April 2018 Issue 68
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Commemorating 100 years of the RAF
INSIDE THIS ISSUE COMPETITIONS: WIN TICKETS to this years Abingdon Air & Country Show and Beacons Festival. Music Duo: Meet Jenny & Steve. Get the Look: 2018 Garden Trends. Health & Wellbeing: How to deal with depression.
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Contents 07. Get the Look: Coulon Stone talk Garden Trends for 2018. 15. COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS to the Abingdon Air & Country Show. 16. News & Events: What’s On in our region. 18. The Sound of Music: Simon Markland updates us on the latest music events. 21. Editorial Feature: Meet the dynamic musical due that is Jenny & Steve. 22. COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS to this years Beacon Festival. 23. Health & Wellbeing: Melt away Frozen Shoulder pain with Bowen Therapy. 25. Health & Wellbeing: Thame Therapy Clinic discuss how to deal with depression. 27. Health & Wellbeing: Taking care of your ear & hearing with Aston Hearing Services. 29. Motoring: 2016 Toyota C-HR EXT DYN 08 Review, by Tim BarnesClay, Motoring Journalist. 30. Food & Drink: Set your taste buds alive at The Deli at No.5. 30. Local Event: Calling all Rock & Roll Fans - specialist auction at The Swan Antiques Centre, 5th April.
Welcome to the April Edition of Look Local Magazine! As I write this letter there’s still snow on the ground and I’ve got my heating whacked up to the max. I am hoping however that by the time this issue reaches your doorstep Spring will finally have sprung and we will be enjoying warmer, lighter evenings and possibly even getting out in the garden. If you’re looking to give your outside space a bit of a revival this year then check out page 7 where Coulon Stone offer top trends for using natural stone in the garden. Our Sound of Music feature this month has lots of information about forthcoming events and if you’re looking to host a summer party this year then our editorial by local singing duo Jenny & Steve will be of particular interest - see page 21. Whilst talking about outside music events our thoughts turn to the festival scene and thanks to the organiser of Beacons Festival we have two Family Tickets to give away - turn to page 22 for information on how to enter. We also have another opportunity to WIN TICKETS to the 19th annual Abingdon Air & Country Show. This competition can be found on Page 15 - Good Luck! And until next month, enjoy reading...
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Front Cover image: Spitfires in flight, courtesty of the Abingdon Air & Country Show.
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GET THE LOOK UPDATE YOUR OUTSIDE SPACE WITH THESE 2018 TRENDS By Jade Coulon, Coulon Stone Ltd
Spending time gardening, whether that be landscaping your half-acre out back, or tending
to your one little window box, has proven benefits to our mind, body and soul. Cultivating plants, growing our own vegetables and tending to shrubs reduces stress and anxiety levels, improves our physical health and helps us to relax and sleep.
As we finally move in to Spring, and thoughts turn to making the most of our gardens, the Society of Garden Designers have given their predictions on 2018’s garden trends, and we’re not surprised to see so many of them include stone. Limestone – James Basson’s awarding winning garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show was inspired by a limestone quarry. 2018 sees hard-wearing, warmtoned limestone’s feature heavily in domestic gardens, including limestone patios, art pieces, benches, walls, pond surrounds and water features. The rustic qualities of limestone also marry well with the continued trend of creating pastoral spaces filled with wild flowers and textured edges. Wood-effect Tiles – Already popular in interior design, wood-effect tiles will also be used in our gardens. Dekton is one of the most popular brands leading this trend. An ultra-compact material made from a blend of raw materials, including stone, their surfaces are stain, scratch, heat, UV and ice resistant, as well as nonporous making it one of the world’s strongest material’s and perfect for outdoor spaces, including patios and walls. Mindfulness – Mindfulness, the process of immersing one’s self in the present and the practice of meditation, has become a buzzword over the past few years. As well as having a strong influence on our culture, the way we spend our time and the food that we eat, it’s also started influencing how we design the spaces around us, including our gardens. Stimulating our senses and creating a sense of calm with strongly scented plants like Lavender, mellow yellow pots and trickling water features. Hard-wearing natural stones like granite make ideal water features. For your free, no obligation quote on any of the above trends, or any other stone project, visit our website www.coulonstone.com.
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A Family Ticket to the 19th Abingdon Air & Country Show
The 19th Abingdon Air and Country Show on Sunday 6th May provides a great day out for all the family with “something for everyone”, whilst raising money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Once again we are organising another action packed programme and this year sees a very special date in the life of the RAF when on April 1st it celebrates its 100th Birthday! We are awaiting confirmation of RAF participation but we will have a number of examples from the history of the RAF including the iconic Spitfire and a static version of the first jet in RAF service, the Meteor. On the ground we welcome The Rockets Children’s Motorcycle Display Team, the Scottish Caledonian Pipes and Drums plus the return of the Mangledwurzels and the ever popular tank rides. Further information about this year’s event will be featured in the May issue of Look Local.
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NEWS & EVENTS in our region Local favourite Billy Watman returns to Music in the Park Enjoy some mesmerising finger-style guitar skills... Local guitar star Billy Watman will be back to entertain the crowds at Music in the Park. He’ll thrill the audience with a genre-defying fresh new approach, featuring a repertoire spanning Classical, Flamenco and Pop, through to Electronic Trance and Classic Rock – all on one guitar. Billy will get you singing along to classic songs by artists such as Queen, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Tommy Emmanuel and The Eagles. Billy is an award-winning 16-year-old Anglo-Brazilian classical / flamenco / fingerstyle guitarist, inspired by the likes of Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tommy Emmanuel, Mike Oldfield and Paco De Lucia. In early 2016, at the age of just 14, Billy successfully auditioned for ‘Guitar Star’ - a guitar-based talent show open to all ages and genres on Sky Arts TV in the UK. Billy stunned audiences with some extraordinary performances - for judges and mentors including Jazz legend George Benson, Classical Virtuoso Miloš Karadaglić, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, and David Bowie’s long-time producer Tony Visconti who described him as ‘a little boy genius’. You can find out more about Billy at www.billywatman.com. Advance tickets now available online... You can now buy tickets for Music in the Park, which takes place on Sunday 6th May, online at: www.wegottickets.com/event/427258. Tickets cost: Family (two adults and three children) £25.00 | Adult £10.00 | Concessions £7.00 (all plus 10% booking fee). To keep up-to-date with news of next year’s Music in the Park event, visit the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MusicInTheParkThame or website www.musicinthepark.org.uk.
Chinnor Community Spring Litter Pick Meet at 10am on Sunday 29th April at Whites Field Car Park. Bring suitable footwear and gloves. All other equipment supplied. This event is hosted by Greening Chinnor, a small nonprofit volunteer-led community action group working with the community to improve the environment, reduce our carbon footprint and live a more sustainable life. The organisation believe that through positive action we, as a community, can make a difference. It is self-funded and relies on donations and small grants to carry out the work. For further information please email greeningchinnor@ gmail.com or visit www.greeningchinnor.blogspot.co.uk
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News & Events GREEN LIVING EVENT with Giant Swap Shop, Bike Exchange, Plant and Seed Swap and much more Saturday 12th May, Mill Lane School 10:00am – 2:00pm, Free Entry. A Swap Shop is a unique way of recycling and reusing unwanted goods, things that you don’t use anymore but you don’t want to see ending up in the landfill site. Most of us will have items that we don’t want or use, but they are just too good to throw away. Here is your chance to see them being used by someone else, which is much more satisfying than throwing them out. ONLY GOOD CONDITION ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Just bring along your unwanted items – good condition only - on the day, and take away anything you see that you want. You can just bring or you can just take. You don’t have to bring to take or vice versa. Everything is free. Everything is donated. Suitable items could include good condition toys, books, CDs, bric-a-brac, linen, clothes, baby equipment,
kitchenware, small electrical items, unwanted gifts. Please don’t bring items after 1 o’clock. Small electrical goods with CE mark only accepted. Goods left over will be taken to charity shops or clothes banks or recycled if unsuitable for reuse. There will also be a Bike Exchange on the day. If you want to sell a bike or want to buy a secondhand bike, then come along in the morning to see what is on offer. Bikes to sell can be brought along from 9.30am, clearly labelled with your name, contact details and the asking price. Friends of the Earth charge £5 for every bike sold. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, including cakes and drinks and a selection of home-made soups. For more information ring Maureen on 01844 352816 or email: mdyroff@tiscali.co.uk. Organised by Chinnor and Thame Friends of the earth.
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Sound of Music
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Our fees for the workshops are £20.00per session/per child. Discount available for siblings.
Music In The Park 2018 - This fantastic local 1 day music festival will be taking place on Sunday 6th May 2018 from midday – 9 pm! e Having taken place in Elms Park Tham over the last 6 years, the festival has grown e from strength to strength, offering a uniqu and bands ians, music local opportunity for ce acoustic acts to gain valuable performan the within s talent their share and ience exper local area. Alongside this artists flock from far and wide to be a part of the day! This year you can expect: al 3 stages, all showing off the best music talent from Thame and beyond 2 bars, multiple food stalls and merchandising A friendly family atmosphere Ben’s Busk Stop which offers a great opportunity for budding performers to get up and have a go on the day! ng This year the festival is looking for buddi performers for their ‘Ben’s Busk Stop’ stage, if you are interested in performing please contact Simon Markland via: E-ma il:inf o@th amem usica cade my.c om Tel: 07743 032292 c
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ar Wycombe Arts Festival - This popul annual event will be taking place throughout the Spring with many musical treats in store!
Entertainment This year the American singing quartet, ‘Windborne’, will be providing a fantastic performance on Friday 4th May 2018 at St Lawrence Church, West Wycombe Hill. Singing folk songs from across America and the UK in beautiful harmony this group is a must see for any music fan. Alongside their wonderful harmonies there will be a banjo accompaniment and a dapple of humour throughout their set! The Concert will take place from 8:00pm until 10:00pm and the group are also running a Vocal Workshop from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at the same venue and date. Ticket prices are as follows: £15.00 the Concert, £20.00 for the Vocal Workshop, to attend both events tickets are £30.00 and are available from the Wycombe Arts Festival ticket office, or via M: 07796 956736 | E: djccarey@hotmail.co.uk
Do you love live music? Thame offers some wonderful open mic events every month, these include: ‘Christchurch Thame’’ – This wonderful local venue will be playing host to Thame Concert band for their ‘Young At Heart’ concert taking place on Saturday April 7th from 4:00 – 5:00pm. This will be a great opportunity for children to hear some of their favourite hits from the movies and shows! Please visit www.thameconcertband.org.uk for further information. ‘The Birdcage’ – This historic town centre pub plays host to a huge variety of local live music every month. Performing live on Saturday 14th April will be local musician Poppy Scarlett! With his eclectic selection of covers and original songs this is a must see! To find out more please search ‘The Birdcage Thame’ on Facebook.
Saturday of the month, upstairs at The Cross Keys pub in Thame from 3 – 6pm. This is a unique opportunity to jam with fellow musicians covering a huge variety of songs, whilst enjoying the hospitality of the award-winning pub! For further info please visit the Facebook Page – Search ‘Unplugged At The Keys’ ‘Friday At The Fish’ - which takes place every second Friday of the month at The Old Fisherman, Shabbington. Check out their Facebook page for more info or just come along to play! The event runs from 7:30pm – 11pm. ‘The First Thursday Music Club’ – which takes place on the first Thursday of every month at The James Figg pub, Thame. Come along early to this popular monthly event to book into a slot or just to enjoy the wonderful live music on offer! Check out their Facebook page for further info. The event runs from 8 pm – 11 pm. ‘Sunday Afternoon At The Swan’ – This friendly and relaxed open mic is run by Brian Taylor every 4th Sunday of the month at The Swan Hotel in Thame from 4 – 8 pm. This is a brilliant opportunity for a relaxed musical Sunday afternoon and everyone is welcome to perform! There is also the opportunity to sing some karaoke! For further information please search ‘Sunday Afternoon at The Swan’ via Facebook.
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‘The James Figgs’ – This lively pub in the centre of Thame will be hosting the fantastic Andy Robbins on Saturday 21st April. With his fantastic acoustic style, this highly accomplished singer/ songwriter will provide fantastic entertainment for all music lovers. ‘Unplugged At The Keys’ – This fantastic music event is open to everyone who likes to strum, sing, play a beat or just enjoy a relaxing musical afternoon! The event takes place every last
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Entertainment s the evening comes to a breathless close at a hotel in Oxfordshire, the packed room breaks into spontaneous applause as Jenny Murray, one half of the musical duo, “Jenny & Steve,” thanks the crowd for their wonderful uplifting support and happily agrees to another encore. It may be freezing outside on this Saturday evening in February but you wouldn’t know it! Another great evening and, as they’re packing the kit away, they are surrounded by enthusiastic guests, asking when they can see the duo again. Jenny does the talking - well, as Steve admits, she’s much better at it than he is! He does the leg work, packing away the state-of-the-art Bose PA and, marvels, yet again, how great the sound is, how easy it is to set up and how little space it takes. They can play anywhere!
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own brag file includes such luminaries as Whitesnake axe wielder, Bernie Marsden, M-People sax virtuoso, Snake Davis, and Brit award winner, Beverley Craven, together with modern musicians Lucy Rose and Jack Garratt. In the small hours, he plays and records all the instruments which appear on the duo’s backing tracks. No off-the-shelf shenanigans here! “You sound like a band” people tell them “and there’s only the two of you!” Happy days!
It started for Jenny, back in the ‘80s - the decade of big hair, the Commodore 64 and Live Aid. Her professional career has taken her all over the UK. Shortly after they met, a few years back, Steve was recounting his family history, “Dad was brought up in a little mining village near Barnsley,” he said, “You won’t have heard of it.” “Wombwell?” Jenny replied - oh yes, I’ve played there. The game, for Steve, is to try to find “We love doing this.” they say. “This” means playing parties, weddings, special birthdays, receptions, corporate events, anniversaries nothing is too big or small for this fun pair! And if you want something a bit more chilled, they are happy to play an acoustic set, just about anywhere, including your front room or back garden! The repertoire is impressive - The Beatles, The Stones, up through the 70s (Rod Stewart, The Pretenders), the aforementioned 80s (Quo, The Eagles), the 90’s and noughties, landing in the present day - Ed Sheeran, Olly Murs and Adele. And they’ll play your “special” song too - just give them a few days to learn it. places she hasn’t played! Butlins, summer seasons at Blackpool, South Coast, P&O and Northern Europe. Supporting the likes of The Searchers, Jimmy James and Bucks Fizz. She is the consummate professional - and a born entertainer! Well, she loves people and loves seeing them happy! As for Steve, he’s been thrust onto the stage a little later in life, having (mis)spent his musical days as a studio owner and producer. His
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COMPETITION
Welcome to Beacon Festival... If you’re reading this right now, it means you’re curious. Then let us take you by the hand and lead you on a short journey through the festival, it will only take a minute. Imagine a sunset! You’re thinking the Bahamas, Mauritius maybe? Well what if we told you, that most beautiful sunset is much closer than you think, in fact right under your nose, here in Oxfordshire, near the longest day. Believe us yet? Then allow us to set the scene...
Music from this year’s headline acts Killerz and RustyShackle is blasting from the main stage, you have a huge smile on your face because these were the bands you’ve be wanting to see! You have discovered some new, up and coming bands this weekend but these two are your favourite. Your child is sat on your shoulders blowing bubbles and the soap keeps dripping on your forehead but you don’t mind, it’s making you laugh. Your partner is by your side having a little jig and your stomach is full from sampling some fantastic food at the stalls, but there’s still room for a nice cold beverage from the real ale tent and a Mojito (or two) from the cocktail bar. Your thoughts wander for a moment and you laugh to yourself at the thought of trying to put that tent up yesterday (why can you never remember how it goes up?). Then after relaxing in the camping chairs for a moment and congratulating yourselves for finally putting it up, you take the children to go and play in the ‘kids zone’, all laughter and giggles. You wander round the stalls and buy yourself a bowler hat, it suits you, (or so you think?). Your friends arrive, so you pull up a hay bale, sit and chat and listen to the many varied acts whilst washing it down with a local cider from the bar and enjoying a side-splitting evening watching the late night comedy acts. And then, there’s that sunset that we were talking about! It’s beautiful from this vantage point, just setting over the main stage and you can see for miles, you didn’t realise how far. Then they light the Beacon! And that smiles back again! Want to know more? Visit www.beaconfestival.net.
Fancy being a part of the action? Then why not enter our COMPETITION to WIN A WEEKEND FAMILY TICKET to one of the best family music festivals in the Chilterns? All you have to do to enter is answer the following question;
Q: When does this years festival take place? Email the answer and your contact details to competitions@look-localmagazine.co.uk. A Family Ticket comprises of 2 Adults & 2-3 Children (under 16yrs) and we have two prizes to give away. Closing date for the competition is Friday 6th May. Winners will be announced on Look Local Magazine’s Facebook Page after this date and notified via email. Note: The prize does not include camping however tickets can be purchased for £10.00, if required. Weekend ticket price is £39.50pp (U16’s are free).
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Melt away the pain of frozen shoulder...
‘Frozen’ Shoulder (nonspecific chronic shoulder pain) is a common problem, and one that results in frustrating debilitation for many suffers. Jen Webster, professional Bowen Therapist explains how this noninvasive treatment can help relieve the pain.
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The initial pain could be a result of adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, tendonitis, referred cervical pain etc. The restrictive range of movement can often be self – perpetuating and progressively debilitating. The pain causes a reluctance to use the shoulder, and as a result the shoulder becomes stiff and progressively more inflamed. Adhesions continue to form in the joint capsule, the less movement that takes place the more the inflammation continues – it’s a vicious circle.
How may Bowen Therapy help? Early treatment, with soft tissue therapy is recommended to, in the first instance, relieve the pain and allow greater range of movement. The Bowen Technique is a remedial and holistic form of ‘hands on’ body work, gentle and effective. The careful and precise moves, which stimulate muscles and soft tissue, prompt the body to reset imbalances and start to heal injuries and chronic complaints. The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing. There is no manipulation and no force used. The body normally responds quickly to Bowen, making it a very time and cost effective treatment option. Jen Webster Bowen, Advanced NST practitioner (BSc MBTPA CNHC reg) E: info@jenwebsterbowen.com | W: www.jenwebsterbowen.com T: 07768 188664
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here can be many reasons for the onset of shoulder pain but in many patients the initial complaint leads to a chronic condition with pain, loss of function and resulting stiffness. Many of my clients report difficulty sleeping, dressing, reaching up to shelves, reaching to the rear of the car, using a kettle and other limitations of lifestyle, daily activities and work – due to pain and limited range of movement.
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Heel Pain (aka plantar fasciitis) and Achilles Tendon pain (achilles tendinopathy) are both debilitating conditions that can take a log time to heal, stopping activities and making life unpleasant.
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If you have tried other options and nothing seems to work Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) may be the treatment for you. ESWT is highly effective with over 80% of patients reporting pain reduction within 2 or 3 treatments.
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The Old Dairy, 13a Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3ER Fitter Feet Podiatry Ltd t/a Feet First, registered in England & Wales. No: 8945137. Registered office: The Mill, Boundary Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 9QN. Director: Jenney Klose.
Thame Therapy Clinic
INTELLIGENT MOVEMENT
High Quality Complementary Health Therapies from Experienced Practitioners
THROUGH YOGA
Therapies include • Physiotherapy • Reflexology • Osteopathy • Homeopathy • Acupuncture • Holistic Massage • Thai Massage • Counselling and more... 01844 215555 / 261592 23 Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 3EX
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Improve Strength Flexibility & Range of Movement Reduce Stress
1-2-1 YOGA & MOVEMENT
Post Surgery & Injury Rehabilitation Help with Posture & Alignment Remedial Care for Back & Joint Pain
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Health & Wellbeing
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION could Complementary Therapies help? Recently in the media there has been a lot of news about the beneficial effects of anti-depressants for treating depression. According to a major study in the medical journal The Lancet, anti-depressants are ‘definitively good for depression and better than any placebos.’ www.thametherapyclinic.co.uk
The question of how best to treat depression has been an on-going debate for decades and it is certainly not an uncommon issue in the clients we see at Thame Therapy Clinic. Many of our clients come to us to try and get off or lessen their anti-depressants. Predominantly these people come for counselling, psychotherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy, hypnotherapy or some combination of these. As in western medicine, there is no predicting what will work best as ‘depression’ is an all purpose term covering a wide range of experiences, often with complex causes. At one end of the spectrum are people with suicidal moods and barely getting out of bed, at the other end are people who are more end of tether, can’t be bothered, and angry and restless. The anecdotal feedback from most people who tolerate anti-depressants is that initially it lifted them out of the hole, but after a few months life starts to feel flat and without much interest. These people can also feel trapped and apprehensive about coming off the drugs, often in the case of those on citalopram. Typically, once these drugs are reduced, moods start to become less stable and dealing with life’s ups and downs starts to become a struggle again. This stage in the process is usually familiar because these are the difficult feelings that got on top of the client in
the first place. It is usually where complementary therapies have a role to play. Working with the mind and body in a holistic way restores a sense of integration, which had previously fractured, and it brings stability to the healing process. Clients who get better in this way typically go through the rocky feelings quicker and with more optimism.
For more information on this subject contact Acupuncturist and Clinic Director Andy Roscoe on 01844 215555 Web: www.thametherapyclinic.co.uk | Email: Andy@thametherapyclinic.co.uk
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Taking Care of Your Ears and Hearing Looking after your ears and hearing should be an important part of your general healthcare and wellbeing. Hearing allows you to remain socially active and able to participate fully in work and home life. We do not hesitate to get our eyesight and dental health checked regularly and the same should apply to hearing healthcare. Aston Hearing has been providing a clinical ear care service for over 6 years and in that time a considerable number of serious ear conditions have been picked up at an early stage. These include Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Glue Ear and Acoustic Neuromas to name a few. Clinical ear care includes the visual inspection of the outer ear, ear canal and ear drum using a microscope and video otoscope. This allows you to see the condition of your ear before and after treatment. Often a build-up of ear wax or debris in the ear canal is visible and is impacting on your hearing. This can be carefully and safely removed using a gentle microsuction technique. Microsuction is a quick, comfortable, precise and effective method for removing ear wax. As it doesn’t use water, the procedure is suitable for everyone including those with ear drum perforations or a history of infections. It also avoids the need for prolonged application of oil preparations before treatment.
Amersham
Champneys (nr Tring)
Thame
01494 733840
01442 952400
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“I see many clients with complex ear and hearing concerns and often they have uncomfortable ear wax and reduced hearing. I use microsuction to remove the wax and it is so satisfying to see them leave with a definite spring in their step after the procedure.“ Sereta Parker, Audiologist & Clinical Ear Care Clinician - Thame
Microsuction is useful for clearing infected ears so that prescribed topical treatment can be more successful and aids the healing process by removing debris from the ear to prevent reinfection. If you are experiencing any discomfort or suspect you may have ear wax problems you should seek the help of a trained professional. You should never attempt to clear your ears by poking anything into your ear. You risk damaging your ear drum and may force wax or particulates deeper into the ear canal. Audiologists regularly see foreign objects pushed into the ear canal as people try ‘self help’ techniques with pencils, cotton buds, pen lids etc. Want to find out more? Why not visit one of our FREE monthly coffee mornings held in Amersham and Thame. The coffee mornings offer a great opportunity to discuss informally any hearing and ear care concern with our audiology team and experienced hearing aid wearers. See our website for full details. ALL WELCOME
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In the spotlight...
2016 Toyota C-HR EXT DYN 08
MOTORING
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist.
@carwriteups The Toyota C-HR is a car you quite easily may not even have heard of. It’s very much in the shadows of its rivals, like the Nissan Qashqai.
You can pick up a new C-HR for £21,595, which is
more than £2,300 than the entry-level Qashqai, but the model we have on test here is the hybrid version with Dynamic trim – the top of the range. It costs £28,615 – so it had better be worth it. Whilst the car is a similar shape and size to the Qashqai, its roof slopes towards the rear far more so than the Nissan (think BMW X4/X6) and that means there’s less room inside. But it’s got very aggressive styling and even the entrylevel models have a lot of kit with it. The Dynamic comes with rear camera, touchscreen, DAB radio, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, sat-nav, smart entry and push-button start, park assist – and that really is skimming the surface. The C-HR shares a lot of its DNA with the Toyota Prius, so it’s only to be expected that the C-HR is available as a hybrid version which cuts fuel consumption to 72.4 miles per gallon. Its electric motor blends with a 1.8 litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 122 PS and gets from a 0-62 mph in 11 seconds. It also comes with a one-speed gearbox and, if that’s raised your eyebrows, don’t worry – it’s CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and its use is on the increase. That said, the lack of a traditional engine rev will take some getting used to, unless you’re used to driving electrics or hybrids. In the C-HR, it does feel a little sluggish, even though its performance is comparable with the Qashqai and other rivals. Whilst the C-HR is very well designed for a comfortable ride, the hybrid models are heavier, meaning you’ll get a more relaxed ride in the non-hybrid models. Nevertheless, Toyota has done a good job. The extra weight of the hybrid also means it doesn’t handle quite as well as the purely-petrol-powered models, but this won’t be noticeable most of the time, unless you’re really looking to throw it round corners. If you are, the chances are you’ll be looking at a
performance model and you won’t be after a hybrid. It’s quiet around town because, of course, it’s a Toyota hybrid and at low speeds the engine is off. The problem, though, is that you don’t have to ask for very much clout from it for the onboard computers to kick the engine back into life. This somewhat defeats the point, and that’s down to the CVT gearbox insisting on higher revs. The interior improves Toyota’s reputation of dullness and it’s a nice place to be, though you won’t struggle to find better interiors elsewhere. There’s plenty of room in the front, but the sloping roof means you won’t want to be in the back if you’re tall. Boot space is also disappointing in comparison with its rivals, with the folding seats not as convenient. To sum up, the hybrid is great for fuel saving but adds plenty of drawbacks. And, coupled with the Dynamic trim, it makes it rather too expensive. The sheer amount of equipment means one of the lesser models should suffice for most. And, unless your focus is fuel economy, so too should the petrol engine – without the hybrid.
PRO’s & CON’s FAST FACTS Styling Kit Comfort Efficiency Expensive
Max speed: 105mph 0-62 mph: 11secs Combined mpg: 72.4 Engine: 1798cc fourcylinder petrol (with electric motor) CO2: 87g/km Price: £28,615
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Food & Drink
Set your tastebuds alive at The Deli at No.5... The Deli at No.5 is fast becoming a firm favourite amongst
Thame (and surrounding) residents as the delicatessen with it all. As well as stocking a variety of speciality food produce such as cheese, charcuterie, pickles, jams, chutneys and honey alongside small batch beverage selections all sourced from across the UK and quintessentially British homeware items, owners Hannah & Joe also offer a whole host of different services and events.
So what’s on the menu at The Deli? Cheese Wedding Cakes The happy couple are invited to come in store after hours for a Cheese Tasting to help them decide which cheese suits their palette best. All washed down with a glass of bubbly of course. Cheese and Charcuterie Boards Designed for corporate or private functions. The Deli’s cheese and charcuterie boards come complete with a section of delicious chutneys, pickles and crackers. Bespoke Tasting in the shop. Hosting a dinner party? Why not impress your friends with a divine spread of complementing food and drink items by taking advantage of the professional ‘Food and Drink Pairing’ service offered in The Deli. Private Hire The Deli is available for hire for Great British Cheese and Wine tasting evenings as well as British Gin and Beer tasting evenings. These events offer a fun filled evening with a touch of class and elegance. Guests can enjoy a fine selection of British cheese, wines, gin and beer either in store or in the comfort of your own home, from as little as £20.00 per person*. And if Gins your thing... Every other Tuesday Hannah & Joe team up with The Birdcage offering Cheese Board & Gin Pairing Evenings. For just £20.00*, diners are presented with Tasting Notes and treated to a selection of specially chosen cheeses which have been perfectly paired with 3 complementing Gins. *Ask in store for details.
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