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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 ISSUE 94
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CHILTERN VIEW
Villages SERVING THE RESIDENTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS Delivered free to homes and businesses in and around Stokenchurch, Lane End, Downley, West Wycombe, Bledlow Ridge, Piddington, Lewknor & Aston Rowant
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Editors’ Letter Welcome to the 10th Anniversary Issue of Chiltern View (Villages). Amazingly it is 10 years since the launch of our original magazine (Stokenchurch Directory – now Chiltern View Villages) and we have always been so grateful for the support of local businesses and the community. We would like to give a very special mention to those advertisers who have been with us right from the very start and have continued to promote their businesses with us throughout the 10 years. Salon on the Green (P48), a fantastic local hairdresser based in the heart of Stokenchurch; Stokenchurch Service Centre (P41) , a garage serving local people and employing local staff; West Wycombe Village Store (P45), a wonderful card and gift shop with something for everyone, plus a Post Office and deli counter; MG Garden Design (P36), a local garden designer. Our thanks also to The Kings Hotel who gave us the very first front cover and inside centre spread, giving our business a great start and The Print Shop (P43) who printed the first issues and have always given us invaluable support and advice. Thanks also to all of our advertisers and readers for their ongoing enthusiasm about all things local. Chiltern View ( Villages) has gradually expanded and extended its reach, giving our advertisers even better value for money and we have also launched two additional magazines, in the Princes Risborough area and the Thame area. If you are looking for good value, local promotion for your business in 2016 then why not give us a call (07712 816336 or send an email to salesvv@live.co.uk) and we will do our best to help your business grow. Wishing all our readers and advertisers a very happy and healthy 2016.
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Copy Deadline: 1st August, 1st Oct, 1st Dec, 1st Feb, 1st April and 1st June. Advertiser’s rates: Rates from £16 +vat per month (based on 1/8th page advertisement on a 3 issue /6 month booking) Discounts available: For 3 and 6 issue packages. Contact us: Email us at salesvv@live.co.uk or call 07712 816336 / 07500 048230 for more information on reserving advertising space or flyer inclusion. Distribution: Chiltern View (Villages) is delivered free to 8000 homes and businesses in Lane End, Stokenchurch, Piddington, Cadmore End, Studley Green, Ibstone, Radnage, West Wycombe, Downley, Bledlow Ridge and Bradenham over a 2 month period (we also publish two other similar magazines in and around Princes Risborough and in and around Thame) Magazines are available to view online at www.chilterndirectories.co.uk Whilst Chiltern Directories aim to provide a quality publication for local reference it cannot be held responsible for the services or reputation of any of the advertisers or for any content of advertisements or editorial herein. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the publishers. The magazines are produced on paper sourced from FSC approved paper mills and printed using vegetable based inks. They are happy to be recycled but please pass to a friend first.
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Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions Did you know that people have been making (and breaking) New Year’s Resolutions for more than 4,000 years? Some historians believe that the practice dates back to the Babylonians. Their New Year began in springtime, with a festival dedicated to the rebirth of the sun god, Marduk. The Babylonians believed that making promises to the gods would help them start their New Year off on a positive note. The Romans kept the tradition up, although they changed the date of the New Year to January 1st. These days, New Year’s Resolutions tend to focus on self-improvement, whether it’s eating healthier, quitting smoking, or getting a new job. Millions of us make a resolution each year, but only 1 in 10 people stick to it. If your resolve is already wavering, here are a few tips to help you stay strong: Write it down. Writing down a goal and reviewing it regularly improves your chances of success by up to 95%! Involve other people. Tell people what your aim is, and ask them to help. Will your partner join you on your healthy eating mission? Do you know someone who fancies going jogging with you? Have a plan - A goal isn’t enough; you need to know how you’re going to get there. Resolving to exercise more? How many times a week are you going to work out? What combination of exercise are you planning to do? Do you need to get anything in place to help you achieve your goal, such as a new tyre for your bike? Break your goal into smaller ones - So you want to lose two stone by your summer PAGE 8
holiday. How many pounds do you want to lose this fortnight? Remind yourself why you’re doing it - Do you want to make more money so that you can buy a house? Do you want to be healthier so that you can watch your kids grow up? Make it pleasurable - There are usually more ways than one to reach a goal. You don’t have to join a gym to get fit, for example; you could take up a dance class, or try karate. Keep track of your progress - Create a spreadsheet, download an app, or just celebrate each small success on Facebook. Give yourself rewards along the way - Save the money you’d normally spend on cigarettes or chocolate and treat yourself with it at each small milestone. Get back on the wagon - We’re only human, so we all slip up sometimes. One fry-up doesn’t mean you also have to skip the gym. Think about why you slipped and consider how you can stop it happening again. Good luck! By Kate Duggan To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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Crossroads Veterinary Centre Fleas love our winter heating! As we move through the winter months turning our central heating up we might forget that fleas love it too. They thrive indoors where the temperature is kept nice and warm – ideal breeding conditions! Adult fleas live on the coat of your cat or dog – their bites can cause itching, allergic reactions, anaemia and can also transmit tapeworms! A flea infested pet spreads eggs anywhere it goes. An adult flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day which can fall off onto the carpet, floors and furniture. Eggs can lay dormant for months but with the heating turned up they hatch - the flea cycle begins again! This is why it is important to have protection against parasites for your pets throughout the year. Using our veterinary approved quality products is the best treatment for your pet because they will kill the fleas (and other harmful parasites) before
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Welcome… Eat Well, Laugh Much, Drink Often. Andy and Emma welcome you to The Boot refurbished modern country pub and eating house. Whether you’re looking for a family lunch or dinner, company celebration or a meal with friends, we have fresh locally produced food, local ales and fabulous wines. The menu reflects the chef’s desire to create exciting dishes suitable for all taste buds.
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Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Dog of the Month Hi, my name is Marley, I’m a 5 year old Border Collie type. I am deaf and my vision is not 100% but that doesn’t stop me being an affectionate boy – I love to have a fuss & a cuddle. I can be a little anxious in new environments but once I have settled I cope really well. I will need owners who can be patient & understanding. I can live with another dog (this would actually help me adjust & settle in, possibly a cat and would like any children in my new home to be aged 14 years and over.
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If you are interested in offering any of our dogs a loving home please visit Stokenchurch Dog Rescue any day except Thursday between 2pm and 4pm.
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If you are planning a move in 2016, talk to JNP’s expert team With the end of 2015 in sight many of you might be thinking about moving plans for the New Year. We feel we are best placed to help turn your property dreams in to a reality. For over 20 years, the JNP team has been helping clients to move into their ideal homes. So, whether you are a first time buyer, climbing up the ladder or downsizing, we are here to help. If you dream of moving home in 2016 then now is the time to act. Having your property ready for the New Year is so important to help get your property noticed and gain the maximum exposure above the competition. At JNP, we offer a full estate agency service – we think the best in the area. Our services include Residential Sales, Residential Lettings, Land and New Homes, access to mortgage and protection advice through Embrace Mortgage Services and JNP Conveyancing to the South Buckinghamshire, The Chilterns and the Thames Valley areas. Our branches are located in Hazlemere, Prestwood, Princes Risborough, Stokenchurch and High Wycombe. Our principle lettings office is also located in High Wycombe. In addition to our local expertise, we are pleased to offer national coverage via our associated companies and office networks - bringing you buyers from all over the country. You can also find our award winning Fine & Country Homes office in Hazlemere.
Our statistics speak for themselves and we have an impressive track record. So far this year we have achieved: - An average of 98.9% of our client’s asking price - On average we have arranged over 1000 viewings a month - Consistently collected over £350,000 of rent for our Landlords with under 2% of tenants in arrears, which is well below the national average of 20% - 98% of clients have said they would recommend the JNP Partnership to family and friends and would use JNP again - We have arranged over £2,500,000 worth of mortgages this year. For all the latest news and properties from JNP follow us on Facebook (The JNP Partnership) or follow us on Twitter (@jnpestateagents) to keep up to date with company and market news. To contact us either visit our website www.jnp.co.uk or give us a call on 01494 528000 to discuss your move today.
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Red Lentil and Caramelised Onion Soup
Warming, nutritious and surprisingly filling, this soup is the perfect meal to come home to after a brisk winter’s walk.
High fibre lentils promote heart health, lower cholesterol, provide vegetable protein, stabilise blood sugar, and are rich in iron and B vitamins. We love combining these earthy gems with the deep, roasty, slightly sweet flavour of caramelised onion. This soup will gently warm your stomach and keep you satisfied. It’s an American recipe so uses cup measurements. An American measuring cup is one which holds 240ml liquid, so any cup in your cupboard which is about that volume will do! Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, diced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 carrots, diced ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 beetroot (yellow ideally), peeled and diced 6 cups vegetable broth/stock 1¼ cups of red lentils 1 teaspoon of sea salt, plus more to taste ¼ teaspoon of pepper, plus more to taste 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 10 cardamom pods or 1½ teaspoons ground cardamom ½ teaspoon coriander powder Method Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When it dances, add the shallots, garlic, carrots, turmeric and cinnamon. Cook until the shallots soften and the mixture becomes aromatic, about 3-5 minutes. Add the beetroot and vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the lentils and reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking at a simmer for 15-25 minutes, PAGE 16
or until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender. Prepare the caramelised onions while the soup cooks. If using cardamom pods, crush them (the bottom of a pan works nicely) and remove the seeds. Grind the seeds into a powder with a mortar and pestle. Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and heat until the oil dances. Add the onion, cardamom and coriander. Keep the heat high so the onions begin to brown, stirring continuously. If the onions start sticking to the sides of the pan, add a little water. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until the onions are caramelised and golden brown. Reduce the heat if necessary to keep them from burning. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fill bowls with soup and top with a tablespoon of onions and serve, or simply stir the onions into the soup. Taken from The Soup Cleanse by Angela Blatteis and Vivienne Vella - Reviewed by Kate Duggan To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
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A Good Read Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Praise for this novel, first published at the beginning of 2015, has spread like wildfire and it has become THE book to read. So just in case you are one of the few that hasn’t succumbed to this thriller, why should you pick it up? Whether you are a regular commuter, like the central character Rachel, or not, you will easily be able to identify with the opening section. How many times have you sat on a train and looked out of the window into the garden or kitchen windows of the houses that back onto the tracks, as you speed past on your way to your final destination. As you catch glimpses into a life that you don’t know, do you wonder about the people that occupy those houses? Rachel doesn’t have to wonder. She passes familiar houses every day and purposefully looks for Jess and Jason, a young professional couple who live a perfect life. She knows them and is in many ways envious of their relationship. Seeing them in their garden is a moment of comfort as her own life is falling apart. But is all as it seems? On one day, as the train slows down at a signal by the house, Rachel notices that something is amiss. Suddenly she is sucked into a nightmare that seems destined to reveal everything, and that will shock you as her commuter journey turns out to be anything but normal. It’s a small world, but when that world comes crashing down around you, it becomes all too clear that this small world is a lot smaller than you first thought.
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo It is now nearly a decade since the last Harry Potter book was published, and a new generation are quite rightly discovering this wonderful world of wizards and magic. Just like the generation before them, they are left with a void after reading them all, and so where do they turn? The Charlie Bone series of books may well be just what they are looking for. Published in 2002, Midnight for Charlie Bone is the first of this eight book series. Charlie is a fairly normal 10 year old boy. His father died when he was little, and he lives with his mum and two grandmas, and hangs out with his best friend Ben. One Friday Charlie hears voices coming from a photograph, and then his whole life changes. He learns that his three unmarried greataunts, known as the Yewbeams, are going to fund his education and a private school called Bloor’s Academy. Charlie is not happy about this: he knows the school to be a stuffy place for geniuses, and he certainly won’t fit in there. But the Yewbeams are insistent: and besides, they pay for his mum’s living expenses and so he really has no choice. They explain to Charlie that he is ‘endowed’ and can read the minds of people in photographs. Everyone at Bloor’s Academy has a talent. Charlie’s father went there and he was a musician. But what is Charlie’s talent? Placed in the music department at Bloor’s, despite having no musical talent, it becomes clear that there is another group of children at the school who are all endowed with some mystical magical talent. Soon he finds that he was born into a world he never knew existed. By Willow Coby
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Chris’s
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Big Garden Birdwatch It started back in 1979 when the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) invited its junior members to count the number of birds in their gardens over a weekend in winter. The aim was to work out the ten most common birds in the United Kingdom, and thanks to children’s TV programme Blue Peter, thirty four thousand youngsters took part! The Big Garden Birdwatch has taken place every year since, with over half a million people – adults as well as children - regularly taking part. Last year, more than 8.5 million birds were counted, with house sparrows being the most common sighting, followed by starlings, blackbirds, blue tits and wood pigeons. The annual survey has identified that certain species
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This year the Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the weekend of 30th and 31st January. To take part, you need to watch for one hour the birds that land in your garden or local park, record the highest number of each bird species you see at the same time (not over the entire hour, as you may end up counting some birds twice), then report back your findings. For more details on how to get involved, visit http://www.rspb.org.uk/ discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdwatch By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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of bird are on the decline (such as house sparrows and starlings) whilst others are on the increase (for example blue tits and wood pigeons). By monitoring trends in this way, problems can be spotted early and first steps taken to put things right.
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At this time of the year, when the days are short and the nights are long, what better time to start to think about some winter sunshine. Chasing the sun and the warmth in winter offers you numerous holiday options - for those of you who prefer a shorter flight, around four and a half hours, the most popular destinations are the Canary Islands - Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. With temperatures averaging 20 degrees and higher this is a wonderful place to visit during the winter months. There is a wide choice of accommodation -
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endless. The Caribbean boasts some of the most magnificent beaches where it is often difficult to find another person nearby. Temperatures in the winter are high - the best months really being January through to April. This way you avoid the hurricane season and the tropical rain season. Once you start to travel further afield the holiday choices broaden - Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico to name but three. The winter is a perfect time to take a break - recharge the batteries, avoid some of the UK winter weather, save on those fuel bills! - relax and enjoy the wonders of the world.
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Happy 10th Birthday SPECIAL OFFER To mark Stokenchurch Directory’s to CHILTERN VIEW 10th birthday, we have a special offer Well done to all the team on the success of Chiltern View Magazines (which started life as Stokenchurch Directory) over the past 10 years, we are pleased to be associated with such a successful venture and to see the magazine grow from just covering Stokenchurch to now having magazines for Thame, Chinnor and Princes Risborough. The Print Shop first opened in April 1998 in Stokenchurch at the site of where Just Gents hairdressers is now, we are now located at larger premises further up Oxford Road next to Milsoms Estate Agents and CJ Stores. Like Chiltern View Magazines we have also grown our business from providing basic printed stationery and colour and mono copying to now being able to produce full colour glossy leaflets up to SRA3, photographic quality prints up to A0, Plan prints and personalised printed T-shirts and hoodies. We have installed a 54 inch Roland print and cut machine so we can produce vinyl products such as labels, posters, vehicle graphics and PVC banners, and in September 2015 we opened an additional shop in Swan Walk, Thame.
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Snowdrop Teas at Aston Rowant Church Fiveways is a small Nature Conservation area managed by Aston Rowant Parish Council who have installed a short path and little bridges over a small chalk stream, with the support of a Sustainability Grant from the Chilterns Conservation Board. There is also a log seat on which Supplied by to relax. The area used to be Alan Gooders an important part of the village until the nineteenth century, with simple farm cottages beside the bridleway. We presume that the lovely snowdrops were originally planted in their gardens. This would have been an important crossing of tracks in the Middle Ages. An important Drovers Trail, the Lower Icknield Way crossed the Old London Weye from London to Oxford here and there were Church Way Footpaths that converged from Postcombe and Kingston Stert. There was water from the stream, wood and flint from the hills, employment on the land, and we also think that there was even a fish pond close by!
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The Aston Rowant Parish Council have cleared a lot of dead and diseased shrubs and trees, and these were replaced with new species of small tree and shrubs provided by SSE. The Council have also funded a big planting programme spreading wild flower seeds and planting bulbs, all indigenous species. Winter Aconites and Fritillaria bulbs have been planted on the stream side and English and Welsh Daffodils, Wood Anemones, and English Bluebells have also been added. On Sunday 14th February, from 2pm – 4.30pm, please visit the wonderful snowdrops in Church Lane at Fiveways, Aston Rowant and enjoy scrumptious Tea and Cakes in the church. There will also be duck races along the stream (for which there will be a small charge). Please wear boots or wellies! The event is being organised jointly by the Church and Aston Rowant Parish Council and all profits are for the Church Funds. Viewing the snowdrops is free! Hopefully the Aconites will add some bright yellow flowers at the time of the Snowdrop Sunday. Mike Eaton and Peter Hetherington - for Aston Rowant Parish Council.
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I offer a free site visit and a free no obligation quotation, and also liaise with Architects and Builders.
As a local small independent family company with over a decades experience I can ensure that every job is carried out with upmost care and attention, from the initial consultation to the final installation and disposal of the old garage door.
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Plant of the Month Primrose The first sight of a primrose can never fail to warm the cockles of one’s heart, especially if the winter months have been somewhat dreary.
Growing these pretty plants is relatively easy and can be grown from seed, sown outdoors in a cold frame during winter. Once they’ve got their second or third leaves they can be put out into the garden, either at the front of a bed or in a container. They don’t grow overly tall and need planting in lightly shaded areas about 6-12 inches apart. Keep an eye on slugs
and snails as these can often affect the plants otherwise enjoy the white, yellow, red and pink colours that will bloom.
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We are a pre-school for 2-5 year olds in the lovely village of Frieth, next to Frieth CEC School.
We have moved. Yes we’ve finally done it! Cashtrak are now open for business at 2 Wormsley Crescent | Stokenchurch Bucks | HP14 3TS Offering a comprehensive range of bookkeeping services including • Auto Enrolment • Invoicing • Bank Reconciliation • Management Reports • VAT• CIS • Payroll • Admin • Credit Control • Self - A ssessment Tax Returns We are quick , efficient and cost effective with years of experience in using the major accounting software packages.
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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre A Happy New Year with Shows Galore at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre!
A New Year heralds a new programme of must-see shows at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, with their usual eclectic mix of musicals, dance, live music, drama and one night shows.
The Glenn Miller Story (Tue 19 – Sat 23 Jan), and Lisa Maxwell (Loose Women, The Bill) makes her Waterside debut with End of the Rainbow (Tue 1 – Sat 5 Mar) celebrating Julie Garland with a fiercely funny and emotionally-charged play including songs such as The Man That Got Away, The Trolley Song, and of course, Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Thrilling production Rehearsal for Murder (Mon 22 – Sat 27 Feb)
January rolls off in style with Silver Wheels Roller Disco on Sat 9 Jan, and the auditorium is transformed into a dancehall for the evening on Fri 8 Jan when Big Band Dance Night takes to the stage. Tommy Steele fans are in for a treat when he leads a cast of sensational performers in
is not to be missed, alongside Britain’s national dance company Rambert (Thu 11 – Sat 13 Feb) presenting an evening of captivating dance, and live music is in store courtesy of Fairport Convention, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and the UK’s Queen of Swing, Clare Teal. Book now for the Waterside’s sensational Spring season.
Call the Box Office 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee. Calls 7p per min plus your phone company’s access charge), or visit atgtickets.com/Aylesbury (bkg fee)
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New Pet? Problem Pet? Here at Bells and Whistles we are committed to kind, fun and most of all effective training. We run group classes including Puppy School, agility, rally and 'manners' training for your dog as well as affordable 1-2-1 training.
Whether you want the best start for your new puppy, someone to walk your dog or if you and your pet are suffering with a behavioural issue (not just dogs!) Call us or visit our website.
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I have found advertising through Chiltern Directories a great medium for getting my accountancy practice known in the local area and the source of many new enquiries. The extended reach offered by Chiltern View and superb glossy finish makes it a professional and affordable way to promote my business amongst the community. Good luck and all best wishes, you provide a valued service. John Taylor MAAT, Taylor Made Solutions
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The Journey Continues…
“Romeo is very affectionate and enthusiastic. He loves work, and he loves life. He’s a great little dog.” This is what Joyce, his volunteer puppy socialiser, thinks about Romeo. She’s one of our most experienced volunteer socialisers, and has been socialising our puppies since 1996. So, she knows what makes a ‘great little dog’! More than any other dog Joyce has socialised, Romeo can get other dogs to play with him. Out in the park, he runs rings around them until they join in. It’s like a magic spell. Everyone exclaims that Romeo has somehow cajoled their dog, who never plays with other dogs, into having a run-around.
Off to Big School Romeo has started basic soundwork training. This is what really makes a hearing dog unique, in that they learn to associate sounds with specific actions, and then alert their deaf recipient to those sounds. He has started learning to run to the cooker timer when it goes off. Deaf people need to be alerted to this sound, to avoid burnt dinners or worse. To do this, Joyce sets the timer for five seconds and when it beeps he runs to it for a treat. She is also teaching him nosenudging. This is how hearing
dogs alert deaf people to other sounds such as the doorbell. Joyce is encouraging him to nudge the palm of her hand, by giving him treats. It’s the beginning of a very important action that Romeo will need to use a lot when he is matched with a deaf recipient.
What’s next for Romeo? Joyce is planning on improving Romeo’s ‘wait’. This is important for when he becomes a hearing dog, because he will need to wait at the side of the road before crossing, at the front door when his deaf recipient answers it, and so on. To do this, Joyce tells him to wait, walks ten paces away from him, turns back round, and holds his attention. Romeo should be able to wait for a minute but his current record is 20 seconds. So, his next small step is going to be about improving his focus and not being so distracted. However, his next big hurdle will be when he leaves Joyce, to start his advanced soundwork training at our centre in Yorkshire. This is where he’ll build on the basic work he’s already done with Joyce, associating more sounds with more actions. And with that, here ends your second update about Romeo, our ‘great little dog’. We hope you have enjoyed reading about him!
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De-clutter your mind with mindfulness HANDYMAN SERVICES MIKE STENNING General Maintenance Repairs and Restoration Painting and Decorating Unfinished DIY
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"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf’" Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Useful numbers all in one place! 1st Downley Guides 01494 449215 2nd Downley Guides 01494 530736 Adult Education (Stokenchurch) 01494 482822 Bisham Concert Band 01494 482422 Bledlow Ridge Horticultural Society 01494 481474 Bridge Club (Lane End) 07771 726880 2nd Stokenchurch Brownies (Wed) 01494 485178 Cadmore End Cricket Club 01494 882486 Cadmore End Village Hall (Bookings) 01494 881735 / 07917 573083 Camera Club (Stokenchurch) 01494 482886 Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 01844 353535 Community Bus (Stokenchurch) 01494 485839 Conservation Group (Lane End) 01494 882938 Cricket Club (Stokenchurch) 01491 638636 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Cubs (Stokenchurch) 01494 882416 Dance Club (Stokenchurch) 01494 483435 Downley Community Centre 07580 953181 Downley Village Evening WI 01494 535998 Four Ends Flower Club 01494 883096 Frieth Village Hall 01494 881176 Guides (Stokenchurch) 01494 483426 Highways on call 0845 2302882 High Wycombe Shopmobility 01494 472277 Ibstone Parish Council www.ibstone.org.uk Ibstone Women’s Institute 01491 638245 Judo Club (Stokenchurch) 01494 483817 Kites Club Ibstone 07919 83491 Lane End Pharmacy 01494 880774 Lane End Players 07706 426320 Lane End Primary School & Nursery 01494 881169 Lane End Surgery 01494 881209 Lane End Village Hall 01494 881913 Lane End Youth and Community Centre 01494 883878 Library (Stokenchurch) 0845 2303232 Mary Towerton School 01494 482384 Medical Centre (Stokenchurch) 08445 769633 Police (non emergency) 101 Parish Council (Lane End) 01494 437111 Parish Council Office (Stokenchurch) 01494 482403 Piddington and District Village Hall 01494 882796 Piddington & Wheeler End Parish Council 01494 448048 Pre-School (Stokenchurch) 01494 482822 Over Sixties Stokenchurch Peter Lipman 01494 483523 Rendezvous Mother & Toddler 01494 484152 Royal British Legion Lane End 01494 881436 Scouts (Stokenchurch) 01494 482243 Squash & Racketball Club - Watlington 01844 351325 Stokenchurch & Hambleden Valley Children’s Centre 01494 483140 Stokenchurch Day Centre (Alan Purslow) 07518 738761 Stokenchurch Educational Charity 01494 483120 Stokenchurch Memorial club 01494 482260 Stokenchurch Rainbows 01494 485178 STOPAG (Stokenchurch) 01494 482344 Towerhouse Surgery 01494 526840 Tuesday Luncheon Club Lane End 01494 881261 West Wycombe Combined School 01494 523318 West Wycombe Parish Council 01494 448048 Women’s Institute (Stokenchurch) 01494 483272 Women’s Institute (West Wycombe) 01494 881049 Wine and Beer Circle (Stokenchurch) 01494 484159 Youth Club (Lane End) 01494 452226
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customise every last detail, meaning the shed that is made is unique and made specially for you. If however you are watching the purse strings, we also offer a range of standardised sheds at the lower end of our price range. We guide our customers through each stage of the process. This method makes for happy customers and we consequently find our reputation precedes us on many of the jobs that we do.
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Community
January / February 2016
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. Tai chi for the over 50s We meet at Longburrow hall, Stokenchurch on Thursdays at 12 noon till 1 pm. Cost is £5 per class. Telephone 07717798979 web. www.chenacademy.com High Wycombe Flower Arrangement Society Has moved from High Wycombe and is now meeting in Hughenden Valley Village Hall with adequate free parking. Next demonstration is on Wednesday 17th Feb at 7.30 pm - Graham King - “I’ve had an idea....” Visitors and new members always welcome. Badminton Course Badminton course starting at Stokenchurch Adult Learning centre, from 12th January 2016. Tuesday evening from 19.30-21.00. 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. 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. RISEX 2016 Model Railway Exhibition Saturday 20th of February 2016 Risborough & District Model Railway Club 10.00am - 5.00pm Community Centre (adjacent to Springs swimming pool), Wades Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9AX 10.00am 5.00pm Admission: Adults £3.00, Child £2.00 Contact: Adrian Harford 01296 415107 risexmanager@rdmrc.org.uk www.rdmrc.org.uk The whole of the Community Centre in Princes Risborough is taken over one day in the spring each year. Allowing local modellers to display their layouts and model making. 8 layouts, trade support and
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demonstrations, light refreshments will be available including lots of homemade cakes. The Stokenchurch Educational Charity ~ Community Grants Village Groups should apply by letter to Mrs P Colling (Secretary), Kinda Cool, Wycombe Road, Stokenchurch, HP14 3RR (Tel: 01494 483120) or emaile: pcatkc@gmail.com – Closing date is 30th June each year. Stokenchurch Community Library Our popular annual Quiz Night will take place on the evening of Saturday 6th February at Longburrow Hall. Tickets cost £10 per head, including a ‘Posh Ploughmans’. Tables of up to 8 people: book as a team, or join one on the night. Tickets to be purchased in advance from Stokenchurch Community Library or call Jayne Turner on 01494 482665 to reserve places. Stokenchurch Village Survey A report on the results of the recent Village Survey is now available on the Stokenchurch Parish Council website at http://www.stokenchurch.org.uk/page-content/ Village%20Survey%202015%20Report%20final. pdf with a hard copy available for reference at Stokenchurch Community Library. Lane End Support Group 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 , 9.30am- 11. 30am. Come for a coffee , chat and support. January 8th, February 12th & March 12th. Contact Lo Smith for any enquiries: 01494-881147. lorrainesmith00@gmail.com 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. Tower House Surgery If you are eligible for a free flu vaccination, please contact the surgery to book your appointment. In the event of snow or icy conditions this winter, the surgery car park will be closed for the safety of our patients and staff. Check out our website www.towerhousesurgery.com for useful health information and local support groups. To advertise here please email salesvv@live.co.uk
Visit to BT Tower
A group of us from Stokenchurch Parish Council recently visited the BT Tower situated just outside Stokenchurch on the A40 to Oxford. Standing at the bottom, you begin to realise how tall it is. The height to the top is 87.9m with a circumference of 12.9m. It was built in the mid-1960s and is one of the few Towers built with reinforced concrete. It was built to relay the UK’s TV and Voice telecommunications up and down the country, and was also part of the vast network of Radio Towers that spanned the UK. The Tower has mobile operator Sector antennas placed at various levels. These sector antennas are used for mobile phone communications only. It has five external galleries and on a clear day, most of the taller buildings in London can be seen from the first gallery. Although officially built for civilian purposes, the microwave network built in the late 1950s and into the 1960s was operated by what was then the General Post Office and was primarily to carry telephone, television and radar signals and digital data which included both civil and military. A separate system called “Radio Standby to Line”, consisted of spurs from the main backbone network to what were referred to as defence customer sites (which would have been the military communications). Its use of line-of-site microwave transmission was seen by the government as particularly important during the Cold War for its resilience against nuclear attack. Its use now is purely civilian. The tower is designed to sway a little in the wind, however the amount of
movement is minimal –approx. 10 - 20cm. These days the Radio Station is no longer permanently manned. A mixture of BT Transmission, Rigging, and Power engineers frequent the site as do BTSF. (Building Faculties) staff. It was a most interesting morning and our grateful thanks go to Wayne, BT and Darren Hayday. Written by Mr & Mrs Mike Jones
Paul Smale Electrical Services
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Email info@paul-smale.co.uk
Additional sockets, LED lighting, rewires and all other electrical needs. Fault finding and emergency call-out.
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January / February 2016 West Wycombe Chamber Choir. This April the West Wycombe chamber Choir celebrate our 10th Anniversary. It all started in a small way in the Church Rooms at West Wycombe with 18 people who just turned up and many of whom had never sung in a choir or were not able to read music! We now have over 50 active members and we put on 3 concerts a year which are known for their wide range of works performed and their enjoyment to be listened to. If you would like to join, please ring Barry Hodkinson (Musical Director) on 01494 536617. This Easter to celebrate our anniversary we are singing the Mozart Requiem. It takes place at 7pm on Saturday 19th March, at St Lawrence’s Church, West Wycombe. Tickets available at the Box Office 01494 536617 or on the door on the night. Better still why not join and sing it with us! Lane End Players The Lane End Players is presenting “Jack and the Beanstalk” in January on Fridays 15th, 22nd, 29th (at 8pm) and Saturdays 16th, 23rd and 30th (at 2pm and 7pm). You can buy tickets online at www.laneendplayers.com, ring 01494 880662, or email boxoffice@laneendplayers.com. The tickets are £8 Adults and £6 Concessions for the first night only, the other performances being £10 Adults and £8 Concessions. Lane End Evening WI We meet in the Sycamore Room at Lane End Village Hall on the last Monday of the month (except Bank Holidays). Do come along & join us. Monday January 26th - Farming in Lane End Will Lacey Monday February 22nd - Wildlife Photography (part 2) - Teresa Hehir For any information please contact Ann Carter 01494 8818987 Lane End Action Group (L.E.A.G.) Regenerating your Playing Fields On Saturday 27th February 2016 from 10.30am until 1.30pm - Lane End Village Hall L.E.A.G are holding a table top sale to help raise funds for the group. Are you interested in raising funds for your own group? Why not take a table, clear out your clutter, make some money all at the same time. Tables cost £10.00 large or £8.00 small. Refreshments will be provided for young and ‘not so young!’ If you are interested in booking a table, donating or helping
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please contact: Hayley Glasgow – clerk@laneendparishcouncil.org.uk or 01494 437111 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. For more information, contact 01494 482724. 28th January: Carol Ferris: ‘Wish you were here’ 25th February: DIY – ‘Floral fun in February’ Long Crendon Day Cente Come along to a Sing a Long last Tuesday in the month for all to enjoy at Long Crendon Day Centre Baptist Church Hall. Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal (Booking Essential) and have a fun time. Contact Andrea on 01844208508 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 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 48 39 37 outside those hours. Child Bereavement 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. Help raise funds and awareness by attending or volunteering at an upcoming event. Snow Drop Walk, West Wycombe Park, Sunday 14th February, 11am-4pm. Enjoy the views, plant a snow drop and treat yourself to tea and cake. Amadeus, 18th - 20th February, Lancaster Theatre, Wycombe Abbey School, 7.45pm onwards. Local theatre groups, The Garden Players & Fourways present Peter Schaffer’s masterpiece in aid of Child Bereavement UK. Please visit our website at www.childbereavementuk.org for more information.
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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 £7. To join us please call Peter Lipman to get the menu and book a place. 01494 483523 Downley Community Centre 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. Look us up at: http://www.downley.org/services/ venue/4/downley-community-centre/93 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. West Wycombe Afternoon Women’s 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 19th January - a talk by Mr J Carter entitled “The Four Georges”. 16th February - no meeting STOPAG - a group specifically for retired people Thursday Jan 14th: After our usual light lunch our own member Rita van der Walt will be talking about living in Rhodesia. Thursday February 11th: After lunch Hugh Granger will talk on “Interactive Advertising” Meetings are held in the Youth area of the Community Centre in Bartholomew Tipping Way at 12.45pm. For more information, ring Joan on 01494 483033 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 7.30-9.30pm. Call Louise 482194 or email sewcraftylou@gmail.com.
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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 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, quiz or similar followed by tea. If you are over 50, do come along to one of our meetings. 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 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. Lane End Youth & Community Centre Why not pop into your local Community Centre to join one of these fabulous activities – Coffee morning, Gentle exercise class, Youth clubs (7 – 17yrs), Lunch club, Computer club, Circuit training, Pilates, Dog training. We are also a fantastic venue to hire for any special occasion, offering 10% discount to Chiltern View readers, just quote ‘view’ to receive your discount, Call 01494 883878, email leycc@hotmail.co.uk or pop in for more information. The Friendship Club at Stokenchurch 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. 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.
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Downley Rangers 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.
Keith-Lewis will talk about The History of Trees. Wednesday 3rd February: John Tyler will speak about The World of Plants - a photographic delight. We meet in Watlington Town Hall at 7.45pm. Visitors always welcome.
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.
Thame & Wheatley Ramblers 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
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). Long Crendon Day Centre Long Crendon Day Centre has vacancies for elderly people to have a break, meet new friends and play games and chat. But best of all is the home cooked lunch. If you are interested, please ring Andrea on 01844208508 or pop in with a carer to Baptist church hall Long Crendon for a cuppa. 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.
For further information, please contact the chairman Caelia Pereira, 01491 612368.
Downley Bridge Club 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 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. High Wycombe Croquet Club The club has had a very successful season with our treasurer (Duncan Reeve) becoming European Champion and a team placed third in a national competition - the Longman Cup. There is now limited play as winter weather has set in, but the lawns will re-open in the spring We always welcome new members, see our web-site; www.hwcroquetclub.com or phone 01494-858202
Watlington Gardening Club Dates for your diary: Wednesday 8th January: Dr Michael
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West Wycombe Combined School Are you a parent, considering West Wycombe Combined School as the best place to educate your child? Come and visit us... Our school is open at various times throughout the year for prospective parents to come and visit us. This is an opportunity to look around the school, speak to the headteacher and ask any questions you may have. We have a few spaces at the school in different year groups. The visits last for approximately 1/2 hour. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit on 01494 523318 or e-mail: office@westwycombe.bucks.sch.uk Please visit our website for further information: www.westwycombe.bucks.sch.uk
March. We sometimes have speakers and details will be on the door of the Medical Centre. We look forward to seeing you. If you would like to know more about the Group do phone Jenny 01491 638245 or Victoria 01494 483352
High Wycombe and District U3A welcomes new members We meet at 2.25pm in Lacey Green Village Hall on the 4th Wednesday of the month. To find out more see us at u3asites.org.uk/ highwycombe or contact Sylvia Chadwick on 01494 482085
Bledlow Ridge Horticultural Society Thursday 21 Jan - Timothy Walker with “Oxford Botanic Garden - the first 393 years” Thursday 18 Feb - Sandy Primrose with “The Pharmacy in your Garden”. Both start at 8.00pm in the Village Hall, admission £2. Non-members very welcome.
Lane End Conservation Group We meet on the first Saturday of each month to help keep clear the many miles of public footpaths within the Parish, litter pick and also look after the Harris Garden. If you would like to assist or find out more, please check our website or contact on Margaret Adnitt on 882609.
Downley Village Evening WI We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.45 pm in the Community Centre, School Close, Downley HP13 5TR.
Radnage WI January - local meal out together, date TBC 3rd February - Share and Learn Evening - hosted by our own members 2nd March - Tiger Conservation into the 21st Century - Professor Stewart Thompson, Biodiversity Conservation at Oxford Brookes University (visitors welcome at March meeting for £3.50 fee). We welcome new members and visitors to all our meetings for a small fee of £3.50. We meet at Radnage Village Hall at 7.15pm. All enquiries please call Mary 483545. Local Carers Support Group The Group will be meeting as usual at the Medical Centre at 1.30pm on the following dates: Wed 27th Jan, Wed 24th Feb & Wed 30th
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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 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 Stokenchurch Medical Centre We will be closed for clinician and staff training on the following afternoons; Tuesday 12th January and Wednesday 10th February 2016. We have a limited supply of Flu vaccine left for general issue should you feel you would like to be vaccinated – contact reception for an appointmenttower house. 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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Accountants/Bookkeeper Fencing Cashtrak 55 DJ Macleod 17 Aerials Greenways 43 TVT Aerials 12 Firewood Bathrooms DJ Macleod 17 John Earley 36 Fitness Call Plumbing 35 Karen Orchard 9 Builders Florist C & R Caine 45 Cottage Fruit and Flowers 67 Hammond Construction 35 Foot Professionals Café Feet Treat 69 Chris’s Café 38/39 Fiona Gibbard 22 Carers Helen Boehm 51 Risborough Carers Ltd 7 Fuel Carpenter & Joiner Lovell Fuels Ltd 61 Aspect Carpentry 13 Furniture Maker Aston Woodware 69 Aston Woodware 69 Joel Smith 71 Garage Doors John Earley 36 Home Improvement Out of the Woods 49 Garage Doors 47 Carpets Garage Services Airs House 49 Browns 29 Chimney Sweep Durwards Auto Shop 73 A1 Clean Sweep 32 M.L. Sears 73 All Types 31 Stokenchurch Service Cleaning Centre 41 Oventeam 21 Garden Buildings Ovenu 51 BBD Leisure Buildings 63 Priority Service 75 Garden Design Procare 31 Caz Renshaw Design 51 Community Centres Malcolm Gascoyne Radnage Village Hall 34 Garden Design 36 Stokenchurch Garden Machinery Parish Council 6 ML Sears 73 Computers Garden Power Equipment 26 Chiltern Computer Garden Maintenance Services 13 Allscapes 5 Stokenchurch PC’s 57 Markland Gardening 7 Convenience Store Priority Service 75 CJ Stores 28 Greengrocers Curtains Cottage Fruit and Flowers 67 SA Reupholstery 13 Hairdressers/Barbers Bay Tracks 40 Just Gents 76 Crockery Hire Salon on the Green 48 Floral Vintage Crockery 33 Handyman Day Nursery Inside Out 60 Sunshine Montessori 49 Joel Smith 71 Dog Grooming Services The 50 Plus 43 Mutley Makeover 7 Hearing Dogs Dog Training Hearing Dogs for Bells and Whistles 58 deaf people 59 Dog Logic 45 Heating Engineer Domestic Appliances Anderson Plumbing Sharley Domestics 32 and Heating 22 Driveways APT Heating 23 Allscapes 5 Bryn Earley 36 Driving Instruction Call Plumbing 35 Dave’s School of Motoring 73 OilServ 11 Siobhan and Richard’s 33 Premium Plumbing Electrical Retailer & Heating 5 Domestic Services 26 Holiday Rentals Electricians Alex Goff 25 APT Heating 23 Homeopathy Ben Quarman 33 Beccy Ede 7 John Earley 36 Ironing Services Paul Smale 65 Full Steam Ahead 2 Stance Sparx 22 Jewellers Tony Smith 11 Aylesbury Bullion Estate Agency Company 1/37 JNP Partnership 14/15
Kitchens John Earley 36 Landscape Gardener Allen Landscaping 11 Allscapes 5 Laundrette Downley Laundrette 33 Locksmith Promac Locksmiths 17 RPC Locksmiths 2 Massage Therapy Bodyworkz Massage Therapy 31 Medical Centre Stokenchurch Medical Centre 31 Minibus Services Thunderbirds 28 Mobility Supplies Independent Living 6 Motor Services James Drew 17 Nurseryman M.J.Gee 52 Oil Supplies Lovell Fuels Ltd 61 Osteopath Wayne Twitchen 57 Painters & Decorators Jon Woodbridge 22 Steve Marshall 32 Stuart Law 25 Paving Stoneworld 1/53 Personal Goals Charlotte McNally 51 Mindfulness 60 Pest Control Guy Parratt 52 Phil Spackman 12 Pet Services The Doggy Hotel and Bakery 25 Pet Supplies The Doggy Hotel and Bakery 25 The Kennel Shop 73 Pilates Alison Goodright 9 Dawn Wilton 45 Plant & Digger Hire MG Mathews Grab and Tipper Hire 35 Plumbers APS & Sons Ltd 18 Bill Blake 45 Bryn Earley 36 Call Plumbing 35 Fixed Price Plumber 71 Premium Plumbing & Heating 5 Post Office West Wycombe Village Store 45 Pre-Schools Frieth Pre-School 55 Printers The Print Shop 43 Pubs and Restaurants The Boot Inn 11
The Crown 19 Roofing Birch Roofing Contractors 25 CH Roofing 57 Schools Ibstone School 69 Mary Towerton School 63 Turville School 40 Snooker Clubs Thame Snooker Club 54 Social Club Stokenchurch Memorial Hall 71 Solicitors Stefanie O’Bryen 69 Stage School Stagecoach Thame 18 Stoves North Mill Stoves 21 Taxis Thunderbirds 28 Yellow Cars 32 Tiling John Earley 36 Tree Surgeon Allscapes 5 Devey Tree Care 55 DJ Macleod 17 L Brown Expert Tree Care 13 Tree Dimensions 19 Tuition John & Clive 25 John Lark 17 Robert Green 51 Upholstery RS Hall 35 SA Re-upholstery 13 Vehicle Hire Les Liney Vehicle Hire 50 Vets Crossroads 10 Windows Bryants Double Glazing 1/9 Cloudy2Clear Oxford Ltd 27 Finishing Touch 9 Silent View 3 Window Doctor 52 Window Cleaning Jon Coulson 51 Yoga Tuition Carolyn Hitchcock 52 Joanna Simpson 25
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