Chiltern View Magazine - November/December 2019 by Previous Issues

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 | ISSUE 117

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Editors’

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Welcome to the November / December issue of Chiltern View Magazine This issue is packed full of local community events, all hoping to get you in the festive spirit. It’s Panto season at the theatres, a time for Christmas and New Year’s parties with friends or work colleagues and lots of ideas of things to do with family, which all make this time of year very special. Why not try making one of the recipes we have from Beverley (p. 10), which can also double up as a personal Christmas present, or Tanya Wright (p.64) who has a lovely cake idea for those with

specific nutritional requirements but who refuse to compromise on taste! We also have many ways to support different charities and have fun at the same time. Why not take part in the Santa Dash, purchase Christmas gifts at a craft fair, arrange a ‘Purple Party’, attend a concert or order a letter from Santa as a wonderful surprise for a child. The ‘Lights Switch on’ is a lovely December tradition and we have details of both Thame’s (p.26) and Risborough’s (p.8) offering special evenings to meet local stars, build excitement for the arrival of Christmas and of course, get a glimpse of Santa, every child and many adult’s dream come true. We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Until next year,

Jan & Coralie

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Christmas Fudge Ingredients for 77 pieces of fudge •1 x 397g can condensed milk •150ml milk •450g caster sugar •120g salted butter •pinch salt •2 tsp vanilla extract •100g dried cranberries, chopped •100g pecan nuts, chopped* •Grates zest of 1 orange You will need..... •Large saucepan •Food Thermometer •Wooden spoon •20cm x 30cm lined baking tray 1. Pour the condensed milk, milk, sugar and butter

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it reaches 118c. If you don’t have a sugar thermometer drop a little fudge into a glass of iced water, if it forms a soft ball immediately it’s ready. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to 110c stirring constantly.

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One Belle of a pantomime is on its way! The countdown is officially on to this year’s enchanting family pantomime, Beauty & the Beast at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. The stars of this year’s festive production include soap star Danny Walters (EastEnders, Benidorm) and returning due to popular demand Andy Collins (playing Louis Pot et Pan) and La Voix (playing Polly Pot et Pan). Beauty and the Beast is the Waterside’s 10th traditional family pantomime and tickets are selling fast for the annual production, fast becoming the hot Christmas date in family diaries! Andy Collins will be teaming up with La Voix for the 5th year and explained his love for the genre: ‘Panto is just magical. I love working with La Voix, we bounce off each other and genuinely love every minute of being on that stage. The rapport we have

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November/December 2019 Saturday 2nd November The Friendship Club at Stokenchurch Methodist Church The Friendship Club is continuing to meet at its new home of St Peter & St Paul’s (the Parish Church, Stokenchurch), at 2.30 pm on the first Saturday of each month (unless otherwise advised). We are hoping to have another of our popular film afternoons. Come at 2.30pm prompt (Nov 2nd). Join us for tea, mince pies and some Christmas activities. Drop In any time from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. (Dec 7th). For more details contact Jane on 01494 482880 or look at the Church notice board. Tuesday 5th November Hambleden Valley Gardening Club Piet Oudolf and the Perennial Movement presented by Ana Coggan, lecturer on design and Horticulture at Waterperry Gardens. (Nov 5th). ‘The Capable Mr Brown’ presented by Russell Bowles (Dec 3rd) Skirmett Village Hall. 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Celia Warren, rcwarren@btinternet.com, 01491638691 Wednesday 6th November Watlington Gardening Club A small friendly group who generally meet monthly on the first Wednesday evening of the month in Watlington Town Hall at 7.45pm for a specialist talk with tea and biscuits. Brian Fisher - Making the best use of a greenhouse, cloches and frames (Nov 6th). Howard Drury - Xmas Social - Making Autumn last until Xmas. Based on John Massey’s garden at Ashwood (Dec 4th). Non-members welcome for a small fee. Chairman: Caelia Pereira 01491 612368 www.watlingtongardeningclub.co.uk Thursday 7th November Lane End OPAG (a group specifically for 50 plus) Speaker to be confirmed (Nov 7th)

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What’s on Villages Christmas party (Dec 5th) Quiz (Feb 6th 2020) 2.00pm Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road, Lane End. Age 50 plus – all welcome. Jane Osborn 01494 881641 or email janemosborn3@gmail.com Wednesday 13th November Stokenchurch Women’s Institute Is 100 Years Old Why not come along and visit us on the 2nd Wednesday in the month 7.30pm 9.30pm. The Stokenchurch Centre Youth Room, Bartholomew Tipping Way, HP14 3RX AGM (Nov 13th). Closed meeting in Dec. Next meeting (Jan 8th 2020). Entry £3.50 includes tea/ coffee/biscuits. Contact Christine 01494 482888 Saturday 16th November Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Christmas Bazaar At Longburrow Hall Stokenchurch, Open 11.00am - 2.00pm There will be bargains for all the family, including our four-legged friends and even a guest appearance from Father Christmas! Please come along - all funds go to Stokenchurch Dog Rescue. Entry fee £1 *Please note dogs are not allowed in the hall Saturday 16th November Friends of Stokenchurch Primary School (PTA) Christmas Fair 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Stokenchurch Primary School, George Road, Stokenchurch HP14 3RN Join the festive fun at our Christmas fair. We have everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit! Carols sung by the school choir, mulled wine, hot turkey rolls, mince pies, a collection of stalls selling lovely items, Santa’s grotto and more. All welcome. www.facebook.com/StokenchurchPTA or email: StokenchurchPrimaryPTA@outlook.com Monday 18th November Downley Gardening Society Plants, medicine and wellbeing - talk by Sandy Primrose (Nov 18th) A weatherman’s life on a local farm - talk by Andy James - famous on facebook - followed by mince pies and mulled wine (Dec 9th). Nonmembers always very welcome only £2 per talk. Talks followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. Email - downleygardeningsociety@hotmail.com

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Friday 8th November Thame & District Twinning Association Quiz Night hosted by Sue Boyle 7:30pm – 10:00pm Thame Town Hall Doors open at 7.00pm In aid of Thame & District Twinning Assoc. With a donation to Stroke Awareness Association £5 Per Person; Prizes for Teams of 6, Bring Your Own Drinks & Nibbles Contact: Linda Emery 07805 229556/01844 261064 lindaemery@btinternet.com Wednesday 27th November Thame Flower Club Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, for a floral demonstration. 2.00pm at Church House, Long Crendon, HP18 9AL. Mark Entwistle - Deep and Crisp and Even. (Nov 27th), Christmas Party - date TBA. In-House Competition - A Christmas Table Décoration, Prize for the winner. Tea is served at the end of the afternoon. All are welcome. Visitors - small charge. Margaret Fisher 01844 217572 or Pat Collinson 01844 212400 Friday 29th November Rennie Grove Hospice “For tonight we’ll merry, merry be” -The Galliard Band and Village Voices, Towersey will play and sing a medley of seasonal and other music. 7.30pm at Christchurch, Upper High Street, Thame OX9 2DN Refreshments. Donations on the door, in support of the Rennie Grove Hospice. www.chilternviewmagazines.co.uk

What’s on Thame Saturday 30th November Witchert Chorale The Witchert Chorale, a thriving and friendly chamber choir based in Haddenham, would love to hear from any singers (particularly tenors and basses) with experience and able to read music. We exist to provide entertaining concerts for our audiences and try to raise as much money as possible for charity. We rehearse in Haddenham Methodist Church on Sunday evenings 8.00pm -10.00pm. Our next concert is on Saturday 30th November in St Mary’s Church Haddenham at 7.30pm. Tickets from our website, from Blooming Fruity or on the door. Please see our website www.witchert.org.uk or find us on social media. Thursday 5th December Show you support for Lymphoma Action this Christmas We will be holding an Xmas Quiz at the Hop Pole pub in Aylesbury (Dec 5th). Everyone is welcome to join us! Tickets are £10, which includes a warming supper and a host of raffle prizes to be won. There will also be a prize for the winning team! Join us in Aylesbury Market Square where we will be singing carols from 3.00pm - 4.00pm. (Dec 11th). For further details on all our Christmas events, visit www.lymphoma-action.org.uk/ christmas2019 Saturday 7th December Thame Choral Society Thame Choral Society kicks off its 60th anniversary season with a Christmas performance of Dvořák’s Mass in D Major, with popular festive music and carols. 7:30pm, St Mary’s Church, Thame (OX9 3AJ). Tickets available in advance from www.ticketsource. co.uk/Thame-Choral-Society. Please see www.thamechoralsociety.org.uk for more details, or contact us at thamechoralsociety@hotmail.co.uk. Wednesday 11th December Senior Citizen’s Christmas Tea Party Senior residents of Thame are invited to take part in the annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Tea Party which will be held at Thame Football Club. This yearly celebration, jointly organised by the Town Council, Rotary, Inner Wheel and the Football Club will be taking place between 1.30pm and 4.00pm. We need helpers on the day! – If you could spare a little time to assist our drivers

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Sunday 3rd November Cecilias People Concert at the Guide Headquarters, Southern Road, £2:50 with refreshments inc, and doors open 2.00pm. Contact Ken Mason tel. 01844 216538 Thursday 7th November Princes Risborough Evening W.I. A group of welcoming women who meet on the first Thursday of the month at The Princes Centre, Clifford Road, HP27 0DP from 7.45pm. We enjoy speakers on a wide range of topics as well as organised trips and activities. AGM (Nov 7th). Christmas Party - Bring a dish supper and our own variety of fun. (Dec 5th) If you would like more information, please email us on risboroughevewi@gmail.com We look forward to meeting you. We don’t make a charge for entry, but any donation is welcome. Saturday 9th November St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough Pop up Cinema at St. Dunstan’s Church Mary Poppins Returns (U) on Saturday November 9th at 5.00pm. Victoria and Abdul (12) on Saturday November 23rd at 7.00pm. Entry is by donation. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own snacks and drinks. For more details please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343996). Monks Risborough Advent Craft Fair 16th November 10.00am-12 noon. This will include a whole variety of stalls including Winter accessories; African gifts; Home produce; Tableware; Floral Baskets; Flamingo cards; Children’s corner; Natural beauty products; Usborne Books; Homemade cakes/biscuits; sewing/knitting crafts; raffle. For more details please contact Sue Ingram (01844 275287) Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band, St. Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough, This will take place on Wednesday December 11th at 8.00 pm.

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What’s on Risborough Tickets (£10) are available from Sally’s Sewing Box (Duke Street, Princes Risborough), Rachel Ungi (761535), Penny Hollings (07762 880219) or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstanschurch Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink & mince pie Monday 11th November Forget Me Knot Café We meet twice monthly, 10.30am 12.30pm at Chinnor Village Centre. Music for Health Christmas Past - Dorothy Howlett (Nov 11th). Warm up to Xmas – Heddi Kiddledivy (Nov 25th). Christmas Carols – Mill Lane School Choir (Dec 9th). 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 Wednesday 13th November Princes Risborough Morning W.I. Introduction to Gemstones - Andrew White. Facts and Fiction about Gemstones - jewellry will be on sale. (Nov 13th) Tales from the Auction Room - Steven Bruce. Behind the scenes of a country auction house. Members invited to take along items for valuation. (Dec 11th) 10.00am Carrington Room of the Community Centre. Visitors and new members are most welcome. Information: 01844 344246.

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Thursday 14th November Zero Carbon Café run by Climate Action Now Risborough Theme: What not to buy for Xmas (Nov 14th). Theme: Good news stories (there Is hope) (Dec 12th). For chat and information exchange. Pop in. All welcome. Princes Risborough Community Centre. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Find us on Facebook: Climate Action Now Risborough@actforclimate Email: risboroughclimateaction@gmail.com Tuesday 19th November Princes Risborough U3A Open Day at the Community Centre at 2.00pm (Nov 19th) We have many and varied interest groups. Come along and see what we have to offer. Great Bake Off (Nov

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1st and 2nd November 2019 at 7.45pm Friday 1st November ‘Sister Angelica’ a unique one-act opera by Puccini containing moments of harrowing drama and unequalled redemptive beauty. Then on Sat 2nd Nov we have Engelbert Humperdink’s Opera Hansel and Gretel, the classic operatic fairy tale.

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10th November 2019 at 7.45pm ‘There are no good parts in Shakespeare for older women.’ Professor Artemis Turret sets out to refute these words in an illustrated lecture. Her old chum, international star Dame Bunti

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6th – 8th and 11th – 15th December Dick Whittington is one of the best known and best loved pantomimes. This version, suitable for all the family, follows the time-honoured story of Dick coming to London to make his fortune. Thame Players’ pantomime invariably sells out so get your tickets as soon as they are on sale on Monday 28th October. Tickets at various prices available online www.thameplayers.co.uk or from Spear Travels on 01844 217228. Please note Dick Whittington tickets are only available from 28th October

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