June 2011 Advertiser

The

| The Advertiser | page 1 |

| June 2011 |

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

Inside this month: Hydrotherapy for Dogs Faringdon Festival Buscot House Wine Review And more

Promoting local business, trade and services. Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 246130

| The Advertiser | page 2 |

The

| June 2011 |

Advertiser “The most thorough carpet cleaning you have ever seen, or it’s free! You have our guarantee” That’s right, the most thorough cleaning ever. If you’re not 100% absolutely delighted with any aspect of our carpet and upholstery cleaning service we’ll quickly return and give you a free re-clean.

If we still can’t make you happy we will refund your money 100% - What could be fairer?

You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your carpets and upholstery clean - We’ll give you the best value for your investment!

We’ve invested in the best cleaning system possible.

Our powerful machines give a deep down clean leaving a fantastic result on carpets and upholstery every time!

Curtains cleaned in situ, flood & fire restoration.

Your carpets will normally be dry in an hour. Full protection service available with guarantee! Excellent value for money!

DIRT BUSTERS Your local carpet, curtain & upholstery cleaners

Drop-off Rug Cleaning Service now available A family run business

Independently owned and operating in Oxfordshire

01993 842000 WARNING Don’t call any carpet cleaning company until you’ve listened to this free 24-hour recorded message.

FREE CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE

0800 695 1121 “The consumer’s Guide to Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning” Listen to this message and you will learn: How to avoid 4 carpet cleaning rip-offs 6 costly misconceptions 8 Questions to ask a carpet cleaner before you let him into your home AD 06/11

Charles Hickman Ltd Heating & Plumbing Engineer

• • • • • •

Central Heating Installations New Bathrooms Upgrade Heating Controls Outdoor Taps Washing Machine Installation Small Works

Over 30 years’ experience installing heating & plumbing systems, small works and maintenance Please call Charles for a professional and reliable service

(Clanfield) 01367 810457 Mobile 07760 170625

| The Advertiser | page 3 |

Business Update Iain Nicholson of the Oxford Town Chambers Network (OTCN) was guest speaker at the latest meeting of Faringdon Chamber of Commerce. OTCN was started seven years ago to help give a voice to smaller town Chambers of Commerce across the county. Since then it has grown into a dynamic business network with 31 members from towns and villages across Oxfordshire and also 18 networking groups (including Faringdon’s very own Business Breakfast Club). It provides support for all businesses who are members of the various local Chambers of Commerce in Oxfordshire through the member groups including networking opportunities, events and publications.

Chamber President, Paul Brame, is eager to help deliver some of the projects from the Shaping Faringdon event. As part of this initiative, one of the first things he and the Chamber will be looking into is the signage around the town, including the roundabouts on the A420 and at Great Coxwell. It may be possible for the planting and signage at these points and on the approaches to Faringdon to be designed to be more welcoming, to encourage more visitors travelling along the A420 into the town, as well as helping to publicise local events.

How To Submit Contact Lou Guthrie - Sales Manager Tel 01367 246130 Mobile 07894 554551 E-Mail lou@bordengate.com Web www.focusonuk.co.uk

Deadline for July Issue Friday 17th June

Cover artist - Shelagh Baxter Shelagh Baxter is largely self taught, having taken up drawing and painting as a hobby in recent years. Having originally trained as a biologist she has a lifelong interest in the structure of plants and the beauty of the natural world. She likes to capture the effect of light as it reflects off water and brings a richness of colour to the things we see. Her preferred medium is soft pastel.

Shelagh lives in Faringdon and exhibits locally. She is a member of the Faringdon Art Society committee and organises their coach trips to major art exhibitions in London and elsewhere. More of her work can be seen at faringdonartsociety.org.uk and she may also be contacted at shelagh.baxter@gmail.com.

Shelagh’s artwork is on display at the Portwell Angel throughout June.

The Chamber of Commerce is also working on an interactive event at the Faringdon Festival to be held on 8th – 10th July as a way of raising awareness of the Chamber, what it does and who its members are. If you would like to find out more about any of the above projects or would like to know more about what Chamber membership involves, then go along to their stand at the Festival or come to the next meeting, which is on Monday 13th June at 6:30pm at The Crown Hotel.

The next meeting of Faringdon Business Breakfast Club will be on Monday 6th June at Sudbury House Hotel from 7:15am. The guest speaker will be Merrill Jacobs of Genero Web Design. Breakfast costs just £10.00.

The latest addition to FocusOn is the website Oxnews. Alex Nock and Holly Davies of FocusOn are currently developing this website that is designed for people who live, work, study or are simply visiting Oxfordshire and it includes user friendly directories such as Business, What’s On, Accommodation and much more.

The site attracts many visitors and publishes a weekly newsletter which can be seen at www.oxnews.co.uk.

| The Advertiser | page 4 |

MTS FENCING Domestic & Commercial Specialising in Closeboard We take pride in quality workmanship & reliability at a fair price

CONTACT MATTHEW 07866 792222 13 - 15 London Street, Faringdon SN7 7AE

All our fast lines have moved into the cook shop at 11 London Street

Free Quotations All work and materials guaranteed

| The Advertiser | page 5 |

To the Manor Born Buscot Manor, the idyllic homely retreat for memorable occasions Buscot Manor is a fabulous newly refurbished bed and breakfast, a perfect getaway from modern life mixing antique charm with contemporary elegance providing a wonderfully homely atmosphere.

Buscot Manor owner and manager Romney Pargeter runs the house with the help of her family and is keen to show off the house’s tranquil effects. “We have acquired some beautiful old clocks which complement the décor perfectly, but they no longer work. Time really does stand still when you come to Buscot Manor!”

The house is an ideal haven for a great many events and mini breaks. Romney tells us, “This weekend we are welcoming a couple for a relaxing, romantic break before the arrival of their new baby in 8 weeks time and prior to this we hosted a sixteenth birthday party with a BBQ in the garden and a disco in the barn. Great fun.”

Enjoy the splendour and grandeur of staying in a 15th century listed building which elegantly retains original features and is complemented by antique and period furniture, while also embracing 21st century amenities including wifi and flat screen TVs and DVD players. Truly the best of both worlds.

Buscot Manor is an exceptional location for all special occasions. Perfect for elegant drinks receptions, dinner parties, weddings or pamper weekends with a welcoming hostess providing a warm and inviting space where you can live and breathe a part of history. The bedrooms are a touch above the rest with sumptuous wool rugs and divine feather duvets providing an elegant country house effect.

Perhaps your local book club could have a special eventful meeting and come and stay as a group, have supper and recline in the snug room reading passages from your latest diversion and then retire to the aptly named after rooms of Shelley, Keats or Byron. Why not also take in some of the local pleasures and stroll up the road to the Buscot Tea Rooms, down to the River Thames or to the local pubs and restaurants, of which Romney will be happy to recommend the best for you.

Romney wishes to extend her warm welcome to everyone and to offer an exceptional service tailored to the individual. “Anything really does go here at the Manor, we welcome families, you can even bring your horses and dogs if you wish, and have use of Local Discount the entire house and gardens. We really do try and go the extra mile and 5% off nothing is too much trouble,” she says. Now you really can have it all. Your own with this advert personal home from home manor house retreat, without the overheads.

Book Now! Contact Romney Pargeter 01367 25 22 25 www.buscotmanor.co.uk

Buscot Manor - Rest & Relax www.buscotmanor.co.uk 01367 25 22 25 07973 831690 romneypargeter@hotmail.co.uk Buscot Manor, Buscot, Oxfordshire SN7 8DA

| The Advertiser | page 6 |

THE VOLUNTEER 2 Gloucester St, Faringdon SN7 7HY

GLASS PROCESSORS & GLAZIERS GLASS CUT WHILE-U-WAIT MIRRORS • BEVELLING SANDBLASTING • POLISHING DRILLING • DECORATIVE GLASS COLOURED SPLASHBACKS Sky Sports Cameo Glass, Park Road, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7DS Tel: 01367 242421 Fax: 01367 242978 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com

Real Ales Happy Hour Prices 3 – 7pm

01367 244660

| The Advertiser | page 7 |

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.

• Children from 6 weeks to 5 years • Open 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday • Full time or part time (51 weeks) • Pre-school educational curriculum • French and music classes • Secure Door Entry System

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

Longworth Plant Centre @ Potting Shed Nurseries Trees • Shrubs • Perennials • Soft Fruit • Herbs • Fruit Trees Vegetables • Compost • Plant Sourcing Facility • Summer Bedding Plants Potting Shed Nurseries, Hinton Road, Longworth OX13 5HQ Tel: 01865 820300 Email: info@pottingshednurseries.co.uk Web: www.pottingshednurseries.co.uk

Br in of g th f p is ur v o ch u as ch es er i n f or Ju £ 1 ne !

Opening hours: Mon & Fri 9.30-3.00 Tue, Wed & Thur 8.30-5.00 Sat & Sun 10-4

| The Advertiser | page 8 |

Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Wed 1st

Peace Group: Kate Hudson (CND) on The Middle East

Friends' Meeting House

8pm

www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk

Free, all welcome

Wed 1st

Quiz Night

Portwell Cellar

8pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

£2 per person

Thurs 2nd

Blood Doning Session

Corn Exchange

All day

0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk

Contact to book an appointment

Thurs 2nd

Folk Session

The Swan, Park Road

8pm

Rachel@ ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

All welcome to play, sing or listen

Thur 2nd

Comedy Night

Portwell Cellar

8pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

£10 inc one drink.

Booking essential

Sat 4th

Charity Concert: The Caldicot Welsh Male Voice Choir

All Saints' Church

01367 821076

Adults £12, conc £10.

Proceeds to Maggies Cancer Support

Sun 5th

White Horse Hill History Walk

Meet at White Horse Hill car park

2pm

01793 762209

£3 adults, £1.50 children

Sun 5th

Folly Tower open

Folly Tower, Folly Hill

11am5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, under 16s 50p, under 11s free

Sun 5th

The 15 Minute Club

The Red Lion

8-11pm

www.15minuteclub.co.uk

Free

Mon 6th

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club

Sudbury House Hotel

7.15-9am

www.fbbc-networking.co.uk

£10 breakfast

Thurs 9th

4Networking business breakfast meeting

Sudbury House Hotel

8-10am

www.4networking.biz

£10 breakfast

Thurs 9th

Faringdon U3A: a talk on the Uffington White Horse

Corn Exchange

2.30pm

www.FaringdonU3A.org.uk

Fri 10th

Disco by Andy

Portwell Cellar

8pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Free

Sat 11th

Mustard Seed 25th Anniversary Party

Corn Exchange

12.305pm

Karen 01367 241707

All supporters welcome but please RSVP

Sat 11th

Summer Ball

Sudbury House Hotel

Sam on 01367 245345

£39 pp dinner, £49 pp inc B&B

Sun 12th

Coleshill Mill Open Day

Coleshill

2-5pm

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ buscotandcoleshill

Adults £2.20, children £1.10

Sun 12th

National Trust Woodland Wander

Coleshill

1-3pm

01793 762209

Adults £3, children £1.50

Wed 15th

Quiz Night

Portwell Cellar

8pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Fri 17th

Live music: Nick and Nina

Portwell Cellar

8.30pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Free

Fri 17th

Live Jazz: Elvin Roy

Portwell Angel

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Booking advised

Sat 18th

Craft Fair

Corn Exchange

10am4pm

01367 241201

Sat 18th

Concert: a cappella trio Voice

The Blessed Hugh Catholic Church

8pm

julia@theburns.name or steviewright@tiscali.co.uk

£10, £8 conc

Sat 18thSun 19th

Stanford in the Vale Summer Festival

Various locations around the village

From 2pm both days

Janet Warren 01367 710789 jmwarren32@btinternet.com

Fun for all

Sun 19th

Fathers Day at the Portwell Angel

Portwell Angel

All day

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Mothers and children welcome too

Tues 21st

Open Darts Tournament

Portwell Cellar

8.30pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

£2 entry

Tues 21st

Midsummer's Day church walk

Portwell Angel

TBC

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Thurs 23rd

4Networking business breakfast meeting

Sudbury House Hotel

8-10am

www.4networking.biz

£2 per person

£10 breakfast

| The Advertiser | page 9 |

Local Events in June Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Fri 24th

Live music: Disclosure Unplugged

Portwell Angel

Sat 25th

Buckland CE Primary School Summer Fete

Buckland CE Primary School

11am-3pm

Sat 25th

Live music: The Man with Stereo Hands

Portwell Cellar

8.30pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Free entry

Sun 26th

Longcot Village Fair and Dog Show

Longcot

1-5pm

Diane Blease 01793 780708 d2blease@btinternet.com

Adults £2, children £1 inc. raffle ticket

Sun 26th

Folk Night

Portwell Angel

www.portwellangel.co.uk Lots of free activities

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Regular events 1st Tues

Farmers' market

Market Place

All day

01367 710445

Every Tues

Quiz Night

King and Queen, Longcot

8.30pm

www.longcotkingandqueen.com

Teams or individuals

Every Wed

Health Walks

Leave from The Bell Hotel

10.30am

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9.15-11am

Every Sat

Faringdon Farcycles cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

01367 241142

11-12 and 25-35 miles

Every Sat

Supportive, informal parenting group

Faringdon Community College

1-3pm

Stella on 07963536568

Every Sun

Quiz Night

The Red Lion

8pm

01367 244585

Advance Notice Sat 2nd July

Summer Fayre

Highworth Warneford School

12noon4pm

Lesley 01793 765396

Sat 2nd July

30th Grand Peace Fete

Clock House, Coleshill

2-5pm

www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk

Sun 3rd July

Folly Tower open

Folly Tower, Folly Hill

11am-5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Sun 3rd July

Buscot Fun Run

Sun 3rd July

The 15 Minute Club

The Red Lion

Fri 8th July

We are 100: Macmillan Centenary Dance

Sudbury House Hotel

Free to visit, car boot pitch £5, craft stall £8

Adults £2, under 16s 50p, under 11s free

tinyurl.com/68trvo9 to enter 8-11pm

www.15minuteclub.co.uk

Free

01367 244108

60s live music and buffet £35

Send details of your event to lou@bordengate.com or call Lou Guthrie on 01367 246130

| The Advertiser | page 10 |

Stanford in the Vale Summer Festival Saturday June 18th and Sunday June 19th From 2.00 pm on both days: On the Village Green, in the Church and in the Village Hall.

The theme for this year’s Flower Festival is ‘Holidays’ Entertainment includes: Music from The Bags Tree Buskers and Wantage Silver Band Entertainment includes Roly the Clown, climbing wall, assault course, bouncy castles, jousting and more.

Look out for the free programmes.

More information from Janet Warren 01367 710789 Email: jmwarren32@btinternet.com

Root & Branch is holding an open day on Sunday 10th July from 1 to 4pm to which is welcome! Our beautiful organic garden will be open for you to browse and sit in, and you’ll find us at Westmill Farm (on the B4508, the road between Highworth and Watchfield.

There will be sales of plants, crafts and woodwork as well as bric-a-brac and books. Delicious refreshments and cakes are available throughout the afternoon. There will be music to suit all tastes, stalls from other local organisations and a raffle with some great prizes.

Root & Branch helps people to improve their mental and physical health and there will be activities on display including wood, metal, art and craft work. There will be opportunities to join in some of the activities, including some for children.

So, please come and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon in this amazing hidden gem! There is a small entrance charge of £2 for adults, £1 concessions and 50p for children.

Details: 01793 780380 Email: rootandbranch@btconnect.com www.rootandbranch.info

| The Advertiser | page 11 |

| The Advertiser | page 12 |

Do I need Planning Permission for my Loft Conversion?

The answer is: maybe not!

If you are thinking of converting your loft this may come under permitted development, not requiring planning permission.

A loft conversion for your house is considered to be permitted development, not an application for permission, subject to the following limits and conditions: Ÿ A volume allowance of 40 cubic metres additional roof space for terraced houses* Ÿ A volume allowance of 50 cubic metres additional roof space for detached and semi-detached houses* Ÿ No extension beyond the plane of the existing roof slope of the principal elevation that fronts the highway Ÿ No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof Ÿ Materials to be similar in appearance to the existing house Ÿ No verandas, balconies or raised platforms Ÿ Side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m above the floor Ÿ Roof extensions not to be permitted development in designated areas** Ÿ Roof extensions, apart from hip to gable ones, be set back, as far as practicable, at least 20cm from the eaves *Note: any previous roof space additions must be included within the volume allowances listed above. Although you may not have created additional space a previous owner may have done so. The permitted development allowances described above apply to houses not flats, maisonettes or other buildings. **Designated areas include national parks and the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.

Work on a loft or a roof may affect bats. You need to consider protected species when planning work of this type. A survey may be needed, and if bats are using the building, a licence may be needed.

Building regulations approval is still required to convert a loft or attic into a livable space. Which looks at the structural stability, including the existing roof, strength of the floor, safe escape from fire, safe stairs, thermal and sound insulation.

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

Planning Portal is the UK Government's online planning resource. More details can be found on: www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects /loftconversion If you need a larger loft conversion or it does not comply with the above, you may need planning permission, and perhaps the involvement of an architect.

For more information call Weaver Khan Architects on 01367 244971 or email info@wkarchitects.co.uk

| The Advertiser | page 13 |

| The Advertiser | page 14 |

Michael and Janet welcome you to The Fox and Hounds.

At our friendly, traditional pub in the lovely village of Uffington we can offer you: Home cooked meals 7 days a week Traditional music and regular events Real ales and guest beers Large beer garden and outdoor seating area Unrivalled views of the Uffington White Horse Plenty of parking - and well behaved dogs are welcome!

High Street, Uffington SN7 7RP Tel: 01367 820680 www.uffingtonpub.co.uk

Faringdon 01367 241888

Witney 01993 882863

| The Advertiser | page 15 |

| The Advertiser | page 16 |

| The Advertiser | page 17 |

| The Advertiser | page 18 |

| The Advertiser | page 19 |

Photo Competition - Enter now!!!

Faringdon Festival 2011

Once again Faringdon Festival will be holding a Photo Competition, open to everyone owning (or borrowing) a camera.

This year there will be three age categories: Under 11s, 11-16 years old and Adult 17+. You are invited to enter up to three prints, maximum size A4, on each of three subjects, which are:

Last years Festival Nature Shapes The competition will be judged by the one and only Al Cane, and during the Festival there will be an exhibition featuring as many entries as possible in the Portwell Angel (though only mounted photos can be displayed).

For more information on how to enter please email jstenhouse1@talktalk.net.

BGi.uk are principal supporters of FocusOn Faringdon CIC

| The Advertiser | page 20 |

| The Advertiser | page 21 |

Are you looking for office space in Faringdon?

OFFICES TO RENT IN FARINGDON MARKET PLACE Town Centre Offices available to include: Ÿ Utilities (excluding phone calls)

Ÿ Internet and Fax Ÿ Cleaning Ÿ Tea & Coffee Ÿ Fully Furnished Ÿ Secure Parking Area Ÿ Meeting Rooms available nearby Rooms will accommodate up to four desks with phones and internet connections.

Cost of rental is £350 + £50 per desk per calendar month. One month rent is payable as a deposit + one month rent in advance.

For more information please contact Nick Elwell or Jane Haynes on 01367 246130 or email jane.haynes@bordengate.com

| The Advertiser | page 22 |

Affordable Style

Charney Pet Care Centre v Luxury Boarding for Dogs & Cats v Dog Day-care and Walking Service v Canine Activity Holidays

“...truly an Aladdin’s Cave...” “...a little treasure trove...” “...what an amazing shop...”

Just some of the very kind comments made by our customers. Do come and visit us and see for yourselves the interesting and eclectic mix of carefully chosen greetings cards, gifts and interior accessories.

Appointed stockists for:

v Dog Grooming

Emma Bridgewater - Crabtree & Evelyn - Dartington Pilgrim - Smith & Canova

v Pet Shop vn” Stanford Road, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 8ET Tel: 01367 241063 www.charneykennels.co.uk

2 Cornmarket, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HG

Tel: 01367 242922 E: wynn.nuttree@googlemail.com

Affordable Style

26 Market Place • Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7HU E: portwellangel@googlemail.com

Staff required at the Portwell Angel Faringdon’s only wine bar will be looking to recruit more staff very soon.

The hours are varied, morning, noon and night (well, until the early hours sometimes).

Many skills are required, not least exceptional customer service, making cocktails as well as the best coffee in town and, importantly, being part of a team.

A positive and outgoing personality is essential and the ability to develop & promote events is key whilst accuracy in all areas critical to success Please send your cv to jstenhouse1@yahoo.co.uk

| The Advertiser | page 23 |

The Dog Studio Canine Hydrotherapy for your favourite pooch Tucked away in the Oxfordshire countryside is a remarkable facility for man’s best friend. The Dog Studio is a dog grooming and hydrotherapy centre, run by husband and wife team Adam and Trish, and we paid them a visit to find out a bit more about what they do.

So what’s canine hydrotherapy all about?

Canine hydrotherapy is a special form of hydrotherapy just for dogs and it helps with chronic conditions and post-operative recovery as well as helping with dogs’ general fitness, especially if they are preparing for surgery.

A lot of conditions in dogs can be aggravated by weight-bearing exercise and as well as affecting a dog’s overall fitness, the lack of exercise can cause obesity, which affects their health even more. Our hydrotherapy treatment work because the water bears your dog’s weight and allows them to move more freely, without putting any weight on joints which may aggravate a medical condition.

Hydrotherapy can be used as part of a general fitness routine for dogs, and it can also help obese dogs to lose weight which, of course, will improve their general health. We also have an aquatic treadmill which is especially important for dogs with spinal and orthopaedic conditions, early stage degenerative disease and soft tissue injuries.

Walking supported by the flow of water can really help to speed up the recovery process.

WHO’S NEXT?

What facilities does The Dog Studio offer?

Our hydrotherapy treatments take place in a large heated pool which is sanitised to human standards and equipped with two swim jets, a ramp and a resting platform, as well as an electric hoist to lift dogs that are unable to walk along the ramp. We also have an aquatic treadmill which is all computerised, and a dog spa heated to 36 degrees, which has eight massage jets and is ideal for the treatment of arthritis and circulation problems, or just as a lovely treat for your dog.

As well as the hydrotherapy area we have a fully equipped dog grooming parlour, and we are located in a beautiful area with extended, secure gardens so you can take your dog for a walk before their treatment.

Who is behind The Dog Studio?

Heading up the team at The Dog Studio is Trish Bedford. Trish has been running a dog grooming business for many years and because of her exceptional grooming skills and high standards, many of her clients have gone on to qualify for Crufts. Trish trained as a canine hydrotherapist at the acclaimed Hawksmoor Training Centre in Warwickshire where she gained her level 3 certificate in hydrotherapy it’s the only nationally accredited qualification in canine hydrotherapy in the UK. Supporting Trish is her husband Adam. He has been involved with the training of Newfoundland dogs for water rescue for many years so he knows all about the benefits to dogs of water and swimming. Adam’s daughter Ellesha is still at school studying hard to be a vet, but she helps out on evenings and weekends as much as possible. Ellesha is a fully qualified lifeguard and she has an amazing ability with dogs in the water, spotted when she first started working with a Newfoundland Dog display team when she was just 11!

Completing the team are Debbie and Lisa. Debbie has worked with Trish since the start of the dog grooming business and she still does an exceptional job bathing and brushing the dogs. Lisa is the newest recruit; she’s currently training for her City & Guilds in dog grooming and she’s going to be a valuable addition to the team.

The Dog Studio, Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS. Tel: 01367 820060

Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk

| The Advertiser | page 24 |

Wood Pigeon The most common UK bird

(Columba Palumbus)

There are estimated to be around 2.4 million pairs of wood pigeon in the UK, most of which appear to be in our garden. I’m considering ditching the bird table and just throwing full bags of seed straight out of the bedroom window. Blimey, can they eat or what?

Ernie, the biggest of the lot, never stops chomping. He’s twice the size of all the others and something of a ladies’ man. His current partner Doris has just given birth to two rather ugly chicks; they are supposed to share the tending of their young, but Ernie’s not interested. He spends most of his time chasing younger models from hedge to hedge, whilst Doris looks on, totally bemused.

I have been told pigeons pair for life - not Ernie, he’s working his way through the entire population of Oxfordshire!

On the odd occasion when he does spend time looking after the gruesome twosome, Doris takes flight to stretch her wings and get some well earned food, only to find that Ernie’s scoffed the lot.

There are traits that are completely unique to pigeons.

They make milk to feed their young. This is not regurgitated food, but real honest-to-goodness milk.

Furthermore, both males and females make this milk.

No other male creature on earth can do this!

That’s where Ernie got his name from - the old Benny Hill song, The Fastest Milkman in the West.

Free* Home Delivery now available *for orders over £20 at your independently owned local store

A pigeon and its baby are flying over Faringdon.

The baby said, “I can’t make it, I’m getting too tired.”

“Don’t worry,” the mother said. “I’ll tie a piece of string to one of your legs and the other end to mine.”

The baby started to cry.

“What’s wrong?” asked the mother.

“I don’t want to be pigeon towed!”

C. Row

| The Advertiser | page 25 |

Ian, Christine and team welcome you to

The Bell Hotel Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HP

£3.95 Baby Bell £4.95 Mummy Bell £6.95 Daddy Bell

Book now for Fathers Day June 19th and for June 23rd, Great British Menu Night: 5 Courses for £25

Tel 01367 240534 Buy one Tea & Cake and get one free Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm with this voucher

| The Advertiser | page 26 |

A new addition to the FocusOn stable!

All types of business/domestic cleaning, including washing & ironing, all tailored to our customers’ individual needs and carried out by friendly, professional staff.

Office and school cleaning

Specialist carpet cleaning

Call us now for a free “no fuss” quote and let us take the cleaning off your hands.

Tel: 01285 657210 or 01242 790299 Email: jpncleaning@googlemail.com www.jpncleaning.co.uk

CAR BODY REPAIRS

Tel: 01285

V W RESTORATION

TELTel: 01367 01285 243324 657210 01242 790299 MOBor07918 660725 OPEN MON-SAT 8-6ISH jimers213@btconnect.com

“FocusOn” (or Focus on Faringdon CIC, to give it its full name) is a Community Interest Company that was set up in 2008 to create, develop and manage activities and events to promote Faringdon. Its purpose is also to provide support for all groups who actively work to improve Faringdon and its community.

The latest addition to FocusOn is the website Oxnews.

This is an innovative website designed for people who live, work, study or are simply visiting Oxfordshire including user friendly directories such as Business, What’s On, Accommodation and much more. The site attracts many visitors and publishes a weekly newsletter which can be seen at www.oxnews.co.uk.

Finally the forthcoming publication 52 things to do… far from the madding beaches is nearly ready to print!! For those who haven’t heard about it, the 52 team (made up of business interest groups and backed by the Faringdon Chamber of Commerce) have joined forces with the Vale of White Horse District Council to create a tourism book to showcase The Vale Of White Horse, with poems, articles and imagery about the Vale.

The idea behind the project is to highlight to the wider public the uniqueness and distinctiveness of life in the Vale of the White Horse, showing off the © Phil Champion district’s natural environment, historic buildings, picturesque villages, and best walks and cycle routes, finding one activity for every week of the year.

To purchase your copy keep an eye on The Advertiser for a forthcoming publication date.

All members of the local community are welcome to contact Alex at FocusOn by email alex.nock@oxnews.co.uk or call 01367 246 136.

| The Advertiser | page 27 |

Wine Value The extent of the ‘current economic climate’ (haven’t we just grown to love THAT term?) continues to drive many of us towards products that deliver extra value. Often, I have had smug confessions from clients saying that they have been drinking the latest discounted or bargain wines from their local off-licence. In the wine trade there are ongoing debates (as too in the food industry) about the pros and cons of deep discounting or selling wines at cost in order to increase footfall or, as some put it, ‘lure’ consumers in to the shop for an opportunity for them to purchase many other items.

All debates aside, the fact of the matter is, quite simply, if there is an offer on one product that is similar to another, chances are consumers will purchase the item on promotion (unless they have an established brand loyalty). I confess I will do this myself, in order to balance the budget towards something for a special occasion!

I have hunted around locally for a couple of good quality wines that offer a bit of loose change in the pocket!

Premiere Vouvray 2009 Loire, France Budgens £8.45 (down to £6.89 until 6th June) Vouvray is produced from the white grape, chenin blanc. It is said to have originated in the Loire Valley, dating back over a thousand years. The marginal climate of the Loire Valley produces chenin blanc wines of great finesse that can range from dry to sweet and climate has a hand in this, with the influence of botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot.

Chenin blanc grapes that are affected by noble rot shrivel and are covered in a grey mould. In short, the fungus depletes the berry of its water content and in doing so creates a greater concentration of the remaining compounds. In sweet wines this gives flavours of marmalade and honey, to name a few.

This find from Budgens is a well-balanced generic wine that delivers a medium intensity of floral aromas; honeysuckle and japonica with quince and melon. The palate is off-dry and rich, honeyed with mouth filling flavours of quince, honeydew melon and a touch of minerality on the finish. The length is long and balanced, crisp and clean.

Match with spicy dishes; we are spoilt for choice in this area for quality Thai take-aways – spoil yourself!

Sollazzo Sangiovese/Merlot 2010 Umbria, Italy Portwell Angel £8.05 Produced from 70% sangiovese and 30% merlot, this wine is an approachable medium bodied red with a focus on primary fruit flavours. The predominant aromas are a mixture of forest fruits: blackberries and redcurrants with red cherries. The palate delivers blackcurrants, red cherries and vanilla spice with a hint of white pepper. It has a subtle, suedey integrated tannin structure that promotes the balance of this wine. The length is medium, finishing with refreshing acidity.

Simplistic in style, it has the freshness to accompany a variety of cured meats, antipasto platters or a BBQ!

By Donna Rogers, Den Boer Wines

REVIEWS

Bromsgrove Lunch and Leisure Meets twice weekly (Monday & Thursday) at the Baptist Church Hall for anyone with at least 60 years’ life experience.

Activities include: Games, quizzes, gentle exercise classes, craft sessions, outings, day trips and themed activities.

Just £6 a day including transport, two course lunch, refreshments and all activities.

Call the Club on 07523 116918 or email anyamari3@yahoo.co.uk for details or to arrange a visit

18 Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HP Tel: 01367 241114 Email: shop@deacons-jewellers.com

| The Advertiser | page 28 |

Experts - local services D.G. Joinery 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.

Free Quotations Telephone: 07831 680440 ASTON PINE STRIPPING Caustic and non-caustic stripping of all woods & metals.

Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

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

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

DOG HOLIDAYS Home from home while you’re away!

Daily walks Freedom to play 5 acres of safely fenced fields Lots of TLC Council approved and registered

07817155132 01993 837605 Black Bourton

Den Boer Wines

You could fill this space!

Quality wines, tastings and events

Interested?

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

Call Lou on 01367 246130 NOW! A local-run company focusing on personalised care services.

Your Local Carpenter

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

All aspects of Timber Work & Building Maintenance

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

07581 171815 COMPUTER SUPPORT Bespoke Affordable IT Solutions • Computer healthchecks, repairs and updates • Network Setup • Data Recovery & Backup • IT Consultation

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

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

Short/Long Distances Business Accounts Driver Hire 4/7 Seaters

Corporate Service Courier Service Executive Cars Insured Cars

Enquiries@faringdoncars.co.uk www.faringdoncars.co.uk

Want to be seen? To advertise call Lou on 01367 246130

| The Advertiser | page 29 |

Experts - local services The Music Gallery Independent music retailer

TOM FOY Repairs & Servicing of Washing Machines, Cookers and Driers

8 Newbury Street Wantage, Oxon OX12 8BS 01235 770353

Fully Guaranteed

themusicgallery@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 01793 766397 or 01367 252701 (Lechlade)

MikePerks Perks Mike Greenwood Pest Management Ltd 13 Gloucester Street • Faringdon • Oxfordshire • SN7 7JA T: 01367 241120 • M: 07513 000390 E: info@greenwood.uk.net • W: www.greenwood.uk.net

Office space available in Faringdon Town Centre

Painter & Decorator Free Estimates

Duncan Clark Duncan Clarke painting 01793 766829

£350 plus £50 per desk Call Nick or Jane on 01367 246130 for details

Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

07962 778642

Want your business to be SEEN in the Advertiser?

Call Lou on 01367 246130 to find out how!

MAKE LIGHT WORK OF YOUR BOOK WORK! Working with sole traders to medium sized organisations Available for short/long term • Competitive rates Excellent references • Efficient, friendly and reliable BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTS

SECRETARIAL

PAYROLL & CIS

VAT RETURNS

SAGE LINE 50

Telephone Sally: 07807 526292

Road Closures 2011 Due to Faringdon Arts Festival, the following roads will be closed between:

July 8th 16:00-23:45 July 9th 9:00-23:45 July 10th 9:00-18:00 Church Street & Market Place

Advertise your services and be seen! Call Lou on 01367 246130

The Advertiser is produced by The Proof Fairy (www.theprooffairy.com) and published by Focus on Faringdon CIC, Portwell House, Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HU. Tel: 01367 246130. All artwork designed by us is the copyright of Focus on Faringdon CIC and must not be used by or in any other publication, in whatsoever format, without our prior written consent. No part of this publication, whether advert, pictures or text, may be reproduced in any format whatsoever without the prior written consent of Focus on Faringdon CIC. The information published in the advertisements and other articles is supplied and approved by advertisers. Focus on Faringdon CIC does not verify or ratify any claims made in such advertisements or text, nor does it accept any claims or liability arising from contact with or use of services advertised. Every effort is made to ensure the accurate reproduction of information supplied by advertisers in their advertisements or other text submitted. Any inaccuracies must be notified to the publisher immediately following the first insertion so that amendments may be made for subsequent issues. The Publisher does not accept responsibility or liability for claims arising for inaccuracies published in advertisements where the advertiser has not advised Focus on Faringdon CIC prior to publication.

Philip Day

Cutting Colouring Hair Extensions Beauty Eyelash Extensions 10a Mill Street, Wantage, Oxon OX12 9AQ

01235 760000 www.philipdayhairdressing.co.uk

HAIRDRESSING

| The Advertiser | page 30 |

Crowdy & Rose Solicitors of Faringdon and Lechlade 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

Faringdon Branch

Lechlade Branch

Established within the local community since 1790

4a London Street, Faringdon SN7 7AA

Come and see our great prices 3 wheel walker £65

Hats for Hire and for Sale

Economy wheelchair £125 Budget rise/recline chair £575

A wonderful array of ever changing styles and colours enables us to bring you a range of hats to suit all ages and every occasion.

We offer an old fashioned service in a country setting. In our well lit and elegant showroom you can peruse our hats at your leisure.

Beds • Chairs • Rise/recliners • Bathlifts • Walkers Wheelchairs • Backcare • Sticks • Shopping Trolleys Commodes • Large stock of everyday aids

Hats Whiskers Tel: 01367 870248 or 07788 423624

01367 240717 www.faringdonlifestyleandmobility.co.uk

Gainfield, Faringdon, Oxfordshire www.hatswhiskers.com

| The Advertiser | page 31 |

26 Market Place • Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7HU E: portwellangel@googlemail.com

What’s happening in June June Special An Ice Cold Jug of Pimms topped with fresh fruit and accompanied by a plate of Nachos Just £15.98 Friday 17th

Elvin Roy Jazz Evening Booking advised.

Sunday 19th

Fathers Day (but mothers and children welcome too!)

Tuesday 21st

Midsummer’s Day Come and celebrate the shortest night with a church walk (details to be confirmed).

Friday 24th

Disclosure Unplugged

Sunday 26th

Folk Night (TBC)

Wednesday 15th: Serious Business Lunch Friday 24th: End of month not so serious Business Lunch

| The Advertiser | page 32 |