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October 2014

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

Inside this month: The Rookery: Autumnal Treats The Plough At Kelmscot: Christmas Menu Rachel’s Weddings: 2nd Year Celebrations Penny Ling Hypnotherapy: Beat The Clock Folly Dollies WI: Inspiring Fun and Friendship Book Review: Oscar Accident Waiting To Happen RV’s: New Fishing Tackle & Bait Open In Faringdon Faringdon Art Society: 50 Annual Art Exhibition 24th & 25th Promoting local business, trade and services.

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WHO’S NEXT?

Business Update Calling all you schoolchildren! Have you ever thought of trying your hand at business? Are you a budding entrepreneur? Well, your chance is almost here as on Saturday, 11 October, Faringdon will play host to the first “Young Traders Market” in the Market Place, from 10am – 1pm. Each young person or persons – individuals are welcome, as are teams of up to 3 – will have a stall measuring approx. 2m by 1m provided free of charge. You don’t need to have any experience of running a stall; all you need is enthusiasm, a good sense of humour (you’ll be selling to members of the public, and – who knows - it might rain!) and a product. Ages 10 to 18, younger if accompanied by parents. In homage to a certain TV programme there will also be prizes for the best idea for different age groups. Please email an expression of interest, the names of those taking part, and a rough idea of what you’ll be selling to Faringdon.townteam@gmail.com And if you have left school and are in business already, then do not fret, there is plenty going on for you – Chamber of Commerce members will be having a private audience with our local MP, Ed Vaizey, after his surgery on Friday 10th October. Then on Tuesday

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

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club The energy and interest of the September meeting was more than enough to offset the miserable wet, grey morning. Several fist-time attendees were welcomed to the event and it was a very well attended after what might be called a ‘quiet’ meeting in August.

After the ‘first round’ of networking over coffee/tea, breakfast was taken and in some cases interrupted by the ’60 second pitch’ with the latest addition to the committee running well over time (with permission).

Our speaker was Christine Rayner from Tangram Marketing who gave us a very informative brief on Growth and Innovation Support Vouchers including tips and ideas on how to become a registered supplier to the schemes.

Christine provided detail information on the processes that need to be followed to secure funding and importantly the expiry date of these schemes of 31 March 2015.

More information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-growth-vouchers and http://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/100974/ In questions it became apparent that similar schemes are operating in adjacent areas but possibly under a different heading or name.

Looking Ahead - Our next meeting will be held on Monday 6 October 2014, at Sudbury House Hotel from 07.30 – 09.00 am.

Guest speaker will be Caroline Scotter Mainprize who will be talking about Brand Management.

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21st October, the Chamber will be hosting a speed networking evening starting at 7pm at Sadlers. Also, don’t forget the “Community Ball” at the Sudbury House Hotel, a black tie event, which will be taking place on Saturday 22nd November. For further details on any of these please contact paul.brame@virgin.net It also looks as if a couple of our empty shops will be trading by the time this arrives on your doorstep. We wish these new ventures all the very best.

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IN FARINGDON CELEBRATES 2 YEARS IN BUSINESS!!

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As the nights draw in, the rosehips ripen, and the smell of wood smoke scents the air, The Rookery brings you an exciting programme of events to delight, inspire, and entertain you.

It's nearly a year since we first opened our doors back in November - and it's been brilliant!

Halloween Launch Party On Halloween, come and help us celebrate our first year. Whether you are one of our regular customers or brand new to The Rookery, you are very welcome to come and sample some complimentary seasonal fare, join in the traditional games and enjoy the unique atmosphere that is The Rookery. The celebrations start at 6pm until we close at 8pm on Friday 31st October. The Rookery Coffee Shop will be open as normal and if you fancy a tipple, feel free to bring along your own bottle. So why, after twelve months, a “launch”? Well, we knew it would take some time to build what needed building, so with most of that building work complete; we are now ready to launch!

Please wear your spookiest Halloween costumes.

The Rookery Open Day The following day, Saturday 1st November, sees us with a full house of therapists, teachers and artists at The Rookery Open Day. Come and talk to our therapists, take part in taster sessions and workshops, take in the exhibitions, and find out what our talented team can offer you over the winter months. For a timetable of events, please contact The Rookery.

Inside Out – Creative Writing Workshop Take a day for yourself on Wednesday November 5th and join Lucy Pearce for Inside Out - Writing Your Heart and Soul. Lucy's creative writing workshops are delicious: it's a space for play and invention, for remembering what we want to remember and share, what's touched us, surprised us and made us laugh – for discovering what we haven't discovered words for before. Lucy's passion as a teacher encourages people to find their authentic voice and to find a way of getting what they want to say, said.

Lucy is co-director of South West theatre company, "Nearly Real Theatre". She has performed her poetry and performed in theatre extensively across the South West and is currently working on her new collection of poetry, "Tending the Garden of my Soul".

Visit Lucy’s website at www.bethebestever.me.

We thank all of our clients, customers and friends who continue to make The Rookery such a special place, and we look forward to celebrating these special events with you.

Halloween Launch Party – Friday October 31st, 6pm-8pm, free entry The Rookery Open Day – Saturday 1st November, 10am-4pm, free entry Inside Out – Wednesday 5th November, 9.30am – 3pm, booking essential, £50 per person including lunch and refreshments.

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Welcome to your local running group’s first ever column. In this slot we hope to share with you some of our favourite local routes – which even if you are no Mo Farah – would still probably be suitable for a restorative Sunday walk. We will also review some local running events, should you wish to indulge your competitive instincts.

This summer has been great for running. It has been warm, but not sweltering and compared to previous years we have not had a great deal of rain. This has allowed the local fields to dry out a bit so most of the footpaths have not been too boggy (there is nothing worse than a wet sock squelching around your trainer!) It really has been a great time to explore our wonderful countryside. But now we are firmly into autumn, those same fields get ploughed up and as the daylight hours decrease we find ourselves retreating slowly back towards the streets and routes that are safely lit.

Having said that, there are still plenty of good options in and around Faringdon itself.

One of our favourite shorter routes, which remains passable at most times of the year, is a 3 mile or so loop out to Wicklesham Farm. Starting from the Market Place, you proceed up London Street and take a right up Stanford Road towards the Folly, but keep on the pavement on the right hand side. You follow Stanford Road all the way to the top of the hill and then down towards the skate park and the roundabout with the A420. Once you have safely crossed the road, you continue on the right hand side of the road towards Stanford-in-the-Vale until the pavement finishes. At that point there is a footpath to your right which takes you down a hill with a crop on your right and kennels on your left.

Follow that footpath to the bottom and you then climb back up to Wicklesham Farm crossing the old bridge over the disused railway line on your way (you can reach this by skirting the field on a well defined track or taking a footpath diagonally across it). When you get up to the farm buildings you take a right along the access road to Wicklesham and at the end there is a stile which takes you down to the A420 again. Take care once again when you cross the road and follow the path which brings you onto Park Road near the entrance to the Bloor Estate. Depending on your preference you return to the Market Place along Park Road and Marlborough Street or up Volunteer Way and the footpath which starts from the Business Centre and brings you out in Southampton Street.

Please remember if you are venturing out at any time, but especially when it is dark, do stay safe and be seen. Take care to stick to well lit roads and try not to run alone, especially if you are female. Although attacks on runners are rare, they do happen. It is also a good idea to wear bright clothing or even better a reflective vest so that other road users can see you.

By the time you read this column, some of our runners will be preparing for the Oxford Half Marathon on 12 October, for many of them this is a voyage into uncharted territory and we wish them all the very best and we look forward to hearing the stories of their endeavours. In the meantime, if you are interested in joining us, don’t forget that we are a sociable bunch and we cater for ALL ages and abilities. We muster 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. Our early morning group now meets on a Thursday at 6am (again at the Old Town Hall). We would love to see you.

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September, as I write, is being an extra-ordinary sunny month now that the cool, wet, August days have passed.

A burst of farming activity, completing rain-delayed combining, ploughing, sometimes with basic slag spreading beforehand then re seeding. Even late hay-making and naturally all the straw for baling. There are inevitably more farm vehicles on the roads and we all, as other drivers, need to adjust our habits and speeds.

Fruit has burst from the hedgerows in a riot of colour and flavours. It should be a great year for jam making and wine making it would seem.

It’s also been a very busy month for Harvest Mites too – both dogs and hunting domestic cats are being affected by these plant bugs. Various removal techniques and medications have varying effect, with affected pets showing the problem in crusty, often slightly orange, scabs on the skin (head, ear pockets and feet).

Taking some of the findings from the YouGov/PDSA Paw report 2013, nearly one in four people own a dog, the same number a cat and 3% of owners asked had a rabbit. This is then extrapolated to become <8 million dogs, <10 million cats and <1 million rabbits. Veterinary staff were also questioned.

Respondents were asked about their knowledge of the five freedoms as outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 – 1. Environment, 2. Diet, 3. Behaviour, 4. Companionship and 5. HEALTH – freedom from pain, suffering, injury and disease.

Naturally all five freedoms are interlinked.

With only 38% of the respondents familiar with the five freedoms, only 7 % of the 555 children asked had the welfare needs of their pets explained to them.

6% of owners stated that they had reduced their preventative welfare spend on their pets, quoting the difficult financial climate (potentially affecting nearly 1 million pets) Equally of concern, only 5% of owners took advice from their veterinary practice before choosing their new pet.

Veterinary practices loudly applaud dog owners, many of whom are first-time owners, who do genuinely carry out serious research on a prospective new breed and puppy. The Kennel Club would be able to offer advice too. Breed charities often can give impartial advice, as, like the bigger, national animal charities, it’s in the best interests of the dog as well as the new owner, to make sure the placement is well-prepared and life-long successful.

For cats, cat charities are overwhelmed by the need for foster care and a slower re homing rate. One BIG answer is for young cats to be neutered at or soon after puberty, that is from 12 weeks onwards. Again, your practice will applaud owners who accept their advice for early neutering, with micro-chipping at the same time. Six months is now considered far too late.

When owners leave spaying (or mixed sex kittens’ neutering) until it too late and a litter is born, the resulting unwanted kittens are not necessarily the gift that charities wish to receive. There are already too few loving homes available to offer adoption.

Always feel welcomed by your veterinary team professionals to discuss all aspects of your pets’ welfare, including the five freedoms. Accredited charity and veterinary website's will have the correct advice, should you wish to consult “Dr Google” as well.

Well, I’d better nip outdoors and have a quick look at the super moon-sized September Harvest Moon; when you read this, I hope you can enjoy the rest of the Autumn.

Thank you for joining me.

Until next month……..

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

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Squash

I love the fact we are moving in to Autumn. The light and the colours are uniquely wonderful, they encompass our moods and feelings as we go into the run up to winter.

It is a true harvest which is obviously why we have the harvest festivals and copious amounts of preserving going on!

There are many fruits and vegetables I could whittle on about. The choice is pretty large, but this time around I would like to focus on the good old squash. A really rather reliable old thing but at the same time it is a rather new fangled vegetable, I certainly don’t remember it as a child or even in my early adulthood, using or eating squash. It’s a funny old thing really, related to the melon. If you smell either or, they both have the same nuances. Same shaped seeds and almost the same textured flesh. And both actually lend themselves to sweet or savoury. I wonder if this taste has anything to do with the USA actually?

Trends seem to swim over the sea and cling on to our little country with ease.

But actually what I love doing with a squash is fighting my way through the hard skin to the golden flesh, cutting it up in to large chunks and either roasting it or throwing it in a haphazard fashion in to a stew. Both become soft and sweet and delicious!

Why not try this to go with some good old bangers!

Peel, de seed and cube a good sized squash.

Scatter in to a roasting tin.

Peel and wedge 2 red onions and add those too.

Be easy minded with herbs, adding something like thyme or rosemary or even sage. If you don’t have these a few dried herbs de provence perhaps. They are woody and make great friends with the sage.

Roast at 200°C/gas mark 6 for around 40 minutes.

Once it is soft and a little caramelised, spoon in 250g crème fraiche and 50g grated parmesan.

Return to the oven for another 10 minutes then serve golden and bubbling from the pan.

If you are not keen on squash, try marrow, mushrooms or sweet potato.

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From its initial conception in late 2012, following an impromptu visit to a local WI run, Jam Festival, the Folly Dollies WI group has grown from strength to strength. The groups’ founders’ Rebekah Pugh and Sara Broadbent are still very much at the forefront of the group; Rebekah as President and Sara as Treasurer. They have been joined by 4 more committee members whose responsibility is to ensure the smooth running of the group and provide a varied list of inspiring activities for all members to participate in and more importantly enjoy.

The Folly Dollies WI strap line of “Inspiring Fun and Friendship” has certainly inspired 40 ladies from all walks of life to join the group for their monthly meeting in The Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon for anything from an evening with Christine Wallace from The Great British Bake-off fame to a gentle but very sociable ‘pudding’ evening.

If you feel ‘inspired’ by the Folly Dollies then come along to one of our meetings held each 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Catholic Church Hall in Faringdon (behind Budgens). Each meeting begins at 8 pm. There is an annual subscription fee of £34.70 per year which entitles each individual to 11 monthly meetings, copies of various publications including the Folly Dollies very own newsletter, and access to a range of courses and activities run through Denham College. Non-members are welcome at a cost of £5 per meeting up to a maximum of 3 meetings. After that the full subscription fee will apply to ensure individuals receive all the benefits mentioned.

An events programme is produced early each year following much head-scratching and deliberating from the committee.

This year’s, up to March 2015, includes a cooking demo from Faringdon’s very own Hare in the Woods, all things Apples (intriguing?), a Christmas party, a day in the life of a Midwife and a demonstration on bread making. Each event is accompanied by something scrummy to eat and plenty of wine!

For more information on this fantastic group and a look at the programme, search for Folly Dollies WI on Facebook, or telephone the group's President, Becka Pugh on 07841 431219 or 01367 358094.

So remember, if you are female and looking for fun and friendship then you need the Folly Dollies WI! We hope to see you at one of our meetings soon!

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| The Advertiser | page 11 | OSCAR An Accident Waiting to Happen is the all exclusive inside story, of a teenage romance turned into every mother's nightmare.

Written by best selling author Melinda Ferguson, in collaboration with Trish Taylor, the mother of Samantha Taylor, Oscar’s ex girlfriend, the book gives an intimate picture of how the gold medal athlete became “an accident waiting to happen”.

In November 2011, 17-year old Samantha Taylor brought home her new boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. The following 18 months saw a whirl wind romance turn into an abusive relationship, torn by betrayals and recklessness. As the cracks began to appear in Oscar's perfect façade, along with their daughter, the Taylor family would embark on the athlete’s roller-coaster ride of emotional highs and dangerous lows, as Pistorius' emotional fragility, deceit and recklessness consumed the family.

Eventually, Trish Taylor in desperation banished Oscar from the family, urging him to get psychological help, while warning him, "Something is going to go wrong. And it's going to happen soon… Your life is like some terrible accident waiting to happen."

Just over 3 months later Pistorius would shoot dead his new girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Already a bestseller in South Africa and on Kindle on Amazon, the book released on the day of the controversial “culpable homicide” verdict, is causing a storm across SA and abroad.

Rave reviews on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk include: “What an amazing insight into the man. Even though she has reason to want to see him jailed, Patricia or Trish as she is called, is able to show us all the deep wounds that seem to have caused this once hero to crack. Thanks Trish for being brave enough to tell this story. It reads like a thriller, I felt your uncertainty, love and fury. In all you remain compassionate. A remarkable book about the background and what shaped the man who killed Reeva Steenkamp.”

“THANK YOU for being brave enough to tell your story [to clearly see] what Oscar is capable of. Thank you for shedding light on the real Oscar. Your book has answered all of the questions and doubts I had. I HIGHLY recommend everyone who wants to be enlightened to read this book. …I salute you Patricia Taylor and Melinda Ferguson.”

“Couldn't put it down. A real eye opener. Well written Melinda Ferguson and thanks for sharing your story Trish Taylor.”

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CANDIDOSIS Culprit Candidosis A young man in his mid 30s came to see me a few months ago. He had been suffering from pain that “wandered about” in his body and he was feeling tired and run down. The pain peaked once or twice a month, which impacted on his family life and his job. He was ultimately diagnosed with Fibromyalgia by his GP and given little hope for improvement.

A kinesiology test revealed that he was suffering from a Candidosis (an overgrowth of Candida fungus in his intestines) and wheat intolerance. He also had acupuncture treatment as part of his treatment.

After the first session he changed his diet by cutting out sugar, wheat and starches as well as yeast as much as possible. He also agreed to take a kelp supplement as his thyroid was a bit sluggish as well as Vitamin C to help his immune system a bit.

After 4 weeks (with 1 session per week) he was still pain-free and felt completely “normal” again.

He booked another session for 2 weeks later, and when he came for his treatment he reported that he had had a milder bout a few days before. When I asked him if he’d eaten or drunk something out of the ordinary he confessed that a colleague had brought in some cake to work and he had “lots of it”. Two days after indulging in cake he was feeling the pains again and was feeling very tired and exhausted.

The sugar, flour and yeast in the cake made the Candidosis flare up and brought back the symptoms. He had some more acupuncture treatment to help his body recover and I recommended taking acidophilus to feed the good bacteria in his intestinal tract.

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Dispelling a few of those wine myths….

We humans, having inhabited this Earth for quite some time, find that tradition and superstition has long been embedded into many areas of our existence. Many myths surround wine, some of which I am sure evolved during a very late night/early morning session!

Where to begin? Shining the ray of doubt onto one of my favourites; food and wine pairing.

The rule of thumb here tends to be that white wine goes with pork, poultry and fish and the rest matches with red. Sadly this eradicates a whole host of delicious opportunities! It is the structure and flavour profiles of food and wine, rather than colour that provide the match.

It’s simply not the ‘redness’ of red wine that grinds against seafood, it’s the presence of the drying sensation, aka tannins that it contains. As not all red wines have the same amount of tannin content, it is not justifiable to dismiss them as the partner for lighter style foods. A meatier fish such as salmon or tuna would pair well with a light pinot noir or Beaujolais goes well with a roast chicken or turkey.

The focus with white wine is the acidity level, the element that causes salivating (like sucking a lemon, or for those of us, the thought of a well-deserved glass of tipple!). Interestingly, salivating permits a higher detection of the flavours of food and refreshes the palate for the next bite. It has been said that wine acts like a condiment to food, so put your mind into the zone of what you would use to bring out the flavours of what you are eating. If you are dining on fish, and a squeeze of lemon would complement nicely, then go with a crisp, fresh white wine such as a sauvignon blanc. If the meal in question is a more rich or creamy dish, then look towards a New World Chardonnay.

Let you palate be the guide – everyone is different and in the end, it is you that has to eat it!

Another of my favourites and one that I often get asked is about how to store wine.

The bottom line here is that all wine should be stored horizontally, somewhere dark and cool and with good humidity, so that the corks remain springy and airtight. The exception to the rule is the screw capped bottles, which can be stored vertically or horizontally without any harm. Rosés and cheap, youthful whites are very heat and light sensitive and need to be looked after well (or drunk within 6 months). Champagne (NV) can benefit from a year in the cellar (if it lasts that long!). The age old myth of dangling a spoon in the neck of an open bottle of fizz to preserve the bubbles is utter nonsense. Buy a sturdy champagne stopper that clamps over the neck of the bottle. It will prolong the bubbles somewhat, but it is at its best when drunk upon opening.

In the meantime, I join you by proxy as it is certainly no myth I am going sober this October, for Macmillan Cancer Support.

If you have read my column over the years and would like to sponsor me in this ‘not so easy feat for a wine lover’, please go to: https:/www.gosober.org.uk/profile/donnarogers Donna 01367 241169 / 07919 241881 Email: donnarogers@denboerwines.com www.denboerwines.com

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Lets Talk ab out Whisky

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In it’s simplest terms ‘wood finishing’ (also known as ‘double maturation’ or ‘additional cask enhancement’) means that a whisky is put into one cask for the majority of its maturation period and then moved to another one for anything from a few months to a couple of years. Casks used for finishing are often ex-wine casks but can also have held rum, madeira etc and the idea is to add an extra layer of flavours which should complement and enhance the base whisky rather than dominate it. This can help a company not only to show its skill with finishes but also to expand its product range (Bruichladdich being a good example of this when it was first brought back to life in 2001).

The first time I came across whiskies with a ‘finish’ was some years ago now when I visited BenRiach Distillery on Speyside.

Alan McConnochie, the distillery manager, had given me a splendid tour and at the end of it he took me into the tasting room. There I found 8 glasses of whisky awaiting me and these proved a perfect introduction into what a good ‘finish’ on a whisky is all about.

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Two of the whiskies were base whiskies, with no finish. I tried the unpeated one first and found it to be light and floral.

I then went on to taste whiskies that were the same base but with varying cask finishes and, as I found, each had a distinct influence - Claret (very subtle wine notes), Oloroso (burnt sugar), Port (richly flavoured) and Madeira (Christmas cake).

I then repeated this exercise with the peated whisky. The base whisky itself was not overwhelmingly peated, just pleasantly smoky. There were just two finishes to try and the first of these was rum. Smoky sweetness combined with exotic rum and coconut flavours to make this my standout favourite of all the whiskies sampled (this was the 12 year old, the newer 15 year old expression has a different but just as tasty flavour profile). The second finish was port, and although I found this to be more astringent and almost herby the presence of the port rounded the whisky out.

This was a really interesting experience and since that time I have tasted quite a number of finished whiskies. Distilleries producing them include Glenmorangie and Balvenie (both early pioneers of finishes), Diageo (who do an excellent series of Distillers Editions), Auchentoshan, Tomintoul, Glencadam, and Arran, so there are plenty out there to try and what I’ve found really striking is that often the ones I love turn out to be the ones I’ve been hesitant about so, as ever, it’s best to keep an open mind.

Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines

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This month the clocks go back and the nights are drawing in, and for some animals - they go into hibernation. As humans though we are at risk from low moods, lack of motivation, and as Christmas approaches a great deal of stress, wondering what to buy for your nearest and dearest.

Rushing around trying to find new and novel things to make for Christmas dinner.

Well relax! Start now to beat those blues and lower that stress. Decide now what you’re going to do about Christmas dinner and where you plan on getting the bulk of your groceries. Write out a list and make that order online as soon as possible.

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Get out into the daylight. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is caused by the brain chemistry being affected by lack of light, particularly in the morning, so if you go out for a walk; make it as soon as the sun rises. The blue wavelength of light at this time of day helps us feel more upbeat and motivated.

You don’t want to be looking at flat screen TV’s tablets and laptops late at night for the same reason; the blue light keeps us awake.

If you find yourself not being able to get going, or dread the season too much then perhaps solution focused hypnotherapy can help. It’s about putting you back in the driving seat and having greater control over your life.

Using a variety of techniques such as mindfulness and hypnosis, you can learn to control the stress response. Being a solution focused hypnotherapist, I help lots of people start to focus on a more positive less stressful future.

Call Penny on 07508 658934 for a consultation near Faringdon, Abingdon or Oxford.

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THE PLOUGH INN KELMSCOTT -FOR SALEFor a viewing Contact Josie on 01367253543 or email josie.plough@hotmail.co.uk

The Plough At Kelmscott December 2014 Christmas Party Menu To Start Game Terrine with Pear & Date Chutney.

Leek & Potato Soup with Homemade Foccacia.

Slow Roasted Kelmscott Pork Belly with Celeriac Remulade & Apple, Calvados Puree.

Marinated & Roasted Red Mullet with Aubergine.

To Follow Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings.

Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Crushed New Potatoes and a Lemon Caper Butter.

8oz Graffton Rib Eye Steak, Jenga Chips, Roasted Tomato, Onion Rings and Dressed Baby Leaf Salad.

Butternut Squash & Fennel Terrine, Olive and Tarragon Hash and Ricotta Dumpling.

To Finish Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard.

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce.

Clotted Cream Sorbet.

Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake.

Rich Dark Chocolate Mousse with Candied Orange.

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Should we be calorie counting?

You’ll know that the best way to lose weight and keep if off is by making a lifestyle change. When people count calories to manage their weight they are usually following a diet rather than making a lifestyle change.

The basis of a calorie controlled diet is that if you burn more calories than you consume you will lose weight. While that’s true in principle, the reverse is perhaps more likely - if you eat more calories than you burn you will gain weight.

Calories are measures of energy but when it comes to weight management they can be meaningless if taken in isolation. Instead, we need to look at where the calories come from.

Our calories come from three macro nutrients in the diet – fat, protein and carbohydrate. These foods are digested, transported, and metabolised differently and affect the body functions in different ways.

We are going to discuss the effects of sugar and insulin on the body’s fat stores.

Some of the foods we eat stimulate the release of insulin more than others. Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas telling your cells to absorb sugar from the bloodstream. Carbohydrates like sugar, bread, pasta and potatoes can cause massive blood sugar spikes which trigger the release of insulin. Our body turns the excess sugar absorbed into the cells into fat and stores it away, increasing our stores of active fat tissue.

If you avoid stimulating your body’s production of insulin the locking in of fat can be prevented and the body will even start to release fat from the cells to be burned as energy. In a nutshell, reducing your insulin levels will help you to lose weight.

How do you reduce the amount of insulin your body produces? A diet of low GI (Glycemic Index - The speed at which the sugars are absorbed) and low GL (Glycemic Load The amount of sugars in the food) foods will have a low impact on the blood’s sugar level, eliminating those blood sugar spikes and the resulting increase in your body’s active fat stores. Examples of low GI and low GL foods are: Low GI - Cherries, grapefruit, prunes, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, yams and sweet potatoes.

Low GL - Strawberries, blueberries, plain unsweetened yoghurt, meat and fish, spinach and asparagus.

Combining foods such as fats and protein with your carbohydrates slows down the speed at which the sugars are released into the bloodstream, also preventing sugar spikes and fat storage.

Breakfast idea: Scrambled egg on wholemeal seeded toast with organic butter Lunch idea: Chicken salad Evening Meal: Prawns and stir fried vegetables Snacks: Hummus and oatcakes / Meat and nuts.

Why not look up the GI and GL foods online? You might be surprised at what you find!

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Come and have a walk around our garden displays to get ideas and inspiration We have handcrafted paving produced on site and also sandstone, travertine & limestone from all around the world Open to trade & retail • Closed Sunday

Tel: 01367 240112 www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Wed 1st

Faringdon Peace Group AGM

Friends Meeting House, Lechlade Road

7.30pm

Jennie 01367 710308 Karen 01367 241707

Free

Wed 1st

Sunshine on the Leith (PG)

Regent Cinema, Faringdon

12 noon

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema

£4

Thu 2nd

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Fri 3rd

First Friday Book Club

Faringdon Library

6 - 7pm

Fri 3rd

Illustrated talk on Summiting Everest 60 years ago

The Barber Rooms, All Saints' Church, Faringdon

7.30pm

Sat 4th

Councillors Surgery

Faringdon Library

10am 11.30am

Sat 4th

Live Music - Stone Wall Jackson

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

9pm

Sat 4th

Singing Day for Adults in Highworth

Sun 5th

Death Cafe

The Rookery Cafe, Faringdon

Sun 5th

Folly Tower Open

Tue 7th

Free daveandhelenwilson@gmail.com

Donations Welcome Free

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

louisewoodgate@btinternet.com phone 07900 682366

£62

2 - 4pm

01367 240508 info@woodlandburialwestmill.co.uk

12 places available

Faringdon Folly

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p, Under 11s free

Quiz Night with Quizmaster Ray

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Tue 7th

Junior Book Club (8-12yrs)

Faringdon Library

3.45 4.45pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Thu 9th

Open Mic Night

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

7.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Thu 9th

The Channel Tunnel by Dr Colin Bayliss

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

2.30pm

Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com

Free

Sat 11th

Live Music - Teddy White Light

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

9.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Sat 11th

Celebrate - an evening of music and puds

All Saints’ Barber Rooms

Tickets from Mustard Seed and the Nut Tree or on the door

£10

Wed 15th

Oxfordshire Search and Rescue Talk

Stanford in the Vale, Village Hall

7.30pm

Stanford in the Vale WI

Free

Thu 16th

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Sat 18th

Faringdon Free Food

Faringdon Library

10.30 11.30am

All welcome

Free

Sat 18th

Folly Tower Experience with Restaurant 56 Lunch

Faringdon Folly then Sudbury House Hotel

11.30 3pm

01367 245345 restaurant56@sudburyhouse.co.uk

£25 per person

Sat 18th

Book Launch, mad boy Lord Berners, My Grandmother….

The Corn Exchange, Faringdon

7.30pm

01367 242 191 tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk

£2

Sun 19th

Folly Tower Open

Faringdon Folly

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p, Under 11s free

Mon 20th

The Snow Queen Read through

United Church Hall, Faringdon

7.30pm

Faringdon Dramatic Society

All Welcome

Wed 22nd

The Snow Queen - Auditions and Casting

United Church Hall, Faringdon

7.30pm

Faringdon Dramatic Society

All Welcome

Thu 23rd

Food and Wine Tasting Dinner

Sudbury House Hotel

7pm

01367 245345 restaurant56@sudburyhouse.co.uk

£60 per person

Sat 25th

Live Music - Rock Loaded

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

9.00pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Sat 25th

Fossil Event

Faringdon Library

10am 1pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Tue 28th

Quiz Night

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

8.30pm

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Thu 30th

Arthaus - Creative Art

Faringdon Library

10 10.45am

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Thu 30th 2nd Nov

Beer & Cider Festival

The Swan, Faringdon, Park Road

All Day

theswanatfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Fri 31st

Jersey Boys (15)

Regent Cinema, Faringdon

7pm

tic@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema

01367 240311

01367 240311

01367 240311

Free

Free

Free

Adults £4, £3 U18s Family Ticket £10

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sheena or Jane 01367 240311

Free

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Regular Events Every Day

Faringdon Home Library Service

Books to your door!

Every Mon, Tue & Wed

Free One to One IT Help

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Every Mon

Faringdon Baby and Toddler Singing

Corn Exchange, Faringdon (during term time)

9:30am 11am

Every Mon

Sing and Sign Classes

Old Town Hall

Every Mon

Lunch Box Singing

3rd Mon

faringdonbabyandtodd.wix.com faringdonbabyandtoddlersinging@gmail.c om

£2 per family

9:3010:30am

www.singandsign.com

Reserve place on website

Faringdon Library

1pm 2pm

Sheena 01367 240311

First taster session. Free.

Open to all

Faringdon WI

Corn Exchange,

2pm

Denise Monk 01367 240443

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

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445

1st Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11:30am

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 portwellangel@googlemail.com

£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds

1st Tue

Junior Book Club

Faringdon Library

3.45pm 4.45pm

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

7.30pm 9.30pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Every Tue

Tone-n-Tots

The Pump House Project

11am 12pm

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

Ages 8-11 yrs Just turn up

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

Catholic Church Hall

8 pm

Becka 07841 431219

£34.70 annual membership

Every Wed

St Mary’s Church Uffington Summer lunches

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

12.30pm2pm

01367 820230 Carloberman@btinternet.com

Hot and Cold main course and delicious puddings

Every Wed

Open House - Coffee

Great Coxwell Reading Room

10:30am 11:30am

01367 241179

Coffee and Conversation Everyone welcome

Every Wed in term

Echodeco Craft Workshops

5 Carters Crescent, Faringdon

9:30am 12noon

www.echodeco.co.uk

07787 532013

Every Wed in term

Maths Homework Club

Faringdon Library

3pm 4:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Years 1 to 13

1st & 3rd Wed

Faringdon Youth Project Drop-in Sessions

Faringdon Library

4pm 5:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

1st & 3rd Thur

Folk Night

The Swan

7:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdonbrewery

1st Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6pm 7pm

All welcome

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:1511.00

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Every Fri in term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

Every 3rd Fri

Uffington Messy Church

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

3.30pm 5.30pm

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken Free

Sue Jennings 01367 820013 Sue_jennings@ymail.com

Every Sat

Family History Sessions

Faringdon Library

Every Sat

Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

1st Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room, Great Coxwell

2:30pm 5pm

1st Sun

15 Minute Club

Cellar Bar Faringdon,

8:30

Last Sun

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm 5:30pm

Every Sun

St Mary’s Church Uffington Teas

St Mary’ Church, Uffington

3pm5.30pm

Fay Forster 01367 820363

Every Sun

Slow Easy Cycle Ride

Meet under Town Hall, Faringdon

11am

About 10 miles will be covered

Donation welcome.

01367 240311

Call to book a 1 to 1 slot

01367 241142

11-12miles or 25-35 miles Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available

0771 421 8825

Free Free

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

All at unbeatable prices Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

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

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

Fully licensed & insured, CRB approved

www.lisamoorephotography.com

BATHROOM SHOWROOM Open to the Public & Trade

Open 5th & 19th September

For your dream bathroom Let us help!…

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

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

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Experts - local services M.Y. Garden Services

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

All types of gardening - maintenance and some design

·

Stone work - walls/repairs, pointing, concreting etc

·

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

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

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

Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

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

01367 30 20 12 info@bigpawdogcare.co.uk www.bigpawdogcare.co.uk

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

M.J DOWELL

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

Call Tom: 07762 380733

LANDSCAPING & BUILDING SERVICES EST. 18 YEARS Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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

01367 243053 or 07767 241301

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

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

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

SERVICES Nash Motor Vehicle Services LTD

Michael Nash 01367 240082 07889 197046

Independent All makes of car servicing & MOT testing

nmvs72@gmail.com Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

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

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

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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Oxfordshire Befriending for Life (OxBeL) Our trained and supervised volunteers support anyone who is living with a life threatening illness.

Volunteers visit or call once a week and become real friends who will drop by for a chat, help organise occasional trips out and find sources of further information and advice.

Please get in touch if you or someone you know would like to find out more about the support we offer.

The service is free.

Call 01235 849427 or see www.oxbel.org.uk

Are you supporting someone at home?

Often, carers see themselves as someone who's simply looking after a loved one or friend. But if the person you care for couldn't cope without you and you don't get paid then you are a 'carer' and you are eligible for support.

Come along to our carer support surgery, chat to other carers and get specialist advice from outreach support worker Dipti. The group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 1 – 2.30pm at White Horse Medical Practice, Volunteer Way SN7 7YU. If you would like further information call Dipti on 07557 430877.

Carers Oxfordshire call 0845 050 7666, email carersoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk or visit www.carersoxfordshire.org.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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