Banbury Guardian - Lifestyle Feed

What’s on this week?

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57:31 GMT

Gigs, theatre shows and much more

New names added to Big Feastival line-up

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:29 GMT

New acts have been announced for top summer music, food and family event The Big Feastival, presented by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and former Blur bass player Alex James.

weekend recipe

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:10:24 GMT

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Triumph car event at village castle

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:17:46 GMT

The Pre-1940 Triumph Motor Club’s 52nd annual rally will be held at Broughton Castle on Sunday, June 16.

There’s a Whole Lotta Led in top tribute show

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:08:39 GMT

Fans of the rock legends Led Zeppelin are in for a massive treat when the country’s leading tribute plays an entire album back to back – and more!

Specially designed park set to open

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:06 GMT

A play park for disabled children that was built outside Chipping Norton is set to open for the first time on Saturday.

Spacious family home in popular village spot

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:14:09 GMT

The Old Farm House in Pillerton Hersey is a six-bedroom Grade II-listed farmhouse that dates back to the 16th Century.

Attractive cottage set in quiet rural position

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:11:52 GMT

Old Orchard House in Avon Dassett is a large 17th Century cottage surrounded by mature gardens.

Village home has pretty gardens

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:10:15 GMT

Lane House in Shotteswell is a delightful 17th Century home on a small no through road in the village.

Edwardian property close to town centre

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:55:33 GMT

Dating back to the start of the 20th Century, this is a well-presented five-bedroom Edwardian home in Banbury.

‘First quarter figures showing a move in the right direction’

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:10 GMT

Overall market conditions for the UK show welcome signs of improvement, according to data collated in the Move with Us Residential Market Review for the first quarter of 2013.

Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:39 GMT

“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.

Alan Dee: Tactics must change for next year’s Eurovision campaign

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:48:29 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this debriefing session of the GB Eurovision task force 2013.

Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Hangover Part 3, Epic

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:19:17 GMT

It’s not uncommon for those who have supped not wisely but too well to wake up the morning after and make heartfelt vows about their future behaviour.

Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:19:08 GMT

“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”

Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:34:56 GMT

The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.

Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:31:28 GMT

Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.

Classic tale told for children

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:33:24 GMT

The best of inspirational theatre becomes a kind of magic when children want to be up there on stage with the actors.

Villagers fight crime with new flower festival

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:13 GMT

The villagers of Boddington are aiming to fight back against crime by holding a flower festival to raise funds to replace lead stolen from the roof of St John The Baptist Church.

Exhibition to show off charity’s work

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:27:54 GMT

The charity CAFE (Creative Activities for Elderly People) will hold an exhibition at Banbury’s Mill Arts Centre from Wednesday, May 29 to Tuesday, June 25.