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ISSUE 85
CHILTERN VIEW
SERVING THE RESIDENTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the summer issue of Chiltern View ( Villages), packed with local events, local information and fantastic local businesses. As I go around dropping off magazines to local shops, cafes and Garden Centres I often receive compliments about our front covers and I hope you will agree that our July/August cover picture is simply stunning. We are very grateful to the Chiltern Conservation Board for allowing us to use this photograph which was taken by Allen Beechey. The Adonis Blue butterfly is found in chalk downland and is only found in chalky areas like the Chilterns, the South Downs, Dorset and very few other places. You can see it on some of the local wildlife trust reserves in the Chilterns, Hartslock (near Goring) and also in the Radnage Valley near Stokenchurch. It is the most striking of all the blue butterflies and is relatively rare in the UK. We do hope that you are all able to enjoy some lovely summer sunshine during the next few months. Until next time
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Aston Rowant Discovery Trail
Walk in the Footsteps of Monarchs and Highwaymen Aston Rowant Discovery Trail – a walk through some stunning Oxfordshire countryside – will open officially at 10.30 a.m. on 22nd July 2014 at Aston Rowant Church. This circular walk starts at Aston Rowant Church and extends for just over 5 miles, visiting a host of attractions including the National Trust Juniper Bank, Aston Wood, the Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve, and Talking Trail. The Discovery Trail then returns along the Ridgeway – with the option to extend the walk to take in Lewknor, The Leathern Bottel and the Lambert Arms.
The 11th century Aston Rowant church is situated on Church Lane – thought to be part of the London Weye, a route to Oxford used in the Middle Ages. The future Queen Elizabeth I passed this way in 1554 when she was released from the Tower of London and banished to country confinement in Woodstock. Walking this route will allow everyone to steep themselves in history and really let their imagination run riot. Peter Hetherington, chairman of the Aston Rowant Parish Council PAGE 8
Footpath & Amenities Group, commented “We are delighted to be launching the Discovery Trail, which will provide a walk amongst beautiful scenery, travelling in the footsteps of monarchs and highwaymen. It is fully marked with eight information boards enroute, each of which features a map showing a walker’s current location, as well as a QR code for smartphones. “We are fortunate to have received funding for this important project from a number of bodies including Grundon, the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment, Oxfordshire County Council and the Chilterns Conservation Board. We have also had a great deal of input from people who provided advice on history, flora and fauna as well as mapping experts and volunteers who gave practical help. We are certain that this Discovery Trail will be an important attraction for our area,” he concluded. To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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Followed by local Tring band “Old Country Union” 7pm for 7.30pm sit down £29.50 per person
Booking is essential, call us now so you don’t miss out! The Lambert Arms, London Road, Aston Rowant, Watlington, OX49 5SB. Tel: 01844 351496 Fax: 01844 351893 Email: events.lambertarms@bespokehotels.com Web: www.lambertarms.com
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Chiltern Gateway
With acres of space and ever changing scenery that’s a haven for a whole host of wildlife, Dunstable Downs is set within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is a truly magical place to spend time. The free walk guides available from the Chilterns Gateway Centre and miles of footpaths mean that you can find somewhere different across the chalk grasslands to explore every time you visit. As you head back to the Centre for a well-earned cup of tea, the knowledgeable team are always happy to answer any questions or help identify your discoveries.
Children of all ages can let off steam in Chute Wood, a natural Playscape. Run, jump and scramble your way through the percussion and discovery areas, before exploring the nature trail and finding out who is living in the minibeast hotel. If a more relaxing visit is more your thing, head for the Chilterns Gateway Centre. Open daily from 9.30am and serving a range of hot and cold food, including the famous Bedfordshire Clanger, there’s something for everyone, whether you want a hearty lunch or an afternoon treat whilst taking in a spectacular view. Don’t forget to take home a memento of your day. From pocket money toys, to inspiration for the home and garden there’s something to suit all budgets in the shop, whether it’s as a treat for you or a gift for a friend or family member. Look out for special events too. Over the summer, Dunstable Downs will be hosting the annual Kite Festival, Eid Festival and runs family events each month. With free entry to all of the events (car parking charge applies), you can pop in for an hour, or spend the whole day.
For those feeling a little sportier, the wind-swept ridge at the highest point in Bedfordshire provides ideal conditions for a variety of air-sports - especially kite flying. If you’ve not got a kite with you, there is a vast array available to purchase, helping you on your way to filling the sky with colour.
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To find out more about this special place, or for more details about forthcoming events, please call 01582 50920, or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstabledowns Please note: The Chilterns Gateway Centre is owned by Central Bedfordshire Council and managed by the National Trust. Open daily from 9.30am (closed 24, 25 December). Car parking charges apply, National Trust members park for free when displaying a valid members sticker in their car.
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Offers A COMPLETE MOBILE SERVICE for all makes and models of cars and will collect and return straight to your home or business for no additional cost. Full Service / MOT / Repairs Also Air Conditioning Servicing and recharge (from £40) Specialist in French Cars (Citroen, Peugeot & Renault) with over 30 years experience.
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Call Mike Smith Better Electrical Services On 0794 605 05 45 All domestic electrical work undertaken, Extra sockets, Bathrooms, Re-wires, New Installations, Fault Finding, Kitchens, Security Lighting, Fuse Box upgrades, Conservatories/Gardens, Periodic Inspections Qualified to 17th Edition C&G 2382, C&G 2391 and Part 'P Member of the National Association of Professional Inspectors & Testers
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01494 88 22 80 In the Picture
Buying prints – Starting your Collection Buying prints is a great way for art enthusiasts to become art collectors. Prints come in a variety of types, and are most commonly produced in editions, also known as limited editions. Limited editions can be of any number. All limited editioned prints should have the number written on them on the front or the back as well as the artist’s signature. It is worth knowing that the price of editioned prints is likely to rise as fewer works remain available. So if you have your eye on a print, it’s worth getting in there early! Most galleries will stock prints by the artists that they represent, and if they are not framed on the wall, you will find them in the print rack, also known as a print browser. Some galleries specialize in prints but I prefer to show both original art and prints by the artists that I work with as I find this gives the buyer a fuller understanding of the artist’s work.
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Prints offer an affordable way of starting an art collection. If an edition is small, say 6, it is quite likely the starting price will be higher than something that has an edition size of say, 100. Many artists create prints to expand their customer base giving more people an opportunity to own an artwork where an original piece might be out of their price range. If a print is not part of a limited edition, it can be part of an open edition. An open edition means that the individual prints are not numbered, though most likely they are signed. There would be no record of how many prints were produced of that image. So whether you go for limited editions or open edition, prints offer an easy way to start your art collection and move from being an art enthusiast to an art collector! By Gita Joshi, AWAD. www.orsomajor.com
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Pilates Classes Monday’s at Bledlow Ridge 9.25 and 10.30am or Saturday’s 10.30am at Radnage call Dawn on 07711 838947
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CARPENTER & HANDYMAN
Quality workmanship at Fair Prices • Carpentry & Joinery • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Doors & Windows • Shelving & Storage • Stud walls & Plasterboarding • Soffits/ Facias & Guttering • Fencing, Decking & more! Affordable, Practical & Creative Solutions City & Guilds Qualified with over 14 years experience Professional, Reliable & Friendly Service Fully Insured
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Recipe
Peach gallette This divine summer dessert just couldn’t be easier to make – no flan tin and no baking blind! Make sure you have a good solid baking sheet to bake the galette on as this will ensure a crisp pastry base. You can replace the fresh peaches with drained canned peaches, if liked. Serves 6 Ready in 50 minutes, plus chilling 225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 150g unsalted butter, diced 100g ground almonds 4 tbsp caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 2 large egg yolks blended with 2 tbsp ice cold water 6 large fresh, ripe peaches, skinned, stoned and sliced Beaten egg, to glaze 1 tbsp pistachio nuts, chopped Vanilla ice cream, to serve 1 To make the pastry, sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the butter and using your fingertips rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in half the ground almonds and half the sugar. 2 Make a well in the centre and add the egg yolks and water. Stir with a round-bladed knife to form a crumbly dough (add a little extra cold water if the mix is too dry). Gather the mixture together with your hands and knead gently until just smooth. Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill in the fridge for about 40 minutes.
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3 Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas mark 6. Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a rough circle about 30cm in diameter. Transfer to the baking sheet. 4 Sprinkle the rest of the ground almonds in the centre of the pastry circle, leaving a 7cm border. Arrange the peach slices on top of the almonds. Fold the pastry border inwards – just over the edges of the peach slices. 5 Brush the pastry edge with beaten egg and sprinkle over the chopped pistachios. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and golden. Sprinkle over the rest of the sugar and serve warm or cold with scoops of vanilla ice cream. TIP To skin peaches, score a cross in the skin with the tip of a knife then cover with boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and cover with cold water for a further minute – the skins should peel off easily.
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Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer
Summer time and the living is easy! As the weather starts to heat up it’s important to remember that cats and dogs cannot regulate their body temperature as easily as we can. They cannot shed extra layers, they sweat only from their footpads and rely mostly on panting and being able to seek shade to keep cool. Brachycephalic breeds (those with shorter noses, for example pugs), large heavy-coated breeds and those with heart or respiratory problems are at an increased risk of heat stroke as the days start to get warmer. Heat stroke can happen very quickly and its effects can be fatal. Symptoms include excessive panting, raised body temperature, dark or bright
red tongue and gums, stupor and bloody vomiting and diarrhoea. It can lead to seizures, coma and death if not discovered and treated quickly. To avoid the dangers of heat stroke, always make sure your pets have constant access to a shaded area they can move to, plenty of water available and try to avoid exercising them in the heat of the day. Never leave them unattended in the car, not even for short periods of time. Contact your vet straight away if you think your pet may be suffering from heat stroke. Even if they appear fine after having cooled down, heat can cause internal damage so it is always advisable to get them checked if they have over-heated.
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RADNAGE C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL
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1. Neither Alice nor Mrs Baker made jam tarts and Kath had not baked any macaroons. 2. The lady who made jam tarts was very proud of her Belgian chocolate cake this year, and fully expected to be awarded a prize. 3. The person named Cooke produced a fine Victoria Sponge. 4. There was plenty of envious looks in Jenny’s direction as she displayed her cinnamon buns.
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Felines & Friends
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Felines & Friends caring for your dogs, cats and other small pets in their own homes whilst you are away.
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Saturday 12th July from 12pm Beer Festival with Live Music and Hog Roast Sunday 13th July Classic Car Day with BBQ, with Swing and Soul music early evening
Relax... Andy and Emma welcome you to The Boot - newlyrefurbished, modern country pub and eating house. Unwind in the heart of the picturesque Chiltern Hills whilst enjoying fresh, locally produced food, local ales and fabulous wines. The menu reflects the chef ’s desire to create exciting dishes suitable for all tastebuds, so families can dine in style. Sunday lunches ‘served until 6pm’.
The Boot boasts a huge garden for when the weather is warm enough, but if not a cosy log fire welcomes you inside. Summer and winter marquees can cater for larger events or simply as extra room for drinks or a meal. We are also able to cater for various functions such as Birthday Parties, Christenings, Weddings and Funeral Wakes.
So, whether you fancy a casual drink, a delicious evening meal, or leisurely Sunday lunch, The Boot has it all!
Tel: 01494 481499 Email: theteam@theboot-bledlowridge.co.uk Chinnor Road, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Welcome... Buckinghamshire, HP14 4AW
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- The 50plus • Plumbing • Electrical • Handyman • From small works... • To larger projects
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Summer The time for garden wiring writes Roger Runswick of 50plus In a number of cases recently changing an old fuse box for a new consumer unit has led to problems being discovered. It's usually a result of old wiring causing the new sensitive and safer RCDs to trip out due to an underlying fault. Sometimes the problem is an incorrectly wired appliance or extension lead. A frequent culprit is damp in garden wiring and sometimes outside lighting. And if you are unfortunate enough to have Glis-Glis (a Chilterns speciality) or other rodents inhabiting your house you should ensure you have RCDs fitted as a matter of urgency as our little friends can and do snack on cables. Which form of outside power? For external electrical fittings I recommend thinking in terms of: (i) Installing solar or low voltage lighting. Solar is usually fine for temporary e.g. security lights or decorative lighting. LED lighting is now almost as good as mains and definitely better for your pocket. (ii) Low voltage for pond power, usually 12 volts. It’s safer and cheaper to install. (iii) Mains (240 volts) for power if you must and for lighting as a last resort. Avoid underground junction boxes and keep connections accessible for servicing. PAGE 36
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A B C AYLESBURY BULLION COMPANY The Family of Jewellers
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Jewellery designed and produced to your specifications, or choose from our extensive range of new, secondhand and antique pieces. l Diamond merchants (certified stones always available) l Antique restorations l Hand engraving
l Valuations: insurance and (carried out on the premises) l Insurance claims advisors l Complete repair service
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Servicing of Rolex, Tag, Omega, Raymond Weil, Gucci etc. Batteries fitted and waterproof testing carried out on the premises. Top prices paid in cash for antique and modern jewellery, watches (especially Rolex), coins, gold, silver, platinum and scrap precious metals. Part exchange available.
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A short shift with the practice nurse
An article from Stokenchurch Medical Centre
Here we are mid week, so what is on offer today? I boot up the computer which as usual takes ages, tapping in several different pass words for various applications, thankfully this morning I have remembered them all. I run my eye down this morning’s list of patients. There are some familiar names, for routine medicine reviews, along with those for dressings etc. Other names I do not recognise, some have comments beside the names, this is really helpful as I can prepare equipment, etc. There are some patients who have very little information and my first patient is one of these. My computer lets me know this young lady has checked in using our self check in system, although not everyone gets the hang of this new technology. The less confident queue for the receptionist who is also trying to answer the phone, find prescriptions, and other paper work along with helping a mother who is asking where she can change a nappy and a toddler who is desperate for a ‘pee,pee..’ I certainly do not envy them their job! So here is my first customer, a 10 minute appointment but I have no idea as to why she has come to see me. “Good morning Mary, what can I do for you?” I ask. She tells me she is going to have a gap year and is off to see the world, and she is going next week! My heart sinks; pity she has not completed a pre travel form. So I have no idea where she aims
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to go, what immunisations she has had, if she needs malaria tablets, will we have the relevant immunisations in stock? But she is away next week! So the questioning begins, she is starting in Thailand, moving onto Australia and then over to South America. Oh corks! This girl needs the lot! Within a 10 minute appointment I need to give her 4 immunisations, record these in her notes. This takes ages as I have to record batch numbers and decide which arm to inject into. I also need to discuss malaria and get a prescription for tablets, talk about keeping herself safe from illnesses and other physical things I cannot protect her from. I feel unhappy about this consultation, I have only brushed through all the things this girl needed to know, I hope she has taken my brief advice seriously and will visit the web sites I have given her. At least she did come and see me before her great adventure! Why, I ask myself, do people of all ages decide to trot off without considering that they may need health advice? Oh well that was a good start to my morning! I am now running 15 minutes late. Call for the next customer.
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The world’s biggest tribute band and the world’s oldest independent record label will be among those helping Towersey Festival celebrate its 50th birthday this August. Debuting way back in 1965 – the year that also gave us Thunderbirds, 007’s Thunderball and Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music Towersey has since established itself as one of the UK’s most loved annual music festivals. Running over five days, 2014’s festival is officially opened by The Bootleg Beatles on Thursday 21 August, who’ll be performing hits from across the Fab Four’s career. Famed for their attention to detail, the ‘Fake Fabs’ have been dressed by The Beatles’ own tailor, while right-handed ‘Fake Paul’ even taught himself to play bass guitar left-handed, to mimic Paul McCartney. They’ll be followed over the long August Bank Holiday weekend by performances from legendary folk/rock guitarist Richard Thompson, Mercury Prize nominee Seth Lakeman, the multi-BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning Lau, and a one-off, guest-star filled concert led by Eliza Carthy to mark the 75th anniversary of seminal independent record label, Topic Records. Other acts set to appear at the festival include Norma Waterson, Martin Carthy, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, Georgia Ruth, Dick Gaughan, John Smith, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan and The Urban Folk Quartet.
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But the main-stage music is just part of Towersey’s appeal, as elsewhere the festival hosts music, dance and craft workshops, early morning yoga, family film screenings, storytelling, and much more. The ever popular Showground offers a taster of what the full festival has to offer with circus skills workshops, street theatre performances, roaming artists, stories, dancers from around the world, and family-friendly fun. There’s also a rolling programme of top bands and musicians performing on the Showground Bar Stage courtesy of leading local promoters The First Thursday Music Club, Musically Monstrous, Charlbury Riverside Festival and Crash Records. If it’s retail you want, check out the stalls, selling crafts, instruments, clothes and gifts, as well as a mouth-watering array of food and drink, from noodles and nachos to chips and cakes, from premium coffees to artisan beers and ciders. Showground-only tickets cost just £8 (adult), £3 (60+, conc, 5-17yrs), with under 5s free. Tickets for the full five-day festival start from £135 (adult), £55 (youth), with under 5s free. Camping tickets also available. Festival day tickets (Fri-Mon) £10-£40. Car parking free. For further information and to book tickets, call 023 8071 1818 or see: www.towerseyfestival.com Special Offer: If you live in Thame or Towersey, adult Resident Season Tickets are available for the entire festival for just £70. That’s nearly half-price! These tickets are available only by calling 01629 827016.
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Oxfordshire’s 50th
Towersey Festival PRESENTS...
The world’s premier Beatle band
The Bootleg
BEATLES
£22 £11 conc.
plus support
Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of all time...
RICHARD THOMPSON “The Finest rock songwriter after Dylan” - LA Times
£20 £10 conc.
Plus support from Blair Dunlop and Merry Hell and late night dance party with Rusty Shackle
Mercury Music Prize nominee
SETH LAKEMAN Plus support from Welsh music prize winner Georgia Ruth and late night Cajun dance party with The Flatville Aces
£20 £10 conc.
a night of circus, music, , dance, DJ and magic... clowning
he Chipolatas TTAKEOVER NIGHT £20 £10 conc.
with special guest Eliza Carthy Plus Late night dance party with The Glorystrokes
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Fencing, Patio's Grass cutting Garden maintenance Hedge cutting Turf laying Seasonal tidy up Friendly local service FREE ESTIMATES Please call Scott on Office 01494 482966 Mobile 07795 178525 Email: rdw.charlie@gmail.com
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Dog of the Month Kat Hi, my name is Kat, I am a 7 year old American Bull Dog type. I am a shy girl and I find kennel life difficult so would love a new home to call my own. I am very gentle despite my size and I already know some tricks such as sit, paw, other paw, high 5 and down. I used to live with male dogs so subject to a meet I may be able to live with a calm male. I am currently on a diet so my new owners will have to help me lose the extra weight I am currently carrying. I would like a quiet, calm home without cats (as I like to chase them!) and where
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any children are aged 14 years and over. If you are interested in offering any of our dogs a loving home please visit Stokenchurch Dog Rescue any day except Thursday between 2pm and 4pm.
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Building confidence through performing arts
Weekly classes and holiday workshops for ages 4-18 years High quality training in singing, dance and drama including: Voice Projection • Stage Craft • Improvisation • Character Development Co-ordination • Choreography • Creative Work • Annual Performances
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West Wycombe Village Store and Post Office High Street, West Wycombe. 01494 526439 Shop Open Mon - Sat 8.30am - 6pm Sun 11am - 5pm Post Office Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 9am - 12.30pm Off Licence and General Groceries
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Book Review
Time
They say that time flies when you’re having fun, but anyone under the age of 18 who has a seemingly endless summer holiday stretching ahead of them is going to be praying that isn’t the case. Whether you’re spending the summer behind a desk or in a deckchair, these timely titles will certainly make the minutes and hours pass you by, almost in an instant. The Time Traveler’s Wife Audrey Niffenegger Art student Claire first met librarian Henry when she was six and he was thirty-one, and then again when she was twenty-three and he was thirty-one. Henry has ChronoDisplacement Disorder and so lives out his bizarre life leaping between time and space, his ‘clock’ continually resetting, meaning Claire has no idea where or more specifically, when, the love of her life will reappear again. Though constantly torn apart and then thrown back together again, they try and hold onto some semblance of a normal life; raising their child and holding onto the fact that they found each other at all. It’s a fantastic and heart-wrenching book that will leave you hoping that somehow and somewhere you will be able to catch up with Claire and Henry once again. A Tale for the Time Being Ruth Ozeki A teenage girl in Tokyo plans to take her own life. Nao is suffering at the hands of bullies, but before she ends it she needs to finish writing the story of her great grandmother, an ancient Buddhist nun. When a Hello Kitty lunchbox washes up on a beach in PAGE 46
British Columbia, novelist Ruth finds Nao’s diary, and a new obsession. She believes it to be debris left over from the Japanese tsunami of 2011 and is determined to find out how both Nao and her great grandmother’s stories end. This is a remarkable story linking three women across time and continents. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Mark Haddon Chris doesn’t make for the most likely of detectives in this ‘whodunit’. He’s fifteen years old and he has Asperger’s Syndrome. He likes facts and order, routine and mathematics. He finds social interaction and other human beings an absolute minefield to negotiate. When Chris finds his neighbour’s dog has been murdered he must rise to the challenges that life has thrown to him and take himself out of his comfort zone. The story has been published in a version for adults and another for children and isn’t, says Haddon, a book about Asperger’s. It’s a story about what it’s like to be on the outside looking in; how different and isolated we can all feel and how varied the human mind is in interpreting what’s going on around us. The Time Machine H.G. Wells Long before Doctor Who started fighting Daleks and regenerating, H.G. Wells gave the world his view of the future, through the eyes of a Victorian scientist. The Time Traveller (we never learn his real name) invents a time machine that sends him to the year 802,701AD and discovers a peaceful people called the Eloi. But these descendants of man live lives of unspoken terror. When he scratches beneath the surface of this apparent utopia, our time traveller discovers another race: Morlocks. These terrifying tunnel-dwellers are not to be messed with and the time traveller must escape post-haste…if only he can relocate his missing time machine. To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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This privately owned, 300 year old Inn is surrounded by beautiful woodland and countryside. It nestles within the Chiltern Hills but is conveniently close to Junction 5 of the M40. The Inn is popular with business people and weekenders who enjoy a quiet village location. Conferences – Functions – Weddings – Weekend Breaks and many more… Live Music played from 7 PM on every last Friday of the month… Every customer quoting "Chiltern View" is entitled to 5% discount card
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New stylist & new hours! We are delighted to welcome Jennifer from the Hair Gallery as our newest stylist. We are also pleased to be able to offer more late evening appointments to clients, as we’re now also open til 8 on Tuesdays.
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'We will clean your to perfection' Friendly & local. References available.
From £11/hr Please call Natalia on:
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Visitors warmly welcomed Tel: 01491 638281 www.ibstoneschool.org.uk To advertise here please call Jan on 07712 816336
07584 028953 Weekly Cleanings, after tenancy & after builders cleanings, carpet washing, oven cleaning, ironing services.
All Types Pest Control Wasp Nests Destroyed. Rats. Mice. Moles. Foxes. Squirrels. Rabbits. Cockroaches. Deer Management.
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R.S Hall Upholstery 31 years experience
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Lucy’s Recipe Corner
Fruity Strawberry Lollies
Refreshing, juicy and healthy - these lollies are perfect summertime treats. Take the tops off the strawberries and slice them into a bowl. Add the jam. Mash them with a potato masher. Whisk the cream in another bowl until it makes stiff peaks. Fold in the yoghurt. Stir the two mixtures together and put in the lolly moulds. PAGE 50
Get them into the freezer and enjoy once they’re solid. Ingredients 350g strawberries 4 tbsp strawberry jam 200ml double cream 6 tbsp Greek yoghurt To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
Allen Landscaping & Design All aspects of garden landscaping: • Driveways • Patios • Brickwork • Fencing • Decking • Design • Turfing • Hedge Cutting • Mowing ‘Fully insured with over 40 years experience!’ Visit our website for more information or call Neil for a free quote on:
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Karen Amor
Bookkeeping and Secretarial Services
For all your bookkeeping and administrative needs. A friendly, flexible, professional service supporting sole traders and small businesses. Fixed fees
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Loft Conversions & Extensions Roofing & Leadwork Kitchens & Bathrooms Patios & Driveways Fencing, Decking & Landscaping All types of building & roofing work undertaken www.lgbuildingandroofing.co.uk
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Toenails cut and filed; thickened nails reduced; treatment of hard skin, calluses and corns, ingrowing toenails, etc.
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Registered Member of The British Association of Foot Health Professionals
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15 hours free education per week for all 3 and 4 yr olds & some 2 yr olds Forest school sessions included www.sunshinemontessori.com roden-sunshine@tiscali.co.uk To advertise here please call Jan on 07712 816336
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Princes Risborough
2014
Annual Town Festival This year Risborough Festival is changing! The Festival opens on 5th July 2014 with Fun in the Park - a family fun day which starts with a fancy dress parade through Princes Risborough High Street to Wades Park. The park will then host our Fun in the Park day. In the evening there will be a Casino Royalethemed night which will be headlined by Miss Dawn Alacey and her Licence to Thrill showcase. A chance to dress up and show your skills in the casino. Can you be the top chip earner and take the £300 top prize? There is a full programme during the week. Events include the very popular picnic and chocolate hunt, lunchtime concerts and children’s activities. Saturday July 12th sees the return of the street fair. Please show your support by logging onto our new website www.risboroughfestival.co.uk, liking our Facebook page Risborough Festival and by coming along and having some fun.
Saturday 5th July Arena attractions and events 12:30 Children to start arriving at the Baptist Church 1:30 Children’s fancy dress parade to Wades Park. Lead by the Chiltern Hills Marching Band and followed by the Double Diamonds Scooter Club 2pm Fancy dress prizes and awards 2:15 Chiltern Hills Marching Band 2:30 The High Wycombe Cheerleading Academy (Age 3-5yrs) 2:45 ZKS Martial Arts 3:10 The High Wycombe Cheerleading Academy (Age 6-9yrs and 10-13yrs) 3:30 Allstars Academy Dance Group 4pm The High Wycombe Cheerleading Academy (adults 14yrs+) 4:20 Hearing Dogs demonstration 5pm Tug of War final and prizes
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CHILTERN VIEW
Deliverers Wanted For your local community Magazine Good rates of pay, would suit semi retired person. Please call Sharon on
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Stonor House 57 Lower Road Chinnor, OX39 4DU
Health & Beauty Salon Church Street, Princes Risborough HP27 9AA
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Caz Renshaw Designs 01494 482732 / 07957 394134 info@cazrenshawdesigns.co.uk
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Call Jon or Theresa 01494 484040 www.destinations.me.uk info@destinations.me.uk Stokenchurch based
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Full Gas Central Heating Design & Installation. Boiler services and performance checks. Heating upgrades and boiler changes. Bathroom Installation. Unvented Hot Water Systems. All plumbing and gas work undertaken For a complete professional service call: Tel: 01494 882859 Mob: 07850 449590 Email: brynearley@gmail.com www.bearleyplumbing.co.uk
Kitchen/bathroom Design & Installation All domestic electrical work undertaken. f New installations, Re-wires, Lighting Sockets, Showers, Fuse Boxes.o r Floor/wall tiling & under tile heating. All aspects of carpentry All services for your projects. For a complete professional service call: Tel: 01494 882859 Mob: 07956 105443 Email: johnearley1@gmail.com www.jehomeimprovements.co.uk
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Certified Bookkeepers Are you in need of any help with the following, if so, why not contact our team of experts who can help assist you with the following:• Bookkeeping • Payroll • Sage Training • Self Assessment Tax Returns • Auto Enrolment help • and more Software experience: Sage, Clearbooks and Xero. We are quick and efficient, with more years of accounting experience than we care to mention.
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Paul Smale Electrical Services
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Specialist Joiners and Cabinetmakers KITCHENS (new installations or refurbishment) BATHROOMS BEDROOMS CUSTOM BUILT FURNITURE RESTORATION RENOVATION OF DOORS/ WINDOWS ON PERIOD PROPERTY SHOPFITTING
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On Your Plot
Start them young I was an incredibly picky eater as a child. I remember wanting to like tomatoes because they were such a lovely bright colour but still I wouldn’t eat them! It was only after my mother started growing them at home that I finally plucked one straight from the plant and popped it, warm from the sun, into my mouth - delicious! Jobs for July Make last sowings of carrots and French beans. Keep harvesting those beans, peas and courgettes. Sow Spring cabbage. Lift onions (and garlic if it’s still in) and dry for storing over the winter. Plait and hang (or store in a string bag). Remember to feed your tomatoes. As crops go over use the free space for quick growing salad leaves or radishes. Peg down some of the runners from your strawberries to root into new plants. Remove the remainder. Would you like to see your youngsters spending more time outdoors and get them eating healthy foods too? Then what better idea than to involve the kids in growing their own? While we’d all love a string of willing, young, helpers on the vegetable plot you do have to be realistic. Children can have short attention spans, will only want to do the jobs that appeal to them, and usually expect quick results. Us adults on the other hand tend to be stuck in our ways, place great importance in doing things slowly and methodically and don’t usually take well to sudden changes of plan! So how can you encourage your little ones, without boring them out of the garden, or having them dig up your row of prize leeks? If it is at all possible give children a space that is completely their own on the plot. Get hold of some good quality child size tools and encourage their attempts even if it isn’t quite what you’d have done - if digging holes and making mud pies is more in their line than neat rows of seedlings PAGE 62
perhaps they could create a wildlife area? A shallow dish sunk into the ground can be used by birds, frogs, toads and hedgehogs, and a log pile will be home to all sorts of insects plus providing a possible hedgehog home. Giant sunflowers are great fun, especially if you have a growing competition, and wild flower seeds can just be scattered and will, in time, encourage useful insects and birds - natural pest control! Keen young growers can browse seed packets or catalogues to see what takes their fancy. Quick growing crops are a good suggestion - radishes and salad leaves pop up in no time at all and should give them almost instant satisfaction! Sweet young carrots are likely to tempt even picky eaters, as are those lovely little cherry tomatoes. Popping peas out of their pods is very appealing and how about growing their own hideaway in the form of a lush green wigwam of peas or beans? They may not be keen on eating greens, but there is certainly a much better chance that they’ll be tempted to try something they’ve grown themselves. Fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries is usually popular, and if you haven’t got any of your own planted yet you can always get them enthusiastic by having an afternoon out at the pick your own farm. Ready grown plug plants can be good for helping them to set up an ‘instant’ plot - take a trip out to the garden centre to see what is on offer. If you already have seedlings started, then they could have the choice of some for their own plot (and you can see whose grows best!). Finally, don’t forget ‘indoor’ growing activities too - clean out the bottom half of a boiled egg and draw a face on it. Fill it with cotton wool soaked in water and sprinkle on some cress seeds - in just a few days the egg man will be growing hair and not only can they cut his hair but they can eat it too!
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C.PUTNAM & SONS LTD LOCAL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS SERVING BUILDERS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR OVER 45 YEARS • Free estimates • Groundworks carried out up to DPC • Driveways • Sewer connections • Drop kerbs • Drainage works • Menages • Grab lorry service • Suppliers of crushed concrete All enquiries to c.putnamandsons@btconnect.com or 01844 347944 Summerleys Farm, Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9QD
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Elim Christian Centre | Lane End HP14 3EJ
The Elim Christian Centre is a lively relevant Pentecostal church for Lane End, High Wycombe, Marlow and surrounding areas.
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What our customers say: I can't tell you how pleased I have been with the service I have received from Chiltern View. The response I have had from my adverts has exceeded expectations and they could not have been more friendly and helpful. Jane Barker, Mindfulness
I have found advertising through Chiltern Directories a great medium for getting my accountancy practice known in the local area and the source of many new enquiries. The extended reach offered by Chiltern View and superb glossy finish makes it a professional and affordable way to promote my business amongst the community. Good luck and all best wishes, you provide a valued service. John Taylor MAAT, Taylor Made Solutions
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Have a Healthy Holiday You’ve booked the perfect holiday in the ideal destination. In your dreams you’re already there, sunbathing, sightseeing and relaxing with a good book - but it could turn into a nightmare unless you ensure you’ve got your holiday health covered beforehand. Holidaying in the UK If you’re holidaying in the UK, everything is familiar, but still arrange travel insurance in case an accident or illness means your holiday is cancelled. If you’re going off the beaten track or hill climbing, check the weather forecast, wear appropriate footwear and take your mobile (fully charged), warm waterproof clothing, a first aid kit and a map. Ensure everyone knows the route and remember you’ll be slower over rough terrain. Many fatalities are caused by ignoring these precautions. Check your chosen beach is safe for swimming, with no concealed rocks or dangerous sea creatures. Holidaying Abroad Several weeks beforehand, read guidebooks, travel company information and specific precautions for your destination at http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk. Ensure you’re aware of: • Air travel health and safety Newborn babies, women over 36 weeks pregnant (32 weeks in multiple pregnancy), or people who have recently had a stroke, heart attack, surgery or trauma shouldn’t fly, nor should those with a communicable disease or certain conditions affecting the ears, chest, head or cardiovascular system. See your doctor and check insurance t&cs. The air inside aeroplanes is very dry, so stay hydrated and avoid alcohol, (altitude increases its effects). Ask your doctor’s advice if you’re concerned about DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or you’ve given birth in the last two months. Reduce the risk of DVT by walking, stretching, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and keeping well hydrated. Compression stockings can help if worn correctly. • Local laws and customs Beware different traffic signals and different laws particularly about standards of dress. • Food and water safety Practice good hygiene and pack sanitizer gel or wipes. If you’re unsure of water safety, boil it or treat it with purification tablets, or use bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth. Avoid ice cubes. PAGE 66
Choose well-cooked, freshly prepared food and avoid salads, shellfish, unpeeled fruit and ice-cream (unless it’s a major brand). • Health precautions If there’s a malaria risk don’t take it lightly. Use repellents on exposed skin and repellents and/or insecticides around your room and on mosquito screens and clothing (mosquitoes may bite through it). Wear long trousers and long-sleeved tops, particularly after dark. Anti-malarial tablets must be started before you go and continued after you return. Take a supply of diarrhoea medication so it’s close by if needed. • Vaccinations Again, requirements depend on destination – check specific guidelines at http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk at least 8 weeks before travel as some vaccinations are in several doses. Carry proof of vaccinations; some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). Hepatitis A, cholera, typhoid and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) should be free, but you’ll pay for yellow fever, encephalitis, meningitis, rabies, tuberculosis and hepatitis B. • Rules about prescribed medication Take a copy of your prescription and a doctor’s letter including personal details, travel dates and medication details. • Healthcare entitlements If you’re travelling to Switzerland or a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), apply for an EHIC (European Health Insurance) card entitling you to healthcare equivalent to that provided for residents. Outside the EEA, medical care must be covered by your insurance. • Sun Protection Wear a hat and sunglasses, avoid midday sun, stay hydrated and apply high factor sun lotion regularly. www.chilterndirectories.co.uk
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Famous People of the Chilterns:
Henry VIII & Elizabeth I
Both of these famous Tudor monarchs often travelled through the English countryside, staying in the grand houses of noblemen and aristocrats, and they clearly loved to include the Chilterns in their courtly progress. Queen Elizabeth I came in great splendour to the village of Bradenham, near High Wycombe, in 1566, staying overnight at Hampden House at Great Hampden. The onward route saw the royal party emerging onto the ridge at Walter’s Ash, descending to Bradenham through the woodland glade which survives today. From here Her Majesty set forth to High Wycombe with a large party of gentlemen for protection against thieves infesting the ‘primeval forest’. In contrast to its genteel image today, several hundred years ago the Chilterns countryside had a bad reputation, its dense woodlands believed to be the hangout of many a fugitive from the law and other similar n’er-do-wells. Before it became gentrified with large country estates created by the wealthy seeking respite from London, those who decided to travel through the area had to be prepared for possible attack from highwaymen lurking in the woods. The royals with their large retinues probably felt they had enough safety in numbers to risk it! Both Henry and Elizabeth were entertained at picturesque Chenies Manor near Amersham, then home to the Russell family, the Earls of Bedford. Chenies Manor and gardens Perhaps they were careless guests as they seemed to leave a few possessions behind. The effects of the 2nd Earl included a crimson silk quilt owned by Henry VIII, valued at £36. In her turn, Elizabeth visited several times. An entry in a wardrobe book shows that in 1570, whilst sitting beneath an ancient oak which you can still see in the lovely manor gardens, she lost some tiny gold ‘aglet’ decorations from her gown. PAGE 68
Always acquisitive, Henry VIII owned and visited a royal palace in the delightful Oxfordshire village of Ewelme. This passed to Elizabeth, who came here on several occasions. Other royal properties in the Chilterns also changed hands. Anne of Cleeves received the manor at Bisham Abbey in her divorce settlement and Mary Tudor imprisoned the Princess Elizabeth here. Henry gave Berkhamsted Castle in turn to his first three wives: Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour. Elizabeth later rented it to her Keeper of the Queen’s Jewels for the nominal payment of one red rose. The palace in Ewelme is no more but you can walk in the footsteps of Henry and Elizabeth at Chenies Manor House which is open to the public: www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk. This profile is one of 32 profiles of colourful and talented people from this area which can be found in the full colour booklet Famous People of the Chilterns, published by the Chilterns Conservation Board. You can purchase copies for only £4.99 plus p&p from www.chilternsaonb.org/shop. The Chilterns Conservation Board is the public body charged with protecting and promoting the nationally-important Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Find out more about our work on the website above.
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Community Useful Numbers all in one place! Adult Education (Stokenchurch) 01494 482822 Bisham Concert Band 01494 482422 Bridge Club (Lane End) 01628 524964 2nd Stokenchurch Brownies (Wed) 01494 485178 Cadmore End Cricket Club 01494 882486 Cadmore End Village Hall (Bookings) 01494 881938/07917 573083 Camera Club (Stokenchurch) 01494 482886 Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 01844 353535 Community Bus (Stokenchurch) 01494 485839 Conservation Group (Lane End) 01494 882938 Cricket Club (Stokenchurch) 01491 638636 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Cubs (Stokenchurch) 01494 882416 Dance Club (Stokenchurch) 01494 483435 Four Ends Flower Club 01494 883096 Frieth Village Hall friethvillagehall@gmail.com 01494 881176 Guides (Stokenchurch) 01494 483426 Highways on call 0845 2302882 High Wycombe Shopmobility 01494 472277 Ibstone Parish Council www.ibstone.org.uk Ibstone Women’s Institute 01491 638245 Judo Club (Stokenchurch) 01494 483817 Kites Club Ibstone 07919 83491 Lane End Pharmacy 01494 880774 Lane End Players 07706 426320 www.laneendplayers.com Lane End Primary School & Nursery 01494 881169 Lane End Surgery 01494 881209 Lane End Village Hall 01494 881913 Lane End Village Pre-School 07703 926 196 Lane End Youth and Community Centre 01494 883878 Library (Stokenchurch) 0845 2303232 Mary Towerton School 01494 482384 Medical Centre (Stokenchurch) 08445 769633 Police (non emergency) 101 Parish Council (Lane End) 01494 437111 Parish Council Office (Stokenchurch) www.stokenchurch.org.uk 01494 482403 Piddington and District Village Hall 01494 882796 www.piddingtonvillagehall.co.uk Pre-School (Stokenchurch) 01494 482822 Over Sixties Stokenchurch Peter Lipman 01494 483523 Rendezvous Mother & Toddler 01494 484152 Royal British Legion Lane End 01494 881436 www.rbllaneend.co.uk Scouts (Stokenchurch) 01494 482243 Squash & Racketball Club - Watlington 01844 351325 Stokenchurch & Hambleden Valley Children’s Centre 01494 483140 Stokenchurch Day Centre (Alan Purslow) 01494 483937 Stokenchurch Educational Charity 01494 483120 Stokenchurch Memorial club 01494 482260 Stokenchurch Rainbows 01494 485178 STOPAG (Stokenchurch) 01494 482344 Tuesday Luncheon Club Lane End 01494 881261 West Wycombe Combined School 01494 523318 www.westwycombebecs.ik.org Women’s Institute (Stokenchurch) 01494 482047 Women’s Institute (West Wycombe) 01494 881049 Wine and Beer Circle (Stokenchurch) 01494 484159 Youth Club (Lane End) 01494 452226
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Lane End Village Pre-School Lane End Village Pre-School (reg charity103513), former names Lane End Playgroup and Phoenix Pre-School, are sorry to announce that the group will be closing on July 18th. This decision was made because of sustainability in the current climate. There will be a Family Fun and Farewell Garden Party on July12th from 1.00pm until 6.00pm in Lane End Village Hall. All past and present children and their families, staff, committees and others are invited. Bring your photos and share your memories. Afternoon teas will be served. Bouncy Castle, Games, Music, dancing and more. See us on Facebook. Bledlow Ridge Horticultural Society If you would like to know more about us, please feel free to call 01494 481474 Our garden, Red Kites is now open, by appointment for groups of 15+ on behalf of the NGS. All the takings go to their charities. Lane End OPAG - 50+ Lane End OPAG meets on the first Thursday of each month at 2.00pm in Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road – if you are 50 or older, do come along to one of our meetings. Lane End Conservation Group We meet on the first Saturday of each month at 10.00am in the doctors’ surgery car park and work for a couple of hours on a variety of tasks such as footpath clearance, normally finishing in time to join the Twinning coffee morning. If you are interested, do come along and join us or find out more. The Chilterns Art Group The group meet every Monday evening from 7pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Princes Risborough (opposite the Church). Come and see us or call 01844 216882 for more information. To advertise here please call Jan on 07712 816336
Carers Support Group 2014 If you are caring for someone who could not manage without you, do come along to meet up with others in the same position. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month (Wed 30 July & Wed 27 August) at the Stokenchurch Medical Centre. This is a very informal group and a member of Carers Bucks usually joins us. We look forward to seeing you. If you would like to know more, please do phone Jenny 01494 638245 or Victoria on 01494 483352 The Friendship Club at Stokenchurch Methodist Church Saturday 5th July 2.30pm to 4.30pm – Garden Party We are hoping for better weather in order to enjoy a party in the Church garden. Please bring a small plate of food to share, e.g. sandwiches, cake, sausage rolls, crisps or your own speciality. Drinks will be provided. We meet on the first Saturday of each month. Look out for posters advertising our meetings in August and subsequent months. Open to everyone. Lifts available. For more information ring Jane or Jim on HW 482880. Lane End Youth & Community Centre Charity Number: 1101360 www.leycc.co.uk We are the perfect affordable venue for any celebration, outside space available to hire too. Please call 01494 883878 to check availability. Ridgeway U3A We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in the Pavilion on the Recreation ground in Watlington. Visitors are very welcome and on 15th July we will be welcoming Terry Penny who will be divulging the ‘Secret History of Nursery Rhymes’and describing their meanings. Members:- Free. Visitors:- £4.00 inc. refreshments. Annual Subs.:- £18.50. PAGE 73
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Radnage Women’s Institute We meet on the first Wednesday of every month in the Radnage Village Hall at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. We are a friendly bunch and we are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members. July 2nd: Garden Visit to Bledlow Ridge August 6th: social evening September 3rd: The World of Fungi John Tyler October 1st: Stained Glass - How is it done? - Anna Conti Risborough Area Community Bus We run services from Bledlow Village and Bledlow Ridge to Princes Risborough Rail Station and the High Street every Wednesday and Friday: For more information go to racb.co.uk or call Georgina on 07941 963097 Stokenchurch Women’s Institute Our meetings are held at Longborrow Hall, Park Lane at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month and all new faces are welcome. 9th July: Fabric, Fashions and Furniture, Speaker: Dru Ellis. 13th August: No Speaker - Fish and Chip Supper. For more information please call Wendy on 01494 482047. Frieth Village Hall Comedy Night - back by popular demand following the huge success of this event last year, please save Saturday 27th September – 7.15pm for 8.00pm in your diaries for another evening of laughter as the Frieth Village Hall Committee and Theatre in the Villages host an evening with a professional comic entertainer. Tickets £10 from Lisa Sanderson at lisajsanderson@btinternet.com or 07889 396838 Stokenchurch Juniors Football Club We take boys and girls from 4 to 16 to have fun at football. Training is in the evening and games PAGE 74
are played on Sundays. Contact info@stokenchurchjuniors.com or 01494 484965 ( answerphone). High Wycome and District U3A High Wycombe & District U3A are running a holiday to Croatia & Dubrovnik departing from Stokenchurch on October 18th for 7 days. They have some spaces spare so if you would like to join us please ring Sylvia Chadwick on 01494482085 for more details. Stokenchurch Primary School Saturday 5th July 12pm – 3pm; Summer Fete. Roll up, roll up! Join us for a fun filled afternoon at our circus themed fete. Entertainment will include a thrilling circus act, Punch and Judy, BBQ, beer tent, traditional ice-creams, displays from the schools gymnastics and cheerleading teams, and a circus skills school! Stokenchurch Community Library Thanks to all the library users we are going from strength to strength. Our information hub is up and running and if you want to advertise a non-commercial activity, please call into the library. And don’t forget we are still looking for volunteers to join our loyal team. Stokenchurch Youth Club Any volunteers to join the Management Committee should contact secretary@stokenchurchyouth.org.uk ... desperately seeking a Treasurer! West Wycombe Afternoon Women’s Institute We meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except August) at 2.00pm in West Wycombe Village Hall. We are a friendly group with a varied programme of activities and events and extend a warm welcome to new members and visitors. For more information please call Janice on 01494 881049 or Mary on 01494 881609. 15th July – The Magic of the Rain Forest - Prof S K Bearder (Oxford) To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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Stokenchurch Camera Club Meets 8.00pm Monday evenings at the Stokenchurch Methodist Church with a varied program of lectures, practical evenings and friendly competitions. New members/beginners are always welcome. More information available from our website at www.stokenchurchcameraclub.co.uk or by e.mail to james.kelday@virgin.net or by calling 01494 482886. Downley Bridge Club The Downley Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.00pm-10.15pm at the Downley Old School Association, School Close, Downley HP13 5TR The cost is £2.50 including tea and biscuits. We are a small friendly club and all players, with or without a partner are welcome. Tel: 01494 440892 Stokenchurch Wine & Beer Circle Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 8.00pm at Longburrow Hall Stokenchurch. For more information please call 01494 484159 Wormsley Cricket Events Enjoy the following upcoming events at Wormsley cricket ground in Stokenchurch: 21st – 23rd July Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals Group Stages 2nd – 3rd August SportFest 13th – 16th August Women’s Test Match England versus India Wednesday 27th August Unicorns Knockout One-Day Final For more information visit www.wormsleycricket.co.uk or call 01283 569 667 West Wycombe Combined School Are you looking for a school place for your child? Prospective parents are always very welcome to come and look round the school. If you To advertise here please call Jan on 07712 816336
would like to come and visit please contact the school on 01494 523318 or e-mail: admin@westwycombe.bucks.sch.uk Lane End Evening Women’s Institute July 28th - Animal Heroes & Villains of WW1 August is our members evening when we hope to have a “Bacon Badger” Supper. We meet in the Sycamore Room of Lane End Village Hall at 8pm. Please contact Ann Carter - 01494 881987 for further information. Do come along! Wycombe District Council Residents of Wycombe District Council are showing their commitment to recycling and are proving how simple it is! Between October and December 2013, under the new collection service, residents have recycled 53% of their waste. Before the start of the new service in April 2013, the recycling rate was 44%. Four Ends Flower Club Visitors are always welcome (price £5). All you have to do is sit down and enjoy yourself and perhaps win a lovely flower arrangement to take home. Meetings are held at The Village Hall, Lane End on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1.45pm. For more information contact 01494 482724. Over Sixties lunches Over sixties in Stokenchurch know that we still have monthly lunches at the Fleur de Lis. These are held on the third Tuesday of the month, with two courses and tea or coffee for £7. To join us please call Ann Sherman to get the menu and book a place. 01494 482344 Ibstone Women’s Institute We are a small active friendly group, who meet at the school in Ibstone on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm. Call 01491 638245 for further information. PAGE 75
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Stokenchurch Educational Charity ~ Education Grants Residents of the Parish of Stokenchurch who wish to apply for a grant towards Academic Expenses should get an application form from Mrs P Colling (Secretary), Kinda Cool, Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3RR (Tel: 483120). Closing date is 30th November each year. STOPAG Thursday July 10th: Lunch as usual at 12.45pm. Our speaker afterwards will be a Magistrate from Wycombe Court who will talk about the work done there. No meeting in August - the next one is on Thursday September 11th which will include a visit from Terry James of the RNLI. Child Bereavement UK Join Child Bereavement UK on a Coast to Coast Cycle on 31st July and help to support bereaved families and children across the UK. This 130 mile ride takes you through some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery in the North of England. Find out more at www.childbereavementuk.org or contact Emma Riley on 01494 568912 or emma.riley@childbereavementuk.org High Wycombe Croquet Club Try CROQUET FREE! at High Wycombe Croquet Club. We have brand new croquet lawns available at Hazlemere Recreation Ground. “Come and Try” sessions on July 13th. All new members are welcome, whether beginners or experienced and tuition is available All you need is enthusiasm and some flat soled shoes www.hwcroquetclub.com or 01494 858202 West Wycombe Chamber Choir Following a very successful Easter Concert, with a sparkling and entertaining rendition of Joseph PAGE 76
and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, the West Wycombe Chamber Choir start their rehearsals after Easter for the summer concert, which will be centred on the hits of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The date of this concert is Saturday 19th July and it takes place at St Lawrence’s church, West Wycombe. For further information just ring 01494 536617. Stokenchurch Medical Centre www.stokenchurchmedicalcentre.co.uk Telephone: 01494-256073 We welcome Dr Kate Pearson to the Practice as the full-time replacement for Dr Jo Dudley who has retired. Hopefully this is the last of the doctor changes for some time, and we now look forward to a period of increasing stability Thank you for your understanding. We will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday 22nd July for clinical and staff training. Dr Jo would like to thank everyone for their enormous generosity of thought, words, and gifts on her retirement. I apologise if I cannot thank everyone personally. Downley Community Centre Downley Community Centre is home to numerous clubs, associations and the local community library and is situated in the centre of the village. We offer two large function rooms, provide ample free parking, unrestricted wheelchair access and can host functions for up to 120 people. Look us up at: www.downley.org/downley-community-centre Stokenchurch Parish Council Don’t forget to keep up to date with all the important village news by checking the village website www.stokenchurch.org.uk on a regular basis. If you can’t access the internet, check the parish council notice boards for the latest edition of ‘Stokenchurch Update’, always posted at the beginning of the month. The Fleur de Lis all-day music event on the Common at Stokenchurch To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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takes place this year on Saturday July 26th. Advance Notice – Save the date - 21st November 2014, Morgan and West-Parlour Tricks at Longburrow Hall, Stokenchurch. Family friendly magic and comedy-more details to follow. Lane End Coffee Stop If you want company, chat and coffee, come to the Sycamore Room at the Lane End Village Hall on Thursday mornings between 10.00 am and 12 noon where a warm welcome awaits you. Stokenchurch and Water End Allotments Now that the better, and drier weather is here, this is the time to think about your gardening requisites. The Allotment Association opens its store on the Stokenchurch allotments every Saturday between 10.00am and 12 noon, for the sale of seeds, tools, fertilizers and the rental of rotavators and strimmers at very reasonable prices. Membership and Associate Membership is available. Please come along and see what is available. Tower House Surgery NHS GP services for Downley, West Wycombe and beyond. New patients always welcome: see website for our practice area and to download the registration forms. Telephone and online booking improved; appointment reminders by text. Early/late appointments, family planning, longterm condition clinics, travel advice, quit smoking. See www.towerhousesurgery.com for more. Stokenchurch Stitchers Join our relaxed and friendly group every 3rd Monday of the month at the Stokenchurch Memorial Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Bring along your current project. £1 per person including a hot drink and biscuit. Contact Louise To advertise here please call Jan on 07712 816336
on sewcraftylou@gmail.com or tel 482194. Lacey Green Windmill The windmill will be open on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 4th May until 28th September from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Admission is £2 per adult and £1 per child (aged 5-15). Please park in Pink Road and walk up the path on the right hand side of ‘The Whip’ pub. For further details about the windmill, including travel information, please see www.laceygreenwindmill.org.uk or telephone 01844 275871. Lane End Action Group In 2013 Lane End Action Group was formed. Our aim is to modernise the playing fields and bringing the community together, and we are making good progress. We would welcome more people to help us, e.g. fund raising and organising events. Contact Mark Lockwood ( Chair) on 01494 880045. Wye Valley Quilters The Wye Valley Quilters meet in Longburrow Hall, Stokenchurch on six Saturdays a year. For more information please contact Margaret on 01494 783167. If you would like to share information about a club or society local to you please email us at villageview@live.co.uk. We would particularly like new community information from Downley, West Wycombe, Bledlow Ridge (our new delivery areas)
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Accountants/Bookkeeper Barrels Accounting 21 Cashtrak 61 John Taylor 49 Karen Amor 51 Aerials Aerialtech Solutions 65 Ambience 14 TVT Aerials 48 Antiques Little Green Woodhouse 35 Bathrooms Bryn Earley 57 Call Plumbing 49 Beauticians Aurora 70 Blue Skies Mobile Therapy 65 Central Beauty 44 Jane Brown 9 Builders Ambience 9 A M G Construction 57 C & R Caine 63 Hammond Construction 11 Car Wash Teddys Pizza & Car Wash 59 Carpenter & Joiner Aspect 61 Joel Smith 29 John Earley 57 MJB Carpentry 18 Out of the Woods 61 Premier Architectural 14 Carpets Airs House 71 Catering Services Caroline Haywood 29 Chimney Sweep A1 Clean Sweep 59 Cleaning Cleaning with a Smile 49 Extreme Clean 6 Oventeam 22 Ovenu 65 Penny’s Party Angels 69 Priority Service 79 Procare 71 Community Centres Stokenchurch Parish Council 27 Computers Chiltern Computer Services 45 Jinca 50 Stokenchurch PC’s 36 Convenience Store CJ Stores 31 Country Clothing EJ Churchill 15 Crockery Hire Floral Vintage Crockery 29 Curtains SA Reupholstery 67 Curtain Rails Bay Tracks 48 Day Nursery Positive Steps 25 Stokenchurch Pre-School 19 Sunshine Montessori 53 Dog Grooming Mutley Makeover 69 Dog Training Bells and Whistles 12
Dog Walking Ian Boyer 35 Domestic Appliances Sharley Domestics 69 Driveways Allscapes 5 Driving Instruction Dave’s 63 Siobhan and Richard’s 9 Electricians Altea Electrics 47 John Earley 57 Mike Smith 25 Paul Smale 61 Electrical Retailers Phoenix Electrical 42 Farm & Country Supplies DP Mould Land Services 23 Fencing DJ Macleod 18 Greenways 42 Richard Plumridge 53 Festivals Risborough Festival 54 Towersey Festival 40/41 Firewood DJ Macleod 18 Foot Professionals Feet Treat 18 Fiona Gibbard 32 Helen Boehm 53 Luxton Clinic 45 Furniture Maker Aston Woodware 49 Garage Services Browns 1/28 Durwards Auto Shop 34 Fine Finish 47 French Car Services 25 Lee Perry Motorsport 55 M.L. Sears 14 Stokenchurch Service Centre 32 Garden Centre Studley Green Garden Store 13 Garden Design Caz Renshaw Design 57 Malcolm Gascoyne 6 Garden Machinery ML Sears 14 Garden Power Equipment 25 Garden Maintenance Allscapes 5 Greenways 42 Markland Gardening 29 Priority Service 79 Garden Nursery Waterperry Gardens 6 Groundworks C.Putnam and Sons Ltd 63 Haberdashery Clikettyclack 65 Hairdressers/Barbers Just Gents 80 Salon on the Green 48 Bluebells 31 Handyman Daren McDonald 32 Joel Smith 29 Mark Barlow 56 The 50 Plus 36
Heating Engineer Anderson Plumbing and Heating 19 Bryn Earley 57 Call Plumbing 9 OilServ 25 Hospice Rennie Grove 11 Jewellers Aylesbury Bullion 37 Kitchens Classic and Contemporary 51 John Earley 57 Landscape Gardener Allen Landscaping 51 Allscapes 5 Leisure Buildings BBD Leisure Buildings 7 Locksmiths Promac Locksmiths 14 Mobility Supplies Independent Living 59 Nurseryman M.J.Gee 55 Osteopath Luxton Clinic 45 Wayne Twitchen 67 Painters & Decorators Ambience 17 Jon Woodbridge 71 Paula Paintbrush 44 Parcel Couriers Low Cost Parcels 15 Paving Stoneworld 1/2 Pest Control All Types 49 Phil Spackman 11 Pet Sitting Ian Boyer 35 Pet Supplies The Kennel Shop 22 Pharmacy Downley Pharmacy 39 Picture Framing Neil Harris 22 Pilates Dawn Wilton 27 Plumbers Bill Blake 44 Bryn Earley 57 Call Plumbing 9 Fixed Price Plumber 47 Post Office West Wycombe Village Store 45 Pubs and Restaurants The Boot Inn 35 The Dashwood Arms 6 The Fox Country Inn 47 The Lambert Arms 1/9 The Tree at Cadmore End 16 Religious Groups Elim Christian Centre 64 New Life Christian Fellowship 43 Roofing L & G Roofing 51 Laynes Roofing 27 Scaffolding GF Scaffolding 63
Schools Ibstone 49 Radnage C of E Primary School 34 Self Storage W Emmett & Son 17 Shooting Club EJ Churchill 15 Social Club Stokenchurch Memorial Hall 21 Solicitors Stefanie O’Bryen 67 Sports Club Frieth Cricket Club 17 Stokenchurch Juniors FC 7 Stage School Stagecoach Thame 43 Steam Railways Chinnor & Princes Ris Railway 39 Stoves North Mill Stoves 58 Takeaway Food Teddys Pizza & Car Wash 59 Taxis Destinations Luxury Travel 57 Thunderbird Couriers 19 Tracys Transport 26 Yellow Cars 55 Therapist Blue Skies 65 Tiling John Earley 57 Tree Surgeon Allscapes 5 DJ Macleod 18 Tuition Larato Ltd 69 Upholstery RS Hall 50 SA Re-upholstery 67 Vets Crossroads 33 Hall Place Vets 23 Windows Bryants Double Glazing 10 Finishing Touch 29 Lane End Glazing 26 PLG 17 Silent View 3 Window Doctor 5
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