September Advertiser Magazine

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September 2012

Essential shops & serviceswith everything you need

- all wonderfully local!

Inside this month:Birdie Tales: Where is it?…FFF&B: Ploughing ChampionshipsTalk to the vet: What’s around the corner?Wonderful Wantage Talent: Stuart RoperFood Review: The King & Queen @ LongcotJD Plastic Store: For all your storage needsWoods Hair & Beauty Salon: Welcomes you…

Promoting local business, trade and services.Advertise! Be Seen! Call Lou 01367 244975 or 07894 554551

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This Month’s CoverAnna Marlowlives in Oxfordshire, with herhusband, two young children,a nutty Cocker Spaniel calledDomino and a ratherindependent black cat (well,she thinks she still lives withthem!)She discovered Flickr in 2007and soon became completelyobsessed with photography,acquiring her first DSLR (aNikon D80) for Christmas '07but managed to kill it after just

six months (a long story involving a boat and salt water!)Anna is now rarely sighted without her trusty Nikon D90 inher hand or slung over her shoulder in a bag (on dry land!)She still considers herself to be very much an amateur buthas learned a lot from the wonderful people of Flickr andplans to continue to do so for as long as she can!Anna says “When I'm not pointing my camera at my two(long-suffering!) children, I spend rather too much timepointing it at water drops and flowers (and pretty muchanything that gets in my path… especially, these days, if ithappens to have a water drop on it!) I am well and trulyaddicted ….. Long may it continue!”

To see more of Anna’s work visit..www.flickr.com/photos/marlowpics

Editors BlogWelcome to the September edition ofThe Advertiser Magazine…In September we have the FFF&BPloughing competition which last yearproved to be a massive hit for everyone.Wantage boast a wonderful artist inStuart Roper a man of many talents, notonly does he paint but plays a meanguitar!Do you have talent, interesting stories inyour town or village?Let me know.

Contact Me!Lou Guthrie

Mobile: 07894 55455101367 244975

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Deadline for Oct IssueFri 21st Sep


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Faringdon Town Council is still working hard withstakeholders to develop the new Neighbourhood Plan forFaringdon. Through consultations at public meetings andworking group committees they are considering essentialservices, such as: Housing, Education, Employment andLeisure Facilities. Most importantly the Town Council needsto ensure that the final plan reflects what the people ofFaringdon want.For more information about this plan or meeting dates, visitthe website www.faringdonplan.webs.com

Congratulations to Segais Faringdon, who are celebratingtheir 5th anniversary. To celebrate Segais will be hosting aspecial evening event “How to Look Good “Not” Naked” onThursday 6th September from 6:30 pm. Segais, PresentationGifts and Uptown Fashions will all be open and joined by amultitude of other businesses to bring you demonstrationsand information on products and services to help achievethat. There will be expert advice in Hair, Skin Care and Make-up; Fashion and Trends; Cosmetic Dentistry; Colour Analysisand Life Style & Fitness. There will be a Prize Draw with achance to win a fantastic Make Over worth over £1,000! Theprize includes Hair colour; Design, cut & finish; Facial,Cosmetic Dentistry, Colour Analysis, Before & AfterPhotographs; 6 months Gym Membership; Dinner for 2 anda Bouquet. All of the proceeds from the evening will bedonated to the Stroke Association. For more info contactMel Avagnano on 01367 244344

Faringdon Business Breakfast ClubFaringdon Business Breakfast Club will be hostingtheir next meeting at Sudbury House Hotel onMonday 3rd September from 7:30 am. The speaker thismonth is Stuart Roper, who will be talking about howIllustrations can make a real difference to a business.They can provide a striking new brand personality, turn anun-photogenic Chief Exec into a presentable front-man orput across a difficult training issue.You may recognise Stuart's excellent work for therefurbished Folly Park and, very recently, for the FaringdonLoyalty Card web site and brochure. And if you see a gig forBlind Dog Blues I can seriously recommend it. Stuart's anamazing guitarist and singer. But, he's promised that hewon't attempt an Australian accent or have a large brushand a pot of black paint with him!As always, the cost of breakfast is £10 which includes a hotor cold buffet breakfast. You can reserve your place todayby phoning the booking line on 0845 003 1340.

Faringdon Loyalty Card Scheme is growing very fast. Sincethe launch in July there are now more than 250 card holderswho are enjoying the benefits and discounts offered by 36businesses across Faringdon. From retail outlets,hairdressers and beauty therapists, to places to eat andhome and business services. To find out more about thisscheme visit www.faringdonloyalty.co.uk or visit one of theparticipating businesses. Loyalty Cards cost £2.00 and cansave you ££££s!Faringdon Chamber of Commerce members have beeninvolved in a promotional project with Cotswold TV – anonline television service for business and the community.Cotswold TV has added Faringdon to their list of Cotswoldtowns. To watch the Faringdon programme, visit thewebsite www.cotswoldtv.com .


We had a very interesting tasting a few weeks ago thatreminded us of why we love small, independent distillersand just how much they contribute to whisky.

The tasting was presented by Patrick van Zuidam fromHolland who exemplifies that what makes small distillersdifferent is their freedom and flexibility to experiment withdifferent ingredients and ways of doing things, which whenallied with a deep understanding of the various stages of thedistillation process can produce some truly outstandingwhiskies.For example, unusually, Patrick ferments his ‘wort’ (thesugary liquid that results from adding hot water to e.g.barley) with the grain still in it. Additionally, thefermentation is done slowly and at a low temperature. Thehigher level of fatty acids and esters that result from these

‘tweaks’ lead to a deliciously smooth mouth feel and somefabulous fruity, flowery notes in the whisky – a goodexample of which is his American Oak matured 8 year old.

The fact that Patrick likes a challenge is another strength ofmany small distillers. 100% Rye whiskies are notoriouslydifficult to produce, as it is hard to convert the sugars toalcohol, but if you succeed then the result is a velvetysmooth, spicy whisky well worth the effort (even if the thickand volatile nature of the mash does lead to the distilleryoccasionally being covered in a layer of something akin towallpaper paste…). My tasting note for Patrick’s latestversion of his 100% Rye simply says ‘Gorgeous!’ and I canthoroughly recommend it.

Finally, I have to mention Patrick’s version of traditionalGenever. By taking this quintessentially Dutch gin andputting it in to Virgin oak casks for periods of up to 5 yearsPatrick has added a character and smoothness that results ina unique product which has proved incredibly popular withour customers.

Products from small distillers may sometimes cost morethan those from the ‘big boys’ but in return you will enjoysomething very special and unique.

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One of the charms of living near Oxford, apart from thebeautiful landscape, is the joy of drawing the fabulous sites ofthat famous city. For some years now I’ve enjoyed sketchingits ancient buildings and open spaces and have evenproduced a mural in the artistic quarter of Jericho.

So when three months ago an author approached me to illustrate a children’s book based in Oxford, I jumped at the chance.The book entitled “Billy the little Red Bus” – the story of the happy Oxford bus, is the first children’s book by Alan Whichello.Alan, a former builder, has discovered late in life that he has a gift for storytelling, so he put down his spirit level and pickedup his pen.

Billy the little Red Bus, published by the Abingdon based Red Cap Publishing, tells the story of Billy, the smallest bus in thedepot, who makes friends with the other buses in the fleet.

As an illustrator you need all kinds of references to work from, so it was a delight to trawl through my many sketches andmake new ones to complete the book. I work in pen and wash, that is to say I use traditional materials like Indian ink andwatercolour paints to create the illustrations. The final pieces have to be fresh and bright to engage the young reader and thetranslucence of watercolour and strength of the Indian ink line combine beautifully to give both colour and impact.

Alan commissioned me to illustrate his second book “The Hamsters’ Great Escape” which should bein the shops soon. Based around Didcot, it tells the story of a hamster family’s epic journey throughthe Oxfordshire countryside.So from buses to hamsters – an artist’s life is not an easy one, but I wouldn’t swap it for the world!

Stuart Roper is a Wantage based artist and illustrator. He was brought up and trained inScotland and moved to Oxfordshire in the early eighties, best known for his lively pen and washillustrations and paintingswww.widcombehouse.co.uk



Restaurant Review

I have always liked The King & Queen at Longcot.It’s your typical quaint British village pub with lovelyviews over White Horse Hill.It was good to hear that husband & wife team Mark &Sally are fast gaining a reputation for freshly preparedquality food and excellent service.The recent refurbishment has been tastefully carriedout to provide a warm and welcoming family feel,regulars laugh and joke at the bar, walkers pop in for aquick one, and the kitchen sends out plates of greatlooking meals that smell delicious.First things first’ a good glass of house Merlot (so goodin fact, we took the remainder of the bottle home!)from the good selection on offer and there is plenty ofchoice if real cask ale is your thing.The simple menu board is a real bonus; everything laidout at a glance, no over complicated menus here.A well thought out varied range of options whichinclude traditional pub favourites and new excitingcombinations.For starters we chose - Chicken Liver Pate with Toastand Green Leaves - Lemon Oregano Chicken withRocket and Roast Garlic Mayonnaise.Both dishes tasted beautiful and the presentation wassuperb, a lovely twist with the Roast Garlic Mayo.Mains – White Horse Beer Battered Haddock and Chipswith homemade Tartar Sauce and Peas – Pan-fried Seabass with Butterbean's, Bacon, Leeks and Thyme, witha brown Shrimp Sauce.Again’ both plates tasted as good as they looked, theSea Bass in particular was the star of the show, I lovedthe unusual and modern accompaniments of Bacon,Leeks and Shrimp, and it worked perfectly.Not much room left for a desert, but hey you have todon’t you!We decided to share a Rhubarb Fool, oh yes’ oh yes’absolutely scrummy, I need the recipe for this littlecracker….A very enjoyable night in lovelysurroundings, definitely going backfor more! Excellent!!


FFF&BPLOUGHING

HEAVY HORSES - VINTAGE - STEAM

CHAMPIONSHIPSCountry Show

Manor Farm, Hatford nr Faringdon, SN7 8JH29th September 2012 - Enquiries 01993 851139

www.ploughingmatch.co.ukThis year’s Match and Show promises to be a fantastic Day out for all the Family.We are expecting over 100 ploughing entries (tractors, steam & horse) with ploughing starting soon after 9am. We welcomeThe Cotswold Carthorse Society, who will be demonstrating their skills at ploughing and other land work. In the main ring wehave flying displays from Fallowfields Falconry, Bob Hogg Sheepdog Display and Sheep Racing, tractor tug-of-war, terrierracing and much more. The working area is full of action, with a threshing machine, stone-walling, thatching, to name a few.There are trade stands, craft marquee, homecraft exhibits, local food producers, so much to see and do.

Our host this year is Mr John Bayliss at Manor Farm, Hatford, Nr Faringdon. This year’s event will see the re-union of his father,Mr Bill Bayliss (now 102 years old) and a Garret General Purpose Traction Engine that was purchased by Bill’s father back in1919 when Bill was just 9 years old. He can clearly remember its arrival by train and its life on their farm hauling trailers anddriving the threshing machine until 1943 when it was sold. When the engine was sold, the name plate “Hatford Manor”remained on a beam in one of the stone barns. One of our Committee Members, Patrick Edwards, a local machinery dealerand steam enthusiast came about the initial reunion after talking to Bill one day when selling him a tractor. His extensiveresearch plotted the history of this engine and how it had avoided being totally scrapped. It has now been reunited with areplicate name plate and is a star attraction at Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway in Kent, owned by Mr Bill Best, who kindlyagreed for it to appear at our event, and will be there in person to drive it. We would like to thank Earthline Ltd for theirfinancial contribution towards the haulage costs.Gates open 9 am – Admission: Adults £8 Children & OAP’s £5


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Birdie Tales

The Coal Tit is the smallest member of the tit family,identifiable by its black head, white cheeks and nape.Their natural food source is conifer seeds and insects,but can be tempted to the bird-table with blacksunflower seeds, sunflower hearts and suet. Anextremely shy bird, the Coal Tit has mastered the highspeed act of “get in fast”, and “get out even faster”,feeding approach.If you watch carefully, they tend to rush in when otherbirds have had their fill, grab what they can, beforeflying off at lightning speed. I always imagined thatonce this speedy feeding frenzy had finished, the timidlittle bird would hide in a corner somewhere chompingquietly on its stash - not so!When food is plentiful, the Coal Tit will hoard food byhiding it all over the place, so they have a meal for lateror when times are harder. Unfortunately the Coal Titsmemory is not that great; most of the hidden seeds aretaken by other birds that possess superior memories,some forgotten seeds can be found germinating in themost unlikely of places.They typically produce one brood per year,(occasionally two) clutches of 7-10 eggs, nests aremade from roots, moss and dead leaves ,which can befound in tree crevices, rotting tree stumps, old brickwalls, even in mouse holes on the ground.Both parents take turns in feeding their young;(providing they can remember where they are)incubation lasts for 14-16 days.The humble Coal Tit can sometimes be bullied by otherbirds and is placed fairly low in the bird-world peckingorder, but to me it’s one of the most entertaining agilelittle birds to enter the garden, never staying still for amoment.Ok’ it might be slightly lacking in the recollection skillsdepartment, I am sure that a lot of us can relate to that!

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THE GRANGE CARE CENTREStanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

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.

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

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

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

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| The Advertiser | page 15 | Talk to the Vet!Why Pet Insurance?

Consider this scenario if you will.

Susie Smith is a delightful mild mannered ten year old Yorkshire Terrier.When her retired owner presented her one morning for her annual booster she was concerned when the accompanyinghealth check detected a heart murmur. The vet recommended a scan and X-ray to determine the extent of the heartweakness and Susie was promptly admitted for these tests.

Mrs. Smith was pleased to collect Susie that evening none the worse for her day at the vets and doubly pleased to hear thatthough Susie’s leaky heart valve had caused some swelling of the heart, there was no fluid in the lungs or damage to otherorgans. A change of diet and a daily pill and Susie should continue to be untroubled by her heart failure for some considerabletime to come. Both dog and owner then left the practice quietly satisfied with the high standard of care and support they hadreceived.

So far so good.

Less than ten minutes later, both were back in a highly distressed state and covered in blood. After leaving the practice, Susie(walking quietly on the lead) had been attacked by another dog and Mrs. Smith had been wounded in trying to separate thetwo. The aggressor dog and owner had then fled, leaving Mrs. Smith understandably upset and alone. The practice promptlyreadmitted Susie and instigated treatment for shock whilst providing first aid for her owner. Mrs. Smith subsequently left forher doctor’s whilst Susie, once stable, proceeded back to X-ray and on to theatre to repair her not inconsiderable wounds.

Twenty four hours later Mrs. Smith, now on antibiotics and accompanied by her husband, once gain took Susie home,somewhat battered and sore but in time likely to make a full recovery.

About the only comfort for the owner in this sad story is that despite moving, in the space of thirty six hours, from a plannedexpenditure of around £40 for a thorough annual health check and booster vaccination to one of nearly £1500, her foresightin insuring Susie meant that at least Mrs. Smith didn’t have to worry about the cost of her unexpected veterinary treatment.

Dog and owner are now again well. Susie is enjoying the best of health, her new diet and her tablets, while Mrs. Smith nowkeeps a sharp eye out when on the street with her friend.

Here at Danetree we are delighted to answer any questions regarding pet insurance and give advice re suitable cover andso avoid common mistakes.

Graham Pursey 01367 24277

A Stitch in Time!


So what prevents us from losing weight?

Last month we looked at exercises to burn fat, but even ifyou think you have done everything right why do somepeople not lose weight?

· Over eating: Eating more calories than we burn offis the obvious one. Excess energy is stored in thebody as fat.

· Being inactive: When you lose your muscle massby being inactive, you need less energy (calories)to maintain what is left. It becomes possible togain weight easily even with a modest calorieintake and nearly impossible to lose weight.

· Hormone imbalances: Hormonal imbalance mayhave a negative impact on the metabolism (therate at which you burn energy), which could be thecause of weight gain despite a healthy diet andexercise. Hormones usually work with your bodyand, the more you exercise, the more you benefitfrom their effect. The more active you are, themore hormones you will release, which will helpwith weight loss. There are exceptions however,and increases in the levels of some hormones canactually reduce the body’s ability to burn fat.

· The hormones that can affect the ability to burnfat are:

· Testosterone: Testosterone is known to boost themetabolism and lower fat levels, so a decline in thishormone could be the cause of weight gain inmales. If a man became less active, there would bea gradual decline in testosterone. Resistancetraining may help to reverse this situation.

· Oestrogen: Oestrogen increases fat breakdown,elevates your mood and increases yourmetabolism. A decrease in oestrogen can lead toweight gain and obesity. When women go throughthe menopause their oestrogen levels naturallydecline, and any excess calories are stored in thefat cells, particularly around the abdomen.Growth Hormone: Helps to reduce body fat andregulate blood sugar. Its release is increased themore you exercise.

· Raised Insulin levels: Insulin is responsible forpushing nutrients from the food you eat to theirrespective places in the body and if necessarycreating fat. It also inhibits fat loss. When insulinlevels are raised we reduce our chances of burningfat.

· Cortisol: Cortisol is another hormone that plays animportant role in regulating blood sugar, energyproduction, inflammation, the immune system andhealing. Stress and poor sleep patterns elevatecortisol levels, which contributes to theaccumulation of abdominal fat.

· Weight loss isn’t always just a case of reducingyour calorie intake and exercising more, howeverthat’s a good place to start. The team at the Gymat Carswell are here to help you reach your weightloss goal, with support, encouragement andpractical advice.

· Next Month: What we can do to affectthose hormones.

Healthy Tips


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

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

Now entering their sixth year in business.!Lorraine Merchant and Sam Constable joinedforces after previously working at the same salon, in Witneytogether for over thirteen years.Having created a luxurious salon in the beautiful calmsurroundings, of Carswell Golf and Country Club on the A420between Buckland and Faringdon.Come and relax to enjoy the views across the golf coursewhilst being pampered in the hair and beauty salon.The team has grown from three members of staff in thebeginning, to a strong team of six at present..Sharron Keen from Aston is our most resent member ofstaff, with many years experience in all aspects ofhairdressing, working a couple of days a week.Sam Poole joined the team last September previouslyworking in a salon in Bampton. Sam has many yearsexperience, having in the past worked in Oxford, Londonand as far away as Australia.Tina Harris has been a Key member of the team for 3 years.Tina is fully trained and very experienced in Decleor beautytreatments, and OPI nail treatments. Recently qualified inOPI axxium nail gel varnish which is proving very popular.Tina runs regular monthly special offers.Woods have a fantastic and very efficient apprentice 17 yearold Lucy Burnett.Lucy is just coming to the end of her first year of training,and making great progress.Find Woods hair and Beauty on facebook please look at ourpage to keep updated on the latest offers.

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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 • Closed Sunday

Tel: 01367 240112www.rogersgardenstone.co.uk

Look No further for storage boxes!

Grace Jefferiesmoved to Swindon 11 years ago from Oxford, married toPaul, together have 3 children.Prior to having a family, I worked for a few local companies,after my third child was born, I knew I did not want to goback corporate business, I wanted a change of career,especially a business of my own, I was fortunate enough tohave some one who could guide me through the process myhusband who has successfully run his cabinet makingbusiness for over 20 years.

The challenge was deciding what line of business to go into,with no prior knowledge or experience, the process turnedout to be long, difficult and frustrating at times.

I wanted to raise some money by selling off numerous pairsof shoes and clothes I could not get back into, in order to dothat I needed to sort through and de-clutter my wardrobe.The idea of storage boxes came about just for personal useat first, by searching for the right price, I was stunned andsurprise by the size of the storage industry, after a very longmarket research, I decided to tap into that market, I boughta small quantity of boxes which I sold on ebay, and repeatedthe process a few times, having had a positive experience onebay, I decided to join my husband in Coleshill for the launchof JDPlasticStore, your local supplier of storage boxes, weare small family run business, we are competitive in price andcheaper than the nation wide companies, with us you get afriendly and professional service.

Open Day 15th & 16th September10% off all orders!


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

providing for the needs of our clients

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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.

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

September brings a celebration of all thingsorganic.

Organic wines are made from grapes that are cultivated inaccordance to the principles of organic farming, focusing onthe exclusion of the use of artificial chemical fertilisers,pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.Alternative viticultural practices are utilised in organicvineyards, where cover crops such as clover are planted inbetween vine rows to attract insects such as aphids andladybirds, acting as a ‘natural’ pest control.Cover crops help maintain the soil’s structure; preventingtop soil from cracking and erasure. The quality of soil isnurtured with worm and nutrient rich compost; comprisedof natural manures and grape skins; the by-product of winemaking.The organic process continues in the winery – only naturalyeasts are used as opposed to manufactured yeasts that areinoculated into the crushed grapes to begin fermentation.The highly contentious issue of sulphites rears its head whenit comes to the preservation of the final wine. The mostcommon preservative is sulphur dioxide.Purists bottle without the use of sulphites, resulting in winesthat should be consumed within a few years of production.Others use a small amount (EU regulations stipulate sulphurcontent being 30-50% less than standard wines), but can stilllabel the wine as being organic.Organic wine consumption is on the increase as consumerawareness is raised as to the ill effects of chemical residuesin food and drink products.Organic winemakers argue that their wines are the truereflection of both grape and region.

The debate is on!

An organic wine to try:

Domaine des CarabiniersCôtes Du Rhône 2010FranceDomaine des Carabiniers is located nearAvignon, on the right side of the Rhône.The vineyards benefit from the Mediterraneansun and the soil is sand and stone.The grapes are harvested at night in order toavoid oxidation and the use of sulphur dioxide.Dry, with aromas and flavours of savoury spice,red cherries, red currants, dried plums andcoffee. Smooth, with subtle grainy tanninsand a clean, fresh finish.

Available from den Boer Wines £9.99

Donna 01367 241196

SeptemberOrganic Month!

REVIEWS


Out and AboutDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Sat 1st Charney Bassett Church Fete Charney manor Gardens 1pm-4pm 01235 868782 Wantage Silver Band,

Stalls, Teas, BBQ

Sat 1st Junior Poetry Sessions runningfor 6 weeks Faringdon Library 10:30am -

11amFor more information contact the

library on 01367 240311 Free

Sun 2nd Folly Tower Open Day Folly Tower, Faringdon 11am -5pm www.faringdonfolly.org.uk Adults £2, 11-16s 50p,

Under elevens free

Mon 3rd Faringdon Business BreakfastClub

Sudbury House Hotel,Faringdon

7:30am -9am www.fbbc-networking.co.uk £10 per meeting

Wed 5th American Doubles TournamentFaringdon Tennis Club Faringdon Tennis Club 11am -

2pm Tracey Collen 01367 212327 In aid of Macmillan nopartner needed £10 entry

Wed 5th 'On Building an EffectivePeace-making United Nations'

Friends' Meeting HouseLechlade Road Faringdon 8pm Jennie 01367 710308, or Karen 01367

241707Admission Free,

Donations welcome

Thurs 6th Salvias and other late summerplants by John Graham

Thomas Hughes MemorialHall, Uffington. 7:30pm White Horse Garden Club

Pamela Preene 01367 820251Plants for sale

Visitors £2

Thurs 6 -Sat 8th The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

King Alfred's SchoolTheatre, Centre Site,

Portway, Wantage7:00pm www.wegottickets.com/AmEgos Tickets

£10 (concs £8)

Sat 8th Decades playing LIVE! The Bell Hotel, MarketSquare, Faringdon

9pm -12pm

Mel Gravestock 01367 240534www.bellhotelonline.co.uk Free

Sat 8th Fire Fighters Charity Live Band Corn Exchange, Faringdon 7pm 'tillate

Becky 07717 502485Darrell 07545 470938

Ticket £8 fromCostcutter / Wheatsheaf

Sat 8th Family Fun Day Farmer Gows, FernhamRoad, Longcot, SN7 7PR 10am Fun dog show, games and various

entertainment throughout the day£1 per person, U12s free

Free parking

Sat 8th Faringdon Twinning Assoc.French Breakfast Old Town Hall, Faringdon 10am -

12pmLearn more about our twin town of

Le Mele-sur-SartheComplimentary

breakfast

Sun 9th Coleshill Mill Open Day Coleshill Estate, Coleshill 2pm -5pm No booking required Adult £2.20

Child £1.10

Thurs 13th Secrets of the Smuggler 1680-1850 Dr John Travis

U3A, Corn Exchange,Faringdon 2:30pm Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296

www.faringdonu3a.org.uk Free

Fri - Sat14th/15th

Lord Berners Bizarre MagicalWalk

Meet at The Old TownHall, Faringdon 6:30pm Peter 01367 240925 £5 pay on the night

Sat 15th Coleshill Celebration weekend -Auxiliers and Coleshill House Coleshill Estate, Coleshill 11am -

5pmStep back in time at our nostalgic

family weekendAdult £3

Child £1.50

Sat 15th Faringdon and District NCTNearly New Sale

The Junior School,Faringdon, SN7 7HZ

10:15am -11:30am

Sat 15th Craig Solo ArtistLog Off Band

The Bell Hotel, FaringdonThe Swan Faringdon

8:30pm9.00pm

Eddie Gravestock 01367 240534Debbie 01367 241480

FreeFree

Sun 16th Coleshill Celebration weekend -Auxiliers and Coleshill House Coleshill Estate, Coleshill 11am -

4pmStep back in time at our nostalgic

family weekendAdult £3

Child £1.50

Wed 19th Faringdon Twinning Assoc.AGM & Wine tasting Portwell Angel, Faringdon 7pm Come along to the Agm and then

stay for a wine tasting£7.50 per head payable

on the night

Fri 21st Quiz for Kosovo The Junior School,Faringdon, SN7 7HZ 7:15pm Sarah Oliver 01367 242769

[email protected] 6 per team. £4 pp

plus bag of pasta

Fri 21st David Nash Classical/Flamencoguitarist

United Reform Church,High Street, Highworth 7:30pm Tickets from Lighthouse Bookshop

Highworth, Swindon Central Library Tickets £5

Fri 21st Power Train The Bell Hotel, MarketSquare, Faringdon

9pm 'til11:30pm

Mel Gravestock 01367 240534www.bellhotelonline.co.uk Free

Sat 22nd The Boutique Craft Fair The Corn Exchange,Faringdon

11am -4pm

[email protected] Free

Sun 23rd Car Boot Sale King Alfred’s Academy,West Site, Wantage 10am

www.kaparentassociation.blogspot.co.ukKaparentassociation@gmail.com

50p entranceRefreshments available

Fri 28th The Bell Hotel British Menu The Bell Hotel, MarketSquare, Faringdon 7pm Eddie Gravestock 01367 240534

www.bellhotelonline.co.uk7 course

£10, deposit on booking

Sat 29th FFF&B Ploughing Match Manor Farm, HatfordFaringdon, SN7 8JH

8:30am -5pm www.ploughingmatch.co.uk/ Adults £8, Children £4

Sat 29th Cody (The one man Juke Box) The Swan Faringdon 9:00pm Debbie 01367 241480 Free


Local EventsDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Regular EventsEveryMon

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

11am £2 per family

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

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

£1 per person per game.Winner takes proceeds.

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

Every Tue Computer Sessions Faringdon Library 2:30pm -4pm

To book an appointment call01367 240311

Run by The RotariansBeginners welcome

Last Tue Quiz Night The Swan, Faringdon 8:30pm 01367 [email protected]

Entry £1, winning teamtakes all.

EveryWed

Faringdon and DistrictRotary Club Meeting

Bell Hotel, Market Square,Faringdon

Call Peter Walker 01367 244616 formore information or to join

Active club organisinglocal events / fundraising

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

EveryWed Quiz Night with Josh The Eagle Tavern, Little

Coxwell 01367 241879 £1 per player. Come andhave a go.

EveryWed Quiz Night Portwell Cellar 8:30pm 07738006015

Portwellcellar.co.ukSee facebook for

promotions

1st Thur Folk Night The Swan, Faringdon 8:30pm [email protected]

EveryThurs Faringdon Rounders Club Faringdon Leisure Centre 5:30pm -

6:30pmAshley Chapman 01235 547646

[email protected] for all

Suitable for beginnersEveryThur Uffington Youth Club Thomas Hughes Memorial

Hall7pm -9pm

Sue Jennings 01367 [email protected] £1.50 Ages 10 - 16yrs

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

2:[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

2nd &4thThur Acoustic/Open Mic Night The Swan, Faringdon 7:30pm 01367 241480

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

10am -2pm

www.faringdonjelly.eventbrite.co.uk Free

Everyother Fri Children’s Centre Mobile Stanford Village Hall Car Park 10am -

11:30amSouthmoor & Areas Children’s

Centre 01865 820751Free, Enjoy activites,

stories, and fun. Library.

Every Fri Country Market Corn Exchange 9.15 -11am 01367 710382 Home produced food and

crafts. Refreshments.

Fri All Sorts - 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

www.foxburyfarm.co.uk01993 867385

1st Sun Great Coxwell Teas The Reading Room, GreatCoxwell

2:30pm -5pm

Tea, Coffee and deliciouscakes available

F A R I N G D O N C A R SA I R P O R T T R A N S F E R S

Corporate ServiceCourier ServiceExecutive CarsInsured Cars

Short/Long DistancesBusiness AccountsDriver Hire4/7 Seaters

01367 243838 / 07894 [email protected]

www.faringdoncars.co.uk


Experts - local services

Den Boer WinesQuality wines, tastings and events

www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169

Mobile 07919 241881Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

The Cheap Wayto Add Space

[email protected]

www.storage4all.co.uk01367 240880

Faringdon Rod & ReelOutside Leisure

Unit 1a Faringdon Business ParkGreat Coxwell, Faringdon

Oxon SN7 7SR

Phone:01367 358082 or 07971002491


Emma Palmer07531 946141Nail Technician and Beauty TherapistFaringdon, Oxfordshire

Experts - local services

The Advertiser is produced by Holly Davies and Lou Guthrie and published by The Advertiser Magazine Ltd Tel: 07894 554551. All artwork designed by us is the copyright of The Advertiser Magazine Ltd and must not be used by or in any other publication, in whatsoever format, without our prior written consent. No part of this publication,whether advert, pictures or text, may be reproduced in any format whatsoever without the prior written consent of The Advertiser Magazine Ltd . The information published in the advertisements and other articles is supplied and approved by advertisers. The Advertiser Magazine Ltd does not verify or ratify any claims made in suchadvertisements 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 followingthe 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.

Maureen Hunt.M.B.A.C.P.diploma in psychodynamic practiceCounsellor/Trainer/SupervisorLong & short term counselling

Trained & Experienced inRelationships,Depression,Stress & Bereavement

working with Individuals/Adolescence's/CouplesCounselling provides support in times of emotional pain

Counselling

01367- 244736

Pro CleanCarpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Tile & Grout

Cleaning & Colour Sealing - Natural Tile Cleaning & Sealing

Please call for a free quotewww.procleancleaningservices.co.uk

Call: 07506 740921

07814 168006www.lambdamotorcycletraining.co.uk

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 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.

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 680440For all enquiries & Appointments

Call Sam 07766 [email protected]


Do you have it? Do you need it? You should consider it.Protect yourself now!

Directors and Officers Insurance (D&O) provides financialprotection for Directors and Officers of an Organisation in theevent of a claim against them for actual and alleged breach ofduty, neglect, mis-statements, errors and ommissions inconjunction with the performance of their, or their subordinatesduties/actions, related to company business.D&O Insurance can also cover the Organisation/Individual forLegal expenses incurred in defending a claim arising from allegedwrongful actions of Directors and Officers as detailed above.It would be a mistake to assume that only Managers of majorbusinesses or Limited Companies need this type of protection.Whilst D&O Insurance has traditionally been the concern of largerOrganisations there has been significant interest by both smalland medium sized Organisations looking into acquiring thisprotection. Existing Small Business Liability Insurance Policiesand General Commercial Liability Insurance Policies can both beaugmented to add D&O Insurance cover for members of theManagement Team.It is estimated that approximately 70% of the 4 million smallbusiness in the UK do not have any D&O Insurance cover and thatthe majority are not even aware of its existence. Asresponsibilities become more onerous from both increasing andchanging regulations, D&O Insurance cover is becoming morecommon place. Directors’ personal liabilities are unlimited and the impacts of anegative ruling can affect an individual’s career prospects forever.

Who might bring a claim against you?:� Health and Safety Executive� A regulatory Body or a Trade Association� HM Revenues & Customs� Employees or former Colleagues� Customers� Competitors� Banks and Lenders� Shareholders and Investors� Liquidators and Auditors

Some of the most common Claims Types are as follows:� Wrongful Termination or Discriminatory Hiring Practices� Disclosure of Private Information� Investment Management Decisions� Issues Related to Conflicts of Interest� Claims and investigations for privacy and data breaches� Computer fraud and funds transfer fraud losses caused

by third parties

Whilst these categories of claims are certainly the most prevalent,they by no means represent all of the potential liabilities aDirector or Officer may be exposed to.

Examples of Claims:

Against the Individual:A Director breached his authority in appointing a companybelonging to an employee to undertake work on their behalf. TheDirector was sued for non-payment of fees following cancellationof the contract.

An employee was involved in a fatal accident at work. The Healthand Safety Executive and the heirs to the employee’s estatebrought legal action against the Company and the Directorspersonally for compensatory damages.

Against the Company:Unbeknown to a Company, its underground heating pipesattached to its oil fired boilers fractured allowing polluting oil toescape and eventually seep into a nearby lake. The Company wasprosecuted and found guilty of breaching the Water ResourcesAct 1991.

An estate agent faced a claim for discrimination after it wasalleged that they had breached their statutory duty by notmaking their website accessible for blind people.

The Environment Agency brought an action against a propertydevelopment company alleging that they had disturbed a familyof grey crested newts, a protected species.

Portwell House,Market Place,

Faringdon,Oxfordshire

SN7 7HU

01367 [email protected]

The Portwell AngelPortwell HouseMarket PlaceFaringdonSN7 7HUTel 01367 248030

[email protected]

OXFORD FESTIVAL OFLIVING & DYING

‘Kicking the Bucket’ 15 October – 2November

A two-week Festival of Living and Dying - ‘Kicking the Bucket’ – willbe held in and around Oxford from 15th October-2nd November. TheFestival will be fun and thought provoking. It will inspire and inform,challenge and support. ‘Kicking the Bucket’ is the inspiration of LizRothschild, actress, celebrant and founder of Westmill WoodlandBurial Ground, near Watchfield. “Iwanted to make this festivalhappen because I see so muchdistress caused by people not ableto access information or find waysto talk about death, dying and loss.The Festival will be all about vitalitythrough the expression of music,dance, theatre, art, debate,exhibitions and the pleasure offood. Experts will address a widerange of subjects includingspeakers from the Natural DeathCentre and leading bereavementcharities.

Proceeds from the Fiesta ofMexican music and dance(October 26) will go to localhospice charity Sobell House; andCruse, a national charity providing bereavement support.For full programme and ticket details go towww.kickingthebucket.co.uk For other enquiries, [email protected]

Mondays: Learn a little Italian with

Whilst enjoying your drinks

Tuesdays: at 7:30pm

£1.00 entrance - winner takes all

Saturday 1st September

2pm - 5pm

Friday 7th September

Wednesday 12th - Jazz

with the interlude covered by

Wedesday 26th - Jazz

Join us at the Portwell Angel with a groupof four friends and we will provide you

with your first

We only ever charge for venue hire if thebar is closed to our regular customers. Wecan provide food or you can bring yourown. We can provide music or you can

bring your own.

Delivery person required inUffington, from October

Contact Lou!01367 24497507894 554551

[email protected]


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