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July 2015

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

Inside this month: Longcot Village Fair: 12th July Cm Hair: The Salon Business Awards La Bobina: Faringdon's New Tapas & Wine Bar Faringdon Acupuncture: Goodbye To Back Ache FarRunners: Meet The Leader - James Greenaway The Woodman Inn: Brilliant New Retro Cinema & Dining Book Review: Duncan Saunders -Pirates Of The Blood Sea Promoting local business, trade and services.

Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 244975 or 07894 554551

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T h i s Mo nths Cov Kathy Webster

Sometimes we just want someone to hug us and say “I know its hard. You’re going to be ok, here is some chocolate and 6 million pounds.”

Children’s Yoga Discounted Taster Classes Yoga is a fun way for children to develop important skills in a supportive, non competitive environment Encouraging children to relax and have fun developing self confidence, concentration, better focus and many more benefits Saturday 4th July 2pm - 3pm Saturday 11th July 10:30 - 11:30am Saturday 18th July 2pm - 3pm Saturday 25th July 10:30am - 11:30pm £3.50 per class Jubilee Room Pump House Faringdon

Deborah 07875633923 Info@yogabear.org.uk

I am a full-time artist at ‘Dotty Dog Art’, based in Faringdon, where I paint commissioned pet portraits.

My dotty paintings have been delivered world wide, including the Czech Republic, Australia, America, Canada and Thailand.

I studied art and design at Swindon School of Art and Design and went on to study Graphic Design at West Herts College. Over the years I have worked in publishing, typography and graphic design.

I am passionate about art and animal ‘kindness’ and love to work with bright, bold paints to create fun and cheerful paintings to brighten up your walls and make you smile. www.dottydogart.co.uk

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House and Animal Sitting If you need someone to help look after your animals or home whilst you’re away.

I’m happy to help out. I have a car and am happy to travel between Faringdon and Woodstock twice a day. If you’d prefer me to stay over, that could be arranged too. I charge £10.00 per visit or £40 per stay over.

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Call Lou on 01367 244975 or 0789 455 455 1 or email lou@theadvertisermagazine.net

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WHO’S NEXT?

Call Trish: 01367 820060 Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk Moving (most politely) towards the other end of the age spectrum, we see the closing of “The Nut Tree” with its eclectic mix of cards and gifts, run by Trevor Wynn. Trevor, a popular character of the town has been trading here for over 12 years. In that time he has been an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, supported business initiatives and charity fundraising events. We thank him for his contribution over the years.

Looking to the future, September 15th is Faringdon Heritage Open Day, part of the National Heritage Open Days, coordinated by English Heritage. There are plenty of opportunities for local businesses to get involved and benefit from this event. More information is available from the TIC.

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Business Update The hot topic in June was the Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan. The Chamber of Commerce hosted an informal information evening in the Old Town Hall for all businesses in the area to view the plan, ask questions and comment on the plan itself. The Neighbourhood Plan is already influencing planning policy in the town and has been created by the people, for the people, taking into account the hopes and aspirations of residents and businesses alike. An employment group has fought to safeguard land for commercial activity in Faringdon, mindful of the projected increase in population. Protection of local green space including Humpty Hill has been included. The evening also served as a social and networking event for those who attended.

The 4th of July (American Independence Day) has been anglicised into “Independent’s Day” to promote “independent” businesses nationwide. Here in Faringdon, we are promoting budding entrepreneurs with a young people’s market in the Market Place. There will be more from our community minded youngsters in the town on this day too; the Girl Guides will be demonstrating our town’s new defibrillator which will be located by the new public toilets in Southampton Street.

Please support and encourage these business minded youngsters at these events.

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The Regent Cinema Ladies and Gentlemen are you available to enjoy the Matinee Club in The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange.

A wonderful way to relax and be entertained for a very small price, £4 for a single entry or £24 for an annual membership, Guaranteed a minimum of 12 Shows.

You will have free tea and coffee…..

Shown on an Enormous screen with crystal clear surround sound!

Come on, Join us, on Wednesday 1st July for American Friends

Wednesday 1st July - American Friends (PG) Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 12.30pm, film starts 1pm. £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

Friday 24th July - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)​ Blockbuster Nights @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 7pm, film starts 7.30pm. £4 Adult. £3 Under 18’s. £10 Family ticket.​ For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Community and Tourist Information Centre on 01367 242191 tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or email visit www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/faringdon-cinema

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0 0 0 1 We’re often asked ‘Why are some whiskies so much more expensive than others?’ and along with age, it is the rarity of a single malt that can add a significant number of zeros to its price tag. Whilst this may be down to the fact that the whisky has been drawn from a single cask, and therefore there are only a finite number of bottles available, another reason why a single malt is rare is when the distillery it was produced at has closed and is never likely to produce whisky again.

During the whisky boom of the 1960's and 1970's there were a number of new distilleries built and an increase in whisky production generally. After the boom came (perhaps inevitably) the bust, as demand for whisky fell and the industry was left with a rather large ‘whisky loch’. The solution for many owners was to close smaller, less productive distilleries and during the mid 1980's a number of these were mothballed or demolished completely (interestingly, this pattern of high demand, building of new distilleries etc is currently happening, we await future developments with interest).

Some of the whisky produced at the distilleries before they closed had always been highly sought after but even those that were just workaday whiskies mainly intended for blends have acquired a more iconic status over the years than would probably have been the case, it being human nature to desire something that is no longer available! What all the malts have in common is that they are a part of whisky history, each with their own tale to tell and their own special character. When you drink whisky from a closed distillery it takes on a special significance, as with each sip you take there is that much less of it left in the world. Not only that, styles of whisky change subtly over the years and each whisky from a closed distillery is a small time capsule from an era gone by.

Two of the most famous closed distilleries must be Brora (from the Highlands) and Port Ellen (from Islay). Both produced peated malts (although in Brora’s case, it was only for a few years) and this style of whisky has become very desirable so bottling's of these are extremely sought after.

Obviously, as the years go by any whisky left from the distilleries is getting older so as well as factoring the closed distillery element into the pricing the cost of storing the whisky for a long period of time has to be added, as does the fact that a higher proportion of it will have evaporated.

However, having been fortunate enough to taste bottling's of both of these I can say that they well deserve their excellent reputation, and sampling whiskies like these are a privilege, that you should seize with both hands if you get the chance.

Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines

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The Longcot village and school fair will be taking place this year on Sunday 12 July from 12pm to 4.30pm in the grounds of Longcot and Fernham school.

There’ll be a host of fun activities for all the family, young and old, accompanied by delicious food and drink.

A Food and Craft arena will champion the best in local produce and goods. There will be over 20 quality stalls including Wiltshire Liqueurs, Handmade by Heart from the Cotswolds, Usborne Books, Froglet & Mouse, Stainswick Farms, Liquorice Heaven and many more.

The playing field will host activities and games stalls throughout the day, including: Ÿ Andy’s Reptiles Ÿ Cycling advice, spares and MOT from cycling expert, Lew Lawton Ÿ Bouncy slide and castle Ÿ Traditional games arcade and toddler ride by Cheryl & Stanley Ÿ Tug of War Ÿ Birds of Prey Ÿ Knockout penalties shoot out Ÿ Book stall with brand new books at second hand prices Ÿ Live music – launch of a brand new band (watch this space….) Ÿ Local ice cream and candy floss If all of this leaves you needing something to eat and drink, Mark and Sally Goff from the King and Queen in Longcot will be offering a traditional BBQ and bar. There will also be a traditional tea room marquee.

Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets to win one of the five large cash prizes, as well as other quality prizes.

Entry is £2 for adults, £1 children and under 12’s go FREE. Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed to enter the school grounds as stated by Oxford County Council. www.longcotvillage.org

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New line now in stock Produced by hand in the UK, Frith’s artisans reflect exactly the various traits of this iconic animal, this stunning Hare sculpture created by artist Paul Jankins, special bronze finish, means that the larger sculptures are suitable for use outdoors or in the home.

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Faringdon Jewellers Require a Part Time Sales Consultant Will Include Some Saturdays And Holiday Cover Please pop-in with your CV Or email your CV to faringdon@deacons-jewellers.com 18 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP

Tel: 01367 241114 Monday - Friday: 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am to 3.30pm

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Faringdon Acupuncture Being a back ache suffer most of my adult life due to a motorbike accident and my horse preferring to see me face to face instead of on its back, which resulted in two compression fractures in my spine, plus the fact I spend most of my day sitting in front of the computer compiling The Advertiser when the offer from Rachel came along, to experience first hand how acupuncture worked, I jumped at it!

Rachel works out of The Rookery on the first floor, straight up the stairs and into the door facing you. She is a very calm and a relaxing person to be with, asking for a history of your complaints whilst also checking your lifestyle choices and thus forming a picture of your everyday life. Once finished she softens the lighting, plays relaxing music, and asks you to lie on her table where she gently massages your back. The massage in itself causes you to forget the pain and relax, what a pleasure. After the massage the acupuncture needles were applied, each individually wrapped and sterile, I felt nothing at all, not even a small prick, as she put them in. The needles are used to stimulate the body's 14 major meridians, or energycarrying channels, they resist or overcome illness and conditions by correcting imbalances. Only once they were all in, did I start having the sensation of a slight ache where each needle was inserted accompanied by a little bit of warmth but no discomfort at all.

While the needles were working their magic on me, Rachel started working on my feet.

I am a great believer in reflexology, the feet and hands having a specific system of zones which reflect an image of the body, applying pressure to them effects a physical change.

What an experience, I was so relaxed I could have fallen asleep.

Still no pain at all from the acupuncture needles just a slight sense that something was there. It was at this point that it dawned on me I could not feel my back ache, it wasn't where it was suppose to be, it had gone! I had the sensation I was on a cloud, floating around the room but what I had walked in with, the nagging back ache, had strangely enough gone!

I got up and dressed and the relaxed feeling continued for the rest of the day.

Without any strong pain killers causing havoc with my stomach and making me feel drowsy, my back pain had gone. I’m sitting here writing this article at my computer a few weeks later and have not experienced the backache as I had before.

Rachel treats a wide range of problems with her acupuncture: stop smoking, weight loss, gynaecology, fertility, sport injuries, and of course pain relief.

If you would like any more information have a look on her web site www.faringdonacupuncture.co.uk or call Rachel on 07917 411552

The King & Queen Longcot Restaurant Awards 2014 Winner - Best Traditional Pub Delicious Homemade Food - Lunches, Evening Meals, Sunday Roasts.

Bright new B&B accommodation with great views.

T: 01793 784 348 W: www.longcotkingandqueen.com A warm welcome to all walkers, cyclists, children, dogs & horses

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BATHROOM SHOWROOM Open to the Public & Trade

We are extremely excited to share our news and introduce ourselves as ‘La Bobina’, a Spanish Tapas and Wine Bar opening in July in the market town of Faringdon. We are a family business and lovers of tapas, cerveza, gins, fine wines and excellent food.

‘La Bobina’ located in the former 19th century haberdashery is set to become an exciting new attraction to the area as a fantastic Spanish tapas and wine bar. The venue distinguishes itself by having a relaxed Spanish feel and atmosphere whilst keeping the traditional haberdashery theme. It is a beautiful building offering an abundance of character, charm and quirkiness as well as incorporating an amazing gallery feature.

Our vision is simple; an informal but smart place to visit day or night. In the daytime we will be open as a Spanish café offering pastries; famous chocolate con Churros; freshly cooked Spanish inspired bread, delicious olives and of course tapas! This will be somewhere to meet for coffee or lunch or just to grab an hour to relax. Late afternoon we will offer an attractive children’s menu of ‘Tiny Tapas’ inspired by our son’s favourite Spanish food. By night friends and family can meet up to enjoy a relaxed Spanish evening with a buzzing atmosphere. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion or popping out for an adhoc evening to relax at the bar with a glass of beautiful Spanish wine and exquisite tapas made by our highly experienced Chef (renowned for his culinary skills and Spanish dishes). We will also be following a traditional Spanish custom, ‘Paella Sunday’, this is a family day to come along and experience; observe the making of and to taste and enjoy a variety of impressive traditional paellas. We will have occasional nights of live Spanish entertainment including guitarists, singers, jazz and flamenco dancers.

Our ever changing fantastic authentic tapas menu will comprise of dishes with a fusion of flavours from all over Spain. The menu embraces outstanding quality freshly cooked food; including the chef’s Spanish bread selection, traditional tapas dishes bursting with Spanish flavours, an array of seafood, the famous patatas bravas, the traditional Spanish ham stand on the bar with beautiful olives, and an awesome special ‘Tapas of the day’. We only use the best quality ingredients which have been sourced and carefully selected from a variety of Spanish suppliers; and local suppliers for fresh produce. Our wines are sourced from highly popular and respected vineyards across Spain and also include of couple of hidden gems. We have great Spanish Cavas and as gin lovers, we will have a selection of great Spanish gins, along with Sherries, Ciders, homemade jugs of Sangria and of course the best Estrella!

We look forward to welcoming everyone through our doors from Faringdon and the surrounding area to become part of our story at ‘La Bobina’.

Email us hola@la-bobina.co.uk

Call us 01367 240578 / 07825 050986

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| The Advertiser | page 9 | Pirates of the Blood Sea is local writer Duncan Saunders’ brand new book for children. In the novel Daniel, a young bookworm, is given a dusty ancient book and an old faded map by his Uncle Alexander (the owner of the local bookshop). Daniel starts to read the old book and then following the curious instructions from his uncle, uses the map to enter the exciting world of pirates from the past.

Daniel finds himself pitched into a world where once a change is made it cannot be undone and the clever Captain Crimson − a swashbuckling female heroine − plots with the Admiralty and Captain Firebird to fight off the threat of the ruthless Captain Ironskull “more machine than man” and his mechanical mysterious steam-powered ship.

There are twists and turns in both worlds as Daniel and the pirates come into contact with unlikely allies and traitors, raging sea battles with canons, steam pistols, flintlocks and swords and outmanoeuvre sea monsters raised from the depths of the ocean by sea wizards.

I had the chance to chat to the author to find out his inspiration. Duncan told me he loved pirate and nautical adventures in books he read as a child and so he naturally wanted to write his own novel about pirates set at sea. He used to spend many holidays at his grandparents home in Cornwall, where the sheltered creeks, coves, harbours and quays have historical links with the real-life pirates of the Cornish coast. A visit to the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford (next to the Sheldonian Theatre in Broad Street) where you can see collections of brass telescopes and Victorian scientific instruments and steampunk art formed the ideas around the creation of the villain of the story Captain Ironskull.

Duncan lives locally and teaches at Faringdon Junior School. His first book Dinosaurs, Aliens and the Shop that Sells Everything was a top selling children’s Sci-Fi Kindle book and highly complimented “Excellent debut novel”, his ideas were also adapted for the stage and performed in Uffington. Duncan’s favourite author is Roald Dalh who he met in Faringdon as a child in a bookshop in the 1980’s. Roald Dalh was visiting the bookshop to sign copies of his latest book, The Twits.

If you’d like to meet the author, he will be in the Forget Me Not tea room in Uffington on Saturday 11th July at 3pm. Duncan will be sharing snippets of his book and promises to sign copies for avid readers young and older and offer writing tips for any budding authors. Books cost £4.99 each, so go along for a lovely afternoon of exciting adventure stories and scrumptious cakes.

If you’d like to know more about Duncan Saunders and his work take a look at his Facebook page. Pirates of the Blood Sea is also available from Amazon for Kindle or paperback at £4.99.

Isla Whitton

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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GARDENSCAPE Individual Design, Construction & Maintenance To discuss your personal garden requirements phone: 01865 250372 or 07773333531 Roger Hutchence - BA (HONS) NCH (Landscape Construction) www.gardenscape.biz Roger@gardenscape.biz

Meet the Leader – James Greenaway Far Runners are delighted to announce that we have a new official Run Leader! James Greenaway has recently completed his Run England Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) qualification and joins the established team of three Run Leaders, meaning we can now offer more runs!

Let’s hear from James....

‘I got into running in 2012 after a significant break from any exercise. I was determined to lose some weight and regain some level of fitness. Starting out was tougher than I had imagined, but with a little persistence I was soon hooked!

What went from a plan to shift some weight and to get fit again soon became a passion.

I jumped at the chance of becoming a Run Leader for Far Runners, to help motivate others and hopefully get some more people running! The group has certainly helped improve my running; I look forward to continuing to run with a great bunch of people and now lend a helping hand when needed.’

More about James – facts and figures!

Years Running: 3 My favourite distance: 10 km (a personal favourite mixing endurance and speed) Route: Since moving to Faringdon, practically anything off road that helps keeps things varied Music: I often listen to dance music when running alone Treat: Chocolate! If I told you I demolished three Snickers after a half marathon personal best I wouldn’t be lying!

Top Tip: Always set yourself a goal so you have something to continuously aim for, whether it be completing an event or simply running a specific distance!

As part of his commitment to Far Runners, James will be leading a ‘Sofa to 5K’ course. This new course will run from approximately 18th July for 10 weeks and will cater for absolute beginners or those returning to running after a significant break, so there’s no better time to give running a go. Look out for details on facebook FarRunners, or www.faringdon.org also around town.

Regular runs will continue for all abilities: Tues 6.30pm & Weds 7.00pm Market Square, Sun 9.30am Faringdon leisure centre.

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There’s always something to change, something that’s not completely right within our lives. Sometimes it’s a small thing and is easy to change; like new hair or new shoes.

Other times it’s a big deal, a change in behaviour or lifestyle, and these alterations take considerably more effort.

Summer has brought about a welcome change of warmer weather. This warmth seems to have ignited ideas that have been bubbling. In the past couple of weeks I have seen many clients make significant decisions. Changes in their lives. A different job, a new house mate, a trip abroad and even a chance of a baby.

There are many rewarding aspects to my work. I get to see clients walk in full of pain and walk out pain free. To facilitate a change in mood and lifestyle, is perhaps more rewarding and often a more surprising effect than that of the physical help acupuncture brings.

Acupuncture assists circulation and allows muscles to heal. It moves emotions and helps them to be expressed. It triggers change.

Assist change, book acupuncture.

To feel good this summer:

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Ÿ Take advantage of the long days. Wake up early and go to bed late. If you do this then be sure to take a nap at lunchtime and this will give you a good state of mind. Ÿ Eat cooling foods to temper the heat. Many green foods are cooling in nature. Avoid over eating, heavy, greasy food. Ÿ Avoid anger as this can make heat related ailments like headaches or skin problems flare up in the summer.

With anger you always have a choice. Ÿ And of course drink lots of water. If you do get dehydrated then try watermelon juice and seeds as this rehydrates and cleanses the system. Ÿ Come for a seasonal acupuncture check-up and skip in time with summer.

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At the time of writing, the Summer Solstice is almost upon us, marking the longest day of the year and the ‘official’ beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Summer draws my mind to warm evenings sat by the Thames or in the garden eating gloriously ripe, sweet summer fruits whilst sipping something decadently … (yes, you guessed…) SPARKLING! How could you not?

However my perfect world of sparkling wines has been somewhat shattered of late with very distressing rumours in the press and wine trade, about a Prosecco shortage!

Arrrhhh!! How could this be?

First thought: panic.

Second thought: panic some more.

Third thought: get on the phone and order up as much Prosecco as possible to stash away (as a squirrel does prior to hibernation, but twice, no three times as frantic!)

Fourth thought: How am I going to pay for this stash and explain to the kids that it’s baked beans again as their Mum has bought a lake sized stash of Prosecco?

Fifth (and most rational) thought: Are these rumours indeed correct?

So this is where we are my friends, upon further investigation I am pleased to announce to you all that the Prosecco DOC Consortium (the institution in charge of protecting and upholding and protecting the standard of Prosecco DOC) has retorted such claims indicating that there will not be a shortage in the coming months. (Deep breathe…. ahhhh).

Rumours were sparked by weather conditions that reduced the yields in the 2014 harvest. The Consortium added that despite having lower yields, certified production on the whole was up 17.9% on last year’s harvest. They also ‘ruled out any significant price increase during the summer.’

Demand for this Italian sparkling wine has increased significantly in the UK; a recent report by Wine Intelligence found that sales of Prosecco rose 55% in the UK last year.

Suppliers have pointed out that supermarkets have fuelled this increase with promotional offers.

This alleged ‘shortage’ has harvested some brilliant alternatives to Prosecco.

Here’s one for you to try: Cintila Extra Dry NV Peninsula de Setúbal, Portugal Available from Den Boer Wines £8.99 Produced in a co-operative on the Setúbal Peninsula, south of Lisbon, this sparkling wine is comprised of the indigenous Portuguese grape varieties of Castelão (70%) and Fernão (30%) Buttery, cereal-like aromas lead on to a rich and creamy fore-palate. The crisp acidity of this sparkler strikes through, leaving the palate clean and refreshed with subtle citrus flavours. A great match with a variety of foods; sushi, seafood and ripe strawberries.

Meanwhile, as the sun continues to shine, I continue to discover the endless delights of Prosecco and baked beans!

Donna 01367 241169 / 07919 241881 Email: donnarogers@denboerwines.com www.denboerwines.com

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CAR BODY REPAIRS WELDING & FABRICATION NOW AVAILABLE

TEL 01367 243324 07918 660725 www.carbodyrepairsfaringdon.co.uk jimers213@btconnect.com 14 Pioneer Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7BU

Jolly Ramblings!

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Welcome to this July edition of ramblings near and far.

The weather has been quite interesting for us all, my now part-naked sheep included. We waited to shear until this warmer spell arrived so we wouldn’t need to use their fleeces for hand-knitted scarves. I am pleased to say that our mixed rare breed Welsh sheep are thriving.

Farming has been well-represented on TV lately, BBC Wales has two series on local and sustainable farming, including the links between farm and table and a well-known local farmer and Soil Association president, Helen Browning (The Royal Oak in Bishopstone) talking about GM crops on BBC Panorama.

In May 1865 setting sail from Liverpool and taking a very long distance view of farming and the Welsh language were a group of 160 Welsh-speakers of all different trades, travelling thousands of miles down to Argentina and Patagonia , with the vessel “Mimosa”and arriving on the 28th July 1865, 150 years ago. After really severe hardship, illness and little food, these settlers created the most robust irrigation system from the local river, started to thrive and several towns were established, linked by a railway system.

Many books have been written or touched on these settlers, who are loyal to Argentina but have deep roots into Welsh culture, customs and language. Part of their tradition were the first chapel teas these were held in the many chapels that celebrated their enduring religious convictions but, with true enterprise, the first commercial tea house invited a visit by our late Diana, Princess of Wales. All her tea service is now kept on display. With Huw Edwards presenting Patagonia on BBC Wales, that tea and cakes looked sumptuous! And weight-gaining!

There is a growing call for declaring the calorific content of all pet treats now. For example, a Labrador Retriever is expected to only need 1095 calories a day for a normal, average walking, family lifestyle. Every single treat will add unwanted weight unless these treats are PART of the diet, not an addition. This will include dental bars, at least one of which DOES say that it will represent 20% of that size dog’s daily diet. So 20% is to be removed!

Dental problems do often include infections; there is a BIG debate currently, ongoing for several years, about the use of antibiotics in medical and veterinary treatments. Their use is essential for the health and welfare of my small animal patients. So by reducing the need and dosing correctly, we can all help this issue. One factor that has to be addressed is that a course is a course, to the end and at the prescribed frequency; partial dosing can lead to antibiotic resistance. Obviously, when viral infections are present, it is correct not to prescribe any antibiotics unless significant secondary bacterial infection occurs. A recent survey has found that more than a quarter of all dogs seen by the UK veterinary profession needed to receive antibiotics of some form, in most cases for abscesses, wounds and skin infections generally. Alternatives in human medicine include the self-helps like Manuka honey and other bee and herbal products. Complementary medicine always has its detractors and followers; I am happy to say that I am a follower. I also point clients towards physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, chiropractic and acupuncture, to name a few.

Electro-physiotherapy includes our Class 4 Laser unit.

Very recent studies have shown that Class 4 Laser treatment will, with wounds infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, give very positive and consistent results regarding wound healing and resolution. Needless to say, we too offer post-surgical laser treatment and are likely to use our laser unit even more as a result of these findings.

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

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www.nickmoorecars.co.uk

01367 244895

Unit 3 RAC Park Rd Faringdon SN7 8LA

MOT Failures Welcome

Cash 4 Cars Best Prices Higher than “we buy any car”

£

£

£

Patsy Jones is showing her paintings at the Portwell Angel Faringdon in July. Her main inspiration is the vale and downs, in the Vale of the White Horse, which she explores in oils.

She is also exploring print making, enjoying the contrast approach methods and textures of ink on the paper. She was brought up in Wantage, lives and worked there.

Come along and enjoy her art.

www.lisamoore-photography.com

lmoore965@btinternet.com

Crowdy & Rose Solicitors of Faringdon and Lechlade We have a wealth of local knowledge and are an established part of the local community providing for the needs of our clients

Faringdon Branch

2 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HW Tel: 01367 240285 High Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3AE Tel: 01367 252644 www.crowdyandrose.co.uk

Info@crowdyandrose.co.uk

Lechlade Branch

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Retro Cinema & Dining at The Woodman Driving over to The Woodman I had no idea of what to expect. It was a bit of a rush for me as it was my delivery day so I’d spent the last three hours distributing Advertiser magazines and boxes full of them, but thankfully I was no more than 5 minutes late. It was a relief to get there and be shown through to our table with a bottle of red wine to relax. The Cinema is beautifully laid out in the banquet hall with all the tables positioned so you’re facing the screen, a very comfortable and cosy start to the evening.

David Bryant, The Woodman's Manager, took to the front of the room to explain to us how the evening was planned, when the first course would be served and that there would be a pause in the movie for the main course and dessert. It reminded me of the anticipation of sitting down with all the family and bringing out the old slide photographs to watch on the wall from our parents projector. What a bit of fun!

With everyone settled to watch Roman Holiday, starring Gregory Peck and the lovely Audrey Hepburn, the lights were dimmed slightly and our starters served. Wow what a mouth watering Italian-style antipasti platter each table received, olives, pastrami, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes with ciabatta bread and butter on the side. Now we were totally in the mood for the Italian based film. Once the starters were finished the lights were turned off and Roman Holiday started, a classic immortal romantic comedy that is nothing but a pleasure to watch.

The screen David has installed is a massive 3.5 meters, High Definition with Dolby Surround Sound, fantastic! I do believe the horror movies for example “JAWS” truly have you jumping off your seat. I know I would be under mine as I’m not good with scary movies but would most definitely put myself through it, what an evening!

We came to a point in the movie where a pause was made, perfect timing David, and with that our pre ordered main course was served. This choice was made on booking the table, it’s the only course that needs to be pre ordered as the starter and dessert are set for the evening. We had both chosen the chicken dish, this was chargrilled chicken with vegetable skewers served on a bed of mixed rice, very tasty and just enough.

The other choice for that evening was Tuna Steak, which looked delicious. There was also the chance to refill your glass or take a bathroom break.

Once David had seen every one was ready the show carried on, until a part in the movie where Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn stopped for ice cream, so we did too and were all served three flavours of homemade ice cream plus a small shot of liqueur. We then finished the movie.

David and his lovely fiancée Bianca have brought us a really pleasantly different night out and I would really recommend you give it a go. It was truly unique and inexpensive. I’m totally hooked, it was a brilliant night out and I’m looking forward to the next one! Go on,Try it!

Retro Cinema Book now for the Fright of your life Friday 3rd July “Jaws” Or relax with “The Odd couple” Friday 17th July 3 course set menu plus feature only £19.95 SUNDAY CLASSIC LOCALLY SOURCED ROAST DINNER Roaring open fires and great food on a winters day, set prices for 1, 2, or 3 courses.

TUESDAY STEAK NIGHT Prime 28 day mature cuts from £10.05 All 7 house wines reduced on the night.

New Years

Please call 01865820208 to check availability and brochure Eve Dinner Disco Party or view website www.lambandflag.co.uk

Wednesday 31st December Lamb and flag £45:00 per head Faringdon Rd, Longworth, Oxfordshire, OX13 5HN

booking is essential!

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S. G. Garden Maintenance 07584244937 FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING NEEDS www.gardensandlawns.co.uk

Homeopathy

Society of Homeopat hs

GENTLE EFFECTIVE HOLISTIC THERAPY Daytime & Evening Appointments Clinics in Uffington and Wantage Heather Abel BA/BSc RS Hom Tel: 01367 820709 www.alternative-homeopathy-oxfordshire.co.uk

The Old Crown Coaching Inn

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

The Crown is pleased to announce the upcoming

FollyFest Stage In the Courtyard 7th 8th 9th August

Welcoming You Heather & Richard 01367 242 744 25 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HU

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Selby Lowndes Family law solicitors

Experts in Divorce Family and Children law Chambers & Partners Legal Directory Oxford Faringdon Swindon Cirencester Cotswolds

Free First Interview Fixed Fees Available

0845 521 2071 www.slsfamilylaw.co.uk contact@slsfamilylaw.co.uk Selby Lowndes Solicitors LLP, 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7PN

Local Online Coupon

HAND CRAFTED PAVING

local10ad

Open 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

Tel: 01367 240112 www.gardenstone.co.uk *We reserve the right to remove the online coupon at anytime without notice

Tips for a Fun Healthy Summer

Summer is a great time to get healthy on all levels, but it is important not to overdo it. By following these simple tips, you can enjoy the best that summer has to offer.

Stay Hydrated In extreme summer heat, one can quickly become dehydrated and at risk of heat stroke. The key is to drink water before heading outside. The mistake is usually made when people wait until after they’re thirsty to begin hydrating and by this time it’s already too late. A great way to add some flavour and variety to water is to add fresh fruit and let it sit for a minimum of 30 minutes (you’ll be amazed at how much natural flavour the water will take on).

Get Plenty of Vitamin D Our skin makes vitamin D when exposed to direct sunlight (which is free!!), and is important for boosting the immune system, promoting healthy bones and teeth, preventing cancer, fighting depression, helping brain development (especially in pregnancy and infancy), stopping inflammation and more. 15-20 minutes a day during the strongest rays (10 am to 2 pm) with the most skin exposed will generally provide individuals with their optimal daily dose. But this needs to be done without sunscreen!

Sunscreen will block the reaction between our skin and the sun and prevent the production of Vitamin D in our body why not try Coconut Oil - Coconut oil blocks about 20% of the sun’s rays meaning you can enjoy the sun 20% longer than normally without getting burned. You are more likely to tan and keep your tan with coconut oil in shorter, half hour or so bursts. It also moisturizes skin, lessens inflammation, and smooth's out blemishes while it limits solar damage.

Eat Fresh, Local Produce With an abundance of fresh produce available in our area, eating fresh produce is the healthiest thing you can do for your body. Many dark coloured veggies (Carotenoids) also contain compounds that decrease inflammation and naturally protect your skin from sunburn. Did you know Carotenoids actually give your skin a healthy bronze glow even without sunlight while making sure you burn less often?!

Relax After playing in the sun or working hard in the office, be sure to give yourself a break. Whether you have sore muscles or anxiety, take time to relax. Chronic stress is one of the worst things for your health, impacting every part of your body.

Take a long bath, read a book, or treat yourself to a therapeutic massage.

Since we tend to be more active and physical in the summer, our muscles and joints often pay the price. Instead of running to the medicine cabinet for some over the counter pain relief, try something that will actually fix the problem, promote healing and prevent future injuries. Chiropractic is a great way to realign the spine and extremities, balance the nervous system, relax muscles, and promote healing.

Instead of simply covering up pain symptoms with drugs, Chiropractic adjustments fix the cause of the pain, and in turn, makes your body even stronger and healthier.

Together, chiropractic and massage can keep your physical body going strong throughout all of your summertime activities.

If you would like to learn more about total body wellness, talk to Sue at Freedom Chiropractic. Specialising in helping patients achieve optimal health with chiropractic care, medical massage therapy, nutritional counselling, and corrective exercise.

Freedom Chiropractic Sue Caul 07771644510

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

BAITS Mainline, Bait Tech, Maggots, Worms, Dead Bait, Bait Zone, Cutting Edge, Solar, Marauku, Drennan, Pro Logic, Old Ghost, Chapel Baits, Bait Factory, Severn Valley.

Rob.. The Cheese Man! Trelawney Vintage Rosary Goat Wigmore Dorset Red Blue Vinny Ossau Iraty Borkham Blue Isle of Mull Cornish Smuggler Gorwydd Single Gloucester

Rob

Best Cornish Pasty’s.

Really Tasty Gammon Ham.

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

Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries CHICKENS, RABBITS, DUCKS ANIMAL FEED & FEEDERS BEDDING & HOUSING GARDEN PLANTS, SEEDS COMPOST & ACCESSORIES ANIMAL FEEDING AND PETTING AVAILABLE GAS ON SALE NOW COFFEE SHOP

GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY! OPENING HOURS: MON, TUE, WED, FRI, SAT 9AM - 5PM 5 BAGS OF COMPOST THURSDAY CLOSED SUNDAYS 10AM - 4PM £10

www.chickensatsevenacrenurseries.webs.com tonyandmariaschickens@hotmail.co.

Faringdon Road, Stanford in the Vale, SN7 8NN

Seven Acres Nurseries Bedding Plants, Annuals, All Now In Stock

01367 241702 Market Place SN7 7HP Faringdon

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cm Hair

cm Hair @ The Rookery have been shortlisted for two awards in the prestigious Salon Business Awards 2015. The awards recognize the vision and commitment that the finalists have put into their business..

Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park, Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com

SUNDAY - TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

10 - 4:30PM 10 - 4:30PM 10 - 4:30PM 10 - 4:30PM

The Salon Business Awards say “There is so much talent in our industry that needs celebrating, which is why we launched the Salon Business Awards in 2014 – to great success.

This year we did it again and received hundreds of entries back in April in a nod to the awards’ prestige. We selected all the fabulous finalists of each of our categories that recognise inspirational businesses, who were announced earlier this month.”

GREEN SALON SPONSORED BY SCRUMMI Ena Salon Anne Veck Salons The Hair Shack Anderson’s Hair cm Hair @ The Rookery Q Hair and Beauty BEST LOCAL SALON SPONSORED BY PAUL MITCHELL The Cutting Company cm Hair @ The Rookery Anthony Laban Home Ishi Hair & Makeup Studio Aquarius Hair Design www.salonbusiness.co.uk/awards Twitter #SBAwards Shane, Creative Director at cm Hair says “To be in this shortlist after only eighteen months in business is amazing.

Our team has created a solid foundation for a sustainable business and we intend to build upon this in the future. We are delighted to have The Rookery and offer services that are accessible, relaxing and fulfilling, in beautiful surroundings.”

35 Marlborough Street, Faringdon SN7 7JL Tel. 01367 242030 email. therookeryshop@gmail.com www.therookery.me.uk

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HIGHWORTH TRAVEL INDEPENDENT LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALIST

way r u o Y , ld r o w r You

K….

Therapeutic Massage

Specialising in Muscular Conditions Whiplash, Sciatica, Neck and Back Pain Serious therapy…Serious results (usually) …………….. for serious people.

High Street, Highworth, Wiltshire Telephone: 01793 763181 office@highworthtravel.co.uk www.highworthtravel.co.uk

Therapeutic-Relaxation-Sports Massages

07775 616239 ~1 Market Place, Faringdon

Opening times Mon to Fri: 8am-6pm Sat: 9am-3pm

£50

Air Con Service

£50

Computerised wheel alignment (While you wait)

+ VAT

+ VAT

(While you wait)

Plus Ÿ MOTs Ÿ Vehicle collection by arrangement Ÿ Volkswagen Group specialist We service , repair and maintain ALL MAKES of vehicle

Trainer Tips!

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Is Pain Helpful?

Pain is a normal human sensation. It can be an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience and is associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It motivates us to withdraw from damaging situations and it’s there to protect our damaged body while it heals. It acts as a reminder to avoid similar experiences in the future. Most pain goes away once the painful stimulus is removed and the body has healed, although pain can persist even when the stimulus has been removed and the body is well again.

Persistent pain can be due to the sensitive nervous system and how our brain is processing information from our body and environment. Nerves sense change in temperature, stress, blood flow, movement and many other events in our bodies.

Our network of nerves acts as an alarm system, monitoring our body and feeding back information to the brain. A normal response to pain is an increase in nerve sensitivity which protects you. The process constantly sends electrical signals to alert your brain to any danger in the area of your body. In some people the alarm is not actually switched off properly and heightened sensitivity of the nerves remains leading to long-term pain. The heightened sensitivity can also cause nerves around old injuries to be agitated leading to pain in different areas of the body other than the initial problem area.

Complex processes in the brain are set up when pain is felt and, with everybody experiencing pain in their own way, it can make it hard to treat. Sometimes we do not even have to have an injury for us to feel pain. With many stressors affecting the body the brain can perceive a threat and produce pain without an actual injury.

When under stress, your body raises adrenaline levels which stimulates large muscles, slows down digestion and affects breathing. These are usually short-term effects however, with continuous stressing, a prolonged protective response can lead to tender and sensitive areas, and changes in mood and appetite (and possible weight gain) and leave you feeling fatigued and depressed.

So how do we deal with pain? Ÿ 1. Pain is complex. You need to find out the root cause of it. This alone can have a calming effect on your oversensitive nerves. Ÿ 2. Exercise (where appropriate). Increased blood flow can calm nerves. A brisk walk perhaps - start steady and build up as you feel fitter and more able, but pace yourself and listen to your body. Get professional advice before embarking on a new regime. Ÿ 3. Medicine. Obviously there are many medicines that help with pain and your best advice will be from a trained medical practitioner. Ÿ 4. Carbohydrates contain Tryptophan which can calm the brain. Be careful that eating lots of these doesn’t put an extra stress on the body! Ÿ 5. Sleep better. Sleep habits are important for recovery and reduction on pain – remember cats always sleep a lot when in pain or are trying to heal themselves!

Pain is there for a reason but living with prolonged pain is not good. Look at ways you can start to make changes to reduce your pain today. Get advice from professionals in your area and do some of your own research too.

Move, Feel and Live ....better.

Richard Marfell – Physical Wellness Coach 07800636004 richard@studio-one2one.co.uk

Open July 5th & 19th

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Wed 1st

Matinee Performance American Friends (PG)

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

12.30pm

01367 242191 tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk

£4

Wed 1st

Film ‘Beyond Forgiving’ true story

Friends Meeting House

7:30

Jennie 01367 710308 Karen 01367 241707

Faringdon Peace group Admission Fee

Thu 2nd Sat 4th

Supper with a smile.

‘Speakeasy’ Stanford Drama Group

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7pm

Ticket Stanford Post office or 01367 710400

From £6

Sat 4th

Grand Swap Shop

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

9.45 - 12 noon

Jenny 01367 240929

Free

Sat 4th

Young Traders Market

Faringdon Market Square

10am - 1pm

Come along and support the youngsters!

Free

Sat 4th

Faringdon Peace Fete

Coleshill

2pm - 5pm

Free

Sat 4th

American Style BBQ

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

6pm

Free

Sat 4th

Yoga Bear: Children’s Yoga Taster Classes

Jubilee Room, Pump House, Faringdon

2pm - 3pm

Sun 5th

Folly Tower Open

Faringdon Folly

11am - 5pm

Sun 5th

Buscot Run 5K and 10K

Buscot Park

9.30am

Thu 9th

U3A Talk: Interactive Language by Hugh Granger

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

Sat 11th

‘Songs for a Summer’s Evening’

Sat 11th

Deborah 07875633923 Info@yogabear.org.uk

£3.50 per class Adults £2, 11-16’s 50p U 11’s Free

Roddy Benson 01367 243864

Register to Race

2.30pm

01367 241 241

U3A members free Visitors £1.50

Catholic Church of Blessed Hugh, Marlborough Street

7.30pm

Karen Vogt 01367 241707 Karen@vogt.org.uk

Free

‘Bach & Beyond’

All Saints Church, Goosey Green, Goosey

6pm - 7pm

Djpedderdpa@btinternet.com 01367 718344 / 01367 718420

£15

Sat 11th

Stanford in the Vale Archaeology & History Popup Museum

St Deny’s Church, Stanford in the Vale

10am - 5pm

Phil Morris 01367 710285

Free

Sat 11th

Yoga Bear: Children’s Yoga Taster Classes

Jubilee Room, Pump House, Faringdon

10.30am 11.30am

Deborah 07875633923 Info@yogabear.org.uk

£3.50 per class

Sun 12th

‘Songs for Summer’s Afternoon’

Shrivenham Methodist Church, High St, Shrivenham

3pm

Karen Vogt 01367 241707 Karen@vogt.org.uk

Free

Sun 12th

Longcot Village Fair

Longcot and Fernham School

12pm - 4.30pm

www.longcotvillage.org

Adults £2, Children £1 U 12’s Free

Mon 13th

Stanford Art Group Meeting

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7.15pm

01367 710754

Visitors £4

Sat 18th

Yoga Bear: Children’s Yoga Taster Classes

Jubilee Room, Pump House, Faringdon

2pm - 3pm

Deborah 07875633923 Info@yogabear.org.uk

£3.50 per class

Sat 18th

Fairtrade Stall

St Deny’s Church, Stanford in the Vale

10am - 12noon

Free

Sun 19th

Folly Tower Open

Faringdon Folly

11am - 5pm

Adults £2, 11-16’s 50p U 11’s Free

Tue 21st

Faringdon Writer’s Group

Faringdon Business Centre, Volunteer Way

7pm - 9pm

Wed 22nd

Stanford in the Vale Gardening Club: “Beekeeping in the Balkans”

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7.30pm

Fri 24th

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

12.30pm

01367 242191 Tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk

£4

Sat 25th

Celebration of Life

Faringdon All Saints Church

8pm

Tracey Collen 07780602028 Traceygreengrass@hotmail.com

£15

Sat 25th

Yoga Bear: Children’s Yoga Taster Classes

Jubilee Room, Pump House, Faringdon

10.30am 11.30am

Deborah 07875633923 Info@yogabear.org.uk

£3.50 per class

Alison 01367 888229

Free Visitors £3

August Fri 7th Sun 9th

FollyFest

Faringdon Town Centre

All Day

Free

Sun 16th

Folly Tower Open

Faringdon Folly

11am - 5pm

Adults £2, 11-16’s 50p U 11’s Free

Tue 18th

Faringdon Writer’s Group

Faringdon Business Centre, Volunteer Way

7pm - 9pm

Alison 01367 888229

Free

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Every Day

Faringdon Home Library Service

Books to your door!

Every Sun

Easy Cycling

Under the Town Hall, Faringdon

Every Mon, Tue & Wed

Free One to One IT Help

Every Mon

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sheena or Jane 01367 240311

Free

11am

Cycling at a gentle pace, Families welcome. No on gets left behind

Free

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Little Buttons, Create and Learn

The Pump House Project

9.30am - 11am

Buttonbicycle@gmail.com

£3.50 Early booking discounts

Every Mon

Singing group by Mums for Mums

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

9:30am - 11am

Every Mon

Lunch Box Singing

Faringdon Library

1 - 2pm

Sheena 01367 240311

Free Open to all

Every Mon

Sing and Sign Classes

Old Town Hall

9:30-10:30am

www.singandsign.com

Reserve place on website

Every Mon

Bridge Club

The Old Crown Coaching House

6.45pm 10.15pm

Françoise Stacey, Secretary of the Club: 01367 241813

£2 per person Free tea/coffee

3rd Mon

Faringdon WI

Corn Exchange,

2pm

Audrey Jefferies 01367 240464

£33 per year membership

1st Tue

Junior Book Club

Faringdon Library

3.45- 4.45pm

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445 Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

£2 per family

Ages 8-11 yrs

1st Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11:30am

Every Tue

Tone-n-Tots

The Pump House Project

11am - 12am

www.tone-n-tots.com

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

7.30pm 9.30pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Just turn up

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 portwellangel@googlemail.com

£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds

Every Tue

Pub Quiz

The Prince of Wales, Shrivenham

9pm

www.powshrivenham.com

£1 per person.

Cash prizes

Every Tue

Ferndale Wives Choir

Ferndale School

7pm

Every Wed

Open Coffee House

Great Coxwell Reading Room

10:30-11:30am

Sylvia Athawes 01367 241179

Every Wed

Kelmscot Craft Fair

Kelmscott Morris Hall

12-5pm

01367 253103 kelmscott.org.uk

Free

Every Wed

Slimming World

United Reformed Church

7:30pm

Louise 07717 681939

£4.95

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

Faringdon Shed

Woodwork Classroom at F C College

7pm - 9pm

0845 4740142

Free

1st Wed

Open Mic Night

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

9pm

Info@horseandjockey.org

Free

1st Wed

Buckland WI - Speaker and meeting each month

The Memorial Hall, Buckland

7pm

Libby Calvert 01367 870803

Non members £4 incl. refreshment

Free

Just turn up Everyone welcome

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

The Old Town Hall

7:30pm

Becka 07841 431219

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 & last Wed

The Knitting Group

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

7pm

ruth@thelittleknittingcompany.c o.uk

Free

1st & 3rd Thur

Folk Night

The Swan

7:30

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdonbrewery

1st Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6pm - 7pm

All welcome

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:15am 11.00am

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Every Fri in term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am - 11am

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken Free

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

1st Sun

15 Minute Club

Cellar Bar Faringdon,

8:30pm

0771 421 8825

2nd Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room, Great Coxwell

2:30pm - 5pm

Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available

Last Sun

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm - 5:30pm

Free

Free

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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

01367-710595

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

01367-711952

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.

Located

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

01367705030

07955499467

Chickens & Poultry Feed Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

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

01367 240880

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

All at unbeatable prices Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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

JOE PEARCE PLASTERING 07709960598 - jplasterer3@gmail.com All internal plasterwork, Traditional lime plastering External rendering & specialist finishes

Tom Wheeler Comprehensive

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

New Cleaning Service COME HOME TO A JOB WELL DONE QUALITY CLEANING YOU CAN TRUST

Faringdon Based Call Tom: 07762 380733

Timber Creations ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY SPECIALIZING IN WOOD FLOORING FLOOR LEVELLING AND PLASTERING Jason 07470407467 jasonberry299@yahoo.co.uk

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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

·

Stone work - walls/repairs, pointing, concreting etc

·

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

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Fascia Cleaning Gutter Clearance Call Josh: 07437019703

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

Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

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.

The Warehouse, Ferndale St, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7BE

Tel: 01367 242268

Helen Gardner

We do all types of tree work including pruning, planting and felling, as well as hedge trimming and stump removal.

Contact me for more information M: 07846234826 H: 01367 250128 gregg@allseasonstrees.com www.allseasonstrees.com E: weightlossheleng@gmail.com Call Gregg on 01865 430536 or 07823 332247

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

Personal Training - Sports Massage Core Conditioning Weight Management - Nutritional Advice

www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169 Mobile 07919 241881 Email: donnarogers @denboerwines.com

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SERVICES Nash Motor Vehicle Services LTD

Michael Nash 01367 240082 07889 197046

20% Off First Booking

Independent All makes of car servicing & MOT testing

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nmvs72@gmail.com Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

Carswell Golf & Country Club SN7 8PU

M.J DOWELL LANDSCAPING & BUILDING SERVICES EST. 18 YEARS Ÿ All types of driveways Ÿ Foundations & Brickwork Ÿ Shed Bases Ÿ Patios Ÿ Fencing-Turfing/Tree & Hedge cutting

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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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Call Sam 07766 867667

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DVLA changes to the Driving Licence | The Counterpart Advertiser | page 26 | Did you know that since the 8th June the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence has been invalid and has no legal status.

The DVLA has stopped issuing paper counterparts and is advising drivers to destroy existing copies.

So what, you may ask, is going to happen to all the information on the paper counterpart?

The information currently on your paper counterpart will be available to view through an online service on the DVLA Website called Share Driving Licence - www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence On this platform you will be able to view your driving record and share it with those companies who need to see it and other third parties quickly and easily. This change is good news for those who keep losing or damaging the paper counterparts and will also mean that when a copy is required from the DVLA there won’t be any delays.

The new online service is easy to use and is accessible 'on-the-go' from a smartphone or tablet. Using this new service you should be able to obtain a copy of your licence information in less than a minute that you can then share with third parties.

What will you need to do to download a copy of your licence information for your own information and sharing with third parties? Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

You will need your driving licence number, NI number and postcode to hand You will then need to access the Share Driving Licence tool www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence on the DVLA website.

Follow the instructions to download a pdf copy of your licence information If you need to share the information with a third party you can send the pdf you have downloaded along with a copy of the photocard licence. Ÿ Alternatively you can use the Share Driving Licence tool to generate a licence check code which you can then send, along with your driving licence number, to the third party. Ÿ Customers without internet access can get a licence check code by phoning the DVLA, who will supply them with a case sensitive code that will be valid for 72 hours after creation and can only be used once.

The online service is free to use and there are no pre-registration requirements. Why not try out the new service, simply go to:

Cyber Liability Cyber Liability is becoming an ever increasing threat; not only to the mega-companies and Government institutions but to any business (or individual) that might hold personal or confidential information.

The fines that are levied against businesses accused of not properly securing data through adequate firewalls, systems and protocols are becoming increasingly significant. In reality the fines are painful – but the subsequent loss of business, the potential financial implications, and the time spent will simply close a lot of businesses.

BGi.uk have been looking into arranging insurance against such risks. The insurance cover available is currently limited and the available insurers few and far between. If you have ever had any experience of cyber attack – or if your internal Risk Management discussions have highlighted any areas of concern, we would very much like to talk with you about your experiences and/or those concerns.

We would like to say thank you to all our past and present customers.

Due to our retirement the 5 showroom will be closing down.

All stock to go up to 50% OFF.

Re-upholstery service still available.

End of Roll Fabric Sale £5 per metre!

Tel: 01367 241855 BARRINGTON ARMS HOTEL

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!

Friday 31st July ‘The Johnny Cash Tribute’ 9pm

NEW CHEF! Mr John Brown Previously of Yolanda’s Great New Menu

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