The Express Advertisers Banbury Mid-Oct edition

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Hi there all, It’s official - our Banbury & Villages magazine is celebrating its first anniversay this month!

It’s been a crazy year, with three magazines on the go, and due to its success we are already planning another area for a further publication.

Such a busy few weeks ahead! Halloween and Bonfire Night are just around the corner and the Spread the Word is full to the brim.

Please keep your free local ‘Spread the Word’ entries coming in and we will promote your event or cause to 10,000 households.

It certainly has become cold and dark quickly this year - my heating is on constantly in the evenings. If you’re having untimely problems with your boiler, or ir needs a service to keep it in tip top condition, just give Mervyn Davis a call - see his advert opposite. With his years of experience he is well equipped to get your house toastie quickly!

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ARE YOU POPPING TOO MANY PAINKILLER PILLS? The pills people take to relieve headaches and migraines may be making things much worse, according to the National Institute for Tel 01295 713 666 Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) in Tel 01295 713 666 guidance to the health service for England We can help with: and Wales.

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As many as one in 50 people suffer continual headaches because of “medication overuse”, Nice reports. The problem begins with taking the odd painkiller for tension headaches or migraines, which usually works. But some people take the pills more and more often, until they are on tablets for more than half the days in a month. Nice says that if this goes on for more than three months the medication ends up causing the problem it is intended to cure.

So what alternatives are there to continually popping pills? The British Osteopathic Association comments, “tension-type and neck related headaches are the most common form of headache. If you suffer from tension-type headache, then regular gentle exercise will almost certainly help - such as yoga, Pilates, swimming, walking. Some people find it hard to relax and probably don’t realise how tense they are. If someone suffers from headaches it may also be neck related due to stiffness or restrictions of the neck. Osteopaths look to find the cause of tensions or stiffness and seek to relieve it by helping the body achieve more mobility and flexibility.

Other lifestyle factors such as poor posture at a desk or tiredness can lead to tension-type or neck related headaches. Osteopaths look to relieve this tension and give advice on posture and exercises to do to help prevent the tension or stiffness from building up.

If you would like any further information or advice please do not hesitate to call Chestnut Osteopathic Practice on Tel 01295 713666.

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Tiny crystal grains are applied to the surface of the skin which gently buff away any of the blemishes, blackheads and dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking refreshed and revitalised. This in turn stimulates blood flow, lifts muscles and promotes new collagen and elastin formulation.

The non-surgical facelift is favoured by celebrities as it is totally non-invasive and uses no scalpels, injections, permanent chemicals or fillers. Using a micro-current it gently rejuvenates and re sculpts the muscles in the face and neck. This area gradually loses its firmness over time, so as the ageing process takes hold you can often find that your jowls, eyebrows and neck muscles start to fall slightly. The non-surgical facelift uses micro-current to stimulate the bodies natural collagen and elastin giving a more youthful appearance.

THE BENEFITS It is ideal for open pores, fine lines and wrinkles, but it is also great on helping with acne scaring and blemished skin, also great lymphatic drainage around puffy eyes.

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HEALTH ADVICE:

Chronic Kidney Disease This dreadful-sounding disease is really, for most people, not a disease at all, but a description of what happens to us all as we get older. You may have been to the doctor recently or seen a copy of a letter that your doctor has sent and seen these words. You have been struck to the core with a fear that you are dying; that the doctor has been keeping a dreadful secret from you. You don’t need to book in with the funeral directors and get measured up just yet because I will explain all.

The word ‘chronic’ (from the greek Chronos meaning time) is used by doctors to mean something that goes on for a long time. It doesn’t mean anything bad, or severe, or painful, or indeed anything except prolonged. A chronic nail infection means you have had it for a long time: not that it is severe.

(The opposite to ‘chronic’ is ‘acute’ which is also often misunderstood by non medical people).

Over the last few years there has been increasing interest in the normal function of kidneys and measuring it using a test called the glomerular filtration rate. This measures how effective your kidneys are at filtering out the toxins that your body makes. The rate at which you kidneys gradually deteriorate is determined by a whole host of things including your lifestyle, your age, your race, and whether you have conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure and whether you smoke.

Chronic kidney disease (or CKD) is divided into 5 levels, with 1 and 2 being considered normal kidneys, and 3,4 and 5 indicating that the kidneys are not working as well as they perhaps could. In the whole of the population of Britain, about 1 in 10 people have CKD 3 (the mildest form). About half of people over 75 will have CKD 3 or 4 or 5.

It is useful to know whether you have CKD 3 because there is evidence to show that improving health generally in these early stages maintains good kidney function and reduces the likelihood of any worsening towards CKD 4 and 5. Most people with CKD 3 don’t need any treatment. However rates of deterioration vary considerably between people and so regular checks such as blood pressure, excluding diabetes, checking for protein in the urine and keeping blood cholesterol levels low are important. (Note for the smokers here: smoking damages most body systems and stopping smoking is probably the biggest step you can make to improve your health generally).

People with chronic kidney disease usually have other health problems which means they are being regularly tested and reviewed for these anyway. Or, they tend to be older and ought to be monitored every 6 months or so by blood pressure checks and blood tests so that the kidney function can be watched. A yearly check on the urine is used to see

whether there is much protein in it and if there is then that is a trigger for the doctor to think about whether treatment ought to be started.

The main treatment for CKD (after, or as well as, improving lifestyle) is a group of drugs imaginatively called the ACEs (angiotensin converting enzymes). These were introduced in the 1990s as a treatment for blood pressure but they were noticed to improve kidney function as well. Generally they have practically no side-effects but once in a while, when starting them, some people find that their kidney function can worsen. For this reason people who are starting an ACE, or increasing the dose of their ACE, should have a blood test 4 weeks later to check they are working properly.

Since CKD3 or more is so common, it is a shame that the only medical term we have for this condition makes it sound so awful. The fact that chronic kidney disease level 1 and 2 indicates that you have normal kidneys shows how poor the term is.

You probably know that GPs are monitored for all sorts of things nowadays and that they are compared with their peers locally and nationally. These comparisons range from the ease of making an appointment to whether they have checked the circulation in the feet of all their diabetics. There is a raft of measurable indicators. (look at www.qof.ic.nhs. uk/search/ in your own practice). As one of the doctors who is responsible for identifying and looking at practices where performance could be better (and I am pleased to say that locally the quality is extremely high), I can see the point in collecting information about who has CKD3 or more. After all, if as a GP, you don’t know whether a patient has CKD, you can’t think about preventing it from getting worse. But the term chronic kidney disease is alarming. GPs have no other term they can use, and if they don’t use it, the doctor can look as though they are offering poor care.

So, next time you see your notes, if you notice the term chronic kidney disease, say thank you to your doctor for thinking ahead; remember your greek, and think to yourself: I haven’t got a disease, it is just that my kidneys are older than I know I really am.

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WINTER ACUPUNCTURE Ally Burling has obtained a first class BA (Hons) and is a Licentiate in Traditional Acupuncture. She is also a Registered General Nurse, Health Visitor and has completed a Certificate in Obstetrics.

If you feel tired and drained, you are not alone. “Lack of energy” is one of the top complaints that doctors hear. According to Oriental medicine, winter is the perfect time to recharge your battery and generate energy – Qi - in order to live, look, and feel your best.

The ancient Chinese believed that humans should live in harmony with the natural cycles of their environment. The cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down. This is the time of year to reflect on health, replenish energy and conserve strength.

Winter is ruled by the Water element, which is associated with the Kidneys & Bladder. The Kidneys

are considered the source of all energy within the body. They store all of the reserve energy in the body so that it can be used in times of stress or to heal, prevent illness, and age gracefully.

During the winter months, it is important to nurture and nourish our Kidney Qi; it is the time where this energy can be most easily depleted.

The Nei Ching, an ancient Chinese classic, advises people to go to sleep early and rise late.

Eating warm hearty soups, whole grains, and roasted nuts help to warm the body’s core and to keep us nourished. Sleep early, rest well,

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What’s on in the Banbury area..?

Tuesday 23rd October -7:00pm Education Room, South Bar House, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9AD

Christmas Lights Switch On Sunday 25th November 2012 Join Coronation Street’s ‘Heart-throb’Jason Grimsure and resident ‘bad boy’, David Platt in a fun filled event.

One of the best switch on’s in Oxfordshire.

Banbury Town Centre comes alive with a three hour programme of stage entertainment incorporating live music, dance and entertainment.

Banbury Sound’s breakfast DJ Kirsty Leahy and Radio Horton’s Stewart Green, along with Dance a la Plage, Transmission, The Banbury Rock Choir and a Robbie William’s Tribute Act all attending to get the party rocking! Have fun on the large ground and see Santa waving from the Town Hall balcony.

Count down with us and watch the fireworks launch Banbury into the festive season.

Christmas Gift Bazaar Sunday 2nd December 2-5pm Millennium Hall, Kings Sutton

From Hampers to handbags, pendants to pashminas and cards to cushions, we will have a fabulous selection of gift ideas for you including many handmade and unique items. Plus festive fun for the children with bouncy castle, Santa’s grotto, stalls and games!!

Not forgetting our delicious homemade cakes and mince pies plus our Grand Raffle with some amazing prizes!

FREE ENTRY!!!

Proceeds to Kings Sutton Preschool Playgroup (Charity no 1016990) Cherwell Valley Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild 2012 Exhibition – ‘Looking Through’ Michael Heseltine Gallery, Chenderit School, Middleton Cheney

Branch members’ textile work will be on display, ranging from the traditional, hand- and machine-stitched, to pieces employing contemporary techniques and innovative materials. Expect to see a wide range of interpretations of the theme! Many pieces will

Women’s Health Evening An opportunity for you to hear a consultant speak on women’s health issues and to ask any questions you may have in a relaxed environment.

Our Consultants will talk about: - Breast lumps - Bladder problems - Gynaecology For further information about this event or to book a place, call 0800 404 6694 or email foscote@bmihealthcare.co.uk www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/foscote

Friday 26th October Urban Angelz 12 High Street, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2PB 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Crafty Friday Club Fridays are now crafty Friday come along and have a go at something new or bring in your existing project and make use of the facilities at UA for free!

Only pay for what you use! www.urbanangelz.co.uk

Friday 26th October St John’s Rc School, Avocet Way, Banbury OX16 9YA Show starts 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

The return of One Night Only! An evening of music, comedy and fun including sketches,dancing, singing and some very (un)synchronized swimming!

Tickets available from Ben Coleman 07528 389049 priced £2.50 per person. Licenced Bar and Raffle.

Saturday 27th October - 1:30 pm The National Herb Centre, Banbury Road, Warmington OX17 1DF Meet the Minibeasts Cost: £5.00 pp

Spaces limited – booking essential. Following an introductory talk from our expert, you will have the opportunity to handle some of the mini beasts, such as ‘Archie’ the corn snake and ‘Baldrick’ the bull frog.

To book a space call us on 01295 690999 www.herbcentre.co.uk be for sale.

We are also delighted to have on loan some related items from the Embroiderers’ Guild’s own valuable textile collection, which normally can only be seen at Embroiderers’ Guild House in Walton-on-Thames.

Public viewing: Weekdays 9–5 pm from 27 Sept to 17 Oct Sundays 2–4 pm on 30 Sept, 7 & 14 Oct Thursdays 5–8 pm on 4 & 11 Oct (with demos) Contact:Ann Lowe (01993) 898837

Saturday 27th October - 1:30 pm The National Herb Centre, Banbury Road, Warmington OX17 1DF Meet the Minibeasts

Cost: £5.00 per person.

Spaces limited – booking essential.

Following an introductory talk from our expert, you will have the opportunity to handle some of the mini beasts, such as ‘Archie’ the corn snake and ‘Baldrick’ the bull frog.

To book a space call us on 01295 690999 Website: www.herbcentre.co.uk

Saturday 27th October-7:00pm Cropredy Village Hall, Red Lion Street, Cropredy, Oxfordshire OX17 1PZ CROPREDY FILM SOCIETY ‘The Artist’

Filmed in Black and White and without dialogue, this film won 5 Oscars!

The story follows Peppy Millar who, outside a movie premiere, bumps into film hero George Valentin. She auditions successfully for a dancing role, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions.

Information and booking phone Frances on 01295 758488 - sorry no tickets on the door, or email whitaker@yahoo.co.uk Sunday 11th November 2012 Remembrance Sunday From Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QB 10.15am parade leaves Banbury Town Hall for St. Mary’s Church - parade to return after wreath laying ceremony at 12.15pm.

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Ever thought about TAKING UP RIDING Whether you want to be the next Olympic Gold Medalist, simply ride for pleasure or as part as an exercise plan, Valley Farm Equestrian Centre is here to help you get into a gallop!

The Centre has been an established BHS approved riding school and livery yard for nearly 30 years. Denise Faulkner has years of experience in her field and she and her team are adept at coaching all disciplines.

sessions through beautiful countryside this Autumn?

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Superb livery facilities include 24-hour supervision, horsewalker, post and rail fenced paddocks and have all year turnout.

“We have excellent facilities including a large indoor and outdoor school both with lights, (available to hire) and we are only 4 miles from Banbury!” explains Denise. “All of our enthusiastic instructors are qualified and we take children from as young as 5 years old. We cater for all ages and abilities. We offer a well run Pony Club Centre, where children can take part in competitions without having their own pony - the highlight of the Pony Club Calendar is our fabulous Summer Camp!”

Classes are small and tailored to individual needs; catering for all ages and abilities, you can rest assured the time spent with us is peaceful and enjoyable. Why not join our hacking

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