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Buy one night get one free during January and February 2015

From: Mill House Hotel & Restaurant, Kingham, Oxon Valid until: 08/03/2015

EXTENDED TO 8th MARCH DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Don't miss this fabulous offer from the Mill, our best yet! If you are struggling with a gift idea for someone this Christmas, this fantastic offer is the perfect solution! Make a booking during November or December to stay with us during January or February 2015 and pay for one night and get the second night absolutely free! On arrival you will be welcomed with Freshly Baked Scones served with Cotswold Clotted Cream & Homemade Raspberry Jam with your choice of tea or coffee. A 3 course dinner will be served on one of the nights and a Full English Breakfast on both mornings. Why not take advantage of our extensive bar menu on your 2nd night? This 2 night stay would normally cost you £260.00 Sunday-Thursday and £300.00 Friday and Saturday. Take advantage of this very special offer for £130.00 per room per stay Sunday-Thursday or £150.00 per room per stay Friday and Saturday. Don't delay, book now to avoid disappointment! Telephone Kingham 01608 658188. *Minimum 2 night stay. Valid on stays during January & February 2015 only. A 3 course meal will be served on one of the nights only, of your choosing. Full English Breakfast will be served on both mornings. Please note, this is a new offer and excludes existing bookings. 13th/14th February 2015 is also excluded from this offer.
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All Makes MOT £39.00

From: Jaybee Motors - Bodicote, Nr Banbury Valid until: 30/04/2016

All makes MOT only £39.00 - that's a saving of almost £15.00 !! Jaybee Motors, Oxford Road, Bodicote, nr Banbury, Oxon OX15 4AB. Tel: 01295 227119 Ring and book TODAY!
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Winter 2014 Offer

From: Crown Inn, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton Valid until: 31/03/2015

Available Monday to Thursday Lunch & Dinner 1st November – 31st March (Excluding December) 2 Courses £10.00 3 courses £15.00 Please Book stating ‘Winter Offer’ 01608 677262
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Brake Fluid Change £40

From: Jaybee Motors - Bodicote, Nr Banbury Valid until: 30/04/2016

Brake Fluid is an important, but sometimes overlooked aspect of vehicle maintenance. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it naturally absorbs water from the atmosphere, and over a period of time, that moisture becomes a problem for a number of reasons, but two very important ones are that the moisture can induce corrosion inside the components of the brake system, which can cause premature wear and failure. Secondly, having water in the brake fluid can significantly reduce its boiling point and under arduous braking can cause brake fade and a loss of pedal. The solution - Have your vehicles brake fluid replaced at the correct manufacturers interval, or earlier if the vehicle is used under arduous conditions. The great news is that Jaybee can do this on any vehicle that uses regular brake fluid for just £40 inclusive.
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2 night Golf Break in The Cotswolds

From: Mill House Hotel & Restaurant, Kingham, Oxon Valid until: 01/07/2015

Bring your clubs to the Cotswolds and challenge Paul the new owner to a 9 hole round of golf at the local Wychwood golf club! This is a fantastic course, less than 5 minutes from the Hotel. Your two night stay in a Classic Room, on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis is from £87.00 per person per night Sunday-Thursday and £96.00 per person per night Friday and Saturday and includes: 3 course evening meal on both nights; Full English Breakfast on both mornings; Also available locally - Chipping Norton Golf Club. Voted one of the top three courses in Oxfordshire by National Club Golfer Magazine. Chipping Norton GC will be delighted to offer a 30% discount for residents of Mill House Hotel. Please ask at reception for more details. http://www.chippingnortongolfclub.com - Subject to availability. Please call the hotel on 01608 658188 to make a reservation. Don't forget to mention thebestof North Cotswolds when making your booking.
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Upcoming Events - Click here to view more »
 
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The Art is in the Detail

A headline exhibition of work by co-operative members Louisiana Chapman, Jeremy Green, Ray Key and Peter Lovelock

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Snowdrop Time

Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre's snowdrops should be at their absolute peak of floral gorgeousness - a welcome harbinger of warmer days to come.

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Fashion Evening

Shipston Rotary Club and Niche of Shipston present...

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COTSWOLD MOTORING FESTIVAL

COTSWOLD MOTORING FESTIVAL hosted by Range Rover Register Ltd.

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Mill House Hotel Pie Night

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for ‘Pie Night’ starting on Thursday 29th January.

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The Rotary Club of Shipston on Stour

Check out the latest forthcoming events from the Rotary Club of Shipston on Stour

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thebestof North Cotswolds Mobile Phone App

Thebestof North Cotswolds now have their very own mobile phone app.

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Travel entertainment ideas

Years ago, when I was a youngster, there was very little in the way of in car entertainment. These days, there are all manner of electronic devices to entertain people in transit – you can even get your Kindle to read to you! Do you remember any of the things we used to do before this technology became so prevalent?

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Don’t throw away your broken gazebo!

Have you been caught out by the recent wild weather and had a garden gazebo blown away and/or broken in the wind and rain?

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Smadar Health & Wealth - USANA Health Sciences

Smadar Health & Wealth and USANA Health Sciences offer a wide range of health, exercise and business benefits to individuals.


In the past I have always been against any kind of drastic change to diet or detoxing. I have also had an extreme dislike of milk and shakes. Having met Sandra through networking and listening to her talk about the Usana products I found myself drawn to do the ‘Reset’ in January. Sandra met with me to talk me through how it would work and to let me try the shakes and nutrition bars to choose the ones I would have for the 5 days. Such is my emotional attachment to food and dislike of shakes (which, whilst mixed with water, still look and taste like milkshakes), I cried at the meeting and felt sick for the rest of the day. I was still determined to do it! I am a hypnotherapist so did myself a recording to help me accept what I had to do and I listened to this for about 10 days before the Reset was due to start. There was a small group of us doing it at the same time which was perfect. Sandra offered such great support during the 5 days via Skype and e mail, encouraging us and helping us make the necessary changes, offering guidance for future eating and letting us know that we didn’t need to change everything all at once after the Reset. Well I seemed to breeze through the it and by day 4 I was actually enjoying the shakes and am now drinking one each morning for breakfast with the odd one as a meal replacement when I fancy it. I also have a small store of the nutrition bars for snacks too. I view this as an opportunity to change my eating habits permanently and know Sandra will continue to support and encourage me. This is the opportunity I had been looking for and, knowing that Usana products are healthy, well-balanced and nutritious, made it easier. I have also lost 7lbs in 2 weeks, thank you Sandra & Usana!


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B Gifted

B Gifted are marketing specialists who provide local businesses with invaluable support and information on marketing products within the gift industry. They will help you to conduct market research, produce marketing material with assistance from graphic designers and develop your initial idea through to the final product. The products they work with include cards, fashion and home accessories.


It's always important to have someone that understands your business on your side and Fiona at B Gifted's attention to detail in getting to know Fox & Lark has been second to none. She really knows where we want to be and expertly sources just the right stockists. Working with Fiona is like having an extra member in your team, an invaluable thing for small independent companies. Her approach gives us the peace of mind that Fox & Lark is being seen by the right people, in the best possible light, enabling us to focus on other areas of the business and the designing that we love. Working with B Gifted has been a joy from the beginning.


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Wrights of Campden - Stonemasons

Stonemasons, Wrights of Campden's Banker Masons in the Cotswolds can create bespoke items for your home or garden from beautiful Cotswold Limestone and other materials. Garden ornaments, kitchens and bathrooms, stone flooring, fireplaces, staircase and much more. Serving Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Oxfordshire - The Cotswolds and beyond!


Thank you once again for transforming our entrance. Everybody thinks the steps are wonderful!


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LandArt Gardens-Cotswold Garden Design & Landscape

LandArt Gardens is a well established and reputable landscape gardening company based in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds. The team is highly skilled in landscape and garden design and construction and are full of interesting, practical and innovative ideas for YOUR space, from a small courtyard to several acres - they really are THE BEST!


People of the integrity of Hugo and Veronica at LandArt Gardens will always do well.


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PD Clarke - Cotswold Building Contractors

Looking for reputable building contractors in The Cotswolds to design, manage and build a new house, loft conversion, extension or other? Then contact P D Clarke Building Contractors today - they provide an extremely high standard of craftsmanship but at competitive Cotswold prices!


Worked on projects with Paul Clarke and his team. Was so impressed with the professional approach, good finish to his work and very reliable. A genuinely nice person to deal with and an excellent motivator of people. Paul Clarke leads by example.


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