June 2013 Advertiser

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Essential shops & serviceswith everything

you need all wonderfully local!

Inside this month:Healthy tips: Success in the gymWine Review: Celebrating SherryA Little Nibble: Hare in the woodsTalk to the Vet: Watch out for allergiesJ. Godfrey & Son: Local Family Funeral Services

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

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Introducing Our New Social MorningWednesday 9:00 - 1:00

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Business Update

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FBBC met up at the Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon onMonday 13th May, attracting about 20 local businesses andentrepreneurs.After coffee and the opportunity to share contacts, the attendeestucked into a hearty breakfast whilst Club Chairman, Paul Brame kickedoff proceedings. Each delegate took the opportunity to stand andintroduce their business and the kind of opportunities to which they'relooking for referrals:Notable contributors were Merrill Jacobs, FBBC Committee memberand self-styled 'Internet Agony Uncle', who wanted to hear members'website problems, Accountant and local Gourmet food provider,Jonathan Russell who raised awareness of small print in theChancellor's recent budget, particularly with reference to LimitedCompanies and Directors' Loans and David Price the new Mayor ofFaringdon Town Council who wanted to promote his Boat Buildingbusiness!Guest speaker was John Kirk of Home Instead Senior Care who gave acompelling presentation on the increasing demands on Britain's careproviders to deliver quality care at reasonable cost and gave insightsinto how to select a suitable care provider for an elderly relative, be it athome or in a residential setting.FBBC is an informal Business Networking Club which has been attendedby in excess of 300 members during it's 10 year existence. FBBC meetsat 7.30 a.m. on the First working Monday of each Month at the SudburyHouse Hotel. There is no membership fee and no restrictions on whichbusinesses can attend. More information can be found on the Club'swebsite: http://www.fbbc-networking.co.ukFBBC's next meeting will be on Monday 3rd June and will be a SocialMedia 'Double Header' as Mary Thomas, FBBC committee member andsocial media expert will be joined by Laura Brown of Morgan ColeSolicitors to highlight the latest developments and legal issuesarising in the burgeoning world of facebook, twitter, et al. Cost will be£10.00 to cover Breakfast and Refreshments. If you'd like to join them,please call the booking line on 0845 003 1340 or [email protected] to book your place

Faringdon Business Breakfast Club

Faringdon Chamber of Commerce resolved to press ahead with plans toproduce an economic development strategy for Faringdon at their monthlymeeting on Monday 13th May 2013.President Paul Brame said “There is a unique opportunity to take advantageof the financial and economic benefits of various housing developmentsthat are going through the planning process at the moment”.Paul would not be drawn on whether the Chamber actively supported anyof these developments, suggesting that it was not the Chamber’s role tojudge the merits of the various applications, more to look beyond thisprocess to what help the town might need if they came to pass. “With theinitial Neighbourhood Plan and the District Council consultation nowmoving onto their next stage, there is an inevitable consequence that thetown will look somewhat different in five years time and we need to makesure that we channel our efforts in the right direction and maximise anyadvantage to the economic and social well-being of Faringdon”.Mirabelle Mack, our town administrator, spoke about the progress made onthe various projects that she is working on, some of which are beginningnow to bear fruit. One such example is the Faringdon Loyalty Card which isonce again growing rapidly; several businesses having joined since herinvolvement in the scheme and many more are in discussions to join. Thenumber of card-holders is also advancing towards five hundred and someretailers are reporting an increase in trade as a result.The Chamber also reflected on the recent visible evidence that Tescos arefinally committing to the town and this gives added significance to themeeting on Monday 8th July (in the Old Town Hall), where representativesfrom the store will be presenting to the Chamber on their plans. Thismeeting will be open to all, but numbers will be limited – please contactPaul Brame on [email protected] if you wish to have more details.The Faringdon Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Monday of

every month, if you are interested in getting involved then please speakto Sarah Allen-Stevens on 01367 244794. The next meeting will be onMonday 10th June 2013 from 6:30pm at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, thelatest business to join the Chamber.

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We’ll continue our tour of the Scottish islands by calling in atSkye which, because of the bridge which connects it to themainland, probably suffers less from the difficultiesnormally associated with being an island producer.However, Skye’s location off the north west coast ofScotland is still pretty remote and the distillery prides itselfon it’s close connection to the sea – with a wonderful sloganof ‘Made by the sea’ that portrays its island roots.

Arriving on Skye, the trip to the Talisker distillery will takeyou through some stunning and varied scenery, the mostdramatic of which has to be the famous Cuillin Hills. AtCarbost you will find a neat, white painted distillery thatoverlooks Loch Harport and has some unusual features,such as its ‘swan neck’ lye pipes. These are the copper pipesthat conduct the vaporised alcohol away from the still to becondensed back to liquid. Their unusual shape causes someof the vapour to condense early and return to the still to beredistilled, thus giving the spirit more copper contact whichproduces a light fruitiness. The distillery also continues touse worm tubs, rather than modern condensers, and thisadds body and depth to the spirit.

Whilst not being up in the ‘monster’ league of many Islaymalts, Talisker produces a satisfyingly heavily smokedwhisky. Rich and fruity, with a trademark pepper note andmaritime influences, there is a good range of ages to try andeach has it’s own pleasures to offer as the whisky subtlychanges with the amount of time it’s been maturing. Thedistillery bottlings go from the entry level 10 year old up toa supremely elegant 30 year old. There is also a fabulousDistillers Edition that has been ‘finished’ in sherry casks, anew release called Port Ruighe that has been doublematured in port casks and another new release called Stormthat reflects the wild and stormy landscape of its birth. Wealso stock an independent version of 10 year old Taliskerthat is superb.

If you like peated whiskies these Talisker’s are really worthexploring and I can do no better than quote the words ofRobert Louis Stevenson, whose favourite whisky it was:

"The king o'drinks as i conceive it, talisker, isla or glenlivet".

Fran ThomasArkwrights Whisky and Wines


19th Hole at CarswellQuality food served 8 till late!

For Bookings and Enquiries call Alastair Sharp on 01367 870909

Families & Non Golfers Most WelcomeHomemade food served all day

Sunday Carvery £12.80 for two courses

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Do you have an Event you would like to publicise? Call Lou on 01367 244975 or 0789 455 455 1or email [email protected]

Watchfield Village FeteAnd Dog Show

At Watchfield Recreation GroundSaturday 1st June 12 noon – 5 pm

Fun Fair - Companion Dog Show - RAF Fly past - Live MusicPunch & Judy - Magic Show - Animal Encounters - Beer Tent

Canine Agility - Car Boot Sale - Craft Stalls - BarbecueQuad Bikes - Children’s Games - Poultry & Game Bird DisplayTo book a stall or car boot pitch call Ruth on 01793 782234

Stanford Summer FestivalSaturday June 15th and Sunday June 16th

On and around Church GreenThe theme for this year’s

Flower Festival is ‘The Animal Kingdom’. Many attractions including Fred in the Shed, Wantage Silver Band,bouncy castles, plus lots more entertainment for the whole family.

Look out for information about ‘the Great Stanford Bake Off’ plus an ‘Animal Photograph’ comp.

Beer TentProgrammes available in libraries and local shops

More information from [email protected]

BARRINGTON ARMS HOTELShrivenham

June… Live MusicFriday 28th ElvisTribute Act Free entry!

Tel: 01793 784692 Web: barringtonarmshotel.com Email: [email protected]

Sunday Carvery £8.95

Choice of 3 Meats!

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Graham Pursey 01367 242 777

DID YOU KNOW PETS ARE ALLERGIC TO SOME VERY SURPRISING THINGS?

Our pets are allergic to some things which we might think are completely harmless. Because they tend to be smaller than us,it takes far less of a food to have a dangerous effect on them than you might think.All of the following can be toxic to your pet!ALCOHOL – Alcohol has much the same effects on pets as it does on us but much more quickly and with smaller amounts. Thisdoesn't just mean they will start slurring their barks! Just as alcohol can cause liver damage and other serious health problemsto us, the same applies to our pets.ANTIFREEZE – Hugely toxic and irresistibly sweet to cats and dogs. Just a couple of teaspoons is enough to cause lethal kidneydamage in a cat. .CAFFEINE – In large enough quantities it can kill with no antidote.CHOCOLATE – The one most people are aware of. Dark chocolate is the mostdangerous due to high levels the toxin Theobromine.FAT TRIMMINGS AND BONES – Fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis whilstcooked bones can become lodged in your pets throat or splinter and causeintestinal damage.GARDEN PLANTS AND IVY – Many garden plants are moderately toxic to cats andcan make them seriously ill if ingested in large enough quantities. Mistletoe andholly are also toxic.GRAPES AND RAISINS – Nobody is quite sure why, but grapes and raisins can bothcause kidney failure in dogs. Fruitcake can be a killer. A small amount is enough tocause illness.LILIES – These are extremely toxic to cats causing kidney failure. All parts arepoisonous if eaten, whilst some cats may become ill just simply licking off pollen from their coats.MACADAMIA NUTS – This one is so bad it has it's own poisoning term, Macadamia Nut Toxicosis. Eating the nuts causestremors and paralysis.MILK – The cat got the cream? In reality many cats are lactose intolerant, so drinking milk can cause stomach upsets and crampsNICOTINE – Pets don't like the taste of nicotine so SHOULD avoid it. However, we all know how puppies like to chew so if youare mysteriously minus a packet of cigarettes then please consider it a potential emergency. The prognosis for nicotinepoisoning is poor so the first few hours are key.ONIONS AND GARLIC – Ingestion in ANY form destroys red blood cells, causing anaemia. Just eating a large quantity once canmake your pet extremely sick. Even baby food can contain powdered onion and garlic.SLUG PELLETS – Slug pellets are designed to be tasty to encourage slugs to eat them. Unfortunately, this means that theyalso are likely to be hoovered up eagerly by pet dogs and cats. Poisoning will make your pet appear “drunk” and effect theirco-ordination. Untreated, it will result in rapid paralysis and death.SOME SPECIES-SPECIFIC FLEA TREATMENTS – It is important to use a flea treatment intended for your pet's species. Somecat and dog flea products contain Fipronil, which is toxic to rabbits. Meanwhile, some dog flea products contain Permethrin,which is highly toxic to cats.If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, then quick action is vital in saving their life. Try to get them to your vet as soon aspossible. It is also very useful to us to have some idea of what your pet may have ingested so that we can give them the mostappropriate treatment.

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My Dear I wantedto tell you

Louisa YoungFirst published March 2011

My Dear I Wanted to Tell You is anovel about love and war and how it affects those leftbehind as well as those who fought. It takes us through theearly life of Riley and Nadine before the war, how they metand how the differences between their families’ socialstatuses caused Riley to join the army when the war started.We are taken to the front with him and learn of his risethrough the ranks and his friendship with Peter Locke, hissenior officer, during their fight for their country, theirsurvival and their sanity in the trenches of Flanders. We alsofollow the stories of Nadine and Julia, who is married toPeter, as they survive at home fearing for the safety of theirmen and preparing for their return from the war. We meetRose, a nurse who looks after Riley in hospital after hereceives horrific injuries. What did happen to thetraditionally brought-up women who lost all hope ofmarriage, because all the young men are dead?This novel is fiction with aspects of fact. The title is takenfrom a postcard that was given to injured soldiers to fill inand send to their families so they could know about theinjuries without waiting for a telegram from the army. Itread “My Dear...(fill in as applicable) I wanted to tell you beforeany telegram arrived that I have received a Slight/Serious(delete as applicable) wound in my.... (Fill in as applicable).The injuries sustained during the war – especially the gravefacial injuries -caused surgeons to attempt ground breakingprocedures which have paved the way for modern plasticsurgeons. The descriptions of these procedures and theresulting facial reconstructions in this book are riveting andharrowing. The Surgeon in this story, Dr Harold Gillies andthe Queens Hospital in Sidcup are factual and the workcarried out there was fascinating. There was no colourphotography then, artists and sculptors worked alongsidethe surgeons, taking casts of the injured faces andrecording the injuries by drawing them. One of thesculptors who worked alongside Dr Gillies was Louisa’sgrandmother Kathleen. She kept detailed diariesthroughout the time of the war and it was from these thatLouisa was inspired to write this book. Kathleen wasmarried to Louisa’s grandfather but a point of interest isthat her first husband was Scott of the Antarctic and theirson Peter grew up to be Sir Peter Scott, described by SirDavid Attenborough as “the patron saint” of conservation.This is a good read and has been recommended by theRichard and Judy book club. The storyline keeps yourattention throughout and the mix of fact and fiction isinteresting – it is not easy to read some of the medicaldetails, they are gruesome but I am glad I read it.

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Faringdon Dramatic SocietyPresents for your entertainment

In association with the Faringdon Branch of The British HeartFoundation

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMBy William Shakespeare

Directed by Carolyn Taylor

A young woman flees Athens with her lover, only to be pursued byher would-be husband and her best friend. Unwittingly all four findthemselves in an enchanted forest, where fairies and sprites soontake an interest in human affairs, dispensing magical love potions andcasting mischievous spells. In this, Shakespeare’s happiest comedy,confusion ends in harmony as love is transformed, misplaced and,finally, restored.

An outside performance in the grounds of Sudbury House HotelFaringdon

Picnicking in the grounds from 7.00pm and 1.00pm on Saturday prethe Matinee;

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Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Saturday 15th (Matinee andEvening) June 2013

Evening Performances start at 8.00pmSaturday Matinee 2.00pm

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and on the gate.All profits go to The British Heart Foundation

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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.

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Richard Essential Tips to Find Success in

The GymIs your success in the gym failing?Here are 5 essential tips to help yousuccessfully achieve your goals in thegym.

1. Keep It Simple: Avoid complicatedworkouts especially if you are a beginner.Be patient and results will come.Everything you do will add to your progress. Each and every actionyou chose to take today will contribute to your progress and toyour success.

2. Make friends: Probably the most important tip to having asuccessful gym experience. These friendships help keep youaccountable – you are more likely to go to the gym for your sessionif you have friends or a personal trainer expecting you. They willhelp make the session fun and encourage you to stay and doanother few exercises when you are feeling like leaving early. Bybuilding connections in the gym you create a network of supportand help essential to keep you motivated. Why not join in on agroup session, they are usually made up of like minded individualswho want to have fun and enjoy being motivated by the trainer andby others in the group.

3. Track your progress: Keep a log of your workouts, the amountof reps done, the weight used and how it felt on a scale of 1 to 10.You will be able to look back to see how you have been improving.As you progress you will become more motivated and even if thingsget tough you can look back to see how unfit you were when youstarted. Be careful if you track yourself by weighing on the scales,this can give a distorted picture of your progress as even if yourweight remains the same your body will still be changing. Usingonly your weight as a measurement of change could be lessmotivating in the long run.

4. Plan ahead: Put your sessions in the diary. Put yourself andyour workout first so that other appointments have to be arrangedaround your gym sessions. Be consistent, results come not from afew hard sessions but by working out time and time again. Theones who are successful in the gym are the ones that come in on aregular basis - those that are occasional users and regularly misssessions tend to be those that get fed up because change is tooslow and they give up before results become obvious.5. Enjoy it: If you really do hate each and every session you do itmight be worth asking if this is right for you. Maybe it is the wronggym or you are not getting the help you need. Ask advice from yourtrainer. Think whether you can make the experience a better one?Would it help if you brought a friend to train with you? Bring in yourfavourite music or audio book. Do whatever it takes to keep upyour training for your long term results.

Remember – It is Never Too LateWhether you are young or old, fit or unfit, whether you need to losepounds or stones you can do it. Believe in yourself and believe thatyou can do almost anything you put your mind to. You do not haveto be fit to join a gym – we are here to help you with good adviceand appropriate exercises. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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In a Spot of Bother.....Ladybirds are some of our most iconic beetles and never fail

to captivate theimaginations of ourchildren. Hopefullyyou will find specieslike the Seven-SpotLadybird, Coccinellaseptempunctata orthe Two-SpotLadybird Adalia

bipunctata but now, more commonly, it might be theinfamous Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis. We haveidentified 46 species of Ladybird in the UK so far and nowthey are almost all under threat from this one big, brashinvader. Originally from Eastern Asia, the Harlequin hasbeen used in biological controls around the world. In 2004it landed on our shores. Common thought is that it strayedover from North America but however it got here does notmatter now. What does is the fact it is here at all, and whateffect it has on our rather special native species. Harlequinsare the masters of disguise displaying many colour andpattern variants. The problem is that they breed twice ayear, ours only once. A large majority of our species ofLadybirds eat only aphids. Harlequins eat not only aphids,but other insects and their eggs, including our own nativeLadybird eggs and larvae. They are at present notsusceptible to the parasites and pathogens that infect ournative species. In short, Harlequin numbers are explodingand with no checks in place they are seriously threateningour own iconic Ladybirds as well as other important insects.It's a call to become Citizen Scientists again and record anyyou see please. Do not try to eradicate any ladybirds youfind as there is every chance you may have miss identifiedit, but do download your sightings at www.harlequin-survey.org. We need to know how they are spreadingaround the UK. If by chance you spot any native speciesthen please do the same at www.ladybird-survey.org . Ifyou disturb Ladybirds they will 'bleed' a chemical mixturefrom their knee joints and other places. This is their defenceand it can be rather smelly. See how many spots you canspot this summer!

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J Godfrey & Son Funeral Services is a local independent family run funeral service. It has been established since 1910 andspans over four generations of our family, a fact which we are fiercely proud of. We feel very honoured to be able tooffer such a personal and dedicated service, and are here to help you though an extremely emotional period. We arehere to offer our services, help and guidance to you, and will do as much or as little as you require us to do.

The Company was founded in 1910 by my grandfather Mr John Godfrey, who was a coach builderin London and moved to this area to start his own wheelwright/carpentry firm. At that time itwas the local carpenter’s job to make all of the coffins for those who had passed away in theirown and nearby villages. This is how J Godfrey & Son Funeral Services began. My grandfatherwould make the coffin for a local family and assist them in arranging the funeral service.However the choices that are available to us today were not available back then. He maintainedhis high standard of carpentry and professionalism for over 40years and shared his knowledge and skills until 1953 when hepeacefully passed away.

Then my father Mr John Russell Godfrey (better known as Russell)took over the company and began to see the industry grow in

many ways. In my grandfathers day choice was very limited and he didn’t have too muchinvolvement in the arrangements. However my father (Russell) saw the industry change,in that they were no longer known as the local carpenters but as the local funeral directors.He became more involved in booking the services and taking the stress away from the

families. But he still didn’t have the choice of options andpersonalisation of a funeral service that is available to ustoday. He sadly passed away in June 1993.

Both my grandfather and father had passed their experience and skills on to me and I tookover the Funeral Services business in 1977 (although I worked for a number of yearsalongside my father before hand). I consider it a great honour to be able to tell people I amthe third generation of J Godfrey & Son, that my grandfather is the ‘J’ and my father is the

‘son’ in our company’s name. I often wonder what they would make of the funeralprofession now, as the choices have spread beyond their imagination. Instead of a choiceof three types of coffins we now have an endless amount ofchoice. I have gained 36 years experience myself within thefuneral profession, and have a considerable amount ofknowledge about the profession, which I am able to share withmy colleagues thus widening their knowledge of the profession

as well as using my knowledge to help others. I am also very proud that we are still usingsome of the same suppliers which my father worked with when he was alive.

My daughter Faye Godfrey joined the firm, inNovember 2011 at the age of 23, making us one ofthe only local independent family run funeralservices spanning four generations. She iscurrently completing her National Association ofFuneral Directors diploma, and is finding theprofession a very rewarding and honourableprofession to be in. Faye is also a fully qualified florist which enables her todiscuss floral tributes with clients in depth, ensuring they get the design, styleand colours they wish.

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Warm springtime rain leads us in to amazing summergreenery and fresh flavours. Vegetables should be popping upeverywhere by now and in the market and shops Englishproduce will almost certainly be the hero!This time of year makes you feel rich and bright and to add tothis wonderful feeling, sit and pod a few and immerse yourselfin the smell and taste of summer. Peas and broad beans willfulfil this criteria, two crops that are easy to grow andabundant to buy too. They kind of bring back a little of the oldfashioned values in to our lives. Sit at the table - inside or out! -with a friend or two and slide your finger or thumb satisfyinglyalong the seam of the pod to release the little beauties within.I think you can not beat the flavour of a completely fresh peafrom the pod so make sure to nibble a few! Actually as a littleside line, try the leaves from the peas, especially the youngshoots. They are truly delicious and taste just like the peasthemselves and are brilliant in a salad or stir them through arisotto or noodle dish just before serving.But the little nuggets of pearly greens from the pods tasteamazing stirred through a simple risotto. A risotto is so easy tomake, you can even cheat by cooking it in the oven. You needrisotto rice for the job. Choose something like arborio which isthe easiest risotto rice to get hold of. You do need to userisotto rice as it is starchy and plump much like a pudding rice.Start off by peeling and finely chopping an onion. Add it to apan that you have heated with a large knob of butter and cookover a medium heat for around 5 minutes until just starting tobecome translucent. Then add 2 crushed cloves of garlic andcook for a further 3-4 minutes. Heat 1.25 litres stock and keephot. Next add 350g rice and stir to coat with the butter. Pourin a generous glass of white wine and let that bubble until ithas been totally absorbed. Start adding the stock stirring allthe time. This releases the starch from the rice giving you acreamy finish. Get 200g mixed peas, broad beans and evensome spinach leaves ready. When the rice is soft and therisotto looks creamy add the peas etc and cook for 1-2 minutes.Stir through 100g grated Parmesan, pecorino or grana pedanocheese. Serve the risotto with piles of fresh punchy saladleaves and a good dressing.If you wanted to cook this in the oven, just add all of the stockat once, cover then place in to the oven at 180°/gas mark 4 for20 minutes until the rice is plump and soft. The dish shouldhave a little fluidity to it so add a little more stock if it looks dry.Happy eating.

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

Angel Wilkins LLP, The White Barn, Manor Farm, Manor Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8NETel: 01235 775100 Fax: 01235 775101

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Copy deadlines roll around all too soon (just ask our Editor, Lou!) and this one came along with us on our break to the sunshineof Benalmadena Costa, near Malaga, Spain.Whilst reading a local paper (English translation, sadly my Spanish is very limited), an article immediately grabbed my interest.Sunday, 26th May was International Sherry Day.Sadly, in the UK, sherry has the stigma of being the tipple of choice for elderly ladies. This should not deter you from exploringthe world of sherry, which provides us with such wonderful diversity of colour, flavour, style and structure.What is sherry?

Sherry is a fortified wine made from the white grapes of Palomino, Pedro Ximenez or Moscatel. Sherryhas a protected designation of origin status, something along the same lines as that of Champagne inFrance. According to Spanish Law, all wine labelled as 'Sherry' must originate from what is known asthe 'Sherry Triangle' - the area in the province of Cadiz, between Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar deBarrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria, located on the western side of the southern most tip of theIberian Peninsula.The production of sherry facilitates the diversity of style. Following the fermentation of the base wine,grape spirit is added, fortifying the wine and increasing its alcohol level.In short the fortified wine is stored in 500 litre North American oak casks (aka butts) which are filled,leaving an ullage, or empty space ('two fists' width) at the top to enable a 'flor', or a film of yeast todevelop.The sherry is put into the Solera system, where younger wine is added to the barrels at the start of aseries of 3-9 barrels. The Solera operates on a system whereby a portion of the wine is moved to thenext barrel down, blending with the older wine. This occurs with each barrel in the series. The final

product, depending on the style, may be between 5-30% of each barrel in the Solera. The age of theyoungest wine to be bottled is determined by the number of barrels in the Solera, with each bottlecontaining some wine older than is declared.Types of SherryFino - driest and palest.Manzanilla - very light style of Fino, produced around the port of Sanlucar de Barrameda.Manzanilla Pasada - Manzanilla undergone lengthy ageing or partially oxidised, giving a richer,nuttier flavour.Amontillado - Sherry that has first aged under flor but then exposed to oxygen, resulting in a sherrydarker than Fino but lighter than Olorosso. Normally dry, but sometimes sweetened (but thencannot use the term Amontillado).Oloroso - Sherry aged oxidatively for longer than Fino or Amontillado resulting in a richer, darkerwine. Like Amontillado, Oloroso is naturally dry but is often sold as a sweetened version such ascream sherry.Palo Cortado - type of sherry aged as an Amontillado (3-4 years), but develops aromas and flavours of an Oloroso. This occursby accident or when the flor dies or is eradicated by various processes.Jerez Dulce (sweet sherries) - made by fermenting dried Pedro Ximinez (PX) or Moscatel grapes producing an intensely rich,sweet, dark brown wine or by blending sweeter wines or grape must with a drier variety.In honour of International Sherry Day, I paid a visit to the local Mercadona (Supermarket) and forked out a massive €5.95 fora bottle of Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Sherry. (Also widely available in the UK).I placed it in the fridge to chill down and served it in a glass out of the freezer.Dry, nutty, with almonds and brioche, clean with a refreshing finish. The length on the palate is long and boast more of thenuttiness detected on the first approach.The dryness and cleanliness of this wine lends itself to a whole host of foods, making it a popular match for the local delicacyof Tapas. Don't mind if I do!

Celebrating Sherry!



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 7188885


Out and AboutDate Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Sat 1st Family History Sessions Faringdon Library 10am - 12 Free

Sun 2nd Faringdon Folly Tower Folly Hill, Faringdon 11am -5pm www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p, u11sfree

Sun 2nd Explore Uffington White Horse Uffington White Horse 2pm Booking essential01793 762209

Adults £3Children £1.50

Wed 5th “Three Months in the WestBank, Palestine”

Friends Meeting House,Lechlade Rd, Faringdon 8pm Jennie 01367 710308

Karen 01367 241707 Free

Mon 3rd -Wed 5th PC Tuition Faringdon Library Book Slot

01367 240311

Fri 7th Faringdon Country Market Corn Exchange, Faringdon 9:15am -11am 01367 243554 Free

Sun 9th Root & Branch Summer Walk Westmill Farm,Watchfield, SN6 8TH

9amonwards

01793 [email protected]

£5 Adults£1 children

Sun 9th Visit a Working Mill Coleshill Estate 2pm Adult £2.50Children £1.25

Mon 10thMax Kinnings "Baptism" Talkand reading extracts from

bookFaringdon Library 6:45pm Free

Tue 11th Talk: Alison Thompson “TheBoy from Hell” Faringdon Library 6:45pm Free

Wed 12th Korky Paul - Winnie the WitchIllustrator Faringdon Library Reading stories and sketching

dinosaurs. Free

Thur 12 -Sat 14th

A Midsummer Night's DreamFaringdon Dramatic Soc.

Sudbury House Hotel,Faringdon

Eve 8pmMat 2pm www.faringdondramatic.org.uk Tickets £10, Children £5

Nut Tree, TIC

Thur 13th " A Painter's Tale" U3A Talk Corn Exchange, Faringdon 2:30pm Sylvia Bowley 01367 241296www.faringdonu3a.org.uk

Sat 15th Live at the Tithe Great Barn, Great Coxwell www.liveatthetithe.co.uk Free

Sat 15th -Sun 16th Stanford Summer Festival On and around Green

Church, Stanford [email protected]

Sun 16th Faringdon Folly Tower Folly Hill, Faringdon 11am -5pm www.faringdonfolly.org.uk

Adults £2, 11-16s 50p, u11sfree

Fri 21st Concert Cotswold Voices &Kealy Whenray Faringdon Junior School 7:30pm 01367 241146 Tickets £5 from Nut Tree

Fri 21st Spring into SummerCelebration

Sudbury House Hotel,Faringdon Eve www.bw-sudburyhouse.co.uk £23 per person incl.

Buffet and disco

Sat 22nd Party in the Park Town Centre, Faringdon All day Dawn 07816 888055

Sat 22nd Charity Concert Corn Exchange, Faringdon 7:30pm -12pm Jo Fowler 07827235408 Tickets £10

Sun 23rd Fernham Annual Fete Fernham, SN7 7NX Noon -4pm www.fernham.info Free

Sun 23rd Faringdon NCT Big Push The Folly, FaringdonMeet at bottom gates 3pm [email protected]

07791896265 Registration £5, £8 family

Sat 29th Live at the Park Tuckers Park, Faringdon 12:30 -11pm

www.facebook.com/liveattheparkfaringdon Free

Sat 29th Raffles - One Heart and Mind Buscot Village Hall 7:30pm -8:45pm act-iv-theatre.com £7 including glass of wine

Sat 29th Medieval Children Great Coxwell Church 7:30pm 01367 [email protected]

£5 includingrefreshments

Sun 30th Buscot Park Fun Run Buscot Park HouseGardens 11:15am To enrol:

[email protected] to Rotary

Charities

July

Sat 6th Grand Peace Fete Clock House, Coleshill,SN6 7PT

2:00pm -5:00pm

01367 241707www.faringdonpeacegroup.org.uk Free

Sun 21st Longcot Village Fair Longcot Village Noon -5:00pm

[email protected] Free


Local Events

Experts - local services

Date Event Venue Time Contact Charge/info

Regular Events

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

4:[email protected] Free

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

11am £2 per family

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

Open to all

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

1st Wed Buckland WI - Speaker andmeeting each month

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

refreshment

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

2nd & lastWed Knitting Group Horse and Jockey,

Stanford in the Vale www.horseandjockey.org/

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

1st & 3rdWed

Faringdon Youth ProjectDrop-in Sessions Faringdon Library 4pm -

5:[email protected] Free

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

Term time [email protected]

Coffee/tea, cake and a chatFree - donations welcome

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

Every Fri Country Market Corn Exchange 9:15-11.00

Jenny Howard-Jones01367710382

Tea & coffee availableGoods orders taken

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

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

1st Sun Great Coxwell Teas The Reading Room, GreatCoxwell

2:30pm -5pm

Tea, Coffee and deliciouscakes available

1st & 3rdSun Folly Tower Open Folly Tower, Faringon 11am -

5pm0845 4758386

www.faringdonfolly.org.uk Adults £2 11-16s 50p

U11s free

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

Emma Hudson DOOsteopathy & Sports Massage

Helps to relieve back, neck and othermusculoskeletal pain and tension

Call Emma on 01367 820526 or 07792 599512For appointments or advice

20 Years Experience

Tom WheelerComprehensive

Window Cleaning ServiceAlso: Patios, Conservatories

Gutters, Fascia Boards

Call Tom: 07762 380733

To have your event here call:Lou on 07894 54551 or 01367 244975 or email [email protected]

Jane

5 Burford St Lechlade GL7 3APAlso - O.P.I Gel Lacquer Nail Polish

Call Jane on 07788156438Tel: 01367 252374

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For all enquiries & Appointments

Call Sam 07766 [email protected]

Personal Training - Sports MassageCore Conditioning

Weight Management - Nutritional Advice

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

Web: positive-energy.co.uk

Coxwell Cars(Faringdon)

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

John Farrow07772 971 780

Fully licensed and insured, CRB approved

Chris Lewis Electrical

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

Watchfield

Open Monday - SaturdayFrom 9am evening appointments

available…Michelle on 07828790662

01793 780200

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

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

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

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

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

sanitary ware & garden items.

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

Drops off and pickup up fromFaringdon Junior and Infant school.

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

Ofsted Registered ChildminderGOOD grading

Advertise your businesshere for £15 per month!Call Lou07894554551 or01367 244975


Your local electriciansDomestic-Commercial-Industrial

Faringdon

Tel: 01367 240308

SERVICESIndependentAll makes ofcar servicing

& MOT [email protected]

Park Road Faringdon SN7 7BP

01367 24008207889 197046

Michael Nash

Nash Motor VehicleServices LTD

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

All Carpentry work undertakenSpecialist in fitted wardrobes • Kitchen installations

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

Any building alterations including guttering etc.Free Quotations

Telephone: 07831 680440

Den Boer WinesQuality wines, tastings and events

www.denboerwines.com Tel 01367 241169

Mobile 07919 241881Email: [email protected]

6 Cornmarket, FaringdonEntrance behind

“The Barbers Shop”

07920260841


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Chickens & Poultry FeedAll at unbeatable prices

New Barn Farm, Longworth, OX13 5ED

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

Stanford-in-the-ValeFAB now ICC & Vale licensed

Established in 2000.Family run - short or longer stays;

Medical management service available on enquiry.Veterinary Care provided by adjacent Robert Elliott Veterinary Surgery

e-mail: [email protected]

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

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.

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

Short/Long DistancesBusiness Accounts

Driver Hire4/7 Seaters

Corporate ServiceCourier ServiceExecutive CarsInsured Cars

01367 243838 / 07894 [email protected]

www.faringdoncars.co.uk

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

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

MTS FENCINGDomestic & Commercial

Specialising in CloseboardQuality workmanship

and reliability at a fair price

For a free Quotation Contact Matthew07866 792222/ 01993 845669

15 Year Guarantee on Closeboard Fencing

The Cheap Wayto Add Space

[email protected]

www.storage4all.co.uk01367 240880

Self Storage Rooms for Business and Home

Hermon: 0795549946701367241127 [email protected]

M.J DOWELLLANDSCAPING & BUILDING SERVICES

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

01367 243053 or 07767 241301

01367 244611www.thebarbersfaringdon.co.uk


Chowle Groomers

Call Linda on 07532 184174E-mail [email protected]

www.chowlegroomers.co.uk

Chowle Cottage, Great Coxwell, Faringdon, SN7 7LT

Pampering GuaranteedA friendly stress free environment whereyour dog can unwind and relax during

his/her grooming experience.


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