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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE 100
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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the 100th issue of Chiltern View Villages! We are so proud to have reached this milestone at the beginning of 2017 and 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 delivered hundreds of thousands of magazines and we would like to thank all our loyal advertisers and our amazing delivery teams for making this possible. Our deliverers are local people, of all ages, who pop 8000 Chiltern View Villages magazines through doors every 2 months, come rain or shine. 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 The Carers Support Group , based in Stokenchurch. You can find more information about this wonderful group in the Community section of this magazine. Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2017. Until the next time…
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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
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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.
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Winter Reads
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion There have been several novels published in recent years which feature an autistic character; The Rosie Project is one of them. Don is a scientist working at a university in Australia. In his late 30s he is single and largely contented. His day is meticulously mapped out, and routine is a part of everything he does. He is never early (a waste of precious time) or late (rude and puts everything out of time), and can’t abide small talk. He also has lobster every Tuesday. As the novel opens he is lecturing on Aspergers at a conference but it is not a lecture from a personal perspective. Don is undiagnosed yet many friends and parents of those on the spectrum will identify his traits. A chance conversation with the conference organiser leads him to consider if he can apply scientific methodology to the search for a suitable partner, and The Wife Project is born. Readers will warm to Don, and his naïve approach to relationships and life in general, and anyone who is currently negotiating the dating minefield might wonder if it would all be easier with the aid of his questionnaire? North Child by Edith Pattou This Young Adult novel is published by Usborne Books. Based on the Norwegian fairy tale ‘East of the Sun and West of the 16
Moon’ this sweeping fantasy story is set in the snow-covered lands of Scandinavia. Legend has it that children born facing north are destined to travel far from home and die, crushed under ice and snow. When Eugenia’s eighth and youngest child is born her belief in superstition leads her to fear for her daughter’s future. She lies about the circumstances of Rose’s birth but it would seem that fate cannot be deceived by a lie. As Rose grows up she feels out of place in the family and longs to travel, with a desire for adventure. Her unease, combined with a wanderlust means that when a white bear appears and offers her family a way out of poverty and ill-health if she will come away with him to a land far away in the north, she readily accepts. Here she meets a mysterious stranger in a castle hidden in a mountain. Who is he and why does he only appear at night? Faced with challenges she discovers her purpose in life in a tale of love, betrayal, and adventure. This rich story will appeal to readers from the age of 10 upwards and is a great introduction to epic fantasy. By Willow Coby
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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 brain resulting in dizziness, vomiting your whole family. The balance aspect of the condition can prevent 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.
How to cope day-to-day: Get up slowly giving senses time to adjust to being upright. 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.astonhearing .c o.uk 01494 733840 (Amersham) - 0184 4 39 6 057 (Thame) email:- kate@astonhearing .c o.uk to register your interest
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West Wycombe and Bradenham Walks
Walk lengths: circular routes of 3, 4.5 and 7 miles Starting point: Bradenham, Saunderton or West Wycombe Enjoy the beauty of the Bradenham Valley, a spectacular gateway to the Chiltern Hills, on these circular walks. The routes pass through hilltop beechwoods, rolling farmland, historic commons and some picturesque local villages including Bradenham and West Wycombe. If you are feeling fit you can add on some extra miles by including Downley Common and Hughenden Manor en route! 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. Above Bradenham you can walk up through classic Chilterns
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. If you fancy a stop for refreshment there are pubs in West Wycombe, Bradenham, Saunderton and Downley. You’ll need stout footwear as some of the paths can be muddy. Some parts of the walks have steep ascents and descents and stiles, but other sections are more level and stile-free. The West Wycombe and Bradenham Walks are part of the Chilterns Country series of walking routes produced by the Chilterns Conservation Board. You can download a free leaflet for it which has a route map and detailed route directions, plus lots of other useful information. Download it from www. chilternsaonb.org/walk-ridesleaflets-2 It’s also part of the free Handheld Tours app.
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I also supply and install new garage doors from up and over to fully insulated sectional doors.
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Health Matters
OSTEOPATH DAVID GRAY
Arthritic Pain
Many people can be lead to believe that there is nothing that can be done about the symptoms of developing age. As we get older our muscles, bones, ligaments and joints will also age. Ageing alone does not necessarily result in increased pain or stiffness. Some people with agerelated pain & that treatment and advice from an osteopath complements GP care and pharmaceutical products. Osteopathic treatment is a hands-on approach offering a package of care that is personalised to you. If you begin to notice problems as you get older, your
osteopath can work with you to keep you healthier, allowing you to enjoy the pleasures of life despite the natural ageing process. Osteopathic treatment and advice may help you feel better prepared to continue with, or adapt, your lifestyle as your body changes with time. When you first visit an osteopath, you’ll be asked about your current symptoms and medical history. All information will be treated as confidential in accordance with standards of professional practice.
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After an initial examination, your osteopath will discuss treatment options with you so that you can agree a course of action and the likely associated costs. Treatment may require several visits and, very occasionally, further tests and or referrals to other appropriate health care professionals. Most osteopaths will begin your treatment at your first appointment, with your agreement. If you have any concerns about any treatment, David encourages you, to discuss these further. You’re more than welcome to bring someone with you, for your consultation.
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TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF BOOKING A FAMILY HOLIDAY Trying to organise a holiday for all of the family is not always the easiest thing to do; finding the right hotel to suit all age groups including some relaxation time for the adults can be a challenge. At Spear Travels we have been booking family holidays for over 30 years offering independent and impartial advice. Being ABTA and ATOL protected gives you total peace of mind. As parents ourselves we are experts at finding the perfect family holiday, and creating memorable experiences. Family FAVOURITES • We recommend resorts to suit all your family members • We can guarantee interconnecting/family friendly rooms in selected hotels • We choose family friendly flight times
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Dog of the Month Hello, my name is Mungo, I’m about four years old and am a Staffordshire Terrier cross. I am an extremely affectionate and loving boy. I enjoy getting a good run about during the day and although I’m stubborn at first, once you get me going on a walk you couldn’t have wished for a better walking companion. I love to hold onto my favourite human’s shoulders and give them a good ear lick. No need to clean them yourself, I will do it for you! I also love good belly rubs and observing the day go by from the top of my crate on my cosy bed. I don’t like to see my humans leave my kennel without me. I have been here for 4 months now and would really love a home with an active family who are patient enough to encourage me on my walks. I keep my kennel very neat and tidy and
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Crossroads Veterinary Centre Happy New Year! With 2017 just beginning it is time to start thinking about your pets’ annual health check. Just like a car MOT, regular health checks can help pick up developing problems in your pets and preventative action can sometimes divert problems all together. Your vet will perform a ‘head to tail’ exam of your pet to fully assess their well-being. For young, healthy pets we would recommend a check at least once a year; but ‘geriatric’ animals (cats and dogs over 8, rabbits over 5) benefit from more regular checks every six months as they are prone to many age related diseases. Did you know, dental disease exists in 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 4? This starts as just mild staining of the teeth and if tooth brushing is started in time then often that is as bad as it gets. If left unattended it can lead to tartar build up, painful bleeding gums, and eventually tooth loss. Your vet will listen carefully to their chest and have a
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Another monster called Sui was said to terrify children whilst they slept. Parents would stay up all night watching and lighting candles to try and keep their children safe. One official’s family gave their child eight gold coins to play with. The child wrapped the coins in red paper and then played at unwrapping them and wrapping them back up until he got so tired he fell asleep. The parents put the coins under the child’s pillow and legend has it that when Sui came and tried to touch the child, the eight coins omitted such a strong light that it scared the demon away. This is the basis for why elders and those who are married give children and young unmarried people red envelopes with coins in them at New Year. The red envelope is called Yasui Qian which means suppressing Sui money and the purpose is to scare away the monster and bring good luck. According to Chinese astrology, each year is associated with an animal symbol. There is a 12 year cycle and 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. The China Highlights website says that those born in the Year of the Rooster are observant, hardworking, confident and courageous. They are best matched with those born in the Year of the Ox or Snake. By Susan Brookes-Morris
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Super slimmers in Chinnor have lost a whopping 360 stones in weight - that’s the equivalent of 5 grand pianos. The amazing members have lost this weight since January 2016. The 100 members, who attend the group every week, follow Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan created by the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists, which encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses and fruit and veg. Charlotte’s group is held at St Andrews School every Thursday at 5.30pm or 7.30pm. Charlotte also has a new group opening on Wednesday 4th January at 9.30am at The Scout Hut in Chinnor. For more information or to join call Charlotte on 07932 949599.
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What the Heck is Hygge? You’d have had to be pretty well snuggled under a mountain of blankets not to have heard about hygge this winter. Pronounced ‘hue-gah’, it’s all about creating a sense of cosiness, of coming together with friends and family, of revelling in simple pleasures. Think warm, fluffy towels, roaring fires and flickering candles. Think good, honest, home-cooked food, shared with friends. Hygge isn’t about buying ‘stuff’, whatever the retailers want us to think. You don’t need to spend money to create a sense of hygge. Wrapping up in a snuggly jumper and going for a walk can be hygge, as can catching up with a friend over coffee. It’s about a feeling, not possessions. It’s about being kind to yourself, and to others. You could… 42
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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. Whilst it is thrifty to use your old seed, I’ve found that it can be a mistake. You can waste compost and more importantly
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Bridging The Gap
Enabling independence at home
Happy New Year! Is your happiness meter half full or half empty? Are you optimistic or is gloom and doom the order of the day? Perhaps a a bit of both, expressing both pleasure and discontent. ‘Happy’ means “feeling pleasure or satisfaction.” Mick Jagger, despite wealth and fame sang “I can’t get no satisfaction”. Happiness, too, is difficult to find. One way is to give to others and to receive their gratitude. Bridges trains carers to provide specialist home
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hits that stand the test of time. Performed by three of the finest West End singers and accompanied by a live ten piece band, the songs include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Arthur’s Theme and Close To You. Money for Nothing Saturday 4th March Enjoy and experience the music and legacy of Dire Straits, with songs spanning over five decades. Delivered with passion and accuracy, and fronted by the brilliant guitarist and Mark Knopfler sound-alike Aled Williams, the show is delivered just the way it was many years ago when Dire Straits performed live. With all the hits including Money For Nothing, Sultans Of Swing, Brothers In Arms, Romeo And Juliet and Walk Of Life, prepare for an intimate evening of sensational musicianship! All of these shows and more can be booked online at wycombeswan.co.uk or on 01494 512000.
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Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 499 4108 | www.highwycombecab.org.uk Community Bus-Stokenchurch 01494 485839 | www.housingcare.org Downley Community Centre 07580 953181 | www.downley.org Downley Pharmacy 01494 513060 | www.downleypharmacy.com Ibstone Parish Council www.ibstone.org.uk Lane end chemist 01494 880774 | www.newdayspharmacy.com Lane End Parish Council 01494 437111 | www.laneendparishcouncil.org.uk Lane End Surgery 01494 88209 | www.laneendsurgery.co.uk Non-emergency Police 101 Piddington and Wheeler End Parish Council 01494 448048 www.piddingtonandwheelerend.org.uk Shopmobility 01494 472277 / hw.shopmob.events@btconnect.com
Social Services www.buckscc.gov.uk/social-care Stokenchurch Chemist Stokenchurch Fire Station 01296 744400 | bucksfire.gov.uk Stokenchurch Library 0845 2303232 | www.buckscommunitylibraries.org Stokenchurch Medical Centre Stokenchurch Parish Council Office
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Local Community Events
January / February 2017
Shopmobility High Wycombe Pancake day February 2017 - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Race outside M&S in Eden shopping centre starts at 12.30pm. Teams of max 3 @ £15 per team. (book a team in advance) or on the day £20. Contact 01494 472277 to book your team. 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, HP27 9AX from 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
9 layouts, trade support and modelling demonstrations, light refreshments will be available including lots of homemade cakes.
Saturday, January 28th and February 25th for their monthly
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Stokenchurch Community Library Quiz Night take place on the evening of Saturday 4th February per head, including a ‘Posh Ploughmans’. in advance, available from January from places.
Thursday January 12th - A return visit by holiday in Madagascar. Thursday February 9th
Club area at the Centre in Bartholomew Way at 12.45pm starting with a light lunch, Ring
We are a group of friendly and enthusiastic gardeners who meet in Skirmett Village Hall through the winter months. We go
Contact Celia Warren 01491 638691 or rcwarren@btinternet.com Tuesday 3rd January - 7.30pm John Catton whose talk is ‘Bees in your Garden’ Tuesday 7th February - 7.30pm Fergus Garrett to speak on ‘Succession Planting in a Mixed Border’
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Local Community Events
January / February 2017
Lane End Evening W.I We meet in the Sycamore Room of Lane End Village Hall on the last Monday of the month (bank holidays excepted) at 8pm. You are sure of a warm welcome. Monday 30th January we “travel” to Indonesia & Bali with Polly Scott Monday 27th February Mike Dewey talks about “Our Village in the Great War” Please contact Ann Carter for further information - 01494 881987 Four Ends Flower Club Visitors are always welcome (price £5). All you have to do is sit down and enjoy yourself and perhaps win a lovely flower arrangement to take home. Meetings are held at The Village Hall, Lane End on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1.45pm. 26th January: Competition Title: ‘A touch of Frost’. 28th February: Jennifer Thampson “Greek Delights” For more information contact 01494 482724 or email carol.wheeler1@gmail.com Society Wednesday 22nd February 7.30pm - demonstration by Carol Bennett....”
01494 481474.
14th, 21st, and 28th at 1pm and 5.30pm. on Saturday 7th 9.30am – 12 noon by phoning 01494 880662. The prices are £8 Adults and £6 Concessions for the first Friday only,
Thursday 19th January 8.00pm in Village Thursday 18th February 8.00pm in Village Hall - “ The increasingly popularity of Admission £2 and non-members very welcome. See Hort Soc section at www.brvh.co.uk for Society details. A very warm welcome awaits you at the Coffee Shop on Saturday morning, January 21st and February 18th in the 10am. Come good company and good food on Friday February 24th at 7.00pm. at the Village Hall. Tickets £2.50.
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A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations on Monday 13th February, 10.30am to 2.30pm at Thame Town Hall, High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DP. Valuations will be available for the following types of collectables: Coins (including
British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/ books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets, antique firearms, pens, vintage comics and vintage toys. No appointment necessary. Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms &
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conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available. We will also be holding an event in Dunstable on Tuesday 14th February. If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com
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Local Clubs & Organisations
January / February 2017
Local Carers Support and Information Group The Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm at Stokenchurch Medical Centre. If you are caring for someone who can’t manage without you, this is a chance to meet with other people in a similar position. The Group is supported by Carers Bucks and a member comes to meetings whenever possible. Speakers on relevant topics are invited about 8 times a year. People often do not recognise themselves as Carers, if you know anyone who might be interested, do please tell them about the Group. We have been going for 4 years, if you would like to know more about it, do phone Jenny 01491 638245 or Victoria 01494 483352 Ridgeway U3A We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in the Pavilion on the Recreation ground in Watlington. Visitors are very welcome. Members Free, Visitors £4.00 inc. refreshments. Annual Subs.:- £18.50. Stokenchurch Wine & Beer Circle Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 8.00pm at Longburrow Hall Stokenchurch. For more information please call 01494 484159 Lane End Players Our lively group rehearses on Thursday and Sundays. information. New Just Drawing class Stokenchurch Adult Learning Centre. From Wednesday 11th January for 11 weeks. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Cost
– for more information contact Jane on 01494 881641 janemosborn3@gmail.com).
Lake Bled. 6 days departing from 4th May 2017. Fully escorted with excursions included. Please contact Sylvia Chadwick for more details on 01494 482085 We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.45pm
Our first meeting after Christmas will be on 4th January Reflections 2017. of Great Gardeners” and on 1st February the “Hunting Wild Cannas in Argentina”. Meetings are held in Watlington Town Hall at 7.45pm. Meets on the first Saturday of each month at 10.00 am in the Lane End Surgery car park to
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(01494 881641 / janemosborn3@gmail.com) We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at St 7.45pm. Visitors welcome! We have a lot of fun and always enjoy good cake. For further information, call Frances on HW 524835. Thursday evenings from 7.00pm-10.15pm at the Downley Old
first Thursday of each month (apart from January) at 2.00 pm at Lane End Youth & you are over 50, do come along to one of our meetings
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Join us on Mondays 10.30am - 12noon
2 – 3pm. Thursdays 12 – 11.30 1.30pm, – 2pm. So much more available, pop in or check out our website www.leycc.co.uk or add us on Facebook. Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road, Lane End, High Wycombe, HP14 3EJ. T: 01494 883878 M: 07932 326046 E: leycc@hotmail.co.uk Ibstone Women’s Institute We are a small active friendly group, who meet at the school in Ibstone on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm. Call 01491 638245 for further information. Wycombe Shopmobility: Email - hw.shopmob.events@btconnect.com. 01494 472277.
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Caz Renshaw Designs 01494 482732 / 07957 394134 info@cazrenshawdesigns.co.uk
Established family run Chimney Sweep in Buckinghamshire, with over 30 years experience. A member of NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps) We have a HETAS engineer within the company for all fire and stove installations. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHIMNEY SWEEP All flues and chimneys swept and inspected. NACS Certificate issued on completion of every job. Fully Insured. Clean-Prompt-Reliable!!
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Cash in your garage/shed Cash paid for unwanted motorcycles Any age, any condition. Also old parts and memorabilia wanted.
Call James on 07590 836365 Stokenchurch
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Car Sales • Cars Bought For Cash Repairs • Servicing • Tuning MOT Testing • Tyres • Balancing Tracking • Batteries • Exhausts • Welding
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Local Clubs & Organisations
January / February 2017
Stokenchurch Community Bus Friday trips for 2016 Ring Melanie on 01494 482009 The Friendship Club at Stokenchurch Methodist Church No meeting in January. The February meeting will be our annual lunch for regulars. Please contact Jane on 482880 for details. Lane End Bridge Club We meet in Lane End Village Hall every Monday at 7.30pm and every Wednesday at 1.30pm. We are a friendly club and welcome all standards of play. Our host system means you can be sure of a game. Stokenchurch Day Centre Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm at Longburrow Hall, Stokenchurch. Refreshments, dominoes, scrabble etc. Freshly cooked lunch, quizzes, sing-songs and bingo. Occasional days out and entertainments. Contact Alan 01494 482 703 (Monday & Wednesday) or 01494 483937 outside those hours. Over Sixties lunches Over sixties in Stokenchurch know that we still have third Tuesday of the month, the menu and book a place. 01494 483523 Stokenchurch Camera Club Meets 8.00pm on Monday evenings at the of lectures, practical evenings and friendly competitions.
www.childbereavementuk.org SCO42910 If you want company, chat and coffee, come to the Thursday mornings between 10.00 am and 12 noon Tai Chi for the over 50s Thursdays at 12 noon until 1pm.
Badminton at Stokenchurch Adult Learning Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm – 9pm. This course reasonable skills who would like to learn and develop Quote code: P2SF14AHM.
adequate free parking. Details from 01494 481474. Visitors and new members always welcome. Meet every 3rd Monday of the month in the Ayles Room of St Peter & St Paul’s Church (Stokenchurch) to knit, stitch or crochet whilst chatting with a cuppa. £1 pp. All welcome 7.30pm -9.30pm. email sewcraftylou@gmail.com.
End? We will meet once or twice each month to talk about a set book. The books to be discussed will be a group decision to ensure they are of interest to all. Telephone 883366 for more information.
in 2016. For more information, please email
Radnage WI We meet on the first Wednesday of every month in the Radnage Village Hall at 7.15pm. We are a friendly bunch and are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members - please call Mary on 483545 so we know to expect you.
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Antique and Modern Furniture Re-upholstery Handmade Roman Blinds Curtains All soft furnishings
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Fabrics available or customers own Free estimates Contact Steve
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Local Clubs & Organisations
January / February 2017
Risborough Area Community Bus We run services from Bledlow Village and Bledlow Ridge to Princes Risborough Rail Station and the High Street every Wednesday and Friday. For more information go to racb.co.uk or call Georgina on 07941 963097
Stokenchurch and Water End Allotments
Tower House Surgery We welcome new NHS patients – see website to register: www.towerhousesurgery.com. In case of snow and ice, our car park will be chained off for safety – please allow time to park elsewhere.
is available.
Jive Dance Classes Beginners Jive Dance Classes every Wednesday! Fun, friendly & relaxed weekly beginners jive dance classes. Doors open 7.30pm. Beginners class 8pm. No experience or partner required! Followed by practise session, stroll classes and dancing. Only £5 entry! Sprung wooden dance-floor, BYO drinks, plenty of parking! Frieth Village Hall, Buckinghamshire, RG9 6PR Contact us on 07947 106607, therockingrebels@gmail.com or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/therockingrebels. Downley Rangers We meet at the Downley Guide HQ two Monday evenings each month
Stokenchurch allotments every Saturday 10.00am and 12 noon,
The Wye Valley Quilters meet in Longburrow Hall, six Saturdays a year. Stokenchurch Medical Centre
clinician and staff training; Thursday 19th January and Wednesday 15th February 2017.
clubs, associations and the local community library and is situated in the centre of the village. We offer two large wheelchair access and can host functions for up to 120 people.
Lawrence on 07799404236. Stokenchurch Women’s Institute
7.30 pm on the second Wednesday each month at Longburrow
482722.
is a game of skill that anyone can play. We have a newly Bring a sense of fun and some flat-soled shoes. Contact details: 01494 858202 or www.hwcroquetclub.com
Stokebnchurch, HP14 3RR or email: pcatkc@gmail.com (Tel: 01494 483120) ~ Strict closing date is 30th June each year. If you would like to share information about a club or society local to you, please email us at villageview@live.co.uk.
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Servicing, Repairs and Diagnostics Cars and light Commercials
An independently run business with over 15 years experience on all makes and models. We offer excellent service at great rates. For our service menus and more information visit our website at
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Open 8am - 6pm Monday to friday and 8am - 1pm Saturdays. Cars and Vans bought for cash even non runners and MOT failures
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Here at Premium Plumbing & Heating, we are a family run business; our expertise is complimented by the personal touch that a family run business can offer. We specialise in all aspects of domestic plumbing, heating and complete bathroom and kitchen refurbishments. The daily operations of the company are run by Michael and Glynn Powis, Michael having over 16 years’ experience in the plumbing and heating industry and Glynn having 16 years’ experience in the building industry. We feel with our wide range of knowledge we can offer the best possible service, and pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and high quality workmanship. All work is carried out with the customer’s needs in mind, from a leaky tap to complete plumbing, heating bathroom & kitchen designs.
We always ensure that all our work is carried out with the utmost professionalism and to the highest standards as we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy and delivering their requirements. Here’s a recent comment from one of our delighted customers… “Michael and Glynn were recommended to us by an experienced professional in the construction industry and we were delighted with the results. Their workmanship is to a high standard. They are very professional, honest polite guys who make sure that once a project is started they are totally committed until finished. Just as important, they leave things very tidy at the end of each working day. We will certainly use Michael and Glynn for future refurbishments and we highly recommend them!” Mr & Mrs NE Whitehouse.
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PREMIUM Plumbing and Heating Specialists in Plumbing, heating, kitchen and Bathroom Installations
Tel: 01494 256175 Michael: 07737 007809 Glynn: 07834 734491 info@premiumplumbingandheating.co.uk www.premiumplumbingandheating.co.uk
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