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May 2019

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

Inside this month: Bovis Homes Oxfordshire Artweeks First Steps Consultancy Regent Cinema: Movies For You Great Barn Festival: Great Coxwell Food Review: The Clanfield Tavern Artist Og The Month: Louise Russell Farcycles Presents: Music Marathon Beauty Fantastic: Rebecca Hazelwood Oxfordshire Young Farmers: Country Show & Rally Promoting local business, trade and services.

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Virginia Bushell

Virginia Bushell lives in Langford and started painting in 2014 and is now working towards a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at West Dean College. At the moment she is most comfortable working in acrylics because of the immediacy, vibrancy and flexibility – though she also loves watercolour.

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Faringdon Business Breakfast Club Having held a very successful meeting in March at Sudbury House Hotel we returned for our April meeting with slight trepidation as it was April Fool’s Day. Even with a baker’s dozen in attendance we were luckily to get through the meeting without any mishaps or embarrassing moments, and it was nice to see some members who have not been able to attend regularly over the past few months.

With a great choice of breakfasts available it presented some of our members with difficult choices to make but we soon sat down and started our ’60-second’ round. We heard from our members on a wide and diverse range of topics: from marketing to accountancy to coaching with IT training, printing, HR, and legal as well as CRM software and conference facilities and last but not least voice recognition software from Neil Sleight who was our speaker.

Neil from ‘Talking Typist’ told us about how he had been involved in assessing and supporting children with dyslexia for nearly 25 years and how this had evolved into his current role as a trainer and supporter of a voice recognition software programme called Dragon.

Neil gave us an excellent presentation where he used voice recognition software in a live scenario, and it was easy to see how useful it could be. He told us about the people who he had helped overcome challenges of producing typed reports and it was amazing to hear about the different ways this type of software can be of benefit to them.

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Faringdon Bell Ringers Those who live near All Saints Church had a quiet evening on 15th April. Did you notice ? It is traditional for church bells not to be rung during Holy Week between Palm Sunday and Easter morning so we took the opportunity to hold our AGM. We were very pleased that Steve Bellamy, our Vicar, was able to chair the meeting. Following a year of teaching new recruits Clare Knock was re-elected as Tower Captain for the following year. Katharine Timberlake who used to write this column will continue to maintain the bells until she has fitted the new bell ropes she’s ordered. Julian Watson was elected as Steeple Keeper to succeed her.

The new ropes will be a first for Faringdon in that they are mostly polyester and should last longer than before. The ringers are very appreciative of the legacy left to All Saints

by Lewis Boffin for maintenance of the bells and clock. The cost of the new ropes will be shared between the legacy and the ringers.

Tom Edgeworth who many will remember from Tesco’s has re-joined us and he will be taking us on an outing later in the year. There’s still time to join us if you’d like to come !

On Thursday 18th April All Saints joined churches all over England in tolling a bell at 7.00pm to show our sorrow at the Notre Dame disaster. Thanks to Caroline Phillips who was the ringer.

Wendy Tynan has been to a bellringing course so may be showing up the rest of us – we need to look to our laurels.

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REGENT CINEMA Weds 1 May - Old Man & The Gun (12A) (2018 - Biography, Comedy, Crime) Based on the true story of Forest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.

Stars: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek Film duration: 1 hour 33 mins (no interval) Free tea/coffee and a biscuit Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pmTickets in advance £4 from Faringdon Information Centre / £5 on the doorMatinee Club Membership - Just £24 for 12 films (inc half price pre-booked Blockbuster evening cinema tickets)

Friday 31 May - Vice (15) (2018 - Biography, Comedy, Drama) The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.

Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell Film duration: 2hrs 12 min (plus 15 min interval) Licensed bar, refreshments, ice-creams and popcorn Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, FaringdonDoors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pmTickets in advance £3 U18s, £4 Adult, £10 Family from Faringdon Information CentreTickets on door £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family For more info or to join the mailing list, please visit our website www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema-2 Tickets can be bought in advance from Faringdon Information Centre, 5 Market Square, Faringdon SN7 7HL

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We’re selling upcycled furniture, bags, cards, jewellery and all sorts.

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Hello and once more a big welcome to all things considered of interest in the World around us.

Black holes included, it seems. Only a mere 27,000 light years away at the centre of “our” Galaxy – or 55,000,000 light years away in the Messier 87 Galaxy. Close enough!

May – a month of promises, of Summer to be, the start of successful rearing of young, of tadpoles, of migration - and of more blossom for bees, butterflies and moths – even anticipating the buzz and sounds of Summer. Thoughts too of “will the new bird boxes – including our swift nest boxes give someone a home this year?”. We may not be aware of what this side of Summer may have in store, but the February and March weather pattern has been very different to last year. Only the recent cold, almost frosty weather has slowed the passing of daffodils and forsythia. In our lawn, the many clusters, constellations and galaxies of Celandine flowers have been shining away for weeks , making even high-set grass cutting quite a work of art, with no-cut areas until the leaves go yellow.

The preservation of all the bold lawn dandelion flowers for the early insects has been worthwhile too, judging by feeding insect activity.

Climate change help – how about urinals for cows?! Cow toilets, created by Dutch inventor in a bid to tackle emissions from urine. A cow is never going to be completely clean but you can teach them to go to the toilet. Cows on trial farms in Holland are stimulated to void urine into urinals wherever and whenever they trough-feed. The urine can be handled in such a way as to reduce ammonia formation (which is in effect loss of fertilising nitrogen). Urinals will also be in place soon in milking parlours, catching urine in a similar way, in order to separate it from faecal slurry, which by this simple separation, greatly reduces the loss of nitrogen as ammonia when the slurry alone is stored and when spread on pastures as normal. I know that I was regularly splashed while milking all those years ago, but the old-style dairy smell never leaves my memory-bank. It includes the rich, spicy-sweet smell of cow concentrate pellets eaten by the cows when being milked, as they rattled their way down the hopper from the silo above.

I would like to add a very BIG and IMPORTANT thank you to all my lovely clients who so generously contributed to my charities at the retirement “bash” at work and on other occasions. Thank you also for enriching my wine cellar with superb choices.

To make the decision to sell was a very hard one and maybe equally hard for you to understand, but it has been done in a way over the past year for you all to know about it and be given time to come to terms with it. The money donated will be going to The Labrador Rescue Trust (LRT), Sunshine Cat Rescue and to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. A whopping £500. Thank you all SO MUCH. You may not have realised or been told that my veterinary work continues, through charity work, professional skills training and working as a Locum Vet. I still consider that I have much to learn and to give back to the one profession that I consider the best in the World. I started realising my destiny when I was 7 and it included dairy farming by 9. Alf Wight as James Heriot will always be my inspiration in the way he worked. I also have more time to be able to share with all my readers; your loyalty is inspiring as well as a humbling experience.

Enjoy the month of May! Until June, take care.

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We are raising funds for Dementia Adventure Clothes can be dropped off on the 11th at Lechlade Pavilion from 10.00 to 12.00 Doors open at 1 pm with a 50p entrance Tea Coffee Cake and a Raffle If anyone would like to donate clothes before the day, they can email fiona-wright@outlook.com And arrange collection. We are putting all monies made into our fundraising for London to Paris which is for Dementia Adventure.

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In a Lonely Place

by Dorothy B Hughes

Accompanying the hype surrounding the return of Game of Thrones this past week, there have been a flurry of social media posts, and commentators making it known that they ‘have never seen Game of Thrones’.

Many utter it politely, but there are always people that want to make a point of how ‘idiotic’ they think the whole thing is.

For every ‘fandom’ we have the naysayers. I get it on some levels – with our 24-hour media culture it can all be a bit much. It seems that no one could move without being consumed by hype– whether it’s Game of Thrones, or the latest Avengers superhero movie. But on other levels I don’t get it. People can often be mean-spirited and contrary for the sake of it.

I personally haven’t yet started on Game of Thrones because I bought the book box set in a Black Friday sale, and want to work my way through that before I start on the filmed versions.

Claire Meadows

Films of books can be a mixed bag. Especially if either the book or the film is a favourite of yours – why would you want either to be ‘tainted’ by a bad effort to adapt it?

I had no such worry with this month’s book In a Lonely Place.

It’s one from the archives, having been published in 1947.

It was adapted for film in 1950, directed by Nicholas Ray, and staring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame.

It’s one of my favourite films. And is very different from the book.

The characters are present and correct in both, but the book is a much, much darker beast than the film.

Dix Steele in the book is a WW2 veteran adjusting to life away from combat in Los Angeles.

He becomes enamoured and obsessed with his neighbour, Laurel Gray, and the two embark on an affair.

Meanwhile, a killer is stalking young women in Los Angeles.

This is a great read if you love the crime noir genre.

It’s not a long read, and if you’re anything like me you’ll gobble it up in no time.

Then, my recommendation would be to get hold of the film, and marvel at how, even though they’re different, they are both compelling and have you by the throat until their gripping ends.

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Sitting here on the most glorious Good Friday I remember in years, with the sun warm enough to be able to put a tea shirt on, the smell of the blossoms and flowers in the air and the scent of freshly cut grass, what a pleasure to sit down and write this most enjoyable food review for the Clanfield Tavern.

Most people from around the Faringdon area will know Jackie Smith, from previously having Just Jacks and Ruby Jacks. Jackie has taken on this brand-new project which I must say she is doing a tremendous job of, with the help of her partner who is the wonderful chef there, Dan Broda.

We arrived at 7:00 on Friday night, the place was absolutely buzzing with very happy customers, some of whom I recognised from Faringdon itself, some tourists, a few families with children, all enjoying a drink or a bite to eat.

The Clanfield Tavern has a very warm feel to it, as soon as you walk through the old wooden door.

Jackie has kept to its olde worlde décor, face brick walls and beautiful wooden beams. This is something that I thoroughly enjoy, it’s like being taken back in time, which is a treat, as most of my life, I’ve spent in a relatively young country, compared to the UK and Europe, with next to nothing in historical buildings, it certainly makes you appreciate history and of course the architecture of buildings here!

To start with I had the most delicious starter I’ve have had in a long time, Lechlade Trout Salad with herb mayonnaise, rhubarb and watercress it was fresh and light and seasoned perfectly, as you can see in the photographs the plating of this dish was a work of art, just looking at it made me enjoy it, without even one mouth full! I could have eaten this as a main course, just a lot more of it, as the dish was so very me, I loved it and recommend it to everyone. My partner had the Farmhouse Pork Terrine with homemade Piccalilli and toast, he said it reminded him of being in France, a wonderful compliment as it takes a lot to come close to real French Terrine.

Next, I chose from the specials board, and lucky me, as it was the last in the kitchen that night, my main course was lemon Sole, this was served with cockles, samphire, dill and new potatoes. I can still remember the flavour, it was light and lemony, the sole was off the bone, I found no bones which made it a perfect dish for me, lovely. My partner had the mixed grill which was also on the specials board that night, he has a large appetite and said he could barely finish it (he did though) so he was thrilled, as with many restaurants he walks out of them still hungry. I must admit, I have taken him to McDonalds on one occasion after a meal out, now that’s the size eater he is! It was Steak, Gammon, Sausage, black pudding, Chicken in breadcrumbs and cooked tomatoes on the vine served with chips, he said it was delicious and a very hearty meal.

To round the meal off very well, I had the selection of British cheeses, Godminster Cheddar, Cricket St. Thomas Brie, Barkham Blue, served with crackers, chutney, slices of apple, celery and grapes all beautifully presented on a slate, it was very tasty for me considering I normally go for the most chocolaty sweet pudding on the menu, made a very tasty change!

My partner had the Chocolate Delice with honeycomb ice cream, which was an absolute treat, totally delectable, a must when not watching your weight! Chocolatey with a hint of rum with creamy homemade ice cream with little crumbs of honeycomb in it, wonderful.

What a pleasure the whole evening was, wonderful delicious food and wine in a warm and friendly atmosphere with excellent service. I would encourage you to book and have your next meal at the Clanfield Tavern, it’s my new favourite place to eat in this area! Jackie and Dan have worked their magic, you won’t be disappointed!

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Lots of my clients say to me “She never sleeps during the day” or “I cant put him down, as soon as I do, he wakes up”. As hard as this is, it is very normal, and just a phase that will pass.

My first piece of advice would be to not worry about it, and to enjoy the cuddles, without feeling pressurised to put them down as soon as they fall asleep, the new born stage passes so quickly, I really do not see any problem with them relaxing with their baby.

As a Sleep Consultant, I only offer sleep consultations to babies over six months, as any kind of ‘sleep training’ before this can be detrimental to their emotional wellbeing.

However, I do believe that that we can gently support babies to learn to self soothe, and form ‘Sleep Association by using very gentle techniques.

I use a technique where I help parents to use words to comfort their children when they are struggling to sleep, rather than to rock them or cuddle them to sleep.

A single phrase, such as, “Its sleep time, Mummy loves you” can be enough to form a Sleep Association, and make babies feel safe and secure and allow themselves to self-settle to sleep.

When you have very little babies, around four months, you can say this, when you are sitting directly next to them and you can rock the Moses Basket or pram at the same time, so that they also have some movement, without actually being held.

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Only persevere for very short periods of time, and make sure that you let your baby see you at regular intervals, so that they know you are still there, as otherwise they will panic.

If your baby is still unsettled after a few minutes of doing this, please stop, and pick them up. You can always try again half an hour or so later.

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| The Advertiser | page 11 | Great Barn Festival is back! Following a successful first year in the stunning 700-year-old National Trust Great Barn in Great Coxwell, the festival returns on the 8th and 9th of June. The monument William Morris likened to the finest of cathedrals will see a host of family friendly arts and crafts, drama, music, storytelling and a marvellous artisan market place.

With a series of ticketed events from a Mad Hatter Tea Party to a family friendly Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a stand up comedian in full suit of armour to an acting masterclass the Great Barn will be raising the rafters with something for everyone. Award winning companies Creation Theatre, David Gibb singer songwriter, Emma Boor puppeteer, and a host of performers with five star productions, sell out shows from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and beyond make their way to this most unexpected little theatre. The grounds will be full of added attractions, a bustling market, children’s tent, silent disco, live music, storytelling and theatre.

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| The Advertiser | page 15 | ARTWEEKS IN LANGFORD Langford is hosting its first ever Arts Festival from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th June 2019.

The Festival will feature the work of 20 amateur and professional artists, ranging from - water colour, acrylic and oil paintings, prints and photographs through to sculpture, glass and pottery.

St Matthew’s church in Langford, together with the Village Hall will provide the key venues where the artists’ work will be displayed and sold.

However, during the Festival the whole of Langford will be buzzing with art-inspired activities including artists sketching and painting about the village, art installations, a photography competition, a blacksmith offering a metalwork experience, arts and crafts for visitors to try plus pottery demonstrations and more!

With homemade cakes, light lunches and refreshments served throughout the Festival, plus a bar serving Pimms and local beers, it will provide the perfect day out for both families and serious art enthusiasts.

Adult entry will cost £2 (which includes the catalogue) while children (under 16) will be FREE. Langford Arts Festival kicks-off on Friday 7th June at 7pm in St Matthew’s church with a special preview reception and drinks.

After this the Festival will run from 11am- 5pm throughout the weekend, finishing on Sunday 9th June.

To find out more about visiting or attending visit www.langfordartsfestival.co.uk Or contact Jo Edwards on 07767 204627 or email joanna.edwards5@btinternet.com

ARTWEEKS IN LITTLEWORTH Again this year, as part of Oxfordshire Artsweek, a distinct group of artists are having their exhibition in the lovely old Reading Room in Littleworth village which is off the A420 between Faringdon and Kingston Bagpuize.

Ceramicist Marjut Roberts’ work continues to be simple forms in a rustic, austere style with peeling paint and rust-like surface. Inspiration for her work comes from observation of objects and information around and also from creative energies from within herself.

Yvonne Robinson's body of work this year consists of collagraphs and collages asking the questions of ‘Where?, What?, When? and Why?’. She is naturally affected by the physical world around her and her work reflects this, making it always intriguing and thought provoking.

The work of Seija Wentworth is based on personal experience flowers from her own beautiful garden, annual field trips to Africa and people and animals she has met.

Refreshments with homemade cakes, demonstrations and free parking available.

The exhibition will be open every day from 11am to 6pm from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 May 2019 Yvonne Robinson 01367 718274

ARTWEEKS IN GREAT COXWELL Great Coxwell Artists will once again be coming together to showcase their talents during Oxfordshire Artweeks 2019.

Taking place in a variety of venues in Great Coxwell village, during the weekends of 11/12 and 18/19 May, the artists and artisans involved this year cover a wide range of skills. These include, ceramics, green woodworking, painting, drawing, mosaics, digital art, wire work, jewellery and new this year designer textiles including quilts and footstools. A trail will be signposted through the village and visitors are warmly encouraged to come and see what is on offer. A range of pieces will be available to purchase along with a selection of greetings cards. Many of the artists will be demonstrating their work during the weekend so there should be lots to see and do with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. There will also be a plant sale at the local church and of course the now famous refreshments will be available at the Reading Room. Only 2 miles from Faringdon it would make for a great family day out so please come along.

ARTWEEKS IN FARINGDON more than 30 artists and designer makers welcome you for Oxfordshire Artweeks, the county’s art festival (4th-27th May and in Faringdon itself from 11th-18th) during which artists showcase their creativity, talents and eye-catching art and crafts from local landscapes to designs with a difference: there’s everything from paintings and photography to jewellery, and furniture making.

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We had a round up of local networking events over the next few weeks, some of which have taken place but we would like to advertise the Faringdon Rotary Club Duck Race on 26th April and Farcycles Musical weekend on 11 and 12 May. Please come and support these worthy local groups.

The next meeting of FBBC is on 13 May at Sudbury House Hotel starting at 7.30 am. You can book your place by going to: https://fbbc-networking.co.uk/faringdon-businessnetworking/.

For May only, new attendees get a half price seat.

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For your dream bathroom Let us help!…

01367 242666 faringdon@activeplumbingsupplies.co.uk

Unit A&B, Park Road, Faringdon, SN7 7DS

Vegetables are hated by some of us when we are children and disliked or considered boring by many of us as adults.

Yes, broccoli or kale did taste bitter as we reluctantly chewed on it when we were 8 years old, and our taste buds were still developing. We didn’t like it or try it then so we won’t like it or try it now! But that would be a mistake - we miss out on a lot of nutrients when we choose not to eat our vegetables.

Whether you are looking to lose weight, improve your health or manage your energy, eating a wide range of vegetables with different colours and textures is likely to improve your vitamin and mineral profile as well as increase your fibre intake. (Diets high in fibre have been shown to reduce the likelihood of developing bowel cancer among many other benefits.)

Getting your long list of nutrients from food is so crucial that it’s tempting to rely on supplements. They do help but they are just that - supplements to a healthy and varied diet.

We used to eat leaves, roots, berries, meat and fish from natural sources when we had a hunter-gatherer diet. Less so now we are supermarket shoppers!

Leafy greens are rich in vitamins B, A, C, K and minerals which are good for the brain, immune system, the health of our blood vessels and bones.

Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli cauliflower, onions and garlic as well as mushrooms contain sulphur which is used by many processes in the body. Colourful fruits and berries as well as vegetables such as carrots, beetroot and peppers add antioxidants into our diet. All are great sources of fibre. High quality protein is also necessary in our diet and it’s can be obtained from plant sources such as legumes (chickpeas, kidney beans etc.) or by eating nuts, meat, fish and eggs - also sources of healthy fats.

Of course we can choose to eat our convenient, processed food that we love so much, or we could ‘crowd it out’ with lots of fruit and vegetables. By eating those first, cooked or uncooked, we massively increase our uptake of crucial nutrients and only then should we settle down to eating low nutrient-dense foods - if we have any space left!

You can eat your vegetables in many different ways: ● Steamed ● Boiled ● Ferment them (pickles) ● Have them in soup ● In smoothies ● As a dip ● Eat them cooked or raw in salads ● Cook from frozen or straight from the garden ● If you really hate them then get them in powdered form!

Fill your boots!!!!!

If you are particularly resistant to change then increase the nutrients in your processed food by adding vegetables gradually – maybe improve your pizza topping by adding cooked or raw asparagus – add more mushrooms, fresh tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes, or maybe artichokes in oil, chopped onions, kale or spinach. Try it you might just like it!

We all have a choice! What will yours be?

Rich Richard Marfell – Wellness Coach 07800636004 Richardmarfelluk@gmail.com

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01367 240402

Diggers - Dumpers - Shredders - Floor sanders Breakers - Wallpaper strippers - Heaters Dehumidifiers - Concrete mixers & Much more www.kinchplanthire.co.uk Old Sawmills Rd, Park Rd, Faringdon, SN7 7DS

Saturday 11th May 10.00 Opening : Fanfare for Faringdon (Alphorn, French Horn, Trombone) 10.30 Kitchen Symphony -open session for Under 5s - singing, percussion, bike bells 11.00 Highworth Silver Training Band 12.00 Bollywood Dancing - open class, all welcome 12.45 Karen Brind Dancing School 1.00 Children's Art Prize Awards 1.15 Comedy Sketch 'My Creature' 1.45 The Fazz Factor Talent Show - open session. Contact farcycles@gmail.com 2.30 Stage Coach Seniors Perform 2.50 Street and Commercial Dancing with Karrie from Stage Coach open class, all welcome 3.45 Tai Chi and Satie with Amy - open class, all welcome.

4.15 Piano Recital Thomas Graff 5.15 Kiff 'n Bones, Guitar n' Bass, A Little Light Latin 6.45 The Cotswold Voices 8-11 Disco with Al (Citizen) Cane. - Cycle Powered Sunday 12th May 10.00 Ukulele groups 10.30 Happy Families open session 11.00 Shrivenham Ladies Choir 11.30 'From the Top' Youth Woodwind Group 12.00 Singing Workshop open to all. Vivaldi Gloria, Faure Requiem selection + 'Surprise' 1.00 Katherine Payne (Age 11) Violin & Piano Recital 1.20 Folk Music - open group - bring stringed instruments 2.05 Illustrated Talk - Tony Hadland- History and Impact of the Bicycle 3.15 Fanfare for Faringdon 4-6 Champagne Tea Party 'Faringdon 1934' tickets only, contact farcycles@gmail.com REFRESHMENTS & STALLS both days including HOME MADE FOOD & Exhibition of CYCLE ART BAR: Saturday Lunch and Evening; Sunday Lunchtime UNPLUGGED: we plan to use Bicycle Generated Electricity. Come and Burn Calories & Charge your Device ENTRY FREE

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YOUR COMPLETE OXFORDSHIRE SERVICE & REPAIR CENTRE Call Malcolm on: 01367 718698 � � � � � � � �

MOT’s Tyres - Tracking Brakes - Clutches Battery Replacement Exhausts - Timing Belts Servicing For All Makes Of Vehicles Mechanical Repairs - Air-Con Re-Gas Professional Diagnostics & Fault Finding

Foxtail Garage is Oxfordshire’s premier independent BMW Specialists offering a full range of professional diagnostics, fault finding and servicing for all vehicle makes and models. service@foxtailgarage.co.uk www.foxtailgarage.co.uk White Horse Business Park Ware Road, Stanford in the Vale Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8NY

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GLASS

A true reflection of quality Artist of the Month Louise Russell Faringdon Town Council is pleased to have Louise Russell as May’s Artist of the month.

Louise has been taking photographs for many years and has enjoyed using film cameras, digital cameras and her iPhone.

It’s fair to say that photography is a passion of hers, and something she just cannot get enough of. Being a busy working wife and mother means it’s not always easy finding the time to take photographs. Trying her hand at all areas of photography, Louise particularly enjoys macro, flower and nature photography. You may have seen her in our local meadows photographing butterflies, bees and beetles.

Louise has had work published in Cotswold Life magazine, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Members magazine and the Swindon Advertiser. In 2017 one of her photos was chosen from over 11,000 images submitted to feature in a book published to raise money for Children in Need. The book features over 300 pictures selected by professional photographer Rankin.

In 2018 two of her wildlife photography images were selected by National Garden Gift Vouchers to be used in their gift card range. Louise has also had her work exhibited at a top London Photography store as part of a national exhibition.

Recently, Louise decided to take the leap into the handmade market and use her photos to create unique greeting cards, mounted photos and framed photos that are just perfect for giving as gifts. Her square cards are designed to be framed brightening any room.

If you would like to see more of Louise’s images, then please visit her Instagram and Facebook accounts. https://instagram.com/louruss https://www.facebook.com/louiserussellphotography Visit the Information Centre in the Pump House during May to see Louise’s work, open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9:30am to 1pm on Saturdays.

GLASS PROCESSORS & GLAZIERS GLASS CUT WHILE-U-WAIT MIRRORS • BEVELLING SANDBLASTING • POLISHING DRILLING • DECORATIVE GLASS COLOURED SPLASHBACKS Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park, Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF Assistant Coordinator Wanted W

ante

Part-time, approx 8 hrs per week, £12 per hour, Self-employed/Freelance, flexible.

The Pump House Project has recently been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to run an exciting and unique series of workshops focusing on developing skills to assist local people find new jobs and take up volunteering opportunities. This represents an exciting new direction for The Pump House Project.

We are now seeking someone to coordinate and successfully execute this new initiative, through the identification of courses, tutors and participants from Faringdon and the surrounding area.

Course providers could be any entity from the Red Cross and Citizens Advice Bureau to independent firms offering industry related skills or workshops.

CVs with a covering letter highlighting your suitability for this role, should be sent to Lucy Brown by email to info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk by 17th May, 2019.

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 Angel Wilkins LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA number: 524327

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JIM GRIFFITHS CARBODY REPAIRS

HIGHWORTH TRAVEL

Tel: 01367 243324 or 07918660725

INDEPENDENT LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALIST

� Minor Accident Damage � Dent & Bumper Repairs � Paintwork To All Types Of Vehicles Unit 14 Pioneer Road, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7BU Email: jimers213@btconnect.com Continued from page 3….

We expected an exciting evening with the Fire Brigade holding an emergency escape drill at the tower but as people in the area know an electric cable at the top of the Market Place blew up that morning and the church was in darkness. We shall have to rearrange.

Earlier in the month the Vale ringers held their AGM at Shrivenham after some excellent ringing. Two Faringdon ringers were elected as Branch officers : Clare as deputy Chairman, Wendy as Treasurer. Jackie O’Hagan from Stanford in the Vale continues as Chairman.

Whether or not you would like to try ringing we would love to welcome you to visit Sunday service ringing (9.45-10.30 am) or Monday practice (7.30-9.00 pm) at…

All Saints Church or you can contact us by emailing faringdonringers@gmail.com.

office@highworthtravel.co.uk www.highworthtravel.co.uk

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Wed 1st

Old Man & Gun (12A)

The Regent Cinema

12.30pm

Faringdon Information Centre

Sat 4th

Plant Stall

Market Place

10am 12.30pm

Sat 4th

Art Market

Stanford Village Hall

10am 12noon

Sat 4th

Plant Sale and Coffee morning

Stanford Main Village Hall

10am 12noon

Rosemary Packer on 01367 710445

Sun 5th

Folly Tower Open Day

Folly Hill

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk www.facebook.com/FaringdonFolly

Wed 8th

Folly Dollies Talk: Adventure to South Pole with Al sylvester

Blessed High Catholic Church Hall

8pm

Follydollies@hotmail.com

Thu 9th

Bus Trip to Stow on the Wold

Depart Market Place

1.15pm 4.30pm

Thu 9th

U3A Talk: Renewable Energy Sources

Corn Exchange

2.30pm

faringdondistrictu3a.com/

Sat 11th Sun 12th

Music Marathon - A weekend of Music, Art and Dance

Corn Exchange

All day

farcycles.weebly.com/folly-sports-park.html

Sat 11th Sun 12th

Artweeks in Great Coxwell

Great Coxwell, SN7 7LZ

11am 5pm

Karen Vogt: 01367-241707 karen@vogt.org.uk

Sat 11th Sun 19th

Oxford Artweeks: Stone Sculpture by Sharon Rich

Henleaze Farm, Fernham

Sat 11th Sun 19th

Longcot Flower Festival Concert St Mary’s

Longcot Village St Mary’s Church

Sat 11th

White Horse Garden Club: Plant Thomas Hughes Memorial Sale Hall, Uffington

Charge/info £4/£5 Proceeds to Folly Tower & Woodland Trust

U11s Free, 11-16 £1 Adults £3

£6 Visitors £1.50

Weekends 11am - 5pm Weekdays 2pm - 5pm

Free

6pm

Spring Family Concert

Free

2.30pm 4pm

Pamela Preene 01367 820251

Sat 11th

Musical Road Trip

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

7pm

Sat 11th

Old Berks Countryside Day

The Kennels, Stanford Road, SN7 8ES

10.30am 5pm

www.oldberkshunt.co.uk/events/theobh-countryside-day/

Family £20, Adult £8, Child (2-14) £3

Sun 12th

Christian Aid week : Songs of Praise

All Saints Church

6.30pm

Julie Campbell 01367 242589

All welcome

Sun 12th

Plant Fayre

Root and Branch, Westmill Farm, Watchfield

1pm 4pm

www.rootandbranch.info

In aid of Root and Branch

Mon 13th

Stanford Art Grp: Glasgow Boys

Stnaford Village Hall, Small Hall

7.30pm

Tue 14th

History Grp Talk: History of Wallingford

Stanford Village Hall, Small Hall

7.45pm

Phil Morris 01367 710285

Visitors £3

Wed 15th

British Legion Talk

Faringdon Bowls Club

7.30pm

RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Non Members Welcome

Wed 15th

Open Mic

Stanford Social Club

Fri 17th

Spring Quiz

Pump House Project, Swan Lane

7.15pm

Fiona Merrick fcm.1264@gmail.com

£5 per person Teams of 4

Fri 17th Sat 18th

Airport Tales - A comedy by Carol Libman

Buscot Park Theatre

7pm

www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/tickets/box-office/

£10 includes drink

Sat 18th

Spring Family Concert

Longcot Village

6pm

Rounding off Longcot Flower Festival

Sat 18th

Trip to Exbury Gardens

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

9am 6pm

www.exbury.co.uk

£25 incl coach and entrance

Sat 18th

Christian Aid Week Afternoon Tea

Barber Rooms, All Saints Church

2.30pm 4.30pm

Julie Campbell 01367 242589 iajuca.ca@gmail.com

£5

Sat 18th Sun 19th

Artweeks in Great Coxwell

Great Coxwell, SN7 7LZ

11am 5pm

Karen Vogt: 01367-241707 karen@vogt.org.uk

Sun 19th

Folly Tower Open Day

Folly Hill

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk www.facebook.com/FaringdonFolly

U11s Free, 11-16 £1 Adults £3

Wed 22nd

Stanford Gardening Club Talk: The Story of British Wild Orchids

Stanford Village Hall

7.30pm

Rosemary Packer on 01367 710445

Visitors £3

Thu 23rd

Bus trip to North Cerney Gardens

Depart Market Place

1.15pm 4.30pm

Entrance not included

£8

Sat 25th Mon 27th

5th Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show

Langley Farm, Langley Lane, Clanfield

10am onwards

lechladecollectorsclub.co.uk/

Adults £4, Conc £2, U16s Free with paying adult

Fri 31st

Vice (15)

The Regent Cinema

7pm

Faringdon Information Centre

U18s £3, Adult £4 Family £10

£9, Conc £7

Members £2 Non Members £5

All Welcome

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Local Events Date

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Free One to One IT Help

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire .gov.uk

Free

Mon, Wed Thu

Lloyds Mobile Bank

Southampton Street Car Park

Mon 9:45 12pm

Wed 12:45pm-3pm Fri 1pm-3pm

Every Mon

Little All Sorts Toddler Group

All Saints Church Barber Room

9:30-11:00

Margaret 01367 244901

Free

Every Mon to Sunday

Blue Light Breakfast

Ferendune Court

8:30-10:30

Claire Morbey

Free

Every Mon

Bridge Club

Faringdon United Church

6.45pm 10.15pm

Françoise Stacey, Secretary of the Club: 01367 241813

£2 per person

Every 2nd & 4th Mon

Disco Dots

Pump House Project

9:30-11am

Lucy 07900 800657

£1

3rd Mon

Mon, Tue & Wed

Event

Faringdon WI

Old Town Hall

2pm

Jan vinerjan@hotmail.com

Every Mon & Thurs

Faringdon Day Centre

Baptist Church Hall Bromsgrove

9:15- 2:15

Supervisor 07523 116918

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445

Every Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:00 - 11:30

Sheena 01367 240311 wantage@babysensory.co.uk Kat Culverwell 07800568040

£10 inc lunch. Transport available Free

Every Tue

Baby & Toddler Sensory

The Pump House Project

10:30am 11.30am

Every Tue

Chris Davis Fish Van

Outside The Bell

5:30 6:30

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

2:00pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Free Tea & Coffee

Every Wed

Ferndale Choir

Catholic Church Hall

7:15-8:45pm

louisejwoodgate@gmail.com

£4.50

Every Wed

The Crafty Crew

The Pump House Project

9.30-11.30am

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

Runs during Cake Cafe

Every Wed

Walking for Health

Start at Old Town Hall

10:30am

www.faringdon.org/walking-and-cycling

Walks to suit all abilities

Every Wed

Community Cake

The Pump House Project

9:30-11:30

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

£1 for Cake & Drink

Every Wed

Community Singing Group

The Pump House Project

12-1:00

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

£3 per person

Every Wed

Citizen Advise

Pump Room Faringdon

10am - 12am

03444 11144

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

1st Wed

Information & Gadget Drop-in

Pump House Project

9:30am-11:30

Sonia

During Cake Cafe

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

Catholic Church Hall

8-10pm

Charlotte 07809 225795

2nd Wed

The Knitting Group

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

7pm

Ruth Chester 01367710362 caston@tlkc.co.uk

Free

Every Wed & Thurs

Slimming World Faringdon

United Reformed Church

Wed 5:30pm Thurs 9:30am

& Wed 7:30pm Louise 07717 681939

£4.95

Every Thu

Baby & Toddler 0-4yrs

United Church

9:30 -11am

faringdontoddlers@gmail.com

£1

Every Thu

Slimming World Stanford

Stanford Primary School

5:30&7:30pm

Amy 07514 255703

£4.95

Every Thu

Slimming World Highworth

Southfield Junior School

5:30&7:30

Louise 07717 681939

£4.95

Every Thu

Quiz

Horse & Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

9pm

01367 710302

Free

Every Thu

Chatterbox

Stanford Small Village Hall

10am - 12pm

Yvonne 01367 710400

Coffee/Tea, Chat, Raffle

1st Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6:00-7:00pm

Sheena 01367 240311

Free

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:15am 11.00am

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken

Every Fri

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30 - 11:00

Sheena 01367 240311

Free

Every Fri

Bowling Club - Open Nights

Bowling Club

Fri 7:30

Trevor Durrant 01793 330564

Every Sat

Yoga Classes

Faringdon United Church

9am - 10.15am Adults

www.yogabear.org.uk 7875633923

Every Sat

Stagecoach Faringdon

Faringdon Junior School

Various

Stagecoach.co.uk/faringdon 01367 240663

2nd Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room,

2:30pm - 5pm

Great Coxwell

3rd Sat

Junior Book Club 8-11yrs

Faringdon Library

10:30-11:15

Sheena 01367 240311

Free

Sat - Sun

Tom Browns School Museum

Broad St Uffington

2-5pm

Karen Pilcher 01367 820 978

Open Bank holidays

Tea, Coffee and Cakes

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Experts - Local Services The Veterinary Surgery

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

KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY

info@lovekidsphoto.co.uk

07854 651 961

01367-711952

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

FARINGDON COBBLER’S � � � �

Quality Shoe Repairs Key Cutting Engraving - VAPE’S & E-Liquid Dry Cleaning

01367 243 134

07799 890845 01367 241932

Chickens & Poultry Feed All at unbeatable prices

Est. 1960

M.J.Hodgkins � � � �

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

FARINGDON CARS First Class Services Business Accounts Personal Bookings Standard Booking Private Airport

Short/Long Distances Courier Private Car Hire

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

Russ Gooding TREE CARE SPECIALIST 25 Years Experience

Located 01367705030

07955499467

07554 241 151 russ_gooding@hotmail.co.uk

Faringdon Town Council Faringdon Elms Tennis Association There is a public tennis court situated in the grounds of Faringdon Junior School SN7 8EL. Anyone over 18 can purchase a key for £40 per year which allows you unlimited usage.

You can also play casually for a fee of £4.

For more information please email: cmurphy@brookes.ac.uk or alison.scott@sodexo.com

OUR SERVICES

FARINGDON 01367 244 611

We stock Nitty Gritty Headlice Lotion

Book in for a hot towel and traditional “cut throat” razor shave

Telephone: 01367 243318 07999 495243 Facebook: @keelysfaringdon 3b London Street Faringdon SN7 7AE

Facebook.com /TheBarbersFaringdon

Hours of business: Monday: 9am - 1pm Tuesday: 9am - 6pm Wednesday: 9am - 6pm Thursday: 9am - 7pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 8am - 3pm Sunday 10am - 1pm

NEW BUILDS EXTENSIONS STRIP & RE-TILE PORCHES STORM DAMAGE FULL FASCIA & SOFFIT REPLACEMENT WE ARE FULLY INSURED GET YOUR FREE QUOTE Give us a call today on: 01367 821 108 or 07769 945 779 Email us on lisa@ppfroofing.co.uk www.ppfroofing.co.uk

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Experts - Local Services We do all types of tree work including pruning, Planting and felling, as well as hedge trimming and stump removal.

Call Gregg on 01865 430536 or 07823 332247 gregg@allseasonstrees.com www.allseasonstrees.com

Coxwell Cars Private Hire

ianthechippydyble@gmail.com Phone: 01865 820565 / 07974886840

Call John Farrow 07772 971780 ● All UK Airports ● Any Distance ● Ports & Day Trips All major credit & debit cards accepted Fully licensed & insured, CRB approved

DENBOER WINES . TASTINGS . EVENTS

07919 241881 donnarogers@denboerwines.com

denboerwines.com

Lionheart

Homeopathy

Later Life Planning

Society of Homeopaths

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

● Carpets & Rugs ● Upholstery ● Curtains ● Spot & Stain Removal ● Stain Protection ● 30 years experience ● Fully Insured Call John for a free no obligation quotation on 07831245007 / 01235767400

Are you Property Rich and Cash Poor?

Equity release could be the answer, if you are 55 or over and own your own home!

FREE Advice with no obligation from an established company based in Carterton.

01993 220281

07769 730616

Monika Becker H.P Holistic Practitioner

07742 982757 Grove Technology Park Downsview Road Boston House, Unit 7 Wantage, Oxon OX12 9FF

Now Available Wednesdays 12:45 to 4:45pm Lotus Retreat, Faringdon. groveclinicoxon@gmail.com www.grovewellnessclinic.net

Now moved to Bampton Garden Plants call Sarah on

07767 486627 www.rubybeautysalon.co.uk

The Advertiser is produced by Lou Guthrie published by The Advertiser Magazine Ltd Tel: 07894 554551. All artwork designed by us is the copyright of The Advertiser Magazine Ltd and must not be used by or in any other publication, in whatsoever format, without our prior written consent. No part of this publication, whether advert, pictures or text, may be reproduced in any format whatsoever without the prior written consent of The Advertiser Magazine Ltd . The information published in the advertisements and other articles is supplied and approved by advertisers. The Advertiser Magazine Ltd does not verify or ratify any claims made in such advertisements or text, nor does it accept any claims or liability arising from contact with or use of services advertised. Every effort is made to ensure the accurate reproduction of information supplied by advertisers in their advertisements or other text submitted. Any inaccuracies must be notified to the publisher immediately following the first insertion so that amendments may be made for subsequent issues. The Publisher does not accept responsibility or liability for claims arising for inaccuracies published in advertisements where the advertiser has not advised The Advertiser Magazine Ltd prior to publication.

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The Perennial Property Dilemma

If I see a house I like, do I need to have sold mine before I ask to view?

Many sellers are on the market as they need to move whether for financial, work or family reasons.

For others, your reasons maybe more inspirational and the chances are that you will not have been actively scouring the property portals when you “stumble” across a house that appeals (seeing a marketing board on a house you have secretly coveted or walked past the local estate agents window and one catches your eye) and it starts you thinking about a move.

At that point you will naturally be tempted to ring the agent and ask to view. One of the questions you are likely to be asked will be “And what is your current position”. By that we don’t mean whether you are sitting in your kitchen with a cup of tea or mid-way through reorganising your vinyl collection.

It is about whether you would be able to progress a purchase of the property you wish to view, either because you are a cash buyer, first time buyer or have an offer on your property which is acceptable. If you are none of the above, then whether you will be able to view will depend a great deal the level of other “proceedable” interest in the property and on the vendor as some may request viewing's to be only with proceedable buyers.

If you have reached this stage and remain excited by the thought of moving you need to do a few simple tasks.

First take advice on what your current home is worth - what is known as a market appraisal provided by a local estate agent. Ask for a realistic view on its value and its likely market appeal.

Have a chat with the agent to discuss whether or not the house you would like to buy is going to be in your price range.

Ask about the current market; Are houses selling quickly?

How often does the type of home you like come to the market?

Secondly take some financial advice on what you can afford based on the value of your home and what mortgage repayments you can cover.

And, if you still have eyes on that dream house - and if it is still on the market – then go and talk to the selling agent. Whilst you may still not be “proceedable” you will now be able to demonstrate a much stronger level of commitment to making a move than when you rang a week previously.

Taking this common sense approach can go a long way in the world of buying and selling property.

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