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European/Exotic hardwoods & machining service Finishes, books/videos, hand & power tools Courses in Routing & Woodturning tel: 01327 344550 fax: 01327 349997 www.goodtimber.com New Creation Farm, Furnace Lane,4 Nether Heyford, Northants NN7 3LB Mon-Fri: 8.00-17.00 (closed for lunch: 12.30-13.30) • Sat: 9.00-12.30 Bugbrooke Link Magazine (Issue 145) August 2007 Editor: Tony Pace This is one of those rare occasions when it falls to me to edit Link because Paul is away enjoying his holidays. By the time you read this (three weeks after I write it) many of you will be ready for your holidays. I hope you all have a great time, wherever you are going, and that you have better weather than we have had so far through this damp summer – record breaking though not in quite the way we thought! This unusual weather leads to more debate about global warming – Is it or isn’t it happening? And if it is happening, are we to blame for it? As I write, the multi‐continental “Live Earth” concerts, telling us we must all save the Earth by using less, have just finished and the Silverstone F1 race, not really about fuel efficiency, is about to start. Both attract equal headlines; we do live in a strange world! For myself, I take the view that we all have a duty to care for our world and pass it on to future generations in good condition. I am not sure we are doing very well at this. Of course one of the attractions of Silverstone is that, at last, we have an English hero. But let us not forget we also have a Bugbrooke heroine. Hollie Avil is European Triathlon Champion and you can read all about her remarkable achievements through the Bugbrooke Link web site The web site www.bugbrookelink.co.uk, continues to grow in popularity month by month with 600 visits in June. We will publicise all coming village events on the web site so do let us know of them. Also the offer is still open for all village organisations to take an area on the website to publicise their activities, as an increasing number are already doing. The deadline for articles for the next issue is Monday, 3 September. If possible we would like you to submit articles by e‐mail and our new e‐mail address is [email protected] You may also post articles through the door of our editor, Paul Cockcroft or to any member of the Link management committee.

Parish Council Since my last report we have had elections at both District and Parish level. Previously we had two District Councillors covering Bugbrooke and Gayton but we have had a change of boundaries which meant we now have two Councillors covering Bugbrooke and Nether Heyford. For the election there

Front page Harriet Spittles being crowned5 Rose Queen at the Bugbrooke Summer Fete. were four candidates seeking election for the two positions. Those elected were John Curtis from Bugbrooke and Graham Smith from Nether Heyford who will serve for four years. This meant unfortunately that David Harries who previously represented Bugbrooke was not re‐elected. David has served Bugbrooke very successfully in the past achieving a great deal for the village and it is a great pity that he no longer represents us. After more than 20 years as a member of the council Dr Dutta decided not to seek re‐election and 14 candidates stood for the election so all were elected unopposed. My fellow councillors and I would like to thank Dr Dutta for his many years of contributions on a wide range of matters. Dr Shribman continued the medical theme by seeking election and the final place on the Council has been filled by John Scoble and I welcome both of our new members to the Council. There has been a spate of vandalism around the village involving the street lights. One or more people have been climbing lamp posts and removing the sensor from the lamp top which renders the light inoperative. This has meant we have had to replace these sensors at some cost as well as having the poles painted near the top with anti‐climb paint. If anybody has any information about who might be responsible for this vandalism I would encourage them to contact the Police direct or phone the Parish Office. This vandalism is not only costly but makes the village unsafe during the hours of darkness and needs to be stopped. Phil Bignell – Chairman Information on the Parish Council, and minutes of Parish Council meetings, are available to read at www.bugbrookelink.co.uk/parishcouncil.

Peace of Mind While You’re Away on Holiday Everyone needs a holiday some time. And however much we like our homes, there is nothing like a change of scenery. But we all want to come home and find everything as we left it. Almost half of all burglaries happen when a flat or house is empty. By following these tips, you can help to make your home more secure while you are away. Tick off the items before you go. Before you go:– • Make your home look like someone is living in it. Don’t close your curtains – in daytime this shows the house is empty. Use automatic timer‐switches to turn your lights on when it goes dark. • Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries. • Avoid discussing holiday plans7 where strangers may hear details of your absence from home.

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• Cut the lawn before you go and trim back any plants that burglars could hide behind. • Uncollected mail is a sign that you are away. The Royal Mail’s ‘Keepsafe’ service will keep your mail for up to two months while you are away. • Consider leaving important documents and valuable items with other family members or a bank, or lock them in a safe. • Do not put your home address on your luggage when you are travelling to your holiday destination. • If you normally leave valuable pedal cycles or similar items in your shed, consider putting them in the house – out of sight. • Finally, make sure that you’ve locked all outside doors and windows and, if you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set. Don’t forget your passport and tickets! Help from your neighbours It’s a good idea to get help from your neighbours. You could ask them to collect post, open and close the curtains, mow the lawn. They could even occasionally park their car on your driveway, or put your wheelie bin out. Anything to make the place look lived in. Let your neighbour know when you will be away and, if you can, give them details so that they can contact you, or someone who can act on your behalf in an emergency. Is there a Neighbourhood Watch where you live? Visit www.northants.police.uk to learn more or call 08453 700 700 and ask to speak to the Community Watch Liaison Officer. On behalf of Northamptonshire Police, have a great holiday . See all of the previous advice from the Police at www.bugbrookelink.co.uk/police.

Nature Notes It is often said that the weather has a habit of leveling itself out. Following the hot summer of last year and the exceptionally dry Spring of this year, it will be no surprise to many people that we have suffered the wettest June on record this year. Whilst we haven the optio to stay inside, wildlife has to cope with whatever conditions come along. This accounts for the variable survival rates from year to year, especially when we have cold winters. Our ability to help out with food can help birds and animals survive such variable situations. Colin Ashmore of Cornhill told me of an unusual situation whilst he was on holiday. He came back to discover his windows covered in slime and dirt with bird mess on the sills. He thought it must have been blue tits fighting 9 their reflection in the glass but was woken at 4.00am to find etwo larg crows or rooks attacking the glass. They were trying to repel invaders that they saw in the reflection! Tops of Heyford Hairstylists Nether Heyford Tel 01327 340747 Monday closed Tuesday 9.00 - 5.00 Wednesday` 9.00 - 3.00 Thursday 9.00 - 7.00 Friday 9.00 - 7.00 Saturday 9.00 - 1.00 OAP prices Tuesday A local development with the potential to impact on the countryside is currently being built near the Old Crown. Mr Adams is building a new marina on the side of the canal for about 100 boats. This will create a large body of water on a quiet stretch of the canal and could provide an inviting location for moorhens, coots and other waterfowl. Screening alongside the canal has been suggested in the plans and this could provide excellent cover for such birds. It has also been suggested that the new bank created by the excavation would be a suitable site for the creation of a wildflower habitat as the plants will be able to develop unhindered by agricultural practices. There seem to be a lot more foxes about this year judging by the number run over on the roads. This could be a result of the banning of foxhunting but should serve as a warning to those keeping chickens or pets. They are frequently seen in gardens around the village, especially those open to fields. Some people are even enjoying the sight of them by putting out food in the evening. Someone has even mentioned badgers in the garden although I would personally deter them because of the damage they do to lawns and flowerbeds. Once a badger decides to come through a fence or hedge it is very difficult to dissuade them, so caution is recommended. We must be doing something to make wildlife feel at home because some residents are reporting gbein able to persuade robins and blackbirds to feed in the house. Keep up the good work! J Curtis

What Price Truth? Many years ago (in the late 60ʹs), at a football match in the north of England, an incident occurred that gained much media coverage. Part way through the game a dart was thrown at the goal keeper, who in turn, had to be escorted from the pitch. Yes, an incident well worth covering, BUT the following Saturday there were a number of copy‐cat incidents, as darts were thrown not only at players, but within the crowds. It has to be argued that the idea of throwing darts was placed into peopleʹs minds by the explicit nature of the reporting accompanied by graphic pictures of the goal keeper. Where do we draw the line between the need and the right to know and overly influencing reactions and fuelling prejudice? Would it not have been as effective to report that a small missile had been thrown, rather than the full details? Yes, the next week missiles would have still been thrown, but rather than just darts the missiles would have ranged from toilet rolls to money! Perhaps the latter would have been thrown to help the referee buy a new pair of glasses! 11 I believe those who feed our seemingly insatiable appetite for news should think more than twice about how much information is reported for no‐one can give a purely objective view of an incident. It is impossible to remain detached from the event being reported – so the question is posed – What price truth? However, responsible reporting not only applies to specific incidents but also to wider issues ranging from politics, both national and local, to rmajo wars and local upsets. Yes, it was right that Brian Hanrahan was restricted in his reporting of how many planes left an aircraft carrier in the Falklands conflict – but he was able to report with dramatic effect on this by saying ʺI have counted them all out and I counted them all safely backʺ. Great reporting, with a good sound response to the situation in hand. Now, if that is true and right for the big event and issue, is it not also right for the local event and issue. In fact, for the local situation, it is of vital importance, as it can have either a good or detrimental long term effect. If a national or local reporter was seen to be openly racist it would cause an outcry, to say the least, but when a reporter is ʺa realistʺ it goes unchallenged. Again, reporters should balance ‘the need to know’ scenario, with any long term implications. Too much information can, quite seriously, hold the future stability and outlook of not only an individual but a whole community and area in its hands. Thankfully the vast majority of reporters do take their job seriously and responsibly, but that needs to be across the board. Whether the story is local, national or worldwide, big or small, it is by and large dealing with human lives and the written word can cut as deep as any knife. Worth a thought or two I’m sure! Grace and Peace Stephen French, Rector of Bugbrooke, Harpole, Kislingbury and Rothersthorpe

Bugbrooke History Society The next open meeting of the group will be on Thursday, 13th September at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. There will be a talk by Bert Manton on past rural life under the title “Rural Bygones” with a quiz to follow. On the eve of the anniversary of the Battle of Naseby on 14 June, six brave souls met in atrocious weather to have a tour of the battlefield with Stephen Parrish. With umbrellas up we went to the memorial site and had the plan of the action explained to us. Stephen gallantly went in his Cavaliers outfit and even sang some of the hymns that the Roundheads sang as they went into battle. Those who stayed at home probably made a sensible decision but missed a memorable evening, particularly in the Fitzgerald Arms after the event. Work on the pictorial history (1900–1960) is now well progressed to the extent that printers are being consulted13 with a view to getting editions ready for November. It is hoped the cost will be kept to £10 and the book will make a very interesting insight into the life of the village during that period. An

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Open 7am to 7pm throughoutthroughout thethe year.year. For more details, prospectus or to visit thethe settingsetting Ring ClairClair HaylockHaylockon on (01604)(01604) 830911830911 initial run of 200 copies will be made so you need to be ready when it appears in local shops. One thing we have found missing is a full view of the old Rectory from the park. If anyone has such a picture, we would like to copy it for the book. If you can help, please ring Pat Kent on 830518. J Curtis www.bugbrookelink.co.uk/history

How the Church Raises Money We are lucky to have a beautiful church and churchyard and, in different ways, it benefits us all, whether we attend or not. But if it is to survive, it has to be paid for and we can all contribute in different ways. The regular church goers give to the general grunnin costs of the church which includes the “Parish Share” which goes to the diocese. Many members also hold fundraising events such as concerts, the fete, car‐boot sales, ploughman’s lunches and sponsored bike rides. The Historic Churches Trust Bike Ride this year is on Saturday, September 8. If anyone would like to joins us for a ride round some of the local churches, please contact Philippa Betts (832036). The Friends of St Michael’s & All Angels Church is a secular charity which raises money for the upkeep of the fabric of our beautiful historic church. The most recent contribution is to pay for some repairs to the roof. It runs several fund raising events each year. The wonderful band of volunteer mowers in the churchyard save us a lot of money by giving their time and energy. But we are all getting older and would welcome more help so if you can find some time, please contact me. This August there will be the annual house‐to‐house collection for the churchyard fund and upkeep of the church. You can all help by responding generously to the collectors who will be coming to your door. Sue Pace (832516)

Bugbrooke Strollers The group continues to meet at 10.00am every Thursday and usually consists of 15‐25 people taking a leisurely walk through the fields. Anyone interested in joining in can find the programme of walks advertised on the village notice boards. During the next two months we will be visiting Little Brington, Astcote & Dalscote, Old Crown and new Marina, Blisworth, Nether Heyford and Flore, Pattishall and Littliff Farm, Harpole Covers, Church Stowe and Whitehall farm, Tiffield and Gayton Wilds. Walks are at a leisurely pace and suitable for retired people with 15 grandchildren! J Curtis Cornhill Squash Club are looking for new members !

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For an application form or a free introductory game Macmillan Cancer Care On Sunday 9th September, we will once again be holding Cream Teas in the garden, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Please make a note of the date, and come and join us. There will be a Bring and Buy, Raffle and Plant stall. Look for posters around the village for times etc., nearer the date. Please support the valuable work that Macmillan do. Veronica & Mike Chambers. ʺOrchard Houseʺ

Bugbrooke and District Flower Society May, there was no meeting. In June it was our annual garden visit, this year to member Julia Moore at Kislingbury. Unfortunately, that evening there was yet more rain, and although a few brave souls had a cursory look round, it wasnʹt pleasant and impossible to appreciate the lovely garden and plants. The refreshments and punch that should have been enjoyed in a beautiful setting on a warm June evening, were served instead at Nether Heyford Village Hall to the few members who came back. On July 23rd we welcome Carol Vincent and her ʺJewellery Boxʺ. In August there is no meeting and in September Barbara Priest is bringing us ʺNovel Ideasʺ. Veronica Chambers

Upper Nene Villages 3rd Age Group – U3A Enjoy the August break, but don’t forget the next meeting to start our autumn session of friendly and informative meetings will be as follows: Martin Heath – BBC Northampton September 17th Martin Heath presents the Sunday Morning Programme on BBC Northampton and also reports on the “goings on” across the county. Although he trained as a musician, he wanted to be a broadcaster from the age of 5, hence his present occupation. With a lifetime of experience behind him, I’m sure you will find Martin a most enjoyable, entertaining and interesting speaker. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Meetings are also open to non‐members and will take place at Bugbrooke Community Centre, Camp Hill, Bugbrooke on the third Monday of each month starting at 2.30 p.m. Special Interest Groups: Genealogy, German, French, Bridge, Literature, Scrabble, Cook and Eat, Music, Painting, Theatre, Ceramics, Discussion Group. For further information contact: Steve Saunders 01327 349870

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Calling all Campion ex pupils and staff It is 40 years since Campion opened this September. Many ex pupils and staff are joining together at Franklins Gardens on Friday 14th September to celebrate the occasion. The organisers are hoping the five head teachers will join us. Tickets can be obtained up to 7th September, they are £30 each. However, if you sell 9 the 10th one is free. All details are on www.campion.northants.sch.uk or from school on 833900. Application forms are at the PO. There is a growing collection of old photos, all will be revealed on 14th, if you can add to them please contact school. It will be an evening not to be missed! Jane Causebrook

Fete Report Due to the continuous rain we had in June, the fete planned for the 23rd June had to be postponed. As usual everyone rallied round and the whole village was leafleted on the morning of the fete to advise of the change of plans and a most successful mini‐fete was held that day at the community centre. Many thanks to the leaflet deliverers and stall holders, many of whom turned out again on the re‐scheduled fete day of 15th July. (As I write this, the re‐ scheduled fete is still two weeks away and it is still raining!) I hope that as you read this you will be remembering a great afternoon out at the fete a couple of weeks ago. Bear with us and I will write a full round up for the next Link in September. Gillian Stone

Women’s Institute A meeting was held at the Sunday School on Monday, June 4. The speaker was Mrs Morley who spoke about wines and members had the opportunity to taste different wines. The Coins For Friends competition item was a wine glass. Mrs Osborne and Mrs Bishop provided teas. The meeting on July 2 was a members evening where members entertain the committee. August 6th there will be a walk; on September 3 there will be a talk about conservation of owls and our AGM will take place on October 1. Mrs A Boswell

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Bugbrooke Guides Hello, we’re Anna, Siobhan and Issie and we are going to write about what has happened in the year at Guides. For part of our Baden‐Powell Challenge Badge we hosted a cooking event and we chose to do a small Ready Steady Cook evening. We split up into five groups and the 5 guides doing this challenge were the captains. There were the red peppers, green chillies, purple grapes, oranges and the bananas groups. We then were given a selection of food which we had to make into a three course meal. It was great fun and we enjoyed eating it afterwards. Yum, yum! The Namibia evening came next. This was part of our badge too. The World Challenge group from Campion School did a PowerPoint presentation about their trip to Namibia. They did this at a guide evening and we had stalls to help raise money for the primary school in Namibia. There was: a cake stall, name the rhino; find the treasure, pin the tail on the rhino and the raffle. It was very successful and we raised £70 which will buy some much needed classroom tables and chairs. This year our winter weekend away was at the Woodcroft Scout Centre in Kettering. We did loads of crafts and went shopping and swimming. When we went swimming they had the big inflatables out. That night we had our own X. FACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Catherine and Anya won with their own album they made up. It was number one in the Guide Charts! We went to bed in our three bed high bunk beds. It was wicked and I 21 can’t wait until next year. Oh… can’t forget all the fun we had washing up all weekend!!!!! Yippee!!! Just before Christmas we took a yearly visit to Jubilee House. Each guide Only Indian Restaurant in Weedon

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Bugbrooke and Harpole Scout Group Beavers have had an enrolment evening where they were presented with neckers (neck scarves), woggles and badges. They have been busy with arts and crafts and made pop‐up elephant cards for Father’s Day. They have been doing origami, making folded paper dogs and paper planes which they decorated; these fly really well. They have been on a dinosaur egg hunt with three groups following different coloured dinosaur footprint trails leading to eggs hidden around the playing fields. They are working on their Outdoor Challenge badge. With all the rain it has been a challenge to get outside but they are going out as and when they can. Cubs have been tracking. They found sticks and stones outside and worked in pairs to create signs (e.g. arrows) to show which way to go. They were obvious enough. Did you know that a circle of twigs with a stone in the centre tells you to go back home? The following week a group of young “Shepherds” were tracking the “Rustlers” who had made off with the imaginary sheep, leaving clues in and around the village. The desperadoes were laying the trail, leaving tracking signs, red wool and red paint (Sheep’s blood!) and cards with letters on them for the Shepherds to collect. The Rustlers were nearly discovered at one point and had to lie low behind a wall, but they got back to the hut safely. When the Shepherds arrived they rearranged their letters to read “Lamb Chop”. The leaders are grateful to parents who became Shepherds and Rustlers for the evening and accompanied the boys. Cubs have played rounders and made an assortment of mini‐beasts from painted pebbles with pipe‐cleaner legs, creating interesting spiders, ladybirds, caterpillars and ants. They have been practising First Aid and choosing recipes from the Gruesome Grub and Disgusting Dishes cookery book. They selected Cowpat Pudding and Axeman’s Fingers. There was a discussion about the cowpat and how it is a well stocked larder for dung‐eating insects which in turn provide a meal for other insects and animals. Cubs were fascinated to hear that there is a parasitic wasp which develops in caterpillars – ugh! Scouts have been orienteering with map and compass and finding out how the magnetism on the railway line, as they crossed the bridge, interfered with their compass readings. Weedon Scouts came over one evening. The leader put each group on either side of a 10,000 foot gully (represented by two ropes running along the length of the hut). Scouts were given pioneering poles and ropes and each group had to make a bridge over the gully in order to cross it without falling in. That was the plan and despite some24 of the knots coming undone, the lads survived. Scouts camped at Youlbury Scout Activity Centre at Whitsun, 25–28 May, along with Scout groups from all over the UK. There was a tree‐top obstacle course for Explorer Scouts (14–18 years) and climbing towers, a giant swing, rifle shooting and films, among other activities, for Scouts. Our lads enjoyed a Saturday afternoon slot in the outdoor swimming pool in the hot sun, and a birthday celebration for one of them. However, from teatime onwards there was rain and mud and a cold wind. All the Scouts did spectacularly well in the bad weather and stayed the course while other Groups went home. The younger boys were flooded out and were put up inside while the older ones were on higher ground and stayed in their tents. Scouts did all their own cooking and everyone appreciated a sustaining bowl of porridge for breakfast – not their usual fare but they were hungry! We look forward to our centenary camp on Bugbrooke Primary School Field, July 14–15, and an August 1st Sunrise Big Breakfast with other Scout Groups from the Daventry District. Scouting was begun by Lord Baden‐ Powell on 1st August 1907 on Brownsea Island. Everyone is invited to be at this once in a lifetime opportunity at Brixworth Country Park to celebrate 100 years of Scouting, with breakfast laid on, and a live link to the celebrations at Brownsea Island at 8.00 am.

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Do take a look at our new,25 much improved, website at www.bugbrookelink.co.uk/scouts. Many thanks to everyone who came to declutter the storage areas in the Scout Hut on June 30th. You have made a big difference. We are in need of a leader for the Beaver colony (aged 6–8 years) who meet weekly in term time for an hour after school. The job could be shared by 2 or more people. Excellent training and support is available locally from the Scout Association which has many years of experience in the business of scouting – its aim is to develop young people. If you are interested or would like an informal chat, please ring the contact number. Margaret Raymond, Secretary, (830532)

Grumpy Old Women • Don’t they fit cars with indicators any more? • Got your IPod on, then try not to get run over; I’ll get you next time. • Why can’t I have a “Bad Day” if I want one? • Whatever happened to Social Skills? • How much longer do we have to put up with that smell left after the wheelie bin washout? • We wish someone would teach kids not to ride on footpaths, especially if they have a ”No Cycling” sign … we foresee an accident. • Update: schoolgirl hurt in Johns Road. • With this terrible weather, please have the courtesy not to drive fast through the puddles; you’ll get the dry‐cleaning bill. Editor: It has been suggested (by a Grumpy Old Woman of course) that maybe some Grumpy Old Men would like to give some of their thoughts in the next issues.

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Bugbrooke Rugby Club As we approach the new season, we look forward to another successful year. Last season saw us as finalists in the Lewis Shield at Franklins Gardens, and it was a fantastic event for all those who attended. Many thanks to those of you who came along to support us. This season is our 30th Anniversary year, and we will be holding several events throughout the year to celebrate the occasion. 17th to 19th August we will be at the RFU stand at the Northampton Balloon Festival, and will be hosting some games of touch rugby, and helping to promote the game in general. 16th September is our Annual Mini and Junior Open Day where anyone who is interested in playing rugby from the age of 5 upwards can come along and see what it’s all about. There will26 be a Pig Roast, Bouncy Castle, and Tug of War for both children and adults! 29th September we have a Social Function at the club where local band ANDY BROWNING Painting & Decorating • Exterior • Interior • Paper Hanging • Coving • Paint Effects • Artexing • Plastering 25 years experience 8 The Paddocks, Bugbrooke, Northampton. NN7 3QR Tel: 01604 830753 Mobile: 07778 128898 Wordsworth will be performing. Tickets are available from any Club member. We will also be hosting the usual Boxing Day game, and have a Ball planned for 31st May next year. In addition, we will also be screening all of the England 2007 Rugby World Cup Games Our clubhouse extension will be under way by the time this article goes to print, and we thank all of our sponsors and volunteers for their hard work in making this happen. Throughout the year you will find the Clubhouse open on Saturdays from 1pm, and Sundays from 10am. New and old members are always welcome to come along and visit the club. We are very much a family club these days and everyone is welcome. All updates and details can be found at www.brufc.org Membership is open to everyone; Social £10 Family £50 Playing £30 + match fees Mini and Junior £30 all inclusive Bryn Curtis; Chairman

Hectic day in the life of Hollie Avil (Article reproduced by kind permission of the Chronicle & Echo. First published 2nd July 2007) Hollie Avil was crowned European junior triathlon champion at the weekend. Here she describes a typical day in her hectic life. In a typical week, Hollie trains up to 24 hours – 13 in the pool, four on the bike, four running and three hours in the gym. She is ae full‐tim student at Campion School, Bugbrooke, and is currently doing her AS levels, studying French, PE, philosophy and ethics and English 4.30am: I wake up, quickly get dressed and munch down a cereal bar before heading out the door with my Dad to early‐morning swim training at the Mounts. I often pack my bag the night before so Iʹm all ready to go. 5.15am: I do all my swim training with Northampton Swimming Club. Iʹm in28 the Senior Olympic Squad, coached by Mark Perry. This morning we had a long aerobic freestyle set. We did 1,200m, 1,050m, 900m, 750m, 600m, 450m, 300m and

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Chairman; Bill Preston Vice-Chairman; Neil McGowan Treasurer; Willy Marriott Secretary; Sharon McGowan General Manager; Dave Sharp Adult Team Rep.; Adam Turnbull Youth Team Rep.; Paul Carr Child Protection Official; Charlie Hawkey

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Bugbrooke Cricket Club Our season has begun with the warmest & driest ever recorded April with the wettest June & early July ever known since records began, and we have had so many matches cancelled. We have 1st & 2nd X1 Saturday League with “friendly“ matches every Sunday & regular midweek fixtures. If you wish to be involved with Junior Cricket this summer contact Roger Stone (01604– 842961), there are still a few matches left in August arranged against other Clubs for Under 10’s, 12’s & 14’s. There are a lot of matches arranged this summer with fixtures until the end of September so if you wish to join a progressive club at its picturesque ground by the brook get in touch with any of the officers or myself. We have a well stocked bar ,which is open most days of the week, run by Tony Bird who will always give you a good welcome! Have a look at our websites www.bugbrookecc.co.uk & www.bugbrooke.play‐cricket.com for further information & chat. John Mundy: Chairman & Treasurer 830725 07850‐084535 (M) [email protected] Lesley Bird: Secretary 832630 [email protected] Peter White (President) 50 High Street, Bugbrooke (830452) [email protected]

With Deep Regret Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isnʹt always fair, and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well‐intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in 34place. Reports of a six‐year‐old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding A + M Washing Machine Services New machines from £235 with free delivery and fitting 2 year guaranteed machines £280 Reconditioned Machines From £120 inc. 6 months guarantee REPAIRS - NO CALL-OUT CHARGE ON ACCEPTED ESTIMATES

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Open Gardens 2008 Do you like looking around other people’s gardens? Recently we have visited open gardens in other villages and have been inspired. Wouldn’t it be lovely to do such a thing in Bugbrooke. I have already had 6 people offer to open theirs (as well as an offer of Cream Teas on ythe Sunda School lawns) so we are planning to hold such an event in July 2008. Is there anyone else out there who like their garden? If so, please contact Sue Pace (832516)

Stolen Some time between the evening of Tuesday 2nd and the morning of Saturday 7th July, stables at Littliff farm were broken into and items stolen. These were. A new blue 2KV two stroke gasoline generator, only used once A yellow JCB petrol strimmer used twice A Mission Cyrus 1 hifi amplifier around 20 years old. Whoever took these items must be young and fit as they could only open the top part of the stable door and the generator is heavy. Also no vehicle was involved so the generator had to be carried a considerable distance to a road. 36 If anyone hears about or sees any of the items an email or phone call would be appreciated. ‐ Steve Morris 07801716505 Bugbrooke Community Centre Camp Close, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3RW Tel 01604 832834 / 07761016583

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Bugbrooke O.A.P's Christmas Gift Scheme The application form for this yearʹs Christmas Gift is below. Please complete in accordance with the instructions and in BLOCK CAPITALS. Should you mislay your application form you can obtain a duplicate copy from any of the collecting centres. Anyone who lives permanently in the village and is aged 65 or over on 25th December 2007 is eligible. The closing date for the return of the form is 31st October 2007. Bruce Piper, Chairman.

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This document can be posted or delivered to one of the addresses of Committee members set out below or placed in a receiving box at the POST OFFICE, THE STORES OR CHERRENEE. Addresses of Committee Members. 1. Mr. & Mrs. B. Piper, 71 High St., Bugbrooke. 2. Mr. A. Maltby, 24 Peregrine Place, Hunsbury, Northampton. 3. Mrs. A. Bird, 51 Camp Hill, Bugbrooke. 4. Mrs. C. Pilcher, 6 Ace Lane, Bugbrooke. 5. Mrs. E. Course, 30 Chipsey Avenue, Bugbrooke. 6. Mrs. E. Bignell, The Mantles, 27a Camp Hill, Bugbrooke. Declaration. I/We confirm that the above named person/s normally lives in Bugbrooke and is /are aged 65 years or over and therefore qualifies to receive a Christmas Gift voucher from the Bugbrooke O.A.Pʹs Christmas Gift Scheme.

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Services and Events at St. Michael and All Angels Church Bugbrooke A weekly leaflet is available in Church. Please take a copy and keep up-to-date with Bugbrooke Church Services, News and Events. The leaflet also covers the parishes of Harpole, Kislingbury and Rothersthorpe. Sunday Services 8am BCP Communion 3rd and 5th Sundays in the Month 9:45am 2nd and 4th Sundays in the month Holy Communion 1st Sunday in the month Morning Worship 3rd Sunday in the month Worship for All 5th Sunday in the month watch for details 6:30pm Evening Worship Other Services Tuesdays during term time 2:15pm Tiny Tots in Church Third Thursday in the month 10am BCP Holy Communion First Wednesday in the month 1:30pm Holy Communion at Jubilee House First Wednesday in the month 7:30pm Holy Communion Regular Events Each Monday at 8pm Bell Ringers Most Monday and Thursday evenings St Michaels At Someone’s House - House groups See the weekly notice Sheet for times and venues or ring the Benefice Office. Special Services September 8th 5:30pm to 7:30pm Liquid Church September 30th 6:30pm Back to Church Sunday Evening Celebration Watch for details Please keep an eye out for other services and events. Home Communions by prior arrangement. Bookings for Weddings, Baptisms or any other queries please contact the Benefice Office on 830373 or Stephen on 831621 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR HOUSE? RETIRED GRANDPARENTS

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REPAIR WORK ON THE ABOVE MAKES ALSO UNDERTAKEN Announcements Christian Aid: Thanks to everyone to helped Bugbrooke to raise £1785 in Christian Aid Week. A £200 increase on last year’s total. Thanks to your help,

Christian Aid will continue the fight against poverty and injustice. Sue Pace Blood Donations: The next session will take place at the Community Centre on Tuesday, 11 September starting at 1.15pm. The NHS remains desperately short of blood supplies so if you are reasonably fit, please come along. The Children’s Society; thank you to all the box holders for this year’s collection which raised £80. If anybody would like a box or details, please get in touch. Sue Nightingale 01604 831025 Joan Pancoust: Mum, Nan and Great Nan. Happy 80th birthday on July 29. Have a lovely day; we love you loads. From all your family xxxx BRUFC would like to say thank you to the following companies and people for donating a prize for the 2007 Grand Raffle. Motor-World, Rose-Marie Griffith, A&M Washing Machine Services - Nether Heyford, Boyson Construction, The Wharf - Bugbrooke, Lisa Mayer Beautician, Lynn Poulson Beautician, Cherrenee Florist - Bugbrooke, The Globe Hotel - Weedon, The Five Bells - Bugbrooke, Pet Stop - Bugbrooke, One Stop - Nether Heyford, Bugbrooke Pharmacy, Kelly’s Hairdressers - Bugbrooke, Bliss Lane Nursery - Flore, Brinjol Indian Restaurant - Weedon, Heyford Meats - Nether Heyford, Queen Victoria - Gayton, Holiday Inn - Flore Village Diary

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