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15 24 CONTENTS 07. Get the Look: Bring a little Danish trend into your home with Coulon Stone 15. Food & Drink: Deli-cious food available at the Deli at No5. 17. Doggie Blues: Dog Trainer Roselle Collins discusses the after effect that the festive season can have on your furry friend. 18. News & Events 19: Coffee Break: Read our book review and get the mind ticking with a Suduko. 20. The Sound of Music: Simon Markland updates us on the latest music events in our area. 21. On the Mic: Thame Music Academy’s, Simon Markland interviews local performer Andrea Yate. 24: Health & Wellbeing: The science behind body contouring with Thame newcomer, Becci Sutcliffe. 27. Health & Wellbeing: Anna Storey of Thame Therapy Clinic explains the tell tale signs of a mid-life crisis. 28. Health & Wellbeing: Aston Hearing Service tell us the dangers of Meniere’s Disease. 29. Health & Wellbeing: A happy New Year from Jen and the team at The White House. 31. Destination Travel: Cruising in luxury with Full Circle Travel. 33. Motoring: Tim Barnes-Clay test drive the 2017 Suzuki Ignis.

Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a wonder-full (pardon the pun) Christmas and enjoyed all the festivities. Personally, I love January as it presents us with an opportunity to start over, to refresh and rejuvenate and to make promises & resolutions to ourselves to change our lives for the better. So now all the mince pies have been consumed and the festive cocktails guzzled its time to start taking care of yourself once again because if you’re anything like me I’ve definitely eaten my body weight in delicious treats throughout December. I now feel sluggish and plump around the edges and I’m in desperate need of a detox - something I’m very much looking forward to. Never fear as we have a number of Fitness and Wellbeing articles and adverts in this edition to help you all get back onto a healthy path once more. If you’re looking to flush out all the nasty toxins and cleanse your body before starting a new exercise regime then look no further than moi - I’m starting Forever Living’s BRAND NEW weight management programme - the F15 - with a number of ladies and gents from my team as well as customers who are looking to start the new year as they mean to go on, with a full body transformation. So if this is something that interests you, please do give me a call for more information - I’d love for you to join us. We also have an insightful article on Page 24 about a very interesting nonsurgical body sculpting procedure known as Fat Freezing (or Body Contouring). The New Year also means it’s time to start filling up a new diary with exciting activities for the year ahead. If your dreaming of holidays in far flung destinations then turn to page 31 where Full Circle Travel provide the low down on Cruising hotspots. And if you’re a local business and looking to promote yourself this year to our 21,000+ readers then check out our website or contact me for rates. Until next month, enjoy reading...

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GET THE LOOK How to bring this seasons latest trend ‘Hygge’into your home. By Rachel Blake, Coulon Stone Ltd

The interiors world is awash with the Danish word ‘hygge’, but what does it mean? Hygge, (pronounced ‘hooga’), translates roughly to ‘cosiness’.

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Celebrating Great British Produce with a Great British Lifestyle in deli-cious fashion... Whilst out doing some Christmas shopping back in December I found myself perusing the abundant selection of quality British produce adorning the shelves of one of Thame’s newest establishments, The Deli at No.5. This quaint independent delicatessen, opened by the Lady Mayor of Thame, back in October can be found at 5a Buttermarket on the cobbled street that leads to the Town Hall and it really is an artisan food and drink lovers’ paradise. Owned by food enthusiasts, Joe Bastin and Hannah Leah Jones, the Deli is a creation of a vision the young couple had after visiting a quirky little shop selling food, clothes and home ware, when holidaying in Ibiza. Upon returning, the self confessed food lovers, whose previous professional backgrounds are a far cry from what they are doing now with Hannah once working in the film industry and Joe a former occupational therapist for people suffering brain injuries, set about turning their dream into a reality. To ensure they could bring customers the ultimate in quality food produce and home ware, Joe and Hannah frequented a number of local farmers markets and food shows across the country resulting in them forming fantastic business relationships with small, local producers which is an ethos they are passionate about continuing well in to the future. And from this, a homely and quintessentially British Delicatessen has been born bringing together carefully selected chutneys, cured meats and fine cheese as well as handmade wooden, textile and pottery home ware made by British artists. The couple also pride themselves on their well-stocked specialist alcohol selection (most of which won’t be found in the supermarket or off-license) including beer from the local brewery in Thame, which they are more than confident in recommending how best to serve and with what meal accompaniment. Having now been in business for 3 months, and recently winning the prestigious accolade of ‘Best Christmas Window Display’ at Small Business Saturday on 3rd December, an event which looks to highlight small business success and encourage consumers to ‘shop local’, Hannah and Joe have big plans for 2017 with a number of special events coming up – watch this space – that can only further enhance the buzzing foodie hub that Thame is fast becoming renowned for.

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NOW THE FESTIVE SEASON IS OVER . . .

January can be a busy time for dog trainers - and, sadly, for animal rescue centres. Often owners see new or ‘worse’ behaviour in their dogs. What has gone wrong? What’s the matter with the dog? “It never used to be like this – if it carries on, we’ll have to get rid of it!” Here, Roselle Collins from Thame based, Dog Training company, Out of the Doghouse explains more about why your furry friend could be expressing abnormally, erratic behaviour:

The “festive season” is over; Christmas and New Year celebrations

have come and gone. Many people are glad to return to “normal” because the festive season brings stress and, even for those who enjoy it, hard work and raised blood pressure! The children are over-excited (sometimes the adults as well!). People are coming and going; there are rooms to get ready for visitors, decorations to put up, meals to be prepared and consumed, travelling to organise, people to keep happy, drinks to be drunk, presents to be wrapped and unwrapped – organised, or disorganised, chaos! Perhaps for some, the festive season is less than happy – people trying to get on when they’d rather be doing something else. Tempers become frayed, stress levels rise.

So what are our dogs to make of all this? Certainly their natural instinct does not prepare them for festive celebrations! All this unusual activity is at best confusing. However, their natural instinct gives them an ability which far outweighs our own when it comes to sensitivity to things like blood pressure, emotions and stress levels. How many people will tell you that their dog always knows when they are upset because it comes to them to comfort them? Why is that we can use dogs to detect cancer or the imminent onset of an epileptic ﬁt? We do not need to tell our dogs what to look for; they know already. What we can’t tell them is the cause. So telling your dog that you are upset by Auntie Mary’s behaviour or that the dog must not worry as all this excitement and abnormal behaviour will be over in a few days, won’t make any difference to your dog’s understanding. It lives in the moment – it judges by what it sees, what it hears, what it feels – and it can easily become stressed. Dogs like calm. Yes, they love to play and they love using their brains and senses - and they are always ready for action - but in

between they like calm, a sense of rest and safety. For many dogs, therefore, Christmas and the New Year change everything that they are used to and often their anxiety shows itself after the events in different behavioural patterns. So if your dog has become more excitable, barks more, gets reactive when out on walks, seems more worried or withdrawn, or displays any new behaviour, it is telling you it needs your help. Your dog is a living, feeling creature – just like you are – and something is wrong. Maybe you love your dog and want to make it happy – but you just don’t know what to do. Don’t feel a failure! Many of us haven’t known what to do – but we can all learn and we can all help our dogs. For advice contact Roselle T: 07989 947316 W: outofthedoghouse.co.uk

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NEWS in&our EVENTS region Thame Wows Judges but Hebden Bridge Wins Most Votes … while Thame’s Chris Hurdman is Runner-up in Market Champion Awards.

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wowed the judges as a finalist at the prestigious awards ceremony in the 2016 Great British High Street Competition, held at Lancaster House, St James’s, London SW1 in December. After gaining a Rising Star in last year’s awards, Thame’s star shines even more brightly as a small market town finalist this time round. The first prize in the small market towns category went to Hebden Bridge. However, Thame’s entry was highly praised by the judges for collaboration between the town council, businesses and the community. Thame was also praised for its innovative use of the prize money from last year’s Rising Star award, promoting the town’s Midsomer Murders connection to attract visitors. Thame’s MP, John Howell, said, ‘I hope you will be pleased with getting to the final - a great achievement. I am sure all the fantastic work will not go unrewarded in terms of value added to the town and community. One of the things I took from the day when the judges visited was the huge sense of working together that existed amongst you all. This can’t be quantified but makes the whole greater than the sum of the parts. I am sure this will reap its own reward.’

Chris Hurdman with the GBHS Finalist Certificate

Chris Hurdman in Trio of Finalists Thame Market Trader, Chris Hurdman, was one of a trio of finalists in the Retail Market Champion awards ceremony. The Great British High Street judges awarded Nicola Martin, Tameside Markets, with the first prize, while Beverley Milner-Simonds of Burnhamon-Sea was Chris’s fellow runner-up. Chris spoke about the ‘great honour’ he felt to be a national finalist, and said afterwards. ‘I was of course absolutely gutted to not have won the Market Champion award. I have to take solace from being nominated by the people of Thame and being the only market trader at the awards. It was a great honour to represent market trading and I will carry on working with the community to help keep Thame’s market and high street amongst the finest in the country.’

Chinnor Methodist Church Welcome You... The building work at Chinnor Methodist Church is now complete and they welcome residents to come and see the fabulous newly refurbished building. Sunday Services begin at 10.30am and are ﬁnished with coffee and a biscuit. On Saturday 4 February (7.30 pm) they church will be hosting a fundraising concert given by the Crendon Cello Quartet. They will be playing music from Bach to the Beatles and the evening will include a time for refreshments. Money raised will go towards Brain Tumour Research and also the refurbishment at the Methodist Church. Please ring Jane Honeyball on 01844 351096 for more details.

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Coffee Break

North Child by Edith Pattou

This Young Adult novel is published by Usborne Books. Based

on the Norwegian fairy tale ‘East of the Sun and West of the Moon’ this sweeping fantasy story is set in the snow-covered lands of Scandinavia. Legend has it that children born facing north are destined to travel far from home and die, crushed under ice and snow. When Eugenia’s eighth and youngest child is born her belief in superstition leads her to fear for her daughter’s future. She lies about the circumstances of Rose’s birth but it would seem that fate cannot be deceived by a lie. As Rose grows up she feels out of place in the family and longs to travel, with a desire for adventure. Her unease, combined with a wanderlust means that when a white bear appears and offers her family a way out of poverty and ill-health if she will come away with him to a land far away in the north, she readily accepts.

Here she meets a mysterious stranger in a castle hidden in a mountain. Who is he and why does he only appear at night? Faced with challenges she discovers her purpose in life in a tale of love, betrayal, and adventure. This rich story will appeal to readers from the age of 10 upwards and is a great introduction to epic fantasy. By Willow Coby

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Sound of Music

elcome to our January Sound of Music feature. Here you will ﬁnd information on local musical events, upcoming concerts in and where to ﬁnd the best music tuition the area. s Thame has a variety of fantastic opportunitie for budding musicians who wish to join e. together with other like-minded peopl also We g! ringin bell to choirs to bands From s! host a huge variety of annual musical event is Thame Player Theatre - Thame Players of a fantastic venue situated near the centre s Thame! They have a busy calendar of event In ces! rman perfo own their of some ing includ January the theatre will be hosting ‘Simon and Garfunkel……Through The Years’ - Bookends e perform the most authentic sounding tribut & Simon of music le gettab to the unfor Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured extensively y with their concerts being described as ‘simpl breathtaking’. Performing the songs in a truly s captivating way, against a backdrop of image of tion recrea te delica their e, footag and video the unmistakable sound of the American folkrock duo is something of a masterpiece. For e further information please contact Tham 8. 21722 Players via: 01844 is The Birdcage - This Thame landmark a a popular venue for the town, providing great atmosphere, excellent food and drink and of course fantastic live music! Simon Markland will be performing on Friday 27th January from 8pm onwards. This guitarist and singer has many years of performance es experience behind him and always provid a great evening of musical entertainment! For further information please contact The Birdcage via: 01844 217911.

Do you love live music? Thame oﬀers some wonderful open mic events every month, these include:

The James Figgs This fantastic pub right in the centre of Thame plays host to a variety of live music events throughout the year, not least the ‘First Thursday Music Club’ which hosts their open mic evening every month! For further info please visit: www.thejamesﬁggthame.co.uk ‘Friday At The Fish’ 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 ‘Sunday Afternoon At The Swan’ Takes place every third Sunday at The Swan Hotel in Thame town centre. Check out their Facebook page for more info or just come along to play! The event runs from 4pm – 8pm

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very month we will be focussing on particular music groups or events in the area and finding out more about our local musicians. In this issue we are going to focus This month we are going to focus on Andrea Yates, a fantastic local guitarist and performer!

did your interest in Q: How music start?

interest in music started in junior A: Myschool. My teacher encouraged singing particularly of English, Irish & Scottish traditional folk songs. My Dad was also a good singer, and we would watch early Hollywood musicals together on TV.

Q: Who inﬂuences you musically?

several appearances at First Thursday Music Club at James Figg, Thame, & I am a regular at open mics at Old Fisherman, Shabbington; The Swan, Thame; & Three Horseshoes, Towersey.

Q A

: My musical influences are an eclectic mix. In my teens I was very impressed by Joan Baez & her wonderful voice, & by Bob Dylan’s song writing. I love 1960’s music & particularly the song writing of Lennon & McCartney. Current artistes who influence me are Passenger, Emeli Sande, Sam Smith & Adele. I feel there is something good to be found in all music genres. It is fun to seek out that special song that appeals to me. The music I sing & compose reflects these influences. : Tell us about the first band you joined?

: I formed a folk band with two friends in the 1960’s. We were Oxford based & called ourselves Uncommitted Folk. We played at folk clubs & were resident musicians three times a week at the Oxford Motel on the Wolvercote roundabout {now the Oxford Barceló hotel]. We also did after-dinner cabaret at the Randolph hotel a few times.

Q A

: Where have you been performing recently?

: I have re-launched myself as a solo singer/ guitarist/songwriter in the last couple of years. I made my festival debut at Thame’s Music in The Park in May and played Chinnor Beer festival in August. I have made

: What kind of music do you love to listen to?

: A wide range. Norah Jones, Passenger, Sam Smith, Diana Krall, Ed Sheeran to name a few. I have been to see Paul Carrack in concert so play his music quite often. At Towersey Festival this year I saw the amazing folk singer/ songwriter Nancy Kerr. I listen to anything from folk, contemporary, musical shows to light classical. My collection also contains music recordings of friends & local artistes. : How can you be contacted for live performances?

: If you would like to contact me please message me on Facebook, or by email, kandrea_yates05@outlook.com quoting Look Local.

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When you hear the word ‘contouring’ it conjures up images of perfectly applied make-up on a beautifully chiselled looking face. So what, if I told you that you can in fact contour your whole body, to help shift those little pockets of fat that seem resistant to diet and exercise programs without the use of make-up or painful cosmetic surgery! Becci Sutcliffe, the owner of The Vanity Project, a new Body Contouring service now available at The White House in Thame, explains more about this non-invasive treatment and shares with us some impressive results. Body Contouring is a nonsurgical fat reduction procedure that uses three types of devices, designed to diminish stubborn areas of unwanted body fat to achieve a trimmer appearance without having to undergo surgery. All allow outpatient treatment resulting in efﬁcient and consistent fat reduction as well as enhanced body contour. The three procedures are as follows;

Radio Frequency is a deep acting treatment ideal for improving

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How to turn a mid-life into By Anna Storey, Psychotherapist at Thame Therapy Clinic.

Midlife crisis is a subject of many jokes – a balding man in a red sports car comes to mind. Yet it would not seem funny if we looked at the statistics. Research consistently indicates that people in their 40s and 50s are the least happy age group around. So if you are a forty or fifty something and are feeling unhappy, irritable, “stuck”, depressed – you are not alone.

A large proportion of my clients belong to this age group and the range of problems they bring could be summed up as a “midlife crisis”. Couples struggling to accept the emotional impact of the affair; stressed executives disillusioned in their glittering careers; parents reassessing their marriage after children have left home – these are just a few examples. So what are the signs or symptoms that you might be going through this stage? In his book on the subject, Psychotherapist Andrew G. Marshall suggests the list of possible behaviors: • • • • • • •

Discontentment or boredom with people or activities that provided fulﬁllment beforehand

Feeling restless and wanting to do something completely different with one’s life Anxiety about the future

Questioning decisions made years earlier Irritability, unexpected anger Persistent sadness

Increased use of alcohol, drugs, food or

• • •

other compulsions

Greatly decreased or increased sexual desire

Sexual affairs, especially with someone younger

For women in particular, worrying about not having had children or whether they want them in the future

So what is to be done, if you have suddenly found yourself in this situation, feeling “stuck”, having achieved a lot, but unable to enjoy your success? In our 20s and 30s we are programmed to achieve success and build careers (often not in the ﬁeld we would have chosen ourselves). There is societal pressure to get married, settle down and have children. There are certain milestones to achieve. We are so busy that there is often no time for introspection or questioning if what we are doing is actually what we want to do.Your 40s and 50s is the time to do just that – pause and think. Interestingly, the Chinese word for “crisis” is made up of two hieroglyphs: danger and opportunity. So it is up to you what you will make of it.

Anna runs clinics at Thame Therapy Clinic. For more information about Psychotherapy T: 01844 215555 | W: www.thametherapyclinic.co.uk

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Ménière’s Disease A condition of the Inner Ear and Vestibular System

Ménière’s disease is named after a French Physician Prosper Ménière who in 1800’s worked at a deaf/mute institute in France and studied the condition, that they finally put his name to. Ménière’s is a condition of the inner ear affecting balance and hearing. It is thought to be caused by unusually large amounts of a fluid called endolymph creating a build up of pressure in the inner ear. This pressure can cause the inner ear Treatments control symptoms rather than curing the condition. Having Ménière’s can affect your mental health and have a impact on to send abnormal messages to the your whole family. The balance aspect of the condition can prevent brain resulting in dizziness, vomiting you from driving and involve days when you cannot leave your bed. and dulled hearing. It is often described by sufferers as a feeling of ‘fullness in the ear’, and can lead on to dramatic unpredictable, devastating attacks of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Longer term effects of the condition can include permanent hearing loss and tinnitus and on-going balance problems. Exact causes of the condition are unknown but there are potential links to circulation problems, viral infections, allergies, the immune system, migraines or genetic factors.

How to cope day-to-day: Get up slowly giving senses time to adjust to being upright. Take time out. Regular exercise including yoga and pilates to maintain flexibility and strength which can help balance and aid relaxation. Wearing sunglasses can relieve eye strain. Carry medication on you at all times. Listen to relaxation tapes at night. Use night lights to avoid harsh electric light. Use hearing aids that have a remote control and different programmes to help cope with fluctuating hearing loss. Look after your mental health - talk to people, you are not on your own.

Over our 30 years of practice we meet many people living with Ménière’s disease. We have helped them practically with hearing technology that allows them to adjust the levels to suit different stages of the condition. On a less practical level we feel some of the best help we can offer is social and mental support. We have been working together with Amersham Tinnitus & Ménière’s society to provide an outlet for people to meet and share experiences in a safe,guided place. Out next events are:Tuesday 7th February 10.00am - 12pm in Thame Town Hall and Friday 10th February 10am -12pm at Flint Barn Court, Old Amersham. Please join us, or if you can’t make these dates, register your interest and we will keep you informed of future events, which may include weekend and evening get togethers if we can garner sufficient interest. www.astonhearing .c o.uk 01494 733840 (Amersham) - 0184 4 39 6 057 (Thame) email:- kate@astonhearing .c o.uk to register your interest

New Year, New You... “Firstly I would like to wish all Look Local readers a very happy and healthy New Year”

The beginning of a new year is a time for resolutions and a wish to GET FIT, IMPROVE FITNESS LEVELS or simply a desire to feel BETTER. Find out this year how Bowen Therapy may help you achieve some of your lifestyle wishes. Bowen Therapy and the advanced form know as Neurostructural Integrative Technique (NST) is a dynamic, hands - on, non invasive remedial therapy. This treatment is an alternative medical system that utilises gentle, but powerful soft tissue activations that aid the body in self-healing mechanisms. There is no manipulation, no awkward bending, twisting or repositioning of the client. The experience of a treatment is subtle and relaxing. Clients report a decrease in pain, improvement of function, recovery of energy and an improved feeling of well being Bowen / NST is suitable for clients of all ages - from tiny babies through to those with chronic conditions and the elderly.

Sporting Matters: Over the last 3 months I have seen an increase in clients with sports injuries:

Thank you Nigel Pattison for encouraging your clients to come and see me - between us we have achieved an improvement in ﬁtness levels for some: reducing post exercise pain, increasing ﬂexibility, improved range of movement and preparation for extreme sporting events

over the last few months he has noticed a reduction in tremors and has improved stability. Please note though, everyone’s symptom’s are different and bodies respond in many different ways. As a therapist my aim is to work with the presenting issues to try and alleviate DIS - EASE in the body. My clinic sees a steady ﬂow of those with muscular skeletal issues; which once resolved my clients book in for maintenance sessions and / or go onto increasing their level of physical activity. Bowen / NST helps with Jaw ( TMJ ) issues, hormone issues, pregnancy, chronic fatigue, ME, MF and children presenting with multiple conditions.

The White House: I am delighted to have in our Clinic a team of independent therapists available to help all our clients experience the best possible holistic health and beauty care: • Acupuncture: Rhiannon Grifﬁths • Beauty: Amanda Supple and Gemma Hildreth • Specialist face and body treatments using Ermana and Tropic natural skincare products • Fit and Tonic: Sharon Ritchie • Body Contouring: Becci Suttcliffe • This Life Nutrition: Saffron Rogerson • Yoga: Rhiannon Grifﬁths and Kate France

All practitioners mentioned may be contacted directly, please call into The White House for further information.

Jen Webster Bowen | Advanced NST practitioner (BSc MBTPA CNHC reg) E: info@jenwebsterbowen.com | W: www.jenwebsterbowen.com T: 07768 188664

Bowen Therapy is not a substitute for medical advice and treatment.

Other Matters: As the new year begins I will continue to treat a gentleman with Parkinson’s -

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Cruising....

one of lives luxuries

At Full Circle Travel, our aim is to enhance what all your favourite cruise lines already do so well, giving you a cruising holiday to remember with an added bespoke touch. We can package your dream cruise and stay holiday from start to finish, creating a larger itinerary which incorporates cruise, touring, rail journeys, flights and hotels plus so much more. You name it we have it! CRUISE PLUS PACKAGE

The beneﬁt of a Cruise Plus package is that we can offer you impartial advice and the ﬂexibility to tailor-make your own cruise and stay holiday to meet your exact requirements. Flying from your local airport, whether it is on a scheduled, low cost or chartered airline, means you are immediately in the heart of the action, giving you more time to spend in destinations to explore.

ESSENTIAL NEW YORK PACKAGE

Whether that is hitting the fashionable boutiques and sightseeing in Manhattan before your cruise with an Essential New York package, discovering all the attractions Florida has to offer by staying in Orlando before embarking your dream Caribbean family cruise adventure or ﬁnding the real jewels of Asia with endless touring options. There is something for everyone with a Cruise Plus holiday, and all of these exciting enhancements can be packaged either pre or post cruise.

THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS

Cruising gives you the ﬂexibility to do as little or as much as you wish, you can relax on deck and soak up the sun by the pool, or get off the ship and enjoy a different destination every day. Sample the arts and cultures of the great Mediterranean ports, uncover the mysteries of Arabia with some of the oldest cities on the planet, dance the night away in a Caribbean

paradise or glide through the glaciers of Alaska, the choices are endless.

MORE THAN JUST A HOLIDAY

Cruising provides more than just a holiday experience; it provides a peace of mind to couples, families and individual travellers. Every major cruise line prides themselves on providing excellent on board activities and entertainment whether it be a kids’ club to a chic black tie ball, you’ll always ﬁnd something to do and an excellent environment for meeting new people. With so much included in the cost of your cruise, such as meals, entertainment and excursions. Cruising has also become a rapidly popular option for family vacations. Many of the major cruise lines now offer fully inclusive and comprehensive activities for children of all ages and with the added beneﬁt of only having to unpack once and no limit on your baggage allowance, it allows the parents to sit back and enjoy their holiday too. For more information on Cruising and the many worldwide destinations availablecontact:

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Motoring

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In the spotlight... 2017 Suzuki Ignis

MOTORING

Reviewed by Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist.

If you’re a retro lover and small cars are your thing, then you’ll like the new Suzuki Ignis.

he car’s design pays homage to the tiny Suzuki Whizzkid. It has slats just behind its rear doors - and, if you’re over 40, you’ll just about remember the same look on the Whizzkid when it graced our roads in the latter part of the 70s. Even as a seven-year-old, I thought the car was small. The all-new Ignis is petite, too, but not in a sweet, girly way. It’s more evil Hillman Imp than cutesy Fiat 500. The Ignis has got the same power units under its bonnet as the recently launched Suzuki Baleno. It is propelled via a 1.2-litre petrol unit or via hybrid power. It is also available in front or all-wheel-drive, and comes with either a manual or automatic gearbox. A BoosterJet turbo engine is also going to be ushered in during 2017. In spite of its all-wheel-drive styling, the Ignis is only 3693mm long, yet it does seem roomy enough inside. It’s truly comfortable in the rear for two adults, but the front has the best leg and headroom. Actually, Suzuki has been clever with the way it has packaged the back seats. They can be adjusted so that you can increase either load space or legroom. Back in the front, the dashboard is cleanly laid out, so all the switchgear falls easily to hand, and there’s a large ‘in-your-face’ speedo. Additionally, as with most modern cars now, there’s a touchscreen with connectivity for smartphones. I tested the Ignis in 1.2 SZ5 SHVS 4x4 guise. This hybrid version makes use of a belt-driven starter and generator, as well as a second lithium ion battery. This boosts the car’s petrol engine during acceleration. Producing only 90PS, this variant of the Suzuki is no sports car, but, because it’s so minuscule, everything feels faster than it really is. Zero to 62mph arrives in 11.5 seconds, and the top speed is only 103mph. But there’s a lot of fun to be had if you work the Ignis’ ﬁve speed ‘box hard. The new Suzuki Ignis’ steering is a tad vague and the car does roll in corners, but that just adds to the entertainment factor. Hit a pothole, and things become even crazier as the rear bounces up and down like a 1970s’ space hopper. Bizarrely enough, none of this makes you dislike the car at all. And that’s because the 2017 Suzuki Ignis has bags of

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character – something many motors lack today. The Ignis is agile, and with four-wheeldrive added, the Japanese car turns very mountain-goat-like, clambering up inclines and muddy trails like said beast in season. There’s even hill descent control, to keep you from overeagerly scrambling back to earth. The Ignis’ talent for traction transfers to the tarmac, too, with oodles of grip in corners. With an average fuel consumption of 60.1mpg, and CO2 emissions of only 106g/km the 4x4 hybrid version of the Ignis will be cheap to run. The basic Ignis goes on sale this coming spring priced from just £9,999, while the 1.2 SZ5 SHVS 4x4, reviewed here, will set you back £13,999.

PRO’s & CON’s Looks

Grip

Character

Efﬁciency

Vague Steering

FAST FACTS Max speed: 103mph 0-62 mph: 11.5 secs

Combined mpg: 60.1

Engine: 1,242cc 4-cylinder petrol/ electric Max. power (PS): 90 CO2: 106g/km

Price: £13,999

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THE SWAN AT TETSWORTH 01844 281777

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Voted best antiques centre in the UK on numerous occasions. We are looking forward to 2017 here at The Swan. We have some very exciting auctions coming up, along with some new look rooms throughout the antique centre. We have been very busy redecorating and theming some of the areas to make it easier for potential buyers to Envisage how an item would look in their own homes. We also have two new members of staff, Joe and Jaya best, who have been successfully running our antique centre in Suffolk, both in the trade for 20 years so loads of retail and auction experience between them. Many television programmes are and have been filmed at the Swan that will be aired soon ! We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be Oxfordshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secret, we want everybody to know where to get great value, either buying or selling.

This 1947 MG will be auctioned at The Swan At Tetsworth on the 19th January! If you have vintage or classic car your thinking of selling let us do it for you through our auction department, you may get more than you expected with the bidding only going upwards. Auctions are held the first Thursday of every month, free valuations every Tuesday, Wednesday or by appointment. Home visits are welcome and can be arranged.

Regards Tom Keane.

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