June 2013 Advertiser

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June 2013

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

Inside this month: Healthy tips: Success in the gym Wine Review: Celebrating Sherry A Little Nibble: Hare in the woods Talk to the Vet: Watch out for allergies J. Godfrey & Son: Local Family Funeral Services Promoting local business, trade and services.

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

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Special offer for June!

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

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WHO’S NEXT?

Call Trish: 01367 820060 Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk Faringdon Business Breakfast Club FBBC met up at the Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon on Monday 13th May, attracting about 20 local businesses and entrepreneurs.

After coffee and the opportunity to share contacts, the attendees tucked into a hearty breakfast whilst Club Chairman, Paul Brame kicked off proceedings. Each delegate took the opportunity to stand and introduce their business and the kind of opportunities to which they're looking for referrals: Notable contributors were Merrill Jacobs, FBBC Committee member and self-styled 'Internet Agony Uncle', who wanted to hear members' website problems, Accountant and local Gourmet food provider, Jonathan Russell who raised awareness of small print in the Chancellor's recent budget, particularly with reference to Limited Companies and Directors' Loans and David Price the new Mayor of Faringdon Town Council who wanted to promote his Boat Building business!

Guest speaker was John Kirk of Home Instead Senior Care who gave a compelling presentation on the increasing demands on Britain's care providers to deliver quality care at reasonable cost and gave insights into how to select a suitable care provider for an elderly relative, be it at home or in a residential setting.

FBBC is an informal Business Networking Club which has been attended by in excess of 300 members during it's 10 year existence. FBBC meets at 7.30 a.m. on the First working Monday of each Month at the Sudbury House Hotel. There is no membership fee and no restrictions on which businesses can attend. More information can be found on the Club's website: http://www.fbbc-networking.co.uk FBBC's next meeting will be on Monday 3rd June and will be a Social Media 'Double Header' as Mary Thomas, FBBC committee member and social media expert will be joined by Laura Brown of Morgan Cole Solicitors to highlight the latest developments and legal issues arising in the burgeoning world of facebook, twitter, et al. Cost will be £10.00 to cover Breakfast and Refreshments. If you'd like to join them, please call the booking line on 0845 003 1340 or email paul.brame@morgan-cole.com to book your place

Business Update Faringdon Chamber of Commerce resolved to press ahead with plans to produce an economic development strategy for Faringdon at their monthly meeting on Monday 13th May 2013.

President Paul Brame said “There is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the financial and economic benefits of various housing developments that are going through the planning process at the moment”.

Paul would not be drawn on whether the Chamber actively supported any of these developments, suggesting that it was not the Chamber’s role to judge the merits of the various applications, more to look beyond this process to what help the town might need if they came to pass. “With the initial Neighbourhood Plan and the District Council consultation now moving onto their next stage, there is an inevitable consequence that the town will look somewhat different in five years time and we need to make sure that we channel our efforts in the right direction and maximise any advantage to the economic and social well-being of Faringdon”.

Mirabelle Mack, our town administrator, spoke about the progress made on the various projects that she is working on, some of which are beginning now to bear fruit. One such example is the Faringdon Loyalty Card which is once again growing rapidly; several businesses having joined since her involvement in the scheme and many more are in discussions to join. The number of card-holders is also advancing towards five hundred and some retailers are reporting an increase in trade as a result.

The Chamber also reflected on the recent visible evidence that Tescos are finally committing to the town and this gives added significance to the meeting on Monday 8th July (in the Old Town Hall), where representatives from the store will be presenting to the Chamber on their plans. This meeting will be open to all, but numbers will be limited – please contact Paul Brame on paul.brame@virgin.net if you wish to have more details.

The Faringdon Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Monday of every month, if you are interested in getting involved then please speak to Sarah Allen-Stevens on 01367 244794. The next meeting will be on Monday 10th June 2013 from 6:30pm at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, the latest business to join the Chamber.

The Advertiser Magazine

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Lets Talk about W hisky

We’ll continue our tour of the Scottish islands by calling in at Skye which, because of the bridge which connects it to the mainland, probably suffers less from the difficulties normally associated with being an island producer.

However, Skye’s location off the north west coast of Scotland is still pretty remote and the distillery prides itself on it’s close connection to the sea – with a wonderful slogan of ‘Made by the sea’ that portrays its island roots.

Arriving on Skye, the trip to the Talisker distillery will take you through some stunning and varied scenery, the most dramatic of which has to be the famous Cuillin Hills. At Carbost you will find a neat, white painted distillery that overlooks Loch Harport and has some unusual features, such as its ‘swan neck’ lye pipes. These are the copper pipes that conduct the vaporised alcohol away from the still to be condensed back to liquid. Their unusual shape causes some of the vapour to condense early and return to the still to be redistilled, thus giving the spirit more copper contact which produces a light fruitiness. The distillery also continues to use worm tubs, rather than modern condensers, and this adds body and depth to the spirit.

Whilst not being up in the ‘monster’ league of many Islay malts, Talisker produces a satisfyingly heavily smoked whisky. Rich and fruity, with a trademark pepper note and maritime influences, there is a good range of ages to try and each has it’s own pleasures to offer as the whisky subtly changes with the amount of time it’s been maturing. The distillery bottlings go from the entry level 10 year old up to a supremely elegant 30 year old. There is also a fabulous Distillers Edition that has been ‘finished’ in sherry casks, a new release called Port Ruighe that has been double matured in port casks and another new release called Storm that reflects the wild and stormy landscape of its birth. We also stock an independent version of 10 year old Talisker that is superb.

If you like peated whiskies these Talisker’s are really worth exploring and I can do no better than quote the words of Robert Louis Stevenson, whose favourite whisky it was: "The king o'drinks as i conceive it, talisker, isla or glenlivet".

Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines

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The

19th Hole at Carswell Quality food served 8 till late!

Families & Non Golfers Most Welcome Homemade food served all day

Join us for Tea & Coffee light snacks available

Sunday Carvery ÂŁ12.80 for two courses Alternative menu available We cater for food allergies especially gluten free diets Meetings & Conference Facilities Available Party Venue Accommodation Available

Cakes supplied by Hare in the woods

Sun - Thurs 8am - 9pm Fri - Sat 8am - 10pm

For Bookings and Enquiries call Alastair Sharp on 01367

Meat supplied by Pat Thomas

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Red Lion Faringdon is pleased to announce Danny Barrett as

Neil Diamond Saturday 15th June 8:30pm

01367 242629 3 Cornmarket Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HG jo@grovedene.co.uk / www.theredlionfaringdon.co.uk

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Watchfield Village Fete And Dog Show At Watchfield Recreation Ground Saturday 1st June 12 noon – 5 pm Fun Fair - Companion Dog Show - RAF Fly past - Live Music Punch & Judy - Magic Show - Animal Encounters - Beer Tent Canine Agility - Car Boot Sale - Craft Stalls - Barbecue Quad Bikes - Children’s Games - Poultry & Game Bird Display To book a stall or car boot pitch call Ruth on 01793 782234

Stanford Summer Festival Saturday June 15th and Sunday June 16th On and around Church Green The theme for this year’s Flower Festival is ‘The Animal Kingdom’.

Many attractions including Fred in the Shed, Wantage Silver Band, bouncy castles, plus lots more entertainment for the whole family.

Look out for information about ‘the Great Stanford Bake Off’ plus an ‘Animal Photograph’ comp.

Beer Tent Programmes available in libraries and local shops More information from jmwarren32@btinternet.com

Do you have an Event you would like to publicise? Call Lou on 01367 244975 or 0789 455 455 1 or email lou@theadvertisermagazine.net

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Talk to the Vet !

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DID YOU KNOW PETS ARE ALLERGIC TO SOME VERY SURPRISING THINGS? Our pets are allergic to some things which we might think are completely harmless. Because they tend to be smaller than us, it takes far less of a food to have a dangerous effect on them than you might think.

All of the following can be toxic to your pet!

ALCOHOL – Alcohol has much the same effects on pets as it does on us but much more quickly and with smaller amounts. This doesn't just mean they will start slurring their barks! Just as alcohol can cause liver damage and other serious health problems to us, the same applies to our pets.

ANTIFREEZE – Hugely toxic and irresistibly sweet to cats and dogs. Just a couple of teaspoons is enough to cause lethal kidney damage in a cat. .

CAFFEINE – In large enough quantities it can kill with no antidote.

CHOCOLATE – The one most people are aware of. Dark chocolate is the most dangerous due to high levels the toxin Theobromine.

FAT TRIMMINGS AND BONES – Fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis whilst cooked bones can become lodged in your pets throat or splinter and cause intestinal damage.

GARDEN PLANTS AND IVY – Many garden plants are moderately toxic to cats and can make them seriously ill if ingested in large enough quantities. Mistletoe and holly are also toxic.

GRAPES AND RAISINS – Nobody is quite sure why, but grapes and raisins can both cause kidney failure in dogs. Fruitcake can be a killer. A small amount is enough to cause illness.

LILIES – These are extremely toxic to cats causing kidney failure. All parts are poisonous if eaten, whilst some cats may become ill just simply licking off pollen from their coats.

MACADAMIA NUTS – This one is so bad it has it's own poisoning term, Macadamia Nut Toxicosis. Eating the nuts causes tremors and paralysis.

MILK – The cat got the cream? In reality many cats are lactose intolerant, so drinking milk can cause stomach upsets and cramps NICOTINE – Pets don't like the taste of nicotine so SHOULD avoid it. However, we all know how puppies like to chew so if you are mysteriously minus a packet of cigarettes then please consider it a potential emergency. The prognosis for nicotine poisoning is poor so the first few hours are key.

ONIONS AND GARLIC – Ingestion in ANY form destroys red blood cells, causing anaemia. Just eating a large quantity once can make your pet extremely sick. Even baby food can contain powdered onion and garlic.

SLUG PELLETS – Slug pellets are designed to be tasty to encourage slugs to eat them. Unfortunately, this means that they also are likely to be hoovered up eagerly by pet dogs and cats. Poisoning will make your pet appear “drunk” and effect their co-ordination. Untreated, it will result in rapid paralysis and death.

SOME SPECIES-SPECIFIC FLEA TREATMENTS – It is important to use a flea treatment intended for your pet's species. Some cat and dog flea products contain Fipronil, which is toxic to rabbits. Meanwhile, some dog flea products contain Permethrin, which is highly toxic to cats.

If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, then quick action is vital in saving their life. Try to get them to your vet as soon as possible. It is also very useful to us to have some idea of what your pet may have ingested so that we can give them the most appropriate treatment.

Graham Pursey 01367 242 777

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Lets talk about books !

My Dear I wanted to tell you Louisa Young First published March 2011

My Dear I Wanted to Tell You is a novel about love and war and how it affects those left behind as well as those who fought. It takes us through the early life of Riley and Nadine before the war, how they met and how the differences between their families’ social statuses caused Riley to join the army when the war started.

We are taken to the front with him and learn of his rise through the ranks and his friendship with Peter Locke, his senior officer, during their fight for their country, their survival and their sanity in the trenches of Flanders. We also follow the stories of Nadine and Julia, who is married to Peter, as they survive at home fearing for the safety of their men and preparing for their return from the war. We meet Rose, a nurse who looks after Riley in hospital after he receives horrific injuries. What did happen to the traditionally brought-up women who lost all hope of marriage, because all the young men are dead?

This novel is fiction with aspects of fact. The title is taken from a postcard that was given to injured soldiers to fill in and send to their families so they could know about the injuries without waiting for a telegram from the army. It read “My Dear...(fill in as applicable) I wanted to tell you before any telegram arrived that I have received a Slight/Serious (delete as applicable) wound in my.... (Fill in as applicable).

The injuries sustained during the war – especially the grave facial injuries -caused surgeons to attempt ground breaking procedures which have paved the way for modern plastic surgeons. The descriptions of these procedures and the resulting facial reconstructions in this book are riveting and harrowing. The Surgeon in this story, Dr Harold Gillies and the Queens Hospital in Sidcup are factual and the work carried out there was fascinating. There was no colour photography then, artists and sculptors worked alongside the surgeons, taking casts of the injured faces and recording the injuries by drawing them. One of the sculptors who worked alongside Dr Gillies was Louisa’s grandmother Kathleen. She kept detailed diaries throughout the time of the war and it was from these that Louisa was inspired to write this book. Kathleen was married to Louisa’s grandfather but a point of interest is that her first husband was Scott of the Antarctic and their son Peter grew up to be Sir Peter Scott, described by Sir David Attenborough as “the patron saint” of conservation.

This is a good read and has been recommended by the Richard and Judy book club. The storyline keeps your attention throughout and the mix of fact and fiction is interesting – it is not easy to read some of the medical details, they are gruesome but I am glad I read it.

Pat Evans

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Faringdon Dramatic Society Presents for your entertainment In association with the Faringdon Branch of The British Heart Foundation

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

By William Shakespeare Directed by Carolyn Taylor

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A young woman flees Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her would-be husband and her best friend. Unwittingly all four find themselves in an enchanted forest, where fairies and sprites soon take an interest in human affairs, dispensing magical love potions and casting mischievous spells. In this, Shakespeare’s happiest comedy, confusion ends in harmony as love is transformed, misplaced and, finally, restored.

An outside performance in the grounds of Sudbury House Hotel Faringdon Picnicking in the grounds from 7.00pm and 1.00pm on Saturday pre the Matinee; please bring your own seating.

Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Saturday 15th (Matinee and Evening) June 2013 Evening Performances start at 8.00pm Saturday Matinee 2.00pm Adults £10.00, Children £5.00 Available from our website www.faringdondramatic.org.uk, The Nut Tree, Cornmarket, Faringdon Faringdon Tourist Information Centre and on the gate.

All profits go to The British Heart Foundation Enquiries Fiona Merrick via webmaster@faringdondramatic.org.uk

THE GRANGE CARE CENTRE Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire Quality 24-hour residential nursing care for elderly persons.

Do you need a long or short stay holiday break?

If you’re looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, make sure to come and visit us. Ÿ Daily activities Ÿ Beautiful landscaped gardens Ÿ Entertainment Ÿ Nutritional meals Ÿ Residential hairdressing Ÿ Highly trained staff Ÿ Personal furniture Ÿ Single/companion Whether you require 24 hour nursing care, a short break or Ÿ En-suite facilities rooms you’re recovering from an operation, you’ll find just the care you need at The Grange. Ÿ GP visits/24 nursing Ÿ Superb facilities In the serene setting of what was originally a 17th century vicarage, you’ll benefit from the kind of considerate attention our dedicated staff are noted for. We cater to all specialised needs and many of our rooms are en-suite.

Although a restful place, there’s no shortage of activities.

Live entertainment is often the order of the day and many of our activities take place in the garden.

Please do phone and come and visit us. We would love to meet you and your family.

Call 08444 725 182 or email: thegrange@foresthc.com Visit our website: www.foresthc.com

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Essential Tips to Find Success in The Gym

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Is your success in the gym failing?

Here are 5 essential tips to help you successfully achieve your goals in the gym.

1. Keep It Simple: Avoid complicated workouts especially if you are a beginner.

Richard Be patient and results will come.

Everything you do will add to your progress. Each and every action you chose to take today will contribute to your progress and to your success.

2. Make friends: Probably the most important tip to having a successful gym experience. These friendships help keep you accountable – you are more likely to go to the gym for your session if you have friends or a personal trainer expecting you. They will help make the session fun and encourage you to stay and do another few exercises when you are feeling like leaving early. By building connections in the gym you create a network of support and help essential to keep you motivated. Why not join in on a group session, they are usually made up of like minded individuals who want to have fun and enjoy being motivated by the trainer and by others in the group.

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

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3. Track your progress: Keep a log of your workouts, the amount of reps done, the weight used and how it felt on a scale of 1 to 10.

You will be able to look back to see how you have been improving.

As you progress you will become more motivated and even if things get tough you can look back to see how unfit you were when you started. Be careful if you track yourself by weighing on the scales, this can give a distorted picture of your progress as even if your weight remains the same your body will still be changing. Using only your weight as a measurement of change could be less motivating in the long run.

4. Plan ahead: Put your sessions in the diary. Put yourself and your workout first so that other appointments have to be arranged around your gym sessions. Be consistent, results come not from a few hard sessions but by working out time and time again. The ones who are successful in the gym are the ones that come in on a regular basis - those that are occasional users and regularly miss sessions tend to be those that get fed up because change is too slow and they give up before results become obvious.

5. Enjoy it: If you really do hate each and every session you do it might be worth asking if this is right for you. Maybe it is the wrong gym or you are not getting the help you need. Ask advice from your trainer. Think whether you can make the experience a better one?

Would it help if you brought a friend to train with you? Bring in your favourite music or audio book. Do whatever it takes to keep up your training for your long term results.

Remember – It is Never Too Late Whether you are young or old, fit or unfit, whether you need to lose pounds or stones you can do it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do almost anything you put your mind to. You do not have to be fit to join a gym – we are here to help you with good advice and appropriate exercises. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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

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In a Spot of Bother.....

Ladybirds are some of our most iconic beetles and never fail to captivate the imaginations of our children. Hopefully you will find species like the Seven-Spot Ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata or the Two-Spot Ladybird Adalia bipunctata but now, more commonly, it might be the infamous Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis. We have identified 46 species of Ladybird in the UK so far and now they are almost all under threat from this one big, brash invader. Originally from Eastern Asia, the Harlequin has been used in biological controls around the world. In 2004 it landed on our shores. Common thought is that it strayed over from North America but however it got here does not matter now. What does is the fact it is here at all, and what effect it has on our rather special native species. Harlequins are the masters of disguise displaying many colour and pattern variants. The problem is that they breed twice a year, ours only once. A large majority of our species of Ladybirds eat only aphids. Harlequins eat not only aphids, but other insects and their eggs, including our own native Ladybird eggs and larvae. They are at present not susceptible to the parasites and pathogens that infect our native species. In short, Harlequin numbers are exploding and with no checks in place they are seriously threatening our own iconic Ladybirds as well as other important insects.

It's a call to become Citizen Scientists again and record any you see please. Do not try to eradicate any ladybirds you find as there is every chance you may have miss identified it, but do download your sightings at www.harlequinsurvey.org. We need to know how they are spreading around the UK. If by chance you spot any native species then please do the same at www.ladybird-survey.org . If you disturb Ladybirds they will 'bleed' a chemical mixture from their knee joints and other places. This is their defence and it can be rather smelly. See how many spots you can spot this summer!

Sally-Ann Spence Email:minibeastmayhem@gmail.com Web: www.minibeastmayhem.com Twitter:@minibeastmayhem

Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries

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Crowdy & Rose Solicitors of Faringdon and Lechlade

RECEPTIONIST/ TYPIST FARINGDON OFFICE Full-Time Receptionist / Typist to work in busy, friendly Solicitors’ office in Faringdon.

Good audio typing skills required.

Please submit CV to: Linda Robinson Crowdy & Rose Solicitors 2 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HW Telephone: (01367) 240285 linda@crowdyandrose.co.uk

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

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J GODFREY & SON FUNERAL SERVICES Ware Road, Stanford-in-the Vale, Faringdon, Oxon. SN7 8NY V.A.T. REG NO 886 229 188

PHONE 01367 718998 Grave Maintenance

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J Godfrey & Son Funeral Services is a local independent family run funeral service. It has been established since 1910 and spans over four generations of our family, a fact which we are fiercely proud of. We feel very honoured to be able to offer such a personal and dedicated service, and are here to help you though an extremely emotional period. We are here to offer our services, help and guidance to you, and will do as much or as little as you require us to do.

The Company was founded in 1910 by my grandfather Mr John Godfrey, who was a coach builder in London and moved to this area to start his own wheelwright/carpentry firm. At that time it was the local carpenter’s job to make all of the coffins for those who had passed away in their own and nearby villages. This is how J Godfrey & Son Funeral Services began. My grandfather would make the coffin for a local family and assist them in arranging the funeral service.

However the choices that are available to us today were not available back then. He maintained his high standard of carpentry and professionalism for over 40 years and shared his knowledge and skills until 1953 when he peacefully passed away.

John Godfrey

Then my father Mr John Russell Godfrey (better known as Russell) took over the company and began to see the industry grow in many ways. In my grandfathers day choice was very limited and he didn’t have too much involvement in the arrangements. However my father (Russell) saw the industry change, in that they were no longer known as the local carpenters but as the local funeral directors.

He became more involved in booking the services and taking the stress away from the families. But he still didn’t have the choice of options and personalisation of a funeral service that is available to us today. He sadly passed away in June 1993.

John RussellGodfrey

Both my grandfather and father had passed their experience and skills on to me and I took over the Funeral Services business in 1977 (although I worked for a number of years alongside my father before hand). I consider it a great honour to be able to tell people I am the third generation of J Godfrey & Son, that my grandfather is the ‘J’ and my father is the ‘son’ in our company’s name. I often wonder what they would make of the funeral profession now, as the choices have spread beyond their imagination. Instead of a choice of three types of coffins we now have an endless amount of choice. I have gained 36 years experience myself within the funeral profession, and have a considerable amount of knowledge about the profession, which I am able to share with George Godfrey my colleagues thus widening their knowledge of the profession as well as using my knowledge to help others. I am also very proud that we are still using some of the same suppliers which my father worked with when he was alive.

My daughter Faye Godfrey joined the firm, in November 2011 at the age of 23, making us one of the only local independent family run funeral services spanning four generations. She is currently completing her National Association of Faye Godfrey Funeral Directors diploma, and is finding the profession a very rewarding and honourable profession to be in. Faye is also a fully qualified florist which enables her to discuss floral tributes with clients in depth, ensuring they get the design, style and colours they wish.

George Godfrey

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Ashbury Lodge 261 Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 1NW 01793 496827 Residential and Specialist Dementia Care Respite and Day Care Downs View Care Centre Badbury Swindon SN4 OEU 01793 740240 Residential and Specialist Dementia Care Respite and Day Care Church View Nursing Home Rainer Close Stratton St. Margaret Swindon SN3 4YA 01793 820761 Residential and Specialist Nursing Care Respite and Day Care

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We provide a complete range of facilities and services to suit your individual care needs. Every home offers and extremely comfortable, stimulating safe and friendly atmosphere, so its not surprising that our homes have consistently gained high ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

If you would like to know more, simply contact Michelle on 01793 528924 or 0785 661655, quoting “Spring Offer� or visit our website www.cotewatercare.co.uk

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Spring Time Veg!

Warm springtime rain leads us in to amazing summer greenery and fresh flavours. Vegetables should be popping up everywhere by now and in the market and shops English produce will almost certainly be the hero!

This time of year makes you feel rich and bright and to add to this wonderful feeling, sit and pod a few and immerse yourself in the smell and taste of summer. Peas and broad beans will fulfil this criteria, two crops that are easy to grow and abundant to buy too. They kind of bring back a little of the old fashioned values in to our lives. Sit at the table - inside or out! with a friend or two and slide your finger or thumb satisfyingly along the seam of the pod to release the little beauties within.

I think you can not beat the flavour of a completely fresh pea from the pod so make sure to nibble a few! Actually as a little side line, try the leaves from the peas, especially the young shoots. They are truly delicious and taste just like the peas themselves and are brilliant in a salad or stir them through a risotto or noodle dish just before serving.

But the little nuggets of pearly greens from the pods taste amazing stirred through a simple risotto. A risotto is so easy to make, you can even cheat by cooking it in the oven. You need risotto rice for the job. Choose something like arborio which is the easiest risotto rice to get hold of. You do need to use risotto rice as it is starchy and plump much like a pudding rice.

Start off by peeling and finely chopping an onion. Add it to a pan that you have heated with a large knob of butter and cook over a medium heat for around 5 minutes until just starting to become translucent. Then add 2 crushed cloves of garlic and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Heat 1.25 litres stock and keep hot. Next add 350g rice and stir to coat with the butter. Pour in a generous glass of white wine and let that bubble until it has been totally absorbed. Start adding the stock stirring all the time. This releases the starch from the rice giving you a creamy finish. Get 200g mixed peas, broad beans and even some spinach leaves ready. When the rice is soft and the risotto looks creamy add the peas etc and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Stir through 100g grated Parmesan, pecorino or grana pedano cheese. Serve the risotto with piles of fresh punchy salad leaves and a good dressing.

If you wanted to cook this in the oven, just add all of the stock at once, cover then place in to the oven at 180°/gas mark 4 for 20 minutes until the rice is plump and soft. The dish should have a little fluidity to it so add a little more stock if it looks dry.

Happy eating.

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Celebrating Sherry!

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Copy deadlines roll around all too soon (just ask our Editor, Lou!) and this one came along with us on our break to the sunshine of Benalmadena Costa, near Malaga, Spain.

Whilst reading a local paper (English translation, sadly my Spanish is very limited), an article immediately grabbed my interest.

Sunday, 26th May was International Sherry Day. Sadly, in the UK, sherry has the stigma of being the tipple of choice for elderly ladies. This should not deter you from exploring the world of sherry, which provides us with such wonderful diversity of colour, flavour, style and structure.

What is sherry?

Sherry is a fortified wine made from the white grapes of Palomino, Pedro Ximenez or Moscatel. Sherry has a protected designation of origin status, something along the same lines as that of Champagne in France. According to Spanish Law, all wine labelled as 'Sherry' must originate from what is known as the 'Sherry Triangle' - the area in the province of Cadiz, between Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria, located on the western side of the southern most tip of the Iberian Peninsula.

The production of sherry facilitates the diversity of style. Following the fermentation of the base wine, grape spirit is added, fortifying the wine and increasing its alcohol level.

In short the fortified wine is stored in 500 litre North American oak casks (aka butts) which are filled, leaving an ullage, or empty space ('two fists' width) at the top to enable a 'flor', or a film of yeast to develop.

The sherry is put into the Solera system, where younger wine is added to the barrels at the start of a series of 3-9 barrels. The Solera operates on a system whereby a portion of the wine is moved to the next barrel down, blending with the older wine. This occurs with each barrel in the series. The final product, depending on the style, may be between 5-30% of each barrel in the Solera. The age of the youngest wine to be bottled is determined by the number of barrels in the Solera, with each bottle containing some wine older than is declared.

Types of Sherry Fino - driest and palest.

Manzanilla - very light style of Fino, produced around the port of Sanlucar de Barrameda.

Manzanilla Pasada - Manzanilla undergone lengthy ageing or partially oxidised, giving a richer, nuttier flavour.

Amontillado - Sherry that has first aged under flor but then exposed to oxygen, resulting in a sherry darker than Fino but lighter than Olorosso. Normally dry, but sometimes sweetened (but then cannot use the term Amontillado).

Oloroso - Sherry aged oxidatively for longer than Fino or Amontillado resulting in a richer, darker wine. Like Amontillado, Oloroso is naturally dry but is often sold as a sweetened version such as cream sherry.

Palo Cortado - type of sherry aged as an Amontillado (3-4 years), but develops aromas and flavours of an Oloroso. This occurs by accident or when the flor dies or is eradicated by various processes.

Jerez Dulce (sweet sherries) - made by fermenting dried Pedro Ximinez (PX) or Moscatel grapes producing an intensely rich, sweet, dark brown wine or by blending sweeter wines or grape must with a drier variety.

In honour of International Sherry Day, I paid a visit to the local Mercadona (Supermarket) and forked out a massive €5.95 for a bottle of Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Sherry. (Also widely available in the UK).

I placed it in the fridge to chill down and served it in a glass out of the freezer.

Dry, nutty, with almonds and brioche, clean with a refreshing finish. The length on the palate is long and boast more of the nuttiness detected on the first approach.

The dryness and cleanliness of this wine lends itself to a whole host of foods, making it a popular match for the local delicacy of Tapas. Don't mind if I do!

01367 241169 / 07919 241881

Donna

Email: donnarogers@denboerwines.com www.denboerwines.com

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Children’s Day Nursery in Shellingford, Faringdon Recognised by OFSTED in September 2010 as OUTSTANDING in Leadership & Management Excellent quality Children’s Day Nursery combining traditional loving Care with a stimulating educational programme to provide a wellBalanced environment for your child. Ÿ Children from 6 weeks to 5 years Ÿ Open 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday Ÿ Full time or part time (51 weeks) Ÿ Pre-school educational curriculum Ÿ French and music classes Ÿ Secure Door Entry System 5

To organise a visit please contact Steph Chapman, Nursery Manager on 01367 718888

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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sat 1st

Family History Sessions

Faringdon Library

10am - 12

Sun 2nd

Faringdon Folly Tower

Folly Hill, Faringdon

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p, u11s free

Sun 2nd

Explore Uffington White Horse

Uffington White Horse

2pm

Booking essential 01793 762209

Adults £3 Children £1.50

Wed 5th

“Three Months in the West Bank, Palestine”

Friends Meeting House, Lechlade Rd, Faringdon

8pm

Jennie 01367 710308 Karen 01367 241707

Free

Mon 3rd Wed 5th

PC Tuition

Faringdon Library

Fri 7th

Faringdon Country Market

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

9:15am 11am

01367 243554

Free

Sun 9th

Root & Branch Summer Walk

Westmill Farm, Watchfield, SN6 8TH

9am onwards

01793 780380 rootandbranch@btconnect.com

£5 Adults £1 children

Sun 9th

Visit a Working Mill

Coleshill Estate

2pm

Adult £2.50 Children £1.25

Mon 10th

Max Kinnings "Baptism" Talk and reading extracts from book

Faringdon Library

6:45pm

Free

Tue 11th

Talk: Alison Thompson “The Boy from Hell”

Faringdon Library

6:45pm

Free

Wed 12th

Korky Paul - Winnie the Witch Illustrator

Faringdon Library

Thur 12 Sat 14th

A Midsummer Night's Dream Faringdon Dramatic Soc.

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

Thur 13th

" A Painter's Tale" U3A Talk

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

Sat 15th

Live at the Tithe

Great Barn, Great Coxwell

www.liveatthetithe.co.uk

Sat 15th Sun 16th

Stanford Summer Festival

On and around Green Church, Stanford

jmwarren32@btinternet.com

Sun 16th

Faringdon Folly Tower

Folly Hill, Faringdon

11am 5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p, u11s free

Fri 21st

Concert Cotswold Voices & Kealy Whenray

Faringdon Junior School

7:30pm

01367 241146

Tickets £5 from Nut Tree

Fri 21st

Spring into Summer Celebration

Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

Eve

www.bw-sudburyhouse.co.uk

£23 per person incl.

Buffet and disco

Sat 22nd

Party in the Park

Town Centre, Faringdon

All day

Dawn 07816 888055

Sat 22nd

Charity Concert

Corn Exchange, Faringdon

7:30pm 12pm

Jo Fowler 07827235408

Tickets £10

Sun 23rd

Fernham Annual Fete

Fernham, SN7 7NX

Noon 4pm

www.fernham.info

Free

Sun 23rd

Faringdon NCT Big Push

The Folly, Faringdon Meet at bottom gates

3pm

Ruthvlong@yahoo.co.uk 07791896265

Registration £5, £8 family

Sat 29th

Live at the Park

Tuckers Park, Faringdon

12:30 11pm

www.facebook.com/liveattheparkfaringdon

Free

Sat 29th

Raffles - One Heart and Mind

Buscot Village Hall

7:30pm 8:45pm

act-iv-theatre.com

£7 including glass of wine

Sat 29th

Medieval Children

Great Coxwell Church

7:30pm

01367 240499 Peggy_toban@talktalk.net

£5 including refreshments

Sun 30th

Buscot Park Fun Run

Buscot Park House Gardens

11:15am

To enrol: Ian@propertyandenergy.co.uk

Proceeds to Rotary Charities

Free

Book Slot 01367 240311

Reading stories and sketching dinosaurs.

Free

Eve 8pm Mat 2pm

www.faringdondramatic.org.uk

Tickets £10, Children £5 Nut Tree, TIC

2:30pm

Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 www.faringdonu3a.org.uk Free

July Sat 6th

Grand Peace Fete

Clock House, Coleshill, SN6 7PT

2:00pm 5:00pm

01367 241707 www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk

Free

Sun 21st

Longcot Village Fair

Longcot Village

Noon 5:00pm

longcotvillage@yahoo.co.uk www.longcotvillage.org

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

1st Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11:30am

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Free

Every Tue

Quizzzz

Portwell Angel

7:30pm

01367 248030 portwellangel@googlemail.com

£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds

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

Open Mic Night

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

19:00

www.horseandjockey.org/

2nd & last Wed

Knitting Group

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

Quiz Night

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

19:00

www.horseandjockey.org/

£2 per family

www.horseandjockey.org/

To have your event here call:Lou on 07894 54551 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 & 3rd Sun

Folly Tower Open

Folly Tower, Faringon

11am 5pm

Last Sun

Messy Church

United Church, Faringdon

4pm 5:30pm

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken

Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Free 01367 241142

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

0845 4758386 www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2 11-16s 50p U11s free Free

Experts - local services Emma Hudson DO

Jane

Osteopathy & Sports Massage 5 Burford St Lechlade GL7 3AP Also - O.P.I Gel Lacquer Nail Polish 15 % vou off ch with er Jan e

Call Jane on 07788156438 Tel: 01367 252374

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

Tom Wheeler Comprehensive

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

Call Tom: 07762 380733

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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

Chris Lewis Electrical

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

Advertise your business here for ÂŁ15 per month!

Call Lou 07894554551 or 01367 244975

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Experts - local services M.J DOWELL Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

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

01367 240880

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

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

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

01367 243053 or 07767 241301

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

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

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

6 Cornmarket, Faringdon Entrance behind “The Barbers Shop”

Hermon: 07955499467 01367241127 info@theitvan.com

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 New Barn Farm, Longworth, OX13 5ED

07920260841 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.

The Advertiser is produced by Lou Guthrie and Holly Davies 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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Chowle Groomers Chowle Cottage, Great Coxwell, Faringdon, SN7 7LT

Pampering Guaranteed A friendly stress free environment where your dog can unwind and relax during his/her grooming experience.

Call Linda on 07532 184174 E-mail chowlegroomers@gmail.com www.chowlegroomers.co.uk

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