Classified April

Helmdon Classifieds
Whether you are buying or selling, this is the place to come for all your classified ad needs. Browse the ads below or click here to submit your own free ad.
FOR SALE
Baby Rabbits – available now – please contact Liz Hart [phone number removed]
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Book Signing at

Brackley Library Saturday 31st January 10.00 am – 1pm. The new Inspector Vignoles mystery: ‘THE MURDER OF CROWS’ by Stephen Done,

the author of ‘SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES’ (now a musical at Chenderit School). Set on the Great Central Railway, both books are located in and around Brackley, Woodford Halse, Finmere, Charwelton and Leicester Central between 1946 and 1947. Price £8.99 from The Old Hall Bookshop, Waterstones (Banbury), selected bookstores, e-mail Stephen Done, or purchase the books via Amazon.com.

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Dolls House Emporium child’s three storey ‘Classical Dolls House’ for sale. Some furniture included. Offers around £55 Tel. Vanessa Vicars [phone number removed]
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Wii package for sale
Wii Console (6 months old) with 2 controllers includes nunchucks
4 games (Tiger Woods 09, Indinia Jones, Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games)
Accessories include 2 covers, illuminous charger and 1 golf club
ALSO Wii Fit board (6 weeks old)
Bargain price £210 ono
Please contact
Ben Humphrey, Helmdon
[phone number removed] – (leave message if not available)
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Two aluminium/steel ‘tubular’ single beds (modern style). Almost brand new and to include mattresses if required. £25 each. Contact Mark Lovett – Tel: [phone number removed] or e-mail.
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Two children’s (girl’s bikes). Suitable for girls from 8-10 years old & upwards. £20 each. Contact Mark Lovett – Tel: [phone number removed] or e-mail.
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We have a 5 piece, black and silver drum kit for sale. £99. Contact Maddi Barnes on [phone number removed] or [phone number removed].

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Bright pink bike with stabilisers for sale. Suit 4/5 year old.
£15 Contact Emma [phone number removed].
******* We sell bantams and chickens and also have two geese to sell at the moment. We are based in Syresham and our phone numbers are [phone number removed] Elly, or [phone number removed] Nicki.
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Ottamar Pearls.
Stress free shopping!
Ottamar Pearls is a Helmdon based jewellery company. Our range includes earrings, bracelets and necklaces with something for every taste, and prices starting from just £8.50. We make gift giving easy. Hosting a party is a great social occasion, with a chance to get discount and free jewellery! If you are interested in a party, would like to browse the collection or have a copy of our catalogue… call Jo Ottomar on [phone number removed] *******
Allotments vacant. £5 a year. The first year Free. Contact the Parish Clerk, Liz Hart, on [phone number removed] or send an e-mail.
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Brackley Country Market.
For; bakery, preserves, plants, veg, flowers, and crafts of all kinds. Every Fri. 8.30 – 11 am. Brackley WI Hall, Manor Road (behind Co-Op). Also producers welcome, male or female, you do not have to be a WI member. Details contact [phone number removed].
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SERVICES

Food at the Bell. Richard and Sally have introduced a new Helmdon tradition(!): come to The Bell Inn on any Thursday evening and have your dinner cooked for you! For just £4 per person you can tuck into some tasty English food.

So far bangers and mash, cottage pie, stew and dumplings, and meatballs and pasta have been on offer.

There is just one dish served up on Thursdays so look on the Helmdon website or go into The Bell to see what’s on offer. (On most other nights delicious pizzas are available). Come on ladies, no more cooking on Thursdays!

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Always A Welcome At Cherwell Edge Golf Club

At Cherwell Edge Golf Club we take pride in being a friendly club with active ladies, men’s and junior sections, where everyone is made to feel very welcome.

Our course is described as exceptional parkland with tree lined fairways and good greens. We offer discounts for seniors, excellent teaching facilities and have a unique type of membership where you can be a member at our club and at Silverstone Golf Club. Our Club welcomes beginners and experienced golfers alike.

The course and clubhouse is open to visitors and has excellent bar and restaurant facilities. The restaurant is open seven days a week and is noted for its Sunday lunchtime carvery. It is also ideal for parties, wedding and any other function.

So if you are looking to take up golf we have a variety of memberships tailored to meet your needs. Alternatively you may wish to contact us for a taster lesson, so just phone us on [phone number removed] if you require any further information.

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Eco Tree Care

Helmdon based ecologically orientated company. Fully NPTC qualified and all works are carried out to BSW3998. Offering a very wide range of work including:

Felling – Hedge trimming – Crown reductions – Stump grinding – Surveying – Orchards – Crown lifts – Landscape photography – Chipping – Firewood. Waste can be taken away on arrangement. Please call for a quote on [phone number removed] or [phone number removed]

email Phil Bridger

******* Hosting students – Summer 2008. If you fancy hosting mature students in the Summer months who wish to improve their English and stay with an English family for a full cultural experience, contact Lorraine on [phone number removed]. Some one-to-one teaching may be required. Hosting is a great way for you and possibly your children to learn about another culture and make new friends who live in interesting locations! Good rates of pay and teaching materials will be supplied if necessary. Mostly Italian students, possibly some couples.
******* Children’s Photographer
No Fluffy Rugs & Cloudy Backgrounds
Lots of fun, qualified and experienced, no pressure, reasonable prices.
Please take a look at my work or phone Ella on [phone number removed].
******* If you are in desperate need of a night out without the children, contact ‘THE BABYSITTER’ . Esme Kinghorn [phone number removed]-references available
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TREE-TOP PHOTOGRAPHY by trainee arborist, pictures of houses and landscapes, from different trees, £15 per A4 copy (£5 from each picture will go to HAFWEG). Cambium savers are used to prevent damage to the tree. please e-mail me.
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Mini-Digger for hire in Helmdon.
Kubota K-008 micro digger. Suitable for undertaking small building work, landscaping and pipe laying. This digger is just 750mm wide with its tracks in, which means it will fit through most front doors and garden gates.
Max digging depth: 1.7 metres Machine Weight: 850kg.
To discuss availability and prices please call
[phone number removed] or [phone number removed].
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Need help with the ironing?
Helmdon based ironing service.
Call Becky [phone number removed] or Kate [phone number removed] for details.
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Have you thought about joining a golf club as a local resident? Anyone can join and enjoy the social events or have lunch, use the bar or have coffee in pleasant surroundings. Silverstone Golf Club is open to the public for breakfasts, lunches and a Sunday carvery. If you apply for a local resident’s card you will receive 10% off bar prices and food. It is completely free to join. For your card or other info contact Scott Barnes on [phone number removed] or send an e-mail.
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KARAOKE SHOW – Complete Karaoke show and compere, Birthdays, Corporate, Children’s parties etc.. 7 days a week. Call JLW Entertainments on [phone number removed] – [phone number removed] –
send e-mail.
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Sheer Elegance for all your soft furnishing requirements. Browse our
website for ideas and inspiration on curtains, blinds, cushions and other soft furnishings. We visit you and let you choose in the surroundings in which the finished article will be displayed. For more details call Caroline on [phone number removed] or send an email.
******* Syresham Cycles – Parts, Repairs, Servicing, Restoration. Second hand cycles. Collection and delivery service. [phone number removed].
******* Wappenham Short Mat Bowls Club. At Wappenham village hall, Thursday afternoons. 2- 4pm. £1 including tea or coffee. Come along and have a try. All you need to bring is a pair of flat smooth-sole shoes or slippers. Tel [phone number removed] for details.
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If any one requires a Baby Sitter please contact me on [phone number removed]. I have been baby sitting for various families – the children’s ages ranging from a few months up to 12 years old. Please e-mail [email address removed]
Geoff Bridger
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Dry Cleaning, Sherlocks Laundry, dry cleaning, garment repairs and alterations, etc.
Your agent is: The Bungalow Stores, Station Road [phone number removed]
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I’m a competent school leaver and am willing to do any ‘odd’ jobs people would want to pay me for. Baby sitting, house sitting, dog walking, cleaning, etc. Tel: [phone number removed] or [phone number removed].
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Re-energise
Re-balance
Relax
Gentle Touch Reflexology™ & Hopi Ear Candle Therapy
Jean Carpenter
Dip GTR AoR registered BRCP (Reflex)
[phone number removed]
Moreton Pinkney
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Helmdon is a Volunteers in Villages Project Village. Your village volunteer is Janet Heady. Working in conjunction with South Northants Volunteer Bureau we promote, encourage and support volunteering and voluntary activity within the village and local community. For further information call Janet on [phone number removed] or visit the SNVB web site.
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Iletts Farm B&B near Brackley, a family run mixed farm. Iletts Courtyard offers self contained spacious accommodation and is furnished and equipped to a high standard. Relax in comfort in this rural location. e-mail: [email address removed]

tel: [phone number removed]
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NHS Direct What to do if you or your family are feeling ill. Particular health conditions. Local Healthcare services, dentists, doctors, out of hours pharmacies, etc. Self-help and support groups. To access a wide range of health information and advice 24 hours a day ring 0845 4647 or visit the NHS Direct web site at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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Do you need a baby sitter? Call me (Phil Bridger) on [phone number removed], only £2:50 per hour and I have baby sitting experience. *******
Are you offering gardening services, building, plumbing? This is the place to advertise your service. This advert will be seen by millions (well hundreds) in the Helmdon and surrounding area.
******* Are You A Carer?
Northamptonshire carers provide a confidential service to support the needs of carers. There is a support group in Brackley which meets the first Friday of every month at 2.00pm at the Health Centre, Halse Road. [phone number removed]). *********
Jenni Liversidge for all kinds of Dressmaking and Alterations. Weston. [phone number removed]
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Astwell Mill. B&B. Converted watermill. Blenheim, Oxford and Stratford can be reached in the hour. Near Silverstone, Sulgrave Manor, Althorpe and Canons Ashby. Lounge for guests’ use. 3 double(1 ensuite). Prices from £22.50 to £27.50. Phyllis King, Astwell Milll, Helmdon, Northamptonshire, NN13 5QU [phone number removed]
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FRANCE – HOLIDAY COTTAGE AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Charming village house in sunny Poitou-Charentes, 40 minutes from Poitiers airport and Futuroscope, or 6 hours by car from Calais, 4 hours from Caen. The area is a paradise for walkers, cyclists, anglers, gourmets and golfers, an ideal base for exploring medieval villages, house-hunting, or simply relaxing. Sleeps 4-6 persons – large beamed living room with dining area, fully equipped kitchen (gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine). 2 bedrooms, shower room and fully enclosed garden with barbecue and furniture.
For further details –
Phone [phone number removed]
e-mail / web site
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MANOR GRANGE BED & BREAKFAST
Cottisford, Brackley
Comfortable en suite rooms with TV and tea-making facilities.
Old stone converted barn in rural location, close to M40 Junction 10, convenient for Brackley, Bicester, Buckingham, Oxford, Stowe Landscape Gardens, Blenheim Palace etc. and under 15 minutes from Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.
Delicious breakfast with home-made preserves.
Personal service from the friendly owners.
Phone [phone number removed]
Email / web site
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WANTED

Leader sought for Helmdon Acorns Pre-school. Helmdon Acorns, your local friendly village Pre-school, is seeking an enthusiastic person to work four mornings (term-time only). You must be qualified to Level 3 (DPP or equivalent) or above. You will have good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and experience of working with this age group. Good rates of pay. For further information please contact: Rachel Wheeler on [phone number removed] or Liz Hart on [phone number removed]

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Volunteers are needed to help with coffee and tea, and to chinwag with our older residents at the Helmdon Drop in Centre. Either ring me or pop into the Reading Room on a Tuesday morning (10-12) or Thursday afternoon (2-4) and see what it’s all about. Many of our older resents can’t get out of the village much – if at all, and these twice weekly gatherings are much looked forward to. PLEASE DON’T LET THESE UNIQUE TEA PARTIES DIE OUT. Caroline King [phone number removed]
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Office Cleaner urgently required for small office on Greatworth Park – one to two hours weekly. Good rates of pay. Apply by email to [email address removed] or telephone [phone number removed]
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Chenderit School are interested to hear from, see pictures, etc from anyone who worked on/remembers the Great Central Railway c1945-50, around this area. Please contact Pat Williams during school hours on [phone number removed]

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Some of our ‘regulars’ at the Drop In Centre (Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons) have said that they would like to play Scrabble. We wonder if anybody has an unused or unwanted Scrabble set that they might kindly wish to donate to the Drop In Centre. If so, perhaps you could contact Caroline King on [phone number removed]. Thank you so much … it would mean a lot. (Why not pop in and have a game yourself!)

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Looking for a girl’s bicycle, suitable for a seven year old. Please call Caroline Dillon on [phone number removed].
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Accommodation wanted for Grand Prix – 4th-5th July 2008. Accommodation for the Grand Prix is in great demand in our area.
Great rates for doing B&B or self-catering for the main weekend. It’s a fun and interesting way to make some extra spending money. Contact Lorraine or Simon on [phone number removed] for details.
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Bedford CF Van or Camper for Spares. Prefer runner, but anything considered. Also any spares. Cash Waiting. Tel; [phone number removed].
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Wanted – People to join team of expanding Virgin Cosmetics Company. For further details please contact Karina Morrow, Branch Sales Manager, ID 54448,[phone number removed], [phone number removed] or visit our web site.
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