the advertiser february 2013

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Inside this month:Wine Review: Love is Champagne…Talk to the vet: No Broken Hearts…Electric Cyclist: Swindon's e-motionBirdie Tales: Picture perfect - WaxwingsBook review: My Animals and other Family…

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February 2013


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The Faringdon & District Chamber of Commerce is aprogressive and influential institution. It represents,promotes and supports economic development in andaround Faringdon, no matter how big or small theorganisation. It provides networking opportunities formembers, who in turn offer help and advice for start up andongoing businesses. Finally, it seeks to support the localcommunity and raise money for local charities throughvarious fundraising initiatives.

Monthly meetings take place in the town on the secondMonday in each month (starting at 6.30pm). For furtherdetails please refer to the local press or [email protected] or Tel: 01367 246130.

The Chamber of Commerce Winter Ball was a resoundingsuccess and raised just over £1800 for Help for Heroes.Boogie Me kept the dance floor packed until well pastmidnight and the event was very well supported by localbusinesses who either attended or contributed towardsraffle prizes and sponsorship. This year's event is plannedfor Saturday 23rd November - further details to follow - but

put the date in your diary now!"

From professions as diverse as Accountancy, Copywritingand Senior Care, delegates enjoyed a hearty breakfast andthe opportunity to share contacts before an introductionfrom Club Chairman, Paul Brame. Each delegate then tookthe opportunity to stand and introduce their businessand the kind of referral they are looking for.Neil O’Regan of Shawcity Ltd is renowned for demonstratinghis Health & Safety gadgets and didn’t disappoint, showingoff a ‘4 Gas Detector’, Steve Chamberlain of Critchleysexplained his role as ‘poacher turned gamekeeper’ in helpingcharities and property developers recover VAT from HMRCand Debbie Molyneux of Isis HR explained her role as anindependent Human Resources consultant and the value shecan add in resolving employment disputes.This month's guest speaker was Raoul Van Eijndhoven ofQuidne IT who talked about how data is stored on ourComputers and other electronic devices and explained theimportance of good anti-virus software and regular back-upsfor business continuity in the event these devices are lost,stolen or damaged.FBBC is an informal Business Networking Club which hasbeen attended by in excess of 250 members. It meets at 7.30a.m. on the first working Monday of each month at theSudbury House Hotel. There is no membership fee andno limitations on which businesses can attend. Moreinformation can be found on the Club's website:http://www.fbbc-networking.co.ukFBBC's next meeting will be on Monday 4th February - duringwhich Mel Lane will be providing a business perspective ofwhat FollyFest are planning for Faringdon later in the year.The only cost will be £10.00 to cover Breakfast andRefreshments. If you'd like to join them, please call thebooking line on 0845 003 1340 or [email protected] to book your place.

Twenty committed business people kicked 2013off to a rousing start for Faringdon BusinessBreakfast Club’s (FBBC) monthly networking

meeting at the Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon early on themorning of Monday 7th January.

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KING ARTHUR- THE PANTO!The Uffington Players are returning to the stage thisFebruary for their annual Pantomime. People comefrom far and wide to see this small company’samazing amateur productions, marvellouslydemonstrated by their hilarious and widely praisedOctober performance of . This would be atough act to follow for any company, professional oramateur - but not for this set of local stagecompanions. They have chosen to return with a not-quite traditional Pantomime, promising laughs andplot twists. They present a gag-filled version of KingArthur, directed by Jim Broadbent and packed with allyour usual panto favourites including a larger than lifeDame and a fantastic leading boy and girl duo. But this

year they’re also treating us to a jousting match, a fire-breathing dragon, magic-duelling wizards and a few other surprises thrown in to boot!

Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall February 14, 15, 16,Fantastic local Fish and Chip Supper available Friday and Saturday evening!

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There is a professional James Bond actor who will, let’s say bearriving in style to open the event. I cannot say more than that asyou will have to come and see for yourself. The Fayre has localexhibitors and live music from The Buskateers which includes Rachel’s husband Garry. Thereis a Raffle, a free draw to win a bottle of bubbly and a generous £200 Bar Tab from SudburyHouse for all brides booking them at the Fayre – they will be happy to tell you more about thison the day.A live Owl Ring Bearer demonstration is also not to be missed.

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Electric bikes mean cycling for almost all…………Our youngest customer is just 14 and rides his Wisper Sport across the tank tracksof Salisbury plain to school and our oldest in his nineties and uses his to get to theshops…another commutes 35 miles a day to work and back on his…Being ableto maintain a constant speed of 15mph or more makes electric bikes an amazinglyversatile mode of transport and well worth the investment.

What is an electric bike, ebike, pedelec..? Very simply,bicycles that are fitted with a small electric motor inone of the wheels, a battery pack, a handlebar switch

for varying the speed and possibly a twist throttle (as per a motorcycle). You can ride all ebikes asyou would a standard pedal cycle however when you switch it on and continue to pedal the motorcomes in and propels you forwards making it much easier to pedal. It’s a bit like having a tailwindbehind you at all times. So you really can forget all that strain pedaling into headwinds and thesteepest of hills becomes effortless….You get the odd person who says it’s cheating but thesecomments are often from people who seldom get out of their cars….

With recent advances in battery technology typical distances on a single battery charge are now 30to 50 miles, costing under 10p for a re-charge. With no insurance, road tax, mot to payeconomically they also make sense. There are versions for shopping, commuting, touring,mountain biking you name it.

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Birdie Tales

(Bombycilla garrulus)This winter has witnessed large numbers of Waxwingsflooding into Britain from Scandinavia, usually seen in thenorth of the UK and on eastern coasts, they are venturingfurther inland in search of food.Large flocks of Waxwings known as “irruptions” swoop into feed on hedgerow hawthorns, rowan berries androsehips, 30 to 40 birds occurring in one place is mostcommon.Waxwings can turn up just about anywhere there areberry-bearing trees or shrubs, and that often means ourtown centre's and supermarket car parks.The capacity of Waxwings to strip berry bushes bare islegendary and as a result they are constantly on themove searching for fruit – so it is worthwhile regularlychecking out a local source of berries to spot them inaction.The birds, often described as dumpy, are about the sizeof Starlings, and have a distinctive crest.They are buffish-brown with a black bib, black and yellowtail feathers, and yellow, black, white and red wingfeathers. As well as the crest another distinctive featureis the mascara-like extension of the black bib aroundtheir eyes.The name ‘Waxwing’ comes from the red tips to the wingfeathers which resembles old-fashioned sealing wax.Another name is ‘Silktail’, presumably because of thebright colours on their tails.Despite their exotic almost tropical colouring, Waxwingflocks are frequently mistaken for Starlings, at least twicea week a group of around 20 or so call in just before darkinto a large tree across the road, and yes’ I thought theywere starlings!Often they are indifferent to human presence, allowingus time to observe them at close range.A good tip to entice them into your garden is to hangsmall pieces of chopped apple around your bird table,keep a good stock of apples though, they love them….

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Last , I reflected upon one of my greatloves - bubbles, being anything from Champagne andProsecco through to a good quality Cava.As the season of love is again upon us, I feel it onlyappropriate to talk bubbles once again, with a focus onChampagne.Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagneregion, north east of Paris, France. The bubbles are producedwhen the base wine undergoes secondary fermentationwithin the bottle. After bottling the wine, fermentation yeastand a small amount of sugar are added to the bottle toinitiate secondary fermentation. Carbon dioxide, the by-product of fermentation becomes dissolved within the wine,creating the bubbles.The Champagne Appellation (regulations by whichChampagne producers abide in order to label their sparklingwine Champagne) has 7 permitted grape varieties; Pinot Noir,Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, along with Pinot Gris, PinotBlanc, Petit Meslier and Arbane. The majority of Champagnesinclude a blend of the first two to three varieties listed.Non Vintage (NV) refers to the use of the fruit (in the form ofbase wine) from several different years and it accounts forsome 85% of Champagne produced. It is less expensive thanthat produced in a single vintage (single harvest).

Some more Champagne facts to win friends andinfluence others!

� There are approximately 49 million bubbles in onebottle of Champagne (I spent 4 hours last nightcounting them all - not really!!) someone obviouslydid but was too embarrassed to own up to that one!

� The pressure in a bottle of Champagne is 90 poundsper square inch, about three times of that in yourcar's tyre - or the same as that of a tyre on a doubleDecker bus!

� A Champagne cork leaves the bottle at a velocity ofaround 38-40 mph, but can be as fast as 100 mph!

� Legend has it that Marilyn Monroe once had a bathin Champagne. It supposedly took 350 bottles to fillthe bath tub. (Do try this at home!).

� My favourite: By the law of averages, you are morelikely to be killed by a flying Champagne cork than bya poisonous spider!!

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| The Advertiser | page 12 | Healthy TipsThe top five supplementations for optimal body

compositionThere are hundreds of supplements on the market today. All have differentproperties and uses and some are better than others. After years ofpractice, trial and error and endless research we recommend the top 5 tohelp get your body into a healthy state, which in turn will give you the bestchance of achieving your weight loss goals. Without improving health,long term weight loss will prove very difficult.So what are they?

Fish oils – Magnesium – Zinc – Vitamin D3 - ProbioticsWhy fish oils? - Taking fish oils on a regular basis is something very easyfor people to do. It raises serotonin, increasing mood, decreases feelingsof depression and anxiety and reduces carbohydrate cravings. The omega3 fatty acids contained in fish oils are a great stress fighter andsupplementation on a regular basis helps to reduce your production ofstress hormones. Scientists have also long suspected a link betweeninflammation and obesity-linked diabetes. Omega-3 fatty acids have areputation as potent anti-inflammatory agents.

TIP: Take fish oils to reduce inflammation to reduce weight.

Take magnesium to improve body composition – Magnesium isknown as the anti-stress mineral, it is involved in 300 essential biochemicalreactions in the body. It helps activate enzymes that control digestion,absorption, and the utilization of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and isnecessary to allow insulin to steer glucose into cells. If there is not enoughmagnesium to do this job, both insulin and glucose become elevated. Theexcess glucose gets stored as fat and contributes to obesity. Magnesiumcan neutralize the effects of stress and reduce cortisol (the stresshormone) signals in the body that shutdown the metabolism and makeweight loss almost impossible.TIP: Magnesium improves digestion, reduces the effects of stresson your body and eliminates constipation.What is the importance of zinc? – There are lots of benefits of takingzinc, from improved performance and strength to lowering cholesteroland inflammation. Symptoms of low zinc can be cravings for salty or sweetfoods. Additional zinc in the diet is believed to help control appetite andaid weight loss. Low zinc levels may even impair your ability to exercise, animportant part of any weight loss program.TIP: Zinc reduces unhealthy food cravings.Does vitamin D3 make a difference? – Yes it does: An adequate levelof vitamin D is known to help with blood sugar regulation, increase insulinproduction and reduce insulin resistance. Several studies suggest there isa link between low levels of vitamin D and basic cognitive functions anddepression, which is important when mood affects your ability to stick toa weight loss plan. With the right amounts of vitamin D you will be morelikely to be in the mood for exercise. Your body also needs vitamin D forleptin production which is the hormone that tells your brain that you’re full.If you feel full you are less likely to overeat.TIP: Vitamin D3 improves your blood sugar regulationWhat do probiotics do? - Good quality probiotics play an important partin gut health. They directly affect nutrient absorption and lower chronicinflammation. If your gut is unhealthy, you will be more susceptible tostress and anxiety, which can lead to the release of stress hormones, suchas cortisol. Studies have shown that stressful events trigger cortisol andlead to the onset of chronic gastrointestinal disturbances. Stomachproblems and elevated cortisol directly affect insulin health and lead tobelly fat gain. Taking a probiotic can lower cortisol levels because itimproves gut flora that affects the brain. There is an established linkbetween stress, mood disorders, brain function and gastrointestinaldisease.

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little invertebrates.Sadly, they generally get bad press on account of the unfortunate habits of a very few. We have fossils of them thatare 350 million years old and they have changed very little in design since. The old adage of 'if its not broken- don't fixit' comes to mind. A true survivor of several mass extinctions, they are still going strong around the world today. Sofar we have identified 4,500 species and expect there are many more yet to be discovered. Some species are trulyremarkable reproducers. A single female German Cockroach can live for 6 months and produce around 20,000offspring in that time. Now I do not want to frighten you here, so let us put everything inproportion. Less than 30 species world wide are considered pests toman so remember, that actually leaves a huge number who aren't, infact only 4 imported species are classified as a problem in the UK. Around the world literally billions of cockroaches are busy recyclingorganic waste right now and some are even pollinators. They keep amassive amount of individual ecosystems healthy and are a hugelyimportant source of food for loads of other vertebrate and invertebratespecies.Historically cockroaches were ground up into a powder or boiled as atea then offered as 'cure all' medicines. Today instead, you can pick upa tasty protein snack of fried cockroach in countries such as Cambodia. Contrary to popular myth, they can not survivea nuclear impact but they can tolerate a massively high level of radiation. Some can survive without eating for up to6 weeks, some can even hold their breath for 40 minutes living a semi-aquatic life and yes, they can survive for over1 whole week after being decapitated! They are fast too, a sprint of 80cms per second has even been recorded.

Love them or loath them, they are here to stay!

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Clare Balding’s prize winningautobiography covers the first twenty or soyears of her life. It describes her growing upsurrounded by dogs, horses and an eccentric family. Eachchapter is named after an animal that was significant to herand her family at that particular time in her life.To use her own words: “I had spent most of my childhoodthinking I was a dog and I suspect I had aged in dog years. Bythe time that I was ten I had discovered the pain ofunbearable loss. I had felt joy and jealousy. Most importantof all I knew how to love and let myself be loved. All thesethings I learnt through animals. Horses and dogs were myfamily and my friends. This is their story as much as it is mine.”Her school life was fun at times, traumatic and surprising atother times. She relates the difficulties of fitting in andchoosing friends, making mistakes and putting things rightagain. A few surprises for the reader here, and a few chuckles.Clare’s father was a very successful race horse trainer untilhis retirement, and as a result she grew up to be anoutstanding horsewoman. At the age of two she is picturedon top of the Grand National winner Mill Reef. Sheeventually became a top amateur jockey herself, winningmany races.Clare Balding has been a familiar name to most of us forsome years and is in fact often now referred to as a NationalTreasure. This, in my opinion, is thanks to her hard work,enthusiasm and the ability to entertain as well ascommentate. She has been a presenter on radio and onmany television programs. Her commentaries on the recentLondon Olympics were excellent and have made her ahousehold name – they were enjoyable and informativewhichever sport she was covering. She co-invented the Mo-bot, and who will ever forget seeing her introduce Bert tothe nation – Unbelievable!!!!My Animals and Other Family is funny, frank, surprising andinteresting. The reader does not need to be horsey or be adog lover to enjoy this memoir; it is simply a pleasure to read.I am sure there is much more to be told and I hope Clarefollows up with a continuation very soon.Happy Reading.....................

My Animals andOther FamilyClare Balding

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Winter redsJanuary, and February too, are funny monthsaren't they? There's kind of not much going onand the weather will most likely be keeping usfeeling a bit miserable, in hope of signs of springand perhaps a little sunshine. Maybe the littlepromise of spring bulbs peeping through thedark soil and some over winter vegetables mayalso be nearly ready for the taking.Food needs to be warming and comforting tooalthough after the indulgence of Christmaspeople are often thinking of being careful. Butalso wanting something to eat as a bit of a treat.And with celebration dates like Valentines, letsthink of something a little bit special!I was supping some mulled wine overChristmas and I had a thought it would be lovelyas a pudding, so here goes!To make a mulled wine jelly pour a whole bottleof red wine in to a pan. Plump for a good fullbodied one. Add the juice and zest from anorange, 1 cinnamon stick, 10 cloves and 200gsoft light brown sugar. Split a vanilla pod,scraping out the seeds and add both to the winetoo. Warm the wine then turn it off and leave toinfuse for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, soak 7leaves of gelatine in cold water until soft. Pleasedon't ask me about powdered gelatine, I cannever get on with it and don't understand it atall!!! Warm the wine up again then drop in thegelatine. It will dissolve easily but make sureyou give it a little stir anyway! Cool then pour into wine glasses and chill until set. This will bearound 6 hours but is much better over night!Whip 300ml cream, adding 50g icing sugar oncethick and around 2 tbsp of your favourite liqueurthen spoon on to the top of the jellies to serve.

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| The Advertiser | page 19 |Lets Talk about Whisky

There are thousands of expressions of malt whiskiesavailable and they all taste different. One of the elementsthat has an influence is the type and quality of the barleyused and, some would say, the ‘terroir’ it is grown in. Thiswill subtly affect the production process (such as theamount of sugar available to ferment, how the estersform etc) and lead to the creation of different flavoursand aromas.

For many years Golden Promise was the distillers barleyof choice but varieties such as Optic are now far morewidely used that, amongst other benefits, yield morespirit. Despite this, some distilleries continue to useGolden Promise as they believe that it gives more bodyand complexity to the spirit. Both Macallan andGlengoyne use a proportion of it to make their whisky(although the Glengoyne distillery manager would notdivulge to me the exact proportion…) and Benromachdistillery produced a batch of whisky made entirely fromGolden Promise and, helpfully, also produced a batchmade entirely from Optic barley. We stock both of thesewhiskies and they would make for an interesting

‘compare and contrast’ tasting.

There is also a growing movement in whisky distillingtowards the use of both organic and locally grown barley.These involve additional costs as local growing conditionscan be very difficult. and organic whisky productionrequires stringent pre-cleaning of the equipment, but thedistilleries obviously feel that the characteristics broughtto the whisky make this worthwhile.

Jim McEwan of Bruichladdich speaks of the clean, puretaste of their Islay Barley 2006 (where the barley comesfrom a single farm on Islay), and I can certainly concurthat there is a freshness to both the nose and palate thatis quite delightful. Interestingly, Bruichladdich alsoproduce an organic single malt and I find this to have acreaminess to both the nose and the mouth feel that I’venot found in other whiskies, so again the subtle way inwhich the barley acts and reacts within the productionprocess seems to be leading to a different type of spirit.Give them a try and see what you think!

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Dates For The DiaryValentine’s Day 14th FebMothers Day 10th March

Mothers DaySun 10th March

Valentine’s

Thurs 14th Feb

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Open to trade & retail • Closed Sunday

Tel: 01367 240112www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk

| The Advertiser | page 21 | Talk to the Vet!

Graham Pursey 01367 242 777

Happy St. Valentines day to you all! Whilst we all enjoy indulging and spoiling our loved ones during February, lets notforget our pets, who also have hearts that need looking after.

Various breeds of dogs and cats are prone to certain diseases of the heart, most of which, if detected early, can be successfullytreated. Unlike skin or gastric conditions where the symptoms are easily identified at home, heart disease is not somethinga pet owner can easily see. Often heart problems will only be identified at your vet when the vet listens to your pet’s heartduring an examination. A routine health check should always precede administration of the regular vaccination (“booster”).This is another reason why the annual injections are very important! The symptoms you may notice at home with heartdisease could include breathlessness, reduced energy, coughing or wheezing, and a swollen belly, which, if seen, may warranta check up with the vet.Diseases of the heart can include problems with the muscle of the heart, the valves within the heart and with the electricalconduction system that controls the way the heart beats. Some diseases are present from birth, and others can develop laterin life. A vet may hear a ‘heart murmur’ in a young puppy or kitten, which could indicate an early heart defect. This is notnecessarily bad news as sometimes these correct as the pet gets older. Whether detected early or late in life, your vet maywant to investigate the cause of the murmur. This is to ensure that correct treatment can be initiated at the earliestopportunity. Investigations may include X-rays, blood tests, ultrasound scans of the heart and ECGs, which check the rhythmof the heart.

Many of the heart conditions can be treated with medications that help the heart work more efficiently. In very rare cases,an operation may also be needed. The medications are very similar to tablets human heart patients would take. Oncediagnosed, regular checks with the vet will help ensure the treatment is successfully managing the heart condition and willallow for any appropriate changes to the medication to be made. Investigations and treatment into heart disease is coveredon your pet insurance.

Obesity in pets, as much as in people, can put pressure on an otherwise healthy heart, which may lead to heart failure. Fatcan build up around heart and lungs. This will cause the heart to work much harder. It is important to keep your pet’s weightat the ideal for his/her breed and age. If your pet gains too much weight, speak to your vet about how to reduce the weightsafely.

If you have any worries about heart problems, or weight gain, in your pet, please make an appointment to see your vet for acheck-up. Wishing you and your pets, a happy and healthy heart!


Out and AboutDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Fri 1st (eve)Sat 2nd

Faringdon Dramatic Societypresent Jack and the Beanstalk

Faringdon Junior SchoolHall

7:30pm2:30pm

Fiona Merrick 07548 854534Tickets from Nut Tree and on door Tickets £8, U16s £6

Sat 2nd Family Quiz Night in aid of 1stFaringdon Scout Group

Catholic Church Hall,Faringdon 7:15pm Faith Carpenter 01367 241237 £3 per person

Teams of 4

Sat 2nd Family Barn Dance Corn Exchange, Faringdon 6pm -11pm

Margaret Broadberry 01367 242661Tickets: Nut Tree & TIC

£10 adult, £5 child£25 Fanily

Sat 2nd Pete Williams First Appearance@at Bell The Bell Hotel 9pm -

midnight www.bellhotelonline.co.uk

Sat 2nd Live Music - Dirty Deeds(AC/DC rock covers band) The Swan, Faringdon 9pm 01367 241480

[email protected] Free

Sun 3rd Free beginners' jogging group Faringdon Leisure CentreCar Park 10am [email protected] Free

Tue 5th Coffee Morning Faringdon Library

Wed 6th An author talk - Crime WriterPeter Tickler Faringdon Library 6:30pm Free tickets available at the library Refreshments provided

Thur 7th Free Intermediate jogginggroup Faringdon Old Town Hall 6:30pm [email protected] Free

Thur 7th Folk Night The Swan, Faringdon 8:30pm [email protected] Free

Fri 8th Special Rhyme Time Faringdon Library Craft, songs, coffee and cake Free

Sat 9th Boogie-Me for Hope & AidDirect Faringdon Junior School 8pm -

11:30pm Sarah 01367 242769 £6 advance£8 on the door

Sat 9th Moonrakers - Celtic

traditional and contemporarysongs and tunes.

St Giles Church GreatCoxwell SN7 7NG 7:30pm Mike Heathcoat - 01367 241468

Mobile: 07845 395465Ticket £10Conc £8

Sat 9th Pruning Day eventColeshill Organics Walled

Garden, Coleshill, SN67PT,

10am -3pm

Tony Hinkes mobile 07979 618196, oremail [email protected] £30 per person

Sat 9th Stories,craft,coffee and cake Faringdon Library Free

Thurs 14th Odd men and Necessarywomen: 300 years of servants Corn Exchange, Faringdon 2:30pm Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296

www.faringdonu3a.org.uk

Thurs 14th Acoustic/Open Mic Night The Swan, Faringdon 7:30pm [email protected] 241480 Free

Thur 14th Live Jazz Music with DaveNewton and Cliver Morton

Prince of Wales,Shrivenham 8:30pm www.powshrivenham.com

Fri 15th M S G Trio The Bell Hotel 9pm -midnight www.bellhotelonline.co.uk

Sat 16th Live Music - Big Bang (splintergroup from Deja Vu) The Swan, Faringdon 9pm [email protected]

01367 241480

Mon 18th Read Through for AMidsummer Night's Dream

United Church, CoxwellStreet, Faringdon 8pm Fiona Merrick 07548 854534

Thur 21st Auditions for A MidsummerNight's Dream

United Church, CoxwellStreet, Faringdon 7:30pm Fiona Merrick 07548 854534

Thur 21st “The wise in heart should becalled prudent” Shaun Morley

Kingston Bagpuize withSouthmoor Village Hall. 7:15pm Janet Keene 01865 820522

www.l-h-s.org.ukMembers Free

Visitors £2

Fri 22nd All Sorts’ A monthly group foryoung children

All Saints’ Church,Faringdon.

10am -11am Adele 01367 244484 Free

Tue 26th Quiz Night The Swan, Faringdon 8:30pm [email protected] 241480

£1 per personWinning team takes all

Thur 28th Faringdon Community Bus Tripto Witney

Depart Market Place,Faringdon 13:15pm Tickets from TIC £5

Thur 28th Acoustic/Open Mic Night The Swan, Faringdon 7:30pm [email protected] 241480

Thur 28th Live Jazz Music with LouiseParker

Prince of Wales,Shrivenham 8:30pm www.powshrivenham.com


Local EventsDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Regular Events

Every Mon Singing group by Mums forMums Corn Exchange, Faringdon 9:30am -

11am £2 per family

Every Mon Lunch Box Singing Faringdon Library 1pm -2pm Sheena 01367 240311 First taster session. Free.

Open to all

1st Tue Farmers Market Market Place, Faringdon Until 1pm 01367 710445

1st Tue Coffee Morning Faringdon Library 10:30am -11:30am

[email protected] Free

Every Tue Quizzzz Portwell Angel 7:30pm 01367 [email protected]

£1 per person per gameWinner takes proceeds

Every Tue Pub Quiz The Prince of Wales,Shrivenham 9pm www.powshrivenham.com £1 per person.

Cash prizes

1st Wed Open Mic Night Horse and Jockey,Stanford in the Vale 19:00 www.horseandjockey.org/

2nd & lastWed Knitting Group Horse and Jockey,

Stanford in the Vale www.horseandjockey.org/

Every Wed Open Coffee House Great Coxwell ReadingRoom

10:30am -11am 01367 241179 Coffee and Conversation

AlternateWed

Faringdon Youth ProjectDrop-in Sessions Faringdon Library 4pm -

5:[email protected] Free

Every Thur Women’s Drop In United Church Faringdon 12:30 -2:30pm

Term time [email protected]

Coffee/tea, cake and a chatFree - donations welcome

Every Thur Quiz Night Horse and Jockey,Stanford in the Vale 19:00 www.horseandjockey.org/

1st Fri Jelly Co-working Session 1-cafe, 10 London street,Faringdon

10am -2pm

www.faringdonjelly.eventbrite.co.uk Free

Every Fri Rhymetime Faringdon Library 10:30am -11am Free

Every Sat Faringdon Farcycle cycle ride Leave from Market Place 9am 01367 241142 11-12miles or 25-35 miles

1st Sun Great Coxwell Teas The Reading Room, GreatCoxwell

2:30pm -5pm

Tea, Coffee and deliciouscakes available

1st Sun 15 Minute Club Portwell Cellar 8:30pm 07714 218825

Last Sun Messy Church United Church, Faringdon 4pm -5:30pm Free

The Body Shop @ Home

£25 gift for hosting a party with complimentaryfoot massage, up to 70% discount on products

Try before you buy, exclusive & free offers!Book a party call Kelly 07519395273

[email protected]

Corded lengths of pine ideal for woodburners£30 collected or £40 delivered

Call now 01367 24305307767 241301

Seasoned cut & splitdelivered to your door £70 per load

LOGS

Call Suzanna 07825 873730www.rubiesgroomingspa.co.uk

Any size breed, fully insured

ShrivenhamHardware

52 High Street Shrivenham, Swindon SN6 8AA

01793 783 449

Open 7 days a weekMon-Sat 9.30-5.00pm & Sun 10.00-2.00pm

Key Cutting and Dry Cleaning done here!

Friendly and reliable service…

Tom WheelerComprehensive

Window Cleaning ServiceAlso: Patios, Conservatories

Gutters, Fascia Boards

Call Tom: 07762 380733Contact Kenny07733273100

For all Your

Garden Clearance

PatiosFencingDry stone Walling

Experts - local services



Has full time and part time places available,flexible hours,

Drops off and pickup up fromFaringdon Junior and Infant school.

Please call Hayley O'Leary on 07585226285or email [email protected]

Ofsted Registered ChildminderGOOD grading

For all enquiries & Appointments

Call Sam 07766 [email protected]

Your local electriciansDomestic-Commercial-Industrial

Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

Health, Nutrition andweight management

Imagine..........a healthier lifestyle To be fit and free of aches andpains 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

familyTherapies to reduce stress and muscular pain..... Book a massage,

reflexology or facialStart feeling great today

Call: Ali Wiltshire 07403 216682

SERVICESIndependentAll makes ofcar servicing

& MOT [email protected]

Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

01367 24008207889 197046

Michael Nash

Nash Motor VehicleServices LTD

D.G. JoineryCity & Guilds qualified carpenter and joiner.

All Carpentry work undertakenSpecialist in fitted wardrobes • Kitchen installations

Bookcases • Bespoke joinery - including stairsAll exterior carpentry including decking, sheds etc.

Any building alterations including guttering etc.Free Quotations

Telephone: 07831 680440

MTS FENCINGDomestic & Commercial

Specialising in CloseboardQuality workmanship

and reliability at a fair price

For a free Quotation Contact Matthew07866 792222/ 01993 845669

15 Year Guarantee on Closeboard Fencing

Personal Training - Sports MassageCore Conditioning

Weight Management - Nutritional Advice

Tel:07990892575 or 01367 243956Email: [email protected]

Web: positive-energy.co.uk

The Cheap Wayto Add Space

[email protected]

www.storage4all.co.uk01367 240880

Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

Ohm ElectrixElectrical services and InstallationsWeb: 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 fullrewires.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 013359Mail: [email protected]

Registered with the NICEIC domestic installer “part P” SCHEME

F A R I N G D O NC A R S

A I R P O R T T R A N S F E R SCorporate Service

Courier ServiceExecutive CarsInsured Cars

Short/Long DistancesBusiness Accounts

Driver Hire4/7 Seaters

01367 243838 / 07894 [email protected]

www.faringdoncars.co.uk

6 Cornmarket, FaringdonEntrance behind

“The Barbers Shop”

07920260841


The Warehouse, Ferndale St, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7BETel: 01367 242268

ASTON PINE STRIPPINGCaustic and non-caustic stripping of all woods & metals.Established for over 15 years - Water Board Approved

ASTON PINE ANTIQUESStockist's of English and Continental pine furniture, as well

as many other antiques - 8,000+ sq.ft of showrooms

Oxford Architectural AntiquesLarge stock of period fireplaces, doors, panelling,

sanitary ware & garden items.Architectural salvage sourcing service available.

How profitable were you last month? Knowing thecurrent position enables you to pursue opportunities

and take appropriate action.Book a one hour Financial Health Check consultationto see if you can save money on your Year End

Tel: 07403 216682 Email: [email protected]

Fiscal Business Services Ltd

Chris Lewis Electrical

Hermon: 0795549946701367241127 [email protected]

CounsellingMaureen Hunt MBACP

Diploma in psychodynamic practiseCounsellor/Trainer/Supervisor

Experienced in

Relationships, Stress, Abuse & Bereavement.Adults /Adolescences /Couples

Long & short term counsellingTo make an appointment

Tel 01367-244736


The Advertiser is produced by Lou Guthrie and Holly Davies 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 thispublication, 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 claimsmade 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.

Reflexology CranioSacral Therapy

Alison AugerM.A.R

for appointments telephone:01367 242127 or 07742 816230

Den Boer WinesQuality wines, tastings and events

www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169

Mobile 07919 241881Email: [email protected]

Chickens & Poultry FeedAll at unbeatable prices

New Barn Farm, Longworth, OX13 5ED

� Open Mon-Sat 8am-12 noon� Closed bank holidays� Tel: 01865 821537 or 07759551946� www.mjhodgkins.co.uk


It looks as though the winter is going to hang on for anothercouple of months – so if you are planning to go away for aweek or two, or even a few days:

� Beware of lowering the heating too much. It may save onthe heating bill, but is it worth the risk of a frozen pipe?Leave your central heating on low at around 15°C toprevent pipes from freezing.

� An alternative solution, particularly in the event ofextended absence from your home, is to drain theplumbing system entirely. Seek professional adviceshould you consider this appropriate.

� Ensure that pipes in unheated areas like lofts and, whereaccessible, under floor spaces are insulated with goodquality lagging.

� Water tanks in lofts should also be insulated, but avoidinsulating under the tank as heat from the house will helpprevent it from freezing.

� Have someone keep an eye on your home, and ensurethey know where the stopcock is should they find a leak!

Home improvements in the pipeline?If you are planning any DIY, consider the following;� Avoid drilling or hammering nails into pipes by using a

pipe detection device; you can’t always predict wherepipes are located!

� Try to source all plumbing materials from the samesupplier (particularly when working with plasticplumbing) to avoid inherent gaps in joints and fittings.

� If working in a ‘water zone’ area, such as a shower tray,make seals and joints as watertight and sturdy as possible.

Discovered a frozen pipe?If you act fast, a frozen pipe does not always mean a burstpipe;� Turn off the stopcock.� Remove any furniture or equipment from the area which

may get damaged by melting ice and water.� Open the tap closest to the area, and begin gently

warming the pipe with a hairdryer or hot water bottle,starting from the end closest to the tap and workingaway from it.

� Remember, although damage to pipes occurs when theyfreeze, bursts only become apparent when the pipebegins to thaw.

Sprung a leak?� Turn off the stopcock and drain the system by opening

taps in baths and sinks.� Seek professional assistance in accordance with your

broker’s guidelines.

Thursday Lunch at The Portwell AngelBGi.uk are organising a regular Business Lunch. Initially, thiswill be run on a monthly basis.If you would like to be invited to lunch, please [email protected], providing brief details of your businessactivities.

The Single Malt Whisky Shop opens in FaringdonA huge selection of whisky will be available from this newenterprise. Your favourite tipple can be ordered on-line andcollected (usually free of packaging costs) from the PortwellAngel a couple of days later.The Portwell Angel will also be increasing their range of barand Off Sales Stock.Special Offers will be a regular feature.The range will be better than most supermarkets and pricescomparable and often better.Visit: www.thesinglemaltwhiskyshop.co.uk

The Faringdon Town Guide 2013/2014The annual “coffee table” magazine providing localinformation will be published shortly. It will be available fromthe usual distribution points, including Tourist Information,Budgens, local pubs, dentists and doctors surgeries.But if you would like to have copies in your shop, pub, hotel,etc, please e-mail your request to [email protected] andwe will organise delivery.

Job Opportunities:BGi.uk is looking for an experienced Insurance Broker to workin our Faringdon Office. We are looking for someone who iscomfortable with developing and running their own clientaccount. Please send your CV to [email protected]

FocusOn UK is planning to create a tele-sales team. Detailsavailable from [email protected]

Portwell House,Market Place, Faringdon,

Oxfordshire SN7 7HU

01367 [email protected]

The Portwell AngelPortwell HouseMarket PlaceFaringdon, SN7 7HU

[email protected]

Experienced Bar Staff Required

Enquire in The Portwell Angel

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