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According to statistics, 57% of people will spend over £200 on Christmas presents this year – let’s make sure some of that is spent locally! Our local shop owners have gone out of their way to source some fantastic Christmas gift ideas for people of all ages, so why not take a look on our High Street before heading off to the larger shopping centres. You are bound to find something more unique and more personal to make your gift giving extra special this Christmas. While Christmas is on the mind, Buckingham is becoming well known for hosting wonderful community events and the town rises to the occasion again for the festive season. Dates for your diary include Saturday 3rd November for Buckingham’s Firework Display at Bourton Meadow, Sunday 11th November for the Remberance Perade and 16-17th November Buckingham’s Festival of Music (see What’s on for more details). If you have any Christmas events that you wish to promote, please get in touch with us and we’ll happily add the details to our event listing. Give Mandy or Kate a call on 0844 6933228 to find out more. You can read all our mags on ISSUU – just go to our website & click on the link. Or find us on Facebook – click through from our Homepage or go to www.facebook.com/mandy.bib
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Health &Beauty
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Healing. December is a month of mixed messages and mixed emotions, we have important dates to look forward to, a child’s nativity play at school, a works do, a family gathering, presents under the Christmas tree. So much to do: decorations, writing lists, arranging visits, writing cards, shopping, wrapping gifts, more shopping, and all of the above has to be squeezed into our already busy schedules. It is the end of our year, a very confusing year, mother nature seems to be clearing her throat and changing her habits, big changes too with the news around the world, it is a month of transition. The hustle and bustle and panic buying all stops, for a 24 hr window, where we celebrate a very special baby’s birth, on the 25th December, Christmas Day. The promise of a new life, a new way of being. Call on Angel Everael when you need help with transition, new beginnings, clear thinking and letting go. Blessings to you all. Jodi x
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Reflexology & Reiki Clinic in Buckingham.m Jodi Cross MFHT MICHT AATP has a new purpose built Clinic in Buckingham. Here she explains a little about what she has to offer
I am a Holistic Therapist, Reflexologist, Workshop Leader, Reiki Master Teacher, Stress Management Tutor, Counsellor, Sleep Therapist, Speaker, Author, Advanced Angel Therapist and an Interfaith Minister. I love the flexibility of having my own space where clients can relax and enjoy their treatments in comfort, without having to worry about feeding the meter or having to book their appointments between 9am and 5pm. The clinic has the flexibility to be a cosy treatment room for one to one therapies like Reflexology, Reiki, Non-Surgical Face Lift Massage or for One to One Counselling sessions, Talking Therapies, NLP and Angel Therapies, then in the evenings it is ideal for small group sessions, teaching Reiki or Stress Management, Relaxation Meditations, Angel Workshops or Sleep Therapy. I am always looking for ways of adding to the therapies that I can offer my clients, giving them a comprehensive holistic experience that will add a special something to their treatment. We live in such a stressful society and era, that more and more people are looking to complementary therapies to release some of the pressure that slows down the enjoyment of life. When a new client comes for a treatment they often don’t really know what they want but they know they need
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something; it may be that they just felt that they needed to come for a treat, or that a friend has suggested they come, perhaps for a pampering or relaxation treatment. With each new therapy client, I conduct a full holistic consultation looking at different areas of the client’s life, medical history, sleep, diet, stress, family; anything that may have a contributing factor to the wellbeing of the client. This may take anywhere between 10 to 40 mins, depending on the issues discussed. It is often at this point that the decision is made as to what would be the most helpful therapy to have. I will often combine treatments, if appropriate, to best help the client’s needs. A large part of my work is in counselling, on a One to One basis, or Couples Counselling. It is so rewarding seeing someone blossom as they regain their self worth, self esteem and self confidence. Traumas can happen at any age; many clients come to me feeling so lost that we need to rebuild the foundations of their lives again, making sure that they are better able to cope with the stresses and strains of the world around them. I feel very blessed to be able to help people find themselves again. If you feel the need to offload the baggage weighing you down, rebuild your life or you just need a relaxing pamper to unwind and revitalise yourself, call me to book your first appointment and free consultation on 07817 416 818.
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Energy Prices Rise With energy prices rising all the time everyone is looking to find ways to reduce their bills. Conventional electrical lighting burns 25% of the average house energy budget. LEDs have revolutionised lighting efficiency using 80% less energy than that of a filament lamp with an average life of 50,000 hours, that’s about 17 years in an average household (based on 8 hours usage a day) Some manufacturers are offering 10 year guarantees on their fittings so with no lamp replacement it really is fit and forget whilst saving money.
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Remembrance Day Service The first Remembrance Day was held to remember the end of the First World War but, in more recent years, Remembrance Day has become an opportunity to honour and pay respect to all those who have died for their country during the First World War and all wars since. They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. From ‘For the Fallen’ by Binyon, written Sept 1914.
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a fireworks display? Do you really need a bonfire? ·Buy fireworks marked BS 7114. ·Keep fireworks in a closed box. ·Plan ahead. Make sure you have enough room to get clear and have a bucket of water handy for emergencies. Don’t wear loose clothing that can easily catch alight. Don’t drink alcohol until after the display. ·Follow the instructions on each firework. ·Light fireworks at arm’s length using a taper the stand well back. ·Never go back to a lit firework. ·Never put fireworks in your pocket. ·Never throw fireworks (it’s illegal to do so). ·Keep pets indoors. Keep a close watch on children at any display and make sure they are aware of the dangers. Sparklers need careful handling – the holder should wear gloves and hold the sparkler at arm’s length. A spent sparkler should be put into water. Have a fun and safe night!
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November
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness We are fast approaching the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ and this makes one realise that preparation should be made for storing of fruit and vegetables to make sure you can continue to eat your home grown goodies as long as possible. Most vegetable growers end up with green tomatoes which have to be picked to save them getting frosted. These can
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be turned into chutney, or ripened indoors. The best way to do this is to put the unripe fruit into a bag with a ripe banana as the banana will give off ethylene which will stimulate the unripe fruit into ripening. If you are not a banana fan, by simply putting the tomatoes into a bowl of ripe fruit this will aid the ripening. Putting them on a sunny windowsill is nowhere near as effective. Apples and pears should be stored in a cool well ventilated area allowing air circulation which will prevent gasses building up. Also high humidity helps slow down the rate of ripening. Only try to store fruit without blemishes, and regularly check the stored fruit discarding any which has deteriorated.
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November There is still plenty of ‘fruit for free’ to be gathered from the hedgerows. Blackberries have cropped really well this year but they need cooking and eating immediately or popping in the freezer. Sloes are less abundant this year, due, we think, to poor pollination so you will have to search these out. They should be left on the trees until we have had some good frosts to get the best flavour before harvesting to make delicious sloe gin or wine. Also to be found are crab apples, and hips and haws, but if you don’t know your fruits Prunus spinosa
get advice from someone with experience before gathering. TOP TIP Soon summer bedding will be past its best, so hanging baskets and pots need replanting to make sure they look good all winter. Winter pansies, violas, evergreen grasses, young skimmia plants are just of few of
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November the many options, plus bulbs to come up to flower in the spring. If you are not confident to do your own, bring the empty containers in and we will set them for you. Ready planted containers are always available. Check your supply of agricultural fleece and replace if necessary. This is excellent
for covering and protecting plants such as figs and palms from severe frosts or snow and then in the spring early blossom on fruit trees. If you need to purchase some, do it now so you are not caught out later. If your lawn suffered from the wet weather you would be advised to feed it and overseed any bare looking patches. Evergreen Autumn is the best fertiliser to use as it encourages root growth and makes the grass more frost tolerant, but does not encourage soft green growth. It also kills moss. And finally collect seeds and beans to store for sowing next year, or in the case of haricot beans for eating during the winter months. Lay any out on trays in the sun, if possible, to make sure they
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November
WIN! are completely dry before bagging and labelling. This year runner beans have proved to be a more difficult crop with the cold wet weather, but if you have ended up with a lot of ‘stringy’ beans on your plants, don’t despair. Pick all these pods and harvest the plump beans and after putting some aside for drying and planting next year, the rest can be eaten, a fact I only discovered a couple of years ago! Boiled for about l5 minutes in lightly salted water they are delicious especially with a herby white sauce, or used in more elaborate vegetarian dishes. As they are so plump and moist this year I am going to freeze them instead of drying them in the sun.
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Community W h a t ’s O n I n October Sunday 11th November Remembrance Parade from the centre of town after the church service. 16-17th November Buckingham’s Festival of Music & Drama Details from Dukes Misic on 01280 821771 or 01280 824387 Sat 1st December Craft Market, Community Centre Sun 2nd December CBuckingham christmas Shopping Day, see Father Christmas at the Old Gaol. 10.30 - 2.30 Thurs 13th December Grand Rotary Club Carol Concert at St Bernadine’s Church, Chandos Road at 8.00pm. No admission charges just a freewill offering with sherry/mince pies afterwards. A rousing evening with band to start off Christmas! This is the start of your Christmas. All are welcome. Sat December 15th & 28th Grand Christmas Parade in Buckingham Town Centre at 10.45am. Bands/floats/ cheerleaders/clowns & stilt walkers usually over 40 entries. A great Carnival atmosphere. Sponsored by Buckingham Town Council. Family day out! Sun December 16th The Lenborough Singers present their annual Christmas Concert at St. Bernadine’s Church, Chandos Road.
Afternoon Concert at 2.00pm; Evening Concert at 7.00pm Tickets on Sale at Dukes Music and the Old Gaol tourist office, Buckingham from mid November. Excellent Concert, not to be missed.
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EVERY MONDAY Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Jean Conway Adults 7.30pm - 8.20pm Improvers Adults 8.30pm - 9.30pm NEW Beginners Buckingham School, Brookfield Lane, Buckingham MK18 1AT Call Jean on 07855546406 Jazzercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Winslow CofE Combined School, Winslow, 07900 987230 or jazzercise1@hotmail.co.uk EVERY MONDAY/THURSDAY Buckingham & Stowe Running Club. Runners of all abilities welcome. Just turn-up. 6.45 pm at Swan Pool, Buckingham Simon 07968099751 or info@buckandstowerc.co.uk EVERY TUESDAY Zumba (Latin-inspired dance-fitness) class 7.30pm - 8.25pm Buckingham school, Buckingham 07919962307 or info@zumbabuckingham.co.uk Jazzercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Bourton Meadow Academy, Buckingham, 07900 987230 or jazzercise1@hotmail.co.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY Jazzercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Winslow CofE Combined School, Winslow, 07900 987230 or jazzercise1@hotmail.co.uk EVERY THURSDAY Zumba Gold (Latin-inspired dance-fitness) class for the older active adult, true beginner or people who are not used to exercising 14:10pm - 15.00pm Swan Pool, Buckingham (class is not on Swan Pool timetable) 07919962307 or info@zumbabuckingham.co.uk Jazzercise 7.30-8.30pm @ Bourton Meadow Academy, Buckingham, 07900 987230 or jazzercise1@hotmail.co.uk SATURDAYS/TUESDAYS Chrgd NRG Dance Classesat calvert green community hall for children 10am to 11am,Saturdays at steeple claydon methodist church for children 2:30 to 3:30 and 3:30 to 4:30pm Tuesdays Steeple Claydon Methodist Church 7 to 8pm for childrenTuesdays 8 to 9pm for adults currently £2 per session per person for anymore info please phone sheree bird, artistic director, on 07754 870052 or e-mail chrgdnrg@btinternet.com SUNDAY (EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS) The Latin Lounge - welcoming everyone to discover dance, new friends and some tasty tapas! Trained teachers of Salsa, Kizomba & Bachata. Classes from 7.30pm - social dancing till 10.30pm. Tanlaw Mill, Hunter Street, University of Buckingham. MK18 1EG. Call David 07939 535 545 or go to Facebook.com/thelatinlounge
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