August 2013 Advertiser

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August 2013

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

Inside this month: Book Review: Birds in a Cage Mini Beast Mayhem: Glow-worms A Little Nibble: Hare in the woods Talk to the Vet: Heat and our dogs Wine Review: Raise our glass of Highworth Travel: Experts in travel 42nd Uffington White Horse Show 25-26 August Promoting local business, trade and services.

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Gill Campbell Gill studied at Swindon College of Art and Design and graduated in 2005 having completed a degree in Drawing for Fine Art Practice.

Her work experiments with line and form, using sunlight on light sensitive materials (cyanotype prints), graphite, ink and water colour. In 2005 Gill joined Faringdon Art Society and before long was enthusiastically involved with society activities and notably it was Gill that introduced the very successful Drop-In art group which enables her to share her love of art with other people and to continue to develop her own skills.

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WHO’S NEXT?

Call Trish: 01367 820060 Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk As regards competition, Tesco's were keen to emphasise that the arrival of their store should not signal the death of the town centre. Indeed, they indicated that they would work with the Chamber to identify businesses who they could work with before and after the opening, to help understand the impact of the store.

The target date for the store to open will be early November and there will be a lot of local publicity leading up to the opening date, which itself would be a major event. Jobs will be mainly part-time, and given Tesco's commitment to employees coming to work on foot or by bike, these would be mostly available to local people.

Frank Pavy, Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the importance that Tesco's had put on communicating with the town and said, “I look forward to working with Tesco's to help create an offering which will be an asset to Faringdon and can help attract new people to see what we have to offer.”

The next Chamber of Commerce meeting will consider some of these issues in sharper focus, particularly the link between the town centre and the store; signage and ideas for the in-store display. Due to holidays, this meeting will be on the first Monday of the month; Monday 5th August, in the Old Crown Coaching Inn. For further details, please e-mail Chamber President, Paul Brame at paul.brame@virgin.net

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Business Update FARINGDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Faringdon Chamber of Commerce has met with representatives from Tesco Stores plc to discuss what the arrival of the supermarket will mean to the town and how the town can work with the UK’s largest grocer to maximise opportunities.

Top of the list was what will Tesco's do to help the town.

First and foremost, Tesco's will appoint a “Community Champion” whose primary role will be to liaise with the community. Staff will also be encouraged to take part in local events and the store will be supportive of local causes.

Then there was the question of how to get people from the new store towards the services around and in the town centre which has troubled many since the site was first put forward. Decent signage, eye-catching displays and common sense routes are going to be the key to this. The Tesco representatives confirmed that there would be a sizeable space within the store devoted to the town and a “community notice board”.

In terms of the recommended route into the town centre, this was something again that Tesco's would look to the town to offer guidance on. They are also committed to the improvement of the amenity of nearby paths, which will be good news to some local residents, as their access point to the rear of the store.

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Our summer cruise of the Scottish island distilleries takes us next to Jura, south of Mull and to the north-east of Islay. It’s not the easiest of islands to get to (or do business from) as it involves a ferry to Islay and then another ferry trip across the Sound of Islay but it’s well worth making the effort. The name Jura means ‘Deer Island’ and, indeed, it’s 142 square miles are largely inhabited by deer with just a small human population of around 200 people.

The distillery has had a chequered history. Established in the early 1800s it ceased distilling in 1901 after a licensee/landlord dispute and didn’t commence again until the 1960s. Originally, the whisky produced was heavily peated but when distilling restarted in the ‘60s taller stills were installed and only lightly peated malt used so the whisky became more of the Highland style that it is today – with a few exceptions…

Two of the core expressions are very typical of the ‘new’ style. One of these is the 10 year old – a smooth, honeyed, medium bodied whisky that is extremely easy drinking and excellent value for money. A step up from this is the 16 year old, claimed to be the favourite of the ‘Diruachs’. This whisky spends its final 2 years of maturation in ex-sherry casks, resulting in a full-bodied whisky with notes of dark chocolate and orange being added to the honey and caramel found in the 10 year old. A luxurious experience!

Also in the core range can be found a couple of peated whiskies. The Jura Superstition has both the honeyed sweetness of the characteristic distillery style plus a light smokiness that makes for a delightful combination. I also love the heavily peated Prophecy, Jura has really gone back to its roots with this one. Spice, smoke and brine combine to good effect and provide a thought provoking whisky.

All of these whiskies have wonderfully evocative stories to accompany them (a signature trait of island life!), such as that of the wise old seer’s Prophecy that the last Campbell to leave the island would be one-eyed with his belongings carried in a cart drawn by a lone white horse, and the many superstitions of island life that are embodied in the Ankh cross on each bottle of Superstition. Ultimately, however, each whisky speaks for itself and there is a ‘story’ for everyone.

Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines

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Talk to the V Summer days can be fun for pets and humans alike. The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and the park has never et! | The Advertiser | page 6 |

looked more inviting. But just as children and even adults can be negatively affected by excessive heat, animals are susceptible to those same dangers. Here are a few tips to keep your beloved pet happy and healthy during this heat wave and throughout the summer season.

No Parking, Please…

Never leave your pet in a parked car. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting milk or just picking up a prescription. As with babies, leaving an animal in the car is extremely dangerous and even fatal. Leaving a living creature in a metal box with lots of windows results in something called the greenhouse effect, which will make the inside of your car much hotter than it is outside. To keep your pet safe, either shop at a pet friendly store or leave him at home.

Get a trim A good haircut usually solves life’s problems, and it can definitely help your pet keep cool this summer. Give your dog’s fur a nice cut, leaving it about an inch long. Make sure not to trim all the way down to his skin, as this will leave your pet without protection from the sun. Keeping your cat or dog brushed, well-groomed, and free of any excess fur will do wonders for his or her summer.

Bath time A nice bath is the perfect cure for a hot summer afternoon, while exercise is important for both pets and their caretakers, it’s usually best when kept to the early hours of the morning and later in the night. This keeps your pets healthy as well as cool. Never force your pet to go for a walk in the heat, especially on asphalt where he can burn his paws, unprotected by sneakers or flip-flops, and always make sure to provide plenty of water before, during, and after a run.

Maintain your cool.

It’s hard to stay cool with the sun beating down your brow or muzzle. Keep your pets cool by making sure they have a shady place to stay at all times throughout the day. A nice, well-ventilated dog house is a great start. A grassy area, free of treatments and pesticides, is also ideal for puppy lounging. Finally, and most importantly, is to keep your dog well-watered. Make sure that your beloved animal has access to fresh, clean, and cool water at all times. If it’s extra hot, consider stocking your pet’s water bowl with ice cubes.

Graham Pursey 01367 242 777 He’ll be living the high life and staying cool all summer long thanks to you.

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 Beautiful landscaped Ÿ Daily activities 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.

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Birds in a Cage Derek Niemann Published 2012 by Short Books in Association with the RSPB

This is a true story centred on the lives of four British Officers who were captured by the Germans early in the 2nd World War and spent most of the war in German prison camps.

The four men are Peter Conder, John Buxton, John Barrett and George Waterston. They were all bird watchers before the war and they used their time in captivity to study and record the bird life in and around the camps they were in.

This is not a review of “Birds in a Cage” rather it is part of the story of how the book came about.

I was recently lucky enough to spend a morning with Peter Conder’s daughter Sarah Rhodes (from Shrivenham) and his wife Pat. Sarah was largely responsible for this book and she told me the story of how it came about.

In 2009 Sarah was investigating her family history and came across a lot of notes, letters and drawings that were among her father’s papers. There was five years worth of POW letters,plus 24 exercise books with incredible details of bird behaviour plus descriptions of life as a prisoner of the Germans. After reading through them she decided that there was a story worth telling. She wrote to the Red Cross to help confirm her father’s dates in the various camps. It was apparent that there were 3 others who would feature equally in this tale and she began tracking down the family and friends of the 2 Johns and George to see if she could acquire any of their notes. All four men had played a huge part in Conservation throughout England Scotland and Wales after the war and had published many books and papers. She set about the task of typing out the letters and compiling the information and the story around it. Sarah was even able to contact a German, who as a boy lived in a wing of the same POW camp. He was also able to provide information about the prisoner’s final walk from the German point of view.

George contributed his bird notes from Crete (1941) to a German scientific paper during the war!

Now the book had to be written, so Sarah contacted the RSPB. An ornithological author suggested she ask Derek Niemann who was one of their editors - he had wanted to write a book for some time. He agreed. The book was accepted by Short Books who proceeded to market it very effectively. There is even talk of a documentary being made.

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading “Birds in a Cage” How these men survived and kept their sanity while living in horrible conditions – marching on foot from one camp to another – is very readable. Please read it even if you are not a bird watcher – you may become one by the time you have finished!

Thank you to Sarah Rhodes and Pat Conder for giving me a morning with them and telling me their story – I loved it and can only hope I have done it justice. Thank you to Derek Niemann for letting me use material from the book.

“Whilst being a prisoner of war was not a particularly recommended occupation, it was, for all but a few, better than being dead.”

Peter John Conder, aimless schoolboy, reluctant advertising executive, Second Lieutenant Royal Corps of Signals, POW Number 346, Skokholm Island warden, director of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

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The summer is here at last and I am sure a lot of you reading this will not only be training in the gym but be making the most of the weather by being active outdoors too. We hope that all those sessions in the gym up to now were worth it as you put on your summer clothing. So are there any tips to training outside or in hot conditions?

KEEP HYDRATED Replacing fluids is absolutely essential. It is so important to drink plenty of water when you are working out in hot temperatures to replenish moisture lost through sweating. Keep a bottle of cool water with you if you are running outside and drink water during your rest periods when in the gym.

An hour or so before bedtime have a large glass of water and again when you get up.

Heat exhaustion is caused by excessive loss of body fluids. The symptoms can be dizziness a feeling of weakness, unusually heavy sweating, headaches and a rapid-but-weak pulse. Immediate treatment involves removing any excess clothing, lying down in a cool place, rubbing a wet towel over exposed skin and drinking cold liquids. Using a mist spray also helps to cool you.

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY In the summer, your body is fighting, and sometimes losing, the battle to keep you cool. Whether it is just listening to your body or monitoring how hard you are working by wearing a heart-rate monitor, your heart beat can indicate how well you are doing to keep your core temperature down. If your pulse is higher than it would normally be doing your usual exercise routine it may be time to slow down or ease back. Remember, the body needs to breathe, so wear appropriate clothing to allow this to happen.

TRAIN DURING THE COOLER PARTS OF THE DAY Workouts should be planned intelligently. If you are running or cycling outside choose a time of the day when it is cooler or less humid, such as early morning or late evening. Pick a route with trees for shade or a place that might offer a cool breeze. If you are running at dusk or when it becomes dark make sure you can been seen by road users, wear something reflective or bright.

REMEMBER WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT IN THE GYM The intensity of your training is always important, as we have discussed in past articles, however, you may not be able to maintain the same intensity at higher temperatures as you would at lower temperatures, so pace yourself. You will still maintain the benefits of exercise without becoming unwell. Just because you might be outside, in the back garden or abroad, remember what you have learnt in the gym or with your trainer. Technique, form and sticking to a plan is just as important now as is ever was. It can be very tempting to rush your routine or experiment when you are in a strange environment, such as a completely different gym or studio. So think first, or ask the local professionals for help thus hopefully preventing any problems or possible injuries.

TRAIN SAFE Please train safely outside. For example, if you normally run on a treadmill, avoid suddenly running on very uneven ground as you may need to build up your ankle strength first to avoid twisting or spraining. You could prepare for this in the gym by using a BOSU, coreboard or stability disc. Take a friend with you, especially when you are in a new environment, it is always safer if there are two of you, and more motivating. Think before you go out, what do I need to take with me? Water? Mobile phone? Appropriate clothing? A hat maybe? Plan ahead and let someone know where you are going.

CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING IN THE GYM When the holidays are over it is important to put a date in the diary to get back into the gym or if you are not a gym user, to get back to your usual exercise routine or dance class. It is so easy to let your training lapse, no longer finding time to exercise because you are too busy! There will always be pressures on you to do other things but you will only regret later if you do not plan exercise into your week. Leaving it too long will only make it harder the next time you want to look good for your holidays! Good luck and enjoy the sunshine, Richard

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A light in the night....

Glow-worms, Lampyris noctiluca are not worms at all but are in fact beetles. They are a very special part of the summer and can be found in small colonies around our Oxfordshire countryside. These beetles really are amazing with an incredible life cycle. It starts with the eggs and they are laid under stones or in burrows as they must not dry out. The larvae that hatch feed on snails.

They crawl onto the snail and inject digestive enzymes into it then literally suck the snail up rather like a fine soup. The larvae will then pupate when fully grown and emerge as either a winged male or a flightless female.

The female crawls up a stem where she mixes luciferin and luciferase, with oxygen as a catalyst, to get a glowing chemical reaction in her abdomen. She can turn her light on or off at will. The male who flies above has large eyes and hopefully spots her, flies down to mate and may then die. The female will have turned her light off for mating and now goes back down to lay her eggs before she also dies. This fragile species need recording too as their numbers are yet again down www.glowworms.org.uk .

You need a warm, still night to really be able to see them and the darker the night time sky the better. You will also need to go out for several nights to try to gage the populations number. They are a sensitive species. Always leave them where you see them. Note the site and never, ever move them. The light the female admits is like a tiny LED fairy light - just magic!

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Tomatoes It seems to me that our harvest will be pretty alright this year after all. The weather was not promising at all with really not enough sunshine to make anything want to come to life. But things are blooming and there is plenty of produce to be had.

One of my favourite crops is the tomato. Such a versatile little thing that comes in many guises. Truly a fruit, the tomato is thought of as a vegetable and is used more often than not in a savoury role. But he is a sweet little fellow especially if you buy - or grow - small varieties like a mini plum or cherry tomato. And it's always as well to add a little sugar if you are cooking with him just to bring out the natural sweetness.

The tomato is used in many cooking cultures. It is often associated with Italy but actually has been used in South America since 500BC but has spread far and wide all over the world. It seems actually that the Italians haven't had the tomato very long at all. Maybe since around the 1500's, which in the scheme of things isn't very long. So the monopoly isn't really there. Look towards Spain or the Middle East and you will see plenty of tomatoes making a star appearance.

It's little body holds a multitude of seeds with each variety bringing different facets to a dish. Take an Italian tomato sauce for instance, or a fresh tomato salad. Even a simple tomato sandwich! And always enhance the flavour by adding generous salt!

At this time of year you may have a glut going on so make a spicy tomato chutney or ketchup even. Bottling will long preserve the beautiful tomato flavours. I really love to slow cook halved tomatoes and serve them with salad, so here goes!

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. To feed 4 people for a light lunch use 3 good sized tomatoes per person. Halve them and place cut side up on a baking tray. Peel and crush garlic and smear a little on to each tomato half. Drizzle with olive oil then season them really well too. Scatter with basil leaves then roast for 40 minutes until the tomatoes are about half their original size. Lift the tomatoes off the tray laying them on to a bed of rocket. Drizzle with a good vinegar, be it balsamic or sherry, then finish with shaved Parmesan. Serve with lots of crusty bread. Delicious!

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Rosé Summer’s here – Let’s raise our glass to that!

But what to fill with said glass? Ahh, obviously something deservingly enticing, fruity and refreshing! Instinctively, my attention is drawn to rosé, being somewhat synonymous with warm weather and relaxation! I am not alone on this matter, as the sales of rosé in Britain currently stand at £646 million, or £1.8 million a day, according to figures from market analysts Nielsen.

This reflects a rise of 10% in the last 13 years, showing that rosé is not only sipped on warm summer’s days but also throughout the year.

Sebastien Liegeard, Proprietor of Seb and Emma Ltd, Provence Rosé Importers and Specialists said: “Rosé will always be the wine of choice on hot, sunny days, but it in doing so, has gained a band of loyal followers that will drink it all year round.” He says that this has been reflected in the sales of his flagship rosé, Magali all year round.

Other rosé success stories that spring to mind is the recent 5 hour 6,000 bottle sell out of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s first vintage rosé from their Chateau Miraval. Rosé factor or Brangelina factor – up to you to decide!

The rosé wines from the winery of Saint André de Figuière, Provence, France are new to the Den Boer portfolio. Winemaker Alain Combard has such a strong connection with the land and region’s ‘terrior’, which combined with over 40 years’ experience between Chablis and Provence, captures the true essence of the region within each bottle.

Atmosphère Extra Brut Rosé 2011 A blend of cinsault and grenache, this sparkling rosé is produced via the traditional method as practised in the production of Champagne. This provides creamy aromas and flavours that are the perfect accompaniment to the flavours of strawberries, which elegantly waft from the glass. It also shows various summer fruits such as watermelon and honey dew melon, finishing with a subtle zest of grapefruit. A wonderfully elegant sparkling wine that is refreshing, with fine persistent bubbles!

A perfect match for fresh seafood, char-grilled chicken or strawberries! £17.99 Saint André Rosé 2012 A seamless blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cinsault and Grenache, this elegant rosé provides an exciting mix of summer and forest fruits: red cherries, wild strawberries and red and black currants. The finish is fresh and clean, with a hint of lime zest.

Pair with sushi, grilled fish or Thai cuisine. £9.99 Magali Rosé 2012 Another exciting blend of cinsault, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and grenache. Each sum of the whole brings with it aromas and flavours that leap from the glass: red cherries, fresh wild strawberries, red currants and a squeeze of lime zest. This wine is elegant, well balanced and refreshing. An excellent wine to serve as an aperitif or with a warm chicken salad! £12.99 Viva La Summer!

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

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

Faringdon Branch

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

Info@crowdyandrose.co.uk

Lechlade Branch

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FOLLYFEST IS COMING!

Special offer for Summer!

Four players only £38 Saving you £10 Introducing Our New Social Morning Wednesday 9:00 - 1:00 Free tea and coffee Don’t golf alone…

Partner up and play with other golfers Men and ladies welcome

Tel: 01367 243944 Faringdon Golf Course, Great Coxwell, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LU www.faringdongolfcourse.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Faringdon-Golf-Course/329807310380423

Proudly supporting Buscot Park Cricket Club

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

Now

Ope Open to trade & retail • Closed Sunday 7:30 n Tel: 01367 240112 Mo n www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk -Fri

FollyFest is a not for profit, family orientated festival of art, music and drama. Funds have been raised for this year through local events including pub quizzes, raffles (with prizes donated by local businesses), a burlesque night, and Gospel Music Concert. There has been sponsorship from local businesses plus two anonymous donations amounting to £700! There is a Photographic competition, Children’s Story Time in the Library (the Library staff will be dressed up!), a talk from local Environment Scientists on Food and Propaganda Gardening, and a Zumba demonstration and taster session.

Highlights of the event will be broadcast on Invasion Radio – www.invasion-uk.co.uk Full details, including a registration form for the Children’s Fancy Dress Parade and how to enter the photographic competition from www.follyfest.co.uk Friday 2nd August Live music in the Square opening at 6pm with The Yearning, followed by Swamp Root, Power Train and ending with Josie and the Outlaw. Food and Drink is on sale from business and public houses within the Square. Cooked burgers on sale from Pat Thomas butchers, including the exclusive FOLLYFEST BURGER – delicious pork, apple and black pudding, made from a recipe compiled by Lesley Holdship from Hare in the Woods, London Street, Faringdon.

Saturday 3rd August, Starting with a Children’s Fancy Dress Parade (theme is Nursery Rhymes), assembling in the Town Park behind the Library and parading from 11am. Country and Craft Market all day, children’s rides, side stalls, Victorian Magic Lantern Show (2 shows - maximum 20 people), Belly Dance, craft drop in sessions, Hog Roast provided by Pat Thomas Butchers, as well as burgers and including the exclusive FOLLYFEST BURGER – delicious pork, apple and black pudding, made from a recipe compiled by Lesley Holdship from Hare in the Woods, London Street, Faringdon.

Live music on the stage starts at 12pm with the Cotswold Voices, followed by bands like Eat Love Sing, The Shapes, Cooper Black, Tramp Aviators and more, ending with Boogie Me. Sunday 4th August A day of country sports from welly-throwing to the new Faringdon Wife Carrying Championships!

Events on the stage start at 11am with a service from Faringdon United Church followed by Mike and Adina, The Man with the Stereo Hands, 14 Ten, Hawkhurst, Owen and Stone, and The Man with the Stereo Hands closing the festival for 2013.

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Thur 1st

Poniente - Spanish Guitar Duo

Faringdon Corn Exchange

8pm

Mail@poniente.net 07816 781143

£5

Fri 2nd Sun 3rd

Folly Fest

Events in and around Faringdon

All day

www.follyfest.co.uk

Sat 3rd

Nursery Rhyme themed morning with Folly Fest

Faringdon Library

10am 12:30

Faringdon.library@oxfordshiregov.uk

Sun 4th

Live Music: The Man with Stereo Hands

The Swan, Faringdon

6pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Tues 6th

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 12:00

Faringdon.library@oxfordshiregov.uk

Wed 7th

Faringdon Youth Group Career help and support

Faringdon Library

4pm 5:30pm

Faringdon.library@oxfordshiregov.uk

Thur 8th

Open Mic Night

The Swan, Faringdon

7.30pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Fri 9th

Old Station Nursery Open Doors

Old Station Nursery, Park Road, Faringdon

10am 11:30am

Steph 01367 243800

Fri 9th

The Berries

The Bell Hotel

9pm midnight

www.thebellhotelonline.co.uk

Free

Sat 10th

Live music - The Arousers

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Free

Sun 11th

Family Fun Day & BBQ

Sudbury House Hotel

www.bw-sudburyhouse.co.uk

£10 per person £2.50 children 5-12yrs

Sun 11th

Coleshill Mill Open Day

Coleshill

2pm

No booking required.

Adults £2.50, Children £1.25

Wed 14th

Coleshill Bat Walk

Coleshill

9pm 9:30pm

01793 762209 Booking required

Adults £4, Children £2

Thur 15th

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Free

Sat 17th

Live Music: The Shadow Monkeys

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Free

Sun 18th

Folly Tower Open Day

Folly Hill, Faringdon

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16yrs 50p, under 11s free

Wed 21st

Faringdon Youth Group Career help and support

Faringdon Library

4pm 5:30pm

Faringdon.library@oxfordshiregov.uk

Thur 22nd

Open Mic Night

The Swan, Faringdon

7:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Free

Fri 23rd

Bacchus

The Bell Hotel

9pm midnight

www.thebellhotelonline.co.uk

Free

Sat 24th

Live Music: log Off

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

Free

Sun 25th Mon 26th

Chalking the White Horse

White Horse Hill

10am 4pm

01793 762209 Book your slot

Free

Tue 27th

Quiz Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-faringdon-brewery

£1 per person. Winner takes all

Thur 29th

Faringdon & District U3A Annual Summer Lunch

19 Coxwell Road, Faringdon

12:30pm

Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296

Fri 30th

The Boys are Back Again

The Bell Hotel

9pm midnight

www.thebellhotelonline.co.uk

01367 240311

01367 240311 01367 240311

01367 240311

Free Free Free Free Free

Free

Free

September Sun 1st

Car boot Sale

Buscot Park

Am

Proceeds to St Marys Church, Buscot

Tue 10th

Circle Dance for the Over 50s

Catholic Church Hall (behind Budgens Car Park)

10:30am 12:00

Lilly@newhaven4.co.uk 01367 820143

Free trial session

Sun 15th

Faringdon NCT Nearly New Sale

Faringdon Leisure Centre, SN7 7LB

3-15pm 4:30pm

www.nct.org.uk/faringdon Sellerspacknct@yahoo.co.uk

£1 adult admission

Sun 15th

Folly Tower Open Day

Folly Hill, Faringdon

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16yrs 50p, under 11s free

Sun 29th

Wedding Fayre

Sudbury House, Faringdon

11am 3pm

www.bw-sudburyhouse.co.uk

Free

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Regular Events Every Mon, Tue & Wed

Free One to One IT Help

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Every Mon

Singing group by Mums for Mums

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

9:30am 11am

Every Mon

Lunch Box Singing

Faringdon Library

1pm 2pm

Sheena 01367 240311

First taster session. Free.

Open to all

3rd Mon

Faringdon WI

Corn Exchange,

2pm

Audrey Jefferies 01367 240464

£33 per year membership

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445 Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

£2 per family

1st Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11:30am

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 portwellangel@googlemail.com

£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds

Every Tue

Pub Quiz

The Prince of Wales, Shrivenham

9pm

www.powshrivenham.com

£1 per person.

Cash prizes

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

Postponed

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

19:00

www.horseandjockey.org/

2nd & last Wed

Postponed

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

The Old Town Hall

7:30pm

Becka 07841 431219

Every Wed

Open House - Coffee

Great Coxwell Reading Room

10:30am 11:30am

01367 241179

Coffee and Conversation Everyone welcome

1st & 3rd Wed

Faringdon Youth Project Drop-in Sessions

Faringdon Library

4pm 5:30pm

faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Every Thur

Women’s Drop In

United Church Faringdon

12:30 2:30pm

Term time only faringdon.womensdropin@gmail.com

Coffee/tea, cake and a chat Free - donations welcome

Every Thur

Postponed

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

19:00

www.horseandjockey.org/

www.horseandjockey.org/

To have your event here call:Lou on 07894 554551 or 01367 244975 or email lou@theadvertisermagazine.net Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:1511.00

Every Fri

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

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 Minuet Club

Cellar Bar Faringdon,

8:30

0771 421 8825

1st & 3rd Sun

Folly Tower Open

Folly Tower, Faringdon

11am 5pm

0845 4758386 www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Last Sun

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm 5:30pm

DENTURE REPAIRS GARETH MORGAN MDTA Registered Dental Technician Express or Same Day Service Call anytime on

01285 711746 / 07761 650346

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken Free

01367 241142

11-12miles or 25-35 miles Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available Free Adults £2 11-16s 50p U11s free Free

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Experts - local services Counselling Maureen Hunt MBACP Diploma in psychodynamic practise

Counsellor/Trainer/Supervisor Experienced in

Relationships, Stress, Abuse & Bereavement.

Adults /Adolescences /Couples

Long & short term counselling

For all enquiries & Appointments

To make an appointment

Call Sam 07766 867667

Tel 01367-244736

samhairdressers@hotmail.co.uk

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

Ofsted Registered Childminder GOOD grading Has full time and part time places available, flexible hours, Drops off and pickup up from Faringdon Junior and Infant school.

Please call Hayley O'Leary on 07585226285 or email hayleyo_leary2005@hotmail.co.uk ASTON PINE STRIPPING Caustic and non-caustic stripping of all woods & metals.

Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

ASTON PINE ANTIQUES Stockist's of English and Continental pine furniture, as well as many other antiques - 8,000+ sq.ft of showrooms

Oxford Architectural Antiques Large stock of period fireplaces, doors, panelling, sanitary ware & garden items.

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

Tel: 01367 242268

Coxwell Cars (Faringdon)

Private Hire Any distance - all UK airports and ports, day trips

John Farrow

07772 971 780 Fully licensed and insured, CRB approved

Watchfield

Open Monday - Saturday From 9am evening appointments available‌ Michelle on 07828790662 01793 780200

Tom Wheeler Comprehensive

Window Cleaning Service Also: Patios, Conservatories Gutters, Fascia Boards

Call Tom: 07762 380733

Emma Hudson DO Osteopathy & Sports Massage 20 Years Experience

Helps to relieve back, neck and other musculoskeletal pain and tension Call Emma on 01367 820526 or 07792 599512 For appointments or advice

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Experts - local services Stanford-in-the-Vale FAB now ICC & Vale licensed Established in 2000.

Family run - short or longer stays; Medical management service available on enquiry.

Veterinary Care provided by adjacent Robert Elliott Veterinary Surgery e-mail: enquiries@vets-surgery.com www.vets-surgery.com

01367-710595 Enquiries 0830-1800 M-F & Sat AMs to 1PM.

Ohm Electrix

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

Electrical services and Installations Web: www.ohm-electrix.co.uk 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.

Phone: 07879 013359 Mail: Ohm.Electrix@Gmail.com Registered with the NICEIC domestic installer “part P” SCHEME

F A R I N G D O N C A R S A I R P O R T T R A N S F E R S Corporate Service Short/Long Distances Courier Service Business Accounts Executive Cars Driver Hire Insured Cars 4/7 Seaters

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

Den Boer Wines

D.G. Joinery

Quality wines, tastings and events

City & Guilds qualified carpenter and joiner.

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

Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

All Carpentry work undertaken Specialist in fitted wardrobes • Kitchen installations Bookcases • Bespoke joinery - including stairs All exterior carpentry including decking, sheds etc.

Any building alterations including guttering etc.

Free Quotations Telephone: 07831 680440

MTS FENCING Domestic & Commercial Specialising in Closeboard Quality workmanship and reliability at a fair price

For a free Quotation Contact Matthew 07866 792222/ 01993 845669

www.thebarbersfaringdon.co.uk

15 Year Guarantee on Closeboard Fencing

01367 244611

M.J DOWELL 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

Chickens & Poultry Feed All at unbeatable prices Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Open Mon-Sat 8am-12 noon Closed bank holidays Tel: 01865 821537 or 07759551946 www.mjhodgkins.co.uk

Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

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

01367 240880

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

Do you need a part-time bookkeeper?

If so phone Pat 01367 243648 07525 351822

New Barn Farm, Longworth, OX13 5ED 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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Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park, Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com

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