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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.

Remember, remember – it’s already November! I can’t wait for the warming crackle of bonfires, the happy chatter of children waving sparklers, brightly whirling Catherine wheels and toasted marshmallows on sticks! November always seems to pass by in a flash, as we gallop full-pelt towards all the delights of Christmas. There’s certainly plenty of excitement in this month’s issue, with features, offers and information galore…..so read on and enjoy!

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Scouting success in Buckingham and Winslow Scout District Were you ever a Scout or Guide? Are you aware that Scouting is for boys and girls now? Do you appreciate how many young people are enjoying the Scouting experience locally today?

In our District we have seen a steady growth in the number of youth members over the past few years and currently have 601 youth members supported by 141 adult members (Source: Scout Association Annual Census 2019). Young people of all abilities can join as Beaver Scouts from the age of 6 years and progress through the sections, Cubs at 8 years, Scouts at 10 ½ years and Explorer Scouts at 14 ½ years. Scouting will enable them to achieve skills for life, make friends and have much fun. Some will have the opportunity to travel locally, nationally and internationally to camp and experience different cultures in many different settings.

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November is a month that whizzies by.....

November is a month that whizzes by in a flurry of shorter days, chilly evenings and debates over whether to turn up the heating or put on another jumper! It’s a month that has certainly seen some very interesting occurrences throughout history, though; here are a few that really captured my attention:

Rioting broke out in Germany on 6th November 1923, as the financial crisis had reached epic proportions.

This was due to hyperinflation, which had been caused by the government printing masses of extra banknotes to try to counteract the effects of a widespread general strike.

Paper money became almost worthless, with the price of everyday things increasing beyond all imagination. Something as basic as a loaf of bread increased in price by over 60 million percent in just 11 months, bringing the cost to over 200 million Reichsmarks by the start of November.

The government was in crisis and it took the appointment of a new finance minister, Hans Luther, and creation of a new reserve bank and currency, the Rentenmark, to stabilise the situation.

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merchant ship captained by Benjamin Briggs, sailed from New York City. She was headed for Genoa with her crew and a cargo of alcohol, but was found abandoned about four weeks later, off the Azores. Nobody was on board, her sails and ropes were in disarray and one of her lifeboats and some of the ship’s instruments were missing. Her captain and crew were never seen again, and many mysteries were dreamed up about what may have happened to them, with insurance fraud, piracy, mutiny and attack by a giant squid among the possible theories to their demise.

On 14th November 1889, Nellie Bly, a daring newspaper reporter for the New York World, set off on a round-the-world trip. Her aim was to complete this epic journey in less time than Phileas Fogg – the hero of Jules Verne’s famous 1873 novel Around the World in 80 days. As a single woman travelling alone, this was a particularly brave attempt – and she completed it in amazing time, beating her own target as well as Jules Verne’s legendary one.

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With Bonfire Night just a few da With Bonfire Night just a few days away, it’s great to wrap up warm, enjoy the fireworks, toast marshmallows on the bonfire and wave a sparkler or two – so we have a few top tips to make it memorable, for all the right reasons!

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PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED There’s no doubt the garden undergoes plenty of change as we go into November, but there’s lots of opportunities to enjoy and tasks to get on with, says Buckingham Garden Centre’s Chris Day. Pruning, preparation and protection are the three key words for the garden just now. There are some plants that should be pruned in the autumn - these include Beech, Hawthorn and Hazel. It’s worth trimming back climbing and shrub roses by half to help stop wind rock affecting your plants. Vigorous growers like Buddleja, Dogwoods and Lavatera can be reduced by half to again lessen problems of wind rock over the winter. The most important part of autumn pruning is removing any dead, diseased, or misplaced branches. Always aim to make a clean cut, either back to just above a bud on living wood, or back to the stem it’s growing from. After pruning, scatter a few handfuls of bonemeal around the root area of shrubs to stimulate root growth over winter, and mulch

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LAWNS Rake and gather up leaves that are falling on the lawn, beds and in your pond, doing this regularly to

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WILDLIFE PLANTING If you are planning to re-vamp a border this winter, its worth having a list of bee and butterfly friendly plants to hand to help attract more wildlife into our plots. Do please ask at the Plant Information Office for our range of wildlife leaflets to help you plan. We do try and give inspiration on encouraging wildlife with our plant area displays, however at this late stage of the season Achillea, Coreopsis, Michaelmas Daisies, Helenium and Penstemons are still providing some interest. Elsewhere make sure that your bird feeders are topped up, there is a good supply of fresh water for the birds available and that clean nest boxes are in place.

WELCOME COLOUR Look out for a range of glorious 60cm tall standard Hollies, Skimmia, Mahonia (including the varieties ‘Winter Sun’, ‘Soft Caress’, pictured, and ‘Charity’) and grasses perfect for creating colourful welcoming colour to the front of your home.

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Question: We have a number of ornamental trees growing within the Garden Centre, however can you name the popular species which is planted in our main plant area?

A: Prunus Amanogawa B: Amelanchier Obelisk C: Carpinus betulus Fastigiata Pop your answer A, B or C together with your name and address to: competition@buckingham-nurseries.co.uk Or by post to: Buckingham Garden Centre, Tingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE.

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Buckingham Yoga 07514498053

Tues 7pm beginner plus Buckingham Community Centre Wed 7pm vinyasa & 8:15pm Relaxing Yin LaceHill Sports &community Centre

www.buckingham-Yoga.co.uk

Saturday November 30th Buckingham Inner Wheel Quiz night Maids Moreton Village Hall 7.00 pm for 7.30pm start Tickets £10 (includes Ploughman’s supper) Tel: 01280 812391 or 01280 823949

Second Wednesday of the Month (excluding August and December) Maids Moreton WI Ladies, think you know the WI, think again! Come and see for yourself, all women 18+ welcome.

Maids Moreton Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30.

For more details check our Facebook page or call 01280 812929 Sunday/Wednesday Morning Every Sunday morning the Swan Wheelers have bicycle rides for all abilities. Starting from The Swan Pool 08-45 & Wednesday 9.15am www.swanwheelers.bike/ or, follow us on facebook

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Monday mornings Hatha yoga with Eva

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Monday 9.30-11am: Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre.

Term time classes, beginners welcome.

Contact: 07970 659952, eva@evayoga.co.uk, www.evayoga.co.uk Every Monday, Tuesday &Thursday Buckingham & Stowe Running Club. Please see our website for more information www.buckinghamrunningclub.com or email buckinghamrunningclub@hotmail.co.uk Every Monday Evening SCUBA diving with Stowe Sub Aqua Club, see the web for more information. StoweSubAqua.co.uk Men in Sheds Buckingham Meet every Tuesday (10am to 1pm) Thursday (10am to 2pm) and Friday (10am to 2pm) We meet in our workshop behind the Cote at the Woolpack in Well Street, Buckingham email: buckmshed@btinternet.com Self Defence Classes Every Wednesday Maids Moreton School. Kids and Teens 6.00 Adults 7.00 cskravmaga@sky.com 07526629955 Alternate Wednesdays ‘Just Friends’ social club for single people aged roughly 45 - 70+ Meet 8.00pm Villiers hotel lounge Walks, theatre, eating out & much more. justfriends2004@gmail.com North Bucks Carers Support Group Social Mornings at

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Buckingham Community Centre Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s of the month 10 am until 12 noon. Come for a coffee, cake nd a chat. Also speakers, demonstrations and outings Contact Ann 07473766365 or 01280 815441

Wednesday evenings Great Horwood Silver Band 7.45pm (training band 7pm) n Great Horwood Village Hall.

All ages and abilities (including beginners) welcome.

Contact name: Sharon Taylor Email : Sharon.taylor@ alktalk.net www.greathorwoodband.com

Every Wednesday Bounce and Rhyme for babies and young children in term ime 10.30am-11am Knit and Natter Group every Thursday 2pm-3.30pm Reminiscence Coffee morning third Thursday of every month 1.30am-11pm Learn My Way one to one omputer sessions for complete beginners at times to suit he learners Family History sessions. One to one help in racing your family history at times to suit the customer

First Thursday of the Month OPEN HOUSE part of Community Care North Bucks) Living on you own? oin us at The Centre, Verney Close, Buckingham.

10.30am - 12.30pm for coffee and cake.

Occasional speakers and trips out 07473766365

Alternate Thursdays The Registrars attend Buckingham Library every Thursday rom 10am – 3pm. To book an appointment to register a birth or a death or to book a Notice of Marriage appointment please go online at https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/ ervices/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/ or elephone 01296 395000.’

Third Thursday of the Month Reminiscence coffee morning on the third Thursday of very month 10.30-11.30am . This is free coffee and biscuits for anyone who would like to come in for a chat.

Buckingham Library, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1 JP

This year is the 35th annual Buckingham Christmas Parade.

There will be over forty participating groups including live animals and Marching Bands.

Thursday evenings Brackley Morris Men Taster Sessions 8.15pm Brackley CE Junior School, Manor Road Brackley Further details from Stephen Ferneyhough 07764 799947 First Saturday of each month Buckingham Railway Walk Conservation Group 10am in the University Car Park Chandos Road. http://buckinghamrailwaywalk. btck.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook. com/Railwaywalk

First and Third Thursdays:

Buckingham National Women’s Register (NWR) - We are a friendly group of women of all ages who are interested in everything and talk about anything! If the idea of taking part in lively discussions, sharing ideas, meeting other women and making new friends appeals to you, contact the Buckingham Group local organiser, Jane Wardale on 01280 814067, for programme details.

North Bucks Wellness Group are hosting a Wellness Day on 23rd Nov 10am - 4pm at Buckingham Community Centre. Come and try something new. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellness-day-tickets-64557768022

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