shout directory - winter 2011
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Shout business directory - Marlow UKTRANSCRIPT
March 2011Winter 2011
Delivered to homes and businesses in Marlow & Marlow Bottomw w w . s h o u t d i r e c t o r i e s . c o m
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Old Fashioned Play
For most of human history children played in small or large groups and roamed more or less unsupervised engaging in freewheeling imaginative play. They were pirates, princesses, characters from the wild west or fairies ........ They improvised their own play regulated it and set their own rules.
During the second half of the 20th century, children were provided with specifi c toys for play and predetermined scripts, instead of using a tree branch and string they were bought a sword or light saber. No need to use their imagination and the play became shorter the less the children had to think and problem solve and the more reliant they became on adults to provide stimulation. Toys replaced the need to think and they continue to inhibit imagination.
All the time spent playing make believe actually helps children develop a critical cognitive skill called executive function. The central element to this skill is self regulation. Children who are able to self regulate can manage their emotions and behaviour which enables them to focus and learn at school.
Play allows you to make plans and try novel approaches and we can discover talents we didn’t know we had. Columbus was at play when it dawned on him the world was round. Watson and Crick were playing with the possible shapes of the DNA molecule when they stumbled on the double helix
If you think back to your own childhood what do you remember most about playing, was it when you were playing with pre defi ned toys or was it when you with
groups of friends ‘messing about’, dressing up, making dens, playing in the woods or roaming in groups on bikes.
We don’t live in a world where children are alone for any length of time or where they are able to wander at will with their friends. We in early years settings have a responsibility to provide the resources, the support, the opportunities and environments that will enable children to develop these skills of self control, imagination, high level thinking, exploration, investigation, movement, problem solving and through them the joy of learning. These skills are the biggest indicator of our children’s future success and the most effective way to learn them is through play.
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[email protected] 01494 444633
Westmount Music Half page advert and advertorial
Shout Directories caught up with Westmount Music after they celebrated their fi rst year birthday in September. With another busy year already underway, we found out what they might have in store for this Christmas.
Shop owner Paul Coombes continues, “It’s been a good year all round and somewhat of a blur to be honest. We’ve learnt a lot from listening to our customers so as well as running the shop on a day to day basis, we have spent a lot of time introducing initiatives such as our in-store tutor room, instrument rentals and a new music club and school rewards scheme”
The recently launched loyalty membership scheme enables customers to earn points, for both purchases and rentals, for themselves and for their chosen participating school. These points are redeemable in the shop and on an exclusive member website. The shop have pre-registered several hundred members since the summer and a number of local schools are already benefi ting from the scheme, “it rewards our customers for their loyalty and patronage and at the same time supports local schools. We like to think it’s a win-win situation for all involved”.
However there is no time for Team Westmount to rest on their laurels. With Christmas just around the corner, they intend to offer the best possible choice of products, from stocking fi llers to something more substantial from Santa’s sleigh, along with their particular brand of excellent family friendly service.
So if you want to give something musical this Christmas, why not try Westmount Music soon and beat Santa to all the best buys!
www.westmount-music.co.uk01628 481510
Jingle Bell Rock!
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R.S. HALL UPHOLSTERY30 Years Experience
ALL UPHOLSTERY WORK UNDERTAKEN Re-upholstery Sofas & Chairs Loose Covers Antiques
Pubs & Clubs Schools Hospitals Office Chairs
Large Contracts,Over 300 fabrics available
City and Guilds Qualified
Tel: 01494 483825
Antique and Modern
Furniture
Re Upholstery
Roman Blinds
Curtains
All Soft Furnishings
S.A. Re-UpholsteryLOCAL CRAFTSMAN
Mob: 07788165306
20years experience
Fabrics available or Customers ownFREE EstimatesContact Steve
replaced
systems installed
flushes carried out
natural gas work undertaken
For a free estimate call: 07941 286747
References from satisfied
local customers available
Fast, friendly service at a fair price!
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[email protected] 01494 444633
Solution?Hypoxi-Vacunaut Therapy is a groundbreaking approach that the world’s media are hailing as the fastest way to guaranteed inch loss and cellulite reduction. Vacuum therapy along with very gentle cycling within the Hypoxi L250 trainer accelerates the transport of fat enriched blood to the muscles within the target area during the treatment, meaning that fatty acids are burnt off as fuel.
What results can I expect?Hypoxi-Vacunaut Therapy increases body confi dence with noticeable long term results. It burns off stubborn fat deposits, improves poor connective tissue and generates a non surgical tummy tuck, buttock lift, skin rejuvenation and toning. It is claimed to be the number one way to combat cellulite.
Where can I do this?At Sanus Hypoxi Studios in Maidenhead where Sally MacLeod runs a friendly, yet discreet studio and clients receive individual attention and a holistic ‘lifestyle’ health screening prior to commencing a Hypoxi programme. Sally’s clients have included not only well known celebrities, but also doctors and medical practitioners, who understand how the body works and recognize that Hypoxi Therapy can offer a natural, non invasive way to reduce both cellulite and fat from stubborn areas.
I am embarrassed to show my thighs - How can I reduce ugly cellulite?
Sally on 01628 631230 or email [email protected]
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[email protected] 01494 444633
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Creaky joints?
Broken cane work?
Polish looking distressed and dull?
Sounds like you need the Chair Doctor!
Any job, whether large or small
Just give me a call
Call Stevefor all your furniture needsfrom frame repairs to re-upholstery
CURTAINSand
ROMAN BLINDS
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ENJOY 2 HRS CLEANING WITHNCA & GET 3rd HR FREE
Terms and confitions apply - see website
of doing the work Yourself?
QUOTE’F3C’ BY NEXT FRIDAY0844 879 7710 or 07806 634494
Also . . . ask if you have called in time for a 2nd hours offer!
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To book call Anna Lipman on
07722 425314www.blueskiesmobiletherapy.com
BLUE SKIESMOBILE THERAPY
£2045 minsBack Massage, Sports Massage,
Indian Head Massage, Reflexology
£251 hr
Full Body Massage
£301 hr & 15 mins
Full Body Aromatherapy Massage
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Why not try
FuelcareWatlington
Need heating oil?
Call: 01491 613224
Your Local supplier of
[email protected] 01494 44463310
CARE & REPAIR FOR ALL YOUR UPVC & ALUMINIUM WINDOW
& DOOR PROBLEMS
FENSARegistered Company
PLUS INSTALLATIONS OF NEW UPVC WINDOWS & DOORS
Call us for a FREE Survey and Quotation, No call out charge
Friendly Family Established Business
Cowling & Co.Mobile: 07860 435742 Tel/Fax: 01494 483567
email: [email protected]
The Window Doctor
www.windowdoctor.co.uk
Let our professional cleaning team make your home sparkle!
Our staff are experienced, highly trained in the Tri-Colour™ cleaning process, and know exactly the right treatment for every surface.
We supply all our own equipment and professional cleaning products... We’re confident you won’t find a better cleaning service.
0845 226 1293
• Regular Cleaning
• Spring Cleans
• Tenancy Cleans
• Carpet Cleaning
• Upholstery Cleaning
PREMIER RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
FULLY GUARANTEEDFULLY INSURED
TAILORED SERVICE
For a friendly & competitive service call:Off: 01494 485054 | Mob: 07775 607059
Self employed &
Small Business Accounts
Book-keeping
CIS
Tax Returns
Payroll
VAT
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Have you stopped challenging yourself?
Would you like to learn some newexercise techniques?
To book your Personal Trainingsession call 07733 266201
or email [email protected]
PLASTERING
Call Mark on: 01494 439353 or 07793 237876
Plaster Boarding, Coving,Artex Ceilings Smoothed
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[email protected] 01494 44463312
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Seasonal Top Tips:
The grass cutting should be slowing down somewhat now and the garden centres will be supplying bags of lawn feed that is different from the spring feed. The difference is it contains very low amounts of Nitrogen, and as we know Nitrogen promotes leaf growth which is not wanted this time of year. So, don’t use your Spring feed in the Autumn! The Autumn feed also contains high levels of Phosphorus and Potash, which is good for building strong roots and healthy plants, thus preparing them for the Winter, so all in all a good idea.
Autumn is a very good time for dividing herbaceous perennials, and there are 2 good reasons for this. Firstly if plants have become too dense and are outgrowing
there space they can be dug up, split up and the smaller plants re-planted. Secondly the rest of the plant can be used to increase stock and be planted in other areas of the garden. It is sometimes nice to have the same plants repeated in 2 or 3 area as when they fl ower your eyes are drawn consecutively one to the next as it provides continuity throughout the garden.
Favourites:
Something for the rock garden or front of a border or even naturalised in grass for this time of year is the Autumn Crocus. Not to get this mixed up with the Spring fl owering Crocus (Iris family), this species is known as Colchicum autumnale, and actually belongs to the Lily family, and will fl ower in Autumn. That should confuse the neighbours.
Another good late fl owerer is a shrub also with blue fl owers that will give a real show, called the hardy Plumbago. (Ceratostigma willmottianum) The fl owers are small but the abundance of them make up for it. The shrub itself only grows from 2-4ft high, but beware although this is called a ‘Hardy’ Plumbago, in cold winters the stems get knocked back with the frost. So after this happens cut the stems hard back and the plant re-grows from the bottom.
Winterin the Garden
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[email protected] www.theloftaccesscompany.com
For everything related to the loft, callThe Loft Access Company on 01628 771177
Need more space?Loft Conversions Roof Windows Loft Boarding Insulation & Lighting
LOFTLADDERS
SUPPLIED &
INSTALLED FROM
£99
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[email protected] 01494 444633
Claire Street | Managing Director
Tel: 07788 720612
www.child-matters.co.uk
Paediatric First Aid Courses for Parents and Carers Qualified paediatric health professionals Venue of Choice, Home, Workplace, Public Meets Criteria for EYFS and Ofsted Courses tailored for specific requirements Independant nurse consultant
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Extensions, renovations and new houses.Award Winning Builders and Warranty Scheme Members.All work guaranteed and carried out by experienced professionals.
Tel/Fax: 01494 482434 www.nigelcroxfordbuilders.co.uk
Registered house builder
NIGEL CROXFORD BUILDERS
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FIND YOUR
PERFECT
CHRISTMAS GIFT
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SUPPLIERS & INSTALLERS OF UPVC AND ALUMINIUM
The Finishing Touch WINDOWS & DOORS
RUBBERBOND FLAT ROOFS
CONSERVATORIES
REPLACEMENT GLASS UNITS
FASCIAS, SOFFITS AND GUTTERING
ALL REPAIR WORK ALSO UNDERTAKEN
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[email protected] 01494 44463318
The qualified instructor is CRB checked, teaches in Berks & Bucks schools and has over 12 years of martial arts experience.
Benefits: Specialist classes for ages 3 to 12 Lessons separated by age group to match child developmental stages Non-aggressive, friendly classes Maximum class size of 15 students ‘Life Skills’ – confidence, social interaction, self discipline, self-protection ‘Physical Skills’ – fitness, strength, balance, coordination £6 per class – money back if you don’t like the 1st lesson
For more information call the Chief Instructor Matt Collins on
07828 534817www.TheSamuraiFitnessGroup.comMini Samurai, Little Samurai, and Young Samurai
are all part of The Samurai Fitness Group Limited
for Children
Classes in Pinder Hall, Cookham at 9am on Saturdays
Other classes in Marlow, Taplow & Windsor
“The classes are an excellent mix of
fun games, encouraging teamwork,
combined with learning… The overall
atmosphere in the class is of mutual
respect and discipline…”
Parent, Cookham class
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CHEMISTS
BOOTS THE CHEMIST 01628 482875
GLADE PHARMACY 01628 482078
MARLOW BOTTOM PHARMACY 01628 486312
CLUBS
ROTARY CLUB OF MARLOW 01628 476610
ROTARY CLUB OF MARLOW THAMES 01628 621760
ROWING CLUB 01628 482366
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMUNITY HALL MARLOW 01628 472558
INFORMATION CENTRE MARLOW 01628 481717
LIBRARY MARLOW 08452 303232
THE PARISH ROOMS MARLOW 01628 482754
TOWN COUNCIL MARLOW 01628 484024
POLICE STATION MARLOW 01628 898343
PARISH COUNCIL 01628 473826
VILLAGE HALL 01628 473017
WYCOMBE HOSPITAL 01494 526161
DENTAL PRACTICES
BRIDGE DENTAL SURGERY LTD 01628 474044
BROOMHURST DENTAL SURGERY 01628 482462
GLADE DENTAL PRACTICE 01628 483531
DOCTOR'S SURGERIES
COTTAGE HOSPITAL & HEALTH CLINIC 01628 822292
MARLOW MEDICAL GROUP 01628 484666
PLACES OF WORSHIP
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 01628 487699
MARLOW METHODIST CHURCH SPITTAL ST 01628 483985
MARLOW BOTTOM METHODIST CHURCH 01628 483985
ST PETERS RC CHURCH 01628 483696
TRANSPORT
BUS SERVICES TRAVELINE 08712 002233
TRAIN STATION MARLOW 08457 484950
VETS
HALL PLACE VETERINARY CENTRE 01628 622086
TEMPLE END VETERINARY SURGERY 01628 488143
COMMUNITY CONTACTS MARLOW & MARLOW BOTTOM
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