May 2011 Advertiser

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

Inside this month: Marvellous Metisse Motorcycles Faringdon Festival Preview A Little Bird Story ‌ and lots more Promoting local business, trade and services. Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 246130

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Advertiser Charles Hickman Ltd Heating & Plumbing Engineer

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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 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 03/11

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Business Update The April meeting of Faringdon Chamber of Commerce was the chance for members to decide how the Chamber should develop in 2011. The new President, Paul Brame, explained that the Chamber is in transition and he would like to encourage business owners to consider coming along to a meeting and finding out how the Chamber can support and promote their business. The Chamber has a powerful voice to promote businesses in the town both at local, county and national levels. It is regularly invited to attend meetings with town, district and county councils, local organisations such as OTCN and consultation meetings with representatives of the Bank of England.

The guest at the next meeting will be Iain Nicholson of OTCN. This is a fast-growing and proactive business communications network for Oxfordshire with 1700+ members which includes Faringdon Chamber of Commerce. This meeting will be held on Monday 9th May. For more details contact Chamber Secretary, Jane Haynes on 01367 246136.

The Chamber of Commerce is proud to be joint sponsor of a new book “52”. This book is being developed with Wantage Chamber of Commerce and Choose Abingdon Partnership. A competition was held recently in which almost 400 residents of the Vale entered paintings, photographs, poems and essays about their favourite places. The winning entries will all be published in the book when it goes to print later this year.

The great Supermarket Debate goes on... The application from Waitrose goes before the Planning Committee on 25th May and the Tesco appeal will start on the 1st June at 10am and is expected to last up to five days. This appeal is scheduled to be heard at the Guildhall in Abingdon. However, Faringdon Town Council are pushing hard to have the appeal heard at a venue in Faringdon … watch this space!

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 June Issue Friday 20th May

Cover artist - Nicky Jones Nicky Jones is a self-taught artist specialising in wildlife and animal portraiture, in particular dogs, cats and horses, as well as botanical illustrations. The level of intricate detail in her work reflects the many hours spent studying and sketching animals, although much of her work is now taken from photographs. She exhibits at various art exhibitions and galleries and also accepts commissions, with many clients returning to add to their collection of portraits of their beloved pets.

Nicky lives in Radley, nr Abingdon with her husband and two cats, Jake and Holly. She is a member of Abingdon Artists, and has also exhibited with Oxfordshire ArtWeeks for the past two years.

More info at www.faithfulfriendsportraits.co.uk

Do you want to keep up with events in Faringdon? Then tune in to Faringdon Radio at www.faringdonradio.com. The main show is called Faringdon Local and concentrates on what’s going on in and around Faringdon. There will be a new show every two weeks. A key feature of the shows will be to present music from local bands or bands that have played in Faringdon.

Nearly 40 businesses were represented at Faringdon Business Breakfast Club, an A to Z of professions from architects and accountants through to web designers and wealth strategists. It being early on a Monday morning, hot coffee was the order of the day before members were invited to help themselves to the superb buffet breakfast that Sudbury House Hotel has to offer.

After the regular introduction round, the Club's treasurer, Lawrence Harrison of Tax Assist in Swindon, gave a comprehensive overview of the recent budget, concentrating particularly on how it affects the small business owner. It gave members plenty of food for thought and a lively question and answer session followed.

From time to time Faringdon Business Breakfast Club has three 1-2-1 mini-meetings each in place of the usual speaker. So if you survive the flurry of Bank Holidays, and fancy a productive chat with three other members at the next breakfast on Monday May 9th, phone 0845 003 1340 to book your seat at Sudbury House Hotel.

Fairford & Lechlade Business Club are hosting their Annual Food & Drink Festival on 1st May in Lechlade Market Place from 10am – 4pm. Following the official opening there will be an Antiques Fair at the Memorial Hall, in-house tastings at Pinos Italian Restaurant and Londis, Wine Tasting at Vin Est and lots of stalls with goodies to try and buy in the Market Place.

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Metisse Motorcycles: motorcycling history right here in Faringdon What happens when you cross two scramble bike stars, Steve McQueen and an Italian roof thatcher? Metisse Motorcycles is the answer! That name may not ring many bells with you, but behind the name is the fascinating story of how two brothers triumphed over the big boys of motorcycle manufacture - and how Gerry Lisi brought their amazing heritage to Faringdon.

The story begins in the 1950s in Hampshire. Brothers Don and Derek Rickman, stars of the British motocross scene, were famous for modifying their BSA bikes with off-the-shelf parts and when their competitors started asking for copies of their bikes, the brothers opened a retail business. They soon began designing frames and offered the designs for free to the top bike companies Triumph, BSA, Norton and Matchless; all they wanted in return was the chance to purchase bikes built to their own specification. However, the manufacturers turned down the offer so the brothers became manufacturers themselves, building frames that were paired with suitable proprietary engines. Their first frame was named Metisse, the polite French word for “mongrel”, and the name stuck. Over the years Metisse manufactured thousands of frames for a range of bikes, from dirt and motocross bikes up to huge police motorcycles with Triumph eight-valve engines. They were one of the biggest manufacturers of street bikes in the UK, and they also diversified into products as varied as BMX bikes, hospital beds and Ford-powered kit cars. Ironically, Metisse were producing motorbikes long after many of the larger companies had gone out of business. When the brothers retired they sold the business to Pat French and his company MRD, who continued production of the bikes.

The story moves closer to home in 1999, when French teamed up with Gerry Lisi, a Metisse enthusiast. Italian-born Lisi was by trade a roof thatcher but after tiring of working outdoors in the British climate he had already started one business in the area, Carswell Golf Club. In his spare time Lisi was a keen dirtbike racer and he put forward a proposal to see Metisse safely through some difficult economic times, which was accepted. A new factory was built at Carswell, and when French retired, Lisi continued and grew the business. While famous for building frames and other parts, the one thing Metisse had never manufactured was a motor - so Lisi set out to pen his own one … and today he is building bikes with Metisse-designed and developed engines.

Perhaps the most famous of Metisse’s “modern” motorbikes is actually a vintage one!

Actor Steve McQueen was famous for his love of motorcycles and his favourite bike was a customised Metisse desert racing bike. Today Metisse Motorcycles manufactures limited edition exact replicas of McQueen’s modified Metisse bike - there will only be 300 available and they are endorsed by the actor’s estate. So now you know the story of Metisse Motorcycles … and how such a unique piece of history is being built in a factory just a couple of miles outside Faringdon!

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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

Tel: 01367 240112 www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk

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

CONTACT MATTHEW 07866 792222 Free Quotations All work and materials guaranteed

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The next instalment of the continuing story of …

The Parapet and The Poison Chalice So Spring slipped off the edge of the world and summer arrived before the buds on the trees had turned to leaf. Perhaps a false dawn? Will it be snowing in May? Will the Apple Blossom wither and perish in the next harsh frost?

Of course not – for in this near perfect country of ours the Upbeat Daringfonians will keep away the wintry weather using the power of creative thought and positive action. Don’t doubt this: if you do, you will be the cause of any reversal in our weatherly fortunes.

The long nights grow longer and the season of festivals approaches. A small group amongst the Daringfonians, the Focal Angels, decided they must Focus On the well-being of the Town and have decided to push forward with the annual party in July – just 70 sleeps away from now! The excitement is already building. You can feel it in the air: which is fortunate as the Party will be an open air event – pretty much run on thin air as well! The plans for the event are almost laid but, as ever, more willing helpers are needed so do feel free to volunteer.

Permissions to hold the Party have been granted, permissions to barricade the roads approved, without charge. The stage has been planned, the sound production sourced and the light show arranged. A few extra barrels of ale are on order and some fermented grapes will see us good to go!

Not much has been heard from the High Sheriff now for some 60 nights and nothing has been heard from the Nomads who don’t seem to oppose the idea of a Faringdon Party – but equally don’t seem to do anything to support it. A great shame and a wasted opportunity we think. But who are we to say?

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

Are you looking for office space in Faringdon?

OFFICES TO RENT IN FARINGDON MARKET PLACE Town Centre Offices available to include: Ÿ Utilities

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

(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

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Faringdon 01367 241888

Witney 01993 882863

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sun 1st

Folly Tower open

Folly Tower, Folly Hill

11am5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

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

Sun 1st

Civic Service for all the people of Faringdon

All Saints' Church

Sun 1st

Springtime Stroll at Coleshill (Guided nature walk)

Coleshill Estate (meet in Estate car park)

1-3pm

01793 762209

£3 adults, £1.50 children

Sun 1st

The 15 Minute Club

The Red Lion

8-11pm

www.15minuteclub.co.uk

Free

Mon 2nd

Folly Tower open

Folly Tower, Folly Hill

11am5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

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

Wed 4th

Quiz Night

Portwell Cellar

8pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Thurs 5th

Folk Session

The Swan, Park Road

8pm

Rachel@ ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

Thurs 5th

Faringdon Thursday Memorial Cup Competition Final

Tuckers Park

KO 6.30pm

faringdonthursdaymcc.webs.com

Fri 6th

The Portwell House Tea Dance with Gof Smith

Portwell Angel

3pm

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Fri 6th

Live Music: Lucky Generals and Jam

Portwell Cellar

8.30pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Sat 7thSun 8th

Great Coxwell ARTWEEKS exhibition

Various - see website

Mon 9th

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club

Sudbury House Hotel

7.309.30am

www.fbbc-networking.co.uk

£10 breakfast

Wed 11th

Supper Quiz Night

Fox and Hounds, Uffington

7.30pm

01367 820680 www.uffingtonpub.co.uk

£2 quiz only, £7 inc supper

Thurs 12th

4Networking business breakfast meeting

Sudbury House Hotel

8-10am

www.4networking.biz

£10, visitors always welcome

Fri 13th

Circus in Town: live music and Oxford Comedy Deathwatch

Portwell Angel Courtyard

8pm

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Fri 13th

Live Jazz: Nick Gill on Piano

Portwell Angel

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Pre-booking req: £5 entry, £12 inc food

Sat 14thSun 15th

Great Coxwell ARTWEEKS exhibition

Various - see website

www.artweeks.org

Live music from Kviria (Georgian harmonies) all day

Sat 14th

Free Ante-Natal class for both parents

Faringdon Family Centre, Bromsgrove

01367 242432

Free, donations welcome for refreshments

Sat 14th

Curry with Cooper: Magic from Welsh Wizard John Williams, curry feast and actor Geoff Roffe as Tommy Cooper

Portwell Angel

www.portwellangel.co.uk

£15 inc dinner

Sun 15th

Cotswold Churches Festival Celebration

All Saints' Church

10.30am

01367 242440 www.cotswoldchurchesfestival.org

Sun 15th

Concert with the Kennington Choir: Extracts from "Elijah"

All Saints' Church

2.30pm

01367 242440 www.cotswoldchurchesfestival.org

Wed 18th

Serious Business Lunch

Portwell Angel

Wed 18th

Talk on portraits by director of National Portrait Gallery

All Saints' Church

7.30am

01367 242440 www.cotswoldchurchesfestival.org

Wed 18th

Quiz Night

Portwell Cellar

8pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Thurs 19th

Play: The Odd Couple (female version)

Faringdon Junior School

8pm

www.farindondramatic.org.uk

£8, children £6

Thurs 19th

Faringdon Thursday Memorial Cup Competition

Tuckers Park

KO 7pm

faringdonthursdaymcc.webs.com

60th Anniversary Celebration Fixture

In support of the Mayor's Charity

All welcome to play, sing or listen

Tea and scones £4.20

www.artweeks.org

10am12noon

In support of Christian Aid

www.portwellangel.co.uk £5, conc available

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Local Events in May Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Fri 20th

Play: The Odd Couple (female version)

Faringdon Junior School

8pm

www.farindondramatic.org.uk

£8, children £6

Fri 20th

Performance: "Bible in Voice & Verse"

All Saints' Church

7.30pm

01367 242440 www.cotswoldchurchesfestival.org

£6, conc available

Fri 20th

Live Music: Disclosure

Portwell Cellar

8.30pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Sat 21st

Craft Fair

Corn Exchange

10am4pm

01367 241201

Sat 21st

Play: The Odd Couple (female version)

Faringdon Junior School

8pm

www.farindondramatic.org.uk

£8, children £6

Wed 25th

Public meeting about GP consortium in Oxfordshire

Roysee Room, Abingdon Guildhall

7-9pm

Thurs 26th

4Networking business breakfast meeting

Sudbury House Hotel

8-10am

www.4networking.biz

£10, visitors always welcome

Fri 27th

End of month not so serious business lunch

Portwell Angel

Fri 27th

Louise Woodgate and Philip Blacker Entertain

Portwell Angel

7.30pm

www.portwellangel.co.uk

Sat 28th

70s and 80s Disco

Portwell Cellar

8.30pm

www.portwellcellar.co.uk

Mon 30th

Folly Tower open

Folly Tower, Folly Hill

11am-5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

www.portwellangel.co.uk £16 inc dinner

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

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

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

NEWS FROM LONGCOT! The first Longcot Village Fair for many years will take place on Sunday 26th June this year.

Events and activities will be announced soon, but we would like to let local charities and businesses know that table space will be available inside the large marquee.

The Fair is in aid of the St Mary’s Church Open Door Project.

Those interested should contact Glenice Larcombe on 01793 783515 email glarcombe@talktalk.net or Abi Weston-Edwards on 01793 784401 email abi@edwagu.plus.com

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Blackworth Service Centre At Blackworth Service Centre (Unit 18 Blackworth Industrial Estate) we recognise that having your car, van or any vehicle serviced is a costly inconvenience you could do without, so we offer a fresh approach to vehicle care.

Blackworth Service Centre offers a wide range of services to suit your needs, from a single bulb change to a complete service. Our workshop is equipped to carry out all levels of vehicle care. We are proud to be recognised as cam belt specialists and our trained technicians know every vehicle. A cam belt is the rubber toothed belt that turns over the engine and it’s a major component on all vehicles. Without routine maintenance they will eventually snap, causing you major problems and expense - the average engine rebuild can run into thousands of pounds. We’ll service your cam belt while you wait, and you can even enjoy a relaxing coffee in our newly refurbished workshop. All vehicles are washed on return so your car looks, feels and smells serviced.

We think you will find the Blackworth Service Centre approach to vehicle care refreshingly different. We set our standards high and from the minute your car comes into the service centre we take the utmost care to ensure you get the service both you and your vehicle deserve.

Our services include cam belt expertise, electrical diagnostic, clutches, brakes, exhausts, tyres and valeting. We can also provide 24 hour recovery, MOT preparation and MOTs arranged at trade prices.

Call us today to arrange a no obligation quote on your next service.

Blackworth Service Centre Service & Cam Belt Specialists: Raising the standard of vehicle care.

Tel: 01793 766920

24 hr recovery: 07825708084

Blackworth Car Sales Blackworth Car Sales, on the Blackworth Industrial Estate in Highworth, has over 20 years’ experience in the motor industry. The driving force behind Blackworth Car Sales is passion, understanding and attention to detail. Our dealership has built its reputation on providing courteous, honest and reliable service. Our standards are very high and we would feel proud to supply you with your next vehicle purchase.

All our vehicles are carefully sourced before starting the Blackworth Car Sales process. We first valet all vehicles, paying attention to areas not usually visible. The cars are then machine polished to remove fine scratches caused by washing or road film and daily wear. It’s not till this process has been completed that we know if the vehicle is up to the high standards that we require. We proudly place our name on the vehicle and we understand the hours of enjoyment you will get from your new car. We think you will find the way we do business is noticeably different to other car retailers.

At Blackworth Car Sales we like to exceed your expectations. Our stock changes regularly because we work on the basis that turnover is better than profit, and keeping our stock fresh offers our customers more variety. All our vehicles are covered by a comprehensive warranty, serviced to manufacturers’ requirements, and given a new cam belt.

If an MOT is required we like our vehicles to have no advisories. We offer part exchange and we guarantee that you will be offered a very competitive price for your vehicle. Our services also include delivery and a vehicle purchasing scheme. If you don’t want the hassle of selling your old car we can do this for you and, by preparing it for sale the Blackworth way, we will return you more money than if you were selling privately. We can source any vehicle to your requirements, taking out the hours you’d normally spend looking for your next vehicle, and preparing it for you to drive away at your leisure.

For total piece of mind Blackworth Car Sales raise the standards, find us at Unit 26 Blackworth Industrial Estate, Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA Call for free advice on 01793 861293, and 07921834511.

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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

Tel: 01285

Tel: 01285 657210 or 01242 790299

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

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

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Wednesday 11th May, 7.30pm We will guide you through the varied regions of Australia – discover a range of styles from our recent visit! £18.50 per person Private tasting sessions can be booked at your venue or ours and are suitable for: Team Building • Conferences • Birthdays Or an unusual night out with friends!

For more information: denboerwines@hotmail.com or call Donna Rogers on 01367 241169

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

May Offer Buy a bottle of a selected boutique wine and enjoy two Portwell slates for £25.00.

Choose from: A selection of Smoked fish with bread and salad garnish Anti-pasti Italian meats, sundried tomatoes, olives and warmed ciabatta Taramasalata, Tsatziki and Houmous Greek dips with pitta bread and olives Salsa, Guacomole and Balsamic vinaigrette with Olive Oil dips and ciabatta *A selection of Cheeses and Gilly’s Chutney with fruit *add an additional £5.00

WE ARE OPEN FOR YOU ALL DAY, EVERY DAY 09.00 – 23.00hrs Monday-Thursday 09.00 – 01.30hrs Friday-Saturday 10.00 – 23.00hrs Sunday

Portwell Angel, 26 Market Place, Faringdon SN7 7HU Tel: 01367 248030 Website: www.portwellangel.co.uk Faringdon’s contemporary venue for fine wines and informal dining

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faringdon festival 2011

main weekend 8th to 10th July with supporting events from 2nd July

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faringdon festival

friday

2011

programme music, dance photography exhibitions, art, crafts sculpture performance drama, poetry, literature, workshops main weekend 8th to 10th July with supporting events from 2nd July www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk focuson@bordengate.com

African Drums Matthew Little Disclosure Charlie Baxter Hypermused

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saturday

sunday

Pete McCarthy Talent Oxford 2010 winners Truly, Kieran, Jamie, Bianca Adam Lipinski The Dacoits The Blowbacks ResonataDog Kiff Quadrophobe

Ear Candy Uke Box Jury (tbc) Phousa The Quiet Men Steve Day & friends BoogieMe

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Get involved with Faringdon Festival 2011 Are you involved with a charity/community group?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RAISE FUNDS? Join us at this year’s Faringdon Festival music weekend with a stall selling everything and anything

Food stalls: £150.00 for the weekend.

Non food charity/not for profit stalls: £1.50 per foot frontage per day Non food commercial stalls: £2.50 per foot frontage per day Prior booking/payment essential.

Please send to following details to the festival organisers to book your stall.

Your name Your telephone number & email address Your address Name of organisation Size of stall What will you be selling Days required: Friday (evening only) Saturday Sunday Third Party Liability Insurance is required (Available for £5.00 per stall for charities/not for profit organisations) All booking must be pre-paid All stalls (esp food!) must comply with current Health & Safety legislation The festival organisers are providing space only: stalls, covers, power, water, etc. are the responsibility of the stall holder.

Please send your details along with your booking fee to: Faringdon Festival 2011, The Portwell Angel, Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU (Cheques payable to FocusOn Faringdon CIC)

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A whole new beginning for The Fox and Hounds!

Visitors to The Fox and Hounds in Uffington will have noticed a few changes recently. New landlord and landlady Michael and Janet have completely refurbished the building and are looking forward to welcoming regular visitors and new faces alike.

The pub prides itself on its homecooked food and meals are available 7 days a week. Offering traditional pub meals with lots of local produce, there’s something to suit everyone.

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Michael and Janet are keen to make the pub a big part of the local community. Coming up in May is a supper quiz night (11th) and all the family can join in the fancy dress three legged race (29th), which is a fundraiser for Helen and Douglas House, the Oxford hospice for children and young people.

Another new venture at the pub is live music – Janet and Michael have issued an open invitation for local musicians and singers to perform at the pub any Tuesday night in May between 9 – 11 pm (and hope to make this a regular event). Folk, Blues, Skiffle, C&W, Rock & Roll etc, rather than modern styles. Opportunities to perform for a modest fee at other times. Fancy giving it a go?

To find out more about The Fox and Hounds have a look at their website, www.uffingtonpub.co.uk or, better still, why not pop in for a pint and experience it for yourself!

Jane would like to thank you all for your patience and support during her battle with cancer and subsequent periods of hospitalisation and convalescence.

The Salon is currently closed but will be reopening in June.

Watch this space for exciting news about the reopening!

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

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The story behind Hats Whiskers

Hats for Hire and for Sale 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.

Hats Whiskers Tel: 01367 870248 or 07788 423624 Gainfield, Faringdon, Oxfordshire www.hatswhiskers.com

Some years ago I spent days searching for a hat to go with an outfit I was wearing for a family wedding. I could not find anybody to help me find a hat. It needed to complement the outfit, lift my skin color, and frame my face, but there was nothing out there. Eventually I settled on a head piece which left me feeling uncomfortable and I knew I had been rushed into making a dreadful mistake: this feeling haunted me and ruined the day.

I then started to look at other people’s hats and wondered whether they had suffered a similar dilemma to me – thus “Hats Whiskers” evolved. Since then I have learned to block hats, trim them and even create bespoke headpieces for individual people.

For me it is important that when a client wears an item from Hats Whiskers they are able to relax and enjoy the experience knowing that every care has gone into matching the hat to the person and the outfit.

My stock is sourced from a variety of places. As Luton is the home of English millinery I find a wide range of trims and hats from there. I also stock hats from couture designers in London so I have something for everyone.

In my stylish and private showroom you are able to peruse the collection and be advised on how best to complement your outfit Whatever the occasion I can help you, call me (Sarah) on 01367 870248 to arrange your appointment and prepare to be wowed.

Bromsgrove Lunch and Leisure Club 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.

Come and see our great prices 3 wheel walker £65

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

Economy wheelchair £125

01235 760000 www.philipdayhairdressing.co.uk

HAIRDRESSING

10a Mill Street, Wantage, Oxon OX12 9AQ

Philip Day

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

Cutting Colouring Hair Extensions Beauty Eyelash Extensions

4a London Street, Faringdon SN7 7AA

Budget rise/recline chair £575

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

01367 240717 www.faringdonlifestyleandmobility.co.uk

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GLASS

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

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 Faringdon Branch

www.crowdyandrose.co.uk info@crowdyandrose.co.uk Established within the local community since 1790

Lechlade Branch

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High Flyers

Red Kite (Milvus Milvus) Has anyone noticed the increasing number of Red Kites hovering in the skies above Faringdon?

Until fairly recently, these birds were in decline and on the verge of extinction.

The red kite was an extremely common bird in medieval Britain. In towns and cities, rubbish and animal carcasses littered the streets. Red kites were useful because they ate the refuse and helped clean the streets.

People considered them so valuable that anyone who killed one was punished by death!

During Tudor times, household waste was no longer cast aside, reducing their food supply. In the countryside, kites and a whole range of other birds were classed as vermin and a threat to food production. In a complete turnaround, people were paid a penny for each one killed.

By the end of the 19th century, only a handful of pairs of red kites survived in the remote hills of mid-Wales.

Organised protection began soon after, firstly by the Kite Committee, followed by the RSPB.

Charney Pet Care Centre v Luxury Boarding for Dogs & Cats v Dog Day-care and Walking Service v Canine Activity Holidays v Dog Grooming v Pet Shop vn” Stanford Road, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 8ET Tel: 01367 241063 www.charneykennels.co.uk

In the late 1980’s an introduction programme began in England and Scotland. Red kites from Spain and Sweden (That’s why I can’t understand a word they say!) were released in the Chilterns, Oxon. The project proved successful when the first kites in over 100 years bred in England and Scotland. The British Trust for Ornithology named the red kite as “Bird of the Century” because of its determined fight back from the brink of extinction. (similar to Katie Price!)

“A word of caution” Red kites mainly scavenge on dead animals … and what goes in must come out!

When cleaning my car last Sunday, a large male red kite dropped what could be best described as a small Caribbean Island on the bonnet.

Bless em!

C. Row

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Art at the Angel

CAR BODY REPAIRS V W RESTORATION

June Adams studied art at school but had little time to continue till her senior years. She enjoys working in pastel and has found it a fascinating hobby, with opportunities to meet people through the local art clubs. It’s also given her the chance to visit some of our wonderful art galleries and museums.

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

Some of June’s artwork will be on display at the Portwell Angel throughout May, and June is thrilled to have been asked to exhibit at the Angel as her childhood was spent next door at the Crown!

FocusOn is now the proud new owner of Oxnews, based at Portwell House, Faringdon.

Oxnews is an innovative website with up to date information useful for anyone living, working, studying or simply just visiting Oxfordshire.

Online there are various directories including What’s On In Oxfordshire, a Business Directory, Job Vacancies, Used Cars plus much, much more! The site has over 20,000 unique visitors every month and a weekly newsletter to over 6000 subscribers. To visit the site, simply go to www.oxnews.co.uk For any advertising queries or interest in potential links to Oxnews contact Alex on 01367 246130 or email alex.nock@oxnews.co.uk

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Faringdon Festival 2011: Photo Competition 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

Helpers and Supporters required for the Faringdon Festival We will be running the Faringdon Festival this year on a Daringfonian Shoestring.

(You may need to check out what one of those is - but it's not very much!)

If you can help in any way, please put your name forward to Jane Haynes 01367 246137 or email jane.haynes@bordengate.com.

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

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All change at Carswell Golf Club!

Julien Heber-Smith and Matt Floyd, the new management team at Carswell Golf Club, would love to welcome you to the club and show you around the extensive facilities.

As well as a fabulous 18 hole golf course, the club boasts a fully stocked Golf Shop run by PGA Professional Karl Kelsall and his team. Karl is on hand to help you find the perfect equipment and wherever possible the shop will match or beat other local suppliers’ prices.

Professional golf tuition is also available from individual lessons through to Adult and Junior beginner group lessons. Pupils are encouraged to learn at their own pace, and the Academy also uses optional video analysis and improve golfers’ swing and find the perfect clubs.

Away from the green, the Clubhouse is open to all for coffee, drinks and good hearty bar food. It offers an A la Carte menu as well as a Sunday Carvery - and you can make a weekend of it with excellent bed and breakfast accommodation, too. The Clubhouse, set within the grounds of the golf course, offers the perfect location for Weddings ,private functions and parties. With a wedding license Carswell can now provide the complete solution for a stress free wedding day. Let our experienced staff pamper you and your guests for that ‘once in a lifetime’ day to remember.

And finally, did you know that there was a gym and hair salon at Carswell?

The Gym is the only one in Oxfordshire to offer Gravity Training, along with a wide range of exercise equipment. And at Woods Salon qualified and experienced hair stylists and beauty therapists genuinely care that you leave the salon feeling 10 years younger.

If you’d like to know more about what Carswell Golf Club has to offer you, visit the website - or take a look for yourself on the open day on 22nd May! www.carswellgolfandcountryclub.co.uk

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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

You could fill this space!

Oven Cleaning Service Not only do we clean ovens, we can also clean: Grills, Hobs, Stoves, Extractor Hoods, BBQ’s,WoodBurners, Fireplaces, Agas, Rayburns & Microwaves (oven racks/shelves included in price) All work undertaken carried out to a high standard & only good quality cleaning materials used.

Interested?

Call Lou on 01367 246130 NOW!

Please contact Daniel on 07584 190271 for a reasonable quote.

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

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

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Experts - local services LP Accountancy Services Bookkeeping, Management Accounts, VAT Returns, Self Assessment, IT Implementation, Payroll

The Music Gallery Independent music retailer

Call me on 07824 539494

8 Newbury Street Wantage, Oxon OX12 8BS 01235 770353

Louise Pearson - Accountancy Services

themusicgallery@hotmail.co.uk

Competitive Prices

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

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

Painter & Decorator

Duncan Clark Free Estimates Duncan Clarke painting

Emma Palmer 07531 946141

01793 766829

Nail Technician and Beauty Therapist Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

Want your business to be SEEN in the Advertiser?

Call Lou on 01367 246130 to find out how!

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.

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

What’s happening in May Friday 6th (from 3pm)

The Portwell House Tea Dance with Gof Smith: Gof provides the music, The Portwell Angel provides tea and scones (£4.20) and you enjoy the event!

Friday 13th

Nick Gill on the Piano: Nick Gill has been playing classic jazz piano professionally since 1992. His music encompasses the classic ragtime of Scott Joplin, early jazz of “Jelly Roll” Morton and the school of Harlem Stride Piano.

Pre-booking required. £5 entry to guarantee a seat, or £12 to include one of our famous slates.

Curry with Cooper - Magical entertainment with the Welsh Wizard John Williams, enjoy a curry prepared by Bari from The Viceroy, then Saturday 14th sit back and relax with actor Geoff Roffe’s rendition of the late great Tommy Cooper.

Booking essential, £15 per person inc dinner.

Louise Woodgate and Philip Blacker Entertain: In These Shoes. A frivolous blend of opera and cabaret performed by Louise Woodgate, with new additional songs and much Friday 27th hindrance from Philip Blacker! Join us for dinner, enjoy one of our highly commended slates and be entertained! Pre-booking essential. £16 per person including dinner.

Wednesday 18th: Serious Business Lunch Friday 27th: End of month not so serious Business Lunch

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