Round & About March 2020 issue

ROUND & ABOUT MARCH 2020

Published by Best Area Magazines Ltd - 07899 757473 Email: roundandaboutbanbury@gmail.com

flowersdirect

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DAWNS FLOWERS Est. 1992 ~ Local Family Run Business

flowersdirect

Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxon. OX17 2NE

QUALITY FRESH FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Flowers For All Occasions

Tel: 01295 711288 Mob: 07771 907 971

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MARTINS BOILER SERVICES

BOILER & CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATIONS, PLUMBING

OIL FIRED and GAS

BREAKDOWN & MAINTENANCE

POWER FLUSHING AND GENERAL PLUMBING FOR EMERGENCIES OR BREAKDOWNS MOBILE: 07951 686219 24 hrs

FOR BOILER SERVICES 15 + Years Experience Tel: 01295 ~816709

Taking you where you want to go...

A modern first class reliable service for all your coaching needs

14 - 70 seat coaches available Tel: 01295 254254

Thorpe Mead, Banbury, OX16 4RZ

www.cheneycoaches.co.uk

wires without worries All Types of Roofing & Property Maintenance Work Undertaken Fast Friendly Service FREE Estimates ~ Fully Insured

Tel: 01295 722827

18th 17th Edition Qualified Electrician

Free Quotations No job too small

Contact Julian on:- 07743 948 118 (mobile) 01295 750 749 (eve) web: www.ja-electrics.co.uk

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HOME MAINTENANCE

S.R.D. FENCING & PATIOS Fencing ~ Landscaping ~ Patios Paths ~ Decking ~ Drives ~ Shingle Guttering ~ Brick Walls Artificial Grass ~ Garden Clearance No Job Too Small For a FREE quote call Danny on

01295 367422 or 07989 774289

danny_srd@live.co.uk

www.srdfencing.com

Body & Soul Massage/Beauty Therapy An experienced and ITEC qualified Massage Therapist based in Banbury The following treatments are offered in the comfort of my own therapy room:

Swedish (relaxing) Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Indian Head Massage, Bamboo Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Acupressure Massage, Thai Foot Massage & Hopi Ear Candling.

Also offering Beauty facials and waxing treatments

Please contact Vanessa on:

07553 286049 or 01295 257789 www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulbanbury 4

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Email info@banwin.co.uk Web www.banwin.co.uk

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GYMOPHOBICS RETURNS TO BANBURY! THE UK’S PREMIER INCH & WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE Whatever your figure, shaping up and slimming down has never been easier!

 Ladies Only  Regular 3 week re

 Personal Program

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mes  Easy fun & friendly

 VIP Attention

 No fitness required

 FREE exercise classe

 No Age limit

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There has never been a better time to put that ‘sparkle’ back into your life! At Gymophobics our members range from 12 to 87 years.

Whatever your age we will design you a personally tailored programme to help you achieve your goals. Just two or three 30 minute sessions each week could improve your figure, posture and energy levels. Looking good and feeling great is what Gymophobics is all about and our unique ‘air resistance circuit makes exercise easier than you ever thought possible.

DAWN HOMER slimmer of the year

Even if you hate Gyms, you will love Gymophobics.

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

01295 521306 1a George Street, Banbury, OX16 5BH

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SERVICE

CCTV SYSTEMS

08085 364646

? Renovations

? Extensions

? Loft and Garage Conversions ? Timber Framed Garages Please give us a call if you would like a quote

? General Building and Restoration

01280 703368

? Driveways and Patios

abbeybldrs@hotmail.co.uk www.abbey-builders.co.uk / www.abbey-paving.co.uk

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? Stone walls ? Chimneys and Roofing ? Landscaping and Groundwork

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Suppliers & Fitters of Gas Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fireplace Surrounds

We can help with the following services: • Supply & fitting of wood burning stoves • Fireplaces (all fuels) • Chimney Lining • Chimney rebuilds • Ancillary brickwork • Chimney sweeping Our products & suppliers

Contact us for more information T: 0800 0282808 M: 07775707042

www.capitolstoveandfire.co.uk To advertise at a price that’s right for you call 07899 757473

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Banbury Van and Car Hire Ltd Unit 3 Thorpe Way, Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 4SP

01295 256555 07888 747323

www.banburyvanandcarhire.co.uk hire@banburyvanandcarhire.co.uk To advertise at a price that’s right for you call 07899 757473

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Use Leaflets?

Let us distribute them for you

We can deliver your We can distribute ready-made materials to your ready-made over 23,000 letterboxes overwith onmaterials a monthlytobasis 18,000 the Roundletterboxes & About, the Life Brackley basis. & the on in a monthly Life Buckingham.

Contact Mandy 0844 693 3228 07899 757473 inbusinessmags@gmail.com throughyourletterbox@gmail.com 12

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Mothers DayMARCH

DON’T FORGET FORGET SUNDAY DON'T SUNDAY22nd 11th MARCH

Handtied Bouquets & Baskets of Lovely Fresh Flowers

We also have a wide range of Pot Plants & Planted Baskets

GRAVE POTS SILK ARRANGEMENTS MOTHERS DAY ZINC JUGS WITH FRESH OR SILK FLOWERS

* Free

Local Delivery

On 22ndMARCH March * On Sunday Sunday 11th *USE YOUR LOCAL FLORIST TO GUARANTEE YOUR

(on orders of £20.00 and over)

FLOWERS WILL BE DELIVERED ON MOTHERS DAY SO WHY NOT GIVE US A CALL TO FIND OUT MORE ?

OR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR MOTHERS DAY

on

01295 - 711288 / 07771 907 971 Alternatively call in and see us at

Dawns Flowers

on the A422 Middleton Cheney Bypass To Banbury, Brackley and all surrounding villages ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.

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37 Years Experience

01295 711404 Mob: 07770 607330 Tony Allen

PAINTER & DECORATOR • Skilled Tradesman • 40 Years Experience • Competitve rates • Free Estimates Specialist in Wallpaper Lining paper - Decorative and textured work Skirting, Architraves and Wood work Tiling and much more...

Tel: 01295 264754 Mob: 07976 279939 14

Friendly, local, quality

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A PRICOT GENERAL BUILDER Stonework & Brickwork Specialist

• Extensions • Garden Walls • Patios • Fencing • Ceramic Tiling • Painting etc...

M: 07557 048160 Based in Aynho For a polite and professional service

The Plastering Company

07964 286 097 www.emzhair.co.uk

Easington Painting & Decorating Services

No Job too small phone Jason on

07583 642326 for a free quote

New Builds & Refurbs Services Plastering/Drylining/Boarding/ Rendering/Re-skim NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! Contact for a free enquiry TEL:

07875 380359

info@2pservices.co.uk WEBSITE: www.2pservices.co.uk EMAIL:

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WYATT FORESTRY

SUPPLIERS OF LOGS & MULCH

LOGS

Pick Up Load £ 85.00 Half Load

£ 45.00

Trailer Load £110.00

MULCH Pick Up Load £45.00 Trailer Load £60.00

CONTACT 01295 ~ 710819

MARCH CLEANING SERVICES

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Tel: 01869 338466

Mob: 07771 771218 North Oxfordshire Windows

UPVC Windows & Doors Conservatories Colin All Aspects of Building French Doors & Sliding Patios Fascias & Guttering

Payne

R D DECORATING Painting & Decorating Artex & Coving

Ring Ricky

Tel: 01295 254082 Mob: 07930 928152 Please visit my website: www.rddecorating.co.uk

C.A.M SERVICING Caravan servicing and repairs Chris A. Morgan Experienced mobile caravan technician ACOPs Gas Certified Call 07926 756302

c.dench plastering Plastering Plastering over artex Rendering Screeding

Contact Colin Dench for a free quotation: Tel: 01280 701115 07881 592787 colindench12@gmail.com

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Windows Front Doors Bifold Doors Patio Doors Roof Lights Roof Lanterns 01295 477464 07988 020996

enquiries@exquisitewindows.co.uk

GSH JOINERY

For all purpose made joinery including Doors ~ Windows ~ Staircases etc.

Handmade kitchens & furniture Replacement cabinet doors ~ drawer fronts made to measure to your requirements Wooden floors supplied & fitted Timber machining & moulding facilities available ~ Kitchens fitted Tel: 07890 534 182

FLEET FEET

LIZ SPINK. CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST. THE INSTITUTE OF CHIROPODISTS & PODIATRISTS HPC Registration no: CH20907 OVER 15 YEARS FORMER NHS AND PODIATRIST EXPERIENCE CLINIC AT MIDDLETON CHENEY VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS PLEASE RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT

HOME 01295 255866~MOBILE 07860 134138

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BUILDING SERVICES & MAINTAINENCE Driveways Patios Steps Landscaping Fencing Bespoke Gazebos Roofing Vents Chimney Pointing Lead Flashing Fascias Guttering House Pointing Drainage / Damp / Leaks / Roof De Mossing Plus many other jobs not listed are available Please Enquire

Call David 01295 811726 or 07888 686347 Email: david.chandler177@gmail.com

Car Paint Repairs Car Park Scratches Dents & Scrapes Competitive Prices

Qualified paint sprayer & panel beater 20 years experience in approved bodyshops Contact Nick Brown Jeffs Farm Thorpe Road, Chacombe Banbury, Oxon. OX17 2EW

Tel: 07815 838 807

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SKID STEER SERVICES

Groundworks Contractor

Footings ~ Shed & Greenhouse Bases ~ Garden Paths & Patios Drives ~ Concrete, Shingle & Block Paving ~ Cable, Water & Sewer pipes laid ~ Mini Digger with driver for hire ~ Skips loaded Public Liability Insurance For FREE estimate phone Michael on Mobile: 07767 762369 ~ Office: 01869 252528

BOBCAT DAVE OWNER / OPERATOR

Dave and his mini digger can access areas big diggers can't reach.

Call for an estimate.

Home: 01327 263 997 Mobile: 0780 355 4079 www.bobcatdave.com

Footings ~ Drainage ~ Drive Excavation Paths ~ Ponds ~ Landscape etc.

B D I PLASTERING All internal and external work undertaken Polite and prompt service Ring Ian Tel: 01295 276287 Mob: 07950 720924 Please visit my website www.bdiplastering.com

Garden Pond Services Pond Cleaning, General Maintenance Filtration Installs & Upgrades Ponds Re-Lined & Repaired Call for any pond related enquiry Contact: Jim

07704 576839 / 01280 705067 www.pondcleaner.co.uk Garden Pond Services

PDS Pestcontrol 07947 160798

•Mice •Rats •Fleas •Bedbugs •Flies •Moths •Wasps •Moles •Grey squirrels •Rabbits

www.pdspestcontrol.co.uk To advertise at a price that’s right for you call 07899 757473

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ALL SEASONS LANDSCAPING

GENUINE DISCOUNT FOR OAPS

FENCING - DECKING - PATIOS HEDGE & SHRUB MAINTENANCE - GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE TREE WORK - STUMPS TREATED & REMOVED TURFING - SLABBING - PATHS - PATIO & BLOCK PAVING RESTORATION HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING & SEALING AVAILABLE

Call Adam for a FREE quotation on Office: 407 Direct: Direct: 07874 07874220 220985 985 Office:01295 01869368 337171 Email: adamaslservices@gmail.com The customer is entitled to a seven day cooling off period

S & E Painting and Decorating All aspects of interior and exterior decorating including plastering and general household maintenance.

Contact Eddie Contact Steve 07741 258599 07557 048160 BANBURY AYNHO

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Tel: 07921556737

Windows, doors, skirtings & architraves.

New UPVC doors and windows.

Period restoration & woodwork.

“Honest, Reliable Skilled.”

Bespoke furniture & carving.

Client Oxfordshire For all your decorating needs Interior & Exterior

Fully Qualified ~ 30 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES Martin Hirons ~ Middleton Cheney

Tel: 01295 ~ 711068

ANTON’S HEATING&&TILING TILINGSERVICES SERVICES ANTON’S PLUMBING, PLUMBING, HEATING For an efficient and friendly service We cover all aspects of plumbing from a leaking Tap/ Ballcock change ANTON’S HEATING & TILING SERVICES to aPLUMBING, whole bathroom installation

Mobile: 07814458506

Anthony McKay Tel: 07921556737 Traditional Carpenter / Joiner & UPVC competent

email: ibiswoodcraft@gmail.com

“Honest, reliable, skilled”

Repairs & maintenance.

Windows, doors, skirtings & architraves.

Client Oxfordshire

New UPVC doors and windows.

Period restoration & woodwork. Bespoke furniture & carving.

25+ years experience.

R. SOMERTON SERVICE REPAIRS SERVICE & & REPAIRS

Washing Machines, Dish Washers, Tumble Dryers, Washing Electric Machines, Dish Washers, Cookers, Ovens & Tumble Hobs Dryers, Electric Cookers, Microwaves & Vacuum Cleaners Also parts for D.I.Y.

Tel: 01295 - 711494 01280 - 700319

Answer Machine ( 24 hours )

WESTWORKS THE PLAYING FIELDS, WESTBURY NR. BRACKLEY. NORTHANTS To advertise at a price that’s right for you call 07899 757473

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AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD !!!

GUTTER & FASCIA REPLACEMENT SERVICE WITH A 20 YEAR WRITTEN GUARANTEE * Details available on request.*

Does your fascia look like the picture on the left?

37 Years Experience

We can make it look like the one on the right!

OTHER SERVICES

We also Repair your existing Windows & Doors or supply & fit New Ones if required.

01295 711404 Mob: 07770 607330

March Crossword

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8 Farm bird (5)

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10 Degree of excitement during a debate (11) 12 Open space in a forest (5) 13 Central Chinese desert (4) 15 Unentitled (11)

4 Quantifiable (10) 6 Birthplace (10) 9 In favour of (3) 11 Dais (6) 13 Present (4) 14 Fenland cathedral city (3)

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CATERING FOR ALL EVENTS WEDDINGS • BUFFETS • PARTIES CORPORATE CATERING OUTDOOR EVENTS Tel: 07875 132741 Email: tasty@regscafe.co.uk

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