Advertiser March 15

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March 2015

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

Inside this month: The Rookery: cm Hair Girl Guides: We Need You Food Review: Eagle Tavern Where To Dine: Mothers Day The Regent Cinema: March Films Karoliina Saunders: New Arrivals John Mc Dade: General Building Work Nick Moore Cars: Professional Valeting Promoting local business, trade and services.

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Wishing all the Mom’s a Very Happy Mothers Day on the 15th March.

Lou xxx

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Stuart Roper is a Wantage based artist and illustrator. He was brought up and trained in Scotland and moved to Oxfordshire in the early eighties.

He is best known for his lively pen and wash illustrations and paintings, which demonstrate his ability to capture the essence of the subject with a few deft lines and brush strokes. His much loved Jericho mural received great acclaim from the local community and even affected the planning decision on the derelict building on which it was sited.

Stuart also works in gouache and acrylics. Both media enable the artist to explore the bolder palette of the Scottish colourists who have influenced his work for many years.

His work can be found in a number of private collections throughout Europe, galleries in the South of England and at www.widcombehouse.co.uk

Jericho mural

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

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WHO’S NEXT?

Business Update “Making Faringdon a destination”, so says the strap line for GSC Estates’ scheme at Park Road between the Esso garage and the A420. Potential occupiers such as Aldi, a “little Waitrose” and a Costa Coffee “drive-thru” could be opening up by the end of next year. Consultation has started already with a public exhibition and a planning application should be made soon. But what do you think? Will this be the final nail in the coffin for the town centre, or will it be an opportunity to tempt people from the by-pass to come and explore our town?

Just in case you had been hibernating recently, you should be aware that we have an election just around the corner – to decide who governs our country as well as who leads our district council. The Chamber of Commerce are holding a

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

“Hustings for Business” on Monday 9th March at 7pm at The Sudbury House where all of the parties standing in our constituency will be represented. It promises to be an interesting evening to hear what our politicians have in store for businesses both on a national and local level. This event is open to all, but numbers are limited.

If you would like to attend, please contact president@faringdonchamberofcommerce.co.uk And that’s just the half of it – elsewhere, exciting news is anticipated about superfast broadband finally coming to the town centre and the decision on our Faringdon town team.

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Faringdon Business Breakfast Club There was a somewhat “alternative” therapies theme to proceedings at this month’s Faringdon Business Breakfast Club, for on the attendee list we had a hypnotherapist, a chiropractor and a threesome from an insurance company specialising in yoga and holistic therapies. It didn’t stop there, for our speaker, Graham Dawson was going to speak about the benefits of “equine facilitated learning and coaching”.

This was to be a fascinating insight into the world of using horses to teach us about ourselves in such varied contexts as dealing with trauma, helping disadvantaged children and corporate team-building. It turns out that horses are ideal for this, being a “half tonne instant non-judgemental feedback mechanism”. Horses have a very high level of emotional intelligence, more so it would seem than a lot of humans. This sense of well being can be harnessed through a series of simple exercises to build trust between the person and the horse and achieve outstanding outcomes.

I’ll not look at a horse in the same way again!

On 2nd March, regular member and local social media guru, Mary Thomas, will be taking another look at the ever changing world of facebook, twitter et al with a talk on “Putting the Social back in Social Media”. FBBC is open to all and costs just £10 per meeting. If you are interested in coming, please visit the club’s website http://www.fbbc-networking.co.uk or reserve your place by calling 0845 003 1340. Meetings start at 7:30am at The Sudbury House. Breakfast is included.

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…flowers for all occasions, memories for all time

*Delivery on Mothers day *10% discount if you order by 5th March * Pocket money posies from £5 - Ideal for kids. * Rainbow roses, puppy baskets and more unique designs available (Orders for rainbow roses must be received by 5th March) Like our facebook page discover how you could win a mothers day hamper hello@wendyhouseflowers.co.uk www.wendyhouseflowers.co.uk

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Cream Vegetable Crumble

Winter moving in to spring brings pearly white cauliflowers, slender leeks, crinkly cabbages and sweet parsnips amongst many earthy vegetables. These little treasures are versatile, don't cost the earth and taste lovely.

I love it when I get a vegetable delivery at Hare in the Woods and I can stack everything up in blocks of colour. It kind of brings a spark of life to the end of the shop where the vegetables live and the feeling of choosing something to cook with is rather fine. And then the thought of what I can cook with them. It could very simply be a smooth silky soup with carrot or butternut squash, laced with Parmesan cheese or a colourful tray of roasted vegetables with those black tinged edges which taste particularly lovely. Chunky root vegetable mash to replace potato for the top of a cottage pie or indeed a bubbling gratin straight from the oven.

Make the most of these cold evenings. Find yourself a robust oven proof dish and get the oven fired up to around 200째C. Choose your vegetables and peel and chop into chunky cubes. Lay into the dish, season and drizzle with some oil.

Rape seed is good. Roast for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make a crumble mix by rubbing flour and half the amount of butter together with a handful of oats. Once all the butter has been rubbed in, add a handful of herbs like chopped parsley, thyme leaves and chopped rosemary fronds.

Once the vegetables are tender, spoon in double cream and a big spoon of mustard. Stir to make even, then scatter over the crumble mix. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until crunchy and bubbling. Serve with a salad of punchy winter leaves and glass of Coleshill cider, hot or cold.

Lesley Holdship Hare in the Woods 07754 086316 facebook.com/hareinthewoods Twitter @hareinthewoods 11 London St Faringdon SN7 7AE

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The Regent Cinema Wednesday 4th March - Mr Turner (12A) 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, email tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk or visit www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema

Wednesday 18th March The House Of Magic (U) Half Term Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon. Doors open 1.30pm, film starts 2pm. £4 Adult. £3 Under 18s. £10 Family ticket.

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

A tree lies dormant in winter. It loses its leaves, cell division slows and growth rate reduces. This big gesture is driven by the tree’s reduction in energy consumption. There is not enough sunlight to make as much food and so everything slows down.

Now, imagine if you will, a tree that goes against its inner wisdom and defies its genetic programming by staying up late. A tree that carries on working too hard, striving, growing and achieving through the winter. This crazy tree will be in no state to blossom in the spring, it will have no reserves and will be unrested.

In practice, it’s really hard for us to hibernate and fully recharge our batteries. Our modern world dictates we must work hard throughout all seasons, push ourselves in all directions and be all things to all people.

If we haven’t let go of things in autumn and deeply rested ourselves in winter, then we can get agitated in spring. We can feel stuck, stressed, irritable, forgetful and foggy headed.

Old health conditions can return, such as hay fever, skin complaints and migraines. New conditions can arise and we are more susceptible to flu and pneumonia.

In short, we can feel out of sorts and stop functioning so well.

Acupuncture and massage can help to right the wrongs of winter’s weariness.

To align yourself with the season, here are some health tips for spring: Ÿ Use a hairbrush with rounded bristles to tap up the inside and down the outside of your legs. Do this for about five minutes and it will gently stimulate channels that most need to flow this time of year. Ÿ Drink a cup of warm water with a squeeze of lemon, first thing in the morning and leave 20 minutes before eating anything. This helps to detox the body and sets up your digestion for the day. Ÿ Start exercising more and introducing some vigorous exercise. It is important to keep your body supple, flexible and invigorated in spring to avoid stagnation and feeling sluggish. Ÿ Eat more green vegetables, sprouts from seeds and food rich in chlorophyll. Cook food at a higher temperature and for a shorter time so that is still a little crunchy. Ÿ Tune into the new season with some acupuncture or a Chinese therapeutic massage..

Book a free consultation (15 minutes) or a half price first treatment (1 hour), during Acupuncture Awareness Week in March.

Contact Rachel now, whilst places are still available.

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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

Mothers Day 15th March 3 Course Sunday Lunch Menu £25 per person Little Coxwell, Nr Faringdon, Oxfordshire. SN7 7LW Tel: 01367 241879 Email: eaglelittlecoxwell@gmail.com

Taste Of The Season The Eagle Tavern has now compiled its new winter/spring menu, and to launch it, I was invited to a 5 Course Dinner Tasting Evening. The weather, being typical for this time of year, was full of rain and very cold, thank goodness for the two open fires that welcomed us. The Eagle has a lovely warm and welcoming feel to it. It’s a place you can sit down and relax in, a place to take the hassles of the day away with a good glass of wine and a very special meal by the Professional Master Chef 2013 Contestant Marcel Nerpas.

We were shown to our table and it was a pleasure to meet experienced front of house staff, well informed and able to answer any questions regarding the food or wine list.

Once settled with a very delicious glass of wine, a Merlot from Tulbagh Winery in South Africa, we were presented with Watercress Veloute. The dish was served in a white cup and saucer which emphasized the beautiful green colour of the watercress soup, so prettily presented, delicately flavoured and topped with cream and croutons.

To follow; Home cured Sea Trout, beetroot, piccalilli cauliflower and horseradish tofu. I found a small amount of each on the fork melted perfectly in your mouth, what a lovely combination.

Rose Veal followed. A grilled fillet of Mount Grace Farm veal, caramelised sauerkraut, potato gratin cake, wilted greens and a grain mustard sauce. The veal was so tender, it just melted in your mouth. The combination of caramelised sauerkraut, creamy potato gratin cake, greens and mustard sauce combined to make the most delightful main course.

We then cleansed the palate with Rhubarb Sorbet.

The meal was completed with Passion fruit & White Chocolate. This was spectacular - a white chocolate egg filled with coconut sponge and a passion fruit curd. I could eat this dish over and over again!

Our meal was topped off with coffee and delicious Petit fours.

Marcel is a talented Chef, and his menu offers something for everyone, from fish & Chips, burgers and steak to Sea Trout, Rabbit or Veal.

Presentation is important to Marcel and this can be seen in the beautiful dishes he creates. His menu offers something to satisfy everyone in a warm and friendly Old English Tavern.

Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 till 15:00 and then 17:30 – 23:00 Saturday: 12:00 till 23:00 Sunday: 12:00 till 17:00

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J. Mc DADE

BARRINGTON ARMS HOTEL

BUILDING IN BRICKWORK & STONEWORK. ALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN. Beautifully Constructed Homes & Buildings.

All General Building Work No Job Too Small.

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Call John on 079 66516728

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

johnmcdade@hotmail.com www.stonemasonbricklayer.com

John Mc Dade Craftsman in brickwork and stonework.

With over 35 years of experience, provides a single, well managed, dynamic service which is attractive to our substantial client portfolio both in terms of cost and efficiency.

Based in Oxfordshire, provide stonemasonry, brickwork and restoration work to old buildings with a high standard of workmanship.

All general building work undertaken, including plastering, floor and wall tiling, plus garden walls.

We believe customer satisfaction is paramount and employ a small workforce to ensure our specialist work is carried out to the highest standard.

As a qualified bricklayer and Stonemason, has experience working on houses, building societies and hotels, Amphitheatre etc..

J. Mc Dade Stonemason was founded in 1983 by John Mc Dade. ' After living in Yorkshire for 25 years where I learnt all the Stonemasonry skills required to be competent at my skill, I moved over to Eire where I have built my own 3,500 Sq Ft Stone Bungalow with many external and internal features which are featured on www.stonemasonbricklayer.com My business commenced trading in 1983, due to working mostly subcontract work, I decided to begin my own business.

I have an excellent reputation, gained over the 25 years of working, this is based on the tradition upon which the business was founded; “I believe Customer Satisfaction is paramount” "Doing a good job at a fair price” John Mc Dade.

John Mc Dade Stonemasonry workforce although small, due to specialist work, is carried out for our present and past customers.

The Services Provided Are: Ashlar Stone - Cut Stone - Random Coursed - Random Rubble Artificial Stone - Hallmark Roadstone - Bradstone - Facebrick work - Blockwork.

Call John Mc Dade on: 079 66516728 johnmcdade@hotmail.com www.stonemasonbricklayer.com

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!

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

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cm Hair The highly talented, Guild of Master Craftsmen, Shane Evans of cm Hair very kindly invited me over to The Rookery where, situated on the 2nd floor, he has his exquisite Biophilic cm Hair Studio.

Shane is very aware of the environment we all live in and applies his Biophilic philosophy to his surroundings, products and style.

His studio has been carefully put together, influenced by his love of the natural environment. The mirrors have been framed by himself with old reconditioned wood. A refurbished church pulpit is his reception desk, which gives a really pleasant quirkiness to the place. The comfortable styling chairs were found on an auction site. Shane managed to put the whole studio together for an unbelievable ÂŁ460, looking at it you would have thought it had cost him an absolute fortune! Just goes to show what you can do with a little passion, an eye for detail and a desire to re-use, recycle and reduce waste.

His personality and taste is reflected in his styling and his easy going nature makes an appointment with him a pleasure.

On arriving Shane settles you down with a coffee or beverage of choice, then he has a good look at your hair. He looks at the style and condition your hair is currently in as well as asking a few questions regarding what you would like to achieve. Maybe a new style? Has your current style been easy to manage? He then looks at what he can suggest to make your hair work for you and your ability to manage the style at home.

Rest assured with 28 years of hairdressing, many of these spent as an educator with the likes of Vidal Sassoon, HOB, and Francesco, in America, Europe and of course Great Britain, his advice is grounded and practical.

Once Shane has a good idea of your needs and what he needs to do to get your hair to that place, he takes you for a superb hair wash and head massage. Keeping the environment in mind there is no wasting of water, seven minutes to rinse hair unlike other hair salons where the tap is left running! Shane uses top of the range hair products ALTERNA which is endorsed by Katie Holmes.

This product is premium and is, the most expensive product I have ever used on my hair but one shampoo and one condition and my hair feels unbelievable! Each hair strand feels thicker and much stronger as well as the colour being more intense! I have to tell you my hair was in very bad shape, all self inflicted from years of highlights and straightening, I had a head full of split and broken ends, very fine and dull, but all that is in the past now. Shane very kindly gave me a sample of ALTERNA to take home, so I am certain it was the product that has had such a remarkable affect on my hair! Shane uses ALTERNA products on all his clients, unlike most salons, with Shane, you get the best every time!

Oh my goodness then came the scalp massage, I was away with the fairies, simply brilliant!

We then started with the cut. Shane sectioned my hair and explained the different cutting techniques which could be used, what had been used and why he would be using another method to achieve the look I'd like to have. Shane took his time with each section. I have to admit I could see a considerable difference in my hair when he was finished, gone were the fluffy ends and a new fuller head of hair emerged with a slight lift achieved by a slight undercut.

Shane completed my cut with a blow dry using an eco friendly hairdryer, which uses much less electricity than normal hairdryers.

It was like feeling someone else's hair on my head. My hair was thick, yet smooth, all the fluffiness had gone and I looked like I’d used hair straighteners, when I had not.

Shane assigns an hour for each customer, he uses an unbelievable product on your hair and I must say is the best cutter with whom I have had the pleasure of having my hair cut for many years!

Though not cheap a cut with Shane it is well worth saving a little longer for. Why? Well your style will last longer between cuts and changing your hair products will improve your hair quality one hundred percent.

An hour worth its weight in gold.

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

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The King & Queen Longcot Restaurant Awards 2014 Winner - Best Traditional Pub Mothers Day Sunday Lunch March 15th

Delicious Homemade Food - Lunches, Evening Meals, Sunday Roasts.

Bright new B&B accommodation with great views.

Easter Sunday Lunch April 5th Booking is essential

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

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

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

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

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

We'll be so pleased to see you.

JANE GORDON NOW

@TANGLES HAIR STUDIO 5 Burford St Lechlade GL7 3AP Also - O.P.I Gel Lacquer Nail Polish

Call Jane on 07788156438 Tel: 01367 252374

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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www.idoleyesbeauty.co.uk Is your skin tired, dull and lacks lustre? Do you suffer from acne, eczema, rosacea or pigmentation? Are you looking for a healthy, natural preservative or cure?

I am a beautician who specialises in HD Brows, Semi-permanent eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures and facials using ENVIRON. As a mother of three teenage daughters, beauty has always been a prominent topic in our household.

From hair, make-up and clothes, using my profession has had its advantages.

Even my relic of a husband has experienced the benefits – he now looks half his age!

My husband and I moved our family to the idyllic village of Bishopstone in September 2000. We felt it offered many great opportunities for us to experience rural life. The advantages far outweighed any disadvantages of living in a rural location. Our daughters found that having a mother to tend to almost all their beauty needs didn’t necessitate travelling further afield to any major towns. For most of the residents of Bishopstone and surrounding villages, this has meant doing exactly that and struggling with the constant increase in traffic and parking/expense.

Up until present, my business has been based in Old Town, Swindon but I felt that moving it to my home has given it a more personal and less stressful experience in beautiful surroundings.

I have recently introduced the very exclusive product Environ into my salon. It was founded by world renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr Des Fernandes. I was very interested in this most natural way of maintaining a healthy skin not only for myself, but my daughters who are forever subjected to advertising media promoting quick fix solutions to ageing skin; botox and fillers to name a few.

This miracle cream introduces Vitamin A and C into skin care formulations, along with powerful antioxidants and flavonoids. It helps restore the skin cells, resulting in a more youthful complexion.

The skin responds so well with Environ, it appears smoother and more radiant. Environ products contain ingredients to promote collagen and elastin formation.

The Environ skin care ranges are suitable for men, women and children and help with numerous skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, and scarring with extremely positive results.

Environ is acclaimed by international beauty editors, skin care therapists and dermatologists and the efficacy of its products make it one of the cult favourites among those in the know.

Call me Filomena Pugh on 07748 905 292 www.idoleyesbeauty.co.uk

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Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries WE SUPPLY: CHICKENS, RABBITS, DUCKS ANIMAL FEED & FEEDERS BEDDING & HOUSING GARDEN PLANTS, SEEDS COMPOST & ACCESSORIES ANIMAL FEEDING AND PETTING AVAILABLE COFFEE SHOP

GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY! 5 BAGS OF COMPOST £10

OPENING HOURS: MON, TUE, WED, FRI, SAT 9AM - 5PM THURSDAY CLOSED SUNDAYS 10AM - 4PM

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!……

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Spoil your Mum Mothers Day Carvery £7.50 Free Dessert For Mom

All New Full English Breakfast Bacon, Egg, Sausage, Beans Hash Brown, Mushrooms, Tomato, Black Pudding.

Only £3.95 7:00 - 11:00 Extra Large £5.95 Free Tea or Coffee with Breakfast Relax and catch up with Coffee & Cake Only £2.95

Book Your Special Events Here Mon - Sat, Food Served 12:30 - 2:30 6:00 - 9:00 Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 or Carvery Finished All Fresh Homemade Cooked Food

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

| The Advertiser | page 13 | Welcome to this March edition and I hope that you have kept well and free of the current viruses that are circulating. It’s been a difficult winter so far for our pets too, having mostly bowel upsets and only the recent longer spell of very cold, dry, healthier weather. Some organisms will always be around and remain infectious in the right habitat for them – such as Leptospirosis and Campylobacter: streams, ditches, puddles…

Great news on the Sumatran Tiger front – last month, I mentioned the televised efforts of an Australian family and fellow workers both at a progressive zoo in Australia and in Sumatra itself, to increase the habitat quality and protection of the Sumatran Tiger through patrols and education, one of rarest big cats in the World.

Now, Chester Zoo has recorded the safe arrival of three cubs that one day will boost the numbers of critically endangered big cats alive in Sumatra.

Thinking abroad, the grave Ebola virus disease (EVD) situation in West and Central Africa would seem to be starting to stabilise in some areas for many reasons, mainly through the efforts of professionals working in such a dangerous environment, as well as forward-thinking individuals motivating others to mount the greatest challenge to this highly fatal haemorrhagic fever. What mustn’t be forgotten, as Dr John Cooper of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology reminds us all, is that it is also a significant cause of death in non-human primates, including gorillas and chimpanzees. Ebola VD can be contracted from handling carcases of these and similar species, while it is possible for fruit bats to carry the disease and not showing many, if any, clinical signs. So, EVD is inextricably linked with animals, not just Man, and the veterinary profession should be an integral part of this disease surveillance, control and research.

One unusual piece in the recent news is that there are calls for the use of cowbells in Switzerland to be banned. Naturally, this hasn’t gone down well with the farmers who have to search for their stock high in the alpine meadows under difficult conditions sometimes. However, they may understand the reason for a ban better after some significant research has found, that cows with bells move less and chew their cud for shorter periods than cows without bells, so may not be able to hold their body condition score so well. Also, the legal sound limit in Switzerland is 85 decibels, whereas research has found that typically, these bells create noise levels of 100-113 decibels, roughly equivalent to a chainsaw being used – and so close to their heads.

These findings, reported in Schweiz am Sonntage recently, are part of a doctoral dissertation carried out by two researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The study involved strapping 5.5 Kg bells to more than a 100 cows on 25 farms across the country, monitoring head movements, activity, reactions to additional sounds and feeding behaviour. Some of the 100 cows were unresponsive to sound so may well be suffering from a hearing impairment as well.

Such bells have been used for centuries, along with the Alpaufzug and Bell Dorado festivals; I understand that cowbells have become a sign of wealth of a farmer, a portable bank account perhaps, whereby the bigger the bell, the better off the owner - and the best milking cow gets the biggest bell. No one in the farming community seems to be in favour of GPS microchips – all they’d need is a smartphone and good satellite signal in all weathers and altitudes. Let’s see what happens!

Also a past headline in the Swiss press was “Shock! Swiss farmers in underpants are models”, so there are happier times to enjoy, perhaps including the sound of bees collecting nectar in the pastures, under a warm sun ….

However, recent studies of honeybee colonies that suddenly collapse and die off have shown, using tiny radio tags, that the sharp decline in honeybees has been linked with a change in the foraging behaviour of the younger worker bees, brought upon by some kind of environmental stress that includes parasites active on the bees and eggs in the hive, or from certain pesticide use.

The study is by Dr Perry of Queen Mary University, London.

Colony collapse disorder has caused a 30 per cent average annual loss of honeybees in North America alone over the last decade. A key feature of the disorder is the complete disappearance of worker bees, leaving the hive largely empty of adult bees.

“But if the increased death rate continues for too long or the hive isn’t big enough to withstand it in the short term, this natural response could upset the societal balance of the colony and have catastrophic consequences,” Dr Perry said. The environmental stressors will need more study to identify them and to know what action can be safely taken to reduce them in each bee hive.

So, if anyone sees a swarm this Spring, it would be so helpful to get this potential new colony established in an unoccupied hive to help support British honeybees. Your local beekeepers will be very happy to help.

May I then leave you with the thoughts again of honeybees, mason bees and bumblebees buzzily working their way around the flowers that so grace the British Spring and the promise of warmer weather and more colours to come.

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

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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

Mothers Day at

Yolanda’s Modern Style Bistro Food ist! w T a To Start Wi t h Caramelised Chicken Liver and Pink Grapefruit Salad.

Large Flat Mushroom Filled With Ratatouille, Topped With Goats Cheese and Oven Baked.

Duo of Ogen and Cantaloupe Melon with Parma Ham. Yolanda’s Prawn Cocktail.

Main Roast 35 Day Aged Beef With Yorkshire Pudding.

Pan Seared Breast Of Corn fed Chicken with Homemade Stuffing.

Roast Fillet of Pork With Cider and Sage Sauce.

Cajun Spiced Fillet of Salmon Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Served on Oven Roasted Vegetables, Red Pesto Cream.

Desserts Homemade Bread and Butter Pudding with Baileys Custard.

Individual Raspberry Pavlova.

Chocolate Melt in the Middle Pudding.

Cheese and Biscuits.

2 Courses £16.95 3 Courses £19.95 Tel: 01367 240578 or 07551005704 1 Bromsgrove, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7JF

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NICK MOORE CARS | The Advertiser | page 15 |

Call Nick on: 01367 244895 www.nickmoorecars.co.uk 1. Before..

Unit 3 RAC Park Rd Faringdon SN7 8LA

Due to amount of cars being brought in to me with damage inflicted onto paintwork, from car park cleaners, I feel a need to explain how a car should be valeted properly, preserving and enhancing the paintwork and tyres .

2. Wheels cleaned with Auto Glym Alloy Wheel Cleaner

9. Beautifully finished Car as new.

Ready to leave.

CAR WASH ONLY WITH CARE Small £10 Medium £15 Large £25 3. Hot pressure bodywork cleaned to loosen and remove road grime.

8. Hand dry.

Tyres Dressed.

Cash 4 Cars Best Prices Higher than “we buy any car” 4. Hot pressure body work wash with traffic film remover.

7. Apply Auto Rinse and Shine.

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*Booking essential* 5. Hot water rinse.

6. Hand wash with Auto Glym Car Shampoo.

Hot water rinse

Book you car in for professional valeting, all products used are Auto Glym, allow for minimum of 45 minutes.

Booking Is Essential. Call me, Nick Moore on 01367 244895

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VISUALLYSOUNDEVENTS Bespoke Wedding & Event Entertainment

Professional DJ Uplighting – Photobooths Dancefloors – Backdrops – Add-ons Office: 01367 358426 Mobile: 07763 440459 Email: matt@visuallysound.co.uk Web:www.visuallysound.co.uk Visually Sound Events is a family run business offering a bespoke entertainment service for your wedding, corporate event, birthday party or any other occasion. A family run business with over 17 years experience of making sure your big day is exactly what you always imagined, hopefully even better! By developing a completely personal package you can have exactly what you want without paying for anything you don’t. We are passionate about what we do and passionate about you!

It is essential you get the right entertainment, it is what you and your guests go home thinking about and discuss for years to come. We are not the average wedding DJ we offer a fresh alternative, high quality, stylish with a simple set up playing the music you want! We guarantee to arrive (trust us some don’t), turn up on time and to always look smart. We can be with you just for the evening party or all day with background music and microphones for speeches.

BATHROOM SHOWROOM Open to the Public & Trade

We are not just DJ's, we can offer so much more to make your event special, you may have thought about something a little different, a starlit dance floor, theme coloured up lighting, giant LOVE letters or a photo booth.

Build a package with us, to save some money and deal with less suppliers.

Visit www.visuallysound.co.uk to see what else we can provide alongside our DJ services or separately if you have alternative entertainment.

Planning your wedding or event is stressful enough without your suppliers and entertainment making it even harder. We aim to make the whole process as easy as possible. Call us, email us, or ask for a meeting at a place convenient for you, we are here to help.

We want your time with us to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. Contact Matt to discuss your special day.

Matt Visually Sound Events office 01367 358426 mobile 07763 440459 web www.visuallysound.co.uk email matt@visuallysound.co.uk

For your dream bathroom Let us help!…

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

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

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The moment you enter Karoliina Saunders Hair Design in Highworth it is obvious that salon owner and manager Karoliina Mothers Day Hair Spa £40 has a passion for perfection and creativity; its beautiful Includes Moroccan Oil Mask with surroundings hint at the attention detail and quality care you will Head Massage and receive at every appointment and it is clear that it is not just your a Cut & Blow Dry. average salon.

Offer available with selected stylists Karoliina’s aim is to offer her clientele something more than just only, from the 14th March-16th May. a haircut, something a little different, something special that shows that they stand out from the crowd.

“We like to keep up with the industry, keeping abreast of all the latest trends, we have a passion for creative hair design and like to keep active with photographic and competition work; I want to give our clients the finest service, creating wearable styles with a current edge.”

Having worked at Toni & Guy as an Art Director, Manager and Educator, Karoliina has a broad experience and knowledge of the industry which fuels an energy and commitment to every client that walks through her door. Her team share that passion, and together they will give you the highest standard in hair care, design and style.

Newly recruited stylist Lauren has been hairdressing for four years and is still learning new skills each day as part of the team at Karoliina Saunders Hair Design. “The most exciting thing I find about the industry is how it's always evolving and reinventing itself; eventually I would like to be a known creative stylist, and to develop a unique set of skills which I can pass on or teach to other stylists in the future, and with the support of Karoliina I think that I'm in the right place to achieve this.”

Lucy has also joined the team, and is also clearly passionate about hairdressing, she appreciates Karoliina’s focus on training. “It's the creative and expressive side of the industry that gets me so excited. I simply love getting involved and being hands on; with courses, seminars also all the photographic and competition work planned for this year.”

Not only can Karoliina’s clients benefit from the latest styles design and training, Lucy Karoliina Lauren they can also be confident that every time they visit the studio, they will be treated to the utmost care, and with an extensive list of refreshments on offer, the experience is one to relax and enjoy. “All our clients, male and female, will get a full head massage, shampoo, and blow dry; as soon as they enter the salon they are our guests, our main focus and priority, and we give them the highest standards of customer service and care.”

“The most important thing to me is when I see my clients walking out of our studio happy and see them coming back again, knowing that they will receive the same standard of quality and care every time we welcome them back to our salon.” For Karoliina, her clients’ needs are everything, and her studio is definitely, a cut above the rest.

Isla Whitton

a specialist firm dealing with Private Client work including Wills • Estate Administration • Lasting Powers of Attorney and all aspects of residential property and conveyancing work such as Sales • Purchases • Remortgages • Shared Ownership Development Transactions • Land Transactions • Property Investment Angel Wilkins LLP, The White Barn, Manor Farm, Manor Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8NE Tel: 01235 775100 Fax: 01235 775101 Email: neil@angelwilkins.co.uk - amanda@angelwilkins.co.uk - suzy@angelwilkins.co.uk - elizabeth@angelwilkins.co.uk www.angelwilkins.co.uk Angel Wilkins LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA number: 524327

Healthy T ips

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The term ‘Wellness’ is generally used to mean a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being.

According to Wikipedia, the ageing population participates in wellness programs in order to feel better and have more energy.

Wellness programs allow individuals to take increased responsibility for their health behaviours. People often enrol in a private wellness program to improve fitness or to learn how to manage their weight.

Wellness can be seen as a way towards helping a person assess their lifestyle and to maximize their potential and increase their ability to enjoy a healthy, well-balanced and fulfilling life. Wellness is a mindset that encourages us to seek and adopt positive habits and behaviours, enabling us to pursue and sustain a healthy and more satisfying lifestyle.

Eating healthily, getting adequate sleep, engaging in regular exercise and self-care, maintaining healthy relationships, living in a clean environment that promotes good health, and creating a good balance between career, personal and leisure time are all factors that contribute towards your state of well-being.

So where do you start?

Ask yourself; what is your current situation and what action are you taking to improve it?

Ask yourself; why do you do what you do?

Ask yourself; what is your motive for action?

Ask yourself; what is it that drives your life today?

Change can mean moving into unknown territory which can be frightening. People resist positive change because it can require time and effort. It is inevitable that changes will happen in life, the question is whether you are going to instigate those changes or whether you let change happen to you.

If you want different results then you will need to change the negative things you are doing and turn them into something positive. There is little point doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If you want a different result, you have to make a positive change and stick to it. At the end of the day, it is up to you to create healthy changes in all aspects of your life-wellness, so that you can make your goals a reality.

I am sure we would all like to improve our health and well-being and many other aspects of our lives too. Although there are many people around to help, the decision to make change is yours. Once you have made that decision to improve certain aspects of your life you are already on the first step to new beginnings.

You will be surprised as to the doors that are now open to you that were previously closed, or that you just did not see them.

Good luck.

Richard Marfell 07800636004 richard@studio-one2one.co.uk

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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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

www.lisamoore-photography.com lmoore965@btinternet.com

“The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other,... but to be with each other.”

Last month we heard from some of our absolute beginners, but the FarRunners is a broad church of runners of all ages, speeds and motivations.

The quote above from running author Christopher McDougall, sums up pretty well the ethos of some of the more experienced members of our group. Whilst we harbour competitive instincts, many of our group runs are all about catching-up as one might over a coffee or a pint, discussing what’s on our mind, whilst having a bit of aerobic exercise. What’s not to like? So let’s hear from them too….

Lisa Redman - “I joined Far Runners a year ago, when my son was 6 months old. I needed to find those muscles that hadn’t been used in a long long time. I particularly enjoy the hour or so where no one demands anything from me, except myself and the feeling of accomplishment at the end it just keeps me going back for more!!”

James Greenaway - ''I was new to Faringdon & joined FarRunners to reap the rewards of running in a group Further motivation, learning from others & most of all meeting some great new people!”

Kate Boswell – “I joined Far Runners in January after a break from running of about 4 years. I wish I'd done it earlier! What a fantastic bunch of supportive, knowledgeable and friendly folk. I was made so welcome and, by the second run out with them, I felt like I was one of the family!”

Esther Lafferty – “I've been running for years, mostly on my own, but having moved to Faringdon at the end of last year, it has been lovely to join such a friendly and welcoming group. There are runners of all ages, and lots of women as well as men, and as they get together several times a week, each time with subsets at different speeds, I'll always be able to slot in somewhere. And all free! Fantastic.

Paul Brame – “Having lived in Faringdon for nearly ten years, it was great to meet like minded people willing to share routes and adventures, even if it sometimes meant ending up lost in a muddy field. I also never thought that I would find myself getting up at 6am to see the sunrise at The Folly whilst running circuits around the top - later to be referred to as "Woozles" in honour of Winnie The Pooh. Knowing someone local who got a head-torch for Christmas has been an absolute boom for evening running this winter!"

So would you like to join us? We meet at the Old Town Hall at 6:30pm on a Tuesday and 7pm on a Thursday. We also meet at the Leisure Centre at 9:30am on Sundays.

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booking Advised

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

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Therapeutic Massage

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

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

Therapeutic-Relaxation-Sports Massages

07775 616239 ~1 Market Place, Faringdon

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

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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.

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

Buy direct from your local manufacturer and save money

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Don’t settle for mass produced When you can have made to measure For the same price!

Now in stock!…. Rise and Recline Chairs Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

Fairtrade is ‘about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers’ (fairtrade.org.uk).

The expanding diversity of Fairtrade products now widely available includes a great range of wines. The aim of Fairtrade is to benefit small scale farmers and workers, who are amongst the most marginalised groups globally, providing fairer trading conditions and opportunities to maintain their livelihoods. It includes investment into their businesses and community, providing sustainability rather than them relying on aid.

I went in search of some Fairtrade wines and came up trumps at the Co-op. Not only were the wines reasonably priced, but I was staggered to be presented with such choice. There was pinot grigio, chardonnay blends as well as viognier and even Fairtrade Prosecco! In the red department, we had malbec, carmenère, merlot, shiraz and shiraz blends to name a few.

Further investigation on the Co-op website has revealed that they are the UK’s largest retailer of Fairtrade wines, having a range of 25 wines sourced from South Africa and Chile.

The Siren Shiraz/Grenache 2014 Western Cape, South Africa Co-op £6.99 Being a fan of this blend (it is big in Australia); I was naturally drawn to this blend.

On the nose, it has ripe red berry fruits. The palate delivers a fruit platter of youthful characters; cracked black pepper with raspberries, plum and cherry finishing short on the palate with red currants and boiled sweets.

A great accompaniment to pulled pork or duck breast.

Fairtrade Carmenère 2013 Valle Central, Chile Co-op £5.99 Once upon a time, Carmenère was thought to be merlot! DNA profiling soon sorted that one out, although it is my belief that Carmenère shares a suppleness of tannins with merlot.

On the nose, this wine has pronounced aromas of dark berries; blackcurrant's and blackberries with a hint of coffee. On the palate, the dark fruits deepen, with undertones of chocolate and toastiness. The suppleness of this wine lends itself to accompany a hearty roast dinner or barbecue.

In support of Fairtrade Fortnight during February 23rs – March 8th, look for the Fairtrade logo and try some Fairtrade produce!

The Mustard Seed in Faringdon stocks a great range of Fairtrade food items and check out your local Co-op for their range of Fairtrade wines.

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

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Tue 3rd

‘Age UK Information Point’

Faringdon Library

10.30am 11.30am

01367 240311

Free

Wed 4th

Open Mic Night

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

9pm

Info@horseandjockey.org

Free

Wed 4th

Ferndale Community Choir

Entry Front gate Ferndale School Hall

7pm

01367 240618

£2.50

Fri 6th

Book Club

Faringdon Library

12:006:00pm

01367 240311

Free

Sat 7th

Stanford Art Group Art Market

The Vine

10am 12noon

01367 710754

Sat 7th

Open Day at Ferndale House Prep School

Ferndale House Prep School

10am 12noon

www.ferndaleschool.co.uk

Mon 9th

Stanford Art Group Meeting

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7:15pm

01367 710754

£4

Tues 101th

Stanford Local History Group

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7:45pm

Phil Morris 01367710285

£2

Wed 11th

The Knitting Group

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

7pm

ruth@thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk

Free

Thu 12th

The History of the Sport of Polo

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

2.30pm

Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com

Free

Thu 12th

Folly Card Craft

Jubilee Room, Pump House

7.15pm

R. Church 01367 240885

Fri 13th

‘The Mad Boy, Lord Berners, My Grandmother and Me’

Faringdon Library

6pm 7pm

Tickets available from library 01367 240311

Sat 14th

Faringdon Singers Concert “ In Every Corner Sing”

All Saints Church, Faringdon

7.30pm

Janet Crawshaw Jancrawshaw1@gmail.com

Sat 14th

Barn Dance

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

7.30pm 10.30pm

Faith 01367 241237

From £5

Sun 15th

Mothers Day Sunday Meal

Magnolia Brasserie, Sudbury House

12noon

01367 245345

Adult £27.95 Child £11.95

Wed 18th

The First World War - Talk by Bill King

The Old Town Hall, Faringdon

7.45pm

Fri 20th

Faringdon Twinning Asscociation Quiz

Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon

7pm

Sat 21st

Fairtrade Stalls

St Denys Church Stanford in the Vale

10:00am

Sat 21st

English Fantasias Vale Concert

St Denys Church Stanford in the Vale

7:30 9:30pm

01367 718420

£12

Wed 25th

The Knitting Group

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

7pm

ruth@thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk

£3

Wed 25th

Stanford Gardening Club

Stanford Village Hall

7:30pm

Dr Keith Fergurson

Free

Wed 25th

Faringdon Folly AGM

Pump House

7pm

Faringdonfolly.org.uk

Free

Sat 28th

Wantage Counselling Service Pragmatism & Principle

Loyd Lindsay Rooms Ardington

10am1pm

Helen Carter 01235 764810

£35

Sat 28th

Grand Quiz Night

Stanford Village Hall

7pm

J. Greenwood 01367 710578

£16 per team

Free 01367 241893 Faringdontwinning@gmail.com

£10 for a team of four.

Free

Call or email your events to me, all free of charge lou@theadvertisermagazine.net 07894554551 01397 244975 Future Land Use in Stanford Public Consultation

Stanford Village Hall

10am3pm

Topics - Allotments, burial gound, recreation, open spaces, small business, retail, education, housing

Free

Thurs 9th

Folly Card Craft

Pump House

7:15

R Church 01367 240885

£5

Wed 15th

Faringdon Historical Society

Old Town Hall

7:45

Prof. S. Church King John

£5

Sun 26th

Nearly New Sale

Faringdon Leisure Centre

3:15 4:30 pm

Sun 26th

Faringdon Rotary Duck Race

Millets Farm Centre

2pm

Sat 28th April

£1 www.faringdonrotaryclub.co.uk

£1

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Time

Every Day

Faringdon Home Library Service

Books to your door!

Every Mon, Tue & Wed

Free One to One IT Help

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Every Mon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Singing

Corn Exchange, Faringdon (during term time)

9:30am 11am

Every Mon

Sing and Sign Classes

Old Town Hall

Every Mon

Lunch Box Singing

3rd Mon 1st Tue

Contact

Charge/info

Sheena or Jane 01367 240311

Free

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Regular Events

faringdonbabyandtodd.wix.com faringdonbabyandtoddlersinging@gmail.c om

£2 per family

9:3010:30am

www.singandsign.com

Reserve place on website

Faringdon Library

1pm 2pm

Sheena 01367 240311

First taster session. Free.

Open to all

Faringdon WI

Corn Exchange,

2pm

Denise Monk 01367 240443

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

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445 Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

01367 248030 portwellangel@googlemail.com

£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds

1st Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11:30am

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

1st Tue

Junior Book Club

Faringdon Library

3.45pm 4.45pm

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

7.30pm 9.30pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Every Tue

Tone-n-Tots

The Pump House Project

11am 12am

www.tone-n-tots.com

Every Wed

Walking for Health

Leave from Old Town Hall

10:30am

www.faringdon.org/walking-andcycling.html

A slower or faster walk available

Every Wed

Slimming World

United Reformed Ghurch

7:30pm

Louise 07717 681939

£4.95

1st Wed

Buckland WI - Speaker and meeting each month

The Memorial Hall, Buckland

7pm

Libby Calvert 01367 870803

Non members £4 incl. refreshment

1st Wed

Open Mic Night

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

9pm

Info@horseandjockey.org

Free

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

Catholic Church Hall

8 pm

Becka 07841 431219

£34.70 annual membership

Every Wed

Open House - Coffee

Great Coxwell Reading Room

10:30am 11:30am

01367 241179

Coffee and Conversation Everyone welcome

Every Wed in term

Maths Homework Club

Faringdon Library

3pm 4:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Years 1 to 13

1st & 3rd Wed

Faringdon Youth Project Drop-in Sessions

Faringdon Library

4pm 5:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

1st & 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

7:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdonbrewery

1st Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6pm 7pm

All welcome

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:1511.00

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Every Fri in term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

2nd Fri

Uffington Messy Church

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

3.30pm 5.30pm

Ages 8-11 yrs Just turn up

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken Free

Sue Jennings 01367 820013 Sue_jennings@ymail.com

Donation welcome.

Every Sat

Family History Sessions

Faringdon Library

01367 240311

Call to book a 1 to 1 slot

Every Sat

Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

01367 241142

11-12miles or 25-35 miles

2nd Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room, Great Coxwell

2:30pm 5pm

Great Coxwell Teas

Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available

1st Sun

15 Minute Club

Cellar Bar Faringdon,

8:30pm

0771 421 8825

Free

Last Sun

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm 5:30pm

Every Sun

Slow Easy Cycle Ride

Meet under Town Hall, Faringdon

11am

Free About 10 miles will be covered

All welcome

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

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

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

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

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

01367-710595

01367-711952

JOE PEARCE PLASTERING 07709960598 - jplasterer3@gmail.com

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

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

Commercial and Solar PV work also catered for.

Friendly, professional service from a local company.

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

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

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

Chickens & Poultry Feed Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

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

01367 240880

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

VISUALLYSOUNDEVENTS Bespoke Wedding & Event Entertainment

Professional DJ Uplighting – Photobooths Dancefloors – Backdrops – Add-ons Office: 01367 358426 Mobile: 07763 440459 Email: matt@visuallysound.co.uk Web:www.visuallysound.co.uk EST. SINCE 2005

EXTENSIONS - GARDEN WALLS ROOFING - FENCING DRAINAGE - PATIOS ALL GENERAL BUILDING WORK SUPPLY AND DELIVER OF AGGREGATES

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

The Folly Tower is Open in April Sun 5th April Sun 19th April

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Experts - local services M.Y. Garden Services

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

All types of gardening - maintenance and some design

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Stone work - walls/repairs, pointing, concreting etc

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

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

ASTON PINE STRIPPING

DENTURE REPAIRS GARETH MORGAN MDTA Registered Dental Technician

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

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

Call Tom: 07762 380733

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

LOGS

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

Seasoned cut & split www.denboerwines.com delivered to your door £75 per load Tel 01367 241169 Corded lengths of pine ideal for woodburners Mobile 07919 241881 £30 collected or £40 delivered

Call now 01367 243053 07767 241301

Email: donnarogers @denboerwines.com

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

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

gregg@allseasonstrees.com

www.allseasonstrees.com

Call Gregg on 01865 430536 or 07823 332247

SERVICES Nash Motor Vehicle Services LTD

Michael Nash 01367 240082 07889 197046

Independent All makes of car servicing & MOT testing

nmvs72@gmail.com Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

Helen Gardner Contact me for more information M: 07846234826 H: 01367 250128 E: weightlossheleng@gmail.com

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

Corporate Service Courier Service Executive Cars Insured Cars

01367 243838 / 07894 572919 Enquiries@faringdoncars.co.uk www.faringdoncars.co.uk

For all enquiries & Appointments

Call Sam 07766 867667 samhairdressers@hotmail.co.uk

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All over the world there are millions of members of Girlguiding so why not join us and become a member too?

We are especially looking for the senior section members, girls over the age of 13 in the Shrivenham and Faringdon areas.

In this section of Guiding, women participate in a fun and flexible programme known as Look Wider. The programme is linked to a variety of recognised qualifications or awards, both within and outside Guiding. The opportunities and challenges are designed to be particularly beneficial to girls getting ready to embark on a career or go to university.

Senior Section members may also train to be Young Leaders by helping out with Rainbows and Brownies, Guides with support from an adult Leader.

There are several international opportunities available for Senior Section members, ranging from attending events abroad to volunteering on community projects in developing countries. Members can also make their voices heard by joining the Guiding delegate of the British Youth Council or Innovate, a national forum for young women to discuss and contribute to the direction of Girlguiding UK. In addition we are looking for adult help to prevent some of our units closing so if you can spare some time and help make a difference please contact us.

What do adults do?

Girlguiding UK would not have survived for 100 years without the amazing contribution of volunteers. In return, Girlguiding UK offers training in practical skills such as event management and first aid, whilst helping to develop additional skills such as leadership, team building and diversity awareness.

Whether it’s by running a unit, or organising fundraising, or generating publicity, volunteers have made Guiding what it is today. And of course, the more volunteers we have, the more girls we can welcome into Guiding.

If you’re interested in volunteering, in any capacity, whether you can offer a regular weekly commitment, or an hour or two every few months, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and make a difference to girls lives.

For further information please contact: Anne Lynn on 07790 816775 anne.lynn123@btinternet.com

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