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Community What’s On

OCTOBER 2011 ISSUE The aims of Towcester In Business Magazine are to help businesses in the area become known and useful to local people and to encourage the people of Towcester and surrounding areas to support these businesses in order that the local community can flourish. © 2011 All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions.The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for

canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services is strictly prohibited. The above title is a division of The Best Area Magazines Ltd.

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HEALTH

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HEALTH

Do you need a little extra help to stay at home? Are you worried about parents or loved ones and would like someone to pop in on them and help them out? If so, then possibly Caroline could be your answer. She has been a registered nurse for 18 years. She has worked on a variety of hospital wards as well as a practice nurse and community nurse. She is both personable and cheerful and has an excellent understanding of the needs of those people wishing to remain living in their own homes and maintaining their independance. She consistently offers high quality care, where the client can be secure in the knowledge that she is both honest and trustworthy. Bound by nursing regulations, all work is confidential and nothing is discussed without prior permission. She is flexible and open minded when it comes to work. She will work hard for the complete time she is

booked for, dedicating 100% of the visit to the client. She is not only able to carry out a complete range of personal care requirements, but also check medications, housekeeping, companionship, trips out, assist and even sit in on doctor's appointments, should that be the wish of the client. Her focus is always wholly on her current client, meeting their needs, building positive relationships and ensuring trust. This is a real service from a committed individual. If you would like to discuss your family requirements please give her a call on 01295 711986 or email her on carolinedeakin@hotmail.com or visit her website www.carolinedeakin.co.uk

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Caroline Deakon

The Athena Stage School

Classes we offer: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama for all ages and abilities. Students have the opportunity to take exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern following the IDTA Syllabus and exams in Drama and Singing following the Trinity Guildhall syllabus.

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Will be run on Tuesday evenings.

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Our NEW Casting AGENCY is looking for YOU

All children joining the stage school will have the opportunity to join our new casting Agency. The agency will run alongside the school and places them in work in theatre, films and television. You will see that we will be running photographic sessions from time to time to enable you to join spotlight.

Adult Dance Classes

Contact Romaine for further details: romaine@athena33.com 07810 550088

Adult dance classes for all abilities in Tap and Street Dance from January 2011.

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Telephone Lisa on: 07725 800758

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A CLEAN FLUE IS A SAFE FLUE

With the winter approaching, many of us will be turning up the heating and lighting the fire or stove for that extra bit of comfort. Last year Northamptonshire District Fire and Rescue Service attended 123 chimney fires with 16 of these being dealt with by our nearest stations.* Some of the affected home owners had to be taken to hospital or treated on site for smoke inhalation and other injuries. The cost of redecorating or even repairing your home after such an event can run into thousands of pounds. Don’t Panic though! The aim of this article is not to worry you, but to let you know that over ninety percent of chimney fires can easily be prevented by simply making sure your chimney is swept properly and regularly. Flues which have a gas fire vented into them should also be kept clean and clear of dust and spiders’ webs to avoid fumes and carbon monoxide becoming a problem.

This is the average amount of nesting material removed from a blocked chimney after a pair of jackdaws breeding for one season. This amount normally blocks a chimney from about six feet down from the chimney pot into the flue. The nest blocks the exit of smoke and carbon monoxide from the flue and causes chimney fires or smoke ingress to living quarters.

All professional bodies concerned with fires or chimneys recommend the following sweeping regime, Smokeless fuel on open fire or stove - Once a year Bituminous coal / logs on open fire - Twice a year Wood burning stoves - Quarterly when in use Gas fires / oil fired appliances - Once a year or recommended manufactures advice

Chimney sweeping is no longer the messy job it once was in Victorian times. A good sweep tidies up after himself and generally only leaves behind a clean and more importantly a safe flue. Don’t be vulnerable this winter, don’t become a Fire Brigade statistic or spend time, money and effort redecorating, give yourself peace of mind by getting your chimney swept.

This picture shows cracking in chimney pots and capping plinth. The cracks allow rain into the stack which can cause damp if not rectified. In winter months this rain freezes forcing open the cracks causing the pots and stack to become unstable and to possibly collapse or pots to fall off. This picture shows a Flue Access plate and gas flue blocked by spiders’ webs and twigs. Even though gas fires produce little or no soot they still require sweeping to prevent the above from happening. This gas fire was emitting carbon monoxide into the living room of an elderly couple. Fortunately they had a suitable carbon monoxide alarm that warned them of the danger and had their fire serviced. The Gas Safe Engineer who attended the arranged for their chimney to be swept during his servicing of the fire.

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A complete smoked / mummified jackdaw removed from a partial blockage following a chimney fire.

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Anger Anger is a result of thinking that we have been unfairly treated or disrespected, or that others have broken or fallen short of our rules, standards or expectations, and we won't stand for it. Thinking this way leads us to feel angry, which stimulates the body's adrenaline response which is our body's way of helping us to cope with either fighting, or running away ('fight or flight' response). We respond to those thoughts and feelings, by acting, or feeling an urge to act, in threatening or aggressive ways. Thoughts that often occur: I'm being treated unfairly I'm being disrespected They're breaking a rule or standard I won't stand for it Identify your triggers What or when are the times when you are more likely to get angry? If you can see the patterns,

then maybe you can do something about those situations, and do something different. Behind the wheel? At work? When stressed? With certain people? When you've been drinking or using other substances? Ways to help calm anger Is there another way of dealing with this? What would be the most helpful and effective action to take? (for me, for the situation, for the other person) Visualise yourself dealing with the situation in a calm, non-aggressive but assertive way, respecting the rights and opinions of all others involved. Counteract the body's adrenaline response - it's readiness for action, by using that energy healthily. Practice calming or mindful breathing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; breathe slowly in for four seconds out for five seconds. This one act alone will help reduce the physical sensations, emotions and intensity of thoughts. Go for a walk, run or cycle, or maybe do some gardening or housework. If you need any help please contact Donna Jones on 07898 673686 - www.dj-counselling.co.uk Donna Jones

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