Life in Brackley Dec/Jan 2019 issue

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DEC/JAN 2019 ISSUE

This year has simply whizzed by – it seems only moments since the gloriously hot Summer, yet Christmas is almost here, and then we’re heading into 2019!

I do love New Year – the opportunity to make resolutions, to try new things – and plan home improvements and new projects in the house and garden.

Whatever your plans over the holiday season and beyond, enjoy - and stay cosy!

Until next time……..

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The aim of the monthly Life in Brackley Magazine is to support businesses in order that the local community can flourish.

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WINTER WARMERS MULLED W Wander through any high street or Christmas market and you’ll catch a delicious waft of something undeniably festive – the sweet, spiced, citrus fragrance of mulled wine. It’s the perfect warming winter drink to keep out the chills and add a little festive cheer, and the fragrance is so evocative, it’s found in scented candles and room diffusers - it always makes me think of Christmas!

The recipe for mulled wine was first brought to Britain by the Romans in the 2nd century they used the hot, sweet and spiced alcoholic blend as a tonic to revive exhausted messengers, after they had run huge distances in arduous conditions. The warming combination of sugar, alcohol and spices continued to be popular as a winter pick-me-up, although it may have evolved a little over time. The drink as we know it today hasn’t changed much since the mid-19 th century, when Mrs Beeton added her own version of the recipe to her famous Book of Household Management, which appeared in all the best Victorian homes.

Whether you choose to make a non-alcoholic version with apple juice as the main ingredient, or prefer a mulled cider to red wine, the basic recipe is the same – to every 750ml bottle, add 200ml water, 100g sugar, 100ml orange juice and spices - cinnamon, cloves and grated nutmeg - and heat gently to simmerin point, but don’t let it boil. Stir the mixture frequently as the aromas increase and you’ll help all the lovely flavours to infuse, then once you’ve checked it’s sweet enough for your liking, just strain the bits out and serve with orange slices to garnish. If you’re short of time, spice infusing bags can come in handy – no need to strain the mixture, just pop a couple of the little bags in and heat as usual.

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GARDENING THIS MONTH Our hot dry summer seems to have come back mid November so it’s anyone’s guess as to the next three months. Surely, we won’t have a foot of snow in December again?

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Can I plant in the winter?

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Brackley Town Football Club...

www.brackleytownfc.com Brackley Town’s season continues to be an enigma!

With just one defeat in 14 games to mid-November Kevin Wilkin’s team sits in the play-off places at the top of the National League North table.

And yet ... Performances have been mixed with some fine wins but some games also where the performance has been below par and vital points have been dropped. It is the most open league in years and any one of a dozen or more teams could yet triumph come April. Early runaway leaders Chorley have hit a bad patch and been reeled in. There has been no side yet played from whom Saints have anything to

fear and yet the team that wins out ultimately will have found the consistency that Brackley have not yet found.

In the FA Cup a good win against Nuneaton brought a home tie against Marine.

The 3-2 defeat was one of the poorest performances of the season to date and denied the team a lucrative and glamorous tie at home against Salford City. Saints won the FA Trophy at Wembley last season and this season’s campaign starts again as they enter the competition in the third qualifying round in late

Captain Gaz Dean November.

The season holds great promise and can yet deliver great success. With attendances at St James Park 25% up on last season the atmosphere at home games has been terrific. Full details of forthcoming fixtures are on the club website.

BRACKLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WWW.BRACKLEYTOWNFC.COM

01280 704077

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE CLUB The Saints Community Project 10 till 12

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Volunteers always needed.

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Every Monday and Thursday Knit and Natter 2-4pm Project1:Layout 1 12/10/2017 11:17 Page 1

Every Thursday 1.30-3.30pm Jigsaw Club Every Saturday during term time 10.30-11.30am Creation Club with Ken and Estelle.

Friday 7th December Big Christmas Quiz. 8pm start.

Book your table at the library. £5 per person, teams of up to six players.

Prize every round.

Thursday 13th December 7pm-7.30pm The Brackley Library Cinema Club showing of “The Greatest Showman”. CERT PG. £5 per person, book your seats at the library.

Please check our face book page for updates.

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Every Monday

Short Mat Bowls 7.30 -9.30 Croughton Village Hall first two session free

Every Monday

“Open Doors” at Greatworth Methodist Church, 10 am to 12 noon. Drop in for refreshments, activities, games, carpet bowls, newspapers and friendly chat.

For info call 01295 711082

Every Monday Evening

SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information. StoweSubAqua.co.uk 16TH APRIL OCEAN DIVER COURSE STARTING The Inner Wheel Club of Brackley meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. Further information from Zoe on 07544983461 Brackley Junior Badminton Club We run every Monday after school at Wodhams hall Magdalen.

We cater for beginners and advanced players offering coaching and games play. Anyone interested call Paula on 07507317694.

Brackley WI Lively group of ladies ranging from 20yrs -90yrs Meets 2nd Monday of the month 7.30pm WI Hall, Manor Road. New members and Visitors welcome Contact Margaret 07850243737 www.brackleywi.btik.com

Every Mon, Wed & Thurs

MOYLAN SCHOOL of DANCE - RAD at Waynflete Infants School Hall For details contact Gabrielle 28

Butler 01280 706876 or visit www.brackley-dance.co.uk

Every Tuesday

Dance School Stepbystep Ballroom and Latin Dancing with Andrzej Mialkowski CHILDREN: 6pm - 6.50pm Beginners ADULTS: 7.pm - 7.50pm Beginners 8.pm - 9pm Improvers Wayneflete Hall, Magdalen College School, Brackley

Every Tuesday from 7 p.m.

Banbury & District Model Railway Club Information on www.BDMRC.com or phone Secretary 01295-252931

Every Tuesday during term time The Brackley Jubilee Choir has changed its rehearsal venue to the Baptist Church, Waynflete Close, Brackley, NN13 6AE. The choir still meets on Tuesday evenings during term time from 7.15 to 9.15 p.m. New members are welcome.

There is no audition. We are a mixed adult choir (SATB). New members welcome. Contact Karen Lesniak 01280 706692.

1st Tuesday of the month

(no August meeting) The Brackley and District Flower Club meet at Evenley Village Hall at 7.30pm, demonstrations and workshops every month, see us on Facebook Self Defence Classes every

Wednesday at

Maids Moreton School.

Kids and Teens 6.00 Adults 7.00 cskravmaga@sky.com 07526629955

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Brackley Wind Ensemble is players who meet on Wedn Brackley. We are looking fo dard.No auditions required. bwemusic.co.uk

Every Wednesday during The Brackley Male Voice c Church, Waynflete Close, B pm. New members are very tion only an enjoyment of s Contact Mike Yallop 01280

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Every Weds/Thursday

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Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Brackey. John Leftwich 01280 705717 and Nigel Evans 01280 701740.

Rotary Club of Brackley meets every Thursday evening.

Further information from www. brackleyrotary.org.uk info@brackleyrotary.org.uk

Every Saturday

BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30p.m.

We are a club for adults with physical problems that meets at Brackley Pool.

For information please ring Janine on 01295 712408 Brackley Cricket Club run 2 Saturday Teams and a Midweek Team as well as kwik circket and junior teams. Running indoor nets at Winchester House School in Brackley on Thursday from 8pm.

Please feel free to come and intriduce yourself or call or email Keith Cartwright for more information T:01280 840192 E: keith@cartwrights-sports.co.uk

Every Third Thursday of the month

Brackley Inbetweeners Group is a ladies group that meets on the third Thursday of most month at 7.30pm in the hall adjoining St. Peter’s church in Old Town, Brackley. Our aim is to make new friends and

have new experiences. For more information please email brackleyinbetweenersgroup@ gmail.com

Every Sunday

Brackley Nova Cycling group start at Brackley Leisure Centre at 09:00 ww.brackleynovacycling. co.uk Rotary Club of Brackley meets every Thursday evening.

Further information from www. brackleyrotary.org.uk info@ brackleyrotary. org.uk Brackley & District U3A are holding their monthly meetings on 20th December - Christmas Social 17th January - Tricia Thompson “Cole Porter - I’ve got you under my skin” at Brackley Methodist Church, from 10am - 12 noon.

Are you retired or semi-retired?

Come along and learn something new and make new friends.

Visitors welcome, refreshments included.

Further information about our meetings and activity groups can

be found on our website Brackley U3A or call 07444363494 Friday 14th December The Brakcley Male Voice Choir are holding their Festive/Christmas concert at St Peters Church Brackley at 7.30. Admission £5.

Come and join in some of the favourite Christmas music as well as being entertained by the choir.

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