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Inside this month: Geo-4D FFH Trade Services HR Dept: Anna Gage Go Active Get Healthy Front Cover: Garry Floyd Regent Cinema: Movies For You The Swan: New Home To The 15 Minute Club Promoting local business, trade and services.

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Stretching from his home town of Minehead in Somerset to London, New York, Hong Kong and Australia.

Garry is a Mixed Media Resin Artist and his subject matter and influence is based on his personal experiences and the visual impact of the Somerset National Trust Trails.

Garry's work continues to grow in popularity with galleries and collectors alike, which has gained him several publishing deals in The UK and abroad..

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WHO’S NEXT?

Business Update “Your Faringdon”, the new branding launched by the Town Team at last month’s Saturday market has been well received. They will be building on this brand over the coming months with an aim to boost visitors to the town centre. Ideas and comments that will support this initiative are welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce and the Town Team. Please let us know what you think.

Last month’s article went to press before the Fairford and Lechlade Business Awards, so this is the first opportunity we have to congratulate Brian Critchley and his company GEO-4D for winning the award for the Most Innovative Business of the Year.

Congratulations also go to Perry Bishop for being one of the finalists in the most contested category, the Business of the Year.

Last month, the Chamber of Commerce facilitated a presentation to inform local retailers and businesses on the projects they are currently working on. The Town Team also gave an insight into what plans there are for the “Your Faringdon” brand. Finally, Beth Davis from the Faringdon TIC informed the audience of their plans and how they can promote our local businesses. Initial plans for the Queens 90th Birthday celebrations were announced,

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the first of which is on Thursday 21st April, with Faringdon participating in the nationwide Beacon lighting. This might be an ideal opportunity for another late night opening in the town. The program of events for the celebration in June will be announced in the coming months.

The Chamber of Commerce’s AGM will be at 7pm on Tuesday 8th March at the Sudbury House Hotel. The subject will be “Faringdon – Destination or Dormitory?” and we will have retail expert, Keith Slater, presenting as well as award winning local business, GEO-4D and further speakers to be confirmed.

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club Our February meeting was held in The Bell Hotel with another strong turnout. Having passed through the HMRC deadline of 31 January it was good to see those involved with processing tax returns, more relaxed.

We quickly settled into the new venue and after a lively networking session settled down for breakfast and the ’60 second’ round. The scope of services and products available from our members is exceptional. There are too many to mention individually but if you are looking for advice on, financial, legal, property, computing, social media, personal development, HR, investment, fitness or office support then there will be someone there able to help you.

Our speaker this month was Alex Meredith who provided us with a fascinating insight into the ‘Legal Landscape for Small Businesses’. He provided us with a taste of how legal services, to small and medium businesses, are likely to change with the relationship being more one of a trusted source of advice that would be available on a menu of products, rather than the more formal relationship, that currently exists and will continue to do so for larger companies and organisations.

Alex likened it to going into a cocktail bar and ordering different shots from the menu according to the need.

Our next meeting will be held on 7 March 2016 and will be held at The Crown Hotel in the centre of Faringdon starting at 07.30am. Our speaker will be Sue Jillet who will be giving us an insight into the issues, impact and responsibilities around bereavement and business.

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The Regent Cinema Wednesday 2nd March - "Song for Marion" (PG) Grumpy pensioner Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.

(Comedy/Drama/Music) Director: Paul Andrew Williams Writer: Paul Andrew Williams Stars: Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm. £4 Single Entry. £24 Annual Membership (min. 12 films).

Free tea/coffee. For more information and tickets please contact Faringdon Community & Tourist Information Centre on 01367 242191, email tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/faringdon-cinema Friday 18th March - "The Lady In The Van" (12A) A drama, based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years. Biography/Comedy/Drama) Director: Nicholas Hytner Writer: Alan Bennett Stars: Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent Blockbuster Nights @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 7pm, film starts at 7.30pm. £4 Adults. £3 Under 18s. £10 Family ticket.

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0 0 0 1 Often whisky lovers comment when coming into our shop that they feel like a child in a sweet shop and I was strongly reminded of this recently with the release of the latest in the Glenmorangie Private Edition range. Called Milsean (which is Gaelic for ‘sweet things’ and is pronounced ‘Meel-shawn’), it was inspired by a desire to re-create the flavours and aromas of an old fashioned sweet shop, and it is even presented in a distinctive candy striped box! The official tasting notes given for it certainly transport you back to those confectioners shops of old with their tempting jars of sweeties: Aroma: Perfumed, sweet and spicy with hints of sugar cane, ripe fruits, sherbet lemons and fudge Taste: A sweet, luscious candy-like flavour followed by a mix of tart plummy fruit, candied orange peel, cherries, and angelica.

Finish: Long and spicy, but always with a sweetness in the background, with flavours of ginger, brown sugar, sweet tobacco and cake mix.

This is a whisky that has been many years in the making and originated in the fertile brain of Glenmorangie’s Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden. The stills at Glenmorangie are the tallest in Scotland (with the still room often being likened to a cathedral in appearance – it is magnificent!) and because the alcohol vapours have to fight so hard to reach the top of these stills only the lightest succeed, resulting in a smooth, elegant spirit. Once this mellow whisky has had an initial maturation period Dr Lumsden uses his extensive knowledge of wood and intuitive flair for cask selection to produce different expressions that have spent an extra period of time in casks chosen to enhance the original profile. For the Milsean expression he wanted to elevate the sweeter elements of the Glenmorangie and his casks of choice for the extra maturation period were Portugese red wine casks, that were given a unique twist by being re-toasted after their arrival in Scotland. Unusually, a residue of the wine was left in the casks while they were re-charred and this turned out to be a touch of genius as it resulted in a caramelised effect and a deepening of the sugars in the wood. Not surprisingly, the whisky aroused a lot of interest even before it was released and our initial concerns that it might be too sweet for most people’s palates were soon allayed when we tasted it. Careful monitoring of the casks by Dr Bill ensured that the whisky had been bottled at just the right stage, producing a whisky that is extremely well balanced, with a delightfully enticing nose and a taste that is sweet and spicy but with no cloying notes. So if you want to give a whisky lover an extra special Easter egg this year how about this treat from the sweetie shop?

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Tel: 0345 209 4497 Mobile: 07811 208 323 Anna.Gage@hrdept.co.uk www.hrdept.co.uk Last autumn, Anna Gage set up the HR Dept based near Faringdon, providing outsourced human resources advice and practical support for small and medium sized businesses across the area.

Anna is delighted with the company’s progress so far. “It has been a very busy time since I set up The HR Dept and I have been out and about networking like crazy,” she said. “The results are beginning to show and I have signed up six retained clients already. They all require HR assistance at affordable rates and have been a great pleasure to work with.”

A few years ago Mrs Gage was a full-time mother of two teenagers. Now she is running her own business, having qualified with a Masters Degree in HR from Oxford Brookes University and a Level 7 qualification with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Her dissertation concerned the evaluation of barriers to employment for people with mental health conditions and she has substantial experience working with a variety of charities, such as the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust and Skiing With Heroes.

For the last three years of studying for her MA Anna worked as an HR adviser for a public sector charitable organisation, managing the employee life cycle of 200 staff from Oxfordshire to Cornwall.

Now she is looking forward to helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) throughout Oxfordshire to tackle the growing HR challenges facing company owners.

“Small businesses today are caught up in a lot of things that they need to take note of, whether it’s auto-enrolment, the travel to work regulations, or shared parental leave,” she said.

“EU regulations are having a big impact on large and small businesses. It can be a real challenge and the cost of making a mistake, or not complying with employment law and HR processes, can have a hugely damaging impact on growth plans.

Anna, lives in the village of Little Coxwell with her husband Jonathan, who has his own financial consultancy Keystone Family Advisers, and their two children.

She said she was relishing the challenge of setting up in business: “I decided a few years ago that I would like to reestablish my career, so I went back to university and studied again.

“I’ve always wanted to run my own business but I’ve never been in a position to do so. Now my life dynamics have changed and the opportunity arose. It feels like the right thing to be doing. It’s exciting because it brings together a whole spectrum of interests and skills, and providing a local and personal service is something I think will really appeal to new clients.

“It’s about looking at a business and helping to meet their needs as well as the needs of the individual, devising an HR strategy which aligns with the vision of the company.

Give me a call, let me help you with all your HR needs.

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Spring Onions!

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It's a real shame that now many ingredients are no longer seasonal. We can buy tomatoes all year round, cucumbers and broccoli, apples and oranges. And it seems that we are also now so used to just buying everything when we like, it's easy to forget our unique seasons. It's really rather sad.

Think about the moment when you suddenly realise rhubarb is in season, or the wonderful asparagus or even Jerusalem artichokes. It's rather monumental. Or perhaps you may even look forward to those times, have them logged in your calendar. I have a customer who has just turned a hundred and he adores his rhubarb. I cut it up for him into little inch long pieces ready to take home to cook. He poaches it with nothing but a touch of water. No sugar required. A true taste of the season, I think.

A seasonal vegetable I love, seems to have lost its name.

Look for a bunch of spring onions and what you will find are salad onions. No more can these little punchy onions be called Spring onions because they are bought all year round.

So apparently a ruling says it is a salad onion or nothing.

Well, I have made a pact with myself that I need to get in some of these little green chaps and label them Spring onions! I'm going to be a rebel.

Chop them into salads or even great piles of buttery mash.

Shred them to adorn a Chinese crispy duck pancake or grill them whole, then spoon over creme fraiche, sprinkle on breadcrumbs and grill until crunchy and bubbling.

I really like to make them into a simple tart, just right for eating at lunchtime. And it utilises a bit of cheating, now let's face it, who has time to make puff pastry?

Unroll a ready rolled sheet of puff pastry and lay on to a baking sheet. Spread with a thick layer of cream cheese, leaving a border of around an inch. Season well with salt and pepper. Trim some Spring onions and lay them over the cream cheese then bake for 20 minutes at around 200°C. Sprinkle with finely grated Parmesan then Bake for another 5 minutes. Serve with a green salad of lambs lettuce dressed with a lovely grainy mustard vinaigrette. Oh. And don't forget a glass of local Cider. Cheers!

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| The Advertiser | page 11 | Good day and welcome to my latest ramblings around the veterinary world and the countryside around us.

After a spell of really stormy weather, most hedges, trees and bird tables seem to have returned to their normal upright positions. Our table however is new and the roof lower than the one felled to the ground in the gales, it’s taking the smaller birds a little while to adapt to their now sheltered drier sunflower seeds. Remember to use gloves when you regularly clean and disinfect the inner platform. Last weekend, blue tits, great tits, sparrows and even woodpeckers clung like limpets to the heavy peanut feeders, as they swung wildly to and fro and “every which way” in that wild weather and horizontal rain.

A heavy covering of snow on the mountaintops made a dazzling backdrop in the brief sunny spells.

Sheep are still grazing right up to the snow line – such hardy breeds!

As I write, the sun shines brightly – in the calendar full of discussions on human mental health, something not too apparent in the veterinary side but we are aware more and more that clients are asking for help with behavioural issues. There are many ways to help, with the services of trained counsellors and with products that derive from natural sources, such as pheromones and certain proteins found in milk.

In the past few weeks, we have organised and carried out our first stem cell/harvested platelet V-PET treatment of a young dog who has had a very serious stifle joint (knee) ligament injury. With much research and training-up on our part beforehand, the dog started laser treatments, before the joint received the special injection, and afterwards hydrotherapy has now restarted cautiously, all seems to be going well as I write.

This treatment will change our Practice approach to managing cruciate ligament injuries, maybe not all will respond as well but any standard surgical repair will not be hampered by this initial intra-articular joint treatment.

An anaesthetic will normally be needed, the Practice has reviewed and upgraded our pre-anaesthetic blood test service.

I cannot stress enough that this is very important to every pet facing an anaesthetic, a completely silent, underlying risk can be managed before any anaesthetic is administered, this could delay or cancel the operation completely, such as with juvenile kidney failure.

On a happier note, it means that we can manage the choice of sedation, intravenous fluid and the anaesthetics, plus the pain relief needed.

In any aged dog, particularly the younger ones, we will have a great baseline to compare future results. I’ve already talked about the new, specific kidney function SDMA test, which will soon become part of every in-house profile that we treat.

A strange reflection on human domestic life!

Beside grape, lily pollen and chocolate poisoning, I have now found myself doing online research (CPD) on marijuana, xylitol sweeteners and laundry/dishwasher soap pods poisoning.

It is also a worse reflection on human life, that we see animal abuse from domestic violence and are retraining ourselves to cover that.

Newly graduated vets will have already been made aware of this, in their lectures at their universities before qualifying to practice.

Finally, a little word of caution to those of you quite rightly enjoying the company of a pet rat or two.

Scientists have identified a virus, the Hantavirus (Seoul Virus) that has caused a small number of human cases of acute kidney injury, in people who work with or simply keep rats. All of the UK public health authorities are investigating these cases, in collaboration with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

Transmission is via inhalation of aerosolised virus from rat urine and faeces or from contaminated bedding.

The rats aren’t clinically ill at all and may even shed the virus on and off during their whole life. Veterinary staff and pet owners/breeders who regularly handle rats should be aware of the risks and should inform medical staff about their contact with rats whenever seeking medical attention, particularly if the kidneys are involved.

Thank you for following my rambles from nose to long tail; I hope that it has been interesting and useful. Do get in touch, should anything interest or worry you. Veterinary medicine is constantly evolving and I’m privileged to be part of such a great profession.

Have a great month and a very happy Easter – your garden birds too!!

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

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Geo-4D is a geoconsultancy based in Faringdon. We utilise a range of aerial and terrestrial survey equipment, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and laser scanners along with professional software packages to conduct land surveys, technical inspections and provide visualisation services to a variety of industries.

Our core team of geoscientists and CAA-approved UAV pilots can provide you with a wide range of bespoke deliverables, from simple aerial photos and videos to interactive 3D models and full GIS analysis of sites.

The addition of UAVs to our services enables visualisations that were previously impossible or too expensive. The potential uses are wide reaching. Examples of our past projects can be found on our website, with several 3D models, photographs and videos of iconic local sites and landmarks.

As well as being able to provide a perspective that you would not get from the ground, UAVs are a valuable tool for surveying, mapping and inspection. We have access to a suite of software packages to rapidly provide you with accurate, detailed results for a cost effective solution.

If you think that our services could help you, or you’re simply interested in finding out more about the work that Geo-4D do, contact us or drop by our office in Davenports Business Centre!

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Wine Tasting Mechanics…

Understanding the mechanics of wine tasting can enhance the whole wine tasting experience. Often the questions are asked as to what is being analysed when holding a glass of wine to the light or why wine is swirled inside the glass.

Here’s the starting point…..

Appearance When tasting wine, you should first look at the wine against a white background to check its colour, its intensity and tone, all of which can be clues to the grape, country of origin and age of the wine. If you tilt the glass slightly, you can observe the core or centre of the wine and its rim, which is the outer edge of the wine. This helps identify the age; Whites: can vary in colour, from a very pale green to a rich, golden hue, with the paler ones usually tangy on the palate, coming from a cool climate, while the darker ones tending to have a fuller, riper flavour and be from a warm climate.

Young whites often have a green or lime rim and as whites age, they tend to turn darker and more golden.

Reds: can range from pink to dark purple, with the pinky ones usually tasting vibrant and fresh, while the darker ones will usually be fuller-bodied and spicier. Young reds will have a purple or lilac rim and as reds mature, they tend to lighten and the rim turns from a red to a rust or orangey brown.

Bouquet or Nose After gently swirling the wine in your glass (which increases the surface area, releasing delightful aroma molecules), take a good long sniff. What do you smell? It could be a simple fruit aroma, such as plums, or something more complex such as toastiness or vanilla.

Palate After taking a good mouthful of the wine, breathe air in over it, so the flavours can be released. Then, as you swallow, try to also breathe out through your nose, as it is the nose/mouth combination that will give you the full flavour.

As well as flavours such as lemons, gooseberries and blackcurrants you may also notice acidity and tannin, a bitter drying taste which is common in young reds. After you have swallowed (or spat, if you are just tasting!), enjoy the aftertaste. Good wines usually linger in your mouth sensuously – this is described as having good length and is a characteristic of good quality.

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

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What to do if you have pain that is stopping you from going to your favourite exercise class, or making you struggle at work.

We’re famously a nation that doesn’t like to make a fuss. But new statistics from the British Acupuncture Council reveal that when it comes to pain, 44% of British people really do just grin and bear it which impacts long term health.

In my clinic I help many clients with musculoskeletal pain, sport injuries or arthritis. The BAcC survey shows that we put up with pain when we don’t need to (Search: British Acupuncture Council).

Often discomfort from musculoskeletal problems can be alleviated with the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Traditional acupuncture is an evidence based therapy that repeatedly indicates it reduces pain and swelling, increases blood flow to promote recovery and helps restore movement at the site of injury.

I will be offering free pain relief consultations at Faringdon Leisure Centre on Wednesday 9th March from 7-9pm and again on Friday 11th March from 10.30-12.30pm. The consultations will be free where donations can be made to the Leisure Centre’s Sport Relief campaign.

At the next Women’s Health Group we are really excited to be working with Dot, a personal trainer from Faringdon Leisure Centre. At the group she will show you how to avoid sport injuries.

There will be tea, cake and shining conversation, but no spandex. The group starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday 2nd March at The Rookery on Marlborough Street.

How to avoid sport injury: 1. When exercising make sure you warm up and cool down.

Make sure your warm up and cool down exercises are done with the same mental and physical focus as the main exercise itself.

2. Sit up straight. Posture is something all people should be aware of throughout their lives in all activities they do, both work and leisure. If you feel pain when doing an activity of any type or even when resting ask yourself why.

3. Moderate your exercise with appropriate rest. The body needs time to recuperate after activity, especially when recovering from any type of injury.

What to do if you already have musculoskeletal pain: Give me a call or email and book in for a free consultation.

Rachel – 07917 411552

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01367 243566 0774 741 5752 homelandgarden@yahoo.co.uk

www.homelandgardenmachines.co.uk

Unit C The Old Foundry, Main Rd, Clanfield, OX18 2SP

Healthy Tips!

Is Stretching Good For You? Can regular stretching be as important as regular exercise? A lot of people neglect this aspect of their fitness regime, even though stretching has major benefits. I often hear people say they don’t bother with stretching after exercise “because it’s boring”. Hopefully I can inspire you to make it part of your fitness regime by explaining why it might be good for you!

What do we mean by stretching?

Stretching can be seen as a natural and instinctive activity performed by humans and many animals and often occurs after waking from sleep or after long periods of inactivity.

Stretching is also a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle is stretched in order to improve the muscle’s elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion.

Increasing flexibility through stretching is one of the basic fundamentals of physical fitness. It is commonly done to reduce the risk of injury and increase performance.

There are many techniques for stretching and many views as to when it should be done. There is some debate as to whether stretching before exercise is beneficial. Personally I think more harm can be done when trying to stretch a cold, tight muscle before warming up.

By doing your basic stretch routine after exercise you can help improve flexibility by increasing your range of motion. You can assist in correcting posture by lengthening tight muscles that pull areas of the body away from their intended position, or that pull areas of your body closer together restricting proper movement. Stretching decreases injury and increases blood and nutrient supply to muscles, reducing the effect of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). If done properly, stretching can prevent injury and relax the muscles.

To benefit from stretching: Stretch after your workout when your muscles are already warm. After spending time in the gym contracting your muscles to perform certain routines it is good to lengthen them again with your stretch regime.

Focus on a key area of the body. If you are aware of muscles that are tight, then concentrate on those areas.

How long should I hold a stretch? I am sure there are lots of views on this! Holding a stretch for 30 seconds and repeating 3 times will probably give you the best results for your time and efforts. Static stretching (no movement) is done after exercise – ballistic stretching (a rapid bouncing stretch) is best avoided unless you know what you are doing and why you are doing it!

Dynamic stretching can be done as a walking or movement stretch during a warm up programme. By performing slow controlled movements through full range of motion, a person reduces risk of injury once warmed up.

Why do we do it? · Flexibility and correction of posture · Mobility - tight muscles can limit movement Key muscles to stretch: · Quadriceps (front of thigh) · Hamstrings (back of thigh) · Gluteals (Bum!) · Pectorals (front of chest) · Hip flexors (deep hip muscles) Stretch your way to better flexibility and better health.

Good luck!

Richard Marfell – Wellness Coach 07800636004 Richardmarfelluk@gmail.com

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The 15 Minute Club Has Now Moved To The Swan Faringdon First Sunday Every Month From 8:30pm M.GOUGH GARDEN SERVICE Grass Cutting - Weed Spraying - Hedge Cutting - Beds & Borders - Pruning - Turfing Tree Work - Stump Removal - Planting Scarifying Garden Clearances MOD Maintenance - Fencing - Decking Sheds - Patios Pressure Washing - Driveways - Ponds Call Martin on 07974248409

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K….

Therapeutic Massage

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

Therapeutic-Relaxation-Sports Massages

07775 616239 ~1 Market Place, Faringdon

We offer government funded Nursery places to some 2 year olds, as well as 3 and 4 year olds For more information, contact

01367 243800 visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

Faringdon Folly Tower & Woodland AGM on 17th March at 7pm in the Quad Tea and Coffee Rooms (Old Barclays Bank, next to the Bell Hotel) Please join us for a tea / coffee to hear about the progress we have made over the past year and our exciting plans for this year.

The Tower opens again on Sunday 3th April 11.00am till 5.00pm, then 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month till end of October.

Would you like to be a Friend of the Folly Tower?

We only ask for 2 hours of your time each year.

More information at www.faringdonfolly.co.uk, or call 01367 241142 http://www.facebook.com/FaringdonFolly

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BATHROOM SHOWROOM Open to the Public & Trade

For your dream bathroom Let us help!…

T:01367 242666 faringdon@activeplumbingsupplies.co.uk Unit A&B, Park Road, Faringdon, SN7 7DS

BARRINGTON ARMS HOTEL

Free Dessert for all Mums with Carvery New Tapas Restaurant opening Wednesday 2nd March evenings only Wednesday - Saturday - 6pm - 9pm Select Menu - Lunch Time & Evening Meal Deals, 2 x Mains plus 2 x Drinks - £14.95.

2 x Mains 2 x Desserts and 2 x Drinks £19.95 25 High Street, Shrivenham, SN6 8AN Tel:01793784692 w: barringtonarmshotel.come:tracysaundersuk@yahoo.co.uk

Every Wednesday in term time 7pm – 8.30 pm. £2.50 per session Ferndale School Hall, Bromsgrove, SN7 7JF. Singing for anyone who loves to sing. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. A wide range of songs from musical theatre, classical pop, folk, through to jazz. Led by Louise Woodgate professional singer and singing teacher.

For further information call 01367 242222 or email genewebb@rocketmail.com

| The Advertiser | page 20 | “GO Active, Get Healthy” is a local campaign that aims to help Oxfordshire residents to do more exercise, getting more activity into their everyday lives. By connecting people with a range of activities and opportunities the campaign supports them to become more physically active and healthy.

The co-ordinator for our area is Ashley Chapman and his role is to deliver the aims of the campaign as well as providing motivational support to help get people started and keep them on track!

One of the success stories over the past three years has been the inception of our very own local recreational jogging group, right here in Faringdon, the “Far Runners”.

The group is free to join with no commitment and welcomes all abilities. The group has been extremely successful in delivering exactly what the “GO Active, Get Healthy” campaign sets out to do. If you want to find out more, then you can join them on one of their weekly runs around Faringdon:Faringdon Market Place – Tuesday’s 6.30pm and Thursday’s 7.00pm Faringdon Leisure Centre – Sunday’s 9.30am In addition to these “regular” meetings, there are courses tailored for beginners throughout the year. To register please contact the group through Far Runners on facebook or email them at farrunners@yahoo.com If running isn’t your bag, then why not have a go at “Slacklining”. This activity is ideal for the whole family and involves balancing on a tensioned line. This group meets at Folly Hill, Faringdon every Sunday between noon and 3pm.

You can drop in at anytime, but it is weather dependent.

Please check the ‘Effootless Slacklining’ facebook page or contact Brian at effootlessslacklining@gmail.com Finally, we are pleased to announce that there will be a 5km charity running event through the woods at Badbury Clumps at 9:30am on Bank Holiday Monday 28th March. It costs £5 to enter and all finishers will receive a medal and exercise shirt. To register please contact Ashley Chapman on 07717714477 or at ashley.chapman@southandvale.gov.uk If you would like to be the first to receive details on the latest activities for the district, please subscribe to GO Active’s free newsletter on their website www.getoxfordshireactive.org or “like” them on facebook ‘Go Active Vale’ or follow them on Twitter ‘@GOActiveVale’

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

| The Advertiser | page 21 |

Bourton

Fernham

A former vicarage, this spacious Victorian village home has far reaching views.

A truly outstanding detached village home

Five generous bedrooms | Three reception rooms | Stunning family kitchen/breakfast room | Two hobby rooms with annexe potential | A short walk from a very popular prep school

Five bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Detached double garage Office/studio over garage | Beautifully landscaped gardens

£1,200,000

EPC: D

£875,000

EPC: D

Faringdon

Faringdon

A wonderful family home in a popular development on the outskirts of Faringdon

Far reaching views to the Downs from this elevated five bedroom family home.

Four good sized bedrooms | Wonderful kitchen/diner | Living room with open fire | Lovely enclosed rear garden | Convenient for Faringdon Community Collage | No onward chain

Five double bedrooms | Two en suite bath/shower | Three reception rooms | Family kitchen/breakfast room | Utility | Double garage

EPC: C

£430,000

01367 2

EPC: D

Offers in excess of £550,000

40356

16 Market Place Faringdon - 01367 240356

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Tue 1st

Quiz Night with Quizmaster Ray

The Swan, Park Road, Faringdon

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Wed 2nd

“Song for Marion” PG

The Regent Cinema, Faringdon

12.30pm

01367 242191 Tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk

£4 single £24 annual membership

Wed 2nd

Faringdon Shed

Faringdon Community College

7pm 9pm

01367 244410

Free

Thu 3rd

White Horse Gardening Club: Maintenance and Manicure of the Green Green Grass of Home

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, SN7 7RA

7.30pm

Parrottspreene@aol.com 01367 820251

Visitors £2.50 Raffle £1

Thu 3rd

Folk Night

The Swan, Park Road, Faringdon

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Fri 4th

Annual Faringdon Twinning Association Quiz Night

Catholic Hall (entrance behind Budgens)

7pm

Come along with or without a team and we will match you up

£10 per team of 4

Sat 5th

Folk in Fernham - Kadia with White Horse Whisperers

St John's Church, Fernham

7pm

www.wegottickets.com/event/343983 Lisa 01367 820062

£12

Sat 5th

Family Barn Dance, Bar & Raffle

Faringdon Corn Exchange

7pm

01367 241327 Faringdonscouts@hotmail.co.uk

Family £20 Adults £7.50 Child £5

Sat 5th

Adult & Children’s Yoga Class

The Pump House Project

9am 10.30am

Info@yogabear.org.uk

£5

Sun 6th

Mother’s Day Lunch

Sudbury House Hotel

noon

01367 241272

£25 per person Child 2-15yrs £12.50

Sun 6th

15 Minute Club

The Swan, Park Road,

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Tue 8th

Music Quiz with Quizmaster Justin

The Swan, Park Road, Faringdon

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Wed 9th

Faringdon Shed

Faringdon Community College

7pm 9pm

01367 244410

Free

Thu 10th

Faringdon & District U3A Talk “A Life in Art” but Mike Skidmore

Faringdon Corn Exchange

2.30pm

Thu 10th

Folly Card Craft: Quilling

Jubilee Room, The Pump House

7.15pm

Rosemary Church: 01367 240885

Thu 10th

WI Annual General Meeting

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7.30pm

01367 718268

Sat 12th

Adult & Children’s Yoga Class

The Pump House Project

9am 10.30am

Info@yogabear.org.uk

£5

Sat 12th

Faringdon Singers Spring Concert

All Saint’s Church, Faringdon

7.30pm

Pam de Wit 01367 243331

Free. Donations to Christian Aid

Sat 12th

Live Music: The Wirebirds

The Swan, Park Road,

9pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Faringdon Shed

Faringdon Community College

7pm 9pm

01367 244410

Free

Wed 16th

“Soldiers on the War Memorial”

Old Town Hall

7.45pm

Faringdon Historical Society

Visitors £5

Thu 17th

Faringdon Community Bus to Stow on the Wold

Depart Market Place

1.15pm

www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk/trips

£7 from Tourist Info

Thu 17th

Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland AGM

Quad Tea Rooms (Old Barclays Bank)

7pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Free

Thu 17th

French Themed Folk Night

The Swan, Park Road

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Fri 18th

“The Lady in the Van” (12A)

The Regent Cinema, Faringdon

7pm

01367 242191 Tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk

£4 Adult, £3 U18s, £10 Family

Sat 19th

Adult & Children’s Yoga Class

The Pump House Project

9am 10.30am

Info@yogabear.org.uk

£5

Wed 16th

01367 241241 www.faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com

Visitors £1.50 Subs £25 Visitors £5

Sat 19th

Jumble Sale

Langford Village Hall

2pm

Doreen 860060 / Penny 860754

Free

Sun 20th

Poems & Sonatas for the First Day of Spring Concert

St James Church, West Hanney

3pm

Alison Trowell 01235 868131 Alison.trowell@btinternet.com

Tickets £10

Fri 25th

National Trust 50 Things Woodland Adventure

Badbury Hill

2pm 3.30pm

Booking Essential: 01793 762209 Liza.dibble@nationaltrust.org.uk

£2 per child

Sat 26th

Live Music: Growler

The Swan, Park Road

9pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Sat 26th

Wantage & Grove Lions Bingo

Grove Village Hall

6.30pm

Eyes Down: 7.30pm

Sat 26th Sun 27th

National Trust & Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Badbury Hill

11am 2.30pm

Liza.dibble@nationaltrust.org.uk

£3 per trail

Tue 29th

Quiz Night

The Swan, Park Road, Faringdon

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

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

Button Bicycle School Of Sewing

Rookery

7:00pm

Buttonbicycle@gmail.com

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

Denise Monk dmamg@talktalk.net

1st Tue

Junior Book Club

Faringdon Library

3.45- 4.45pm

Sheena 01367 240311

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445

Every Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10 - 12am

Sheena 01367 240311

Every Tue

Baby & Toddler Sensory

The Pump House Project

10:30am 11.30am

www.babysensory.com

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

7.30pm 9.30pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Just turn up

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

Everyone welcome

Every Wed

Kelmscot Craft Fair

Kelmscott Morris Hall

12-5pm

01367 253103 kelmscott.org.uk

Free

Every Wed

Community Coffee Morning

The Pump House Project

9.30am 11.45am

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

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

Every Wed

Community Singing Group

The Pump House Project

11.45am 12.45am

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

£2 per person

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

Ages 8-11 yrs

Free

Just turn up

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 Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6pm - 7pm

All welcome

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken

Sheena 01367 240311

Free

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:15am 11.00am

Every Fri in term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am - 11am

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

| The Advertiser | page 24 |

Experts - local services The Veterinary Surgery of Robert Elliott

Court Cattery

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

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

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

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

LOGS

Seasoned cut & split delivered to your door £75 per load Corded lengths of pine ideal for woodburners £30 collected or £40 delivered

Call now 01367 243053 07767 241301

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

Faringdon Based Call Tom: 07762 380733

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.

07890 539 877 natsplayer@hotmail.com

Homeopathy

Society of Homeopaths

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

| The Advertiser | page 25 |

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

Home and business support Windows 10 Upgrades Desktop, laptop,server support and installs Virus removal and repair Free advice - no fix, no fee Based in Faringdon

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

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

gregg@allseasonstrees.com

www.allseasonstrees.com

Call Gregg on 01865 430536 or 07823 332247

www.lisamoore-photography.com

lmoore965@btinternet.com

For all enquiries & Appointments

Call Sam 07766 867667 samhairdressers@hotmail.co.uk

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

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

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

SERVICES Nash Motor Vehicle Services LTD

Michael Nash 01367 240082 07889 197046

Corporate Service Courier Service Executive Cars Insured Cars

01367243838-07894572919 Enquiries@faringdoncars.co.uk www.faringdoncars.co.uk

20% Off First Booking

Independent All makes of car servicing & MOT testing

See Facebook For Our Specials

01367 870679

nmvs72@gmail.com Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

Carswell Golf & Country Club SN7 8PU

Wayne Austin

M.J DOWELL

Commercial / Domestic 07787951790 / 01993851762 Kitchens - Carpentry - Doors Decorating - Wall Tiling

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

wsaustin62@gmail.com

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

01367 243053 or 07767 241301

Yogabear Adults classes Saturday from 8am - 9:45am Childrens classes 10am - 11am at the Pump House Project, swan lane, Faringdon.

Call Deborah 07875633923 or emailinfo@yogabear.org.uk

Mark Matthews

TREE SURGERY 07826842959 Parkfield Tree and Garden Care FULLY INSURED

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Park & Holiday Home Insurance | The Advertiser | page 26 |

with Omar Insurance

Insuring your Dreams Omar Insurance is an exciting partnership which combines Omar's 50 years of experience as market leaders in the manufacture of quality park homes and leisure lodges, with insurance brokers BGi.uk who have an in-depth knowledge developed over 30 years trading in this specialist market.

Traditionally, insurance policies offered to all types of all residential, leisure and holiday homes owners have been less comprehensive than a typical household product. Our insurance products provide all the key features and benefits enjoyed by traditional home owners, whilst meeting the demands and needs specific of residential park and holiday homes.

Omar Insurance customers can now take advantage of a bespoke insurance policy designed exclusively and specifically for residential park and holiday homes.

A comprehensive and modern Park and Holiday Home Insurance providing: Soon to be included:

Ÿ Buildings

Ÿ Frozen Food

Ÿ Contents

Ÿ Money

Ÿ Home Emergency

Ÿ Loss of Rent

Ÿ Wheelchairs and Scooters

Ÿ Boiler Breakdown

Ÿ Business Interruption

Ÿ Jewellery and Valuables

Ÿ ICE 24

Ÿ Legal Liabilities

Ÿ Sail Boards and Surf Boards

Ÿ Infrastructure

Ÿ Legal Expenses

Ÿ Personal Effects

Take advantage of Omar Insurance’s knowledge and expertise Our knowledge and experience of Park Homes and Holiday Lodges has enabled us to design a suite of Park and Leisure Home Policies that provides wider coverage than has traditionally been available to this specialist insurance sector.

Omar Insurance can also provide comprehensive cover to those more unusual holiday homes such as wooden chalets, glamping pods, yurts, tepees, and wigwams.

This flexible policy and the growing range of additions enables us to help you to tailor your insurance policy to match your requirements.

At Omar Insurance we know your Park or leisure home is a precious investment. Our experienced staff will work with you to help protect that investment.

Contact Hannah Jones: 01367 246136

D.S THOMAS Garden and Fencing Services Seasoned logs

Call Derek Thomas 01865 739341 or 0789021045 Email: d.sthomas@tiscali.co.uk

SUNDAY - TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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

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