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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Get your tickets to come of the best tribute acts in the area. Thame Music Festival returns. Get the look: Letting the outside in. 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
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18 Contents 06. Motoring: MercedesBenz A-Class 2018 Review, by Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist. 15. Get the Look: Let the outside in with Coulon Stone. 16/17. News & Events: What’s On in our region. 18. The Sound of Music: Simon Markland talks us through this years Thame Music Festival. 16/17. News & Events: Gin and Prosecco Festivals near you. 22. Health & Wellbeing: The importance of protecting your ears. By Aston Hearing Clinic. 23. Health & Wellbeing: Thame Therapy Clinic introduce their newest practitioner. 25. Health & Wellbeing: Hormone release the Bowen Therapy way.
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Welcome to the July Edition of Look Local Magazine! This month we welcome the return of the Thame Town Music Festival a FREE town centre based festival aimed at promoting live original music performances from new and established artists. Now in its second year, the event starts on Friday 13th with a music industry convention element which is aimed at supporting and educating musicians to help them understand how the music business works. The festival then kicks of at noon on Saturday 14th with the main stage outside the Town Hall as well as across various venues throughout the town. So if you’re looking for a funfilled day out with friends and family this is the place to be. Turn to page 18 for further information about the event If Gin is your thing and you fancy a break from the kids, why not join the team at the Crown in Sydenham between Friday 6th - Saturday 14th for their ‘Gin Fest’ where you can enjoy a Gin inspired Tasting Menu accompanied with selected boutique gins all for only £44.95pp. Contact them directly on 01844 351634 for tickets. With summer now in full swing spending time in the garden is probably top on most of our lists, so for some expert interior tips on how you can bring the outside in, turn to page 15 for our Get the Look feature by Coulon Stone. We also have our regular features from our lovely contributors, Aston Hearing Clinic, Tim Barnes-Clay, Jen Webster and Thame Therapy Clinic who this month are focusing on Yoga - with the kids breaking up later this month I think this might be right up my street. Until next month, soak up the sun and enjoy reading...
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In the spotlight... Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018 review
MOTORING
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist.
The A-Class has become sexier with each incarnation – and 2018’s Mk4 is a car oozing desirability.
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It’s a classy hatch with one diesel option – the A180d. Then there are the A200 and A250 petrols. All are offered with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. But, from 2019, manuals and more powerful engines will join the party.
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A250 I’m reviewing here gets your juices flowing tastefully. It’s got a bit of ‘oomph’ to it – as you’d expect from a car with a 224PS 2.0-litre lump under the lid. Inside, you feel like a King, with a digital set-up that you’d expect to find in a chauffeur driven luxury limo. The brand’s clever ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice control responds well to pretty much anything you ask of it. Additionally, although the Audi A3 trumps the A-Class on rear seat space, comfort is better than that offered by the rival. The seating and dash materials are marginally better, too – and that takes some doing. Indeed, I’d go as far to say that this Mercedes-Benz has set the bar one notch higher in the compact class.
with aplomb. The car holds its own at 70mph, and there’s quite a bit of fun to be had when you point it at twisty tarmac. The front-wheel-drive Merc hunkers down, relaxes and then pings you out of the bends accurately and pleasingly. All this makes it an easy hatchback to like. So, if sexy looks, a charming cabin, great handling and a premiumbadged hatch float your boat, then the new A-Class comes highly recommended.
On the move, the sporty sound the new A-Class makes is gratifying, and it’s always eager to please – especially in ‘Sport’ mode. But the hatchback delivers a calmer experience in ‘Comfort’ setting, soothing the parts that some other compact cars fail to reach.
PRO’s & CON’s
The auto ‘box can sound a bit strained when you give the Merc the beans, but most of the time it’s a smooth operator. What’s more, the shift paddles on the steering wheel - if you want to use them - are highly responsive.
A-Class A250 - as tested)
As handling and ride go, this small Mercedes is perfect for everyday motoring needs. I drove it on motorways and rural roads and felt satisfied all day. Even the potholes on the Cotswolds’ test route didn’t rain on the parade. The A-Class handled them
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GET THE LOOK
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NEWS & EVENTS in our region Winner of Thame Food Festival Bursary for Local Artisan Food Producers is announced...
After making their way through a raft of applications Thame
Food Festival are delighted to announce that their very first bursary has been awarded to Tess’ Brilliant Bakes. Set up by Lisa Hartwright in the middle of 2017, the concept was initially built as a delicious sideline business selling to friends and family, but more recently Lisa has been venturing out into the realms of artisan food markets. Priding herself on using local quality ingredients where possible, Lisa has gradually extended her range to include various cookies, tray bakes, loaf cakes, cupcakes and larger cakes. The bursary includes £1,000 (which Lisa is going to spend on a catering oven), a free pitch at this year’s Thame Food Festival event, a free page in the festival programme, plus PR and social media support for one year. On top of that, she is going to be supported by high profile Food Festival Mentors who will be willing to help and encourage her over the year, using their many years of experience within the food and hospitality industry. These are: •
Adam Johnson, Head Development Chef for Raymond Blanc OBE, at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Oxfordshire (pictured)
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Nick Downie, Head of Marketing for Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire
When told of the news Lisa said, “I can’t quite believe it. It’s wonderful to have such a group of people believe in me and what I make. It’s also with huge thanks to my partner Paul. Without his unwavering support I wouldn’t be able to do this” she continues, “I am already thinking about new recipes that I would like to share with the mentors to see what they think. There is even talk of us developing a special Thame Food Festival Bake specifically for the event in September. I can’t wait!” Lotte Duncan Patron and Organiser of Thame Food Festival also said, “We were absolutely delighted with the response to our very first bursary and my goodness the competition was tough. There were some great products from some amazing artisan producers, but we just had to make a decision. However, there was just something about Lisa and even more importantly about her fabulous products that completely won all the judges over. It will be a real delight to support her over the next year and see her at the event in our especially dedicated Bursary Area, which will include some of the other applicants and finalists.” Thame Food Festival CIC is a not for profit community interest company. Supported by Raymond Blanc, this year is aiming to have over 120 artisan producers alongside demonstrations from many leading chefs and bakers. Now in its 11th year, this year’s event will be held on the Thame Show Ground on 29th & 30th September 2018.
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News & Events
Opening date announced for the new Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway heritage and main line rail interchange… On Wednesday 15 August, the Chinnor &
Princes Risborough Railway (C&PRR) will become the nearest main line connected heritage railway to London, with a crossplatform interchange facility when the newly restored platform is opened at Princes Risborough. The steam railway will be under 25 miles and 40 minutes from Marylebone. The 100% volunteer operated C&PRR is delighted to officially announce that following the latest project review of track and platform construction progress at Princes Risborough, the new main line interchange facility will open on 15 August. The inaugural train will be for guests who have supported the project, such as the Department for Transport with their £75,000 grant made in August 2016, Network Rail and Chiltern Railways who have worked tirelessly in this period alongside C&PRR volunteers to
make sure the project was completed. Public services will operate in the afternoon of 15 August running as ‘The Watlington Flyer’ travelling non-stop in around 15 minutes each way for the four-mile trip in each direction. Tickets at the normal Adult/ Concession/Child price will only be sold in advance - they will be valid for one return journey between Princes Risborough and Chinnor or vice versa, and they will go on sale on Sunday 01 July 2018 C&PRR Chairman Danny Woodward said: “We have carried out a lot of research into what the opening afternoon loadings may be, but the truth is we don’t know what will happen! We have been advised by colleagues in the heritage railway sector to expect up to a 35% surge in passenger numbers, so to make sure of travelling, intending visitors are urged to secure their tickets in advance via the website.”
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Sound of Music
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elcome to our July Sound of Music feature. Here you will find information on local musical events, upcoming concerts and where to find the best music tuition in 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 From bands s. host a huge variety of annual musical event Thame Town Music Festival - After the huge success of the very first festival in July 2017 the next event will be taking place on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th July 2018! On the Friday come along to the TTMF18 Music Convention to be inspired by the professionals! Whether you are an established or new artist looking for inspiration, in the business looking for new customers and ideas or just fascinated by s the music industry and love the storie rs and anecdotes from the makers, move and shakers, this will be the day for you. l TTMF are expanding the scope of the festiva to include a music industry convention element aimed at supporting and educating musicians to help them understand how the music business works, make useful contacts al and gain advice on advancing their music ored spons is ntion Conve The careers. d. by Christopher Ward (London) Limite The convention will be hosted by Tom Robinson (singer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster and leading advocate of new te music) The programme covers Keyno e speaker: Martyn Ware (Human Leagu list panel r” make the “Meet 17), n and Heave sessions with artists, producers John Leckie and George Shilling, A&R, Record Labels, Managers and promoters and the amazing Luke Colcannon leading a session on song writing (...if it works for Ed Sheeran!).
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There will be panellists representing views , and experience from major main stream regional and independent viewpoints. The festival is also hosting workshop interactive sessions given by industry experts aimed at giving practical advice and ng instruction on producing, marketing, booki agents, song-writing and getting radio play. The convention is aimed at Career musicians, d amateur/semi-professional,unsigne musicians, music businesses and those r with an interest in and passion for greate insight and knowledge of the music business. s On the Saturday there will be venues acros the town and a main stage next to the town hall, this promises to be a wonderful array of live music – Everyone is welcome to come along! The main objectives of the festival are: - To further enrich the cultural life t, and reputation of Thame as a vibran community enthusiastic and diverse, - To give original artists a platform a to perform in a quality setting to audience. engaged and supportive - To continue the FTMC mission of e. promoting live music performance in Tham - To support the local economy and small retail . businesses particularly Thame High Street - To kick start a fund/campaign to e. create a performance venue for Tham The performances will include brilliant local talent along with from further afield.
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Entertainment The festival website has further information on all the potential performers and everyone has a chance to vote for and suggest who they might like to perform on the day. To buy tickets for the convention, place your vote, suggest potential performers and find out more about TTMF please visit: www. thametownmusicfestival. org
Do you love live music?
Thame offers some wonderful open mic events every month, these include: ‘The Birdcage’ – This historic town centre pub plays host to a huge variety of local live music on the 2nd Saturday of every month. To find out more please search ‘The Birdcage Thame’ on Facebook. ‘The James Figgs’ – This lively pub in the centre of Thame will be hosts regular live music every 3rd Saturday of the month, search ‘James Figg Thame’ via Facebook for further information. ‘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. ‘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 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’.
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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You only have one pair of ears make sure you protect them!
Many of us take our ears and hearing for granted and it is only when they are damaged that we take notice. In today’s digital world, our hearing is challenged more than ever before. Many of us wear earplugs or headphones and our ears are therefore constantly switched on or ‘plugged in’. It is estimated that 66% of us listen to music louder than 85 decibels, which means we are risking permanent hearing damage and tinnitus. If you think your lifestyle may be damaging your ears, it is worth asking yourself the following questions:
At Aston Hearing we encourage a pro-active approach and want people to protect their ears before they have a problem. We offer custom-made earplugs which are made bespoke for the best possible fit and we have a range of styles to suit different situations, from music gigs to industrial environments. Our in-house expert, Richard, has been involved in drum and bass music production for many years and can advise you on the best way forward.
• Have you ever hit the pillow after a night out and had a ringing or buzzing in your ears? • Have you ever removed your music earphones and found you can still hear the bass? • Can your friends hear the music from your headphones when sitting next to you? • Do you have tinnitus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these then you may have already damaged your hearing. One of the most common signs of damage to the inner ear is tinnitus, or ‘ringing in the ear’. It can happen when you are exposed to loud noise, through injury, a side effect of medication, infection or stress. It can be very debilitating and disturbing to live with. One way to manage or avoid tinnitus is to protect your ears from loud noise.
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Osteopath and Iyengar Yoga Teacher Anita has been an osteopath for 22 years and an Iyengar yoga teacher for 14 years. She combines her osteopathic and her yoga knowledge to assess people’s posture and musculoskeletal function. As well as hands on treatment involving massage and manipulation, Anita recommends yoga based exercises for patients to work on their particular difficulties.
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ith chronic pain and chronic health issues, it is the management of the condition that is important. Anita works with patients to inspire, educate and motivate them to take on regular specific exercise regimes to improve posture, strength, flexibility and joint function. For example, safe and effective stretches may be shown to increase flexibility in muscles such as the hamstrings, gluts and quadriceps, or, twists and stretches can be shown for specific spinal mobilisation. Exercises can be given to build core stability or specific programs can be given for stiff or injured shoulders, or arthritic hips, sciatic pain and neck and shoulder tension. Osteopathic treatment in conjunction with remedial yoga programs is very effective for most difficulties with the musculoskeletal system. However, there are many other body systems that can also benefit from both osteopathic treatment and remedial yoga. The nervous system, the circulatory and respiratory system, the endocrine and digestive systems can also all be improved. There are many resting, or recuperative poses that can be given to help with stress, tension, anxiety, depression and fatigue, as well as poses that help with digestive and circulatory problems. The key is assessing an individuals health from a holistic perspective, looking at all possible contributory factors to their symptoms and showing the exercises to patients that their body most needs. Anita also has a particular interest in nutrition and will often incorporate some advice in this area too, in the form of supplement recommendations where necessary, advice for weight loss and dealing with food sensitivities/intolerance. Anita works at the Thame Therapy Clinic on Thursdays and teaches general group yoga sessions at the Thame barns centre on Tuesdays (11:30-1) and Thursdays (7:30-9pm). For more information, Anita can be contacted on 07970 537733 or 01844 215555 E: info@thametherapyclinic.co.uk | W: www.thametherapyclinic.co.uk
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A holistic therapeutic approach: supporting your body back into balance whilst allowing you to get on with your life.
- Menopause - including hot ushes and mood swings - Menstrual pain - Fertility Issues - Pregnancy - Post Natal (mum & baby) - Bladder problems
How may Bowen Therapy help? Over the last 3 years I have supported ladies though Fertility Treatment and throughout Pregnancy and Pre-Birth Relaxation. New borns (and their mummies) benefit with relief from Colic. Menopause symptoms are wide ranging and every client is treated according to their needs. Ladies and teenagers with hormonal mood swings have responded really well to Bowen / NST techniques. Please contact me for more information, treatment timings and fees will be discussed in advance. For further information, please contact me: 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.
Procedures for re-balancing aspects of the reproductive and neurological systems, which can be used for addressing many symptoms:
A Good Read
Flat Stanley By Jeff Brown
Stanley Lambchop is a rather unusual boy. After an accident with a bulletin board, he is four feet tall, about a foot wide – and half an inch thick. Of course, being flat has its advantages – Stanley’s trip to California in an envelope is great, and his brother Arthur would love to be able to slide under their bedroom door like Stanley does. And, if Stanley was round, he would never have been able to assist his neighbour in catching thieves intent on stealing the world’s most famous painting.
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But there are downsides too – while it is great to be a kite for half an hour, it’s not so much fun when Arthur gets bored and leaves Stanley stuck in a tree. People can be cruel too, and eventually the name calling gets too much. Luckily, Arthur is on hand with a solution to his brother’s problem... This picture book manages to make an impossible situation seem perfectly plausible, thanks to the matter of fact style and simple, convincing illustrations. Ideal to read aloud to younger children or as a first book for newly confident readers, it has stood the test of time since its first publication in 1968. If it isn’t already a family favourite, then it is destined to become one very, very quickly.
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Auctions take place on 1st Thursday of every month at 12noon.
where you can receive a free valuation on site. Or alternatively free home valuations & collections can be arranged.
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We always invite entries for our monthly Antiques & Interiors Sale to include jewellery, paintings & collectables.
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Patent No. 5624, the hexagonal form pillar with gilt decoration, Gothic motifs and saintly figures over a shaped platform base flanked by gargoyles. (h 78cm)
Lot 423: SÉBASTIEN & PIERRE ÉRARD, 18 GREAT MARLBOROUGH ST, LONDON, A LARGE 19TH CENTURY BIRD’S EYE MAPLE 46 STRING HARP
High Street, Tetsworth, Oxon, OX9 7AB There were many fascinating lots in our Antiques & Interiors Auction which took place on the 7th June, including many Art Deco pieces, firearms and interesting maps. Take a look at a selection of our results below: Lot 14: AN IMPRESSIVE 19TH CENTURY BURMESE RUBY, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT, CIRCA 1820 The articulated pendeloque cut pendant features a large cushion cut ruby suspended within a frame of old, rose and pear cut diamonds and mixed cut rubies/pink sapphires, suspended from a detachable diamond set bow surmounted by a further pear cut ruby, the principal ruby is in a gold open backed cut down setting and all other gems are in a closed back silver setting, topped with gold in the case of the coloured stones, accompanied by a certificate from the London Gemmological Certification Service, dated 17th May 2018, stating the ruby is a natural Myanmar (Burmese) stone weighing approximately 4.3ct (14.0mm x 8.8mm x 3.5mm) with no indication of heat treatment. (4.8cm)
SOLD at: £10,000 Hammer price
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