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October 2012 Essential shops & services with everything you need all wonderfully local!
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Inside this month: At Home: Faringdon Upholstery Birdie Tales: Our little Dunnock Rachel’s Weddings: Grand Opening Striding Ahead: Revolution Running Shop Talk to the vet: Fun for us - Stressy for pets Food Review: Biztro - in Downton’s Bampton Promoting local business, trade and services. Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 244975 or 07894 554551
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Welcome to Octobers edition of The Advertiser, as you will see we’re all geared up to give you a little scare!…. Followed by a smile!….. I thought Cats were quite appropriate!…. Wishing you a super October….
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Window Cleaning Service Also: Patios Conservatories Gutters Fascia Boards
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This Month’s Cov
Kim Haskin
Has been painting funnylooking animals since childhood, but didn't try doing it for a living until 2009 after a couple of successful exhibitions in the south east of England. Since then her paintings have been published (by Washington Green and Art Marketing) and sold as originals around the world. She paint’s a range of animals, especially chickens, British birds, dogs and of course cats. Also enjoys painting still life pictures that feature jam (in particular half-eaten doughnuts and jam tarts). Kim’s paintings are available as originals and prints, and welcomes discussions about commissions. Currently living in Leeds, UK. If you'd like to find out more, please contact her on mail@kimhaskins.co.uk. www.kimhaskins.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/KimHaskinsArt
Christmas cards and limited edition prints are going on sale via the website
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WHO’S NEXT? Faringdon Chamber of Commerce has been asked by the Vale of White Horse District Council to help in deciding how to invest £22,500 of Government funding into helping improve our "high street" right here, right now, in
Call Trish: 01367 820060 Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk Faringdon Business Breakfast Club Monday 3rd September saw the latest monthly meeting of the Faringdon Business Breakfast Club (FBBC) held at the Sudbury House Hotel in Faringdon. After the summer holidays and feeling refreshed and raring to go, 25 local businesses attended the event eager to do business and exchange referrals over coffee and breakfast. Paul Brame (Chairman) was away at the Paralympics so Mary Thomas (Concise Training) stood in and did a sterling job. Neil O'Regan from Shawcity kicked off the 60 second introductions by showing a Gas Detector used by the Fire Service. Other businesses present included a thriller writer/publisher, surveyors, accountants and coaches amongst others. Mary Thomas announced that September's meeting was the 4th anniversary of her attending FBBC and as Paul (the resident poet) was away members were treated to a short piece of poetry from Lawrence Harrison (TaxAssist). The speaker was Stuart Roper of Milagro Designs and he posed the question”Why use an Illustrator?" Stuart highlighted how illustrations can be used with great effect on various types of advertising, children's books, websites and even murals on the front of empty shop premises. FBBC is an informal Business Networking Club which has been attended by in excess of 250 members. It 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 limitations on which businesses can attend. More information can be found on the Club's website: www.fbbc-networking.co.uk
Faringdon. The Chamber held on open meeting on the 4th September and was delighted with the number of people who came along and would like to thank everyone for their ideas. Chamber President, Paul Brame said “It was reassuring to me that there remain so many lively and mainly constructive opinions in this town and whilst this is the case we stand a chance of getting things changed for the better. Opportunities like this project only come up once in a while and I am pleased that we are able to contribute to this process”. The ideas that came from the meeting included; setting up a “Town Team” that would bring together many of the local groups that could work on the development of a marketing strategy for the town; helping the Pink Pigeon Trust with the purchase of their “Berners Banners”; Floral decoration and better signage throughout the town. The ideas have now been sent to the Vale of White Horse District Council for consideration. Their response is awaited with interest! There will be a another chance for you to have your say about the Faringdon Town Council’s new Neighbourhood Plan on Tuesday 2nd October in the Corn Exchange. The meeting starts at 7pm and for more information visit the website at www.faringdonplan.webs.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
To organise a visit please contact Steph Chapman, Nursery Manager on 01367 718888
hisky W t u o b a k l a T Lets
I suspect that like many people, including myself, your first introduction to whisky was a blended whisky i.e. a mix of malt and grain whiskies. This is no great surprise when you consider that the original reason blends were created was to make the often fiery and unpalatable whisky of olden days softer, smoother and more consistent. Nowadays blends account for the vast majority of whisky sold worldwide so how come once we discover single malts we tend to ignore blends? Here at Arkwrights we strongly feel that blended whisky should not be considered the poor relation of the whisky world. Blending is an art that requires an excellent nose (Richard Paterson of Whyte & Mackay has his insured for £1.5 million…) and the skill of knowing exactly what whiskies are required to give a blend it’s character and consistency. As one blender put it ‘It’s like an orchestra, with some instruments being more dominant than others but if there was one element missing it would not be as harmonious’. More than 90% of whisky produced goes into blends, including big names such as Macallan, Highland Park etc. Additionally, the only reason some distilleries still exist today is that their whisky has some unique characteristic that is in demand by the blenders. So, all in all, blends contribute hugely to keeping single malts viable as well as being extremely enjoyable in their own right.
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
For everyday drinking you can’t go far wrong with the Big T, a quality blend that comprises 30% malt whisky and 70% grain excellent value at only £13.49! If you want to move up a notch then try blends that have a higher ratio of malt, such as the (far too) drinkable Great King Street Blend which is 50/50. The next step up is blends where the whiskies have a minimum age – starting with something like the smooth and light Antiquary 12 year old and moving up through the excellent Whyte & Mackay 22 year old before (money allowing!) experiencing perhaps one of the best whiskies Ken or I have ever tasted, the Whyte & Mackay 40 year old.
Open to trade & retail • Closed Sunday
Tel: 01367 240112 www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk
Fran Thomas Arkwrights Whisky and Wines
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Simon Rawlings Property Services Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Soffit, Fascia, Guttering, Cladding Wall & Floor Tiling, Bathroom Fitting, Decorating, Fencing, Carpentry Patio’s, Paths & Driveways, Plastering, Building Work, Kitchen Fitting All work considered - No job too small - Fully insured
Tel: 01235 770592 Mob: 07724831349 E-mail: simon-rawlings@hotmail.co.uk
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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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Chris and Bill McKnight, of Faringdon Upholstery,
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have been producing top quality Craftsman built furniture in their Park Road premises for over 35 years. To many of us, I guess you really could say, “They feel like part of the furniture� To maintain a successful business for over three decades, you have to be doing something right. Unlike mass produced furniture, each item is bespoke and made-to-measure, allowing you to choose your own comfort, style and fabric combinations. All suites are crafted on site and individually designed to meet each customer requirement, allowing specification of height and depth and thousands of fabric options - made the way YOU want it! Faringdon Upholstery also offers a service to reupholster other brands of furniture and an extensive range of loose covers and curtains available. Whether you are a newlywed couple on a tight budget or re-furbishing the West Wing in your castle, Faringdon Upholstery produces local manufactured quality furniture that saves you money. Call into their showroom today!
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mail@kimhaskins.co.uk. www.kimhaskins.co.uk https://www.facebook.co m/KimHaskinsArt
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Antique Vintage & Reclaimed Furniture & Homewares
Main Street, Clanfield, Nr Bampton 01367 810485
The highly acclaimed period drama series ‘Downton Abbey’ is set in a fictional Yorkshire country house and follows the lives of the aristocratic ‘Crawley Family’ and their servants. Like me’ some of you may be surprised to hear, that although set in Yorkshire, the exterior scenes are filmed in Bampton? Located in the market square of this picturesque village is the lovely new restaurant Biztro. Owner, Biz Gooddy, (hence the name) converted the ground floor of her established Bed and Breakfast business into a country style restaurant that oozes character and rustic charm. The cosy dining room seats 24, tables are perfectly positioned, providing a relaxed and spacious ambience that feels just right. Cuisine on offer is French/British, with the emphasis on fresh, honest, locally produced food at an affordable price. We chose starters of – Home-made French onion soup King Prawns, pan fried in garlic and parsley butter, served on salad leaves. Presentation for both dishes was superb and tasted delicious; the soup in particular, was one of the best I have tried. For mains we opted for – Freshly caught salmon fillet, served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with watercress, peas and chorizo - Oxfordshire rump steak with Madeira sauce, salad and home-made chips. The steak was cooked perfectly, the salmon tasted extremely good, both ate as well as they looked. We arrived fairly early and by the time we had finished our two courses, the restaurant started to fill up, this only added to atmosphere which we enjoyed very much. Quite full at this point, we selected to share (well you have to don’t you!) Crème brulee and home-made vanilla ice cream in a brandy snap basket, which looked like a photograph from glossy magazine, lovely.. For all you dessert lovers out there, we noticed a couple at the table opposite delving into – Duo of chocolate fondant and gnache, served with chocolate ice cream Autumn berry pavlova, judging by their grins and giggles, this is one to add to your list- It looked amazing! The evening was extremely enjoyable, a great little restaurant with excellent food and service. The Biztro really is the BIZ!!
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Uffington Drama 窶連llo 窶連llo The show will be performed on a specially constructed rotating stage. Homemade Cassoulet will be available too 24th to 27th October 2012 Tel: (01367) 820 143 Lilly or Vern Email: landv@newhaven4.co.uk
Est. 1986
GARDENSCAPE Individual Design, Construction & Maintenance To discuss your personal garden requirements phone: 01865 250372 or 07773333531 Roger Hutchence - BA (HONS) NCH (Landscape Construction) www.gardenscape.biz Roger@gardenscape.biz
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a specialist firm dealing with Private Client work including Wills • Estate Administration • Lasting Powers of Attorney and all aspects of residential property and conveyancing work such as Sales • Purchases • Remortgages • Shared Ownership Development Transactions • Land Transactions • Property Investment Angel Wilkins LLP, The Woolpack, Church Street, Wantage OX12 8BL Tel: 01235 775100 Fax: 01235 775101 Email: neil@angelwilkins.co.uk or amanda@angelwilkins.co.uk or suzy@angelwilkins.co.uk www.angelwilkins.co.uk Angel Wilkins LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA number: 524327
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Birdie Tales
(Prunella modularis) The plain and rather drab looking Dunnock is more commonly known as the Hedge Sparrow, they may appear quite Sparrow- like, but on closer inspection its slim build and fine pointed bill prove that this quiet little bird is in fact not a Sparrow at all. Surprisingly, they are part of the accentor bird family, with its closest relative being the much larger Thrush. They tend to go unnoticed in the garden as they are mainly ground feeders, feeding on insects from leaf litter and undergrowth. During autumn and winter months they will eat berries and seeds and even venture on to the bird table, constantly flicking their wings in an agitated manner. The sex life of the Dunnock is an extremely complicated one, during the breeding season, males will mate with up to 3 females at a time, females have been known to take on 4 or 5 partners in one go. Each nest is built by the female, normally in shrubs and hedges, clutches of 4-5 eggs are produced 2 or 3 times per year. Once the eggs hatch the female’s promiscuous lifestyle is then rewarded by all of her partners bringing food to her young. As for the males, well I guess they just like it! There was a serious decline in the Dunnock population during the 1980’s and although their numbers are now increasing, they have another problem to deal with. The Cuckoo is a species renowned for laying eggs in the nests of other birds and unfortunately for the Dunnock, they are the number one host for the Cuckoo. A female Cuckoo, visiting the nest of the Dunnock, will remove one of the Dunnock’s eggs before laying one of her own directly into the nest. Despite the egg being different in size and colour, the Dunnock will continue incubation, until the Cuckoo egg hatches. The Cuckoo chick will then go about removing any Dunnock eggs or young from the nest, securing all the attention of its adopted parents. Perhaps the Dunnock is more interesting than we think?
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CAR BODY REPAIRS V W RESTORATION
TEL 01367 243324 MOB 07918 660725 OPEN MON-SAT 8-6ISH jimers213@btconnect.com
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! g n i n n u R n o i t u l o v Re Revolution Running Shop was launched in September 2012 at tfd Health and Fitness, Wantage. In store we specialise in the fitment of running shoes using the up-to-the-minute gait analysis technology. You can be sure of the service as all are staff are either medically or biomechanically trained. We have the knowledge and experience to not only fit you with the correct shoes but also aid you in becoming a more efficient runner. The shop is owned by graduate sports therapist Adam Dobson, who also owns Revolution Sports Injuries Clinic which is based at tfd Health and Fitness. When asked about the launch Adam said “I have seen a lot of patients over the last two and half years whose injuries can be traced back to poor footwear when exercising. I have always had to refer people on to other shops and can never be sure that they will purchase the right shoe for them. With this in mind I can now fit the right shoe to each client, this could help him or her get over an injury and also help to reduce any further injury risk. I can do this with the video analysis software, which allows me to look at an athletes gait and break it down to see what the foot as well as the whole lower limb is doing. It is important to remember that everyone is different and this is true with their running styles too which means you can’t pigeon hole people into strict categories. This is why within the shop we specialise in the fitment of running shoes and nothing else. We do also have an online shop with a wide selection of sports clothing, accessories and sports nutritional products. For more information and some great one off deals go to www.revolutionrunningshop.co.uk or
call 01235 856361
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Since Rachel Illsley lost her mother to cancer in 2009, she has raised over £10,000 for charities, organising large events and playing flute professionally at weddings. During this time, Rachel accumulated a vast knowledge of associated business, especially within the wedding trade and after being made redundant for the third time, decided to utilise her skills and form her own business ‘Rachel’s Weddings Ltd’. Rachel’s Weddings provides total wedding coordination, bridal wear, dresses, prom wear and exquisite handmade tiaras from Crystal Lily and Beau Bavage. The fantastic range of collections suits all budgets and will be expanding in January to include beautifully designed bridesmaids and occasion wear. The grand opening of Rachel’s Weddings takes place on Saturday 20th of October at 11.00am, Faringdon Mayor, Dr Mike Wise has generously agreed to assist in the cutting of the ribbon during the public opening ceremony. Rachel is keen to see as many local people as possible, so please call in for a warm welcome and free glass of bubbly! The shop has been totally refurbished to a very high standard, to ensure a luxurious experience from the moment you enter the shop. Special purchase discounts are on offer for any brides during the opening day, for either “buy it now” or future orders. A 10% discount will be given on the day, which comes with wedding insurance. Janet from Crystal Lily Tiaras will be present to offer her valuable advice. Rachel is strong people person, always providing a high level of customer service – See Rachel in action at Lydiard House Conference Centre on Sunday 30th September, where she is holding her own Wedding Fayre – 11.00am to 3pm. The venue has generously agreed to give £200 bar tab to all brides booking their wedding at the venue, bookings to be made on the Wedding Fayre day. Rachel’s Weddings will make a substantial donation to Swindon & District Autistic Society by auctioning a dress valued at £900; the lucky winning bidder could grab a fantastic bargain! There are over 30 exhibitors on show and live music from the excellent ‘Hi Fidels’. Miss Swindon 2012, Miss Wiltshire Galaxy 2012 and Europe’s Miss Perfect 2012 will be modelling Rachel’s dress collections. For further information, please contact Rachel on – E-mail: rachel@rachelsweddings.org www.rachelsweddings.org
Tel:
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Wow, another year has passed and we are now heading towards November looking forward to some fantastic firework displays for Diwali and Guy Fawkes night. Sadly, some of our four legged friends are often less enthralled with the idea of bright colours and loud noises flashing above their homes. As their family, we feel desperately helpless and worried about how we can help them overcome their anxiety.
Dogs and cats can very easily become fearful of something. This fear can perpetuate until they are beside themselves with worry. It often starts as quite an innocuous thing. A car backfiring startled them and now any noise that sounds similar to that is something to be afraid off. Unfortunately, our love of our pets often reinforces this behaviour. Our natural instinct is to comfort our dog who was upset by the big scary noise. What we are actually saying to our dog or cat when we do this is that is its OK to be scared of this noise! So the very next time it happens, they think it is OK to be scared because mummy and daddy are going to cuddle me. And of course, that is what we do! So, breaking the fear cycle is the best approach to management of dogs or cats who are scared. This should start when they are young. Early socialisation allows them to be exposed to a variety of objects, noises, people, etc. You can even obtain a CD for your puppy that contains all the most commonly present noises and sounds! Once they have learnt that a car is a normal thing in their environment, they are less likely to be fearful of it. The same goes for loud noises. If we expose a puppy to a loud noise that startles them, but behave as if nothing has happened, they will soon realise that it is not a scary thing, and nothing to worry about. Of course, this is a harder task with the older dog/cat, who has already learnt to be afraid of fireworks. But, there are various tools available to us to help our dogs/cats during this stressful time, and hopefully we will be able to get them over their fear. 1.) As the season of fireworks approaches, you could speak to us about placing a plug-in diffuser pack of a dog pheromone called ADAPTIL or one for cats called FELIWAY. That will relax them (don't worry – it won't affect you!). However to have maximum effect, it needs to be plugged into the home two to three weeks before the fireworks are due to start,so plan and think ahead! 2.) There are also zylkene capsules available – these contain a protein that is present in the bitch's or queen's milk. It has calming properties. The tasteless capsules can be opened up sprinkled on the pet’s food. This treatment should start at least 2 days before the expected scary event. 3.) Once the fireworks have started, you can also do a few things around the house . Keeping your pets indoors is paramount. Closing all the windows and shutting the curtains helps reduce the sounds and lights coming into the home. You could also play some music, or put the TV on, to drown out the external noises. Make a ‘den’ for your pet to hide in. Ideally, get this den ready a couple of days before so they can get used to feeling safe in it. 4.) It is very important that you do not reassure your pet if it is getting very distressed. As we have already said, this simply helps reinforce the fear. It is much better to give your dog a quiet safe place they can be for the evening, and for him/her to stay there. You can be in the room too if that will help keep your pet relaxed. If your pet is relaxed when fireworks are going off, you can praise them for this (correct behaviour), it can reinforce the correct, and relaxed, response to fireworks. We would recommend that your pets are also microchipped. More pets going missing this time of year than any other. They are often frightened and confused if a firework unexpectedly goes off and just ‘run’ getting lost and unable to find their way home! Feel free to contact us here at Danetree Vets for more advice if your pet is distressed during this season so that we can give you the appropriate advice for managing this difficult time.
Graham Pursey 01367 24277
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Healthy Tips
So what prevents us from losing weight? Last month we looked at exercises to burn fat, but even if you think you have done everything right why do some people not lose weight? · Over eating: Eating more calories than we burn off is the obvious one. Excess energy is stored in the body as fat. · Being inactive: When you lose your muscle mass by being inactive, you need less energy (calories) to maintain what is left. It becomes possible to gain weight easily even with a modest calorie intake and nearly impossible to lose weight. · Hormone imbalances: Hormonal imbalance may have a negative impact on the metabolism (the rate at which you burn energy), which could be the cause of weight gain despite a healthy diet and exercise. Hormones usually work with your body and, the more you exercise, the more you benefit from their effect. The more active you are, the more hormones you will release, which will help with weight loss. There are exceptions however, and increases in the levels of some hormones can actually reduce the body’s ability to burn fat. · The hormones that can affect the ability to burn fat are: · Testosterone: Testosterone is known to boost the metabolism and lower fat levels, so a decline in this hormone could be the cause of weight gain in males. If a man became less active, there would be a gradual decline in testosterone. Resistance training may help to reverse this situation. · Oestrogen: Oestrogen increases fat breakdown, elevates your mood and increases your metabolism. A decrease in oestrogen can lead to weight gain and obesity. When women go through the menopause their oestrogen levels naturally decline, and any excess calories are stored in the fat cells, particularly around the abdomen. Growth Hormone: Helps to reduce body fat and regulate blood sugar. Its release is increased the more you exercise. · Raised Insulin levels: Insulin is responsible for pushing nutrients from the food you eat to their respective places in the body and if necessary creating fat. It also inhibits fat loss. When insulin levels are raised we reduce our chances of burning fat. · Cortisol: Cortisol is another hormone that plays an important role in regulating blood sugar, energy production, inflammation, the immune system and healing. Stress and poor sleep patterns elevate cortisol levels, which contributes to the accumulation of abdominal fat. · Weight loss isn’t always just a case of reducing your calorie intake and exercising more, however that’s a good place to start. The team at the Gym at Carswell are here to help you reach your weight loss goal, with support, encouragement and practical advice. · Next Month: What we can do to affect those hormones.
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Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park, Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476 Email: sales@cameo-glass.com
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Kim Haskin
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11am - 3pm at Buckland Memorial Hall A great family day of fun and food including Apple pressing and Apple events galore and the not-tobe-missed Have a BBQ or soup lunch, enjoy cakes, puddings and cooking demonstrations. Shop at the wonderful array of stalls selling finely made local produce and beautiful homewares. Competitions, activities and games for all. Special Guest Speaker: Alistair Yeoman, "Following the full life story of One Oak Tree". Entry £4. Further information www.bucklandappleday.co.uk.
Chickens @ Seven Acres Nurseries
Delicious Of Wantage For all your catering needs
Office lunches meals in your own home weddings & Xmas Parties Special for October, book a hog roast and get it for a special price £600.00 save £150.00
tel 07539 207048 Ye Olde Woodworkery Oxfordshire Established 1981
Specialising in Listed Buildings & Period Style Properties Bespoke Carpentry and Joinery By Qualified Craftsman All types of Carpentry and Joinery Modern building works undertaken Repairs & Renovations
01235 772600 / 07711 868164 2 Hans Avenue, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7DB
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Crowdy & Rose Solicitors of Faringdon and Lechlade
Faringdon Branch
We have a wealth of local knowledge and are an established part of the local community providing for the needs of our clients 2 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HW Tel: 01367 240285 High Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3AE Tel: 01367 252644 www.crowdyandrose.co.uk Info@crowdyandrose.co.uk Established within the local community since 1790
Lechlade Branch
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Spotlight on Pinotage REVIEWS
differs from its vitis vinifera (wine grape) collegues in that it was created in South Africa in 1925 by Abraham Perold, Professor of Viticulture at Stellenbosch University. He crossed two vitis varieties, the high yielding, easy ripening cinsault (aka in South Africa as hermitage) and the fickle but elegant pinot noir. The aim to make a new variety that was able to produce grapes that ripened consistently, providing flavours that were reminiscent of the great wines of Burgundy. Typically, the colour of pinotage is a very deep to opaque ruby, with savoury aromas of earthiness and brambles. For me, the flavour profile is focussed on primary fruits; rich, ripe plums, blackberries and mulberries with a subliminal savoury note. Pinotage hovers around 14 % abv mark, and the tannins are often grippy. Problems that have arisen with this grape variety is that it is hard to achieve a lower alcohol content and it is noted that it can sometimes show ‘spiritiness’ that can be described as acetone in flavour. I am pleased to have discovered a good example found locally, so I encourage you to give pinotage a whirl! Lyngrove Collection Pinotage 2010 Stellenbosch, South Africa Dark ruby in appearance, on first approach this wine shows great intensity of rich ripe plums and blackberries with a hint of vanilla spice. The palate delivers what is detected on the nose with more; mulberries, damsons and a hint of star anise and a touch of earthiness. The tannins are grippy, yet well integrated and supported by the primary fruit characters. Rich and flavoursome, a great accompaniment with my beef casserole! Available from Budgens Was £7.37 Now down to £5.75 until 3/10/12
Donna 01367 241196
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Out and About Date
Event
Venue
Mon 1st
Photography Competition Opens
Faringdon Library
Tue 2nd
Neighbourhood Plan Public Meeting
Corn Exchange
Thur 4th
Folk Night
Thur 4th
Time
Contact
Charge/info
Open to all ages entitles “My Summer”
Entries in by Sat 27th October
7pm
http://faringdonplan.webs.com
Your chance to have your stay
The Swan, Faringdon
8:30pm
Rachel@ragaland.freeservce.co.uk
New NHS changes and what they mean to you
Faringdon Medical Centre
6pm 7:30pm
Caroline Beaney 01367 242388
Thur 4th
Roses and their Care with White Horse Garden Club
Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington
7:30pm
Pamela Preene 01367 820251
Visitors welcome £2
Thur 4th
Six Course Wine-Fest!
Reynolds House, Faringdon
7:30pm 9:30pm
Donna Rogers 01367 241179 Denboerwines@hotmail.com
£20 per person
Sat 6th
Junior Poetry Workshop
Faringdon Library
10:30am -11am
01367 240311
Workshops run for 6 weeks
Sat 6th
Operation Christmas Child Bazaar
Corn Exchange
10am 12:30pm
Ann 01367 241566 Kate 01367 241201
Launch of this years collection of shoe boxes
Sun 7th
15 Minute Club
Portwell Cellar
8:30
David Reynolds 0771 4218825
Free
Sun 7th
Folly Tower Open
Faringdon Folly
11am 5pm
www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Adults £2 11-16s 50p under 11s free
Tue 9th
Organic Wine Tasting and Treatments
Lotus Healing Centre, Great Coxwell
7:30pm
Donna Rogers 01367 241179 Denboerwines@hotmail.com
Tasting £5 Treatments £10
Tue 9th
U3A Freshers Fair
Corn Exchange
10am 11:30am
Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 www.faringdonu3a.org.uk
Free
Thur 11th
Britain and the Olympic Games by Martin and Matt Rogan
Corn Exchange
2pm
Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296 www.faringdonu3a.org.uk
Thur 11th
Acoustic/Open Mic Night
The Swan, Faringdon
7:30pm
Swanfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk 01367 241480
Thur 11th
John Critchinson - Clive Moron Duo
Prince of Wales, Shrivenham
8:30pm
01793 782268
Fri 12th
MSG Trio
The Bell Hotel, Faringdon
9pm midnight
01367 240534 www.bellhotelonline.co.uk
Sat 13th
Live Music - Deja Vu
The Swan, Faringdon
9pm
Swanfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk 01367 241480
Sat 13th
Skittle s Evening
Bowls Club, Faringdon
7pm
Gill 01367 244176 Eve 01367 241927
£10 or £5 for under 12s
Sun 14th
Mill open Day
Coleshill
2 - 5pm
Step back in time and visit a working mill
Adult £2.20, Child £1.10
Sun 14th
World War II walk
Coleshill
11am 12:45pm
Booking Essential 01367 762209
Adult £3, Child £1.50
Highly respected Jazz pianist
Call Lou to have your events on this page 01367 244975 or 07894 554551 email: lou@theadvertisermagazine.net Thur 18th
‘Marcham Dig - an update’ by Gary Lock
Southmoor Village Hall
7:15pm
Janet Keene 01865 820522
Longworth & District History Society
Sat 20th
Craft Fair
Corn Exchange
10am 4pm
01367 241204
Refreshments available
Sat 20th
Ceilidh in the Corn Exchange
Corn Exchange
7:30pm
Faith Carpenter 01367 241237
Adults £7.50, U16s £5, Family £20
Sat 20th
Live Music - Rock Doctors
The Bell Hotel
9pm midnight
01367 240534 www.bellhotelonline.co.uk
Sun 21st
Seed Gathering Day
Coleshill
1pm 3pm
Booking Essential 01367 762209
Adult £3 Child £1.50
24th - 27th
'Allo, Allo' by Uffington players
Uffington Village Hall
7:30pm
Lilly or Vern 01367 820143
From £8.50
Thur 25th
Ruth Hammond - Phil King Duo
Prince of Wales, Shrivenham
8:30pm
01793 782268
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Local Events Date
Event
Venue
Time
Contact
Charge/info
Fri 26th
Spooky Story and Creepy Craft Time
Faringdon Library
4pm 5pm
Sat 27th
Live Music - Julesbury
The Swan Faringdon
9pm
Swanfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk 01367 241480
Sat 27th
Gilmore N Jaz
The Bell Hotel
9pm 11:30pm
01367 240534 www.bellhotelonline.co.uk
Fri 26th Sun 28th
Faringdon Art Society 48th Annual Exhibition
Corn Exchange, Faringdon
10am 6pm
Shelagh Baxter 01367 241173 www.faringdonartsociety.org.uk
Tue 30th
Quiz Night
The Swan, Faringdon
8:30pm
Swanfaringdon@yahoo.co.uk 01367 241480
Fancy Dress if you dare
Regular Events Every Mon
Singing group by Mums for Mums
Corn Exchange, Faringdon
9:30am 11am
1st Tues
Farmers Market
Market Place, Faringdon
Until 1pm
01367 710445
Every Tue
Quizzzz
Portwell Angel
7:30pm
01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com
£1 per person per game Winner takes proceeds
Every Wed
Open Coffee House
Great Coxwell Reading Room
10:30am 11am
01367 241179
Coffee and Conversation
Every Wed
Jazz Night
Portwell Angel
7:30pm
01367 248030 Portwellangel@googlemail.com
Every Thur
Women’s Drop In
United Church Faringdon
12:30 2:30pm
1st Fri
Jelly Co-working Session
1-cafe, 10 London street, Faringdon
10am 2pm
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
Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes available
Last Sun
Messy Church
United Church, Faringdon
4pm 5:30pm
Free
£2 per family
Faringdon.womensdropin@gmail.com
Coffee/tea, cake and a chat Free - donations welcome
www.faringdonjelly.eventbrite.co.uk
Free
Term time only
Free 01367 241142
11-12miles or 25-35 miles
Experts - local services For all Your Fencing Patios Dry stone Walling Garden Clearance Contact Kenny 07733273100
Faringdon Rod & Reel Outside Leisure Unit 1a Faringdon Business Park Great Coxwell, Faringdon Oxon SN7 7SR
Phone:01367 358082 or 07971002491
LOGS
Seasoned cut & split delivered to your door £70 per load Corded lengths of pine ideal for woodburners £30 collected or £40 delivered
Call now 01367 243053 07767 241301
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Experts - local services For all enquiries & Appointments
Call Sam 07766 867667 samhairdressers@hotmail.co.uk
Counselling Maureen Hunt.M.B.A.C.P. diploma in psychodynamic practice Counsellor/Trainer/Supervisor Long & short term counselling Trained & Experienced in Relationships,Depression,Stress & Bereavement working with Individuals/Adolescence's/Couples Counselling provides support in times of emotional pain For more information or to make an appointment ring
01367- 244736
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
www.thebarbersfaringdon.co.uk
01367 244611
Your local electricians Domestic-Commercial-Industrial Faringdon
Tel: 01367 240308 ASTON PINE STRIPPING Caustic and non-caustic stripping of all woods & metals. Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved
ASTON PINE ANTIQUES Stockists 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. Architectural salvage sourcing service available. The Warehouse, Ferndale St, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7BE Tel: 01367 242268
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Experts - local services Chris Lewis
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
D.G. Joinery City & Guilds qualified carpenter and joiner. 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
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
Health, Nutrition and weight management Imagine..........a healthier lifestyle To be fit and free of aches and pains and If you had no more digestion challenges That time is now..... We have a range of natural healthcare products just for you and your family Therapies to reduce stress and muscular pain..... Book a massage, reflexology or facial
Start feeling great today Call: Ali Wiltshire 07403 216682
Den Boer Wines Quality wines, tastings and events
www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169 Mobile 07919 241881 Email: donnarogers @denboerwines.com
The Cheap Way Your local electricians to Add Space
Domestic-Commercial-Industrial
www.storage4all.co.uk Faringdon drew.cameron@ 01367 240880
storage4all.co.uk Tel: 01367 240308
Fiscal Business Services Ltd Emma Palmer 07531 946141 Nail Technician and Beauty Therapist Faringdon, Oxfordshire
How profitable were you last month? Knowing the current position enables you to pursue opportunities and take appropriate action. Book a one hour Financial Health Check consultation to see if you can save money on your Year End Tel: 07403 216682 Email: alison@fiscalservices.co.uk www.fiscalservices.co.uk
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Unusual Insurance Claims: Have you ever been hit by a frozen squirrel while driving? Has a rabid magpie ever flown in your bedroom window, stolen your spectacles and made a break for it, glasses in beak or has a naked pedestrian ever jumped on your car, leapt onto the roof, jumped up and down and then run away, never to be seen or heard from again? So say some insurance policyholders, who have made unusual insurance claims. Animal Events When real disasters occur, insurance provides a vital and necessary lifeline that helps policyholders regain their footing and start life over. But sometimes a freak incidence occurs - and convincing the insurance company that the claim is real becomes rather challenging. Take the gardener who, buying plants at a local nursery, exited the shop just in time to see a passing camel kick and damage his car. It transpires that a local television crew just happened to be in the area filming nearby and caught the camel footage on camera - corroborating the man's story for his insurer. In another case, a man approached his car following a fishing expedition and saw a cow chewing on something long and black. As he came closer, he realized it was his windscreen wiper, which contained salt deposits from a long weekend at the coast. Upon further inspection, it was discovered the cow had licked his vehicle from bumper to bumper, ruining every bit of rubber along the way. "Cows like salt," the man later explained. "They saw the vehicle as a huge salt lick!" Burglars and Home Owners Insurers say they're constantly amazed at some of the bizarre situations for which policyholders file claims, ranging from the serious to the downright outrageous. One burglar robbed a house and, in the process, locked himself in the garage. Because the garage door opener was broken, and the homeowners were away on vacation, he was stuck there for more than a week and forced to survive on the dog food and soda stored inside. When finally released from his prison, the man escaped and then sued the owners for undue mental anguish. He won! A common claim in pubs, hotels and night clubs (as well as at home) is caused by people tripping over their own mess (a spilled drink or a discarded handbag) and then suing the owner of the property for negligence. Don’t forget to clean up after your guests!. Take care when arranging insurance: there are a host of things that you might need to claim for that you have not yet even thought about!
Portwell House, Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HU 01367 246130 info@Bgi.uk.com
Faringdon Town Centre Offices to let Six separate rooms available individually or as a block. The offices are each furnished. A modern fully functioning telephone system is installed and a fast Internet access up and running. The offices are situated in Faringdon Market Place offering great views as well as excellent working conditions. The property may be available on a long or short lease or on a monthly license. Please contact Nick Elwell on 01367 241162 or enquiry@BGi.uk.com for more information. 14 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
Enjoy one of our “ ” or if you’re thinking about an anniversary or something similar, why not order a “Celebration Slate” for two – to include a cold and sparkling Prosecco, accompanied by a variety of cured meats, fish and fresh salad for just £33.00. Mondays: Order your drinks in Italian: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: (2nd Wednesday : Last with Wednesday ) Saturday 22nd: do what Gorgeous Moron can with a hint of Wednesday 31st : Friday 2nd November: Join as and enjoy In October we will see an exhibition of work from Chloe is a young lady fromFaringdon currently studying at Art College. is mounting In November an exhibition of his photographic work. Join us at the Portwell Angel with a group of four friends and we will provide you with your first
The Portwell Angel Portwell House Market Place www.portwellangel.co.uk Faringdon Portwellangel@gmail.com SN7 7HU Tel 01367 248030
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