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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the Festive, November/December issue of Chiltern View Risborough magazine. Although we have lots of information about exciting Christmas events, we haven’t forgotten that there are also a few other important dates in between, such as Remembrance Sunday and Bonfire Night. There are also many other local events - the Lights Switch On in Risborough (p46), The Princes Risborough Music Society concert (p42) and the Princes Risborough Tree of Light (p40).

good time by checking our postal dates article (p18) and be sure to enter the Aylesbury Theatre competition for a family ticket to see the pantomime (p30). If you have an event to share but have left it too late to be included in the magazine then just send it on an email to salesprv@live.co.uk or give us a call on 07500 048230 and we will do our best to spread to word via social media. We have a very active Facebook page and many Twitter followers so why not ‘like’ us and ‘follow’ us for up to date community information.

We would like to wish all of our readers and advertisers Our Travel article in this issue (p36) features a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy 2016. Once again we will not be sending Christmas cards but a selection of interesting Christmas this year we will be making a donation to The Princes Markets to visit; brilliant for those who like to get away for Centre in Princes Risborough. The Princes Centre’s primary mission is to provide a locally based day care a couple of days and to find centre that can also be used by the wider community. more unusual presents. Don’t miss out on sending those gifts in Until the New Year…

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the gift of peace (and quiet) I remember as a child being appalled by my mother who, when she had to go into hospital, said that she was looking forward to the rest and a ‘bit of peace and quiet’. Raising three children, cooking from scratch every evening (on the table by the time ‘Nationwide’ was on) with no dishwasher and, as I guiltily recall, no help from everyone, was a relentless task. Now, as a mother myself I completely understand the desire for everything to just stop, or at least slow down. The images of the ‘perfect’ Christmas in magazines and on cards are full of images of peace, tranquillity and stillness; all glowing candles, crisp snow on country lanes, a lone robin perched on a fence. The desire for peace and stillness extends well beyond the festive period and isn’t just about clearing our diaries of the never-ending list of things that need to be done. Our minds get overloaded and busy with re-living events in the past or projecting into the future, impacting on our ability to get restful sleep, our relationships with others and our ability to enjoy whatever is happening in the present. A course in mindfulness helps us to recognise when we slip into ruminating or anxious thinking and to gain the control to focus attention where we chose it to be. It can be a pathway to recognising familiar patterns of thinking which don’t serve us well and the opportunity to change them. Penny completed the 8 week course a couple of years ago and still practices mindfulness regularly. She came to the course after a period of about six years of quite substantial stress, including the illness and death of her mother, moving house, and her children changing schools. Out of the blue she would feel frightened and panicky for no specific reason. She found mindfulness helped her to manage her anxiety, and describes 22

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blood sugar levels to sustain energy. A prolonged period of time without rest and relaxation to counterbalance the stress response can lead to fatigue, irritability and lapses in concentration as the effort to sustain arousal slides. Finally the body becomes exhausted. It runs out of its reserves of energy and immunity. The hypothalamus-pituitaryadrenal chain of command has served humans well as a means of survival for thousands of years. However, perpetually high stress leads the hypothalamus to continue signalling to the adrenals to produce cortisol which exhausts the stress mechanism and

leads to fatigue and depression. High cortisol levels then have a negative impact on the immune system making the body more susceptible to disease and illness. At The Luxton Clinic we see many patients for neck, shoulder and upper back pain, a significant number for whom stress is a major contributing factor. Osteopathy can help with the physical manifestations of stress, thus enabling us to cope better with our lives.

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Appointments available Monday to Saturday Registered with allinmajor health Clinics Chinnor & insurers Princes Risborough

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Lincoln House New Road Princes Risborough HP27 0JN

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Mondays @ 5.30pm and 7.30pm Lord Williams's Sports Hall, Queens Road, Thame OX9 2AQ Call Allie: 07921 259306

Mondays @ 5.30pm and 7.30pm Longburrow Hall, Park Lane, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3TQ Call Charlotte: 07932 949599

Thursdays @ 5.30pm Thursdays @ 7.30pm and 7.30pm New additional 5.30pm St Andrews School, session from 10th September Station Road, Chinnor St Marys C of E School, OX39 4PU Aston Road, Haddenham, Call Charlotte: Aylesbury HP17 8AF 07932 949599 Call Fran 07554 141810

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Wednesdays @ 5.30pm and 7.30pm The Princes Centre, Clifford Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DP Call Emma: 07879 685164 Fridays @ 9.30am & 11.30am Thame Snooker Club, 1a St Andrews Court, Wellington St, Thame OX9 3WT Call Emma: 07879 685164

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NoN-drop Xmas trees for sale – delivery service available & visit us for your wiNter coal supplies

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c a l l o u r f r i e N d ly t e a m o N 0 1 2 9 6 - 6 1 3 3 4 5 BBD Leisure Buildings is an independent, family run company nestling in the foothills of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. With over 50 years’ experience in shed manufacturing, we are certain we will be able to create your perfect garden building solution. Here at BBD we pride ourselves on the durability and versatility of our sheds. Each shed is made by hand in our workshop allowing you to

customise every last detail, meaning the shed that is made is unique and made specially for you. If however you are watching the purse strings, we also offer a range of standardised sheds at the lower end of our price range. We guide our customers through each stage of the process. This method makes for happy customers and we consequently find our reputation precedes us on many of the jobs that we do.

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Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Dog of the Month Hi, my name is Rico, I’m an 11 month old Terrier Mix. I am very intelligent and would like a new home with people who have owned a dog before (or maybe even have one now!) so they can bring out the best in me & use positive reinforcement training to teach me new things.

please visit Stokenchurch Dog Rescue any day except Thursday between 2pm and 4pm.

I can live with another dog and maybe even a cat and would like any children in my new home to be aged 11 years and over. If you are interested in offering any of our dogs a loving home

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OILSERV Oil Boiler Servicing and Repairs at a reasonable price.

Service £75

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Expert Tree Care

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The Haddenham Abbeyfield Society, providing residential care for older people. Experienced and fully trained staff offer care with respect, privacy and dignity. For accommodation or job vacancies contact Lindsey McGibbon abbeyfield.haddenhamsocietyltd@btinternet.com

Stonehill House 01844 290028 www.abbeyfieldhaddenham.com The Abbeyfield Haddenham Society Ltd Co-operative & Comm. Benefit Soc. Act 2014 No. 23635R. An exempt charity.

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Martin Holman’s Pest Control & Services

Treatments and prevention for rats, wasps, mice, gliss gliss, ants, bees, fleas, bed bugs, cockroaches, squirrels, cluster flies etc. For domestic, commercial & contracts. Qualified & insured with over 17 years’ experience.

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Risboro’ Garage commits to delivering 20 defibrillators to local villages

Risboro’ Garage, Princes Risborough, has announced that it is partnering with the Rural Community Defibrillator Group (RCDG), to raise enough funds to introduce a total of 20 Public Access Defibrillators (PAD) into local villages, in a move which will greatly improve response times in emergency, lifethreatening situations. The garage has already raised the funds and installed two defibrillators at Haddenham Library and Princes Risborough Fire Station (at a cost of £3,000), as well as donating

a brand new Honda CRV 4x4 emergency vehicle to the Princes Risborough Community First Responders (CFR) team. Now the company directors have revealed that the business will donate £5.00 to the fund for every MOT which is booked with the garage and a further £1.00 will be donated for every ‘like’ received on the company’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/RisboroGarage). Public Access Defibrillators cost £1,500 per unit and play a vital role in supporting rural and vulnerable communities by enabling the Community First Responder (CFR), a person trained as a minimum in basic life support and the use of a defibrillator, to employ life-saving measures the second they arrive on the scene, which is often ahead of the ambulance or fire service. RCDG Chairman, Mark Tubb, commented: “As more and more rural fire stations become manned by teams of volunteers,

the role of the Community First Responder is increasingly important. Having access to this life saving equipment means that they can act immediately, saving those vital few minutes which can make a real difference. We are delighted to welcome Risboro’ garage as a partner in our efforts to raise enough funds to enable us to continue this vital work.” Sean Graham, director at Risboro’ Garage, explained: “We have seen first hand the difference which these defibrillators can make in an emergency situation and we are committed to doing all we can to support the dedicated teams who volunteer their time to help those in need. PADs can save vital minutes which for some can mean the difference between life and death. We are delighted to be involved in this worthwhile endeavour.” Fund raising activity by all those involved to-date brings the number of PADs installed to seven, others are available at Bledlow Village Hall, Princes Risborough Golf Club, Bradenham Village, Lacey Green and Speen. For more information visit www.risborogarage.co.uk

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Angela Ford Hairdressing Amy, Natalie and Angela wish you a Happy Christmas and a Healthy 2016. Well Established and Professional Hairdressers offering a full range of Hair Treatments and a very warm welcome. Ladies, Gentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hair. Colouring is a speciality using high quality Schwarzkopf products. All your hair care questions answered. Come and browse our Christmas gift sets, perfect for stocking fillers or just for you! Come in and enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie during Christmas week. Normal opening hours during the Christmas period however please note that we will close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and the salon will be closed Dec 25th - 29th.

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LEADWORK, ROOF TILING, SLATING barry@ashby-roofing.eclipse.co.uk

Cash in your garage/shed Cash paid for unwanted motorcycles Any age, any condition. Also old parts and memorabilia wanted.

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Introducing your dick Whittington panto Cast! making her pantomime debut in this year’s glittering family production, and will be joined by local funny man Andy Collins returning for his 5th Waterside panto as Idle Jack, and X Factor finalist Melanie Masson who’s playing booable baddie Queen Rat!

Never mind frosty pavements, this Christmas is all about the streets paved with gold! dick Whittington starring X Factor winner Sam Bailey promises to add more festive sparkle than you can shake a knapsack at from Fri 11 Dec – Sun 3 Jan at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Sam Bailey is taking on the role of Fairy Bowbells and

dick Whittington tells the rags to riches tale of a young man and his cat on an exciting quest for fame and fortune. Featuring all the traditional pantomime ingredients; sensational songs, a live band, dazzling dance routines, slapstick comedy and bags of audience participation dick Whittington is the purrrrrfect Christmas treat!

Quick fire fun with Idle Jack! Mince Pie or Yule Log? MINCE PIE! Tinsel or Bauble? TINSEL! Bucks Fizz or Mulled Wine? BUCKS FIZZ

Cracker or Present? PRESENT! Easy! Stuffing Balls or Pigs in Blankets? STUFFING BALLS Santa or Rudolph? The main man, SANTA Join Dick, Fairy Bowbells, Idle Jack and boo-able baddie, Queen Rat on the road to London this Christmas, book your tickets now, and follow @thewaterside1 for all the backstage gossip!

Call the Box Office 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) or visit www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee)

Win with Whittington! For your chance to see dick Whittington on Monday 14th December, 7pm. Simply tell us the answer to this question: In Dick Whittington, Dick’s friend tommy is...? a) A flower b) A reindeer c) A cat Email your answer to: Coralie on salesprv@live.co.uk Entries by email by Friday 4th December 2015. 30

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CHINNOR & PRINCES RISBOROUGH

RAILWAY

SANTA'S STEAM SPECIALS

SAT & SUN 5-6 DEC, 12-13 DEC, 19-20 DEC Indulge in a special family treat with a magical steam train ride along the Chiltern foothills this Christmas! Reserved seat comfort with a seasonal cordial and mince pie - Santa and his Elves will distribute a quality present to every 1-15 years child on your 45 minute return journey.

PRICES HELD SINCE 2013! Adult - £11, Child (1-15) £10 Earlybird £2pp discount on first weekend

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The Irregular Special Players Present:

SHERLOCK HOLMES MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

During our Victorian themed dinner, there will be a death – a gun shot, strangulation or possibly a poisoning. Armed with background information and your first clue, you become the detective, pitting your wits against Holmes as you race to solve the case before the great detective.

FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER 7PM £35 including supper

Christmas Set Menu Two Courses £20, Three Courses £26 Starters

Roasted Squash & Sage Soup (v) Potted Smoked Ham Hock with Cumberland Sauce and Crusty Bread Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg with Hollandaise Sauce

Mains

Turkey Crown Roasted in Tarragon butter and served with Yorkshire Pudding and all the trimmings Fillet of Salmon with Samphire Dauphinoise and Prawn Butter Cambozola, Sun Blushed Tomatoes and Confit Shallot Tart with Roasted New Potatoes and Fresh Salad

Desserts

Christmas Pudding with Calvados Butter Port Infused Stilton with a Selection of Biscuits Chocolate and Kirsch Torte served with Iced Blueberries For parties of 8 or more or if special arrangements are required, then advanced booking is essential. Otherwise, booking is not essential but highly recommended.

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INNOVATIVE CUTTING AVEDA HAIR CARE - THE ROOTS OF AVEDA Aveda started with one shampoo and a mission to create naturally-derived products that care for your hair and the world we live in. Today our ingredients are over 95% naturally-derived and harvested worldwide.

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CREATIVE COLOURING Brothers - Thame - 16 Buttermarket, Thame, OX9 3EP Tel: 01844 217365 Brothers - Oxford - 57 The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AS Tel: 01865 250696 Brothers - Marlow - 68 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BP Tel: 01628 484717 Book online @ www.brotherssalons.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS MARKET FUN the many wonderful places to visit and enjoy all the local traditions of Christmas.

As we fast approach the Christmas season thoughts turn to festivities and presentbuying. What better way to get into the holiday season than visiting one of the many Christmas Markets to be found across Europe. Take a short break to many European cities – Vienna, Salzburg, Bruges, Prague, Lille, Cologne, Brussels, Berlin, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Budapest, Munich, Berlin and Tallin – just a sample of

traditional fayre between 15 November and 4 January. Another favourite is Budapest – their Christmas market takes place in the main shopping street Vaci Utca and Heroes Square and features traditional Hungarian dancing and folk music, carol singing and stalls selling local specialities including hot sausages and warm gluhwein. (open 27 November to 31 December)

At all of these wonderful places you can enjoy the huge expanse of Christmas stalls in market squares selling their wares – whether that be local dining specialities like stollen cake with hot gluhwein, bratwirst, waffles and wine or the fantastic array of local hand-made gifts from local craftsmen.

Many of the Christmas markets are available to visit for a short 2/3 day break – and there are a few that you can take in on a one day visit with flights and transfers included.

In Vienna, the market is open from 15 November until 23 December – famous for it’s amazing Christmas trees elaborately decorated with Christmas lights and trinkets to it’s festive music concerts at Schonbrunn Palace. Munich is a beautiful city which comes to life in the lead up to Christmas with it’s wonderful Christmas market in the Marienplatz from 27 November until 24 December.

If you would like to know more about holidays to any of the Christmas markets why not call our travel experts at Spear Travels – always ready to help.

Copenhagen boasts the wonderful Tivoli gardens with thousands of twinkling lights decorating the trees and ice rinks, stalls laden with Christmas gifts and restaurants offering

Independent travel advice and award winning service 5 Greyhound Walk, Thame, Oxford, OX9 3DY 36

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A B C AYLESBURY BULLION COMPANY The Family of Jewellers

11a, High St Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1SH Tel:

01296 423198

Jewellery designed and produced to your specifications, or choose from our extensive range of new, secondhand and antique pieces. l Diamond merchants (certified stones always available) l Antique restorations l Hand engraving

l Valuations: insurance and (carried out on the premises) l Insurance claims advisors l Complete repair service

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Servicing of Rolex, Tag, Omega, Raymond Weil, Gucci etc. Batteries fitted and waterproof testing carried out on the premises. Top prices paid in cash for antique and modern jewellery, watches (especially Rolex), coins, gold, silver, platinum and scrap precious metals. Part exchange available.

11a High Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1SH

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Remembrance Day By debbie singh-Bhatti Following the end of the First World War, my grandfather travelled to France and spent several months burying the dead. This experience affected him forever. The Great War started in 1914, and after four years of bitter fighting the guns of Europe finally fell silent at 11am on 11th November 1918 – six hours after the armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiegne, France. The following year, King George V sent out a proclamation requesting that a 2 minute silence be held, so “the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead”. Since that first Armistice Day in 1919, a two minute silence has been observed yearly at war

memorials and other public places at 11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and on the second Sunday of November. After the end of the Second World War, Armistice Day became known as Remembrance Day, to include those who had fallen in WWII and other conflicts. Twelve thousand British servicemen and women have been killed or injured since 1945. In the words of the poet Robert Binyon: “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”

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noW TakinG 2016 MeMBeRsHiP aPPliCaTions Princes Risborough Golf Club (PRGC) is a thriving Championship Golf Course nestled amongst the stunning Chiltern Hills. The layout is flexible to allow members to easily play 4, 5, 9, 13, 14 or 18 holes. The course is highly maintained and truly beautiful to play. its tough on the mind but easy on the knees.

We have Buggies to Hire. We are primarily looking for more ladies and senior Members to add to our already strong membership list. Green Fee Players are very welcome. We love to take bookings for society and Corporate days. www.prgc.co.uk info@prgc.co.uk

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The Bucks Conference Centre is located in the grounds of Princes Risborough Golf Club. Call us to discuss your business meeting needs. • Delegate rate From 26pp • Many Drink, Buffet and Meal options • Various room layouts available

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Anyone is welcome to drop into T’s and C’s café for tea, coffee or hot chocolate and a slice of cake. With beautiful views and luxurious furnishings, relax with a light lunch or treat your friends to an afternoon tea from only £14.99 (for 2).

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Podiatry & Chiropody

Debby Luxton BSc (Hons), MChS, HCPC Registered

Corns, callus and hard skin l Cracked heels l l Fungal infections and athlete’s foot l l Nail cutting and filing l l Thickened and fungal nails l l Biomechanics and gait analysis l l Children’s feet l l Diabetic assessment and foot care l l Foot and heel pain l Footwear advice l l Sports injuries l

“Cold” Laser treatment for Fungal Nail Infection l Marigold Therapy for Verrucae l l Orthotic Insoles for Foot and Heel Pain l

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Welcome… Eat Well, Laugh Much, Drink Often. Andy and Emma welcome you to The Boot refurbished modern country pub and eating house. Whether you’re looking for a family lunch or dinner, company celebration or a meal with friends, we have fresh locally produced food, local ales and fabulous wines. The menu reflects the chef’s desire to create exciting dishes suitable for all taste buds.

View our Christmas Menu at our website:

www.theboot-bledlowridge.co.uk Please book ahead for large bookings to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Chinnor Road, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4AW

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i l m y W a F e e e v k i t e s nd e F 21st & 22nd November 2015

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At Haddenham Garden Centre Join us for a weekend of festive fun including:

Real • Fairground Ride • Children’s Farm Christmas • Face Painting • Santa’s Grotto Trees The grotto is also open 11am-4pm available from every weekend until Christmas. the beginning of December Kindly run by Haddenham & District Rotary Club with all proceeds going to charity. PLUS - Extra car parking this year!

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Don’t miss our Christmas Shop

We have a huge Christmas and Giftware department including lights, decorations, real & artificial Christmas trees plus gift ideas for all the family - lots of unique items you won’t find on the high street.

Stanbridge Rd, Haddenham

FREE HOT DRINK & MINCE PIE

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Treat yourself to a free tea or coffee and mince pie in our Gardener’s Retreat Coffee Shop. Just fill in the information below and present when you make your purchase

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New Christmas Lights for Princes Risborough With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to dust of those old Christmas albums, stock up on plenty of mince pies and start looking forward to this year’s Princes Risborough Christmas Lights event. This year the Princes Risborough Festival Committee, Market Group, Princes Risborough Town Council and Wycombe District Council have been working together to obtain new lights and infrastructure for this year’s switch-on. It will make Christmas 2015 in Risborough bigger and better than ever! This year will see new lights in the Market Square, High 46

Street and Bell Street. Festival Chairman Richard Stevenson said, “the old lights needed to be replaced, and on behalf of the town I would like to thank everyone who contributed”. To accompany the new lights we have a host of music and fun in the Market Square, starting at 5.00pm on Friday 4th December. We have performances from St Mary’s Church and local school choirs, Allstars Academy, an array of stalls, hot food and more. To top this Father Christmas will be stopping by to wish you a very Merry Christmas and of course a special guest to a switch on the new lights.

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Agatha Christie, the world-famous author of 66 detective novels and the world’s longest-running play (The Mousetrap), lived for over 40 years in Wallingford. She grew up in Devon and married her first husband, Archibald Christie, in 1914. Agatha worked as a hospital nurse during the First World War and later in a hospital pharmacy, where she learnt much about poisons. After the war she began writing and publishing novels and raising her only child, a daughter called Rosalind. Her first marriage ended in 1928 and her interest in history led her to meet her second husband, the distinguished archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan. The Queen of Crime and her new husband settled into Winterbrook House in Cholsey near Wallingford in 1934, attracted by the dignified beauty of this Oxfordshire Thames-side town. Their home here provided them with great contentment in a busy and eventful life. It was their main residence for the rest of their lives and Agatha did most of her writing in it. It is here that many of her elaborate plots involving Hercules Poirot, Jane Marple, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford and others came into being. She often accompanied her distinguished husband on Middle Eastern excavations which provided material for some of the 80 books and plays which made her the best selling author of all time. Though she generally kept a low profile in Wallingford, she became president of the amateur dramatic group, the Sinodun Players. Appropriately, the 19th century Corn Exchange Theatre, which is the Players’ home, now St Mary’s Church, Cholsey

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Community Barn Dance at Chinnor Village Hall Friday 27th November 2015 7.30pm - 10.30pm Barn Dance and Ploughman’s Supper. Bar available: soft and alcoholic drinks. With Bodger’s Wood Band. Caller: Terry Phipps. Tickets: £7.50 (£2.50 under 18s) available from Jane Honeyball (01844 351096) or Liz Thorpe (01844 351565).Chinnor Village Hall, Church Road, OX39 4PQ All proceeds to Chinnor Methodist Church Building Fund Chinnor Village Hall 7th November Swop Shop 10am - 1pm Chinnor Village Hall 7th November Fund Raising event for Chinnor Village Centre at Chinnor Village Hall 14th November Quiz Night fund raising event for Ladybirds Pre-School 7pm - 11pm Chinnor Village Hall 21st November VE Day Celebration Dance at Chinnor Village Hall 7.30pm to Late 28th November Pop-Up Shops at Chinnor Village Hall 10am - 1pm 6th December Christmas Fayre Fund Raising event for Ladybirds Pre-School at Chinnor Village Hall 10am - 1pm Risborough Countryside Group Tuesday 3rd November 2015 the World of Fungi Illustrated talk John Tyler (see October 6th for venue details and time) Tuesday 1st December 2015 Christmas social, review of the year, quiz, refreshments (see October 6th for venue details and time) Local wildlife and history guided walks: Friday 20th November 2015, Friday 11th December 2015, Friday 5th February 2016 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 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 8pm on the first or second Thursday of the month. November 5th - Working in Institutions, with Julia Wassell 56

St. Dunstan’s Church Advent Craft Fair, Saturday November 28th from 10am to 12 noon. Chinnor Silver Band Concert with Carols, Wednesday December 16th at 8pm. Tickets £8 from 01844 275942 from November 1st. Complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie. 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 Nov 18th John Dunsterville Dec 16th Christmas Lunch 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 2pm Entertainment and refreshments. Contact Mrs Cook 01844 345167 Princes Risborough Afternoon W.I. All meetings at St Mary’s Parish Hall 2pm Visitors welcome Nov 4th A G M & a report on the work of Helen Douglas House, Comp. Guess whose wedding? Dec 2nd Chiltern W.I. Singers Comp. A Pretty Parcel. Princes Risborough Morning W.I. Wed Nov 11th Women on the Home Front in the Great War - a talk by Edward Dixon Wed Dec 9th Egyptian Belly Dancing - Tina-Louise Deeks We meet at 10am in the Carrington Room of Community Centre. Tiddlers & Toddlers Monks Risborough Playgroup Thursdays 9am-11am 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

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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 0789 005 0698 or via email on memsecprltc@gmail.com 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. Bledlow Village Hall With a stage, kitchen, beautiful gardens, children’s playground, and parking for up to 60 cars, Bledlow Village Hall is ideal for parties, meetings and productions. See our web site http://bledlowvillagehall.org or call 07753 565663 to make a booking. 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. Child Bereavement UK Help stChild Bereavement UK celebrate its 21 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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Community Risborough Run in the Park A free weekly 5km for runners of all ages and abilities. 9am every Sunday in Wades Park, Princes Risborough. http://risboroughruninthepark. weebly.com/ risborough5k@gmail.com 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/ Risborough Wine Club Meeting in the Community Centre on the third Monday of every month at 8pm Contact Alex DeWitt 07478 394186 risboroughwine@gmail.com The Princes Centre The trustees would like to thank everyone for their wonderful practical and financial support for our 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 Princes Risborough Methodist Church A welcoming friendly Church with services each Sunday at 10am, 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 10am - 11am, during term time. All are welcome. Elim Church @ Risborough 9 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 ODE. 01844 275822 email: office@elimrisborough.org.uk Hire: tricia.goodchild@elimrisborough.org.uk website: www.elimrisborough.org.uk 60

Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am - 1pm Oasis Coffee Lounge open Sunday 13th December 6pm Saltmine Theatre Production of Beauty & The Beast. Tickets £5 with refreshments. Contact Office on 01844 275822 Risboro’ Lacemakers We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month 7.30 - 9.30pm at the Club Room, Princes Risborough Community Centre, Chair: Jill Baker 01844-275442. Sec: Juliet Chandler 01429-436450 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 2pm. Chinnor Parish Council 36 Station Road, Chinnor. 01844 353267 www.chinnorparishcouncil.org.uk chinnorpc@ btconnect.com. Like our Facebook page for daily news and updates Carols around the tree on Christmas eve Come and join the community for a sing a long of Christmas songs from 6pm on Christmas Eve - meet at the top of the High Street and Keens Lane. Santa may also pop along too! Buy a Brick scheme for the new Chinnor Community pavilion The old Chinnor Sports and Social Club closed the doors at the end of March and the construction of a new Community sports building has started. For just £50 you can help us to furnish the interior and secure a better sporting future for our children for generations to come. We are establishing a ‘Buy a Brick’ scheme for the project and in return for your generous donation; your name, or it could be your child or grandchild’s or any other name, will be engraved on a brick slip that will be permanently and prominently displayed within the building. If you would like any further information on this project or need clarification on any of the above please feel free to contact the Parish office on 01844 353267. Chinnor Useful Websites and phone numbers South Oxfordshire District Council: www.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: 01491 823000 Biffa Waste Collections: 03000 610610

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Community 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. Nov 26th. ‘History of Penicillin’ Mike Burrows 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. 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. 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. Princes Risborough Country Market We are under the Market House, Market Square, Princes Risborough every Thursday morning 9am - 12.30pm. We have a good selection of local plants for sale as well as home-made cakes, savouries, craft, honey, eggs and preserves. All items for sale are produced and/or made locally. Our fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables (usually picked or dug up the day before) are now in. We are always looking for new members - if you have a hobby, garden or cook and are looking for somewhere to sell your wares we will be pleased to hear from you. We are a very friendly co-operative. For further information about us please ring Lorraine on 01844 3437230 or come and see us on a Thursday morning. Risborough Rangers Football Club home Fixtures Sat 14th Nov - Ampthill Town, Sat 28th Nov - Arlesey Town Reserves. Sat 12th Dec - Wodson Park, Satth19th Dec - Broadfields United, Mon 28 Dec - New Bradwell St Peter. All games KO at 3pm. South Midlands League Division one. £5 adult, £3 child/OAP. Programme £1. Windsors, Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9NE. www.risboroughrangers.com 62

Risborough Good Neighbours Risborough Good Neighbours is a volunteer scheme run to help people get to medical appointments. For the people of Risborough and local villages it is a lifeline. It enables people without transport to keep all kinds of medical appointments. Unfortunately, because of a lack of volunteers, this scheme is in danger of having to cease operating. We desperately need telephone coordinators, who arrange the trips, and drivers who undertake to take people and return them home afterwards. Telephone calls can be charged for and drivers get the maximum rate allowed of 45p per mile. Nobody is tied to any particular time, each trip is arranged individually. please help this worthwhile scheme to continue. The vital number is 01844 342600, available from 9am - 4.30pm. If you feel willing to offer or wish to enquire about the service please phone Val Young 01844 345503. Chess Club (Chinnor) Held weekly at Chinnor Scout Hut during term time only, every Wednesday from 6pm 8pm. All proceeds to Chinnor Scouts (£1 per session) and everyone is welcome. For more details contact Mike Turton on 07877 897939. 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. Longwick Evening W.I. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in Longwick Village Hall at 7.30pm. On 11th November we have our A.G.M. so there is no speaker. 9th December Sandrine Anterrion will be teaching us Belly Dancing. 13th January 2016, John Tyler will tell us about Volcanoes and Dragons. Visitors and prospective members are most welcome. Please contact Joy Hennah 01844342519 joy.hennah@talktalk.net 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.

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Community Whites Field Community Hall, Mill Lane, Chinnor Hall for hire - call 01844353267 to enquire about booking the hall for your party etc. The Chilterns Art Group The group meets every Monday evening from 7pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Princes Risborough (opposite the Church). Professional demonstrations are held every 3-4 months and Saturday workshops 3 times a year. Regular sessions with a professional tutor are held on the second Thursday morning of the month at 9.30am. Come and see us or call 01844 216882 for more information. Kimble and Ellesborough Horticultural Society Our friendly Society attracts expert speakers to our monthly meetings which are at 8pm 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. Lacey Green Productions LGP is a friendly, welcoming amateur drama group. We write murder mystery entertainments and perform these and other plays both locally and further afield. We donate our profits to local & national charities. Donations now total over £55,000. Themed Evening with entertainment and multi course dinner is on Friday and Saturday, November 27th and 28th at the Village Hall. Go “Around the world in 80 minutes”. Travel by airship, TGV, ferry and rocket. Tickets 01844 347518 or 344207. See www. laceygreenproductions.c.uk Membership is free. See our website at www.laceygreenproductions. co.uk or phone 01844 344207. Speen W.I. We meet 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 10am until midday. Everyone welcome! 64

Little Kimble Free Church Every Sunday a warm welcome is extended to you to join us for our morning services which start at 11am. 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. 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 Town Council to takeover Princes Risborough Festival Princes Risborough Town Council has agreed to take over the Annual Town Festival following the resignations of a number of the current Festival Committee members. The Festival has run for 20 years, initially organised by the Town Council. In 1997 the Festival was taken over by a Festival Committee who have managed the event ever since. Outgoing Festival Chairman, Richard Stevenson said “the committee have done a fantastic job over the years to organise the Town Festival. The committee comprises of local volunteers, the majority of which have full time jobs. For a variety of reasons many of the committee are unable to continue. I am very pleased however to hand over to the Town Council to ensure Festival 2016 takes place”. Town Mayor, Cllr Alan Turner said “we wish to thank all those that have been involved in promoting our wonderful Town and managing the Annual Festival events. Their dedication and commitment has been nothing more than admirable”. Princes Risborough Town Council now looks forward to continuing this significant Town event and further information will be published in the next issue of Crosstalk. 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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