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Transcript of Focus Bicester South Jan/Feb 2014
January -February 2014
Issue 12
List your business
FREEwww.focusfi ndit.co.uk
with theNEW Focuson-line directory
To advertise call: 01869 908247
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To advertise call us on 01869 908247 or 07756 544511email: [email protected] visit: www.focusmagazinegroup.co.ukFollow us on Twitter: @FocusMagazines Find us on Facebook: FocusMagazineGroupPublished by: Focus Magazine Group, The Studio 15 Buckingham Way, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6JY
Welcome & Contents
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ContentsJanuary - February 2014 Issue Number 12
of whom have recently moved to new premises in Bicester. We also feature on Elite Dance and Evolve Fitness who hold an open day on January 4th .
Our post bags are always full so have a go at our Sudoku
It’s a new year, new you and a new opportunity to keep that New Year’s resolution longer than the last one! Cold weather
is all around us and if you have not already had them, then very soon you may well be suffering from a touch of New Year blues.
Moving forward, 2013 has been a great year at Focus and hopefully for you all too, so goodbye 2013 and hello 2014. We’ve got plenty of local businesses featured in this issue, including Carpet Trader and Alchester Tiles, both
competition where you could win a £20 cash prize courtesy of Focus. What better way to start the year than winning this competition!
Have a great new year, whether it’s a new you you’re looking for, or just to keep the same happy one that you already know and love. Here's wishing you all a great 2014 from Focus!
11 Health, Beauty & Fitness
07 Entertainment & Leisure
06 Computers
10 Services
12 Homes
16 Tradespeople
18 Windows & Conservatories
08 Gardens
19 Motors
Looking for tiles for your home?Alchester Tiles, your local ceramic tile specialist have just relocated, fi nd out more about them on page 16.
Your local Flooring and blinds specialistRead our company profi leon local fi rm Carpet Traderon pages 12 & 13.
15 Services
Looking for tiles
on pages 12 & 13
Looking for tiles
on pages 12 & 13.
Win Win yourself £20with our prize Sudoku competition...Just turn to page 9 of your magazine.
Open Day at Evolve Fitness& Elite DanceSee more details aboutthe open day on page 5.
and Evolve Fitness who hold an
Your local
The deadline foradvertising in your next issue of Focus Bicester is the 8th January
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Focus TowcesterCirculation: 10,000
Focus BrackleyCirculation: 7,500
Focus MidshiresCirculation: 8,100
Focus Bicester NorthCirculation: 7,000
Focus Bicester SouthCirculation: 7,000
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in Focus Bicester South, whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that the descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by the advertisers.
Focus Bicester South is one of fi ve magazines delivered to over 40,000 homes and businesses, published bi-monthly.Focus Magazines are also placed in public areas, cafes, public houses, restaurants, information bureaus, surgeries and libraries free of charge for readers out of our delivery areas.To fi nd out how to startadvertising your businessfrom just £20 per monthcall us on 01869 908247.
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Evolve Fitness & Elite Dance Open Day
Evolve Fitness opens its doorsto you and the family on the dayA family friendly gym for all so why not just drop in and enjoy a FREE gym trial and take the opportunity to look at all the other fantastic facilities available.NO joining fees and NO contracts! - Why go anywhere else?
Joanne Wilson is offering a range of treatments for both men and women including manicure, pedicure, waxing, massages, facials and many more. M: 07792 324248 or through her facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Beautyatevolve
WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
Launton Business CentreUnit 3, Murdock RoadBicester OX26 4PL.
And of course, you’ll fi ndus on Facebook and Twitter
Tel 01869 323337Mob 07779 809587e: join@evolvehealthandfi tness.co.uk
OPEN DAY4th January 2014 at Elite Dance10.00am-4.00pm
For further details contactHayley Byrd - 07842 902207info@elitedanceandtheatretuition.co.ukwww.elitedanceandtheatretuition.co.uk
Visit Elite Dance at their NEW StudiosJoin us for a look around our new studios at Evolve Gym, Murdock Road, Bicester and for a chance to
WIN HALF A TERMS FREE CLASSES!!!
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Computers
Confetti Wedding Fair at The Tally Ho this March
Congratulations! You’re starting on the magical journey of planning such an important event, which can be both stressful and exciting at the same time. Confetti
Celebrations work with local wedding professionals to bring wedding fairs and bridal styling events to your area, in beautiful venues.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with upcoming events, we’re easy to find!
A wedding fair at The Tally Ho Hotel in Arncott near Bicester is our first fair in 2014 on the 2nd March from 11am – 3pm. Come and join us, local professionals and take a look around this venue which offers a perfect blend of the modern and traditional. The main building was converted from a
Open: 8:00am – 5:00pm weekdays, 8.30 – 11.30am Saturdays
Visit our online store at www.linnell-countrywear.co.uk
Get dressed for the great outdoors...
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Visit us for leading brands in outdoor clothing.
Treasured photos lost?Important data deleted?Music collection gone?
Personal Data or Business Datacontact your local experts:
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5 Oxford Court, St James Road, Brackley, NN13 7XYTel: 01280 707190 Web: griffinforensics.com
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Entertainment & Leisure
19th century farm house retaining much of its early character with stone walls and beamed ceilings. A recent edition of a large wooden bandstand in the gardens, brings extra flexibility of how, what, when and where you choose to have things happen during your day.
Visit www.confetticelebrations.co.uk
• The Tally Ho, a perfect wedding venue.
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TEL: 01280 848843email: [email protected] www.pspauctions.co.uk
Trading for over 20 years
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Gardens
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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition. That’s all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.
Or cut out and send completed entries along with your name, address and phone number to: The Studio,15 Buckingham Way, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6JY
Save a stamp - FREE ENTRY email your solution to: [email protected] date for entries: 30th January 2014
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SUDOKU
To give yourself the chance of winning a crisp £20 note, just pick up a pen, settle down with our Sudoku
Puzzle and send in your entry.
Congratulations to the luckywinner from our previous issue,Hannah Beauchamp fromBicester who wins our last £20 cash prize.
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Congratulations to the luckywinner from our previous issue,
WIN!Yourself a £20 Cash Prize courtesy of Focus Magazines
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Services
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Health, Beauty & Fitness
Awards for all round Bluebird Care (Cherwell)
Bicester based Bluebird Care (Cherwell), part of the national Bluebird Care Network, were recently presented the Best Newcomer Award for the Midlands region at the
Bluebird Care annual conference in October, held at the prestigious Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire.
Delighted owners Suzzanne and John Elgar commented “We are immensely proud of our
enthusiastic and dedicated team, who work tirelessly helping others. We
would also like to thank our existing customers for making our job such a pleasure. We feel incredibly lucky to be able to provide care that allows people to keep their independence and
remain at home with daily visits or a full live-in service that provides
a real alternative to residential living.
Suzzanne went on to say, “We fi rmly believe that care delivered within the comfort of their own home surrounded by family and friends is the type of care that many people would like to receive. Care at home involves the customer in all aspects of decision making and is tailored to assist our customers to maintain their independence. We like to think of our customers as members of our extended family and treat them as we would wish our own family members to be treated."
Due to the high demand for our quality care service, Bluebird Care (Cherwell) are currently recruiting for Care Workers. If you feel you share our passion to make a difference to people’s lives please contact us on 01869 324293 or [email protected].
At Bluebird Care we offer everything from personal care to shopping, cleaning or social visits. In fact every-thing you need to stay in the comfort of your own home.
CARE VISITS AT HOME Good Old Fashioned Service
Call on 01869 324293
www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/cherwell
enthusiastic and dedicated team, who work tirelessly helping others. We
would also like to thank our existing customers for making our job such a pleasure. We feel incredibly lucky to be able to provide care that allows people to keep their independence and
remain at home with daily visits or a full live-in service that provides
a real alternative to residential living.
To book your session now phone
07947 828 101 or 01280 706445email: [email protected]
www.thebodyworkstudio.co.uk
The Bodywork Studio offers you the chance to Experience this amazing “New Massage” for the special introductory price of £10
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Homes
Carpet Trader launch new showroom and services
Carpet trader has now relocated to newly refurbished showrooms, just a few metres from its previous premises, due to further
expansion, in Granville Way, Bicester.
Derek Holland, owner for over 20 years of this family run independent business, invites you to visit them and his friendly experienced team at the new Carpet, Flooring, Karndean Design Studio and Blind Manufacturing Centre where thousands of samples are available to take home as required. Why not take advantage of their free quotation and measuring service?
Complete the theme from our selection of poles, tracks and complementary wallpapers.
Select your bespoke look from our large range of fabric pattern
and blind books.
We offer beautiful hand-made curtains, blinds, loose covers and
general soft furnishings.
(showroom visits by appointment only)Unit 8, Green Farm, Fritwell, OX27 7QU
Tel 01869 345943www.pleatssoftfurnishings.co.uk
“finest quality individual soft
furnishings for your home”
First Home Consultation and Estimates FREE
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Homes
Carpet Trader launch new showroom and services
All of their Carpet, Flooring and Blind installations are carried out by Carpet Trader’s own employed master fi tters whose reputation precedes them as the best in the
business. Carpet Trader does not use sub-contractors.
In addition to this excellent installation service, they provide professional services to uplift and dispose of old carpets and fl ooring, ease doors and they will even hoover your new
quality carpet.
Carpet Trader, unlike other stores and suppliers, understand their customers by providing a
professional fi rst class service from start to fi nish, of their valued order.
Visit the Bicester showroom, which is open7 days a week, or for more information or to
have your questions answered call 01869 321777 or check out their website:
www.carpet-trader-bicester.co.uk
Visit the Bicester showroom, which is open7 days a week, or for more information or to
have your questions answered call 01869 321777 or check out their website:
www.carpet-trader-bicester.co.uk
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Homes
What is the most important document you will ever sign?
Signing your Will may be the most significant time you put pen to paper in your entire life. I would urge you to instruct a solicitor,
preferably a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), rather than a Bank or Will writer who are, in my experience, far more expensive and less-qualified than solicitors.
An example concerns a Bank which prepared Wills for a husband and wife simply leaving their estates to one another. All was fine on the first death, because when the husband
passed away his estate went to his wife. However, when the wife died she left her estate to the husband who had predeceased her, thus the Will was in vain and her estate passed to relatives all of whom, I suspect, she would have joyfully disinherited.
Good, well drafted Wills do not need to be complex, nor expensive. The testator must think carefully about what he or
she wants to do.
A qualified solicitor would have avoided this problem. Good, well drafted Wills do not need to be complex, nor expensive. The testator must think carefully about what he or she wants to do, and their adviser will use their training and experience to achieve the testator’s wishes.
Spratt Endicott charge £160 plus VAT for a basic individual Will, and just £200 plus VAT for a joint Will. If you would like further information, please contact David Endicott, Managing Partner at Spratt Endicott Solicitors on 01295 204005 or email [email protected].
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Services
What is the most important document you will ever sign?
Signing your Will may be the most significant time you put pen to paper in your entire life. I would urge you to instruct a solicitor,
preferably a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), rather than a Bank or Will writer who are, in my experience, far more expensive and less-qualified than solicitors.
An example concerns a Bank which prepared Wills for a husband and wife simply leaving their estates to one another. All was fine on the first death, because when the husband
passed away his estate went to his wife. However, when the wife died she left her estate to the husband who had predeceased her, thus the Will was in vain and her estate passed to relatives all of whom, I suspect, she would have joyfully disinherited.
Good, well drafted Wills do not need to be complex, nor expensive. The testator must think carefully about what he or
she wants to do.
A qualified solicitor would have avoided this problem. Good, well drafted Wills do not need to be complex, nor expensive. The testator must think carefully about what he or she wants to do, and their adviser will use their training and experience to achieve the testator’s wishes.
Spratt Endicott charge £160 plus VAT for a basic individual Will, and just £200 plus VAT for a joint Will. If you would like further information, please contact David Endicott, Managing Partner at Spratt Endicott Solicitors on 01295 204005 or email [email protected].
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Tradespeople
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Tradespeople
Alchester Tiles opens new showroom
A lchester Tiles has just relocated to a new showroom in Granville Way,
Bicester, further stamping it’s authority as the leading supplier of ceramic tiles in the local area.
The new easy to park showroom offers trade, contractors and private sales an extensive range
of porcelain and ceramic tiles, natural stone and mosaic tiles available from stock at very competitive prices and includes free delivery to the local area.
Whether it’s just independent advice you may be seeking or perhaps a more detailed discussion regarding tiling or the fi tting of a new bathroom suite then visit the showroom. Fully stocked with many additional products with
a wide range of grouts, trims, sealants and ancillary maintenance
products that complement the vast range of wall and fl oor tiles.
The new bathroom displays give ideas and inspiration to help you to plan and make the right choice for any bathroom refurbishment.
Why not pop in and see the range or phone 01869 240201
Unit 4 Chaucer Business Park , Granville Way, Bicester OX26 4JT.
Why not pop in and see the range or phone 01869 240201
Unit 4 Chaucer Business Park , Granville Way, Bicester OX26 4JT.
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Windows & Conservatories
Pushy salesmen?Not with Cloudy2Clear!
Cloudy2Clear Windows, the South Northants based window repair company, are
revolutionising how homeowners view double glazing in our area. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as customers take advantage of their services. Managing Director, Josh Florey, is convinced that much of his success is down to the fact that he employs tradesmen, not salesmen. ‘If you think about it, who wants to deal with the dreaded double glazing salesman? The thought of going through the whole tedious process of haggling with someone who arrives at 7 at night and then camps themselves in your house until midnight is not one most people fi nd attractive. A lot of our customers
are elderly and can feel very pressurised by sales tactics. We set out from day one to be very different.’
Josh makes very sure his customers are looked after right from the fi rst time Cloudy2Clear arrive at the house. ‘All our staff arrive in uniforms so the customer knows who they are and I insist that they wear plastic overshoes to protect the customers carpets. We then measure the windows that have a problem and price the job up there and then, which usually takes around 15 minutes. If the customer wants the job doing we’ll arrange installation but if they want to call us back later that’s fi ne. What I don’t want to hear from any of my customers is that they felt pushed into anything. It’s just not our style. We’re trying to give the glazing industry a reputable face and the evidence of my order book tells me my customers like our approach.’
So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Josh a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be more than happy to help!
my customers is that they felt pushed
So, if your windows are steamed • Josh Florey.
Old Fashioned Values Pay Dividends For Cloudy2ClearIt’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.
Managing Director Trevor Skidmore feels that his approach is the key. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about
saving people money, although that obviously helps. Some people may call the way I do things a little old-fashioned but it’s amazing how a simple mix of manners, punctuality and personal service increases your business. I’m constantly taken aback by customers who are shocked that we turn up when we say we will, do the job that is required and clean up after ourselves. I’m afraid it indicates to me that there are many companies who don’t and that’s just not fair to the customer.’
Cloudy2Clear service the whole of Northamptonshire from their local depots and
his ethos is proving to be a major factor in his success. ‘When I started out I just did the things that came naturally to me. I really hate being let down by tradesmen so I was determined not to let that happen to my customers. As it turns out that little bit of extra care has meant I get friends and familyof people I have done
work for on the phone constantly so it’s not just personally satisfying but good for business too. At the end of the day it’s not rocket science, is it?’
So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Trevor a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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Motors
MOT Testing Station includingCLASS IV & CLASS VII
Motor Repairs & ServicingCar Sales
S&S MOTORS(Family business est. 1972)
ARNCOTT • BICESTER • OX25 1NY
01869 [email protected] www.sandsmotorsbicester.co.uk
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The Milton Keynes Wedding Show is widely recognised as one of the largest wedding shows in the region. Now in its 22nd year, it boasts around 130 exhibitors presenting everything you need to plan your wedding day.
The show has free admission and Catwalk Fashion Shows are held on the Saturday and Sunday at midday, 2pm and 4pm. If you are planning a wedding, it’s an event not to be missed.
Don’t miss the region’s largest Wedding Show
Friday January 31st - Sunday February 2nd 2014
For further event information and enquiries please call: 01908 305123 or visit: www.centralexhibitions.co.uk
Middleton Hall near John Lewisthecentre:mk Milton Keynes
FREE ADMISSIONFollow road signs to thecentre:mk, central shopping from M1 Junction 13 or 14, the A5 or the A421. Sat Nav: MK9 3EP
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