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Dear Reader Hello and welcome to the July edition of the MK Flyers. With the sun trying its best to make an appearance in Milton Keynes, we are itching to get into our gardens to start to enjoy them. With so many jobs to do, now is the time to get the “experts” in. Have a look at page 3 to see how DW Bodley can help transform your garden. If wasps have taken residence in your house why not call MK Pest Control to remove them. See page 31 for more details. Have you booked your holiday? Are you taking your iPad or iPhone with you? If so keep them safe around the water or on the beach with the latest product from Rotronic. See page 17 for details La Collina @ The George in Little Brickhill need your help with their latest addition to the menu, the AMAZING PANZINI. For more details of how to get involved see pages 24 & 25 and win yourself a meal for two. MK Flyers Online has a NEW look. Visit www.mkflyersonline.co.uk to see the changes. If you are a smart phone or tablet user, do not forget to download the MK Flyers APP from your app store and keep MK Flyers and MK Flyers Online with you wherever you may be. Please remember to mention the MK Flyer when responding to articles and advertisements. Until next month
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Exhibition of images of Newport Pagnell from 1870 - 1930 Fascinating scenes from bygone Newport Pagnell will be on display in the town at an exhibition this month. Photographs from The Michael Pratt Collection can be seen on Friday 5 July and Saturday 6 July at The United Reformed Church Hall in the High Street. The images date from 1870 through to 1930 and show Newport Pagnell in the days of horse drawn carriages and top hats. Although many street scenes are familiar, the photographs also show many of the town’s lost buildings. Images include ice skating on Bury Field around 1912, a fun fair on Market Hill in 1905 and floods in Caldecote Street in 1908. The images have been collected and enlarged by renowned local photographer Michael Pratt. During the event local author Julie Wilson will be launching her new book Newport Pagnell at War, which includes memories of the town during the Second World War. Members of Newport Pagnell Historical Society will also have a stand at the exhibition and refreshments will be served. The exhibition is open from 1-5pm on Friday 5 July and from 10am-4pm on Saturday 6 July at the United Reformed Church Hall in the High Street, through the gates opposite Nationwide Building Society. Admission is free. Picture: Newport Pagnell High Street in 1887, one of the pictures on display on July 5-6. From The Michael Pratt Collection.
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Newport Pagnell at War A new book about Newport Pagnell during the Second World War is being published this month (July). The book includes stories of daily life in Newport Pagnell during 1939-1945 when the town was full of Land Army girls, Prisoners of War and evacuees. Author Julie Wilson said: “I spoke to 25 senior residents of the town to discover their experiences during this traumatic time in history. I heard tales of great courage, resourcefulness and sadness.” The book includes an interview with 94-year-old Amos Umney who narrowly escaped death when serving as a Desert Rat in Egypt. It also tells the story of 95-year-old Rose Martin who came to the town as a Land Army girl, fell in love and has remained ever since. Newport Pagnell at War is priced at £7.50 and is available in Newport Pagnell at the Post Office and Cambourne Travel in the High Street and Maggie & Josie’s Bookshop in Union Street. It can also be ordered online at www.victoriaweb.co.uk
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MP’s Diary
By Mark Lancaster, MP for Milton Keynes North
They say time flies when you are having fun and as we are over half way through this year, I can’t believe it. So far this year Milton Keynes has been named as a host for the Rugby World Cup in 2015, won top spot as one of the best places to do business in the country and seen dozens of achievements from every area of our community. It has been absolutely rammed packed and I am sure the next half of the year will just be as full and exciting. It was with pleasure that I supported Carers Week last month. Carers Week is a national campaign that tries to highlight and celebrate the work that 6.5million people do on a daily basis in the UK, an enourmous number. To truly get an idea of what carers do I recently joined a team for a day so I could learn first hand. I was staggered by the hard and selfless acts they carried out and with 1 in 8 people ending up caring for a loved one in some form I was pleased to be able to highlight Carers week. This hidden group of people give up their time, sometimes their jobs and often make life changing sacrifices to care for someone. I have seen firsthand the phenomenal work carers do and would like everyone to show support to our carers. Our community comes together for all sorts of reasons but it was with sadness Iain Stewart, MP for MK South and I held a community meeting with the MK Equality Council following the recent suspected arson attack on a local mosque. The emergency meeting saw forty community leaders and senior representatives from Thames Valley Police discussing the issues surrounding the crime with us
and was extremely constructive. I was particularly pleased to see the public show of support from across the different faith and community groups in Milton Keynes. We have a peaceful and cohesive community base here and I am hopeful we will continue to work together to keep it that way. I recently rolled up my sleeves and joined Great Linford Parish Council on a Tidy Up morning around the local shops. Joining 14 volunteers who came out to support the Parish Ranger Simon Bates we managed to gather 5 buckets of glass, 9 bags of recycling & 23 bags of litter all within a couple of hours. Also found were a car tyre and battery, 2x 5ltr full drums of used oil & 2 filters, a ratchet and claw hammer, Gas cylinder and a fish tank. The mind boggles! Events such as the tidy up are a great example of the improvements communities can make to their own area. I was really impressed with the commitment shown by all of those who took part and hope that that people will look out for similar events across Milton Keynes. Future litter picks in Great Linford are being held on 27th June, 26th July and 29th August and more information can be obtained by contacting the parish council, I for one intend to pop along and help out again! Many of you have also been in touch with regards to Willen Surgery. Having spoken to the Health Minister, who shares my concerns around the issue, I have written to the Chief Executive of NHS England asking for the surgery to be reopened. I am only too aware of how this has affected so many patients of the practice but please be rest assured that I am doing all I can to improve the situation. As always, if you would like to talk to me about anything or invite me to your organisation then do get in touch on 01908 686830.
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For people throughout the UK, dealing with incontinence is a common situation Incontinence can have both emotional and practical impact for the person concerned and so can have a large effect on the quality of life enjoyed, but a few simple steps can make a big difference. Here are a few easy ways to help someone who is living with incontinence: • Make sure there is an easy and unobstructed path to the toilet and that it is easy to find. Leaving the toilet light on at night and/or nightlights can make it easier to get there in a hurry. Putting a commode, bedpan or urinal close to the bed or chair may also be an alternative if mobility is limited. • Increasing a person’s mobility is also a factor in encouraging regular toilet use and increasing the likelihood of reaching the toilet when needed. Regular walking or the use of assistance such as a walking stick or frame can help. • To avert incidents as best as possible, use the bathroom regularly (once every couple of hours, or even once every hour). If caring for someone
provide plenty of time and privacy so that they don’t feel pressured and have enough time to empty their bladder or bowels. • Be prepared for any incidents that may occur. Keep a good stock of absorbent products and hygiene products handy for wherever you may need them (and an easy means of disposing of them hygienically), try not to focus too much on any incident and deal with it in a calm and organised manner. For more advice on how to manage incontinence effectively visit our website at www.allaboutincontinence.co.uk. Allanda are incontinence experts and one of the U.K.’s leading independent suppliers of incontinence products. Here’s what some of our customers have said: “Really great service and products, can not fault you.” “If the rest of the country were run as efficiently as this company it would be a better place for it. Always courteous and considerate, with an unfailingly prompt delivery.”
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Inspiring, educating and motivating the “Lost Generation� The aim of ApprenticeSupermarket is to develop the self belief, life skills, business skills and employability of unemployed young people through the provision of teaching the theory of business with the aim of getting young people into work or further education. Local companies looking to fund good causes can see what we do, and make a donation, through the www.localgiving.com/apprenticesupermarket donation page Apprenticesupermarket.com is an Apprentice Training Academy providing call centre solutions to business
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Framing for your Artwork When buying a frame for your art work, memorabilia or photographs there are a few things worth considering. First is the value of the item you would like framing and this is not just in monetary terms either, you should also consider its sentimental value, and whether you could easily replace it if something unfortunate happened to it. Understanding this helps you decide whether you simply require a
your item, has been compromised. Thankfully the majority of these problems can usually be rectified without the need of a total reframe, and it is something we are able to help you with… Handmade picture frames can be a very cost effective way to transform a space and at Ciqo Artworks our experience has told us it is always best were possible to provide our initial consultation at our clients address. We accurately assess your needs, such as conditions that may affect the hanging position of your pictures, plus it saves you the hassle of having to take your valued items to a shop for framing. If you would like to consider having items framed, for your home or business, then please call us, our initial consultation is Free… Ciqo Artworks on 01908 613341.
framing option that puts economy first or one for example that helps preserve your item for future generations. We offer 5 protection levels for framing and are happy to provide you options … …you may already have framed items of value in your home or business, so it is always worth making a few routine checks; corroding picture wire, insects under the glass, any evidence of discolouration, cracked or chipped glass and the sealing tape on the back of the frame peeling away, these are just a few signs that the protection the frame should be providing
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It’s not what you earn… it’s what you keep! Come and talk to us about self-assessment and the responsibility it places on you, the taxpayer! We will organise your accounting procedures and
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City Glass established 1976
City Glass introduces Colourcote Glass. For splashbacks, table tops etc. Bespoke service, any colour & size supply only or supplied & fitted. We can supply a single splashback or fit your entire kitchen, bathroom or office. Glass can be shaped around electric sockets, switches or features. Modern alternative to tiles, granite etc. No grout lines to discolour! Call now for a competitive quotation:
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Discover the legend of According to legend, during the 16th century, at the small hilltop town of Colle Sannita in Southern Italy, humble servants ‘invented’ a nourishing, tasty snack that was passed on to others who worked in the surrounding fields. This was made from the left-over meat and vegetables from the lavish banquets held by their Lord and master, Duke Carlo Iazeolla. The filling snack later became a source of sustenance that helped the poor people survive the severe bad weather and famine that swept across the region during the 17th century that became known as the ‘Century of Darkness’. Gradually the snack (still devoid of a name) and consisting of meat such as pork belly or beef rolled in bread dough, became more refined. It was adopted by the youngest brother of the Paschitti family who had built the first house on land in the nearby ancient village of Decorata. The lad had been fed the snack by his favourite uncle, Antonio Zeolla (nicknamed Zizi) and when he was old enough he inherited the recipe from his uncle and ... not knowing what to call the sandwich, simply gave it the name ‘Pane di Zizi’ (Uncle’s bread). This in time became known as the PANZINI. In the traditional Italian way, the recipe for the Panzini has been passed down through generations of the Paschitti family that now can be found living far away from their Italian origins in New York, Miami, the State of Ohio, London, Essex and ... yes, Milton Keynes ... where one branch of the family, the Zeolla’s own La Collina. In time honoured fashion ... Tony, Angelina and their family are now proud to follow our ancient traditions by introducing you to the AMAZING PANZINI. 24 mkflyers
So, what is a Panzini?
The Panzini is, for want of a better description, an oven than this because over the centuries it has progressed t
At LA COLLINA @ THE GEORGE INN ... we cu
• THE PANZINI CLASSICO is filled with two delicio juicy slice of slow cooked pork belly with layers of cara served with hand-cut chips, onion rings, grilled Medit
• THE PANZINI GALLO NERO is filled with tasty m and Mozzarella cheese served with French fries, onion
• THE PANZINI ALLA DIAVOLA is filled with a dou con carne and Cheddar cheese served with French frie peppers and homemade coleslaw.
• THE PANZINI FUNGHI & FORMAGGI (V) is fil onions and served with French fries, onion rings, grille To advertise call 01908 850550
f the amazing Panzini! Your chance to win a Panzini meal of your choice for two at La Collina @ The George In a simple-to-enter competition ... you can win a Panzini meal of your choice for two and a bottle of our Wine of the Month by
Designing your own Panzini. All you need do is to suggest a filling for an extra Panzini choice that we can add to the La Collina @ The George Inn menu.
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n baked sandwich. But, in reality, it is so much more to become an entire feast in itself.
urrently serve four versions of the legendary sandwich.
ous homemade gourmet burgers wrapped in a thick amelised onions, Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese terranean vegetables and homemade coleslaw.
marinated spicy chicken strips, sautĂŠed peppers, onions n rings and a salad garnish.
uble homemade gourmet burger topped with chilli es, onion rings, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, chilli
Email this to reach us by 31 JULY 2013 together with your name, address and telephone number. enquiries@thegeorgeinn.biz
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There’s a worm at the bottom of the garden... There’s little to choose between them. Both are native to this country and harmless to other species. Both can survive from 3-27 degrees Celsius and can double their population every 4-5 months. Dendrobaena worms are larger though and possibly more suited to the wet and slightly acidic conditions of a wormery. Being larger they may also be better at aerating the compost. There are different sizes of composter, from minicomposters to suit a single person to larger ones which can deal with the waste produced by a whole family. Oh, and kids love wormeries...it’ll become a real talking point!
Would you like to turn your kitchen scraps into highquality, extra-rich compost and plant food? You would? Well invest in a wormery and before long you’ll be knee-deep in vermicompost and leachate (that’s worm poo and liquid food to the uninitiated!) I’m a fairly recent wormery convert. I had it in my head that they were smelly, difficult things to keep but I was wrong. A wormery is basically a tiered box-system which contains specialist composting worms who just love to munch on kitchen waste. The worms work their way up through the levels leaving compost in their wake. As each tray is fully composted it can be removed, dug into the garden or used to plant containers, then replaced at the top of the stack and refilled with waste. There are two types of worms: Dendrobaena worms and and Tiger worms. Both are epigeic worms, which means they live on the surface of the soil or in the top ten inches of the top-soil under the litter layer.
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Wormery Questions How much waste can I compost? Worms eat up to half their own body weight per day. So 1Kg of worms will compost 500g of waste. Remember worms double their population after a few months so at this point you can add more. Will it smell? A wormery should smell earthy. Nasty smells will only arise if you put more waste in than the worms can deal with. If this happens, conditions inside have probably become rather soggy. Add more ripped up card or shredded paper then, using rubber gloves, get your hands in and stir things up a bit to aerate the contents. Will the worms die in the winter? They shouldn’t. If it’s very cold wrap the wormery in bubble wrap, old carpet or garden fleece to insulate it. What about when I go on holiday? Worms are happy for a few weeks left to their own devices. If you’ll be away for longer add loads of moist shredded card and paper before you go.
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Diamond’s Carpets of Newport Pagnell
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Up to 50% saving on dealer prices Jaguar trained master technician Latest diagnostic equipment Collection and delivery 38 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BW 01908 218875
Is your home in need of a total refurbishment or just a loving touch?
J F Maintenance offers professional and clean workmanship for domestic and commercial premises
Bathrooms and Kitchens installed Tiling, decorating and carpentry Plumbing leaks and alterations Property and garden maintenance No jobs too small or too large Established for 15 years
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Family run business, great service & helpful friendly staff. All under one roof 63 High Street Newport Pagnell 01908 611655
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Rews plastering services Reliable, honest & friendly service
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All types of plastering undertaken including specialist plaster work • 12 years experience • Clean, tidy & professional • Outstanding customer care Call Rob Rew on 07983 478286 (Day) or 01908 678108 (Eve)
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• Dry Carpet Cleaning with Zero Drying Time
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Briteclean Cleaning Services
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Foot Health Practitioner for the treatment/removal of • Corns/Callous skin • Verrucas • Ingrown/Fungal toe nails • Routine nail cutting & filing • Nail reduction • Athlete’s foot
Caring for your feet in the comfort of your own home
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Aerials, Telephone, Internet and Electrical Services
• Satellites (Sky/Free-Sat) • Internet Points • Data Cabling • TV Points • Plasma/LCD Installations • Ceiling Speakers/Spot-Lights • Home Entertainment Systems • Telephone Points
Daytime 077995 52323 Evenings 01908 234555 www.leoknight.com
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Milton Keynes Mobility celebrates its first 20 Years Mark Lancaster MP, Milton Keynes’ Mayor, Councillor Brian White and other councillors were among the guests showing their support for a local business which has been serving the elderly and disabled for 20 years, when they attended at party at the Milton Keynes Centre for Independent Living last Friday. Milton Keynes Mobility is Milton Keynes’ leading supplier of aids for the elderly and disabled, serving around a thousand customers in the area a month. Now owned by William and Maggie Carver, it was founded by Newport Pagnell-based Sue and Alan Eames. The first shop to open was in the High Street, Newport Pagnell and the business now has three other branches in Queensway, Bletchley; Luton; and Winchester as well as a website and mail order catalogue. The company sells a huge variety of products from mobility scooters and stairlifts to extra-wide shoes and walking sticks. Service, quality
and good value are at the heart of the company’s ethos and all shop managers are trained Trusted Assessors. The company has its own specialist engineers that service, repair and demonstrate equipment, ensuring that the equipment provided is suitable for the customer. The company also supplies Milton Keynes and Luton Borough Councils and is accredited the Buy with Confidence marque. Mr Carver gave a speech in which he outlined some of the escallating challenges facing High Street shops as well as the opportunities that the growing number of elderly in the area present. Mark Lancaster MP said: “Milton Keynes Mobility has helped a huge number of residents in Milton Keynes keep mobile and independent when needed most. I am delighted to be able to celebrate their 20th year in operation and am sure they will continue their good work supporting those in need within our community.” Councillor Brian White, Mayor of Milton Keynes commented: “Over the last 20 years Milton Keynes Mobility has been a key part of MK whether in supporting individuals or providing much needed equipment. MK has been designed to include ease of movement for disabled people and Milton Keynes Mobility makes that possible.”
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Reasons to be grumpy...
Three old men with a mission What began with a few gripes and moans on an occasional Saturday morning has grown into a full blown 2-hour live show that attracts a dedicated band of regular followers.
This now includes many ex-pats living overseas who listen to the show online at Mixcloud or Spreaker to keep abreast of controversial news and events at home. The show is hosted by veteran presenter, Mike Barry and is joined by regulars Bob Bluffield and Alan Mallyon to present a lively show packed with debate, controversy, chat, argument, a little music and a certain element of fun along the way. It is a show that pulls no punches but sets out to publicise, and when necessary promote the causes of the under-privileged and others that have been the victims of wrong doing. The discussion frequently highlights the lack of commonsense and forethought of local councils and the Government alike and seeks to address issues that the ‘Grumpies’ consider the politicians have got things wrong ... which, as we know is most of the time. Mike Barry has been a familiar voice on radio for as long as anyone can remember; Bob Bluffield is best known as a former Woburn Sands based professional photographer turned author, and the third, the youngest member of the trio, is Newport Pagnell entrepreneur and former local MK council ‘cabinet’ member, Alan Mallyon.
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The successful balance of the programme spawned a second show jointly presented by Mike and Bob to fill the Friday breakfast slot. Bob has been scripting ‘Pop and Rock Legends’ - a two-hour show that features the life and music of a different group or artiste each week. The show has been running for two months and has so far featured Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, Moody Blues, Eagles, Chris Rea and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - all still available online through Spreaker. Both shows run from 08:00-10:00 each Friday and Saturday and are repeated for ‘on demand’ listening on Spreaker or Mixcloud.
For programme information and live radio links, please log into www.secklowsounds.org Secklow Sounds Serving the Community
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Require an experienced and professional electrician? Our fully qualified team of experts pride themselves in offering you a personal, reliable and friendly service • Small works welcome • Established in 1984 • Fully qualified and insured • Personal, reliable & friendly service • Carry out both domestic & commercial work • Offer a wide range of services • Free estimates, quotes & advice • Provide references upon request
L.Douglas Electrical & Property Services Ltd
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Talk to Extra Help for the complete solution We can help with: • Cleaning & tidying • Ironing • Gardening • Dog walking • Household maintenance • Shopping • Meal preparation ….and so much more! From £10 per hour.
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All Round Property Maintenance
TIRED OF ALL THOSE DIY JOBS? We are an established local family business, based in Milton Keynes, offering our services for all your needs around home and garden. We can take care of your dripping taps, sticking doors and decorating, from one room to the whole house. Whilst we welcome the smallest job we are experienced in all aspects of home maintenance and refurbishing, up to and including building you a porch or garage conversion. We employ all our staff directly, and do not use sub-contractors, thus enabling us to maintain quality whilst charging competitive rates. Sample prices, subject to inspection. Paint ceiling – 2 coats From £30.00 Paint room (emulsion) From £85.00 Undercoat & Gloss woodwork including door From £135.00 per room Replaster over artex ceiling or walls From £130.00 Fit Laminated or wood flooring, including quadrant £95-£130 Hang new internal door, including fitting handles From £40.00 Fit new external door and furniture including lock From £65.00 Fit new radiator From £40.00 each Fit new outside tap From £50.00 Pressure wash driveway or outside walkways and patio From £60.00 All electrical, carpentry and plumbing work quoted for upon inspection We can fit your new kitchen and bathroom and tile your floor and walls to your own specifications. We are specialists in tarmac and block paving driveways, bricklaying, laying paving and patios. All our work is tailored to individual needs. Our prices are for labour only but we would be happy to purchase materials on your behalf should you so wish. Accurate quotations will be given in writing before commencing work. To book our service, request a quotation or arrange for a visit,
RING: MATTHEW OR ALLYSON
07817 914980 or 01908 505656
Email: allroundpropertymaintenance@hotmail.co.uk
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GJ Mobile Disco 60’s 70’s 80’s & 90’s and the hits of today! Whatever the Occasion, choose a reliable Local Disco to make your party a complete success!
Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries Childrens Parties & End of term Discos...
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CommunityNotices Farmers’ Market Stony Stratford Friday 26th July on Market Square and on every last Friday of each month
Farmers’ Market Newport Pagnell Friday 19th July on Market Hill and on every third Friday until after lunch
1st Middleton Beaver, Cub & Scout group continues to expand & require your help, can you provide some of your time to help us?
Do you suffer with Ankylosing Spondylitis? If so, why not come along to our exercise group. We meet every Wed (during term time) at The Redway School, Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HG. Time: 7-9pm, which includes 1 hour use of the Hydrotherapy pool. Exercise is undertaken with the supervisioin of a qualified sports therapist. Tel: 01908 985650 for further info
Friends of Stony Stratford Health Centre We are looking for people willing to give up three hours once a month, or even occasionally, to help at our Coffee Mornings at the Health Centre in Market Square. Volunteers sell cakes, knitted garments, books & bric-abrac & serve tea & coffee. There is a rota of helpers including able-bodied men to assist in putting up & taking down the tables. We start around 8.30am & finish at 11.30am. Anyone interested please contact Margaret Stephenson, Secretary to FOSSHC on 563758.
Simply Forward A friendship group for the bereaved, separated, single or divorced. Meet people who are in similar circumstances and move on with our friendly group. We organise a monthly social calendar of events which include cinema trips, quizzes, walks, bike rides, meals out, etc. Call Chrissie, on 01525 290783 or 07774 205235, Ken on 07957 122496 or contact our website simplyforward.org.uk - email: enquiries@simplyforward.org.uk
Milton Keynes Reader Service Will you become a Volunteer Reader to someone who is sight impaired. Helping Blind and Disabled People. Tel: 01908 231122 Email: mkreader@tiscali.co.uk www.miltonkeynesreaderservice.org.uk
Stony Stratford Bridge Club Meets on Monday evenings from 7pm to 10pm at Magdalen House in Stony Stratford. We would like some new members. We play a friendly game of Rubber Bridge so you do not require a regular partner and beginners would be welcome. For more information please call either Daphne Harvey 01908 563177 or Clare Mellor 01908 563047
Stony Stratford Floral Club 2nd July Demonstration “Summer Medley” by David Thomson. 6th August Evening visit to Woburn Abbey Gardens.17th August Day workshop with Sue Billington. 3rd September Demonstration “There and Back Again” Demonstration by Martin Capel. Further information/tickets from Sue on 01908 564453 or Judy on 569429
News from Newport Pagnell Geoffrey O’Brien, of the Newport Pagnell and Olney Lions Club, is the extremely happy organiser of the three events being held in Newport Pagnell later this year.
“I am truly ecstatic, delighted, well chuffed and very, very pleased with the response and support that we have received for our new events in the town. I am just so thrilled to say that two of the three events, to be held in the URC Church Hall, in the High Street, are already fully booked. Fantastic! “Our gifts, goodies and crafts fair, to be held on July 20th, really has a good mix of local people exhibiting, specialising in a variety of skills. I am amazed at the talented folk producing silver or gold jewellery, working in wood or creating wonderful cakes and pastries. Combine that with traders offering fragrances, glassware and unusual home accessories and gifts, and visitors to the show will not be disappointed.
“Our good friends from Cha Char Chimps Trolley Dollies will be providing refreshments and we will have, as a wonderful bonus, traditional ice cream from Bradshaw’s of Buckingham. Delicious. “There will be no entry fee to the public and we welcome all the family, one and all. “The Newport Pagnell and Olney Lions Club has a membership of 15 vigorous gentlemen and two youthful ladies. More members or “Friends” are always welcome. In 2012 the Club raised in excess of £17,000 for good causes at home and abroad. We aim to better that in 2013. “This year we are actively supporting the Newport Pagnell Carnival and will be manning the four entry points to the Riverside Meadow site.”
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Capability vs Conduct When an employer is dealing with a situation due to an employee falling short of the standards expected of them within a workplace, it is important to remember that disciplinary and capability procedures are there to encourage an improvement in an employee’s work performance or conduct. Yes, there are circumstances, where appropriate, that could result in dismissal, but this should usually be the last resort.
Before embarking on formal action, the employer must establish whether the employee is falling short of the standards because of their capability or conduct. Put simply, Capability is CAN’T and conduct is WON’T. For this reason, it is advisable to always have a separate disciplinary procedure and a capability procedure. Capability procedures, sometimes referred to as Inefficiency procedures, are invoked when even after appropriate training an employee CAN’T achieve or maintain the performance standards necessary for their job. Disciplinary or Conduct procedures are invoked when through carelessness, negligence or wilfulness the employee WON’T perform to the required standards of conduct. To determine which procedure to follow, hold a fact finding interview with the employee. Check what their understanding
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of what is expected of them is. Don’t assume they know. Allow the employee to tell you. If they can clearly explain and demonstrate they know how they should be performing or behaving then ask them why their performance/conduct falls short then? This would be a conduct issue. If they were unable to explain satisfactorily or demonstrate the standard they should be working to, then perhaps they require further coaching or training to achieve the standard expected. In this instance follow the inefficiency/capability procedure. Finally there are varying levels for conduct, so again ensure your disciplinary procedure is clear on what constitutes misconduct and gross misconduct so that your employees understand. The reason for this is to ensure natural justice and fairness prevails, certainly this is what an Employment Tribunal may well end up considering whether any sanctions applied including dismissal were fair. If the correct procedure was not followed, even if a warning or dismissal is the right decision, then the sanction ultimately becomes unfair.
Angela Rhodes, Crispin Rhodes Ltd, HR Specialists, Milton Keynes, angela@crispinrhodes.co.uk, www.crispinrhodes.co.uk
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Small businesses will lead the way in 2013, says company whose tenants already employ 1000 people Milton Keynes will boom in 2013, says the town’s largest serviced business premises provider, as the number of people employed in its units tops 1000 at the close of 2012.
“As Milton Keynes business booms, led by small businesses, we are already identifying potential new units that can be converted to provide the premises needed for small companies to thrive without hassle.”
Bucks Biz, with over 400,000 square feet of space and 150 tenants in Bletchley and Denbigh, says it is already planning more units to cope with the expected growth in demand and bringing forward plans to develop extra space at the huge Interchange House in Howard Way.
Bucks Biz, with units all over Milton Keynes, is renowned for straight talking and dealing; not hiding costs and not charging for many of the little things that keep businesses ticking, but which can be annoying to the point of distraction. “We really believe that if our customers are happy, then they’ll be free to get on with their businesses, which in turn will expand,” added Dominic.
“Our units currently provide work for around a thousand people and we have seen that figure rise steadily,” said Dominic Muscat, a director of the company that owns the business.
More info from www.bucksbiz.co.uk or 01908 299200
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We all know that getting new customers is THE most important thing you can do for your business, but how are you going to do it? A leaflet delivery campaign consistently delivers results when done properly – and we do it properly. Call us now on 01908 850361 to discuss how we can make leaflet printing your phone on all delivery orders ring with over 5000 brand new *Offer applies to A5 or A6 double customers, sided leaflets on 135gsm paper Offer ends 31st August ready to buy.
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Get Fit, Make Friends, Have Fun Play Korfball in Milton Keynes Korfball is like basketball and like netball but better! Men and Women Wanted 16+ No Experience Required Choose from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Club Nights
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HULA Animal Rescue
CHILDREN’S OPEN DAY
Sunday 14th July 1pm-4pm at South Midlands Animal Sanctuary Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise MK17 8HZ Between M1 Junction 13 & Woburn Sands (Nr. Aspley Guise Rail Station)
BOUNCY CASTLE CHILDREN’S GAMES CHARITY BAZAAR Meet rescued pets and resident farm animals Children’s Fun and Games
HOMEMADE REFRESHMENTS PET SHED BARGAINS Dogs welcome and please invite all your friends Admission only £2 adults Accompanied Children FREE FREE Parking
ALL PROCEEDS RAISED FOR THE CARE & WELFARE OF THE ANIMALS
Enquiries: 01908 584000 Registered Charity 1094115 Website: www.hularescue.org Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Your Professional, Bespoke, Mobile Valeting Service We can valet your car, motorcycle, caravan, jetski, boat, light aircraft or commercial vehicle at your home or place of work Dri Wash Valeting guarantee to clean your vehicle back to showroom condition. Comfortable service - Attention to detail Stunning results - Environmentally friendly
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Call us TODAY to discover the STAR21 difference for yourself
Telephone Answering and Virtual Office Services Call us FREE on 0800 860 0865
Web: www.star21.co.uk Email: ethel.morris@star21.co.uk
We’ve been providing telephone answering services in the Milton Keynes area for over twelve years. Business is won and lost by the service customers receive on the telephone Make sure the first impression callers get of your Company is a brilliant one!
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Women in Enterprise is THE networking group for men and women in Milton Keynes!
Try us out non members welcome
Informal Meeting for Coffee at Costa Coffee in the Cotswold Store at Elder Gate Wednesday 31st July at 10.30pm No fees, just come along buy a coffee and enjoy some informal networking
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Centre of Excellence for Akeley’s Expanding Sixth Form In response to record numbers, we are delighted to announce the opening of our new state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre for September 2013. The new facilities will be based in the beautiful Stable Hall and will comprise a bespoke-conversion which, while maintaining all the character and charm of the existing listed building, will also include a modern careers centre, seminar rooms for project work and tutorial sessions, Wi-Fi equipped independent study rooms, social and recreation areas over two floors and a purpose built kitchen. Quote from the Headmaster “The new Sixth Form Centre is a dream come true, the culmination of Akeley’s ambitious post-millennium development.” Dr Jeremy Grundy, Headmaster
Our vision for the new Sixth Form is an ambitious one – a centre of excellence to unlock potential and provide our students with the very best education and life skills that will enable them to achieve their ambitions through university and into the work place beyond. The opening of the new and vibrant Sixth Form centre, which complements the newly completed Jubilee House, will coincide with the launch of our new Virtual Learning Environment and heralds a very exciting new chapter in the life of the school. Over the past 4 years, Akeley Wood School has benefited hugely from the investment from The Cognita Group of Schools. It has seen new structures, internal improvements and extensive renovations taking shape across all three of its sites – from Food Technology suites, specialist facilities for Music Tech, Science, ICT and Art, to an Astroturf and Sports Hall erected on each of the three sites.
Quote from the Head of Sixth Form “It is a tremendous privilege to be given the responsibility of leading the Sixth Form at Akeley Wood into the next phase of its development and I am absolutely relishing the prospect. Our Sixth Form has always combined strong academic achievement with the very best pastoral care: the welfare, happiness and success of our pupils always has been, and always will be, our top priority” Mr Dyson, Head of Sixth Form For further information please contact the Admissions Registrar by email Herinetta.boothby@akeleywoodschool.co.uk or by telephone 01280 812 000 Address details Akeley Wood Senior School, Bycell Road, Akeley MK18 5AE T: 01908 812 000 E: enquiries@akeleywoodschool.co.uk
To complement these exceptional new improvements, Akeley Wood has also benefited from two outstanding Ofsted Inspections. The Senior School received the highest possible accolade, being judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all seven criteria, whilst the Junior School, inspected in September 2011, was awarded ‘Outstanding’ for its curriculum and pastoral care.
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Advertisers Index Accountants Clark Pritchard 20 Aerial and Satellite Installers C & R Technologies 32 Newport Pagnell Aerials 33 Airport Travel Skyline BC Ballooning Champagne Flights 29 Bathrooms JF Maintenance 32 Richard Gane 17 Books Stephanie J King 30 Broadband Services C & R Technologies 32 Butchers Woburn Country Foods 29 Car Care Dri Wash 43 E & E Services 32 Care Services Extra Help 37 Cleaning Services A Brighter Home 28 Bone-Dry 30 Briteclean 33 Domestique 9 My Home 22 Time For You 11 Stony Oven Cleaners 33 Commercial Property Bucks Biz 41 Computer Services Counter Act Systems 31 PC First Aid 20 Conservatories Custom Glaze 5 Discos and Karaoke GJ Disco 37 Double Glazing City Glass 23 Cloudy 2 Clear 7 Custom Glaze 5
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Education Kumon 12 Electrical Services L. Douglas 37 Urban Electrical 23 Watts Plumbing & Heating Limited 33 Financial Services Bartercard 21 & 35 Flooring Diamond’s Carpets 32 Oakleigh Flooring 30 Garden Services Frosts Garden Centre 2 Gardenserve 27 Gracelands 27 Inside Out 27 Trim A Tree 27 Gas & Heating Services Newport Pagnell Plumbing & Heating 28 Watts Plumbing & Heating Limited 33 Glazing City Glass 23 Guttering Services Bradnam 6 Health and Fitness Allanda 15 Core Fitness Centre 9 Set Your Mind Free FC Vicky Allen, Foot Health Practitioner 33 Hotels De Vere Harben 13 HR Services Crispin Rhodes 40 IT Accessories and Networking Technology Rotronic 17 Kitchens F&D Kitchen Solutions 19 Stylish Properties 5 Leaflet Delivery TLDC 42 Leisure Segway Unleashed 23
Networking Entrepreneur’s Circle Women in Enterprise
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Painting and Decorating Ian Pearson
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Pest Control MK Pest Control
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Picture Framing Ciqo Artworks
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Plumbing Services Newport Pagnell Plumbing & Heating 28 Watts Plumbing & Heating Limited 33 Property Maintenance All Round Property Maintenance 37 Bradnam Property Maintenance 6 Inside Out 27 JF Maintenance 32 Restaurants La Collina
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Roofing Services Morris Roofing & Leadworks 23 Self Storage Lok’n Store
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1,500 tins donated to the food bank in one weekend after radio campaign! Local radio bosses were left stunned after an on air appeal for donations for the Food Bank led to the MKFM studio being buried in over 1,500 donated tins.
everyone involved enough. Milton Keynes has long needed its very own radio station and with initiatives like this I believe MKFM will make a massive difference in our community’’
The new community radio station which launched two weeks ago on DAB Digital Radio was responding to news that record numbers of people are now relying on food donations by offering to collect food on behalf of Milton Keynes Food Bank.
Darren Dorrington from MKFM said: “People are struggling to feed themselves and we wanted to do this to remind people in MK to keep making donations at the Food Bank’s drop off points but we were blown away by the response - this is exactly what local radio is all about.”
Within hours, listeners and local businesses began bringing tins to the studio outside Xscape, and afternoon presenter Oliver Dean found himself buried in cans of rice pudding and cartons of fruit juice! By the end of Monday, MKFM had collected over 1,500 tins including a large donation from Sainsbury’s Milton Keynes. Rebecca Savage from MK Food Bank was delighted: “This is absolutely fantastic, I can’t thank MKFM and
Andy White, a Milton Keynes business connector from BiTC helped to secure the donation from Sainsburys. He said “We were pleased to assist MKFM with this challenge and knew Sainsbury’s one of our partners would want to get involved in this fantastic project. BiTC is all about bringing the business and community together and we are planning to work very closely with MKFM in the future”
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