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High Intensity:

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Dear Readers, Welcome to this festive issue! It’s a time of year where most of us can at least enjoy a break! As usual, our aim is to include something for everyone. If you’re new to this magazine, there is some fun for the kids on page three, two competitions for over 18’s, the usual quiz page and plenty of good reading for both youth and adults alike. It was nice to hear that some school goers are among our fans! So chill out and take a leisurely look at what’s inside. Have a good Christmas and see you in 2017.

Quiz Corner:

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Festive Frolics:

A look at some odd festive habits from around the globe.

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Space Oddity: When ground control got into another panic . . .

Luv ‘em / Hate ‘em? Debating the pro’s and con’s of the Christmas market!

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So what is HIIT? You’ve probably heard of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), over the past few years this type of training has become increasingly popular. A HIIT session involves short bursts of intense exercise broken up by short periods of (High Intensity downtime for recovery. Interval Training) HIIT workouts are different by Becca Mclachlan from other types of interval training because the high intensity intervals involve your MAX effort and not just a higher heart rate. The high intensity part of HIIT involves giving it your all for a certain amount of seconds (duration can vary). So you might do an intense burst for 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds, it can be applied across all exercise modules including cycling, running, swimming, weight training circuits and group exercise classes. There are several key benefits of HIIT, firstly its an amazing fat buster which fires up your metabolism burning calories fast, not only whilst you are training but hours after your workout too. It also improves cardio performance and lean muscle development. HIIT can offer something for just about everyone, whether you’re an athlete looking to improve your performance or a wanting to change your body shape. I often use this type of training with many of my small groups and personal training clients. The Do’s and Don’ts Of HIIT After reading the benefits you might be keen to get started with this type of training, but if you have been living a sedentary lifestyle and haven’t exercised for a while I’d advise that you begin with steady exercise first and get yourself into a regular routine before including HIIT into your weekly workouts. If you have any health issues always get the all clear from your doctor before starting any new exercise routine. There is also a right way and a wrong way to go about high-intensity interval training. Done the wrong way HIIT can result in injury and other downgrades in performance such as inadequate recovery. If you want to reap the awesome benefits you need to make sure you’re doing

Beginners Guide To HIIT

HIIT properly. Sadly, many people jump into overly-intense HIIT before they are ready and get injured. Strains, sprains and development of muscle imbalances are all too common among beginners doing HIIT. Never sacrifice your form in the name of intensity! Make sure you completely understand the proper way to execute each exercise before throwing yourself into it and if you are too tired to do the exercise with good form, STOP! Its important to note that whatever your fitness level, if your body is not in the correct state, fully hydrated and nourished with the right foods you will not reap the benefits from HIIT. When your body is stressed it releases chronically high levels of cortisol, a hormone that causes you to lose muscle, retain fat, and lowers your guard against illness and injury. Your body can only deal with so much stress at once, whether it’s from HIIT, work, poor sleep, or your other workouts. Also rest and recovery time is absolutely essential for getting good results from HIIT with adequate downtime between workouts in order for the body to fully recover and rebuild. Otherwise, you’re just continually tearing yourself down without allowing time for your body to rebuild. A good rule of thumb is to rest at least 48 hours between intense full-body HIIT sessions, you can still train but just perform a different type of exercise on your ‘off’ days. No matter what exercise style you choose, it’s best practice to take one day per week completely off from training. Gentle activities such as walking and stretching are excellent for recovery days. The Bottom Line HIIT when performed correctly its an amazing tool to improve your fitness and get you lean, you will of course also need to be persistent and consistent with it. Like anything, consistency is key for achieving results. www.becca-mclachlan.com www.metabolic-booster.com becca@becca-mclachlan.com Becca Mclachlan Fitness Studios, Brampton Heath Golf Centre, Church Brampton, Northampton NN6 8AX

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Festive madness Please accept my apologies if you really don’t want to be reading about Christmas festivities weeks before the true spirit of Christmas actually arrives. I think it’s true to say that as most of us get older the festive period loses its magic and most of us just look forward to some time off work! Having investigated whether different cultures across the world think likewise, it appears that some of our rituals are a bit bland compared to some which may explain the degree of apathy we give to Christmas. Take a nose at the Catalonians of Spain for instance. Their tradition of caga tió (or as we would translate it, “defecating log”) involves creating a character out of a small wooden log. This often wears a hat, has a grinning face and sits on their dining room table in the two weeks prior to Christmas. ‘Not too bizarre’ I hear you say, but then they feed it every day with fruit, nuts and sweets! And then on Christmas Eve the entire family thrash the living daylights out of the log with sticks, while singing traditional songs, forcing the log to excrete its treats!! mmm! sounds like complete anarchy!! Meanwhile, wicked Christmas Norwegians believe that Christmas Eve coincides with the arrival of evil spirits and witches! Nothing out of the ordinary there I suppose, except that all Norwegian households hide their brooms before they go to sleep. I wonder where . . . in the broom cupboard perhaps? Along with Sweden, another festive tradition popular in Norway is the Julebukk (or Julbock in Sweden). From what I understand, it’s something about a Christmas goat and derives from the worship

of the ancient god Thor, who rode in a chariot pulled by a pair of goats. Apparently, between Christmas and New Year’s Day, people wearing masks and costumes go door to door where neighbours attempt to identify who is under the disguise. Some also sing Christmas songs and are usually rewarded with sweets. Then at least one person from the visited household joins in and the Julebukkers continue to the next household. In it’s earliest forms a goat would be slaughtered but that part of the celebrations is now only reserved for people who can’t sing but think they can!! Some will be pleased to learn that further research reveals that none of these rituals occur in Greenland although personally, I wouldn’t fancy spending my Christmas there! As well as eating Mattak, (raw whale skin with added blubber) their other festive delicacy is something referred to as kiviak! This is made by wrapping a small arctic bird called an Auk, in seal skin, I suppose it sounds like a poor mans’ sushi! The problem being is that they then bury it for several months before eating the decomposed flesh!! Think I’ll stick with sprouts this year! For those who may wish to traverse the land to enjoy the festivities in Austria please take in this note of caution as doing likewise in the UK is probably a recipe for spending your Christmas break in a police cell! So the tale goes, the Krampus is a demon-like creature that is regarded by all as St Nicholas’s evil accomplice who punishes naughty children. I am told that men dressed as the Krampus roam the streets during the festive period, frightening the lives out of little children. In some parts of Bavaria this creature, that is described as a horned, anthropomorphic figure or put simply, “half-goat, half-demon” is in high demand while babysitters take their festive break!! In contrast, the Japanese like to keep things simple! In the land of the rising sun, Santa Claus is more commonly known as “Santa Kurohsu”, and is said to have eyes in the back of his head, allowing him to keep an eye on naughty children as well as being an ideal football referee. E

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After due consideration, I suppose it’s only fair to look at how other parts of the world perceive Christmas antics in the UK. The Welsh ritual of Mari Lwyd probably confuses many - even me! A local villager parades around with a mare’s skull on the end of a wooden pole, while others sing traditional songs. White sheets are used to conceal the pole, and the person carrying it. Sometimes the horse’s jaw is spring-loaded, so that it can be used to snap at passers-by. I have to say that the logic of this totally escapes me as with diving into a freezing body of water on Christmas Day. Just how the ritual of brave Londoners leaping into the Serpentine in Hyde Park or wherever caught on, I’ll never know!! Irrespectively, enjoy your break!

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as technicians frantically checked monitors and other tracking devices in an attempt to identify the UFO. The sheer mention of something else ‘up there’ keeping Gemini 6 company created tension and panic in the control centre. Then, just before Houston could respond, the ground controllers heard the familiar strains of “Jingle Bells,” played on a harmonica backed by miniature sleigh bells echoing over their headsets. They’d been well and truly had by a Stafford and Schirra’s improvised rendition!

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Gemini jokers Ten days before the Christmas of 1965, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration got an early festive gift when astronauts Walter Schirra Jr. and Thomas Stafford, who were aboard Gemini 6, rendezvoused in space with Gemini 7, piloted by Frank Borman and Jim Lovell.

After they’d finished the song, Mission Control’s Elliot See breathed a sigh of relief and just said, ‘You guys are just too much.’ The Santa Claus plot had been hatched weeks before the Gemini 6 mission. “Wally came up with the idea,” recalls Stafford, now a retired Air Force general, who chairs an International Space Station advisory group. “He could play the harmonica, and we practiced two or three times before we took off, but of course we didn’t tell the guys on the ground . . . . and we never considered singing, as we couldn’t carry a tune in a bushelbasket.”

Gemini 6 had been launched several days after Gemini 7. Schirra and Stafford manoeuvred their capsule to within a few feet of the sister ship in what was the first prearranged meeting in space between two spacecrafts. Schirra then eased his craft away, and the crews settled in for a short winter’s nap. The mission required the utmost piloting accuracy and computer based control of a space vehicle and its success demonstrated that Mission Control in Houston, Texas clearly had the technology and support to enable future link ups with two vehicles in space - seen as a key element in the future of space exploration.

Today that harmonica, a tiny, four-hole, eightnote Little Lady model manufactured by Hohner, as well as five small bells of the kind that might embellish a Christmas wreath, reside in a gallery on the second floor of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The quirky artefacts, which Schirra and Stafford donated in 1967, are included in a display of personal items astronauts have taken into space, along with such standard-issue gear as long underwear and survival knives. Apparently, the harmonica and bells were the first musical instruments ever played in space.

Then, on December 16th, just before Stafford and Schirra were scheduled to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere the pair reported they had sighted some sort of UFO. Stafford immediately contacted Mission Control: “Houston, do you read me okay? We see an object . . . . . looks like a satellite going from north to south, probably in polar orbit . . . . . looks like it might be going to re-enter soon . . . . you just might let me pick up that thing . . . . I see a command module and eight smaller modules in front . . . . . and the pilot of the command module is wearing a red suit.”

Music, of course, was not new to space. Mission Control routinely used recorded songs to wake up astronauts. But live music from space represented a giant leap for the performing arts, not to mention Santa’s public relations. The astronauts performance was a larky gesture not equalled until Alan Shepard turned the lunar surface into a golf driving range some four years later.

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DUSTON ADVENT WINDOWS During December many shops and businesses throughout the village will be taking part in our

Living Advent Calendar They will each decorate a window in their premises with a festive theme. The initiative will begin on December 1st when Duston Parish Council’s Christmas tree lights will be switched on. The tree will be situated on the bank of St Luke’s Centre as you enter the old village. See how many festive advent windows you can spot and look out for regular updates on our website: www.duston-pc.gov.uk

WEDNESDAY CLUB An exclusive youth group for young people in year 6, every Wednesday 4.30 – 6 pm during term time at St Luke’s Centre, Duston. Experienced youth workers provide a programme of activities for this year group which supports them with their transition to upper school. £1 each week.

DUSTON YOUTH CLUB 7 – 9 pm every Wednesday evening during term time at St Luke’s Centre, Duston. Open to young people in year 7 and above, youth workers facilitate a programme of activities which meets the young people’s interests and needs, offering advice and support when required. £1 each week. Both these youth facilities are provided by Youth Inspired, Clubs for Young People, funded by Duston Parish Council. For further information you can contact Jenny via e-mail Jenny@cypn,org or on 01604 624611. 50

COMMUNITY GRANTS Duston Parish Council supports initiatives from local community groups and organisations. Full details of the grant procedure, including the application form, are available at www.duston-pc.gov.uk or from the parish office.

DUSTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS Duston Parish Council hold regular committee meetings throughout the year covering aspects such as Finance and Facilities, Planning, Engagement & Environment as well as a Full Council meeting each month. Please see local notice boards around the village or our website for meeting dates.

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activities that help them feel more a part of society, where they learn to work together and gain confidence. However just giving food and clothes will not help a person move on from homelessness and poverty. That’s why Hope set up Hope Enterprises, which offers training and experience, and for some, actual jobs in catering and in tool repair alongside our trainers and managers. The catering business supplies lovely, tasty and good value buffets for any occasion, and by buying from Hope, you help an ex- homeless person get skills and experience along with great food. The tool repair business offers work placements recycling old garden tools which Hope sells to raise money for its work. Trainees learn skills with machinery and in retail. The catering can be booked via 01604 289111 Tools can be bought, and old tools donated, at Workbridge Garden Centre, Bedford Road, Northampton, and at our workshop at 35-37 Campbell Street Northampton.

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With the season three months old, the early UCL Premier Division leaders are free scoring Peterborough Sports who have carried on their good form after taking Division One by storm last season. They presently lead the Division by three points from Eynesbury Rovers, but have a massive +25 goal difference. Olney Town and Bugbrooke St Michaels are tied at the top of Division One, closely followed by Daventry Town but the division is now one club short after newcomers, Whittlesey Athletic withdrew in September after the loss of their floodlight sponsorship. With both of the national cup competitions well underway, the last UCL club Kirby Muxloe bowed out of the FA Cup at the Second Qualifying Round stage, losing 2-1 at home to Boston United. In the FA Vase the UCL has 7 clubs still in the competition, among them are Northampton Sileby Rangers who progressed to the Second Round following a 5-0 victory over Oxley Jets and now face the long trip to Thurlow Nunn (Eastern Counties) League side, Gorleston. Northampton ON Chenecks mini run in the competition ended in round one as they lost 1-3 at home to Ely City (another Eastern Counties League side). ON Chenecks have received some excellent recognition as the club has been chosen as the Northampton Community Club of the Year by the Northanmpton Leisure Trust and they now go forward to the county wide award. The newly promoted team have settled down to a sound start in the top flight despite a lengthy injury list which includes key man, Ben Lewington (knee), George Clarke (calf) and Janis Lauskinieks (groin) although returns are imminent for Perry Moore and Liam Butcher after ankle and knee problems respectively. A recent addition to the Chenecks squad is striker Justin McKenzie from Woodford. ON Chenecks’ marked their first home game in

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the Premier Division on 28th September with a derby victory over Cogenhoe. Goals from Sam Watkins and Ben Lewington secured all three points in a 2-1 victory. The club had started top flight life with six consecutive away matches, their first victory arriving in game number five as Sleaford were beaten 3-2 at Eslaforde Park with Calvin Budd, Ben Foster and Adam Spalding sharing the goals. Another piece of history was the club’s first ever match in the Northants Hillier Senior Cup, but Wellingborough spoiled the occasion by running out 4-3 winners. Over at Moulton Park, Northampton Sileby Rangers have made their best ever start to a Premier Division season, ending September unbeaten in their first seven games of the new season. Sileby have added a number of new faces to their squad in recent weeks. Goalkeeper James Goff has joined Rangers on work experience from Northampton Town having played for ON Chenecks last season on a similar arrangement. Another recruit with a background in professional football is striker Craig Curran who started out as a youngster with Celtic before spells with Motherwell and Queen’s Park. Midfielder Lewis Leslie joins on dual registration from AFC Rushden & Diamonds and his younger brother Bayley has also joined Rangers from Daventry. Completing the new faces at Fernie Fields is experienced midfielder Andy Hall, the ex-Kettering man arrives from Rugby. Strike duo Michael Byrne and Brian Farrell will be back in action shortly after completing suspensions. At the time of writing, the club were exactly half way up the table in 11th place, 3 points and one place above Chenecks.

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3 Dec Antiques & Collectors Fair at Church Rooms, Park Ave North 10-4pm refreshments 3 Dec Factory Life in the Shoe trade (Talk by Ruth Thomas) £5 at N’pton Museum & Art Gallery 3 Dec O.N’s 1st XV v Bugbrooke at Billing Road 2.15 3 Dec - 18 Feb N’pton Town & County Art Exhibit at N’pton Museum & Art Gallery 3 Dec The Jets at the Picturedrome 7.45pm £10 3 Dec Kingsthorpe College Christmas Fair 11-3pm 9 Dec Saints v Leinster (ECC) at Franklins Grds 7.45pm 10 Dec Festive Crafts Workshop at Ab Park Museum 11 Dec Christingle & Toy Service at United Reformed Church, Duston 10.30am 13 & 15 Dec Tree of Life Service at Cynthia Spencer Cathedral 01604 678082 7.30pm 17 Dec Cobblers v Rochdale at Sixfields 17 Dec O.N’s 1st XV v Ilkeston at Billing Road 2.15 18 Dec Christmas Family Service at Lukes Primary School, St Crispin Drive 4pm 18 Dec Carol Services at United Reformed Church (4pm) & St Francis Church (6pm). 20 Dec The Real Thing at Roadmender 8pm £19.50 23 Dec Saints v Sale Sharks (AP) at Franklins Gardens 24 Dec Midnight Mass at St Paricks Church, United Reformed Church & St Lukes Church at 11.30pm 25 Dec Said Holy Communion at St Lukes 8.30am 25 Dec All Age Communion at St Francis 10.30 am 25 Dec Worship at United Reformed Church 10.30am (Bring one of your presents) 25 Dec Mass of the Day at St Patricks Church (other dates: www.achurchnearyou.com)

31 Dec–3 Jan Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood at St. Peters Church, Marefair. Looking Glass Theatre productions - bookings via Derngate website 2 Jan Cobblers v Bradford City at Sixfields 7 Jan Saints v Bristol (AP) at Franklins Gardens 10-14 Jan Sunny Afternoon (Kinks story) at Derngate 13/14/15 Jan Saints v Castres (ECC) at Franklins Grds (date to be confirmed) 14 Jan Cobblers v Scunthorpe at Sixfields 14 Jan Antiques Market at Market Square, Town Centre, Northampton 9-5pm Free 14 Jan O.N’s 1st XV v Leighton Bd at Billing Rd 2.15pm 21 Jan Shoe Fashions (Talk by Rebecca Shawcross) £5 at N’pton Museum & Art Gallery 28 Jan N’pton’s Boot/Shoe Heritage (talk by Peter Perkins) £5 at N’pton Museum & Art Gallery 28 Jan Cobblers v Coventry at Sixfields 28 Jan O.N’s 1st XV v Market Rsn at Billing Road 2.15 Running til 31 Dec Peter and the Starcatcher at the Royal Theatre, Northampton Duston Badminton Club play at Duston School every Thursday evening from 7.30 until 9.30 pm. Please contact Colin on 0771 326 6971 for further details. Wednesday Club for Year 6’s at St. Lukes Centre 4.306pm (Term time) Wednesday Youth Club for Year 7+ at St. Lukes Centre 7.00-9.00pm (Term time) 28 Nov and 5, 12 & 19 Dec FFA Walking Football (over35’s) at Malcolm Arnold School (Mondays) 7-8pm Contact Phil 07842-537854

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The play area in St Crispin Drive has reopened after being moved to accommodate the new St Crispin Community Centre. Work started on the new £2.25 million community facility in April and the play area was moved so a new car park could be built. The centre will feature a large hall, meeting rooms, an office, kitchen, changing rooms and equipment stores, plus a café. Cllr Anna King, borough council cabinet member for community engagement and safety, said: “We were keen to get this play area open again as soon as possible and worked closely with the contractor to make that happen.” “One of our key concerns was that the building site for the new community centre was as secure as possible before we allowed access to the park.” “It has already been well used since reopening, and we hope once the new community centre is complete, the two will complement each other.” Work on the centre is progressing well and is

expected to be complete by next spring. The land was handed over by Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey as part of its section 106 agreement. The company also handed over a patch of land behind the St Crispin Retirement Village and provided topsoil for its transformation into allotments. Northampton Borough Council received more than 160 enquiries from residents in the area, far exceeding the number of plots available. “We’re delighted at how popular new allotments have proven,” added Cllr Anna King. “They were all snapped up within days of the public notice going out.”

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