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Seasoned professionals Based in (the aptly named) Beech Road, Thame. Four Seasons Tree Care have been looking after our trees and hedges for over 25 years. Chris Dale met owner Matt Vaughan. I’m talking to Matt Vaughan, Managing Director of Four Seasons Tree Care, and it’s clear he is passionate about his work and proud of his business. Operating for …

Natural Talent Jenny Pickford is a skilled blacksmith and artist. A former pupil at Lord Williams School in Thame she creates stunning, larger than life sculptures. See her work this Autumn at Waterperry Gardens. There aren’t many female blacksmiths, and there aren’t many metalworkers of any gender who regularly produce work that stands three or four metres high. But then …

Logs to burn Locally supplied logs from Pasture Care that won’t burn a hole in your pocket In recent years, the wood-burning stove has become the hottest addition to the home. Open fires with the heat escaping up the chimney have fallen from favour.Not surprising as a wood burner gives out five times as much heat as a regular fireplace …

Your best skin yet Actress and TV personality Suzanne Shaw benefits from some revolutionary treatment at Springwell Clinic in Marlow. Springwell Clinic in Marlow is an Aesthetic Nurse led Medical Clinic that prides itself on providing natural looking treatments. They often refer to themselves as a skin clinic as they choose to take a more natural looking approach to their treatments. …

Hot shots Summertime. For photographers the light at this time of year can be both challenging and an opportunity for some great shots. Award winning professional photographer Paul Wilkinson offers you his tips on achieving fantastic portraits. This year, Paul Wilkinson celebrates 10 years as a professional photographer. Over the intervening years, Paul has captured so many magical moments. weddings …

With this ring Beautiful wedding rings and stunning engagement rings fromThame Jewellery Workshop. Wedding bells? Then take a look at these rings. Thame Jewellery Workshop have a glittering array of wedding rings and some sparkling diamond engagement rings to choose from. If you would prefer to create your own bespoke rings, Master Goldsmith Robert French, coupled with his wife Marion …

Showered with praise House of Kingswood celebrated the launch of its new showroom at the end of last year, six months on, owner, Brett Hurley is thrilled with the customer feedback regarding the showroom and their recent client projects. The impressive and spacious showroom located in Wescott, near Aylesbury is just 5 minutes from Waddesdon Manor. Complete with six fully …

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. …