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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 …

Sally forth to an art fair Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewellery. Whatever you’re looking for, why not see the artwork and their creators at a Sally Evans Artists & Makers Fair? Although not an artist herself, Sally Evans loves all things creative. It was this passion for arts and crafts that took her around numerous art shows. Unfortunately Sally found a …

Go wild in your garden Successive reports from a number of wildlife organisations and charities have highlighted the pressures that the modern world is applying to British wildlife. Town and city gardens have always been essential congregation points for wild creatures, oases of green in urban deserts. Birds and insects continuously flit in and out of them, alighting on flowers …

Through a child’s eye Lets face it, it’s no fun suffering from short-sightedness (or Myopia by its other name), especially if you are a child. The good news is we can help prevent it and treat it. As with all medical conditions, early diagnosis is key to preventing myopic progression. “I can’t stress enough how important it is for a …