December 2013 Advertiser

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December 2013

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

Inside this month: ABSM: New Driving School Den Boer: A Christmas Twist Talk to the Vet: Robert Elliott Gym at Carswell: Healthy Tips The Rookery: New in Faringdon Rachel’s Weddings: One Year Old!

Wishing you a very

Merry Christmas‌.

Promoting local business, trade and services.

Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 244975 or 07894 554551

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CHRISTINA HARRIS

ABSM DRIVING SCHOOL ABSM is an Independent Driving School based in Faringdon providing lessons in parts of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire.

I am a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor & hold a mandatory enhanced CRB certificate.

Structured lessons where you will be given free access to an online resource that provides real life learning videos to support your own lesson plans and help you develop your driving skills.

Door to door pick up from home, work or college.

New manual car fitted with dual controls.

Discounts for block bookings.

Pass Plus offered.

You will find me friendly, patient & able to flex my teaching technique to maximise your learning ability.

I am more than happy for parents or guardians to sit in on any of your driving lessons.

Visit my website at www.absm.pro to use the online contact form Or call me ALLAN BARROW on 07851185274

has been painting for as long as she can remember.

After attending Leeds Art College she followed a career in teaching until, deciding life is too short, gave this up in 2004 to paint full time.

Christina uses paint to great effect to create the depth of fleece found in many breeds of sheep whilst the simplicity of a white or grey background serves to emphasise the lonely, uncompromising moods of a Yorkshire winter.

She is represented at carefully selected galleries in the north of England and was featured in the Dales Diary television programme in 2008. Her work has travelled as far as Australia, Canada, France, USA, Poland, Austria and even Japan as well as being widely collected in the UK. To view more of Christina Harris work please visit: The Smithy Gallery www.smithykettlewell.co.uk

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

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WHO’S NEXT?

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

Wishing you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

Visit our web site: www.thedogstudio.co.uk

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club The Faringdon Business Breakfast Club is looking for volunteers to assist with an exciting project championed by a group of members. Coderdojo is an initiative to help young people learn how to use computer code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and more. In order to set-up a group, there needs to be a critical mass of adults to get involved – no IT experience is necessary. The target group would be taken from years 5, 6 or 7. For more details contact Mary Thomas on mary@concisetraining.net At FBBC’s November meeting, Ellis Bardsley from ActionCoach presented on “Five Ways to Grow Your Business”. A selfconfessed “petrol head” Ellis used motoring metaphors to illustrate his talk – such as the need to have a decent “chassis” for your business. He then briskly went through the five steps of generating profit – lead generation, conversion, number of transactions, average sale and profit margin. By tweaking each of these items just a little, ended up with a spectacular increase in the bottom line.

Next month, FBBC will have no speaker, but there will be a return of our popular one-to-one mini meeting format where, after breakfast, attendees will be able to arrange three short sessions with other members – a sort of “speed networking” - but a bit more sedate! FBBC, is an informal networking group which has been running since 2004. It meets on the first working Monday of each month at 7.30am at the Sudbury House Hotel. There is no joining fee and no restriction on who may attend, the only cost is your breakfast – just £10. If you are interested in coming to a future meeting, please visit the club’s website http://www.fbbcnetworking.co.uk or reserve your place by calling 0845 003 1340 or e-mailing paul.brame@morgan-cole.com FBBC is also on twitter and LinkedIn, follow us on @FaringdonBBC

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BARRINGTON ARMS HOTEL

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Welcoming Adrian & Tracy “We would like to wish everyone A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!..

Look forward to meeting you at the Barrington Arms”

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Nearest hotel to the Defence Academy 9 Luxury en-suit bedrooms £70 per night including breakfast Tel: 01793 784692 Web: barringtonarmshotel.com

express your style at Christmas with flowers from

FARINGDON FLOWERS At such a magical time let us make your family and friends feel welcome from the moment they step inside your home.

Each of our door wreaths and arrangements are handcrafted to suit your individual style.

Tel: 01367 244806 7a Market Place, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7HL www.faringdonflowers.co.uk sales@faringdonflowers.co.uk

We would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Now to welcome something completely different!

Shane and Lesley have renovated the premises to support a number of different enterprises spread over three floors.

The Coffee Shop on the ground floor is open for business, and so is the hair salon, cm Hair first floor.

Lisa Moore, a popular local photographer, will have a studio on the second floor. Future plans include therapy rooms, a Reiki practitioner and a McTimoney chiropractor.

Sharing the top floor, a local market is planned to provide a platform for teenagers trying out their own business ideas.

The Rookery will display the work of local artists.

The coffee shop is spacious with a rustic feel, there are lovely wooden tables and great big beautiful windows. Family friendly where children are made very welcome. Lesley is passionate about great coffee and only supports makes from a sustainable and ethical source. The house roast is acquired by direct trade from one group of farmers in Nicaragua. Each year the suppliers from Bristol visit the farms, choose their coffee beans and pay for their crop in advance. Each month Lesley will introduce a guest roast, this month it is an organic coffee from Sumatra.

On the menu are vegetarian cakes, soups, salads, sandwiches quiches and pies, homemade with all dietary needs catered for.

Daughter Rose bakes the cakes.

Shane Evans is the Director of cm Hair, a biophilic hair salon, working with the environment Shane uses premium organic products. In conjunction with cutting edge energy efficient equipment, Shane's unique Hydroefficient technique, massively reduces the salons impact on the environment.

Waste reduction and recycling are also key the towels are made from recycled wood fibre and can be composted.

Even hair cuttings can be put in the garden compost !!

Shane is a very experienced stylist. For the last twelve years he has been a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, the only one in the area. Has worked extensively in Europe and America for Wella, Tigi, Alterna and Kemon. It was his work with the latter two companies that created his passion and desire to see his industry become more environmentally driven. In his words "What we provide is excellent hairdressing with low impact on the environment with excellent cakes and coffee."

Joining Shane in the salon is Leann an experienced stylist, she is creative with superb attention to detail.

Lesley has an Honours degree in herbal medicine. She has been practising for ten years and is passionate about the healing power of nature. Initial appointments take approximately one and a half hours and comprise of a thorough investigation of all symptoms.

Based on the findings she prescribes herbal remedies specific to the individual.

Herbal creams, oils, teas, syrups and organic skin care products are available.

Lesley plans to run adult workshops on herbal remedies, and a Potion Club for children.

For more information or appointments phone 01367 242030 email therookeryshop@gmail.com 35 Marlborough Street, Faringdon SN7 7JL

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Kelmscott Smoked Salmon and Guacamole Shots Pear, Date and Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Chicken Liver and Cranberry Pate with Toasted Soldiers Spicy Parsnip Soup with Fresh Bread and Butter

www.lisamoore-photography.com lmoore965@btinternet.com Lisa Moore‌.07854 651961

****** Roast Turkey served with Pig in Blankets, Pork and Chestnut Stuffing Classic Beef Wellington Roasted Cod with Lemon and Parsley Crumb Aubergine stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion, Mushrooms and Olives topped with Parmesan All mains served with Roasted Potatoes Honey Roasted Parsnips Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Red Onion Carrots with Thyme Butter Braised Red Cabbage ****** Mince Pie Cheesecake Christmas Pudding with Baileys Cream Santa Hat Brownie Cheese and Biscuits

18 Market Place, Faringdon,

01367 241114

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff at Deacons Fine Jewellery, Clocks and Watches Jewellery, Watch and Clock Repairs Engraving and Valuations Secondhand Jewellery Bought and Sold www.deacons-jewellers.com Shop@deacons-jewellers.com

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Talk to the Vet A Christmas potpourri of events this month – with Christmas and a New Year to look forward to. ! | The Advertiser | page 8 |

At Christmas time many families are given pets as gifts- especially dogs. While that is a lovely idea, and children love puppies, there are a lot of people who do not realise the ongoing commitment and expense involved in having a pet. So think carefully before giving a pet as a gift. Always be careful to buy from a reliable source. It is always good purchase practice to ask about an animal’s background and to see the puppy with its mother.

If there’s any paperwork, get it checked – and NO service area or lay-by exchanges. Leading up to Christmas-time, there will be many fund raising animal charity sales to support their essential work. Your own practice may have charity goods for sale. We have our Open Morning on the 7th December, when anyone can come in to purchase goods from our sponsored charities.

These are The Labrador Rescue Trust, Trindledown Farm of the National Animal Welfare Trust, Sunshine Cat Rescue and the Oak & Furrow wildlife charity. Goods will continue to be available for sale throughout December.

The 10,000th rescued Labrador Retriever in the 25 years of the Trust has been placed in her permanent home. Ruby was about 2 years old, coming into The Trust after being found wandering the streets of a south coast town, taken to the dog pound, was micro-chipped and the original owner traced, no-one bothered to collect her. Fortunately, instead of the statutory “disposal” after 7 days, the Council, having links with the local LRT branch, contacted the local volunteer. From an experienced foster home, Ruby has been adopted by a caring, knowledgeable family who understand her needs and she has a very loving home for the rest of her life.

For your interest, ANY Labrador Retriever can be enrolled into the LRT Forever Scheme for a very modest £10 fee, to take all records and contact numbers in a special Forever register, and when an owner can no longer care for their dog, the LRT takes that dog into care , rehomes and takes responsibility for him or her for the rest of the dog’s life. ALL existing adopted LRT dogs are automatically enrolled.

Companion dogs will also be cared for and adopted together with the Labrador. What a brilliant scheme, so reassuring for many people. Details of contacts for this are available at the Open day. This is a charity event, my Staff are giving their off-duty time free and the Practice only offers a roof and car park. Do join us if you can!It just remains for me to wish you, dear Reader, and your pet companion/s a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous, healthy New Year, 2014 Robert.

Robert Elliott

21-23 High Street, Stanford In The Vale, SN7 8LH

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Lets talk about Whisky

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Join Debbie and Stuart Tuesday 3rd 8.00pm Rock and Roll Bingo £1 per game. Cash prizes to be won!

Thursday 5th 8.30pm Folk Night contact: rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

Friday 6th 9.00pm Soul Night with DJ Al 'Citizen' Cane Free entry

Saturday 7th 9.00pm Live Music by The Teddy White Band Free entry

Thursday 12th 7.30pm Open Mic Night ( Acoustic or plug-in. PA supplied)

Saturday 14th 9.30pm Live Music by Dirty Deeds (rock covers) Free entry

Tuesday 17th 8.30pm Quiz Night £1 per person entry.

Winning team takes all.

Thursday 19th 8.30pm Folk Night

Tuesday 31st 9.00pm

New Year's Eve Party The Man with the Stereo Hands Free entry. Doors close 11.30pm facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-brewery

We’ll take a break from our tour of the Scottish islands this month to take a look at some festive drams for you to enjoy or to give to a loved one. First of all, a quick reminder of some points to remember if you’re buying for someone else. Ÿ Do you know what style of whisky the recipient likes? A look through their whisky collection may give you some answers or some casual questions dropped into conversation… Ÿ Are they happy to try whisk(e)y from a country other than Scotland? Ÿ What’s your budget?

Starting at the lighter end of the spectrum, one of our favourite drams is the AnCnoc 12 year old. This light, elegant and yet complex dram comes from the Highlands and is a delight.

Smooth, citrusy, spicy and amazing value for money. Or why not ditch your prejudices and go for a blended whisky? The Asyla has a very high malt content (50%) and its delicate flavours of vanilla-cream, cereals and apple-like fruit make it a perfect aperitif before Christmas dinner…

Moving onto the richer style of whiskies, you could indulge in one of the ever popular sherry matured GlenDronachs (the 21 year old is my current preference) or for something a little different you could move away from the malts and try the intriguing Hibiki 12 year old. This Japanese blend is described as ‘A symphony of over thirty whiskies ranging between 30 and 12 years of age finished in an Umeshu (plum wine) cask’ and it yields superb flavours of sherry, plums, citrus, cloves and spices that are perfect for Christmas!

For the peat lovers amongst you I make no excuse for recommending again the fabulous Lagavulin Distillers Edition.

Others that would definitely be welcome in my Christmas stocking are the rich, fruity, sweet and smoky Peat Monster plus two relative newcomers – the Bowmore Tempest Batch 4 (more peat than you normally get with Bowmore and incredibly smooth for a 10 year old) and Talisker Storm (which takes the peppery smoke and spices of the 10 year old and ramps them up a notch).

Finally, one of the ultimate Christmas drams has to be the Orangerie. Created by that clever chap, John Glaser, this is a smooth, soft whisky that has been infused with zest of Navalino oranges, Indonesian cassia bark and Sri Lankan cloves to produce Christmas in a glass!

Whichever dram you choose to raise over the festive period, Ken and I wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Sláinte!

Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines

THE BELL HOTEL

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Christmas Menu 2013 This year its our very own retro 80’s 90’s menu with a modern twist

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

01367 243800 visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

BATHROOM SHOWROOM Open to the Public

HOMEMADE LEEK & POTATO SOUP WITH TRUFFLE OIL & FRESH CRUSTY BREAD (V) THE PRAWN COCKTAIL JUICY PRAWNS & CHOPPED COXES APPLE IN A MARIE ROSE SAUCE CRISP LETTUCE TOPPED WITH KING PRAWNS WITH BROWN BREAD & BUTTER SEMI COURSE PATE WITH FRUITY PLUMB PIECES IN BRANDY WITH WARM TOAST WARM GOATS CHEESE & RED PEPPER CHEESECAKE ON A CROUTON WITH BEETROOT AND WATERCRESS GARNISH

Mains BREAST

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY & THIGH IN A RICH GRAVY, ROAST POTATOES,

ALL THE

TRIMMINGS WITH FRESH SEASONAL VEGETABLES

BRAISED BEEF BRISKET WITH PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS & BALSAMIC SAUCE, ROAST POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES GRILLED FILLET OF SALMON WITH A CITRUS HERB CRUST, CRUSHED NEW POTATOES, ASPARAGUS & PROSCIUTTO WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE SOMERSET BRIE & BEETROOT TART (v) IN A FRESH HERB & CHIVE PASTRY CASE, WITH ROAST POTATOES & SEASONAL VEGETABLES

Dessert For your dream bathroom Let us help!…

T:01367 242666 faringdon@activeplumbingsupplies.co.uk Unit A&B, Park Road, Faringdon, SN7 7DS Follow us on facebook for up-to-date news…

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH BRANDY SAUCE OR CUSTARD THE PEACH MELBA POACHED HALVED PEACHES IN A STOCK SYRUP WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND RASPBERRY COULIS

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING WITH TOFFEE ICE CREAM AND TOFFEE SAUCE BLACK FOREST GATEAU WITH FRESH CREAM ICE CREAM SELECTION CHEESE BOARD AVAILABLE £2.50 SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON TEA OR COFFEE AND A WARM MINCE PIE

Booking essential call 01367 240534 13 Market Street Faringdon SN7 7HP

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“Like New“ Car Valeting Service 100% Hand Wash & Dry from only Express Valet from Executive Valet from Exclusive Valet from

£12.00 £25.00 £55.00 £95.00

Small Cars-Wash & Dry …only £10.00 MOT Failures Welcome

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Rachel's Weddings A year has passed since the lovely Rachel Illsey opened her wedding shop on Coxwell Road, Faringdon. In that time she has surpassed all her expectations by selling a whopping 104 dresses - double her predictions for the first year of business at Rachel's Weddings. Rachel is now adding to her expertise by hand making lace and satin jackets for brides and coloured ties and hankies for the gentlemen.

Well done Rachel!….

RACHEL’S WEDDINGS WISHES YOU ALL A **MERRY CHRISTMAS** SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER 1ST-31ST DECEMBER FREE PAIR OF BRIDAL SHOES WITH EVERY NEW BRIDAL GOWN PURCHASED GOING TO A PROM/BALL? PROM/EVENING DRESSES FOR SALE OR HIRE CALL RACHEL ON 01367 358406

3 COXWELL ST, FARINGDON SN7 7EA

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

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Ashbury Lodge 261 Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 1NW 01793 496827 Residential and Specialist Dementia Care Respite and Day Care

Winter Promotion

Take a short break in one of our luxurious homes and enjoy up to two nights on us. Stay for up to 7 nights for the price of 5 this winter, at selected care homes.

Our flexible booking system means that you can arrive and Downs View Care Centre Badbury leave on whichever day of the week suits you best. Maintained Swindon SN4 OEU to high standards, our thoughtfully designed care homes offer 01793 740240 24 hour, premium quality nursing, personal and specialist Residential and Specialist Dementia Care.

Dementia Care We provide a complete range of facilities and services to suit Respite and Day Care your individual care needs. Every home offers extremely comfortable, stimulating safe and friendly atmosphere, so its Church View Nursing Home not surprising that our homes have consistently gained high Rainer Close Stratton St. Margaret Swindon SN3 4YA ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

01793 820761 Residential and Specialist Nursing Care Respite and Day Care

If you would like to know more, simply contact Michelle on 01793 528924 or 0785 661655, quoting “Summer Offer� or visit our website

| The Advertiser | page 13 | Tuesday 3rd - Film Club 8pm sharp. £5 entry Saturday 7th - Children’s Film Club – 2pm £2 entry to go to Save the Children

Saturday 7th Bauble Burlesque @ The Bobbin (Christmas Special) £40 each includes burlesque, magic and caricatures, three course dinner and a half bottle of wine each

Open Hours Tue - Sat 6 - 12 Closed Mon & Sun Film Club Every Tuesday night 8pm

Sunday 15th December @ 12 noon Join us for a fabulous lunch for all the family. A welcome glass of glögg or Christmas cocktail for adults and a kid's punch on arrival. 3 delicious courses, a nice mix of traditional seasonal food and traditional European dishes including a shockingly boozy sherry trifle! Best of all, Father Christmas will be visiting The Bobbin and delivering a small pre-Christmas gift to all good little boys and girls…

Adults £30 per head and children £15 which includes a gift personally from Father Christmas.

One thing that I truly enjoy about living in England is the seasons.

Following nature’s lead, winter brings with it a time to slow down and rest following a busy, yet enjoyable summer. Bursting through this time of stillness enters Christmas with all its festivities, closely followed by New Year’s Eve. The tendency this time of the year is to usually steer towards sipping a lovely tipple of sumptuously raisined port by a roaring fire, whilst reading a novel … but somewhere inside, the suppressed cocktail mixer is bursting to make a come back!

For those of you who are wondering what to serve when entertaining friends (or who are deviously looking for some type of alcoholic beverage to knock out an unsuspecting or annoying relative) during this holiday season, look no further!

Here are some Festive Cocktails to try at home….

Poinsettia Fizz (Champagne, Prosecco or Cava depending on the budget or how many you’ve had already!)

15 mls Cointreau or Triple Sec Orange Liqueur 90 mls Cranberry Juice Chill all the ingredients beforehand. Pour the Cointreau and cranberry juice into a chilled Champagne flute, stirring well. Top with the fizz.

Santa’s Sleigh White sugar crystals, preferably coarse 2 cups of eggnog (home made is best but if you cheat, we won’t tell!) ½ cup of Brandy, ½ cup Amaretto liqueur, 1 tsp ground nutmeg 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, 4 cinnamon sticks.

Dampen the rims of 4 martini glasses and then line the rims with sugar crystals. Combine eggnog, brandy, amaretto, nutmeg and ice cream in a blender until smooth. Serve in martini glasses and garnish with a whole cinnamon stick.

Special offer for Winter!

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

Mistletoe Punch 100g caster sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 50 mls dark rum Juice of 1 lime, 500 mls dry cider, Apples to garnish Place the sugar and ground cinnamon in a pan with 100 mls water and gently heat whilst stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 6-8 minutes. Add the rum, lime juice and cider, simmer. Pour into four latte glasses (clear glasses with handles) and garnish with a slice of apple.

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and replace the cider with apple juice.

(Recipe courtesy of Budgens).

Festive Fizz The good people of Codorniu are full of the festive spirit, producing the limited edition Christmas Cava, brightly packaged in snowflakes! Codorniu Extra Brut NV is produced from the traditional Spanish grape varieties of macabeo, parellada and xarel-lo. This sparkling wine is a dry, light bodied with aromas and flavours of green apple, citrus, almond and brioche. The finish is crisp, clean and fresh and would be a perfect mixer for any of the cocktails, or perfect on its own as party fizz!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

Cheers!

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

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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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Lets talk about books !

The Light Behind the Window is another book of two stories interwoven, one past and one present.

The "present" starts in Gassin, South of France during the spring of 1998. Emilie de la Martinieres has never enjoyed having an aristocratic background. More than anything she wanted to be loved by her parents. When her father was alive and not absorbed in his hobbies and his rare book collection, he showed Emilie as much affection as he could, but sadly her mother was more interested in spending money and showing off her wealth. After the death of her mother she finds herself alone in the world and the sole inheritor of her grand childhood home, a magnificent chateau and vineyard. Emilie begins to be intrigued by the Chateau and its memorabilia, so she decides to find out as much as she can about her family history.

The "past" takes us to London 1943 where a young office clerk, Constance Carruthers, is drafted into the SOE and is sent to Paris as a spy. Separated from her contact in her first few hours, she is sheltered by a wealthy family who are caught up in the dangerous intricacies of the Resistance. Constance finds herself drawn into a complex web of deception, the repercussions of which will affect generations to come.

This is a heartwarming story, it is well written and easy to read and has a happy ending - what more could you want? I enjoyed it and finished in a few days, finding it undemanding and entertaining. I have read two of her earlier novels "Hothouse Flower" and "The Girl on the Cliff" and enjoyed them too - I think that if you like any one of them then you will like them all.

Lucinda Riley was born in Ireland and during her childhood she travelled extensively abroad, particularly to the Far East. She went to drama school in London and became an actress working in film, theatre and television. (She appeared in Auf Wiedersehen Pet in 1984) At the age of 24, under the name of Lucinda Edmonds, she wrote her first novel "Lovers and Players" based on her experiences as an actress. She wrote a further 7 novels before taking a break to have 4 children. Under the name of Lucinda Riley she wrote her next novel "Hothouse Flower" (The Orchid House), first published in 2010 and it was selected by the famous Richard and Judy book-club. She followed it with "The Girl on the Cliff". Both these books became international best sellers. Her latest novel "The Midnight Rose", set in India and Devon will be available on 16th January 2014.

A word of warning if you are thinking of purchasing "The Light Behind The Window" - it is also published under the title "The Lavender Garden" which I think is its American title.

Both editions are for sale and reportedly they are not both the same price.

Happy Reading .................

Pat Evans

HIGHWORTH TRAVEL INDEPENDENT LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALIST

High Street, Highworth, Wiltshire Telephone: 01793 763181

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Business Update 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

This month the Chamber of Commerce has completely revamped its on-line presence by launching a brand new website and has also set up a facebook page and a twitter feed. The website is designed and hosted by Chamber member, Jason Davenport A further part of the communication strategy will be pulling together a directory of local businesses, which will be exclusively available to members. The Chamber is also finalising the contents of a survey which will be sent out to all members and prospective members at the end of the month. The object of this survey is to communicate with local businesses and gather feedback upon what they expect from their local Chamber of Commerce.

This month’s Chamber meeting also discussed initial observations following the opening of the new Tesco store and went onto consider several ongoing projects including bids for funding through the New Homes Bonus Scheme to continue support for the Faringdon Loyalty Card and an extension of the provision of hanging baskets to other areas of the town. The Chamber is also looking at how to work with the Town Council on formulating an Economic Development Plan for the town centre. Faringdon is facing many challenges at the moment and we feel that all stakeholders need to come together to help put a strategy in place to maximise investment in our town and its sustainability in the future.

Earlier this month, the Chamber of Commerce facilitated a small group of people to visit the Tesco store on Park Road on the eve of its opening. Carl Pettersson, the store manager, gave the delegation a quick look behind the scenes before a cup of tea and a cake in the staff room.

Representatives from the Town Council attended including the town mayor, David Price as well as members of a variety of voluntary community groups such as FAZE, Pink Pigeons, town twinning and FollyFest.

The Faringdon Chamber of Commerce is affiliated to the Oxford Town Chambers Network. The Chamber meets in Faringdon on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting will be at Davenport’s Business Centre on Monday 9th December starting from 6:30pm and is open to all. For more information on any of the above, please contact Chamber president, Paul Brame on paul.brame@virgin.net

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

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Hula Hoop Classes Monday evenings at 6.45pm The Old Crown Coach Inn.

Hi!‌. my name is Billie.

Early this year I saw a friend dancing with a hoop, it looked fun so I picked it up to have a go and instantly fell in love.

Hooping is very rhythmic, so although some tricks can be hard to master, once it clicks, its such a buzz to learn a new trick, just so much fun to play around with, learning new ways to move the hoop and move my body. Hooping for me is about finding a new hobby that's fun and interesting, while making amazing new friends and staying active.

I love seeing the joy hooping brings to people and I want to bring it to you.

Please call Billie on 07854242057 for details.

Not sure if hooping is for you?

Special offer one off taster evening only ÂŁ4, hoops provided for you.

Please email me at hoopsters@hotmail.co.uk for your hoop space.

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In Aid Of Myeloma UK Bone Cancer

Bubbles!.

Margo Manning’s

Cakes & Pie’s for sale at the Christmas Craft Fayre in the Corn Exchange December 14th 10-2 pm

Enjoying the Christmas and new year festivities is always helped along by drinking something bubbly, I think! Be it a drop of cava, pink lemonade or champagne even. It just seems to make you feel good. Perhaps it is something in those little bubbles going up your nose!

I am partial to it at any time of the year really, but the holiday season is perfect to appreciate a bit of luxury. All year is spent paying the bills and living everyday life so why not spoil yourselves now with a bit of something special.

Champagne is wonderful although most of the time I plump for prosecco or cava, the former being my favourite.

I think that adding a little creme de cassis or even a framboise liqueur is really delicious too. Or if you want to be decadently English, add homemade sloe gin or rhubarb vodka.

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But drinking a tipple full of bubbles is not the only way to serve it. I love making jelly with a drop of cava or flavoured up lemonade. You perhaps could use the prosecco or maybe even gin and tonic! And a fruit liqueur as we talked about earlier. The possibilities are endless! And the whole point of it all is that the bubbles get captured and burst in each mouthful! Using cava in a sauce for fish or chicken is fantastic too. It may seem a waste but is really worth it.

To make a sophisticated pudding which serves 6 first of all choose your bubbly, you will need 500ml.

Make a syrup with 250ml water and 50g sugar by dissolving over a low heat. Once the liquid is clear turn up the heat and bubble for 2-3 minutes. Take 5 leaves gelatine and soak in enough cold water to cover. Leaf gelatine is so easy to use, so be brave and go for it if you have only ever used powdered, you may be liberated! Soaking it in cold water makes it really soft. Once it is so, squeeze out a little and then drop in to the warm syrup. Stir well then let this cool a while! Add your bubbly and then any other cordial or flavouring you like. Pour in to 6 lovely glasses and chill for around 4 hours. Serve with a little swathe of cold whipped cream and enjoy those bubbles!

Merry Christmas!

Lesley Holdship Hare in the Woods facebook.com/hareinthewoods Twitter @hareinthewoods

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CAR BODY REPAIRS V W RESTORATION

TEL 01367 243324 07918 660725 www.carbodyrepairsfaringdon.co.uk jimers213@btconnect.com 14 Pioneer Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7BU

Join the fun… on a Coach Trip

Westminster Palace in the morning…

Shopping in the afternoon!

Friday December 13th 2013 Leaving Faringdon Market Square at 8:45 am Tickets available £25 Call: Margo Manning Faringdon Fundraiser's In aid of Myeloma Cancer Research UK

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IYENGAR YOGA Sue Read At Carswell golf club/gym Starting Tuesday 26th November 7.30 pm - 9 pm Pay as you go until class is established (£7.50 per session) New year block bookings only of 4-8 Please bring your own non-slip yoga mat and blanket.

(Blocks and belt if you have them) Sue will require for you to fill in a medical form for your own safety Any enquiries please contact Sue on 01367-241971

Hi I’m Emily, Your Personal Trainer in Faringdon I specialise in toning, core conditioning and general health and fitness.

Having completed a degree in Biology and a post-grad in education, I went on to teach science at secondary school for 11 years, before deciding to follow my love of exercise training as a new career. I am qualified in teaching Les Mills group exercise programs to music, including BODYCOMBAT™, BODYATTACK™, BODYPUMP™ and CXWORX™.

My personal training sessions are tailored to each individual’s personal goals, and can incorporate elements from these exercise programs, as well as the use of kettlebells, Vibrogym, GTS (Gravity Training System) and TRX (suspension training).

In short, there’s something for ‘EveryBody’!

If this type of training interests you

Healthy Tips

How to Lose Belly Fat The outside of our bodies gives us clues as to what is going on inside. Apart from eating too much food and not exercising, certain hormones (chemical messengers) can direct fat to be stored in certain areas of the body including the belly.

However a protruding belly is not always caused by fat; it can be an indication that the liver is weak resulting in fluid leaking into the sac around the abdomen giving a ‘potbelly’ appearance.

There are things you can do to correct the problem of weight around your tummy. If you improve both the health of your liver and your ability to burn visceral fats (the deep fat surrounding your inner organs) the size of your waist will reduce.

Start Strength Training Working out with weights can significantly decrease your abdominal fat and improve your insulin sensitivity (your ability to deal with sugars). Strength training helps to burn belly fat by building muscle which boosts your resting metabolic rate.

It only takes a minor adjustment to your diet combined with strength training to make your weight loss efforts much easier. The more intense your training is, the more fat-burning hormones your body will create. Strength training and intense exercise also stimulate your growth hormone which is one of your fat burning, muscle-building hormones.

Improve Insulin Sensitivity and De-Stress the Liver Reducing your consumption of refined sugars, including sugars such as fruit juices and alcohol, will reduce the stress on the liver.

Sugar breaks down so fast it shocks the liver, whereas protein and vegetables take time to break down and release sugars into your body slowly. Raw cruciferous vegetables and small amounts of lean protein are the best foods to reduce the stimulation of insulin and are also healthy for the liver. The healthier your liver is the smaller your pot belly will become and increasing your insulin sensitivity will promote abdominal fat loss.

Exercise with Intensity It has been proven that people who train with high intensity have a significant reduction in visceral belly fat. The higher the exercise intensity the higher amounts of calories you burn and the less time is needed to burn belly fat.

High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT combines short, alternating intervals of high and low-intensity exercise. It can lead to significant reductions in total body fat, subcutaneous leg and trunk fat and can improve your insulin sensitivity. Why not incorporate HIIT into your strength training routine by doing CIRCUIT TRAINING at the Gym at Carswell?

When you achieve the correct fitness program for your body and when your eating regime is right for you, the attack on fat loss will be from all angles and with faster results. Eating nutritious foods in the right quantities along with exercising correctly can be the key to reducing abdominal fat. But remember that it’s just as important to allow your body and mind the time to rest and relax.

Get More Sleep Getting enough sleep triggers production of your growth hormone causing your body to burn fat while sleeping. 7-9 hours per night is optimum and most fat burning happens between midnight and 4am.

Eat More Protein Eating 25% of calories from protein can lead significantly increase abdominal fat loss.

Conclusion Eating healthy fats, good quality lean protein and high-fibre carbohydrates combined with high intensity exercise and plenty of rest creates the best recipe to burn belly fat fast.

The Gym at Carswell 01367 870837 Please email: richard@thegymatcarswell.co.uk www.thegymatcarswell.co.uk

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ARCh (Assisted Reading for Children) is a local registered charity which operates in Oxfordshire primary schools to help children who are struggling with reading.

Could you help a child and change their life forever?

All it takes is one and a half hours twice a week during the school day as an ARCh volunteer in a primary school near you! You don’t need any qualifications, just patience, enthusiasm and kindness.

We have schools in the Faringdon area waiting for volunteers.

Full training is given and we provide ongoing support and reimburse travel expenses.

K….

Therapeutic Massage

Specialising in Muscular Conditions Whiplash, Sciatica, Neck and Back Pain

To find out more Visit our website www.archoxfordshire.org.uk Or telephone us on 01869 320380

Serious therapy…Serious results (usually) …………….. for serious people.

Or email info@archoxfordshire.org.uk Or write to us at ARCh Gobles Court, 7 Market Square Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6AA The charity obtains enhanced DBS checks on all volunteers before placement.

Therapeutic-Relaxation-Sports Massages

Registered charity no. 1146276

07775 616239 ~1 Market Place, Faringdon

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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Invaision!..

II am getting a lot of emails from people who are desperate to know what has invaded their homes. The windows of a bedrooms, not regularly used, are covered in flies. In the morning they get the vacuum cleaner out and by the evening...well it is time to vacuum again! The answer is the Cluster Fly, Pollenia rudis, similar in size to the house fly but with golden hairs behind the head and on the thorax, (which rub off easily). They are in the Diptera Order, what we refer to as True Flies, and are one of the 120,000 species that we have so far identified. They spend their summer flying happily around meadows eating pollen, nectar and other types of organic matter. When it gets cold in the Autumn they set off to find a nice warm and dry place to overwinter.

Who can blame them? The problem is that they love attics, lofts and unused rooms. The next problem is that they overwinter communally - in huge numbers if it has been a good year for them. They will not feed in your home, or breed but they will leave a large amount of fly excrement.

Every time the temperature rises in your house they start to get active and look for light - hence the numbers around the window. The best bit though takes place outside and underground. These little chaps go through a parasitic stage in their life cycle. Once the egg hatches the tiny larvae find earthworms. When they have come across their future host, they eat their way under its skin. They have to bury in leaving their spiracles (breathing holes) outside. Then they feed off their hosts living flesh as they grow. When they are ready to pupate they fall off the earthworm and pupate in its tunnel before crawling to the surface to fly away. What is around the window will only be a very small proportion of what is innocently snoozing away in the attic. The Cluster Fly and its population go through boom and bust years, so next year it might not happen again...

Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries

Faringdon Road, Stanford in the Vale, SN7 8NN Sally-Ann Spence Email:minibeastmayhem@gmail.com Web: www.minibeastmayhem.com Twitter:@minibeastmayhem

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Seven Acres Nurseries

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

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Date

Event

Venue

Time

All Dec

Christmas Craft Activities

Faringdon Library

Sun 1st

Root & Branch Christmas Fair

Westmill Farm,

1pm 3:30pm

Sun 1st

15 minute Club

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Tue 3rd

Rock and Roll Bingo

The Swan, Faringdon

8pm

Tue 3rd

Christmas Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30 11:30am

Wed 4th

Walking for Health

Leaving from Old Town Hall, Faringdon

10:30am

Wed 4th

Poker Night

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Faringdon Library

4:30pm 5:30pm

Wed 4th

Faringdon Youth Group

Contact

Charge/info

Check Library notice board for dates

Free

01793 780380 Rootandbranch@btconnect.com

Everyone Welcome Free entry

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-brewery

£1 per game. Cash prize

Very sociable. Walkers of all abilities

£1 coffee at Bell after

Thu 5th

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

Rachel@ragaland.freeserve.co.uk

Thu 5th

White Horse Garden Club AGM and Talk

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington

7:30pm

Pamela Preene 01367 820251 Parrottspreene@aol.com

Fri 6th

Christmas Fair

Longcot & Fernham Primary School

6 - 8pm

Fri 6th

“Sing and Sign” Rhyme Time

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

Sat 7th

Councillors Surgery

Faringdon Library

10am 11:30am

Sat 7th

Fernham Christmas Bazaar

St John’s Church and Fernham Village Hall

11am 3pm

Sat 7th

Live Music: The Teddy White Band (Blues/rock)

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-brewery

Free

Sat 7th

Bauble Burlesque Dinner

The Bobbin Bistro

7:45pm

01367 240578 book@bobbin-bistro.co.uk

£30 for two courses

Sat 7th

Faringdon Rocks

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Sun 8th

Folly Fest Quiz

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Thu 12th

The Magic of Opera by Jim Mitchell

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

2:30pm

Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com

Thu 12th

Open Mic Night

The Swan, Faringdon

7:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-brewery

Fri 13th

Faringdon Singer Concert for Advent

St Mary’s Church, Uffington

8pm

Carl Oberman 01367 820230

Free Entry Donations welcome

Sat 14th

Craft Fair

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

10am 4pm

Alison Thomson 01367 241204

Free

Sat 14th

Live Music: Magic Deeds (Rock/pop)

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-brewery

Free

Sat 14th

Magic Live

Buckland Memorial Hall

3pm

Booking Essential: 01367 718761 Pamelajsmith01@gmail.com

Adults £6, U10s £3 Advance tickets only

Sun 15th

Faringdon Singer Concert for Advent

Church of Blessed Hugh, Faringdon

3pm

Karen Vogt 01367 241707 Karen@vogt.org.uk

Free entry Donations welcome

Tue 17th

Quiz Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

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£1 per person winner takes all

Wed 18th

Faringdon Youth Group

Faringdon Library

4:30pm 5:30pm

Thu 19th

Folk Night

The Swan, Faringdon

8:30pm

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-brewery

Fri 20th

The Polar Express at Regent Cinema

Regent Cinema, Faringdon

6pm for 6:30pm

01367 242191 www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema

Adults £4, Kids £3, Family £10

Sat 21st

Aladdin and his lamp

Wantage Civic Hall

2pm

www.wantagecivichall.co.uk 01235 515144

£8.50 per person £30 for four persons

Sat 21st

Live Music: Lucky Generals

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Mon 23rd

Christmas Eve “Eve” Party with Young Rosie

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Fri 27th

Live Music: Sub

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Sat 28th

Dale’s Dicso

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

Tue 31st

New Year’s Eve Party with the Man with Stereo Hands

The Swan, Faringdon

9pm

Tue 31st

New Year’s Eve Party with Rod’s Dicso

The Cellar Bar, Faringdon

7:30pm

£8 per annum or £2 as a guest Free

All welcome

Free Free

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Free

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

Out and About

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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

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

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

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

Every Thur

Women’s Drop In

United Church Faringdon

12:30 2:30pm

Term time only

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

1st & 3rd Thur

Folk Night

The Swan

7:30

Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdonbrewery

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:1511.00

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Every Fri in term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

faringdon.womensdropin@gmail.com

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken Free

Every Sat

Family History Sessions

Faringdon Library

Every Sat

Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride

Leave from Market Place

9am

01367 240311

Call to book a 1 to 1 slot

01367 241142

11-12miles or 25-35 miles

1st Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room, Great Coxwell

2:30pm 5pm

1st Sun

15 Minute 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

Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available Free Adults £2 11-16s 50p U11s free Free

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

Lechlade Branch

Info@crowdyandrose.co.uk

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

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

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Experts - local services Stanford-in-the-Vale

Coxwell Cars

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

(Faringdon)

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

John Farrow

07772 971 780

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

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 15 Year Guarantee on Closeboard Fencing

Fully licensed and insured, CRB approved

Ohm Electrix 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

Chickens & Poultry Feed

SERVICES

All at unbeatable prices Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

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

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

Tom Wheeler Comprehensive

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

Call Tom: 07762 380733 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

www.thebarbersfaringdon.co.uk

01367 244611 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

Advertise your business here!

Call Lou on 07894554551 01367 244975 Or email Lou@theadvertisermagazine.net

Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events

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

Do you need a part-time bookkeeper?

If so phone Pat 01367 243648 07525 351822

Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

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

01367 240880

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

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Experts - local services

Emma Hudson DO

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

Tel: 01367 242268

Osteopathy & Sports Massage

LOGS

Seasoned cut & split 20 Years Experience delivered to your door £70 per load Corded lengths of pine ideal for woodburners Helps to relieve back, neck and other £30 collected or £40 delivered musculoskeletal pain and tension Call Emma on 01367 820526 or 07792 599512 For appointments or advice

Call now 01367 243053 07767 241301

Chinese Massage China Massage 30mins £30 Oil Massage 30mins £30 Contact Min For more information 3-9pm, 7 days a week 07955176364

MARY KAY SKIN CARE AND COLOUR COSMETICS INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT GINNY RENWICK “I BRING BEAUTY TO YOU” CALL GINNY 07802 351888 www.marykay.co.uk/vrenwick

For all enquiries & Appointments

Call Sam 07766 867667 samhairdressers@hotmail.co.uk

Counselling Maureen Hunt MBACP Diploma in psychodynamic practise

Counsellor/Trainer/Supervisor Experienced in

Relationships, Stress, Abuse & Bereavement.

Adults /Adolescences /Couples

Long & short term counselling To make an appointment

Tel 01367-244736

DENTURE REPAIRS GARETH MORGAN MDTA Registered Dental Technician

Express or Same Day Service Call anytime on

01285 711746 / 07761 650346 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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Est. 1986

GARDENSCAPE Individual Design, Construction & Maintenance To discuss your personal garden requirements phone: 01865 250372 or 07773333531 Roger Hutchence - BA (HONS) NCH (Landscape Construction) www.gardenscape.biz Roger@gardenscape.biz

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

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