the remaining spring onions

to serve.

Adapted from BBC Good Food Recipe

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Leisure

Reasons to Enjoy An ARTea

Afternoon Tea

Like fish and chips, afternoon

tea is a quintessentially British

tradition. It’s not an everyday

indulgence but there are

many reasons why you should

partake more often!

1. Tradition – Choose it

because it’s a truly British

tradition, with its pot of tea

and more elegant morsels

than you know you should eat.

2. Special Occasions – a

birthday celebration, bridal party or baby shower it’s

your excuse to enjoy civilised, daytime chatter with

friends.

3. Make a Difference – forget mugs of tea and prepackaged

sandwiches, find the sophisticated you. Sip

from a bone china cup and nibble on finger foods.

4. Breaks the Routine – when you need to escape from

daily activities, relax with your

afternoon tea, you can’t rush it.

5. Because You Can – it’s simple, enjoy pure

indulgence every now and again!

ARTea Room is set in a delightful, vintage-styled barn

conversion. It offers comfortable seating for parties

of 2 guests up to 18, in private or in the main seating

areas.

You’ll enjoy a generous selection of sandwiches, mini

cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam along with

fresh fruit and tea. The luxury option, with a glass of

sparkling wine, adds decadence that’ll make your

afternoon tea an extra memorable experience.

01327 810245

enquiries@artearoom.co.uk

Wakefield Country Courtyard, Potterspury NN12 7FA

artearoom.co.uk

ARTeaRoom

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Nature to Farm

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AND PASSIONATE ABOUT PRODUCING WITH CARE

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ROAD, WICKEN MK19 6DD


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Leisure

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What a great way to start the New Year with our

young writers because getting motivated and staying

motivated can be so hard at any age. The pressures of

exam expectations and learning these days make it

harder than ever for young people. I love the quotes

they have found, especially the Steven Hawkins and

Anne Frank ones. Take note everyone out there – you

can succeed, so believe in yourself.

Emma

Children

White House Primary

School Writers

P.S. Happy New Year to you all.

Whitehouse Primary Favourite Jokes

Q What do cows do on December 31st?

A Celebrate Moo Year’s Eve.

Q What does a Ghost say on January 1st?

A Happy BOO year!

Q Where will you be in five years?

A I don’t know. I don’t have 2020 vision.

Q What goes up when the rain comes down?

A An umbrella!

Q What do Snowmen call their offspring?

A Chill-dren.

Our favourite

motivational quotes

Because the people who are crazy enough to think

they can change the world are the ones who do

- Steve Jobs

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and

only cease at death

- Albert Einstein

However difficult life may seem there is always

something you can do and succeed at

- Steven Hawkins

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single

moment before starting to improve the world

- Anne Frank

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Overcome difficulties

We have found some way to help you find

motivation when you are struggling:

1. To get motivated you might want to have a 5-10

minute break just to relax.

2. You could write self-motivational notes and stick

them somewhere where you will see them.

3. Give yourself a reward to work towards. Once you

have finished you will be happy to get your reward.

4. If you have loads of work to do break it up and work

on the most easy things to do then get down to the

hard ones.

5. Make it fun like adding music or having a bit of a

dance while doing it.

6. Look at some people that needed motivation and try

doing what they did.

7. Believe in yourself.

8. Every time things get hard say, "I can do it," to get

back on track.

9. If you are stressed and cannot find your motivation,

do some mindfullness colouring to reset your brain.

10. Do some exercise. It will give you energy and help

you feel awake and ready to go.

By Kabri

We asked some of our lovely teachers in school

what motivates them and this is what they had to

say:

"I stay motivated because I am goal-orientated." Miss. M

"I stay motived because I like to achieve something

afterwards." Miss. P

"I stay motivated because my friends and family are

always encouraging me." Miss. W

"I stay motivated because of the sense of achievement

afterwards." Miss. T

"I stay motivated by smiles on people's faces." Mr. D

"I stay motivated by seeing other people achieve."

Miss. L

Your motivation can motivate others. Keep trying.

By Mam Malak


Look for all the words in the grid that relate to

Motivation. Find which word is missing from the grid

and then think about what motivates you.

If things get difficult

here are some ways

of overcoming

them:

F R I E N D S N E R

E F L E S R J R E F

V T P B E M I S H A

I W A N E P I Y L M

T Y E V S L T V R I

I W M N I H I E M L

S U I E X T Q E A Y

O V N S U C O F F M

P C G O A L S M X K

E S S E N I P P A H

BELIEF

FAMILY

FOCUS

FRIENDS

• You could

compare yourself

and see how far

you have come.

• Be constructive

about failures by trying to think about it

logically.

• Play music that gives you energy.

• Get motivation from people in your life.

• Start small if big steps leads you to stop.

• Reward your self and celebrate your successes

no matter how big or small they are.

• Remind yourself why you are working towards

this.

• Remember- you have got this!

By Valerie

WORDSEARCH

GOALS

HAPPINESS

INSPIRE

MOTIVATE

POSITIVE

RENEW

RESILIENCE

SUCCESS

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believe 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

Leisure

Living, Breathing All Things Dance

Soul2SoleDancewear

owner Vanessa Cook

lives, breathes and sells

all things dance! And, she

loves every second of it.

She stocks and sells the

best products and will

help you to make the right

choice with the correct fit. Dancers, impressed by the

level of customer care, travel from miles around to

receive her expert and honest advice.

Vanessa strives to ensure her knowledge and

skills match the excellent products she sells, by

undertaking professional training from renowned

companies like Ballet Pro and Freed. She tries to

understand dancers’ needs, even on occasion pulling

out the board for a quick half hour tap!

She stocks the uniforms, shoes and other accessories

of many local dance schools and if it’s not there,

Vanessa will aim to source it - a level of service hard to

match. From accurate guestimates of sizes and styles

for a child new to dance to satisfying the fit and style

expectations of local teachers, Vanessa has it in hand.

Being part of her dancer’s journeys is a favourite part

of the job. Watching the first pair of Latin shoes in a

senior customer become their fifth to the first pair of

tiny ballet shoes become the pair to take to college.

Her passion and dedication for dance shines and

always goes the extra mile for every customer.

01908 260909

soul2soledancewear.co.uk

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Professional

We are recruiting experienced support workers in

We will be supporting a gentleman who is currently

living in hospital to move into his own house in

Buckingham. He has a learning disability with

specific additional health needs and complex

behaviours which can be a challenge to staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to support him

BUCKINGHAM

achieve new things and

make huge positive changes

to his life.

Get more information:

Tel: 01844 267816

Web: affinitytrust.org/jobs

Email: lucywhite@affinitytrust.org

Full time and bank hours

available

£9 per hour salary

Other great benefits

as a thanks for your

hard work


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Community

Oh No She Won’t...

Oh Yes She Will!

In 2017 Sue Aspinall graduated from Redway Runners

beginner’s 5km running programme - she vowed

she’d NEVER run further!

Less than a year later, she ran her first 10km at

Emily's Star Fundraiser, last year it was the London

Landmarks’ Half Marathon which she completed 47

seconds under her 3 hour target.

Next year it’s her 60th birthday and she’s signed up

to run the 2020

London Marathon

which falls on same

day! Sue is also

raising funds and

awareness about MK

SNAP (Milton Keynes

Special Needs

Advancement

Project). They

provide adults aged

16+ with learning

disabilities living in

Milton Keynes and surrounding local authorities with

the skills to realise their potential. They offer a leading

programme of education, life skills, work preparation

and opportunities.

She’s already raised funds through a lottery bonus

ball draw, a virtual run, a parkrun cake sale and a

Christmas Advent raffle! More is needed - see her

FB page and what’s on for details. Businesses are

welcome to sponsor her.

sueslondonmarathon2020

Happy New Year

from Living

Archive MK

Wolverton Playscheme Christmas party attendees

in 1986 clearly had a very merry Christmas. Were

you there or do you know anyone who was? If

so Living Archive MK would love to know. Living

Archive MK hope you had a merry Christmas and

would like to wish a happy New Year to you too.

To find out how Living Archive MK preserves

memories, images and documents about Milton

Keynes and surrounding areas in days gone by

please go to livingarchive.org.uk/

And, while you’re at it have a browse of the

online shop for our books, films and CDs that

tell the stories of Milton Keynes and the lives of

the people who live here livingarchive.org.uk/

content/category/online-shop

Picture Copyright: Living Archive MK

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Janes’ Winning

Combination

Jane Hammonds, was overweight for 20 years before deciding

to turn her life around in 2014 and join Slimming World.

She is happier, healthier and more confident than ever and

has enjoyed every moment of her weight loss. Reducing from

a size 24/26 to a svelt 8/10 dress size after losing an incredible

11st 3.5lbs means more pleasurable shopping. Breathlessness

is a thing of the past, and she’s even completed 2 marathons!

She now buys clothes she wants to wear rather than settling

for those that fit.

Because she didn’t feel like she was dieting or depriving

herself, she’s decided to inspire others to experience the

benefits. It’s the support and encouragement that helps

to change the way you eat and think about food not just

reducing calories and smaller portions.

The biggest challenge was booking her first meeting, yet,

she soon realised that size doesn’t matter. Last year she was

awarded the Slimming World ‘Club 50’ Award, celebrating the

company’s 50th birthday and members who have lost 50% of

their starting weight.

Since taking on her first groups, she’s shared Slimming World

recipes and tips as well as giving the support and inspiration

needed. Congratulations Jane!

Groups:

Mondays, 3.30, 5.30 or 7.30pm, Fairfields Primary School

Wednesdays, 3.30, 5.30 or 7.30pm, Wolverton Scout Hall

Slimming World Milton Keynes with Jane

Call 07886 808205

loulou7969@gmail.com

Before &

After!

Could you be an

Al’s Pal?

Al’s Pals is an amazing new charity that

was created in memory of Alan Dumbell.

Throughout his cancer treatment Alan was

supported by family and friends, but still

felt lost and lonely at times. His daughter,

Suzanne has brought his idea of a ‘buddy’

to support and help cancer sufferers to life

with Al’s Pals. Macmillan Cancer Support

and MKUH are supporting the scheme.

Suzanne is now looking for volunteers to

spare a few hours a week to give support,

companionship, empathy and a listening ear

to people going through cancer treatments.

Could you:

• sit with a person while they receive

treatment

• regularly visit and help on the ward

• find relevant services to help the person

and their family

• treat the person as an individual by talking

about everyday things.

• talk to the professionals if the person is too

upset

• chat on the phone?

Al’s Pals is based at the New Cancer Centre

at Milton Keynes Hospital

To find out more:

Alspalsmk

info@alspalsmk.co.uk

07745 601047

alspalsmk.co.uk


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Competition

WIN ONE MONTH OF CLASSES

AT SWEAT STUDIOS

Get out of your January funk and give yoga a go!

Do you want to win one month’s free membership and get

in shape for the New Year? Then this is the competition for

you!

Feeling sluggish, full of mince pies and in need of a calorieburning

working, Sweat Studios is the place to be – and

they have a new studio in Buckingham! An active yoga class

can burn calories, tone and build strength in the same way

as gym work.

Weight management is only one benefit - you’ll reduce

stress, get better sleep, improved circulation, brain function

and posture. It can also enhance athletic performance

meaning fewer injuries. Changes in brain chemistry even

increase happiness levels. What are you waiting for? Give

Sweat Studios a go!

ENTER NOW!

S D F T A D H B Z A

S E I R E G A V E E

S F I T I L O N M R

E T O R A E D Y U O

R X A N O U N M S B

T T C E R L L D C I

S E O A W A A F L C

E F N N C S X C E Y

D C F L E X I B L E

E G N I M O C L E W

AEROBIC

BALANCE

CALM

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FRIENDLY

MUSCLE

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28 Candleford Court, Buckingham

MK18 1GA

01280 823220

info@sweatstudios.co.uk

sweatstudios.co.uk

The award-winning business, with studios in Buckingham

and Milton Keynes, is a contract-free zone. Classes are easy

to book on-line, sign up for regular sessions or pay-as-yougo

with this truly flexible approach.

Sweat Studios provides everything - mats, climatecontrolled

studios and cushioned flooring – simply turn up!

Owner, Kirsty Lowe, said: “If you’re in the ‘new year, new me’

mindset, give yoga a go – it’s easier to stick at than 6am

runs in the dark and cold!”

Find out more sweatstudios.co.uk or

01280 823220.

For the chance of winning the classes, find which

word is missing from the grid. Send your answer

to Sweat Studios, including your name, address

and contact details.

The November/December 2019 competition winner was:

Carole Scott, Hanslope

We hope you enjoyed your Christmas turkey!

Competition Rules:

To enter the competition, email, post or telephone your

answer to Sweat Studios 28 Candleford Court, MK18 1GA

info@sweatstudios.co.uk 01280 823220

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

telephone number. The competition runs from 1 January 2020 and the closing

time is 5pm, 1 February, 2020.

No purchase is required, there will be one winner and no alternative prize.

Please confirm that you would like to receive details about events and special

offers from Sweat Yoga; support local and don’t miss out. Details of full terms

and conditions can be found at essentiallylocal.co.uk

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Putting Health First

Wishing James Preston the best of luck with

My Health First. Last year James decided to

combine his qualifications and experience to

help local people achieve their goals. James

now helps his clients to overcome stress, lose

weight, meet personal, career and fitness goals

as well as work towards physical and mental

well-being. Whatever your goal for 2020, let

James work with you to help you smile and say

“I did it!” Good luck James.

Helping Others with

Their Fitness

Elizabeth, from Inhale Pilates, brings Pilates to Essentially Local

readers. After experiencing problems with muscle separation

following the birth of her children, she benefited from Pilates. She

went to on qualify as a STOTT PILATES instructor and is now helping

instructor and is now helping others with their own fitness journey.

This dedicated instructor undertakes continuous professional

development, bringing new research and ideas to her classes. Here

is to a successful and calm 2020.

Celebrations

James Preston

j.preston@myhealthfirst.co.uk

01908 440025

07568 685231

myhealthfirst.co.uk

elizabeth@inhalepilates.co.uk

07547 618987

inhalepilates.co.uk

Gorgeous Nails

from Chloe

Congratulations to Chloe who has swapped teaching to

begin a new adventure that sees her creating fabulous

nails. True to the business name, Love Chloe, clients

love her as well as her stylish and fun nail art designs.

Her friendly, sociable nature and ability to listen to puts

them completely as ease in her comfortable salon room.

To feel good

about your nails,

message Chloe at

07815 597159

LoveChloe


The Fruity

Farmer

Since it was born in 2015,

The Fruity Farmer goes

from strength to strength

with its amazing range

of homemade seasonal

fruit liqueurs. Made

from predominately

hedgerow and garden

fruits from the farm, they

make perfect gifts as well as delicious seasonal drinks

throughout the year. In 2016 they introduced their

Rapeseed Oil made from pure crushed rapeseed. Kind

to the environment, seasonal and just one of the many

reasons for supporting local producers.

01908 551903 07770 614364

stokegoldingtonchristmastrees.co.uk/

fruity-farmer.html

FruityFarmer

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What's On

FoSSL Talks

Talks followed by drinks and cake

Stony Stratford Library, 5-7 Church Street, Stony Stratford

Tickets, free from the Library, contributions welcome

7pm, Wed, 28 January: Beth Gardner - Air Pollution

7pm, Wed, 25 February: Naomi Eisenstadt - Parents, Policy, &

the State

fosslmk@gmail.com

Stony Stratford Library

Quality Antique and Collectables Fair

Militaria, ceramics, coins, glassware, silverware, lighting & more.

10.30am - 3.30pm, 4th Sunday of the month, park at Slated

Row School

The Old School House, Old Wolverton MK12 5NP

£1 in aid of PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) U16s free

Jane 07941 419114

oldschoolwolverton.org/events

Peter Pan in StonyLand by Stony Stratford Theatre Society

The Downe family are forced to move house, Luke finds an old

story book warning that if the verse in it is read out loud the

characters in it will come to stay...oh dear. Peter Pan is on hand

to help sort things out.

7pm, 31 January; 2pm & 7pm 1, February, 2pm; Peter Pan in

StonyLand

York House, London Road, Stony Stratford

Tickets from Odells, High Street, Stony Stratford

stonywords.org.uk

Willen Hospice Wedding Fair

Bespoke local suppliers & vintage themed inspiration

11am - 2.30pm, Sunday 2 February

Furtho Manor Farm, Old Stratford, MK19 6NR

furthomanorfarm.co.uk

StonyWords2020 - Tales Tattled & Told @ The Crown

Terrie Howey (Red Phoenix), 2017 Bard Stephen Hobbs,

ukuleleist Sandy Clarke and Lynette Hill for word weaving.

7pm, Sunday, 2 February

The Crown, 9 Market Square, Stony Stratford MK11 1BE

Tickets £5 on the door or eventbrite.co.uk

Adults (16+) lynettehillstoryteller@gmail.com

Milton Keynes Museum

Spring half term children’s activities

11am - 4.30pm, 17-21 February

McConnell Drive, Wolverton MK12 5EL

01908 316222

miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk

STONYWORDS2020

The Annual Bardic Trials of Stony

Stratford - 10th Anniversary!

Celebrate a decade of Stony Stratford

Bards, say farewell to Mitchell Taylor and

vote for a new voice. Entertainment with

competing Bardic candidates, the Bards

of Northampton and Buckingham, music

and storytelling, headlining British Indian

storyteller Peter Chand.

Doors open 7pm (7.30pm start), Fri 17

Jan

York House, London Road, Stony Stratford,

MK11 1JQ

Free

Applications until 6 January. Details and

application: bardofstony.weebly.com

A Night of Nasruddin – Morals, Quarrels,

and Turkish Delights

Professional storyteller, Stony resident

Terrie Howey and other local storytellers

introduce Nasruddin: rustic philosopher,

joker, yarn-spinner and chancer. Fundraiser

for York House’s community/arts events &

Act Out/Act Up.

7pm, Saturday, 18 January

York House, London Road, Stony Stratford,

MK11 1JQ

Tickets £12.50 from York House or

wegottickets.com

Includes dinner - spread of Turkish hors

d'oeuvres, vegetarian/vegan options - state

when buying tickets.

Ken Daniels

jukeofstony@gmail.com

Stephen Hobbs

Hobbscrazybooks@aol.com

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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.

2020 MILTON KEYNES MODEL RAILWAY

EXHIBITION

Various layouts, eras and scales, 30+ traders, miniature rideon-railway

and local rail organisations. Day out for families

and railway modellers.

10– 5pm (4.30pm Sunday), Saturday, 15 & Sunday, 16 Feb

Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury MK14 6BN

Adults £8, Children £1

mkmrs.org.uk/exhibitions

Ex-London Transport Routemaster bus operates every

30 minutes from Milton Keynes Central rail station to

Stantonbury Leisure Centre - Free.

MKMRS Secretary, Ian Bartlett

07870 213845

secretary@mkmrs.co.uk

mkmrs.org.uk

MILTON KEYNES AVIATION SOCIETY

Membership group for lectures, visits to RAF/USAF bases,

special events and manufacturers, discounts and monthly

newsletter

Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent, Kents

Hill, MK7 6HQ

14, January 2020

Greg Baughen - An Independent RAF - Latest installment in

the history of British air power.

11th February

Debbie Land - Time Flies at

Old Warden -The history of The

Shuttleworth Collection

Membership £22

Lecture visitors £5

February’s Here!

Music with KITES – legendary musicians Neil

Mercer, Phil Riley, Ian Spratley and Tim Smith,

featuring Heidi Carascon

8 - 11pm, Saturday, 29 February

Tickets £10, proceeds to MK Community

Cardio-Pulmonary Group

01908 260452

Evie Ladin & Keith Terry

Return of the duo bringing an intimate

evening of acoustic music and dance;

American folk arts. Evie and Keith will be

playing at WOMAD this year

8.30 - 11.00pm, Thursday, 30 April

Tickets £8, wegottickets.com or York House

Centre

evieladin.com

Kent Duchaine & Leadbessie

Kent DuChaine has listened to and played

with most of the great Blues men and women

8.30 - 11pm, Saturday, 7 March

Tickets £6, wegottickets.com or York House

Centre

kentduchaine.com or york-house.org.uk

Eat Street

Quality street food with six or seven vendors

5 – 10pm Friday, 6 March

Free entry

EatStreetMK

Stamp Fair

Stamp Dealers, meet Stamp Club members,

advice on unusual items or selling collection

10am-4pm, Saturday, 28 March

Methodist Hall, Queensway, Bletchley,

Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB

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Lectures Organiser Ian Carr

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Professional

Staying in

Control

When your business gets too much:

1. Start each day with a list of jobs, do

them in priority order.

Follow the 80 / 20 rule, 20% of your

tasks are going to have 80% impact,

prioritise the ones which will have the

most significant impact.

2. Identify your distractions and learn to

avoid them. Turn off social media, don’t

look at emails or messages or answer

the phone until you need to.

3. Take breaks away from your desk to re-energise, if you work from

home, don’t be tempted to put the laundry on!

4. Use time saving tools, alerts/reminder systems and a diary. Block out

time to do the essential jobs.

5. Set your business goals to get direction – think about where you

want to be in 5 years’ time. Make your goals SMART and work out what/

who can help you to get there.

One Hat too

Many

Are you spreading yourself too

thinly by wearing too many different

hats – finance, HR, marketing and

more? Few small business owners

can claim to be experts in all areas,

so know when it is time to hand

over particular jobs. A book-keeper

will keep your accounts up-to-date,

a graphic designer will ensure your

image looks more professional,

think about which jobs you can

out-source and do it. Sometimes

the investment saves you time, your

mental well-being as well as money.

No to Mate’s Rates

As a small business owner, are your friends

guilty of asking for ‘mates’ rates? This is

your time and skill so charge for advice or

physical labour! It’s hard to say no but mutual

respect is an important ingredient of business

transactions. Would they give you something

for free? Next time a mate asks for special rates:

1. Don’t feel obliged - you don’t have to give

a discount, tell your mate your prices are fair

2. Quote fairly - give a quote based on your normal

charges, they have a choice as to whether to use

your services or not.

3. If all else fails - if they don’t get the dilemma

they are putting you in, don’t feel afraid to say, “Sorry

mate, I’m too busy at the moment!”

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What’s Your Retirement Target?

A recent survey by Which has

uncovered how much you need

to save for retirement in order to

afford the lifestyle you want.

The survey asked current

retirees about their spending

habits and the data was collated

into three different spending

profiles.

These are:

• Spending required for an essential lifestyle (the bare minimum)

• Spending required for a comfortable lifestyle

• Spending required for a luxurious lifestyle

The data shows that it will cost a retired single person living a ‘comfortable

lifestyle’ £20,000 per year and a couple, £27,000 per year. If we assume a

couple both have full government State Pensions when they retire then

they could be halfway towards the £27,000 target income already.

In order to top up their income to the £27,000 target they will need a

pension/savings pot of £215,000 from which it is then assumed they

will draw down on. It will depend on how much you already have saved

and when you start any additional monthly savings as to how much you

actually have to save per month to achieve this size of pot.

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

If you already have £100,000 saved then for a 40 year old you may only

need to save a further £170 per month up until retirement age 65. But if

you have no savings then the monthly saving will need to be £489.

Now there are a number of assumptions that have gone into these

figures. The point here is that when saving and investing for retirement

it’skey that you have a goal or target in mind. It’s better to know where

you standnow so you still have the time to do something about it.

Knowing the target means you can decide how much you need to save and how

much risk you need to take.

If the monthly savings required are too much for you then you have three

options:

• Change the level of risk of your investments to try and get a better return.

• Change your retirement date so you perhaps work longer or

• Change your target

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.

Once you have your plan it’s a good idea to record this and monitor the progress at

least once a year. Better still, discuss your plans with a trusted friend or a Financial Adviser who will keep you on

track.

Don’t be discouraged if your target feels out of reach. Plans will always need to change as life has a way of

throwing up obstacles you can’t yet foresee. But by making use of the various allowances, tax reliefs and

investment powers available to you, you can achieve the retirement you desire.


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Professional

How much do you

“Trust” your partner?

Jennifer Duckett, Private Client Solicitor at Neves

Solicitors, talks about setting up a Declaration of Trust.

There are reportedly around 3.3 million cohabiting

unmarried couples in England and Wales at the

moment. Up until recently, the law has significantly

favoured the traditional married couple in terms of

inheritance, property and pension rights. Nevertheless,

following a Supreme Court ruling in June 2018, civil

partnerships have now been extended to mixed-sex

couples meaning that should a mixed-sex couple

choose to enter into a civil partnership, greater legal

protection is available to them.

This article is not to encourage any snap decision

weddings or civil partnerships, but only to give advice

on the courses of action that may be beneficial for any

co-habiting couples who choose not to marry or enter

into a civil partnership, and who own property in joint

names.

Supposing you contributed 80% of the purchase price

towards a property but it is held in both your name

and your partner’s name. There is a legal presumption

that the property is owned in equal shares, meaning

that if the property is sold and a dispute arises, the sale

proceeds would be split equally. To avoid this unfair

consequence, I would suggest instructing a solicitor

to draw up a declaration of trust. A declaration of trust

is a legally binding document and would set out the

equitable interest that each owner has in the property.

A declaration of trust will record the differences in both

contributions and state how the net sale proceeds are to

be divided.

An alternative situation many of us find ourselves in is

having to help our children, who are often buying jointly

with partners or friends, onto the property ladder. You

may make a contribution towards the purchase price

and you may wish for this contribution to be protected

for your own child in the event that their relationship

with their partner or friend breaks down. A declaration

of trust can be used to protect your contribution, and

there are also wider considerations to be made in these

circumstances which your solicitor would be able to

discuss with you.

JENNIFER

DUCKETT,

PRIVATE CLIENT

SOLICITOR AT

NEVES SOLICITORS

EXPLAINS

At your side.

I appreciate that discussing a declaration of trust may

not be the most captivating conversation for the

dinner table! But, there can be significant financial risk

in not having one and I would strongly recommend

one for any person purchasing a property whereby

any element of the purchase or ownership is not

absolutely equal.

If you would like to set up a Declaration of Trust

call Jennifer on 01908 304560 or email

info@nevesllp.co.uk

Neves Solicitors

01908 304560

info@ nevesllp.co.uk

Aurora House, Deltic Avenue, Rooksley

Milton Keynes MK13 8LW

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Leisure

In Bloom Teams Continue to Bloom

Stony Stratford, Wolverton and

Greenleys volunteers remain as

busy as ever over the winter. They

prepare for the following summer

by tidying beds as well as planting

winter flowers, shrubs and trees.

The volunteers work hard and

always appreciate any assistance

or help you can offer.

Fundraising and Sponsors

The Stony Stratford Team

achieved some amazing fundraising

results, with an incredible

£895 raised at the delicious

3-course banquet and raffle at the

Calcutta Brasserie. Jean Morley

from Mill Apartments and friends

organised the raffle hampers, Back

to the Fuchsia donated a fabulous

bouquet and Brittons Nurseries

and Kimberley Salads, Timor Court

Saturday Market gave prizes. They

also managed to raise an amazing

£123.30 from sales of the Stony In

Bloom greetings cards and herbs

and lavender bags grown in their

beds at the Stony Light Switchon.

Wolverton and Greenleys in

Bloom developed some fantastic

relationships with businesses who

kindly sponsored their efforts.

They hope to see a similar level

of support in 2020 with more

sponsorship for their floral bins

and perhaps other activities.

In particular, thanks goes to

Avenues, Axiom b2, Finch &

Sons, Hive Creative, Istanbul

Barbers, Old Bath House, One

Stop Clean, Sapwells, Shotokan

Karate, The Great Western and

the Zouk Lounge. Sainsburys

Argos also sent volunteers to

paint benches and railings, clear

weeds and bushes, and plant. A

special mention to the Urb Farm

volunteers who helped plant

wooden planters on a very damp

day!

Encouraging Green Fingers

Last year W and G in Bloom

worked with Greenleys First

School children to achieve

some great floral results at the

Greenleys Community Gardens.

The children, staff and trainees

from the Childcare Pathways Day

Care Centre (Foundation House)

litter picked at Victoria Park and

considered the impact of rubbish.

They preferred seed-bombing the

area! This year Ron and Eileen Cox

are sponsoring tree planting with

Russell St Primary School and St

Mary and St Giles Junior School.

Wishing Luck

Stony Stratford in Bloom were

honoured to be chosen by the

Thames and Chilterns Region

(which covers Berks, Bucks and

Oxon) to represent the region in

the 2020 National Finals of the

Britain in Bloom competition.

Regional judging takes place in

July, with National Finals judging

in August. We’re certain the

volunteers will be working hard to

make sure the town looks its best!

Volunteers

As always the work of the In Bloom teams around the towns and

villages in the area is achieved through the dedication and hard work

of a few. If you love to see the beautiful floral displays that brighten

your town or village get in touch to volunteer:

Get in touch

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Tradesmen Checklist

Work to extend your property can be complicated

and costly. It can be made more difficult if there are

any misunderstandings or if you inadvertently pick an

unscrupulous trader.

This checklist will get you off to a good start when

choosing a tradesman to complete your project.

• Obtain proper name and geographic address of the

trader/business.

• Find out what other people think through trader

feedback, blogs and reviews on-line.

• Ask friends for recommendations.

• Check the listings of membership trade associations,

approved trader schemes and other organisations

to see if they are members. These include Gas Safe,

Trading Standards Buy with Confidence etc

• Check the specific scheme details for the help they

will give to you should you need it.

• If they offer warranties, ask for a copy.

• Give the tradesmen a copy of the specifications you

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• Pay a deposit by credit card if you can – this may give

you additional protection for the full value of the job.

Do not pay the full amount up front.

• If you agree a contract with a trader when in your

own home you are entitled to a 14 day cancellation

notice – if you don’t receive this the trader is

committing a criminal offence.

In the next issue we will cover what to do if you end

up in a dispute with the business you have chosen.

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Using Space with Ingenious Ideas

With smaller homes and space at a premium, a few ingenious ideas for creative use of

space will provide successful storage solutions. Before embarking on any project, clear

your clutter then work out exactly what extra space you need and why. These tips could

help you get your home and life more organised.

BULD IT UP

Built-in wardrobes with shelf dividers, drawers and

hanging space are the perfect solution for your

bedroom. Where space is limited you need imagination.

Children have always loved raised beds with under

desks in their rooms. Now adults and teens can realise

the benefits. Don’t make the bed quite as high off the

ground but just enough to fit bespoke draws and pullout

shelves. They’ll be far sturdier and more useful than

ready-made beds with drawers.

TOP TIP

Go bespoke with a

local joiner to use

every bit of the

space and fit your

needs.

ELEVATE YOUR STORAGE

Stylish hooks and shelves in your bathroom

are perfect for hanging towels and toiletries.

There are options for every style - Scandi,

industrial, country, chic. Add a plant or two

to soften the

look.

Use your

ceilings – gain

strength for

quirky ideas to

hang clothes by

fixing screws to

the joist.

OPEN SHELVING

Shelves bring distinctive design but keep them tidy

if you don’t want it to look like an uncreative mess.

Check weight limits!

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Joiners

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USE SPACE WISELY

While opening up stairs gives light and

airiness to a room, it is an invaluable

space for storage, or an extra room of

convenience! Fill the under stair space with

a desk or fill with shelves for your books.

Add doors to hide clutter.

19TH CENTURY IDEAS

WITH A MODERN

TWIST

Ceiling / wall hangers are

ideal for pots, pans and other

kitchen items. Look to local

joiners and metal workers

to create something very

special. Low ceilings? Go wall

to ceiling.

Shelves above doorways are great for storing things you want

to keep but don’t use very often. Just don’t slam the door!

Baskets, stackable boxes, folders and mini drawers work well for

toiletries, stationery and toys. Don’t be afraid to embrace a mix

of styles.

Organise

and Clean

Get organised, to reduce your

stress & waste lesstime hunting

for things! Once organised, call in

professional cleaners to be ready

for the new year.

Cleaning Cupboard

Decant duplicates of the same

products into one bottle. Dispose

of really old ones. Carry cleaning

supplies in a box or bag from

room to room, saves on storage

and products.

Linen and Towels

Keep duvet and sheet sets

together by folding and popping

them inside one pillowcase from

the set. Write the sheet size on the

label to know which bed it is for.

Cluttered Cords

Label your cords and ask an

electrician or cable specialist for

advice on hiding cables.

Bank Your Clothes

Free up space and help local

charities by donating unwanted

clothes to clothing banks / charity

shops.

GET ORGANISED

Don’t spend a fortune on

accessories to organise. Recycled

food jars are excellent storage

pots for stationery. Personalise

them with your own decorative

touch. Drawer dividers make it

easier to find your pens or use a

cutlery tray! Embrace glass and

ceramic jars, different heights,

colours and styles.


Toast Your Bills

Store your letters and bills in an

old style toast rack and once dealt

with copy, shred and store online.

Say No to Landfill

If you can’t use your sealed fridge/

freezer food by the use by date

take it to MK Community Fridge,

Wolverton for someone else to

enjoy.

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Community

SUCCESS THROUGH DETERMINATION

Through sheer determination, local woman Serena Robb,

has beaten agoraphobia to develop her musical career. With

band The Isle of CC, she’s successfully performed at Brighton

Pride, Balcony TV, Sofar Sounds and BBC in Brighton. She’s

also supported James Taylor Quartet and Leah McFall, runner

up of The Voice UK.

SUPPORTING

LOCAL

PEOPLE &

GROUPS

Despite local performances not being as forthcoming

since returning to Milton Keynes, she’s kept her focus and is

making it happen in this tough creative world. She’s currently

working with the Music Venue Trust, a grassroots promoter

programme aimed at young women, to get help and build

relationships with venues and fans.

Serena also runs a successful radio show that showcases

performers and she’d like to see more local, live opportunities

for all musicians. She writes from the heart, drawing on

experiences of herself and others, to explore mental health

issues, heartbreak and love. Listen to her fantastic soulful

music on Spotify.

Shout out for local venues who’d love to give her the

opportunity to show off her talents?

Get in touch at:

TheIsleOfCC

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MILTON KEYNES OPEN 2020

11-12 July

Westbury Arts Centre, Westcroft

Westbury Arts Centre is once again calling for artists to submit their

artwork for Milton Keynes Open. This is an exciting opportunity for

experienced and budding artists, alike.

This event is only in its second year, yet it is a fixture that should be in the creative calendars of all arty

residents from Milton Keynes and surrounding villages. Over 200 pieces of work were seen last year, including

works from some incredibly talented younger artists.

All submissions will be put on display at the exhibition in the Arts Centre Gallery during July. The

deadline for submission is 6 May and for more information go to:

Westbury Arts Centre, Foxcovert Rd, Shenley Church End MK5 6AA 01908 501214

events@westburyartscentre.co.uk westburyartscentre.co.uk

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Help for Dyslexics

Reaches MK

Nearly 80% of the children with dyslexia

do not receive a diagnosis and even if they

do, support is inadequate and systems fail

them. This lack of provision has a massive

impact on self-esteem and behaviour.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN MILTON

KEYNES

National reading charity Coram Beanstalk is

searching for volunteers, like you, to help bring the

magic of books to children in primary schools and

early years settings in our area.

The charity will train you to support children aged

3-13, with weekly sessions over one academic

year. They’ll learn to recognise words, develop

confidence and understanding as well as enjoy

sharing books.

Coram Beanstalk programmes are evidence

based and help children with the best possible

encouragement and support. The charity would

love to hear from you if you can help support the

programme.

Last year Coram Beanstalk 3,700 volunteers

supported 13,400 children nationwide. By March

2020 the charity aims to reach 15,000 children

but they still need more reading helpers. Statistics

show that in 2018-19 25% of primary school

leavers in Milton Keynes didn’t achieve the

expected levels in reading.

For more information or apply as a volunteer:

020 7729 4087

corambeanstalk.org.uk

If you suspect your child has dyslexia,

help is at hand. Northamptonshire and

Buckinghamshire Dyslexia Associations has

extended its reach to help dyslexics living

in Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire to

achieve their potential.

The self-funding charity relies solely on

membership subscriptions and the work of

its volunteer committee to provide essential

services. Membership subscriptions cover

costs for phone line rental and website

maintenance while limited grants have funded

conferences and other projects.

Even with limited funding they offer

information, advice and guidance to parents,

young people, adults, partners and friends of

dyslexics. They manage a register of specialist

qualified tutors, assessors and screeners, a

parent support group as well as a newsletter.

The small team of expert volunteers offer a

confidential helpline and befriender service.

Dyslexia Awareness workshops are available

for parents, teacher and employers.

To find out more about getting help with

dyslexia:

Helpline (answerphone only) 01604 328 075

info@nbda.org.uk northantsdyslexia.co.uk

Registered Charity No: 289930


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New Year in the Garden

Now in the midst of winter, motivation to work in the garden may not be as

high as usual. However, the effort put in now will pay off in the summer. If it’s

too cold to go out, stick images you’ve found and like in books and magazines

onto a sheet – it’ll bring your ideas for your finished vision together.

TO DIG OR NOT TO DIG

Dig now if you’d like a good outdoor work out -

frost breaks down the soil clods preparing it for

planting.

A SIGN OF SPRING

In a normal cool winter about 20-30 species of

plants flower, yet warmer winters have seen a

greater number of plants flowering earlier. The old

faithfuls include gorgeous snowdrops, hellebores,

some camellia and clematis. Their white flowers

make them a good choice to brighten your

garden. A few easy jobs include trimming back

overgrown climbers and pruning buddleja. Place

a slow release fertiliser around roses and other

flowering shrubs and protect vulnerable plants

from frost with fleece.

TOP TIP

Keep your feet

warm with fleece

or neoprene

lined wellies

The no dig method, however, saves time and

pain, retains moisture, improves soil structure

and encourages helpful organisms – take note

from Cranley Barn Farm. There’ll also be fewer

weeds. Read more: charlesdowding.co.uk

GROW YOUR OWN

Herbs and salad veg like tomatoes

are easy to grow and can be

grown in containers on your

patio, window or in amongst your

flowers. Set seeds in pots indoors

from February onwards.

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YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS

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Browns Tree Solutions 0800 862 0863

brownstreesolutions.co.uk

Francis Rose 01908 474931

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Hickford Construction Ltd 01908 567716

hickford-construction.co.uk

Maxwell Home and Garden Services

01908 412641 or 07760 413959

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M.Lovell 07736 226891

Prestige Lawns 01908 54242

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Smith’s Tree Services 07801 434042

The Grass & Resin Warehouse 01908 794889

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TAKE CARE OF THE WILDLIFE

Put nuts, seeds, fat balls and keep fresh

water ice-free for the birds – use squirrel

and rat proof feeders. Wild birds cannot

be deliberately disturbed between

1 March – 31 July by law - ask the

professionals if you are planning to prune

your trees. A pile of logs with fallen leaves

creates the perfect home for hedgehogs

- just don’t disturb them!

TOP TIP

Leave fallen

apples out for

birds. Supplement

with extra fruit.

OH RATS!

Rats can spread serious disease and they love a warm, cosy

environment. That includes sheds, greenhouses, composts and

even your house. Tunnels and runs are a sign that they may be

close by!

Veg of the

Edition

Cauliflower – a relative of

the broccoli family that is not a

favourite veg for many. However, it

is unmistakable with its white fluffy

florets. Attractive green, purple and

orange varieties are also in existence.

Cauliflower appeared in England

in about 1720 having originated

from Cyprus. It’s become a versatile

vegetable that’s known as a superfood.

It offers no end of health

benefits including reducing risk of

cancer, heart and brain disorders.

It also helps with indigestion, iron

absorption and weight loss and is

popular for diabetics.

Creative cooking innovations have

resulted in cauliflower being used

as a replacement for flour or rice

in low-carb, gluten-free cooking.

Although possibly easier to purchase

ready-made cauliflower pizza dough

or flour you can make it yourself. Be

warned there is a distinct taste!

Cauliflower is grown from seed every

year. It grows to about half a metre in

height, can take up a lot of space and

it can be notoriously difficult to grow

for a good crop. Conditions need to

be right and it needs plenty of water.

Give cauliflower a chance!

Remove access to water, food and shelter, prevent their access to

bird feeders, scraps on compost heaps, chicken runs or hedgehog

food. Be sure to clear rubbish, keep grass short and reduce

overgrown shrubs. Block access to the space under decks, sheds

and garage and put obstacles in their way.

Rats will eat most harvested vegetables and seeds, store well away

from any access points.

Don’t trust the cat – call in the professionals, like Killem on

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HARRY CLEWLOW

Arborist and

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I have very high standards.

About 70 metres, to be exact.

Harry Clewlow champions the trees, landscapes

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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All aspects of tree surgery

Hedge trimming

Pruning and weedkilling

Shrub and tree planting

Leaf and litter removal

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• Fruit tree pruning

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Greening Up Your Driving

With improvements to electric vehicles

and a greater range of models on offer

from all manufacturers, drivers are

beginning to opt for an EV. The values of

petrol and diesel vehicles are depreciating

while EV are holding theirs.

Drivers who are nervous of making the

switch, need not be as What Car suggests

that an all-electric car is the best option

for nearly one in five drivers. Although a

hybrid or plug-in hybrid remains the best

option for most, the best EVs offer a range of 200 miles from one

charge. The Kia e-Niro reaches nearly 300 miles.

The government is still pushing for electric car chargers to be

installed in new homes. EV drivers can also get support through

the EVHS scheme, Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme. You’ll need

off-street parking suitable for an electric car charger and an eligible

electric vehicle. The scheme offers up to 75% off (maximum of £500)

the cost of buying and installing an electric charger. To qualify for the

grant you will need to check out the rules.

Check out: gov.uk/government/publications/customer-guidanceelectric-vehicle-homecharge-scheme

Also speak to FSG Property Services 01908 639371

Business Leasing Goes Green

Company cars can still offer benefits and not just driving a far nicer

car for less money. However, company car tax and Benefit in Kind

(BiK) scales are now weighted towards those opting for electric

vehicles and those with lower emissions. BiK has reduced to 0% on

electric cars registered before April 2020.

If your business is VAT registered you could possibly claim back

50% VAT on monthly lease payments, unless the car is for personal

use. Depending on emissions, you could also potentially claim the

monthly cost of the lease back against profits.

Talk to your accountant to find out which option is best for you.

Vintage Stony

10.30am - 2pm, 1 January

Market Square, Stony Stratford

Free

Once again, on New Year’s Day expect

to ‘hear’ a cacophony of engines,

as Market Square in Stony Stratford

comes alive with some incredible pre-

1940 cars and bikes.

This must-go-to event draws in

greater numbers and varieties of

spectacular vehicles every year.

Classic British Minis, Rileys, Triumphs,

MGs as well as Rolls Royce sit next to

Vauxhalls, Fiats and the magnificent

Lotus. Caring owners with fascinating

stories to share, have transformed old

rusty shells that are rotten through

into lovingly restored vehicles.

While the event is free donations are

very welcome to help raise funds for

Willen Hospice. Last years’ gathering

contributed £5,875 towards Willen’s

£4.7million yearly running costs.

In total Vintage and Classic Stony

have raised a combined donation of

£60,000. They’d love you to help them

raise even more.

There will more than cars, local

hostelries and eateries will be serving

food and refreshment and shops will

be open.

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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

A Deanshanger Library, Little London,

MK19 6HT

01604 368272

deanslib@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.org.uk

York House Senior Youth Club

Tash 07949 402862

tash.youth@gmail.com

york-house.org.uk

Arts & Crafts

Stony Stratford Floral Group

Russell Street School Hall, Stony

Stratford.

Sue 01908 564453

or

Judy 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

Sawpits Centre, Towcester

Len 07957 281493

towcesterart.com

Vitreus Art Courses

4 Wakefield Country Courtyard,

Potterspury NN12 7QX

01327 810320 vitreus-art.co.uk

Dance

Stony Redcaps

Ladies Morris dancing side

Swinfen Harris Hall, Stony Stratford

stonyredcaps.dance

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 Country

Dance 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

Monthly meetings

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

Music

New Orleans Jazz Club

01908 569432

trevor.jeavons@btinternet.com

goodtimejazz.info

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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

Milton Keynes Community Choir

Singing for fun

Tuesday 7.45pm, term time only

Christchurch, Stantonbury MK14 6GU

miltonkeynescommunitychoir.org

Music Makers of Milton Keynes

Choral music and singing

Childrens Centre, Stony Stratford

07889 614386

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

Range of activities to enjoy

including lunch, reading group and knit

and natter.

Deanshanger Library, Little London

01604 368272

deanslib@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 Sports & Social 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

Lauren 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

Monthly meetings

Deanshanger Conservative Club

01908 261107

barbaralangtonb-langton@

outlook.com


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Windows & conservatories

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MKL Cable Solutions 44

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Dream Doors 9

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Firewood Supplies 11

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Maxwell Home & Garden Service 56

The Old Joinery Shop 42

Thomas Betts and Co 54

Universal Blinds 50

Cleaning & domestic

Bright & Beautiful 51

Bucks Chimney Sweeps 50

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Stony Dry Cleaners 51

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Francis Rose Landscaping & Garden

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Rob Bracey, Septic Tanks 51

BEAUTY, WELLBEING

HEALTH, & FITNESS

Action Physio 16

Alchemy Therapy Centre 17

Al's Pals 31

Clive Heayns Podiatry 19

Da Vinci Dental Centre 12

DW Roberts Opticians 18

Happy Bodies Fitness Centre 13

Inhale Pilates 18, 33

Janice Skillman Foot Health 19

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Lanh’s Nail Salon 17

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Salt Clinic MK 19

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ARTea Room 22

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Neves Solicitors 38

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