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The warm sun is beating in through the windows at Look Local HQ reminding us that Spring has most definitely sprung. Lets hope this snap of warm, bright weather sticks around so we can all enjoy the lighter evenings and get out and about during the Easter holidays which fall this month. In this month’s issue we want to draw your attention to our COMPETITIONS of which we have two.

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Hello Readers,The warm sun is beating in through the windows at Look Local HQ reminding us that Spring has most defi nitely sprung. Lets hope this snap of warm, bright weather sticks around so we can all enjoy the lighter evenings and get out and about during the Easter holidays which fall this month.In this month’s issue we want to draw your attention to our COMPETITIONS of which we have two. Firstly, we have teamed up with Beacon Festival for the second year running to offer two lucky readers the chance to WIN TICKETS to this fun-fi lled, family festival. Turn to page 23 for more details about the event and how to enter the competition. For all the book lovers out there, our second competition gives you the chance to win a copy of the newly released Our Endless Numbered Days (pictured right) by Sydenham born author, Claire Fuller. To enter, email us with the answer to the following question, along with your contact details.

Q: What is the name of the main character in the book.We have two books to give away and the answer can be found on page 38.We also have some money-off vouchers courtesy of our regular advertiser, Thame Therapy Clinic (page 14) and a new advertiser, Massage for Health (page 13). We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new advertisers and thank our existing advertisers & contributors for their continued commitment. Keep a look out on our Facebook & Twitter pages as we regularly share our clients news via these social media outlets too.

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7,200 copies of Look Local Magazine are printed on a monthly basis. They are delivered to households in Aston Rowant, Bledlow Ridge, Chalgrove, Chinnor, Crowell, Great Haseley, Great Milton, Henton, Kingston Blount, Lewknor, Little Milton, Milton Common, Postcombe, Sydenham, Tetsworth, Towersey, and Watlington. In addition, the magazine can also be picked up from businesses in these areas and also Thame.

Contents06. Motoring: Tim Barnes-Clay looks at the VW Golf SV.

07. Recipe: Tassy Goodall brings spring into our kitchens with a Zesty Loaf Cake.

10. History: Who put the chocolate into the Easter Egg?

11. Health & Wellbeing: Bowen for Sports Injuries. 12. Health & Wellbeing: Treat your feet.

14. Health & Wellbeing: Relax at Thame Therapy Clinic. MONEY OFF VOUCHER to be had!

15. Health & Wellbeing: Learn Self-Hypnosis, with Hypnotherapist, Janice Bowles.

16. Health & Wellbeing: National Stop Snoring Week, 20th - 25th April.

19. Travel: Beautiful Kalkan: Turkey’s hidden gem.

20. News & Events: Ridge Off-Roader, Sydenham Summer Fayre, Chilton Bike Club, Abingdon Airshow, Beacon Festival and more.

23. COMPETITION: WIN tickets to this year’s Beacon Festival.

26. New Business: Open Day event at The Country Workshop.

30. Home Style: The Art of Wallpaper.

37. The Dog Listener: Roselle Collins explains how her technique could help your unruly canine friend.

38. A Good Read: Our Endless Numbered Days by local author, Claire Fuller.WIN a copy of the book, see right for details on how to enter.

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Motoring

Vehicle Review: VW Golf SV

By Tim Barnes-Clay, weekly road test journalist for Confused.com.

Since launch in 1974, over 30 million VW Golfs have been sold. In addition there’s a Golf for every need, taste and budget, from the cost-conscious BlueMotion through the GTI to the range-topping R, as well as the voluminous Golf Estate and the Golf SV.

Let’s focus on the Golf SV, in SE 1.6 TDI 110PS guise, under review here. The SV is the third variant of the seventh-generation Golf, alongside the hatchback and the estate, and has a look that clearly follows the design of its siblings, with strong elements of Volkswagen’s design ‘DNA’. It’s longer than the Golf Plus that it replaces, and more lengthy than the Golf hatch or estate. In other words, the SV packs in all the advanced technology of the award-winning Golf hatchback range, but in a larger, more practical body. Inside, the SV’s greater interior space provides for better fl exibility. The rear seats (a 40:20:40 split bench) can slide forwards and backwards by up to 180 mm, to increase either passenger or luggage space as required. The front

seats go back quite a way, benefi tting taller drivers, like me – and this doesn’t impact on passengers in the back too much at all. In the cockpit, the centre console is slanted towards the driver, giving easier access to auxiliary controls. Gadgetry includes a touch-screen system as standard. It operates with fi nger motions that will be familiar if you’re a smart-phone user. Features also include DAB digital radio, auxiliary inputs (including USB), Bluetooth telephone preparation and access to vehicle trip information. On the move, the Golf SV delivers precise handling with high levels of ride comfort and driving satisfaction. It’s not the fastest off the block, but the car’s steering offers dexterity in dynamic driving situations, while ensuring motorway speed steadiness and easy manoeuvring in town. This VW Golf SV has a number of reassuring safety aids too. Standard is the multi-collision brake mechanism. This automatically stops the car after an impact, reducing kinetic energy considerably. There’s also a pre-crash system which senses the

likelihood of an accident. It pre-tensions seatbelts and shuts the windows and sunroof, leaving just a tiny gap, to ensure the best possible protection from the airbags.Overall, the Golf SV sets the quality benchmark in its class and is a great all-round car with the usual Volkswagen build quality and refi nement.

PRO’s & CON’s

FAST FACTS Max speed: 119 mph0-62 mph: 11.3 secsCombined mpg: 72.4 Engine: 1589 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo dieselMax. power (bhp): 108Max. torque (lb/ft): 184CO2: 101 g/kmPrice: £22,785

About Tim: Tim is a freelance motoring

journalist specialising in reviewing cars and attending new vehicle launches all over

Europe.Tim can be found tweeting

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likelihood of an accident.

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Method for the sponge:1. Grease and line a medium sized loaf tin

with baking paper and preheat the oven to 180c (fan).

2. With an electric whisk (or wooden spoon) mix together the sugar, butter, fl our, vanilla, eggs, milk and baking powder until smooth.

3. Put a third of the cake mix into the loaf tin and spread until even. Sprinkle half of the fruit over this then add another third of the cake mix.

4. Now add the remaining fruit and top with the last of the spongy mixture.

5. Place in the oven and cook for 50 minutes- 1 hour.

And for the topping6. Towards the end of the sponge’s

cooking time, make your topping.

7. Place the sugar, fruit and lime juice in a saucepan and heat for 2 minutes, crushing the fruit as you go. Remove from the heat.

8. Once your cake is cooked, poke little holes all over its surface when still hot and pour the fruity drizzle all over.

9. Leave the cake in the tin until the glaze has hardened then remove it and serve with lime zest, white icing and fl aked almonds.

By Tassy Goodall.

Like this recipe or want to buy one of Tassy’s delicious bakes? Visit www.facebook.com/tassybakes or www.tassybakes.com for baking ideas, recipes and information on purchasing celebration cakes (available over the summer months to people in the local area).

For the sponge, you will need;220g caster sugar220g butter (softened)300g self-raising fl our 1tsp vanilla essence3 eggs

1tsp baking powder3tbsp milk 125g chopped plums & blueberries.For the topping you will need;

100g granulated sugar 75g chopped plums & blueberries, Juice and zest of 2 limes 2tbsp icing sugar mixed with a little water.

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In previous issues I have written about The Bowen technique and how this unique, gentle, hands-on, soft tissue therapy can help many people presenting a variety of health issues. Indeed, the majority of my clients do suffer with with chronic (long term) aches and pains

involving backs, hips, knees, shoulders and headaches for example. Responses to a few treatments are generally very good, limitations in daily routines improved and lifestyle changes applied.

This month, however, I have been inspired to mention

how Bowen treatments have helped some of my clients who are striving for a greater level of fi tness or wanting support though intense training programmes.

Physical activity is associated with an improved quality of life. However, being physically active carries a risk factor of injury and re injury. Sports medicine now accepts that the Fascia: the tensional connective tissue system, has a key role to play in musculo skeletal dynamics. It’s ability to adapt and adjust to strain and stretch establishes it as an active contributor to stability. It is working with and through the fascia that supports dynamic changes, helps prevent old injuries, fi ghts fatigue and indeed all on going changes during a Bowen session. Bowen Therapy is completely safe, broadly accepted by the medical profession and is supported by recent scientifi c studies. For further information please contact: Jen Webster (BSc, Cert ECBS, Adv NST, MBTPA, CNHC reg.), Bowen Therapist at The White House,Upper High Street, Thame.

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Case 1: My ‘extreme’ athlete client is a 55 year old male.Training for a 100-mile race he came to see me with intense aches and pains, which were beginning to impact on his training schedule. I sensed a slightly skeptical attitude at fi rst: how can such a gentle treatment make an impact on a client who is so knowledgeable about his body structure, nutritional requirements and recovery protocol? Since working with this runner he has experienced a sustained and dramatic decrease in pain - both during a run and post exercise. Attention to posture has been addressed during our sessions and he reports that his running style has improved. He is now looking forward to his 100 mile challenge.

Case 2: My female skiing client.Lynda has just come back from a ski holiday with an injury and has

requested an emergency appointment. I have no idea as to the extent of her injuries, but am hoping that a prompt assessment and treatment will

help her body rebalance and heal. I have been seeing Lynda for several years; through injuries from

previous ski accidents, surgery and helping her manage the effects of her physically demanding job. In recent months Lynda’s ‘aches and

pains’ have been managed with maintenance treatments - she can work, attend regular fi tness classes and has become a competent runner.

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Most of us neglect our feet. They spend much of their lives covered up – out of sight and out of mind – and yet I for one love to give them the occasional pamper and am convinced they thank me for it!

A pedicure, professionally done, is a therapeutic treatment for feet which can support chiropody if you have foot problems, can assist posture by helping you to walk more comfortably and can soothe and relax you whilst being done.

Typically, a pedicure will begin with a soak of your feet in warm, scented water which will both cleanse and soften the skin. This is then

followed by an exfoliating rub to get rid of dead skin. Salts

and minerals are used, but exfoliation may

also be done with pumice, especially on the heels or ball of the foot. A massage of the feet with creams

and aromatherapy oils follows, to refresh

and soften the skin. You may also be treated to a

massage of the lower leg.

Finally, cuticles will be clipped and nails cut and shaped before nail polish is applied to send you away with pretty toes! Any style of polish can be applied, from a French pedicure with white tips to gel polish which gives a long-lasting glossy finish which dries instantly.

With summer approaching, now is the time to get your feet ready for those open toe sandals!

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Massage comes in many forms including;1. Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is an ancient art combining the use of essential oils with therapeutic massage.2. Thai: Thai Massage is a unique blend of intense deep tissue massage, meridian energy work and profound yogic stretches which help to release tension and revitalise the body.We also offer Indian Head, Holistic, Hot Stones, and Sports massage. All of these options can be tailored to specifi c areas of the body if required. Therapists: Jill Roarty, Lara Roberts, Debbie Robertshaw or Poppy Bowler.

For a hands-on body mind balancing try;3. Zero Balancing: A hands-on, non-invasive technique of bodywork which balances

the human energy fi eld and its anatomical structure. It is gentle to receive but powerful in effect, involving subtle holds, pressure and stretches through the clothes of the recipient.Or Seitei Japanese Acupressure.Therapists: Andy Roscoe or Ross Barr.

For deeper relaxation and gentle hands-on approach you might to try; 4. Reiki: A Japanese word representing universal life force energy. It is the energy that makes us alive and is in every living thing. By its very nature, the frequency of this treatment heals the body fi rst, before moving onto mental and emotional levels and fi nally the spirit. Therapist: Heather Sinclair.

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Health & WellbeingHealth & WellbeingHave you ever thought about learning self-hypnosis and using this skill to experience calmness and clarity in your everyday life? If you are interested in fi nding out what hypnosis is all about Janice Bowles is off ering you the opportunity to do just that, by joining her in a taster session, which take place in Th ame on Tuesday 28th April.

Hypnosis is something we all do every day! It is a natural state of being, such as when you are focused intently upon something. If you drive a car I’ll bet you will have experienced that moment where, all of a sudden you have to think where you are, having ‘blocked out’ a portion of the journey! Hypnosis is not only about wanting to change unwanted habits such as smoking

and weight loss but it can also help you to play better golf, learn to swim or gain confi dence. The reason it is so effective is due to the power of imagination, which as far we know is only something that humans have the ability to do. Here’s the curious thing, when using your imagination in a certain way, your mind doesn’t know the difference between imagining and doing. That’s why sports professionals use this technique to make them perform better – it can mean

the difference between winning and losing.Hypnosis is a tool that we can use for our benefi t and it is widely understood now that the mind plays an important role in the quality of our well-being. Learning self-hypnosis is the fi rst step that will allow you to experience a relaxation much deeper than you may have ever felt before. After that you can learn various exercises specifi c to what you might like to work upon, all in a safe, gentle and easy way.So think now, what it is that you would change and then with that in mind attend the self-hypnosis taster session and see how it can help you to achieve it. It is advisable to book in advance as seating is limited. Janice also offers private sessions outside of her workshops.

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Nose sleep tonight...National Stop Snoring Week, which take places between 20th - 25th April, has been launched by the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association to draw attention to and raise awareness of one of the worst ‘habit’s ever, Snoring...!

We all know how annoying snoring can be, but solving the problem isn’t always as simple as we hoped. Finding the cause is the key to finding the solution and the issue might be more concerning than you originally thought.

What is snoring?Snoring is defined as a coarse sound made by vibrations of the soft palate and other tissue in the mouth, nose and throat (upper airway). It is caused by turbulence inside the airway during inhalation. The turbulence is caused by a partial blockage that may be located anywhere from the tip of the nose to the vocal chords. The restriction may occur only during sleep or it may persist all the time and be worse when we are asleep. This is because our muscle tone is reduced during sleep and there may be insufficient muscle tone to prevent the airway tissue vibrating.Unfortunately, snoring isn’t something that can be stopped at will, neither is it something that

can be ‘cured’. it can however be successfully controlled, in most instances by simple self-help remedies.‘Snore tests’ have been specifically designed to help sufferers

find the cause of the snoring. By performing each test and by a process of elimination , the sufferer will be able to identify the cause/s so they can work on the area of concern.

Cause of snoring.Snoring is often the result of overindulging in life’s pleasures such as, overeating and drinking too much. Other causes could be the following and by controlling them sufferers could become quieter sleepers;• Lack of exercise• Alcohol and sleeping pills• Smoking• Sleeping position• Allergy• Nasal stuffiness• Mouth breather• Small or collapsing nostrils• Tongue base snorer• Multifunctional snoringHowever, snoring could also trigger warning signals for a more serious sleeping condition such as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).

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What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and how do I know I have it?OSA is defined as the interruption of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs caused by an obstruction. These periods of ‘stopping breathing’ only become clinically significant if the interruption lasts for more than 10 seconds and occurs more than 10 times every hour. OSA only happens during sleep as it is a lack of muscle tone in your upper airway that causes it to collapse. When you experience an episode of apnoea during sleep your brain will automatically wake you up, usually with a very loud snore or snort. People with OSA will experience these wakening episodes many times during the night so consequently feel more tired during the day.

Symptoms to look out for and diagnosis.People with sleep apnoea may experience any of the following;• Loud heavy snoring often interrupted by

pauses and gasps.

• Excessive daytime sleepiness e.g falling asleep at work, whilst driving etc.

• Irritability, short temper. • Morning headaches. • Gastric reflux. • Changes in mood or behaviour. • Decreased sex drive.Remember not everyone who has these symptoms necessarily has OSA. We possibly all suffer form these symptoms some of the time but a person with symptoms all of the time. They can range from mild to severe and the level of the condition is often established using the apnoea/hypopnea index (AHI), which is the number of apnoeas plus the number of hypopneas per hour of sleep (hypopnea being reduction in airflow). To determine whether you are suffering from the condition you must first undergo a ‘sleep study’ to access the quality of your sleep. This can be done in your home or at hospital.So if you or someone you know is keeping you up at night rather than giving them a jab in the ribs, refer them to this useful website;www.britishsnoring.co.uk/sleepapnoea

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Kalkan is one of Turkey’s hidden gems, the kind of laid-back lazy resort where time can pass doing virtually nothing except relaxing, soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying your holiday.

Spend your days swimming in the clear Mediterranean waters; then, what could be better than an early evening promenade through the narrow streets to explore the charming boutiques, before settling down with a cold glass of wine to admire the views over the harbour. Kalkan has an excellent choice of restaurants, serving authentic local cuisine and freshly-caught fi sh. Kalkan is a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Visit Kekova, the sunken city, which lies submerged just off the coast. For beach-lovers, Kalkan has its own small pebble beach, or head out of town to the nearby beautiful beaches of Kaputas or Patara, an 11 mile stretch of golden sand. Stay in the elegant Oasis Hotel & Suites. The Oasis Hotel & Suites is an intimate boutique hotel offering stylish accommodation, just a short stroll form the centre of Kalkan. It is a serene, adult-only hotel, which doesn’t accept children under 14. The hotel has two

pools with poolside sunbathing terraces and offers spectacular views over the bay. Its chic rooftop restaurant has some of the best views in Kalkan and serves delicious contemporary cuisine. The Oasis boasts a sumptuous spa complete with sauna and Turkish Bath. Accommodation is in attractive rooms and luxury suites, two of which even have their own private pool.

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News & EventsNews & EventsNews & EventsChallenging Chilterns Charity Race Back For

2015

On Sunday 26th April, the third annual Ridge Off Roader running race will start from Bledlow Ridge School. In excess of 500 runners from the South East will race 10km or 6.5km across the Chiltern Hills on footpaths, bridleways and small stretches of road. It is a well organised, marshalled and supported event, providing runners with a superb opportunity to enjoy the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and challenge themselves on some killer hills! All proceeds are donated to Bledlow Ridge School.The Ridge Off Roader race is a community event, licenced by UK Athletics, focusing on some serious competitive running but also providing a great sporting experience for all abilities. New for 2015 is a 2km road race for

11-15 year olds, which aims to encourage teens to get sporty, and the 1km race for the younger children continues around Bledlow Ridge School grounds.Ben Lawrence, from The Ridge Off Roader Committee commented, ‘The continued support from our enthusiastic and engaged community is essential to the success of this event, and The Ridge Off Roader team would like to thank our headline sponsors, The Boot Pub and Bonners and Babington Estate Agents. Both businesses are heavily invested in the area, with Andy and Emma Goddard making a huge success of The Boot in Bledlow Ridge, a village owned pub; and Simon Bonner having a number of busy offi ces in local towns.’The competitors can expect a warm welcome at the fi nish line, as they are cheered home by many parents and children from the school. Bacon butties, great coffee and even a recovery massage service is available.To enter visit www.ridgeoffroader.co.uk where you will fi nd further information, and get to watch the massively inspiring video footage from the 2014 race.

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Tradition, Revelry, Companionship and

Community...These are all words that sum-up the amazing atmosphere of this superb Sydenham village fayre. Seen by so many as a triumphant start to the summer, a chance to catch-up and enjoy a spectacle.

Sydenham Fayre, which takes place on Saturday 6th June between 2pm-5pm, has for decades been a calendar event and will continue for decades to come. This years Fayre will not disappoint, with a new vibrant format, focused around the show ring on the village green, providing a central point to enjoy the Dog Show, cheer on your team in the Tug of War, or relax in the seating area

and listen to the live music whilst the kids play in the ‘Jan Burrows’ Children’s Fun Zone. The Old School Room and Pimms Courtyard will be the focus for food and drinks with a quieter area to enjoy a burger or a glass of Pimm’s. Take a wander down Brookstones and browse the village stalls, rummage through the book stall, fi nd treasure in the Bric a Brac, then challenge a friend to one of the many games, (Bouncy Castle Assault Course, Beat the Goalie, Bottle Hoopla, Coconut Shie, Plate Smashing) or take the children for a pony ride on the Waterlane.With all the events and stalls, this years Fayre is bound to fl y by. Visit the website www.sydenham-fayre.co.uk for all the games, shopping and raffl e prizes.Don’t forget the village will be closed to traffi c on Fayre day from 1:30pm until 5:30pm.

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11-15 year olds, which aims to encourage teens to get sporty, and the 1km race for the younger children continues around Bledlow Ridge School grounds.Ben Lawrence, from The Ridge Off Roader Committee commented, ‘support from our enthusiastic and engaged community is essential to the success of this event, and The Ridge Off Roader team

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Local Bike Club raise money for Charity...

Members of the Chilton Motorcycle Club gathered outside the Birdcage in Thame at the end of March to take part in their annual “Easter Egg Run”.

Every year since they formed 37 years ago the club takes Easter Eggs and charitable donations to sick children.

This year the benefi ciary was the Chiltern Centre for Disabled Children in Henley-on- Thames.

Rider, Neil Woodcock said, “The children love to see the bikes and are even more excited when they see we are carrying chocolate”.

The Chilton Motorcycle Club meet every Tuesday at the Tetsworth Sport and Social Club. They are a group of experienced riders who pride themselves in being members of a sociable, enthusiastic club that always welcomes new members and

encourages considerate, safe riding.

Many events are laid on for the membership throughout the year, dominated by Sunday Club runs, ranging from short winter warmers to long distance summer tours. Weekends away are also organised as well as a trips to the isle of Man TT, circuit days and continental race meets. Destinations of runs vary from general places of interest, through motorcycle related museums and events and motorcycle racing, taking in the British Grand Prix and most major championships events.

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Boutique family event, Beacon Festival, celebrates the longest day of summer high up on The Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire. It may be the furthest point from the sea but there will be a hot, holiday feel to this event, sparking the epitome of summer with a weekend of enlightened entertainment and the best sunset for miles!

The festival brings a new vibe to a legendary place. Staged at Watlington Hill Farm, the site of the infamous Music On The Hill (MOTH) festival, Lindsay Howard-Dean who took over the farm from her parents a couple of years ago had the idea to re-ignite the flame. She put together a new crack team of volunteers who offer their time and expertise in the run up and during the festival to make it the huge success that it has become.

This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before with over 50 bands performing across 3 stages. These include, the Beacon Stage which sits close to the iconic Beacon, after which the festival is named and will again see some great talent, with a range of styles from rock, folk and soul. The line up this year including Sultans on Swings with their twist on popular pop, local indie, folk Band of Hope and fresh and exciting Reading five piece Gunn Hill Riffs.

The Sunset Stage lives up to its name as the sun sets behind it throughout the evening creating an electric atmosphere and fantastic views behind the performers. 2015 will see some amazing acts including the great Rusty Shackle rejoining as the headline band on Friday and for a spot of nostalgia and classic rock, Flash/Queen

II, one of the best Queen tribute bands, will headline Saturday.Then there’s the Acoustic Stage, located in the Hilltop bar marquee which will host an eclectic mix of musicians of varying ages and styles. Festival goers can again enjoy the 2014 Edinburgh Festival award winning Billy Watman, Risborough performer Jefferson Duke along with London based singer/songwriter Innes, Wycombe students Swanhouse, Banbury five piece Folk the System and a host of performers from near and far. The organisers are also excited to offer the stage to the popular 1st Thursday Music Club from Thame who will host between 8.30pm and 12pm Saturday. This area provides the perfect setting to just chill out with a cold beverage and enjoy some great live music.

The bands mentioned here are supported by an exceptionally talented mix of original, tribute and party bands all sourced both locally and nationally.

Music forms only a fraction of the entertainment available to enjoy at Beacon Festival. To tantalise the taste buds there is a food piazza

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Please email your answer along with your contact details and whether you would prefer to win the Family or Adult tickets, to: [email protected] Please put Beacon Festival Competition in the subject box. Closing Date: 30th April 2015. Winners will be selected at random from all correct entries and contacted after the closing date . T&C’s may apply.

serving some of the fi nest gourmets and gastronomical delights this regions has to offer and bars serving real ale, local cider and cocktails.

As the emphasis of Beacon Festival is family focused a dedicated fun-fi lled children’s zone, Beacon Buddies, has been created to keep your little ones amused and stimulated. Sponsored by Hammond Construction, this area features Jewellery making, craft workshops, bouncy castles, Viking lawn games and much more.

There’s also a creative shopping experience, workshops, relaxing holistic therapy and of course camping including posh tents for that extra bit of luxury.

Beacon Festival is a Not-for-profi t event with money made going back into the community - Watlington Scouts, Watlington library, Watlington & Chalgrove children’s centre, Watlington pre school and the Rivertime Boat Trust.

So as you can see, this festival really does cater for everyone. For more information about how to purchase your tickets, visit the website or the Festival Facebook page.W: www.beaconfestival.net F: www.facebook.com/beaconfestival

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Join the Volunteer Team at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway!

The Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway is operated, maintained and managed exclusively by volunteers. There are no paid staff and every penny from fares and sales is ploughed back into the railway. You never know where the journey will lead and volunteering with us can help you to:

• Meet new people and learn new skills as part of a friendly and supportive team.

• Enjoy a real sense of achievement in helping to run your local heritage line.

The current team at the railway are always in need of more people, in all departments to look after the attraction and to contribute to its projects. Volunteering is not only about operating the trains, they welcome help and involvement in customer service roles, catering, administration, marketing,

restoration, engineering, signalling, track maintenance and much more.

Could you be one of the team?If you feel you could spare some of your time to assist at the railway, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Justin, who will be delighted to help you decide what’s right for you and assist you in the process of becoming a volunteer.

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Th e 16th Abingdon Air and Country Show on Sunday 3rd May provides a great day out for all the family with “something for everyone”, whilst raising money for well-known charities and local good causes. Since 2007 the main benefi ciary has been the Th ames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance and before that the Helen and Douglas House Hospice.

Ten years after annual RAF Abingdon shows ceased in 1990, local resident Neil Porter took on the challenge of creating a civilian air show. Little did he know where it would lead! The fi rst show comprised a few stalls and four fl ying items, today there are well over 70 stalls and around 18 display aircraft. However, these are just two measures of how far the show has come and today it is one of the most popular events in Oxfordshire. Fully volunteer-organised the mandate ‘not just an air show’ is “one we are very proud of” says Show Organiser, Neil Porter.Enhancing the ‘country’ section we welcome back David Hughes with his wonderful falconry display highlighting British birds of prey and David Seamark with his lovely sheepdogs. Working both sheep and geese to demonstrate the combined skills of both man and dog David will also invite children into the arena to help him with his demonstration. Other highlights include ferret racing, country crafts demonstrations and the returning Dr Leahy’s Zoo Bus where children, and parents alike, can ‘get up close’ with many exotic species. Owner/operator Dr Mike Leahy will endeavour to help unravel many of the myths some of us have about bugs, insects and reptiles! Dance and music are another important part of the show. The Abbey Brass Band and the ever-popular Fiona Harrison, with her 1940’s repertoire, return. We welcome for the fi rst time Radio Days Big Band with their swing and dance ‘sounds’ from the 1930’s to the 1960’s and the Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers. Other ‘performers’

will include WWII re-enactors and, we hope, an amateur dramatic Dad’s Army production (tbc)!For the children there’s traditional Punch and Judy, amusements and of course our ‘friends’ the Daleks. For those who like to ‘browse’ there are trade and craft stalls, for the engineering-minded, tank rides, steam engines, vintage and classic vehicles, model boats and a Rolls Royce Merlin engine-run and for everyone, food and drink!Flying forms a very important part of the show with most of the display aircraft joined on the ground by many General Aviation aircraft, who’s pilots simply want Abingdon on their Flying Log, and of course the air ambulance EC-135 helicopter. The four hour fl ying display will include the BBMF Lancaster, Spitfi re, Hurricane and Dakota, RNHF Swordfi sh and Breitling Wingwalkers. There will also be a very special celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain by a ‘synchro pair’ consisting, the iconic Spitfi re and todays advanced RAF frontline fi ghter, Eurofi ghter Typhoon.

See you there!For more information including

ticket details visit, www.abingdonairandcountry.co.uk

or call 01494 481524.

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Ten Top Wallpaper Tips

1. Make sure all your paper has the same lot number so that it matches. 2. Use a lining paper to prevent the top paper from creasing or stretching and help the paste to dry faster.

3. Apply a one-inch stripe of white paint along the top of the wall before papering over dark paint or wallpaper. It won’t be as noticeable if the wallpaper fails to align exactly at the top.

4. Use a special plumb bob to get paper straight.

5. Your fi rst strip should be about four inches longer than the height of the wall. Strips after that should be at least two inches longer top and bottom and may need to be more to ensure a pattern match.

6. Turn off the power before papering around switches and receptacles. Remove cover plates and paper over them. Then make a diagonal slit from opposite corners. Trim away the triangular fl aps and replace the cover plate.

7. Double check newly hung strips for bubbles and seam matches.

8. Use a sponge to wipe excess adhesive and rinse the sponge often.

9. Use a sharp utility knife to trim paper

10. A special paste is needed to hang a border on top of wallpaper.

Go along to any DIY store or specialist decorating shop and you will see lots of diff erent types of wall coverings, but how did they originate?

The fi rst type of paper was introduced in Egypt around 4000 BC and was called papyrus. It was from about 200 BC that the Chinese started to put glued rice paper onto their walls, and around 105AD that they began to make paper from textile waste. Knowledge spread from the Chinese to the Middle East via prisoners in the eighth century. It took until the twelfth century for papermaking to reach Europe.

English manufacturing methods became world famous, and in the eighteenth century wallpapers from London workshops were highly sought after. Initially, hand painted papers imitated architectural details or materials like marble and stucco, but eventually other patterns emerged.

The 1920’s are known as the Golden Age of Wallpaper as some 400 million rolls were sold during that period. The industry was revolutionized after WW2 when plastic resins were added to make wallpapers stain resistant, washable, and more durable.

Whilst the popularity of wallpaper has ebbed and fl owed in the intervening years, there is now more variety than ever and a wide price range. The choice of wallpaper can affect the mood and style of a room and can infl uences the selection of furnishing. To get the best effect from any paper however, it is important to hang it correctly, so we have ‘pasted’ some great tips opposite…By Susan Brookes-Morris

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“. . great dog but he goes after other dogs & won’t come back when I call.”

I’ve had my pup for a while and it’s not quite as easy as I thought – she’s very excitable, jumps up, nips & barks a lot!

I am so pleased with my rescue dog & want to give him the best life possible.

He’s such a good dog but

follows me like a shadow

& messes in the house if I go out..

My dog’s not quite the companion I had hoped for. Friends tell me i’ve bought the

wrong breed.

Above are just some of the issues that Dog Listener, Roselle Collins, deals with on a regular basis.

Roselle has always loved dogs, starting off like many people with a childhood pet which she and her mum took to puppy training classes. “My mum and I learned a lot but our puppy spent most of its time chasing the tail of the dog in front,” she remembers, “but it was good fun!”

It was some years later that Roselle heard about Jan Fennell and her method known as Amichien Bonding (AB).

Roselle explains, “I hadn’t been able to have a dog for a while but circumstances changed and I was soon thrilled to bring home a beautiful puppy. It all started so well but he developed several behavioural issues and I tried different training methods in my efforts to sort him out. Nothing worked and I was getting desperate. Finally, I was given a book called ‘The Dog Listener’ by Jan Fennell. It made so much sense and I decided to have one more go and asked for a consultation with a Dog Listener trained by Jan.

The consultant explained that, in order to understand our dogs’ behaviour, we need to recognise that they are thinking as canines and not as humans! Their primary motivation is survival and they look for a leader that they can trust to keep them safe. Since we do not understand what the dog is looking for, we often inadvertently give our dogs the wrong signals and, in the absence of a suitable

leader, the dogs assume that the role must be theirs. In the human world which their instincts do not equip them to understand, this can be highly stressful for many dogs and results in all sorts of undesirable behaviours. My consultant explained why my dog was behaving as he was – and, importantly, what I could do about it. The method is straightforward but I was told that it was not a ‘quick fi x’; I needed AB to become a way of life for me and my dog. It was a revelation and, as I followed the method, the results were speaking for themselves and I found I didn’t want to do anything else!

Nearly ten years later, having trained to be a Dog Listener myself and working with many different dogs, I still don’t want to do anything else! There is nothing more special than having a great relationship with calm, responsive and happy dogs – and it is an added privilege to be allowed to work with other dog owners to help them to have that wonderful relationship with their own dogs.”

To fi nd out more, call Roselle on 07989 947316.

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A goodA goodA goodA goodA goodA goodread...Our Endless Numbered Days – a novel by Claire Fuller. Claire Fuller’s debut novel, Our Endless Numbered Days has just been published by Fig Tree an imprint of Penguin, receiving fantastic reviews from newspapers and readers alike. Claire was born in Sydenham, Oxfordshire and lived there until she was ten, when she moved to Thame and went to Lord Williams’s School. She now lives in Hampshire and ran a small marketing company for many years. But when she was forty she began writing short stories and then studied for an MA in Creative and Critical Writing at the University of Winchester. ‘I’ve been so surprised and delighted by the success of Our Endless Numbered Days,’ says Claire. ‘It’s being published in nine countries, the reviews in the papers have been excellent, and the readers who have been in touch with me seem to love it. It’s quite a surreal moment to go into a bookshop and see the novel I wrote sitting on a shelf.’Our Endless Numbered Days is the story of Peggy Hillcoat, who in 1976, when she is eight is taken by her father to a remote European forest. When they arrive he tells Peggy the rest of the world has disappeared and they are the only two survivors. She believes him and the two of them live in the forest for nine years, surviving the harsh winters by living on squirrels and rabbits. The novel is not so much about whether Peggy makes it home – readers know from the start that she does, since Peggy tells the story from her mother’s London house when she is seventeen – but how she makes it home and why she comes back when she does. ‘The idea for the book came from a news story that hit the headlines in 2011,’ says Claire. ‘A teenager appeared

in Berlin saying that he had been living in the Germany forests with his father for the previous fi ve years. He claimed that his father had died in an accident. Everyone believed him; he was supported by the German social services, the forests were searched, but no body was found. It turned out that the boy, Robin van Helsum, was lying and had in fact run-away from his home. But his story started me thinking, what if he and his father really had lived in the forest, what might have taken them there, how would they have survived, and why might Robin have come back when he did?’Claire has been doing various appearances around the country, talking at events and reading from her book, including at The Book House in Thame on 2nd April. ‘My father moved back to Thame a few years ago, so it’s lovely to return to the town I lived in when I was growing up. I’m really enjoying meeting people who have read my book. Book groups are especially fun, when we can have an in-depth discussion about all the details. It’s very interesting to fi nd out what readers think about the twist at the end without having to worry about revealing any spoilers.’If you’re interested in Claire speaking at a group you run, you can get in touch with her via her website: www.clairefuller.co.uk or on Twitter:@ClaireFuller2Our Endless Numbered Days is available from The Book House in Thame, Waterstones and Blackwells in Oxford, and online via Amazon.co.uk

she does, since Peggy tells the story from

and why she comes back when she does.

‘A teenager appeared

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