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Diocese finds reverend to fill space left by Tony Bryer
Four churches in the south Northants, including St Lawrence Church in Towcester, are looking forward to welcoming new clergy to lead their communities later this year.
Sausage innovator to feed Jubilee party-goers in Towcester
A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Wollaston, who dreams of nothing but sausages, will be one of the star attractions at next month’s Towcester Sausage and Cider Festival.
Grand Prix hosts urged to have fire drills
FIRE SAFETY: The first signs of the approaching Silverstone Grand Prix season emerged this week as fire chiefs issued reminders over fire safety.
Professional theatre show comes to Buckingham
Riding Lights Theatre Company are visiting Buckingham on Friday, May 18, as part of their national tour of Monsieur de Coubertin’s Opymlic© Feat, a new comedy about the rebirth of the modern Olympic games in Athens in 1896, which has had rave reviews.
Charity calls survivors for lap of honour
RELAY FOR LIFE: Cancer survivors are being invited to play a key role in Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life in Buckingham on the weekend of June 16 and 17.
Sport
Clayson’s blow wrecks Beds’ victory chances
Bedfordshire’s run of poor form in one-day competitions continued as they exited the MCCA Trophy with a hefty 102-run defeat to Oxfordshire at Cople on Sunday.
Unique cycle race in support of veterans
SILVERSTONE circuit will be swapping horse power for pedal power in August, for what is thought to be the biggest events of its kind.
Gene wins on Audi debut in Belgium
MOTORSPORT: Marc Gene made the dream start to his career as an Audi Sport driver in the FIA World Endurance Championship at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium last weekend when he sensationally won the 6-Hours of Spa, write Colin and James Beckett.
Buckingham youngsters lead way at festival
YOUTH RUGBY: Buckingham Rugby Club U7’s A and B teams put on a fantastic display of rugby at the Aylesbury Minis Festival, both teams enjoying victory in their groups.
Buckingham youngster Spires in top form at Donington
MOTORSPORT: Young Buckingham driver Anton Spires (pictured left) had an impressive weekend competing in the MSVR Blast in the Park Monoposto Championship at Donington driving for Kingdom Motorsport in a new Formula Renault.
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Drive to bring in classic cars
TINGEWICK: A call has gone out to all classic car owners to bring their classic or vintage vehicles to the sixth Tingewick Classic Car Show on Bank Holiday Monday, June 4, from 1.30pm.
Cadets create home for bugs
BUCKINGHAM: Buckingham Air Cadets battled horizontal rain and cold winds to help with the construction of an invertebrate bank at the top end of the New Inn visitor centre car park at Stowe Landscape Gardens last month.
The Sunshine Boys (in preview)
DANNY DeVito makes his West End debut in Neil Simon’s hilarious homage to vaudeville, The Sunshine Boys, and I hope someone steals his passport to prevent him ever leaving the UK.
Community
DIY dodgers pay the price for avoiding chores
If the thought of fixing a wobbly patio or levelling an uneven floor leaves you in a cold sweat then you’re not alone.
Local musician at Jubilee gig
TINGEWICK: Bernie Marsden and Friends will be performing at a Jubilee concert on Tingewick playing Field at 7.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday, June 4.
Helmdon Snapshot project: An ordinary week in the county’s best village
PHOTOGRAPHS of coal being delivered by hand and a lady walking her pet pig are some of the highlights of a project to capture a week in the life of a Northants Village.
Drive to bring in classic cars
TINGEWICK: A call has gone out to all classic car owners to bring their classic or vintage vehicles to the sixth Tingewick Classic Car Show on Bank Holiday Monday, June 4, from 1.30pm.
Cadets create home for bugs
BUCKINGHAM: Buckingham Air Cadets battled horizontal rain and cold winds to help with the construction of an invertebrate bank at the top end of the New Inn visitor centre car park at Stowe Landscape Gardens last month.
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Weather for Buckingham
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
