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February 2018

Advertiser Essential shops & services with everything you need all wonderfully local!

Inside this month: Rotary: Race Night Just Jacks: Open For Business Healthy Living: Richard Marfell Regent Cinema: Movies For You Uffington Players: Mother Goose Stepwatchers: With Ashley Chapman Faringdon Coffee House: Lunch Date Food For You: Strawberry Cheesecake Stanford Drama: Jack & The Beanstalk Peter Andre: Louise & Nancy Meet Singer Faringdon Drama Presents: Dick Whittington Promoting local business, trade and services.

Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 244975 or 07894 554551

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This Months Cover Mike Jackson Mike Jackson is a Somerset artist and illustrator based in a quiet village in the West Country. He is well known for painting quirky harbour scenes, hoodies and cute characters.

Mike can often be found painting at Wells (Somerset) and at Weymouth (Dorset) where he can be seen painting in oils or watercolour.

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WHO’S NEXT?

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Business Update

The awards season is upon us! When you receive this magazine, you may still have time if you act fast – The Vale4Business Awards close on 1st February. Also, you have until 9 February to nominate a local hero, group or business who enriches this town in the Town Council’s Community Awards – go to http://goo.gl/bfbAWf. Keep up to date with what is going on in the wider area, with the Vale and South Oxfordshire District Council’s business breakfast on 20th February, always very informative and uplifting, this year it is being held at the Electron Building at the Harwell Campus from 7:30am until 10am, meet our local councillors, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To book tickets, go to http://goo.gl/pnEeym We eagerly await further news of the extension of the retail offering at Faringdon Park. Details are still being finalised, watch this space next month! With all the growth in the area, it seems to fly in the face of Lloyds Bank’s decision to close their Faringdon branch in June.

This is part of a much wider programme of rationalisation for the bank, but it leaves townsfolk with a lengthy journey to Lechlade or Highworth for the nearest alternatives. The bank will be providing a mobile banking service during the summer and you can use the Post Office for certain services. What do you think of this decision?

Lloyds Bank have published their reasons for the closure to view this go to http://goo.gl/wCBzCR The bank assert that customers are using it less often, which is a reflection of the advance of on-line alternatives and a change in people’s behaviours as we progress, to a cash less society but it will certainly severely inconvenience many local residents and businesses.

The Chamber of Commerce are considering holding a meeting to discuss the issues arising from this decision, please contact president@faringdonchamberofcommerce.co.uk if you are interested in receiving details of this. Finally, don’t forget the themed Saturday market on 17th February, it will take place in The Corn Exchange. This month it will be a FairTrade market. Let’s celebrate that Faringdon was the first Fairtrade town in the South East!

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REGENT CINEMA Wednesday 7th Feb - Final Portrait (15) (Biography, Comedy, Drama - 2017) Paris, 1964, Alberto Giacometti, the famous Swiss artist, bumps into his old friend, the American critic, James Lord and begs that he sits for a portrait because he has an interesting face. Lord is flattered by the request and, as the days go by and turn into weeks and weeks seemingly with no end in sight, he realises his entire life has been hijacked by this erratic genius. Veering between frustration and joy, Lord ultimately sees logic in the artist's chaotic mind and together we witness a genius complete one of his last masterpieces.

Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, Clemence Poesy Film duration 1 hour 30 mins Free tea/coffee and a biscuit Matinee Club @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon Doors open 12.30pm, film starts at 1pm £5 on the door Friday 23rd Feb - Victoria & Abdul (PG) ( Biography, Drama, History - 2017) Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favour with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.

Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael Gambon Film duration: 1 hour 51 mins plus 15 min interval Licensed bar, sweets, popcorn, refreshments and ice-creams served Blockbuster @ The Regent Cinema, The Corn Exchange, Faringdon Doors open 7.00pm, film starts at 7.30pm Tickets on door, £4 U18s, £5 Adult, £11 Family Faringdon Community Cinema 01367 240281

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0 0 0 1 Whisky has become a truly international spirit, as not only is it being produced in more and more countries around the world it is also being enjoyed by consumers of many different nationalities. You only have to look at social media to see how the #whiskyfabric is growing and for some years now the number of visitors we get from outside the UK has been increasing, with whisky lovers from as far afield as Chile and New Zealand finding their way to the shop and even as I write this we have visitors from Mauritius!

This is definitely something to be celebrated. Whisky lovers seem to share a conviviality and an appreciation of the good things in life that transcends any cultural differences plus we have learnt much from our visitors, not only about whisky but also interesting snippets about what happens in their part of the world. We have also been fortunate enough to enjoy their generosity of spirit – metaphorically as a sharing of whisky knowledge / gossip and literally in the form of samples we have received of such gems as Rosebank and Port Ellen!

It is not only visitors to the shop and the website that remind us of that fascinating wider whisky world but also the continually expanding number of distilleries around the world, as they have all sorts of interesting influences that make their whisk(e)y different. For example, although the Japanese normally follow the traditional Scottish whisky production processes their whisky cannot but help be influenced by the fact that it is often designed to be drunk alongside their typically refined and fragrant food and perhaps this is why their whiskies tends to have similar attributes. Additionally, where Japanese oak (Mizunara wood) has been used for maturation there can be found a certain spiciness that has notes of incense/sandalwood along with a coconut flavour.

Likewise, in Holland the whiskies produced at the Zuidam distillery are influenced by their use of windmills to mill the malted barley, and because these grind the barley slowly then it is claimed more aromas are retained. Whether it does or not, by using the windmills they are helping to conserve old Dutch traditions.

Working with the local environment also shapes whisky and I discussed a few months ago how the Taiwanese distillery Kavalan’s fruity and smooth spirit is a result of adapting their production processes to fit the specific climate they are in.

Additionally, both environment and culture can play their part.

For instance, the entrepreneurial spirit and ‘have a go’ attitude that characterises Australians, coupled with a cool climate ideal for whisky making, must surely have influenced the numerous craft distilleries that have arisen in Tasmania and will also influence the whiskies that are produced.

Ultimately, whisky provides both common ground to unite whisky lovers world wide but also differences that awaken your interest and send you off to explore still further.

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Faringdon Business Breakfast Club To welcome in the New Year, we were lucky enough to have a presentation from Jack FM on the benefits of local radio advertising. The Christmas and New Year break had played havoc with our own advertising and therefore it was a lovely surprise to see such a good turnout for our first meeting in 2018.

We welcomed a few new members before we all gave our 60-second pitches covering a broad range of services from finance and accountancy including weird and wonderful mortgage arrangements through marketing services, property maintenance, coaching and well-being including chiropractic services. It is always amazing to hear about the broad range of services that are available to the Faringdon business community.

Amanda and Hamish gave us a very interesting presentation about Jack FM. It was fascinating to hear about the development of the Oxfordshire local radio station and how it now has three separate services that focus on particular music ‘markets’. The statistics were very interesting with 90% of the UK population tuning into radio every week and Jack FM reaching 104,000 people every week. We also heard how the future and development of ‘radio’ will be influenced by digital devices and service that are already being introduced. Hamish and Amanda answered questions from the floor that indicated that nearly 25% of broadcast time is given to advertising and that in terms of brand awareness it was an extremely effective method of communication.

At our next meeting on 8 February 2018, we will be holding our ‘why you love your job’ activity giving everyone a couple of minutes to tell us in more depth about their passion or any issues they are facing. You can book by going to: https://fbbc-networking.co.uk/event/why-you-love-your-job

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Faringdon Coffee House Lunch at Faringdon Coffee House.

An extremely good recommendation of a great place to frequent, is to walk into the venue and find a few of your friends sitting there, having lunch with plenty of coffee and company!…

This is exactly what happened to me the first time I walked into the New Faringdon Coffee House, with the lovely welcoming smiles of Indria, who is Marcel's wife, from the Eagle at Little Coxwell and Nita, who is Indria’s cousins wife, the business is a beautifully family run business.

The coffee house has a very relaxing feel to it, a place you can pull up a chair and forget about all your dramas and busy lives and chill out!

Nothing quite compares to “word of mouth” well, other than the food and drink we are served and the way it is presented, with Marcel the owner and Chef, being the creator of the food served at the coffee house, its no wonder its all of a very high standard.

The sandwiches served are made from freshly baked bread, each week the variety are changed depending on season availability, all ingredients are locally sourced.

I opted for the salmon and cream cheese, which was served with a wonderful cup of coffee, absolutely delicious my partner opted for the Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb gouda cheese and mustard, this was unbelievable, so tasty, the lamb tender and topped with the melted cheese, highly recommended, also with a super cup of coffee, Columbian I believe, accompanied with a small glass of water, very good.

This was followed with the most mouth watering lemon meringue tart for me, the pastry was light and flaky, you must try one, the diet is out of the window at this stage. My other half had the tiramisu, which was a total delight, I know this as I managed to pinch a bite.

Also on the menu this day were, Croissants, Swiss Cheese and Tomato, Spinach and Ricotta Strudel, Cottage Pie and Fish and Leek Pie. Brownie with Cream Cheese, Apple Pie Crumble and for the gluten free, Chocolate Financiers Gluten Free.

Plenty of choice for every pallet. Fancy a light lunch and coffee in a warm happy atmosphere, this is a definite must, you will not be disappointed.

Opening hours are: Monday to Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday closed.

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Slimming World Consultants Louise Preece and Nancy Clayson meet singer and presenter Peter Andre.

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Louise and Nancy celebrate record year with Aussie singer Peter Andre Two Slimming World Consultants from Faringdon were congratulated on helping slimmer's to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.

Louise Preece and Nancy Clayson were delighted to get a chance to cuddle up to Peter when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards. The Mysterious Girl singer co-hosted the event with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE. Louise, who runs a Slimming World group at Faringdon United Church, every Wednesday and Thursday, said Peter’s presence at the awards was extra special because earlier in 2017 he supported Slimming World’s most successful fundraising event ever – The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw, which raised a record-breaking £3.3 million in just two weeks. The annual clothes throw encourages Slimming World’s 900,000 group members to donate the clothes, shoes, bags and accessories that are now too big for them to Cancer Research UK, by filling up specially-branded bags and taking them along to their weekly group sessions.

Louise Preece: Faringdon United Church Wednesdays 5.30 and 7.30pm Thursday Mornings 9.30am and also Southfield Junior School, Highworth Call Louise 07717681939.

Nancy Clayson: Stanford in the Vale Primary School, Thursday 7.30pm phone number Call Nancy 07710177808.

February Ramblings!

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Hello and welcome to a new monthly ramble. Time does fly by – I can’t believe that 6 months have already flown by since we started supporting our elder daughter in the organisation of her July wedding. Our younger daughter studies and works in Cardiff and is a very active Mental Health Champion under the Time to Change Wales banner. A link has been recommended by her: www.time-to-change.org.uk February 1st is Time to Talk Day UK – a day where you CAN talk about it, wherever you are. Then there’s www.mind.org.uk, the mental health charity who won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. Small acts of awareness and understanding can seem a great lifeline to those going through the 1.5% of us suffering from some form of mental illness. For example, simply listening to someone and making no judgement, or, asking if they are OK and even asking if that person would just like to talk to you.

As I write, the Big Garden Birdwatch is almost upon us again too, on the weekend of 27th to 29th January – citizen science in action, originally launched by the RSPB for younger members in 1979. The only commitment is an hour of anyone’s time watching those birds in the garden or outdoors and noting down only the largest group of each bird species visiting or seen in that hour – but not in lashing rain or very windy weather of course! In 1979 34,000 people took part – in 2011, over 600,000. Now some 8 million birds are recorded during BGB – cities, villages, small and large gardens, schools and other public places, prisons, tower blocks and even narrowboats! That’s a very big stock-taking exercise. 93% of gardens see Blackbirds and 90% of gardens have Robins present there. House Sparrows are still seen as the top bird on the list; however their numbers have fallen by 57% since 1979, due to a range of factors, including reduced nesting sites and lack of vertebrate food for their chicks. Have any of you seen the amazing starling murmurations this year, as they make plans to roost for the night? We have in Wales and the sound of their wings, with voice calls, is unforgettable.

As I write, there is a warning from the Animal & Plant Health Agency currently about bird flu being detected in Dorset. Highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu has been detected in wild birds in Dorset. It is the first confirmed finding of the virus in the UK this winter, and tests have shown it is closely related to the H5N6 strain that has been circulating in wild birds across Europe in recent months. This is different to the H5N6 strain which affected people in China last year and Public Health England have advised the risk to public health is very low. The Food Standards Agency have also offered reassurance that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. A local ‘avian influenza prevention zone’ has been declared in the area of south Dorset where the diseased birds were found. This means it will be mandatory for all captive bird keepers in this Zone to put enhanced biosecurity measures in place. Further information can be found on GOV.UK. This Zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of our work to monitor the threat of bird flu.

It is vital that anyone who keeps birds, whether a few in a back garden or thousands on a commercial unit is vigilant. All poultry keepers should: •minimise movement in and out of bird enclosures •clean footwear before and after visiting birds, using a Defra approved disinfectant at entrances and exits •clean and disinfect vehicles and equipment that have come into contact with poultry •keep areas where birds live clean and tidy, and regularly disinfect hard surfaces such as paths and walkways •humanely control rats and mice •place birds’ food and water in fully enclosed areas protected from wild birds, and remove any spilled feed regularly •keep birds separate from wildlife and wild waterfowl by putting suitable fencing around outdoor areas they access •keep a close watch on birds for any signs of disease and report any very sick birds or unexplained deaths to your vet Poultry keepers and members of the public should report dead wild birds to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77 and bird keepers should report suspicion of disease to APHA on 03000 200 301.

On a lighter note, looking at my Practice calendar, I can see that we have National Dental Month this month (February), with special offers for our clients.

Do watch this space! Thinking of charities, the Practice Christmas charity bonanza raised almost £800 to be divided between The Blue Cross animal charity and the Oxford branch of the Ronald McDonald Charity, which provides free 'home away from home' accommodation for families with children in hospital. Thank you so much to all of you who contributed to this humbling success and to my Staff who organised it all over several months last year. Well done!

Thank you for your company – you must be tired out!

Robert Elliott 21-23 High Street, Stanford In The Vale, SN7 8LH 01367 710595 See you next month and a happy Valentine’s Day!

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Wine Tourism

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Wine tourism, also known as Enotourism explained by Wikipedia; ‘the tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often near the source’.

In short, this is where my love/career/interest in all things vinous began. There is nothing like being amongst the vines, admiring nature’s magic in producing grapes that humans can then transform into wine, whilst sampling a glass of this wondrous liquid.

A recent trip back to Australia naturally meant obligatory visits to wineries and cellar doors where one can partake in one’s most favourite past time – wine tasting!

When I first started drinking wine (I admit it – sweet spatlese wines….), it was the weekend standard, to hire a mini bus, load it up with your mates and hit the wine regions. We would taste wines, meet winemakers and generally not remember much after 2pm! Things have changed slightly thanks to our enthusiastic generation, whereby bus tours need to be booked in (warning the wineries to send in the cavalry) and the winemaker may be a rarer sighting. This will be entirely dependent on the size of the winery; often smaller family run wineries are more hands on with their Cellar Doors.

Our timing was right when we headed to McLaren Vale, an hour south of Adelaide, South Australia. We had heard about d’Arenberg’s (their wines are available from Waitrose – the Hermit Crab is one of my all-time favourites) new controversial tasting experience aptly named ‘The Cube’. We thought we would pop by to check it out and see what all the hoo-ha was about. Well, talk about an immersive tasting experience….

To begin with, you enter an aroma room where you squeeze bicycle horns to cop a whiff of almonds or apricots or vanilla or leaves to name a few. The next room has a floor to ceiling visual art projection explaining the story behind the d’Arenberg labels and the vineyards. The following room invites you to walk through a dark plastic streamer cylinder to evoke the feeling of being in a wine vat. You then take the lift to the top floor where you are greeted with spectacular views of McLaren Vale; the vines and the sea. Then, the tasting begins!

The Cellar Door experience is a way to connect with the origin of the wine and to learn more about its transformation from grape into wine. Although my recent experience is something akin to being Charlie in the chocolate factory, there are a few more traditional style wineries to have a look at with in an hour from Faringdon.

Check out the following: Bothy Vineyard www.bothyvineyard.co.uk Brightwell Vineyard www.brightwellvineyard.co.uk Chiltern Valley Winery www.chilternvalley.co.uk a’Beckett’s Vineyard www.abecketts.co.uk

Call Donna on: 01367 241169 Or 07919 241881

Rob

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Property Predictions for 2018!

This time last year we launched our popular property blog with Property Predictions for 2017 so we thought it would be good to see how we faired and to offer a view on the next 12 months.

Our first prediction for 2017 was that there would be a regional decrease in the number of sales from the previous year of around 35%. Based on data from Land Registry for the Vale of the White Horse, we saw a year on year drop 30.14% drop in sales. So far, not a bad first prediction!

Secondly, we predicted that there would be less property coming to market. We tracked the available stock of property for sale in the area for 2017 and on average, there were 15.56% less properties for sale in the Vale of the White Horse.

Our third and final prediction was that there would only be a minimal rise in property prices within our region and, as our various Property Reports throughout the year, showed, there was a slight increase. Again, using the Land Registration data, we saw a rise in average prices of 6.84% from £391,116 to £417,903.

In summary, Waymark’s predictions were very close to what actually happened.

Proof that when it comes to understanding the local market, a traditional high street agent will always have a greater insight into what property is actually doing.

With that in mind, what does Waymark think 2018 will be like for our region?

In terms of the number of properties coming to the market, we expect to see a slight increase of properties coming to the market compared to 2017. We also expect the New Homes market, given the various incentives available to purchases to remain buoyant.

We do not expect demand for property to materially change from 2017 and overall we expect to see a slight rise in average prices.

The increase in availability will give buyers a little more choice but we don’t think this will have a significant impact on price levels. The entry level to the market will see price rises fuelled by Help to Buy and the removal of Stamp Duty for first time buyers. The mid-range, family homes below £500,000 will remain competitive but see active sales if priced to reflect condition and position.

Properties above £500,000 will see the lowest level of demand but equally, these properties tend to have the lowest availability. So long as prices hold up in the Home Counties then we will continue to see buyers moving west to get better value for money. These often have higher budgets but are cautious on how they spend them.

Whatever the property market throws at us, Waymark plans to continue to build on its previous success. If you haven’t done so already, please drop into our new Faringdon office for a chat about all things property. Be it residential or commercial, sales or letting's, we are confident that we have the right solution for you!

Jenny Preece

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Food For You!

I feel now is the time to have our food column back, since Lesley Holdship moved on from Hare in the woods, there has been a void, I really use to enjoy her ideas and of course loved making the dishes, they were straight forward and tasted great when finished! I am a total foody, so much so, I had to put myself on a strict diet and from the 24th July 17 till now, managed to loose 18.2kg, 2.86 stone. Yay!.. so now I can start eating again, introducing food slowly, minimum amount of carbs, well this works for me. I really have to stress, the food I eat now, tastes a lot better, as I’m much more selective and teaching myself how to cook. No junk food and sourcing all my meat properly, from Faringdon’s superb butcher Pete, of Pat Thomas!

It’s not cheep to eat well as everything costs a little more, not forgetting the kitchen equipment which I now need to buy, as before I never really needed anything as my take away boxes were throw away, how unhealthy was I? Anyway the first thing I really enjoyed making and an amazing treat, after months of denying myself anything sweet, was a strawberry cheese cake!

Which I will give you the recipe for below and the method.

2 packets of digestive biscuits for a thick base 200g butter, melted 1 vanilla pod (I used Vanilla Bean Paste, 1 tsp, much easer) 600g soft cheese (I used Philadelphia) 100g icing sugar 284ml pot double cream For the topping 400g punnet strawberries, halved 25g icing sugar Make the base in a none stick 23cm loose-bottomed tin, by putting the digestive biscuits in a plastic food bag and crushing using a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, then pour over 200g melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are completely coated. Tip them into the tin and press down into the base. Chill in the fridge.

Make the filling: Place 600g soft cheese, 100g icing sugar and the vanilla in a bowl, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Tip in 284ml pot double cream and continue beating until the mixture is completely combined. Now spoon the cream mixture onto the biscuit base. Smooth the top of the cheesecake down with the back of a dessert spoon or spatula.

Leave to set in the fridge. A couple of hours sets it! If I want it quickly, put it into the freezer for half an hour first, don’t forget it!

Bring the cheesecake to room temperature, about 30 mins before serving.

Purée half the 400g punnet strawberries in a blender or food processor with 25g icing sugar and 1 tsp water, then sieve. Pile the remaining strawberries onto the cake, then pour over purée.

This is quite filling so not recommended after a big Sunday roast!

See how easy it is to make it yourself, a much healthier option, than a box out of the freezer department! It really make you feel good to present something you have made yourself from scratch. If I can do it, anybody can! Lets see what next month brings!

Enjoy Lou.

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: A Vale of White Horse initiative to encourage people with diabetes to take more exercise.

You might have noticed in January’s Advertiser an advert for StepWatchers.

This is a new programme aimed to encourage people to take walking exercise to help to manage or prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Ashley Chapman (Participation Coordinator) from Leisure services at the Vale of White Horse District Council is meeting up monthly with a group of people who want to prevent or manage diabetes. The group meets at Faringdon Leisure Centre on the first week of each month with sessions on Wednesday’s at 8pm and Saturday’s at 9am. The idea is to get people together to motivate each other to take exercise. A free pedometer to record your steps will be given out with the aim to gradually improve the number of steps you achieve each day. You will soon feel the benefits of walking to improve your health and wellbeing.

If you would like to join the group contact Ashley on 07717714477 or email ashley.chapman@southandvale.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you if diabetes is already a problem or if you are keen to prevent this health problem developing in future.

The next meeting will be on: Saturday 3 February at 9am or Wednesday 7 February at 8pm. Then Saturday 3 March at 9am or Wednesday 7 March at 8pm, booking required

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Healthy Living !

Are you sticking with your 2018 eating and exercise plan? Ÿ Have you finally addressed those parts of your life that needed changing? Ÿ Have you made those simple adjustments to your daily routine? Ÿ Have you started appreciating the good things about your life?

If your answer is NO to the above, you are probably not the only one!

Why I find my job so interesting is because although we all know what to do not many of us actually do it! Sometimes we need a gentle prod to finally take responsibility to achieve our goals.

Looking at wellness holistically is key. Awareness of your state of mind as well as your current nutrition and exercise regime is crucial when you’re planning a way forward that you’ll be able to stick to. Ÿ Becoming confident with your body is a priority Ÿ Your weight is going to fluctuate and that’s OK Ÿ Be as healthy as you can, eat well and move well

Selby Lowndes Family law solicitors

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Free First Interview Fixed Fees Available

I believe it is important to achieve wellness through understanding what the keys factors have been in a person’s life to drive them out of balance in the first place. Positive change cannot happen easily if we don’t know what caused the negative change in the first place.

Whether it is working together through one to one training, with a partner, in custom group sessions or even massage and stretching, try and find what works for you – gaining confidence in your ability to succeed is the key to unlocking a myriad of possibilities and fun ways for you to feel better about your life.

Finding someone to share your concerns with, or a group you can connect with is a great place to start. Change begins when you start a cycle of action and take responsibility for where you are now and by sharing your reasons, your concerns and your true goals, transformation will follow. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Take responsibility Start today Find support Share your plan Act on your plan!

CHANGE TODAY and TRANSFORM TOMORROW

Rich.

0845 521 2071 www.slsfamilylaw.co.uk contact@slsfamilylaw.co.uk Selby Lowndes Solicitors LLP, 3 Ram Court, Wicklesham Lodge, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7PN

Richard Marfell – Wellness Coach 07800636004 Richardmarfelluk@gmail.com

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

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01793 821360

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Her aim is to give her customers honest, trustworthy and reliable unconfused advice, regarding their vehicles requirements.

Mitchy Motors has every aspect of mechanical repairs,under one roof, MOT’s, servicing, body shop, paint work, tyres, all done in a friendly atmosphere, by her experienced staff.

Old Farm Barn, Nightingale Lane, South Marston, Swindon SN3 4SL

Est. 1986

's MOT

£35

sales@mitchymotors.com

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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Our expertise in print is exceptional, from stationery to hard back books to the most complex bespoke finishing, we will come up with a solution that will suit your needs.

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Nigel

JIM GRIFFITHS CARBODY REPAIRS

Tel: 01367 243324 or 07918660725

By Monty Don I was grateful for the opportunity last month to reflect on the life and sudden death of our beloved dog Willow.

January finds us in a new place, starting afresh. Part of the grieving process has involved us leaping straight into love again with Susie, our rescue cocker spaniel. We found her very soon after Willow’s death. We like to think that we all rescued each other.

Ÿ Minor Accident Damage Ÿ Dent & Bumper Repairs Ÿ Paintwork To All Types Of Vehicles Unit 14 Pioneer Road, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 7BU Email: jimers213@btconnect.com

Such is the devotion of mankind to its canine companions. A relationship as old as man, and as long has man has had a hearthrug to warm his feet at of an evening.

And such is the relationship documented in Monty Don’s ‘Nigel’, a book about ‘his family and other dogs’. Gardener’s World fans will be able to relate to the cult of Nigel. His charming presence has graced our screens for a while. He only has to appear on the screen to set Twitter ablaze. He has his own Twitter account. Nigel is a very modern doggie celebrity.

Monty has related that he never intended for Nigel to become a star. The sheer power of Nigel’s charisma took over quite unexpectedly, not at all by design. But us Brits love a dog story, and before long Nigel took over the show.

He’s joined on screen by his sister Nellie, who has virtually no interest in being the star that Nigel has become. It’s hilarious how different they are.

Don is an engaging author and relates his tales with charm and ease. He has never shied away from exposing his personal travails in writing. His battles with depression and illness have been well documented. He is just the same here, relating his history of dog ownership from the Seventies onwards.

His tales are occasionally tear-jerking. His love for his companions is uncensored and we feel his raw love through the power of his prose.

But Nigel is the star of the show. We learn about his life in a gradual discourse from pup, to pop-culture icon.

Okay, maybe not pop-culture icon….certainly a paragon of the gardening fraternity.

The most heart-in-mouth moment was when our canine hero breaks his back in a freak accident and hovers on the brink of permanent paralysis.

That idol of all things animal Dr Noel Fitzpatrick otherwise known as Supervet in the Channel Four series – makes a short but vital cameo appearance and alters the course of a potentially disastrous occasion.

Claire Meadows

MOT

MOTOR SERVICES

Swan Hill Garage, Townsend Road, Shrivenham, Wilts, SN6 8HR

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BATHROOM SHOWROOM Open to the Public & Trade

01367 240402

For your dream bathroom Let us help!…

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Unit A&B, Park Road, Faringdon, SN7 7DS

www.kinchplanthire.co.uk Old Sawmills Rd, Park Rd, Faringdon, SN7 7DS

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 White Barn, Manor Farm, Manor Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8NE Tel: 01235 775100 Fax: 01235 775101 Email: neil@angelwilkins.co.uk - amanda@angelwilkins.co.uk - suzy@angelwilkins.co.uk - elizabeth@angelwilkins.co.uk www.angelwilkins.co.uk Angel Wilkins LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA number: 524327

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Claire Marie: 07774 510599 Vintage goth shadows presents......

Murder mystery in Transylvania!

We all love a “who’s done it” a good murder mystery, well now you can be part of a unique event as we invite you to join us for Murder in Transylvania, our very own murder mystery night in Faringdon.

Meet the characters, Hump Zealot, Professor Graf Enberg, Mr Franknbeanz & Mrs Franknbeanz, Count Gladjorhete, Ellie Gantt, Heidi Seek & Sheila Suckle, as they take centre stage and it’s your job to find the clues, listen to their stories unfolding, to find the murderer, all set in an old style gothic building, so as the sun goes down, just who will try and commit the perfect crime.

This is a fun night for all murder mystery fans and amateur detectives, so join us and who knows you could be the one who solves the Murder in Transylvania.

Vintage goth shadows is more than just a clothes shop, with our Victorian style Seance's and very popular Steampunk Hat Parties for kids of all ages, a chance for kids to get creative and make the most unique Hats!

Next month we have our very exciting ghost hunting event, at the bell hotel, where you can become a ghost buster for the night, using all our different types of paranormal equipment.

A very popular event, so guys if you fancy joining us, get your tickets booked now!

Want to book one of these great events? Pop along to 8 London street Faringdon SN7 7AA or for contact details click on to www.shadowsofthenight.co.uk

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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Out and About Date

Event

Venue

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Thu 1st

White Horse Garden Club: The Creative Shrub Garden

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall

7.30pm

Pamela 01367-820251 or parrottspreene@aol.com

Free Visitors £2.50 Raffle £1

Fri 2nd

Am Evening with: Ray Parlour

The Beacon Wantage

8pm

http://beaconwantage.co.uk

£16

Fri 2nd

Spring Lambs at Farmer Gow’s

Farmer Gow’s

All Day

www.farmergows.co.uk

Fri 2nd

Dick Wittington

Faringdon Junior School

7.30pm

www.faringdondramatic.org.uk

Adult £8 Child £6

Sat 3rd

Dick Wittington

Faringdon Junior School

2.30pm 7.30pm

www.faringdondramatic.org.uk

Adult £8 Child £6

Sat 3rd

Race Night

Pump House Project

7.30pm

whitehorserotary@gmail.com or Stay Grounded

£10 (incl. Curry)

Wed 7th

Final Portrait (15)

The Regent Cinema

12.30pm

01367 240281

£4 advance £5 on door

Wed 7th

Talk: ‘The Russian Revolution-A View from Prison’

Friends Meeting House, SN7 AQ

7.30pm

Jennie 01367 710308 Karen 01367 241707

Donations

Wed 7th

Jack & the Beanstalk

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

7.30pm

Tickets from The Huddle (next to Stanford in the Vale Co Op)

Adult £8 Conc £6

Thu 8th

U3A Talk: The Story of the Volkswagen Beetle

Corn Exchange

2.30pm

Thu 8th

Talk: “God or the Big Bang?” by the Revd Dr Rodney Holder

Corn Exchange

7.30pm

admin@allsaintsfaringdon.org.uk

Free

Fri 9th

Jack & the Beanstalk

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

2.30pm

Tickets from The Huddle (next to Stanford in the Vale Co Op)

Adult £8 Conc £6

Fri 9th

Short course for women in a cappella harmony singing

Appleton Village Hall, OX13 5JS

7.30pm 10pm

sing@harmonyinspires.org or call 07557 519481

Free

Fri 9th

An Evening of Wine Tasting

The Beacon Wantage

7.30pm

http://beaconwantage.co.uk

£20

Sat 10th

Fairtrade Stall

St Denys’ Church

10am 12noon

Tue 13th

Stanford in the Vale Local History Society Talk

Stanford in the Vale Hall Small Hall

7.45pm

Phil Morris, 01367 710285

Visitors £2

Wed 14th

Valentines Lunch & Flautist Loraine Chapman

Ferendune Court

Midday

Michael Hillard on 01367 244267

£10

Thu 15th16th-17th

Mother Goose

The Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall

7pm

ticketsource.co.uk/the-uffingtonplayer

Fri & Sat £12.50/£10 (supper Incl) Adult £9 / Conc £7

Fri 16th

Comedy Club 4 Kids

The Beacon Wantage

1pm

http://beaconwantage.co.uk

£9

Sat 17th

Faringdon Allotment Society AGM

Bowls Club House

10am

Sun 18th

Music in the Vale concert “Fantasie Francaise”

St. Denys’ Church, Stanford in the Vale

3pm

Vogue Hairdressing 01367 710476 info@musicinthevale.net & on door

Admission by programme £10

Wed 21st

Folly Dollies Talk: Safety Net

Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon

8pm

follydollies@hotmail.com www.follydollies.com

£41 annual £5 visitor

Wed 21st

British Legion Talk: History of the River Thames

Faringdon Bowls Club

7.30pm

RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

Thu 22nd

National Theater Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

The Beacon Wantage

7pm

http://beaconwantage.co.uk

£15

Fri 23rd

Victoria & Abdul (PG)

The Regent Cinema

7pm

www.faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk/regent-cinema2

U18s £3, Adult £4 Family £10

Sat 24th

A Grand Jumble Sale

Stanford in the Vale Village Hall

2pm 4pm

In aid of St George’s Church, Hatford

Free

Tue 27th

Bingo

Ferendune Court

7.00pm

Eyes Down 7.30pm Michael Hillard on 01367 244267

www.faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.com

Peter Smith on 01367 241 241

Visitors £1.50

March Sat 3rd

Community Litter Pick

Meet at Old Town Hall

2pm 5pm

Rebekah Pugh 01367 240281

Wed 14th

Folly Dollies

Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon

8pm

follydollies@hotmail.com www.follydollies.com

£41 annual £5 visitor

Fri 16th

Faringdon Twinning Quiz Night

Catholic Church Hall, Faringdon

7pm

Hazel on 01367 241893 or email faringdontwinning@gmail.com

£10 per team of 4

Wed 21st

British Legion Talk: The Oldest Road

Faringdon Bowls Club

7.30pm

RBLFaringdon@yahoo.co.uk

Free

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Local Events Date

Event

Venue

Every Day

Home Library Service

Books to your door!

Time

Contact

Charge/info

Sheena or Jane 01367 240311

Free

Every Sun

Easy Cycling

Under the Town Hall, Faringdon

11am

Cycling at a gentle pace, Families welcome. No one gets left behind

Free

Mon, Tue & Wed

Free One to One IT Help

Faringdon Library

2:30pm 4:30pm

Faringdon.library@oxfordshire .gov.uk

Free

Every Mon

Lunch Box Singing

Faringdon Library

1 - 2pm

Sheena 01367 240311

Free Open to all

Every Mon

Sing and Sign Classes

Old Town Hall

9:30-10:30am

www.singandsign.com

Reserve place on website

Every Mon

Bridge Club

Faringdon United Church

6.45pm 10.15pm

Françoise Stacey, Secretary of the Club: 01367 241813

£2 per person

Every 2nd & 4th Mon

Disco Dots

Pump House Project

9:30-11am

Lucy 07900 800657

£1

3rd Mon

Faringdon WI

Catholic Church Hall

2pm

Hazel dmamg16@live.co.uk

Every Mon & Thurs

Faringdon Day Centre

Baptist Church Hall Bromsgrove

9:15- 2:15

Supervisor 07523 116918

£7 inc lunch. Transport available

1st Tue

Junior Book Club

Faringdon Library

3.45- 4.45pm

Sheena 01367 240311

Ages 8-11 yrs

1st Tue

Farmers Market

Market Place, Faringdon

Until 1pm

01367 710445

Every Tue

Coffee Morning

Faringdon Library

10am - 12:00

Sheena 01367 240311 wantage@babysensory.co.uk Kat Culverwell 07800568040

Free

Every Tue

Baby & Toddler Sensory

The Pump House Project

10:30am 11.30am

Every Tue

Whist Drive

The Old Town Hall

2:30pm

Sylvia 01367 242007

Just turn up

Every Tue&Thur

Baby & Toddler 0-4yrs

United Church

9:30 -11am

faringdontoddlers@gmail.com Alex Molton

£2

Every Wed

Ferndale Choir

Catholic Church

7-8:30pm

louisejwoodgate@gmail.com

£3.50

Every Wed

The Crafty Crew

The Pump House Project

9.30-11.30am

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

Runs during Cake Cafe

Every Wed

Walking for Health

Start at Old Town Hall

10:30am

www.faringdon.org/walking-and-cycling

Walks to suit all abilities

Every Wed

Community Cake

The Pump House Project

9:30-11:00

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

£1 for Cake & Drink

Every Wed

Community Singing Group

The Pump House Project

12-1:00

info@thepumphouseproject.co.uk

£3 per person

Every Wed

Citizen Advise Bureau

Pump House

10am - 11am

01367 242191

Free

1st Wed

Open Mic Night

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

9pm

Info@horseandjockey.org

Free

1st Wed

Buckland WI - Speaker and meeting each month

The Memorial Hall, Buckland

7pm

Libby Calvert 01367 870803

Non members £4 incl. refreshment

1st Wed

Information & Gadget Drop-in

Pump House Project

9:30am-11:30

Sonia

During Cake Cafe

2nd Wed

Follies Dollies WI

Catholic Church Hall

8-10pm

Charlotte 07809 225795

1st & last Wed

The Knitting Group

Horse and Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

7pm

Ruth Chester 01367710362 caston@tlkc.co.uk

Free

Every Wed & Thurs

Slimming World

United Reformed Church

Wed 5:30pm Thurs 9:30am

Wed 7:30pm Louise 07717 681939

£4.95

Every Thu

Slimming World

Stanford Primary School

7:30pm

Nancy 07710177808

£4.95

Every Thu

Quiz

Horse & Jockey, Stanford in the Vale

9pm

01367 710302

Free

Every Thu

Chatterbox

Stanford Small Village Hall

10am - 12pm

Sandra 01367 718303

Coffee/Tea, Chat, Raffle

1st Fri

Book Club

Faringdon Library

6pm - 7pm

All welcome Jenny Howard-Jones 01367710382

Tea & coffee available Goods orders taken

Sheena 01367 240311

Free

Every Fri

Country Market

Corn Exchange

9:15am 11.00am

Every Fri term time

Rhymetime

Faringdon Library

10:30am 11am

Every Fri

Badminton

Faringdon Leisure Centre

Fri 5-6pm

Every Sat

Yoga Classes

Faringdon United Church

9am - 10.15am Adults

Every Sat

Family History Sessions

Faringdon Library

10am - 12:00

01367 240311

£3 per session www.yogabear.org.uk 7875633923

Every Sat

Stagecoach Faringdon

Faringdon Junior School

Various

Stagecoach.co.uk/faringdon 01367 240663

2nd Sun

Great Coxwell Teas

The Reading Room,

2:30pm - 5pm

Great Coxwell

Call to book a 1 to 1 slot

Tea, Coffee and Cakes

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Experts - local services The Veterinary Surgery of Robert Elliott As an independently run family practice, established in 1994, we are able to combine traditional standards with modern techniques and selected high-quality equipment.

We aim to provide high quality care in an especially warm and friendly environment.

E-mail: enquiries@vets-surgery.com www.vets-surgery.com

01367-710595

Court Cattery Stanford-in-the-Vale FAB now ICC & Vale licensed Established in 2000 Family run – Short or long stays; Medical management service available on enquiry.

Veterinary Care provided by the adjacent Robert Elliott Veterinary Surgery you are always welcome to arrange a first-time visit E-mail: sam@vets-surgery.com www.court-cattery.com

01367-711952

Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

The Cheap Way to Add Space www.storage4all.co.uk

www.lisamoore-photography.com

lmoore965@btinternet.com

01367 240880

drew.cameron@ storage4all.co.uk

Chickens & Poultry Feed All at unbeatable prices Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Open Mon-Sat 8am-12 noon Closed bank holidays Tel: 01865 821537 or 07759551946 www.mjhodgkins.co.uk New Barn Farm, Longworth, OX13 5ED

lou@theadvertisermagazine.net

Swan Hill

Dog Grooming & Spa Swan Hill Farm Buildings Townsend Road Shrivenham SN6 8HR

Call Beth Keene on 07398 505794

Located

We stock Nitty Gritty Headlice Lotion

Book in for a hot towel and traditional “cut throat” razor shave

Facebook.com /TheBarbersFaringdon

Hours of business: Monday: 9am - 1pm Tuesday: 9am - 6pm Wednesday: 9am - 6pm Thursday: 9am - 7pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 8:30am - 2pm

Corporate Service Courier Service Executive Cars Insured Cars

01367243838-07894572919 01367705030

07955499467

Homeopathy FARINGDON 01367 244 611

Short/Long Distances Business Accounts Driver Hire 4/7 Seater's

Society of Homeopaths

GENTLE EFFECTIVE HOLISTIC THERAPY Daytime & Evening Appointments Clinics in Uffington and Wantage Heather Abel BA/BSc RSHom Tel: www.homeopathy-oxfordshire.co.uk

Enquiries@faringdoncars.co.uk www.faringdoncars.co.uk

FARINGDON COBBLER’S WHERE QUALITY COUNTS 8 CORNMARKET FARINGDON SN7 7HH

Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Quality Shoe Repairs Key Cutting Engraving Watch Repairs ID & Visa Photo’s Trophy's Gifts For all Occasions Authorized Zippo Retailer VAPE’S & E-Liquid *NEW IN*

Open Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:30 Sat 9:00 - 5:00

01367 243134

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Experts - local services 20% Off First Booking See Facebook For Our Specials gregg@allseasonstrees.com www.allseasonstrees.com

Carswell Golf & Country Club, Faringdon, SN7 8PU

JOE PEARCE PLASTERING 07709960598 jplasterer3@gmail.com

Call Vicky 07958 241342

All internal plasterwork,Traditional lime plastering, External rendering & specialist finishes

Robbie Anger Plastering

All Of Your Pets Needs Under One Roof

075430129076 Local, with references you can call, no job is to small

Tel: 01367 240126 - 07837500985 Oakfield, Great Coxwell, SN7 7LU Keratin Hair Treatment No more frizzy hair!

Keratin…

Smooth, silky, shiny & tangle-free hair Lasts 3 - 4 months, only £70 Call Jane @ Tangles Lechlade 01367 252374 or 07788156438

Ohm Electrix (Faringdon Oxfordshire) ANY DISTANCE - ALL UK AIRPORTS PORTS AND DAY TRIPS

Electrical services and Installations 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.

Monika Becker H.P Holistic Practitioner

07742 982757 Grove Technology Park Downsview Road Boston House, Unit 7 Wantage, Oxon OX12 9FF

New Now Available on a Tuesdays 12:45 to 4:45pm in Lotus Retreat, Faringdon. groveclinicoxon@gmail.com www.grovewellnessclinic.net

WINES . TASTINGS . EVENTS

07919 241881

Contact us to discuss your needs, and get a free, no obligation estimate and advice.

Phone: 07879 013359 Mail: Ohm.Electrix@Gmail.com

Fully licensed & insured, CRB approved

DENBOER

Registered with the NICEIC domestic installer “part P” SCHEME

donnarogers@denboerwines.com

denboerwines.com

FERNDALE CHOIR, Just turn up and Sing!

Everyone Welcome Wednesdays 7-8.30pm - Term Time Only £3.50 per session - Free first trial No experience needed Join us at: The Catholic Church Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE Doors open 6.45pm For more information please contact: louisejwoodgate@gmail.com

The Advertiser is produced by Lou Guthrie published by The Advertiser Magazine Ltd Tel: 07894 554551. All artwork designed by us is the copyright of The Advertiser Magazine Ltd and must not be used by or in any other publication, in whatsoever format, without our prior written consent. No part of this publication, whether advert, pictures or text, may be reproduced in any format whatsoever without the prior written consent of The Advertiser Magazine Ltd . The information published in the advertisements and other articles is supplied and approved by advertisers. The Advertiser Magazine Ltd does not verify or ratify any claims made in such advertisements or text, nor does it accept any claims or liability arising from contact with or use of services advertised. Every effort is made to ensure the accurate reproduction of information supplied by advertisers in their advertisements or other text submitted. Any inaccuracies must be notified to the publisher immediately following the first insertion so that amendments may be made for subsequent issues. The Publisher does not accept responsibility or liability for claims arising for inaccuracies published in advertisements where the advertiser has not advised The Advertiser Magazine Ltd prior to publication.

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Sales - Service - Repair Tel 01367 243577 FREE LOCAL COLLECTION Authorised & DELIVERY ON SERVICING MOWERS Service Dealer We Service All Types Of Lawnmowers Chainsaws - Strimmer's & Hedge Cutters

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