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Welcome to the June edition of Jump ahead magazine. This month the magazine is packed full of local, topical, interesting and relevant articles as well as lots of fabulous local advertisers. Let me know what you think of our new look… You can email me at [email protected] or call me in the office on 01491 20 30 50.I really look forward to hearing from you,

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Issue 24

Contents

June 2011

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GardeningOutside rooms 2

CompetitionsWin £50 cash with our crossword 7

Home MaintenanceRoofing woes covered 8

Food & DrinkDelicious homemade breads 14

House & HomeCome fly with me 18

Health & BeautyWhat should be in every girls suitcase 20

Family MattersTerrible teens? 24

MotoringPorsche takes GT3 to a new level 28

CompetitionsWin Cineworld tickets with sudoku 29

What’s OnYour guide to events this month 30

ClassifiedsYour guide to services and other items 32

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The GreatOutdoorsAll you need

to know about

outside rooms

If you need to expand and improve your home but don’t want the disruption and mess of a brick extension or loft conversion, then a separate garden room offers fantastic value for money. These luxurious outdoor structures are usually timber-framed (and clad) and, as well as being quick and easy to install, can be used as extra living space, a home office, children’s play room, personal gym, music or artist’s studio, relaxing summerhouse or even a storage facility. Just as importantly, garden rooms are available in a wide range of imaginative shapes and sizes, from standard models to bespoke personalised designs, and this makes them suitable for almost any type of garden and depth of pocket. A beautiful garden room will also form an integral part of your outdoor space and help to enhance the overall appearance of your property.

‘a separate garden room offers fantastic value for money’

When considering the different garden room manufacturers, always look carefully at their brochures (and prices) and/or visit the company show site to gauge which building is best suited to you. It may also be a good

idea to ask them for customer feedback. The chosen manufacturer should pay a site visit and, at this stage, it’s vital to give them a list of all your specific requirements. As a matter of course, all garden rooms need to be fully insulated (to keep them warm in winter and cool in summer), contain secure windows and doors and be made from high quality but low maintenance materials. However, features like a bathroom, climate control, sound-proofing and double glazing can easily be incorporated. A solid foundation base (groundwork’s) is vital and a range of utilities, especially heating and lighting are also likely to be needed, so do check whether they are included in the price.

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whether it can be done.

ContactsBathstone Garden Rooms – (0118 984 2555, www.bathstonegardenrooms.co.uk)Homestead Timber Buildings – (01491 839379, www.homesteadtimberbuildings.co.uk)Roomworks – (0115 984 5618, www.roomworks.co.uk)

‘can be used as extra living space, a home office, children’s play room,

personal gym, music or artist’s studio, relaxing

summerhouse or even a storage facility’

by Neil Wormald

Gardening

The Main Advantages of a Garden Room

1 Garden rooms add instant value to your property and so the cost of the building is unlikely to be lost. If you use the room as a home office, the purchase price can be recouped very quickly, particularly due to savings made on alternative business rents and rates. The price of the building may also be acceptable as a tax allowance.

2 It is usually cheaper to install a garden room than a similar-sized traditional extension. A separate garden room minimises potential disruption compared to an extension and is also likely to be finished far quicker. In some cases, a garden room can be delivered, erected and decorated in a matter of days, or be assembled off-site and then craned into place as an ‘instant room.’

3 A garden room will improve the saleability of your home, as it is often seen as a valuable added extra that similar properties do not have.

‘getting planning permission can be a complicated and time consuming business’

The Main Disadvantages of a Garden Room

1 In smaller properties, a separate outdoor room will mean that a large part of the garden is lost and it may cause problems if it imposes on close neighbours.

2 The garden room will almost certainly be erected away from the main house and does not have the benefit of being attached (for easy and comfortable access) like an extension.

3 The warranty may only be valid if regular maintenance work is carried out on the garden room.

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Many people take their roofs for granted for years, until it fails to keep the rain out or they try to sell the house and have a survey done. Neither is a great way to discover the extent of the problem, in the first case you’ll be forced into panic purchase mode pouring cash into the hands of the first roofer who can fix it, in the second you’ll be on the defensive when your potential purchaser makes you a low offer for the property. A few basic checks can save your money and trouble, and you don’t even need a ladder. Usually.

InspectionI’m not suggesting you inspect your roof regularly, but it’s a good idea after a storm, strong winds can wreak havoc.

Home MaintenanceHome Maintenance

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UP ON THEDo you have tiles dropping from your roof as often as it pours? Is your roof in need of maintenance and or replacing? An all you need to know guide on everything roof related.

If your house is in a wide open space you may be able to stand back far enough to see the roof, in a built-up area the easiest way to see the roof is to ask the neighbours opposite if you can look out of their upstairs window. And reciprocate the offer. Not many of us have binoculars but cameras with a zoom lens are ideal for a detailed close-up view.

Look for slipped, cracked or absent tiles or slates, or thatch that looks untidy. Slates and old style plain tiles are fitted so that they overlap by more than half of their length, so there is always a slate beneath the joins, but they don’t have to slip far to leak. More modern tiles are designed to fit together and cannot slip. They can be damaged or blown off in gales though. Thatch should look sleek, that way the rain runs down each straw and drips off onto the one below. Once it looks messy it will start to leak.

Check the ridge looks secure, look for cracks, gaps in the joins or missing mortar. If you have ‘valleys’ between adjacent roofs, look for holes and splits. These are usually small and hard to spot until the rain drips in.If you have ‘flashing’ where a roof meets a wall check that too, it should fit into a mortar line in the brick or stone work and lying neatly on the roof. If you have a chimney, look at the cement ‘flaunching’ around where the pot meets the brick or stone stack.

Inspecting a flat roof isn’t so simple, you need

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Inside JobIf you have a conventional loft space you can tell a lot about the state of your roof from inside, so get up there. In a modern, or recently re-roofed, house there should be roofing felt (or a modern plastic substitute) between the

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rafters and the battens that hold the tiles/slates. The felt should look in good condition with no tears in it. Check the rafters for signs of damp. If you are not sure, come back when it’s raining.

In older slate-roofed houses it was common practice to slap mortar on the underside of the slates to seal the gaps and keep the wind out. Chances are most of that will have fallen off long ago and be resting on the ceiling, if you have a house like this, it almost certainly needs a new roof.

Fixing ItRoofing isn’t the sort of DIY task many of us tackle, working at height without scaffolding is asking for trouble, even a simple repair on a pitched roof will necessitate a roof ladder designed to hook over the ridge and making the transition from that back to the normal ladder is downright dangerous. However, if you have a low roof, or a slipped slate near the edge where you can reach without putting your life at risk, there are a few things you can do.

Slates slip because the nails they were fixed with have rusted. Roofers call it nail sickness and once it starts there is no end to it, eventually you will have to have the roof replaced. You can put it off for a while though using the quaintly-named ‘tingles’.A tingle is a strip of lead or copper (usually lead offcuts from flashing work) bent into a hook shape to hold the lower edge of the slate. To fix a slate, cut a strip about 25mm wide and about as long as the slate. Remove the slate completely then nail through the lead and between the slates beneath into the batten just above the edge of the slate beneath them. Push the slipped slate back in then fold the end of the lead up to hold it. If you can’t get a nail in due to overlapping courses of slates, you need to bend a hook and slip it under the top edge of the lower slates. This is easier with copper, because it’s stiffer.Cracked slates can be repaired for a while with bitumen mastic, black sticky stuff available in

tins or cartridges for applicator guns.Is it worth removing roof moss?If you have excess roof moss and you are concerned about the tiles never having the opportunity to dry out, then yes removing the moss and preventing regrowth with chemical moss killers is desirable. If the growth is only mild then it may not be needed. It depends on whether you are fed up with constantly having to clear out the gutters or seeing clumps of moss on your lawn or patio.

Roof maintenanceIt does not matter what your roof is made of, roof maintenance should be done at least bi-annually. Before winter sets in is a good time. Walk your roof slowly and inspect it thoroughly one section at a time. Get rid of all leaves, branches, twigs and any other debris.

Tips include:Look for broken or missing tiles. Clear gutters and downspouts by spraying water with a hose. Pay particular attention to roof protrusions where different sections of roofs meet or intersect with walls. Most roof leaks develop in these areas. Roof protrusions are anything that sticks through the roof, such as pipes, vents, chimneys etc. Remove cracked or dried out caulking and replace with a good silicone caulking. Use a wire brush if necessary and make sure surface is clean and dry. Seal loose bricks and mortar in chimneys.

Inspect the ceilings and walls on the inside of your home. In most cases a spot on the ceiling will tell you that you have a leak. The first sign of a roof leak should be fixed immediately. You may only realise that a repair is needed on the roof when ceiling stains are noticed in a room after rainfall. This indicates that water is leaking into the roof space. Always repair damage as soon as possible to stop further rainfall damaging the fabric of the house.

Checking the roof from insideIf your roof is unlined, check for daylight

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‘It does not matter what your roof is made of, roof maintenance should be done at least bi-annually’

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Home Maintenance

‘removing the moss and preventing regrowth with chemical moss

killers is desirable’

showing through. It may need closer inspection. Check the timbers for water staining. If stains are found on the timber, try to find the source of the stain. Slate will deteriorate with age so check for hairline cracks and look for staining on the tiles.

Checking at ground levelLook at the whole roof by inspecting it at ground level. You should be able to spot a tile

that has slipped as it will be out of line with the rest. Look for any powdery or flaky substance, known as delamination, which shows deteriorating tiles. Check ridges for gaps in the mortar joints. Check flashings at abutments and around chimney stacks. Check for fallen pieces of mortar, slate etc.Use binoculars to check if you cannot see it too well or a camera with a good telephoto lens.

Call in the ProsMost roofing jobs are serious, difficult and dangerous, so call in an expert. For minor works the best advice is to use a local company recommended by a friend, neighbour or relative who has had similar work done satisfactorily.

For a big job such as complete re-roofing you get extra reassurance by using a contractor registered with The National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC). Contact via www.nfrc.co.uk or phone 020 7638 7663.

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Food & Drink Food & Drink

Wholemeal rolls 500g wholemeal flour

10g salt10g butter10g dried

280ml lukewarm water

Sift the flour twice, add the bits back inAdd all the other dry ingredients and butterMix in the water by hand to form a doughKnead for 5 or so minutes until soft and pliableLeave in a warm place for 20 minutes or so until risen Preheat the oven gas 220°CKnock back the dough and kneed for a few minutesDivide into individual dough balls – the same sort of size of a Satsuma works perfectlyPlace on a greased tinProve in a warm place till doubled in sizeBrush the top with egg yolk Place in the middle shelf for 15-25 minutes till golden brown and cooked

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Light the barbecue. Chop the mozzarella and taleggio into small chunks and tip into a bowl with the butter, garlic, herbs and some salt and pepper. If you want, you can mix everything together with a wooden spoon, but I prefer to use my hands. Using a bread knife, cut diagonal slices along the loaf about three quarters of the way into the bread - don’t cut all the way through. If it looks like the bread won’t fit on the barbecue, cut it in half and make two smaller ones. Push the garlic butter generously between each cut, allowing some to ooze onto the top - it will caramelize and taste superb. Sprinkle the paprika over. Wrap the bread up like a cracker in a double thickness of foil. You can prepare to this stage up to a day ahead. Put the pack straight onto the barbecue. Cook for 2 minutes then roll it over onto its side and cook for 2 minutes more. Roll it onto its other side and cook for a further 2 minutes. Have a peek - if the cheese is melting and the bread is crispy, remove it from the barbie. Pull the slices apart and eat while hot and gooey.

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‘size of a satsuma works perfectly’

by Jess Longworth

Food & Drink

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Moreish banana bread Vegetable oil for greasing the loaf tin

120g soft brown sugar75g raisins

½ level tsp salt½ tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp golden syrup360g self-raising flour

1 large egg125ml full fat milk50g butter, melted

3 ripe bananas, peeled and chopped into 1-2cm chunks

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 1kg loaf tin with a little oil, making sure you get into all the corners with a brush.Put the sugar, salt, cinnamon and self-raising flour in the mixing bowl. Make a well and add the egg, raisins, milk, melted butter and golden syrup. Mix well.Add the bananas to the mixture and fold them in using a tablespoon. Put all the mixture into the loaf tin, scraping out any left in the bowl with the spatula. Smooth the mixture down with the back of a spoon.Put the loaf on the middle shelf of the oven for an hour. When cooked the loaf will be risen and golden brown. Take it out of the oven and push in a skewer to test if it’s cooked. If there is any mixture clinging to the skewer put your loaf back in the oven for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a little before turning the loaf on to a cooling rack. Cut into thick slices and serve with cups of tea and smothered in butter.

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The classic white loaf 700g of strong white flour

1 teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of dried yeast

1 teaspoon of sugar1 tablespoon of olive oil

400-450ml of warm water

Mix together the flour, salt, yeast and sugar. Work in the olive oil. Add the warm water and mix to form a fairly sticky dough. Add more water if too stiff, or more flour if too sloppy. Tip onto a floured table and knead the dough firmly for 5-10 mins. Place in a bowl and cover with cling film. Leave to rise in a draught-free place until doubled in size (around two hours). Butter a large loaf tin then coat lightly in flour. Tip the dough out onto the floured table and

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knead until smooth and elastic. Place it in the buttered tin, cover with cling film and leave until the dough has risen to the top of the tin (about an hour). Heat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius (210 degrees for a fan oven). Slash a cut down the top of the dough to give a rustic split-tin look to the finished loaf then dust with a little flour. Cook in the middle of the oven for 35-40 mins. Remove the loaf from the tin and return to the oven to bake for another 5 mins to crisp up the bottom and the sides. Give the bottom a knock to check that it is cooked (it should sound hollow) then leave to cool on a rack. Serve with lashings of butter.

‘a fairly

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IT’s holiday season, and there’s nothing better than jetting off to the sun for a couple of week’s well-earned rest from the rat race.

However, there might just be nothing worse than coming back to, or having your holiday interrupted by bad news from home – leaking taps, lost pets, unpaid bills or burglary are not things we want to associate with our holiday.

‘given yourself peace of mind’So, before you head for the airport or ferry terminal, make sure you have secured your home, sorted out pet care, paid the bills, and given yourself peace of mind.If you have a pet, make sure you have arranged suitable care for it, for the duration of your holiday. Never leave a pet alone in the house unless there is a pet-sitter visiting regularly.

If you don’t have a pet, then you will need other ways to make it appear as if you are home. Unfortunately 75% of burglaries happen when a house has been left empty.

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Comeflywith meOther things to think about when you jet off are plants – who is going to water them? A way to keep it simple for whoever is doing this for you is by moving all of your plants into the bath, particularly if you have pets, thereby eliminating the danger of them getting knocked over.

Also, make sure there are no whiffy smells in the kitchen to greet you on your return by cleaning out your fridge before you go. Leave some lemon juice in it so it smells fresh for your return, but not if you are away for more than a week. And if you can, ask a friend or family member to leave some bread and milk for your return.

If you are heading on a winter holiday, make sure you leave your heating on a timer switch so that it comes on a couple of times a day, to avoid burst pipes and the likes.

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The summer holiday guide to what should be in every girl’s suitcase

Don’t leave home

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You may think you are ready for your summer holiday, the flights have been booked, passports have been found and your suitcase is packed, but do you really have everything you need to have a carefree break? Here are some essential items that you really shouldn’t leave behind.

‘First things first, make sure you pack a first aid kit’

First things first, make sure you pack a first aid kit. Once you’ve filled it with the usual bits and pieces i.e. plasters, antiseptic cream etc, you should really consider including these two items. Firstly, pure lavender oil, it’s great for a multitude of uses including a pain reliever for minor burns, insect bites, stings, sunburn and sunstroke. Secondly, tea tree oil is really great at fighting bacteria and it is believed to even destroy E. coli.

An obvious one perhaps, but easily forgotten, make sure you pack plenty of wet wipes in your suitcase, you can‘t go out on a day trip without popping a pack in your handbag.

‘The friendly bacteria in these tablets will help fight off any bugs you may come across whilst on your travels’

If you’re travelling abroad to somewhere you’re concerned about the chances of an upset

tummy then invest in a packet of prebiotic tablets and take them daily. The friendly bacteria in these tablets will help fight off any bugs you may come across whilst on your travels. They are not a full proof prevention, but they will soften the blow of an attack. Prebiotic tablets are available at your local chemist.

‘Travel Ease will give you a kick start to get you out and about and enjoying your holiday’

When we’re off on our summer holidays, after a long journey we normally arrive worn out, travelling can be so tiring. Travel Ease Essential Oil Remedy is a saviour, its natural blend of oils is great in keeping you revived and refreshed after a long, tiring journey so no need to just collapse in your accommodation when you first arrive, Travel Ease will give you a kick start to get you out and about and enjoying your holiday.

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Family MattersFamily Matters

Terrible Teens?

‘So, the mood swings, rule-breaking,

obscenely loud music and

dreadful fashion sense are signs

of a healthy teenager?’

Coping with a dysfunctional teen

Are teens really as bad as we think? Absolutely not, says Sam Pope, after talking to Suzie Hayman, agony aunt and parenting educator. Look a little closer and you may find the problem lies with the parent not the child…

‘from hair that smells of apples and flowers to grungy locks that hang greasily and stink of cigarette smoke... or worse’

It’s become a bit of a joke, certainly in British culture. The overnight metamorphosis from angelic child to recalcitrant teenager – from hair that smells of apples and flowers to grungy locks that hang greasily and stink of cigarette smoke… or worse. Your child now ditches the pretty floral frocks in favour of ripped jeans and tiny mini-skirts that are flimsier than a facecloth. What on earth has happened to your little girl or boy?

Family friction

So, the mood swings, rule-breaking, obscenely loud music and dreadful fashion sense are signs of a healthy teenager? Some parents may blanch at these words, but the answer is a firm ‘yes’. ‘What it all boils down to,’ explains Suzie, ‘is the same thing: your teen is trying to be independent and you’re

trying to stop them. This is the core of the conflict and, until you can sort this out, the fights won’t stop.’

Green, red and blue – the art of negotiating.By accepting that your own issues are causing some of the strife between you and your teen, you’re well on your way to paving a more peaceful path at home. This doesn’t mean relinquishing all control but it does involve more negotiation than perhaps you’re used to. ‘With toddlers and young children, parents can get away with telling them what to do and adding “because I said so!” when they ask why,’ explains Suzie. ‘But with teenagers you have to explain your reasons otherwise you’ll not get any respect for your demands.’

Suzie suggests a traffic light system for establishing household rules: green stands for the things you will let go, amber for the matters that require negotiation and discussion, and red for absolute no-nos. ‘As with toddlers who rebel, this comes down to carefully picking your battles,’ she says. ‘Many parents get into such a state about their teen’s room being messy but they forget that it’s their room – so this could be your green – let them have their room as untidy as they wish. However, ‘amber’ could be you insisting that they pick up after themselves in the rest of the house.’

Save the hard and fast rules for the really serious issues. ‘Think about the things that really matter in this category,’ Suzie advises. ‘For example, teens will experiment with drink so instead of a blanket ban on alcohol, say that you understand they’ll want a drink when they go out but they absolutely must not get into a car with someone who is drinking and

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June 7th onwards 9.30am-4pmWantage Summer Festival Exhibition: Local artists, poets and photographers

respond to the theme, ‘Small Worlds’. Some of the work is for sale.

SUMMER FESTIVAL EVENTSMUSIC IN THE COFFEE SHOP

Saturday 4 June Noon-3pm :Madhatter’s BandSaturday 11June 10.30am-1pm :Pandemonium 1.30pm-3pm :Flower of the Quern

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EVENING TALKS ON HISTORICAL THEMESTickets £3 per person ( no concessions) Advanced booking recommended

Doors open at 7pm. Refreshments on sale in the coffee shop

Monday 6 June, 7.30pm : ‘Steam and Steel in the Vale’ Speaker: Tony Hadland, local historian

Monday 13 June 7.30pm : ‘D-Day and the Normandy LandingsSpeaker:Dr Nial Barr, Reader in Military History , King’s College, London, based at

Joint Services Command and Staff CollegeMonday 20 June 7.30pm ‘ The Life and Times of King Alfred the Great’

Speaker: Judy Dewey, Curator of Wallingford MuseumWednesday 29 June 7.30pm: ‘The Lockinge Estate

Speaker: Christine Wardingley, keeper of the Lockinge Estate archives

Also a family friendly science drop-in workshop, craft demonstrations and a family history day. Pick up the festival brochure from the museum in advance!

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COFFE SHOPWednesdays : Mid-week Special in the Coffee Shop

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Family Matters

driving. Equally, when they are out they must keep their phone on and answer it so you can contact them if need be.’

Let’s talk about sex

With sex, you will also need to tread carefully. ‘We have this silly attitude in this country that the more we talk about sex the more it will happen,’ Suzie sighs. ‘In fact, the opposite is true. In Holland, where they are incredibly open about it, most teens tend to have sex a

year later than ours do here – and they do it for the right reasons.’

In the next issue of Jump Ahead hear it from the horses’ mouths: teens tell their side of the story!

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Motoring

Porsche launches a new variant of the celebrated and successful racing pedigree 911 GT3 RS this July, offering even more power and greater performance. Limited to 600 vehicles worldwide, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 takes all the attributes that have made the Porsche 911 GT3 a serial winner on the race track and moves the GT3 road car programme to a new, higher level.

The flat six 4.0-litre sports engine, the biggest 911 engine ever, is also the most powerful naturally aspirated engine with 125 hp/litre. It achieves its maximum power of 500

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This impressive performance continues on track, this limited edition model achieves a Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap time of 7:27 minutes. The 911 GT3 4.0, available exclusively with a six-speed manual sports transmission, sprints to 62 mph from a standing start in 3.9 seconds and, with its gearing designed for the racing circuit, takes it to the 124 mph (200 km/h) mark in under 12 seconds.

The driving dynamics of the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 are the result of meticulously coordinated details. In order to best exploit the increased power, the chassis settings of the new car have been revised. This includes the set-up of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), an electronic damper adjustment system that actively and continuously controls the individual damping forces for each wheel and the rear axle now features additional ball-joints for greater adaptability.

In addition to using the suspension components typically encountered in motor racing, weight reduction is also of supreme importance. Equipped as standard with light weight components such as bucket seats, bonnet and front wings made of carbon fibre, plastic rear windows and weight-optimised carpets, the two-seater’s ready-for-road weight is just 1,360 kg, delivering a power-to-weight ratio of 368 hp/tonne.

PORSCHE LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION 500 HP 911 GT3 RS 4.0The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is limited to 600 examples worldwide and will go on sale in July 2011 priced from £128,466.

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What’s On in JuneSunday 12th JuneOxford Big Bike RideJoin us on the 17th Oxford bike ride with 3 circular routes around the South Oxfordshire country side. 10 mile route ideal for families 35 mile route for intermediate riders and older children 70 mile route for the more serious riders Start & finish at Milton Park Abingdon Oxfordshire with entertainment, food & drink at the finish This is a sponsored bike ride.registration opens at 8am please call the Anthony Nolan Trust to pre-register £10 adults £4 children. Milton Park, Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4RR www.anthonynolan.org/bike

Thursday 16th JunePamper and Shopping eveningPamper & Shopping Evening, Oxfordshire. Indulge in an evening of pampering and shopping, bring along your mother, sisters, girlfriends, aunts and grandmothers. Mini treatments will be available and include massage, manicures, facials, waxing and more. starting at £5 per treatment. Plenty of shopping opportunities - clothes, handbags, jewellery, cards, beauty products and much more. Tickets are £5 (£5.50 on the door) and include a glass of wine or soft drink & nibbles.7pm-10pm Tickets are £5 (£5.50 on the door) Price includes a glass of wine or soft drink & nibbles Steventon Village Hall, The green, Steventon, Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6RR

Sunday 19th JuneBlewbury Gardens - Open Garden for NGSAs celebrated by Rachel de Thame in Gardener’s World. Seven gardens in charming downland village. Abners: The view from the gate draws you into this natural cottage garden. Brooks End: a 1960s bungalow, newly designed garden with colour themed beds, damp border, hidden garden, small orchard, greenhouse and vegetable garden. Carpenters: Surrounds C16 thatched cottage. Mature trees, mixed borders of herbaceous plants, roses and shrubs, shade areas and vegetable garden.Admission £4, Children free. Times:2-6. Open for charity. Blewbury Gardens, Blewbury Oxfordshire OX11 9QB

24th – 26th JuneWITTFEST - 12th Annual Charity Music FestivalMusic & Merriment by the river! Entrance FREE! Camping bookable - see website: www.wittfest.org.uk. Raising money for small local music therapy charities.From 6pm - 11pm Friday. 12 noon -11pm Saturday. 12 noon - 6pm Sunday.The Plough, Long Wittenham, nr Abingdon, Oxon. Oxfordshire OX14 4QH www.wittfest.org.uk

Throughout JuneWANTAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2011. Many activities, including family cycle rides, pub lunches, historical talks, Jazz music, art masterclasses and photographic displays plus much, much more. Programmes giving full details of the events can be picked up at the Visitor Information Point at the Wantage Museum, the Wantage & Grove Librariesand various locations around Wantage & Grove. All tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Information Point at the Museum (Tel: 01235 771447)Visit the Wantage.com website for any last minutes changes to the programme

5th – 11th JuneODN Drama Festival. Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon. 2 or 3 one act plays by groups from all over Oxfordshire, per evening, Mon-Fri with adjudication & workshops, 3 of these plays will be called back for Saturday Gala night. This is a friendly festival and our main aim is to bring people together, both in a celebration of theatre and as a learning experience. Full details & application form on www.OxfordshireDramaNetwork.org Tickets from The Bookshop in the precinct, Abingdon. or Phone 01865 736913.

11th & 12th JuneFlower Festival – Crowmarsh Gifford. The village will be ablaze with its annual Flower Festival. This year the theme is ‘Time’, with over thirty creative floral ideas and interpretations by individuals and groups from around the village. The church and displays will be open from 10am – 6pm on Saturday, and 12.30pm – 6pm on Sunday followed by Songs of Praise. Alongside the fabulous floral displays will be refreshments, including home-made cakes; plant, flower and produce stalls; a bottle stall, competitions and a variety of children’s’ games and activities – well, we’re all children at heart. We’ll be holding a raffle with prizes donated by some of our local businesses, which are kindly supporting our fundraising. The church is in need of a toilet and improved kitchen facilities, so we are embarking on a major development and fundraising programme. Do come and support us – and have a look around our beautiful historical treasure of a church at the same time. We look forward to seeing you there. Entry is £1 for adults, 50p for children, and all donations will be very gratefully accepted. For further information, please contact Sarah Nesbitt on 07770 930756 / [email protected]

THE HANGOVER: PART II

Release date: 27 May 2011Director: Todd PhillipsStarring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, Mike Tyson, Jamie ChungThe hungover quartet are in exotic Bangkok for this sequel to the massive comedy hit.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

Release date: 1 June 2011Director: Matthew VaughnStarring: Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, Rose Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Lawrence, Jason FlemyngThe amazing origins of super-mutant Professor X - and his arch-nemesis Magneto!

JLS 3D: EYES WIDE OPEN

Release date: 3 June 2011Running time: 100 minsDirector: Ben Winston, Andy MorahanStarring: Marvin Hamlisch, JB, Oritse, AstonThe youthful pop sensations become the first Brit act to release a 3D concert movie.

SCREWED

Release date: 3 June 2011Director: Reg TravissStarring: James D’Arcy, Noel Clarke, Frank Harper, Kate Magowan, Jamie ForemanA former soldier is exposed to the underworld of British prison culture when he takes a job as a guard.

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