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Toy Story 3 & Rocky Horror Come To Stowe Set among the lakes, lawns and temples this summer, Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire will be hosting two nights of open air cinema.

Dust down the rug, bring a picnic and enjoy two nights of great films set in this beautiful National Trust location, over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Rocky Horror Picture Show will give you the perfect opportunity to have a great time with your friends. On Saturday 27 August, watch as a newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

For a family night of fun and adventure, Stowe will be showing Toy Story 3 on Sunday 28 August. Join Woody, Buzz and friends as they are lost and forgotten before trying to find their old owner, Andy, once again.

There will be free Disney giveaways, competitions

and a children’s entertainer to add to the spirit of the night.

Tickets are now on sale. To order yours, phone the ticket hotline on 0844 249 1895. Tickets are available to buy online from the Stowe pages of the National Trust website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowegardens.

Tickets are also available from the reception desk at Stowe Landscape Gardens. If booked in advance, tickets cost £10 per adult, £5 per child or a family ticket is available costing £25 for 2 adults and 3 children. If you bring a group of 20 people or more a 15% discount is available. To get you in the movie spirit a popcorn and pick ‘n’ mix stall will be available, along with a bar and hot food.

The gates open at 7.30pm for you to settle down and start enjoying your picnic. The film will start at 8.30pm once darkness has fallen.

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To find out more about the cinema nights call Stowe on 01280 822850 or email stowegarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Bottled Sunshine Looking to perfect that healthy golden glow without exposing your skin to the sun’s wrinkleinducing rays? You’ll be looking to fake it – without going tell-tale orange! Everyone looks healthier and slimmer with a tan, and there are many ways to achieve that glowing sun-kissed look. Take your pick from products to suit all budgets and in all shades of golden, so you can get the back-from-holiday look without breaking the bank, or taking a fortnight out of your busy schedule. For home application, there are lotions, sprays, wipes and gels – some easier to use than others – the general advice for best results is to exfoliate your skin before applying, and to enlist the help of a friend for an even finish in those hard to reach places!

Many salons offer spray tans, applied by a skilled beautician or using a spray booth. Make sure you wear dark-coloured clothing to your appointment and don’t wash for at least 12 hours after application, to allow the colour to develop.

Then go out and enjoy the admiration from your friends!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Summer First Aid As well as the usual bumps and bruises, the summer brings some other ‘medical moments’.

Here’s how to treat some of the most common: Bites and Stings These are usually more painful than harmful. For most bites, apply a cold compress and add bite/sting cream. If stung in mouth, give an ice cube to suck.

Call an ambulance if there are breathing difficulties.

Sunburn Get out of the sun. Calamine lotion will ease soreness and itching. Use an aftersun cream (aloe vera gel is great). Increase fluids to keep hydrated.

For severe sunburn or if there are signs of heat exhaustion/dehydration see a GP. ask

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Heat rash Sponge with cool water and pat dry. Apply calamine lotion.

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Keep Your Bike Safe!

There have been a number of bike thefts in the local area recently so follow these tips to make sure your bike is secure.

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When not in use, store your bike in a locked garage or shed.

Always lock your bike when you leave it, even if you are just popping into a shop or friend’s house for a minute. A D-shaped lock is recommended.

Lock up anything on your bike that can be removed e.g. wheel, light.

When locking your bike up, always lock it to something solid such as a lamp post or railings.

Have your bike security marked. A bike shop or the police can stamp your postcode onto the bike and attach a sticker to deter thieves.

Take a clear colour photo of your bike. You can hand this to the police if your bike is stolen.

Make sure you have insurance cover for your bike.

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Mosaic Swimming Pools & Spa Ltd.

Specialists in Bespoke Design Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools & Spas

Make the most of the glorious summer weather and install a pool or hot tub in your garden – that’s the advice of local man Stephen French of Mosaic Swimming Pool and Spas Ltd in Brackley.

“A pool, spa & hot tub is an excellent investment, it will provide years of pleasure for your family and friends and increase the value of your home” says Stephen, and he knows his stuff - his company has a wealth of experience in the world of bespoke swimming pool, hot tub & spa design and installation.

Over 34 years knowledge encompassing beautiful new build projects of all sizes down to re-tiling or lining to renovate existing pools makes them the natural choice for a call about maintaining your spa or advice on choosing new filtration equipment.

Many people would love to have a pool,spa and hot tub but are concerned that the maintenance is tricky – this where Mosaic’s aftercare service is key. “We provide a complete maintenance and servicing package for clients within a 50 mile radius of our offices” says Stephen. “our team are all highly skilled and knowledgeable, and will keep your filtration system running smoothly and your water crystal clear”. For busy clients who prefer to maintain their pool themselves, state of the art water purification techniques can be incorporated into electrically controlled filtration units, making the job effortless and userfriendly.

Projects have been completed in all shapes and sizes, for delighted clients ranging from leisure centres, to hotels, to private pools and spas for families to enjoy.

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“We still service and maintain pools that we built over 20 years ago” says Stephen, with a definite pride in the quality workmanship that enables such longevity. To provide complete peace of mind for families with young children or pets, Mosaic can fit automatic safety covers to your pool, in a range of colours to suit your project.

What could be nicer than relaxing the day away by the pool, hot tub or in a luxury spa, listening to the restful sound of a waterfall?

Many clients choose to create a spa pool which flows gently into a larger swimming pool; crystal clear water, blue sky – the perfect remedy to the stresses of everyday life.

Indoor or outdoor – the choice is yours. Pools, hot tubs and spas can be installed in a range of existing buildings, in all sizes and to suit all budgets. Full climate control is available, to enhance the indoor experience. Hot tubs and saunas are always popular, and can be accommodated in the smallest gardens Mosaic specialise in designing and installing the right one for your needs.

All shapes and sizes of pool are available, from the more traditional rectangular block built with a liner, to pre-formed pools, to virtually any conceivable shape, formed from steel reinforced concrete, sprayed on site, allowing beautiful curves and lines to be created.

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A bond is essentially a loan to a company, a local authority or the government (commonly known as a Gilt).

A fixed interest is paid on this loan, and the loan is repaid after a fixed period of time.

What is an Investment Bond?

An’ investment bond’ is a single premium unit linked investment, which is invested in stocks and shares. The value of an 'investment bond’ can go up and down depending on the markets. An ‘investment bond’ can be managed either ‘on-shore’, meaning the investment is managed within the UK and according to UK tax laws, or ‘off-shore’ (Guernsey, Isle of Man, etc) and subject to local tax laws. The choice of ‘on-shore’ or ‘off-shore’ is generally dependant on the tax situation of the individual making the investment, both when the investment is made and when the investment is repaid. Essentially, there are tax benefits early on within the fund for an ‘offshore investment bond’, which means that there is more money left in the fund to benefit from future growth.

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(There are other elements that need to be considered and the above explanation only covers a basic description of how an ‘investment bond’ works, always consult a financial adviser to ensure that this investment would be right for you) What is a Guaranteed Capital Protection Bond?

It is an ‘investment bond’ that guarantees the return of the original capital investment, whilst providing exposure to potential stock market growth. The ‘trade-off’ is generally that: 1) Some of the original investment is used to purchase an insurance policy that provides the guarantee of the return of your capital 2) The ‘investment bond’ company ‘caps’ the maximum return you could get on the investment.

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Avoiding ‘phishing’ scams The internet is fantastic – banking and shopping in the comfort of your own home – but amongst the safe and helpful sites, there are scammers who are after your personal details and, ultimately, want to get their hands on your cash.

With the summer holidays upon us, it’s even more important to be sure what’s safe and what may be suspect, in order to protect your details and prevent your kids from wandering into dangerous territory.

The most popular way for scammers to try to get your cash is via ‘phishing’ – an email is sent, purporting to be from your bank, stating that your account has been hacked and you need to reenter your username and password, to prevent your account being frozen.

There is a link within the email which you are instructed to click through to the form, which then harvests your details as you complete it, and lets the scammers get at your bank account and withdraw all your money.

The first piece of advice is – if your bank emails you and asks you for sufficient details to access your account, it’s certainly a scam.

Banks do not phone or email asking for entire passwords. Emails from your bank will usually ask you to log in to their website in the usual way, to deal with an issue with your account, or to phone them if there’s a problem with logging in.

Always check the web address you are going to is the one you normally use to log on to your bank, and look for the padlock symbol in the corner of the screen, which can be double-clicked to show a site’s security certificate.

Many online banks have special software you can download, which notifies you if you start to enter your banking log-in details into a spoof site, so that you can be sure that you aren’t the target of fraudsters.

The simple advice is, if there’s an urgent-looking email from your bank, telling you there is a problem with your account and including a link to click, delete the email or report it to your email provider using their ‘report phishing scam’ button.

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Free and Cheap Days Out in local area The school holiday brings the same old problem – how to keep the kids entertained without blowing the budget. Here are a few places to try that won’t break the bank.

Stanwick Lakes (NN9 6GY) is a fabulous day out!

It boasts a huge wooden adventure playground (with waterplay so take a few changes of clothes), a full size assault course, an adventure trail, and lots of foot and cycle paths (so take bikes or scooters). Cost: Free but there is a £3 car parking charge.

Salcey Forest (NN7 2HX) is a wonderful place for exploring woodland.

Kids love to climb the trees and enjoy the treetop walk. Print out children’s activities from the Woodland Trust’s

website www.naturedetectives.org.uk/summer to add new interest if you visit more than once. Cost: Free but £3 per day to park.

Other local ‘green’ areas to explore include Stoke Bruerne (budget for a boat ride though), Limes Farm (www.limesfarm.com) , Daventry Country Park, Farthinghoe Nature Reserve, and Willen Lake.

Your local library will run fun events and reading challenges for children.

These activities are generally free or a very low cost so worth checking out.

Take a trip to a museum in Oxford. Pitt Rivers (OX1 3PW) is free and

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the kids love looking at the bugs and archaeological finds. There are free family activities during the holidays – see www.prm.ox.ac.uk for details. There is no parking near the museum so take a Park and Ride bus into Oxford – the kids love this!

Make use of your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to pay for some big days out. You can swap the vouchers for tickets to many attractions including Warwick Castle, Wicksteed Park, and Thinktank in Birmingham. See www.tesco.com for a full list.

Look out for ‘Movies for Juniors’ at local cinemas.

Most of these cost £1 per ticket so the kids get the full movie experience at a much lower cost.

These showings can be very popular so book in advance.

Whatever you do, save money by planning ahead on food and drink. Taking a packed lunch can save you lots of cash!

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Written by Chris Day Buckingham Nurseries & Garden Centre 01280 822133 Some plants seemingly don’t change, yet some, like asters, re-invent themselves, which is a good thing for gardeners, writes Buckingham Garden Centre’s Chris Day. Pop stars often re-invent themselves to please a new crowd or even a whole new generation, think Madonna, Cher, Elton John and even Tom Jones! Yet even in the world of gardening we have seen something similar, roses that repeat flower, rarely get blackspot and have names to suit, usually plucked out from the pages of Country Life magazine! However, other plants, like asters have become more compact and mildew resistant, fuelling their renewed interest in recent years.

Asters are commonly called Michaelmas Daisies because they flower around mid September if not a little before, hence the timely reminder here. As you

may know Michaelmas actually refers to the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, which is a day in the Western Christian Calendar which occurs on 29th September as days shorten and we see the first signs of autumn. The aster family hails from North America and they remain a popular and prominent addition to late summer colour in gardens. Back in Old Blighty, we simply love them for their star-like flowers in white, pink and purple colours which work so well with our other later flowering perennials such as Anemone japonica (Japanese Anemones), Rudbeckia ‘Goldstrum’ (pictured above with Aster ‘Monch’), Solidago (Golden Rod) and Helenium (Sneezeweed). Asters’ wonderful bright flowers lift the autumn gloom, attracting late bees and butterflies, especially when deciduous shrubs work their magic and produce wonderfully contrasting autumnal foliage.

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The Garden in August & September Once the grand furnishings to back-of-border locations, asters are now out and about in the garden.

You can buy compact varieties for pots and front of border spots, slightly taller bushy plants perfect in your mixed borders or where you want to plug a gap with colour, or even as a hedging plant, albeit short-term and temporary, such as Aster lateriflorus horizontalis. If you visited the garden of the great and late Christopher Lloyd over at Great Dixter Gardens, you will be aware of this striking variety.

So, which ones are worth growing?

Well, for starters, Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ is one well worth tracking down as its bright clear lavender-blue flowers with a yellowcentred eye set against dark green foliage are particularly showy. But, best of all, one of its top qualities is this variety’s relative resistance to mildew, which can blight many a good display. Another aster

with good disease resistance is Aster turbinellus.

Despite its towering 1.2m (4ft) height, this plant seems to self-support really well with its wiry stems and violet daisies which keep coming over many weeks.

Heath Asters, namely Aster ericoides ‘White Heather’ and ‘Cinderella’ are both white flowered and are covered in masses of the tiniest of daisies you can imagine on plants reaching 1m (3ft) or more set against unique heather-like foliage.

Often the weight of the flowers sees the stems arching over and billowing into the border (and lawn), so a tip with this one is give this plant space to breathe as well as stake!

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Written by Chris Day Buckingham Nurseries & Garden Centre 01280 822133 30cm (12in), ‘Lady in Blue’ - rich blue semi-double flowers 30cm (12in), ‘Marie Ballard’ - light violet-blue double flowers, 90cm (36in), ‘Heinz Richard’ - double pink with yellow centre, 30cm (12in) and ‘Rosebud’ - double apple blossom flowers, 30cm (12in).

‘Barbados’ - violet-blue single flowers and ‘Samoa’ - blue-purple single flowers are part of the so-called Island Series, and have become popular no doubt because of their amazing compactness even though they are in the novi-belgii family. They make neat, pin-cushion displays making ideal candidates for pots as they only reach 30cm (12in) tall!

So, as you can see, asters have a real place in the garden, and your local bee and butterfly population will benefit from their presence too, so if

Aster ‘Samoa’

Aster ‘Lady in Blue’

Aster ‘lateriflorus horizontalis’

you’ve a spare gap, however small, let the aster be your new perennial friend.

TOP TIP Asters need regular watering during dry spells and deadheading regularly to prolong flowering. If you have clumps of asters, it’s worth dividing the clump every three years or so to help reinvigorate the clump. Taller

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The Garden in August & September forms of asters do benefit from staking early in the season as the weighty stems are liable to snap later on. Finally, if powdery mildew is a problem, a preventative spray with Scotts Fungus Clear Ultra or spray with Vitax Organic 2 in 1 to keep on top of the problem.

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30th/31st July Superbike World Championship, Silverstone Circuit

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6th & 7th August Bicester and Finmere Show www.bicesterandfinmereshow.co.uk 12th August Childrens Activities at Buckingham Old Gaol “Railways” 10.30-12.30 more details from 823020 or www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk

18th August Free family fun “Greek Myths and Monsters” Stowe Gardens 10-11am booking essential on 822850 21st August Lillingstone Lovell Rural Day

22nd August Childrens Activities at Buckingham Old Gaol “Animal Farms” 1.30-3.30pm more details from 823020 or www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk

27th & 28th August Open Air Cinema Stowe Gardens “Toy Story 3” and “Rocky Horror Show” details and bookings on 822850 see page 4 for more details.

28th August Bandjam in Buckingham Town Centre come along and enjoy young bands and local talent 1pm till late.

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29th August Winslow Show popular annual show 9am-5pm www.winslowshow.org.uk -SEPTEMBER1st September Bucks County Show annual county show with fun for all ages

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3rd September Free family fun Tree-mendous Trees at Stowe Gardens 10-11am booking essential on 822850

5th September Exhibition on George Gilbert Scott opens at Buckingham Old Gaol www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk a unique chance to see prints by local architect Sir George Gilbert Scott.

7th September Talk on George Gilbert Scott 7.30pm Buckingham Old Gaol tickets and details from 823020

9-11th September Heritage Open Days enjoy free entry to thousands of places and events across England bringing local history and culture to life www.heritageopendays.org.uk 10th September 10am-4pm Old Gaol Exhibition and refreshments available in Buckingham Old Gaol normal admission to the museum

10th September tours at 10.30/11.15/12 of Buckingham Parish Church by local architect Warren Whyte walk limited to 15 per tour booking essential at Buckingham Old Gaol museum shop

10th September 2.15pm free tour of Buckingham by local historian Ed Grimsdale walk limited to 20 booking essential at Buckingham Old Gaol museum shop

11th September 2pm-5pm Old Gaol Exhibition and refreshments special Sunday afternoon opening with

refreshments available in the exercise yard 11th September 2.15pm free guided tour of Buckingham Old Gaol and exhibition by Ed Grimsdale tour limited to 20 booking essential with museum shop

13th September Bonhams Valuation Day 10am-2pm Buckingham Old Gaol bring along up to three items for valuation

17th September Fairtrade Anniversary Event 10am-12 noon Buckingham Old Gaol come and sample and support Fair Trade goods.

23/24/25th September British Superbike Championship, Silverstone Circuit

Wednesday 28th (5-9pm) & Thursday 29th (9am-4pm) September Charity Shopping Extravaganza The Atrium, Whittlebury Park In aid of Northamptonshire Macmillan Cancer Support, Helen & Douglas House Hospice for children and young adults and St John Ambulance entry £5 For more information contact Hilary Walton 01280 851126 Saturday 8th October Buckingham Community Centre 10 am—12 pm Admission £1 per adult To become a seller contact Teresa@googlemail.com or call 01280816533

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