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Say ‘I do’ to a very special holiday If you are looking for the perfect wedding location, you might want to look abroad. Spear Travels in Thame (in association with If Only) have some romantic wedding location ideas. It’s a couple’s big day. If you want to make your wedding day extra special, why not combine the ceremony with the …

Natural talent Self-taught artist, Andrew Stock was encouraged to paint by conservationist and painter, the late Sir Peter Scott. A past president of the Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) Andrew has a passion for capturing the natural world. Jim Sherwood met him at his studio in Quainton. It was when Andrew was still at Sherborne School that he was personally …

Bright eyes A little sunshine is good for us, too much isn’t. We smother ourselves with sun cream to prevent burning our skin, but what about our eyes? It’s just as important to protect our vision from exposure to ultra-violet rays. Deborah Chillman visits Ivan R Cammack optometrist, to discover why. We need to safeguard ourselves against damaging sun light. …

Walls are a canvas to Decorare’s art Decorator Tim Finch has built a business based on his philosophy that decorating is an art. Steve Dale visits a recent job by this Haddenham based business. I’m in a stunning home that’s being beautifully painted and wallpapered. The Decorare team are doing a first class redecoration. “Decorare is his business and decorating …

How to Channel 4 Talents Four local companies were involved in Neil and Jan’s charming cottage extension. This was no ordinary extension however. In fact it was to feature on Channel 4’s property series ‘Best Laid Plans‘ with Charlie Luxton. Most importantly of all, their beautiful family home was created thanks to a superb team effort by all involved. Duncan …

Land of the rising sun Charming people, diverse landscapes, beautiful food, fascinating culture. It’s no wonder Japan is an increasingly popular destination for travellers seeking something a little different. Spend a little time in Japan and you’ll soon start thinking “why can’t we do things this way at home?” The trains run with military precision, there isn’t a scrap of …

More hands on Good news. Massage Matters now have five experts working from their Thame clinic. Not only that, they are now open seven days a week. Meet the new recruits. Two new Massage Therapists have joined the team at Massage Matters. Let Tom and Beth introduce themselves. “I’m Tom, a new massage therapist at Massage Matters in Thame, having …

Curry favour-ite Radhuni Restaurant Chef, Shumon Uddin has been voted the best curry chef of the year. Situated in Church Street, Princess Risborough, Radhuni Restaurant now boasts the newly crowned king of curry. Chef Shumon Uddin, has been voted best curry chef of the year at the annual Curry Life Awards. The 32 year-old collected his coveted award in front …

Driving Miss Daisy Is coming to The Oxford Playhous 30 October – 4 November In Atlanta 1948, the prickly 72-year-old Jewish widow, Daisy Werthan, crashes her car. Deemed too old to drive, her son hires her a chauffeur, an African-American named Hoke Colburn. Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start, but as times change across the course …

Australian adventure Think of Australia and what comes to mind? Ayers Rock (Uluru), Sydney Harbour, Surfers Paradise? All fantastic places to visit, but there are many more reasons to experience the huge diversity of this amazing land. Although not an artist herself, Sally Evans loves all things creative. It was this passion for arts and crafts that took her around …