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Inside this month:The RookeryBig Paw Dog CareHare In The Woods: Rhubarb FoolChariots and Cherry Pie: Listen up folksBook Review: A Home Front Diary 1914-1918Micro-Chipping: Free for any dog during the month of April

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There was plenty of food for thought at the FaringdonChamber of Commerce AGM on 10th March – as allattendees were treated to delicious canapés from thekitchen of award winning chef, Andrew Scott of Restaurant 56. Wealso heard from Ulrike Le Roux, the hotel’s general manager, aboutthe exciting plans to refresh the modern parts of the hotel whichhad just received planning permission.The officers of the Chamber were all re-elected for another year andthe committee was expanded with the addition of three newmembers; Mark Blatch, Karl Booth and Patrick Sharkey. Markrepresents the “The Cellar Bar” and Karl is known to many as theproprietor of the “Faringdon Motorist Centre” and is currentlyplanning to open a new hardware store in the town centre. PatrickSharkey, has been heavily involved in the moulding of the town’sNeighbourhood Plan.As is customary at the AGM, the President and Treasurer bothpresented their reports for the past year. Sarah Allen-Stevens,continuing as treasurer, reported that membership had increasedover the last twelve months and that the Chamber had held themost successful fundraising event in its history, the Charity Ball,which raised over £3,300 for local charities. Paul Brame, who stayson as President, also delivered his report of activities and plans tofurther increase engagement by a series of social and networkingevents and increased use of social media.Other objectives were to refresh connections with FaringdonCommunity College and other neighbouring chambers and businessclubs. The Chamber also voted to formally adopt a new logo,produced by Chamber Member, Alun Williams (see attached). Ournext meeting will be on Monday 14th April at Davenport’s BusinessCentre at 6:30pm. Please come and join us.

Club Chairman Paul Brame, kicked off proceedings andwelcomed three new members on the 3rd March.Each delegate in turn introduced their business and the kind ofopportunities they’re looking for. Notable contributions included:Mary Thomas of Concise Training has just published a book on WORD 2013which takes the reader through tab by tab. Available as a free downloador ebook from bookboon.com.IT specialist Raoul Van Eindhoven told us the good news that Microsoftoffer a subscription option for licences which can mean a big saving for asmall business.This month’s Guest Speaker was Jackie Fitzgerald of Alchemy BusinessCoaching, who gave us her tips on ‘How to think like a successful businessowner’. In this thought-provoking talk Jackie drew on her experience ofworking with hundreds of small businesses across the Thames Valley. Weall recognised her opening assessment: owners get bogged down in stuffand forget to enjoy their lives! Despite calling her business Alchemy,success is not a mystery! She turned round the standard soul-searchingquestion to ask, ‘what do businesses do right?’ There are plenty ofexamples of good practice out there, and many are quite simple to adopt.Jackie identified 31 practical tips! Top of the list was KISS – Keep It Simple(Stupid). Don’t try to do everything. And help to focus your efforts bydrawing up a simple mission statement with clear but audacious goals!Her tips spanned the gamut from management, staff and team work, tomarketing, sales and profits. Avoid the pitfalls by planning ahead, trackingperformance and cashflow, communication, and training. Don’t be afraidto let go: outsource where necessary, delegate, and ask for help (e.g.from a networking group) – it saves time and money in the long run.Believe in yourself, because if you don’t, how can staff or clients? Anddon’t forget to make time to have a life!FBBC’s next meeting will be on Monday 7th April when each delegate willhave the chance to talk one-to-one with three others of their choice. It’sa great way to pick one another’s brains and to promote your businesslocally.There is no membership fee and no restrictions on which businessescan attend. More information can be found on the Club’s website:http://www.fbbc-networking.co.uk

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Spring is here! Trees are covered in blossom, buds areunfurling and every morning the birds are singing theirhearts out. Everywhere, life is awakening.For many of us too, spring is a time for revitalising andNEW GROWTH.

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Fran ThomasArkwrights Whisky and Wines

We’re taking a break from our tour of the Scottish islands toturn to the subject of blended whisky. The reason for this isthat we recently ran a Chivas Regal Art of Blending Event,presented by the extremely knowledgeable Phil Huckle. Philgave us all an evening to remember and reiterated themessage that, in the case of blended whisky, the whole isgreater than the sum of its parts.Blends combine the smoothness of grain whisky and theflavour of malt whisky, and the passing of the Spirits Act in1860 that allowed this blending to happen in bond (so noduty had to be paid before the whisky was bottled), alongwith the Phylloxera blight that devastated French vineyardsand thus halted the import of brandy to the UK, acceleratedthe rise of these whiskies and now far more of them are soldworldwide than single malts.The skilled master blenders are looking for a seamlessintegration of the malt and the grain and the Chivas Regalevent gave those present a chance to have a go at this forthemselves. As Phil explained, the grain whisky element isextremely important because as well as bringing smoothnessto the blend it also harmonises the varying amounts ofdifferent single malts that range from sweet and fruitythrough rich and spicy to powerfully peaty. These define thefinal character of the blend but, strangely, because of themagic transformation that happens in the blending processthen although you may not normally choose to drink, forexample, a smoky malt most blends need at least a smallamount of it to provide a ‘lift’ to the finished whisky.The single malts that go in to Chivas Regal are excellentwhiskies in their own right but the value they have forblenders in terms of flavour means that you may not oftenget to taste them. At the heart of the blend is the delightfulStrathisla, a rich, fruity, complex and full bodied whisky withnotes of stewed fruits, barley, toffee, honey and a littlesmoke. Another malt used is one of the blender’s all timefavourites – Longmorn, a joyous riot of fruit, fudge, butterand spice.At the end of the evening as well as tasting the two singlemalts above we also tried the Chivas 12 and 18 year oldwhiskies. With a greater understanding of what blendinginvolves and a lot of preconceptions swept away, theseblends were approached with the respect they deserve andthe 18 year old with its dried fruit, chocolate, smoke and spiceflavours was a particular favourite for many of those present.So next time you’re buying a bottle of whisky remember theskill that goes into producing blended whiskies and give onea try!

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'A Home Front Diary 1914-1918' is a fascinating account of WWI, compiled from the diaries of Lillie Scales,recently found by her great-nephew Peter Scales. The history of the conflict at the various Fronts in Europe,Africa and Asia is well-documented and well known, but this book provides a valuable insight into the livesof those who remained behind, and their ceaseless contributions to the war effort. It is particularlyinteresting to read about the war from a woman's perspective, and to learn more of women's involvementduring that time.Lillie was living in North London during the war with her husband, whose age and ill-health meant that hewas not a candidate for the army. One of her many efforts to provide what aid she could to the Allied forces,was to provide food and lodging to many soldiers while they were on leave, or recovering from injury. The

majority who lodged with her were ANZAC soldiers, given the vast distance between them and their families. The number ofthem who returned several times, and those who kept up correspondence with her, is a testament to Lillie's nurturing andsupportive personality, which shines through her writing. She writes often of the courage of others, but she herselfdemonstrates great courage and compassion. Her account never lapses into melodrama, and is always optimistic, even whenshe is beset by personal tragedy. She is a shining example of everyday heroism – though she herself would probably have seenit as only doing her duty, and as providing simple human kindness.There were many aspects of home front life during the war that I had not been aware of before reading these diaries, mostnotably the extent of the Zeppelin bombings across Britain. We are all aware of the Blitz during WWII, but I had not realisedthat there was also an intense bombing campaign during WWI as well. Lillie recounts many occasions when there was an airraid, and the devastation caused by the bombs. It was also very interesting to read about the rationing during the war andthe hardship endured to make ends meet. Again, I had not realised that it was voluntary for the early years of conflict. Herindignation at the inflated prices of goods and travel is very emphatic! Her diary also provides a compelling mirror of theaccounts her soldier lodgers give her of trench warfare. She records their stories of the chaos caused by poor leadership andbad organisation. This is reflected by her relaying several incidences of governmental interference in business which causegreat financial losses due to an unwillingness to listen to expert advice.By an astonishing coincidence, Lillie's wonderful diary had a very personal impact on me. To my great surprise, I discoveredwhen reading it that she lived in the same road where I grew up! The places she describes, the devastation, the hope, thecamaraderie, is all against the backdrop of places at once familiar and strange. One of the most poignant sentences in herdiary, which stood out and has stayed with me is this:

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Welcome to a new month, I hope the weather has improved and the water all around still has beenable to drain away.As I write, Spring has definitely sprung, flowers are reflected in the garden puddles and road-sideditches.While water levels are starting to lower in affected areas and the water table in general, hiddendangers to pets and farm stock remain.There will be areas of the countryside affected by water contaminated by sewage, overflowed farmeffluent and other waste, such as rotting crops.Although everyone will welcome the re-appearance of drier land, challenges for animal owners remain.Pets should be discouraged from drinking such contaminated water or even stagnant water, where bacteria includingLeptospirosis could be present.

Many animal charities, particularly the Dog’s Trust, and veterinary organisations like the BVA, have set inmotion FREE micro-chipping throughout the country.IT IS NOW OPERATING for the WHOLE OF APRIL!Any veterinary practice signed up to the Dog’s Trust agreement will implant a micro-chip in ANY dog.This is to help drive compliance for the compulsory micro-chipping of all dogs in all parts of the UK by 2016.Planning a holiday across the Channel? Microchips are of course necessary for travelling pets; everyone’snow aware from their vet practice and from published articles including this column, that a Rabies vaccineis needed after micro-chipping, The UK Government insists, for public health reasons only, that all dogsre-entering the UK are treated for a very unpleasant-to-man tape-worm between 1 and 5 days before

entering sovereign territory. As a practice, we believe that our strongest recommendation to protect the pet DOG againstvery serious pet diseases by using licensed collars or skin-applied liquids is echoed by many practices. The consequences ofinfection are long-term, very unpleasant for the dog and many potentially life-threatening or lead to chronic debilitatingdisease. Please ask you Practice for more advice as well as downloading the BVA-AWF leaflet.As a practice and thinking of parasites - Lungworm, Angiostrongylus spp, raises its profile as moreinformation is collected about its incidence across the country. We will now be making it an optionalextra as part of our pre-op and routine blood sampling tests. A simple test, a quick result and all positiveresults are being coordinated and collated by a big referral practice on the outskirts of Winchester forthe benefit of veterinary practices and their canine patients.Positive cases are not referred, just continue treatment.On a MUCH lighter note, we are already welcoming the first of a 2014 string of potential veterinarystudents from local schools and from much further away. It is a real pleasure to foster this nascentinterest in our profession and to prepare in even a small way, a student for life in the workplace and in university life and whenqualified one day, what choice of animals to work with and what to expect. From day one, newly qualified vets in a newpractice will have a specially-designed online and in-house mentoring process to help them settle into their new career withconfidence and essential support from their peers. Learning never ever stops for any veterinary surgeon or nurse!!We are also one of many EMS practices, so that we can help with the gaining of experience for vet school students during thevital clinical years when they rotate through different types of veterinary practices. Like other local practices, we have alsoattained a type of veterinary nurse training practice status, thanks to a lot of hard work by individual members of staff, so thatwe can offer to train nurses, for us in collaboration with an external practice, and the overall mentorship of Hartpury Collegenear Gloucester.Personally, may we thank all our clients for their support through invaluable custom, all this activity behind the scenes, whichthey may now be aware of is a result of reading this now.Don’t forget the free micro-chipping! One month ONLY, this month!Have a great April, good health to you all. If in doubt, always ask your veterinary surgeon’s or veterinary nurse’s advice.Thank you!

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Weight training – will women bulk up from heavy weighttraining?One of the most important methods of training for improving thebody is weight training and because of a lot of ‘false’ informationportrayed by the media, women have been led to believe that heavyweight training will cause them to develop a bulky-looking body.A common misconception is that you shouldn’t be lifting weights ifyou want to slim down. As soon as weight lifting is mentioned, manywomen immediately picture a she-male bodybuilder. The truth isthat the opposite occurs. In fact, there are many benefits tostrength conditioning with weights.Although some may have aspired to lifting weights at one point oranother, quite often they end up not following through, maybebecause they are overwhelmed by the whole gym experience,strolling aimlessly through a maze of exercise machines.In most cases, when someone is new to a gym they are more likely tostart by doing what they are confident doing. This usually meanswalking over to one of the treadmills, elliptical walkers or someother cardio machine, rather than daring to try anything else.Three common reasons why women in particular shy away fromlifting weights:1. They are afraid of getting too big and bulky2. They only want to tone muscles, but not build muscles3. They are afraid of being judged for lifting incorrectly and areintimidated by free weightsLet’s tackle each concern separately:The fear of getting big and bulkyBulkiness is caused by having a large amount of body fat, not byhaving too much muscle. If a person doesn’t lift weights, they won’thave a lot of lean muscle mass. And if they don’t have a lot of leanmuscle mass, then that bulk they are referring to is nothing morethan fat tissue. Once they begin a weight lifting routine, they will seea great improvement in body composition while they are actuallygetting smaller through losing fat tissue. You have to work hard foryears, training with heavy weights to build a considerable amount ofmuscle.Maintaining muscle mass requires a constant stressor and isn’tsomething the body permanently holds. Muscles will begin toatrophy as quickly as two weeks after discontinuing the workoutroutine.The conclusion is that lifting weights does not create a bulky,unfeminine body. In fact, it creates a leaner, more athletic, elegant-looking body. Muscle is far more compact than fat; so the moremuscle you build, and the fat you lose, the smaller you actuallybecome. And the more lean muscle tissue you acquire, the morecalories you will burn 24/7.There is one simple reason why women are incapable of acquiringmuscle mass anywhere close to the level that a male is capable ofacquiring: the absence of the hormone testosterone.On average, men produce roughly 16 times more testosterone thanwomen, and many research articles state levels greater than 25 timesmore!Recalling the fact that men produce more testosterone than females,you’d think men could easily develop as much muscle mass as theydesired.Actually, there are very few men that are able to gain a significantamount of muscle mass without the use of anabolic steroids. Ifgaining muscle was so easy, there wouldn’t be a multi-billion dollarmarket for muscle-building products and regimes. Women doproduce testosterone, but it’s in such small quantities that it isridiculous to debate the natural ability of growing massive musclesin 99.9% of females. Even women who dedicate their entire lives tolifting weights don’t get large and bulky because their bodies don’tnaturally produce enough testosterone.TO BE CONTINUED MAY EDITION!……..

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For all information and appointments call 01367 [email protected]

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Rhubarb! Rhubarb! Rhubarb!…

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Have we talked about rhubarb yet? If not, i can't imaginewhy! Rhubarb is just drifting in to season. It's popping it'sdelicious heads up on our allotments and vegetable patchesand it's just making an appearance in the shops.

At Hare in the Woods, we have wonderful tender Yorkshirerhubarb. It's grown in the Yorkshire triangle, an area famousfor delicious, early forced rhubarb. It thrives in the cold andwet Yorkshire environment due to the fact that it is originallyfrom Siberia. Delicately pink, it heralds the time for cookingtart savouries and sweet tarts!

Botanically a vegetable,rhubarb is actually marvellousin savoury dishes especiallywith oily meats like pork ormackerel. Saute the rhubarb ina little butter then serve withroast pork or pan friedmackerel. Or stuff somepoussin cavities with the rawrhubarb coated with sugar anda little grated fish ginger.

I often think that rhubarb is over cooked when it getsstewed in a pan and so in this light I always bake it in theoven. Cut into 3-4 cm lengths and sit it into an ovenproofdish. Sprinkle with copious amounts of soft brown sugar andadd some orange zest or chopped stem ginger. Cover andbake for 15 minutes.

But I love folding rhubarb in to rich, thick cream. The twomarry so well together. So I think a little rhubarb fool may bethe order of the day.

To serve 4-6, cook around 600g rhubarb until just soft. Eitheras above or stewed, whichever you prefer. Cool completely.Whip a really generous 600ml double cream untilit is voluminous and holds it's shape. Fold in 200gcustard then lastly the cold rhubarb. Leave it alittle marbled which gives a lovely texture andcoloration. Serve with chunks of shortbread anda nice big spoon!

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An authentic taste of America is about land on our doorsteps soon. Taking inspiration from the fun and fearlessnessof the 1950's, when food ruled and cars were all the rage, Chariots and Cherry Pie will combine a gourmet diningexperience with a deluxe personalized car wash service. It’s the only place outside America where you can get yourwheels shined, while you dine and unwind over a gourmet diner meal.

The first Cherry Pie Diner will open its doors to customers at Buckland in June 2014. Customers can enjoy a deliciousall day breakfast including sweet waffles, pancakes, steak and eggs and breakfast skillets. The lunch and dinnermenu features a mouth-watering array of burgers and hot dogs alongside regional and State specialities such as theBoston Butt Hoagie and Beef Po Boy.

The 70-seat diner will also be serving up an appetizing range of American desserts including classic cherry, apple orpecan pies and traditional ice cream sundaes, shakes, malts and ice cream soda floats.

While you enjoy a coffee or meal the experts at Chariots Car Spa will bring your car back to a showroom shine.The car wash team will offer everything from a 12 minute exterior clean to a full interior and exterior valet service.

Chariots and Cherry Pie will be running a loyalty card scheme and a host of weekly special offers including half pricedrinks and baked goods in Happy Homework Hours on week day afternoons, and a free newspaper and 10% discounton breakfast and car wash for Saturday Super Dads.

Chariots and Cherry Pie is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs Claire andJonathan Hilsdon who both gave up stakes in successful businesses to setup the new joint venture.

Claire comments; “We recently visited the States and were totally blownaway by the quality of service and simple good home cooked food weenjoyed on our travels. We wanted to bring a taste of the American diningdream back home to the UK.”

Jonathan comments; “The restaurant team have worked hard to sourcethe best quality local produce and blended this with some of our favouritetastes of America to give a real Diner experience. We’re really proud ofour diverse, high quality menu.”

A second Chariots and Cherry Pie is due to open in Grove in Autumn 2014.It will feature a diner and car spa followed by a boutique Cherry Pie Motel in 2015.

The good news for local residents is we won’t have to wait until June to get a tasteof the Chariots and Cherry Pie experience. From March through May the CherryPie Mobile Diner will be on site offering a taster Diner menu before hitting theroads in June and appearing all over the country at some of the biggest and bestsummer events. The trailer will also be available for private hire for weddings,parties and corporate events. The team is happy to customize the menu to suitindividual tastes, dietary requirements and themes.

With its gourmet menu, impeccable service and attention to detail,Chariots and Cherry Pie looks set to become everyone’s favouritedestination diner experience for miles around.

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If you would like to know more, simply contactMichelle on 01793 528924 or 0785 661655

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Energetic Earthworms

We have been out late watching a one of our lovelyearthworm species, the Common Earthworm Lumbricusterrestris the last couple of nights, take part here atwww.opalexplorenature.org/soilsurvey .It has been just right for them. Over cast with dampconditions, these are the biggest of our earthworm speciesin the UK, and they have been coming up to the surface tomate. You will see them lying alongside each other withwhat looks like a large band around part of their body. Thisis called a clitellum. They lie alongside one another and passsperm to each other from their reproductive organs neartheir head. After fertilization, the clitellum secretes a kind oftube that rolls off the worm carrying the eggs and isdeposited in the soil as a cocoon. The cocoon will protectthe eggs until they hatch and can contain two to fifteenbaby worms. Each adult worm can do this up to three timesa week. Be quiet and walk gently, these creatures aresensitive and will zoom back in their burrows at top speed ifthey feel threatened. Remember too that its earthwormsthat keep our soils healthy with nutrients from their faecesand by the allowing air as well as water to travel throughtheir burrows. One of my favourite Charles Darwin quotes iseven devoted to earthworms written in 1881 “It may bedoubted whether there are many other animals which haveplayed so important part in the history of the world as havethese lowly organized creatures” Just about sums it up really.

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Out and AboutDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Tue 1st Drop-In Information Point AgeUK Faringdon Library 10.30am -

11.30am Sonia 07827 235414‘1000’s of

answers…what’s yourquestion?’

Tue 1st Rock and Roll Bingo The Swan, Faringdon 8pm 01367 241480 £1 per card. Cashprizes

Tue 1st Coffee Morning Faringdon Library 10.30am -11.30am All Welcome £1.50

Tue 1st Junior Book Club (8-11yrs) Faringdon Library 3.45pm -4.45pm

Join us for book discussion, fun activitiesand a snack

Wed 2nd Animals in Warfare withFaringdon Peace Group

Friends' Meeting House,Lechlade Road 7.30pm Jennie 01367 710308

Karen 01367 241707 Free

Wed 2nd Faringdon Folly Tower AGM The Pump House,Faringdon 7pm www.faringdonfolly.org.uk All welcome to attend

Thu 3rd Faringdon Community Bus Tripto Lechlade Garden Centre Depart Market Place 1.15pm Tickets from Tourist Information Centre £4

Thu 3rd Folk Night The Swan, Faringdon 8.30pm [email protected] Free

Fri 4th Book Club Faringdon Library 6pm -7pm All welcome Free

Sat 5th Councillor Surgery Faringdon Library 10am -11.30am All Welcome Free

Mon 7th -Fri 11th

Easter Holiday Circus SkillsWorkshop The Pump House 10.30am -

12.30pmInfo@thepumphouseproject.co.ukwww.thepumphouseproject.co.uk

£5 per day or £20 for 5day course. Booking

Essential

Thu 10th Craft Card Club Light BoxEmbossing with June

Jubilee Room, PumpHouse 7.30pm First visit Free

Then £5

Thu 10th Faringdon & District U3A AGM Corn Exchange, Faringdon 2.30pm Faringdondistrictu3a.wordpress.comSylvia Bowley 01367 241296

Thu 10th Open Mic Night The Swan, Faringdon 7.30pm 01367 241480 Free

Fri 11th Charity Race Night Cellar Bar, Faringdon 8pm -11.30pm

Fundraising for FollyFestwww.follyfest.couk

Sat 12th Uffington Afternoon Club Sale Uffington Village Hall 2pm Ann Smith 01367 820511Stalls incl. Tombola, toys, books etc. Admission 20pm

Sat 12th Live Music - The Teddy WhiteBand (Classic Blues/Rock) The Swan, Faringdon 9pm 01367 241480 Free

Mon 14th Town Meeting & CommunityAwards Corn Exchange, Faringdon 6.30pm www.visitfaringdon.info/community-awards

Tue 15th Mahjong Evening Faringdon Library 6pm -7.30pm Purchase tickets from the library

Wed 16th Easter Cookery Session:Easter Bunny Cakes Age 5+

Faringdon CommunityCollege

10am -12pm

[email protected] 240375 £1 per session

Wed 16thEaster Cookery Session:

Easter Baskets and Eggs Age8+

Faringdon CommunityCollege

1pm -3pm

[email protected] 240375 £1 per session

Thu 17th Folk Night The Swan, Faringdon 8.30pm [email protected] Free

Thu 24th Michael Jackson Tribute Event3 course Buffet, glass of bubbly Snooty Mehmaan 7.30pm Book Now 01367 242260 £40

Thu 24th Faringdon Community Bus Tripto Newbury Depart Market Place 1.15pm Tickets from Tourist Information Centre £8

Fri 25th The Railway Man Regent Cinema 7pm 01367 242191www.visitfaringdon.info/cinema Aults £4, Children £3

Sat 26th Faringdon NCT Nearly NewSale Faringdon Leisure Centre 9.15am -

10.30amwww.nct.org.uk/faringdon

[email protected] £1 Adults

Sat 26th Live Music - Powertrain The Swan, Faringdon 9pm 01367 241480 Free

Tue 29th Quiz Night The Swan, Faringdon 8.30pm 01367 241480 £1 per person. Winningteam takes all


Local Events

Faringdon Branch Lechlade Branch

Crowdy & Rose Solicitorsof Faringdon and Lechlade

We have a wealth of local knowledgeand are an established part of the local community

providing for the needs of our clients

2 Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7HWTel: 01367 240285

High Street, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3AETel: 01367 252644

www.crowdyandrose.co.uk [email protected]


Date Event Venue Time Contact Charge/infoRegular Events

Every Day Faringdon Home LibraryService Books to your door! Sheena or Jane 01367 240311 Free

Every Mon,Tue & Wed Free One to One IT Help Faringdon Library 2:30pm -

4:[email protected] Free

Every Mon Singing by Mums for Mums Corn Exchange, Faringdon 9:30am £2 per family

Every Mon Sing and Sign Classes Old Town Hall 9:30am www.singandsign.com Reserve place on website

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

Open to all

2nd & 4thMon Uffington Youth Club Thomas Hughes Memorial

Hall, Uffington7pm -9pm

Sue Jennings 01367 [email protected]

£1.50pp, £3 per family Ages8-16yrs

3rd Mon Faringdon WI Corn Exchange, 2pm Audrey Jefferies 01367 240464 £33 per year membership

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

Every Tue Ferndale Wives Choir Ferndale School 7pm Just turn up

Every Wed Walking for Health Leave from Old Town Hall 10:30am www.faringdon.org/walking-and-cycling.html

A slower or faster walkavailable

1st Wed Buckland WI - Speaker andmeeting each month

The Memorial Hall,Buckland 7pm Libby Calvert 01367 870803 Non members £4 incl.

refreshment

2nd Wed Follies Dollies WI The Old Town Hall 7:30pm Becka 07841 431219

Every Wed Open House - Coffee Great Coxwell ReadingRoom

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

Everyone welcome

Every Wedin term Echodeco Craft Workshops The Pump House Project 9:30am -

12noon www.echodeco.co.uk

Every Wedin term Maths Homework Club Faringdon Library 3pm -

4:[email protected] Years 1 to 13

1st & 3rdWed

Faringdon Youth ProjectDrop-in Sessions Faringdon Library 4pm -

5:[email protected] Free

1st & 3rdThur Folk Night The Swan 7:30pm Facebook/the-swan-the-faringdon-

brewery

Every Fri Country Market Corn Exchange 9:15-11.00

Jenny Howard-Jones01367710382

Tea & coffee availableGoods orders taken

Every Fri interm time Rhymetime Faringdon Library 10:30am -

11am Free

Every Sat Family History Sessions Faringdon Library 01367 240311 Call to book a 1 to 1 slot

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 Cellar Bar Faringdon, 8:30pm 0771 421 8825 Free


Coxwell Cars(Faringdon)

Private HireAny distance - all UK airports and ports, day trips

John Farrow07772 971 780

Experts - local servicesStanford-in-the-Vale

FAB now ICC & Vale licensedEstablished in 2000.

Family run - short or longer stays;Medical management service available on enquiry.

Veterinary Care provided by adjacent Robert Elliott Veterinary Surgerye-mail: [email protected]

www.vets-surgery.com

01367-710595Enquiries 0830-1800 M-F & Sat AMs to 1PM.

SERVICESIndependentAll makes ofcar servicing

& MOT [email protected]

Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

01367 24008207889 197046

Michael Nash

Nash Motor VehicleServices LTD

The Cheap Wayto Add Space

[email protected]

www.storage4all.co.uk01367 240880

Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

Chickens & Poultry FeedAll at unbeatable prices

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Ohm ElectrixElectrical 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.

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

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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.

Tom WheelerComprehensiveWindow Cleaning Service

Also: Patios, ConservatoriesGutters, Fascia Boards

Call Tom: 07762 380733

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Call Jane @ Tangles Lechlade

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Experts - local services

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

Chinese MassageChina Massage 30mins £30

Oil Massage 30mins £30 Contact Min

For more information3-9pm, 7 days a week

07955176364

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Personal Training - Sports MassageCore Conditioning

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Den Boer WinesQuality wines, tastings and events

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Mobile 07919 241881Email: [email protected]

Short/Long DistancesBusiness Accounts

Driver Hire4/7 Seaters

Corporate ServiceCourier ServiceExecutive CarsInsured Cars

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M.J DOWELLLANDSCAPING & BUILDING SERVICES

EST. 18 YEARS� All types of driveways� Foundations & Brickwork� Shed Bases� Patios� Fencing-Turfing/Tree & Hedge cutting

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Qualified gardener with over 20 years ofgarden/estate maintenance.

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· Winter - leaf collection, painting, someplumbing/building work

Fully insured and excellent references on requestTel Mike on 07957867951 or

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Well, why not? You have to start somewhere. Over the lastyear a number of our clients have been caught out. Somewould blame it on the small print of the policy whilst otherswould say those clients should take more care and pay moreattention to detail!

One of the great things about “On Line” quote engines isthat you can get a really cheap quote quite quickly. But doesit give you what you want? Is it value for money or is it justcheap?

Here are a few things to look out for.

Do you (or anyone in your family) work from home?If so, your insurance could well be invalidated unless youhave your insurers written expressed permission.

Do you insure any gold and silver items of jewellery?If so, is the valuation up to date? The value of preciousmetals has rocketed over the last year or two. This sometimespushes the value of certain items above the limit for unspecifieditems.

You suddenly discover water seeping through a wall. Doesyour insurance include search and investigation? Many donot.

Define the word Valuables?Most insurers will restrict the amount of “valuables” thatyou have in the home to a simple percentage of the totalcontents value. One or two old paintings given by AuntEthel or the stamp collection from Old Uncle Bill can causehavoc when trying to settle a claim!

Unfair dismissal from work.

Does your insurance provide legal advice or expenses coverthat would help you if you have been unfairly dismissed fromwork; or your neighbour from hell has a 200ft tall tree leaningprecariously toward your home?

Losses away from the home.A suitcase left in your car is not insured unless you ask for it tobe insured!

Accidental Damage.Do please make sure your Home Insurance includesAccidental Damage before you inadvertently paint the carpetor alter the state of the family heirloom from solid state tojigsaw state!

Subsidence!Do you have large trees near your home? Many insurers askthis question—and you may have answered it truthfully 10years ago. Trees grow! Extensions, porches and tall chimneysare all particularly susceptible tosubsidence.

Listed Buildings and allBuildings in ConservationAreas.Repairs to listed properties canbe two or three times moreexpensive than repairs to nonlisted properties. Take care tovalue your property adequately.

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