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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 ISSUE 99
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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the November / December issue of Chiltern View (Villages). As I write this we are on the last leg of our boating journey through England and over the past few days there has been a truly Autumn feel in the air. In boating terms this translates as ‘a little chilly in the morning and amazing misty scenes if you are up to greet the dawn’, so we have lit the stove and are making sure that we cover enough miles to sufficiently charge our batteries during the day. Boating sharpens the awareness of consumption of all kinds, but particularly electricity! We have a bank of batteries but these must be charged so that we have sufficient power for our needs. This means that we become vigilant about turning lights and appliances off when we do not need them and I am only allowed to use my little washing machine whilst moving through the beautiful countryside. No need for a Smart Meter on here – we would simply be plunged into darkness! In many ways we will be pleased to be home again, particularly to see family and friends, but I hope we will carry a little of what we have learnt this summer back into our home life. Wishing each and every one of you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy 2017. Until the next time…
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Christmas and the festive season is just around the corner and what better way to get into the festive mood than a trip to a Christmas Market or visiting Santa in Lapland. A vast array of European cities offer a huge expanse of Christmas stalls in market squares selling their wares – whether that be local dining specialities like stollen cake with hot gluhwein, bratwurst, waffles and wine or the fantastic array of local hand-made gifts from local craftsmen. In Cologne, the market is open from 21 November until 23 December – the magic of Christmas will be felt throughout the festively decorated city. The larger Christmas Markets are held in downtown Cologne their booths near the cathedral are arranged around a huge Christmas tree, next to which is a stage for a diverse programme of live music performances.
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dogs, one day I could potentially share a home with a canine pal. I am a lovely boy with a big personality and the staff at SDR say that they are confident that I would make a great, affectionate addition to the right family. All I need is a little time and a lot of tasty treats! If you are interested in offering Bale or any of our dogs a home, please visit us. We are open every day except Thursdays between 2pm and 4pm for viewing. www.stokenchurchrescue.org.uk 01494 482695
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ACROSS 1 Character to be found on cards – red suit usually. (6,9) 8 Good girl, full of Christmas cheer? (5) 9 Naiveté and no sense broadcast at home previously. (9) 11 Forever outside but not cross. (7) 12 A wish to move in a particular direction. (5) 14 They show locations for sea salt production. (7) 16 Dress up oddly with appearance of Hopelessness. (7) 18 Awful shows that might get roasted at Christmas. (7) 20 Went first, not quietly, so went back. (7) 21 Girl might sing one at Christmas. (5) 23 Manage description of bishop’s job. (7) 26 I love mallard stew for this animal. (9) 27 Children top and tail bits of paper. (5) 28 Small Christmas gifts or unusual description of a lady’s legs? (8,7)
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DOWN 1 Small numbers of fruit. (4) 2 He goes to tell raver off. (9) 3 Follow directions around university. (5) 4 Stencil messed up by customers. (7) 5 Annoyed to find joint in the way. (7) 6 Provide staff to turn fruit. (5) 7 Journey 1 across takes on Christmas Eve. (6,4) 10 Perhaps Derby form one can start. (7) 13 Alternative address for 1 across. (5,5) 15 Bombarded, so cut aid in winter transport. (7) 17 Christmas cards are posted to him. (9) 19 German loaf left - taken outside. (7) 20 Quickly recite part conger eel offered. (4,3) 22 Montague’s son. (5) 24 Used to make whisky even now. (5) 25 Vegetables picked early and steamed initially. (4)
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Remember RICE (relative rest, ice, compression & elevation). Relative rest: The first thing to do if you feel pain is to reduce the offending activity. It can be normal to feel a little sore after exercise for a day or two, but if it is more than this, pushing through the pain is rarely beneficial. However, movement stimulates the healing process so stay as mobile as you comfortably can. This is relevant for back pain as gentle exercise, such as walking, can help. Ice: Cooling the area using an ice pack can help reduce swelling & pain. Compression: Gently applying a compression dressing may
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Fortune’s Rocks by Anita Shreve It is the summer of the final year of the nineteenth century in the New Hampshire town of Fortune’s Rocks on the east coast of America. Women are expected to behave in a certain way and young Olympia Biddeford is no different. An impressionable 15 year old she is about to discover what it means to grow up. She meets John Haskall, a physician and friend of her father. Despite the fact that he is married and 26 years her senior, Olympia falls madly in love with him. Finding herself pregnant Olympia must carve out a new place in society as she finds herself ostracised by those around her. Late Victorian society does not take kindly to her behaviour and there are elements of a feminist struggle as she forges a new life. The prose is eloquent and the descriptions of Olympia’s life and environment are spell binding. Shreve went on to write two more novels set in this town, ‘Sea Glass’ and ‘The Pilot’s Wife’: each dealing with unique struggles of women over the course of 30
The three Fossil sisters are growing up in London. They aren’t really sisters, but adopted by ‘Gum’, a paleontolgist. Each one is a treasure he brought home from his travels. And each is very different. When Gum disappears on one of his expeditions money gets tight and the family take in lodgers. One of them, a dancer, spots a talent for dance in Posy, the youngest, and before they know it, all three girls are enrolled in The Children’s Academy of Dance and Stage Training. What ensues is a glimpse into life on the stage in 1930s London. Since it was first published in 1936 generations of children have indeed considered which of the girls they would like to be. Is it Pauline, who discovers a talent for acting? Or Petrova who would much rather be fixing car engines than performing on stage. Or Posy, the budding ballerina? This children’s classic, though a bit dated in its language and style, never fails to entrance readers and no doubt will continue to do so for years to come. By Willow Coby www.chilterndirectories.co.uk
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Walk lengths: circular routes of 4.5, 5.5 and 9.5 miles Starting point: garden centre in Studley Green, near Stokenchurch These circular walks from Studley Green are in the heart of red kite country so you should get plenty of views of these stunning birds as you walk through the beautiful Chilterns countryside. There is a choice of walk lengths, depending on how far you want to go and how much time you have. The routes follow waymarked footpaths and bridleways through rolling farmland, ancient beechwoods and local villages like Piddington and Radnage. There are plenty of interesting places to see on your walk. Nestled in the lovely, tranquil Radnage Valley is the medieval church of St Mary the Virgin. Inside you can admire some original wall paintings, which were covered with whitewash during the Reformation but were revealed centuries later during restoration work in the 20th century. Near the church are the vines of Daws Hill Vineyard, one of several vineyards which thrive on the chalky Chilterns soil and produce some tasty sparkling and still wines. Below Studley Green is the crescent shape of ancient Bottom Wood, owned by
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the Chiltern Society. Wander through here and enjoy the rich autumn hues in October and November, and carpets of bluebells in the spring. There are several bowl-shaped depressions which are the remains of sawpits, used by foresters of old to cut up tree trunks. Autumn and winter are a great time to watch the red kites soaring overhead, with the low sun lighting up their fiery russet feathers. Kites were re-introduced over 25 years ago, having become extinct in England by the end of the 19th century. They have thrived in the protected countryside of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are now over 1,000 breeding pairs. The kites’ natural diet is principally carrion, and we encourage people not to put food out for them as this can affect the birds’ health and also causes them to congregate in very large numbers. You’ll need stout footwear as some of the paths can be muddy. The 4.5 mile walk has no stiles, kissing gates or steps and only one steep uphill slope for 50m. The other two routes have some stiles and several steep uphill slopes. The Red Kite 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.
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Celebrate Christmas at The Boot Christmas Menu 2016
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3 Course Meal STARTERS
Smoked haddock chowder
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Ham hock and foie gras terrine
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Our head chef Andy Hipgrave has created this new and exciting Christmas Menu which we are proud to offer our guests.
Goat’s cheese mousse with black olive tuile, crispy shallot rings, balsamic pearls, beetroot and peas shoots
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Selection of Cheese and biscuits, Drambuie crème brulee with fresh berries and ginger bread biscuit Apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream Please make a member of staff aware of any allergies. All of our food is freshly made here at the pub and therefore may take longer to serve. Prices are inclusive of VAT. Service is at your discretion, however bookings of 8 people and over will be subject to a 10% service charge, we hope you enjoy your meal.
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Mince Pies It’s hard to beat homemade Mince Pies in the run up to Christmas and here at What’s Cooking there is a feeling of excitement and anticipation at the number of these little beauties we have to make each year. As always the devil is in the detail and the first place to start is some excellent homemade sweet pastry. Of course, homemade mincemeat is just as important but the recipe for this is a closely guarded secret. If you want your mince pies to be as good as ours, why not come into What’s Cooking and buy a jar!
Makes 12 Ingredients:
1 x large Jar of mincemeat (about 900gr) 330gr plain flour 100gr icing sugar Grated zest of half a lemon ¼ teaspoon salt 180gr cold unsalted butter 1 free range egg yolk 3 tablespoons cold water Beaten egg to glaze
Method: To make the pastry, put the flour, icing sugar, lemon zest and salt in a bowl and add the butter. Rub it in with your fingers or, more easily use a mixer with the beater attachment. Mix until you get a coarse breadcrumb consistency. Add the egg yolk and water and mix just until the dough comes together. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead for a few
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Askett Nurseries
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One major point about pruning is that it is far better to prune a little and often rather than taking drastic action every decade or so. A continual renewal of young replacement branches is possible and better for regular fruiting potential each year. Air and light are important, the former to reduce disease and the latter to ripen the fruit for the best flavour and keeping quality. As a rule, Apple & Pear can be pruned anytime and hard, Cherries, Damsons, Gages and Plums - summer only and lightly, Medlars & Quines, anytime and lightly. We have a great range of fruit trees and soft fruit bushes in stock at the moment, and now is the time to plant. Happy gardening, see you soon,
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It’s just around the corner… …Christmas that is. Now we all know someone who buys their prezzies in the January sales, has their cards written and addressed by Easter and their turkey ordered before the first frost. We hate their smugness and lack of proper festive spirit but mainly we hate them because we know that we could never ever be that organised...until now! We’re not suggesting that you start planning Christmas while on your summer holidays but it does pay to be a little bit organised. You’ll arrive at December 25th with far fewer grey hairs and much lower blood pressure if you plan ahead. Clear out food cupboards Be ruthless. Chuck out all the out-of-date items and things you know will never be eaten. Make room for all those festive goodies. Clear out toy cupboards Be ruthless. Involve the kids. Donate outgrown and unplayed-with items to charity. If you are an eBayer, spend an afternoon listing items for sale. Order meat early Farmers’ markets and shops are teeming at this Christmas time. Don’t imagine you’ll get what you want if you leave it until the last minute. Who’s coming to dinner? Are there any vegetarians, vegans or dairy intolerances among your guests. Are you planning a party? List all the food, alcohol and gift items you think you will need and add to it as you go along. Study your list Are there items which can be bought online? Do any of your local shops offer home delivery? Look into local veg-box schemes. Divide the remaining list into manageable chunks and purchase a few things each week. For foodstuffs, begin with items
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Local Clubs & Organisations November / December 2016
Stokenchurch Medical Centre We will be closed for staff and clinician training on the afternoon of Thursday 17th November. We will also be holding Flu Clinics for people at risk and under 65 years on Saturday 12th November. If you are over 65 years please ring for a time slot during the week. New lawns at Hazlemere Recreation Ground. Croquet is a game of skill that anyone can play. We have a newly opened club-house and new members are welcome. Bring a sense of fun and some flat-soled shoes. Contact details: 01494 858202 or www.hwcroquetclub.com The Stokenchurch Educational Charity Educational Grants Application Forms are available from Mrs P Colling (Secretary), Kinda Cool, Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3RR (Tel: 01494 483120 or email: pcatkc@gmail.com) for those wishing to apply for a grant towards academic expenses 2016/17 - strict closing date is 30th November each year. Downley Evening WI. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at St James’ Church from 7.45pm. Visitors welcome! We look forward to seeing you. We are a friendly group who have a lot of fun and always enjoy good cake. For further information, call Frances on HW 524835. Lane End OPAG – 50+ Meets on the first Thursday of each month (apart from January) at 2.00 pm at Lane End Youth & Community Centre for a talk or quiz followed by tea. If you are over 50, do come along to one of our meetings – for more information contact Jane Osborn (01494 881641 / janemosborn3@gmail.com). We are running a holiday to The Beauty of Slovenia & Lake Bled. 6 days departing from 4th May 2017. Picks ups from Stokenchurch, Naphill and High Wycombe. 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 7.45 pm in the Community Centre, School Close, Downley HP13 5TR. We have guest speakers every month on a variety of subjects and many other social events during the year.
Please come along, we welcome visitors/new members to our friendly WI. Please call 01494 535998 or patheath@virginmedia.com Watlington Gardening Club Our next meeting is on 2nd November at 7.45pm in Watlington Town Hall. Talk by Michael Brown entitled “A Bouquet of Weeds – do something useful with the unloved weeds in your garden.” On 7th December the club is holding its very popular Christmas social and quiz. Currently we meet on the first Saturday of each month at 10.00 am in the Lane End Surgery car park to undertake such tasks as weeding the Harris Garden, litter picking or ensuring a public footpath remains ‘walkable’. If you would like to learn more - or just participate in the Great British Spring Clean over the weekend of 3-5 March 2017 -please contact Margaret Adnitt (01494 882609 / margaret. adnitt@gmail.com) or Jane Osborn (01494 881641 / janemosborn3@gmail.com).
We have had more referrals for a Tuesday than a Friday so with regret decided to close our Friday session. Our Sing a longs are still going strong on the last Tuesday of the month, please come along and have a coffee and join in with our Merry Songsters, and if you want you can sample our home cooked lunch too. Please add ‘Lane End Youth & Community Centre’ on Facebook to find out about our events or check out our new website at leycc.co.uk, where you will find our weekly timetable and so much more! – Don’t forget we are the perfect venue for private hire, photos and details available on the website. Lane End Youth & Community centre, Edmonds Road, Lane End, High Wycombe, HP14 3EJ. T: 01494 883878, M: 07932 326046, E: leycc@hotmail.co.uk Wycombe Shopmobility: Email - hw.shopmob.events@btconnect.com. 01494 472277.
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Local Clubs & Organisations
November / December 2016
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. 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. 2016 Ring Melanie on 01494 482009 Methodist Church We meet on the first Saturday of each month, normally at 2.30 p.m. and try to do something different each time. Don’t spend Saturday on your own - come and join us. All events are free unless stated. All welcome. For more information, and lifts, ring Jane or Jim on HW 482880.
Over Sixties lunches Over sixties in Stokenchurch know that we still have monthly lunches at the Fleur de Lis. These are held on the third Tuesday of the month, with two courses and tea or coffee for £8. To join us please call Peter Lipman to get the menu and book a place. 01494 483523 Stokenchurch Camera Club Meets 8.00pm on Monday evenings at the Stokenchurch Methodist Church with a varied program of lectures, practical evenings and friendly competitions. New members/beginners are always welcome. More information available from our website at www. stokenchurchcameraclub.co.uk or by email to james. kelday@virgin.net or by calling 01494 482886. Lane End Action Group In 2013 Lane End Action Group was formed. Our aim is to modernise the playing fields and bring the community together, and we are making good progress. We would welcome more people to help us, e.g. fund raising and organising events. Contact Mark Lockwood ( Chair) on 01494 880045.
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
Child Bereavement From festivals & golf days to marathons & more, Child Bereavement UK are looking for lots of lovely volunteers to help at a variety of upcoming events in 2016. For more information, please email ruth. sanger@childbereavementuk.org or call 01494 568 932. Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. www.childbereavementuk.org Charity No in England and Wales: 1040419 and Scotland: SCO42910
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.
Lane End Coffee Stop If you want company, chat and coffee, come to the Sycamore Room at the Lane End Village Hall on Thursday mornings between 10.00 am and 12 noon where a warm welcome awaits you.
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.
Tai Chi for the over 50s We meet at Longburrow Hall, Stokenchurch on Thursdays at 12 noon until 1pm. Cost is £5 per class. Telephone 07717 798979 web www.cheacademy.com
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.
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Occasional days out and entertainments. Contact Alan 01494 482 703 (Monday & Wednesday) or 01494 483937 outside those hours.
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What's on - Special Trains and Events 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 22, & 24 Dec - Santa's Steam Specials, seasonal cordial & mince pies, quality presents delivered by Santa to your seats* 10 Dec - Christian Aid Steam Special, live carol singing, help a good cause* 27-29 Dec, 1 Jan 2017 - Mince Pie Steam Specials, seasonal cordial & mince pies *Advance booking required
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Local Clubs & Organisations
November / December 2016
Badminton Course Badminton at Stokenchurch Adult Learning Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm – 9pm. This course is for anyone of any age 18 years and upwards, with reasonable skills who would like to learn and develop further as a badminton player. For further information, visit www.adultlearningbcc.ac.uk or call 01296 382403. Quote code: P2SF14AHM. Now meets at Hughenden Valley Village Hall, with adequate free parking. Details from 01494 481474. Visitors and new members always welcome. Stokenchurch Stitchers 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. Call Louise 482194 or email sewcraftylou@gmail.com.
Nationally Ramblers members organize a programme of around 45,000 walks every year, with Oxfordshire Ramblers arranging over 700 of them. For more information on these and other walks phone 01865 874300 or check the website www.ramblers-oxon. org.uk The Downley Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.00pm-10.15pm at the Downley Old School Association, School Close, Downley HP13 5TR. The cost is £2.50 including tea and biscuits. We are a small friendly club and all players, with or without a partner are welcome. Tel: 01494 440892.
Lane End Book Club Are you interested in joining a Book Club based in Lane 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.
Stokenchurch and Water End Allotments The Allotment Association opens its store on the Stokenchurch allotments every Saturday between 10.00am and 12 noon, for the sale of seeds, tools, fertilizers and the rental of rotavators and strimmers at very reasonable prices. Membership and Associate Membership is available. Please come along and see what is available.
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
Wye Valley Quilters The Wye Valley Quilters meet in Longburrow Hall, Stokenchurch on six Saturdays a year. For more information, please contact Margaret on 01494 783167.
We meet at the Downley Guide HQ two Monday evenings each month and welcome all girls aged 14-18 years. We enjoy cooking, crafts, charity work, outings and even holidays in the UK and abroad. A great addition to your CV! For more information, contact Gill Lawrence on 07799404236.
Downley Community Centre is home to numerous clubs, associations and the local community library and is situated in the centre of the village. We offer two large function rooms, provide ample free parking, unrestricted wheelchair access and can host functions for up to 120 people. Please search online for Downley Community Centre.
Stokenchurch Women’s Institute Come along and join us at our Meetings at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday each month at Longburrow Village Hall. Visitors and new members are always welcome. We have speakers booked each month and also have a Craft Group, Book Club, Lunch Club, Coffee Mornings, plus many other events/trips throughout the year. Contact Chris on 01494 483759 or Jan on 01494 482722.
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Stokenchurch Juniors Football Club We take boys and girls from 4 to 16 to have fun at football. Training is in the evening and games are played on Sundays. Contact info@stokenchurchjuniors.com or 01494 484965 (answerphone).
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Community Events
November / December 2016
Shopmobility High Wycombe November 17th in High Wycombe “Switch on the Lights” we are holding a ChocFest Tombola from 12 noon till 8.30pm. 100 Chocolate Prizes to be won!!! £1 per ticket December 16th Christmas Draw starts selling in Shopmobility High Wycombe from 16th October - First Prize £100. Various other prizes to win too. 50p per ticket - 5 tickets per book. Please call in to get your ticket. Saturday 18th of February 2017, Risborough & District Model Railway Club, Community Centre (adjacent to Springs swimming pool, Princes Risborough from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Contact: Adrian Harford, 01296 41510 risexmanager@rdmrc.org.uk, www.rdmrc.org.uk Bisham Concert Band The Bisham Concert Band Christmas Cracker will take place at the Stokenchurch Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday December 17th. Tickets are £10 (no concessions) and include light refreshments. There will be a bar and raffle. Tickets available from November 1st from Terrie Perry 01494 482422 or James Walter 01494 484165. Fayre Saturday 19th November, 12 – 3pm Join the festive fun at our Christmas fayre. We have everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit! Carols sung by the school choir, mulled wine, hot turkey rolls, mince pies, a collection of stalls selling lovely items, Santa’s grotto and more. STOPAG - a group specifically for retired people Thursday November 10th: Speaker to be arranged Thursday December 8th: Christmas Party with Entertainment by Geoff Britt – Please be prompt for a 12.45pm start. 66
We meet in the Youth area of the Centre in Bartholomew Tipping Way. For more information phone Joan on 01494 483033 The Hambleden Valley Garden Club We are a group of friendly and enthusiastic gardeners who meet at Skirmett Village Hall through the winter months. We then go on garden visits through the spring and summer. We extend a warm welcome to newcomers to join our interesting club. Contact Celia Warren 01491 638691 or rcwarren@btinternet.com Tuesday 1st November Richard Roslyn whose talk is ‘Trees – a camera’s perspective’ Tuesday 6th December Jackie Watson to speak on ‘Christmas from your Garden’ Stokenchurch Community Transport We will be holding our Christmas Coffee Morning on Monday 21st November from 10am to 12 noon. We are collecting items related to Christmas if you have any to spare. If you would like to take a stall at the coffee morning please contact Sylvia Chadwick for details on 01494 482085. Everyone welcome…do come and join us. 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. 24th November: Gill Mc Gregor ‘Christmas Cheer’, Competition Title: ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads’. 5th December: Christmas Coffee Morning (Ticketed Event) at a Members House. For more information contact 01494 482724 or email carol.wheeler1@gmail.com 8th December: Graham King ‘By Candlelight’, Competition title ‘Reflections’. Curry and Comedy Night Frieth Village Hall Committee welcomes you to their Curry and Comedy Night on Saturday 12th November at 7pm. A simple Thai curry will be served as the doors open, followed by a return visit from sell-out act Victor & Albert. Tickets £15 from lisajsanderson@btinternet.com or 07889 396838. To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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Community Events
November / December 2016
High Wycombe Flower Arrangement Society Now at Hughenden Valley Village Hall, with adequate free parking. Wednesday 16th Nov 7.30pm demonstration by Kathryn Goddard....” Magic of Christmas “ Visitors and new members always welcomed..... for details phone Mags on 01494 481474. Local Carers Support Group If you are caring for someone who cannot manage without you, there is a Carers Group that meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm at Stokenchurch Medical Centre. This is a very informal group and a member of Carers Bucks usually joins us. Sometimes we have relevant speakers and occasional outings. Speakers for the next two meetings Wednesday 30th November – Open Meeting Wednesday 14th December – Christmas Tea If you would like to know more, do please phone Jenny on 01491 638245 or Victoria on 01494 483352 “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”, will be performed in January on Fridays 13th, 20th and 27th at 7.30pm and Saturdays 14th, 21st, and 28th at 1pm and 5.30pm. Please note the new times, introduced so that more children will be able to come! Tickets are available from November 5th at the Village Hall on Saturdays from 9.30am - 12 noon, online at www.laneendplayers.com, by emailing boxoffice@laneendplayers.com and by phoning 01494 880662. The prices are £8 Adults/£6 Conc. for the first Friday only, the rest of the performances being £10Adults/£8 Conc. Bledlow Ridge Horticultural Society Thursday 17th Nov 7.30pm in Village Hall - The briefest of AGM’s followed by complimentary seasonal refreshments and “A Global Garden in London - Kew Gardens” with Roger Askew. Admission £2 and non-members very welcome. See Hort Soc section at www.brvh.co.uk for Society details. 68
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. November 2nd: Dementia Friendly Toolkit December 7th: Magic Evening WI Craft/Christmas Fayre - 10am on Saturday 12th November at Radnage Village Hall - all welcome. For parents and carers of children with special needs and disabilities. We meet at Sure Start Centre, Lane End Primary School, Edmonds Road, Lane End, HP14 3EJ, second Thursday in the month (on the 10th November & 8th December) from 9.30am- 11. 30am. Come for a coffee, chat and support. Contact Lo Smith for any enquiries: 01494-881147. lorrainesmith00@gmail.com Holy Trinity Church, Lane End A very warm welcome awaits you at the Coffee Shop on Saturday morning, November 19th and December 17th in the Village Hall Annexe from 10am. Come along to a fun evening of WHIST with good company and good food on Friday November 25th at 7.00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Tickets £2.50 Institute We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 2.00pm in West Wycombe Village Hall. We are a friendly group with a varied programme of activities and events and extend a warm welcome to new members and visitors. For more information, please call Janice on 01494 881049 or Mary on 01494 881609 Tuesday 15th November - Annual Meeting followed by a talk on BFWI Archives with Bridget Tofts Tuesday 13th December - Christmas Meeting. To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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Novice, Pass Plus Refreshers, Retakes Defensive Driving Grade 6 Instructor Discounts for Block Bookings Eco Driving CRB Checked
Carl Whittock 07710 088587 carl@eatonplace.eu
Call Dave on 07749286862
SHARLEY DOMESTICS BUILT-IN APPLIANCE SPECIALIST
SERVICE REPAIRS
MACHINES FREEZERS
Chimney Camera Suveying
OILSERV Oil Boiler Servicing and Repairs at a reasonable price.
Contact Ian on: 01844 281256 07745 405453 Email: ianoilserv@aol.com
Service £75 Phil Spackman
Pest Control Services Extermination or humane removal of moles, rodents, wasps flies, fleas and other insects All domestic, commercial and agricultural works undertaken RSPH Level 2 qualified For a discrete, professional and fully insured service, please call 07947 819554 / 01494 528240 phil.spackman@ntlworld.com
Tel: 01494 485926 Fax: 01494 484140 www.sharleydomestics.com
To advertise here please call Jan on 07712 816336
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Index
Accountants/Bookkeeper Cashtrak 49 Aerials TVT Aerials 56 Asbestos Removal Venacava 49 67 Bathrooms John Earley 52 Call Plumbing 65 Builders C & R Caine 31 Hammond Construction 2 Building Services Venacava 49 49 Carers Risborough Carers Ltd 18 Carpenter & Joiner Aspect Carpentry 31 Aston Woodware 19 Joel Smith 21 John Earley 52 Out of the Woods 65 Carpets Airs House Carpets 35 Chimney Sweep A1 Clean Sweep 35 All Types 69 Cleaning Oventeam 59 Ovenu 14 Priority Service 33 Procare 25 Community Centres Radnage Village Hall 43 Stokenchurch Parish Council 47 Computers Chiltern Computer Services 26 Stokenchurch PC’s 65 Curtains SA Reupholstery 51 Bay Tracks 52 Crockery Hire Floral Vintage Crockery 49 Day Nursery Sunshine Montessori 14 Dentist Stokenchurch Dental 2 Dog Training Bells and Whistles 55 Domestic Appliances Sharley Domestics 69 Drama School Stagecoach Thame 18 Driveways Allscapes 5 Driving Instruction Dave’s School of Motoring 69 Siobhan and Richard’s 6 Electricians Altea Electrics 59 Ben Quarman 51
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Ian Williams 49 Ironing Services John Earley 52 Full Steam Ahead 17 Paul Smale 6 Jewellers Pearl Electrical Services 53 Aylesbury Bullion Fencing Company 35 DJ Macleod 47 Kitchens Firewood John Earley 52 DJ Macleod 47 Landscape Gardener Foot Professionals Allen Landscaping 60 Feet Treat 22 Allscapes 5 Fiona Gibbard 52 Laundrette Helen Boehm 33 Downley Laundrette 6 Furniture Maker Locksmith Aston Woodware 19 Promac Locksmiths 56 Garage Doors RPC Locksmiths 11 Home Improvement Massage Therapy Garage Doors 10 Bodyworkz Massage Shutter Spec Security 9 Therapy 28 Garage Services Minibus Services Browns 1 / 24 Thunderbirds 60 Durwards Auto Shop 55 Mobility Supplies M.L. Sears 40 Independent Living 63 Stokenchurch Service Motor Services Centre 44 James Drew 11 Garden Buildings Nurseryman BBD Leisure Buildings 51 M.J.Gee 55 Garden Design Osteopath Caz Renshaw Design 11 Wayne Twitchen 25 Malcolm Gascoyne Painters & Decorators Garden Design 65 Jon Woodbridge 25 Garden Machinery Stuart Law 59 ML Sears 40 Paving Garden Maintenance Stoneworld 1 / 29 Allscapes 5 Personal Goals Markland Gardening 40 Slimming World 19 Priority Service 33 Pest Control Gymnasium Phil Spackman 69 GymFit4Less 53 Pet Supplies Hairdressers/Barbers The Kennel Shop 27 Brothers 36/37 Physiotherapist Just Gents 72 Liberty Home Physio 17 Salon on the Green 60 Picture Framing Handyman Neil Harris Picture Framing 55 Joel Smith 21 Pilates The 50 Plus 14 Dawn Wilton 31 Hearing Services Tracey Davis 19 Aston Hearing Services 42 Plumbers Heating Engineer APS & Sons Ltd 11 APT Heating 23 Bill Blake 26 Bryn Earley 52 Bryn Earley 52 Call Plumbing 65 Call Plumbing 65 OilServ 69 Fixed Price Plumber 31 Premium Plumbing On Tap Plumbing & & Heating 5 Maintenance 53 Stuart Franklin 21 Premium Plumbing Home Care & Heating 5 Bridges Home Care 22 Post Office Homeopathy West Wycombe Beccy Ede 51 Village Store 6 Hotels Pre-Schools The Kings Hotel 1 / 39 Cadmore End Montessori 71 The Lambert Hotel 21 Frieth Pre-School 19
Pressure Washing Visual Impact 67 Pubs and Restaurants The Boot Inn 41 The Dashwood Arms 67 The Crown 28 Railways Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 63 Schools Ibstone School 13 Turville School 7 Shooting Ground EJ Churchill 57 Snooker Club Thame Snooker Club 25 Social Club Stokenchurch Memorial Hall 44 Solicitors Stefanie O’Bryen 56 Stage School Stagecoach Thame 18 Taxis Thunderbirds 60 Yellow Cars 67 Tiling DC Tiling 19 John Earley 52 Tree Surgeon Allscapes 5 Devey Tree Care 33 DJ Macleod 47 L Brown Expert Tree Care 59 Tuition Robert Green 28 Upholstery RS Hall 27 SA Re-upholstery 51 Vehicle Hire Les Liney Vehicle Hire 40 Vets Crossroads 32 Wood Furniture & Flooring Oakley Wood Ltd 27 Windows Cloudy2Clear Oxford Ltd 15 Finishing Touch 31 PLG Windows 1/7 Silent View 3 Window Doctor 12 Window Cleaning Visual Impact 67
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