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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the March/April issue of Chiltern View (Thame Area) magazine. This Winter has been described as one of, if not ‘the’ wettest on record. We have been relatively lucky compared to the awful flood damage in some parts of the country but all the same, there has still been some serious damage to property locally. Flooded roads, such as the Chinnor to Thame one, which now has major potholes, have affected journeys and high winds have destroyed garden fences and walls etc. If you have been unlucky enough to have been personally affected by our adverse weather, then we have a large number of trades people in Chiltern View who may be able to help. We are looking forward though and there are some signs of Spring around with new bulbs just shooting through the wet ground. We will start thinking about our gardens again so why not cheer yourselves up with a visit to Waterperry Gardens (pages 6 & 7) or visit the fantastic Tiggywinkles Wildlife Centre that is hosting another great art show in April (page 24). Please remember that not only do we have the printed magazines but you can also see us online at www.chilterndirectories.co.uk or, now that we have embraced social media, why not follow us on Twitter or like our Facebook page. Until next time
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Risborough Carers are your local, private family run Home Care Provider based in Thame, Oxfordshire. We passionately believe in promoting Client’s dignity, privacy, safety, independence and choice. 21 years’ experience of excellent service from our professional and highly training staff. Due to continued growth we are now recruiting for:
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Recipe: Easy Lamb Rogan Dhansak This recipe does use fresh ingredients but ‘cheats’ a little by using a jar of sauce rather than creating it from scratch which saves time, but still produces a delicious and authentic dish. Unlike many curry type dishes, the lentils make this very thick so there’s no need for rice. It reheats perfectly and so can be cooked the day before ready to eat at short notice the next day. Serves 4 to 6 Ready in 4 hours 800g diced leg of lamb or lamb steaks 3 whole peppers, red, green, yellow, sliced. 1 chopped and diced onion 2 carrots peeled and finely diced 2 sticks of celery chopped and finely diced 2 jars of Rogan Josh sauce (recommend Loyd Grosman) Half a teacup of dried red lentils 2 – 4 whole red chillies sliced Bunch of fresh coriander Olive oil Salt and pepper For serving, naan bread and sour cream Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas Mark 2. Add a splash of olive oil to a frying pan and cook the onions, carrot and celery until they take on a bit of colour, then put these into a large casserole pot.
Pour in the two jars of Rogan Josh, then add a bit of water to the jars, put the lid back on and shake. Chop half the coriander and add to the pot with the liquid from the jars and stir thoroughly. You need the casserole pot filled to near the top, so add water if necessary. Don’t worry if it looks a bit watery, the lentils at the end will thicken it all up. Put into the oven, giving it a stir after about 2 hours. After 3.5 hours sprinkle over lentils and stir in. Put back into the oven for another 40 minutes. Just before serving sprinkle the rest of the fresh coriander on top and then serve with naan bread, and sour cream.
In the same pan put about half the diced lamb and fry until sealed, then put into casserole pot, repeat with the rest of the lamb. Fry the peppers for a couple of minutes, then put them into casserole pot with a pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Add the chillies to taste – 4 chillies will give a medium heat but use fewer chillies and remove the seeds if you don’t like it too hot. PAGE 12
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Famous People of the Chilterns:
JOHN HAMPDEN 1594 – 1643
John Hampden is one of this area’s most famous historical figures, a rebel who stood up for his beliefs and played a key role on the Parliamentary side in the Civil War. Statues of John Hampden in Aylesbury’s Market Square, and the central lobby of the House of Commons, commemorate this controversial man whom his contemporaries called ‘The Patriot’.
On the outbreak of war, Hampden formed his own regiment and led them in battle. His eldest son was killed in a skirmish at Chenies Manor and he himself was wounded at the Battle of Chalgrove Field, near Watlington, when his troops were ambushed by Prince Rupert’s Royalist cavalry. He was carried to Thame where he survived six days and died on 24th June 1643. Grieving colleagues carried his body through the night for burial in the church of St Mary Magdalen, next to Hampden House in Great Hampden.
First cousin to Oliver Cromwell, John Hampden was descended from an ancient Buckinghamshire family who owned Hampden House, in Great Hampden in Buckinghamshire. He went to Lord Williams’s School in Thame and served as MP for various seats including Wendover and Buckinghamshire. His first wife was Elizabeth Symeon of Pyrton, near Watlington, with whom he had nine children. Noted for his “flowing courtesy to all men”, he was a skilled and clever debater in Parliament and had a special aptitude for committee work.
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Today, a monument to John Hampden in St Mary Magdalen Church commemorates the life of this man of great integrity. Nearby, a Ship Money Memorial is located on Honor End Lane, north of Prestwood (postcode HP16 9QZ). Hampden House is not open to the public but can be seen from the waymarked Chiltern Way circular walk nearby. This profile is one of 32 profiles of colourful and talented people from this area which can be found in the full colour booklet Famous People of the Chilterns, published by the Chilterns Conservation Board. You can purchase copies for only £4.99 plus p&p from www.chilternsaonb.org/shop. The Chilterns Conservation Board is the public body charged with protecting and promoting the nationally-important Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Find out more about our work on the website above.
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He became a powerful influence in the struggle between Charles I and Parliament that culminated in the Civil War. In 1637 Hampden refused to pay the 20 shillings Ship Money on his Stoke Mandeville property – a tax which would assist the king in bypassing Parliament. He was made a test case and, although judgement went against him, he became a popular hero. In 1641 Parliament passed the Grand Remonstrance of grievances against the king, put together by a number of people including John Hampden. Hampden was accused of High Treason but eluded capture. 6,000 Buckinghamshire men walked to London in his support, with copies of the Remonstrance in their hats.
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Dog of the Month Hi, we are Dipsy & Tanza, we are 3 & 4 year old Lurchers and we are looking for a home together as we get on so well, we wouldn’t cope being separated. We are sweet boys who LOVE to run! It is important that we have owners who will spend time training a re-call so we can get off lead for a good run! In the right home we will make a wonderful addition. We must live together but cannot live with cats and are looking for a home where any children are aged 10 years and over. PAGE 16
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Thame Duellists Fencing Club Ever watched an Erroll Flynn movie and wanted to join in? Fancy yourself as a Jedi? Take up the Olympic sport of fencing and turn a swordfighting daydream into an exciting reality! Learn fencing with Thame Duellists Fencing Club, Thame Leisure Centre, Thursdays during term. 7-11 year olds 6pm; over 11s/adults from 6.45pm. email thameduellistsfencingclub@gmail. com or contact club chairman James Kingston on 07947 049511 for more details. Chess Club Chinnor Scout Hut. Term time only. 6pm-8 pm Wednesdays. All are welcome. All proceeds go to Chinnor Scouts. Details Mike Turton 07877 897939 Badminton in Chinnor Interested in learning how to improve in a club or play at league level? Opportunities for those who know the basics and want more enjoyment. A friendly club, sociable and competitive. Come along on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Chinnor Village Hall. Mill Lane Badminton Club. Roger Payne 01844 351959 Thame Women’s Institute Meets on the third Monday of the month in the Town Hall at 7.30pm. The programme includes a variety of talks and demonstrations, outings and social events. Smaller groups enjoy a cake club, craft group, book group and poetry group. Our April meeting will be David Tonks presenting “Songs from the 1940s, 50s and 60s” on Monday 14 April. After that a new programme for the year will be available. New members and visitors are made very welcome. Contact Judy Dudley (Secretary) judydudley@btinternet.com or 01844 260131 See some pictures on www.thamewi.webs.com Thame Royals Junior Netball Club For Girls school year 6-13 all abilities welcome. Training Saturday mornings @ Lord Williams Lower School. Run by qualified Netball Coaches More info contact Michelle Dack mobile 07799648356 or email michelle@dackhome.plus.com.
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Chinnor Windmill In common with other watermills and windmills Nationwide, Chinnor Windmill will be open as part of National Mills day on May 11th from 12.30pm to 5pm. The mill has been steadily reconstructed in Whites field off Mill Lane Chinnor, after it was bulldozed in the 1960’s to make way for housing.This year should finally see the sails lifted into place. There will be tours around the windmill and presentations on the mill’s history and restoration. www.chinnor-windmill.blogspot.com Thame Badminton Club Thame Badminton Club welcomes players for both social and competitive play every Wednesday evenings from 8.00pm – 10.00 pm at Thame Leisure Centre. Non-members and visitors are welcome any time to pay and play, and for those who would like to test their skills in competition, we also have a number of teams playing in local leagues in both Aylesbury and Oxford. For more information Please contact either: Club Chairman - Rob Sutton at rob@ robsuttonmarketing.com Tel: 01865 890580 , or Club Secretary - Jacqui Williams at jacquiw63@ yahoo.co.uk Tel : 01296 747951 Railex 2014 Model Railway Exhibition Risborough & District Model Railway Club Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Stadium Approach, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 9PP Saturday 24th May 10.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 25th May 10.00am-5.00pm Admission: Adults £8.00, Child £5.00, Family (2+3) £18.00 On Sunday only - up to 2 children admitted free with an accompanying paying adult. Many Model Railway Layouts from all over the country, as well as around 50 manufacturers and traders. There is limited on site car parking, so we recommend that you use the car parks in Aylesbury and catch the free vintage bus from the railway station, which will also link up with Chiltern trains services from London Marylebone. For full details see our website www.railex.org.uk Contact David Lane Tel: 01296 437475 Email: railexmanager@rdmrc.org.uk Thame Players Theatre Company Ltd It Runs in the Family by Ray Cooney Tuesday 4th March to Saturday 8th March at 7.45pm
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Tickets: £9 and £8 with £1 off for concessions Anita Harris Sunday 16th March at 7.45pm Tickets: £12 An Evening of Wine with Neil Philips – the Wine Tipster Friday 21st March at 7.45pm Ticket prices and title of the performance not yet decided but will follow soon. Patrick Collins Sunday 23rd March at 8pm Tickets prices are not yet decided and will NOT be available from Tickets Anywhere nor online. Details of where to buy and about the show will follow (see website). A charity performance organised by Thame Councillor, Mike Dyer Saturday 29th March Ticket prices and details will follow (see website). New Foxtrot Serenaders Saturday 5th April at 7.45pm Tickets: £10.00 and £9.00 (concessions £1 off) David Copperfield an adaptation of Dickens novel presented by Hot Buckle Productions Sunday 13th April at 7.45pm Tickets: £10 (concessions £1 off). Wife After Death by Eric Chapell Tuesday 6th May to Saturday 10th May at 7.45pm Tickets: £9 and £8 (£1 off for concessions) Details available from Steve Lambell the Director Thame Players are delighted to announce their online booking facility is on their website on www.thameplayers.co.uk (10% booking fee applies) so all their shows and most visiting shows can be booked from the comfort of your own chair. Or ring Tickets Anywhere and they can do it for you. The theatre is situated in the heart of Thame in Nelson Street, next door but one to the Fire Station. Tickets are available from Tickets Anywhere, Greyhound Walk, Thame, telephone 01844 217228, or online from www.thameplayers.co.uk. (10% booking fee applies) Chinnor Knit and Stitch Group On 22nd March Chinnor Knit and Stitch group are holding a Craft Fair to support The Chernobyl Children’s Life Line Charity. Venue Chinnor Village Hall - Opening Time 10.30am till 5pm. Entrance £2.50. There will be Art Exhibitions, Jewellery, Art & Craft Knitting and Sewing Sales, Local Craft Groups and other Organisations with Displays of their Work, And The local Knitters Anonymous Garden Display. We will be selling Ploughman’s Lunches and other Refreshments throughout the day and there will also be a Tombola, all In Aid of Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline, Registered Charity
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TCC2 ‘TCC2 was founded in November 2010 with support from the highly regarded Thame Chamber Choir. It is the only community based children’s choir in the area with members coming from a wide catchment area in and around Thame. The choir rehearses weekly in John Hampden School Thame, currently has around 20 members and is still growing. The choir has performed locally alongside Thame Chamber Choir, Thame Concert Band and Thame Choral Society as well as entertaining local organisations. New members are always welcome. More information is available from the website www.tcc2.org or tel (01844) 292088/215680.’ Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers (CBCV) Cuttle Brook Conservation Volunteers (CBCV) is a diverse group, ranging from young adults to retired people and everything in-between. We do a wide variety of work, including: coppicing/ pollarding; planting trees and shrubs; building infrastructure, such as bridges and boardwalks; wildlife surveys and the never-ending litter picking! There is always a lot to do and we can find something for everyone, of all ages and abilities. We have two work parties per month, on the third Sunday and the last Wednesday. We meet at 10am in the recreation ground car park. All tools are provided, plus refreshments. Work finishes around 1pm. Contact: Elaine Aldridge (01844) 292307 Email: leafylaine@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.cuttlebrook.org.uk Dovecote The Dovecote Day Centre for elderly people with dementia, memory loss and other mental health needs meets on Wednesday and Friday 10am till 2pm at the Barns Centre. We provide a two course meal and mentally and physically stimulating activities for clients. A typical day may include playing word games, tossing the beachball, having a singsong, listening to poetry, doing a jigsaw puzzle or a visit from the museum or music therapist. We also go on occasional trips, such as to a petting zoo. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. To find out more contact 07827235425 or email dovecote@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk. Cost £10 a session.
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T.W.C.C This was formally Thame Branch of the National Organisation of the Widowed. The above wish it to be known that they no longer have any connection to the National Organisation of the Widowed. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month in the Guide Headquarters, Southern Road, Thame at 2.00pm. All Widows & Widowers are welcome. For info. contact Dianne.hirst100@btinternet.com Thame Historical Society A society catering for those interested in all aspects of Thame, which meets on the 2nd Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm at the Thame Barns Centre. Contact: Maurice Kirtland 01844 213449 or Rosalie Gibson 01844 213948 Thame Choral Society Rehearsals are underway for Thame Choral Society’s Spring Concert on Saturday, 10th May 2014 at St Mary’s Church, Thame. The theme of the concert, The Spirit of England, features English choral music spanning five centuries, from Byrd and Purcell to Parry and Rutter, with accompaniment by organ, brass and percussion. New and former singers are particularly welcome to join existing choir members for this exciting concert under the inspirational leadership of director, Helen Swift. Thame Choral Society, founded in 1961, is an informal, friendly, nonaudition choir committed to the enjoyment of music and has performed a wide range of choral works from the renaissance and baroque through the classical and romantic composers to modern pieces by Britten, Poulenc and Rutter. Two major concerts are performed each year at St Mary’s Parish Church in Thame, and an informal concert of lighter items is arranged for the summer, often in a garden setting. Rehearsals are held at the Methodist Church, Haddenham on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. More information about the choir can be found on their website, www.thamechoralsociety.co.uk, and by sending an email to thamechoralsociety@hotmail.co.uk. The Rotary Club of Thame The Rotary Club of Thame is a group of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Our Rotary members are enthusiastic, fun-loving and active volunteers who give their time and talents to serve communities both at home and overseas.
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The Rotary Club of Thame welcomes new members both women and men. The club’s meetings take place at the Spread Eagle Hotel on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm. For more information about club activities or to enquire about becoming a member, please visit the Rotary Club of Thame’s website: www.thame.rotaryweb.org Girlguiding Thame District We currently find ourselves in need of adults to help keep the existing Girlguiding Thame groups running. We would be really interested to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in the unit meetings, no experience is necessary just bags of enthusiasm and there’s plenty of training available if you want it. There are also ways to be involved without attending the meetings which are just as important - shopping, accounts, administration, transport, catering, fundraising and preparing materials for activities. It is incredibly rewarding and fun. If you are interested please contact: Mrs Kathryn Shorter, klshorter80@gmail.com For more information on Girlguiding, visit the website www.girlguiding.org.uk 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. We hold illustrated talks from Sept to Apr each year. Our next talks are on Monday 24th March. The Gambia by Mike Wilkes. Monday 28th April An evening with Owls by David Garner. 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 Thame Chamber Choir Thame Chamber Choir is a secular, auditioned choir meeting every Wednesday between 8pm and 10pm in Christchurch, Upper High Street, Thame. We welcome adults of all ages, including students, to perform a wide range of music, largely unaccompanied. Musical Director Duncan Aspden Saturday 23rd March Triumph & Tragedy Music for two choirs With Petros Singers, 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church. The creative benefits of combining two fine chamber choirs: the power of a chorus with the suppleness of a small ensemble. Programme includes: Agnus Dei
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Barber, Great is the Lord Elgar, Mass in G-minor Vaughan Williams, Coronation Anthem Walton. An evening not to be missed! Tickets: £12, £10 from CAAOS shop or Email: info@thamechamberchoir.org Tel: Sue on 01844 215680 www.thamechamberchoir.org 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 7pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Princes Risborough (opposite the Church). Professional demonstrations are held every 3-4months and Saturday workshops 3 times a year. Regular sessions with a professional tutor are held once a month on Thursday evening for anyone who is interested. We paint in all media: watercolour, acrylic, pastel etc and hold an Annual Art Show and sale. This is a friendly group who enjoy painting and we welcome new members of all abilities. Come and see us or call 01844 216882 for more information. Thame Museum The museum, which opened in 2007 is an independent museum staffed entirely by volunteers. It is housed in the old Court House, where it provides a variety of display panels, artefacts and oral histories telling the story of this historic town and its people. In addition to the permanent galleries, the museum has a programme of entertaining and informative exhibitions and talks. Facilities for local history and family history research are also available. Why not come along and find out about the buried treasure found on the river bank and the Elizabethan Wall Paintings discovered hidden in a building in the Upper High Street and meet Tom Harris and Jacob. The museum is free to visitors and is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am-4pm and on Sundays from 12 noon to 4pm. Winter opening times can be found at www.thamemuseum.org If you have any information for our Community pages, please email us at thameview@live.co.uk or give us a call on 07500048230 We are particularly interested in any local events, clubs and societies in the area.
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Haberdashery Clickettyclack 9 Hairdressers Brothers – Thame 20/21 Hair by Amy 9 Lisa Young 31 Handyman Mike Chester 15 Heating Engineer Oil Serv 29 Heating Systems Anders Heating Company Ltd 17 Home Furnishings Zoe’s Interiors 7 Hotels Lambert Arms 18 Jewellers Aylesbury Bullion Company 33 Joiners Chiltern Carpentry 13 Premier Architectural Joinery 25 Kitchens Classic and Contemporary Kitchens 25 Leisure Buildings BBD Leisure Buildings 5 Locksmiths RPC Locksmiths 5 Mobility Specialists Independent Living Consultants 25 Off License Globe Wines 6 Pet Sitting Happy Pets 29 Pubs and Restaurants Lambert Arms 18 Wheatsheaf 7 Railway Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway 17 Roofing C and A Roofing 11 Taxi Services Express Minibuses 10 Tree Care Devey Tree Care 19 Tuition John Clark 13 Thame Piano Lessons 11 Vets Sprinz and Nash 23 Windows Bryants Double Glazing 31 Finishing Touch 13 Silent View 3 Window Doctor 2 Window Cleaners AC George 13 Yoga Clare Bingham 15
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