Welcome to the February N.N newsletter!

In this issue are the latest Northants information, tips & facts, business resources & services, discount vouchers & promotions from businesses & retailers.

Looking for love?

Nearly 8 million people are now looking for friendship or love online. Would you like to increase your social circles or find a partner if you are lonely?

Find the special one local to you. Visit www.nnfriends.com

Did you receive or buy a PC or laptop for Xmas?

Have you checked that it has adequate anti-virus protection?

It is so important now as there are so many viruses circulating the Internet. You can inadvertently activate a virus on your PC by opening a malicious e-mail or visiting a website set-up for untoward purposes. Has your existing PC been backed up? Have you a copy of your precious data? Backup those photos now! Or visit www.tidypc.co.uk
Look after your laptop!
10 Tips to make your laptop last longer:
1. Buy a case for it - you will drop it
2. Periodically fully charge the battery
3. Install anti-virus software
4. Regularly backup your data to CD/DVD
5. Avoid stretching the power lead - it will break
6. Do not leave it in the car or on the train
7. Do not store banking/personal details
8. Prevent overheating, keep underneath clear
9. If its come in from the cold, let it acclimatize
10. Purchase a spare power pack/lead

FREE Discount Card
Local discounts & online cashback. Money off products around town. Large brands including: Tesco, Comet, Boots, Halfords, Next & HMV. read more>
Personalized Gifts
The Northants.net shop has a range of gifts, bags, clothing & accessories that are personalized to the area you live in, like Wootton, Grange Park, Milton Malsor, NN3, NN7 etc. Alternatively personalize them yourself! visit shop>
Valentines Day
A special gift idea for Valentine's Day
This cuddly stuffed bear from Tower Toys wears a T-shirt available in white, black, red or blue and can be personalized as a perfect expression of love and affection for that some special someone - even kids will love him! more>
Company Profile
Raportix Ltd. is an established web and database solutions company in Northampton that provides services to any size business. If you have a retail or trade business selling products, you could take advantage of their bespoke Content Management System (CMS) that is incorporated into a new or your existing website build.
The CMS has been designed to save the business owner time and allow them to run their business. The CMS allows easy management of products, details, prices, photos and special offers by using any Internet connected computer with no software to install or learn. Anyone in your business can be tasked to use the system.

Please visit our website for more details.
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Private Advert
Mini Cooper 1.6. 53 reg. 24K miles on new engine. Metallic black, rare white alloys, mirrors and roof. Half leather, sports seats. Radio/CD. Electric mirrors, windows. Fitted Mini carpet mats. Tyre pressure monitor. Brand new Mini/BMW £3K engine 2 years ago at 68K miles. Recent new tyre, exhaust & CAT. 12 months MOT. Non smoker, lady owner. Reluctant sale - need larger car. £5500. 01604 701706

Kinky Boots
The kinky boots factory of Northamptonshire depicted in the 2005 film 'Kinky Boots' was called 'Prince & Sons'.

The real factory name was 'W.J. Brooks' which has now closed.
Emergency Care Assistant
I work for the ambulance service as an ECA which is a relatively new role within the service... Driving an ambulance in the snow and ice is 'snow' joke... They were still in the oven on base, burnt to a crisp.
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This month we are giving away a copy of Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince on DVD. Certificate 12. enter>
William Shakespeare
In the east lawn of the former manor house in Abington Park NN1, a Mulberry Tree stands, grown from a cutting taken in 1778 from the Mulberry Tree in Shakespear's own garden in Straford-upon-Avon.
Business Forum
Register, discuss topics and promote your business for free online at the Northamptonshire Business Forum. www.northants.biz >
Northants Advertising
Advertise your business here in the Newsletter. details> Promote yourself over all 19 Northamptonshire postal code NN1-18,29 websites such as www.nn1.co.uk >
Website Development
Do you require a new website or website rebuild? Would you like to easily manage your products & services yourself?  A database driven bespoke Content Management System can be designed for YOUR needs. read more>