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Middleton Cheney Library Supporters’ Group Present the following events for your entertainment: Saturday 10 May at 2.30 pm MAY MORRIS (Daughter of William Morris – Arts & Crafts Movement) Nicola Jarvis – Artist & Embroiderer, gives an illustrated talk about May Morris, who has inspired her own work. Of interest to textiles and embroidery students and anyone interested in the arts. adult £8/Child £4, with tea & cakes.

Saturday 17 May 10 am to 2 pm.

PLANT FAIR on the village green in Middleton Cheney. Wide variety of Plants, plus Books, Hamper Raffle, Etc. Thursday 29 May at 7.30 pm.

‘From Parish Fugitive to Lord of the Manor’ Nancy Long – Village Historian, explores the history of the Horton Family, in this illustrated talk.

Adult £5/Child £2, including wine & soft drinks.

Friday 27 June - 5.30 to 9 pm.

CRAZY GOLF Tournament – sponsored by Russell & Butler independent estate agents.

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All classic cars and bikes welcome gates open 10am, pre register at russdrivesom@aol.com before 1st May for inclusion in the programme.

Open to public from noon adults £1 children under 14 free.

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Evening entertainment from Banbury Folk Club tickets £5.

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The exhibition will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sundays.

There is plenty of parking and it can also be reached on the 500 bus from the village, with an easy walk to Limes Farm.

The group, who are all amateurs, meet once a week on a Tuesday morning for three hours for painting, drawing and chatting. We have been in existence for seven years and as well as lessons, attend workshops and go on coach trips to exhibitions.

We are a small friendly group, who also socialise for lunches and are always open to people, who wish to join us.

We hope that regular fans will continue to support and visit us. New visitors are always welcome and some of the work will be for sale.

Do come along and see us as you might see something you like.

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Many grandparents also help working parents by caring for their grandchildren – a pleasure for many but also a strain on the older body.

Quality of life is especially important for this age group when there are increasing concerns about loss of independence and mobility.

Keeping healthy Osteopathy can help greatly during this time. An osteopath will take a full case history so they can understand how the body has been affected so far. Then, after a full examination and assessment the osteopath will be able to offer treatment and advice to help improve mobility, circulation and immune function, and reduce joint stiffness so that the older person can enjoy a full and active life in retirement. The treatment is usually gentle and aims to maintain health and prevent further injury. Dietary advice may also be given to help maintain healthy bones and joints.

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and maintain muscle tone • Have a daily rest to recover energy for the rest of the day’s activities • The use of trainers or similar footwear can help to reduce wear and tear to the knee and hip joints, and can also help reduce back pain when walking on hard pavements.

How much does treatment cost?

The first consultation costs £50 and lasts between 45 and 60 minutes while follow-on appointments cost £40 and last 30 minutes.

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the healing process. Conditions we treat The most common conditions that we treat are: • back and neck pain • shoulder and arm problems • pelvis, hip and leg problems However, patients have found osteopathy helpful for many other conditions. If you want to find out more, any osteopath will be happy to talk to you.

Frequently Asked Questions What should I wear?

As with any medical examination, you will probably be asked to undress to your underwear, so please wear something you are comfortable in or bring along some shorts and a T-shirt to change into.

Can I bring a friend or relative?

Yes – if you wish, you can have someone present throughout your consultation and treatment.

Does it hurt?

Some soft tissue treatment may cause discomfort during treatment. Your osteopath will tell you what to expect, and will want you to let them know if you are in pain. You may feel stiff or sore after treatment. This is a normal, healthy response to the treatment.

Do I need to see my doctor first?

You do not need to see your doctor first if you are paying for your own treatment. However, some insurance companies require you to see your doctor first.

Chestnut Osteopathic Practice is a highly recommended practice with experienced female osteopaths. Our aim is to quickly return pain free health and wellbeing, through caring hands. Please do not hesitate to give us a call for any further advice or to book an appointment on Tel 01295 713666.

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Physiotherapists often talk about Normal Movement, but what is it and what does it mean?

Normal movement is the ability to move in a smooth, coordinated way without using too much effort and without causing damage to the body. It is the aspects of posture and movement that relate to the normal adult population and it depends upon a system of nerves and muscles that can respond to a variety of stimuli from within and outside the body. There is a very wide range of what is considered to be normal.

What do we need to move normally?

There is a huge list of things that contribute to normal movement and that need to be considered when analysing movement. The main factors are:• Strength and stability – the strength to hold our bodies up against gravity and also the stability to hold parts of our body still while other parts are moving.

• Range of movement and alignment – having sufficient movement available in the muscles and joints and having them aligned correctly.

• Muscle tone – the readiness of the muscles to contract, not too floppy and not too stiff.

• Spatial awareness - an awareness of where our body parts are in relation to each other and in relation to the space around us.

• Sensation – the feeling through our skin and joints (hot, cold, pressure, touch).

• Balance – the ability to stay upright while still, while moving and while being moved.

• Motivation or goal – most of us move for a reason, there is a goal in mind, even if it is just reaching for a cup of tea.

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It is very complex and involves many different areas of the brain, as well as very specific interaction between the muscles. There are whole text books devoted to normal movement and how it is generated! To enable us to move normally there is a lot of communication between the brain, the spinal cord and the muscles (feedforward and feedback) as well as the ability to react and respond to movement (balance reactions).

Feedforward and feedback The brain, spinal cord and muscular system work together and communicate to enable us to move. There is feedforward from the brain through the spinal cord to the muscles to tell us how and why to move. In turn the muscles, skin and joints feedback through the spinal cord to the brain to adjust and refine movement and inform us about the environment.

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Balance reactions These are how the body reacts and responds to movement so that we can stay upright. There are small adjustments to posture that enable the body to compensate for movements of the limbs so that we don’t become unbalanced. There are reactions that help to maintain symmetry and alignment of the body. Finally there are reactions that protect us such as stepping to stop us from falling if we lose balance (or are pushed) or putting our arms out to protect our head and face if we do fall.

What happens when it goes wrong?

If an element of the system is damaged or doesn’t work properly movement patterns become abnormal. When movement is not normal: It is harder– it takes more effort to move and we use much more energy.

It can cause damage – the muscles and joints can become stiff or over stretched, usually causing pain.

It is less efficient – it might be slower, less co-ordinated, less balanced.

Often in the case of injuries or damage to the muscles and bone the movement returns to normal once the damage has healed. Sometimes treatment is needed to help get the movement completely normal or to speed up the process.

In the case of damage to the nerves, spinal cord or brain the impact is often much bigger and sometimes movement will never be completely normal again.

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