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BRACKLEY IN BUSINESS

Life in BRACKLEY Win-Dor is a top home improvement and double glazing company, serving Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and the surrounding towns and villages for more than 35 years.

We manufacture all our windows, doors and conservatories (uPVC and aluminium) ourselves, guaranteeing you will get the best quality home improvements, and of course, the best price.

If you’re thinking of upgrading your windows and doors, or creating extra space with a new conservatory, why not visit our showroom or call us to make an appointment.

CALL US: 01908 233 433 20 DUNSBY ROAD MILTON KEYNES MK6 4AD MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9:30am - 6:00pm SATURDAY: 10:00am - 4:00pm Christmas opening times may vary.

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DEC/JAN 2021 ISSUE

Lets help everyone get in the Christmas spirit! With traditional Christmas events cancelled as a result of Covid-19, it makes it difficult to support our community and bring people together in the ways we have before. However, we if you look on page 22 you will see what there is to offer this December in Brackley..

Also if any of you fancy treating yourself to designer wear why not see page 21.

Don’t forget to support all the business’s in the popular Life in Brackley every month.

I thank all my advertisers for there ongoing support and especially to my distributors that make this all possible. Hope we all have the Christmas we long for and a happier 2021.

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

Next issue FEBRUARY 2021 Copy Date 14th January

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When talking to Trevor & Wendy Skidmore the owners of Cloudy2Clear Northampton & Oxford it became clear that these

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The importance of seeking legal advice when making a will The Law Commission reported that around 40% of people don’t have wills.

Due to changing patterns in family life such as partners cohabiting or having second families making a will is becoming ever more important.

Unfortunately, even when a will is made problems can arise if it is not drafted carefully.

Many people believe a DIY will, will be cheap, however if it is incorrectly drafted, the cost to a person’s estate can far outweigh the initial cost had they gone to a professional. Problems may arise as a result of mistakes in the drafting of the will, the meaning of the will being unclear, or issues with the execution of the will.

The Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) have been reported to suggest that ‘poorly drafted or ineffective DIY wills are to blame for a prolonged probate ordeal for 38,000 families a year’.

This risks leaving a legacy of financial and

emotional strain plus potentially higher legal and tax bills.

Even when consulting a professional, be aware that anyone can be a ‘will writer’ without needing legal qualification or regulation. However, solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and must have indemnity insurance, which means that if anything goes wrong, you are protected.

Making a will with a solicitor needn’t be expensive.

At Spratt Endicott, the usual cost for making a single will is £275 plus VAT or £375 plus VAT for mirror wills. If you would like to discuss making, or updating your will please contact Julia Routen on 01295 204 012 or jrouten@se-law.co.uk.

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The real facts ab Simon Attfield of Iron & Wood in Banbury

knows that nothing beats the warming glow and mesmerising flicker of a real fire. In fact, his livelihood depends on it.

Woodburning stoves have a number of known health benefits – they reduce stress, lower blood pressure and bring families together. Modern stoves have an abundance of practical benefits too, providing low carbon, low emission and cost-effective heating using renewable and sustainable fuel.

But local independent retailers like Simon face criticism of the very products they are passionate about. Through a combination of widely reported misconceptions and lack of awareness, woodburning stoves and fireplaces are often portrayed as negative, leaving homeowners confused and misinformed and businesses like Iron & Wood battling to help their customers understand the truth.

But now, thanks to a new video by the Stove Industry Alliance, consumers can be better informed. The short, animated video uses clear visuals and explanations to convey the real facts about woodburning stoves and help dispel the major misconceptions that surround them. Simon

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exhaust pipe. Finally, the difference in the dispersal point of particulate matter from cars compared to woodburning stoves is completely ignored. A car outputs its emissions at face level for a child and therefore there is very little dispersal before it is breathed in, whereas a stove will vent its emissions at the top of a chimney and there is considerable dispersal of any emissions before they are at a human height.”

The final myth tackled by the SIA’s video is the idea that all woodburning stoves and fireplaces are harmful. Morley Sage, chair of the Stove Industry Alliance, explains why this is one of the more pervasive misconceptions: “This view fails to take into account the huge advances that have been made by the woodburning stove industry in recent years. Many critics of woodburning stoves base their assumptions on data linked to open fires, older stoves and poor-quality wood fuel. The SIA would be one of the first organisations to point out that burning wet wood on an open fire, a practice that is still very common today, is one of the least efficient and most highly polluting ways to heat your home. By stark contrast, a modern woodburning stoves emits up to 90% less emissions than an open fire and up to 80% less than a

stove that is 10 or more years old.

“SIA members were among the first manufacturers to develop the technology within their appliances to meet the forthcoming Ecodesign Regulations (SIA Ecodesign Ready), and more recently the SIA has initiated and supported the launch of clearSkies, an independent emissions and energy performance certification scheme for solid fuel stoves and fireplaces.

Appliances certified under clearSkies not only meet the performance levels set out under Ecodesign, many go a significant way beyond.”

Simon concludes: “Iron & Wood is really proud to get behind this new SIA video and we would encourage all homeowners to watch it to learn the real facts about modern woodburning stoves - that they are a future proof, highly efficient, very low carbon and sustainable way of heating our homes and keeping our families warm, and that is something to be truly proud of.”

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PEER SUPPORT GROUPS Allotment (starting September) Brackley Town FC run regular holiday camps for children aged 5-15 years.

These are held on our training pitches throughout School holidays.

All sessions are run by UEFA qualified coaches.

Focus is on improving the ability of each player in areas such as ball mastery, passing, dribbling, turning & shooting.

The key principals of attacking, defending and reading the game are developed through 1v1, 2v2 and smallsided games. https://www.brackleytownfc.com/community-football/december-football-camps-2020

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BRACKLEY & DISTRICT U3A Make the most of life once you’re no longer in

full time work by exploring new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a.

Brackley Town Football Club run after school football clubs at local primary and secondary schools.

The aim of the sessions is to give your children an introduction to football in a fun safe environment. The sessions will incorporate fun activities based around fundamental movements leading into small sided games.

All of our sessions are led by FA Licensed Coaches who are skilled in providing for young children and young adults.

The sessions are run weekly at various schools in South Northants. If you would like your school to provide After School Football Clubs please contact Andy Thompson – andythompson@brackleytownfc.co.uk 07977 253151

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GA R D E N I N G T H I S M O N T H Article written by Michelle Hiscutt

November is usually a quiet month in the garden..

On dull grey

days I sometimes think I can feel the plants snoozing, resting.

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soon begin to switch and initiate sap rising, so December is a great time to prune, especially species like birch, acers and vines that bleed if pruned later.

Pruning in winter tends to stimulate growth rather than restrict it so go gentle on apples and pears or you will stimulate a lot of straight upright growth that will either take a long time to fruit or need pruning again in the summer.

Some protection of outside taps with bubble wrap and lifting terracotta pots off the ground will help prevent damage from really cold weather.

If you have bulbs in pots you might think your pots have been vandalised or there’s been a party in your garden that you didn’t get invited to.

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If I’m feeling very organised I’m hoping to make some pine cone bird feeders to give as little token gifts to friends and neighbours. I melt a few packs of vegetable suet in a pan, add bird seed and then dip the pine cones after attaching some pretty string to the cones. Leave to cool and they’re done.

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Brackley Town Football Club...

Despite the second lockdown and cancellation of a lot of sporting events, National League North and the FA Cup continue and Brackley Town feature strongly in both competitions. In the league Saints made a stuttering start to the season when it was allowed to start in early October but have recovered as key players have returned to the team following injury.

The league season is a highly condensed one with lots of midweek

games and any team coming out on top will need a big squad to cope with the demands of so many games in so fee months.

But the big news so far is Kevin Wilkin’s team’s successful run in the Emirates FA Cup. The team made it to the 2nd round proper with a dramatic win against a strong Bishop’s Stortford side after extra time on penalties.

The draw brought an away tie at League Two

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Tranmere Rovers.

As matches continue to be played behind closed doors, ie no spectators are allowed, the club is live streaming home games - visit the website for details.

The new clubhouse has its roof on and is now water-tight so the internal works are underway.

It will be a stunning building when ready next year.

Keep up-to-date with all things Brackley Town FC via the club website and social media.

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MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:30am - 6:00pm SATURDAY 10:00am - 4:00pm

Come and visit us at our fabulous Milton Keynes showroom. With 6000 square foot of inspiration for your home, we have the largest window, door and conservatory showroom in the area. Our helpful and knowledgeable team are on hand for any questions you have and can advise on all the latest trends. With no pushy sales tactics, you are free to browse our stunning range to your hearts content.

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THE DIRECT DEAL ANY LARGE PIZZA

+ CHICKEN DIPPERS +CHICKEN NUGGETS +PORTION OF CHIPS + BOTTLE OF DRINK

£22.99

BIG NIGHT IN NOT TO BE USED IN CONJUCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER & STUFFED CRUST/ EXTRA TOPPINGS WILL BE CHARGED EXTRA

THE DIRECT PIZZA COMPANY

01280-70-43-17

11 RIDING COURT, RIDING ROAD, BRACKLEY, NN13 7BH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! MON-SAT 11AM-MIDNIGHT, SUN 11AM-11PM, BANK HOLIDAYS 11AM-11PM

www.thedirectpizzaco.co.uk