The Advertiser March 2012

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

Inside this month: Tol’s Appeal Faringdon Pre School Food Review: The Lamb In the Garden: DogWood Talk with the Vet: Rabbits Rosette success at The Eagle Promoting local business, trade and services.

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WHO’S NEXT?

Faringdon Chamber of Commerce Faringdon Chamber of Commerce, supported by the Vale of White Horse District Council and Faringdon Town Council will shortly launch a town-wide loyalty card scheme in Faringdon. At a recent meeting Chamber members were told that there are nearly thirty businesses across the town that has already shown interest in signing up for the scheme.

Shoppers will be invited to buy a loyalty card that will entitle them to a special offer in each of the participating businesses. Shoppers will pay £2 for the card. Some of this money will go towards ensuring the future costs of the scheme are met and some will be donated to a local charity. Each month there will be an electronic newsletter that informs shoppers of the offers that are available.

The scheme will launch in April and there will be opportunities to purchase cards at various events across the town. There will be more information available at the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting that will be held on Monday 12th March from 6:30pm at Sudbury House Hotel. Visitors are welcome. For more information please contact Chamber Secretary Jane Haynes on 01367 246130.

Faringdon Area Project

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

Faringdon Area Project will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 8th March from 6:30pm at Sudbury House Hotel. This will be a chance for local residents to discover what local groups have achieved in the past year and their plans for 2012. There will then be presentations from Hidden Britain who will look at how to bring more visitors to the town and Lawrence Woodward OBE, ex Director of the Elm Farm Organic Research Centre UK will discuss the challenges that lie ahead - food, energy, the environment requirements - with practical ideas for the future. If you would like to come along to the meeting or find out more please contact Daphne Saunders on 01367 240183.

Faringdon Busines Breakfast Club The snow couldn't deter dedicated networkers at Faringdon Business Breakfast Club. There were 34 attendees at its last meeting at the Sudbury House Hotel, including 9 'first timers' highlighting the influence this business club has in the area. After coffee and the opportunity to share contacts, the attendees tucked into a hearty breakfast whilst Club Chairman, Paul Brame kicked off proceedings. Each delegate took the opportunity to stand and introduce their business and the kind of referral they are looking for: Notable contributors were Sarah Bishop of Letting Agents Perry Bishop & Chambers, with the revelation that 60% of the population are expected to be renting their homes by 2020 and Steve Moss of Science Vale UK who highlighted the importance of Oxfordshire's Science Parks which employ 18,000 people across the county. February's guest speaker was Mary Thomas of Concise Training. Mary's key message was for business owners to know their 'audience' and develop a marketing strategy accordingly, but it was generally accepted that, where a business is marketing to the under 40's, inclusion of Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter to that strategy is vital.

The next meeting will be on Monday 5th March and will have an Equestrian theme with Charlotte Agnew, the locally based event rider, as our guest speaker. The only cost will be £10.00 to cover Breakfast and Refreshments. If you'd like to join us, please call the booking line on 0845 003 1340

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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

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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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Faringdon Preschool Extends Opening Hours Faringdon Pre-School is going through some exciting new changes. They will be extending their opening hours from the beginning of the summer term 2012.

The new hours will be 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday enabling more children to benefit from education in an early years setting. The pre-school also hopes to extend its intake to include two-year-olds, subject to space.

To lead them through these changes the pre-school have appointed Hayley Woods to Full Time Supervisor. Hayley has a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and a Foundation Degree in Early Years.

She has many years experience working with children previously as a day nursery Room Supervisor, a nanny and a childminder. Hayley has currently been the Deputy Supervisor and Acting Supervisor at Faringdon Pre-School for two-and-a-half years.

Faringdon Pre-School is a charity and aims to keep its session fees down to a minimum. It also operates under the government’s flexi-15 scheme allowing 3 and 4 year olds to have 15 hours, or 5 sessions, per week for free.

The pre-school adjoins Faringdon Infant School on Canada Lane next to the allotments. Prospective parents and children are most welcome to come and have a look around.

As a charity, Faringdon Pre-School is run by a volunteer committee and they are always looking for new members. If you are a current parent, prospective parent or an enthusiastic member of the community who is able to offer a few hours per month to help keep the pre-school running please contact: secretary@faringdonpreschool.co.uk for more information or to sign up.

Carol Keegan

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Birdie Tales Treecreeper

(Certhia familiaris) Can you hear that? Are you sure you can’t hear that?

I have been uttering these words for the past two weeks, my son thinks I’m in need of treatment, my other half says perhaps I should call someone (quickly) and the postman told me to lay off the birdseed!

A high pitched squeaking noise can be heard, (at least in my ears) several times a day coming from the tall trees in the adjoining garden. The small creature responsible for this noise (or not) is a Treecreeper.

The best way to describe this little fellow is a mouse with feathers.

I thought Wrens were well camouflaged, but these tiny tree dwellers are almost impossible to make out. When you do manage to spot them, most of their time is spent spiraling up tree trunks in search of food, mainly spiders and insects.

They have downward curved beaks, for probing crevices deep into bark and, like the Woodpecker, their stiff tail-feathers are used as a brace to hold them in place.

Blimey they don’t hang around, once they have ascended the full height of the tree, it’s off at warp speed to the next one.

This simple laborious method allows it to work the trunks and branches all year round, even in the midst of winter.

Apparently they will occasionally take seed from the bird table, no success as yet, but to be quite honest, you would need to camp out all day disguised as a shed to notice them!

I feel very privileged to have witnessed this funny little brown bird going about its daily ritual; most of us never get to see this.

More importantly, I am so relieved that all the time spent looking after and feeding the birds that frequent our garden, has not sent me over the edge!

Shush, can you hear that?

C.Row

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Special meal night: Tuesday

Mel & Eddie welcome you to

Tapas Specials Board Sunday Carvery: £6.95 Adult £4.95 Half portion £3.95 Child Meat Raffle every Sunday

The Bell Hotel Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP

BINGO NIGHT - 7.3opm 1st Monday/last Thursday of the Month

Reasonably priced accommodation

Tel 01367 240534

Quiz Nights Sunday 4th, 18th March

Free Function Room

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

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2AA Rosettes Awarded to The Eagle

The Eagle Tavern in Little Coxwell have cause for celebration after receiving two AA rosettes for their restaurant. Renowned for their excellent quality and fine dining experience, the award has been given in recognition of their continued dedication to quality food and customer experience.

The Eagle is only the second SN7 restaurant to be given two rosettes. The award was given without hesitation by an unexpected visitor from the AA awarding body. Owner, Marcel Nerpas, said: “To be awarded two AA rosettes after less than a year since the opening of the Eagle is a great achievement. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team for their hard work, to the local producers who supply me with wonderful produce every day, but most of all to our customers for giving me an opportunity to do what I love.”

Marcel is planning a special event in March in recognition of the award. He will also be hosting a celebratory meal inviting customers to come and sample the best food, from his local producers, cooked to exquisite quality. Customers will also be able to meet the producers and talk to them about their products as they sample each of the five course dinner. Priced at £29.95, the meal will include a champagne and canapé reception followed by dishes prepared to showcase local food with a course being dedicated to each producer.

The chefs at The Eagle have a passion to create exciting and modern ‘European cuisine’ combining interesting flavours and textures that will inspire visitors while they are relaxing in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant.

All of the meat served is free range and locally sourced by Bampton butcher, Patrick Strainge. The majority of the vegetables used come from Coleshill Organic Farm and the fish is delivered from Brixham Fish Market fresh on ice.

In addition to the celebrations in March, the usual special events will be in service at The Eagle.

Enjoy great savings in the restaurant on Tuesday to Friday with the Lunch Special for only £8.50.

Tuesday night boasts fresh Fish and Chips to eat in or take away for £6.95 and have a go at Quiz Night on a Wednesday for £1 per player. Thursday is Steak Night with £2 off your choice of steaks and Saturday guests receive a free glass of wine when you book a table for dinner. Sunday is no exception with kids eating free with each adult meal purchased.

The Eagle’s reputation has been recognised by the awarding of two AA rosettes and Marcel and the staff look forward to welcoming you to the restaurant to sample their award winning cuisine and take advantage of their special offers and hospitality.

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Tol’s Appeal Dog Walk Hi, my name is Tolemy but everyone calls me Tol, that’s me in the picture with Amy, I am 7 years old. I was diagnosed with leukaemia in August 2010 and spent a lot of time in the Bristol Children’s Hospital where the nurses and doctors looked after me. I want to help raise money for charities that help children with illnesses like mine. I am part of an organisation called Newfound Friends who raise money for charities by using their Newfoundland dogs to rescue people in the water who have been sponsored. They have raised over £750,000 since they started. I want to help by raising as much money as I can so we can help other charities and places like Bristol Children’s Hospital.

The Dog Studio we will be holding a sponsored dog walk on sunday 25th march starting at White horse hill along the Ridgeway to Wayland’s Smithy and back All participants will be presented with a Tol’s appeal dog lead Sponsorship forms available from the Dog Studio Please note there is a £5 registration fee

Tel: 01367 820060 - Fax: 01367 820120 Web: www.thedogstudio.co.uk Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk

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

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Treat Your Dog this Spring at Rubies Grooming Spa First time clients receive 10% discount Consultation & Medical check Grooming, Bathing & Styling Clipping & Hand Stripping Anti-Shedding Treatments Microchipping Nail Clipping Taxi Service Doggy Day Care & Walking Service For bookings, prices and more information please contact Professional Dog Groomer Suzanna Carter on 07825873730

Pamper Your 4 Legged Friend www.rubiesgroomingspa.co.uk

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Restaurant Review It’s easy sometimes to overlook local excellence when in pursuit of good food, friendly atmosphere and an enjoyable evening out. One such place that supplies all the above in abundance is The Lamb, located in the lovely village of Buckland.

Richard and Shelly Terry took over The Lamb in 2010, along with their partner Chris Green. Each of them possesses a wealth of knowledge in the restaurant and catering industry.

You can choose to dine in the restaurant or bar area; we chose the latter, which was very relaxing and comfortable. A couple of glasses of delicious Shiraz, then we opted for: Spiced Cauliflower Fritters with Lime and Coriander Sour Cream, Home Smoked Wild Goose Breast with Chilli and Ginger Pear, followed by Pan Roasted Loin of Welmore Farm Pork with Grain Mustard Mash and Apple-Pan Roasted Fillet of Hake with Chorizo and Prawn Butter with Parmentier Potatoes.

Excellent presentation and generous portions of beautiful high quality food! All meat and game is sourced locally and seasonal vegetables are home-grown when possible. The select wine list covers most tastes and if real ale is your thing, there are plenty of local beers on offer.

There is a large selection of homemade desserts to tempt the sweet toothed amongst us; the sticky toffee pudding served at the table opposite looked scrumptious. After changing our minds at least five times we went for Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mulled Pear, delicious!!

A very enjoyable evening in lovely surroundings, we stayed for well over two hours, but it seemed like ten minutes.

Highly recommended‌.

Lamb Lane, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QN www.thelambatbuckland.co.uk Email:thelambatbuckland@googlemail.com Tel: 01367-870484

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REVIEWS

Spotlight on Viognier

Wine Review

At long last, the days are slowly getting longer and lighter and the snowdrops and crocuses are beginning to emerge, welcoming spring.

When the garden blooms with colour, it inspires me to find a suitable reflection for the wine glass. This search has lead me to a white grape variety with rising popularity; viognier.

Its native home is the Rhône Valley, France, which it has inhabited for a mere thousand years or more. The most famous viognier based wine is that of Condrieu from the northern Rhône Valley. Condrieu is a very small region and the popularity of this wine has made prices soar. So enter the New World producers willing to make good on an opportunity! Viognier is now widely produced in Australia, California, South Africa, Chile and small parcels grown in New Zealand.

What makes this grape variety so appealing is its abundance of wonderful pronounced aromas and flavours that leap from the glass! You are transfixed by a spectrum of primary fruits, apricots and peaches alongside the floral notes of honeysuckle, white blossom and jasmine with musk and white spice. This is supported by the weight of the wine and its creamy texture.

It lends itself to blending; adding fruity floral spice to shiraz aka syrah (a white/red wine blend) and its other Rhône inhabitants, roussanne and marsanne as well as Chardonnay.

The downside is (all things worthwhile seem to have a flip side??) that it is a difficult grape to grow and produce. In

order to obtain the balance between flavour extraction, alcohol (viognier can reach up to 15 % abv) and acidity, it must be harvested at the right moment and vinified with care from mature vines.

What I love about viognier is its versatility in pairing with food.

Its fruitiness and weight provides an affinity with the more complex spicy dishes such as the Indian favourite, chicken korma and a classic Spanish Paella. It compliments rich seafood such as crab, scallops (or should the budget stretch) lobster! Its apricot base lends itself to chicken or pork with apricot stuffing and it holds its own with creamy sauces, making it great with pan-seared chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce.

A few good examples of viognier available locally: D’Arenberg Hermit Crab 2008 Viognier/Marsanne McLaren Vale, South Australia £8.99 available from Den Boer Wines

Gran Tierra Gran Reserva Chardonnay/Viognier 2010 Central Valley, Chile

£9.59 down to £4.79 until 7/3/12 at Budgens Donna Rogers

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GM

Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries

GARAGE DOORS

GM Garage Doors is a hard-working, family run business based in Kidlington that offers a fantastic service and competitive prices. Established in 2008 by owner Matt Brogden, he works together with his father to supply and fit all types and makes of garage doors.

Matt said: “I set up the business myself. It’s just me and my dad that do all of the work at the moment, although I am looking to expand a bit this year.”

Born and raised in Cumnor, Matt now lives with his family in Yarnton and knows Oxfordshire well. Matt said: “My parents still live in Cumnor and I also have two sisters that live locally.”

Providing an all-inclusive service to his customers, Matt can undertake the entire process from advice on the best products for your needs, ordering, installation, and also the removal and disposal of your old garage door. Matt said: “We provide many types of door including roller doors, insulated doors, sectional doors and timber doors. We also do repairs, servicing and automation all with unrivalled service at a price you can afford.”

Contact Matt at GM Garage Doors to discuss your requirements today. www.gm-garagedoors.com 07867 628 291 / 01865 373 973

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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Cornus, or Dogwood, can be divided into two forms: shrubby and flowering. The shrubby varieties are grown for their dramatic winter stem colours and the flowering types are grown for their colourful summer bracts and autumn colour.

Cornus was apparently called Dog Tree in the mid 1500s, then Dogwood in the early 1600s. By this time, it was also called Hound Tree and the fruits, or drupes, were known as Dog Berries or Hound Berries. It is however thought that Dogwood is a corruption of ‘dagwood’ as the slender, hardwood stems, were used to make ‘dags’, or daggers, and skewers.

The best shrubby dogwoods for stunning winter colour are Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ (red stems), C. alba ‘Kesselringii’ (almost black stems), C. sericea ‘Flaviramea’ (lime green stems) and C. sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ (red, orange and yellow the length of the stems). For a bit more summer interest, C. alba ‘Elegantissima’ provides variegated foliage.

To create some theatre in the garden, plant red or black stemmed varieties with lime green varieties. In order to obtain good winter colour, the stems should be cut back each spring to allow the summer to produce an abundance of new, vibrantly-coloured shoots for the following winter.

Shrubby Dogwoods are forgiving plants and tolerate any soils including damp conditions. However, do plant in full sun so as to promote the brightest of colours.

The flowering Dogwoods are not noted for their winter colour but for their showy spring/summer bracts and beautiful autumn shades. Of note are Cornus florida and Cornus kousa and their cultivars. C. florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ produces striking, dark pink bracts whilst C. florida ‘Rubra’ produces dusky pink bracts. C. kousa ‘China Girl’ produces white bracts in early summer and C. ‘Norman Hadden’, a semi-evergreen, produces masses of bracts in shades of

cream. All produce pendent strawberry/raspberry-like fruits (those of C. florida are reported not to be edible whereas C. kousa are reported to be edible). All get to a height and spread of some 6 and 8 metres. By the time autumn arrives, the green summer foliage turns into hues of fiery red, plum purple, brilliant orange, bronze and gold. The flowering types prefer to be planted in dappled shade. Cornus florida prefers neutral to acid soil conditions whereas Cornus kousa is more tolerant of neutral to alkaline soils. Pruning is minimal; cut out dead wood as required and prune lower branches to create a clear trunk. Do this between late autumn and early spring whilst the tree is dormant.

Two other Dogwoods worthy of mention are Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry) and Cornus controversa (The Wedding Cake Tree). The former has almost year-round interest – the tree is covered in wisps of yellow blossom late winter followed by edible, bright red fruits (taste akin to cherries and good for jam making) in late summer. It gets to a height and spread of 5 metres The latter has a rather unusual growing habit in that it forms an interesting tiered effect. The tree is covered in a mass of white, star-shaped flowers in early summer and these are followed by small black berries (used in the soap industry) in autumn. Both are easy trees, produce good autumn colours, are tolerant of sandy, loamy or clay conditions, alkaline, neutral or acid soil, and full sun or light shade. C. controversa needs space, lots of it, as it can reach a height and spread of some 15 metres.

Anne Hendry, Newington Nurseries, Tel 01865 400533 www.newington-nurseries.co.uk

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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

Where the Thames Meets the Cotswolds

Tel: 01367 240112 www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk

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.

Join us for Sausage night on a Thursday and Pie night on a Tuesday.

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

Lady Jane Rocks!

Despite her untimely passing, larger than life Wantage resident, Jane Kyle, still manages to cause an "Affray".

To celebrate Jane's life her close friends, Charlie Field and Susie Browning, have assembled Wantage's finest musical talent to provide an unforgettable evening's entertainment. Jane is sorely missed by all her friends and family.

All proceeds from the charity gig will go to Sobell House who provided such excellent care for Jane.

Please come and raise the roof in remembering Jane and supporting this worthy cause at "Shush" - Wantage's ultimate entertainment venue on Friday 16th March @ 8pm. A night of Rock, Pop, Blues & Soul featuring international band, "The Affray" with guitarist, Marcus Flynn and Oxfordshire Band "The 4 Canals" with vocalist Tony Stock. Plus a guest appearance by young, up and coming local artist "Nina Jade".

Tickets ÂŁ10.

Tickets available from Shush, Ledburys, Greens & Co Est Agents, The Arcade Bookshop and online at wegottickets.com.

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The rabbit is now the 3rd most popular Myxomatosis - a viral disease that is transmitted via mosquitoes mammalian pet in the UK, and increasing and fleas. It causes severe swelling of the eye lids and, in most numbers are kept as house pets. Pet cases, is fatal. rabbits originated from the wild European Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease - another fatal illness caused by a rabbit. Keeping rabbits as pets developed virus. in Victorian times. Since then their Protection is essential from 12 weeks of age onwards. Both popularity has grown enormously. Because we look after our pet vaccines have to be given by your vet once to twice a year. rabbits so well these days, they can live for 10 years or more. Also to be aware of: Keeping happy and healthy bunnies requires some knowledge Infectious brain disease - caused by a parasite called about husbandry and healthcare. Here are some vital points.

Encephalitozoon. Your vet can decide how high this risk is and Housing: Rabbits are traditionally kept outdoors in a hutch, but advise an appropriate treatment protocol. can also be kept indoors as a house pet and litter trained - just like Fleas - are a general health concern and can carry Myxomatosis, cats! Hutches should be as large as possible. At the very least monthly flea control is as important in rabbits as it is in dogs and there should be sufficient room to fully stretch up on the hind cats. limbs and stretch out. If confined to the hutch for long periods of Fly strike - Is a life threatening concern for your bunny which time the rabbit should be able to perform at least three "hops" many owners are unaware of. Prevention is the key and your vet from one end to the other. Outdoor hutches should be raised off can advise on appropriate action. the ground and be protected from wind and rain. Cleanliness is Common Illnesses: essential to prevent disease, and the entire hutch should be Intestinal, skin or teeth problems. Your vet's help should be sought as soon as possible if your rabbit becomes lethargic, stops completely cleaned at least once a week.

Diet: Hay is essential to a rabbit's good health, providing eating or drinking, or has problems with diarrhoea or constipation. roughage which reduces the danger of hairballs and gut Rabbits do go down hill very quickly, so don't delay contacting a blockages. It also plays an essential role in maintaining your vet if you notice any abnormalities with your bunny. rabbit's dental health, and consequently should be offered freely, The investigations and tests done for rabbits are exactly the same together with fresh water. Apart from that, a rabbit's diet should as in dogs and cats (and indeed humans!), e.g. blood and urine be made up of good quality pellets, water and fresh vegetables. tests, x-rays, ultrasound scans, operations, etc. All this can be a Vegetables should not be too high in calcium, as that can cause pricey exercise, so pet insurance to cover vet’s fees is essential. urinary problems. Carrots (including their tops!), parsley, broccoli For rabbits yearly check ups also form part of responsible pet and celery are all “good” vegetables to include in your rabbit’s ownership. This will usually be performed by most good diet. Pellets should be fed sparingly as they are often too low in veterinarians when you bring in your bunny for his/her fibre and too high in protein, fat and energy, which could mean vaccinations. your bunny becomes overweight. This can cause serious problems for rabbits e.g. grooming becomes more difficult, which If you need any advice on the care and health of your bunny you means they will be less able to reach certain parts of their body. are more than welcome to contact us here at Danetree Veterinary Surgeons, Faringdon where my nurses run “small furry” clinics This, in turn, exposes them to the risk of fly strike.

Healthcare: If you don’t intend to breed rabbits, both sexes free of charge on a regular basis. should be neutered. This will allow you to them together without having to find homes for dozens of baby rabbits every year! Also, this helps reduce aggression between animals (and in some cases towards the owner). The most important health argument in Graham Pursey favour of spaying female rabbits is the fact that 4%, increasing to Danetree Vets 80% with age, of does get cancer of the womb. It doesn't make 14 Coxwell Road Faringdon any difference whether the doe has been bred from or not.

There are two deadly diseases rabbits can be vaccinated against: 01367 242777

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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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Thur 1st

White Horse Garden Club Talk:"Robins in our Garden"

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

7:30pm

Pamela 01367 820251

Thur 1st

The Two Ronnies

Portwell Angel, Faringdon

7pm for 7:30pm

01367 248030

Tickets inlcude dinner £20. Booking required.

Fri 2nd

Cheese, Wine and Beer Evening

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton

5pm 8pm

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk 01993 867385

Booking required for this event

Fri 2nd

The Celtic Duo are at it again.

Easter Themer

The Bell Hotel, Faringdon

8pm

01367 240534

7 Course Taster Evening.

Pre booking required.

Sat 3rd

Table Top Sale

Buckland Memorial Hall

10am 12noon

Pam Smith 01367 718761 Pamjohnnikitah@hotmail.com

£4 to book table or donate good quality toys

Sun 4th

Live Six Nations

Portwell Cellar

3pm

Wed 7th

Faringdon Peace Group Talk Somalia:History and Current Issues

Friends' Meeting House, Faringdon

8pm

Wed 7th

Quiz

Portwell Cellar

8:30pm

Thur 8th

Faringdon Area Project AGM

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

6:30pm

Thur 8th

What will we do when the oil runs out? U3A Talk

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

2:30pm

Ian Clarkson 01793 782836 www.faringdonu3a.org.uk

Thur 8th

Oxfam: International Womens Day

Portwell Angel, Faringdon

All day

01367 248030

Donation to Oxfam

Fri 9th

Live Music with Phil Baker

Portwell Cellar

8:30pm

Sat 10th

Gorgeous Moron

Portwell Angel, Faringdon

8pm

01367 248030

Free

Mon 12th

Faringdon Chamber of Commerce AGM

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

6:30pm

Wed 14th

Elvis Experience

The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon

7pm 11pm

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

£30 per person including dinner and show

Thur 15th

Murray Maclean "50yrs of growing fruit & Veg"

Southmoor Village Hall

7:15pm

Longworth & District History Society www.l-h-s.org.uk

Members Free Visitors £2

Fri 16th

Quiz Night

Catholic Hall, Faringdon

7:30pm start

Jeanie 01367 240374

£10 per team of 4 Bar and refreshments

Sat 17th

St Patrick's Day Live Music with 'the man with stereo hands'

The Swan Inn, Park Road, Faringdon

9pm 'til late

www.stereohands.co.uk 01367 241480

Free entry

Sat 17th

St Patrick's Night

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

7:30pm 12am

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

Irish themed buffet and Starsound Express Disco

Sat 17th

Rods Dicso to celebrate St6 Patrick's Day

Portwell Cellar

8pm

Sun 18th

Mother's Day - 3 course meal

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton

12noon 3pm

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk 01993 867385

Boooking Essential

Sun 18th

Mothering Sunday 3 course meal

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

Sun 18th

Mother's Day Special Menu

The Fat Dog, Shrivenham

12noon

Wed 21st

Quiz

Portwell Cellar

8:30pm

Thur 22nd

Longworth & District History Society AGM

Swallow Room, Southmoor Village hall

7:30pm

www.l-h-s.org.uk

Fri 23rd

Faringdon Singers Passiontide Concert

St Mary's Church, Buckland

7:30pm

Janet Sheil 01367 870276, Carol Griffin 01367 718090

Tickets £10 incl. glass of wine

Sat 24th

Young Farmers Workshops

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton

10:30 - 12 2pm-3pm

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk 01993 867385

Booking Essential £7 per child

Sat 24th

Baby and Children's Market

Faringdon Junior School, Gloucester Street

10am 12noon

www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

£1 adults, children free New & Nearly new items

Free food at half time Jennie 01367 710308 Karen 01367 241707

Free entry but donations welcome

Anne or Sam 01367 245345 Events@sudburyhouse.co.uk www.therfatdog.co.uk 01793 783443

£19.95 Adult, Under 12's £6.95, Unders 5's free

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Local Events in March Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sun 25th

Bourton Easter Fair

Bourton Village Hall

2pm 4pm

Free Entry, Crafts, Easter Egg Hunt and lots more.

Sun 25th

Faringdon Singers Passiontide Concert

St Mary's Church, Uffington

6:00pm

Carl Oberman 01367 820230 Carloberman123@btinternet.com

Free entry

Wed 28th

Rod Stewart Tribut Show

The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon

7pm 11pm

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

£30 per person including dinner and show

Local Events in April Tue 10th

Community Bus Trip to Lechlade and Garden Centre

Depart Market place

Sat 21st

Rotary - Annual Senior Citizens Party

Faringdon Community College

Sun 22nd

St George's Day Banquet

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road, Brize Norton

12noon 3pm

Sat 26th

Community Bus Trip to Aston Pottery & Witney

Depart Market place

1:15pm

1:15pm

Faringdon Information Centre www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/

Tickets £4

Mike Bell 01367 241681 Josroh77-rotary@yahoo.co.uk

Contact as soon as possible. Nos. Limited.

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk 01993 867385

Pre booking required. £9.50 adults £6.50 kids

Faringdon Information Centre www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/

Tickets £4

Regular Events Every Mon

Faringdon War Gaming Club

Pre-School, Canada Lane

8pm

Matthew d_advocate@yahoo.co.uk

1st Tues

Farmers' Market

Market Place

All day

01367 710445

Every Wed

Jazz Night

The Portwell Angel, Faringdon

7:30pm

www.theportwellangel.co.uk

1st Thur

Folk Session

The Swan, Park Road, Faringdon

8pm

Rachel rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

Thur once a month

Food from around the globe

The Radnor Arms, Coleshill

Check website

www.radnorarmscoleshill.co.uk/

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9.15 11am

01367 710382

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 Sat

Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

01367 241142

11-12 miles or 25-35 miles

Every Sat

Supportive, informal parenting group

Faringdon Community College

1-3pm

Stella on 07963536568

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

Free

Check website for dates £6.50 meal and pint

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk 01993 867385 2:30pm 5pm

Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available

The Advertiser is produced by Holly Davies and published by Focus on Faringdon CIC, Portwell House, Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HU. Tel: 01367 246136. 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. Credits: Rabbits - Sommai/FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Experts - local services

COMPUTER SUPPORT 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

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

A local-run company focusing on personalised care services.

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

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

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

The Cheap Way to Add Space

www.storage4all.co.uk 01367 240880

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

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Experts - local services 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

F A R I N G D O N A I R P O R T

C A R S

T R A N S F E R S

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

Corporate Service Courier Service Executive Cars Insured Cars

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

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 Registered with the NICEIC domestic installer “part P” SCHEME

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

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

Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308 Your Barber on Call Mirella Pastore

Emma Palmer 07531 946141 Nail Technician and Beauty Therapist

Has Returned!

Call: 01367 243986 Mob: 07813 121288

Why Wait When I Can come to you!

Advertise here for £15 per month

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info@BGi.uk.com

01367 246130

Should you consider Directors and Officers Insurance?

Did you know · BGi.uk provides Home Insurance for those living in Europe. · Our Faringdon Office can be particularly helpful to local residents because we know the area. We believe we can get you the very best policy at the very best price. · BGi.uk has their head office in Faringdon. All of our clients are welcome to visit us. A pre-arranged appointment is a good idea. · As a local broker BGi.uk are available to help with those nasty little problems and the major ones! · Face to Face….

Not Interface!

BGi.uk are insurance brokers registered with the FSA and specialise in:

Both Commercial and Residential UK Property

Do you have it? Do you need it? You should consider it.

Protect yourself now!

D&O (Directors and Officers) Insurance provides financial protection for Directors and Officers of an Organisation in the event of a claim against them for actual and alleged breach of duty, neglect, mis-statements, errors and ommissions in conjunction with the performance of their, or their subordinates duties/actions, related to company business.

D&O Insurance can also cover the Organisation/Individual for Legal expenses incurred in defending a claim arising from alleged wrongful actions of Directors and Officers as detailed above.

It would be a mistake to assume that only Managers of major businesses or Limited Companies need this type of protection.

Whilst D&O Insurance has traditionally been the concern of larger Organisations there has been significant interest by both small and medium sized Organisations looking into acquiring this protection. Existing Small Business Liability Insurance Policies and General Commercial Liability Insurance Policies can both be augmented to add D&O Insurance cover for members of the Management Team.

It is estimated that approximately 70% of the 4 million small business in the UK do not have any D&O Insurance cover and that the majority are not even aware of its existence. As responsibilities become more onerous from both increasing and changing regulations, D&O Insurance cover is becoming more common place.

Directors’ personal liabilities are unlimited and the impacts of a negative ruling can affect an individual’s career prospects forever.

Examples of Claims: Against the Individual: ·

Liabilities General & Professional Cargo & Freight Liability Home Insurance & Travel Insurance Business of all description Manufacturing, R&D & Distribution Difficult Risks

Who might bring a claim against you?: · Health and Safety Executive · A regulatory Body or a Trade Association · HM Revenues & Customs · Employees or former Colleagues · Customers · Competitors · Banks and Lenders · Shareholders and Investors · Liquidators and Auditors Some of the most common Claims Types are as follows: · Wrongful Termination or Discriminatory Hiring Practices · Disclosure of Private Information · Investment Management Decisions · Issues Related to Conflicts of Interest · Claims and investigations for privacy and data breaches · Computer fraud and funds transfer fraud losses caused by third parties

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A fire results in a Company’s premises being destroyed. It is later discovered that the Director responsible had inadvertently failed to keep the insured values up-to-date, resulting in a significant underpayment by the Company’s Insurers for the loss. This meant that the premises could not be rebuilt with the insurance proceeds alone. The other Directors then decided to sue the Director responsible for the shortfall.

The Department of Trade and Industry brought a disqualification action against two Directors of a failed estate agents for continuing to trade when there were no reasonable prospects of creditors being paid.

Against the Company: · A Company received a complaint from the solicitor of a former employee claiming unfair dis-

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missal. One of the Directors received a further letter alleging that he had subjected the employee to humiliating treatment at work. The solicitor alleged breaches of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and enclosed a section 74 questionnaire for completion.

Following a routine Health and Safety Executive visit, a Company was asked to produce its Health and Safety Accident book for inspection. The records were found to be incomplete, and personal employee data had not been kept confidential. The Company is prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1975 and the Data Protection Act 1998.

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March The Two Ronnies Thursday 1st Presented by John Williams this will be a thoroughly enjoyable night if last year's "Curry with Cooper" is anything to go by!

Tickets to include dinner £20.00 Booking required 7.00pm for 7.30pm

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

Oxfam: International Womans Day Thursday 8th Bring your girlfriends for coffee and free fairtrade biscuits during the day, and your boyfriends & husbands for complimentary canapé all evening. In return please make a donation to Oxfam’s fundraising for this event.

Start time: All day.

Canape from 6pm Purpose: To celebrate friendship and the achievements of women across the globe, and to raise awareness of women who still struggle for basic human rights.

Gorgeous Moron Standing room only - come early!

Saturday 10th

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