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MAY/JUNE 2016 ISSUE 57
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Chiltern View
Princes Risborough SERVING THE RESIDENTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS Delivered free to homes and businesses in and around Princes Risborough, Monks Risborough, Askett, Whiteleaf, Longwick, Chinnor and surrounding villages.
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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the May/June issue of Chiltern View Risborough magazine. This issue has been particularly busy with both advertisers, and editorial promoting local events. We have struggled for space but think we have just about managed to squeeze everyone in. It’s brilliant to be so busy. Risborough Festival is being planned by the Town Council this year and they would like to ask everyone to save the dates (details on page 26). We are looking forward to working with them to produce and deliver the programme again. We also have Railex, which is the Risborough and District Model Railway Club’s annual exhibition (page 34). We have two competitions this issue, one for Aylesbury Theatre (page 38) and one for the Beacon Festival (page 40). There will be a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) plus
2 adult tickets awarded to the lucky person who answers this question ‘Who are the headlining band on the Saturday?’ Answers please to Coralie at salesprv@live.co.uk by Friday 3rd June. You will be pleased to hear that we have made the crossword a little less challenging, as we had reports that it was a bit too tricky for some of you. We are also very excited to have a new, regular recipe kindly supplied by What’s Cooking in Thame. Finally, we really hope you like the cover this issue. It’s actually a picture of the Forgetme-nots in my garden and our lovely dog, Raffa, who many of you locally will have heard of as he is a real character! This picture was taken by my very talented daughter Niamh, as he flattened the plants!
Until the next time...
an Coralie & J
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Climbers For Shade
Most plants need, if not full sun, then most of the day in a bright situation to really thrive but some don’t! Nearly all of us will have a shady spot in our garden, where despite our best efforts, nothing seems to succeed. Before you go ahead with your planting, make sure your area is ready. Dig in compost and fertiliser (pelleted chicken manure or fish,blood & bone are ideal slow release organic feeds ). If you are looking to brighten up a shady wall or fence there are a number of options that will do the job. The ‘Ornamental Quince’ or Chaenomeles bursts into colour in early Spring and then rewards you with decorative fruits in the Autumn. A great choice is Garrya Elliptica, a tough evergreen shrub that produces long catkins during the Winter months. The Garrya is a big plant that can reach over 5 metres, so do bare this in mind. Another evergreen wall shrub that will give you Winter interest is the Pyracantha. White flowers in Summer, but it is the red, orange or yellow berries from November to March that are the attraction. 18
If you are looking for a climber to cling to your wall or fence, do take a look at the Hydrangea Petiolaris. Again, this is a big plant - it will reach 15 metres in time. The climbing Hydrangea gives you a mass of white ‘Lace Cap’ flowers. Parthenocissus or ‘Virginia Creeper’ will set off and cover a huge area 20 metres plus and it is the Autumn when it all happens. The foliage turns into a riot of rea and orange hues, really beautiful in September sunshine. The Clematis Montana family is a winner in the shade too. A fantastic display of pink flowers early in the season, and then a vigorous bronze tinted foliage that left to its own devices with easily cover fence panels, sheds or evens trees in just a couple of seasons. A good standby for a situation like this is Hedera - the good old Ivy. Not perhaps the most exciting of plants, but Hedera will produce yellow and gold foilage and is as tough as old boots. A good, reliable selection.
If it’s lower, groundcover plants that are required in your shady area, the Euonymous, Cotoneaster and Berberis varieties are very good bets. Low maintenance, interesting colours and textures throughout the year, these plants can be easily pruned back if they get too tall. An excellent choice are Hostas. There is a huge diverse number to choose from, but do remember that they will completely disappear in the Winter once the frosts have hit their foliage. But fear not, they will pop up again the following March. If you need any more information or assistance do pop in. Happy gardening, see you soon,
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What’s Cooking in spring? Don’t let anyone tell you that risotto is difficult to cook. The reality in fact, is quite different, risotto is one dish where the results you can achieve at home are often far superior to those achieved in restaurants. (Unless a restaurant warns you that it will take 20 minutes to cook, leave well alone!). The secret is to follow the tried and tested method, without trying to cut corners. It will take you 30 minutes, standing in front of
your stove, but with the radio on and a glass of wine by your side, who can complain? At this time of year, British asparagus is at it’s peak (late April to mid June) and it just so happens that asparagus makes the very finest of risottos. Before you start, wash your asparagus, trim off the woody part of the stem and slice on the diagonal into 5mm slices, leaving the tip whole. Bring your stock to a gentle simmer and you are ready to begin!
Risotto d’Asparagi (Asparagus Risotto)
Serves 2 Ingredients: 50gr butter A small onion, finely chopped 200gr Arborio rice A small glass of white wine 400gr asparagus 1 litre vegetable stock 1 lemon, zest and juice 3 tbs grated parmesan Salt and pepper
Method: 1. Melt half the butter in a saucepan over a low heat. Add the chopped onion and let it soften. Stir from time to time, you do not want browned onions. Once softened, add the rice 20
and stir so that the rice is coated in the butter (use a wooden spoon or spatula). Now add the wine and let it reduce to almost nothing. Add a ladleful of hot stock and again let it reduce, stirring all the time until the liquid is absorbed. Now add the asparagus and another ladleful of stock and repeat the process. This is the rhythm of risotto making. Keep adding the
stock a ladle at a time and reducing down, until the rice is “al dente”, i.e. firm to the bite but not “chalky”. Season with salt and pepper, lemon zest & juice. 2. Add the remainder of the butter and the parmesan and stir through. Leave it to rest for a couple of minutes. Ideally, serve in a wide rimmed soup plate with more parmesan offered separately.
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Third generation farmer Daniel Hares and wife Steph have opened Buckmoorend Farm Shop on the Chequers Estate at Butlers Cross selling great tasting, high quality beef, lamb and pork that is fresh and rich in nutrients - straight from the farm. Provenance and food miles are important to us all: here is home-grown free range meat to trust. They sell local produce: Just Biscuits, salami from The Merry Pig, Tims Dairy Yogurts, Cheese, Mustard & Hop Pickled Onions from The Chiltern Brewery, St George’s Gelato Ice Creams and organic vegetables from Sandy Lane Farm. Wednesday-Friday 3.30pm to 6.30pm and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays & Sundays. Twitter @BuckmoorendFarm Facebook & Instagram www.buckmoorendfarmshop.co.uk
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Annual Town Festival
F E AT U R I N G :
The City Boys
Fancy Dress Competitions Stalls, Food, Music Risborough Bake-Off And much more including a few surprises on the day!
Monday 4th - Saturday 9th July
Show Girl Stilt Walkers
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Health Matters Persistent Pain or Chronic Pain
We all feel pain from time to time. When someone injures themselves, specific nerves recognise this as pain, which in turn triggers the body’s repair mechanism. As the tissues repair, the pain tends to improve and usually disappears. This type of pain could be argued to be
beneficial: if it hurts, you are likely to try and adapt doing whatever it is that has caused the pain, in the future, so you are less likely to injure yourself in that way again. Occasionally the pain continues even after tissue healing has finished. When pain continues after this point, it becomes known as persistent or chronic pain. This type of pain is not beneficial and in the illustration of walking; what happens is that the person will get better at using their compensatory pattern. Walking slowly, differently, shorter steps, rather than truly improving their control of balance, leading to further injury.
Persistent pain is very common and effects over 14 million people in the UK alone. It often does not respond to conventional medical interventions and needs a different kind of approach, but there are many things that you can do to manage your pain yourself with the support of your osteopath, your family and loved-ones. Keeping active, performing exercises and stretches can help, learning to pace your activities as well as treatment, are all very important and can help you to maintain a fulfilling lifestyle. For more information on how to manage your persistent pain, speak to your osteopath.
Children & Babies: Cranial Osteopathy is a gentle & non-invasive treatment.
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Vet’s Corner
Ticks are a bloodsucking parasite that can spread various diseases, including Lyme disease. You may have heard of them recently in connection with Babesiosis, a disease which is normally only found in dogs that have been abroad but has recently been found in some dogs which have not travelled. The most common ticks in the UK are Ixodes spp. but Dermacentor reticulatus and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (which can both spread Babesia) are also uncommonly
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found. Symptoms of tickborne diseases are normally vague and can include lethargy, inappetance and fever. As diagnosis and treatment can be challenging, trying to reduce the risk of exposure to these diseases is preferred – by avoiding tick-heavy areas in the summer months, and checking your pet daily for ticks (and removing any found using a tick-remover). There are also several parasite treatments that are designed to repel and/or kill ticks, please contact us if you would like to discuss these. Tick numbers rise during the
warmer months, but this area of the UK has a lower risk of ticks than some areas. If concerned about your animals, please call Sprinz & Nash. Vets are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Dr Aurelia Verdin BVetMed MRCVS
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New Community Bus
and only £2.00 for our twice weekly village routes. Children aged 3 and under travel free. 16s and under are only charged 50p for any route and this summer we’re waiving all charges for 16s and under for the whole of the school holidays. And of course most types of Concessionary Fares cards are accepted.
For nearly 6 years and over 150,000 miles the “Little Green Bus” run by Risborough Area Community Bus has done sterling work in carrying over 120,000 passengers. But it’s time for a new bus to make sure we can continue to provide our vital service to the community in and around Princes Risborough.
drivers love driving it and our passengers will enjoy a great experience with more comfort and better views. It’s important to know that the bus is for everyone, young and old. Our fares are low, only £1.50 for our daily Risborough town and Longwick routes,
Enclosed in this edition of Chiltern View is the timetable for our daily scheduled service and also our Coordinator’s ‘phone number and e-mail address for you to book our outings or to arrange for private use of the bus. We’re on the web at www. racb.co.uk, the QR code on the front nearside of the bus goes to our site, and we’ll soon be on Facebook. So come and use our bus; you’ll enjoy the experience!
Last year we bid for funds from the Government and the result is our brand new Mercedes low-floor Community Bus. It can seat 15 passengers, one more than the old bus, and it’s a more modern and better equipped vehicle. Our volunteer 32
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Risborough Area Community Bus 07941 963097 www.racb.co.uk
Drop-off for passengers is in the High Street. Most journeys cost only £1.50 or 50p for children and most concessionary passes are accepted. Anyone can use our bus, young and old, and a recent passenger survey gave us a 100% satisfaction rating.
Over 20,000 passengers a year now use our “little green bus” that runs daily scheduled “Hail & Ride” services around Princes Risborough and to outlying villages.
Our trained volunteer drivers are well thought of: “these drivers are the most helpful I have been served by for 44 years” said a passenger recently. We make the bus available for use by non-profit making organisations and groups when not on scheduled service and we run outings each month to places of interest.
LATE SPRING - OUTINGS 2016 May June Wednesday 4th Bluebells in Wendover Wednesday 1st College Lake Nature Reserve, Nr. Woods & Cafe. Cost £6. Tring. Cost £5. A Half-Term Trip. Entrance: Donation. Leaving at 1.30pm. Leaving at 1.30pm. Returning Home by 5.00pm. Returning Home by 5.00pm. Sunday 8th Sunday Lunch at The Peacock, Henton. Sunday 5th Carvery Lunch at Bradmoor Cost £4. Main Roast £9.50: 2 Courses £15.50 + Coffee. Farm Cafe. Cost £6. Main Roast & Pudding Cost £16. Child’s Portion Cost £11. Leaving at 11.30am. Returning Home by 3.30pm. Leaving at 11.30am. Returning Home by 3.30pm. Wednesday 18th Sheeplands Garden Centre, Twyford. Cost £8. Wednesday 15th Marlow River Thames Trip. Cost £7. 45 Minutes Boat Trip Cost £6.50. Leaving at 1.30pm. Returning Home by 5.00pm. Leaving at 1.30pm. Returning Home by 5.15pm. Sunday 22nd The Manor House Gardens, Bledlow. Cost £4. The Lord Carrington’s Open Day for The Wednesday 29th World’s End Garden National Gardens Scheme. Entrance: £5 Teas available. Centre, Wendover. Cost £5. Leaving at 1.30pm. Leaving at 1.30pm. Returning Home by 5.00pm. Returning Home by 4.30pm.
For more information and to book the bus for outings or group use call Georgina on 07941 963097 or e-mail her at racb@talktalk.net Visit our website at www.racb.co.uk www.chilterndirectories.co.uk
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Aylesbury LNWR at RAILEX 2016
The Risborough & District Model Railway Club is proud to present the first ever full public showing of Geoff Williams’s iconic 1:76 scale Aylesbury LNWR layout. This fifty-five year old model of the former Aylesbury High Street station (once situated where Vale Park is today) represents faithfully the whole station complex - including engine shed, goods yard and adjoining gas works - as it would have looked in the year 1911. Built to a very high standard of realism the model achieves a convincing sense of scenic depth through the decreasing perspective of the background building, and provides a rare opportunity to view a pre First World War scene of Aylesbury.
Being originally built into Geoff’s loft the layout has since been adapted for public viewing, with an up-to-date digital wiring system, for its appearance at RAILEX, which it is anticipated will attract considerable interest both from local residents and from the wider exhibition-going public - particularly as this opportunity is un-likely to be repeated by the Club. Photography by Paul Wright. RAILEX is the Club’s annual Model Railway Exhibition which this year takes place on May 28th/29th at Stoke Mandeville Stadium - full details may be found on our website at www.railex.org.uk.
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Mindfulness is everywhere! (but what exactly is it?)
From looking at the local newsagents supply of magazines you would be forgiven for thinking that mindfulness is all about colouring in or perhaps the nice relaxing bit that is included at the end of a yoga class. Other people recoil, horrified at the idea of ‘meditation’ associating it with sitting for hours cross legged doing nothing. Not that there is anything wrong with the above, but it isn’t mindfulness. So, to put the record straight, this is a little list of what mindfulness isn’t, and is….
It’s NOT: • Buddhism by the back door. Although it has its roots in Buddhist practice, it is not, in any way, a religious practice (although many people of different religions find that it complements their faith). • Clearing your mind. Good luck with this one! In mindfulness we practice noticing the habitual patterns of distractions and worries that our mind is constantly engaged in. And then, as best we can, we gently persuade it to come back to where we would like our attention to be. • Just meditating. Although mindfulness does include meditation it is more than this and includes a greater understanding of how our body reacts to stress and ways to help recognise our triggers to this before it becomes a problem.
It IS: • Based on research: type ‘mindfulness’ into Google scholar and you’ll find 213,000 academic papers on the benefits. • A set of simple tools to help with stress, anxiety, low mood and pain. 36
• Great for increasing focus, improving sleep, enjoying the moment, being kinder to yourself • Done by people just like you. Normal, ordinary people whose lives are full of work, children, studying, emails, to-do lists, who just want to find easy, simple techniques to turn all that off and re-discover some peace and calm. Mindfulness Chilterns has been teaching the skills of mindfulness for 4 years. See advert for more details of our Taster sessions in April and July and the next courses starting in May and September.
‘And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow’ Yeats.
De-clutter your mind with mindfulness Mindfulness courses in the Chilterns
New courses starting 9th May and 12th September Taster sessions 5th July and 15th August Visit our website or email Jane for more information
"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf’" Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Family shows galore at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as the countdown to summer begins!
World-famous family, the Von Trapps are set to make the Chiltern Hills come alive with The Sound of Music Wed 18 – Sat 21 May, with a magnificent performance set to enchant and enthral musical lovers of all ages. The unforgettable score includes some of the most memorable songs ever to be performed on stage including Edelweiss, My Favourite Things, Do-ReMi and So Long Farewell. Oink! Oink! Loveable preschool pal Peppa Pig is packing her case for the Waterside, not forgetting Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George of course! There will be lots of fun, loads of songs and plenty of surprises in store
with this charming colourful new show. It’s for two days only Wed 25 - Thu 26 May, so be sure not to miss out! More animal antics are in store when Northern Ballet bring their magic to Aesop’s much-loved fable Tortoise and the Hare, in a child-friendly adaptation. The 40 minute performance is ideal for little ones and makes for the perfect introduction to live ballet, music and theatre.
Using actors and 3D special effects, historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your very fingertips! From savage Sparta to angry Athens, you can discover the truth about growing up in Greece, meet your match with the minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! You’ll also be introduced to the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the auditorium.
Children with a thirst for history (with the nasty bits left in!), are in for a treat when the gruesome Horrible Histories spar it out on stage Tue 28 Jun – Sat 2 Jul with the Groovy Greeks taking on the Incredible Invaders!
Don’t delay book today, and get your mini-theatre fans hooked on live entertainment at its best! Book now by calling 0844 871 7607(bkg fee) or visit www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee)
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Win 4 x tickets to Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks Tue 28 Jun, 7pm. Simply tell us the name of the infamous Roman wall: a) Augusta’s b) Hadrian’s c) Maximus’ Email your answer to: Coralie on salesprv@live.co.uk Entries by email by Friday 17th June 2016. 38
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Books for Mother’s Day
Neal’s Yard Beauty Book
Susan Curtis, Fran Johnson and Pat Thomas
A fantastic resource for anyone who’s interested in skincare and make-up, the Beauty Book provides a wealth of advice on everything from treating dry skin to make-up application. The benefits of a huge range of ingredients are listed, from almond oil to black pepper, and there are step-by-step recipes for making a wide range of beauty products, including bath soaks, massage oils, cleansers and moisturisers.
The Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal for Mothers Gretchen Rubin
While it can seem that the days of sleep deprivation and explosive nappies will never end, children grow up pretty quickly. This lovely journal asks mums to just write one or two sentences each day, about their children, work, or life in general. It’s set out for one date per page, but with room for five years’ of memories, so the diarist can then look back to see what thought was top of their mind that day a few years ago. Each page also has a reflective quote from Rubin, which are well worth a read in themselves.
Dear Mum, From You To Me Journals of a Lifetime
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Dear Mum, From You To Me uses prompts to help your mum record her memories. The idea is that she’ll pass the book back to you when she’s finished writing in it, so that you can get to know her better and have a record of her life to treasure. Some of the prompts are great conversation starters; not only will you learn more about your mum, but you’ll have an awful lot to talk about.
According to Yes Dawn French
Rosie Kitto is one of those characters it’s pretty much impossible not to like. Ever optimistic, slightly eccentric and warm-hearted to boot, primary teacher Rosie sets off from England to work as a nanny for the rigidly upper-class Wilder-Binghams in Manhattan. While there, she helps them to learn to stop living by their social conventions, and start saying yes to new possibilities. At times funny, at times poignant, and with a fair few sex scenes to liven things up, According to Yes is an easy, light-hearted read that just may leave you questioning some of your own conventions.
The Secret Life of a Slummy Mummy Fiona Neill
As a Newsnight Producer, Lucy Sweeney had it all under control, but her life as a stayat-home mum is anything but orderly. From trying to dodge the yummy mummies and alpha mums at the school gates, to fantasising about Sexy Domesticated Dad, Lucy bounces from one hilarious mishap to the next. A great gift for mums of young children who sometimes wonder if everyone else’s life is quite as chaotic as their own.
Eating Well Made Easy Lorraine Pascale
If mum’s harking after a new cookery book this Mother’s Day, Lorraine Pascal’s latest endeavour should be top of your shopping list. While it focuses on healthy eating, these recipes are far from bland. They’re also (as the name implies) straightforward to follow and use ingredients you can pick up from your local shop. Most can be prepared pretty quickly, although there are some more time-consuming recipes for when the mood suits. Recipes include Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken, Mushroom and Chestnut Lancashire Hotpot, and No-Cook Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Squares.
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What's on - Special Trains and Events 1-2 May - Teddy Bear Days, accompanied 3-15yrs with Teddy rides FREE 14 May - Murder Mystery & Suspense, waiter service evening dining* 22 May - Senior for a Fiver, everyone 60+ yrs only £5 28 May - History & Nature railcar, 3-15yrs (2 per adult) £1 EACH 4-5 June - Centenary Gala steam 4247, 3-15yrs (2 per adult) £1 EACH 4 June - Gala Night with 2 steam locos, curry evening dining* 11 June - Quiz Night, bar onboard and Fish & Chip supper* 19 June - Father's Day, Cream Teas*, Dad travels FREE *Advance booking required
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New Community Pavilion for Chinnor
There was much excitement in evidence as the new Community Pavilion building in Chinnor was officially opened on Saturday 19th March by none other than Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet and ‘I’m a Celebrity’ jungle fame! Tony cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new community facility, which has bright function rooms and large changing facilities for the nearby playing pitches. A local resident had made a most impressive celebratory cake model of the building which attracted a lot of attention from those in attendance. The opening event continued all day and into the evening, making full use of the new bar and kitchen facilities. The brand new state-of-the-art single storey building off Station Road has been the result of fundraising activities by the Parish Council, coupled with grants from Sport England, the Football Foundation and South Oxfordshire District Council. There’s a suite of four team and two officials changing rooms and the facility will also be a community hub as it includes a function room, club room,
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bar and kitchen. Chinnor Parish Council has relocated its office into the building. The Pavilion’s sports facilities and party suites will be available for hire, and a regular range of activities will be on offer from fitness classes to clubs. PCMS Design from Haddenham near Thame has project managed the whole build on behalf of Chinnor Parish Council, having previously carried out the design and specification. PCMS Design staff made site visits each week to support the building contractor as construction progressed. Care was taken at an early stage to design a building which has eco-friendly, sustainable features; there are solar PV cells on the roof which will generate electricity for the Pavilion and link into the national grid. A water harvesting tank has been installed and the grey water will be used for all WCs. A large patio area extends across the back of the Pavilion with views across the playing pitches, and the landscaping includes several new trees. The building design, with its asymmetric zinc roof, smartly integrates
the external materials of buff brick and cedar cladding which wrap into the entrance lobby. The new Pavilion building, which is on Station Road, can be found next to the playing field and St Andrew’s Primary School, and opposite the Wellington House Doctor’s Surgery and Chinnor Library. Councillor Steve Bird of Chinnor Parish Council, said during his official opening speech: “One of the most important decisions we made was the appointment of a professional design and project management company. Alex Bond and his team from PCMS Design has led us through the labyrinthine maze of building construction with great skill.” For further information about the PCMS Design service, please call 01844 202932 or email info@pcmsdesign.co.uk For details of availability of the Function Room and how to book please call 01844 350049 or email chinnorpavilion@gmail.com
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1st Princes Risborough Scout Group Beavers (6-8 years) - Fiona Turner (01844) 273406 Cubs (8-10½ years) - Leela Goddard 01844 274251 Scouts (10½ - 14½ years) - Alan Burniston 07711 606947 Explorer Scouts (14½-18 years) - Graham Heald 07545 784816 prscouts@hotmail.co.uk Bledlow Ridge Cricket Club Henry Hale 07530 203951 John Rolfe 07803 182336 www.bledlowridgecc.com Bledlow Village Cricket Club Stephen Walker Clubhouse Tel. 01844 346912 www.bledlowvillagecc.co.uk Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway 01844 353535 Cross Keys Surgery 01844 344488 Elim Church @ Risborough 01844 275822 www.elimrisborough.org.uk Churches Together in Risborough 01844 275855 www.risboroughchurches.org.uk Horsenden Tennis Club www.horsendenltc.com. Telephone Karen William Membership Secretary 07783 434665, email info@horsendenltc.com Kimble & Ellesboro’ Hort. Society Michael Hopkins 01844 343955 Princes Risborough Monday Art Group Libby James 01844 342782 libjames@hotmail.co.uk Monks Risborough W.I. 01844 346345 Monks Risborough Horticultural Society Anne Maltby 01844 344318 www.bucksvoice.net/MRHS Princes Risborough & District U3A 01844 275152 www.risboroughu3a.org.uk Princes Risborough Afternoon W.I. 01844 345653 Princes Risborough Baptist Church 01844 274499 prbaptist@btconnect.com 50
Princes Risborough Bowls Club Angela Adlam, Hon Sec 01844 345423 www.bucksvoice.net/prbc Princes Risborough Country Market 01844 347230 www.buckscountrymarkets.co.uk Princes Risborough Cricket Club 01844 347693 www.prcc.org.uk Princes Risborough Information Centre 01844 274795 Princes Risborough Methodist Church Minister: Rev. Keith Edwards 01296 488963 Hall Lettings 01844 344705 Princes Risborough Morning W.I. Sue Rodwell 01844 344246 Princes Risborough Music Society Brenda Willett 01844 343487 Princes Risbourough Netball Club 01844 350400 Princes Risborough Photographic Society 01844 345616 / 01844 342988 Princes Risborough Tennis Club Membership Secretary Stuart Lindsay, 0789 005 0698 e: stuartm.lindsay@gmail.com www.prltc.com Princes Risborough Town Council towncouncil@princesrisborough.com www.princesrisborough.com Princes Risborough Youth Center 01844 344807 youth@buckscc.gov.uk Risborough & District Bridge Club 01844 344264 barbara.oates123@btinternet.com Risborough & District Model Railway Club 01844 275748 chairman@rdmrc.org.uk www.rdmrc.org.uk Risborough Area Business Group (RABG) chairman@rabg.org.uk / rabg.org.uk Risborough Area Community Bus Georgina 07941 963097 www.racb.co.uk
Risborough Area Partnership risboroughaction@googlemail.com www.risboroughareapartnership.org Risborough Area Forum (FAF) maureenjudd26@btinternet.com Risborough Area Residents Association (RARA) tonydavies9@hotmail.com Risborough Community Centre 01844 343287 Risborough Countryside Group 01844 274865 francisgomme@aol.com Risboro’ & District Bridge Club 01844 344264 barbara.oates123@btinternet.com Risborough Community Association 01844 342460 Risborough Good Neighbours 01844 342600 Risborough Rangers Football Club Richard Woodward (Chairman) 01844 342202 Steve Burnett (Press/Publicity Officer) 07546 538263 Sally George (PR Officer) 07871 038128 www.risboroughrangers.com Risborough Rangers Junior Football Club Mick Baxter - 07984 325168 www.risboroughrangersjfc.co.uk Risborough RFC enquires@risborough-rfc.com www.risborough-rfc.com Rotary Club of Princes Risborough www.rcpr.org.uk Saint Dunstan’s Church 01844 275944 www.stdunstanschurch.com St Mary’s Church 01844 273300 parishoffice@stmarysrisborough.org.uk The Princes Risborough Heritage Society 01844 347511 mpayne233@btopenworld.com Wellington House Surgery 01844 344281 Risborough Wine Club Alex DeWitt 07478 394 186 risboroughwine@gmail.com Whitecross Scottish Country Dancers 01494 444537
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Chinnor Youth FC Annual Football Tournament 21st/22nd May - Whites field, Mill Lane, Chinnor. A weekend full of fun for the children and their families. Refreshments, stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, Pot of gold and many more activities. We see approximately 3000 people attend our event over the weekend and think this could be a good opportunity for your business to be involved in our event. If you are able to help by donating a raffle prize that would be very much appreciated and for more information please contact: chinnorfootballinthecommunity@hotmail.com Thank you in advance and best wishes from Chinnor youth football club. Railex 2016 Model Railway Exhibition Risborough & District Model Railway Club. Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Stadium Approach, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 9PP. Saturday 28th May 10.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 29th May 10.00am-5.00pm. For full details see our website www.railex.org.uk Contact David Lane 01296 437475 Email: railexmanager@rdmrc.org.uk St Dunstan’s Church A ‘Gourmet’ Barbeque to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Sunday May 22nd 12 noon for 12.30 pm. Award winning and locally sourced ‘pulled pork’, sausages and burgers from Orchard View Farm. Tickets £7 (children 18 and under £3). Additional food can be purchased on the day! A complimentary drink will be served. Tickets from Rachel Ungi 01844 761535 or Susanne Carr 01844 346827. Please advise in advance of any special dietary requirements e.g. gluten free, vegetarian etc. and bring a chair to sit outside if the weather is favourable. Birthday Teas and Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday. Sunday June 12th with teas from 4.00 pm (including pictures etc. of village life during the past 90 years) and the Service of Thanksgiving at 6.00 pm with combined choirs. Aylesbury Choral Society and Uxbridge Choral SocietyVerdi Requiem Conductor Jeff Stewart with Aylesbury Concert Orchestra Soloists Mardi Byers (soprano) Cheri Rose Katz (mezzo-soprano) Max An (tenor) George Stephens (bass) Saturday 21st May 2016, 7.30 pm Thame Leisure Centre Tickets £12, under 18s £5, from 01296 640221 or from any choir member or go to www.aylesburychoral.org.uk Princes Risborough Afternoon W.I. May 4th “a Passion for Pearls” this should be a very interesting talk, & long awaited for, find out if 52
your string of pearls are valuable or just decorative (or both). June 1st “Chenies Manor” by Mrs. V Edwards its history & Gardens, we are taking a trip there on April 27th hopefully to see a fantastic display of tulips. Another outing arranged on June 22nd to “Ascot House”. Anyone interested in either outing contact 01844344410. Our meetings are the 1st Wed of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 2.00pm Visitors welcome. Risborough Countryside Group Local wildlife and history guided walks: Each walk commences at the Mount Car Park, Princes Risborough at 9.30am. Usually we then drive to the local start point, returning by 1pm. Lifts can be provided. Booking Essential. Contact Francis Gomme at francisgomme@aol.com or 01844 274865 Indoor Meetings: - Tuesday 3rd May (AGM) St Mary’s Church Princes Risborough Details of our weekly services and events for the month can be found at www. stmarysrisborough.org.uk. In particular, everyone is welcome to our regular events: Thursdays 10.30 am. Coffee in the Chapter House; Sunday 1st May and 5th Jun at 3pm. Open Door in the Chapter House. Anyone welcome to join us for afternoon tea. Princes Risborough Bowls Club Our summer season is now well under way and our members have been enjoying the many playing opportunities our Club offers. Bowls is an enjoyable and social game and we would like to welcome new members. If you are interested in learning more about the sport please visit our Open Evening on Friday, 6th May, from 5 pm onwards - shoes and bowls will be provided. The Club’s coaches and Officers will be on hand to guide and assist. Just come along at any time during the evening - we look forward to seeing you. For further information about our Club and its activities, and obtain a Membership Application Form, please contact Angela Adlam. the Club Secretary, on 01844 345423, or e-mail prbc@lance-adlam-architects.org.uk. Princes Risborough Morning W.I. We meet at 10.00am in the Carrington Room of Community Centre. Wednesday May 11th Resolutions Meeting & Plant Sale Wednesday June 8th Edwin Rye will give a talk on David Austin Roses New members are welcome.
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Chinnor Village Hall 30th April Spring Clean Sale 10am 1pm at Chinnor Village Hall. Tables £5. to book email cvh2003@hotmail.com Advance Notice for Forthcoming Charity Clothes Show Friday 13th May 7.30 p.m. We are looking for good quality clothing for the above event. Donations of top quality ‘as new’ items welcome - day wear, evening wear, special occasion outfits. Designer labels/items with price label tag still attached particularly appreciated. Men’s and Children’s clothes as well as Women’s wear appreciated. Shoes and accessories also welcome. Contact 01844 355953 or 01844 352888. Can collect. Proceeds to Christian Aid. Chinnor Parish Council Community Pavilion, Station Road, Chinnor 01844 353267 chinnorpc@btconnect. com www.chinnorparishcouncil.org.uk Like our Facebook page for daily news and updates Queens Celebrations in Chinnor Saturday 11th June – Chinnor fireworks at White’s Field, Mill Lane from 9pm – tickets for sale in the Parish Council offices - £5 single, £15 family. Sunday 12th June – 11.30am with Chinnor’s favourite hymns accompanied by Chinnor Silver Band. Picnic and Party to follow hymns in White’s Field – everyone welcome along. Chinnor Good Neighbour Scheme If you need a lift or help please call the Chinnor Good Neighbour Scheme on 01844 353500 A service offered by local people for our community. Chinnor Youth Club The Whites Field Community Hall is open for the Youth Club every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7-9pm for all 11-17 year olds. Please pop along and join the youth club. Chinnor Useful Websites and phone numbers South Oxfordshire District Council: ww.southoxon.gov.uk Thames Valley Police: www.thamesvalley.police.uk Good Neighbour Scheme: 01844 353500 Thames Valley Police – non emergency: 101 South Oxford District Council: 01235 422422 Biffa Waste Collections: 03000 610610 Princes Risborough Music Society Our Summer Concerts will be on 30th June, 1st and 2nd of July at Longwick Village Hall when we will be performing a concert version of La Belle Helene by Offenbach. Tickets will be available from Elephant’s Trunk, Art and Office, Information Centre, Choir Members and Online 54
at www.princesrisboroughmusicsociety.org. If you need transport the Community Bus will be running- please contact 07941 963097. Lacey Green Windmill Open in 2016 from 27th March (Easter Sunday) to 25th September on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 2pm to 5 pm National Mills Weekend (14th/15th May) Open Sat 2.00pm-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm. Admission Charges - Adult: £2.50 Child (5 to 15): £1.00 Free to Chiltern Society members showing membership cards Kingston Blount Village Street Fayre Saturday 14th May from 12pm- 3.30pm. Packed with a great selection of stalls, games and entertainment for the whole family. Barn dance in the evening with the ‘Kinderhook’ band and includes an auction, Ploughmans supper & licensed bar for just £12. For more information / tickets, contact Steph on 07939 030102. 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 01296 631695. Bledlow Village Hall With a stage, kitchen, new WiFi, beautiful gardens, a children’s playground and parking for 60 cars, the hall is ideal for parties, meetings and productions. See our website http://bledlowvillagehall.org or call/text 07753 565663 to enquire or book. Horsenden Lawn Tennis Club Friendly welcoming club with 120+ members; 4 porous macadam hard courts; Floodlights for all year round play. Clubhouse with kitchen and toilet facilities. Free parking on site. Contact our Membership Secretary, Karen Williams, for further details: email: info@horsendenltc.com or 07783 434665 www.horsendenltc.com Child Bereavement UK Help Child Bereavement UK celebrate its 21st year of helping families to rebuild their lives after bereavement, by attending or volunteering at one or more of our events this year. For more information please go to www.childbereavementuk. org or call us on 01494 568900.
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Risborough Wine Club Meeting in the Community Centre on the third Monday of every month at 8.00pm Contact Alex DeWitt 07478 394186 risboroughwine@gmail.com Princes Risborough Lawn Tennis Club PRLTC is a friendly, well organised club with a very active junior section and regular coaching sessions in term time as well as separate courses in the school holidays. For more information about the Club, look at our website www.prltc.com or ring Membership Secretary Stuart Lindsay on 07890 050698 or via email on memsecprltc@gmail.com Chinnor and District Wine Circle Meeting in the Reading Room, Chinnor High Street, 8pm every first Thursday of the month. Call 01844 352081 for programme. Lord Williams Squash Club Low cost squash for £8 per 45 minute session, with no membership or joining fee to pay. Current special offer - deposit 4 sessions into your account and get a fifth free. Find us at www.thamesquash.com or email info@ thamesquash.com for more information. Longwick Evening W.I. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in Longwick Village Hall at 7.30pm. Visitors and prospective members are most welcome. Please contact Joy Hennah joyhennah@john-lewis.com 01844 342033 Princes Risborough & District U3A (University of Third Age) Risborough U3A welcomes local people, no longer in full time employment, who have the time to join in educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Risborough U3A has 550 members and over 30 interest groups with activities ranging from Antiques and Collectables through Food and Wine Appreciation, to Table Tennis and Travel. For details phone 01844 275152 or visit www.u3arisborough.org.uk Naphill Bridge Club Meets Thursdays at 7.15pm at the Naphill Village Hall. Contact Rene Ashby 01494 482933 or Margaret Stagg 01494 530736 The Princes Centre The trustees would like to thank everyone for their wonderful practical and financial support for our 56
community run Day Centre. If you wish to contribute towards some major refurbishments to the main hall, or offer support in any way please contact the manager, Kim, or any of the trustees. Charity Number 1151083. www. princescentre.org.uk Tel: 01844 345105 West Wycombe Decorative and Fine Arts Society Come to our fascinating talks on all aspects of the fine arts. Visit stately homes, museums, art exhibitions. Join our superbly organised study tours in Europe. We meet at Lacey Green Village Hall on the third Wednesday morning of the month. For more information on membership and contact details, go to our website: http://westwycombedfas.org.uk/ NHS Breastfeeding Support in Princes Risborough An NHS support group for breastfeeding mothers is now running alongside the baby clinic on Tuesday mornings at the Children’s Centre on Wellington Avenue, 10.30am-11.30am. It is a drop-in service where mothers can consult trained breastfeeding counsellors and receive support and advice on breastfeeding babies of any age. More information can be found at www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk or by contacting Debbie Perfect on 01844 346803. Longwick Tuesday Bridge Club 1.30pm on Tuesday Afternoon. A friendly club for all abilities. Large, free car park. Go to www.bridgewebs.com/longwicktbc/ or call 01844 347128 or 01844 347966. Princes Risborough Country Market We are a local co-operative selling plants, cakes and preserves, fresh garden produce and craft all home produced. Our gardening season has now begun and we have lots of plants which, because they are grown locally, will suit your soil. Do come and see us, where you will be given a warm reception. We also welcome new producers or, if you have a couple of hours to spare on a Thursday morning, we are always looking for volunteers to help. We are under the Market House, Market Square, Princes Risborough, every Thursday morning 9.00a.m. - 12.30 p.m. For further information please ring Lorraine on 01843 347230.
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Chinnor Methodist Church (62 Station Road, OX39 4PZ) Our services take place at 10.30 am every Sunday. We look forward to meeting you. RSPB Aylesbury Group We are a friendly local group interested in birds, wildlife and habitat. We are not experts, but enjoy learning more about wildlife from our speakers. Everyone is welcome. Our meetings are held at the Prebendal Community Centre, Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP10 7QW at 7.30pm and cost £4.50 including refreshments. For more details please contact Brian.fisher45@yahoo.co.uk or go to our website www.rspb.org.uk.groups/aylesbury The Chilterns Art Group The Chilterns Art Group was formed 21 years ago by local amateur artists who enjoyed the company of people who drew and painted. The group meet every Monday evening from 7.00pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Princes Risborough (opposite the Church). Come and see us or call 01844 216882 for more information. Chess Club (Chinnor) Held weekly at Chinnor Scout Hut during term time only, every Wednesday from 6.00pm – 8.00pm. All proceeds to Chinnor Scouts (£1 per session) and everyone is welcome. For more details, contact Mike Turton on 07877 897939. Princes Risborough Baptist Church For more information on the project and Church activities, please visit our website at www. risboroughbaptist.org.uk, email: prbaptist@ btconnect.com or tel: 01844 274499. Princes Risborough Baptist Church gives a warm and friendly welcomes to all visitors. Risborough Evening W.I. We are a new group which started this February and would welcome new members or guests of all ages, who would like to renew friendships, make new friends, listen to interesting speakers and drink wine! We usually meet at The Princes Centre on Clifford Road at 8.00pm on the first or second Thursday of the month. Monks Risborough W.I. We welcome our long standing members, some new members, and perhaps visitors who would like to see what we do. Meetings are held in the Whitecross Hall on the first Wednesday of each month, at 2.00pm. 58
Chinnor Historical Society We meet in the Reading Room, Chinnor on the 4th Thursday of the month starting at 8pm. It is a variable programme to suit all interests. Princes Risborough Methodist Church A welcoming friendly Church with services each Sunday at 10.00am, together with Junior Church and Crèche during term time. After the service enjoy a chat over refreshments. Various activities/fellowship groups take place. Further information can be found at www. aylesburyvale.org.uk/princesrisborough. A school room is available to hire for meetings or children’s parties. For more information, contact 01844 344705. Junior church and crèche 10.00am – 11.00am, during term time. All are welcome. Risborough Area Community Bus RACB operates daily bus services in and around Princes Risborough, Longwick, Askett, the Kimbles, Speen, Bledlow Village and Bledlow Ridge. We also run outings and the bus is available for group use. For details go to racb. co.uk or call Georgina on 07941 963097. Elim Church @ Risborough (Corner of Park Street/Bell Street) Office: 01844 275822 tricia.goodchild@elimrisborough. org.uk www.elimrisborough.org.uk Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am Café Church last Sunday in Month 10.30 am. Short, informal Service preceded by free breakfast. All Welcome. Tuesdays/Thursdays 10.00am – 1.00pm Oasis Coffee Lounge open Kimble and Ellesborough Horticultural Society Our friendly Society attracts expert speakers to our monthly meetings which are at 8.00pm in Little Kimble’s Stewart Hall. For more information, contact the membership Secretary at kehsmemsec@gmail.com, visit a meeting or see our website www.bucksinfo.net/kehs. Chinnor Short Mat Bowls Club All ages and abilities welcome. We can loan equipment, please come along Wednesday 7pm-10pm or Friday 2pm-5pm at the Village Hall, Chinnor. A friendly welcome awaits anyone wanting to join us for social and/or competitive games. Call Jan on 01844 351423 for more information.
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Whites Field Community Hall, Mill Lane, Chinnor Hall for hire – call 01844353267 to enquire about booking the hall for your party etc. Risborough Rangers Football Club Home Fixtures £5 adult, £3 child/OAP. Programme £1. Windsors, Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9NE. www.risboroughrangers.com Risboro’ Lacemakers We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month 7.30 - 9.30 pm. at the Club Room, Princes Risborough Community Centre, Chair: Jill Baker 01844-275442 Sec: Juliet Chandler 01429-436450 Risborough Youth Club – Open For Business! Membership is open to any young person from in and around the town between 11 and 18 years of age. For further information, or to contact the Youth Club, you can visit the new ‘Risborough Youth Club’ Facebook page, or via the Town Council Evergreens Over 60’s Club for Men and Women We meet at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Princes Risborough on the third Wednesday of every month at 2.00pm Entertainment and refreshments. Contact Mrs Cook 01844 345167 Chinnor W.I. Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month in the Reading Room, Chinnor High Street at 7.30pm. Contact Ann Britnell on 01844 352146 for more details, or just come along to a meeting. Princes Risborough Cricket Club PRCC is on the lookout for new players. All are welcome, whether you’re an experienced senior or a colt looking to start. If you would like more information, visit the website at www.prcc.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau C.A.B now holds confidential sessions in a private office located in Chinnor Parish Council offices on a Thursday morning. For an appointment please call: 08444 111444. By appointment only. Risborough Run in the Park A free weekly 5km for runners of all ages and abilities. 9.00am every Sunday in Wades Park, Princes Risborough. http://risboroughruninthepark. weebly.com/ risborough5k@gmail.com 60
Lacey Green Productions LGP is a friendly, welcoming amateur drama group. We perform plays, write murder mystery entertainments & arrange dinner theatres – all performed both locally and further afield. We donate our profits to local & national charities. Our donations now total over £57,000. Membership is free. See our website at www.laceygreenproductions. co.uk or phone 01844 344207. Chinnor Youth U15 (2015-2016) We are looking for 3 or 4 players to join the team which will be playing in division 2 of the Wycombe & South Bucks Junior Football League. Please email : Andrew Threlfall on andyt101@ btinternet.com or phone on : 07786823298 Speen W.I. SPEEN WI meets on the First Thursday of each month in Speen Village Hall. 9HP27 0SA at 7.45pm We are always happy to welcome visitors. To find out more, look at our website under the groups section of www.speenbucks.org.uk. You can also contact us at speenwi@gmail.com Millennium Hall, Lacey Green Coffee Morning - Every Thursday in the Millennium Hall, Lacey Green at 10.00am until midday. Everyone welcome! Tiddlers & Toddlers Monks Risborough Playgroup Thursdays 9.00am-11.00am in term time, £2 per family Large hall, range of toys, relaxed friendly parent-led group, refreshments, occasional stalls and events, opportunities to get involved. Whiteleaf Scout Hut, Courtmoor Close, Off Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9NB Facebook: Monks Risborough Playgroup Little Kimble Free Church Every Sunday a warm welcome is extended to you to join us for our morning services which start at 11.00am. Contacts are Steve & Vicky Dear. Contact number 01296 612748 or email smdear@btinternet.com Events are held at: - Little Kimble Free Church, Grove Lane, Little Kimble, Bucks. If you would like to share information about a club or society local to you, please email us at prview@live.co.uk or call us on 07712 816336.
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