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“Ever Fancied Learning To Scuba Dive? ”

“Love Running”

“Father’s Day”

PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Howard

“Plenty Of Reason To Foster”

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Jen Oakton Sarah McVeigh

Index

Community What’s On

FEATURES EDITOR Jen Oakton

NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE COPY DATE 15th June 2011

MAY/JUNE 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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EVER FANCIED LEARNING TO SCUBA DIVE? YOU’VE ONLY GOT AN AWARD WINNING CLUB ON YOUR DOORSTEP TO HELP YOU! Towcester isn’t known for its association with the sea, but through your local scuba diving club, Towcester has been put on the map. The British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC), the biggest diving club in the world, has just awarded the South Northants b r a n c h (SNBSAC), based in Towcester, 3rd place in its international Club of the Year awards in recognition of its success in training, it’s active diving programme and its overall commitment to the sport. And for the second year running one of its members has been given a welldeserved Volunteer of the Year award.

How can I get involved? …SNBSAC puts great importance on you enjoying your course - the BSAC way! All our instructors are highly qualified to teach scuba diving and do so not as a salaried profession, clocking off at 5:30pm, but as enthusiasts often giving up weekends and evenings to ensure the highest standard of tuition. We don't have a rigid course structure - if you miss a session there is always someone happy to go through what you missed (normally in return for a consideration at the bar). So whether you're a complete beginner, you've tried diving on holiday, or you've already qualified with another diving organisation, and whether you are young enough to still be at school or old enough to have a free bus pass, SNBSAC has the perfect solution for you to either start or continue your enjoyment of the sport. CONT page 7...

Not bad for a scuba diving club based as far away from the sea as you can possibly get in the UK!! S o wh o a r e w e ? . . . S ou t h N o r t ha nt s BS A C (SNBSAC) is a scuba diving training club that has been running for over 30 years. We are based in Towcester and carry out weekly training/taster sessions at the Towcester Leisure Centre. We are a very active club and have around 50 members with ages ranging from 15 to the age of… well let’s say mature!! We own 2 boats (RIBS) which are used regularly during the diving season to explore the UK coastline. What do we get out of Scuba diving? …Well it gives the feeling of weightlessness and freedom in the water which can be an exhilarating experience. Whether it be exploring World War II wrecks in Scotland, playing with seals in the North West of England, gathering scallops for supper along the South Coast, diving with Manta Rays in the Galapagos Islands, or really finding Nemo amongst the breathtaking reefs and marine life in the Red Sea, SNBSAC members have done it all …..and so could you! 4

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All for just a measly ÂŁ10!! So what's stopping you? We can give you some first-hand experience of the sport, before you go on your holidays. Try-divers are always invited to the pub after the session to 'debrief'. We meet every Monday from 9pm at the Conservative Club in Towcester for a social drink and chat. CONT page 5... SNBSAC has access to the pool at Towcester Leisure Centre on Monday evenings from 8-9pm. Most weeks there are try-dives going on for people who want to give it a go. Some go on to complete a course and become active members of the club and some just want a taste of the experience. There is no obligation to complete a diving course just by coming for a try-dive. A try-dive lasts about one hour, during which time you'll learn all about the scuba unit, underwater conduct, finning, breathing - and you'll get almost an hour underwater.

Thanks to local grant funding we can offer try dive events for youth organisations or for corporate events where your group will have the sole use of the pool and access to all the equipment and instruction required to make a fun evening. We have no (reasonable) minimum age for a try-dive, all we ask is that you are a confident swimmer. There is a minimum age of 14 for an actual BSAC diving course. For more information on how to book a try dive or to enquire further about what we have to offer, please give us a call on 07948 420864 or have a look at our website www.snbsac.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Running

• The one day Leadership in Running Fitness Course will qualify you to lead your own jogging group. • Accredited by UK Athletics

LOVE RUNNING? SHARE YOUR PASSION ... LEAD A RUNNING GROUP!

• Enabling you to deliver fun and safe sessions to multiability groups

Jog Northants is a countywide programme set up by Northamptonshire Sport to establish a network of community based jogging groups to make running accessible to anyone.

• We will fully support you with all the help, materials and advice needed to set your own group up

We are always on the look out for individuals or groups to become trained up as Jog Leaders and become part of this growing initiative. By becoming a registered leader you can take your own jogging groups within a workplace, community, school or club environment. On the day that you choose and a time that suits you!

• You will be issued with a leader ID Card upon completion which will insure you to lead your own group

Next Course Date: Sunday 26th June 2011 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Venue: Towcester Centre for Leisure Cost: The course cost is £90, however, with the Northamptonshire Sport scholarship scheme, if you are setting a jogging group up, we can give you 50% of this back. Contact: Sarah McVeigh: SMcVeigh@northamptonshire.gov.uk T: 01604 236752 M:07834 495 841

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Don’t forget Father’s Day on Sunday June 19th. Father’s Day is a long standing tradition in this country – a day dedicated to honouring the fathers in your life (your father, grandfather, partner) in a special way. We are lucky to have some fantastic gift opportunities in the local area. Why not treat dad to tickets for an event or an experience day at Silverstone? Or he could try gliding near Brackley or Bicester, go tobogganing or wall climbing in Milton Keynes, or hot air ballooning from Northampton or Oxford. For less adventurous dads, how about a picnic at a local National Trust property, a family outing to Stoke Bruerne, or a special meal in a local restaurant? For the sentimental father, consider a framed photo, some childhood favourite sweets, and a home-made card. However you choose to celebrate, make it a great day for dad! Jen Oakton

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PLENTY OF REASONS TO FOSTER TEENAGERS Northamptonshire County Council is appealing for people who can foster vulnerable teenagers. There are currently 265 children over the age of 10 who are looked after by the county council.The county council wants to recruit 45 new foster carers. The more foster carers the county council has in Northamptonshire, the more it can place these children closer to school, family and friends.

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By fostering a teenager: • You know you are making a difference to a young person’s life at a time when they need it most • You can give them the support and skills they need to grow in confidence and self-esteem • You can be there for them when they reach important milestones in their life. Cabinet member for children and young people Councillor Andrew Grant said: "There are many misconceptions about older children, especially those in care. They are viewed as difficult and challenging and therefore people are concerned about how they would cope. “Many of the foster carers we have who look after older children have nothing but praise for the young people who they care for. With time, patience and support they have helped to turn these young people’s lives around and given them the confidence and self-esteem they needed. “By giving these children a home in your family and helping them make important decision in their life you’ll be making a huge difference to their future and in return, you’ll have a hugely rewarding career.” Children and young people come into the county council’s care for a variety of reasons, but it is largely because the county council suspects the children are being neglected or abused and remove them from their family for their own safety. They can stay in foster care for a short period of time or may need a permanent placement where they can stay until they are 18 and beyond. The county council has many more reasons why people should foster – they’ll get an allowance, support from the county council’s dedicated fostering team as well as a full training package.

Find out more at www.fosterme.co.uk or call 0300 126 1009.

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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 Lisa for further details: lisa@athena33.com 07725 800758

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 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.

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Telephone Lisa on: 07725 800758

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TUESDAYS Towcester Joggers For more details please contact Colin Hull, Sports Development Officer, on 01327 322337 or colin.hull@southnorthants.gov.uk

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.

Towcester Joggers For more details please contact Colin Hull, Sports Development Officer, on 01327 322337 or colin.hull@southnorthants.gov.uk

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). County Market Co-operative selling homemade baked goods and preserves, seasonal garden plants and produce and craft items. Village events catered for. Contact: Betsy 01604 858090 Maggie 01327 830893 Rita 01327 353359 Weight Loss Group 9.30am, 5.45 & 7pm 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. FRIDAYS 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

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.

Mighty Atoms10.30am–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).

SATURDAY 4TH JUNE Buckingham Country Show 9.30.am start Preston Bissett www.buckinghamcountryshow.co.uk FRIDAY 10TH JUNE Summer Ball The Towcestrians Sports Club Summer Ball date has been announced. Taking place on Friday 10th June 2011 7 pm for 7.30 pm with carriages at 1am. Four course dinner Black tie Dancing to Hipster DIsco Tickets £50 For table and ticket bookings please contact Julia Freeborough towsball2011@aol.com

10TH, 11TH 12TH JUNE Galla Weekend More information including photos of last year’s Gala can be found on the Friends website at www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk

SATURDAY 18TH JUNE Andrea Leadsom MP for South Northamptonshire is holding a 'Drop in Advice Centre Surgery' at Brackley Farmers Market this Friday 18th June from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. This is not the first time that Andrea has used the Farmer's Market as a drop in surgery, it is very accessible and its easy to stop and have a chat with your local MP. SATURDAY 25TH JUNE Towcester Scout Hall Preschool Summer Fayre 2pm With craft stalls, face painting, games, refreshments and a grnd raffle. Any enquiries please contact 07980 525116 or email contact@towcesterscouthallprescho ol.co.uk.

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

TowcesterJoggers For more details please contact Colin Hull, Sports Development Officer, on 01327 322337 or colin.hull@southnorthants.gov.uk

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

Mighty Atoms 2pm-3pm. Climbing, bouncing, soft play etc. for under 5s at Towcester Centre for Leisure £2.10 mem/£2.70 non-mem.

Towcester Toy Library 9.30am-11.30am at Towcester Community Centre Drop-in play session & refreshments. £1.50/family with toys available to hire.

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.

D.A.B.S Tea Stop 1pm-3pm. Daventry Surestart Childrens Centre. Breastfeeding mums welcomed – peer supporters available.

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!

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.

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