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APRIL FOOLS’ FUN No idea what to do for a harmless

April

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prank this year? Here are some simple ideas: · Send a child to the shops to buy elbow grease.

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· Change the set language on Google to ‘Klingon’. · In Microsoft Word (or similar) change the Auto Correct setting so that ‘the’ is replaced by something cheeky or even ‘April Fool!’

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· Superglue a £1 coin to the ground. · Get a fake tattoo (a particularly awful and large one works best!). · Put masking tape or a post it note over a computer mouse’s sensor – they’ll think it’s broken. · Set someone’s clocks to be 2 hours ahead so they think they are late for work when they wake up. Jen Oakton

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MARCH/APRIL 2011 ISSUE The aims of Towcester In Business Magazine are to help businesses in the area become known and useful to local people and to encourage the people of Towcester and surrounding areas to support these businesses in order that the local community can flourish. © 2011 All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions.The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for

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“April Fools’ Fun”

“An Even Nicer ISA”

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AN EVEN NICER ISA CASH ISA, available to anybody over 16. In essence this is a ‘taxfree’ deposit a/c. Assuming 1) you are a basic rate tax payer, 2) the ISA interest rate = 2.5%, and 3) you invest the current maximum of £5,100; you could receive ‘tax-free’ interest for the year of £127.50. Share ISA, available to anybody over 18. Again a ‘tax-free’ investment, but your money is invested in ‘funds’ that match your own ‘Attitude to Risk’, the types of ‘attitude to risk’ are : Limited Risk, Cautious, Balanced, Adventurous, Speculative Assuming 1) you are a basic rate tax payer, 2) the ISA ‘Fund-Income’ = 5.0 %, and 3) you invest the current maximum of £10,200; you could receive ‘tax-free’ income for the year of £510. Impact of inflation Both of the returns on the original investment in both the CASH ISA & SHARE ISA should be evaluated when also considering that the current RPI Inflation Rate = South Midlands Home Owners – 20,000 Homes Were Sold Last Year, To Pay for Care Fees,… Yours Needn’t Be One Of Them.

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5.1% (Office of National Statistics, as at 15th Feb 2011). In effect, the example CASH ISA would return a negative return of -2.6%. What this would mean is that if £5100 was invested in a CASH ISA and inflation remained at 5.1%, the ‘buying power’ of that money would reduce to £4,967, just 12 months later. 6th April 2011 (new tax year), the maximum Cash ISA and Share ISA investments will rise to £5,340 and £10,680 respectively. Therefore, a couple could potentially invest up to £21,360 in a SHARE ISA and receive ‘tax-free’ income of £1,068. (It should be noted that investments can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indication of future returns. If you are in any doubt about any aspect of your personal finances you should seek independent financial advice). If you would like advice on the above or on another financial matter, including maximizing investment return, tax efficient savings and investments, a new pension or pension(s) review, just call me, I will be pleased to help you, (includes a free 45 minute consultation) Alan Kent, Independent Financial Adviser, Mob: 07948 001849 Moneygate Financial Services Limited Moneygate Financial Services Ltd is authourised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority under number 475973.

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The Athena Stage School

Classes we offer: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama for all ages and abilities. Students have the opportunity to take exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern following the IDTA Syllabus and exams in Drama and Singing following the Trinity Guildhall syllabus.

Athena Workshops

Summer Workshop 2011 Monday 15th August - Friday 19th August The opportunity to work with various choreographers, to learn different styles of Dance. We will finish with a demonstration on the Friday afternoon for all parents and friends to come and watch. ÂŁ95 for the week, all ages and abilities are welcome. Contact Romaine for further details: romaine@athena33.com 07810 550088

Gifted and Talented

Our NEW Casting AGENCY is looking for YOU

All children joining the stage school will have the opportunity to join our new casting Agency. The agency will run a alongside the school and places them in work in theatre, films and television. You will see that we will be running photographic sessions from time to time to enable you to join spotlight.

Adult Dance Classes

Contact Romaine for further details: romaine@athena33.com 07810 550088

Adult dance classes for all abilities in Tap and Street Dance from January 2011.

Visit our website www.athena33.com

Telephone 07725 800758

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Don’t forget Mothers Day on Sunday April 3rd! If you are stuck for gift ideas, there are of course all the usual suspects – flowers, chocolates, beauty treatment/massage vouchers, bath oils etc.

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But don’t forget the personal touch too. Mums love to receive things that their kids have handmade so why not find some time to help the children to make a card, a picture, some cookies, or some tissue paper flowers.

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If you’re looking for a fun family event to enjoy on Mothers Day, what could be better than a Duck Race?! Organised by Brackley’s Mayor, the money raised will be donated to 5th Brackley Scouts. The race will take place at 3pm at Brackley’s Tesco. You can purchase ducks in advance from a Brackley Scout for just £1. There’s a cash prize for the winner. Quackers!

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ROYAL FUN Those of us who are of a certain age have fond memories of the community street parties held to celebrate the marriage of Charles to Diana and of Andrew to Fergie in the 1980s. With the imminent Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, local residents have been reluctant to recreate these lively events. Many people are under the impression that permits will be needed and that health and safety rules may put a dampener on the party but this is not necessarily the case. If you would like to hold a street party, take a look at the Northamptonshire County Website www.northamptonshire.gov.uk . If you search for ‘Royal Wedding’ there is comprehensive information which may help you to organise your party. Jen Oakton

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BOTH TOWCESTER CENTRE FOR LEISURE AND BRACKLEY SWIMMING POOL HAVE PROFESSIONAL SWIM TEACHER TEAMS WHO ARE TEACHING CHILDREN TO SWIM THROUGH FUN SWIMMING LESSON COURSES. The team at Towcester is headed by Jean Judd and Lyn Arnold at Brackley Swimming Pool. Together, they have taught over 24,000 children to swim over their 16 year long teaching careers. The dedication and commitment of the Swim Teacher Team to ensure children are taught how to swim, to have confidence in water and water safety are second to none. The unique swimming lesson programmes at both Towcester Centre for Leisure and Brackley Swimming encourages children to enjoy the benefits of swimming and water skills. The structured lessons are geared towards teaching children to swim and progress at their own pace. Swimming lessons are available for children from the age of six months and can cater for complete beginners through to more experienced swimmers who are looking to improve their stroke technique and stamina.

Qualified swimming teachers take all pupils through an exciting and safe lesson programme teaching them valuable water skills and techniques that will stay with them for life. Both Towcester Centre for Leisure and Brackley Swimming Pool are currently enrolling new pupils now onto their successful learn to swim programme for the new 13 week course which starts 25th April 2011.

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Community What’s On EVERY THURSDAY at 9.30am, 5.45 & 7pm Weight Loss Group Weight Watchers Towcester Leisure Centre

No Strings Badminton comes to Towcester Centre for Leisure every Thursday 7pm-9pm. Fun & Friendly sessions with a Badminton England Co-ordinator. EVERY FRIDAY Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Viv Rhymes CHILDREN: 4.30pm - 5.20pm Beginners ADULTS: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Beginners Towcester Centre for Lesiure, Call Viv 0n 07790130579

MONDAYS Breastfeeding Support Group 11am-12.30pm, drop in at anytime to the new Brook Health Centre. Peer supporters there each week. Run by the Health Visiting team and open to all breastfeeding and expectant mums. Free. D.A.B.S Tea Stop 1pm-3pm. Daventry Surestart Childrens Centre. Breastfeeding mums welcomed – peer supporters available. Mighty Atoms 2pm-3pm. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Towcester Centre for Leisure £2.10 mem/£2.70 non-mem.

TUESDAYS Mighty Atoms 9.30am-11.30am. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Towcester Leisure Centre. Mighty Atoms 10.30am-12.30pm. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Brackley Leisure Centre. £1.80 mem/£2.40 non-mem(1 hour) or £2.25 mem/£2.85 non-mem(2 hours).

WEDNESDAYS Mums& Tots 9.30am–11.00am. Baby & Toddler group at St John Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd, Towcester. £1.40 per family. Term time only. THURSDAYS

Bumps And Babies Group 1.30-3pm The Chantry House, Market Square, Watling Street, Towcester. Soft Mats, Baby Toys. Come and meet other new mums! Towcester Toy Library 9.30am-11.30am at Towcester Community Centre Drop-in play session & refreshments. £1.50/family with toys available to hire.

Storytime 2pm-2.30pm. Sing-along sessions for under 5s and their parents/carers at Stony Stratford Library. FREE.

Mighty Atoms 10.30am–12.30pm. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Brackley Leisure Centre. £1.80 mem/£2.40 non-mem (1 hour) or £2.25 mem/£2.85 nonmem (2 hours). FRIDAYS Rhymetime – 10am-10.30am and 10.45am-11.15am. Sing-along sessions for under 5s and their parents/carers. 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at Towcester Library. SATURDAYS Mighty Atoms 9am–10.30am. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Towcester Leisure Centre. £2.10 mem/£2.70 non-mem.

Mighty Atoms 10.30am–12.30pm. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Brackley Leisure Centre. £1.80 mem/£2.40 non-mem (1 hour) or £2.25 mem/£2.85 nonmem (2 hours).

FUTURE EVENT BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 2nd May 2011 Thornborough 10 mile race and 5 mile Fun Run which is being held in Thornborough. Start Time for Registration is 10.00 am 10 mile race starts at 10.40 am 5 mile race starts at 11.00 am Certificates for everyone and Trohpies for the winners of both races in varying categories. Refreshments served. A very popular event now in its 26th year attracting over 300 runners last year, 53 of whom ran in the 10 mile race. 10 mile race – Prices Adults £6.00 5 mile race - Prices Adults £4.00, Under 18s £2.00 and Children under 5 - £1.00. For further information, go the website of www.bucksinfo.net/tssc/ Monday 28th March Horse Racing at Towcester Racecourse - National Hunt Racing National Hunt Race Meeting Free Admission Call 01327 353414 or email: info@towcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details Tuesday 12th April Horse Racing at Towcester Racecourse - National Hunt Racing National Hunt Race Meeting Free Admission Call 01327 353414 or email: info@towcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details Monday 18th April Horse Racing at Towcester Racecourse - National Hunt Racing National Hunt Race Meeting Free Admission Call 01327 353414 or email: info@towcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details

Sunday 24th April Easter Sunday Horse Racing at Towcester Racecourse - National Hunt Racing National Hunt Race Meeting £10 Admission Call 01327 353414 or email: info@towcester-racecourse.co.uk for more details

Photographs kindly donated by Paul Howard Photography LSWPP Tel: 01327 830659 or 15 07977558067 paulspix@gmail.com www.photography.org.uk