I confess I can do many things but even I need some external help at times. Below is a directory of contacts and services that I have come across over the years, whilst some I have personally used and are happy to recommend others are just from searching for information. ​I have also listed some links and resources that I just find interesting and use from time to time.
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So please do your own research and proceed with caution, I take no personal responsibility for any of the details listed below.
Local Businesses
Bicester Heritage - Bicester Heritage has created a revolution in historic vehicle ownership. The unique location is the UK's only hub for historic motoring excellence.
Local Resources
The Perch Eco Business Centre - A co-working space in the heart of Bicester with a relaxed home-from-home vibe.
Bicester Leisure Centre - Leisure centre with a state-of-the-art gym & group classes, plus a 25 m swimming pool & sports hall.
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Food & Drink
Bure Farm - Pub serving real ales and food, including rotisserie chicken menu, with garden and covered seating.
Coffee1 - Local chain serving gourmet global coffees, juices & snacks in a relaxed space.
Cornwall Place Kitchen - Toasties & cocktails in a cosy nook with outdoor tables, plus a private dining room for groups.
Out of Office - Relaxed and sophisticated specialty coffee house nestled in central Milton Keynes, just a stones throw from the station and shopping centre.
Slim Chickens - Slims offers family seating, intimate tables, booths and large platters cooked fresh to order and served in less than 10 minutes.
Flying Fox - Friendly, traditional country pub/restaurant with exposed beams, open fires and garden tables.
The Anchor - The Anchor Pub at Tilsworth, a British pub with a Greek heart serving great Greek food to eat in and takeaway near Dunstable.
UK Wide
Eventbright - Create Events and Sell Tickets — Amplify your event reach, drive repeat revenue and maximize your cashflow with Eventbrite. Eventbrite is the easiest way to get your events discovered and build a thriving fanbase.
Enterprise Nation - Enterprise Nation is a community of small businesses and advisers that shortcut your route to trusted business support.
Misc
Entrepreneur - Not sure how to start your business? Whether you're looking to start a small business or are searching for grants, discover all the steps to starting a business.
Indeed.com - With Indeed, you can search millions of jobs online to find the next step in your career. With tools for job search, CVs, company reviews and more.
Londonist - Things to see and do in London.
Happiful Magazine - monthly publication is filled with guidance, insightful articles, and personal interviews, all aimed at nurturing a sense of positive.
Pip & Nut - Deliciously Moreish Natural Nut Butter
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Neurodiversity
ADHD UK - A diverse directory of professionals who truly understand ADHD.
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Health & Fitness
OS maps - Discover millions of routes to walk, run & cycle; or plot your own with Ordnance Survey mapping and route planner tools on web and app.
Scarpa - Walk, Hike, Climb, Ski & Run with SCARPA, the world's outdoor footwear specialists for over 75 years. Designed by experts & trusted by athletes.
Lorraine Therapist - Offering a safe, warm, non-judgemental space, so you can take the time to find out what is really going on for you.
Counselling Directory - We are here to support you, find everything you need to start your counselling journey.
Oxfordshire Mind - Oxfordshire Mind is your local mental health charity. We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health issue has somewhere to turn for advice & support.
Alchester Medical - Victoria House Surgery based in Bicester
Breathe Magazine - is the original mindfulness mag for a calmer and more relaxed you. This body-and-soul guide to a happier, healthier life.
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Web apps to help businesses
Wix - Create your website and grow with confidence. From an intuitive website builder to advanced business solutions & powerful SEO tools.
Fiverr - One marketplace, millions of professional services.
Adobe - There's Something for Everyone — Bring Your Creative Vision to Life with the World's Top Creative Apps. Step-by-step tutorials.
Microsoft AI - Microsoft helps you scale AI confidently across your organisation, wherever you are in your AI journey. Achieve new productivity levels and learn how to securely integrate AI for all your business needs.
Google AI - Bring generative AI to real-world experiences quickly, efficiently, and responsibly, powered by Google’s most advanced technology and models including Gemini.
Evernote - Use Evernote to capture more than just words. Harness the power of the internet with Web Clipper. Scan and store your important files, documents, and images.
Canva - Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.
People
Simon Reeve - is an English author, journalist, adventurer, documentary filmmaker and television presenter. He makes global travel and environmental documentaries, and has written books on international terrorism, modern history, and his adventures.
Matt Haig - is an English author and journalist. He has written both fiction and non-fiction books for children and adults, often in the speculative fiction genre.
​Books/Journals
Wreck My Journal - Now in spectacular full colour throughout, a special 10th anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling journal that started it all--with more than 7 million copies sold!
The Journal I use - Customers appreciate the beautiful leather journal with thick paper inside. They find it a nice gift and consider it a keepsake. The leather cover is made of good quality, thick material that feels sturdy. Customers also like the feel, writing ability, and journaling experience of the product.
The Midnight Library - Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?
Reasons To Stay Alive - Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again. A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.
Step By Step - The inspiring memoir from TV traveller Simon Reeve's life of amazing adventures in over 120 countries and the most remote and extreme corners of the planet.
Journeys To Impossible Places - Simon Reeve reveals more of his journeys, tales and lessons for life.
Finding Hildasay - Finding Hildasay is Christian Lewis’s brutal but beautiful true story of survival, walking the coast of Britain – his dog Jet in tow – and finding a different way to live. With a foreword from longtime supporter Ben Fogle.
The Jack Reacher Series - Lee Child is one of the world’s leading thriller writers. He was born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, and now lives in New York. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds.
Turning 30 by Mike Gayle - From the No. 1 bestselling author of MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND and MR COMMITMENT comes a third wickedly observed, and poignant novel about love and nostalgia.
Man and Boy by Tony Parsons - The unputdownable, multi-million-copy bestselling story of a father and son.
The Helen Grace series by M J Arlidge - Matthew J. Arlidge is an English author of crime novels starring DI Helen Grace.
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​My Photography
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500px - Photographers come to 500px to discover and share incredible photography, gain exposure, compete in photo contests.
Photocrowd - A world of great photo contests and awards, in one place · Enter contests to get your work seen around the world, and win prizes.
Fujifilm UK I use Fujifilm cameras and I love em!
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Sport
Bicester Badminton Club - We're a friendly social badminton club that caters for all non-competitive
standards.
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Cinemas​
Vue Bicester - All the latest mainstream movies are shown at this state-of-the-art chain cinema with family deals.
Cineworld MK - Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
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Music
Imagine Dragons - Imagine Dragons are an American pop rock band formed in 2008, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and currently consisting of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, and bassist Ben McKee.
Spotify - Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs.​​​​
