Chiltern View Magazine November - December 2018 by Previous Issues

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018 | ISSUE 111

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Editors

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Welcome to the November/December issue of Chiltern View Magazine. Our Editors letter is sometimes challenging, but never more so than this November/December issue. As we write this it is still warm and sunny outside but Christmas products and events are appearing all around us. Of course, before that we have November, with Autumn colours and crisp mornings. We also have Bonfire Night so please don’t forget to look after your pets and remember those animals who are desperate for a loving new home; Bluecross (P46) and Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (P6). For Remembrance Day we have an interesting article about the origin of the Poppy (P14) and we do

hope that you will all support the many services across the country. Waddesdon Manor can help us get into the Festive mood from the 10th November with their Christmas Carnival and Market (P50) plus we also have a whole array of events leading up to Christmas such as Advent Fairs, Pantomimes, a Santa Dash and lots of competitions. The theme this year seems to be based very strongly on lights; Risborough lights switch on (P12), Thame lights switch on (P36) and Tree of light (P30). Book your Christmas party early and enjoy some great food at one of the many restaurants in the magazine. For the perfect gift or card head down to West Wycombe Village store (P34) where there really is ‘something for everyone’, tucked away in a beautiful building. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2019. Until next year

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Wednesday 7th November Watlington Gardening Club

A small friendly group who meet monthly on the first Wednesday evening of the month in Watlington Town Hall at 7.45pm for a specialist talk followed by tea and biscuits. Sandy Primrose Performance Plants, The Art of Low Maintenance Gardening (7th Nov) Christmas Social (5th Dec) Non-members welcome for a small fee. Contact Caelia Pereira 01494 612368

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Monday 12th November Stokenchurch Community Transport

Stokenchurch Community Transport Christmas Coffee morning, 10.00am to 12 noon. Usual stalls plus extra invited stalls. If you wish to take a table at this event contact Sylvia on 01494 482085. The village calendar will be on sale from October at Paul’s Cafe, Stokenchurch Service Centre and from Sylvia. Please support this worthwhile charity. Regular events. Ring for details: Melanie on 01494 482009

Saturday 15th November Shopmobility

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Coffee Shop (Saturdays 17th Nov and 15th Dec). A very warm welcome awaits you so please come along and meet old friends and new over a cup of Coffee and cake. 10.00am 12.00 noon. Donations requested. Messy Church (Sunday 25th Nov). An event for all ages - everyone welcome. No need to book, just come along. Adults must stay with children, no unattended children please! Free (donation requested) 2.30pm - 5.00pm. Whist Drive (Friday 30th Nov). A fun evening with good company and good food. £2.50. 7.00pm - 9.00pm Lane End Village Hall annexe. Finings Road, Lane End, Buckinghamshire. HP14 3EY www.holytrinitylaneend.org.uk

Saturday 18th November Friends of Stokenchurch Primary School Christmas Fayre Join the festive fun at our Christmas Fayre. We have everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit! Carols sung by the school choir, mulled wine, hot turkey rolls, mince

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pies, a collection of stalls selling lovely items, Santa’s grotto and more. 12 noon - 3.00pm. Stokenchurch Primary School, George Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks HP14 3RN www.facebook.com/StokenchurchPTA/ or email: StokenchurchPrimaryPTA@outlook.com

Monday 26th November Lane End Evening W.I.

We meet in the Sycamore Room, Lane End Village Hall at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Do come along. November 26th - Annual Meeting December 3rd - Christmas Dinner at The Grouse & Ale December 4th - Village Christmas Tea Party Please contact Ann Carter 01494 881987 for details

Saturday 8th December West Wycombe Chamber Choir

Christmas Concert - 7.00pm at St Lawrence Church, on the hill, West Wycombe. Featuring lots of Christmas favourites and carols for you to join in with. Tickets: Adults £9 and Concessions £7. Available from 07795 680253 or 07795 680223. We are a very friendly choir. New members very welcome. No audition, just a love of music and singing and a commitment is all we ask. Why not phone us or better still come to the Christmas Concert. Spring term starts Wednesday 9th Jan. 2019. Choir practices take place at West Wycombe Combined School, Church Lane, West Wycombe, Bucks. HP14 3AH every Wednesday 7.45pm - 9.45pm term time. Choir practices £48 per term. wwwchamberchoir@gmail.com westwycombechoir.org.uk

Thursday 20th December Lane End Youth & Community Centre

Committee Meeting and Drop in Xmas lunch party (for the over 50’s) at 12.30pm. Please contact the centre to book a place. New Year’s Eve Disco for the over 50’s. 7.30pm till late. £8 per adult - please bring your own drinks and nibbles. Don’t forget we are the perfect hire venue for any celebration/special occasion. Discount given to Lane End residents. LEYCC, Edmonds Rd, Lane End – 01494 883878 | leycc@hotmail.co.uk www.leycc.co.uk

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What’s on Villages Friday 11th January 2019 The Lane End Players

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Lane End Players will perform the panto Treasure Island, on Fridays 11th, 18th, 25th at 7.30pm and Saturdays 12th, 19th, 26th at 1.00pm and 5.30pm of January. The Box Office will open on December 1st at the Hall at 9am, and tickets can also be bought online at www.laneendplayers, and by ringing 01494 880662.

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Stokenchurch Life Drawing Group

New members sought by small, not for profit, life drawing group. Anyone interested in drawing welcome. Our group has amateurs and art school graduates. Wednesday afternoons 1.30pm till 4.30pm. Three-hour session without formal teaching. Pay as you go. £15 per 3-hour session. Email: join@lifedrawingstokenchurch.co.uk

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The Friendship Club at Stokenchurch Methodist Church We meet on the first Saturday of each month and try to do something different each time. Don’t spend Saturday on your own - come and join us. Contact Jane on HW 482880 for more details.

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Tower House Surgery

Tower House Surgery would like to inform our patients we are only closed on the bank holidays over the Christmas period and operate the same opening times as usual all other days. We would like to remind our patients that when icy the car park will be closed as it is unsafe. Are there are any 4 x 4 drivers out there who would be happy to volunteer on our emergency call out list? In extreme weather we would call on you to assist patients getting to and from appointments/ Doctors and Staff getting into/home from work etc… If this is you please contact the surgery.

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What’s on Villages ‘Fit For Life’ Pilates Classes

Thursday’s 8-9am and 9-10am at Longburrow Hall, Stokenchurch SUITABLE FOR THE OLDER PERSON WITH A FOCUS ON JOINT PAIN, BACK PAIN, MOBILTY, BALANCE ISSUES, FALLS, PREVENTION, OSTEOPENIA, OSTEOPOROSIS

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Do you or a family member or carer need help to either optimize or assess independence in activities of daily life? As a registered Occupational Therapist with 20 years’ experience I could provide friendly, flexible home based assessments. Please call for further discussion or to arrange a consultation. We Specialise in: • Adult Neurology • Stroke Rehabilitation • Dementia • Cognitive Assessment • Manual Handling • Positioning and Seating • Small Aids and Equipment • Functional Assessment Reports • Home/Community Based Assessment

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Downley Village Evening WI

1st Tuesday of month at 7.45pm Meet at the Community Centre, School Close Downley. Each month we have speakers, members are informed about future events. Refreshments, raffle and a competition make up the format for the evening. 01494 535998 or email patheath@virginmedia.com. Pat Heath President

Probus Club - High Wycombe

Members are retired male and female professional business people, who would welcome new members to join them on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the ‘Honours Lounge,’ Wycombe Wanders Football Club, Hillbottom Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4HJ, from midday for lunch followed by a guest speaker. Forthcoming talks include: “Hearing dogs for the deaf” by Ian Pike: “Trafalgar” by Roger Laing and “Bagels and Bacon” by Jeff Rozelear If you are interested in joining us or would like further information please make contact with Jim May, the Membership Secretary on 07935 382832 or e-mail JRM1406@gmail.com

Stokenchurch Community Library

Stokenchurch Community Library continues to offer a full library service along with an expanding range of related events and activities (see website / Facebook / notices in the Library for details). We always welcome new volunteers in a wide variety of roles, be this the day-to-day operation of the core library service, marketing and publicity, organising other events, fundraising, assisting with children’s reading sessions, or overseeing the management of the whole organisation as a Trustee. If you want your local library to survive and thrive, and have time and enthusiasm to spare, please e-mail committee.scl@gmail.com or call in to the library and speak to us.

The Stokenchurch Educational Charity - Educational Grants

Forms available from Mrs P Colling (Secretary), Kinda Cool, Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3RR or email: pcatkc@gmail.com (Tel: 483120) Strict closing date for 2018/19 is 30th November 2018.

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What’s on Villages Radnage WI

New to the area and want to meet people? Come along on first Weds of month at 7.30pm to Radnage Village Hall. Programme details in Contact and online at www.radnage.net/ village-life/organisations/w-i/. All enquiries please email radnage.wi@outlook.com. We are a friendly bunch all living in or close to Radnage. A visitor fee of £3.50 helps cover hall hire costs.

Local Carers Support and Information Group

The Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Stokenchurch Medical Centre. Carers Support meetings on Wed 28th Nov. There will not be a meeting in November but a Christmas outing during the month. The Group is supported by Carers Bucks and a member comes to meetings whenever possible. For further information, please call Carers Bucks - Tel. 0300 777 2722. Any changes to these dates will be posted on the main door at The Medical Centre.

Downley Evening WI

We meet in St James Church, Plomer Hill HP13 5NB on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.45pm. In September we have a Jacket Potato evening (members only) and October will be our Annual Meeting. November is “A History of Humour” with Jeff Rozelarr downleyeveningwi.weebly.com Rosemary Byrne 01494538966

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Downley Bridge Club

Every Thursday evening 7.00pm -10.15pm at Downley Community Centre. We are a small friendly club and all standards of players are welcome, with or without a partner. Players who have not played in a club before are also welcome. For those wishing to learn bridge no previous knowledge is necessary. Lessons weekly at 6pm 01494 530558 or email syme.pat@gmail.com Website www.bridgewebs.com/downley

Lane End Bridge Club

Every Monday evening at 7.30pm and every Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm. Lane End Village Hall. It is a friendly club and welcomes people who have some experience of duplicate bridge. We operate a host system, so you can come without a partner. For further information ring Sheila Davies (Sec) on 01628522439

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Breaking News From 1st October, RACB will be making minor changes to our Longwick route and to our Trees & Fields route in order to provide an improved service to passengers. Longwick Route: On the outbound route to Longwick, instead of turning left just before the rail bridge onto Chestnut Way, we will continue straight on up Lower Icknield Way to the roundabout, then turn left and continue into Longwick. The way back from Longwick will be the same as now. This change will benefit those living In Lower Icknield Way.

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Your Local Theatre Competition

Thame Players Proudly Present: Bob Drury’s ‘Viva Neil Diamond’

Sunday 28th November at 7.45pm Whilst performing in Las Vegas two years ago Bob Drury was described as ‘one of the world’s finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond’ and he’s now back touring the UK with his new show celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue of songs. This year’s show includes all the favourites such as Cracklin’ Rosie, America, Love on the Rocks, Play Me, Hello Again, Forever in Blue Jeans, Beautiful Noise, I’m a Believer and many more. Tickets £14

Opera Anywhere presents 4 Gilbert O’Sullivan Operas

Fri 2nd November 7.45pm - The Mikado: a tangled web of love. High jinx, lots of energy and clever wordplay. Saturday 3rd November at 3pm – The Pirates of Penzance: An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot for The Pirates of Penzance, resulting in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic. Saturday 3rd November at 7.45pm – Patience: A light opera, by Gilbert and Sullivan is the duo’s extremely witty, infrequently performed little masterpiece about the aesthetic movement of the 1880s.

Sunday 4th November at 3pm – HMS Pinafore: This is a tale of mismatched love across different social classes. Tickets £16 with seniors £14, under 18’s £10 and 25% discount for purchases of tickets for all 4 shows booked at the same time.

Ten Tommies From Thame

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November at 7.45pm Inspired by research from the Thame Remembers project and entirely conceived, written and performed by members of the Thame community, this production will mark the centenary of the WW1 Armistice by telling their story. ‘Ten Tommies from Thame’ is a re-telling of a part of our local history and promises to be a unique evening’s entertainment. Tickets £6

Thame Players presents Beauty and the Beast By Ben Crocker

7th – 9th and 12th – 16th December evenings 7.45pm matinees 2pm and 5.30pm Beauty and the Beast is extremely funny, full of action and great fun to perform. Seeing Beauty with her Prince, Malabelle the wicked witch turns him into a Beast and so the tale begins. With many hurdles to overcome Beauty is finally reunited with her Prince and all is right with the world. Tickets £10 with £9 concessions and 10% discount on block bookings of 10 or more. Box Office opens 29th October. All shows at The Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame and tickets available online from www.thameplayers.co.uk or from Spear Travels on 01844 217228

Exclusive Competition For a chance to win 2 tickets to any Thame Players Show in 2019, simply answer the following question correctly:

Which show is an original script never performed before? a) Beauty and the Beast b) Ten Tommies from Thame c) The Mikado Email your answers along with your name and address to Steph at villageview@live.co.uk by Thursday 13th December 2018.

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Dedicate a light on Princes Risborough’s Tree of Light The Tree of Light provides an opportunity to honour, remember or celebrate the life of someone special by dedicating a light on the Tree. The Tree of Light will again be in the gardens at the corner of New Road and Duke Street (next to the Tesco roundabout). The Dedication Ceremony will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 25 November.

P R Information Centre (Library) or download at www.rcpr.org.uk. The names of those being remembered will be displayed close to the Tree of Light. The Dedication Boards will be updated weekly. Dedications can continue to be made and the lights on the tree will remain lit to the end of the year. All funds raised will be shared between Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Rotary charities.

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Friday 2nd November Thame & District Twinning Association Quiz Night hosted by Sue Boyle

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Saturday 24th November Artists and Makers Fair

20 brilliantly talented artists and makers showing their paintings, ceramics, jewellery. Free Entry (Nov 24th) 20 artists and makers bringing you some Christmas cheer to the Town Hall to show their beautiful array of work. Free Entry (Dec 1st) Thame Town Hall, OX9 3DP (10.00am to 4.00pm) 46 Artists and Makers showing a range of Christmas gifts and accessories. Come for lunch in the wonderful cafe at Bradmoor Farm, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, HP17 8JX.Free Entry (Dec 8th/9th) (10.00am - 4.00pm) www.sallyevansevents.com 01844 273069

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What’s on Thame Wednesday 28th November Thame Flower Club

Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a floral demonstration. 2.00pm at Church House, Long Crendon. Coral Gardiner - Festive Highlights. Competition Shooting Stars (Nov 28th) Jackie Paige - Workshop Christmas Wreath (Dec 4th) Tea is served at the end of the afternoon. All are welcome. Visitors £5 Margaret Fisher manda@jafisher.com 01844 217572 Cathy Twitchett 01844 217763

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Village Voices Towersey Community Choir

Wednesdays 7.30 pm (term time), Towersey Memorial Hall All welcome at our fun and friendly choir, established in 2009, learning songs from around the world by ear (no need to read music). No auditions.Occasional performances locally (Music in the Park, Towersey Festival etc.) £5 per week, £1 for students and your first visit is free. www.villagevoicestowersey.com villagevoices.towersey@gmail.com

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Thame & Wheatley Ramblers

The Thame & Wheatley group of the Ramblers organise long and short walks throughout the year locally and in the Chilterns and Cotswolds. We also work to protect and improve the footpath network. More details are on the website www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk or phone 01844 213608.

Thame Town Cricket Club

The fantastic, brand new clubhouse at Church Meadow will be ready from the start of November to welcome you for events, hirings and parties. Just contact Jackie Phippen at bookings@thamecricket.org.uk or on 07752 261832 to find out more.

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A friendly group of about 45 mixed-voice singers who perform a wide range of choral music. There is no audition and new singers are always welcome to try us out before joining. We rehearse in Haddenham Methodist Church on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Visit the website thamechoralsociety.org.uk for more details or ring 01844 216801.

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T.W.C.C. Thame Branch. Meetings are held on the third Saturday in the month in the Guide HQ In Southern Road, Thame at 2.00pm. We welcome widows and widowers and anyone who has lost a long-term partner. Membership subscriptions are £20 annually and £2 on the door including tea, coffee and biscuits. Speakers and outings and entertainment. Sunday lunches at the Black Horse in Thame. For more information email dihirst@btinternet.com

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What’s on Thame Thame National Women’s Register

Meet every two weeks in each other’s homes for stimulating discussions on a wide range of topics. For more details phone 01296 614699 or check the website www.nwr.org.uk

Long Crendon Day Centre

Open every Tuesday for games, entertainment and exercises but most importantly our lovely hot fresh meal.

Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers (CBCV)

CBCV is a group of dedicated volunteers that helps to maintain the Cuttle Brook nature reserve in Thame. We have two work parties per month, on the third Sunday and the last Wednesday. We meet at 10.00am in the recreation ground car park. All tools are provided, plus refreshments. Work finishes around 1.00pm. Email: info@cuttlebrook.org.uk Website: www.cuttlebrook.org.uk

Thame Hockey Club

www.thamehockey.co.uk We welcome players of all abilities - it’s all about taking part and enjoying the company of fellow hockey players in and around Thame. We run 6 adult teams training on a Wednesday or Thursday evening at Thame Leisure Centre, where we also run junior hockey training on a Saturday morning from 9.00am -11.00am for ages 6 to 14. From humble beginnings in 2008, the club is growing steadily and our teams play at a variety of levels in the local league divisions. If you are interested in playing please contact the club secretary. Email: info@thamehockey.co.uk

The Rotary Club of Thame

The Rotary Club of Thame welcomes new members, both women and men. The club’s meetings take place at the Spread Eagle Hotel on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. For more information about club activities or to enquire about becoming a member, please visit the Rotary Club of Thame’s website: www.thame.rotary1090.org

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Join us at the Kings Hotel to Celebrate Christmas and the New Year Fun and stylish shared party nights all the way through November & December. We have a fabulous festive lunch menu on offer throughout the Christmas period. We are open on Christmas Day and Boxing day, with a fantastic menu to choose from. Dance the night away at our New Year’s Eve Event or reserve your table for our New Year’s Day family brunch, the perfect start to 2019.

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Christmas Carnival 2018 at Waddesdon Manor Decorated with displays inspired by the festivities and celebrations within Waddesdon’s collection, there truly is something for everyone at Christmas Carnival. Rooms within the East Wing and the Bachelors’ Wing will be dressed to evoke the glitz and glamour of the festive season, featuring 15ft trees adorned with over 10,000 fairy lights, and 3,000 themed baubles. The Armoury Corridor will be a sparkling affair, while the Breakfast Room will be reminiscent of Christmas celebrations in the 1930s and 40s, when James and Dorothy de Rothschild welcomed villagers, staff, friends and family to share in the festivities. As daylight fades to dusk, enjoy interactive animations and light installations, wander through a neon portal of light, and watch as coloured lights illuminate the Manor’s exterior, bringing its distinctive architecture to life. For the first time the exterior of the Stables will also be illuminated, depicting a wintry tale designed by Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Complementing the breath-taking decorations will be a delicious assortment of festive food and drinks. Each year Waddesdon’s chefs make more than 9,000 mince pies, filled with their special recipe mincemeat. The spectacular Wigwam Café will also be returning, the perfect place to enjoy a selection of toasty treats and winter drinks.

Christmas Fair

Saturday 10 November - Sunday 16 December 2018 A week longer than ever before, Waddesdon’s spectacular Christmas Fair is a shopping experience not to be missed. As befits the location, artisan producers, makers and craftsmen will be offering the very finest and, in many cases unique, gifts for friends and family. The fair will be set against the backdrop of the floodlit North Front of the Manor, with 20ft Christmas trees and a magical light and sound show. OPENING DATES, TIMES AND TICKETS Christmas Carnival at Waddesdon, Sat 10 Nov 2018 – Wed 2 January 2019. Closed 24-26 December. Grounds open, 11am-6pm, Wed-Sun Gift aid prices: £12 Adult, £6 Child, £30 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children) National Trust members & Under 5: Free Decorated rooms in the House, open 11.30am-6pm (last entry 5.30pm) Gift aid prices for House + Grounds: £27, £13.50 Child, £67.50 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children) National Trust: £5 Adult, £2.50 Child, £12.50 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children) Under 5: Free Advance booking of timed tickets is essential for house visitors. Bookings 01296 820414 or www.waddesdon.org.uk

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Remember Remember...... Your ears on the 5th November

Bonfire night is fast approaching and many of us will be looking forward to a fun night of fireworks with the family. Whether you are thinking of attending an organised event or just having a few fireworks in your garden, it is important to consider how you can protect your ears from lasting damage. Fireworks displays are great fun but are also very noisy events. In the U.K. the legal noise limit is 120dB for fireworks but this is 35dB above the level at which hearing damage can occur. The risk to your hearing depends on how long your ears are exposed to the loud noise, and at a level of 120dB it only takes 7 seconds to risk permanent damage. A common sign of damage to the ear is tinnitus which can be a ‘ringing or buzzing’ in the ear that won’t go away which can be very disturbing to live with. Another indication of hearing loss would be if you can no longer use a phone in one or other ear.

The best approach to avoid risks to your hearing is to wear some good earplugs. For young children ear defenders are recommended. You should also ensure you don’t stand too close to the fireworks, speaker systems, music amplifiers and other sources of loud noise. Keep your distance. If you find yourself close to a very loud noise source (120dB or above), without ear protection, plug your ears with your fingers immediately and move yourself away from the danger as quickly as possible. At Aston Hearing we believe in preventative measures and offer custom made earplugs which ensure the best possible fit for comfort and effectiveness. They still allow you to enjoy noisy events, background music and conversation whilst protecting your ears at the same time. We also provide a range of ear defenders and disposable ear plugs at our practices and can offer advice on the best approach.

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Gardening

Winter Gardening As we come to the end of the gardening year, there are some tasks to carry out to make things easier in the Spring. It’s that time when the deciduous trees and shrubs start to shed their leaves and clearing them from your lawn and beds will help in a number of ways. Leaving leaves on your lawn will prevent the sun getting to the grass, and once they get wet and start to collect, they will form a nasty slimy mess that will stifle the lawn and create large muddy bald patches. If you can, get into a regime of clearing as many as you can every couple of days. By this time of year most of your bulbs, daffodils, hyacinth and crocus should have been planted, but keep the tulips for later. If planted too early, there is a danger of ‘tulip fire’, this is a fungal disease which produces unsightly brown spots and nasty looking twisted leaves. To avoid this happening, plant late in the year, even as late as Christmas . You want the frost to get to the ground before you plant your tulip bulbs, to kill any spores that are already in your soil. Another tip is to plant deep, much deeper than you would daffodils, 10 inches down if you can. Hopefully, you will be rewarded with swathes of colour in March, April and May. We find snowdrops ‘in the green’ are a much better bet than bulbs. ‘In the green’ means you get new snowdrops that are already growing and are in a sturdy clump. They are available in the new year, and will flower for you in the first year, and then naturalise and give you swathes of white for years to come. We will have the common single ‘Galanthus Nivalis’ and 58

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Santa Dash comes to Wendover On Saturday 15th December at 10am Wendover will be invaded by a jolly crowd of people in Santa suits, running, walking or scooting a 2.5km route through the heart of Wendover to raise money for hospice care. Starting and finishing at a new traditional Christmas Market at Wendover Memorial Hall on Wharf Road, the Santa Dash will combine a festive fundraising challenge for all ages with an opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, all in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice.

such as the Breathe Well at the Hospice group, which helps those with lung and heart disease to live better with their illness.

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Book Review

The Gift of a Great Read Stuck for the perfect present this Christmas? Or need some inspiration for your own wish list? Read on… For historical fiction fans Washington Black – Esi Edugyan 11-year-old slave Washington Black is taken from the sugar fields and lent to his tyrannical master’s brother, Titch, to work on a ‘cloudcutter’ hot air balloon. The duo form an unlikely friendship that, coupled with Washington’s artistic talent, could provide a way out of slavery. For history buffs Bloody Brilliant Women – Cathy Newman This book uncovers the ‘pioneers, revolutionaries and geniuses your history teacher forgot to mention’. Read about women such as engineer Beatrice Shilling, whose work played a role in helping RAF pilots in the Battle of Britain, and developmental biologist Anne McLaren, whose work paved the way for IVF. For romantic fiction fans A Miracle on Hope Street – Emma Heatherington When she learns that one act of kindness has transformed a man’s life, Ruth decides to put her own loneliness aside and create a Christmas to remember for people in need. A heart-warming tale that’s perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes and Marian Keyes. 64

For foodies Tasty Ultimate From quick and easy midweek dinners, to showstopping dinner party favourites, Tasty has them all. Recipes include Nashville Hot Turkey Tenders, Roast Pork Tex Mex Burritos, The Best Crispy Chicken Parmesan, Slow-Cooked Honey and Spice Lamb Shank, and Latte Coffee Cake. Recipes are simple to follow and bright photographs make every dish look mouthwateringly tempting. For parents Parent Alert, How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online – Nadia Sawalha, Kaye Adams and Will Geddes Thousands of kids will be receiving new smartphones or tablets this Christmas. But how do you make sure they’re not being bullied, giving too much information away to strangers or being targeted by predators? This book gives parents lots of actionable advice on how to keep kids safe online. For Harry Potter Fans The Crimes of Grindelwald – The Original Screenplay Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt Scamander to recapture Gellert Grindelwald, who’s recently escaped and is gathering followers. This is the second in the Fantastic Beasts series. It’s a screenplay of the recently released film, rather than a traditional novel, so it’s quicker to read but no less enjoyable. For young children The Jolly Christmas Postman – Janet and Allan Ahlberg This is an all-year-round favourite in our house. The Jolly Postman sets off to deliver letters and parcels to fairy-tale characters. Kids aged three and up will love opening each envelope to reveal the surprise inside – whether it’s a Christmas card for Baby Bear, a jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty or a game for Red Riding Hood. For older children A boxset Head to www.thebookpeople.co.uk to pick up a boxset. When I checked there were lots to choose from, including twelve Diary of a Wimpy Kid books for £14.99, ten How to Train Your Dragon books for £17.99, fifteen Roald Dahl favourites for £21.99, and six David Walliams books for £23.99. Bargains galore. www.chilternviewmagazines.co.uk

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All types of fencing work undertaken Old fences taken down and cleared oﬀsite All types of Hedges & Tree Surgery undertaken Fully public liability insured Free no obligation quotation

01296 615969 07754 865711 (Any time) Stables Farm, Marsh Road, Little Kimble, Bucks Proprietor John Wells

Thursday 1st November Princes Risborough Evening W.I.

7.45pm for 8.00pm start, finish at 10.00pm – dates as below: Risborough Evening WI holds its Annual Meeting where Officers are elected. (Nov 1st) Our Christmas Party! We hold a bring a dish party with fun and games. (Dec 6th). Guests suggested donation £3 The Princes Centre, Clifford Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DP. Contact: risboroughevewi@gmail.com or Cath Campbell: 01844 274962

Saturday 10th November Artists and Makers Fair

Gorgeous refreshments as well as 35 artists and makers showing a beautiful array of work. The Community Centre, Stratton Road, P. Risborough, HP27 9AX (10.00am-4.00pm) www.sallyevansevents.com 01844 273069

St. Dunstan’s Church

Monks Risborough ‘Pop up Cinema’ Journey’s End (12) - 7.00pm (Nov 10th) Paddington 2 (PG) - 5.00pm (Nov 24th) Adults £4 and accompanied children £1. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. For more details please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343966). Monks Risborough Advent Craft Fair (see adjacent advert) Chinnor Silver Band Christmas Concert by Candlelight. Tickets £10 (available from November 1st) from Rachel (01844) 761535, Penny 07762 880219 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church Complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie. Prize raffle. 8.00pm (Dec 12th)

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What’s on Risborough Chinnor’s Autumn Swap Shop and Bike Exchange

Swap Shop 10.00am – 12 noon. Just bring along your unwanted items – good condition only - on the day and take away anything you see that you want. Small electrical goods with CE mark only accepted. Bike Exchange at the Swap Shop … 10am – 11am. There will also be a Bike Exchange on the day. Bikes to sell can be brought along at 9.45am, clearly labelled with your name, contact details and the asking price. Friends of the Earth charge £5 for every bike sold. Entrance free. Refreshments available. Organised by Chinnor and Thame Friends of the earth. Chinnor Village Hall. For more information ring Maureen on 01844 352816, mdyroff@tiscali.co.uk.

Monday 12th November Forget Me Knot Café

We meet twice monthly 10.30am 12.30pm at Chinnor Village Centre. Frances Vovillo, Chiltern Music Therapy (Nov 12th). Warm up to Xmas (Nov 26th). Christmas Carols, Mill Lane School Choir (Dec 10th). For further information please contact Michele on 01844 353154 / 07779732097 or at info@holisticmassageuk.co.uk or Val on 01844 352254 or at valerie.edwards2053@btinternet.com to find out more. Chinnor Village Centre www.facebook.com/forgetmeknotcafe

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Thursday 15th November Chiltern Hills Vintage Train Group

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Sunday Worship 10.30am Café Church last Sun in Month 10.00am. Short, informal Service preceded by free breakfast Coffee Lounge open Tues/Thurs 10.00am – 1.00pm Saltmine Theatre Group Panto: The Nutcracker 6.00pm (Dec 16th) Christmas Celebration Carol Service followed by refreshments 6.00pm (Dec 23rd) Christmas Day Celebration with Communion 10.30am (Dec 25th)

Saturday 23rd February 2019 Risborough & District Model Railway Club

RISEX 2019 Model Railway Exhibition. 10.00am - 5.00pm. Adults £4.00, Child £2.00 The whole of the Community Centre in Princes Risborough is taken over one day in the spring each year. Allowing local modelers to display their layouts and model making. 9 layouts, trade support and modeling demonstrations, light refreshments will be available including lots of homemade cakes. Adrian Harford 01296 415107 risexmanager@rdmrc.org.uk www.rdmrc.org.uk. Community Centre (adjacent to Springs swimming pool), Wades Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9AX

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Morning Worship 10.00am each Sunday Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month (may vary). Fellowship and refreshments after each service. Full details of church activities https://www. aylesburyvale.org.uk Should you wish to come to any church activity, but are a little apprehensive please telephone 07894159544 and a church member will arrange meet and greet you and introduce you to members of the fellowship.

South Bucks Art Group

Meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month 10.30am -2.30pm. Small art group with visiting artists, working in a variety of mediums. Holmer Green Village Centre, HP15 6XG. £80 annually. Organiser Lo Smith Tel 01494 881147 or email: lorrainesmith00@gmail.com

Aston Rowant C of E School

We offer a small nurturing environment where children can feel confident and learn in a safe and friendly environment both inside and outside the classroom. Our distinctively Christian ethos, in partnership with our local church and the wider community, confirms our provision for spirituality, reflection and mental wellbeing. Come and have a look at our wonderful school by contacting our school office on 01844 351671 or have a look at our school website http://www.aston-rowant. oxon.sch.uk/

Lacey Green Singers - community choir

We sing a wide range of music, from choral classics, to modern pop music, with termly concerts. Rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 7:45pm-9:30pm, term time, in St John’s School, Lacey Green. We love to welcome new members, so just turn up! laceygreensingers@ hotmail.com www.laceygreensingers.org

Princes Risborough and District U3A Intermediate German Group

Fourth Wednesday of the month 10.00am to 12.00 noon Methodist Church (Rear Hall), Princes Risborough Können Sie Deutsch sprechen? Möchten Sie Ihr Deutsch verbessern? If anyone who has studied German would like to join us, please contact Christine Huggins.

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Lucy Clark Scottish Country Dance Club

We are a friendly and fun club who meet and dance on Thursday evenings at The Oldham Hall, Great Missenden HP16 0AZ. Whether you are new to Scottish dancing or already a dancer, why not come along and see what we have to offer? Visit our website www.lucyclark.org.uk for more details or telephone Liz Mitchell, club Secretary on 07947 000368

2nd Wednesday Folk session

2nd Wednesday in the month 2.00pm 4.00pm, £4 per session, including refreshments The tune list is circulated monthly. Play by ear, from music displayed on screen or print out your own music. All welcome – at whatever level. Some come to listen rather than play. Chinnor Methodist Church, Station Road OX39 4PZ Contact Liz Thorpe 01844 351565 for more information.

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Princes Risborough Ukelele Group (PRUG)

We meet to sing and play every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Bird in Hand pub in Station Road. 7.30pm to 9.30pm and sometimes later. We are a friendly group of people intent on playing our ukuleles and having fun. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to join us. Contact: Ron Holland 07738 009795 or email ron.t.holland@gmail.com for more information

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5 Go through a kissing gate into the yard of Valley Farm, continue straight ahead to join a metalled road which is the Oxfordshire Way. Turn left (signposted Chiltern Way Extension) passing Valley Farm Cottage on the left. Continue straight on, passing on your left the ruins of St. James Church 6 (almost hidden behind the hedge) and staying on the Restricted By-way, ignoring the Oxfordshire Bridleway turning on the right.

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Atopic Eczema in childhood What is atopic eczema? Atopic Eczema is itchy, dry, cracked, sore skin. Some children only have small patches of eczema, but others may experience widespread red, inflamed skin all over their body It can run in families, and often develops alongside other conditions, such as asthma and hay fever.

excluded, and how to replace foods to ensure a balanced diet.

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Eczema is usually caused by a combination of factors. Common triggers include pet fur, pollens, grass, moulds, heat, cold, dust, irritants (like soaps and detergents), woollen clothing and foods.

Cutting a food out for an initial 2 weeks is long enough to work out whether your child should continue to exclude a food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even then, most children can then start eating small amounts of that food without it triggering the eczema.

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Milk and egg are the most likely foods to trigger eczema in young children. These foods may trigger an itchy rash within half an hour (this suggests an immediate food allergy), or after several hours or even the next day (this suggests a delayed food allergy). If you suspect a food may be triggering your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eczema, start keeping a food and eczema diary. This will help you to identify which foods might be triggering the eczema.

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It is important to seek help from your GP or dietitian for advice on whether any foods should be

1. keep a diary of all foods eaten and how the eczema is 2. seek help from your GP or dietitian 3. exclude foods for no more than 2 weeks initially 4. read ingredients labels of all foods 5. use replacement foods to ensure the diet stays nutritious

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Research identified these 5 facts; 1. That people who consumed a moderate amount of alcohol had a better chance of living longer.

Researchers deduced five lifestyle factors that influence how long humans live. The researchers calculated that people who adhered to five things drink no more than one glass of alcohol per day (two for men), maintain a healthy body weight, eat a high-quality diet, abstain from smoking, and exercise at a moderate-to-vigorous pace (think a brisk walk, at least) for 30 minutes or more a day had a greater chance of living longer past age 50. The quality of life was not a measurement studied, however generally, it is understood a healthy life is a happier, longer one.

2. Not to neglect the preventive health benefits of simply adhering to a healthy diet. 3. If you want to live longer and you’re still smoking. Do whatever you can to stop. 4. Research has found that those who exercised for at least 30 minutes a day at a moderate to vigorous pace have the potential to live longer.

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Accounting / Bookkeeping / Administration Anning Admin 67 BH Virtual Solutions 27 Cashtrak 16 / 17 Coco Accounting 68 IPA Consultants (Wills) 79 Rona Herrington 42 Stefanie O’Bryen (Solicitor) 8 Aerials Aerial - Tech Solutions Ltd 29 Amersham Aerial Fix Ltd 10 TVT Aerials & Satellites 6 Building & Construction Services Acorn Building & Construction 41 C & R Caine 24 Hammond Construction 75 Homes Made Happy 17 LPB Builders Ltd 80 Steven Powis 89 SZS Renovations 7 Wolstenholme Ltd (Architect) 47 Carers / Home Help / Care Homes Churchill Retirement 2 Professional Care Services 63 Risborough Carers Ltd 65 Carpentry & Joinery Aspect Carpentry 20 Aston Woodware 23 D J Carpentry Services 10 Out of the Woods 60 Cleaning A1 Clean Sweep (Chimneys) 65 All Types (Chimneys) 85 Oven Proud 47 Oventeam 33 Priority Service Ltd 67 Procare Cleaning Ltd 85 Community Stokenchurch Parish Council 60 Complementary Therapy Bodyworkz Massage Therapy 21 David Gray Osteopath 88 Feet Treat 91 Fiona Gibbard (Feet) 51 Grovewood Foot Clinic 62 Helen Boehm (Feet) 85 Hughenden Valley Foot Clinic 77 Wayne Twitchen (Osteopathy) 12 Computer Services Chiltern Computer Services 20 Chinnor Web Design 1 HomeComputerServices.net 52 Jinca Ltd 7 Stokenchurch PCs 63 Wendover Computers 51

Domestic Services and Appliances Capital Dry Cleaners 41 Chiltern Home Management 47 Domestic Services 70 Downley Laundrette 65 Sharley Domestics 8 Driving School Dave Bunston Driving 22 Electrician Altea Electrics 61 Amptec Electrical 63 John Earley 80 Ridgeway Electrical Contractors Ltd 89 Springbok Electrical Ltd 51 Tim Mahon 27 Garage Services Browns Thame Ltd 1 / 96 Durward’s Autoshop 60 FW 4x4 35 Les Liney Vehicle Hire 81 M L Sears 62 McDonalds Motors 46 Motec 55 Stokenchurch Service Centre 53 Gardens and Maintenance Able Garden Services 30 Allan Gibbs (Guttering & Grounds Maintenance) 71 Allen Landscaping 89 Allscapes 5 Askett Nurseries 59 Barnes and Wells (Fencing) 66 Barnes and Wells Tree care 71 Botany Gardens 43 Busy B Gardening Services 67 Caz Renshaw Design 93 ColourFence Ltd 83 D J Macleod 61 Devey Tree Care 37 Gary Burton 25 M J Gee (Nursery) 90 Malcolm Gascoyne Garden Design 41 Markland Gardening Services 77 Oxford Ground Designs 45 Oxford Oak Tree Surgery 35 Professional Paving & Landscaping Services 69 Rand Contracting 80 Stoneworld (Oxfordshire) Ltd at the Gallery 45/ 56 Stotts Nursery 63 Hair & Beauty Salon on the Green 82

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Aston Hearing Services 54 Caz Yoga 93 Darcie’s Yoga 17 Dawn Wilton (Pilates) 24 Independent Living Consultants 48 Jenny Finch (Occupational Therapy) 24 Onyx Health & Fitness 79 Slimming World 57 Home Improvements A Green Painting and Decorating 41 Airs House Carpets 68 Allan Robinson (Painting & Decorating) 69 Bay Tracks (Curtains and Poles) 93 Bondright Roofing Services 61 Butler Flooring 93 Completely Blinds 91 Coulon Stone 87 DC Home Improvements 48 Gary Burton 25 Home Improvement Garage Doors 95 Jon Woodbridge (Painting & Decorating) 25 Just Shutters 15 Leocraft 59 NJB Roofing Ltd 13 Oakley Wood Limited 79 R S Hall Upholstery 47 Robert Darvill (Plastering) 59 Scandihome 59 Simple Kitchens (Thame) Ltd 43 Stoneworld (Oxfordshire) Ltd at the Gallery 37 Stuart Law (Painting & Decorating) 21 The 50 Plus 12 Tony Reeve Home Improvements 79 Trilogy Interiors 31 Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes Bradmoor Farm 17 Coco Tamarind 9 Kings Hotel (The) 49 Lambert Arms ( The ) 85 Radhuni Restaurant 19 The Chequers Inn 7 The Fox Country Inn 33 The Spread Eagle Hotel 73 Leisure Activities and Events Beverley Glock Cookery School 70

Floral Vintage Crockery 91 Stagecoach Thame 89 Thame Snooker Club Limited 38 Unicornpools 27 Locksmiths Promac Locksmiths 38 RPC Locksmiths 19 Pet Health & Services Crossroads Veterinary Centre 76 / 77 Kennel Shop 87 Sprinz and Nash 39 Plumbing, Drainage, Heating Services & Fuel Supplies Andrew Law (Boiler Servicing) 61 APS & Sons Ltd 25 Bill Blake (Plumber) 22 Call Plumbing 63 Christian Drewett (Firewood) 15 Drains and Downpipes 10 External Plumbing Services Ltd 91 Lovell Fuels Ltd 53 Oil Serv 42 Premium Plumbing & Heating 5 Post Office/General Store Village Store West Wycombe 34 Print & Embroidery Make Promotion Simple Ltd 8 Retailers Aylesbury Bullion Company 35 Glynswood Thame 44 Schools & Nurseries Sunshine Montessori 51 Taxi & Transport Services Community Bus PR 26 / 27 Express Minibuses 15 Hughes Private Hire Ltd 1 Jon’s Airport Cars 6 Yellow Cars Ltd 87 Tuition Carol Lamb 21 Jaaganroop Marshall 47 John Lark 27 Michael Warren 43 Robert Green 69 Windows and Window Cleaning Cloudy2Clear Oxford Ltd 11 Silent View Windows 3 The Finishing Touch 23 The Window Doctor 29

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