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New website for Russell and Butler from Method & Class

New website for Russell and Butler from Method & Class

Great to see two of our advertisers and local businesses working together to achieve a great result. The team at Method & Class have designed and launched the new website for Russell & Butler, independant estate agents based in Buckingham with offices also in Brackley and  Middleton Cheney. The new website features bespoke local area illustrations & animations, draw your search area, favourite…

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Winslow Farmers Market This Sunday

Winslow Farmers Market This Sunday

This Sunday, the first Sunday of November will see the monthly return of the Winslow Farmers Market on the Market Square from 10am to 2pm. The market started in 2009 and has grown to be one of the most successful in our area. The market is a community activity and entirely run by volunteers. The stallholders, many of whom have been with the market from the beginning, appreciate this and are…

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New Website for Bridge Street Flooring Ltd

New Website for Bridge Street Flooring Ltd

Bridge Street Flooring based in the heart of Buckingham Town Centre have recently launched the new company website. The company has a history of providing a high standard of work whilst also retaining its personal, reliable and trustworthy reputation. Specialists in carpets, vinyl flooring, solid & enginerred wood and laminate flooring and LVT. Go online and take a look at the new website:…

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Twyford Trot 2015 Results

Twyford Trot 2015 Results

The annual Twyford Trot 5k race was held on Saturday the 27th of September and was again a huge success. The course is situated in and around the Buckinghamshire village of Twyford and starts and finishes at the recreation ground. With over 70 runners taking part in this growing popular event the standard for the front runners is high, but there is also the opportunity for everyone to be…

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Register for the Twyford Trot 2015 - 5k Run

Register for the Twyford Trot 2015 – 5k Run

Annual 5K Twyford Trot Family Fun Run – Sunday 27th of September, 2015 11.30am Start at Twyford Recreation Ground (MK18 4EY) [divider] Come down and join in with this unique village event. The Twyford Trot is a 5k run situated in the lovely surrounding areas of the village of Twyford. Over the last few years the event has had many participants including elite athletes, fancy dress fun runners,…

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Buckingham Annual Beer Festival 2015

Buckingham Annual Beer Festival 2015

Coming up soon is the 5th Buckingham Beer & Music Festival to be held at Buckingham Rugby Club on Saturday 18th July. In addition to the 36 Real Ales, Ciders and Perry’s, from around the country there will also be a Pimms Bar and, of course, the main club bar will be open. This promises to be a great family day with music provided by a wide range of local bands and musicians to suit all musical…

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Win a signed book!

Win a signed book!

You could win a Steve Davis signed biography by answering this simple question: How many points is the black ball worth in snooker? Tell us your answer on Facebook, Twitter or email [email protected]. Alternatively you can post your answer to Community Contact Competitions, 4 Oriel Cottages, Chaloners Hill, Steeple Claydon MK18 2PD.

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Twyford Beer Festival is Back!

Yes! Twyford Beer Festival at the Crown is Back this summer! Make sure you come along to the Crown on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th for Live Music, Real Ales and More! Every year The Crown raise money for a chosen charity and this year they are raising money for The British Heart Foundation. There is an opportunity for local businesses to sponsor barrels of ale, if you are interested in sponsoring…

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St Agnes, Cornwall's Hidden Gem

St Agnes, Cornwall’s Hidden Gem

By Si Craze If you ever visit Cornwall, St Agnes is definitely worth a visit. You can find St Agnes on the north cost of Cornwall carved into a niche in the cliffs between St Ives and Newquay. As well as a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage Site, St Agnes has a thriving and creative local community with a number of independent shops, stunning beaches, bars, pubs…

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Steak and Ale Pie – serves 6

Steak and Ale Pie – serves 6

              (courtesy of The Hairy Bikers) The perfect dish for Father’s Day! 900g stewing steak, diced 25g flour, plus extra for dusting 100g butter 2 onions roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped 150g button mushrooms 2 sprigs fresh thyme 400ml good-quality ale plus 1 extra bottle to give him whilst he eats! 500ml beef stock Salt and pepper 1…

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New website for Jessica Rose Flowers

New website for Jessica Rose Flowers

Jessica Rose Flowers are pleased to announce the launch of their new website www.jessicaroseflowers.co.uk.

Jess is an amazingly talented florist who prides herself in providing a reliable and honest service to her clients.

We are using Jess for our own wedding have found her to be a joy to work with and her ideas are just perfect.

Get in touch with Jess if you have any occasion that she could…

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Fire Breaks Out at Bicester Village

Fire Breaks Out at Bicester Village

Firefighters have been called to Bicester Village to tackle a blaze at Carluccio’s restaurant. Crews were called to the incident at 8.40am this morning, some of which have specialist equipment including an aerial ladder.

Initial reports indicate that staff attempted to fight the fire before crews arrived and no one has been hurt.

The fire has damaged the roof of the restaurant but did not spread…

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Valentine Lovers Chocolate Dipping Set

Valentine Lovers Chocolate Dipping Set

Nothing says I Love You for Valentine’s Day more than a home-made present to eat together so how about making your loved one your own Chocolate Dipping Set and save pounds on the pocket if not on the waistline!

Melt 100g broken good quality Chocolate with 50 ml Double Creamin a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water (without touching the water). Feel free to add flavouring at this stage if…

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Romantic Things To Do on Valentine’s Day...

Romantic Things To Do on Valentine’s Day…

For lots of women, Valentine’s Day is an important date in the calendar, and it will be here before we know it! It doesn’t have to cost a lot, or be an extravagant gesture, but you can make it a memorable one by making her feel special this February 14th. Here are some great ideas that will sure to please this Valentine’s Day.

Recreate your first date Think back to your first date and how special…

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Suspected Arson Attack at Buckingham Town FC

Suspected Arson Attack at Buckingham Town FC

Fire and rescue services were called out to a fire last night at around 10.30pm at Buckingham Town Football Club. The old pavilion building, just off Ford Street in Buckingham was engulfed in flames in a suspected arson attack.

Over 40 firefighters from many local crews including Buckingham, Winslow and Bicester attended the incident and battled to put out the flames using specialist equipment.…

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Win Tickets to MK Dons v Chesterfield

Win Tickets to MK Dons v Chesterfield

Just answer this simple question…..

How many players are there in a football team ?

Email your answers to [email protected] or send us the answer on Facebook or Twitter.

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WIN THIS SIGNED BOOK - FATHOMLESS RICHES

WIN THIS SIGNED BOOK – FATHOMLESS RICHES

ANSWER THIS QUESTION… WHAT BAND DID RICHARD COLES HAVE A NUMBER 1 HIT WITH ?

Tell us on your answer on Facebook or email us at [email protected]

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