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Absolutely loads goes on in Brackley and since the demise of the Brackley Post there hasn’t been a way to let people know what’s happening. So, if you belong to a club, or your business are the F1 World Champions (not many towns can say that!) let us know. We’re not journalists so don’t expect sensational headlines and in-depth reporting!
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HIGH SPEED RAIL LINK TO RUN THROUGH BRACKLEY
The red line signifies the route, the black lines are the engineering drawings which haven't been released yet.
A call at 10.00 this morning from BBC Oxford turned our World upside down, with news of an expected announcement by the Government at 11.30. Global Mapping's office became a temporary BBC newsroom as details were slowly released explaining what was planned. As it became clearer we realised that the ofice we were planning to move to is right on the route and our house is within 50 yards so not best chuffed! Leaving aside personal feelings, I actually think a high speed network is a good thing, ironically I was at Thomas Cook yesterday discussing their UK and Europe Rail maps which we produce for them and we talked about the benefits of High Speed then, not realising the consequencies could be so close to home!
Chris Blunden, Deputy Major said "There is no benefit for Brackley whatsoever" and I have to agree. I was asked on TV if a station at Brackley would make a difference which of course it would, but it's not going to happen, these trains are going at 250mph, they are hardly going to want to stop in Brackley! The route is described in this extract:
North of Calvert, the topography starts to change; the land starts to rise and become hilly, such that the alignment would need to enter a series of cuttings. The line between Godington and Brackley would cross a number of waterways, but the topography of the area lends itself to creating a vertical alignment crossing these obstructions using viaducts. The horizontal alignment would start to divert north-west from Mixbury towards Brackley.
The alignment would pass east of Brackley, crossing the A43 at an oblique angle; it is anticipated that the line would pass over this area on viaduct. The topography of the area lends itself to the construction of a viaduct, in order to minimise flooding from the Great Ouse river. The alignment in this area was placed to minimise the effects on Brackley, and would avoid the settlements of Turweston, the SSSI at Radstone and the airstrip at the east of Turweston.
We've looked at maps here in the office (obviously) and it would seem the route is planned to run alongside the old embankment, skirting the industrial units behind ATS tyres, running through the Sawmills and scuppering the plans for the new Health Centre and the housing planned for there and Radstone Fields.
Well, you can sense my feelings, let us know what you think, either email me alan.smith@globalmapping.uk.com or join the debate on our facebook page
NEXT THURSDAY AT BRACKLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL
Thomas’s Fund is a charity founded in 2007 that provides music therapy in Northamptonshire for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses or a disability which, for medical reason, means they are too ill to attend school for extended periods. these children desperately need our support, and Thomas’s Fund needs to raise money to pay for a music therapist to work across Northamptonshire.
This charity was set up in memory of Thomas Smith (pictured) . Thomas died at the age of 10 from a life-limiting neuro-degenerative condition in 2004. He lived a short life, unable to attend school all year round, but thanks to his family, his life was packed with fun - a big part of which came through music.
TICKETS ARE SELLING QUICKLY-IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO COME PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE-THE TICKETS WILL HAVE GONE!
Email Tracy tracy.smith@globalmapping.uk.com or call 01280 840770 weekdays or 01280 70559 evenings to reserve your tickets
If you are unable to come and would like to support this worthy cause, there will be a raffle will be drawn on the night with some fantastic prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Tracy as above. Prizes donated so far:
Heritage Music- A Trumpet and Voucher for the Shop
Davies & Partners- TBA
space- Wooden A4 picture of Brackley Town Hall
A Taste of Italy- Hamper
Andrea & Achille- Voucher
Dulak- TBA
Courtyard Coffee Shop- Voucher
Body Sense- Massage
Brackley Photographic- Free Sitting
Hayley Byrd Dance Tuition- 2 x free 1/2 term sessions
Ivy Leaf Designs- Everlasting Spring Bouquet
I am also delivering fresh flowers on Sunday morning, handtied bouquets in water, wrapped in cellophane and tissue paper - £20 which includes delivery. I will be taking orders until midnight Friday, so if you know anyone who may be interested feel free to pass my details on. I also have a host of gifts on my website. www.ivyleafdesign.co.uk
Global Mapping-World Atlas
Hair Gallery-Voucher for Cut and Blow Dry
Brackley Leisure Centre-Family Membership for one year & Childs course at 1/2 term
To find out more about the Thomas's Fund click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9XMZoHXcKw
PS
Please note: we’ve made a mistake! It’s the Brackley & District Junior Band not the Brackley Brass Orchestra :-( Soz!
PUBLIC MEETING AT TOWN HALL
Around 60 people attended the Annual Public Meeting at Brackley Town Hall in what at times was an emotionally charged debate. It has to be said that all points of view were put to the floor very clearly and showed just how much people care about what happens in Brackley. The two main topics of conversation centered on the Swift Way Play Space and a site for a Skateboard Park. There was a very clear message by the end of the evening that the playspace isn't wanted by residents and that siting a skateboard should be a priority, easy to say, not so easy to follow through but their were positive vibes that something could be resolved, lets hope so. In the meantime there is another trip to Adrenalin Alley planned for early April, details will be published as soon as they are available.
As I say I'm not a journalist so if anyone wants to send me a fuller report of the meeting I'd be happy to publish it.
Beryl Hudson
Beryl co founded the Brackley & Distrct History Society 26 years ago and has always been a driving force in it and after her retirement from running the Brackley Library worked even harder for the society. She resigned at the AGM on 3.3.2010 from the post of secretary. As a gesture of appreciation she has been given an honorary membership for life of the society. Her next project is a book of photographs of old Brackley which we all hope will appear shortly. She modestly wished for no publicity but I feel the immense amount of benefit this town has received from her should be noted and appreciated.
Simon King will be signing his latest book at the Old Hall Bookshop in Brackley, on 29 March at 1 o'clock. You can pre order his new book, The Shetland Diaries (£20) by contacting the bookshop and then come along and meet Simon on the day and have him sign the book for you.
e mail or ring us on 01280 704146 books@oldhallbooks.com
Brackley Town Mayor Caryl Billingham held her annual Charity Ball on Friday evening the 5th March at the Town Hall in Brackley for invited guests and local dignitaries.
Bill Needham of BPS Photographic donated his framed photograph of Brackley Town Hall and piazza which was raffled on the night, raising £285 towards the Mayors charities.
The photograph was signed by all the guests and was won by Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Locien-Grise from RAF Croughton.
The couple were delighted with the print and it will return with them to the United States after their tour of duty
750th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN BRACKLEY
In 1260 Brackley was granted its first charter of borough status and many people in the town still remember the week of celebrations that took place in 1960 to commemorate the Septcentenary of this event.
2010 therefore marks the 750th anniversary and, to this end, there will be festivities in the Market Place on Saturday 10 April.
They will start at 11.00am with performances of Morris and country dancing by the Brackley Morris Men. Public participation may well be sought. There will also be some side stalls where local organisations will offer activities; a Punch and Judy show; jugglers; musical interludes.
Refreshments will be available inside the Town Hall as well as at the town’s many food and drink outlets.
A few items have still to be finalised but further details may be obtained from Brackley Town Hall on 702441.
Put the date in your diary and come along to celebrate with the Town Mayor and Councillors.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YEOMANRY ASSOCIATION
- 10 APRIL 2010 IN BRACKLEY
Prior to and during the Second World War, Brackley was an important centre for the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, and C Squadron was mobilised from the former Drill Hall in St Peter’s Road (now the site of Yeomans Close) in 1939. It drew men not only from Brackley and the surrounding villages but also from Buckingham and its surrounds. Its focus was on tanks and armoured cars and its number was complemented by men from other parts of the country.
As part of the celebrations organised by the then Brackley Borough Council in 1960 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the granting of its first charter of borough status, the Brackley Borough Council conferred the freedom of the borough on the Northamptonshire Yeomanry. This gave them the right to march through the town with bayonets fixed and indeed a contingent of serving soldiers from the regiment did form part of the parade that passed through the town in June 1960 during the week of festivities. The present Town Mayor’s most vivid memory is of the street parties that were organised for all the town’s children, mainly in Brackley Park and held on several days.
2010 therefore sees the 50th anniversary of this particular accolade for the Northamptonshire Yeomanry which, as a regiment, has long since been subsumed into the Royal Anglian Regiment. There is still a Northamptonshire Yeomanry Association and there is a ‘Children of the Regiment’ Association as well.
The Northamptonshire Yeomanry was instrumental in the liberation of the village of St Aignan in northern France in August 1944, and close contact has always remained. Last October, the people of St Aignan presented the NY Association with an apple tree to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the liberation. The NY Association asked if Brackley Town Council could find a place to plant this tree and it is has been located in Brackley Cemetery, a place of quiet and reflection.
On Saturday 10 April, members of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry Association will gather at Brackley Cemetery at 10.00am to dedicate a commemorative plaque. Any former members of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry who would like to attend will be most welcome. For further information please contact the Town Mayor, Caryl Billingham (whose father, Tom, served with the Northamptonshire Yeomanry throughout the Second World War and who is, herself, a member of the ‘Children of the Regiment’) on caryl.billingham@tesco.net or the Deputy Town Clerk, Irene Bennett, on Brackley (01280) 702441. There will be a short wreath-laying ceremony at the town’s War Memorial immediately afterwards.
Success in Face of Dragons Den
Three Yr10’s from Magdalen College School won semi final round of the Dragon’s Den competition organised jointly by the SWAN Schools Business & Enterprise Partnership of the Institute of Directors at Milton Keynes.
Tamara Beake, Emily Collinson and Duncan Balloch faced stiff competition from 6th Form Teams from four other local schools. However, their imaginative business plan for a Brackley Museum of Motorsport was a real winner with the judges.
Their project to create a museum to celebrate the Heritage of Car & Motorcycle development and racing in the area. It will also serve as a community resource where schools local businesses and voluntary groups can hold formal or social meetings, events and exhibitions, or enjoying refreshments in the café.
In their summation the judges; Julia Charles of D4M Ltd, Mark Whall from BBC Northampton, Matt Cove from MK Dons and Ian Brendish a coaching psychologist, praised the MCS students for their enterprise and initiative in pursuing their idea. This group’s research through local community groups and local business organisations, Brackley Means Business, and Mercedes GB/Petronas F1 Team had clearly helped to create a vision and sustainable future for the Museum. The Dragons were also full of praise for their strong community provision within the plan for the building.
The MCS team now go forward to the finals to be held on April 29th at the Open University.
Are you concerned about speeding in your local area?
Often motorists who speed through residential neighbourhoods are unaware of the impact their actions have on other road users or the danger they pose and speed checks often show that those exceeding the speed limit are local to the village or surrounding area.
What is Community Speed Watch?
Speeding is a community problem and Community Speed Watch enables local people to get actively involved in road safety and helps encourage drivers and motorcyclists to watch their speed and keep to the limit. Community Speed Watch is a partnership initiative operating in Northamptonshire using the combined efforts of the local Police, County Council and local residents, in association with Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England). The scheme aims to help tackle the problem of speeding in local communities and, thus, to improve the quality of life. Over 40 villages have already benefited from this scheme across the county.
Who is eligible?
All villages and local town communities are eligible and, initially, we would normally expect the local Parish Council to volunteer to participate, with the endorsement of the local Police Officer.
What happens next?
In order to be accepted into the Community Speed Watch scheme a significant proportion of the local residents must be willing to show their support for the initiative by:
- Committing to stick to the speed limit in the village and throughout Northamptonshire
- Signing an anti-speeding pledge
- Encouraging others to do the same
For smaller communities we require 20% of local residents to sign the pledge; for larger communities we require 500 signatures.
Implementation
Having gained the local support and commitment necessary the next step is to identify between 8 and 12 volunteers in each participating village who are prepared to be trained in the use of the speed gun. Working in pairs at pre-selected locations, the volunteers are expected to monitor traffic through the local area and write down details of those vehicles exceeding a prescribed speed.
Completed forms are forwarded on a regular basis to the Police where the identities of the registered keepers can be established. Letters are then sent out, under Police headed paper, to the registered owners explaining a little about the scheme and requesting that they keep to the speed limit in future. A second, more strongly worded letter is sent if they fail to adjust their speed on a subsequent occasion. Continued ignoring of the speed limit may lead to targeted enforcement and possible prosecution by a member of the Safety Camera Team/Northants Police.
Additional benefits
In addition to the active monitoring of speeds through the use of laser speed guns, participating villages will also receive:
- Deployment of portable speed indicator devices to measure speeds before and after local speed monitoring
- High visibility Community Speed Watch boards for erection on lamp posts
- Educational literature for local residents explaining the scheme
- Regular feedback to all residents signing the pledge
- Visits from the Safety Camera Team
If you think that Community Speed Watch is something that your local area can benefit from then please go to the Town Hall or Courtyard Coffee Shop and sign the petition. Brackley needs 500 signatures.
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD
Rachel Carson of Engage Planning (www.engageplanning.co.uk, 0118 9000 790)has notified us regarding a further exhibition of the revised Radstone Fields scheme.
It will be held by Barratt Strategic and Taylor Wimpey at The Crown Hotel, Brackley on Thursday 18th March from 2-8pm
Further information will be available on www.radstonefieldsbrackley.com following the exhibition.
Zenia Morrison and Jenny McCormac, 2 local Brackley crafters are holding an exhibition/sale in Brackley Library for the month of March. The craft items are all available to purchase from the library and include unique handmade bookmarks, beaded and glass jewellery, cufflinks, knitted/felted corsages, letter openers and magnifying glasses. The prices range from £7 through to £28, and make ideal Mother's Day gifts (Mother's day - 14th March).
Jenny and Zenia are regular stallholders at the popular Brackley Craft Fair - the next fair being held on Saturday 17th April in the Town Hall.
For more details of the exhibition or the products please contact Jenny via email on jenny.mccormac@talktalk.net quoting Brackley Online Post.
Hello
Well plans are going well with this year's Festival of Food on Saturday 24th April.New for this year is the Community Recipe Exchange, if you have a favourite recipe you would like to share please send to: info@brackley-http://www.facebook.com/l/7d71a;carnival.co.uk or jami.25@tiscali.co.uk they will be displayed at the event so make sure you bring a note book to copy any you would like to take home to try out. Please pass this information on.
Julie
I am delighted to tell you that a Brackley Job Club will be launched on Thursday March 25th, 2010 at Brackley Town Hall from 10am until 2pm. I am very grateful to Nick Fry, Chief Executive of Mercedes GP in Brackley, who has kindly offered to officially launch the Job Club and say a few words at 10.30am.
The Job Club follows in the footsteps of the highly successful Towcester job club that was started in August 2009. We intend to follow a similar programme with around ten different agencies and businesses attending the launch to provide practical advice and support for local job seekers. The job club will subsequently meet each Thursday at 10am in the Town Hall and refreshments will be served by volunteers. The club is entirely free of charge to the members. Since 2008, unemployment in S Northants has risen by around 175% and job clubs are a good way to find out about local job opportunities, further education, help with writing a CV and/or support for starting a new business.
Andrea LeadsomConservative Parliamentary Candidate
South Northamptonshire
This is a message from Northamptonshire West Police to all residents.
Emergency SMS (ESMS) is a national and essential service for members of our communities who are unable to use the 999 voice service. It will improve access to the 999 service and is initially aimed at the hearing impaired and speech impaired, whose preferred channel of choice is SMS.
Raising awareness of this service - both within our communities and amongst frontline contact management staff - and getting it right when we are contacted, is critical to improving confidence and trust in the Police Service.
This bulletin provides key information about this important service, with a view to assisting you in raising awareness of ESMS within your organisation and local communities.
Sign up for the Citizen Focus and Neighbourhood Policing Programme Newsletter
Download the 999 Emergency SMS Bulletin
http://cfnp.npia.police.uk/files/cm_esms_bulletin.pdf
Download the National Contact Management Strategy
http://www.npiadocuments.co.uk/NationalContactManagementStrategy.pdf
Download the National Contact Management Principles and Guidance
http://www.npiadocuments.co.uk/PrinciplesAndGuidance.pdf
Please pass this message to others who you believe may benefit from this information.
Thank you
On Thursday 18th March, 8.30am to 6pm, Versions Farm is opening its doors for a tasting and sale of its own farm produce. You can buy fresh beef, lamb, pork, organic poultry, together with homecured bacon, ham, sausages and a range of home-made pies and casseroles. All at supermarket prices, all free range and you can taste first. Its your local farm on Turweston Road, Brackley, NN13 5JY. Ring Rachel on 07713 637576 for further info.
Community groups urged to claim proceeds of crime cash grants
Community groups who work with older people and in particular vulnerable older people are being urged to submit their applications, for a cash grant from money seized under proceeds of crime, before Friday 12 March.
£25,000 worth of grants is being made available to community projects across the county thanks to Northamptonshire Police Authority
Following on from the success of a trial grants scheme last year, which saw the Authority award grants totalling £20,000 to projects working with young people, this year will see an increase in the amount being made available.
The Proceeds of Crime Act allows officers to seize assets that have been acquired by offenders through conducting criminal activity. By investing this money back into the community, improvements can be made and positive opportunities provided for people, who otherwise would not have them.
David Peet, Deputy Chief Executive of the Police Authority, said: "Last year we trialled a grants scheme based on an idea put forward by a member of Northamptonshire Police, to use some of the money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act to benefit local communities.
"We received in excess of £85,000 worth of applications and were able to support 17 projects working with young people across the county which aimed to prevent them getting involved in drug use.
"Due to the success of the scheme last year, we have been allocated £25,000 for 2010/11 and the Grants Funding Group have decided that they would like to see the focus move to projects working with older people and in particular vulnerable older people.
"It is hoped the money will support projects that enable older people to continue to play an active role in their local communities.
"The application process has been kept as simple as possible following positive feedback from applicants last year and we are keen to hear from diverse community based groups and projects across the county."
One of the groups who benefited from making a successful application last year was the New Pastures Community and Youth Work Group.
Kim O'Rourke from New Pastures, said: "The Police Authority POCA fund provided us with funding for much needed equipment for various projects which helped a wide range of needy groups in Kingsthorpe. This has created a long lasting benefit for the community.
"We found the process of applying very easy. The Police Authority are very friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend the POCA fund."
Councillor Derek Lawson, chair of the Grants Funding Group, said: "We were so pleased at the success of the scheme last year and the fact that we have been allocated an additional £5,000 means we will be able to help even more projects this year. It is great to see the proceeds of criminal activity ploughed back into communities that it has so often undermined."
Applications to the grant scheme can be made until 5.00pm on Friday 12 March 2010. It is anticipated that applications will be considered shortly afterwards and grants will be made available to successful projects in early April to be used during the 2010/11 financial year.
An application can be downloaded from the Police Authority website at www.northantspoliceauthority.org.uk.
Event: Ladies Night
What: Fundraiser
Start Time: 18 March at 19:00
End Time: 18 March at 23:00
Where: Little Oaks Pre-school.
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=351973697395&mid=1ff79cbG4ecf91d3G1a3dc17G7&n_m=alan.smith%40globalmapping.uk.com
At Brackley Library on Saturday 13th March, 10.30am
The Friends of Brackley Library will hold their first meeting and election of the committee.
Tea/ coffee and light refreshments.
ALL WELCOME.
More details from Judith Davies, Community Librarian
Details below.
Judith Davies, Community Librarian
Daventry Library
North Street
DAVENTRY
NN11 4GH
Tel: 01327 703130
Fax: 01327 300501
jmdavies@northamptonshire.gov.uk
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk
“Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured people live full and independent lives.”
Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 21st May 2010
Want to do something different? Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 21st May 2010 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s information and support services.
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre.
SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £35.00 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA.
Last year we had over 80 suppers taking part in England and Wales. In 2010 we want to double that figure and ensure we can provide more support to spinal cord injured people.
The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives.
Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.
Community Fundraising Officer, Elizabeth Wright, says, “The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group wanting to run a fun evening with your group.
Be a part of something special and make a real difference to help spinal cord injured people gain access to the information and support they need to enable them to live full and independent lives.”
For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 xtn 229 or email fishandchips@spinal.co.uk or visit www.spinal.co.uk
PC Advice from Mousemate
MICROSOFT ISSUE SECURITY WARNING
Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning users not to press the F1 key in Windows XP, owing to an unpatched bug in VBScript discovered by Polish researcher Maurycy Prodeus. The security advisory says that the vulnerability relates to the way VBScript interacts with Windows Help files when using Internet Explorer, and could be triggered by a user pressing the F1 key after visiting a malicious Web site using a specially crafted dialog box.
So basically, if you get any messages on your screen asking you to press the “F1” key, don’t! Close the window and run your anti virus scanner.
TV ON-LINE
Would you like to watch TV from your PC? A website I have used for many years as a TV guide has recently added online streaming of all the major freeview channels FOR FREE! You can watch all BBC and ITV channels, Channel 4 and 5 including their extra channels, you can also see Sky Sports News, Dave and my sons favourite CBeebies! Simply visit http://www.tvguide.co.uk/tv_channel_streams.asp to start watching online.
SPORTS NEWS
Pitstone 0-6 Halse United
Halse United under 13’s were back to league action and had their longest away journey against Pitsone & Ivinghoe.
It was obvious from the start that Halse were out to win. Straight away the passing was good and the team spirit was high.
Good wing play from Webb and a great cross saw Chilton clinically finish at the near post. Then many more chances went begging before Williams headed home Halse’s second to take them in to half time 2 up.
Second half Halse just seemed to get better against a gutsy Pitstone team, but it wasn’t long before O’Hara scored followed by Webb and then an own goal.
Then the pick of the bunch was Baldwin with a 25 yard looping shot that was impossible to save. Halse eventually ran out 6 – 0 winners to keep their good run of form on course.
BRACKLEY TOWN LOSE TWO ON THE SPIN
Defeat at home on Saturday by a single late goal to Hednesford was followed up by defeat to Bashley on Tuesday Night, a result made worse by the fact the Bashley Club Secretary is a friend of mine! Once he got over his frankly immature "Beat by a Village, you got beat by a Village, beat by a Village etc." he then gave me a match report thus:
It was one of those days. Your guys ran us off the pitch for the first 15 minutes and could well have been three up if it wasn't for the bar, post and our luck. Two brilliant breakaway goals by us changed the course of the game and we then scored another two before the break whilst you will still reeling. Brackley came out for the second half as they did the first and pulled back two goals within 10 minutes of the re-start. Bash were hanging on but gradually got back into the game and a fifth goal killed the game in our favour. Verdict: Brackley are the best attacking team we have seen this season and if they had scored in the first 15 minutes we would have been dead. However, there defence is another matter and they failed to protect their goalkeeper from inside the box situations and corners.
Your man on the spot.
Mike Cranidge
Brackley Sports FC
A derby victory for Sports first team was the only weekend highlight as Sports Reserves run of form came to an abrupt end and a heavily depleted Sports Ladies side crashed out of the league cup.
Syresham 0 Brackley Sports 2
BSFC took the bragging rights in Saturday’s local derby with a 2-0 victory at Syresham. First half goals from Lee Dawson and a Darren Cox penalty were enough to give Sports the three points.
In a game that was never going to be a feast of flowing football, Sports took the game to Syresham from the off and playing into the wind, never let them settle, opening the scoring on 20 minutes when Dawson finished a Cox cross from close range. Shortly afterwards Simon Ward, Syresham's 'keeper was lucky to remain on the park, when he took out Richie Adams in a one on one. Darren Cox buried the resulting penalty to give the visitors the advantage that they never looked like losing.
The second half was similar to the first, with Sports having the majority of the procession and despite having numerous chances could not put the ball in the net but still finished the game the victorious.
This Saturday, Sports host Southcott RA in the league, kick off 3pm.
Sports Reserves unbeaten run came to an end, going down 2-0 to AFC Santander at Spingfield Way. This Saturday they hope to bounce back making the short trip to Great Horwood, kick off 3pm.
AFC Trinity 13 Brackley Sports Ladies 0
At the fifth time of asking, Sports finally got their League Cup campaign under way but were unlucky in more than one way as they crashed to a 13-0 defeat to AFC Trinity at the Racecourse.
With only 9 players available, Sports knew they would be under pressure from the off against one of the title hopefuls and this was proven as Trinity camped themselves inside the Sports half. Sports were resilient and held off the barrage for ten minutes until the breakthrough came and the hosts took the lead. Trinity added two more within minutes but then took there foot off the gas overplaying looking for more goals allowing Sports to get a bit of the possession. Trinity added a fourth on twenty eight minutes in controversial circumstances, Sports keeper Sam Richardson bundled over the line with the ball with no foul being given and the game stepped up a gear physically after this with strong challenges from both sides going unpunished by the referee. Trinity added a fifth just before the break to as good as guarantee the game.
In the second half with the wind behind them, Sports dug in and battled but the fitness and numerical advantage of the hosts was too much with them adding eight further goals. This was not to say Sports did not have their chances, Becca Chapple going close with two efforts from range and lady of the match, Christina Picchianti covering every inch of the pitch looking for a consolation. Sports even had a penalty appeal turned away, Dana Oliver being uprooted in the box for no reward.
After the game manager Andy Bannard said “Trinity are a handful when you have eleven players so I knew it was going to be an uphill battle, however, the work rate from the girls was fantastic and despite what the scoreline says we made them work for it, best of luck to Trinity in the Quarters”
This Sunday Sports Ladies host local rivals Woodford United, looking for a hat-trick of wins against Danni Grogan's side, kick off at Aynho is at 2pm.
BRACKLEY RUFC MATCH REPORT
Brackley 15, Northampton 17
It was almost the great escape. Having been largely outplayed for the first 40 minutes, Brackley clawed their way back into contention in the second half to hold a slender three point lead with less than ten minutes to play. In a pulsating end to the match, the Men’s Own pack hammered at Brackley’s line until the home team conceded a try, whereupon Brackley immediately set their visitors on the back foot, securing a long-range penalty kick at goal in the final passage of play. When the kick fell short, the referee’s whistle signalled that Brackley had lost the chance of much needed win to begin their climb to the safety of a mid-division place in the league.
Owing firstly to frozen pitches and then flooded pitches last week, Brackley had not played since 13 February, and for a while it showed. Brackley’s stuttering start allowed Men’s Own to take an early seven point lead and it was half an hour before Brackley seriously threatened. But no sooner had a touchdown from Mike Lowdell brought Brackley back on terms than Men’s Own countered with an unconverted try for a half time lead of 12-5.
From the restart, it was all Brackley. Huge tackles from second row Danny Hopkin and fullback Ken Marshall-Grant stifled Men’s Own, while the improved fluency of the back division allowed Brackley to spread the ball wide to either wing where the pace of the Brinklow brothers proved a constant danger to the opposition.
After Lowdell had reduced the deficit with a penalty goal, number eight Matt Stott won the ball at the breakdown, releasing centre Graeme Cartmell for a powerful surge upfield. His pass found Marshall-Grant who, faced with three defenders, battled his way through to cross the line. Lowdell added the two points and Brackley were in the lead for the first time. Having shown great character in their second half fight back, Brackley were ultimately disappointed by their inability to close out the match as the final minutes ticked away.
THIS WEEKEND
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