Round & About November 2020 issue

ROUND & ABOUT NOV/DEC 2020

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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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We deliver daily newspapers and magazines to Banbury & surrounding villages.

Any combination of days/week catered for.

Ring us on 01295 268499 or e-mail info@smithsnewsagents.co.uk

ADAM 1ST CALL HANDYMAN

When you don’t have time or energy to tick off those annoying jobs.

* Free No Obligation Quotations * DBS Checked * Fully Insured

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Adam 07768 - 398661

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

Tony Allen

PAINTER & DECORATOR • Skilled Tradesman • 40 Years Experience • Competitve rates • Free Estimates Specialist in Wallpaper Lining paper - Decorative and textured work Skirting, Architraves and Wood work Tiling and much more...

Tel: 01295 264754 Mob: 07976 279939 2

Friendly, local, quality

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MARTINS BOILER SERVICES

BOILER & CENTRAL HEATING INSTALLATIONS, PLUMBING

OIL FIRED and GAS

BREAKDOWN & MAINTENANCE

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FOR BOILER SERVICES 15 + Years Experience Tel: 01295 ~816709

wires without worries All Types of Roofing & Property Maintenance Work Undertaken Fast Friendly Service FREE Estimates ~ Fully Insured

Tel: 01295 722827

18th 17th Edition Qualified Electrician

Free Quotations No job too small

Contact Julian on:- 07743 948 118 (mobile) 01295 750 749 (eve) web: www.ja-electrics.co.uk

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For all your decorating needs Interior & Exterior

Fully Qualified ~ 30 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES Martin Hirons ~ Middleton Cheney

Tel: 01295 ~ 711068

Mobile: 07814458506

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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

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BODICOTE FLYOVER FARM SHOP

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Middleton Cheney Library

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We are now open every Tuesday & Friday 2 to 6 pm.

We are open for browsing and have lots of new books especially thrillers.

Please come and use your Community Library now.

The Community Book and DVD swap is available and there are a number of discarded library books for sale.

Face coverings must be worn.

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A PRICOT GENERAL BUILDER Stonework & Brickwork Specialist

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M: 07557 048160 Based in Aynho For a polite and professional service

WYATT FORESTRY

SUPPLIERS OF LOGS & MULCH

LOGS

Pick Up Load £ 85.00 Half Load

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BOBCAT DAVEGive us a call – we’re hereGivetoushelp!

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Dave and his mini digger can access areas big diggers can't reach.

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Groundworks Contractor

Footings ~ Shed & Greenhouse Bases ~ Garden Paths & Patios Drives ~ Concrete, Shingle & Block Paving ~ Cable, Water & Sewer pipes laid ~ Mini Digger with driver for hire ~ Skips loaded Public Liability Insurance For FREE estimate phone Michael on Mobile: 07767 762369 ~ Office: 01869 252528

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

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“Honest, reliable, skilled”

Repairs & maintenance.

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Client Oxfordshire

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R D DECORATING Painting & Decorating Artex & Coving

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

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Distributor wanted to deliver this magazine once a month to Twyford and East Adderbury

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FLEET FEET

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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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DON’T LET INHERITANCE TAX SPOIL YOUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS Gift giving is a Christmas tradition that everyone loves, whether a shopping voucher or a car, it always adds a bit of extra cheer to the holiday.

However, for people who like to splash out on their gifts, inheritance tax can put a dampener on things. Matt Parr, Legal Director and inheritance tax specialist, at Milton Keynes-based law firm Shakespeare Martineau explains.

What is inheritance tax?

Quite simply, it is a tax on a person’s assets when they die.

It can also be applied to the recipient of a gift that costs over a certain amount and the giver has then died within seven years. The gift does not have to be monetary; it could also be property or possessions.

What’s the limit?

Per tax year, a person is able to give away a cumulative total of £3,000 to whoever they choose. They can also give as many small gifts under £250 to different people as they like.

What’s the seven-year rule?

The seven-year rule becomes relevant when a person gives away over £3,000 in one tax year. It states that the giver must survive for seven years after the gift for it to be exempt from inheritance tax. If not, the value of the gift is counted back into their estate when calculating the inheritance tax due. Such gifts will use up the tax-free allowance (nil rate band) available on their death and, if the value exceeds this, the recipient is liable to pay inheritance tax. However, the

tax payable does start to taper if it has been more than three years since the date of the gift.

Are there any gifts that are exempt?

Donations to charity and some gifts for marriages or civil partnerships are not liable for inheritance tax, depending on how closely related a person is to the happy couple. All gifts between married couples or those in civil partners are also exempt.

Is there a way to avoid inheritance tax for certain?

Unfortunately, unless a person is psychic, there is no sure-fire way to avoid inheritance tax on gifts over £3,000.

Nevertheless, there is the option of using ‘excess income’. If a person can prove their income meets all their living costs, and that their standard of living can be maintained after the gift, then it may be possible to claim an exemption for inheritance tax.

However, to qualify, there must be a regular pattern to this gifting.

Want help with your estate planning? For a free consultation call 0330 024 0333, email matthew.parr@shma.co.uk or visit www.shma.co.uk To advertise at a price that’s right for you call 07899 757473

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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

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