Key Buildings

Events Calendar

Accommodation

Local Businesses

Eating and Drinking

Shopping in Wantage

Local Places of Interest

Clubs and Associations

Local Government Information

Schools, Colleges and Nurseries

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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WANTAGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

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Contents 4 Then and Now

8 Key Buildings

12 Local Places of Interest

14 Wantage.com

16 Eating and Drinking

21 Accommodation

22 Schools, Colleges and Nurseries

24 Retail and Shops

34 Local Business Directory

40 Clubs and Associations

44 Local Council Information

45 Useful Contacts

46 Events Calendar 2010

47 Map of Wantage

Contributors:Sales Manager Lou Guthrie For all sales enquiries please call 01367 241162 or 07894 554551Email lou@bordengate.comCompiled and Edited by Alison Neale, The Proof Fairy 01367 888229Photography by Alison Neale, Anne Pagett, Andy Fellowes, RBS Williams F1Published by The Proof Fairy on behalf of Focus on Faringdon CICPrinted by: Eco Salus, 11 Stallpits Road, Shrivenham, Oxfordshire SN6 8BGWith thanks to:Wantage.com, Howard Hill, Wantage Chamber of Commerce, Focus on Faringdon CIC, Dave Reynolds, Vale & Downland Museum, Wantage Fire Station.

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Front cover picture:King Alfred by Andy Fellowes

Getting to Wantage

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By carWantage is within easy reach of Oxford, Swindon, Newbury

and Reading, which are all less than 20 miles away. The town can be reached via either the A338 or the A417. There

is plenty of parking with short term spaces in the Market Place. Longer term parking is available at Sainsbury’s (off

the A338 towards Oxford), off Mill St (heading to Faringdon), and Portway (signposted from the Market Place and A417).

By public transportBuses run regularly from the town centre to Oxford, Didcot,

Abingdon and Faringdon, with Saturday services to Swindon and Newbury.

Local Community TransportThe Stanford in the Vale Community Minibus runs regularly,

providing a service between Wantage, Faringdon and the outlying villages.

www.stanford-in-the-vale.co.uk/communitybus.shtml

Taxi / Car HireThere is a taxi rank in the Market Place and a number of taxi

and car hire companies based in the town: AH Taxi Service 07979 378240 Cab Co 01235 772424 Chapel Cars 07789 551 931 Evenlode Taxis 01235 762035 Grove Cabs 01235 772200

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Much of the centre of Wantage has remained unchanged over the years, though there are some subtle differences. Alison Neale takes up position, as close as possible, to replicate pictures of a bygone era and show that Wantage has retained much of its original character and charm.

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Apart from the traffic very little has changed on

Mill Street! The buildings are recognisably the

same, though the Tea Store is now looking for

a new tenant. The tramway building closed in

1925 when the passenger service stopped, and

the building is now home to Harpers Estate

Agents. Sadly the top of the building was

removed for safety reasons in the 1970s, but

the terracotta facade is still impressive.

Looking up Mill Street in 1915. On the left is PW Belcher’s Tea

Store, and further up the road is the Wantage Tramway Office, with

its distinctive terracotta facade. The tram carried goods and pas-

sengers from the station house, located behind the office, to Wan-

tage Road GWR mainline station, just outside what is now Grove.

Just past the tramway office the roof of the Baptist Church is visible.

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Wantage Market Place on mar-

ket day, c.1915. Note the pens

for livestock and the horses and

carriages parked up! The build-

ing at the top of the photo is the

Post Office Vaults, curiously

called the OLD Post Office

Vaults then!

Cars obviously replace the horse-drawn carriages

but again little has changed. The building housing

the newly opened Cargo store, on the left, is one of

the few additions, replacing the low building which

was once a butcher’s. The Post Office Vaults have

been painted but are still recognisable - but

strangely, no longer “Old”!

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Another view of the Vaults, this time looking along

Newbury Street c. 1903. At this time The Old Post

Office Vault was a Free House, selling “Finest Ales

& Stout, Wines & Spirits”. The Cotswold stone

building on the right was a bank.

The Vaults have been painted and at

some point lost their dormer windows,

but still stand, home to Scrivens

Opticians, amongst other businesses.

The bank building has long gone and is

now a row of shops. However, the

building that previously housed Cleggs

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Grove Street c. 1930. Mr Arthur Belcher owned The Wantage Motor

Company, on the left, where he carried out repairs and bought and sold

car and motorcycle parts. The building to the far right was the Town

Hall, built in 1877 to replace the old market building destroyed when

the King Alfred statue was erected. The next building along is the

timber-framed Falcon House, the oldest house in town, dating back to

1646. It was once owned by “Blind Man Massey” but by now was C.

Cooper’s shop, selling groceries, confectionary and tobacco.

Grove Street also looks much the

same! The motor company is now

House of Spice Indian restaurant and

the Town Hall building is HSBC bank.

Falcon House is a private residence.

Grove Street is now a busy thorough-

fare as shoppers use it to walk be-

tween the market place and the new

Sainsbury’s and King’s Park

developments.

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THEN AND NOW

THEN photographs courtesy of The Vale and Downland Museum (www.wantage.com/museum)

except 9, courtesy Tony Whiting, Wantage Fire Station (www.wantagefirestation.co.uk).

Archive photos of Wantage are available from The Vale and Downland Museum, Church Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8BL. 01235 771447

NOW photographs by Alison Neale © 2010

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The Victoria Cross Gallery has a colourful history. Originally an inn called the

Red Lion, it became a covered corn market and community hall in 1865. By

the 1890s the building was in a state of disrepair so was bought by the Town

Commissioners for the benefit of the town. Lady Wantage oversaw its renova-

tion and Lord Wantage donated 44 portraits of Victoria Cross heroes, which were dis-

played in what became known as the Victoria Cross Gallery, or the “VC”. Part of the

gallery was converted to a fire station in 1910 and firefighters and engines such as this

one, the Merryweather, were housed there till 1967, when the current fire station

opened in Ormond Road. The smaller vehicle is the Johnny Barr, a hand-pumped trol-

ley from early Victorian times.

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Soldiers were billeted at the VC during WWI; Lord Wantage’s

paintings were removed from the gallery and stored away dur-

ing WWII when it was converted into a kitchen for local

schools. The Victoria Cross Gallery was sold for development

in 1974 and is now home to shops and offices, with the part

that was once the fire station now The Baker’s Oven.

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Another view of Mill Street, c. 1932. The Wantage Motor Co

is visible at the top with the Baptist Church Hall beyond. In its

time this building has been a veterinary surgery, ironmongers

and the Conservative Rooms. Opposite is FJ Haynes hair-

dresser, who also sold tobacco. Note the rather nice Austin

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building jutting out on the left is still a hairdressers, now

Roly’s No. 1 Barber Shop!

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Wallingford Street in the 1960s. The shop in the centre began

life as “Valentine & Barrell: china, glass and hardware factors”.

Originally a Witney company, the Wantage branch was

opened in 1902 and managed by Thomas R Badger. He later

went on to buy the business and rename it “Badger’s”. This

building was erected in 1908 after the original shop collapsed

whilst undergoing alterations.

The Valentine & Burrell building was pulled down in 1976 to make way

for the new Waitrose and Central News (later WH Smith) development,

as well as Boots. Badger’s maintains a presence in town though, with

Badger’s Menswear in the Market Place owned by Thomas Badger’s

grandson. The building opposite, once a private house, is now used by

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In the days when the Great

Western Railway still stopped

at Wantage Road Station, it

was decided that a tramway

should be built to carry pas-

sengers and goods the two

and a half miles between the

town centre and the station.

Shares were sold in the com-

pany and the line was opened

in October 1875. The original

trams were horse-drawn but

steam powered trams were

soon introduced and contin-

ued to run on the line until it

closed in 1945.

Passengers using the tram-

way bought their tickets from the tramway office, which was located on Mill

Street; people walked through the office and out to the platform at the

back. The office operated until 1925, when the passenger operation side

closed following the introduction of GWR omnibuses.

The line and station has long gone but the tramway office still stands, now

home to Harpers Estate Agents, and is a lasting reminder of an important

piece of Wantage’s history.

Many towns and villages once had tanyards, where cattle hides were

tanned, and Wantage was no exception. The Wantage tanyard can be

dated back to the 13th century but the industry was at its peak in the

100 years between 1700 and 1800, when there were at least 11 tan-

ners working in the town, including one

reported to be the largest in the country.

The tanyards had disappeared by the mid-

dle of the 19th century and there is no

trace of them now – except for the row of

tanners’ cottages in “Tanner Street” – now

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Vale and Downland Museum

Parish Church

Wantage Almshouses

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The Vale and Downland Museum Centre officially opened in 1983 and now holds over 3,000 objects that illustrate the history of the area. Featuring everything from fossils to Formula 1, the museum aims to make connections between the distant past and the present.

The Vale & Downland is one of the most popular museums in the area, attracting around 53,000 visitors a year from the local area and further afield. As well as the artefacts, the museum has a range of multimedia exhibits; two galleries where local artists display their work; an excellent café serving snacks to three course lunches; a shop selling local history books and souvenirs; and regular special events including talks, exhibitions and family friendly days. The museum and cafeteria can be hired for social events such as birthdays, club meetings etc.

The museum building itself is of historical interest. The main entrance, Squires Room, Downland Kitchen and offices are in a Grade 2 listed, converted 17th century cloth-merchant's house which was a doctor’s sur-gery prior to becoming the museum. The galleries behind are housed in mainly 20th century-built extensions but include the 18th century Hunt's Barn. The stores, workshop, kitchen and library are in an adjoining building, known as Legge's Cottage.

Contact Vale & Downland Museum on 01235 771447 www.wantage.com/museum

Dedicated to St Peter and St Paul, Wantage Parish Church is the oldest surviving building in town, with parts dating back to the 13th century. Built of Bath stone in a cruciform design, most of the church dates from the 14th and 15th century, though William But-terfield refurbished and renovated it in Victorian times and further renovation took place in the 1990s. Iron railings once surrounded the churchyard but these were removed and used to aid the war effort during WWII.

The bell tower holds nine bells, of which eight are rung as a peal; it is on these bells that the clock and carillon plays 'Angel Song' eve-ry three hours. The ninth bell is the smallest; it was cast in 1609 and is a Sanctus bell, used to ring the Angelus daily. The largest bell weighs over 21cwt!

As well as holding services throughout the week, the church often provides an atmospheric setting for concerts by Wantage Orchestra, Choir and Silver Band.

Contact: Father John Salter on 01235 762214 www.wantageparish.com

Almshouses were first established in 10th century Britain, providing a place of residence for the old, sick or distressed. They seem like a thing of the past now we have the welfare state, so it will probably surprise you that there are still thousands of almshouses all over the country, housing over 35,000 people, mainly the elderly.

Wantage has three sets of almshouses and they are all important historic, Grade 2 listed buildings. The Mill Street Almshouses (top) were built between 1868 and 1871 and are a terrace of eight units, forming a community in the heart of town. Another ten almshouses were built in Eagles Close in 1867 (middle), forming a pretty terrace. The original water pump is still on view in the gardens.

However, probably the oldest almshouses in Wantage are the Robert Stiles Almshouses in Stiles Court, (bottom) first mentioned in the Governors’ Returns of 1796. Located just off busy Newbury Street but hidden behind a wall, the two sets of four single-storey houses are grouped around a courtyard. Of particular interest are the sheep's knuckles inlaid into the pathways!

Contact: 01235 765366 or The Almshouse Association on 01344 452922

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King Alfred Statue

Wessex Flour Mill

Lains Barn

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King Alfred has stood in the market place since 1877, commissioned to celebrate 1,000 years since Alfred the Great’s birth in Wantage. The statue was donated to the town by Col. Robert Loyd-Lindsay - later Lord Wantage - who bought an eight foot piece of Sicilian marble and instructed Count Gleichen - Queen Victoria’s neph-ew - to sculpt the block in the king’s image. Mounted on a lump of Cornish granite, the installation of the statue meant that the ugly Market House, which stood in the centre of the Market Place, had to be removed. To replace it, Loyd-Lindsay paid for a new Town Hall to be built on the corner of Mill Street and this building still stands today and is home to HSBC Bank.

The unveiling of the statue on 14th July 1877 was attended by Their Royal High-nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, who arrived at Wantage Road station from London Paddington in a special saloon train. Crowds lined the streets and, waving flags and banners, watched the royals proceed to the market place by horse-drawn carriage.

The statue shows King Alfred holding a battle-axe in one hand and a roll of parch-ment in the other, signifying his two roles as warrior and lawgiver; on his head he wears a close fitting helmet with the Saxon emblem of royalty; and by his side hangs a sword. Nobody knows what King Alfred actually looked like, and it is ru-moured that his face is a resemblance of Loyd-Lindsay!

Located (obviously enough) on Mill Street, Wantage is host to a well known, busy mill which produces flour from wheat grown locally and deliv-ers it to farm shops, craft bakers and independent food stores all over the country. What you may not know is that there has been a mill on Mill Street since Domesday times. Up till the late 19th century the mill was wa-ter-driven by Letcombe Brook. The flour was stone-ground and delivered to customers via the Wantage Tramway, which ran from the mill to Wan-tage Road mainline station, near Grove.

The existing mill was originally owned by Mr Clark, who lived locally, but it was purchased shortly after WWII by the Munsey family, whose own mill had been destroyed by fire. In 1960 the family opted to change from water and steam power to electricity but this meant that the mill had to be moved into the adjacent building, which was built in 1922 and used for storage. The “Old Mill”, which stands over Letcombe Brook, has since been con-verted into apartments. Now known as Wessex Flour Mill and run by 4th generation miller Paul Munsey, the mill is only one of two independent mills to have survived in Oxfordshire.

Contact: 01235 768991 or visit www.wessexmill.co.uk

Lains Barn, just outside Wantage, was originally used to store corn, with wagons en-tering through the large doors to leave their freshly harvested load. Sheaves of corn were stored at either end of the barn and later, during the winter, threshed with flails in front of the open doors, allowing the fresh air to separate the grain from the straw. The Victorian era saw the invention of the mechanical corn thresher so the barn was extend with an L-shaped cow byre and used to shelter animals.

By 1970, though, farming methods had moved on and the barn was redundant. Plan-ning permission to convert it to residential use was turned down and it was threat-ened with demolition. Fortunately, the Vale and Downland Museum Trust acquired the property in 1977 and restored it for the community. Dr Dick Squires was behind the restoration and his plans were basic but flexible, leaving the majestic spaces in-tact. Over the years Lains Barn has been used for a wide range of functions, includ-ing conferences, wedding receptions, barbecues, music nights, ceilidhs and banquets. It’s also an approved venue for civil marriage ceremonies.

Lains Barn offers a competitively priced venue in a unique rural setting. It’s also a great example how the preservation of our agricultural heritage can be enjoyed by generations to come.

Contact: 01235 832745 or visit www.lainsbarn.co.uk

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Neil and Amanda previously worked for the same company, albeit in different offices, and have found that their pro-active approach to conveyancing

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both so busy that it made sense to go out on our own. Having looked around Wantage and

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The house, built with typical Georgian symmetry, has many interesting features, including a dining room said by John Betjeman to be "the nicest dining room in Oxfordshire". Perhaps the most prominent feature is an “imperial staircase” which rises in two flights on either side of the south door, returns to a single flight to the upper landing and is fitted with twisted oak balusters, topped with fanciful acorn carvings.

Visitors to the house can see pictures of past scions of the family, some of whom have been cabinet ministers, Lords, famous bankers and members of the clergy, as well as portraits of Francis Baring, the founder of Barings Bank. The house is furnished with period furniture throughout, though much of the original Georgian panelling was replaced in the Victorian

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The White Horse's origins go back 3,000 years to

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sion but what it really signifies remains a mystery.

Written records of the Horse date back to the

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connections to ancient gods or possibly be some

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see today is in exactly the same place and rough-

ly the same shape as it was when first made. The

White Horse survives through the tradition of

“scouring” which takes place every seven years,

when new chalk is hammered into the shape.

Dragon Hill, a flat-topped chalk mound just below

the White Horse, is claimed to be the place where

St. George, the patron Saint of England, slew the

dragon to save the King's daughter from being

sacrificed. The dragon’s blood poisoned the

earth, marking the ground with a white scar

where nothing will grow even now. Whatever the

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round with dog walkers, hikers and kite flyers.

Especially popular with walkers is The Ridgeway,

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chalk downs and is a remnant of one of the earli-

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close to Avebury, through Oxfordshire to Ivinghoe

Beacon in Buckinghamshire.

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Visitors to the Betjeman Millennium Park, located next to Letcombe Brook, behind the mill, enjoy walking through the wild flowers and admiring the sculptures but may not know the “David and Goliath” story behind the park’s existence. Up until the 1960s the land was an orchard owned by the Wheeler family, who built much of the housing in Wan-tage. Bill Wheeler wanted the land to become a park at some stage but when he died it was sold to a developer who put in plans for housing. Horrified at the loss of a valuable green space in the town, people campaigned against it and despite the property develop-er having a high-flying barrister backing his application, it was turned down, and plans for a park approved in principle. A trust was formed and, with the help of funding from the district council and an anonymous benefactor, the land was bought and work began on the park, which opened in 2000.R

But why the Betjeman Millennium Park? Well, some conservation-conscious locals want-ed to celebrate both the millennium and the life of John Betjeman. As one-time Poet Lau-reate, John Betjeman is of course intrinsically linked with Wantage – he lived here between 1951 and 1972 and his home The Mead overlooked the old orchard. It is also said that he walked along the brook to church every Sunday, collecting the chip papers discarded by Saturday night revellers! To honour Betjeman, sculptor Alec Peever was commissioned to create six poetry plaques featuring John Betjeman’s work, which are located informally around the park. The park is a community affair: owned by resident Trustees, funded by local organisations and tended by volunteers. It also plays a key part in Wantage’s annual Summer Festival, when art workshops, music, drama and poetry - of course – take place in the Sarsen stone circle.

The park is currently the focus of a three year educational project being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and well-wishers. It includes the design of three large educational exhibits to be installed later this year for the benefit of both local schools and interest groups. The exhibits cover three themes: the life and work of John Betjeman; “Mother Nature” as reflected in his writings and features of the park; and “A Sense of Place”, cov-ering his conservation campaigns both in Wantage and nationally. A website and an an-nual performance by the drama students at King Alfred’s Specialist Sports College are also included in the project: watch this space!

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Just off the Ridgeway you will find Wayland’s Smithy a prehistoric tomb estimated to be about 5,000

years old. Its present day name came around 2,000 years ago when the Saxons wove an ancient Norse

legend around the tomb. The tale tells how Wayland, the son of a giant, was taught magical smithying

skills by the trolls. King Niduth of Sweden crippled Wayland and held him prisoner, forcing him to forge

fabulous metalwork for him. When King Niduth's two sons came to Wayland requesting swords, he took

his revenge by murdering them, turning their skulls into gifts for King Niduth - a beautiful goblet and

matching bowl. The story says that Niduth unwittingly feasted from his dead sons' heads. At a later stage

the King's daughter came to Wayland with a ring to be mended. Wayland ravished her, then made his

escape on fantastic metal wings which he had forged.

Formula One team Williams F1 moved to their facility between Wantage and Grove in 1996 and since then racing stars such as Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Juan Pablo Montoya, Mark Webber, Ralf Schumacher and current World Champion Jensen Button have been based there. Williams F1’s headquarters are not open to the public; however, the team does have a stunning conference centre on site which was opened in 2002, having been converted from the team’s Le Mans proj-ect base. Set amid 40 acres of land-scaped grounds, the centre offers a unique setting for any event. Ten flexible event rooms cater for between 2 to 200 guests with the benefit of a full support team provided by the centre’s Event Managers and five star catering service.

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Next time you need to find out anything - and I do mean just about anything - about Wantage, simply turn on your computer and visit

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some of the town’s charities and organisations in the process.

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and art to local history, sports and support groups. The site also directs visitors to websites related to Wantage town, and hosts websites for the Vale

and Downland Museum, Wantage Town Council and others.

wantage.com holds an online diary featuring events that take place in and around Wantage, Grove and nearby villages, and has a photo gallery show-

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Market PlaceWantageOX12 8ABTel: 01235 766366E: info@thebearwantage.comwww.thebearwantage.co.ukKeith Walkley-Pratt

Kingston LisleWantageOX12 9QL

Tel: 01367 820288Contact: Angus Tucker

4 Newbury StreetWantageOX12 8BS

Tel: 01235 763209Hal Colliver

Church Street ArdingtonOX12 8QATel: 01235 833254E: info@boarsheadardington.co.ukwww.boarsheadardington.co.ukBruce Buchan

Main Street, Charney Bassett nr Wantage OX12 0EX

Tel: 01235 868642E: info@chequerscharney.co.ukwww.chequerscharney.co.ukHusnu and Robert Cetin

14 Wallingford StreetWantageOX12 8AX

Tel: 01235 770015E: contact@gigisitalianrestaurant.co.uk

www.gigisitalianrestaurant.co.uk

West HendredWantage OX12 8RHTel: 01235 833249E:ian-at-the-hare@live.co.ukwww.thehareathendred.co.ukIan and Jacqui Crayford

31 Market PlaceWantage OX12 8AHTel:01235 765531E: info@kingalfredshead.comwww.kingalfredshead.comLuke Raimbach

59 Mill StreetWantage OX12 9AB

Tel: 01235 766768Lee and Andy Chambers

Newbury StreetWantageOX12 8BS

Tel: 01235 771338 E: manager@pekingdynasty.co.ukwww.pekingdynasty.co.uk

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Pizza Patrol

Freshly Baked Pizza

Pizza Delivery Service within Wantage and surrounding areas

Tel: Wantage 77-29-77E: pizza@pizzapatrol.comwww.pizzapatrol.com

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25 Faringdon RoadStanford in the ValeSN7 8NN

Tel: 01367 710302E: info@horseandjockey.orgwww.horseandjockey.org

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The PloughThe PloughOrchard LaneEast HendredOX12 8JWTel: 01235 833213www.hendredplough.comAlan and Lorraine

The Plough

Madisons Tea Rooms Newbury Street, Wantage Tel: 07789 483100Traditional Tea Rooms. Homemade Cakes. All food freshly prepared to order. All produce used is sourced locally.

The Abingdon Arms 87 Grove Street, Wantage 01235 763957

The Bell Inn 38 Market Place, Wantage 01235 763718

Chris’s Sarnies 22 Market Place, Wantage 01235 763795

The House of Spice 2-4 Mill Street, Wantage 01235 760707/8

Jade Palace 37 Market Place, Wantage 01235 762832

Jun Mei House Chinese Take Away 32 Wallingford Street 01235 766287

The King’s Arms 39 Wallingford Street, Wantage 01235 764272

Le Petite Pain 36 Market Place, Wantage 01235 767259

The Lord Nelson 78 Charlton Road, Wantage 01235 763415

Mr Pizza 30 Wallingford Street, Wantage 01235 770055

The Royal Oak Inn Newbury Street, Wantage 01235 763129

The Shears 39 Mill Street, Wantage 01235 762650

Sylheti Spice 29 Market Place, Wantage 01235 764164

The Swan Market Place, Wantage 01235 769238

Vale and Downland Museum Coffee Shop Church St, 01235 771447

Villa Chinese Restaurant 3 Mill St, Wantage 01235 768281

Yummy Thai Restaurant 8 Newbury Street, Wantage 01235 760568

The Hare InnWest HendredNr WantageOX12 8RH

Tel: 01235 833249www.thehareathendred.co.uk

The Hare Inn

At The Hare, we offer delicious home-cooked meals and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Visit us for a traditional English country pub experience, with excellent beers, fine wines and a warm welcome from your hosts,

Ian and Jacqui.

The Hare is the perfect venue for any occasion, be it a family dinner, a business lunch, or simply a sandwich and a drink in our spacious beer garden.

Steak house

Sunday lunches

Member of the Head Brewers’ Club

Classic home cooked menu

Church StreetWest HanneyOX12 0LNTel 01235 868674

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www.ploughwesthanney.co.ukTrevor Cooper

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Gigi’s Italian RestaurantGigi’s Italian RestaurantGigi’s Italian RestaurantGigi’s Italian RestaurantCome and share in the tradition of conversation,

food and drink at our Italian restaurant.Gigi’s aims to welcome you whether it is for a quick bite after work, a family celebration

or a romantic meal for two.Takeaway service also available.

To book a table call us on 01235 770015Open 11am until late, seven days a week

14 Wallingford Street, Wantage OX12 8AXwww.gigisitalianrestaurant.co.uk

Set on the edge of the Berkshire Downs, in the pretty village of Kingston Lisle, you’re in for a treat if you

stumble across The Blowing Stone. Under new management since last August, the pub specialises in real

ales and serves up a great menu of high quality, locally sourced food.

Angus and Stephanie Tucker previously managed the White Horse in nearby Woolstone, and have now

joined forces with award-winning chef Robbie Ellis to bring their unique menu of home cooked classics to

The Blowing Stone. The pub has become the favourite haunt of the local horseracing community; pop in for

a pint and you’re likely to see champion trainers and jockeys dining there! Real ale drinkers won’t be disap-

pointed with the selection of beers on offer, either.

However, food is the real attraction of The Blowing Stone. The lunch and dinner menus range from simple homemade soups and salads to steaks, pies,

curries, risottos and fish, and the desserts are irresistible too. Those looking for a lighter bite for lunch might fancy a filled baguette and cup of soup, or

the antipasti. On Sundays there are always three roasts - beef, pork and lamb - at lunchtime, as well as a variety of other dishes including pasta and

fish. The menu changes regularly and the food is sourced from local suppliers wherever possible and is all cooked on the premises - everything from

the horseradish sauce upwards is made from scratch, from fresh ingredients. The food is all reasonably priced but on the second Tuesday of the month

there’s a special £10 dinner offer which definitely gives great value for money.

Although The Blowing Stone is a traditional village pub, it’s no “ye olde inn” as it has a light and airy, contemporary feel about it. As well as the bar and

dining areas there’s a large sunny conservatory which caters for up to 60 people and can be booked for wedding receptions or special occasions. The

Blowing Stone holds regular events, such as wine tasting and special occasion lunches, and is family- and dog-friendly. There is also a large, attractive

garden, perfect for evening drinks or a leisurely summer Sunday lunch.

The Blowing Stone, Kingston Lisle, Wantage OX12 9QL Tel: 01367 820288

Classic food from an award-winning chef at The Blowing Stone

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THE PLOUGH INN

AT EAST HENDREDOrchard Lane OX12 8JW

Tel: 01235 833213

Pretty village pub with landscaped gardensTraditional pub food

Sunday roastsLive music

Private functions catered for

Friday night special - Plenty420

2 main meals and a bottle of wine for £20

www.hendredplough.com

FOCUS ON THE LAMB INN

The Lamb Inn - the oldest pub in town!In a part of the world where every village seems full of thatched cottages, it may have struck you as slight-ly odd that The Lamb Inn, on Mill Street, is the only thatched building in Wantage. (Actually that’s not quite true: there is one other, but it’s a new build house so doesn’t count!) The story goes that, following the Great Fire of London in 1666, Wantage town council banned all thatches and demanded that roofs be re-placed with slate, to prevent a similar disaster happening here. However, at that time the border of Wan-tage ended where Letcombe Brook cuts across Mill Street, putting The Lamb on the other side of the border in a village called Littleworth - so its thatch survived.

After the Parish Church, The Lamb is probably the oldest building in Wantage and has been a pub since 1650. Amazingly, it’s never been sold on the open market, and in the last 50 years it’s only had two land-lords! Andy Chalmers took on the job 17 years ago and the pub is now mainly managed by Andy’s son Lee, with other family members involved too.

Those visiting The Lamb for the first time will probably be surprised when they walk through the door - for the thatched exterior, with its beams and warped walls, hides the fact that the pub is enormous. The central part is open plan; the glass ceiling makes it light and airy, while smaller, more inti-mate spaces lead off it and are lit with candles at night. The pub can cater for up to 150 diners inside, with seating for another 150 in the garden. Dogs and families are welcome and there is a play park to keep younger visitors amused. There’s also wheelchair access throughout and disabled facilities described as “the best in town”!

The Lamb staff serve up a thousand meals a week, every week, and they specialise in providing traditional pub grub, all cooked on the premises using fresh ingredients that are locally sourced wherever possible. As well as a regular menu featuring a wide range of dishes, including steaks, pasta, fish, curries and jacket potatoes, there are daily specials written up on boards around the pub. There’s also a monthly special, where one of the most popular meals on the menu is available for just £4.99, and on Sundays there’s always a choice of roast beef, lamb or chicken. Tea and coffee is available all day, every day, and the pub is also a draw for real ale drinkers as well as foodies, as they are the only one in Wantage to serve London Pride, as well as a range of other draught beers. There’s also a regular jazz event on the last Wednesday of the month.

Group bookings are welcome, whether it’s for formal events or special occasions. One regular cus-tomer is Wantage Business Breakfast Club, which often hold its breakfast meetings there, as well as an annual Xmas lunch. The Lamb have a range of buffet options available to suit every pocket and occasion, so next time you’re looking for a venue, whether it’s for a small wedding reception, funeral wake, business lunch or birthday party, give them a call.

The Lamb Inn, Mill Street, Wantage OX12 9AB. Tel: 01235 766768

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Charlton Primary School

Denchworth Road, WantageOX12 9ETTel: 01235 764504 Office.7027@fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.ukwww.fitzwaryn.oxon.sch.uk

Manager: Barbara Harker

Type of school: Special

Pupil age range: 3 years - 19 years

Gender: Mixed

Stockham Primary School

Fitzwaryn is a Specialist Special School for children

from 3 to 19 years old whose special needs range from

moderate learning difficulties to severe and profound

needs. Currently we have 62 pupils and we thrive in an

atmosphere of mutual respect. We aim to give the pu-

pils the richest and most appropriate education enhanc-

ing positive attributes, minimising difficulties and

encouraging pupil independence. Fitzwaryn has

achieved two Outstanding Ofsted Inspections and is

very proud of its reputation locally. Our older pupils all

attend work experience placements if at all possible

and a great deal of effort is made to ensure that all pu-

pils have opportunities to work in other schools along-

side mainstream peers as often as possible.

Charlton School aims to provide the best possible indoor and outdoor learning environment

for its pupils. The outdoor environment includes a large nature reserve, outdoor swimming

pool, sensory garden, willow domes, adventure activity trail and three play areas. Recent

indoor developments include an ICT suite, new library and two new classrooms.

The last Ofsted inspection in September 2009 rated the school as ‘good’ overall with sev-

eral ‘outstanding’ features. The Governors of the school are committed to keeping

pupil/teacher ratios as low as possible and high quality staffing is a priority.

The school has a privately run Breakfast and After School Club held on the school premis-

es each day from 7.30 in the morning until 6.00 in the evening. Charlton Acorns Pre-

School, an independent organisation with whom the school has formed a partnership pro-

tocol and has excellent working relations, is housed within the perimeter of the school

grounds.

The curriculum is enriched with many educational visits out of school, made possible

through the commitment to two school mini-

buses, and many visitors and first-hand experi-

ences are planned into schemes of work. The

school has achieved ‘Healthy School’ and ‘Eco

Schools’ green flag status and ‘Activemark’ in

recognition of its commitment to a high quality

PE curriculum. There are a range of clubs

available for the children, during and after

the school day, including sport and music.

The school participates in all local swim-

ming, football, netball, athletics and music

activities and has a choir and an orchestra.

Stockham School caters for approximately 200 children aged from 4 to 11 years, most of whom live in west Wantage. The school was built in 1971 but has now been totally refurbished providing an excellent teaching environ-ment for the children and adults who work here.

Our last Ofsted report found that teaching, care of children and behaviour was consistently of a high standard. “Pupils’ very good attitudes together with the very positive relationships between pupils themselves and with staff en-sure that they are able to learn in a secure and supportive atmos-phere.”

There are 7 classes in the school, a foundation class, two infant classes, two lower junior and two upper junior classes. The staff are responsible for the full curriculum for their class but also enjoy co-operative teaching and sharing of expertise. This encourages a co-operative style of working which gives the children contact with a wider range of adults, nurturing the family feel of the school. We feel that this strongly contributes to the caring ethos of the school.

King Alfred’s can trace its origins to the sixteenth centu-

ry and has a long and distinguished tradition of educat-

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FitzwarynSpecialist School for Cognition and Learning

Charlton Village Road, WantageOX12 7HG Tel: 01235 762861Office.2573@charlton.oxon.sch.ukwww.charlton.oxon.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer de la Coze

Type of school: State, community

Pupil age range: 4 - 11

Gender: Mixed

Number of pupils: 299

Nursery: Independent pre-school

Stockham Way, Wantage OX12 9HLTel: 01235 764407office.2583@stockham.oxon.sch.ukwww.stockham.oxon.sch.uk

Headteacher: Ms Jill Dovey-Bridgeman

Type of school: State, community

Pupil age range: 4 - 11

Gender: Mixed

Number of pupils: 200

Nursery: Independent pre-school

Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DJTel: 01235 762396Office.3246@wantage-ce.oxon.sch.ukwww.wantageceprimary.co.uk

Headteacher: Philip Hibbs

Type of school: State, Voluntary Controlled

Pupil age range: 3 - 11

Gender: Mixed

Number of pupils: 429

Nursery: Yes

Wantage CE Primary School

Custom built to meet the needs of 21st century children, our school welcomed its first pupils in September 2003. Generously supported by a hard-working parent fundrais-ing team our dedicated staff offer our children every op-portunity to achieve their full potential both in the classroom and through a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

Educational visits covering a wide range of activities are arranged to extend and inspire the children with their stud-ies. There are many day trips off site and in year 6 the children are involved in a week long residential visit. We also host many visitors brought in to provide an exciting stimulus to the work covered in class. The staff and other adults strive constantly to provide rich, rewarding experi-ences that the children will remember for years to come.

A strong home/school partnership is also promoted by parents helping out in and on school trips. Parents are also en-couraged to support their children’s learning at home.

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King Alfred’s: A Specialist Sports College

King Alfred’s can trace its origins to the sixteenth century and has a long and distinguished tradition of educating young people in this locality. The first Foundation School in Oxfordshire, it is fully comprehensive, with approximately 1750 students aged 11–19 based on its three sites in the town, including a thriving Sixth Form.

King Alfred’s aim is to build upon its tradition to provide the finest possible ed-ucation for the young men and women of tomorrow and to see its students become successful, active and productive adults in our rapidly changing world.

As a Specialist Sports College, King Alfred’s is placed at the cutting edge of educational developments. In 2007, OFSTED judged King Alfred’s to be a “good school with outstanding features” because of the quality and flexibil-ity of its curriculum offer, including a varied after-school elective programme.

A further subject based OFSTED inspection in 2009 judged King Alfred’s Physical Education “outstanding” in every category and Citizenship “good with outstanding features”.

Key Stage 3 is completed in two years, allowing all students to begin their GCSE and other courses in Year 9. In this system, students in Year 11 can start A levels early, begin new GCSE subjects or vocational courses and work experience. With its three site structure, the College is able to cater specifi-cally for Years 7 and 8 on its East Site, and Years 9 and 10 on its West Site. Years 11,12 and 13 are based on its central (Centre) site. A “House” system provides continuity for students across the three sites.

King Alfred’s results have improved every year for the past eight years to the point where 85% of its students achieved 5 A*-C GCSE grades in 2009. Based on a range of indicators, King Alfred’s performance at both Key Stage 4 and 5 place it in the top two state schools for GCSE and A Level in Oxford-shire.

The Sixth Form offers a wide range of academic and vo-cational courses, and King Alfred’s value added is better than many prestigious independent schools. In 2009, 57% of A Level grades were either A or B and the Col-lege has an excellent track record of securing Oxbridge places, medicine and veterinary training.

As a designated Training School, King Alfred’s is able to provide all staff charged with the education of its students with the finest on-going professional development. The College has strong links with Oxford University and Ox-ford Brookes University.

If you would like to know more about King Alfred’s or would like a place for your child, please get in touch with the College direct. Visitors are welcome at any time.

SHOPPING IN WANTAGE

Many people are surprised by the range of shops on offer in Wantage. The combination of independently owned

businesses and big name stores combine to create a

unique shopping experience.

Food, clothes, arts and crafts, flowers, gifts,

healthcare, electricalproducts, jewellery ... you’ll find it all with a personal service

in Wantage.

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amendments for future issuesplease email:

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ARTS & CRAFTSDolphin Art23-24 Market Place OX12 8AE01235 763030www.dolphin-gallery.co.uk

The Funky Teapot Ceramic Studio21b Grove Street OX12 7AB 01235 769777www.thefunkyteapot.co.uk

Stamp Attic 9 Market Place OX12 8AB 01235 760821www.thestampattic.co.uk

BANKING

Barclays Bank17 Market Place OX12 8AG0845 755 5555

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC44 Market Place OX12 8AR0845 300 0000

HSBCMarket Place OX12 8AP01235 702170

National Westminster Bank3 Newbury Street OX12 8BX01235 7642985

Nationwide Building Society3 Market Place OX12 8AB01235 707800

BICYCLESGMC The Raleigh Shop6b Grove Street OX12 7AA01235 764204

Ridgeway Cycles22 Newbury Street OX12 8DA01235 764445

BOOKMAKERSCoral9-10 Market Place OX12 8AB

Stan James15 Newbury Street OX12 9FN01235 764819

Ladbrooks Racing Ltd2 Wallingford Street OX12 8BU01235 762609

BOOKSRegent BooksRegent Shopping Mall, Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 766625www.regentfurnitureandbooks.co.uk

W H SmithUnit 5-6 King’s Walk OX12 9JA01235 764025

CARS, CAR SPARES & PARTSATS Tyre and Exhaust Centre76 Grove Street OX12 7BG01235 766466

Broadway MotorsWallingford Street OX12 8BB01235 763632

Grove Street Tyres and Exhausts16 Grove Street OX12 7AA01235 763747

M&M BellingerStation Road OX12 0DH01235 772255

Motoquip18 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 765049

Motorworld32-38 Newbury Street OX12 8DD01235 770030

Ridgeway GaragesGrove Road OX12 7DR01235 765511

Wantage Tyre Services16 Church Street OX12 8BL01235 767 236

CARE AGENCIESDay and Nightcare AssistanceUnit 7, Post Office Vaults, Market Place, OX12 8AT01235 772440

CHARITYBritish Red Cross Wallingford Street OX11 8AU01235 762280

Cancer Research UK6 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 762642

Helen & Douglas House4 Market Place OX12 8ABTel: 01235 764849

Oxfam30 Market Place OX12 8AJ01235 766857

Save the Children17 Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 760422

Shaw Trust46 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 760317

SHOPPING IN WANTAGE

FOOD, DRINK AND GROCERIESBakers Oven1 Victoria Cross Gallery OX12 8AS01235 762776

Hanley & Montgomery’s Butcher3 Post Office Vaults, Market Place OX12 8AT07899 917 604

J Sainsburys plcKings Walk OX12 9AJ01235 770601

Le Petite Pain 36 Market Place OX12 8AH 01235 767259

King Alfred’s Bakery20 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 769904

Nonoy’s Oriental StoreChurch Street OX12 8BL01235 771570

Waitrose Supermarket17-19 Wallingford Street OX12 8BD01235 772313

Wessex MillMill Street OX12 9AB01235 768991

FUNERALS AND MEMORIALSH.J Knapp & Sons4 Church Street OX12 8BL01235 772205

GIFTS AND GREETING CARDSCard Warehouse7 Market Place OX12 8AB01235 770514

Heart to Heart ThorntonsUnit 1, Regent Shopping Mall, New-bury Street OX12 8BU01235 769058

The India Shop39 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 771040

Top Hatters Gifts Boutique18 Mill Street OX12 9AQ01235 764444www.oxfordgiftboutique.co.ukPeople shop with us because they know they can always find something unique, as well as personal customer service.

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERSAspire Hair and Beauty21 Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 762066

Cut 2110 Grove Street OX12 7AA01235 767616

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DVD AND FILM HIREBlockbuster Video 42-43 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 770 702www.blockbuster.co.uk

ESTATE & LETTING AGENTSBradford & Bingley - Adkin2 Newbury Street OX12 8BS01235 768898

Chimneys35 Market Place OX12 8AB01235 772670

Douglas Gribben3 Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 766222

Green & Co33 Market Place OX12 8AL01235 763561

Harpers Estate AgentsTramway House, 12 Mill Street OX12 9AQ01235 772299

Hodsons1-2 Market Place OX12 8AD 01235 763611

FINANCIAL SERVICES415 Independent Financial Planners9 Mill Street OX12 9AB01235 763330

Mortgages Made Easy9 Mill Street OX12 9AB01235 224802

FITNESS AND LEISUREKA Fitness8-10 Grove Street OX12 7AA 01235 763333

TFD GymGrove Technology Park OX12 9FA01235 772995www.tfdgym.com

Wantage Leisure CentrePortway OX12 9BY01235 766201www.soll-leisure.co.uk

FLORISTSJasons Flowers Units 1-2 Post Office Vaults, Market Place, OX12 8AT0800 0272124

CHEMISTBoots PLC50/51 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 765227

Cleggs Pharmacy, Health and Beauty3 Kings Walk OX12 9AJ01235 763046

CLOTHINGBadgers Menswear21 Market Place OX12 8AE 01235 770099

Dorothy Perkins48/49 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 769510

Fat Face Ltd8 Market Place OX12 8AB01235 771973

New LookUnit 12 Kings Park OX12 9AJ01235 773 950

Opal Ladies Fashion & Lingerie 2 Newbury Street OX12 8BS01235 762164

Walton Clothing Co6 Market Place OX12 8AB01235 771115

COMPUTERS & ITCartridge World (UK)13-15 Grove Street OX12 7AB01235 768760

The Computer Shop 20a Wallingford Street OX12 8AX 01235 225555We repair computers and build new ones. We also have a wide range of printer cartridges. Come in for a chat.

DISCOUNT STORESClovers of Wantage5 Grove Street OX12 7AB01235 763755

The Pound Shop3 Grove Street OX12 7AB01235 766915

DRY CLEANERSNeater Cleaners1 Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 760210

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

M and A (Wantage) Ltd30 Market Place OX12 8AJ 01235 762468

Peter B Ledbury13 Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 762512

HEALTH AND BEAUTY Holland and Barrett47 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 768965

Segais Beauty SpaGrove Street OX12 7AA 01235 225522

Wantage Health Store/Therapy Centre16 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 768199www.healthstoreandtherapycentre

JEWELLERSColeman Kember27 Market Place OX12 8AE 01235 762401

Fraser Hart Jewellers4 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 763353

Peter Casey5 Market Place OX12 8AB01235 767491

MOBILE PHONESCarphone WarehouseUnit 4, Kings Walk, OX12 9AJ0870 1421792

MUSIC & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSThe Music Gallery2 Newbury Street OX12 8BS01235 770353

NEWSAGENTS AND STATIONERYMartin’s39-40 Market Place OX12 8AW01235 762276

Costcutter18 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 763134

OFF-LICENCESChameleon Drinks15 Mill Street OX12 9AB01235 772007

OPTICIANSCampbells Opticians 3a Newbury Street, OX12 8BU01235 763312

Scrivens Opticians4 Post Office Vaults, Market Place, OX12 8AT01235 769888

PETROL STATIONSBP Petrol StationWallingford Street, OX12 8BB01235 763632

Sainsbury’s Petrol1 Limborough Road, OX12 9AJ

PHOTOGRAPHERSPhotogenic Photography36a Market Place OX12 8AH01235 769030

POST OFFICESPost Office Counters (Rowes)18 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 770177

RECRUITMENT AGENCIESActive Personnel Ltd22 Market Place OX12 8AE 01235 225225

Selective Personnel Services15 Market Place OX12 8BQ01235 770703

White Horse Recruitment5a Grove Street OX12 7ABTel: 765400

SHOES & SHOE REPAIRSGeoffrey Bailey Shoes34 Market Place OX12 8AH01235 763098

Stead and Simpson 42/43 Market Place, OX12 8AW01235 764776

Wantage Shoe Repairs Unit 6, Regent Shopping Mall, Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 770035

SPORTS EQUIPMENTTopsport (Sportsgoods) Ltd8 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 763278

TRAVEL AGENTSAmbassador Travel5-7 Mill Street OX12 9AB01235 770056

Thomas Cook7/8 Victoria Cross Gallery, Market Place, OX12 8AS01235 764531

SHOPPING IN WANTAGE

HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERSDeevers36a Mill Street OX12 9AQ01235 201518

Geezers10 Mill Street OX12 9AQ01235 772002

Headlines12 Wallingford Street OX12 8AX01235 763528

Headmasters5 Church Street OX12 8BL01235 764286

Philip Day Hairdressing10a Mill Street OX12 9AQ01235 760000

Roly’s Gents Hairdressing1 Mill Street OX12 9AA01235 763000

Danii’s Hair & Beauty & Stephenstyle Gents Hairdressing20 Newbury Street OX12 8DA01235 769856 / 765184

Segais Hair Design Grove Street OX12 7AA 01235 225522

HOME & GARDEN, DIYArgos LtdLimborough Road OX12 9AJ0845 6564128

Bartletts Carpets & Soft Furnishings21 Mill Street OX12 9AB01235 765666

Blanshards Fabrics21 Wallingford Street OX12 8AU01235 762465

Charlton Park Garden CentreCharlton Road OX12 8EP01235 772700

Cargo42 Market Square OX12 8AW01235 768100

Focus DIY LtdLimborough Rd OX12 9AJ0844 8001442

Reed’s Wantage Limited26 Market Place OX12 8AE01235 771772

Regent Furniture Regent Shopping Mall, Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 766625

Textiland 19 Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 771050

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Peter Casey Jewellers was established in Wantage in 1981, and has ever since remained a pivotal

name in the Market Place. This family-run business is one of the longest established independent

shops in Wantage, offering customer service that is second to none.

With an on-site jewellery workshop, Peter Casey

Jewellers offer an extensive repair service, much of

which is undertaken on the premises. From ring siz-

ings, alterations and chain repairs to much more

complex work, with bespoke jewellery design and

melting down and recreating new jewellery from old

gold.

Peter Casey Jewellers hold one of the most extensive

ranges of wedding rings on the market, in Gold, Platinum,

Titanium or Palladium. They offer a handmade wedding ring service using computer aided design processes to match your

wedding ring with your engagement ring whatever the style.

As well as stocking some of the best brands of watches available, including Citizen, Rotary, Dreyfuss, Pulsar and Timex,

Peter Casey Jewellers have repair agents for Omega, Rolex, Cartier, Raymond Weil, Longines and Tissot watches.

Peter Casey Jewellers is an authorised stockist of Trollbeads, the biggest trend in jewellery for many years, and as such, holds a huge range of both

bracelets, necklaces with individual charms.

Contemporary style coupled with traditional values

“This is the best kept secret in Wantage”

This comment was the surprised response to learning about the existence of Wantage Counselling Service (WCS). In part, it is a great accolade and

testament to our professional discretion. However, it also points to the fact that we could be more widely known so we take this opportunity to tell you

three little known facts about us.

Little Known Fact Number 1 During this last year we have been celebrating 25 years of being a service within the local community. As a registered

Charity (298739) and now a BACP Accredited Service, we have been of help to hundreds of people. Our premises are in Orchard House, Portway,

Wantage. We are a not-for-profit organisation and the charges we make for counselling cover our running costs.

Little Known Fact Number 2 WCS provides counselling education and training. Firstly, we help those whose occupation involves working with peo-

ple. The Introductory and Certificate courses help you to improve your ability to listen to and be of help to clients or colleagues. Secondly, we offer

The Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, an intensive four-year training that equips people to become accredited counsellors. Becoming a

counsellor is an exciting and demanding process that requires that you learn about yourself in order to be helpful to others.

Little Known Fact Number 3 Counselling is not advice giving. Consulting a counsellor involves a willingness to reveal oneself and take an emotional

and financial risk in order to achieve a deeper self-understanding and a better quality of life. Taking such a decision is in itself a sign of hope and health.

It is important to know that our counsellors have all taken similar risks in order to be of help to you in your undertaking.

WCS is proud to have been serving the community for over 25 years and is committed to providing a high quality service for the years to come. Let

WCS keep the secrets but do not let WCS continue to be the best-kept secret in Wantage.

If you would like to know more about the services which we offer, or are interested in supporting our work as a Friend of WCS or as a Trustee, please

contact us by telephone 01235 769 744, e-mail wantagecounselling@tiscali.co.uk or visit our website www.wantagecounselling.org.uk.

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Smiths Accountants

and Business Advisors Call Mark Smith on 01235 766162 for a free no obligation appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.

Smiths AccountantsUnit 114 Boston HouseGrove Technology Park Wantage OX12 9FF

info@smithsca.co.ukwww.smithsca.co.uk

We are friendly, approachable and professional. We do all the usual things you would expect of an accountant. We will go the extra mile to help you grow your business. We will fix your fees and never give you nasty surprise bills. We will guarantee our work and deliver it on time.

Visit our website where you can use our resources and fact sheets and register for our free monthly e-newsletter.

See what our clients say about us: http://www.smithsca.co.uk/recommendations

Some of the services we provide:

Measured SurveysConceptual DesignPlanning ApplicationsListed Building ConsentsBuilding Regulation ApprovalsContract AdministrationProject managementFull Architect’s ServiceLand development adviceMaintenance schedulesCondition reports

17c London Street, Faringdon SN7 7AG

Swindon • Faringdon • Oxford

RIBA Chartered Architects

Weaver Khan architects

T: 0845 094 0626F: 0845 094 0627E: info@wkarchitects.co.ukW: www.wkarchitects.co.uk

Amid the picturesque countryside and rolling farmland in Ardington, just outside Wantage, you may detect another scent in the air - the smell of hops coming from Best Mates Brewery. Owner Darren Weal has been brewing real ale in the village for two and a half years and now has six beers on offer, ranging from the spicy, golden “Alfie” to the hoppy rich taste of “Scutchamers Knob”.

Best Mates Brewery is a 5 barrel plant, capable of producing 32 casks of beer per week. All the ales are traditionally brewed using water from the borehole at Lockinge Estate, which gives Best Mates’ beers a unique rural taste. The beers are all either cask or bottle conditioned, and firkins (kegs holding 72 pints) of the beer are delivered to pubs and inns as far away as Cheltenham and the Isle of Wight, as well as clos-er to home - The Boar’s Head in Ardington was Best Mates’ first customer. Another local stockist is Smith’s Bistro, who sell the bottled variety, and bottles are also available at Milletts farm shop, Burford Garden Centre and Q Gardens, amongst other places. Recently Darren has introduced two new beers to the range: Ardington Ale is a dark winter beer, great for warming up the soul on those chilly nights; Mid-summer Madness is a lighter beer perfect for cooling you down on sizzling summer days.

If you’re having a party, barbecue, wedding reception or other event and want to keep the real ale drink-ers happy then Darren can help. He can supply anything from a couple of bottles up to several crates or, if you prefer, you could order by the barrel - Darren supplies his beers in 10 and 20 litre polipins or, for larger events, in a 9 gallon firkin with all the equipment you need to pour pints with style.

Darren is keen to show people around his brewery and offers a variety of tours for parties of between 10 and 50 people. The basic tour - great value at £6 a head - includes a 30 minute tour of the brewery, a Q&A session and two pints of Best Mates ales; the standard tour is £10 and includes more beer and time to enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own) and a pint on a hay bale! For the braver (or more foolish?!) amongst you is the “Drink as much as you like” tour ... £15 gets you the tour, the Q&As and a whole barrel of beer to wash your picnic lunch down with - plus as many bottles as you can drink. Finally, the “Posh” tour, starting at £25 a head, begins with the trip round the brewery and a couple of pints and ends at The Boar’s Head for lunch. It could well be the perfect day out for a stag or hen party or for an alternative cor-porate event or birthday party! For more details about the tours or how to purchase any of the Best Mates Brewery Beers, simply give Darren a call, drop him an email or, better still, pop in and say hello!

Best Mates Brewery Ltd, Sheephouse Farm, Ardington, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8QBTel: 01235 835684 or 07818 264 262 Email: bestmatesbrewery@btconnect.com www.bestmatesbrewery.co.uk

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Best Mates Brewery - for a unique, rural tasting beer

4.5%

3.6%

4.2%

MidMidsummer

Madness3.9%

Locally brewed real ale -

by the bottle, crate or barrel.

Best Mates Brewery Ltd, Sheephouse Farm

Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8QB

Tel: 01235 835684 or 07818 264 262

www.bestmatesbrewery.co.uk

Trevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeTrevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeTrevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeTrevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeAffordable Style

Tel: 01367 242922Fax: 01367 244765E: wynn.nuttree@googlemail.com

2 Cornmarket, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HG

Trevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeTrevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeTrevor Wynn @ The Nut TreeTrevor Wynn @ The Nut Tree

Affordable Style

“...truly an Aladdin’s Cave...”

“...a little treasure trove...”

“...what an amazing shop...”

Just some of the very kind comments made by our customers. Do come and visit us and

see for yourselves the interesting and eclectic mix of carefully chosen greetings cards, gifts

and interior accessories.

Appointed stockists for:

Emma Bridgewater - Crabtree & Evelyn - Dartington

Pilgrim - Smith & Canova

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Focus on is a brand developed under the title of a Community Interest Company. It was established by Faringdon Chamber of Commerce to create,

develop and manage activities, events and projects and to promote the Market Towns, initially within the Vale of the White Horse in Oxfordshire, as a

tourist and visitor destination. In order to achieve these aims we produce town guides such as this and we have developed a website

www.focusonUK.co.uk to promote the businesses and events in the Vale of White Horse.

We have been producing town guides for over two years now and this new guide for Wantage has been produced on behalf of the Want age Chamber

of Commerce, who wish to promote the town to visitors. We have worked closely with the Wantage community to develop this guide. We are keen to

ensure that we include up to date and relevant information and we would like to thank Wantage.com, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Wan-

tage & District Breakfast Club for the information that they have provided and the support that they have given in the development of the 2010 Focus on

Wantage Guide.

Focus on Faringdon CIC is able to provide a package that includes advertising in just one, or all, of our range of guides. The Focus on Faringdon web-

site has an extensive Business Directory; basic entries are free of charge while extra information can be added for a small charge. Banner advertising is

available and can be added to one or more pages of your choice.

The Event Diary is updated frequently and includes family, community, sport and business events as well as information about exhibitions and festivals.

What is A Community Interest Company?

Community Interest Companies (CICs) are limited companies with the following special features:

• they must trade in the interest of the community they were set up to benefit;

• they have a statutory asset lock - this means that profit distribution is restricted and on winding up assets cannot be divided among the members;

• they are regulated by a Regulator who oversees the activities of CICs.

CIC's are a comparatively new legal form for social enterprises i.e. enterprises wishing to trade and use the profits/assets for the benefit of the commu-

nity. They can have shares or guarantors. A share structure allows for investment by those wishing to use their money to fund services of benefit to the

community.

More information about Focus on Faringdon can be found on our website www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk .To request help with events and projects, or to

become an investor please phone 01367 241162 or email focuson@bordengate.com

Focus on Wantage ... What’s it all about?

The Wantage & District Business Breakfast Club offers an opportunity for local

business people to get together to promote their business, find new clients and

suppliers, increase their network of connections and have an enjoyable time in the

process.

This successful Business Breakfast Club was established in February 2001 and

recently celebrated its 100th breakfast meeting at the RBS Williams Conference

Centre. The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 8am, usually at

The Lamb Inn, Wantage, but occasionally at other venues such as Lains Barn. The club is run by founder members,

Reg Waite of WWBS and retired banker, Colin Wilkins.

As well as offering networking opportunities, at each meeting there is a presentation from a guest speaker. Previous

speakers have included local MP Ed Vaizey, Radio Oxford’s Bill Heine, television and radio presenter Wesley Smith,

Neil Townsend, the Pastor of Wantage Community Churches, and Patrick O'Leary, the Wantage Town Mayor and own-

er of Dolphin Art. The club also has an annual awards ceremony when members vote for local businesses who have

made significant contributions either to the Breakfast Club or to the community of Wantage.

For more information or to book a place visit the website http://www.wantagebreakfast.co.uk

Wantage & District Business Breakfast Club

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Accountancy Services

Ace Accounting White House Cottage, Denchworth Road, Grove, OX12 0AR. 01235 773300Athena Admin 42 Larkhill, Wantage, OX12 8HA.Chapman Worth LLP 6 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BS. 01235 770084 Crunchers Bookkeeping Services The Manor, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JJ. 01235 767003Druce Accountants 17 Teal Close, Grove, OX12 0QF. 01235 769722Francome & Co 3 Farm End, Grove, OX12 0DD. 01235 767043Gould & Mansford Orchard House, Portway, Wantage, OX12 8BU. 01235 762449Heath Accountancy Services 7 Littleworth Hill, Wantage, OX12 9AG. 07982 250 539 Panthera Accounting The Manor, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JJ.Smiths Chartered Accountants Boston House, Downsview Road, Wan-tage, OX12 9FF. 01235 766162

Animals & Pets - EquestrianAsti Equestrian Millaway Farm, Goosey SN7 8PA. 01367 710288

Baulking Grange Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NR. 01367 718678 Farrier 13 Post Office Lane, Wantage, OX12 8DR. 07921 257012

Horse Help 07999 346904

Animals & Pets - ServicesGrove Koi 45 Ashdown Way, Grove, OX12 0AQ. 01235 223883Grove Pet Stop 8 Savile Way, Grove, OX12 0PT. 01235 772282Horse Help 07999 346904MAPS (Maria’s Animal and Pet Services) 26 Foliat Drive, Wantage, OX12 7AN. 01235 223194Paws (pet sitting) 01235 771449Puppy School (Dog and puppy training) 01235 227244Vale Canine Hydrotherapy and Perfect Paws (dog grooming) Unit 23, W&G Industrial Estate, Faringdon Road, Challow, OX12 7TF. 01235 766907

Animals & Pets - Kennels & Catteries Charney Kennels Ivy Cottage, Stanford Road, Faringdon, SN7 8ET.

01367 241063

Court Cattery 21-23 High Street, Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon,SN7

8LH. 01367 710595

Animals & Pets - Vet Abivale Veterinary Group Belmont Surgery, Belmont, Wantage OX12 9AS. 01235 770333

Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre Chinham House, High Street,

Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NQ. 01367 710324

Christopher Day Chinham House, Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NQ.

01367 710244

Medivet Danetree Elms Farmhouse, Grove Road, Wantage, OX12 7PD.

01235 770227

Robert Elliots Veterinary Surgery 21-23 High Street, Stanford-in-the-

Vale, SN7 8LH. 01367 710595

Architecture and Interior DesignBHP Harwood Chartered Architects 16 Church Street, Wantage, OX12

8BL. 01235 765322

Studio 1 Design Consultants Ltd Mapledene, 13 Charlton Road, Wan-

tage, OX12 8EP. 01235 769038

Artists, Art and Craft SuppliersDawn Benson, Sculptor and Painter 33 Barwell, Wantage, OX12 9AZ

01235 768746. Internationally recognised sculptor. Stylized sculptures of

horses and children, also relationships, in Bronze. Commissions including

Portraits.Paintings in all media. www.barwellgallery.co.ukThe Funky Teapot Ceramic Studio 21b Grove Street , Wantage OX12 7AB. 01235 769777Glass and Stone, Beads and Findings High Raise, Rolls Court, Wan-tage, OX12 9AE. 01235 772074Lendon Scantlebury, Painter, Sculptor and Sculpture Restoration 33 Barwell, Wantage, OX12 9AZ. 01235 768746. A talented professional sculptor; working in the business over 20 years. Lendon also paints su-perb Expressionist Paintings in acrylics.www.barwellgallery.co.ukPottering About 41 Segsbury Road, Wantage, OX12 9XP. 01235 765027

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Building & Construction Services

Axton & Dixey Construction 18 The Kestrels, Grove, OX12 0PA. 07742 115780 / 07716 438734 Christopher Cooper 12 Saxon Place, Wantage, OX12 9UE. 07746 398572D H Hutt Building Services 01235 766806DRC Construction 27 Collett Way, Grove, OX12 0NT. 01235 767078Hains General Builders 12 Windrush Close, Grove, OX12 0NL. 01235 760242K. Martin Plastering Services 01235 763538LCO Plastering 39 Witan Way, Wantage, OX12 9HB. 07709 552553McMahon Developments Ltd 31 Westhill, Wantage, OX12 9EF. 07766 101372Neaves A C 21 Sharlands Close, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AF. 01235 768530P T Hannaby Building Contractors Ltd 27 Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8AU. 01235 772778Roger Humphries 22 Priory Road, Wantage, OX12 9DD. 01235 764078S.E. Collett General Builders 01235 762605Stuart Taylor 01235 770771Thomas Collins General Building Services 35 Mably Grove, Wantage, OX12 9XN. 01235 851349Vale Builders 13 Post Office Lane, Wantage, OX12 8DR. 01235 770605

Builders’ MerchantsWantage Builders Merchants Ltd Elm Farm, Grove Road, Grove, OX12 7PD. 01235 760400

Business Services Grove Business Centre Grove Technology Park, Wantage, OX12 9FA. 01235 772992Smart Type 6 Springfield Road, Wantage, OX12 8ES. 01235 771377

Care - Day Care Charlton Centre Charlton Village Road Charlton Wantage OX12 7HG.

01235 769261

Care - Home Richmond Letcombe Regis Retirement Village and Care HomeSouth Street, Letcombe Regis OX12 9JY. 01235 773970St Katherine’s House Ormond Road, Wantage, OX12 8EA. 01235 762739Sanctuary Care Wantage Nursing Home Garston Lane, Wantage, OX12 7AR. 01235 774320

Care – Recruitment & AgenciesDay and Nightcare Assistance Unit 7, Post Office Vaults, Market Place,

Wantage, OX12 8AT. 01235 772440

Carpentry & JoineryHands On Handyman 6 Hampden Road, Wantage, OX12 7DP. 01235

223907 C H Smith Cabinet Makers Building 111 North, Grove Technology Park, Wantage, OX12 9FA. 01235 765504C W Carpentry & Joinery 20 Worthington Way, Wantage, OX12 9HR. 01235 772489 MBC Carpentry & Joinery 4 Little Court, Grove, OX12 9FZ. 01235 771211

Carpets and FlooringBartletts 21 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AB. 01235 765666Paul Finch 7 St John’s Road, Grove, OX12 7PP. 01235 772128

Community Interest Companies and SupportFocus On Faringdon 01367 241162

Catering and Licensed BarsA B Catering 31 Evenlode Close, Wantage, OX12 0NW. 01235 771800Allclear Catering 6 Adkin Way, Wantage, OX12 9HY. 07969 507929 Complete Catering Company Unit 6, Butchers Yard, Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8RA. 01235 820840 Di’s Delights 01235 764383Jo’s Celebration Cakes 18 Pound Croft, Wantage, OX12 0BZ. 01235 769349 Roger & Sue Humphries 22 Priory Road, Wantage, OX12 9DD. 01235 764078Priory Catering Church House, Priory Road, Wantage, OX12 9DD. 01235 762785Smiths High Street, Ardington, OX12 8PS. 01235 833237

Childminders and BabysittersAnna Jane Baby Sitter Wantage 01235 770188Kiddie-Kare 13 Old Mill Close, Grove, OX12 7LD. 01235 200109 Jennie Ferris Childminding Upthorpe Drive, Wantage, OX12 7DG. 01235 225035Vanessa Floyd Childminding 25 Priory Orchard, Wantage, OX12 9EL. 01235 768949 Sophie Newbolt Childminding Wantage Town Centre 01235 760982

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Double GlazingGrove Double Glazing 14 Wick Green Grove, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AS.

01235 225500

Wantage Vale Windows Ltd Hazelbury, Grove Farm, Station Road, Grove,

Wantage, OX12 9PF. 01235 772270

Driving TuitionA J Barr Driver Training Charter House, Ormond Road, Wantage, OX12

8DZ. 01235 769540All Right School of Motoring 1 Fawley Close, Wantage, OX12 9EZ. Tel: 01235 770261Clare Bywaters School of Motoring The New House, Denchworth Road, Wantage, OX12 9AX. 07714 095944 Ell Plates Driving Tuition 17 Hawthorn Crescent, Grove, OX12 7JB. 01235 768705K.I.S.S. Driving School 3 Fyfield Close, Wantage, OX12 8HN. 01235 765389 Roadcraft Driver Training Ltd 07717575400

Dry Cleaning and Laundry ServicesApex Ironing Services 07835 047541 Comprehensive Cleans 28a Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AA. 07879 451049Grove Cleaners 13 Millbrook Square, Grove, OX12 7JZ. 01235 766470High Standard Ironing Service 37 Westbrook, Grove, OX12 0AP. 07598 069 152 Neater Dry Cleaners 1 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BU. 01235 760210

Your Ironing Hand 9 Wasbrough Avenue, Wantage, OX12 9BD. 01235

770626

Electricial Services ABrel Electrical Services Ltd 16 Moir Court, Wantage, OX12 9AF. 01235

760818 D K Electrical Services 87 Hamfield, Wantage, OX12 9EG. 01235 769481J T Electrical Services 37 Barwell, Wantage, OX12 9AZ. 07760 881763

M and A (Wantage) Ltd 30 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AJ. 01235

762468

Employment Agencies and Networks 4Networking www.4networking.biz 0845 123 4444

Active Personnel Ltd 22 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AE. 01235

225225

Selective Personel Services 15 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8BQ.

01235 770703

Wantage Chamber of Commerce 01367 888229

White Horse Recruitment 5a Grove Street, Wantage. 01235 765400

EngineeringCrossman Engineering 108 Grove Technology Park, Downsview Road,

Grove, Wantage, OX12 9FA. 01235 772885Lawrence Shot Blasting [Antigo] Ltd Cobweb Buildings, Lyford, Wantage OX12 0EG. 01235 869149

Fencing Len Skinner Fencing 42 North Drive, Grove, OX12 7PN. 01235 765853

Pepler Fine Fencing 01367 718682

Finance, Insurance and Banking415 Independent Financial Planners 9 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AB.

01235 763330Asset Management Advice 40 Warmans Close, Wantage, OX12 9XT. 07771 507710 Barclays Bank 17 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AG. 0845 755 5555E2 Mortgage Assurance Financial Services Ltd 10 Newbury Street, Wan-tage OX12 8BS. 01235 768324Hopwood Ash Financial Planning Consultancy 34 Garston Lane, Wan-tage, OX12 7AR. 01235 771280 HSBC Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AP. 01235 702170Lloyds TSB Bank PLC 44 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AR. 0845 300 0000Mortgages Made Easy 9 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AB. 01235 224802 National Westminster Bank 3 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BX. 01235 7642985Ridgeway Insurance Services 5a Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AB. 01235 770076

WBA Mortgage & Assurance Services Willowbrook, Garston Lane, Wan-

tage, OX12 7AH. 01235 768324Nationwide Building Society 3 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB. 01235 707800

FirewoodLogs Unlimited 6 Barwell, Wantage, OX12 9AZ. 01235 767692

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Cleaning Services

Myhome 54 Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wantage, OX12 9FA. 08456 449047White Horse Cleaning Ltd 24 St James, Wantage, OX12 9EY. 01235 771873

Coaching and Mentoring

Basil Mienie 7 Church View, Grove, OX12 7LG. 01235 770394

Claire Garrard PT 9 Courtney Road, Wantage, OX12 7DN. 07766 231

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Complementary Therapists

A Touch of Relaxation Priory Road, Wantage, OX12 9DE.

07866 600194

Acupuncture Healing The Therapy Centre, 16 Wallingford Street, Wan-

tage, OX12 8AX. 07811 949525

Monika Becker H.P. Unit 39, Boston House Grove Technology Park

OX12 9FF. Tel 01235 766584

Body Mind Wellness 23 Stockham Park, Wantage, OX12 9GR. 01235

224147

Harriet Gill The Therapy Centre, 16 Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12

8AX. 07748 643551

Healing from Within 8 Ormond Road, Wantage or The Therapy Centre,

Wallingford St, Wantage. 01235 201095

Inside and Out Body Therapy Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway, Wan-

tage, OX12 9BY. 07902 380006

Patricia Holden The Therapy Centre, 16 Wallingford Street, Wantage,

OX12 8AX. 07941 513598

Norman Howard The Wantage Clinic, Orchard House, Wantage, OX12

9BU. 01235 768055

Serenity Therapies 16 Larkdown, Wantage. 07920 163 652

Hypno-Psychotherapist 26 Moir Court, Wantage, OX12 9AF. 01235

224785

The Wantage Clinic of Osteopathy Orchard House, Portway, Wantage

OX12 9BU. 01235 768033

Computers and ITCameo IT 5 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, OX12 9YA. 01235 768660

Cartridge UK (Wantage) Ltd Grove Street 01235 768760The Computer Shop Wantage Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8AX. 01235 225555Digital Doctor PO Box 125, Wantage, OX12 7YD. 01235 223133HIT Ltd Beatrix House, Challow Road, Wantage, OX12 9DY. 01235 760 718Ingenium Ltd 01235 751155iNet Synergy Limited 32 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DA. 01235 7666788Intech Computer Services 46 Whitehorse Crescent, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0PZ. 0845 450 7107Kutana Ltd Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wantage, OX12 9FF. 01235 227434

Live Connections Hollyvale House, Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8LE. 01367 710178Pladdys Technology Services 12 St Marys Way, Wantage, OX12 7AT. 07775 427277Prysm Soft Tech 29 Roman Way, Wantage, OX12 9YF. 01235 770202Supporting Sense Ltd Unit 7, Glenmore Centre, Grove Technology Park, Wantage, OX12 9GN. 0330 999 8820

Counselling Vale Counselling Services 1 Church Street (within the Wantage Osteo-

pathic Practice), Wantage, OX12 8BL. 07769 900609

Counselling & Psychotherapy 34a Market Place, Wantage OX12 8AH.

07941 341360

Lifeline Eating Disorders Support 07766 709405

Wantage Counselling Service Orchard House, Portway, Wantage

OX12 9BU. 01235 769 744

Dentistry A J Atkins 1 Vale Avenue, Grove, Wantage. 01235 763322

Catriona Brown B.Dent.Sc. 2 Westbrook, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0AP.

01235 770880

Cherrytree Dental Care 1 Vale Avenue, Grove, OX12 7LU. 01235

763322

Oasis Dental Care 1a Post Office Lane, Wantage. 01235 768877

Portway House Dental Surgery Portway, Wantage. 01235 762187

Domestic Appliance - Servicing and Sales Electromec Domestic Repairs 32 Hamfield, Wantage, OX12 9EQ. 01235 767060Peter B Ledbury 13 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BU. 01235 762512

FloristAbbey Flower Design Hazel House, Woodhill Drive, Grove, OX12 0DF.

Tel: 0800 321 7020Charlton Park Garden Centre Charlton Road, Wantage, OX12 8EP. 01235 772700 Hello Flower 4a The Glebe, Wantage, OX12 9TW. 01235 766453Jasons Flowers Units 1 & 2 Post Office Vaults, Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AT. 0800 0272124 Rose Bowl 4 Mayfield Avenue, Grove, OX12 7PU. 01235 766774

Fork Lift Trucks - Sales and RepairDeca Materials Handling Ltd 13 Adkin Way, Wantage, OX12 9HN. 01235 770022

Funeral DirectorR & H Barker Bridge Farm, Grove Bridge, Grove, OX12 7PA. 01235 772500H.J Knapp & Sons 4 Church Street, Wantage, OX12 8BL. 01235 772205

Furniture & UpholsteryArgos Ltd Limborough Road, Wantage OX12 9AJ. 0845 6564128Bartletts Carpets & Soft Furnishings 21 Mill Street, Wantage OX12 9AB. 01235 765666Blanshards Fabrics 21 Wallingford Street, Wantage OX12 8AU. 01235 762465Regent Furniture Regent Shopping Mall, Newbury Street OX12 8BU01235 766625Textiland 19 Newbury Street OX12 8BU. 01235 771050

Garden - Landscaping, Design & Maintenance Aspen Grounds and Landscapes 20 Courtenay Road, Wantage OX12 7DN. 01235 766261 Gleeson Garden Design 16 Smiths Wharf, Wantage, OX12 9GQ. 01235 771837Oakleaf Tree Services Lattin Down Kiln, Lockinge, Wantage, OX12 8PA. 01235 767699Rachel the Gardener 07867 571682Total Garden Solutions Charlton Road, Wantage, OX12 8EP. 01235 760581 Woodwork Ltd (Tree Surgery) 17 Oxford Lane, Grove, OX12 7PL. 01235 765370

Garden - Supplies and EquipmentCharlton Park Garden Centre Charlton Road, Wantage, OX12 8EP.

01235 772700 LJ & CA Cannings Challow House Farm, Main Street, East Challow, OX12

9SR. 01235 763103

Graphic DesignersArt80 30 Wasborough Avenue, Wantage, OX12 9BD. 01235 772071Brown Design Consultants 35 Upthorpe Drive, Wantage, OX12 7DG. 01235 762297C D Associates 56 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DF. 01235 763385 EK Graphics Kennet Close, Grove, OX12 0NJ. 07804 774627MacWiz 36 Truelocks Way, Wantage, OX12 7EG. 01235 771706Milagro Design 32 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DA. 01235 764554Paul Clark Creative 38 Nobles Close, Grove, OX12 0NR. 07740 084046Seven Design Associates 23 Stirlings Rd, Wantage, OX12 7BB. 01235 838525 Steve Willis Creative Consultancy The Granary, Home Farm, Ardington, OX12 8PN. 01235 821818

Halls and Venues for HireArdington House Ardington, Wantage, OX12 8QA. 01235 821566British Red Cross Hall Wallingford Street, Wantage OX12 8AU. 01235 762280Comrades Club Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DJ. 01235 762856The Court Hill Centre Court Hill, Wantage, OX12 9NE. 01235 760253 Grove Village Hall Mains Street, Grove, OX12 7JY. 01235 764853 Lains Barn Grove Park Drive, Nr Ardington, Wantage, OX12 7QG. 01235 832745Loyd Lindsay Rooms High Street, Ardington, OX12 8PS. 01235 832240 Old Mill Hall School Lane, Grove, OX12 7LB. 01235 770881Wantage Civic Hall Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BY. 01235 763456

Hair & BeautyAspire Hair and Beauty 21 Newbury Street, Wantage OX12 8BU. 01235 762066The Body Shop at Home 25 Elm Road, Charlton Heights, Wantage, OX12 7EE. 01908 501912Cut 21 10 Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AA. 01235 767616Deevers 36a Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AQ. 01235 201518Exposure/Infusion Hair Studio. 14b Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB01235 760000 / 01235 767700Headlines 12 Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8AX. 01235 763528Headmasters 5 Church Street, Wantage, OX12 8BL. 01235 764286The Nail Room Wantage. 07917 055901Peaches and Cream Beauty and Holistic Therapies 5 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, OX12 9YA. 01235 772442

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Philip Day Hairdressing 10a Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AQ. 01235 760000Radiance Beauty Therapy KA Fitness, 8-10 Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AA. 07867 807023Roly’s Gents Hairdressing 1 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AA. 01235 763000Segais Hair Design and Beauty Spa Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AA. 01235 225522A Touch of Relaxation 2 St Michael's, Wantage, OX12 9DE. 07866 600194

Vogue Hair Fashions 28 High Street, Stanford-in-the-Vale,

SN7 8NQ. 01367 710476

Health Helen Brackenbury Massage Therapist 01235 760605 Inside and Out Massage Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BY. 07902 380006

Katheryn Driscoll Massage & Aromatherapist 27 St James, Wantage,

OX12 9EY. 01235 224679Wantage Chiropody Practice (Noeleen Farrell S.R.Ch. M.Ch.S. D.Pod.M.) 14 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DA. 01235760186

Heating & Plumbing A J Holding Plumbing and Heating 18 Smiths Wharf, Wantage, OX12 9GG. Tel: 01235 762317 Bits n Bobs 12 Swan Close, Grove, OX12 0QE. 01235 771991C Collias Heating Tel: 01235 767240Glover's Plumbing & Tiling 21 Witan Way, Wantage, OX12 9HD. 01235 768613 Simon Love 2 Kingfishers, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7JL. 01235 764278People’s Plumbers Ltd The Studio, Old Estate Yard, East Hendred, Wan-tage, OX12 8JY. 01235 833188

SP Plumbing and Heating Services 34 Mably Way, Grove, OX12 9XN.

01235 764977

Home ImprovementsAgata Home Help 37 Westbrook, Grove, OX12 0AP. 07598 069 152 Changing Rolls 01235 763381 Easlife Home Maintenance 13 Blackcroft, Wantage, OX12 9EX. 07969 530911Handy Fix 13 Old Mill Close, Grove, OX12 7LD. 07807 403 488Home Improvements and Property Maintenance 5 Hawthorn Crescent, Grove, OX12 7JB. 07968 372648 Interior Joy 07729 197134M W K Wall and Floor Tiling 27 Chapel Close, Wantage, OX12 7DY. 01235 772362 Platinum Tiling Services 5 Old Mill Close, Grove, OX12 7LD. 07525 852046 Room by Room 07821 422029Vogue Maintenance Circourt Road, Denchworth, OX12 0DZ. 01235 867043Wantage Handyman 7 Colne Close, Grove, OX12 0NN. 01235 766559

House Clearance Second Time Around 23 Wallingford St, Wantage, OX12 8AU. 01235

765089

Industrial, Engineering & Manufacturing Abbey Chart White Horse Business Park, Ware Road,

Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NY 01367 711900

AMR Sheetmetal Fabrication White Horse Business Park, Ware Road,

Stanford in the Vale, SN7 8NY, 01367 718077

Biwater Treatment The Compound, White Horse Business Park, Ware

Road, Stanford-in-the-Vale SN7 8NY 01367 710088

DPL Engineering 27 High Street, Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8LH

01367 718910

EcoQuip White Horse Business Park, Ware Road, Stanford in the Vale,

SN7 8NY 01367 710077

Injection Moulding Tools White Horse Business Park, Ware Road,

Stanford in the Vale, SN7 8NY. 01367 718289

P. Pritchard Sheet Metal White Horse Business Park, Ware Road,

Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NY. 01367 710060

Pump Parts White Horse Business Park, Ware Road, Stanford-in-the-Vale,

SN7 8NY. 01367 710063

Storage Solutions Unit 7, White Horse Business Park, Ware Road,

Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NY. 01367 711800

Vale Refrigeration Services Unit 17, White Horse Business Park, Ware

Road, Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NY. 01367 710770

White Horse Plastics White Horse Business Park, Ware Road,

Stanford-in-the-Vale, SN7 8NY. 01367 710163

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Music, Instruments and Tuition

427 Sound Recording PO Box 125, Wantage, OX12 7YD. 01235 223133Alfredston Music Publications 24 Truelocks Way, Wantage, OX12 7EG. 01235 763373Brass and Piano Tuition 27 Nobles Close, Wantage, OX12 0NR. 07790 419 502GigaJam Drum Tuition 17 Oxford Lane, Grove, OX12 7PL. 01235 765370 Highly Strung 01235 762000James Mitchell Piano and Voice Cloisters End, The Cloisters, Wantage, OX12 8AQ. 01235 767975Julie Craven 40 Truelocks Way, Wantage, OX12 7EF. 01235 765728The Music Gallery 2 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BS. 01235 770353PianoViva Music Centre Haddon Close, Sires Hill, near Wantage, OX12 9AB. 01235 512519Wantage Chamber Concerts 01235 762299 or 01235 762581

Oil Fuel SuppliersAbbey Diesel Direct Abbey House, Stirlings Road, Wantage, OX12 7BB. 01235 775200

OpticiansCampbells Opticians 3a Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8BU. 01235 763312Millbrook Opticians Millbrook Square, Grove, OX12 7JZ. 01235 771009Robert Stanley Opticians Mably Way Health Centre, Wantage, OX12 9BN. 01235 769596Russell Caulton Opticians 4 Post Office Vaults, Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AT. 01235 769888

Party Services and Hire

A Future Sound 16 Letcombe Walk, Grove, OX12 0BY. 01235 771652Air Jelly Bouncy Castles 12 Saxon Place, Wantage, OX12 9HX. 01235 766689 Bathshebas Wedding Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band 01235 764033Essential Sounds Disco and Bouncy Castle Hire 62 Springfield Road, Wantage, OX12 8EY. 07780 638989DJ Marcus Taylor 07928 282 862Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm Jazzband 31 Belmont, Wantage, OX12 9AS. 01235 765648Kingdom Marquees 01235 766501 La Boom Discos 7 Nobles Close, Grove, OX12 0NR. 01235 760026 Party Jewels 36 Hamfield, Wantage, OX12 9EQ. 01235 223138 Party Pages Boston House, Grove Business Park, OX12 9FF. 01235 227231Rent-a-Tent Marquees 7 Nobles Close, Grove, OX12 0NR. 01235 760026Uncle Wiggy Children’s Entertainer 2 Harcourt Rd, Wantage, OX12 7DQ. 01235 767121

Painters and DecoratorsAlf Hall 27 Collett Way, Grove, Wantage, OX12 0NT. 07748 220857Barry Snuggs 01235 223470CDS Painters Decorators 19 Willow Walk, Wantage, OX12 9EN. 07926 352330Graham Groves 26 Foliat Drive, Wantage, OX12 7AN. 01235 223194House & Home 01235 766407Alan Purdom Painter & Decorator 01235 764482 PlaceLift 7 Marns Hey, Wantage, OX12 9BJ. 01235 760003

Phones and TelecommunicationsCarphone Warehouse Unit 4, Kings Walk, Wantage, OX12 9AJ. 01235 770117DJM Telecom Unit7, The Old Estate Yard, High Street, East Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8BE. 01235 833422 Ridgeway Phones Ltd The Greenhouse, Old Estate Yard, East Hendred, OX12 8JY. 01235 820800

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Internet and Web Design

Acorn Web Design 18 Shepherds Close, Grove, OX12 0NX. 01235 224633C D Alive 56 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DF. 01235 763385 Hutchhouse Ltd 5 Naldertown, Wantage, OX12 9EB. 07709 959 217First Ideas Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Grove, Wantage, OX12 9FF. 01235 770188Web design, hosting and domains for small businesses and other organisa-tions. Friendly, professional service from long established local company. www.firstideas.co.ukOPSC Ltd 30 Hiskins, Wantage, OX12 9HU. 01235 201 458Paul Clark Creative 38 Nobles Close, Grove, OX12 0NR. 07740 084 046WebWantage 07858 695835

Legal ServicesAngel Wilkins LLP The Woolpack, Church Street, Wantage OX12 8BL. 01235 775100Badcock & Mant Wessex House, 14 Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AA. 01235 762900 Charles Lucas & Marshall Brooklands, 48 Newbury Street, Wantage OX12 8DF. 01235 771234Hodsons 1/2 Market Square, Wantage, OX12 8AD. 01235 770994Collard & Chamberlain 9 Victoria Cross Gallery, Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB. 01235 763444Contracts Consultancy 32 Newbury St, Wantage, 0X12 8DF. 01235 767000 Pryce & Co 1 Church Street, Wantage, OX12 8BN. 01235 763338 Patrick Smith & Co 18 Newbury Street, Wantage 01235 772212

Leisure & Fitness CentresKA Fitness 8-10 Grove Street, Wantage OX12 7AA. 01235 763333TFD Gym Grove Technology Park, Wantage OX12 9FA. 01235 772995www.tfdgym.comWantage Leisure Centre Portway, Wantage OX12 9BY. 01235 766201

www.soll-leisure.co.uk

Letting AgentsChimneys 35 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB. 01235 772670Sallie McCullough Residential Lettings 5 Hawthorn Crescent, Grove, OX12 7JB. 01235 769587Oxfordshire Lets Abbey House, Stirlings Road, Wantage, OX12 7BB. 01235 775222

Marketing & Advertising Liffey Marketing Limited Redruthen, Springfield Road, Wantage, OX12 8EX. 07803 922 182Brown Design and Communication 8 Trinder Road, Wantage, Wantage, OX12 8EE. 01235 762297Euromark plc Eastmanton House, Sparsholt, OX12 9PJ. 01235 751300 Geoff Chown Agencies 83 Mayfield Avenue, Grove, OX12 7ND. 01235 763659H A Sales and Marketing 44 Elizabeth Drive, Wantage, OX12 9YG. 01235 771326 Hunt Marketing Research The Old Mill, Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AB. 01235 772001JSPR Grove Business Centre, Grove Technology Park, Wantage, OX12 9FF. 01235 227572MacWiz 36 Truelocks Way, Wantage, OX12 7EG. 01235 771706

The Innovation Lounge 6 Kings Wharf, Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9NZ.

07817 697898

Motors - Accessories Motoquip 18 Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8AX. 01235 765049The Motorist Centre 1 Hans Avenue, Wantage, OX12 7DB. 01235 765793Wantage AutoParts Unit 3 The Warehouse, Reading Rd, Wantage, OX12 8HP. 01235 772332

Motors - Dealers M&M Bellinger Station Road, Grove, OX12 0DH. 01235 772255Broadway Motors Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8BB. 01235 763632 Mellors of Challow Faringdon Road, Wantage, OX12 9TE. 01235 760606 Motorworld 32-38 Newbury Street, Wantage, OX12 8DD. 01235 770030Ridgeway Garages Grove Road, Wantage, OX12 7DR. 01235 765511TTR Motorcycles Wantage 2 Hans Avenue, Wantage, OX12 7DB. 01235 772600

Motors - Service & Repairs ATS Tyre and Exhaust Centre 76 Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7BG. 01235 766466Dawson & Fewings Limborough Road, Wantage, OX12 9AL. 01235 762622 N H Deacon & Sons 27a Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AG. 01235 768863G Finch Recovery 26 Palmers, Wantage, OX12 7HB. 01235 767807Grove Autopoint Station Road, Grove, OX12 7PQ. 01235 770547Grove Garage Main Street, Grove, OX12 7HS. 01235 763534

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Photography and Video Services

CrystalLight Productions Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wan-tage, OX12 9FF. 07810 694116Hitchcox Photography 69 Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AG. 01235 225064Lyndsey Butler Photographic Woodhill Drive, Grove, OX12 0DF. 07507 650 136Mal Aston Images 1 Priory Orchard, Wantage, OX12 9EL. 01235 767766Photogenic Photography 36a Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AH. 01235 769030Sheila Terry (Advertising and Commercial) Mill Cottage, Locks Lane, Wantage, OX12 9AB. 01235 763806Starharbour Photography 59 Nobles Close, Wantage, OX12 0NR. 01235 224797 Stock Images 18 Shepherds Close, Grove, OX12 0NX. 01235 223420Studio McAlpin 19 Priory Orchard, Wantage, OX12 9EL. 01235 763323Video4Net P O Box 89, Wantage, OX12 0BE. 01235 763126

Physiotherapists

4-Most Physiotherapy 42 Foliat Drive, Wantage, OX12 7AL. 01235 760460Progressive Physiotherapy Wantage Health Centre, Mably Way, Wan-tage, OX12 9BN. 01235 821800Wantage Chiropractic Clinic 10 Barnards Way, Wantage, OX12 7EA. 01235 770008

Plumbers and Heating EngineersA J Holding Plumbing and Heating 18 Smiths Wharf, Wantage, OX12 9GG. Tel: 01235 762317 Bits n Bobs 12 Swan Close, Grove, OX12 0QE. 01235 771991C Collias Heating Tel: 01235 767240Glover's Plumbing & Tiling 21 Witan Way, Wantage, OX12 9HD. 01235 768613 Simon Love 2 Kingfishers, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7JL. 01235 764278People’s Plumbers Ltd The Studio, Old Estate Yard, East Hendred, Wan-tage, OX12 8JY. 01235 833188

PrintersB & G Print Unit 8B, W&G Industrial Estate, Faringdon Road, Challow, OX12 7TF. 01235 768028

Publishers and Publishing ServicesSean Kingston Publishing & Publishing Services 57 Orchard Way, Wantage, OX12 8ED. 01235 770787Precious Translations 16 Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wan-tage, OX12 9FF. 01235 227203Wantage & Grove Review 07917 191 909

RoofingAll-In-One Roofing 10 Miles Drive, Grove, OX12 7JA. 01235 768530 M & M Roofing and Building Ltd 18 Foliat Drive, Wantage, OX12 7AN. 01235 770985N J Rowe Roofing 6 Oxford Lane, Grove, OX12 7PJ. 07766 105156

Scrap Metal DealersBreakspear The Bungalow, Townsend Grove, Wantage. 01235 765265

Security ServicesByBox Merlin House, Grove Technology Park, Downsview Road, Wantage, OX12 9FA. 01235 767706

Skip HireAasvogel Skip Hire Ltd 136 Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wan-tage, OX12 9FF. 01235 760555

Breakspear & Sons 19 Charlton Village Road, Charlton, Wantage, OX12

7HE. 01235 762617

Sign WritersBradfield Signs & Graphics 5 Squires House, Smiths Wharf, Wantage,

OX12 9GZ. 01235 764015Falcon Signs Brick Kiln Works, New Road, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9PG. 08453 701705 Web-B-Signs 12 Catmore Close, Grove, OX12 0ND. 07778 267532

Surveyors D I Fisher FRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor 47 Priory Orchard, Wan-tage, OX12 9EL. Tel 01235 767775 Fax 01235 771707Undertaking commissions for domestic, commercial and industrial clients offering advice and Surveying Services on both new and existing proper-ties.The Oxford Surveying Practice 5a Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AB. 01235 767539

Taxis and Other Transport ServicesAbbey Fuelcards Abbey House, Stirlings Way, Wantage, OX12 7BB. 01235 775200 Abbey Limousines Abbey House, Stirlings Way, Wantage, OX12 7BB. 01235 820808 AH Taxi Service of Wantage 68 Stockham, Park, Wantage, OX12 9HQ. 07979 378240 Cab Co Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wantage OX12 9FF. 01235 772424Chapel Cars 4 Humber Close, Wantage, OX12 7DT. 07789 551 931 Evenlode Taxis 31 Evenlode Close, Grove, OX12 0NW. 01235 762035First Class Travel of Oxfordshire 34 Kingfishers, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JN. 01235 771154Grove Cabs Unit 4, W & G Estate, Faringdon Road, East Challow, OX12 9TF. 01235 772200H2 Cars 17 Laurel Crescent, Grove, OX12 7HZ. 07737 420274 Jacqui’s Taxi Service 67 Stockham Park, Wantage, OX12 9HQ. 07867 802033Keith’s Cabs 10 Manor Gardens, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7JE. 01235 763344Ridgeways Coaches 5 Foliat Drive, Wantage, OX12 7AN. 01235 760844 Sapphire Cars Nestleby, Hyde Road, Denchworth, Wantage, OX12 0DP. 0800 037 33 33

Television and Radio Aerials Barnes Aerials 23 Stockham Park, Wantage, OX12 9HG. 07990 665753Ku Vision 19 Donnington Place, Wantage, OX12 9YE. 01235 223538

Tuition and TrainingA R J Consultancy Fieldfare, Trinder Road, Wantage, OX12 8EE. 01235 760835Biology Tuition Orchard End, Ickleton Road, Wantage, OX12 9JA. 07828 478 812CK Tuition 14 Donnington Place, Wantage, OX12 9YE. 01235 760215Hart’s Fork Lift Truck Training School 4 Ginge Road Cottages, West Hendred, Oxfordshire, OX12 8RU. 01235 821239Home School Tutoring The Manor, Main Street, Grove, OX12 7JJ. 0800 023 2892Training Unlimited 15 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8BQ. 01235 770011

Wedding ServicesBrides & Co 2 St Annes Mews, Wantage, OX12 8FG. 01235 771385Guides for Brides Larkhill Farm, Wantage, OX12 8JP. 01235 770078 Marriage Preparation Course 16 Haywards Close, Wantage, OX12 7AT. 01235 770188Sasha Bridal The Courtyard, Larkhill Farm, Wantage, OX12 8PJ. 01235 770599 Valeside Wedding Cars 01235 868600

Window CleanersCrystal Clean (Southern) Ltd Elms Farm Business Park, Grove, Road, Wantage, OX12 7PD. 01235 772244Red Star Window Cleaning 41 Albermarle Drive, Grove, OX12 0NB. 01235 771993

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Stanford Community Bus

The Community Bus Service is driven and organised entirely by volunteers, who give freely of their time to provide a bus service for those people in the villages between Faringdon and Wantage who rely on public transport to gain access to the shops, Health Centres and other essential services.

The service operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and stops at the following towns/villages: Stanford, Wantage, Faringdon, Goosey, West Challow, Hatford, Gainfield, Charney Basset, Lyford, Denchworth, Shellingford.

Timetable

For more details on the Stanford Community Bus please contact John Smith on 01367 710494 or visit the website:www.stanford-in-the-vale.co.uk/communitybus.shtml

1861 (Wantage) Sqn Air Training CorpsCadet Forces Centre, Icknield Lane, WantageMeetings Mondays & Thursdays at the HQ 7.30 - 9.00 pmTel: (Answer machine): 01235 762079Email: 1861@aircadets.orgwww.wantage-sqn.net

King Alfred District ScoutsContact Mr P Butcher 01235 772982

Oxfordshire Guide AssociationContact Glenys Deval 01235 765259

St John Ambulance - Badger SettBecome a Super Badger by learning absolutely everything! For all children aged 6-10 years. We meet on Thursday evenings 6.15pm - 7.15pm at St John’s Ambulance HQ, Nalder-town, Wantage, OX12 9EBContact Kelly Jones 01235 768022Email: wantage-badgers@oxfordshire.sja.org.ukWeb: www.sja.org.uk

St John Ambulance - Cadet DivisionSt John’s Ambulance HQ, Naldertown, WantageLearning first aid, caring for others, environment, camping and many others. Oxfordshire also hold a county-wide camp. For 10-17 year olds. We meet on Wednesday evenings 7 to 8.30pmContact Cheryl Dickie 01235 224715Email: sjacadets.wantage@ntlworld.com

Vale Youth Minibus SchemeContact Peter Guill 01367 718224

Wantage Army Cadet Force (ACF)Icknield Lane, WantageOpen to boys and girls aged 12 - 18 for a differ-ent way to spend your free time. Take part in rock climbing, paint balling, camping and expedi-tions. Fancy a weekend away from your parents, or event two weeks. come and check us out, you may just be surprised!Contact Richard Waldron 01865 750722 or 07792 262041Email: wantageacf@aol.comWeb: www.wantageacf.co.uk

Young FarmersContact Miss Matthews 01235 847194

Junior StageschoolContact Sandra 01235 767975

Stagecoach Theatre Arts WantageMiss Julia Howson 0845 1130320

Full CircleFull Circle at Millbrook Primary, Grove. Older people and children together. Fun art activities and friendship.Contact Rhiannon Matthews 01865 246456Email: RhiannonMatthews@fullcircleoxon.org.uk

Hanney Luncheon ClubContact Jean Lidbury 01235 868356

Hanney Senior Citizens GroupContact Ann White 01235 868339

Icknield School Class of 75www.users.waitrose.com/~ox12uk/index.htm

National Women’s Register (NWR)NWR is an organisation formed more than 40 years ago to "enable lively-minded women to meet regularly to discuss non-domestic topics". Wantage NWR meet every 3 weeks on a weekday evening in members' homes. Contact Jean Chapman 01235 766880Email: jchapman18@tiscali.co.ukwww.nwr.org.uk

Royal Air Force AssociationThe Royal British Legion Club, East ChallowThe Wantage and District (1185) Branch of the Royal Air Force Association meet on the second Thursday of every month at TRBL Club, East Challow, at 7-30 pm. We are a charity serving the needs of serving and ex-serving members of the Royal Air Force family.Contact Raymond Evans 01235 765360www.rafa.org.uk

Ridgeway Golden Years ClubAn afternoon club for the over 60's in the villages of Ardington and Lockinge and local area. We meet monthly for outings, day trips, talks, bring & buy, bingo,lunches and afternoon teasContact Annie Hatton (secretary) 01235 833692Email: annie.hatton@wantage.com

St John AmbulanceWould you like to do something worthwhile with your spare time? Why not join St. John Ambu-lance? Contact 0701 070 8999Email: wantage-adults@oxfordshire.sja.org.uk

Townswomen’s Guild Wantage (TG)Meet 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at the Charlton Centre.

Wantage and Grove U3AContact Chairman: Thia Brereton 01235 764779 or Secretary: Linda Thompson 01235 768701

Vale Open Access GroupContact C A Steed 01235 767198Email: arthur.Steed@bigfoot.com

Wantage Round TableThe Wantage branch of the Round Table Organ-isation meet in the evenings of the second and forth Mondays of each month. It is a club for men between the ages of 18 and 45.Contact Richard Lonnon 01235 225979Email: rich-sally@ntlworld.comwww.wantageroundtable.co.uk

Wantage Silver Threads ClubContact Olive Thornhill 01235 768647

Wantage and Grove Lions ClubMeeting at the East Hanney Royal British Legion on the 4th Thursday of each month.Contact Ernest Draper 01865 391257

Wantage, Grove and District Twinning Asso-ciationsTwinning is a formal connection with a communi-ty in another country, to build up contacts and to promote friendship and a better understanding of each other's country, culture, language and na-tional characteristics. Wantage is twinned with Seesen in Germany and Mably in France.Contact Martha Hudson (Secretary) 01235 767838

Womens Institute (WI)The Wantage branch meets on the 2nd Wednes-day of the month at 10.30am in the Masonic Hall. The King Alfred branch meets at the Red Cross Hall on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. www.oxfordshirefwi.freeuk.com

Womens Royal Voluntary Services (WRVS)Contact Mrs White 01235 868339

Denchworth Local History GroupThe group carrying out research and is gathering information about life in the village in the past. Contact Susan Brandon 01235 868451

Hanney History GroupContact Derek Hockaday 01235 868231Email: djhockaday@netscapeonline.co.uk

School of the SwordA group studying and practicing historical sword-play of the 16th-18th centuries, based on surviv-ing historical treatises. We are members of the British Federation for Historical Swordplay and the Historical European Martial Arts Coalition. We train regularly on Mondays at Hanney WM Hall,.Contact Caroline Stewart 07900 678 285Email: info@schoolofthesword.comwww.schoolofthesword.com

Wantage Wildlife, Local History and Archae-ology GroupTalks on Archaeology, Natural History and Local History that are often based on the speakers’ own research. All welcome. Second Friday in the month in the Civic Hall at 7.30pm.Contact Patsy Jones 01235 764258 Email: patsyjjones@aol.com

CJ’s Dance WorkshopsMonday at Grove Village HallContact Catherine Lowe 07985 535357

CornucopiaAppalachian Step Clogging and British Clog dancers, supported by The Shady Grove String Band. Available for parties, weddings, displays, festivals and fund-raising events.Contact Jim Wells 01235 767231Email: jim@cornucopia-dance.org.ukwww.cornucopia-dance.org.uk

The Domino PlayersContact Diana Wyatt 01235 767086Email: diana.wyatt@lineone.netwww.dominoplayers.co.uk

Duck Soup Youth Dance CompanyFor age 15+. Choreography and Performance Training in Contemporary Dance with opportuni-ties to perform around Oxfordshire. Thursdays, Civic Hall, 5-7pm, school term time only.Contact Emily Young 07843 014026

FridayNite StageschoolContact Jim Mitchell 01235 767975

Guild of King Alfred PlayersContact Julie Pearson 01235 772787

Icknield Way Morris MenIcknield Way Morris Men are a nationally known side that perform traditional dances from Oxford-shire villages. We are always pleased to wel-come new members.Email: bagman@icknieldwaymorrismen.org.ukwww.icknieldwaymorrismen.org.uk

Old Speckled Hen North West MorrisContact Richard Browning 01235 768171Email: r.browning@rl.ac.uk

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

COMMUNITY

HISTORY

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MUSIC, DANCE & ART

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North Berks Radio Model Aircraft SocietyContact Chris Haynes 01235 534853 Email: chrishaynes@birdwings.fsnet.co.uk

Knit, Knot and NatterThird Friday of the month at V&D Museum. If you enjoy crochet or knitting, or would like to learn, drop in to this friendly free session at the V&D Museum coffee shop. 1.45-3.30pm.Contact 01235 771447

Vale and Downland BeekeepersContact Lilian Valentine 01235 767524 Email: lilianvalentine@btinternet.comwww.newburyandwantagebeekeepers.btinternet.co.uk

V&D Museum Coffee Shop Book ClubMeets on the second Friday of the month in the Museum coffee shop, 1.45pm-3.15pm.Contact 01235 771447 Wantage Bridge ClubFriendly, competitive, duplicate Bridge every Thursday at the Comrades' Club on Newbury Street. £2 for visitors 7.15pm to 10.30pmContact: Alan Grunwald 01235 760488

Wantage Chess ClubContact George Spalding 01235 868466Email: g.h.spalding@rl.ac.uk

Wantage Gardeners AssociationContact Mike Welham 01235 868073Email: mwelham@sheep.uk.net

Wantage Ladies CircleContact Heather Wells 01235 765889

Wantage Machine Knitting ClubContact Brenda Owens 01235 833329Email: lesnbren@ardington.freeserve.co.uk

Wantage PC User GroupContact Ron Rose 01235 767793Email: ron@ronrose.freeserve.co.uk

White Horse Cruising ClubYachting & Cruising. Meet every second Monday in the month between September and May at the Royal British Legion HQ in East Hanney.Contact J.C.Sutherland 01235 868396Email: jcs@boltblue.comwww.huxtable.u-net.com/whitehorse.htm

Wilts & Berks Canal Amenity GroupW&BCAG is a non-profit making charity dedicat-ed to the restoration of the Wilts & Berks and North Wilts Canals. Contact Doug Small 01628 544666Email: Doug@wantage-waterway.co.ukwww.wantage-waterway.co.uk

AnglingWantage & District Deep Sea Angling ClubContact 01235 765325

AthleticsWhite Horse Harriers Athletics ClubContact Richard Jegou (Sec) 01235 768050Email: richard_jegou@yahoo.co.ukwww.whitehorseharriers.org

Badminton Grove Badminton ClubContact Sharon Hosler 01235 767815 Wantage Badminton ClubContact Mr Denis Crumpen 01235 767561

PandemoniumWantage and Grove folk music and ceilidh band provides family entertainment for weddings, par-ties, family celebrations, fund-raising and other events.www.pandemoniumwantage.org.uk

Parish Church Choir of St James the GreatContact C J Reason 01235 868375Email: c.j.reason@rl.ac.uk

St James Singers"a cappella" group of ten men singing sacred and secular songs from 12 centuries in eight lan-guages. Rehearsals Weds 8pm East Hanney. Singers Wanted - no audition or sight reading but commitment to enjoy singing.Contact Mike Jones 01235 751656Email: mikeb.jones@btinternert.com

Stagelights GroupLooking for a Friendly Amateur Drama Group? Interested in acting, scenery, props, lighting, sound, directing or production? We meet every Thursday at 8pm in Old Mill Hall, Grove. See our website for production details.Contact Chris 01235 765562 or Su 01235 763514www.stagelightsgroup.org

The Letcombe SingersContact M Ginniff 01235 764437

Vale Island DancersA 17th Century Dance Group, named after the Island Villages of Charney Bassett, Goosey, Stanford in the Vale, and Hanney in the Vale of the White Horse. The group dance traditional English country (rather than Court) dances from the time of the English Civil War. The group meets at Charney Bassett Village Hall on Tues-days at 8pm. New dancers and musicians are very welcome.www.vale-islanders.org.uk

Wantage Art GroupThis group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage, for talks or demonstrations by professional art-ists, to take part in workshops or to prepare exhi-bitions of their work. We work in all media, with perhaps a slight preference for watercolour.Subscription £16, members £1 visitors £3Contact Patsy and Terry Jones 01235 764258Email: patsyjjones@aol.com

Wantage Barbershop Harmony ClubContact Graham Cox 01235 835353

Wantage Camera ClubContact Alec Finch 01235 762439 www.wantage.freeserve.co.uk/cameraclub.htm

Wantage Choral SocietyWe meet on Tuesday nights at 7.30 pm.Contact Eirwen Morgan 01235 206590Email: wantagechoralsociety@yahoo.co.ukwww.wantagechoralsociety.co.uk

Wantage Folk Dance ClubContact Malcom Bright 01235 818585

Wantage Male Voice ChoirMeet on Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm at the War Me-morial Hall, East Hanney. Visitors and new members welcome. No auditions involved.Contact Geoff Phillips (secretary) 01235 868440 www.wantagemalevoicechoir.org.uk

Wantage Music and Drama WorkshopContact Lyn Waugh 01367 242740

Wantage Music FestivalAn annual competitive festival with many classes catering for all levels of ability and musical styles. 01235 763529/01488 638253www.wantagemusicfestival.org.uk

Wantage OrchestraWe play on Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30pm at K.A. School West Site in term time. New players wel-come, particularly strings and brassContact Jim Kowszun 01235 763560Email: JimandJill@Witanway.F9.co.uk

Wantage Silver BandA large organisation comprising Championship and 4th Section contesting bands, a non- con-testing concert band, plus youth and training bands.Contact Mrs Eileen Sykes 01235 767541Email: info@wantageband.orgwww.wantageband.org

Wantage Stage Musical CompanyWe produce one fully-staged show every Spring, with other shows and concerts at intervals through the year along with a programme of so-cial events. We rehearse every Wednesday at Wantage Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. be-tween September and April, and at other times as necessary. We welcome singers, dancers and back-stage helpers; no auditions to join.Contact Gill Morgan (Chairman) 01235 770641Email: info@wantagestagemusical.co.ukwww.wantagestagemusical.co.uk

White Horse CeilidhsWith the aim to bring new, young people into an already thriving local Folk scene, a series in Grove Village Hall combines English Ceilidh (energetic barn dances) with performances from local bands and dance groups. Email: info@whitehorseceilidhs.org.ukwww.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk

White Horse HarmonyContact Membership Secretary Ted Evison01235 769441

Catholic Women's League (CWL)Meetings are normally held 3rd Thursday of the month, but sometimes there are changes, so please ring first.Contact Mary Bowen 01235 764566

Grove & District Fuchsia & Pelargonium SocietyContact Len Hignell 01235 223540Email: lenhignell@aol.com www.chipperfields.freeserve.co.uk/fpsoc

Hanney Book ClubHanney Book Club meets once a month (1st Thursday) at The Plough Inn, West Hanney at 8pm. At the meetings we discuss the book we voted upon to read the previous month.Contact Samantha Brady 01367 242949www.hanneybookclub.co.uk

Hanney Gardening ClubMeet first Monday of month at Hanney War Me-morial Hall Sep to May 7:45 for 8:00pm.Contact Mark Peters Email: petersfam@ukgateway.netwww.hanneygardeningclub.org.ukLetcombe & District Horticultural SocietyContact Dinah Moss 01235 762697

Mountain Activities Club (MAC)Contact Stuart Lovegrove 01235 522414Web: www.web-mac.co.uk

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

SPORT AND LEISURE

RugbyGrove Rugby Football ClubGrove RFC is one of the most successful family orientated Rugby clubs in South Oxfordshire. Contact Phil Connolly 01235 767077Email: socialsecretary@groverfc.co.ukwww.groverfc.co.uk Mini RuggersFun rugby activities for 4-5 year olds in a safe and sociable environment. Classes run on a Monday from 4-4:45pm at Grove Village Hall. Contact Gerry Bird 07748984728

ShootingWantage Target Sports ClubSpringfield Road, Wantage (by the Scout Hut)We are a responsible target shooting club teach-ing up to National and Olympic standards of both Air(PCP) and CO2 Rifles and Pistols. We meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 7-30 pm, other nights available for different disciplines. Contact Raymond Evens 01235 888220

SwimmingWantage White Horse Swimming Clubwwhsc.co.uk

Table TennisGrove Table Tennis ClubMeeting at The Village Hall, GroveContact Rita Hetherington 01235 224984

Tae Kwon-DoWantage School of Tae Kwon-DoWantage Leisure CentreContact 07968 242231

TennisHanney Tennis ClubContact K Bradshaw (Chair) 01235 868348Email: bradshaw@baclays.netwww.bradshaws46.fsnet.co.uk Wantage Tennis ClubGround: Foliat Drive, WantageContact Mrs J Wilde 01235 767134 or Junior Or-ganiser P Jennaway 01235 520961Email: juttahart@compuserve.comwww.wantagetennisclub.co.uk

TriathlonWantage TritonsWe are a local triathlon club catering for all ages and abilities. We offer coaching and training in all three disciplines (swimming, cycling and running) and welcome single sport members. Contact Chantal Lewis 01235 867590

Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber represents, promotes and supports local business of all sizes and of all types. Contact Alison Neale 01367 888229Email: enquiries@wantagechamberofcommerce.co.ukwww.wantagechamberofcommerce.co.uk

4NetworkingBusiness breakfast networking that’s 50% busi-ness, 50% social and it works! Contact: Alison Neale 01367 888229 Email: alison@theprooffairy.comwww.4networking.biz

Wantage & District Business Breakfast ClubWe meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8am - see website for venues./www.wantagebreakfast.co.uk

White Horse Badminton ClubScout Headquarters, Springfield Road, WantageContact Geoff 01235 764053

BowlingWantage Bowling ClubRecreation Ground, Manor Road, Wantage

CanoeingPathfinders Youth Canoe ClubContact: Mrs Harris 20 Limetree Close, Grove, OX12 0BL

CricketChallow and Childrey Cricket ClubThree Saturday teams. New players always wel-come.Contact Gerald Wixey 01235 223818www.challowandchildreycc.org.uk East & West Hendred Cricket ClubContact Duncan Francis 01235 224712Email: d.j.francis@rl.ac.uk Hanney Cricket ClubGround: Hanney Memorial Playing FieldContact Richard Grecian (Sec) 01235 868703Email: aandr@globalnet.co.ukwww.hanneycc.org.uk Letcombe Cricket ClubContact: Richard Taylor 01235 763359www.letcombe.net Wantage & Grove Cricket ClubCricket Ground, Charlton Village Road, WantageContact: Alan Trinder 01235 763940Email: tommy@trindera.freeserve.co.ukwww.wantagecc.co.uk

CyclingWantage CTC (Cyclists Touring Club)Contact Glenn Savegar 01235 768428 or Steve Swanton 01235 764257Email: publicity@wantagectc.org.ukwww.wantagectc.org.uk

DartsWantage and District Darts LeagueContact Brian WinzorEmail: wantagedarts@aol.comwww.hometown.aol.com/wantagedarts/wddl-darts.htm

DivingWantage Dive ClubLearn to scuba dive with BSAC, the largest dive club in the world. We meet each Friday, 7.30pm Wantage Civic Hall. Contact Mike Boler 07877 053 849www.wantagediveclub.com

FootballArdington & Lockinge Football ClubContact Mrs Sam Robson 01235 764340 Email: robsonsrus@btinternet.com The Bell Football ClubContact Mr Davies 01235 766775 Challow United Football ClubContact B Collins 01235 765763

East Hendred AFCContact M Smith 01235 766776 Grove Rangers Football ClubContact D Heggie 01235 224518 or 772255

Grove Challengers Football ClubRecreation Ground, Cane Lane, GroveContact Mrs M Chapman 01235 765354www.grovechallengers.org.uk Letcombe Football ClubGround: Bassett Road, Letcombe RegisContact D Williams 01235 764130

Wantage ConcordsJunior football teams for boys and girls aged from under 7 to under 16. We play our home games at Wantage Town Football Club, off Man-or Road.Contact Neil Pike 07979 378234 Email: cclawrence@aol.com www.wantageconcords.co.uk Wantage Girls FootballContact Graham Hand 01235 225823www.wantage-girls-football-club.co.uk Wantage Town Ladies Football ClubContact Leigh Adams (manager) 01235 764781www.wantagelfc.co.uk Wantage Town Football ClubAlfredian Park, Manor Road, Wantage.Contact A Parker 01235 763842

GlidingVale of White Horse Gliding ClubLearn real flying in the club's 2 seater gliders, trial lessons and gift vouchers. We fly every weekend.Contact 01367 252706www.swindongliding.co.uk

GymnasticsWantage GymnastsContact Senior Coach 01235 766201

JudoWantage Judo ClubContact Martin Acklands (Sec) 01235 833370 White Horse Judo ClubDo you do Judo? Whether you do or don't, you are welcome to come and join us at White Horse Judo Club. We accept people from the age of 5 upwards, with the Primaries / Juniors (5 - 16) meeting on Saturday mornings from 1115 - 1245 and the Seniors (16+) meeting from 1930 - 2100 on Monday evenings. Contact Yvette Fox 01235 224798Email: yvette@whjc.co.ukwww.whjc.co.uk

KarateWantage Karate ClubContact David Paine 07771 801974www.wantagekarateclub.co.uk

Mountain BoardingMax Extreme Boarding AssociationThe Max Extreme Boarding Association ride mountain boards down hills all across Oxford-shire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. We have members of all ages, both male and female, and always welcome new members.Contact 07900 261 632Email: meba@interniser.comwww.meba-world.com

NetballChallow Ladies Netball Club 01235 762961www.challownetball.f9.co.uk White Horse Netball ClubContact:Kay Reynolds (Sec) 01235 822817 key.reynolds@nrpb.org

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RETAIL AND BUSINESS

SPORT AND LEISURE

Adult Careers ServiceContact Lynne Johnson 0800 1954700 Mob: Email: ljohnson@cfbt.com

Advance SupportCharity organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities to live in their own homes in the community.Contact Heather Woodward 01235 766361 Email: Heather.Woodward@advanceuk.org

Age Concern OxfordshireContact Kerry Bateman 01235 849400Email: kerrybateman@ageconcernoxon.com

Alzheimer's Society (Local branch)Contact Moira Campbell 01235 766947

Amnesty International - WantageThe Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at a member's house, call for detailsContact Breda Smith 01235 765564 or 517603Email: djbm.smi@rmplc.co.uk

Arthritis Self-Help GroupMeets 3rd Monday Oct.-June, 7.15 for 7,30, Wantage Day Centre, Stirlings Close, all wel-come, speakers, discussions, social. Also of in-terest to people with other disabilitiesContact Jean Sutherland jcs@boltblue.com

British Heart Foundation01235 762417

British Red Cross - Medical LoanMedical Loan open 10-11.45 Monday onlyMedical equipment for loan or purchase.Red Cross Centre, Wallingford Street, Wantage.Tel: 01235 772703 www.redcross.org

Cancer Research UKContact Jan Bridgeman 01235 764898Email: b.bridgeman@virgin.net

Cats Protection (Oxford & District)Contact 01235 221147Email: oxfordcats@hotmail.comwww.oxfordcats.org.uk

CIC Volunteer Car SchemeContact Wendy Watson 01235 770318

Community Team for People with Learning DisabilitiesTel: 01235 770103

Connexions OxfordshireOffers 13-19 year olds advice on issues such as employment, benefits, housing, health & lifestyle at Wantage Local Services Point. Appointments every Thursday between 10am and 11am or drop-in between 11am and 12 noon.www.connexionsoxfordshire.comTel: 01865 328400 Fax: 01865 783334

Folk for MSThis charity was formed in 1989 to raise money for MS sufferers (charity number 1080774) and has handed over more than £20000. Folk con-certs are held in Old Mill Hall, Grove.Contact: Contact Dave Guest 01235 765445Email: kateanddaveg@aol.com

Fourteen Club for People with Learning Diffi-cultiesWe provide a variety of social, educational and recreational activities for people in this area who have learning difficulties. Volunteers welcome! Contact Tim Pocock 01865 760526Email: timpocock@lineone.netwww.14club.org.uk

Friends of Grove LibraryContact Rosalind Hicks 01235 769390

Friends of Vale & Downland MuseumContact Info Desk 01235 771447museum@Wantage.com

Grove Old People's Welfare CommitteeContact Mrs Homer 01235 764408

Grove Day Centre for the ElderlySchool Lane, Grove01235 770074

Guide Dogs for the Blind AssociationGrove 01235 223581

Guideposts TrustProviding information on products and organisa-tions to assist people with disabilities and older people to increase and maintain their independ-ence.Tel: 01993 89985 www.guidepostsilc.org.uk

Letcombe Brook ProjectTo enhance and protect the natural beauty of the Letcombe Brook and help people appreciate the environment. Contact Sally Wallington 01235 771447 Email: letcombebrook@hotmail.com

Maud House (Sheltered Housing)The Chestnuts, Wantage, OX12 7HLTel: 01235 762873

National Childbirth Trust (NCT)We are a charity who offer all parents to be, new parents and families with young children a wide range of services. Contact Kristel Horwood 01235 760493www.wantagenct.org.uk

The October Club (Day Centre for the Con-fused Elderly)1-3 The Cloisters, Wantage, OX12 8AQ01235 760428www.wantage.com/octoberclub

Parents and Children Together (PACT)A professional agency working to build and strengthen families with practical support. Key areas are fostering, education for the care sec-tor, housing and community.www.pactcharity.org

Patient Involvement Group of Church Street Practice (PIG)Tel: 01235 762613

Red Cross Clubs for Disabled People01235 767301

Root & BranchRoot & Branch (R&B) is a therapeutic gardening and rural craft project that supports people with metal health difficulties living in the area. Contact Liz Clarke 01793 780380 Email enquire@rootandbranch.infowww.rootandbranch.info

Rotary Club of Wantage The Club meets every Wednesday at 12.45 p.m. at the Comrades Club in Wantage. Contact David Godding 01488 72197

Ryder-Cheshire Volunteers RCV, a registered charity, finds ways for physi-cally disabled people to take part in leisure or educational activities.Contact Angela 01235 225 927 Email: angela.morris@rcv.org.uk www.rcv.org.uk

Save the ChildrenContact 01235 224465Email: p.gondhalekar@ntlworld.com

SSAFA Soldiers, Sailors, Airmens Family As-sociation, Forces HelpThe National Charity helping serving and ex-servicemen, women and families in need. 24 hour help line 01865 748041Contact Raymond A Evans 01235 223162www.ssafa.org.uk

St Katherine’s House (Nursing Home)Contact 01235 760236

Vale Open Access GroupA meeting place where disabled people and their carers can meet for tea/coffee and to obtain in-formation. Meeting at the Red Cross Hall.Contact Mrs Nan Draper 01865 391257Email: nan.draper@bigfoot.com

Wantage 915 Round TableContact Paul Rodwell 01235 763941

Wantage Blind ClubContact H Aldred 01235 765849

Wantage Club for Deaf & Hard of HearingContact Eric Pride 01235 224248

Wantage Club for the BlindContact 01235 763112

Wantage Counselling ServiceContact 01235 769744

Wantage Day Centre and Coffee ClubStirlings Close, Garston Lane. Contact 01235 765934

Wantage First RespondersThe Wantage Community First Responder Scheme is a local volunteer group set up by South Central Ambulance Service to provide emergency care within the community. Contact Dan Ruby 07790 419502.www.wantagefirstresponders.org.uk Wantage and Grove Lions ClubMeeting at the East Hanney Royal British Legion on the 4th Thursday of each month.Contact Ernest Draper 01865 391257www.lions105a.org

Wantage and Grove ME/CFS Support GroupFormed in 2005 to give friendship, information and support to people with ME/CFS/FM. Meet-ings, newsletters, lending library. Joining mem-bership £5. Membership accepted from all areas.Contact Dorothy Hillbeck 01235 765329

Wantage Silver Threads Club(for the elderly)Red Cross Hall, WantageMeeting on 3rd Tuesday of each month 2-4pmContact Sue Wood 01235 766995

With special thanks to www.wantage.com for assistance with compiling this information. If your group is not represented on these pages or you would like to make amendments for future issues

please email: focuson@bordengate.com

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SUPPORT AND CHARITY

Wantage Town Council

Member of Parliament

Oxfordshire County Council

Vale of White Horse District Council

LOCAL COUNCIL INFORMATION

Ed Vaizey MP (Conservative)*

Ed Vaizey, elected as Member of Parliament for Wantage

and Didcot in 2005, represents Wantage in the House of

Commons.

Born in 1968, Ed studied at Merton College, Oxford and

went on to train and practise as a barrister until 1996 when

he became the director of a successful London public

relations company.

In 2004, he left to become the chief speech writer for the then Leader of the

Opposition, Michael Howard whilst building up a career as a freelance political

commentator. He now makes regular TV and radio appearances and is especially

well known as a frequent visitor on Channel Five’s The Wright Stuff.

Ed is married with two young children and divides his time between living in

Sparsholt and London. In November 2006 he was appointed Shadow Culture

Minister. Locally Ed is Vice-President of the Friends of the Ridgeway; Patron of the

Friends of St Mary’s Church, Buckland; Vice-Patron of Style Acre, a charity for peo-

ple with learning disabilities; and a Member of the Faringdon Area Project.

Ed holds regular surgeries at the Civic Hall in Wantage. There is no need to book

an appointment, and dates and details can be found on his website:

www.vaizey.com

Contact: Ed Vaizey MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

Tel: 020 7219 6350, Email: vaizeye@parliament.uk

*At time of printing

The Vale of White Horse District Council (VWHDC) is responsible

for local services, including planning, council housing, rubbish

collection, council tax, licensing, street cleaning and transport. Full

details can be found on the Council website.

The VWHDC is one of five District Councils in Oxfordshire. The

council covers an area which includes Faringdon, Abingdon,

Wantage and Botley and has 51 elected members. Councillors are

elected every four years, and are democratically accountable to the

residents of the ward they represent. Wantage has two wards, Wan-

tage Charlton and Wantage Segsbury. There are three Wantage

Charlton District Councillors*: Bill Melotti (Cons), John Morgan

(Cons) and Julia Reynolds (Lib Dem); Wantage Segsbury has two*:

Jenny Hannaby (Lib Dem) and Joyce Hutchinson (Lib Dem). The

District Councillors represent the people of Wantage on the Vale of

White Horse District Council.

Contact: Vale of White Horse District Council, Abbey House,

Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE. Tel: 01235 520202

www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk

*At time of printing

Oxfordshire County Council has 74 elected councillors representing

all parts of the county. The council has responsibility for many key

local services, employing over 20,000 people to deliver them. Each

year the council manages £845million of public money in the

provision of these services on behalf of Oxfordshire's 615,000

people. Couny-run services include schools, social services, the

fire service, roads, libraries and the museums service, trading

standards, land use, transport, planning and waste management.

Councillors are elected every four years and the next election will

be in 2009.

These are some of the key areas that OCC is responsible for:

- Maintaining 2,800 miles of Oxfordshire's roads and pavements, around 1,300 bridges and over 500,000 trees.

- Recycling 1/3 of Oxfordshire's waste and working to reduce what goes to landfill.

- Educating 81,000 children and young people.

- Responding to around 7,000 emergency incidents each year.

- Teaching 20,000 people new skills.

- Providing 24 hour care to over 8,000 older and disabled people in their homes, 365 days per year.

- Providing childcare and early learning.

- Reducing youth offending.

The local County Councillor representing the people of Wantage

and Grove is Jenny Hannaby (Lib Dem)*.

Contact: Oxfordshire County Council

County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND

Tel: 01865 792422, Email: online@oxfordshire.govwww.oxfordshire.gov.uk

*At time of printing

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The Town Council is made up of a number of Town Councillors, headed by the Town Mayor (currently Councillor Patrick O’Leary*) and supported by the Town Clerk and staff.

The Town Council takes the lead role in community development providing facilities and services for local residents and visitors to the town through its assessment of local needs and residents’ requests. It provides new facilities and also improves and modernises existing facilities where necessary.

The Town Council’s activities include:• Responsibility for grounds maintenance of Wantage Cemetery• Management of five allotment sites around the town• Management of the Market Place and Victoria Cross Forecourt• Letting of market pitches and cleaning on market days• Management and maintenance of four noticeboards around town• Consultee for planning applications

As the smallest unit of local government, the Town Council is closest to the people it serves and can address issues of local concern and speak up for the wishes of the local residents. All the Town Councillors live in or around the town.

In contrast to the larger District and County Councils, Wantage Town Council receives no funding from central government or business rates, so the net cost of its services are funded entirely through the council tax payers in the local area.

The Town Clerk’s office at the Council Offices, Portway are open weekdays 9.30am to 12.30pm.Contact: Town Clerk, Wantage Town Council, Council Offices, Portway, Wantage OX12 9BX.Tel: 01235 763459Email: wantageclerk@btconnect.com

*At time of printing

Emergency ServicesIn cases of emergency dial 999Wantage Fire Station: 01865 842999First Responders: 07790 419502NHS Direct: 0845 4647Wantage Police Station: 08458 505 505

GovernmentLocal MP Ed Vaizey MP, 0207 219 6350, vaizeye@parliament.uk Wantage Town Council: 01235 763459wantageclerk@btconnect.comOxfordshire County CouncilGeneral................01865 792422Education dept......01865 815449Environment.... .....01865 531331Fire service...........01865 842999Highways…………01865 815700Social services......01865 375515Vale of White Horse District Council: 01235 520202Emergencies (out of office hours): 01235 524886Waste Disposal: 01235 520202

HealthGP SurgeriesChurch Street Practice, Mably Way: 01235 770245Newbury Street Practice, Mably Way: 01235 763451HospitalsGreat Western Hospital, Swindon: 01793 60 40 20 John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford: 01865 224800

HousingVale Housing Association: 01235 760007

InformationLocal Services Point, 1 Grove StreetTel: 01235 772372 Email: wantage.lsp@whitehorsedc.gov.ukVisitor Information Point, Vale & Downland Museum Tel: 01235 760176 Email tourism@wantage.comIndependent Advice Centre, 16 Market Place (behind Barclays)Tel: 01235 765348 Library, Stirlings Road: 01235 762 291

PostPost Office, 18 Wallingford Street (inside Costcutter): 01235 770 177Post Office,12 Barnards Way: 01235 763216Royal Mail Sorting Office, Church Street: 01235 763114

BusinessChamber of Commerce: 01367 888229Enquiries@wantagechamberofcommerce.co.uk

Places of WorshipBaptist Mill Street: 01235 764263www.wantagebaptist.org.ukCana Fellowship Millbrook School, Grove: 01235 762717Grove Free Evangelical Church 01235 210037www.gfec.org.ukHoly Trinity (CE) Charlton Village: 01235 762214Methodist Newbury Street: 01235 763321www.wantagemethodist.freeserve.co.ukParish Church of St Peter and St Paul: 01235 762214www.wantageparish.comSt John Vianney (RC) Charlton Road: 01235 762374Strict Baptist Church Main Street, Grove: 01235 765805Wantage Christian Fellowship Charlton Centre:01235 762619www.wantagechristianfellowship.orgWantage Community Church Civic Hall: 01235 770188www.occ.org.uk/wantage

USEFUL CONTACTS

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www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk

We are a Community Interest Company in which you can buy shares.

Please use this form to register your interest.For more information please visit :

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Registered Address: 14 Market Place, Faringdon, OxfordshireSN7 7HP. Tel: 01367 241162. Company Reg. No. 6536016

Membership: £50 per year

The Wantage Chamber of Commerce is your support partner, a listening ear, advisor and the ideal route to promote your

business to other like-minded companies. Open to businesses of all sizes in Wantage and Grove, membership offers business support, networking opportunities and more.

Please return to Alison Neale (administrator) c/o Wantage Chamber of Commerce, 6 Newbury Street, Wantage OX12 8BS

Tel: 01367 888229 Email: enquiries@wantagechamberofcommerce.com

EVENTS CALENDAR 201046

JANUARYFri 1st: Mummers’s Play in Market PlaceTues 13th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 20th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 30th: Farmers’ Market

FEBRUARYTues 9th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 17th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 27th: Farmers’ Market

MARCHTues 9th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 17th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 27th: Farmers’ MarketSat 27th: Male Voice Choir Annual Concert

Sun 28th: Palm Sunday March

APRILFri 1st: Easter service in Market PlaceTues 13th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 21st: Business Breakfast Club

Fri 23rd: St George’s Day Morris DancingSat 24th: Farmers’ MarketSat 24th: Mayor’s Ball

MAYSat 1st: May Day Morris DancingTues 11th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 19th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 29th: Farmers’ Market

JUNESat 5th-4th July: Wantage Summer Festival

Wed 9th: Chamber of Commerce Sat 12th-19th: Springline Village FestivalWed 16th: Business Breakfast Club Sun 27th: Table top sale at Lains Barn

Sat 26th: Farmers’ Market

JULYThurs 8th-11th Wantage Music FestivalSun 11th: Craft & Local Producers SaleTues 13th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 21st: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 31st: Farmers’ Market

AUGUSTSun 8th: Table top sale at Lains BarnSat 14th: White Horse Folk FestivalWed 18th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 28th: Farmers’ Market

SEPTEMBERSun 12th: Heritage Day

Tues 14th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 15th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 25th: Farmers’ Market

OCTOBERTues 12th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 20th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 30th: Farmers’ MarketSun 31st: Craft fair at Lains Barn

NOVEMBERTues 9th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 17th: Business Breakfast Club

Sat 27th: Farmers’ Market

DECEMBERTBC: Mayor’s Carol ConcertFri 3rd: Dickensian Evening

Sun 5th & 12th: Craft Fair at Lains BarnTues 14th: Chamber of Commerce Wed 15th: Business Breakfast ClubSun 19th: Craft Fair at Lains BarnFri 31st: NYE Ceilidh at Lains Barn

Focus on Faringdon is a Community Interest

Company that was established by Faringdon

& District Chamber of Commerce to create, develop

and manage activities and events to promote the local

area and provide support for all groups who actively

work to improve the locality and its community.

All members of the local community are welcome to

contact Focus on Faringdon CIC.

To request help with events

and projects, become an

investor or just to find out more,

please phone 01367 241162

email: focuson@bordengate.com

www.focusonfaringdon.co.uk

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email info@bordengate.com or call 01367 241162.

14 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP