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Brackley Squash Club triple promotion

December 2019 saw Brackley Squash Club achieve significant success as all three teams won their respective divisions in the Oxfordshire Squash and Racketball Association. The 1st Team won Division 1 claiming 188 points in the 12 matches across the opening half of the season with a play-off due against the winner of the Jan-March fixtures in April, which sees the points all reset, which commenced only last week.

Victory in that match would see a back-to-back crowning for Brackley following the inaugural claim of the title in April 2019.

The 2nd Team achieved an even bigger haul of points, 193, across their 12 matches with journeys as far as Henley, Wallingford & Defence Academy (in Shrivenham, near Swindon). This now sees them into Division 2 with key battles against the first teams of Witney, Harwell, Oxford University &

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Lastly, the 3rd Team (image attached) also achieved top spot, taking 186 points from their 12 matches to complete a hat-trick of success for the club with dedicated commitment shown by all players.

With over 260 members using just the two courts Squash is thriving in Brackley ranging from 7 years old through to 75! With over 25 juniors training weekly on Fridays & Saturdays closely in tandem with the Northants Junior Grand Prix plus Ladies Night every 7pm on Friday we are keen to continue to be providing an inclusive environment whilst showcasing & promoting a healthy & social sport.

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SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information. StoweSubAqua.co.uk The Inner Wheel Club of Brackley meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. Further information from Jenny 01280 703622 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 Butler 01280 706876 or visit www.brackley-dance.co.uk

Every Tuesday

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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

Brackley Jubilee Choir meets on Tuesday evenings during term time from 7.15pm to 9.15pm at the Baptist Church, Waynflete Close, Brackley, NN13 6AE. New members are welcome. There is no audition. We are a mixed adult choir (SATB). Contact Karen Lesniak on 01280 706692 / 07730 461492.

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 The Second Tuesday of the Month (no August meeting) Shelswell Garden Club meet at Hethe Village Hall at 7.30pm A variety of speakers, garden visits, day trips and plant sales.

Members and guests welcome.

Contact Treasurer Sally Drummond-Hay on 07900473729 for further information.

Self Defence Classes every Wednesday at Maids Moreton School.

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Members free visitors £3. R after the talk. For further in Karen Gees 01280 702837

Every Wednesday (term

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Every Wednesday

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

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 Thursday 20th February 2020

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

1000 hours Methodist Church, Brackley

Rotary Club of Brackley meets every Thursday evening.

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

Speaker: Ian Jones MBE Topic: 40 years in Bomb Disposal (still 10 fingers!)

Every Saturday

BRACKLEY DIPPERS 12 noon until 1.30 p.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 Email: inbusinessmags@gmail.com

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