the advertiser april 2012

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

Inside this month:Birdie ReviewSelby Lowndes SolicitorsRubies Dog Grooming SpaTalk with the Vet: PuppiesTop Tees at Carswell Golf & Country ClubPromoting local business, trade and services.Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 246136 / 07894 554551

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Paul Horton; the art of the storyteller

Paul Horton is one ofthe UK’s most wellknown contemporaryartists. He has workedwith publishersWashington GreenFine Art for ten yearsnow and the piecefeatured on the front

cover, The Three Jesters, was one of his first everpublished artworks. “I wanted to be an artist for as longas I can remember, on recalling my childhood it seems Iwas always drawing and painting - it became the veryfabric of my life,” says Paul.

Paul’s work has evolved over the years as his inspirationsand ideas have changed. His early work very muchfocused on puppet theatre and developing characters andstories around this. Nowadays, Paul has turned hisattention to scenes of everyday life and through hischarming portrayal, makes the ordinary, extraordinary, asshown here in his most recently released piece, HereComes The Summer.

Paul’s art work is available at Castle Galleries, locatedaround the UK www.castlegalleries.com

*Uffington*Delivery Person required

from May onwards.

Call Lou on 07894 554551Email: [email protected]


WHO’S NEXT?

Call Trish: 01367 820060Cowleaze Farm, Woolstone, Oxon SN7 7QS

Email: [email protected]

BBC Radio OxfordBBC Radio Oxford’s Phil Gayle presented his Breakfast Showfrom Faringdon’s i-Cafe on Budget Day. The Vale of White Horseis leading the way in new business start ups in Oxfordshire. Overthe last three years there have been 227 new businesses acrossthe Vale, this is an increase of 1.6%.Faringdon Chamber of Commerce provided breakfast foraround thirty business owners who came along to animpromptu networking meeting, many of whom wereinterviewed by Phil and gave their views on what they wantedfor small businesses from the Chancellor in his Budget. MikeO’Keefe, owner of the i-Cafe was later interviewed by the BBCand said he was “disappointed that the Chancellor had notreduced business rates for start-up businesses”.

Faringdon Busines Breakfast ClubFBBC is a lively but informal Business Networking Club whichhas been attended by in excess of 300members during its 9 year existence. FBBCmeets at 7.30 a.m. on the first workingMonday of each month at the Sudbury HouseHotel. There is no membership fee and no limitations on whichbusinesses can attend. More information can be found on theClub's website: http://www.fbbc-networking.co.uk

FBBC's next meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd April and insteadof a speaker, once everyone has introduced themselves, therewill be an opportunity to have three "one-to-one" meetingswith other members present, a sort of "speed networking".This slightly different format always proves popular,so please e-mail [email protected] orcall the booking line on 0845 003 1340 if you wishto attend FBBC in April; newcomers are alwayswelcome. As always the cost will be £10.00, whichcovers the cost of the breakfast and refreshments.

Faringdon Town Council Community AwardsFaringdon Town Council 2012 Community Awards will bepresented on Tuesday 10th April at 7:30pm in The Corn Exchange.There will be three awards this year:· The Clive Davis Community Hero Award, sponsored by Faringdon

Town Council – The Finalists are - Mike Robinson for his work atFaringdon Family Centre; Gordon & Anne Dowell for their charitywork and Peter Wentworth for his work to promote Faringdon.

· The Group Award, sponsored by Faringdon Town Council – TheFinalists are – Faringdon Fire & Rescue Service; Faringdon Scouts& Explorers and the Free Church Cemetery Trust.

· The Business Award – sponsored by Faringdon Chamber of Com-merce – The Finalists are – Costcutters; Faringdon Lifestyle &Mobility and Pat Thomas Butchers.

Details on each finalist can be found in Faringdon Community &Tourist Information Centre. Votes can be places in ballot boxesat the C&TIC and Town Council offices or posted to C7TIC at TheCorn Exchange, Corn Market, Faringdon SN7 7JA or emailed [email protected]


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

[email protected]

Established within the local community since 1790

| The Advertiser | page 7 |Talk to the VetWho doesn't love puppies? Those cute, playful, heart-warming creatures, that give us so much joy,happiness and ............ responsibility. Finding puppies desirable as new family members is one thing,looking after the dogs for the rest of their lives, day in and out, is another. Every year thousands of dogsare being dumped after their owner found out that having a pet is not only fun, but involves hard workas well as time and financial commitment.So step one on the list of boxes to tick when thinking of getting a puppy is: do I have enough time for

him; am I willing to go out for long walks at least twice a day; can I cope with training the dog, feeding it, bathing it,noise and funny smells; can I change my way of taking holidays; am I committed to pay for food, toys, insurance andvet bills? If the answer is yes to all of that: welcome to the wonderful and crazy world of yelping, pooing, weeing,playing, talking with funny voices and stumbling over toys in every single room of your house.After establishing that you do want a puppy you need to make a decision which breed to get and where to get yourpuppy from. Think how much space you have in the house, how much exercise different breeds of dogs need (and ifyou can keep up with it!), how much food will cost (imagine the different meal sizes of a Yorkie and a Newfoundland!)and how much grooming your favourite breed requires. Of course there are always cross breed dogs, often less proneto certain illnesses.Make sure you get your dog from a reputable breeder who will always give you certified papers with the dog. Ormaybe make an unwanted dog happy and get him from a rescue centre.In order to keep dogs happy and healthy there are certain things we do on a regular basis. Here is a list of some ofthem:� Vaccinations - starts at 8 weeks, then 12wks, then 16 wks with annual booster vaccinations.� Pet Health Insurance can be vital for covering unexpected and sometimes significant costs.� Flea control and Worm treatment – Monthly flea treatment and regular worming is essential.� Microchipping – Ensure your dog can be re-homed safely and quickly� Feeding – You are what you eat! This also applies to your puppy. Feed good quality feed at all times.� Toilet Training – the earlier you start training the better.� Socialisation – the earlier you start socializing your puppy the better.� Training – Keep training sessions short and sweet to a maximum of 15 minutes and make sure it is fun!If you want any further advice on the above my staff would be happy to discuss this with you further.Now enjoy your new family member, treat him or her well and they will become your best friend.Graham Pursey 01367 242777


Young entrepreneur, Suzanna Carter, has found success with her new business of poochpampering and doggy day care, offering a unique, tailor made service to all her clients.

Suzanna, 23, set up Rubies Dog Grooming Spa in January 2011 and has been successfully running the thriving business eversince. Formerly an Executive PA, Suzanna wanted out of the rat race and to run her own business and decided to pursue alifelong ambition of working with dogs. Following a visit to a dog grooming salon with her own dog, a Norfolk Terrier namedRuby, Suzanna fell instantly in love with the idea of opening up her own grooming empire.

Rubies has made a flying start with clients coming from all over Oxfordshire to have their dogs looked after. Suzanna offersa friendly and personal service with flexible hours and accommodating all of her clients’ requirements. The health, safety andwell-being of the dogs Suzanna cares for is her main priority. All dogs have a full consultation and medical check free of chargebefore any initial treatment. Each dog receives one to one service ensuring they all get the attention they deserve. Groomingprices vary between breeds (see website for details) and all sessions include: consultation and health check, clipping or handstripping, brushing, ear cleaning & plucking, massage bath and shampoo, blow drying and styling, nail clipping and a coatfragrance finishing spray.

Suzanna’s interaction with her clients enables her to provide a bespoke service catering to all of their needs. “I am alwaysasking clients what services could make their lives easier. Rubies is not just a grooming spa but has blossomed in to a doggyday care centre and a place where dogs can come and have fun and socialise with other dogs when their owners are away ortoo busy to look after them,” Suzanna said. Rubies now offers a range of additional services including Home from HomeOvernight Stay at £25.00 per night, Walking Service £10.00 and an emergency Pregnancy Service for when your dog needslooking after when the family goes to hospital at short notice. Suzanna also hopes to add new services towards the end ofthis year including Rubies Puppy School and an online shop selling exclusive countrywear and dog products.

Suzanna has created a home from home experience forthe dogs that she looks after with the fully equippedSalon just outside her house and two enclosed gardensto play in. There are also sleeping areas available for anytired puppies who need a nap. The dogs that visitSuzanna have the added benefit of being able toexercise on nearby private farmland with fabulousviews and vast open spaces for the animals to runaround in. Doggy Day Care visitors receive at least 60minutes of off lead private field walking.

Suzanna is eager to make her clients and their dogs feelrelaxed and comfortable when they come to Rubies.She said, “I try to make Rubies Grooming Spa fun for allowners to be part of and lots of clients have nowbecome my friends. My clients and I have one thing incommon which is the happiness and well-being of dogs.Last year I organised two events; a charity dog walk inaid of Dogs Trust and Cancer Research which was suchfun. I also held a best behaved dog competition atChristmas where the winner won a luxury hamper fromMillets Farm Centre.”Suzanna is thrilled with her new business venture, saying, “It is so rewarding that you can achieve your dreams if you workhard and I am proud to have set up my own business at such a young age. It is so satisfying to have the luxury of being ableto wake up in the morning wanting to go to work.”

Contact Suzanna on 07825 873 730 or email [email protected]: www.rubiesgroomingspa.co.uk

Address: 5 Ladman Villas, Littleworth, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8EQ

Rubies Dog Grooming Spa is a hit in Oxfordshire for Pet Lovers

Suzanna with several happy customers


Birdie Tales

Never mind the Olympics this summer, if you want towitness speed, agility and acrobatics at its absolutebest, just take a look out the window at the humbleblue tit performing in your gardens.These blue and yellow live-wires can hang upside downfrom almost anything, whilst going about their dailyfeeding routine. Any garden with a bird table or peanutfeeder is an attraction too good for them to resist. Thepinnacle of their aerial display is during the late spring,early summer months, when the feeding frenzy ofnurturing their young begins. Both male and femaleblue tits can leave the nest, source food and return inunder ninety seconds flat! (Eat your heart out UsainBolt)Blue Tit clutches can be up to seven or eight eggs at atime, two or more hens can lay eggs in the same nestcreating lightening speed food gathering displays.Successful breeding of chicks is dependent on asufficient supply of caterpillars between May - July.Caterpillars are a large part of their diet, if you lookclosely, the brightness of yellow on each birds chestvaries considerably. The yellowness of a male blue titsbreast is an indication of the number of yellowy greencaterpillars he has eaten, the brighter his breast themore attractive he is to females.When it comes to the pursuit of food, there are fewcleverer than the blue tit.Before double glazing in our homes was the norm,these little opportunists would tap at the putty aroundwindows to get at the linseed oil and insects, but theyare most famed for pecking through milk bottle tops toget to the milk.There intelligence is not restricted to food collection,blue tit nests are made from mostly moss, wool andhair; the parents regularly gather lavender and mint todisinfect the nest from parasites.Blue tits use attack calls to warn other birds and otherspecies of the presence of predators, not bad for a birdso common that most of us rarely give it a thought!

C.Row

Where the Thames Meets the Cotswolds

An historic riverside Inn The Trout at Tadpole Bridgeoffers some of the finest locally sourced food, a greatselection of cask ales, over 200 different wines, sixindividually designed bedrooms and private moorings

on the Thames.Situated between Bampton and Buckland, the inn is 15

minutes south of Witney.Join us for Sausage night on a Thursday and Pie night on

a Tuesday.Fabulous selection of fresh fish, local game and

succulent Ribeye steak.

Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire, SN7 8RFwww.trout-inn.co.uk t. 01367 870382

[email protected]

Blue Tit

(Cyanistes caeruleus)


International company with European Headquartersin Faringdon invites applications for these important

full-time vacanciesIT Support Technician

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiasticindividual into our Global IT Team. The successfulcandidate will be responsible for ensuring the whole

regional IT operation remains functional.

Applicants will need to be organised, an excellentcommunicator, have good analytical and problem-solvingskills and the ability to prioritise. Five to seven years end

user support/server/network experience is required.Working knowledge of the following:

Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2Windows Active Directory (DNS/DHCP/WINS)

Exchange 2003 & 2010 (multi site environment)Symantec Backup ExecVirus/Malware software

Blackberry Enterprise Server (Smart phone technology)HP and CISCO LAN Equipment

CISCO Firewall/Client/LAN to LAN VPNCISCO Aeronet Products

CISCO Phone System InfrastructureExperience of Windows XP/7/Mac OS/MS Office/Sage

This position will be pivotal and will provide the opportunity to beinvolved in many challenging aspects of this expanding business.

Willingness to travel (internationally) and to be supportive in a 24/7capacity essential. Candidates must reside within 40 minutes of

the office.

Applications in writing with CV to:Andrew Gray – Operations Director

Ariat Europe Limited1 Radcot Estate, Park Road,

Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 [email protected]


Carswell Golf and Country Club are celebrating the launch of their new exciting courselayout following the construction of two new greens and multiple new tee’s on the golfcourse.Due to the redevelopment of the driving range, which is to be completed later this year,golfers can now enjoy the challenge of playing on two newly formed holes on thecourse. The 4th hole, now a challenging par 3 with a waterhazard guarding the front of the green and the new par 416th hole, a slight dog leg to the right from a new tee

position, with the Carswell Tree still a feature as the hole follows the first half of theold 17th fairway before turning to the right to a newly constructed undulating green.Set in over 150 acres of unspoilt Oxfordshire countryside, Carswell Golf Club offers afriendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy the game. Whether you are aseasoned player who enjoys competitive sport or a complete novice who wants tostart from the beginning, Carswell has the facilities for you.Carswell has great value membership deals and the club organises regularcompetitions. There are also good rates for green fee paying golfers and a Green Fee

Saver Card for those who do not want to be tied down butstill want a good deal. There are three PGA professionalson site to provide a complete coaching service and a wellstocked Pro’s Shop with very competitive prices.In addition to excellent golf there are also a host of other activities to take advantageof at Carswell, including The Gym and Woods Hairdressers. The highly rated SundayCarvery and daily bar menu offers fresh, locally sourced produce prepared with theexpertise of the new head chef. Bed and Breakfast rooms are also available for aweekend away and the rustic charm of the clubhouse, extensive catering facilities andcivil ceremony license make it a perfect venue for a wedding or reception.The innovative new management team are excited about the changes to the golfcourse layout and hope to make further future developments on both the course andclub. Carswell Golf and Country Club prides itself on being a fun and relaxed place tovisit where people can come and enjoy all of the varied facilities the club has to offer.

Top Tees at CarswellGolf & Country Club

Angel Wilkins LLP is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA number: 524327

Angel Wilkins LLP, The Woolpack, Church Street, Wantage OX12 8BLTel: 01235 775100 Fax: 01235 775101

Email: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

a specialist firm dealing with Private Client work includingWills • Estate Administration • Lasting Powers of Attorney

and all aspects of residential property and conveyancing work such asSales • Purchases • Remortgages • Shared Ownership

Development Transactions • Land Transactions • Property Investment


GLASS PROCESSORS & GLAZIERSGLASS CUT WHILE-U-WAIT

MIRRORS • BEVELLINGSANDBLASTING • POLISHING

DRILLING • DECORATIVE GLASSCOLOURED SPLASHBACKS

Cameo Glass, 100 Faraday Park,Dorcan Ind. Est., Swindon, SN3 5JF

Tel: 01793 513864 Fax: 01793 535476Email: [email protected]


Rubies Dog Grooming SpaEst. 1986 GARDENSCAPEIndividual Design, Construction& Maintenance

To discuss your personalgarden requirements phone:01865 250372 or 07773333531

Roger Hutchence - BA (HONS) NCH(Landscape Construction)

[email protected]


Wine ReviewREVIEWS

International company with European Headquartersin Faringdon invites applications for these important

full-time vacancies

We are looking to appoint two self-motivated, enthusiasticindividuals to our team. Candidates must be IT literate withexcellent communication skills. These positions representfantastic opportunities to join a strong and dynamic team.

German Sales (office based)The successful applicant will have German as their first

language.You will be responsible for dealing directly with our Germanretailers to maximise sales. This role will include travel to

annual German trade fairs.

UK Customer Services (office based)The successful applicant will support our UK Customers.You will be responsible within a team for handling calls,

processing orders and maintaining strong customerrelations.

Applicants must reside within 35 minutes of the office.Assistance with relocation expenses will be considered if

required.Ariat Europe operates a non-smoking environment policy.

Applications in writing with CV to:Andrew Gray – Operations Director

Ariat Europe Limited1 Radcot Estate, Park Road,

Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 [email protected]

Children’s Day Nursery inShellingford, FaringdonRecognised by OFSTED in September 2010as OUTSTANDING in Leadership & Management

Excellent quality Children’s Day Nursery combining traditional lovingCare with a stimulating educational programme to provide a well-Balanced environment for your child.

� Children from 6 weeks to 5 years� Open 7.45am to 6.15pm Monday to Friday� Full time or part time (51 weeks)� Pre-school educational curriculum� French and music classes� Secure Door Entry System

To organise a visit please contact Steph Chapman,Nursery Manager on 01367 718888

Celebrating International Malbec DayTuesday 17th April 2012What exactly is malbec and why should it becelebrated?

Malbec is a black grape variety, originating in Bordeaux andnative to south-west France. However, it is Argentina that hasclaimed it as its own ‘national variety’, arriving there in the 1850s.Malbec is a thin-skinned, juicy grape that provides rich dark,damson-driven aromatic purple wines when produced in a dry,warm climate (such as Argentina). It is very susceptible to diseaseand following the severe frost of 1956 in Bordeaux, 75% was lostand it was replaced with merlot.International Malbec Day is an initiative organised by Wines ofArgentina – raising the profile of their nation’s most famousgrape variety. So make yours a malbec on 17th April!

Malbec to try locally:Mendoza Heights Malbec 2011 Mendoza, ArgentinaDark purple in colour with inviting aromas of plum jam,dark berry fruits with a hint of violet. This wine is wellstructured on the palate, with rich fruit intensity,finishing with moderate length and slight smokinessand vanilla spice.

Available from the Radnor Arms, Coleshill.175ml glass £3.60250ml glass £4.60750ml bottle £13.50


THE GRANGE CARE CENTREStanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Quality 24-hour residential nursing care for elderly persons.Do you need a long or short stay holiday break?

Whether you require 24 hour nursing care, a short break oryou’re recovering from an operation, you’ll find just thecare you need at The Grange.

In the serene setting of what was originally a 17th centuryvicarage, you’ll benefit from the kind of considerateattention our dedicated staff are noted for. We cater to allspecialised needs and many of our rooms are en-suite.

Although a restful place, there’s no shortage of activities.Live entertainment is often the order of the day and manyof our activities take place in the garden.

� Beautiful landscapedgardens

� Nutritional meals

� Highly trained staff

� Single/companionrooms

� Superb facilities

� Daily activities

� Entertainment

� Residential hairdressing

� Personal furniture

� En-suite facilities

� GP visits/24 nursing

� Excellent parking.

Please do phone and come and visit us. Wewould love to meet you and your family.

Call 08444 725 182 oremail: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.foresthc.com

If you’re looking for a nursing home for yourself or a lovedone, make sure to come and visit us.


Restaurant ReviewThe Crown, Shrivenham

Delicious home cooked food, an individual warm welcome, lovely surroundings and value for money.All of the above are on offer at The Crown in Shrivenham. This delightful quirky restaurant is the prideand joy of Wendy, Brian and son Phil. Wendy runs front of house service, her enthusiasm andpersonality being totally infectious. Husband Brian is bar manager, keeping the real ale, draughtlager and extensive range of wines in excellent order.Head chef Phil has created a superb menu catering for a wide range of tastes, complemented by aregularly changing specials board.Our choice of starters – Thai fishcakes with sweet chilli dip and potted brown shrimps with granarytoast- Followed by pan fried salmon fillet served on a nicoise salad of olives, new potatoes andFrench beans - Market fresh fish and chips, served with mushy peas and homemade tartar sauce.The presentation and taste was excellent, not much room left for dessert, but the chocolate tortewith strawberries and crème fresh proved too hard to resist!The main restaurant has seating for up to 34 people; also available is a free function room for up to20. Or you can chose to dine outside in the lovely terraced garden area.Outside catering is available for weddings and parties, with individual menus as per your requirement.The restaurant became extremely busy as the evening moved on; it is obvious to see that goodquality food, great service and attention to detail pays dividends. If you haven’t visited The Crownyet, you are missing out!

www.thecrownshrivenham.co.uk01793 784584


Selby Lowndes Solicitors is a newly established firm ofsolicitors specialising exclusively in family, divorce andchildren law. We are based in Faringdon in Oxfordshire andour clients are drawn from a wide area, including Oxfordshire,Wiltshire & Gloucestershire. Unlike most solicitors we areprepared to travel to see clients at locations convient to themat no extra cost.

Our solicitors, William Selby Lowndes, Catherine Eddy andJane Aizlewood all worked together at Darbys in Oxford formany years where William headed the family department,widely regarded as one of the foremost teams in the Southeast.

As a small niche firm we have a depth and breadth ofknowledge that would normally be found in larger city basedpractices for example we have considerable experience indealing with more complex cases involving businesses, farmsand substantial assets.

We aim above all, to deal with all cases as constructively aspossible to minimise both the emotional and financial cost offamily breakdown. We are members of Resolution a nationalorganisation of family lawyers “committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems”.We can also offer both mediation and collaborative law as analternative to the more traditional ways of settling familydisputes.

Where court proceedings do become necessary however wehave an outstanding reputation for fighting hard for our clientsand giving high quality litigation advice.

We offer clients very competitive rates and fixed fees in somecases. We believe it is very important for clients in family casesin particular to feel completely comfortable and happy withtheir lawyer. For this reason we offer a free first interview withno obligation. To find out more please telephone us on 0845521 2071 or e mail us [email protected]

Chickens @Seven Acres Nurseries

CAR BODY REPAIRSV W RESTORATION

TEL 01367 243324MOB 07918 660725

OPEN MON-SAT [email protected]

Come and have a walk around our garden displaysto get ideas and inspiration

We have handcrafted paving produced on site and alsosandstone, travertine & limestone from all around the world

Open to trade & retail • Now open 7 days

Tel: 01367 240112www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk


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AprilExhibition Artist

Delia Taylor-Brook working inmixed media

Every TuesdayQuizzzz night with

Maggie Mills-Denton

Thursday 5thHyperbolics live

(and now married)

Wednesday 11thNick Gill and Friends - live

Jazz

Tuesday 17thLousie Woodgate and Phillip

perform - In these Shoes

Wednesday 25thJazz & Blues with Ray Butt

Monday 30thRoute and Branch


Date Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Sun 1st Faringdon Folly Open Day Faringdon Folly 11am -5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk0845 4758386

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p,Under 11s free

Sun 1st Lambing Weekends Little Wittenham 10am -4pm

www.earthtrust.org.uk01865 407792

Famil £12, Adult £5children £2

Thur 5th Hyperbolics Portwell Angel, Faringdon 8pm www.portwellangel.co.uk Free

Thur 5th Folly Tower and WoodlandAnnual Meeting Bowls Club, Faringdon 7pm Anyone interested is

welcome

Sat 7th Foxbury & Witney Lions CarBoot 7 easter Hunt

Foxbury Farm Shop,Burford

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk01993 867385

Sat 7th Running all day - BBQ, Raffleand Entertainment The Bell Hotel, Faringdon 10am -

12am Fancy Dress £1. Prize for best dressed All proceeds donated toHelp for Heroes

Sun 8th Easter Sunday LunchAnd Easter Egg hunt

Sudbury House Hotel,Faringdon

Email:[email protected]/Sam 01367 245345

3 course £18, £9 childrenunder 12, under 5 free

Sun 8th Live Music: Greg Winters The Eagle, Watchfield Liz 01793 783600

Mon 9th Faringdon Folly Open Day Faringdon Folly 11am -5pm

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk0845 4758386

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p,Under 11s free

Tue 10th Community Bus Trip toLechlade Garden Centre Depart Market Place 1:15pm www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk Tickets £4 from

Faringdon TIC

Wed 11th Nick Gill and Friends - live Jazz Portwell Angel, Faringdon 8pm www.portwellangel.co.uk

Thur 12th University of the Third AgeAnnual General Meeting Corn Exchange, Faringdon 2:30pm Ian Clarkson 01793 782836

www.faringdonu3a.org.uk

Sat 14th Michael Buble The Snooty Mehmaan,Faringdon

www.wegottickets.com/event/158109Amanda 01367 246137

£30 per personDinner, dance, live music

Sat 14th Live Music - The Logoff Band The Swan, Faringdon 8pm Debbie01367 241480 Free

Tue 17th Louise Woodgate and Phillipperform - In these Shoes Portwell Angel, Faringdon 8pm www.portwellangel.co.uk Free

Booking essential

Wed 18th Triptych - a multimedia exhibit New College, New CollegeDrive, Swindon, SN3 1 AH

6:30pm -8pm

Harry Mciver 07775 [email protected]

Adult £5, U16s £3.50Incl. refreshments

Sat 21st Craft Fair Corn Exchange, Faringdon 10am -4pm 01367 241204 Refreshments available

Sat 21st Rotary - Annual Senior Citizens'Party

Faringdon CommunityCollege

Mike Bell - 01367 [email protected]

Contact as soon aspossible to be invited

Sat 21st Willow Weaving Craft Day Buckland Memorial Hall 10am -4:30pm

Pam Smith 01367 [email protected]

£55 per personProceeds to Buckland

Primary school

Sat 21st Bird Survey and breakfast atBloomfield Deli Cafe

Westmill Woodland BurialGround, Highworth 6am 01367 240508

[email protected] Essential

Sun 22nd St Georges Day Banquet Foxbury Farm Shop,Burford


Tue 24th Quiz Night The Swan, Faringdon 8pm Debbie01367 241480

Wed 25th Jazz & Blues with Ray Butt Portwell Angel, Faringdon 8pm www.portwellangel.co.uk

Wed 25th Anzac Wine Tasting Evening The Swan, Faringdon 7:30 -9:30pm

Debbie01367 241480 £10 ticket (in advance)

Thur 26th Community Bus Trip to AstonPottery & Witney Depart from Market Place 1:15pm www.faringdoncommunitybus.co.uk Tickets £4 from

Faringdon TIC

Fri 27th Choir concert in Aid of Hopeand Aid Direct Faringdon Junior School 7:30pm Tickets available from The Nut Tree Tickets £5 adult, children

up to 11 £1.50

Sat 28th 1st Faringdon Scout Group'sAnnual Walkabout Garage Sale Faringdon Register your sale and find out more

call Faith Carpenter 241237Last date to register is

14th April

Mon 30th Route & Branch Portwell Angel, Faringdon 8pm www.portwellangel.co.uk

Out and About


Local Events in AprilDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Local Events in MayFri 11thSat 12th

A Very British Review(Fish&Chip supper included)

Faringdon Junior School, TheElms, Faringdon 7pm www.faringdondramatic.org.uk

for tickets and informationTickets £10 from The Nut

Tree

Wed 16th Charity Family Fun Day inMemory of Emma Braddy

Standford in the Vale VillageHall

12 noon -4pm

[email protected] 255721

Free entryhttp://funday.braddy.net

Sun 20thCountryside Day - Terrier

Racing, Dog show and muchmore…

The Kennels, Stanford Road,Faringdon

10am -3pm www.oldberkscountryday.co.uk £4 Adults, Accompanied

under 14's free

Regular EventsEveryMon

Singing group run by Mumsfor Mums Corn Exchange, Faringdon 9:30am -

11am £2 per family

EveryMon Faringdon War Gaming Club Pre-School, Canada Lane 8pm Matthew

[email protected] Free

1st Tues Farmers' Market Market Place All day 01367 710445

Every Tue Next Steps 15-30month olds Family Centre, Faringdon 9:30am -11:15am Free

EveryWed Jazz Night The Portwell Angel,

Faringdon 7:30pm www.theportwellangel.co.uk

EveryWed

Faringdon Health Walk - agroup for all ages

Meets 10am in front of TheBell, Faringdon 10am Free

EveryWed Open House Coffee Great Coxwell Reading Room 10:30am -

11:30am 01367 241179 Coffee and Conversation

1st Thur Folk Session The Swan, Faringdon 8pm [email protected]

Thur oncea month Food from around the globe The Radnor Arms, Coleshill Check

website www.radnorarmscoleshill.co.uk/ Check website for dates£6.50 meal and pint

EveryThur Women's Drop In United Church, Faringdon 12:30 -

4:[email protected]

Term time onlyCoffe/tea, cake and a chat.Free - donations welcome

EveryThur

Faringdon and Baby Toddlergroup United Church, Faringdon 9:30am -

11am£2 plus 50p per

second/subsequent child

Every Fri Country Market Corn Exchange 9.15 -11am 01367 710382

Every Fri All Sorts - New monthly Biblegroup for young children All Saints Church, Faringdon 10am -

11am Adele 01367 244484 Interactive bible storiesand refreshments

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

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

Every Sat Supportive, informalparenting group

Faringdon CommunityCollege 1-3pm Stella on 07963536568

Last Sunof month Messy Church United Church, Faringdon 4pm -

5:30pm Free

1st Sat Foxbury Farm and WitneyLions Car Boot Sale

Foxbury Farm, Burford Road,Brize Norton


1st Sun Great Coxwell Teas The Reading Room, GreatCoxwell

2:30pm -5pm

Tea, Coffee and deliciouscakes available


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The Music GalleryIndependent music retailer

[email protected]

8 Newbury StreetWantage,Oxon OX12 8BS01235 770353

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 full rewires.Commercial and Solar PV work also catered for.Friendly, professional service from a local company.

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Den Boer WinesQuality wines, tastings and events

www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169

Mobile 07919 241881Email: [email protected]

16-18 London Road, Faringdon, OxfordshireTel: 01367 242268

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

ASTON PINE ANTIQUESStockists of English and Continental pine furniture, as well

as many other antiques - 8,000+ sq.ft of showroomsOxford Architectural Antiques

Large stock of period fireplaces, doors, panelling,sanitary ware & garden items.

Architectural salvage sourcing service available.

Your local electriciansDomestic-Commercial-Industrial

Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

Emma Palmer07531 946141Nail Technician and Beauty Therapist

Your Barber on Call

Why Wait When I Can come to you!

Mirella Pastore

Has Returned!

Mob: 07813 121288Call: 01367 243986


COMPUTERSUPPORT

Bespoke Affordable IT Solutions• Computer healthchecks, repairs and

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0845 467 [email protected] • www.quidne-it.com

A local-run companyfocusing on personalised

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My Carer Tel: 01367 718413www.mycareroxfordshire.co.uk

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

The Cheap Wayto Add Space

[email protected]

www.storage4all.co.uk01367 240880

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