Prv issue 61 jan17

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016

ISSUE 61

Priceless - Yours to Keep

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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Puzzles

For all your stone needs

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Travel Article

Book review

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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the January/ February issue of Chiltern View Risborough magazine.

Our deliverers are local people, of all ages, who pop 24000 magazines through doors every 2 months, come rain or shine and we couldn’t do this without them.

We have a very exciting start to our year as our Chiltern View Villages magazine is celebrating its 100th issue.

As most of you know, we decided several years ago not to send out Christmas Cards to our lovely advertisers but instead to use that money to support a local charity. This year our donation will be going to FOCUS ( Families of Children United Support ) at Saunderton Lodge, just outside Princes Risborough. This local charity helps to provide support to families and children. For more information go to www.bucksvoice.net/focussaunderton.

We are so proud to have reached this milestone at the beginning of 2017 and we know from the wonderful feedback, that many of you have been reading and using our magazine for all of those issues (over 11 years). We have printed and distributed hundreds of thousands of magazines across our three titles and we would like to thank all our loyal advertisers and our amazing delivery teams for making this possible.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2017.

Until the next time...

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Magazines are available to view online at: www.chilternviewmagazines.co.uk Whilst Chiltern Directories aim to provide a quality publication for local reference it cannot be held responsible for the services or reputation of any of the advertisers or for any content of advertisements or editorial herein. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the publishers. The magazines are produced on paper sourced from FSC approved paper mills and printed using vegetable based inks. They are happy to be recycled but please pass to a friend first.

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4 Heavy metal and Queen start singing for those at the front. (7) 5 Do they get rid of masseurs? (7) 7 Nearer the centre in Tyneside river. (5)

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9 Delight Tom on a boat trip. (8,6) 17 Cut surplus deliveries to leading showman. (9) 19 Animal is more flushed outside here finally. (3,4) 20 Fairies confuse priests. (7) 22 My instinct? Save earned remuneration initially. (5) 24 Deserters return to lead. (4)

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Ménière’s Disease A condition of the Inner Ear and Vestibular System

Ménière’s disease is named after a French Physician Prosper Ménière who in 1800’s worked at a deaf/mute institute in France and studied the condition, that they finally put his name to. Ménière’s is a condition of the inner ear affecting balance and hearing. It is thought to be caused by unusually large amounts of a fluid called endolymph creating a build up of pressure in the inner ear.

This pressure can cause the inner ear Treatments control symptoms rather than curing the condition.

Having Ménière’s can affect your mental health and have a impact on to send abnormal messages to the your whole family. The balance aspect of the condition can prevent brain resulting in dizziness, vomiting you from driving and involve days when you cannot leave your bed. and dulled hearing. It is often described by sufferers as a feeling of ‘fullness in the ear’, and can lead on to dramatic unpredictable, devastating attacks of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Longer term effects of the condition can include permanent hearing loss and tinnitus and on-going balance problems.

Exact causes of the condition are unknown but there are potential links to circulation problems, viral infections, allergies, the immune system, migraines or genetic factors.

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Take time out.

Regular exercise including yoga and pilates to maintain flexibility and strength which can help balance and aid relaxation.

Wearing sunglasses can relieve eye strain.

Carry medication on you at all times.

Listen to relaxation tapes at night.

Use night lights to avoid harsh electric light.

Use hearing aids that have a remote control and different programmes to help cope with fluctuating hearing loss.

Look after your mental health - talk to people, you are not on your own.

Over our 30 years of practice we meet many people living with Ménière’s disease. We have helped them practically with hearing technology that allows them to adjust the levels to suit different stages of the condition. On a less practical level we feel some of the best help we can offer is social and mental support. We have been working together with Amersham Tinnitus & Ménière’s society to provide an outlet for people to meet and share experiences in a safe,guided place. Out next events are:Tuesday 7th February 10.00am - 12pm in Thame Town Hall and Friday 10th February 10am -12pm at Flint Barn Court, Old Amersham. Please join us, or if you can’t make these dates, register your interest and we will keep you informed of future events, which may include weekend and evening get togethers if we can garner sufficient interest. www. a sto n h ea r i ng . c o. u k 01494 733840 (Am e rs ha m ) - 0184 4 3 9 6 0 57 ( Tha m e )

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Continuing our 5 Star Service into the New Year With Christmas fast approaching we’re all thinking about the important things in life. Important things like family, love, friendship, kindness and community.

I was sitting down thinking about this the other day and what’s important to us here at Thame Cars all year round, not just at Christmas. We’ve been selling, servicing, hiring and fixing cars for over two decades and throughout this time we’ve held certain values to be important.

Every day we strive to make the lives of our customers happy, simple, safe & convenient.

I think you and I can agree that none of us can have too much happiness in our lives, and this is front and centre of the way operate. After all, it doesn’t take much to treat people with respect and good humour.

Too many things in life are more complicated than they need to be. And we take a real pleasure in simplifying the processes of buying, servicing or hiring a car from us. Simple is good, and if we can’t explain the process to a six year old we go back to the drawing board and start again until we can.

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into our short list. It’s perhaps taken as granted that everybody who goes near your car’s inner workings is a qualified technician, but it’s important to us to go above and beyond. By making sure that we give all the cars we prepare for sale an additional 100 point safety check you can be certain that you’re being looked after.

Nobody enjoys inconvenience, but it’s almost an unwritten rule that some things in life will be awkward. We don’t want servicing your car to fall into this category which is why we do everything we can to make it stress-free and easy, with minimal impact on your busy life. After all, just because we enjoy hanging around a garage all day doesn’t mean that you should have to.

So we offer an efficient collection & return service that eliminates as much of the hassle as possible.

Christmas is a time for reflecting and refocusing on the important things in life. The most important thing for us is you, our wonderful customers. And we’re perpetually on the lookout for more ways we can make your life happy, simple, safe & convenient.

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What’s cooking in winter?

Winter is a time for hearty, warming, stews and casseroles. One of the best is a French Classic, Beef Bourguignon. Here at What’s Cooking we use braising steak, smoked streaky bacon and good red wine. Cut the beef into quite large pieces (5cm x 3cm approx.), so that they stand up to the long slow cook.

Beef Bourguignon Feeds 4-6 people Ingredients: 1kg Braising steak 1 x Spanish onion, peeled and diced 5-6 slices smoked streaky bacon, cut into pieces 1cm wide Half a bottle red wine (preferably from Burgundy) 250ml beef stock 2 x cloves garlic, crushed A few sprigs of thyme 2 x bay leaves 40gr tomato paste 12 x peeled shallots 18 x small button mushrooms 1 x tablespoon cornflour Salt & Pepper

Method: In a large saucepan add a little rapeseed oil and gently fry the onions until soft. Meanwhile in a frying pan fry the pieces of beef 18

over a high heat until nicely browned. Add the beef to the onions and then de-glaze the frying pan with the red wine, using a wooden spatula to scrape up any residue from the beef. Add the wine to the beef & onions and then add the stock, thyme, bay leaves, garlic and tomato paste.

Add water to just cover the beef and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef is very

tender. In a frying pan, fry the bacon in a little oil until browned and add to the stew. In the same pan add the shallots and lightly brown adding them to the stew together with the button mushrooms. Cook for about 15 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper, then slake the cornflour with a little cold water and use this to thicken the sauce to your liking.

Bon appetit!

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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 nonprofit making organisations and groups when not on scheduled service and we run outings each month to places of interest.

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A Fresh Start

The start of a new year is often the time when we take a critical look at our lives and think about making some changes. Whether you want to take up a new hobby or start your own business, this month’s books are for you…

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way to Banish Clutter Forever Marie Kondo

If you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of ‘stuff’, this book might help. Kondo encourages us to only keep those possessions that ‘spark joy’. There is some waffle in places, but stick with it. There are some great tips and tricks.

Most importantly, Kondo helps the reader to think about the emotions connected to items, and the kind of life they could have if they lived in a simpler, less cluttered space.

The Idea in You: How to Find It, Build It, and Change Your Life Martin Amor and Alex Pellew

If you’re fed up with the daily grind and thinking of starting your own business, this book could give you the kick start you need. It’s packed with advice and encouragement for turning ‘your daydream 22

into dynamite’. There are case studies, exercises, and useful resources, along with plenty of practical information.

And, unlike many other books in this genre, it’s also actually enjoyable to read.

The Girl in the Garden Melanie Wallace

A single teenage mum, a grieving widow, a photographer, a recluse, a man trying to do what’s right. Characters with very different outlooks and lives, but their stories are all entwined. And their flaws, hopes and buried dreams are all too identifiable. They all need to allow themselves to heal and trust if they’re to take those first tentative steps towards a better life.

The Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style Wendy Gardiner

Those looking to indulge their creative side in 2017 could find plenty to tempt them here. The companion book to the fourth series of the BBC2 show The Great British Sewing Bee, the book offers advice on everything from choosing fabric to altering designs. There are also more than 25 patterns included with the book, with projects

ranging from a Babygro to a cocktail dress. Aimed at all abilities, this could well prove to be indispensable for new and experienced sewers alike.

Bloom: Navigating Life and Style Estée Lalonde

Beauty and lifestyle vlogger Lalonde has gained a legion of fans, and much critical acclaim, for her daily musings on style, beauty, food and life in general. In Bloom, Lalonde talks about the highs and lows of her life, including overcoming depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.

A beautifully designed book for dipping in and out of when you need a bit of inspiration.

Making It Up As I Go Along Marian Keyes

In this collection of essays, Keyes gives us a hilarious insight into her daily life and thoughts. While it’s laughaloud funny, there’s also a good dose of reflection.

Keyes isn’t afraid to poke fun at herself and reveal her own vulnerability. By doing so, she reminds us that often we’re our own worst critics and sometimes we need to just go easy on ourselves.

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Health Matters

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West Wycombe and Bradenham Walks

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There are plenty of quirky and historic features to discover as you stroll along. West Wycombe is full of history – from the imposing Dashwood Mausoleum and St Lawrence’s Church on top of the hill to the classically-landscaped grounds of West Wycombe Park and the spooky Hellfire Caves offering infamous tales of 18th century aristocratic partying. The attractive Manor in Bradenham was occupied

by Benjamin Disraeli, Queen Victoria’s favourite prime minister, before he moved to nearby Hughenden.

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West Wycombe Hill in autumn beechwoods, planted in past centuries for the local furniture industry. When you emerge from the woods there are great views across the Bradenham Valley. If you are taking the detour to Downley you’ll walk across Downley Common, which originally provided grazing land for the villagers of West Wycombe. Ponds in the local woods are probably over 300 years old and were dug to provide water for cattle.

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As your life changes it’s important to make a Will - it’s the only way to make sure your wishes in life are carried out after you’re gone.

This February, participating solicitors from across the Chilterns have agreed to give their time and Will-writing expertise freely in return for a comparable donation to Rennie Grove Hospice Care. Rennie Grove Hospice Care is a local charity providing specialist nursing care across the Chilterns to patients and families diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

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There’s much to look forward to as the new year arrives with a full line-up of must-see shows to suit all tastes at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.

Psychological thriller Gaslight starring Kara Tointon and Keith Allen takes to the stage Mon 16 – Sat 21 Jan, with a seat-gripping drama of great British theatre, and a story of a shocking discovery that shakes a respectable Victorian marriage to its core.

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With Christmas and the New Year now a memory, the days are beginning to lengthen and slowly but surely, Spring approaches.

The garden, at the moment, may be out of bounds due to the rain or frost, so this is time for planning and preparing.

If the weather is against you, there’s nothing to stop you getting your greenhouse ready for the forthcoming gardening season.

Make a nice cup of tea, pop the radio on and get to grips with your potting bench, hand tools and pots. Give everything a good clean with some diluted Jeyes fluid, making sure all your equipment and glass are spotlessly clean will prevent any nasty diseases taking a hold later in the year. Empty out that seed box and take a look at your seed packets. It’s not always necessary to buy new seed every year as most packs will be fresh enough to sew for at least a couple of seasons but there is a limit. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you found seeds dating back many years.

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The early new year is just the time to plan any planting schemes you have in mind for this year. Draw up a plan of your garden and do some research on what plants you intend to use. Spend time thinking about what you want in your garden, the height, hardiness, soil suitability, evergreen or deciduous, possible fragrance etc.

Planning your new bed is exciting, and it can save you a great deal of money. You may well visit a garden centre and be tempted by an azalea in flower or a rhododendron in bud, but planting them in your garden around here would be a big mistake. These plants, and some others, are lime haters - they need an acid soil to flourish. Our gardens have a high PH, meaning it is alkaline, so the aforementioned

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Don’t worry, there are a huge number of plants that will thrive in our soil - take a look online, or if you’re still in doubt drop in and one of us will gladly advise you.

One of the first tasks of the year is to think about Seed Potatoes. We start stocking them at the end of January, but it is far too early to plant them out. There is a vast choice of varieties, so again, do your research. Some are ideal for mashing, some for roasting and so on. If space is limited and you don’t have a spare bed, you can easily grow Seed Potatoes in a large container. The benefit of growing them like this is they are easy to harvest, and will be ready to eat earlier than those planted in the garden.

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Princes Risborough Morning W.I. 12th January - Joan Cooper will give a talk entitled - Seated Flexibility Exercise.

9th February - Sandra Hurst will give a talk entitled - Slow Boat Down the Mekong.

We meet at 10.00am in the Carrington Room of the Community Centre on the 2nd Wednesday on the month.

Visitors and new members are most welcome. Contact: 01844 344246.

Chinnor Methodist Church We’re very pleased to say that the building work at our Church has now finished and we’ll be back in Station Road (OX39 4PZ) in the New Year! Come and see what our fabulous refurbished building looks like - our services begin at 10.30am. We finish with coffee and a biscuit - all are very welcome!

Do join us on Saturday 4th February (7.30pm) for a fundraising concert given by the Crendon Cello Quartet. They will be playing music from Bach to the Beatles and the evening will include a time for refreshments. Money raised will be split between Brain Tumour Research and Chinnor Methodist Church. Please ring Jane Honeyball on 01844 351096 for more details - you will be very welcome.

RISEX 2017 Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 18th of February 2017, Risborough & District Model Railway Club, Community Centre (adjacent to Springs swimming pool), Wades Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9AX. 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Adults £3.00, Child £2.00 Contact: Adrian Harford, 01296 41510 risexmanager@rdmrc.org.uk www.rdmrc.org.uk The whole of the Community Centre in Princes Risborough is taken over one day in the spring each year. Allowing local modellers to display their layouts and model making.

9 layouts, trade support and modeling demonstrations, light refreshments will be available including Lots of Homemade Cakes.

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Princes Risborough Country Market A Very Happy New Year to all our customers.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to refurbishment of the Market House, we have reluctantly decided to prolong our winter break. We will be closed for the whole of January and February this year. We will re-open, under the Market House (we hope) on 2nd March 2017.

Look forward to seeing you then. In the meantime, if you have any queries or are desperate for a particular item, we will do your best to supply. Please ring Lorraine on 01844 347230 who will be able to help.

Princes Risborough Music Society There will be a Music Workshop in the Baptist Church Princes Risborough on Saturday February 18th from 10 am until 4pm. This will be directed by Adrian Thompson. All are welcome. Full details and registration form are on the website.

Sunday March 19th 2017 at 3 pm, will be an Easter Celebration including The Saviour by William Lloyd Webber. This will be a Tea Concert and will be held at the Church of St Lawrence at West Wycombe.

Tickets will be available from members of the choir, the Elephants Trunk, and PRMS. Ticket price £12 (children (£6). Tickets are also available from 01494 562889 or on line @ www.princesrisboroughmusicsociety.org If you need transport the Community Bus will be running- please contact 07941 963097.

The Summer Concerts will be held on 29th & 30th June &1st July, at 7.30 pm at Longwick Village Hall. We will be performing a concert version of “the Gypsy Baron” by Johann Strauss.Princes Risborough Music Society is a friendly Society of about 60 members. Rehearsals are at Princes Risborough Secondary School on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. Please contact the Membership Secretary on 01844 344083.

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Local Clubs and Organisations

Lacey Green Singers Founded in 1982, the Lacey Green Singers gives regular performances both in St John’s School and St John’s Church. The range of music is wide, from classics to the more popular repertoire, the sole objective being singing for pleasure and entertainment. Membership is drawn from a wide area around the village. The choir meets during term time at 7.45pm on Thursdays at the school. For information, ring chairman Marian on 07753 512414 or email laceygreensingers@hotmail.com.

Princes Risborough Bowls Club Bowls is an enjoyable and social game and we would like to welcome new members. 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-adlamarchitects.org.uk. www.bucksvoice.net/prbc Lucy Clark Scottish Country Dance Club We are a friendly and fun club who meet and dance on Thursday evenings at The Oldham Hall, Great Missenden HP16 0AZ. Whether you are new to Scottish dancing or already a dancer, why not come along and see what we have to offer? Visit our website www.lucyclark.org.uk for more details or telephone Liz Mitchell, club Secretary on 07947 000368.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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: e-mail: 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.

Chinnor Cubs Every Tuesday 6.30 – 8.00pm. Lots of activities, camping trips and a great opportunity to meet new friends and try new challenges. Places now available.

Contact cubs@chinnorscouts.org.uk or have a look at our website www.chinnorscouts.org.uk.

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.

Rennie Grove Hospice Why not arrange for a Rennie Grove Hospice Care Ambassador to visit and talk about the work that Rennie Grove does in your local community?

To find out more about Rennie Grove and to download an Ambassador booking form, visit www.renniegrove.org/support/communitygroups/book-an-ambassador-talk or call 01442 890222. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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 Mrs Janet Smith on 01844 347564.

Risborough Evening W.I. We started our WI in January 2014 and welcome new members and visitors. We meet the first Thursday of the month at 8pm at the Princes Centre off Clifford Road in Princes Risborough.

Our program includes an interesting variety of speakers, activities, outings and special events.

Contact Cath Campbell on 01844 274962 or 0774 6368085 or email risboroughevewi@gmail.com Naphill Bridge Club Meets Thursdays at 7.15pm at the Naphill Village Hall. Contact Rene Ashby 01494 482933 or Margaret Stagg 01494 530736.

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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/ 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.

Risborough Rangers Risborough Rangers JFC was started in 1971 and since then thousands of children have enjoyed their time with us. Today, we are one of the largest clubs in the area with over 350 boys and girls playing regularly between 5 and 16 years of age. The club is run on a totally voluntary basis with our main funding coming from the annual registration fees paid by club members. We are also very grateful for the continued support we receive from parents and local businesses, who sponsor individual teams.

We are recruiting for all age groups boys and girls from aged 5 to our u16’s therefore if you are interested in joining our great club please contact Andy Quigley on the below. Our season kicks off on the 3rd September 2016 so if you would like to give it a go please give us a call Andy Quigley, Chairman, RRJFC andrew. quigley@astute.co.uk, 07775 667800 www.risboroughrangersjfc.co.uk

Risborough Countryside Group For Guided Walks, Meet at the Mount Car Park, Princes Risborough at 9.30am. We then drive to the start point, returning by 1pm. Lifts can be provided.

Contact Francis Gomme on 01844 274865 or francisgomme@aol.com for further details

Princes Risborough Afternoon W.I. Our meetings are the 1st Wed of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall at 2.00pm Visitors welcome. 01844 345653.

St. Mary’s Church 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 10.30am. Coffee in the Chapter House; Open Door in the Chapter House. All welcome to join us for afternoon tea. We particularly cater for the lonely and those recently bereaved.

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.

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Mondays @ 5.30pm and 7.30pm Thame Snooker Club, 1a St Andrews Court, Wellington St, Thame, OX9 3WT Call Sam: 07850 829581

Wednesdays @ 3.30, 5.30pm and 7.30pm Baptist Church Hall, Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0AD Call Emma: 07879 685164

Thursdays @ 5.30pm and 7.30pm St Andrews School, Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4PU Call Charlotte: 07932 949599

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Mondays @ 5.30pm and 7.30pm Longburrow Hall, Park Lane, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3TQ Call Debbie: 07824 641510

Wednesdays @ 5.30pm & 7.30pm Thame Snooker Club 1a St. Andrews Court, Wellington Street, Thame, OX9 3WT Call Sam: 07850 829581

Thursdays @ 9.30am Princes Risborough Community Centre, Wades Park, Princes Risborough, HP27 9AX Call Emma: 07879 685164

Wednesdays @ 9.30am The Scout Hut, Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4QD Call Charlotte: 07932 949599

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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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.

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. 01844 346345 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.

Contact - Rev Keith Edwards 01296 423363.

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.

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 10.30am.

Short, informal Service preceded by free breakfast.

All Welcome. Tuesdays/Thursdays 10.00am – 1.00pm Oasis Coffee Lounge open.

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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.

Chinnor Short Mat Bowls Club All ages and abilities welcome. We can loan equipment, please come along Wednesday 7pm10pm 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.

Risborough Rangers Football Club For further club information on all fixtures and results log on to www.risboroughrangers.com or Risborough Rangers Football Club Facebook Page or Risborough Rangers FC Twitter.

Richard Woodward (Chairman) 01844 342202, Steve Burnett (Pres/Publicity Officer) 07546 538263, Sally Head (Clubhouse Manager) 07871 038128.

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.

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 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.

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Speen W.I. Speen W.I. 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.

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.risboroughu3a.org.uk 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 60

Risborough RFC Enquires@risborough-rfc.com www.risborough-rfc.com.

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 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.

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 01844 347693.

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.

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 Wycombe Shopmobility Email - hw.shopmob.events@ btconnect.com. 01494 472277.

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