The Advertiser May 2012

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Advertiser Essential shops & services with everything you need – all wonderfully local!

Inside this month: New Whisky Column Talk to the Vet - Obesity Rosemary Bookkeeping Oxfordshire Artweeks Faringdon Festival Birdie Review Promoting local business, trade and services.

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This Month’s Cover Artist Anna Dillon

Born in Berkshire in 1972 and grew up in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire near Avebury, the Uffington White Horse Hill and The Ridgeway.

The unique and ancient countryside of the British Isles and Ireland continually inspires her to paint vibrant and colourful landscapes. She is determined to visit and paint as many landscapes as possible.

To see more of Anna’s work visit: http://www.annadillon.com/index.html

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WHO’S NEXT?

Call Trish: 01367 820060 Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk

Community Awards This month’s business news begins with a big CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners of the Community Awards.

Pete and Tara Sharps and their team at Pat Thomas Butcher’s won the Business Award. This award is sponsored by Faringdon Chamber of Commerce who are delighted that the award has gone to such a long established business. The Clive Davis Community Hero Award went to Gordon and Anne Dowell for their outstanding contributions to charity and the Community Group Award went to the Faringdon Fire and Rescue Service, who were extremely proud to have the hard work of their crew acknowledged in this way.

The Chamber would like to congratulate all of the Community Award winners and thank Sally Thurston for organising the event.

Faringdon Chamber of commerce The next meeting of Faringdon Chamber of Commerce

will be on Monday 14th May at 6:30pm. If you would like Welcome to new Faringdon business, Tranquillity Tans. to find out more please contact Chamber Secretary, Beautician, Natasha DeBank runs this mobile service Jane Haynes on 01367 246130. and said “In December I wanted a spray tan, having 4 children and a hectic life I searched for a mobile spray tan technician.... The nearest I could find was Didcot!

Realising the gap in the market for this, I went back to beauty school and got trained to be a fully accredited spray tan technician. I have now started my own business Tranquillity Tans, which is a mobile business designed to help people like me, who don't have the money for babysitters to go to a salon locally. I provide a convenient service in their own home with no mess and offer a natural looking organic tan, which lasts up to 10 days”. For more information go to www.facebook.com/TranquilityTans .

New Business

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club Faringdon Business Breakfast Club will be meeting on Monday 14th May at Sudbury House Hotel from 7:309:00 and the guest speaker this month will be Simon Brusch of Brusch Esolutions Ltd. His presentation will be “From 9-5 to managing your ninety-five To-dos”.

The only cost will be £10.00 to cover Breakfast and Refreshments. If you would like to attend, please call the booking line on 0845 003 1340.

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CAR BODY REPAIRS V W RESTORATION

TEL 01367 243324 MOB 07918 660725 OPEN MON-SAT 8-6ISH jimers213@btconnect.com

Lets Talk about Whisky

When I looked up ‘whisky drinker’ on Google the stereotypes I found included: older gentleman, hardcore drinker, cowboys (!), Scotsman… Hmm, none of the above describe me or, indeed, many of my fellow whisky lovers and so a good starting point for an exploration of the world of whisky seems to be what inspires my passion for whisky and why I think it’s a drink that anyone can enjoy.

Whisky is made from just three ingredients – grain, water and yeast. The basic process is to make a strong ‘beer’, distil it two or three times to produce a clear spirit then store it in a cask, where it acquires not only its colour but also many of its flavours and aromas. What is special about this deceptively simple process is that, in this world of homogeneity, the influence of individual people, ingredients, processes and environments is very evident in the final product – many thousands of whisky expressions have been produced and each has their own particular taste and personality. Additionally, the amber nectar in your glass can be a single malt, a blended malt, a grain whisky or a blended whisky, and could have originated from countries as diverse as Scotland or India, so you soon start to see what an intriguing and varied spirit whisky is – and why we say there is a whisky out there to suit everyone!

Whisky has the ability to be contemporary or traditional, robust or silky smooth. Whisky drinkers can be male or female, and from 18 to 80+. Stereotyping has no place in the whisky world, and over the next few months we’ll look at whisky’s wonderful diversity and explore different whiskies you might like to try.

Fran Thomas at Arkwrights Whisky and Wines.

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Birdie Tales Rook

(Corvus frugilegus)

Where the Thames Meets the Cotswolds An historic riverside Inn The Trout at Tadpole Bridge offers some of the finest locally sourced food, a great selection of cask ales, over 200 different wines, six individually designed bedrooms and private moorings on the Thames.

Situated between Bampton and Buckland, the inn is 15 minutes south of Witney.

Tuesday 15th May - Lunch for Ladies Who Like a Good Wine, see our website for further details.

Fabulous selection of fresh fish, local game and succulent Ribeye steak.

Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire, SN7 8RF www.trout-inn.co.uk t. 01367 870382 info@trout-inn.co.uk

When it comes to an ugly contest in the bird world, the Rook wins hands-down.

Similar in size to the Carrion Crow but more untidy in its appearance, they are easily identified by grey/white skin at the base of the bill, a peaked head and shaggy thigh feathers that resemble baggy trousers.

With over 1.2 million breeding pairs of these unsightly birds throughout the UK, flocks of Rooks overhead (often accompanied by Jackdaws) are a familiar sight to us all.

The Rook is an extremely social bird, foraging in groups and nesting communally, pairs stay together for years, often for life.

Not so well known amongst us is the Rooks intelligence.

When it comes to brains, the Great British Rook stands alone! They are prolific problem solvers, able to use tools to reach their goal. Tests carried out showed that Rooks can bend a length of straight wire into a hook, enabling them to retrieve worms from the bottom of a glass tube. If the tube is partially filled with water, the Rook will drop stones in to raise the water level until the worm is reachable. Evidence enough of how bright this strange looking bird is, but I would like to share with you my own personal favourite.

Scientists studying Rook behavior, filmed Rooks collecting nuts and dropping them onto a main road, vehicles ran over the nuts, cracking them open for the birds to retrieve. Now this is clever in itself but even more impressive in this case was that the birds had picked a stretch of road next to a pedestrian crossing.

They would wait for someone to press the button at the crossing, holding back until the lights turn red before descending to collect the cracked nuts in safety.

This clearly demonstrates a clear comprehension of cause and effect, as well as an appreciation of a wholly alien (human) concept, traffic lights‌ Ugly most definitely, bird brained I think not!!

C.Row

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Children’s Day Nursery in Shellingford, Faringdon Recognised by OFSTED in September 2010 as OUTSTANDING in Leadership & Management Excellent quality Children’s Day Nursery combining traditional loving Care with a stimulating educational programme to provide a wellBalanced environment for your child. Ÿ Children from 6 weeks to 5 years Ÿ Open 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday Ÿ Full time or part time (51 weeks) Ÿ Pre-school educational curriculum Ÿ French and music classes Ÿ Secure Door Entry System

To organise a visit please contact Steph Chapman, Nursery Manager on 01367 718888

Est. 1986

GARDENSCAPE Individual Design, Construction & Maintenance To discuss your personal garden requirements phone: 01865 250372 or 07773333531 Roger Hutchence - BA (HONS) NCH (Landscape Construction) www.gardenscape.biz Roger@gardenscape.biz

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Obesity – A problem for people and pets!

Obesity is a serious problem of our times – in both people and their pets. Animals don't usually suffer from heart attacks in the same way as people do. However, they (like us) are susceptible to a number of other very serious health concerns related to being overweight. These all lead to a poor quality of life, i.e. unhappy animals! Who wouldn't be able to tell the difference in happiness between a slim and energetic dog playing in the park, and an obese one who hardly manages to waddle those 300 feet getting to the park!? Most overweight animals are not made that way by themselves, it’s usually because of their owners! In both man and animals, overfeeding and lack of exercise are the main causes of obesity. Too much food, and often the wrong type of food, can cause the daily calorific intake to increase dramatically. If the balance between calories taken in versus calories burnt off isn't right the body will produce large fat deposits. As a result the animal becomes overweight and eventually obese.

Your veterinarian is indispensable in helping your pets to get back to normal weight and consequently greatly improve their chances of living a healthier, happier and longer life. He/she will advise you on the right type of food, the right amount of food and how to help “burn off” those excess calories. Pet food manufacturers have given us a wide range of brands and formulas specifically designed to match your pet’s needs at the different stages of his/her life. The required amount of daily calories decreases with age, it changes after animals have been neutered and, of course, as in man, varies in each individual’s lifestyle. Your vet will be able to tell you the ideal weight for your pet and can produce a tailored plan to burn off those calories. In dogs, longer, more frequent walks and ball games will help to reduce weight. Cats often eat when they're bored. To help prevent this certain toys can be used to encourage their playing and moving about more. Another option to consider is getting them a play mate. Rabbits should be given less of the high-energy commercial rabbit food and more good-quality hay and grass. They also like a play and a run in the garden!

Here at Danetree my nurses run obesity clinics free of charge and are happy to give advice. The government is currently trying to reduce levels of obesity in the general population. Junk food and lack of exercise is blamed for an increased occurrence of weight related diseases. The same applies to our pets. So get out there and exercise!

Combined with a balanced and healthy diet it helps us all live healthier and longer lives.

Graham Pursery 01367 242777

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'Passionate about plants' Sitting between Longcot and Fernham is 'White Horse Nursery', a business establishing a real passion to produce top quality plants for the garden run on a traditional family basis.

There is a wide selection of herbaceous perennials, alpines, roses, shrubs and climbers for the flower borders as well as fruit bushes and vegetable plants which gives you the opportunity to enjoy fresh home produce. Bedding plants are available to suit the season, and with summer on its way tender bedding plants are available now. Specializing in hanging baskets you can have your own baskets refilled right up to the end of May or purchase ones ready planted.

A number of demonstrations are planned during the summer starting with hanging baskets and planters on Sat 12th May at 11am and 3pm where you will pick up tips to improve your own planting. These demonstrations are free and there is no need to book.

White Horse Nursery can be found on the B4508 just outside Longcot on the Fernham road and is open Thursday to Sunday 10am – 5pm, March to October.

For enquiries telephone 07726 166369.

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THE GRANGE CARE CENTRE Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Quality 24-hour residential nursing care for elderly persons.

Do you need a long or short stay holiday break?

If you’re looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, make sure to come and visit us. Ÿ Beautiful landscaped gardens Ÿ Nutritional meals Ÿ Highly trained staff Whether you require 24 hour nursing care, a short break or you’re recovering from an operation, you’ll find just the care you need at The Grange.

In the serene setting of what was originally a 17th century vicarage, you’ll benefit from the kind of considerate attention our dedicated staff are noted for. We cater to all specialised needs and many of our rooms are en-suite.

Although a restful place, there’s no shortage of activities.

Live entertainment is often the order of the day and many of our activities take place in the garden.

Ÿ Entertainment Ÿ Residential hairdressing Ÿ Personal furniture Ÿ En-suite facilities

Ÿ Single/companion rooms

Ÿ GP visits/24 nursing

Ÿ Superb facilities

Ÿ Excellent parking.

Ÿ Daily activities

Please do phone and come and visit us. We would love to meet you and your family.

Call 08444 725 182 or email: thegrange@foresthc.com Visit our website: www.foresthc.com

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Rosemary Bookkeeping offers Free Initial Bookkeeping Consultations Rosemary Bookkeeping has a new franchise partner, Alison Buck, who is delighted to offer free initial bookkeeping consultations to small businesses in and around Swindon and The Vale of White Horse.

Alison is offering an altogether friendly and intelligent bookkeeping experience by utilising the unique Rosemary System and taking the hassle of doing the bookkeeping away from the small business owner.

Alison says “I am really excited about becoming part of the Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise. I plan to offer a fresh approach to bookkeeping which is both friendly and straightforward for small businesses – I concentrate on your books, allowing you to concentrate on your business!”

Unlike other bookkeepers, Rosemary Bookkeeping only charge for each transaction processed and not for the time spent. Starting at only 42p a transaction, outsourcing your bookkeeping isn’t as expensive as you may think.

To enquire about Rosemary Bookkeeping for your business, contact Alison on 01367 243366 today for a free consultation or e-mail alisonbuck@rosemarybooks.co.uk.

Crowdy & Rose Solicitors of Faringdon and Lechlade

Faringdon Branch

We have a wealth of local knowledge and are an established part of the local community providing for the needs of our clients 2 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HW Tel: 01367 240285 High Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3AE Tel: 01367 252644 www.crowdyandrose.co.uk Info@crowdyandrose.co.uk Established within the local community since 1790

Lechlade Branch

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GLASS PROCESSORS & GLAZIERS GLASS CUT WHILE-U-WAIT MIRRORS • BEVELLING SANDBLASTING • POLISHING DRILLING • DECORATIVE GLASS COLOURED SPLASHBACKS Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park, Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com

I was most grateful and extremely proud to have achieved New Business 'Finalist' at the Fairford & Lechlade Busines Club Awards, earlier this year.

Studies reveal the physical and psychological benefits of massage, apt in today's stressful society, which include deep relaxation, improved circulation and skin tone overall. Massage simply makes you feel good. From alleviating tense, fatigued muscles to achieving a bit of 'me' time, this is a massage service that aims to bring professional swedish massage treatments to peoples' homes, workplaces and hotels throughout the North Cotswolds area. Rachael Rodia Holistic Massage Therapies offers a flexible, convenient, affordable and hassle-free service with a qualified and experienced therapist.

Special introductory offer on an all over skin polish followed by full body swedish massage.

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Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries

a specialist firm dealing with Private Client work including Wills • Estate Administration • Lasting Powers of Attorney and all aspects of residential property and conveyancing work such as Sales • Purchases • Remortgages • Shared Ownership Development Transactions • Land Transactions • Property Investment Angel Wilkins LLP, The Woolpack, Church Street, Wantage OX12 8BL Tel: 01235 775100 Fax: 01235 775101 Email: neil@angelwilkins.co.uk or amanda@angelwilkins.co.uk or suzy@angelwilkins.co.uk www.angelwilkins.co.uk Angel Wilkins LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA number: 524327

ips | The Advertiser | page 15 | T th Do you need help to lose weight?

aLetl us help you on your way to breaking the Yo-Yo dieting trap.

HeWe know that creating a healthy body is the only way to achieve

long term fat loss. Most diets ignore this fact including calorie restricted diets. As experts in creating healthy fat-burning bodies we know that protein, natural fat, leafy green vegetables and colourful berries make us feel full and give us nutrition – essential for a healthy body.

• Man-made sugary foods give us energy but no nutrition leaving us unsatisfied so we eat more of it. We store the excess energy as fat and gain weight • Then we try to diet by reducing what we eat • But we still don’t give our body nutrition so we feel unsatisfied and hungry • Then we rely on willpower to fight the urge to eat • But our body is starving so it fights back stronger and makes us eat – we are born to survive not to starve • In the battle of your body versus your willpower, your willpower will always lose! So traditional calorie restriction diets are almost impossible to stick to • Are you that yo-yo dieter?

• So what’s the alternative? Eat nutritious foods and not man-made sugary substitutes that give us energy but no nutrition Healthy eating and fat burning exercise will help you to lose weight, tone and enhance your shape and burn fat even whilst at rest.

So what is the first step? Next month we will give you a simple guide to get you started on your way to long term weight loss.

For any further details on healthy eating and weight loss contact the team at The Gym At Carswell 01367 870337 www.thegymatcarswell.co.uk

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Food & wine in itself is an interesting subject.

Get it right and you create a harmonious REVIEWS sensory experience, enhancing the flavours of both food and wine. Get it wrong and the result can lead to flavours that grate against each other. Given the expanse of the various cuisines in our midst, the task can be somewhat daunting.

From my non-scientific background, I have neither the time nor inclination to learn theories of taste compounds etc but adopt a weight and flavour approach. Put simply, light wines match light foods and heavier wines marry with heavier foods.

Take, for example, a subtle and delicate fish such as sole and partner it with a refreshing, light, crisp white wine such as sauvignon blanc. A meatier fish like monkfish would pair very well with a white wine of fuller body, such as a buttery Chardonnay. Moving forward on the weight scale, a barbecued rib eye steak would dominate a light red such as gamay or pinot noir, but would stand up to the primary fruit and cracked pepper flavour profile of an Australian shiraz.

The flavour aspect of this theory simply pin-points the wine according to the main flavour profile of the dish with which it is to be served, highlighted in the last example. Pork fillet in a creamy mushroom sauce would pair well with a lightly oaked chardonnay, whereas a pork based casserole with tomato sauce would taste amazing with a southern French wine with herbaceous aromas and flavours such as Fitou or I have also paired it with Chianti and it worked a treat.

All in all, the best way to approach food and wine matching is to note the distinctive aroma, flavour and weight profile when tasting a wine and start imagining what the wine could accompany in the food world. Practice makes perfect and before long, you’ll be making fabulous matches of your own!

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Oxfordshire Artweeks has become an annual tradition in Great Coxwell, involving the whole community.

Villagers are asked to bake cakes and quiches for the café, the church is open with its floral arrangements and plant stall and children from the village attend art workshops, the results of which are on show in the Reading Room café.

Sixteen local artists working in a wide variety of media will exhibit their work in five different venues in the village. This year you will be able to see painting, drawing, photography, stone carving, ceramics, green woodworking, handmade books, jewellery and blacksmithing. Artweeks catalogues covering the whole of Oxfordshire will be available as well as an Art Trail map to guide you from the magnificent Great Barn, down through the village to the 12th century church of St. Giles. You can meet and talk to the artists and watch them demonstrate their skills.

Oxfordshire Artweeks in Great Coxwell will be open for visitors from 11.00am. to 5.30pm. on the weekends of the 19th/20th and 26th/27th May. Delicious coffees, lunches and teas will be available in the Reading Room cafe with proceeds shared between the village park, Reading Room and St. Giles Church.

More information from Annabelle Zinovieff: 01367-242768

Come and have a walk around our garden displays to get ideas and inspiration We have handcrafted paving produced on site and also sandstone, travertine & limestone from all around the world Open to trade & retail • Now open 7 days

Tel: 01367 240112 www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk

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Restaurant Review The Radnor Arms - Coleshill 32 Coleshill, Oxfordshire SN6 7PR www.radnorarmsoleshill.co.uk Tel: 01793 861575 If you are looking for excellent food, friendly service and value for money, the Radnor Arms in Coleshill delivers in abundance. This National Trust country inn is steeped in history, having been an old smithy until the late 1940’s, evidence of which is still on show in the old forge dining area.

We chose starters of chicken liver parfait with toast and garnish and king prawns marinated in coriander with lemon oil and sweet chilli mayonnaise. Followed by pan fried lime tuna steak with new potatoes and salad and pork steaks marinated in cider & apple sauce, with sautéed potatoes and green beans.

The table service was very good, the food tasted delicious and the portion sizes more than generous.

The dessert board offers a nice range of homemade puddings; sadly neither of us had room left to give these a try. Maybe next time we will forgo the starters as the couple on the table opposite went overboard about them.

The Radnor Arms has its own on site micro brewery,( The Old Forge Brewery) real ale has never been my thing, but I have to say the Hammer & Tongs served from the cask was beautiful and I have been converted!

There is a lovely outside eating area for those (hopefully) sunny, barmy evenings, good size car park and a children’s play area to accommodate young families.

A truly traditional pub offering a warm welcome and a great night out!

Creative Hair Company Jane and Michelle (Formally The Salon Faringdon)

are pleased to announce that they have relocated to

Creative Hair Company Tel: 01793 780200 43a High Street Watchfield SN6 8SZ

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Just a few months to go until the Faringdon Festival.

The aim, as always, is to promote the town and this year we are marketing the festival outside of Faringdon. In addition to the Market Place music over the weekend, there will be a number of activities going on until 8.00pm at the new Skate park.

There will be the usual large stage in the town centre and live music from 7pm Friday until 6pm on the Sunday.

There will be more for the kids to do in the town centre this year too, with an array of stalls in the market place.

Oxford Playhouse will be entertaining our 3-6 year olds on the Sunday with two actors and plenty of rubber ducks. Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust and the Helen & Douglas House will be running a colouring competition and other children's activities. The i-cafe will also be putting on competitions for all age groups. They are hoping to arrange a ball pool and other activities.

Faze will be showing film footage in the i-cafe’s large back room during the festival.

The Snooty Mehmaan has sponsored the festival and will be providing a range of traditional Indian Street Foods and giving cookery demonstrations.

May

Every Tuesday

7:30pm Quizzzzzz at the Portwell Angel

Wednesday 9th Nick Gill’s monthly slot at the Angel with the interlude covered

by Reg Eyles.

Saturday 19th The Reggae Disco Nights have proved very popular. Rod Green will be providing the knowledge, the music and the lights.

Monday 21st

To make this all possible there are several fundraising events over the next couple of months.

May 25th/26th: The Trout at Lechlade is hosting a May Fest with "The Circus In Town". This will be a full weekend of music with camping for £5 a pitch available.

June 4th: The Snooty Mehmaan provides Lazy Monday Jazz and more. What a lovely way to end the bank holiday weekend sitting outside with some wonderful music and food. Price tbc June 14th: The Snooty Mehmaan is hosting a 70's, 80's & 90's Disco with Rod Green. The wonderful Rod is putting on a spectacular Disco & Light Show that involves all our favourite music plus some music we may have forgotten. Buffet and Music night cost £20pp June 21st: Yes he is here ... The Best Michael Buble Tribute act will be at the Snooty Mehmaan. Price for Dinner and Entertainment £30 pp.

Please visit www.Faringdonfestivals.co.uk where you will find more information on the festival and how to book for the fundraising events.

26 Market Place Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7HU T: 01367 248030 E: PORTWELLANGEL@GOOGLEMAIL.COM WWW.PORTWELLANGEL.CO.UK

Route & Branch Evening

Saturday 26th Kiff live at the Portwell Angel.

Loud and unplugged.

Free entrance as usual.

Wednesday 30th Fretless & friends.

Ray Butt and his team are a band of versatile musicians who play a combination of mainstream, swing , Latin and all those jazzy tunes that were written and played by the greats of past generations.

Saturday 2nd June Gorgeous Moron.

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Thur 3rd

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

Fri 4th

70's & 80's Retro Night

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

7:30pm midnight

Anne or Sam 01367 245345 Events@sudburyhouse.co.uk

From £22, themed buffet Starsound Express Disco

Fri 4th

Live Music with Phil Baker

Portwell Cellar

8:30pm

07738006015 Portwellcellar.co.uk

See facebook for promotions

Sat 5th

Live Music with Resurrection

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Sun 6th

Springtime Stroll with a National Trust Ranger

Coleshill Village

1pm 3pm

Booking Essential 01793 762209

Adult £3 Children £1.50

Sun 6th

Chalking the Horse

White Horse Hill, Uffington

10am 3pm

To book a time slot call 01793 762209

Free

Sun 6th Mon 7th

Faringdon Folly Tower open

Faringdon Folly

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16yrs 50p Under 11s free

Corn Exchange

7pm 7:30pm

Mon 7th

Neighbourhood Planning

Wed 9th

Nick Gill's monthly slot With Reg Eyles supporting

Portwell Angel

Wed 9th

Frank Sinatra

The Snooty Mehmaan, A420 Littleworth

Thur 10th

“Fascinating Numbers” with Wing Commander Tony Davies

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

Fri 11th

A very British Review - An evening of Great British Music

Sat 12th

Please come along and find out what it is all about and take part in planning the future development of Faringdon.

01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com

Free

Info@thesnootymehmaan.co.uk www.thesnootymehmaan.co.uk

£30 per person Dinner and Show.

2:30pm

Ian Clarkson 01793 782836 www.faringdonu3a.org.uk

Faringdon & District U3A

Faringdon Junior School

7pm

www.faringdondramatic.org.uk Fiona (enquiries only) 01367 242967

Tickets £10 available online and The Nut Tree

Rod's Disco and live music by Ronan

Portwell Cellar

8:00pm

07738006015 Portwellcellar.co.uk

See facebook for promotions

Sun 13th

Mill Open day at Coleshill

Coleshill Mill, Coleshill

2pm 5pm

No booking required.

Adults £2.20 Children £1.10

Thur 17th

"Ditchley Park - Then and Now" Brigadier Chris Galloway

South Moor Village Hall

7:15pm

Longworth and District History Society.

All welcome. Members free, visitors £2

Fri 18th

Acoustic Gig to launch Oxfordshire Artweeks

St Giles Church, Great Coxwell

7pm

Carries 07940542181 Carrierossiter@hotmail.com

Tickets £10

Sat 19th

Sausage Making Workshop

Foxbury Farm Shop, Brize Norton, OX18 3NX

Sat 19th

Family History Surgery with Berkshire History Society

Faringdon Library

10am 12noon

Book a 30 min slot.

Call 01367 240311

Hosted by the Vale of White horse Branch.

Sat 19th

White Horse Garden Club Mega Plant Sale

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

2:30pm

Pamela Preene 01367 820251

If you love plants you will love this sale!

Sat 19th

Reggae Disco Night with Rod Green

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com

Free

Sat 19th

Uffington Primary School PTA Summer Fete

Uffington Primary School

1pm 4pm

Sat 19th

Live Music with Greg Winters

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Sat 19th Sun 20th

Oxfordshire Artweeks in Great Coxwell

In and around Great Coxwell village

11am 5:30pm

Annabelle 01367 242768 http://www.artweeks.org/

Proceeds to Village Park, Reading Room & Church

Sat 19th Sun 20th

'Going for Gold' a Flower festival in Longcot Church

Longcot Church, Longcot

11am 6pm

Hirsley09-festival@yahoo.co.uk

Free Teas in village 2-5pm

Sat 19th 28th

Oxfordshire Artweek in Faringdon

Various locations in Faringdon

http://www.artweeks.org/festival/201 2/guide

Booklets availabe from Faringdon Library

Mon 21st

Route & Branch Evening

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com

Free

Fri 25th

The Bell Hotel British Menu Night - 7 course taster menu

The Bell Hotel, Faringdon

7pm

Booking Essential

£25 per person

Sat 26th

Kiff

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com

Free

Rebecca Dawes 01993 876385 Rebecca@foxburyfarm.co.uk

Racheldouglas@douglasgribben.co.uk

07733159618 / 01235 773795

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sat 26th Sun 27th

Oxfordshire Artweeks in Great Coxwell

In and around Great Coxwell village

11am 5:30pm

Annabelle 01367 242768 http://www.artweeks.org/

Proceeds to Village Park, Reading Room & Church

Tue 29th

Quiz Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

Wed 30th

Fretless & Friends

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com

Free

Thur 31st

Rod Stewart Tribute Show

The Snooty Mehmaan, A420 Littleworth

Info@thesnootymehmaan.co.uk www.thesnootymehmaan.co.uk

£30 per person Dinner and Show.

Every Mon

Singing group run by Mums for Mums

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

9:30am 11am

1st Tues

Farmers' Market

Market Place

All day

01367 710445 01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com

Regular Events

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

Every Tue

Next Steps 15-30 month olds

Family Centre, Faringdon

9:30am 11:15am

Every Wed

Jazz Night

The Portwell Angel, Faringdon

7:30pm

Every Wed

Faringdon Health Walk - a group for all ages

Meets 10am in front of The Bell, Faringdon

10am

Every Wed

Open House Coffee

Great Coxwell Reading Room

10:30am 11:30am

Every Wed

Quiz Night with Josh

The Eagle Tavern, Little Coxwell

Every Wed

Quiz Night

Portwell Cellar

Every Thur

Uffington Youth Club

Every Thur

£2 per family

£1 per person per game.

Winner takes proceeds.

Free

www.theportwellangel.co.uk Free 01367 241179

Coffee and Conversation

01367 241879

£1 per player. Come and have a go.

8:30pm

07738006015 Portwellcellar.co.uk

See facebook for promotions

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall

7pm 9pm

Sue Jennings 01367 820013 Sue_jennings@ymail.com

£1.50 Ages 10 - 16yrs

Women's Drop In

United Church, Faringdon

12:30 4:30pm

Faringdon.womensdropin@gmail.com

Every Thur

Faringdon and Baby Toddler group

United Church, Faringdon

9:30am 11am

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9.15 11am

01367 710382

Home produced food and crafts. Refreshments.

Every Fri

All Sorts - New monthly Bible group for young children

All Saints Church, Faringdon

10am 11am

Adele 01367 244484

Interactive bible stories and refreshments

Every Fri

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

Every Sat

Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

01367 241142

Every Sat

Supportive, informal parenting group

Faringdon Community College

1-3pm

Stella on 07963536568

Last Sun of month

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm 5:30pm

1st Sat

Foxbury Farm and Witney Lions Car Boot Sale

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton

1st Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room, Great Coxwell

Term time only

Coffe/tea, cake and a chat.

Free - donations welcome £2 plus 50p per second/subsequent child

Free 11-12 miles or 25-35 miles

Free www.foxburyfarm.co.uk 01993 867385

2:30pm 5pm

Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available

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Experts - local services

D.G. Joinery

A local-run company focusing on personalised care services.

City & Guilds qualified carpenter and joiner.

All Carpentry work undertaken Specialist in fitted wardrobes • Kitchen installations Bookcases • Bespoke joinery - including stairs All exterior carpentry including decking, sheds etc.

Any building alterations including guttering etc.

High standard of care Individually tailored care plans Your own regular care worker

Free Quotations Telephone: 07831 680440

My Carer Tel: 01367 718413 www.mycareroxfordshire.co.uk

Stylers Stylers OF

LONDON STREET (formerly John Maxwells)

Stockists of Bed Head & GHD Products

Check our web site for monthly specials www.stylersoflondonstreet.co.uk 2 London Street, Faringdon 01367 240249

Join our Loyalty Card Scheme

Ohm Electrix Electrical services and Installations Web: www.ohm-electrix.co.uk Fully qualified and insured electrician.

All types of domestic work undertaken, from small jobs to garden and garage power, to full rewires.

Commercial and Solar PV work also catered for.

Friendly, professional service from a local company.

Contact us to discuss your needs, and get a free, no obligation estimate and advice.

Phone: 07879 013359 Mail: Ohm.Electrix@Gmail.com Registered with the NICEIC domestic installer “part P” SCHEME

F A R I N G D O N

C A R S

A I R P O R T T R A N S F E R S Short/Long Distances Corporate Service Business Accounts Courier Service Driver Hire Executive Cars 4/7 Seaters Insured Cars

01367 243838 / 07894 572919 Enquiries@faringdoncars.co.uk www.faringdoncars.co.uk

ASTON PINE STRIPPING

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Caustic and non-caustic stripping of all woods & metals.

Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

ASTON PINE ANTIQUES

Bespoke Affordable IT Solutions • Computer healthchecks, repairs and updates • Network Setup • Data Recovery & Backup

0845 467 5087 support@quidne-it.com • www.quidne-it.com

Stockists of English and Continental pine furniture, as well as many other antiques - 8,000+ sq.ft of showrooms

Emma Palmer 07531 946141 Nail Technician and Beauty Therapist Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Oxford Architectural Antiques Large stock of period fireplaces, doors, panelling, sanitary ware & garden items.

Architectural salvage sourcing service available.

16-18 London Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Tel: 01367 242268

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Experts - local services The Music Gallery Independent music retailer 8 Newbury Street Wantage, Oxon OX12 8BS 01235 770353 themusicgallery@hotmail.co.uk

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169 Mobile 07919 241881 Email: donnarogers @denboerwines.com

The Cheap Way to Add Space

www.storage4all.co.uk 01367 240880

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

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