yourlocalflyer MK West | February 2015

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Editor Stuart OliphantTeam Kim Oliphant, Steve Aylottand Kelly ThompsonTelephone 01908 [email protected]

elcome to the February edition of the yourlocalflyer

January is typically the month for new resolutions and setting goals, have you made yours yet and how many of you have already fallen off the wagon!

With Valentines looming, have you sorted out that special something for the special someone in your life?

If you’re still on the look out for somewhere and fancy something a little different, have a look at one of Milton Keynes newest restaurant. b-Town, Inspired by the bustling aroma-filled streets of Bombay (now Mumbai), b-Town brings a refreshingly authentic taste of India’s street food.

Our very own Kelly was invited

along to sample the Valentines menu, see page 12 to read about what she thought.

To find out what is happening around Milton Keynes, have a look at our online What’s On Calendar on the yourlocalflyer website. www.yourlocalflyer.co.uk

Remember, if you can’t find what your looking for in yourlocalflyer check our online directory atwww.yourlocalflyer where there is a list of businesses advertised

Until next month…

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Managing Director Billy Harley feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.

Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the

customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.

’ Cloudy2Clear service the Milton Keynes, Bedford and Leighton Buzzard areas and Billy is finding that his

approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated .’

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What’s an LPA?

Visit my website www.alanpsquires.co.uk for more information about the two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney and details of my fixed fees, including “packaged” fees for Wills and LPAs made together.

Lasting Power of Attorney, or “LPA”, is a document by which you appoint another person to manage your finances

or take decisions for you if you are ever incapable of doing so for yourself.You may have seen my article about Wills in editions of MK Flyer earlier this year. Many people are coming to realise that making an LPA can be just as important as making a Will.Consider the following statistics:*

There are currently 800,000 •people with dementia in the UKThis figure is expected to increase to •over one million people by 202180% of people in care homes have a form of •dementia or severe memory problemsTwo thirds of people with dementia live in the •community (rather than in a care home)

Sadly, many of us have had direct experience of a family member or friend suffering from dementia or other mental illness and realise not only how upsetting the condition can be, but also the difficulties that arise in dealing with normal day to-day activities like running bank accounts, paying bills or dealing with pensions and other benefits, or even more complicated matters such as selling a property. There may also be a need to make decisions about medical treatment or other health issues.

Have you ever considered who would deal with these matters if a member of your family, or even you yourself, were to lose mental capacity?

Unfortunately, like with Wills, it’s not something that we want to think about. But if it were to happen, with no LPA in place, the legal procedure to take over a person’s financial and property affairs or medical and health issues is likely to involve a long and expensive process

through the Court.People make Wills because - to put it bluntly - death is inevitable. The risk of dementia,

thankfully, is not.

But the hard truth is that 1 in 3 people over 65 will develop

dementia, rising to 1 in 6 for those over 80.* Making an LPA is like taking out fire insurance: you hope that your house isn’t going to burn

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It’s a really nice drive even at slow speeds it feels good and it’s a 4x4 so holds the road really well I think you would pick this over the GTI.

The Volkswagen Golf R has two fewer letters after its name than the Golf GTI, but it’s no less impressive. In fact, if you’re after Porsche-like performance for less money, then the R will be your kind of car. It has a 0-62mph time of 4.9 seconds – over a second and a half quicker than the GTI’s 6.5-second time and the R has a top speed of a 155MPH !!

The Golf R hatchback is available with three or five doors and a choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or VW’s DSG six-speed twin-clutch automatic. The GTI-based interior has been warmed up with a few R style touches. The car rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and is finished in Tornado Red as standard. Other colours cost extra.

Inevitably, a Golf R will cost a little more to run than a GTI, but it’s a price die-hard Golf enthusiasts will probably be happy to pay in order to enjoy the model’s extra performance and exclusivity. It should hold its value at least as well as a regular GTI, and at three years or 60,000 miles, warranty is the same.

Servicing will be a little dearer, with the R’s four-wheel-drive transmission, for example, requiring additional attention. Surprisingly, insurance should be no more expensive than for the GTI.

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My friend Stacey and I were invited to B-town to try out their fantastic Valentines Menu and what an experience we had.The décor is very modern and inviting, you really do feel relaxed and comfortable in your surroundings.Mo Abdul, the owner greeted us and showed us to our candle lit table for 2 he really made us feel welcome and looked after us very well all evening as did his staff Kash and Joanna our waiter and barmaid for the evening.Our dinner started with the B-town Valentines Signature Cocktail ‘Love Potion’ This was creamy and just tasted like strawberry milkshake with the added kick of alcohol.For our starter we had Lamb Cutlets marinated with garlic and ginger spiced with cinnamon and black cardamom, which had a little kick to it and was mouth watering. We still had room for our main course, or so we thought!

The slow cooked Lamb Shanks braised in Hybrabadi Korma Sauce just fell off the bone it was so soft and tasted out of this world. This dish is also accompanied with Saag Aloo, Saffron Pilau Rice and Naan Bread.We did make a little room for some Mango Kulki (Indian Ice Cream) but I couldn’t fit anymore in. I was totally stuffed after that feast. I would like to say anyone looking to have a romantic meal for Valentines Day with that special someone get your table booked now to avoid disappointment, this menu will blow your socks off.

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is needed. Issues such as these often need a shift in culture as well as in policy.There is much more investment being devoted locally into healthcare and to providing health services that support their communities, but

money is only part of the picture. A growing population, increasing life-expectancy and scientific

advances place ever-increasing demands on our NHS. It is right to take time and think through properly what is

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Ingredients

2 cups frozen mixed berries

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2 fresh ready-made egg waffles

Vanilla yoghurt, to serve

Method

Step 1

Gently stir berries and sugar together in a bowl. Microwave for 1 min until berries are thawed and syrupy.

Step 2

Toast waffles for 30 secs until just warmed through. Use a 10cm heart-

shaped cutter to cut hearts from waffles.

Step 3

Spoon berries and yoghurt into 2 serving dishes and top with

hearts.

Step 4

Gently sieve icing sugar over the waffles

and serve immediately.

For this recipe you will need a 10cm heart-shaped cutter.

Loveheart wafflesRecipe

These heart-shaped toasted waffles are delicious when served with warm berries and fresh yoghurt

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running a marathon for Whizz-Kidz because i want children to reach their full potentialI am a mother to five children two of my children are disabled but are lucky that they are very active. I want to help a child improve their life and not feel left out when it comes to family events or be limited to certain activities at school . Whizz-kidz help children with improving their mobility and building their confidence . Making sure they are not left out at school and at home. supporting this charity will help with buying a child a wheelchair and teaching them how to use it. Whizz-kidz also help support parents and help with work experience placements and run a residential camp too.As a mum with disabled children i found running the best way for me to unwind, giving myself a chance to relax. Completing the London marathon is a massive achievement and one that i feel lucky i can do. Please help by sponsoring me and help me reach my target.

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Farmers’ Market Stony StratfordFriday 27th February on Market Square and on every last Friday of each month

Farmers’ Market Newport PagnellFriday 20th February on Market Hill and on every third Friday until after lunch

Central Milton Keynes W.I.We meet at 13.30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Centrecom CMK (free parking). We have a varied programme of outside speakers, excursions and members craft demonstrations. For more information contact Lynn Groves 01908 618449.

Milton Keynes reader ServiceWill you become a Volunteer Reader to someone who is sight impaired. Helping Blind and Disabled People.Tel: 01908 231 123 Email: [email protected] www.miltonkeynesreaderservice.org.uk

Stony Stratford bridge ClubMeets 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

Two Mile ash Women’s InstituteWe meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Two Mile Ash Community Centre, High Street, Two Mile Ash from 7.30pm. We have a varied and interesting programme of speakers. Why not come along and meet our friendly group. For more information please call Sandra Findlay on 01908 330741

1st Middleton beaver, Cub & Scout groupContinues to expand & require your help, can you provide some of your time to help us? Contact - [email protected]

bradwell W.I.A friendly, afternoon, meeting at the village Sports & Social Club Pavilion, Abbey Road, Bradwell Village overlooking the village green on the 3rd Tuesday of each month with an interesting programme of Speakers and tea & cakes. Come along 2.30 – 4.00 p.m. or telephone Olive Stewart 310267.

Memory Cafe, Newport PagnellCome along to our Memory Cafe - a safe place where people living with dementia and a carer or friend can find a warm welcome and support. Westbury Grange, Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell. £1.50 for tea/ coffee, cake and a raffle. For more information tel. 01908 210322

Stony Nightingales WIMeet on the second Thursday of every month at 8pm in Swinfen Harris Hall, Stony Stratford, MK11 1JA. Upcoming speaker on 12th February is Gail Duckworth from the Witness Service, talk entitled “Victim Support in MK”.All welcome; visitors £4 per visit. Find us at www.snwi.co.uk or Facebook@ Stony Nightingales. Contact Julie Boyes 07738 054915.

The Community Juice barOpen every Saturday 10am-12pm, at Shenley Leisure Centre. Serving freshly cold-pressed delicious juices and smoothies; contributing the the health promotion of the local community. Just £1 a cup. Everyone warmly welcome. All proceeds to PINNT, providing vital support to people who are artificially fed. Contact: Cheryl 07763 110990

Milton Keynes acoustic Music Centerteaches roots guitar, fiddle & penny whistle with on-going performance projects. Visit ww.mkamc.co.uk

Milton Keynes MuseumSpring half term activities at the museum. Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February, 11am to 4.30pm. Family £22 (2A+4C), Adults £7.50, Concession £6. McConnell Drive, Milton Keynes MK12 5EL. www.mkmuseum.org.uk. 01908 316222

Stony Stratford Floral ClubTuesday 3 February, AGM and Social Evening. Tuesday 3 March, Demonstration “A Load of Nonsense ...?” by Martin Capel from Thornborough. Meetings in the Community Church, Cofferidge Close, Stony Stratford at 7.30pm Visitors £6For more information contact Judy on 01908 569429 or Sue on 01908 564453

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CommunityNotices

yourlocalflyer MK West | February 2015

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Transcript of yourlocalflyer MK West | February 2015