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February 2015

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

Inside this month: Food Review: Sadlers Book Review: Daughter Where To Dine This Valentines The Rookery: A Bit Of Me Time Twinning: Something For Everyone The Regent Cinema: February Films Hare In The Woods: Yorkshire Puddings Promoting local business, trade and services.

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One of my favourite artists Ben F Jeffery a young man with unbelievable talent, now exhibiting on the 19th of February at Montague’s Gallery, Herts, WD4 9HT.

Use what talents you possess, the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those who sang the best.

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Ben F Jeffery

Born in 1986 grew up in Barnet north London.

Always having a keen interest in art ever since his Grandad introduced him to the work of John Varley, the renowned 18th Century watercolour artist. The Varley’s are related to the Jeffery family. First realising he wanted to be an artist in secondary school Ben and a few classmates used to have bets to see who could draw the best portrait of someone. He really enjoyed going to school and showing them his, to see their reaction. He painted a portrait of his dad for a mock GCSE which got admired by the entire art class. His work is fairly diverse ranging from portraits to landscapes in both pencil and oils. Ben loves working with vivid, bright colours to create a unique and modern style.

To see more of Bens work visit…

www.benfjeffery.com benjefferyIllustrator@live.co.uk

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WHO’S NEXT?

Business Update Well winter is well and truly with us, but have you noticed the evenings getting lighter? Spring is just around the corner! It is almost time to come out of hibernation and it looks like there is plenty going on to tempt you.

Later this month, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting another social, this time at Yolander’s Bistro on Tuesday 24th. £20 will buy you three courses. This meeting is open to all, not just members of the Chamber.

For further details and to book your place, please contact president@faringdonchamberofcommerce.co.uk With the election around the corner, the Chamber of Commerce is arranging for a hustings for business on the evening of their AGM on Monday 9th March. We are currently contacting all of the candidates standing in our constituency with a view to hearing their vision for business both locally and nationally. Watch this space for further details.

The programme of Saturday town markets is continuing also, with a “Charity Market” to be held on February 28th and a

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

Saturday morning at 9am under the Town Hall is the start for 20 or 40 miles cycling on country roads avoiding busy main roads.

Different routes every week, emailed out on a Friday, means that you can really get to know the beautiful area we live in. But there is much more to Farcycles pronounced Farcicals! Than a group of MAMILs Middle-Aged Men In Lycra riding on a Saturday morning.

It aims to be a sociable ride and we would like to encourage more ladies and young people to join in. Do come along.

Now into its 7th year, Farcycles has developed to encompass many different aspects of cycling.

2014 saw the start of Sunday rides – these are leisurely, no lycra in sight, about 10-15 miles, and family friendly. The ride usually has a pub or cafe stop. These were called ‘Dust off your Bike’ and many have done just that. After a winter break, the rides will be starting up again on Sunday 8th March, meeting at 11am under the Town Hall. Just turn up.

Summer sees some off-road rides on a Wednesday evening, which will be publicised nearer the time.

Farcycles also organises a road cycling sportive each year. 200 riders took part in 2014 and the feedback was very positive – it definitely is the best one around. This year’s event is on Saturday 8th August, and has routes of 35, 70 and 111 miles. It has sold out each year so be sure to get your entry in early by visiting the British Cycling web-site.

As well as all of this, Farcycles aims to promote cycling locally. To get involved, just turn up on a Saturday or Sunday, and you’re sure of a warm welcome. email farcycles@gmail.com for more details or information.

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“Meet the Traders” day on March 28th. For further details or if you want to get involved then please contact faringdon.townteam@gmail.com If there is anything else that you feel that the Chamber of Commerce and the Town Team Administrators should or shouldn’t be doing, please do contact us using the addresses above.

In the meantime, wrap up warm and keep your eyes peeled for daffodils!

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Next month (during the February half term), Science Oxford are holding a Creative Computing event in Faringdon.

We would be grateful if this could be included in February’s edition of The Advertiser. It falls under Children – Teenagers, Computing, Creativity, Club/Course.

Below are the details of the club.

Science Oxford are running two taster days and one creative project day for 11-16 year olds in creating and building your own computer-controlled creations.

Taster Days: Monday 16th or Tuesday 17th of February Project Day: Friday 20th of February* Cost: Free Location: The Old Town Hall Faringdon, Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HL The taster day introduces participants to the basics of computer programming by designing programs to control buttons, lights, buzzers and a variety of sensors. The optional second project day allows participants to experiment and build their own creative projects. Projects that will interact with the real world! *attendees at the Project Day must have attended one of the Taster days For more information and to reserve a place, see www.scienceoxford.com/creativecomputing Email: creativecomputing@scienceoxford.com Tel: 01865 810022

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There was a lot of press coverage when Jim Murray recently named the Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013 as his number one whisky in the world in the annually released Whisky Bible but it is not the first time that Japanese whisky has received recognition for its quality. In recent years it has come increasingly to the fore – gaining many gold awards in competitions, and titles such as World's best single malt and best blended whisky in the World Whisky Awards.

The Japanese have been distilling for many years but it wasn’t until the early 1900’s that they turned their attentions to whisky. The founding father of Japanese whisky was Masataka Taketsuru, who journeyed to Scotland in 1918 to learn the secrets of whisky making, and whilst studying chemistry at the University of Glasgow also gained experience working in numerous distilleries (including Hazelburn). When he returned home to Japan he took not only his new knowledge but also a Scottish wife called Rita, who was a great influence in his subsequent life and who never returned again to Scotland.

Taketsuru initially put his knowledge to use building the first Japanese whisky distillery for Suntory but he then moved on to build his own distillery, Yoichi, with the location specifically chosen to be similar in environment to Scotland. 35 years later he built a second distillery, Miyagikyo, in another location and formed the Nikka company. Over the years the number of active Japanese distilleries has risen to around 9, with Suntory and Nikka owning two each of these.

Whilst it is true to say that Japan’s whisky production knowledge came originally from Scotland, and the distilleries are sometimes located in similar environments, there are many differences in the Japanese way of working. For example, they usually have many different shaped stills within one distillery allowing them to produce a variety of styles of whisky. Additionally, they have stills for producing grain whisky as well as malt and so can produce blends ‘in house’ (blends, I might add, that are complex and delicious – whether it is the powerful Nikka or the elegant Suntory Hibiki).

Interestingly, it is also in Japan and not Scotland that there is still a distillery (Yoichi) operating the very traditional coal fired stills and this gives the whisky a distinct rich and oily character that varies from the soft, floral, fruity and elegant style more generally found in Japanese whisky.

Add to this their use of different types of woods for maturation (such as the Japanese Mizunara oak) and an approach to whisky making that embodies the Japanese ideals of harmony and precision and you can see why the whisky may have similarities to Scottish whisky but also has its own distinct character which is rightly gaining recognition for its quality and fabulous flavours.

Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines

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The bear and the rested man Just saying the word ‘stress’ makes our heart beat a little faster and our shoulders stiffen up. We all experience feeling stressed at some point. Whether it is the stress of choosing, change or conflict, even cooking. Stress is ever present, ready to loom and take hold. But what is it that makes some situations more stressful than others and some people better able to deal with stress?

When we get stressed the body kicks into fight or flight mode. Years ago, this was a useful response when we were being chased by a bear because it meant we could become superhuman and run faster to escape. Even now, in small doses it can be useful to help us achieve daily challenges like important presentations, financial budgeting or getting your children to accept it’s bedtime.

A build up of stress can cause a range of symptoms.

Mind

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Anxiety, memory problems, Difficulty concentrating.

Agitated, aggressive, overwhelmed.

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Headaches and migraines, tight shoulders and teeth grinding, rapid heart beat and panic attacks, nausea, diarrhoea or constipation.

Eating too much or too little, Oversleeping and insomnia Procrastination, angry or withdrawn.

What a miserable list! Fear not, there are lots of ways of managing stress and tools to stay calm.

1. Write down all the things you have to do and categorise them into important / non important / urgent / non urgent.

Do everything that is important and non urgent. Then nothing turns into an important and urgent item, therefore you avoid stress. Delete anything from your list that is unimportant and learn to say no to unimportant tasks.

2. Breath. It sounds really easy, but notice what happens when you get stressed. Your breath becomes shallow and short. Take time out to focus on breathing deep into your whole body, into your feet and into your heart.

3. Do something wholesome for yourself every day. It might be calling a friend, having a bath, doing some exercise or having a treatment.

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Special Offer Friday 30th Jan only Family Ticket £20 2 Adults and 2 children, available online www.faringdondramatic.org.uk

During March, as part of Acupuncture Awareness week, Rachel will be doing a series of stress management workshops, demonstrations and talks in Faringdon and the surrounding villages.

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A new Facebook group has been set up called Faringdon Schools Kit for Sale or Wanted.

It is dedicated to selling of, or requesting of, school kit etc for all the Faringdon Schools. It is hoped, that it will provide a one stop place to exchange school kit/uniform/P.E kit/residential and ski trip kit/ musical instruments after school sports kit etc.

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It’s time for some ‘me time’ A recent study shows that on average, women only have 17 minutes for themselves to relax each day. That isn’t enough, is it?

Forget the job, kids and housework for an hour or two. You deserve a treat!

Take some time out and come to The Rookery Open Day, on Saturday 7th March from 10am - 4pm.

Feel your energy restored by indulging in a natural healing therapy.

Relax and feel invigorated with a therapeutic exercise or singing class.

Treat yourself to a new haircut, or just hang out in the coffee shop.

The open day will be celebrating spring: a time of growth, creativity and change. Spring can be a wonderful time of new ideas and abundant energy, but if you haven’t had the opportunity to adequately rest in the winter, then spring can aggravate old symptoms and you can feel stressed.

The Rookery’s team of highly qualified and experienced therapists will be on hand for you to try taster sessions. Therapies include acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, Thai massage, tui na Chinese therapeutic massage, Indian head massage and reiki. There will also be interactive workshops, demonstrations and talks.

Find out how you can use homeopathy to help with skin related conditions, herbs for detox and acupuncture for stress. Reiki is a sublime way to rebalance your energy with the transition of the season.

And massage is great any time of year, but particularly in the spring as you get increasingly active.

Celebrate the renewed abundance of nature's therapeutic store cupboard with a beautiful, informative, interactive display of common spring herbs. You can discover the delicious, fragrant health benefits of some of our most humble native plants as they follow the display "from plant, to pot, to potion" around The Rookery coffee shop.

Sing in the Spring at a workshop for everyone. All the birds are doing it! Find your voice and experience the joy of singing. Whatever your ability, Nina will help you to warm up and sing to simple folk tunes.

Tune up your body and shake off the winter blues with some pilates or tai chi. Both classes work on the principles of building core strength, relaxing the mind, improving posture and flexibility.

Spring brings many changes and your hair is just as prone to being altered by the seasons as you are internally. At cm Hair, we will be helping with techniques to reduce frizz, static and dryness that can happen during this period, as well as introducing new styles and colour choices for you.

Contact The Rookery for more details.

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The Regent Cinema Wednesday 4th February - The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (PG) Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 12 noon, film starts 12.30. £4 Single Entry. £24 Annual membership (min. 12 films). Free tea and coffee.

For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Community and Tourist Information Centre on 01367 242191, email tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema

Friday 27th February - Chef (15) Blockbuster Night @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 7pm, film starts 7.30pm. £4 Adult. £3 Under 18s. £10 Family ticket. For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Community and Tourist Information Centre on 01367 242191, email tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema

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01367 240 678 23/24 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7HU Arriving at Sadlers on a cold wet Wednesday evening, I didn’t know what to expect. I hadn’t, in my 7 years in Faringdon, been there for an evening meal, though I had heard Paul the chef and his lovely wife Sietske had a good reputation.

We were welcomed by a member of staff, a young woman who was very pleasant and immediately made us feel at ease, and asked if we would like to relax on a sofa by the log burner or go straight to our table? What a pleasant choice! A definite, for a romantic date night, chilled out by the fire with a glass of something, then saunter along for a candle lit meal, nice idea!

Gents take note..! As I was with my brother we opted to go straight to our table.

Sadlers has a beautiful oldie worldly feel to it, with low ceilings, exposed wooden beams, unusual iron bits and pieces adorning the walls, nooks and crannies, with lanterns, paintings, crockery, mirrors, ornaments tactfully displayed. If the conversation dips then there is more than enough to rest your eyes on and take in. With wooden floors, tables and chairs, it has a very warm, friendly feel to the place, and very quickly filled up with customers that evening.

After we were settled down with a very pleasant glass of house red, Sietske brought us a freshly baked garlic flatbread, just enough to nibble on while deciding what to have from the wide choice on the Winter@Sadlers new menu, which I must say is a pleasant surprise on the pocket.

One course £13.95. Two courses £18.00. Three courses £22.00 My brother opted for the sizzled long cut salami on brioche with Parmesan shavings and oils, beautifully presented with lots of flavour, the perfect size for a starter. I had pointed roasted red pepper with mascarpone and smoked pancetta, a work of art on the plate, utterly delectable on the pallet and a very fine start to the meal.

Main course then followed with deer goulash on curly kale and rosti potato. The deer was cooked perfectly covering the kale, with just the right amount of rosti potatoes to suffice, the verdict was excellent!

For me, what a pleasant surprise to find an option from my homeland South Africa.

A chicken bobotie and lamb bunnychow. Chicken bobotie famously originates in the Durban KwaZulu-Natal province and is a mix of spiced chicken and fruit with a creamy golden topping.

In a similar sized dish on the same plate the Lamb Bunnychow which also originates in Durban but from within the Indian community. A Lamb bunnychow is a hollowed out loaf of bread filled with unbelievable curry. Paul’s of course was just the right size a person could eat pleasantly, served in a hollowed out roll, with a side dish of sour cream. Both took me back to Durban's sea front watching the Surfing Festival, the guy’s skills, unbelievable! The taste of Africa in Faringdon! I would really recommend it, and am looking forward to having it again soon. Both of our main courses came served with a side dish of salad.

For Dessert, a lovely touch again, the menu written on a mirror and brought over to the table, we had a Gooey Chocolate Brownie, and a Creme Brulee, which brought a super meal to a perfect end!

We were offered coffee which we had to decline as nothing more could pass our lips...

Sietske and Paul offer a warm quirky, venue to eat and drink in. They are attentive to service and perfect hosts for a super dining evening out!

Sadlers also offer Outside Catering for any event, including weddings, as well as hiring out of Sadlers catering equipment.

They are open in the evenings for supper Wednesday to Friday. And during the day Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 - 3:00

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Yorkshire Puddings

There seems to be a national day for pretty much everything these days, which can be really rather irksome. And a lot of these seem to revolve around food! Herb week, cheese week, carrot day or even chocolate. But for this time of year I actually think that National Yorkshire Pudding day is pretty fun! Forget the reasoning behind all of these weird and wonderful dates and just take it for what it is. Although if you are like myself, you maybe rather awful at making Yorkshires. But perhaps a little practice could do the trick!

And there is rather more you can do with this delicious baked batter than just serve it with roast beef. Although my mouth is fair watering just talking about it!

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Serve with any roast. Don't gasp, it works! Or use a large individual pudding as a receptacle to serve ladles of steaming stew, be it chicken or beef. Use a giant yorkie as a case for quiche style fillings. Just make your Yorkshire, bake and then fill with all of the ingredients for your favourite savoury tart. Vegetables and meat or fish and a savoury custard. Bake again carefully until set. Or use one as a bowl for ice-cream with a rich warming chocolate sauce.

Thinking along the lines of a toad in the hole, its lovely to use fruit in a batter pudding like this. In France there is a dish called clafoutis which is often filled with cherries. Although many fruits will work perfectly.

For a great store cupboard pudding, which will be a good pre-made dish also. Here we have apple and cinnamon Yorkshire with a silky custard.

Make a batter. Whisk together 200g plain flour, 25g brown sugar, 1tsp cinnamon and 3 eggs then 300ml milk. Whisk until smooth. Let the batter stand for a while whilst you get the remaining ingredients together. Use some lovely red skinned eating apples. Cut in to wedges and place 3-4 pieces in to the holes of a muffin tin. Pour over a tsp of oil, sunflower or ground nut, then place in a hot oven and roast until starting to soften. Carefully pour over the batter and get it to the oven quickly to cook for another 20 minutes.

Serve straight from the oven with a warm creamy custard.

Delicious! Try it with a pear or even a pineapple, to ring the changes.

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Valentines Weekend The Old Crown Coaching Inn Friday 13th 3 COURSE MEAL and INCLUDING A Saturday 14th BOTTLE OF WINE £35 Mon - Sat, Food Served 12:30 - 2:30 6:00 - 9:00 Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 or Carvery Finished All Fresh Homemade Cooked Food Welcoming You Heather & Richard 01367 242 744 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU

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Have you ever heard of Tannat?

I had the great fortune of coming up close and personal with Tannat on my recent visit to the Barossa Valley wine region in South Australia. It was quite unexpected, as I had read about this black grape variety during my studies and was aware that it was produced commercially in the South Americas. It appears that globalisation has infiltrated the wine industry too.

The Barossa Tannat was from the small producer, Massena.

Interestingly, these winemakers like to dabble with your ‘not-the-run-of-the-mill’ grape varieties found in Australia, such as primitivo, mataro and durif. This wine left a lasting impression; bold dark rich blackberry fruit with juicy ripe rich tannins.

Upon my return to the UK, I have searched a few High Street and online retailers in search of Tannat, however it appears that this grape variety is somewhat a well-kept secret!

Further research has revealed that its origins lie in the Basque country, on the border between France and Spain.

Here, in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, the terrain is rough and rugged, so it is only fitting that Tannat should create wines which are equally deep, dark, dry and rustic.

Although Tannat is still used among the foothills here, the most famous Tannat wine is made a little way to the north, in Madiran.

Tannat’s second home is Uruguay, where it was also known as ‘Harriague’ after the Frenchman who brought cuttings from the Basque region. These wines are influenced by the climate’ making the tannins more rounded. Commercial practice sees it often blended with softer grape varieties such as merlot or pinot noir.

Michel Torino Don David Tannat 2012 Cafayate, Argentina £9.49 Slightly smoky and brambly, there’s great intensity to the generous sour cherry and blackcurrant aromas, with vanilla spice and tobacco undertones. A soft, succulent palate shows juicy balsamic notes, dark fruit, strawberries, blueberries, prunes and pepper spice. Very concentrated and modern, this is opulent with mouth filling rounded tannins. A perfect companion to venison or barbecued ribeye steak! Available from Den Boer Wines.

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Friends of Faringdon Folly Tower AGM Wednesday 25th March 2015 at 7:00pm Jubilee Room, The Old Pump House Market Square, Faringdon Please come and support your local Tourist Attraction

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| The Advertiser | page 17 | Hello and welcome to another ramble through all matters that may be of equal concern to you, dear Reader.

With the topic of dementia never being far away, the chances of someone we know being actually affected by it, as carer, friend or loved one, is increasing. It is a tribute to people like Sir Terry Pratchett, openly dealing with his “embuggerance”, and to the interviewees in the programme on Radio 4 one evening late last year, that the profile of this condition is more open and in the public domain. I’ve decided to become a ”Dementia Friend”, with an eye on becoming a Dementia Champion. These are the initiatives of the Alzheimer’s Society. May I just quote two pieces from another initiative of the Society, “The Little Book of Friendship”: “I don’t in many ways think of myself as being ill. Most of the things I could do, I can still do, just not in the same way” (Rusty, living with Alzheimer’s); also, “LISTEN – being a good listener is important to any friendship. But taking the time to listen in a way that reassures your friend with dementia is one of the best ways to help. Keeping eye contact, not interrupting and being patient will help your friend feel comfortable.” A friend with dementia can easily be a client and we are here at the service of clients for their pets, in a way that helps each other to give the best care for their four-legged friend and member of the family.

It is my opinion that as a professional, I should be in a position to give this extra support whenever needed, whenever I can recognise the need to.

Also in clients’ thoughts, especially those of you who travel with their pets on a PETS passport, will be the holiday plans for later in the year. New changes to the passports have already taken effect; they are designed to strengthen enforcement across the EU, improve compliance and improve the security and trace ability of the actual passport itself. The minimum age for a Rabies vaccination is now 12 weeks. Two points to make here only – (1) it is even more necessary to make sure that your pet is fully compliant with the EU Travel Scheme rules BEFORE you leave the UK, and (2), if you already have a passport for your pet, YOU DO NOT NEED to get a new one, unless all the treatment spaces are filled, as ALL EXISTING passports will remain VALID for the lifetime of your pet.

Thinking of Rabies and my support to the charity, Mission Rabies, great work has been done by all the hundreds of volunteers out there in India, where, with published statistics stating that one person is bitten by a dog EVERY 2 seconds, the cost of the prophylactic treatments are borne by those people who can least afford to pay. Only one person in a group of affected people may be able to afford the cost of the extra immunoglobulin dose. WHO estimates that the cost of a full post-bite course represents, on average wages, 31 working days – in Africa it rises to 51 days. Compare this to the all-in-all cost of giving a healthy dog a rabies vaccination in India of just under £1; this is a magnificent act of animal welfare that directly extends to human welfare. A massive neutering programme is already in hand, reducing stray dog numbers, reducing the pressure on vaccination costs and helping the charity achieve the goal of vaccinating 70% of all dogs in any given area, year on year, for 3 years – and to then eliminate the rabies virus from that area and surrounding areas.

I’m delighted that one of our former work-experience students, now at Bristol Vet School, will be joining Mission Rabies next year, as a volunteer.

The PDSA Animal Welfare Report was published in December last year and there’s a lot of animal welfare education to be done over here in the UK, let alone the Mission Rabies volunteers talking to the 70,000 schoolchildren in Goa, India, about how to look after themselves better, regarding pets, street dogs and rabid cows. The Report is based on 1069 pet owner respondents and 572 veterinary professionals.

The PDSA introduced the report by saying that the findings “have highlighted that the welfare needs of millions of UK pets are still being neglected, resulting in a nation of ill, lonely, aggressive, stressed and obese pets.” The Report estimates that there are about 1.5 million dogs that are under-socialised as puppies, with all the potential problems that follow-on. In 2016, the microchipping of ALL DOGS is compulsory, but only 2/3rds of dog owners are aware of this. Also, too many pet owners had no real idea of the true cost of home and veterinary welfare needs over that pet’s lifetime.

Many practices like us are already helping by offering free micro-chipping for one year to April THIS year, thanks to the generosity of each practice and in particular that of The Dog’s Trust, who have sponsored the campaign. Many practices too are also offering pet health plans, which have been carefully worked out to reflect the true cost of veterinary care for each size of pet, but which have simple direct debit payments arranged.

Imagine the costs in looking after the rescue, fostering, veterinary treatment including surgery, forest patrols with vehicles and on foot, population education, in order to rehabilitate those orphaned, trapped, maimed, very rare Sumatran tigers in Indonesia and with the help of an associated zoo in Australia, as seen in a recent TV programme.

So, we’ve whizzed around the World a bit this month! I hope that some of what I’ve written will be of real interest to you, maybe very relevant in fact to some; I look forward to meeting up again next month.

Robert Elliott 21-23 High Street, Stanford In The Vale, SN7 8LH 01367 710595

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Tips to Improve Your Life

Feeling energetic is a key to happiness and to self-esteem, so take steps to keep your energy high. How you think of yourself greatly affects how successful you can be.

What can I start doing today to make my life happier and more fulfilling?

1. Put yourself higher up the importance list You need to be in the best shape both physically and emotionally to deal with all the things life throws at you. If you do this you are in a better position to help the other people that are important in your life such as family and close friends. Only once you have realised the importance of ‘self’ can you then go forward to improve all other things in your life.

2. Focus on one thing at a time and give it your full attention When it comes to health and fitness see it as a priority. If you are healthy and if you feel great about your physique you are better placed to help others either at home or in the workplace or your social group to improve their lives too.

Whatever you do to prioritise your health and fitness put it in the diary as an unmovable appointment so that everything else has to be organised around it. See the value of your personal training session, massage or gym session, and enjoy what’s happening, while it’s happening.

3. Know the difference between what is important and what is urgent Most of us spend too much time on urgent things and not enough time on important things. Think about the difference between what is important and what is urgent then review your ‘to do’ list and do what is important first even if it seems like everything is important - focus!

4. Go with your ‘gut feeling’ By all means listen to other people’s advice but go with what feels right for you and what fits with your priorities. Do not allow others to confuse you. Concentrate your efforts on people that have your best interests at heart. The outcome will be a happier YOU. 5. Avoid feeling you need to do it all by yourself Learn about how to improve your health and wellbeing by using professional advice from those who know how to help.

Sometimes you can’t do it all alone and it is actually ok to ask for help, support and motivation. Not everything can be achieved by Googling!

6. What goes around comes around Think positive thoughts and positive things will happen.

Listen to others and they will listen to you.

7. Focus on what you have to gain not what you have to lose 8. Be Flexible When things don’t go as planned. Take a step back and breathe! Look back at what you are trying to achieve and aim to keep on the right path for you – good things are ahead for you!

It is easy to give other people advice to improve their lives but sometimes you need to improve your life too. Once that is achieved helping others can become more effective.

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So you think you could never be a runner? Think again!!

If the idea of ‘a runner’ conjures up images of ultra-fit, superhumans in the pursuit of another ‘PB’, think again! We run for fitness, enjoyment, friendship, and (let’s be honest) that slice of cake! Over the last 2 years we’ve LOVED seeing apprehensive beginners transform into confident runners; let’s hear from them: Lisa Holmes: ‘I was very unfit, nervous and had never run in my life. But with Far Runners’ help and support I did a Half Marathon in 5 months! I couldn't have achieved any of it without the Far Runners.’

Rachel Greenaway: ‘I hadn't run for years… had 2 babies in 2 years and thought I would never get fit again.… I joined Far Runners as a beginner ... They were very welcoming, motivating & supportive! Less than a year on and I've never been fitter, love running and made lots of lovely friends. The best thing I ever did!’ and twin Lisa Lewis: ‘...I’m so glad that I started [running] again and with the help of Far Runners... I was nervous about running with a group but I was made very welcome.... we all motivate each other. Far Runners is a great friendly group xx’ Penny Halsall: I cannot emphasize enough the benefits of joining a group... I had never run before, within a couple of months I was able to achieve distances I never thought imaginable, I was so proud of myself… I would not have had the confidence… to achieve my running goals without them. I have made wonderful friends... Best thing I did in 2014 was to join the Far Runners.’

Samantha Bailey: ‘I had just had my second son and hadn't done any form of exercise for a long time.... within 3 months of joining I ran my first 10k and could only have done it with all the support and encouragement from Far Runners!.....’

Lucy Case: ‘I wasn’t a runner, I didn’t enjoy running and, quite frankly, a few years ago I would have been amazed at myself running now... seeing it as a way of getting fit, out in the fresh air, and to meet people, I decided to (tentatively) give it a go.

It’s been great to find a club where people are friendly and can chat… whilst exploring the countryside. The Saturday group has been a relaxed and very friendly introduction to running... it doesn’t feel overwhelming... now I’ll happily run six miles!’

Fancy joining us? Our ‘Sofa to 5K’ 10-week course starts on Saturday 7 February 9.30 am at Faringdon Leisure Centre (facebook/FarRunners). Otherwise we meet at the Old Town Hall at 6:30pm on a Tuesday and 7pm on a Thursday.

We also meet at the Leisure Centre at 9:30am on Sundays.

BARRINGTON ARMS HOTEL

Adrian & Tracy “Look forward to meeting you at the Barrington Arms”

GREAT FOOD! Open Monday to Saturday Lunch 12pm - 3pm Evening 6pm - 9pm Carvery Sunday 12pm - 3pm Sunday Carvery £9.95 Children £5.95 Choice of 3 Meats!

Live Band!..

'Runaway Boys' Friday 27th February 9pm.

We have 8 x luxury double rooms @ £80.00 per night and a Luxury Family Suite @ £120.00 per night all including breakfast.

25 High Street, Shrivenham, SN6 8AN Tel:01793784692 Web:barringtonarmshotel.com email:tracysaundersuk@yahoo.co.uk

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Community Choir in Faringdon IT’S SOCIABLE, FUN AND REWARDING Wednesday evenings, during term time.

7pm - 8.30pm School Hall, Ferndale House School, Bromsgrove, SN77JF You don't need to read music and you don't need previous experience.

Louise Woodgate, a local professional singer and teacher, leads the choir.

If you want to know more please phone 01367 240618, or just turn up.

We'll be so pleased to see you

RV’s FISHING TACKLE Middy, Drennan, Sonik, Chub, Solar, Esp, Grays, JRC, Okuma, Dinesmere, JRC, Pro Logic, Ron Thompson.

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Call Jane on 07788156438 Tel: 01367 252374

Mainline, Bait Tech, Maggots, Worms, Dead Bait, Bait Zone, Cutting Edge, Solar, Marauku, Drennan, Pro Logic, Chapel Baits, Bait Factory.

AIR RIFLE PELLETS Opening times!

Monday to Thursday 8 am to 5.30 pm Friday & Saturday 7.30 to 6 pm Sunday 8 am to 12.00

01367 243566 / 07747415752 12 Market Place Faringdon SN7 7HP www.rvsfishingtackle.co.uk rvsfishingtackle@yahoo.co.uk

Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park, Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com To Advertise call Lou on 01367 244975 or 0789 455 455 1 or email lou@theadvertisermagazine.net

| The Advertiser | page 21 |

Daughter - By Jane Smelt

I’ve read some good family dramas with a mystery twist recently and this one was an excellent and addictive example of why I love these sort of stories when they are done well and in my opinion this was done very well.

Jenny is a successful family doctor, the mother of three great teenagers, married to a celebrated neurosurgeon.

When Naomi her daughter fails to return from her school play, her family is thrust into the limelight of a nationwide search and emotional turmoil that knows no bounds.

As the story evolves between the days leading up to Naomi going missing, the immediate aftermath, then a year later, we get a realistic and emotive snapshot of how even in the closest of families, there are secrets kept hidden.

I thought this was marvellously constructed with Ms Shemilt walking the line between eliciting an emotional response and keeping the story flowing along – as the personalities of the players begins to solidify and take shape this is one of those character driven novels that make you feel as if you know the people. You feel the sorrow and the anguish, the hope and the fear and all the emotions in between as Jenny searches desperately for the truth whilst trying to help her other children come to terms with their loss and keeping her own head, as the family begins to fracture this is compelling stuff.

The mystery element – what happened to Naomi and why – is also extremely well drawn. By using the time slip and the character development to tell the tale rather than relying on sudden twists and turns, the reader is kept connected to the story the whole of the way through, immersed into the events and feelings of each moment in time.

Once I was halfway through I barely put it down until the ending which was poignant and perfect. A tale that will stay with me for a while.

Overall a brilliant and evocative story which comes highly recommended by me.

THE GRANGE CARE CENTRE Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Quality 24-hour residential nursing care for elderly persons.

Do you need a long or short stay holiday break?

If you’re looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, make sure to come and visit us. Ÿ Daily activities Ÿ Beautiful landscaped gardens Ÿ Entertainment Ÿ Nutritional meals Ÿ Residential hairdressing Ÿ Highly trained staff Ÿ Personal furniture Ÿ Single/companion Whether you require 24 hour nursing care, a short break or Ÿ En-suite facilities rooms you’re recovering from an operation, you’ll find just the care you need at The Grange. Ÿ GP visits/24 nursing Ÿ Superb facilities In the serene setting of what was originally a 17th century vicarage, you’ll benefit from the kind of considerate attention our dedicated staff are noted for. We cater to all specialised needs and many of our rooms are en-suite.

Although a restful place, there’s no shortage of activities.

Live entertainment is often the order of the day and many of our activities take place in the garden.

Please do phone and come and visit us. We would love to meet you and your family.

Call 08444 725 182 or email: thegrange@foresthc.com Visit our website: www.foresthc.com

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info £1 per person entry.

Winning team takes all

Tue 3rd

Quiz with Quizmaster Ray

The Swan, Faringdon

8.30pm

Wed 4th

‘Seeking Peace Through Pugwash-finding inspiration from Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein’

Friends’ Meeting House Lechlade Road Faringdon SN7 8AQ

7.30pm

Jennie 01367 710308 Karen 01367 241707

Free

Wed 4th

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (PG)

The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange

12 noon

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 01367 242191

£4

Thu 5th

WHITE HORSE GARDEN CLUB ' The Winter Garden'

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

7.30pm

Pamela Preene parrottspreene@aol.com

Visitors £3, Raffle £1

Thu 5th

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8.30pm

Rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

Free

Thu 5th

Faringdon Community Bus Annual General Meeting

Jubilee Room, The Pump House

4pm

Sun 8th

Live Music with Mark Chilvers & Dave Reynolds.

The Swan, Faringdon

6.30pm

Free

Tue 10th

Music Quiz with Quizmaster Justin.

The Swan, Faringdon

8.30pm

£1 per person entry.

Winning team takes all

Thu 12th

Open Mic with Host Phill Baker.

The Swan, Faringdon

7.30pm

All acts welcome. PA provided.

Thu 12th

“Putting Faringdon on the Map: From Gough to Google”

The Corn Exchange

2.30pm

Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com

Thu 12th

Folly Card Craft.

Jubilee Room, The Pump House

7.15pm

R. Church 01367 240885

£5

Fri 13th

HoneyTrap Cabaret Anti Valentine's Red Dress & Black Tie Bash

The Corn Exchange

8pm

www.wegottickets.com/event/299304

£12

Fri 13th & Sat 14th

Unique Valentines Dinner

Restaurant 56 @ Sudbury House

01367 245345

£69.95

Sat 14th

Live Music - The Man with the Stereo Hands.

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Sat 14th

British Heart Foundation Valentine Supper

Bowls Club, Gravel Walk, Faringdon.

7.30pm

Mon 16th & Tue 17th & Fri 20th

Science Oxford are running two taster days (16th & 17th) and one creative project day (20th) for 11-16 year olds

The Old Town Hall Faringdon

Wed 18th

The House Of Magic (U)

The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange

1.30pm

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 01367 242191

£4 Adult. £3 Under 18s

Wed 18th

Lawrence Ward The Uffington White Horse

The Old Town Hall.

7.45pm

Faringdon Historical Society

Visitors £5

Wed 18th

A Passion for Pearls

The Village Hall, Standford in the Vale

7.30pm

WI Stanford in the Vale 01367 718995

£3 non-members

Thu 19th

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8.30pm

Rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

Free

Sat 21st

The Boxtrolls (PG)

The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange

11am

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 01367 242191

£4 Adult. £3 Under 18s

Sat 21st

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' (15)

The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange

1.15pm

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 01367 242191

£4 Adult. £3 Under 18s

Sat 21st

'Gone Girl' (18)

The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange

3.30pm

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 01367 242191

£4 Adult

Tue 24th

Quiz Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8.30pm

Thu26th

Open Mic with Host Mark Chilvers

The Swan, Faringdon

8pm

All acts welcome. PA provided.

Free

Fri 27th

Chef (15)

The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange

7.30pm

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk 01367 242191

£4 Adult. £3 Under 18s

Fri 27th

FairTrade Fortnight Film Night and Fairtrade Feast

Barber Rooms, All Saints Church, Faringdon.

7.30pm

Available from Mustard Seed

£5

Fri 27th

Jazz Night with Harry Allen and Simon Woolf Trio

Carswell Golf and Country Club

8.30pm

www.oxfordlivejazz.com 01367 718903

Sat 28th

Live Music - Stonewall Jackson.

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Sat 28th

Skittles evening to raise money for Faringdon Day Centre

Bowls Club, Gravel Walk, Faringdon.

7pm

Free

Free Tickets available at The Nut Tree or 01367 242277

£10

www.scienceoxford.com/creativecomputing

creativecomputing@scienceoxford.com

Tel: 01865 810022

Free

£1 per person entry.

Winning team takes all

Free Eve 01367 241927 or Gill 01367 244176

£10 to include supper

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sheena or Jane 01367 240311

Free

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Regular Events Every Day

Faringdon Home Library Service

Books to your door!

Every Mon, Tue & Wed

Free One to One IT Help

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Every Mon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Singing

Corn Exchange, Faringdon (during term time)

9:30am 11am

Every Mon

Sing and Sign Classes

Old Town Hall

Every Mon

Lunch Box Singing

3rd Mon

faringdonbabyandtodd.wix.com faringdonbabyandtoddlersinging@gmail.c om

£2 per family

9:3010:30am

www.singandsign.com

Reserve place on website

Faringdon Library

1pm 2pm

Sheena 01367 240311

First taster session. Free.

Open to all

Faringdon WI

Corn Exchange,

2pm

Denise Monk 01367 240443

£33 per year membership Dmamg16@live.co.uk

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445

1st Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11:30am

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 portwellangel@googlemail.com

£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds

1st Tue

Junior Book Club

Faringdon Library

3.45pm 4.45pm

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

7.30pm 9.30pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Every Tue

Tone-n-Tots

The Pump House Project

11am 12am

www.tone-n-tots.com

Every Wed

Walking for Health

Leave from Old Town Hall

10:30am

www.faringdon.org/walking-andcycling.html

A slower or faster walk available

Every Wed

Slimming World

United Reformed Ghurch

7:30pm

Louise 07717 681939

£4.95

1st Wed

Buckland WI - Speaker and meeting each month

The Memorial Hall, Buckland

7pm

Libby Calvert 01367 870803

Non members £4 incl. refreshment

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

Catholic Church Hall

8 pm

Becka 07841 431219

£34.70 annual membership

Every Wed

Open House - Coffee

Great Coxwell Reading Room

10:30am 11:30am

01367 241179

Coffee and Conversation Everyone welcome

Every Wed in term

Maths Homework Club

Faringdon Library

3pm 4:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Years 1 to 13

1st & 3rd Wed

Faringdon Youth Project Drop-in Sessions

Faringdon Library

4pm 5:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

1st & 3rd Thur

Folk Night

The Swan

7:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdonbrewery

1st Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6pm 7pm

All welcome

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:1511.00

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Every Fri in term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

2nd Fri

Uffington Messy Church

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

3.30pm 5.30pm

Ages 8-11 yrs Just turn up

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken Free

Sue Jennings 01367 820013 Sue_jennings@ymail.com

Donation welcome.

Every Sat

Family History Sessions

Faringdon Library

01367 240311

Call to book a 1 to 1 slot

Every Sat

Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

01367 241142

11-12miles or 25-35 miles

2nd Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room, Great Coxwell

2:30pm 5pm

Great Coxwell Teas

Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available

1st Sun

15 Minute Club

Cellar Bar Faringdon,

8:30pm

0771 421 8825

Free

Last Sun

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm 5:30pm

Every Sun

Slow Easy Cycle Ride

Meet under Town Hall, Faringdon

11am

Free About 10 miles will be covered

All welcome

To Advertise call Lou on 01367 244975 or 0789 455 455 1 or email lou@theadvertisermagazine.net

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Experts - local services The Veterinary Surgery of Robert Elliott As an independently run family practice, established in 1994, we are able to combine traditional standards with modern techniques and selected high-quality equipment.

We aim to provide high quality care in an especially warm and friendly environment.

E-mail: enquiries@vets-surgery.com www.vets-surgery.com

Stanford-in-the-Vale FAB now ICC & Vale licensed Established in 2000 Family run – Short or long stays; Medical management service available on enquiry.

Veterinary Care provided by the adjacent Robert Elliott Veterinary Surgery you are always welcome to arrange a first-time visit E-mail: sam@vets-surgery.com www.court-cattery.com

01367-710595

01367-711952

JOE PEARCE PLASTERING 07709960598 - jplasterer3@gmail.com

Ohm Electrix Electrical services and Installations Fully qualified and insured electrician.

All types of domestic work undertaken, from small jobs to garden and garage power, to full rewires.

Commercial and Solar PV work also catered for.

Friendly, professional service from a local company.

Contact us to discuss your needs, and get a free, no obligation estimate and advice.

All internal plasterwork, Traditional lime plastering External rendering & specialist finishes

Phone: 07879 013359 Mail: Ohm.Electrix@Gmail.com www.ohm-electrix.co.uk Registered with the NICEIC domestic installer “part P” SCHEME

Chickens & Poultry Feed Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

The Cheap Way to Add Space www.storage4all.co.uk

01367 240880

All at unbeatable prices Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

Open Mon-Sat 8am-12 noon Closed bank holidays Tel: 01865 821537 or 07759551946 www.mjhodgkins.co.uk New Barn Farm, Longworth, OX13 5ED

(Faringdon Oxfordshire) ANY DISTANCE - ALL UK AIRPORTS PORTS AND DAY TRIPS

Fully licensed & insured, CRB approved

VISUALLYSOUNDEVENTS Bespoke Wedding & Event Entertainment

Professional DJ Uplighting – Photobooths Dancefloors – Backdrops – Add-ons Office: 01367 358426 Mobile: 07763 440459 Email: matt@visuallysound.co.uk Web:www.visuallysound.co.uk

M.J DOWELL LANDSCAPING & BUILDING SERVICES EST. 18 YEARS Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

All types of driveways Foundations & Brickwork Shed Bases Patios Fencing-Turfing/Tree & Hedge cutting

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DENTURE REPAIRS GARETH MORGAN MDTA Registered Dental Technician

Express or Same Day Service Call anytime on 01285 711746 / 07761 650346

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Experts - local services M.Y. Garden Services

Qualified gardener with over 20 years of garden/estate maintenance. ·

All types of gardening - maintenance and some design

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Stone work - walls/repairs, pointing, concreting etc

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Winter - leaf collection, painting, some plumbing/building work

Fully insured and excellent references on request Tel Mike on 07957867951 or 01793 976709 email mrdyates@yahoo.com

ASTON PINE STRIPPING Caustic and non-caustic stripping of all woods & metals.

Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

Dog walking, day care, pick up and drop off service, home boarding for walking or day care clients only.

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Tom Wheeler Comprehensive Window Cleaning Service Inside and Out! Also: Patios, Conservatories Gutters, Fascia Boards

Call Tom: 07762 380733

ASTON PINE ANTIQUES Stockist's of English and Continental pine furniture, as well as many other antiques - 8,000+ sq.ft of showrooms

Oxford Architectural Antiques Large stock of period fireplaces, doors, panelling, sanitary ware & garden items.

Architectural salvage sourcing service available.

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Tel: 01367 242268

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Personal Training - Sports Massage Core Conditioning Weight Management - Nutritional Advice Tel:07990892575 or 01367 243956 Email: Simon@ellis950.fsnet.co.uk Web: positive-energy.co.uk

SERVICES Nash Motor Vehicle Services LTD

Michael Nash 01367 240082 07889 197046

Independent All makes of car servicing & MOT testing

nmvs72@gmail.com Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

H.V Therapy Sports Massage Therapy Holistic Massage Hannah Viner hvtherapy@hotmail.com 07769676741

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

Corporate Service Courier Service Executive Cars Insured Cars

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For all enquiries & Appointments

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You may mistakenly think you have to speak good French to be part of the Faringdon Twinning Association. It can certainly help, and for some it gives an opportunity to improve their grasp of the language from schooldays, but in fact some of our most regular members manage little more than ‘Bonjour’, ‘Merci’ and ‘Au revoir’!

This year is the 25th Anniversary of twinning between Faringdon and le Mele, a small town in Normandy, just 75 miles from the Channel port of Caen. To celebrate, there are special events in both towns.

May 14-17th sees 50 or so French coming here, along with a few Czechs and Germans, who also twin with le Mele. There will be a celebratory lunch in the Corn Exchange on Saturday 16th May, and a party in the evening in the Junior School.

With so many expected we would love to hear from you if you think you could host (see later).

The return visit is 28-31 August (the Bank Holiday weekend), timed in particular so that families can take part. Ask anyone who has been on one of these trips and they will describe the fantastic time they have had.

Something for everyone?

Social – you’re bound to meet and get to know like-minded Faringdonians at these events, as well as some lovely French people, who are unbelievably hospitable.

Tourists – there is always a day-trip during the visit to France, to somewhere historical or interesting, for instance in recent years, we have been to Monet’s garden and Leonardo da Vinci’s house with its working models of his inventions.

Wine-drinkers – if you enjoy a glass or two, you will be in for a treat, as the French probably do keep the best in France, and they are very generous with it . . .and also the calvados!

Cyclists – this year Farcycles is organising a group cycle to and from le Mele to coincide with the twinning weekend over the August Bank Holiday. Some are cycling one-way and taking the coach for the other leg – it means two days of cycling about 75 miles per day.

Families – it’s a great family experience giving children an appreciation of another culture and some of the language rubs off. We try to match families according to the ages of the children, with some great friendships resulting.

Teenagers – each July, just as school is finishing, a youth twinning trip for 12-15 year-olds goes to le Mele with young adult leaders for about 5 days. It’s always fantastic fun and some improvement in French language is a spin-off. This year the French will visit Faringdon from July 14-20, and Faringdon children return with them on the 20 July until 25 July.

Work experience – there is the opportunity to do a very different type of work experience in le Mele, that is bound to look good on the CV. Some French language is helpful.

So, are you inspired to give it a go? If you think you can host in May; or if you have a 12-15 year old who would like to go to France in July; or if you want to go to le Mele as an individual, a couple or family in August . . . . then email faringdontwinning@gmail.com or call David Williamson on 01367 240033 for more information.

Be prepared for Winter The UK's Met Office has issued winter weather warnings for much of the country. Heavy snow and gale force winds are expected to hit parts of the UK over the coming days.

To help protect you and your property, here are some simple steps you can take in the event of extreme winter weather.

Snow or Ice

Windstorm

Ÿ Avoid travelling if possible, but if you have to make a Ÿ To help prevent windstorm damage to items in the open and journey, take a phone, warm clothes, food, water, boots, surrounding areas, ensure they are secured, covered or torch and a spade with you. Also let someone know the moved indoors route you will be taking and your estimated arrival time at Ÿ Close and securely fasten doors, windows and shutters your destination. Ÿ Grit parking and pedestrian access routes within your property.

Severe weather warnings and alerts The Met Office issues warnings to the public and emergency responders of severe or hazardous weather which has the potential to cause danger to life or widespread disruption through their National Severe Weather Warning Service (http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/).

Their website also offers helpful hints and tips to guide you through severe weather events, especially assistance on what to do in: Ÿ Thunderstorms - (www.metoffice.gov.uk/guide/weather/severe-weather-advice/lightning) Ÿ Heavy rain - (www.metoffice.gov.uk/guide/weather/severe-weather-advice/flooding)

Ÿ And snow - (www.metoffice.gov.uk/guide/weather/severe-weather-advice/snow).

Automatic weather alerts

Keep up-to-date with weather events

To be kept further informed of both potential severe weather and possible flooding, you may wish to sign up for automatic alerts via phone, text or email, available from:

The Met Office weather app is easy to use, completely free and available to everyone. They continually monitor the weather very closely and issue Severe Weather Warnings as appropriate.

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Met Office severe weather email warning service www.metoffice.gov.uk/

Ÿ Environment Agencie's floodline warnings direct service fwd.environment-agency.gov.uk/app/olr/home Be prepared and stay safe this winter We hope you find this information helpful. Please feel free to share it so that others are prepared and can take all reasonable precautions possible to minimise disruption and stay safe in the event of a severe winter weather event.

Get the Met Office weather app from itunes or Googleplay.

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