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to the June’s edition of the Life in Brackley magazine, There’s plenty to do in June! We may have run out of Bank Holidays for a while, after May’s double helping, but the long, balmy evenings more than make up for an extra day off here and there…. Local strawberries and cream, relaxing barbecues, evenings just perfect for a family bike ride – June is just perfect for them all! To start the month, it’s half term! To parents everywhere, it’s either an expensive week off or a few days of juggling playdates and holiday clubs, calling in Granny to babysit, just to get to work on time. For frazzled mums and dads everywhere, who enjoyed the long weekend at the end of May, at least it’s a shorter working week and normal order will be resumed on 5th. Back to the packed lunches and forgotten P.E kits! On 17th it’s the Queen’s official Birthday, usually held on the second Saturday in June, but delayed by a week this year because The Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his 96th Birthday on that day - 10th June. In a tradition brought in by George II in 1748, the official celebration is commemorated in London with Trooping the Colour. The Queen celebrated her ‘actual’ 91st Birthday on April 21st, but the annual summer celebration for the monarch was created almost 270 years ago, in an acknowledgement that the country wishes to celebrate, and the weather in this country is seldom settled, except in midsummer! Father’s Day is just the day after, on 18th – so it’s a weekend of celebration! Make this the day you spoil Dad – with a surprise gift, a day out, a relaxing Sunday barbecue with family and friends - or get the kids busy, creating homemade cards and decorating cupcakes! Even if he just gets a lovely cup of tea and sole charge of the TV remote for the evening, make this day a little bit special for Dads, Grandads and uncles everywhere. Wednesday 21st marks the longest day, the Summer Solstice – the day that the sun is highest in the sky, with the earliest sunrise and latest sunset of the year. Make the most of this highlight of the summer, and enjoy!
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Great Enterta Squash Spring
The club’s Spring Handicap finals concluded on the 27th and 28th April with some breath taking squash taking place. England Squash, the national governing body for the sport, were in attendance on Thursday night to film some of the action and interview some of the members. They were doing a feature on how both small clubs (Brackley) and
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large outfits (Pontefract in Yorkshire) can structure themselves to grow and compete in the leisure market. A great honour for the town to be singled out as the Squash Club continues to grow from strength to strength. On the court the handicap is played as a non-stop 20 minute game between opponents of differing ability. The higher ranked
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player has to chase down a positive handicap given to his adversary, and the leader at the end of the bout goes through to the next round. This can involve trying to recoup a points’ disadvantage of over 45! It’s a tough sport. In the quarter finals on the Thursday night the highlights were Gary Wilson overcoming a 32 point deficit against talented Alistair Brown and Warren Thorpe prevailing against tournament favourite Dugald Humphreys. Both the semi-finals and the final took place on the Friday night to a packed gallery. First up, Gary Wilson had to overcome another 32 point deficit against Nick Mullis. Getting off to a storming first 5 minutes Gary pulled back
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40TH ANNIVERSARY FOR TH BRACKLEY JUBILEE CHOIR – Alison Parker Photography
2017 is a big year for the Brackley Jubilee Choir. Founded in the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee by Eddie Palmer, the choir has become notable for the quality of its concerts and the variety of repertoire it has sung. Following Eddie Palmer’s death, Stuart Hublble became the conductor and has been with the choir ever since. The anniversary year began with a highly successful performance of Bob Chilcott’s St John’s Passion. The main concert will take place on
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BRACKLEY SOAPBOX Sunday June 4th 2017
This year marks the 15th annual running of the event which is now a firm favourite within the town and the 2017 Brackley Soapbox Derby will take place on Sunday June 4th on the High Street. From 2.00pm onwards soapboxes will run on the main road down the hill to the finish line at the Market Square car park. The race is open to three classes, juniors under 15 years of age, adults 15 and over and once again a premier class for the more sophisticated constructor. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for the fastest three in each class and a separate trophy will be presented to the soapbox judged to be the best turned out cart. To underline the popularity of the event entries have already been received from various parts of the country and enthusiastic local soapbox builders are urged to get their entries in as soon as possible as entries will be limited this year. Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 apprentices will be racing their new Mercedes AMG Petronas soapbox on the High Street in the premier class which they won in 2014 and 2015. This is a new design for this year and will be sure attract a lot of interest. Mercedes will also be displaying
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Wildlife in June
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Now that Spring is well and truly underway, the native animals and birds living in our parks, gardens and wild areas are busy breeding, bringing up the next generation whilst nature is kindest and food supplies are plentiful. The warm sunshine heralds the arrival of insects to pollinate fruit blossom, garden plants and the early flowering There’s nothing more beautiful than an evening stroll on a balmy midsummer’s day….and June boasts the longest day of the year – the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Combining family time, fresh air, exercise and a bit of rural education for the kids, there couldn’t be a better way to relax and spend time together. June is a wonderful month for seeing wildlife – nature’s bounty is at peak production, with plants supplying food aplenty for everything from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, enabling all species to flourish and to raise the next generation. One of my favourite places for an evening or Sunday afternoon walk is along a canal towpath, where you can enjoy peace and quiet, away from the traffic, and watch wildlife of all kinds, just going about their daily business. With hedgerows and banks providing a great habitat for garden birds, rabbits, ducks, moorhens and many more, it’s the perfect place to see nature in action.
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GARDENING THIS MONTH
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Having had a couple of months of dry, if somewhat cool, weather, suggests that the first half of summer at least, will be warm and wet. It does often turn out this way but maybe that leaves room for a classic late summer. Rose to the occasion You can’t write a looking good list for June without including roses. The vast array on offer these days will often repeat flower if dead-headed regularly, but most will peak this month to give stunning displays. There are many species of rose that, once established, will look after themselves without any extra input. Examples are Rosa glauca with it’s bluish green leaves and pretty pink flowers. Rosa rugosa and it’s cultivars are largely trouble free apart maybe from possible aphid attack. Colours include white, pink and wine-red. The most fancy varieties, however, do need love and attention to keep them at their best. Good deep soil is essential as is a regular mulch with well rotted manure or compost, and Vincent Landscapes of Buckingham est1990
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This year`s Brackley Carnival will take place on Saturday 10th June this year`s theme is magic and mystery.
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Every Monday and Thursday 2-4pm Knit and Natter Tuesdays 13th and 27th June Job Seekers Club 11.30-1.30pm Wednesday 7th and 21st June ABC Craft Evening 7.30-9pm. Colouring, book folding or crochet (crochet or book folding tuition £5 per person) Every Thursday 1.30-3.30 pm Jigsaw Club Every Thursday 4.15-5.15pm Thursday Craft Club Thursday 1st June 11am-12 noon Reminiscence group French and German cafés – dates to be confirmed Every Saturday during term time 10.30-11.30am Creation Club, Weekend crafting with Ken and Estelle. Saturday 10th June We shall be at Brackley Carnival. Come along and Hook a duck or do The Crazy Golf Challenge. Balloon Modelling on the day. See what this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about!!! Thursday 15th June Cinema showing of Blythe Spirit (Cert U) Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. £5 per person, refreshments available to buy on the night.
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All it takes is one and a half hours twice a week during the school day as an ARCh volunteer in a primary school near you! You don’t need any qualifications, just patience, enthusiasm and kindness. We have schools waiting for volunteers. Full training is given and we provide ongoing support and reimburse travel expenses.
To find out more: Visit our website www.archoxfordshire.org.uk or telephone us on 01869 320380 or email info@archoxfordshire.org.uk The charity obtains enhanced DBS checks on all volunteers before placement. Registered charity no. 1146276
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BRACKLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WWW.BRACKLEYTOWNFC.COM
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Why not celebrate your birthday with a Football Party!! Suitable for all ages! Different packages available to choose from! For further information please contact Nadine on 07786553655!
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7th June – Steve Stanley Bringing Stowe House to you
Steve will give an outline on the past, present and future of Stowe House, telling it through the rich stories behind the rise and fall of the TempleGrenville family. Sadly it ended in virtual bankruptcy as the extravagance of the Dukes took its toll leading to the sale of the house in 1922 and the establishment of Stowe School. Refreshments after the talk. For more information call 01280 702837 or e-mail brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com. Our meetings are held at Brackley Methodist Church, High Street, Brackley NN13 7ZX Starting at 7.30pm Members free, - Visitors £3 (very welcome) why not come along and see what we are about and have a chat
Thursday 15th June Brackley & District U3A
Gillian Cane – “The Mitford Sisters” Methodist Church, High Street, Brackley, NN13 7DT starting at 10:00am with doors open around 09:30am. Gillian has researched these extraordinary aristocratic siblings whose lives mirrored the turbulence of the 20th Century and who fascinated British society with their scandals, adventures and writings.
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 Wednesday
Brackley Town Badminton Club. 8 to 10 pm in Winchester House School sports hall. Contact Marcus Lesniak 01280-706692 www.btbc.org.uk
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
Brackley History Society
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Brackley WI
Lively group of ladies ranging from 20yrs -90yrs Meets the 2nd Monday of the month 7.30pm WI Hall, Manor Road New members and Visitors welcome Contact Margaret 07850243737 www.brackleywi.btik.com
Every Monday
"Open Doors" at Greatworth Metho Church, 10 am to 12 noon. Drop in for refreshments, activities, games, car bowls, newspapers and friendly chat. For info. tel. 01295 711082
5th July - 7.30pm Refreshments are available after the talk. Members free - Visitors £3 Excavations at Steane This talk explores the archaeological context of this bronze head of the deified Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), which was ploughed up at Steane in 1976. In 2012 field survey revealed traces of a prehistoric and Roman settlement enclosed by a ditch. Preliminary excavations near the find spot of the head in 2013 exposed the foundations of a long, stone building resembling a barn, open on one long side and with no surviving traces of a roof or floor. Two two large pewter serving dishes dated to AD 375-400 were also found. 34
Brackley’s Busines Networking Group 7-9pm Every 1st Tues of the month
Every Wedn (term time
Brackley Wind Ensemb group of wind players w Wednesday evenings Brackley. We are look players Grade 5 stan auditions requi For information www.bwemusic.
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Brackley Jubilee Choir rehearse in the Chapel of St John & St James, Magdalen College School, Brackley on the High St between 7.30pm and 9pm. We are a mixed adult choir (SATB). New members welcome. Contact Karen Lesniak 01280 706692.
Self Defence Classes
every Wednesday at Maids Moreton School. Kids and Teens 6.00 Adults 7.00 cskravmaga@sky.com 07526629955
Brackley Post Office & Stores
Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm 01280 840550 • Newsagents • Stationers • Gifts • Cards • Bureau de change • Photo booths • Off Licence
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Rotary Club of Brackley
meets every Thursday evening. Further information from www.brackleyrotary.org.uk info@brackleyrotary.org.uk
Every Monday
SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information. StoweSubAqua.co.uk
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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.
Every Sunday
Brackley Nova Cycling group start at Brackley Leisure Centre at 09:00 ww.brackleynovacycling.co.uk
Every Wednesday Evening & Sunday Afternoon Mixed Club Sessions Brackley Tennis Club, Westminster Road, Brackey. John Leftwich 01280 705717 and Nigel Evans 01280 701740.
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2nd prize...family ticket (4) for Dogs don’t do Ballet with Blunderbus Theatre company
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