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Welcome & Contents
ContentsNovember – December 2014 Issue Number 28
3.30pm, see Silverstone.co.ukwebsite for further details.
Don’t get caught out this winter sobe prepared and turn to pages22-24 for your local supplierof logs and fuels. If that centralheating system is not working asefficiently as you would expector that temperamental thermostatyou keep meaning to fix needsattention then do it soonerrather than later. The alternativeis to have a freezing coldhouse on Christmas Eve and
Here we are again,another great issueof the Focus BrackleyMagazine.
There are many local businessesin this issue just awaiting yourcall so don’t relegate it just yet toplacing it under the telephone orin the magazine rack. Take a lookand see what they have to offer.
Fireworks events are held locallyas in other years, HelmdonAcorns Pre-School are hosting aFamily Fireworks Evening on Friday7th November 6pm, see Diaryof Events page 28 for furtherinformation. Silverstone Circuitare also hosting a Bonfire andFireworks display on Sunday 2ndNovember 6pm free entry from
We ll saythis quietly...Christmas is not so muchcreeping up on us, as rushinghead-long. So, inside this issuewe have shops offering gift ideas,pubs and restaurants presentingtheir festive menus, chances tosee Santa and Christmas Wreathmaking courses.
no plumber until the NewYear! Take a look in our trades’people section pages 29-36,for a trusted local solution.
Finally, why not try the Sudokucompetition on page 18 andwin yourself a £25 Meal voucherat the The Red Lion, Evenley.We look forward to receivingyour entry!
06 Food & Drink
08 Health, Beauty & Fitness
09 Entertainment & Leisure
29 Pets
11 Computers
13 Services
16 Home Services
20 Homes
30 Tradespeople
37 Windows & Conservatories
39 Gardens
44 Motors
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Many people decide to pay fortheir funeral in advance, forvarying reasons. Let’s look atsome of the benefits.
You fix the cost of your funeral when youpay for it. So even if you die 10 years later andfuneral costs have risen substantially, the price youhave already paid (approx £3,000) would still coverit. You can even spread the cost by payingin instalments.
Your family will have none of the financial worriesthat funeral arrangements often bring. They willknow exactly what you wanted and that the funeraldirector’s services have been paid for in advance.
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Their Managing Director NathanMitchell previously traded from thesame showroom formerly known as“Buckingham Bathrooms & Tiles". Fourand a half years ago along with PaulMitchell his father, they acquired the previousbusiness and now trade as a family concern.Since the formation, support from the localtown and surrounding areas has been veryencouraging.
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Estate agents, we all love to hate them! I’veheard some local horror stories so it’s no realsurprise. But if you want to sell or let your househow do you choose a good one?
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Nu-Look Conservatory Roof Solutions can solvethese problems with low cost conservatory roofconversion systems that will give you back theroom and space youwanted in the first place.We have over 40 years combined experience inthe conservatory and roofing business. Customersatisfaction is at the heart of everything wedo and we pride ourselves on the quality ofdo and we pride ourselves on the quality ofworkmanship and service that we provide.We’ll transform your conservatory into a roomthat’s perfect every day of the year!
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Also, now available....All types of building work undertaken
We aim to beat any “like for like” quote. No pressure selling,just 40 years experience in the trade. Local Authority Approved
Special Winter SavingsSpecial Winter SavingsBuy 5 windows and a compositedoor Just £1,800*Broken Window RepairsDouble Glazing, Composite Doors (range of colours)
Conservatories, Soffits & Facia’s
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Registered Company
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All projects completed to thehighest standard and quality.
Our work is guaranteed for 10 years and backedby the
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Historic & Classic Car Restoration Fabrication Work Coded Welder Milling & Turning Motorsport Projects Undertaken
We aim to complete all projectsas quickly as possible and to thehighest standards
The smartest route tomotorcycle training
Smart Learning Motorcycle Training is ownedand run by Arthur Laverty and has beenbased in Brackley for the last 10 years. Arthurhas been a fully qualified DSA approved
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Smart Learning has twolarge safe off road CBT sites
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Smart Learning has two large safe offroad CBT sites in Brackley and Bicester.Available courses range from CBT compulsory basictraining to DAS, (Direct Access Courses) for ages 24and above, along with an A2 restricted courses for
ServicingTyresExhaustsBatteriesEngine reconditioningMOT's (cars, vans)(classes 4, 5 and 7)Courtesy car available
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Unit 17a County RoadBuckingham Road Industrial EstateBrackley Northants NN13 7AX
Opening hours8:30am - 18:00 Monday to Friday
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those aged 19 plus. Ladiesonly courses and back tobiking refresher coursesfor people coming backinto motorcycling after along break.
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The Bell Plantation Garden Centre are delighted toannounce that they have just taken over theoperation and running of the on-site Farm Shop.
The purpose of the Farm Shop is to provide our Garden Centre and Café customers with unique, delicious and healthy food that is well sourced and well presented. It will synchronise with our Farm, Garden Centre and Café to promote a soil-to-plate philosophy that is at the heart of our vision.
PLANTATIONFARM SHOP
“We really believe in our soil toplate philosophy and that’s whywe are taking on the Farm Shop”
*On presentation of this voucher at Bell Plantation Garden Centre. Offer expires 30th November 2014. Not in conjunction with any other offer.