Round & About January 2020 issue

ROUND & ABOUT JANUARY 2020

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HOME MAINTENANCE

S.R.D. FENCING & PATIOS Fencing ~ Landscaping ~ Patios Paths ~ Decking ~ Drives ~ Shingle Guttering ~ Brick Walls Artificial Grass ~ Garden Clearance No Job Too Small For a FREE quote call Danny on

01295 367422 or 07989 774289

danny_srd@live.co.uk

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GYMOPHOBICS RETURNS TO BANBURY! THE UK’S PREMIER INCH & WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE Whatever your figure, shaping up and slimming down has never been easier!

 Ladies Only  Regular 3 week re

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There has never been a better time to put that ‘sparkle’ back into your life! At Gymophobics our members range from 12 to 87 years.

Whatever your age we will design you a personally tailored programme to help you achieve your goals. Just two or three 30 minute sessions each week could improve your figure, posture and energy levels. Looking good and feeling great is what Gymophobics is all about and our unique ‘air resistance circuit makes exercise easier than you ever thought possible.

DAWN HOMER slimmer of the year

Even if you hate Gyms, you will love Gymophobics.

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

01295 521306 1a George Street, Banbury, OX16 5BH

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SERVICE

• Confidential CCTV SYSTEMS

• 5 years experience working with ages 16-65 • Systemic family therapy also available • Can offer sessions to couples also

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? Renovations

? Extensions

? Loft and Garage Conversions ? Timber Framed Garages Please give us a call if you would like a quote

? General Building and Restoration

01280 703368

? Driveways and Patios

abbeybldrs@hotmail.co.uk www.abbey-builders.co.uk / www.abbey-paving.co.uk

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? Stone walls ? Chimneys and Roofing ? Landscaping and Groundwork

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Suppliers & Fitters of Gas Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fireplace Surrounds

We can help with the following services: • Supply & fitting of wood burning stoves • Fireplaces (all fuels) • Chimney Lining • Chimney rebuilds • Ancillary brickwork • Chimney sweeping Our products & suppliers

Contact us for more information T: 0800 0282808 M: 07775707042

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Banbury Van and Car Hire Ltd Unit 3 Thorpe Way, Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 4SP

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Middleton Cheney

Middleton Cheney Library Supporters Group

LIBRARY

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Now saved and operated by community volunteers.

If you are not a volunteer and would like to help, please ask at the library.

Calendar of Events

Thursday 9 January FILM OF THE MONTH Drama/Fantasy ‘YESTERDAY’ (12) Featuring the music of the Beatles.

Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran & Kate McKinnon.

7.30 pm - Adult £7/Child £4, with ice-cream

Jan / Feb / Mar / 2020

Events at the Library, Main Rd Middleton Cheney OX17 2PD - - - - - - There is still a lot of crossing t’s and dotting i’s to be done before Middleton is fully signed up as a Statutory, but volunteer run, Library. But we are only in a similar situation to most of the County’s libraries.

Meanwhile we have a full list of events, some minor improvements, and many ideas. . . Though we need more, possibly attached to the next generation of younger minds and bodies.

Do join us to see our Library into the next decade.

Friday 24 January ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘The History of the Privy’ Chris Bazeley gives another interesting, amusing and informative talk.

7.30 pm – Adult £7/Child £4, with drinks.

Brian Goodey Chairman: MCLSG To advertise at a price that’s right for you call 07899 757473

Thursday 5 March FILM OF THE MONTH Drama/Mystery ‘RED JOAN’ (12A) Thursday 6 February FILM OF THE MONTH Drama/History ‘ALL IS TRUE’ (12A) Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench & Ian McKellen 7.30 pm - Adult £7/Child £4, with ice-cream

Starring: Stephen Campbell Moore, Sophie Cookson, Tom Hughes, Ben Miles, Nina Sosanya, Tereza Srbova & Judi Dench.

7.30 pm - Adult £7/Child £4, with ice-cream

Thursday 19 March ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘101 Things you never knew about Garden Birds’ A talk by Chris Ward Wildlife Lecturer & Photographer, 7.30 pm - Adult £7/Child £4, with drinks

Tickets

Further details & tickets for each event will be available at the Library, Butler’s Pantry & Macintyers in the village and on-line at: Thursday 21 February ILLUSTRATED TALK ‘It’s BLACK and WHITE’ The importance of Badgers in our ecosystem.

An illustrated talk by Dr Denise Taylor & Steve Hawkes from Warwickshire Badger Group 7.30 pm - Adult £7/Child £4 with drinks

www.ticketsource.co.uk/MCLSG Currently the library opening times are Tue & Fri 2 to 6pm / Wed 10am to 2pm.

Any changes will be publicised.

Middleton Cheney Library Supporters Group

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Friendly, local, quality

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The Plastering Company

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WYATT FORESTRY

SUPPLIERS OF LOGS & MULCH

LOGS

Pick Up Load £ 85.00 Half Load

£ 45.00

Trailer Load £110.00

MULCH Pick Up Load £45.00 Trailer Load £60.00

CONTACT 01295 ~ 710819

MARCH CLEANING SERVICES

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UPVC Windows & Doors Conservatories Colin All Aspects of Building French Doors & Sliding Patios Fascias & Guttering

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R D DECORATING Painting & Decorating Artex & Coving

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FLEET FEET

LIZ SPINK. CHIROPODIST / PODIATRIST. THE INSTITUTE OF CHIROPODISTS & PODIATRISTS HPC Registration no: CH20907 OVER 15 YEARS FORMER NHS AND PODIATRIST EXPERIENCE CLINIC AT MIDDLETON CHENEY VILLAGE HALL ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS PLEASE RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT

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07964 286 097 www.emzhair.co.uk

Garden Pond Services Pond Cleaning, General Maintenance Filtration Installs & Upgrades Ponds Re-Lined & Repaired Call for any pond related enquiry Contact: Jim

07704 576839 / 01280 705067 www.pondcleaner.co.uk Garden Pond Services

GSH JOINERY

For all purpose made joinery including Doors ~ Windows ~ Staircases etc.

Handmade kitchens & furniture Replacement cabinet doors ~ drawer fronts made to measure to your requirements Wooden floors supplied & fitted Timber machining & moulding facilities available ~ Kitchens fitted Tel: 07890 534 182

Easington Painting & Decorating Services

No Job too small phone Jason on

07583 642326 for a free quote

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D.J.C

BUILDING SERVICES & MAINTAINENCE Driveways Patios Steps Landscaping Fencing Bespoke Gazebos Roofing Vents Chimney Pointing Lead Flashing Fascias Guttering House Pointing Drainage / Damp / Leaks / Roof De Mossing Plus many other jobs not listed are available Please Enquire

Call David 01295 811726 or 07888 686347 Email: david.chandler177@gmail.com

Car Paint Repairs Car Park Scratches Dents & Scrapes Competitive Prices

Qualified paint sprayer & panel beater 20 years experience in approved bodyshops Contact Nick Brown Jeffs Farm Thorpe Road, Chacombe Banbury, Oxon. OX17 2EW

Tel: 07815 838 807

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BOBCAT DAVE OWNER / OPERATOR

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Call for an estimate.

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Footings ~ Drainage ~ Drive Excavation Paths ~ Ponds ~ Landscape etc.

B D I PLASTERING All internal and external work undertaken Polite and prompt service Ring Ian Tel: 01295 276287 Mob: 07950 720924 Please visit my website www.bdiplastering.com

Hippo Locksmiths

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FENCING - DECKING - PATIOS HEDGE & SHRUB MAINTENANCE - GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE TREE WORK - STUMPS TREATED & REMOVED TURFING - SLABBING - PATHS - PATIO & BLOCK PAVING RESTORATION HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING & SEALING AVAILABLE

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S & E Painting and Decorating All aspects of interior and exterior decorating including plastering and general household maintenance.

Contact Eddie Contact Steve 07741 258599 07557 048160 BANBURY AYNHO

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Windows, doors, skirtings & architraves.

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Period restoration & woodwork.

“Honest, Reliable Skilled.”

Bespoke furniture & carving.

Client Oxfordshire For all your decorating needs Interior & Exterior

Fully Qualified ~ 30 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES Martin Hirons ~ Middleton Cheney

Tel: 01295 ~ 711068

ANTON’S HEATING&&TILING TILINGSERVICES SERVICES ANTON’S PLUMBING, PLUMBING, HEATING For an efficient and friendly service We cover all aspects of plumbing from a leaking Tap/ Ballcock change ANTON’S HEATING & TILING SERVICES to aPLUMBING, whole bathroom installation

Mobile: 07814458506

Anthony McKay Tel: 07921556737 Traditional Carpenter / Joiner & UPVC competent

email: ibiswoodcraft@gmail.com

“Honest, reliable, skilled”

Repairs & maintenance.

Windows, doors, skirtings & architraves.

Client Oxfordshire

New UPVC doors and windows.

Period restoration & woodwork. Bespoke furniture & carving.

25+ years experience.

R. SOMERTON SERVICE REPAIRS SERVICE & & REPAIRS

Washing Machines, Dish Washers, Tumble Dryers, Washing Electric Machines, Dish Washers, Cookers, Ovens & Tumble Hobs Dryers, Electric Cookers, Microwaves & Vacuum Cleaners Also parts for D.I.Y.

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AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD !!!

GUTTER & FASCIA REPLACEMENT SERVICE WITH A 20 YEAR WRITTEN GUARANTEE * Details available on request.*

Does your fascia look like the picture on the left?

37 Years Experience

We can make it look like the one on the right!

OTHER SERVICES

We also Repair your existing Windows & Doors or supply & fit New Ones if required.

01295 711404 Mob: 07770 607330

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