Chesham Town Guide 2020 - 2021 by Hawkes Design and Publishing

Chesham TOWN GUIDE 2020-2021

The official annual directory of sport, leisure, entertainment, education, services and business

The Town Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome As a local resident for nearly 30 years, it is a great privilege to be elected Mayor of Chesham as well as being the first mayor to be elected at a virtual meeting of Chesham Town Council. Chesham is a town with a proud record of community involvement through a large number of voluntary organisations which have risen to the challenge posed by the coronavirus crisis. Although often unable to meet other than virtually, there have been a number of important initiatives to help the elderly and vulnerable in our community. Chesham Help for Coronavirus was set up to help those who were shielding by delivering shopping, prescriptions and food and making wellbeing calls. Over five months they have carried out more than 1000 tasks for over 300 Chesham residents. Chesham Community Fridge was already established to redistribute surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and relieve household budgets. It was clear from the long queues which formed outside their door that a considerable number of people facing hardship were helped during the lockdown. Finally, Chiltern Foodbank has continued to distribute a large number of food parcels to families in need each week. Throughout the coronavirus crisis, the work of other local groups has continued whether as with Chesham Connect, with plans to revitalise the town centre or with projects to make Chesham a better place to live involving groups including the Chesham Environmental Group, Impress the Chess, Chesham in Bloom, the Friends of Lowndes Park and the Allotments Group. While meeting virtually, Chesham Town Council

continues to develop several community initiatives including the neighbourhood plan in order to promote sustainable development over the next 15 years while safeguarding the character of the town and the surrounding Green Belt. Last year, the Town Council declared a climate emergency and committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 both in relation to its own facilities and in supporting projects to reduce the carbon footprint across the town. When I was elected, I realised there was a pressing need to improve mental health and wellbeing as a result of increased loneliness and isolation during the lockdown. I have therefore nominated Bucks MIND as my mayoral charity for the year to support their good work with individuals and families locally. Despite the current coronavirus restrictions, I look forward to participating in local events and meeting as many of you as possible in order to support our community and represent the town. If you would like me to attend an event or help in any way, please email me at CheshamMayor@gmail.com While the future is uncertain, I feel sure that with its record of voluntary involvement the community in Chesham will continue to grow and develop.

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Chesham Town Councillors

(Elected on 7 May 2015)

ASHERIDGE VALE

TOWNSEND

Mohammad Fayyaz (Lib Dem)

Emily Culverhouse (Con)

11 Chalk Hill, Chesham. HP5 2DN Tel. 0777 2027829 Email: mfayyaz@chesham.gov.uk David MacBean (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS 07854 553762 Email: dmacbean@chesham.gov.uk

c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Tel. 07540 410130 Email: eculverhouse@chesham.gov.uk Roderick McCulloch (Con) 10 Crossway, Chesham. HP5 3LW Tel. 778223 Email: rmcculloch@chesham.gov.uk

Joseph Baum (Con)

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c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Tel. 07551 435926 Email: jbaum@chesham.gov.uk

Noel Brown (Con) 7 Hospital Hill, Chesham. HP5 1PJ Tel. 783164 Email: nbrown@chesham.gov.uk Fred Wilson (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Tel. 07901 555 383 Email: fwilson@chesham.gov.uk

VALE Mark Shaw (Con) 4 Meadow Close, Chesham. HP5 2LZ Tel. 07951 744656 Email: mshaw@chesham.gov.uk Nick Varley (Con) 138 Elizabeth Avenue, Amersham. HP6 6RG 07960 398804 Email: nvarley@chesham.gov.uk

LOWNDES Alan Bacon (Lib Dem) Windrush, Bellingdon, Chesham. HP5 2XN Tel. 774870 Email: abacon@chesham.gov.uk Jane MacBean (Con) 5 Portobello Close, Chesham. HP5 2PL Tel. 07812 177794 Email: jmacbean@chesham.gov.uk

WATERSIDE Tony Franks (Con) 80 Church Street, Chesham. HP5 1JD Tel. 771003 Email: afranks@chesham.gov.uk Peter Hudson (Con) 9 Hospital Hill, Chesham. HP5 1PJ Tel. 07557 819732 Email: phudson@chesham.gov.uk Shane Willmoth (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Email: swillmoth@chesham.gov.uk

NEWTOWN Mohammad Bhatti MBE (Lab) 16 Lansdowne Road, Chesham. HP5 2BA Tel. 07859 889748 Email: mbhatti@chesham.gov.uk Qaser Chaudhry (Con) 341 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham. HP5 3AU Tel. 07748 764797 Email: qchaudhry@chesham.gov.uk

Town Guide Contents

RIDGEWAY

FEATURES: The Town Mayor’s Welcome...3, Chesham Town Councillors...5, Chesham Town Council...9, Chesham Town Hall...11, The Chesham Allotments Group...13, Looking to the High Street!...15, Friends of Lowndes Park...17, The White Hill Centre...17, Chiltern Foodbank...21, Chesham Walkers...23, The Chesham Society...25, The Chiltern Society...27, The Fremantle Trust...31, Chiltern Chamber...54

Nick Southworth (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Email: nsouthworth@chesham.gov.uk Peter Yerrell (Ind) 9 West View, Chesham. HP5 3DE Tel. 771583 Email: pyerrell@chesham.gov.uk

LISTINGS: Guide to Your Councils...7, Where to Eat & Drink...32, Where to Stay...33, Pre-Schools & Children’s Centres...35, Local Education...37, Sport & Fitness Venues & Clubs...39, Recreation Amenities...42, Clubs & Societies...43, Community Venues...50, Useful Information...51, Acknowledgements & Notes...82

ST MARY’S Diana Varley (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Email: dvarley@chesham.gov.uk

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A Guide to your Local Councils Chesham is served by two different councils, who do different things. Here is a list of the councils' key services to help you find out who does what.

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Allotments, burials and ashes interments in Chesham Cemetery, local parks, open spaces and sports pitches, verge cutting, play areas, Town Hall room hire, management of the Elgiva Theatre, Chesham Moor Gym & Swim and the local produce market.

Buckinghamshire Council Tel. 0300 131 6000 www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Adult learning, adult social care, benefits, blue badges, building control and planning, business rates, car parks, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services, community safety, concessionary travel, council tax, dog control, electoral services, environmental health, flytipping, gypsies and travellers, highways, housing, licensing, libraries, noise pollution, pavements & streetlights, pest control, refuse and recycling and street cleaning, rights of way, schools admissions, school transport, trading standards and youth services.

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Chesham Town Council Chesham Town Council came into existence in 1974, and is the only part of the local government structure that is solely focused on serving the town and its people. 6. Chesham Town Council will ensure that the money entrusted to it by the residents of Chesham is securely managed and spent effectively on achieving the above objectives.

The Council is comprised of 19 Members who are normally elected for a period of four years, but unusually we are in a six-year term due to the formation of the new unitary council and then the COVID-19 pandemic causing local elections to be postponed.

The Council is responsible for many of the recreational and social facilities within town, including: Lowndes Park, the Moor and 10 recreational grounds; Chesham Cemetery and St Mary’s Churchyard; three allotment sites; floral displays; football pitches; town centre Christmas lights; the Elgiva; the Town Hall; Chesham Moor Gym & Swim; the war memorial and Market Square’s Clock Tower. The Council cuts the town’s grass verges on behalf of the County Council and maintains street signs for the Unitary Council. The Council also works in partnership with a great range of organisations that share its vision for the town and have a tremendous amount of expertise, from Chesham in Bloom to The Chesham Society. Examples of some of the work of these partners are included in the following pages, but the Council is actively seeking to develop these relationships further to achieve the best it can for Chesham. For more information on the Council and its work, please visit www.chesham.gov.uk or you can get in touch by the following means: Post: Chesham Town Hall, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1DS Phone: 01494 774842 Fax: 01494 582908 Email: admin@chesham.gov.uk Twitter: @CheshamCouncil Facebook: www.facebook.com/CheshamTownCouncil The Town Hall office is open to the public between 10am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The last election was held in May 2015 and a full list of Councillors is shown on page 5. The Council, and its Planning, Community, Assets and Environment, Finance and Staffing committees meet regularly to discuss issues and take decisions pertaining to the town. The public are encouraged to attend. They may also ask questions on any issue relating to Chesham during a 15-minute period of Public Questions at full Council meetings. The Council’s vision is to ‘improve the quality of life of all the residents of Chesham’. The Council has laid out a set of objectives to explain how it will achieve this: 1. To enable residents to enjoy high quality social, recreational and cultural facilities within the town and to seek the continuing improvement and development of these facilities in accordance with the desires expressed by the residents. 2. To encourage and promote the economic and commercial vitality of Chesham in a way that encourages sustainable employment opportunities, housing and business facilities that respect the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in which it is situated. 3. To preserve the unique identity of Chesham and promote its heritage. 4. To consult with, understand and represent the views and wishes of the citizens of Chesham. 5. To create a socially inclusive and caring community, which embraces all its residents equally, seeking to develop their well-being, knowledge, understanding and mutual co-operation. 9

Chesham Town Hall – Chesham’s One-Stop-Shop The Town Hall works on a “pay for what you use basis” by having an hourly rate opposed to daily rates. We can provide refreshments, or if you are on a tight budget you can bring your own. With laptop, projection, internet facilities and a fully interactive conference screen, disabled access and a pay and display car park directly outside with free parking after 4pm Monday to Saturday and free all day Sunday makes us an ideal central venue. The Town Hall is well appointed for the local business community, hosting business conferences, training courses and AGMs. The large Community Hall downstairs is a popular venue for parties and funeral receptions. The Community Hall is also an ideal size for children’s parties with enough room for children’s entertainers and a small bouncy castle with a kitchen attached to prepare party food. If you would like more information about the facilities on offer at the Town Hall, please contact us on 01494 774842, email admin@chesham.gov.uk or visit our web site: www.chesham.gov.uk.

The majority of Chesham residents are likely to have visited Chesham Town Hall at some point in their lives. The Town Hall provides the administrative centre for the town, and is the location of Chesham Town Council’s offices. The offices are open to the public from 10 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays and act as a “one-stopshop” for all sorts of information about the town and the services provided by the town and Buckinghamshire councils. The reception holds a wide variety of information about the town, its events and local organisations. The Town Hall is also at the centre of the town’s social life. With four rooms available for hire, the Town Hall hosts a wide variety of recreational activities, including dancing lessons, aerobics and children’s classes, and is the venue for the meetings of local interest groups such as the Chesham Society and Chess Valley Archaeological & Historical Society. The Town Hall also helps to serve the town’s health needs, with people attending diabetes awareness sessions, baby-weighing clinics and ante-natal classes. If you are interested in relaxation classes we also have Yoga and Pilates.

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The Chesham Allotments Group Chesham residents who want an allotment are well served. There is a small number of plots in the Old Town that are privately-owned; in the Waterside area a larger number belong to the Duke of Bedford’s Trust; but the majority of allotments in the town are owned by the Town Council, from which about 200 local residents rent plots. There are Council-owned plots in the area between Asheridge Road and Bellingdon Road, with larger numbers on either side of Cameron Road, where the land was purchased to provide allotments in 1909. The purchase itself is quite a story, with councillors of the time risking their own assets to secure the land for the town because of the haste in which the deal had to be concluded. The details are on the Allotment Group’s web site (cheshamallotments.org.uk), which also carries the Grower, our quarterly newsletter, and other items of interest. The Chesham Allotments Group consists of tenants who rent allotments from the Council. Members elect an organising committee which, as well as representing the tenants and helping communication with the Council, organises social events and publishes the Grower. On the Cameron Road site is our Focal Point, a large hut with a seating area and lawn, where we hold our Open Day in August, our Summer Social in June and on every Saturday morning from April to October the Allotment Café, where all are welcome to join us to

enjoy a cup of coffee and a generous slice of home-made cake for £1, along with one of the finest views and some of the best company in Chesham. The health benefits of gardening – both physical and mental – are well documented. Gardening has physical, scientific, environmental and aesthetic elements. (A well-tended fruit and vegetable plot can be a beautiful thing, in its way, as much as a flower garden.) There is enormous satisfaction to be gained from enjoying the special flavour of recently gathered produce that you have grown yourself. But, allotment gardening is a social activity as well, and if you take up an allotment you become part of an active, friendly community that has a shared interest, but in every other way is as diverse as the population of the town itself. It you would like to rent an allotment from the Town Council you must be a Chesham resident and apply through the town hall (01494 582907). There is a waiting list, but in the mean time you can join us at the Allotment Café where you will be made very welcome. Tim Andrew Vice-chair, Chesham Allotments Group 13

Looking to the High Street! Our major work this year has been to look at the High Street and expanding tourism in the area. We pulled together all the ideas that came from our FutureProofing The High Street meeting last year and put together a draft Strategy for Chesham High Street. We have shared this with our members, all the businesses in the High Street, Councillors, and across social media and our web site. We have had amazing feedback and are now in the process of finalising a strategy that everyone can agree on and work towards. We would love to hear from anyone who would like to work with us. It’s in our name – we like to connect! If you haven't already done so, please check out our web site, cheshamconnect.org, where as well as all about Chesham Connect, you can find funding application details and a grant application form, and other information about creating and progressing community projects. The Chesham Calendar, under What’s On Around Chesham, is the first port of call to find out all the different local community and charity events from AGMs to concerts to dog shows. It is simple to use to find an event and easy for people to add their events and we wholeheartedly encourage everyone to do so. We are also busy promoting Chesham on Facebook and Twitter.

This year we have given grants for Operation Cherry Pie – Pond Park, Theatre Shed – Silver Sunday, Knights of Harmony, Restore Hope Big Family Beach Trip, and Christmas In Chesham. We look to support a variety of projects with grants up to £250. Full details of criteria and application forms are available on the web site or by contacting us by email or from Chesham Town Council. We also provided banking assistance for Christmas In Chesham and for Peace One Day. If you need banking for an event, please get in touch. Any group or interested individual can become a member of Chesham Connect. Please contact us at admin@cheshamconnect.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter @CheshamConnect If you would like to be further involved, maybe join the committee, do email us, we’d love to chat. 15

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Friends of Lowndes Park Chances are, that if you see a Snowdrop in the park, it came from a campaign to encourage the people of Chesham to donate snowdrops from their gardens, which were then planted in the park. This, and many other amazing projects are all down the work of the Friends of Lowndes Park a voluntary organisation that campaigns and raises money to improve the park. We successfully applied for significant funding towards the Skateboard Park and the Entertainment Area and organised Lowndesbourne, the Town Picnic, for five years. Our teams of gardening volunteers work hard to ease the pressure on the town councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardeners and help the Park look at its best and we are always happy to work with the council to develop plans for the park. The Park is a truly democratic space, admission is free and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need any special clothes, equipment or skill, to enjoy it to the full. Of all things, our parks are probably the thing that we all use at some stage in our lives. Pushed in our buggies by proud parents; feeding the ducks alongside doting grandparents; practicing our bicycling skills and later skateboarding; walking hand in hand with a boyfriend or girlfriend and husbands and wives and then just like the park itself the whole life cycle begins again.

Occasionally, you will see a tree or bench placed in the park, in memory of someone who has enjoyed the park throughout their life. A year ago, we relaunched and updated our web site and Facebook site and set about campaigning to re-design the park for the next 100 years of users. We also set about revitalising the committee and growing our membership. However, if we are going to make a difference, we need your support. So, if you love and use Lowndes Park, please consider becoming a member and getting behind us and the park. Membership is ÂŁ1.00 per month. https://lowndespark.org.uk/

The White Hill Centre, Chesham The red brick building on the hillside above Waitrose was originally the White Hill School. Built around 1890 and closed in the early 1970s, after a period of use by Bucks County Council it started to be used for community purposes. Following a decision by Bucks CC to dispose of the building in 1975 the Chesham & District Community Association was formed to take over the building. Subsequently the Association acquired a 99-year lease in 1977, and the Freehold in 1981. The Centre is a two-storey building with a lift to the first floor. Rooms are available for hire that will accommodate between 12 and 150 people, and with kitchen and bar facilities. Managed by unpaid Trustees and Volunteers, supported by a small team of paid staff, the Centre is independent and largely self-supporting, receiving no regular funding from local authority or government funds. Regularly used by over 60 groups, clubs and societies, as well as businesses and charities, the Association has a membership of nearly 500. In a typical week over 1000 individuals use the facilities. The offices of The Chiltern Society are located on the first floor. Income is from room rentals, commercial rents, Centre activities, membership fees and donations. Fundraising events are run throughout the year to

supplement income. When possible, we look to obtain grants for specific projects. With a gross income in 2018/19 of around £140,000, the Centre is undertaking a major refurbishment scheme and needs to raise an additional £30,000 pa over the next few years, from sources other than operating income. In the last two years we have carried out extensive works to the drainage system, refurbished the Centre Bar, and various other rooms. This year we have renewed the guttering & downpipes throughout. Unfortunately, we have just had to replace the main central heating boiler at an unbudgeted expense of £35,000 which has put immediate strain on our finances. Major roof repairs are now required but are ‘on hold’ whilst we rebuild our reserves. Once these repairs have been completed and the walls are free from potential water damage, the main hall will be redecorated so it is again suitable for functions. Eventually we will need to completely re-surface the car park – another major expense. As with many local organisations we have found it difficult to recruit volunteers, but we are actively seeking suitable persons to serve on our Management Committee, and on project teams. We would be delighted to meet any new volunteers to outline our needs. www.whitehillcentre.org.uk

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Chiltern Foodbank Chesham Foodbank started in 2011 as an initiative of St. Mary’s Church and initially worked out of a small office at the church annexe. In 2012, the foodbank changed its name to Chiltern Foodbank (CFB) as a result of interest from other local areas and the fact that most of the referral partners that issue foodbank vouchers were not based in Chesham but in the wider area. At that time CFB became an independent charity after previously working under the umbrella of Churches Together for Chesham. In 2014 CFB moved its main distribution and warehouse centre to its current premises in The Broadway, Chesham. There are also other distribution centres in Amersham, Little Chalfont, Prestwood and Wendover. Chiltern Foodbank is completely run by over 70 volunteers and it acts as a conduit between those in the community that give generously to help others in the local area who may be struggling due to low income, sickness, benefit delays, debt, homelessness, domestic abuse and events that have had a temporary effect on income or other factors. CFB has permanent collection bins at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose in Chesham, Tesco in Amersham and Budgen’s in Wendover. Almost one hundred Referral Partners make assessment of need and issue vouchers to those who are struggling. The voucher is then exchanged at a CFB distribution centre for an appropriate sized foodbox. CFB has single person, couple, small family (up to 2 children), large family (three children plus) and homeless person foodboxes. Clients are welcomed at the distribution centres and offered a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. They are asked if they have special dietary needs

as the foodbank can cater for food intolerances (e.g. dairy, gluten etc.) and food type preferences (e.g. vegetarian, vegan etc.). In a desire to conserve income clients are also offered toiletries, laundry and cleaning products, nappies, feminine hygiene products and pet food when needed and if available. In normal circumstances clients can be given three vouchers in any rolling three month period though further support can be given if deemed necessary by a Referral Partner and agreed with CFB. In 2019 CFB provided over 26,300 meals to local people in need – an increase of 26.3% on 2018. The sharp increase largely resulted from the five week wait that new and transferring benefit claimants have to wait when moving to Universal Credit (UC). The wait for UC has resulted in many people, both locally and nationally, being forced to use foodbanks and numbers being fed are likely to increase until there is a change in Government policy to significantly reduce this wait. Dave Worrall, CFB’s Coordinator since its inception says: “We are extremely grateful to our community for providing us with the food, toiletries, cleaning products and the other items that are given to people in need. I am forever delighted by this generosity, without which we could not operate. Despite annual increases in the number of people we feed we are rarely short of products and that is a testament to the kindness of many local people who, by their generosity, demonstrate what a caring community we are blessed with.” www.chiltern.foodbank.org.uk 21

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Chesham Walkers are Welcome (CWAW) was launched in 2010, and is part of a nationwide network of similar organisations dedicated to making their towns and villages as attractive as possible to walkers. The aim is to encourage both casual strollers and more serious hikers not only to enjoy the countryside and the historic town centre, but also to support the local economy by using retail and refreshment outlets during their visit. CWAW’s latest initiative, developed with local IT specialists Handheld Tours, is a series of four walks around the town, which can be followed using a free, interactive app for smart phones, tablets and Apple watches. The walks are based on routes originally created by Chesham Museum for some of their guided walks. There are highlighted stops at points of interest where information screens can be accessed, giving details of the history and significance of the sites. The routes are also illustrated with many old and new photographs, enabling users to compare past and present. There are walks in the Old Town, the High Street and Waterside, plus one which highlights Thomas Harding, Chesham’s 16th century martyr. The project was funded by grants from the Heritage Lottery, Chilterns Conservation Board, Chiltern District Council and Chesham Town Council. CWAW has previously released six walk leaflets for routes in and around Chesham, plus a Food Trail (currently being updated) featuring local producers and

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suppliers, and a series of ‘Station to Station’ walks linking nearby tube and overground stations to Chesham. These can be obtained from the Town Hall and the library, or downloaded from the Town Council web site. CWAW has also worked with Chilterns Conservation Board in redeveloping the Chess Valley Walk from Rickmansworth to Chesham, and collaborated with the Chiltern Society, Disabled Ramblers and the Royal Forestry Society to install special gates in Hockeridge Wood to allow access for those using mobility vehicles.

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Putting Chesham First Since 1957 the Chesham Society has taken an active role in protecting the best interests of Chesham and its Residents - sometimes supporting and sometimes opposing the various layers of local and national government. Over the years we saved much of the Old Town from a proposed relief road, failed to save the old Town Hall in Market Square, but made significant improvements to the Sainsbury-Elgiva Theatre plans. There are still battles to be fought. We are currently engaged in the examination of the 'Chiltern and South Bucks Local Plan’, a document which shows a complete absence of any understanding of Chesham and its economy. The Society is also supporting the efforts of ‘Brown not Green’ to prevent unsustainable development in the adjacent Green Belt. On 1st April, our district councils disappeared, being replaced by the new Unitary Authority. While the faces may remain the same, the new power structures may be very different, and the Society, together with the Town Council, will have to navigate a new structure of local community hubs and area planning teams. Not only do we face these organisational challenges, but back in the real world it seems increasingly likely that HS2 construction will start in earnest, just a couple of miles over the hills in the Misbourne Valley. The Society played an active role in opposing the project ever

since it was first announced, and presented a joint petition (together with the Town Council) to the parliamentary select committee set up to examine the proposal. We will now try to ensure that the limited mitigation measures are in fact delivered, and that HS2 transport is kept out of the town, as promised.

Events While planning is a major preoccupation of the Society, we also find time to arrange events for our members. In the past these have included a visit to Kevin Meayers, a local firm which restores Fairground Organs, a conducted walk along the Chess Valley and a visit to the local Haresfoot brewery. The Society also takes the lead in arranging Heritage Open Day for attractions in the Chesham area, taking in St Marys Church, The Bury, Mathews Brick Works and various historic houses. We also publish a quarterly magazine, Focus, which is distributed free of charge to our members, providing an overview of our activities and any other news worthy events in the town.You can keep up to date with our activities (or join the Society) via our website – cheshamsociety.org.uk - or follow us on Facebook. New members are always welcome, as are new ideas for promoting Chesham.

TERRY CHERRILL

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Will you help to create a Cleaner, Greener Chilterns in 2020? The Chiltern Society is on a mission to get people of all ages actively doing their bit to improve their local environment. By encouraging the public to make better connections between their habits and the impact that these actions have on the environment, they hope to help foster positive change and support people in making easy and innovative changes to limit their environmental impact. One small change can make a huge difference if enough of us subscribe… will you take part? They have come up with five easy things you can do to become more sustainable and give your local environment a boost. If you’re feeling like a challenge, you can take them all on, but even a tiny change can go a long way especially if you encourage others to take part too. Pick which thing (or things) you’re willing to try, and make the pledge online at chilternsociety.org.uk/pledge 1. Reduce your water consumption On average, 171 litres of water are used by residents in the Chilterns everyday- this is more than anywhere else in Europe and our chalk streams are running dry as result. Turning the tap off whilst brushing your teeth, taking a 5 minute shower instead of a bath, only using full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher and watering your plants with your used washing up water are all easy things you can do to cut back on your water consumption.

3. Cut down on your non-recyclable waste Approximately 900 tonnes of non recyclable waste from around the Chilterns gets collected everyday. That’s the equivalent of 150 elephants. Did you know that you can’t recycle takeaway coffee cups from major high street brands?Shiny or glittery wrapping paper is also off limits, as are tissues and kitchen roll. By making small changes to your shopping and consumer habits, you can easily cut back on your household’s non recyclable waste. If enough of us do this, we’ll be sending a message to industry influencers! 4. Reduce your car journeys Is there one journey every week that you could walk instead of drive? Or possibly use public transport? By making changes like this, you’ll be cutting back on your carbon emissions. If we all did this, even for just one journey a week, the impact would be huge! And our bodies would thank us for the extra exercise. 5. Plant a native tree or shrub Trees and hedgerows provide and purify our air, clean and encourage water storage, give our wildlife homes, lock up carbon and make our landscapes green and beautiful. By absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, trees help to combat climate change so we need to be planting more of them. Share your pledge on social media and encourage others to take part using the hashtag #LoveWhereYouLive. Don’t forget to tag @chilternsociety

2. Go meat free one day a week Meat production is a major contributor to climate change. By cutting back on your meat consumption for just one day a week and buying better quality, locally farmed meat when you do purchase meat, you’ll be helping to make a big difference.

The Chiltern Society is a local environmental charity that works tirelessly to conserve the Chilterns landscape and its wildlife, and campaigns to protect it from damaging threats. To find out how you can support its work, visit chilternsociety.org.uk or call 01494 771250. 27

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Workaid An Award Winning Chesham Charity with a Lot to Offer Workaid Established in 1986, Workaid moved to Chesham over a decade ago and feels very much part of Chesham life. In 2015 the charity was awarded The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Workaid empowers young people to help themselves by developing the skills and knowledge needed to find gainful employment or start their own business. Unwanted tools are collected from all over the UK, refurbished to a high standard and then shipped to some of the world's most disadvantaged communities. There are many ways in which you can help: • Volunteer in the workshop, office or The Workaid Shop • Learn new skills in craft workshops • Save money in the 'charity shop with a difference'

Classes are led by experienced artists, providing opportunities to learn fascinating skills - from mosaics to textiles, eco printing, knitting, embroidery, art, crochet and more. Have fun and make new friends in the company of like-minded people. You'll receive a warm welcome. Prices are extremely reasonable and can be booked online or by phone.

The Hub at Workaid Mondays and Tuesdays - The Hub is a pioneering project providing occupational training for young people with learning difficulties who need work experience to build up their social, communications, teamwork and other practical skills. Please enquire about places.

Volunteering Over 300 volunteers are the backbone of Workaid's success, coming from all walks of life and of all ages. Whether you're retired, a student, taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a business or have a disability, we would really value your skills. No specialist knowledge required, there's something for everyone. You'll have a good time and stop for tea and coffee each morning and afternoon. Get in touch for an informal tour to discuss.

The Workaid Shop Workaid relies on donations from individuals and companies plus income generated from The Workaid Shop on Townsend Road. Donated items that are surplus or unsuitable for sending overseas are sold. The shop specialises in tools, gardening and fabric/haberdashery/crafts, reflecting the main work of the charity. The 'charity shop with a difference' has proved so popular that it's doubled in size this year with a greater variety of antique, vintage and contemporary goodies as well as electrical and petrol items. To find out more, sign up for our newsletters or events and follow us on Facebook and Twitter:

Craft Workshops in The Hive There's a good selection of workshops in the Hive at Workaid, a craft centre for the local community.

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Let our home become your home “Years of experience working with older people and people living with dementia has taught me that delivering great care is all about providing, individual choice, companionship and freedom from worry.” These are the words of Sara Livadaes, Chief Executive of The Fremantle Trust. We caught up with her to talk about the Trust’s Buckinghamshire services and for her advice and guidance on making the important decision to move into, or choose a care home for your loved one. and aspects of normal life, like a trip to see the hairdresser or to enjoy a favourite tipple, continue. And once they move in, our residents and their families are free from worry.

What is The Fremantle Trust? We are a well established, local care provider with years of experience providing high standards of care to people within their local community. Our committed and experienced care teams support people with nursing or

What advice would you give to people looking for a care home? My best advice is to choose a home where you can maintain contact with friends and relatives, in person or online. It’s important that the home that you select respects individual preferences, cultural and religious beliefs. Access to outdoor space and gardens is also an important consideration and I’m proud to say that all of our homes have magnificent gardens. Make a short list and visit more than once if you can and ensure you feel confident that the teams at the home are caring, skilled and kind.

dementia needs as well as, quite simply, providing a kind and friendly face - someone to share a morning cup of tea with, watch a favourite film with or enjoy a night cap in a safe environment. At what point should a care home be considered? There comes a turning point, when you or a relative realise that living alone is not safe. Factors like a loss of mobility together the stress of managing and maintaining your home, through to feelings of isolation and loneliness These are often indicators that a care home would be beneficial - where physical and emotional needs can be met in a homely place.

What’s different about The Fremantle Trust’s care homes? We look after people not beds – I use this phrase a lot. We truly value the uniqueness in everyone and recognise that our residents are individuals with hopes, desires and aspirations regardless of their age. We make sure that everyone has the opportunity to express their views and continues to be an active member in their community and wider society.

What is life like in your care homes? There’s a real sense of community in our homes. There are always plenty of opportunities to socialise, but also time to have your own privacy or spend time with a friend or relative. We have great links with local schools, who visit when they can, which creates a great atmosphere. Each of our bedrooms are ensuite, there is home cooked food available 24hrs a day, it’s cosy and

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Cafés/Sandwich Bars

Where to Eat and Drink

Brown Sugar 74 High Street, HP5 1EG. Tel. 794722 Cafe Encore (FAIRTRADE) The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582904

Inns, Pubs & Restaurants

Caffe Nero

Brazils Kitchen 17 Market Square, HP5 1HG. Tel. 793377

66-69 The Broadway, HP5 1BX. Tel. 775388

The Bell Chartridge, HP5 2TF. Tel. 782878

Clare’s Kitchen – Around the Pound Food

The Black Horse The Vale, HP5 3NS. Tel. 784656

Tel. 07919 515782

The Blue Ball Asheridge, HP5 2UX. Tel. 758305

Coffee Boutique 340 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3HF

The Cock & Rabbit Inn The Lee, HP16 9LZ. Tel. 837540

07941 535456

The Crown Ley Hill, HP5 1UY. Tel. 783910

Costa Coffee

■ Filo Mediterranean Kitchen

31 High Street, HP5 1BW. Tel. 778792

57 The Broadway, HP5 1BX. Tel. 772511

Darvells (FAIRTRADE)

The Full Moon

28-30 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 774974 ■ The Drawingroom (FAIRTRADE)

Hawridge, HP5 2UH. Tel. 758959

Francis Yard, East Street, HP5 1DG. Tel. 791691

The Generals Arms

Pizzeria Liri

77 High Street, HP5 1BX. Tel. 785622

106 High Street, HP5 1EB. Tel. 772787

The George & Dragon

Greggs (FAIRTRADE)

14 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 782402

49 High Street, HP5 1BW. Tel. 782843

The Golden Eagle

Poppins

Chesham Rd, Ashley Green, HP5 3PW. Tel. 01442 863549

3A High Street, HP5 1BG. Tel. 792292

The Griffin

Roots Cafe

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NN. Tel. 793491

22 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 786732

The Hen and Chickens Inn

Rumbles Pantry

119 Botley Road, HP5 1XG. Tel. 783303

6-8 Church Street, HP5 1HT. Tel. 793380

The Jolly Sportsman

Smiley Cafe (FAIRTRADE)

Eskdale Avenue, HP5 3AX. Tel. 786720

M & Co, 48-52 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 792834

The Lazy Pig in the Pantry

The Junction

Chesham Road, Ashley Green, HP5 3PF. Tel. 785739

114 High Street, HP5 1EB. Tel. 785111

The Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop

Thé Stay and Play

8 Market Square, HP5 1ES. Tel. 395857

24 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 774300

The Old Swan

The Tavern

Swan Lane, The Lee, HP16 9NU. Tel. 837239

96 The Broadway, HP5 1EG. Tel. 258879 Wotnot Vintage Cafe

The Pheasant

7 High Street, HP5 1BG. Tel. 07342 361474

Waterside, HP5 1QE. Tel. 783387.

Wenzels 1 Broad Street

The Plough Hyde Heath Common, HP6 5RW. Tel. 774408

Fish & Chips

The Queen’s Head

Bubbles

Church Street, HP5 1JD. Tel. 778690

149 Sunnyside Road, HP5 2AP. Tel. 782804

The Red Lion

Chip-Inn Fish Bar

Red Lion Street, HP5 1ET. Tel. 784028

1 Severalls Avenue, HP5 3EL. Tel. 581585

The Swan

Hing’s Fish & Chips

Ley Hill, HP5 1UT. Tel. 783075

266 Waterside, HP5 1PY. Tel. 784707

Trekkers Beer & Bottle Shop

Shangri-La Take Away

2 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 07944 372172

154 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 771864 32

Fast Food & Takeaways

Where to Stay

Abrakebabra 133 Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 785550 Brothers BBQ and Grill

Hotels

14 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 619974

Bedford Arms Hotel

Burger Box

Chenies, WD3 6EQ. Tel. 01923 283301

50b Broad Street, HP5 3DX. Tel. 792793

Chartridge Lodge

Burger Inn

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2TU. Tel. 837484

105 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 778066

Latimer Place

Exprizza

Latimer, HP5 1UG. Tel. 0871 222 4810

85 Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 588588

The Nag’s Head

Farm House Pizza

London Road, Great Missenden, HP16 0DG.

5 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Tel. 771411

Tel. 862200

Sizzler Express 98 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 773535

Bed & Breakfast

Peri Peri Chicken

Chesham Bed and Breakfast

20 Market Square, HP5 1ES. Tel. 786784

1A Stanley Avenue, HP5 2JF. Tel. 771029

Pizza GoGo

Chiltern Ridge

13 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Tel. 785151

Old Sax Lane, Chartridge, HP5 2TB. Tel. 776309

Rocce Woodstone Oven Pizza

The Greyhound Inn

50 Broad Street, HP5 3DX. Tel. 794100

Chesham Road, Wigginton, HP23 6EH.

Chinese

Tel. 01442 824631

Beijing Gourmet

49 Lowndes Avenue

18 Market Square, HP5 1ES. Tel. 772287

HP5 2HH. Tel. 792647

Chesham Cottage 20 Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 771810 Shangri-La Take Away 154 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 771864 (Takeaway only)

Indian The Chatgaon 96 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 783706 Chesham Tandoori 48 Broad Street, HP5 3DX. Tel. 775241 or 782669 Masala 13-15 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. Tel. 791087 / 793753 Papad 131 Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 783121 Rajasthan 115 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 783111 or 793409

Thai Jasmine Thai 51 High Street, HP5 1BW. Tel. 773940 Queen’s Head Thai Kitchen Church Street, HP5 1JD. Tel. 778690 33

Refreshments, chat, craft, story time, action songs and fun in a

Pre-Schools, Children’s Centres and Information

safe, toddler-friendly play area. Tel. Gillian on 07446 184890 TOTS Christ Church Church Hall, Waterside, HP5 1PY. Thurs 10-11.30am. Tel. Donna Whatton on 782565 Tiny Talk, Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Mon 9.45am and 11.15am. Tel. Laura on 07908 883530 Trinity Tots Trinity Church Hall, Red Lion Street, HP5 1EY.

Children’s & Young People’s Information Services

Mon 10-11.30am. Tel. Brenda 463113

Buckinghamshire Family Information Service

HP5 1HY. Tues 9.45-11.15. Tel. 783629

Tel. 01296 383065

Under 3s Ley Hill Methodist Church, The Green, Ley Hill,

Connexions Free information and guidance for young

HP5 3QR. Weds at 10am. Tel Rebecca Gorst 784122

people aged 13-19 and up to 25 for those with a learning

Urchins Chesham United Reformed Church, The Broadway,

disability. Way In, Sills Yard. Tel. 775951

HP5 1BX. Mon 10-11.30am. Tel. 772510

Tuesday Toddler Group St Mary’s Church, Church Street,

Way In Youth counselling, family therapy, sexual health.

Pre-Schools

60 High Street, Sills Yard. Tel. 791177

Berkhamsted Day Nursery Haresfoot, Chesham Road,

Children’s Centres

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ. Tel. 01442 358276

Providing a range of activities and information for

Elmtree Nursery Elmtree Hill, HP5 2PA. Tel. 771474

parents/carers and their children 5 years and under.

Little Bears Pre-School St. Leonards Parish Hall, Jenkins

Newtown Centre Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT.

Lane, St. Leonards, HP23 6NW. Tel. 758081

Tel. 778037

Little Raccoons Day Nursery 35C Broad Street, HP5 3EA.

Waterside Centre 470 Waterside, HP5 1QF. Tel. 792852

Tel. 376066 Little Spring Pre-School Greenway, HP5 2BY. Tel. 783070

Parent and Toddler Groups

Maryland Pre-School Nursery The Parish Centre,

Most groups will only meet during school terms. Please

Glebe Way, Chesham Bois, HP6 5ND. Tel. 433426

note that these groups may not be registered with social

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery RNS House, Fullers Hill,

services. Parent and Toddler groups are generally run by

HP5 1LR. Tel. 793843

volunteers and this information is subject to change. You

Newtown Early Years and Infant School Berkhampstead

can also contact the individual churches for activities run

Road, HP5 3AT. Tel. 783713

for other age groups.

Old Macdonalds Day Nursery Church Lane, Latimer, HP5

Chesham Methodist Toddlers Chesham Methodist Church,

1UQ. Tel. 762336

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Thurs 10-11.30am.

Ollie Owl Day Nursery 92-94 Broad Street, HP5 3ED.

Tel. Mary on 580247

Tel. 778767

Chipmunks Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway,

St Mary’s Pre-School Chesham United Football Club,

HP5 1EG. Thurs 9.45-11.15am. Tel. 772244

Amy Lane, HP5 1NE. Tel. 07812 904952.

Emmanuel Toddler Group Emmanuel Church, Broad Street,

Teddies Chesham Bois Nursery and Pre-School

HP5 3EF. Thurs & Fri 9.45-11.15am. Tel. Gill on 774970

107 Bois Moor Road, HP5 1SS. Tel. 785457

Focus Toddler Group Newtown Evangelical Baptist Church,

The Village Nursery The Bull, Bellingdon, HP5 2XU.

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT. Tues 1.30-3.00pm.

Tel. 01442 863090/07854 522267

Tel. Mrs Chris Richards 772043 Flower Pots Day Nursery 13 High Street, HP5 1DG Tel. 01442 289090 Kids at St Mary’s St Mary’s Church, Church Street, HP5 1HY. Sun 10.30am. Tel. 783629 Lullaby Club Emmanuel Church, Broad Street, HP5 3EF. 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds 10-11.30am. Tel. Sandra 771735 Open Door Toddler Group Thurs 9.30-11.30am at Hope Church Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB. 35

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Online lessons also available!

Local Education Admission to schools in the Chesham area is managed by Buckinghamshire County Council, tel. 01296 383250. You can find out your school catchment area from their web site www.buckscc.gov.uk.

Primary Schools

Westbrook Hay Prep School London Road,

Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road, HP5 3DW.

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF. Tel. 01442 256143

Tel. 786023 Chartridge Combined School Cogdells Lane, Chartridge, HP5 2TW Tel. 837498

Wycombe Abbey, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE. Tel. 520381

Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School

The Amersham School Stanley Hill, Amersham, HP7 9HH.

128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, HP6 6DE. Tel. 726901

Tel. 726562

Elmtree School & Nursery Elmtree Hill, HP5 2PA.

Ashlyns School Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH.

Tel. 771474

Tel. 01442 863605

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School

■ ■ Chesham Grammar School White Hill, HP5 1BA.

Hawridge Common, HP5 2UQ. Tel. 758368

Tel. 782854

Ivingswood Academy Greenway, HP5 2BY. Tel. 783070

■ Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG.

Ley Hill School Ley Hill, HP5 1YF. Tel. 784205

Tel. 782066

Newtown Early Years and Infant School

Dr Challoners Grammar (Boys) Chesham Road, Amersham,

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT. Tel. 783713

HP6 5HA. Tel. 787500

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School Amersham Road,

Dr Challoners High School (Girls) Cokes Lane,

Chesham Bois, HP6 5PL. Tel. 726390

Little Chalfont, HP7 9QB. Tel. 763296

Thomas Harding Junior School Fullers Hill, HP5 1LR.

The Misbourne Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden,

Tel. 782211

HP16 0BN. Tel. 862869

Secondary Schools

Waterside Primary Academy

Special Schools

Blackhorse Avenue, HP5 1QU. Tel. 786608

Heritage House School

Nearest Independent Schools

Cameron Rd, HP5 3BP. Tel. 771445

Abbot’s Hill Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP. Tel. 01442 240333

Adult Education

The Beacon (Boys) 15 Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, HP6

Chesham Adult Learning Centre

5PF. Tel. 433654

Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG.

Berkhamsted School

Tel. 0845 045 4040

(Pre-prep, Prep, Girls & Boys Seniors & Sixth Form)

Chesham & District Community Association

Various sites in Berkhamsted. Tel. 01442 358000

White Hill Centre, White Hill, HP5 1AG.

Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane,

Educational, recreational and leisure activities. Tel. 775190

Orchard Leigh, HP5 3QF. Tel. 782619

Chess Valley U3A

Gateway School 1 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16

A learning co-operative for people of retirement age.

9AA. Tel. 862407

General meetings held every month with speaker at The

Godstowe Preparatory School (Girls) Shrubbery Road, High

Broadway Baptist Church and there are over 40 activity

Wycombe, HP13 6PR. Tel. 529273

groups. To join contact the Membership Secretary on 862947

Heatherton House School (Girls) Copperkins Lane,

or email: membership@chessvalley-u3a.org.uk

Chesham Bois, HP6 5QB. Tel. 726433 Lockers Park (Boys) Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead,

Alternative Education Provision

HP1 1TL. Tel. 01442 251712

Chesham Skills and Enterprise Centre

Pipers Corner School (Girls) Pipers Lane, Great Kingshill,

For secondary age students.

HP15 6LP. Tel. 718255

Cameron Road, HP5 3BP. Tel. 358015 37

Sport & Fitness Venues & Clubs Community Venues

Archery

Chesham Leisure Centre White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. 791779

The Little Abbey Bowmen welcome beginners and

https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/chesham-leisure-

experienced archers. Tel. Bob Warrington on 01753 883486

centre/ The centre has a gym with two fitness studios and personal

Athletics

trainers, a gym pit and sports hall, 25m swimming pool,

Chiltern Harriers Athletic Club Caters for road running,

teaching pool and crèche. Over 20 group exercise classes are

cross country and track and field athletics for seniors and

run each week and there is a dedicated spin studio. There are

juniors. Tel. Tony Watts on 762747 or Trevor Davies

four badminton and two table tennis courts. Themed birthday

on 726150. All ages and abilities welcome

party packages are available for children under 16 and a series of children’s activities are run over the school holidays.

Badminton

■ Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Moor Road, HP5 1SE.

Badminton for Adults White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Tel. 776975 www.cheshammoorfitness.org.uk.

Tel. 775190

Owned by the Town Council, this facility provides an open air heated swimming pool all year round, a fitness centre

Bowls

and two outdoor courts. The pool is available for hire and

Broadway Bowls Club Mashes Meadow, Chesham Road,

special events run throughout the year, including Midnight

Ashley Green. Email: broadway@mail.com. Welcoming new

Swims and Christmas Day Swims. The gym has no joining

and seasoned bowlers alike. www.broadwaybowlsclub.org.uk

fee, no contract and you can pay as you go. Personal

Chesham Bowling Club Bury Lane, HP5 1HX. Tel. 783568

training is available along with classes and quarterly gym

Chesham Pioneers Bowls Club For partially sighted and

challenges. The courts are available for tennis, football,

blind bowlers. White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG, Fri 10am-1pm

netball and basketball, with tennis coaching and camps

September to Easter, Chesham Bowling Club on Weds in

available. The centre is home to Chiltern Harriers and

the Summer. Tel. Oli Plater 715461

Chiltern Natural Therapies.

Chess Vale Bowling Club 111 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PZ.

■ Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG.

Tel. 792955

Tel. 782066.

Over 50s Bowls White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. 775190

Home to Chesham Rugby Football Club. The college pitches,

U3A Bowls Group White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

including full changing facilities, club house and bar are

Tel. Edmund Hall on 763627

available for use after school hours by the local community for football, hockey, cricket, rugby and athletics.

Boxing

Chesham Moor

Chesham Youth Amateur Boxing Club Chesham Youth Centre,

Tel. Chesham Town Council on 774842.

Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. Jackie Wylie on

Owned and managed by the Town Council, the common

772303. Friendly boxing club for boys, girls, men and women.

accommodates football pitches. Codmore Field and Pavilion

Cricket

Tel. Chesham Town Council on 774842.

Chesham Cricket Club The Meadow, Amy Lane, HP5 1NE.

Owned and managed by the Town Council, the sports

Tel. Steve Ayres 758714. Men’s, women’s and juniors’

ground has two football pitches and an artificial cricket

sections.

wicket. The pavilion provides changing facilities and a small social area, which is available for private hire.

Exercise Classes

Marston Field

50+ Stretch & Flex White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Tel. Chesham Town Council on 774842.

Tel. Elaine Hayton on 07939 520207. Mon 2-3pm

Owned and managed by the Town Council, there are two

Aerobics/Keep Fit Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

senior football pitches and a multi-sports area.

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Aqua Circuits Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club Ley Hill, HP5 1UZ.

HP5 1SE. Mon 10.30-11.30 Winter. Mon 9.30-10.15 & 8-

Tel. 784541. 9 hole course

8.45pm Summer. Tel. 776975 Aqua Workout Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

Gymnastics

HP5 1SE. Tues, Fri, Sat 10.30am Apr to Oct. Tel. 776975

Raans Gymnastics Club Chesham Leisure Centre,

Armageddon Fitness Chesham Moor Gym & Swim,

White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. 774107

Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Mon 6.30pm and Saturday 8.45am. Tel. Hannah on 07800 515676 Cardio Tennis Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

Martial Arts

HP5 1SE. Tues 9.30am. Tel. Lucy 0781 7293675

Chesham Kickboxing and Martial Arts Academy

Chesham Zumba Chiltern Hills Academy and Chesham

Classes at Chesham Leisure Centre, White Hill, HP5 1BB.

Grammar School. Tel. 07504 636910

Tel. Bill on 07946 538342

Outdoor Circuits Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5

Chesham & Amersham T’ai Chi School

1SE. Sat 9.45am. Tel. Jonathan Popple 07753 340984

Classes at Little Theatre By The Park and various venues.

Shirl Fitness Lowndes Park and Emmanuel Church,

Tel. Pat Khaihra on 771675 / 07885 856 029

Broad Street, HP5 3EF. www.shirlfitness.com

Chesham Taekwondo Club at Chesham Methodist Church

Stay Steady, Stay Strong

and Chiltern Hills Academy. Juniors and adults.

9.30am on Saturday at Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS

Tel. Keith Whitley on 778764

Vivre Fitness White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG and Lowndes Park Boot Camps. Tel. Heather Blakeborough

Chiltern Karate Association Chiltern Hills Academy,

on 582952

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG. Tues 8pm.

Zumba Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Weds 7.30pm.

Tel. Erin Thwaites on 758079

Tel. Nadine nadinesealy.zumba.com

Ki-Aikido White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Chris Dolling on 07778 265622

Football

Thai Boxing Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

Chesham United Football Club The Meadow, Amy Lane,

HP5 1SE. Weds & Fri 6.30pm. Tel. Tom and Sam Ward

HP5 1NE. Tel. 783964. Chesham United’s first team play in

on 07732 251113

the Premier Division of the Southern Football League. Home matches have a 3pm kick off on Saturdays and midweek games are usually on Tuesdays at 7.45pm. The Meadow is

Pilates

also home to the Chesham United Reserves, Chesham

Hazel Hussey Pilates Classes Mon & Fri. Chesham Moor

United Under 18s, Chesham United Ladies, Chesham United

Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Tel. 07958 649989.

Youth Football Club and Chesham United Football Academy

Inside Out Pilates with Dianne Prangnell,

Chesham Athletic Football Club are mainly based at

Welcome Gym, HP5 1NE. Tel. 07502 441818.

The Moor. Youth football for Under 6s to Under 16s.

Classes: Weds 6pm; also many other venues

www.cheshamathletic.co.uk

www.facebook.com/dianneinsideoutpilates

Golf

Pilates with Georgia Brown. Weds, Thurs and Fri. Chesham

■ ■ Chartridge Park Golf Club Chartridge Lane, HP5 2TF.

Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. 07818 098858

Tel. 791772. 18 hole course

Pilates at Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Tues 9.30am and Fri 9.15am. Tel. Abigail Sagar on 07973 320669

TERRY CHERRILL

Morris Dancers

Private Health Clubs Body Rescue, Saxeway Business Centre, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SH. Tel. 256303 Hitzone Gym, 126 High Street, HP5 1EB Tel. 07769 203720 Welcome Gym, Amersham Road, HP5 1NE. www.welcomegym.co.uk

Riding Bank Farm Riding for the Disabled Farm, Bank Green, Bellingdon, HP5 2UT. Tel. Anne Coney on 758550. Charity providing riding for disabled children in and around Chesham. Bank

Chesham Rugby Club Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG. Tel. 793827. Community club

Town Choir concert in St. Mary’s Church

providing rugby for all ages, sexes and abilities

Walking

Squash & Racketball

Chesham is a Walkers Are Welcome Town, part of a

Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pednor Road,

national scheme to support recreational walking. Walking

HP5 2JU. Tel. 785383

route leaflets around Chesham and the surrounding area, including the Chess Valley Walk, are available from

Swimming

Chesham Town Hall and Chesham Library or can be

Aquafun Swim School Heritage House School,

downloaded from www.chesham.gov.uk

Cameron Road, HP5 3BP. Tel. Jill Brien 07866 529 120.

Aylesbury & District Ramblers Group Tel. 01296 625590

Adult and Baby lessons

Buckinghamshire & W. Middlesex Area Ramblers

Chesham Leisure Centre White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. 791779.

Tel. 0208 422 3284. www.bucks-wmiddx-ramblers.org.uk

25m swimming pool and teaching pool with adult only,

Chilterns 20-30s Walking Group affiliated to the Ramblers’

under 5s, splash and tumble, disability and women-only

Association and is aimed at people in their 20s and 30s.

sessions

info@chilterns2030s.co.uk and www.chilterns2030s.org.uk

■ Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Moor Road, HP5 1SE.

Chilterns Weekend Walkers affiliated to the Rambers’

Tel. 776975. Open air, heated pool, open all year round.

Association. www.chilternsww.co.uk

Includes adult-only and lanes swimming, triathlon,

Ramblers Association (Amersham & District)

coaching, aqua workout, therapy/60+ swimmers and

Tel. Mrs Moody on 727504

toddler swim, inflatable sessions and pool hire

Simply Walks Free walking group. No need to book.

Chesham Swimming Club

Tues 9am from Hivings Free Church, Upper Belmont Road,

Tel. Andy Mackay on 07785 326128

HP5 2DB for an easy walk or Thurs 10.30am from Moor

Watersplash Swim School Swimming lessons for children

Road car park for a longer walk. Tel. 475367

aged 3 and over at Heritage House School, Cameron Road, HP5 3BP. Tel. 07498 037957

Yoga Barbara Dancer Yoga

Table Tennis

The Barn, Chartridge Lodge, HP5 2TU

Chiltern Table Tennis Club Chesham Leisure Centre,

07917 887321

White Hill, HP5 1BB.Tel. Mike Atkinson on 785609

Kundalini Yoga Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

Table Tennis and Short Tennis White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

HP5 1SE. Tel. Katy on 07476 489057

Tel. 775190. Mon 1-4pm and Weds 1-5pm

Hatha Yoga Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Tues 1pm, Thurs 9.15am. Tel. Caroline Biddle on 07742 588883

Tennis

Hatha Yoga White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Chesham 1879 Tennis & Squash Club Pednor Road,

Tel. Pamela Gonnet on 580741. Tues 10.30am

HP5 2JU. Tel. 785383

Liz Brown Yoga Waterside School, Blackhorse Avenue,

■ Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Moor Road, HP5 1SE.

HP5 1QU. Mon evenings. Tel. 07941 425187

Tel. 776975. Courts for hire. Tennis coaching and cardio

Zen Yoga and Meditation Chesham Moor Gym & Swim,

tennis, call Lucy on 0781 7293675

Mon 7.30. Tel Emma Hudson 07853 874283

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Rugby

Recreation Amenities Allotments Amersham Road, Asheridge Road and Cameron Road allotments are managed by Chesham Town Council, Tel. 774842. Chesham residents only Chesham Allotments Group for Town Council allotment tenants. Coffee mornings, meetings, social events. www.cheshamallotments.org.uk Cameron Road allotments

Duke of Bedford Trust Allotments, Bois Moor Road. For Waterside residents. Tel. Peter Hawkes on 793000. George Piggin Allotments, Germain Street. For Old Town

Berkhampstead Field Community Meadow off Vale Road –

residents. Tel. George Piggin on 450507. Waiting list applies.

a 2 hectare field and designated Local Wildlife Site.

Cinema

Managed in partnership as a chalk grassland habitat with

Chiltern Film Society bringing world cinema to your

the Chesham & District Natural History Society

doorstep. A season of varied international films on selected

Co-op Field sloping 4 acre field near Asheridge Road,

Wednesdays at 8pm, September-May at The Elgiva.

including a play area

Membership gives a substantial discount on the standard

Lowndes Park off St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HU. 36 acre park

price, and guaranteed admission. Please call Sigrid on

including a children’s play area, skatepark and multicourt.

01494 727498, or go contact us via the website:

Free open air concerts take place on Sunday afternoons in

www.chilternfilmsociety.org.uk

July and August

■ The Elgiva St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582900.

Meades Water Gardens off Red Lion Street. A 3 acre

www.elgiva.com

recreational area with a restored stretch of the River Chess

300 seat venue with latest Dolby Digital sound technology

chalk stream habitat

and large screen showing mixture of popular, foreign CameronaRoad allotments

The Moor off Moor Road, HP5 1SA. 17 acre stretch of

language and art house films, plus live streaming events

common land along the River Chess. Includes a play area, football pitches, outdoor pool and recreation centre

Library

Nashleigh Hill Recreation Ground off Nashleigh Hill,

Chesham Library and Study Centre Elgiva Lane, HP5 2JD.

HP5 3JF. Includes informal football area and play area

Tel. 0845 230 3232 Books and magazines, DVDs, CDs, spoken word and

Play Areas

computer games for loan. Collection of materials in Urdu.

Chesham Town Council manages 10 children’s play areas

Public internet access, free WiFi access, free online

across Chesham. For more information Tel. 774842

resources, computers for people with visual impairments, reference section, local studies collection, business

Theatres & Theatre Groups

information, study & revision guides, national and local

■ The Elgiva St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582900.

newspapers. Various activities for children and occasional

www.elgiva.com. 300 seat theatre, with facility to host 400

events for adults. Open Monday to Thursday and Saturday.

patrons for standing concerts. Presents a varied programme

See www.buckscc.gov.uk for opening times

of professional opera, ballet, pantomime and theatre productions by a variety of local amateur dramatic

Museum

companies. Music includes classical and rock concerts, folk

■ Chesham Museum www.cheshammuseum.org.uk

and pop events. The venue has a licensed bar and is home to Café Encore. The Box Office is open 10am to 3pm

Open Spaces

Monday to Saturday

There are several green spaces for residents and visitors,

The Little Theatre By the Park

many of which are managed by Chesham Town Council.

Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 784414.

Tel. 774842. www.chesham.gov.uk

www.littletheatrechesham.co.uk 42

An intimate theatre seating 90. As well as hosting local

Clubs & Societies

theatre companies, the Little Theatre has regular activities including dance classes and children’s groups

Activity Groups

Blag Youth Theatre drama classes for 7 to 15 year olds at

Chess Valley U3A A learning co-operative for people of

White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Richard Beaumont on

retirement age. General meetings held every month with

01923 772320. Sat 10am-1pm

speaker at The Broadway Baptist Church and there are

Chesham Bois Catholic Players Little Theatre by the Park,

over 40 activity groups. To join contact the

Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 785903.

Membership Secretary on 862947 or email

email: cbcplayers@hotmail.com / web: cbcplayers.co.uk

membership@chessvalley-u3a.org.uk

Chesham Methodist Players Chesham Methodist Church Hall, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. Keith Hitchcock, 784483

Archaeology and History

Chesham Musical Theatre Company

Chesham Heritage c/o Peter Hawkes 01494 793000

Performances mainly at The Elgiva.

facebook: www.facebook.com/CheshamHeritage/ Chess Valley Archaeological and Historical Society

www.cheshammusicaltheatre.co.uk

www.cvahs.org.uk

Chesham Theatre Company Productions at The Elgiva and the Little Theatre by the Park.

Art

www.cheshamtheatrecompany.org.uk

Painting for Pleasure White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Panda Players Musical amateur dramatics group.

Tues 10am and 1.30pm. Tel. 775190.

http://pandaplayers.co.uk

Thursday Art Group White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

The Theatre Shed Inspiring inclusive theatre. For local

Thurs at 9.30am. Tel. 775190.

children and young adults of all abilities.

Bands

www.theatreshed.co.uk

Chesham All Girls Band Marching band for girls aged

Venues for Hire

8-18. Practice nights Tues & Weds 7-8.30pm at the Scout

■ ■ Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS. Tel. 774842.

HQ by Chesham Station. Bandmaster Tim Smith MBE. Tel. 764569.

www.chesham.gov.uk Accessible from the High Street with on-site parking. Four rooms for hire for conferences, classes,

Bridge

meetings, training courses, parties and receptions. Full

Chesham Bridge Club Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

disabled access.

Tel. Margaret Dale on 725464. Tues. 7.30pm. Duplicate and

Chesham Youth Centre Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road, HP5

pairs rubber bridge.

2HA. Tel. 794872. Douglas McMinn Centre East Street. Tel. 783636. ■ The Elgiva St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582900. www.elgiva.com. Available for hire for exhibitions, busy conferences and receptions. The Guide Hut by Lowndes Park. Tel. Libby Odell on 07982 465 148 and cheshamguideHQ@gmail.com TERRY CHERRILL

The Little Theatre By The Park Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 784414. The White Hill Centre White Hill Centre, White Hill, HP5 1AG. Tel. 775190. Run by the Chesham & District Community Association. Fully licensed main hall for parties

Chesham Tennis & Squash Club, Pednor Road, the oldest Tennis Club in the UK

and several other rooms for meetings and courses. 43

All telephone numbers are Chesham code (01494) unless indicated otherwise. ■ denotes members of Chiltern Chamber. ■ denotes businesses which have advertised in and therefore helped fund the production of the Town Guide.

Choirs

Pond Park Over 30s People’s Group social & community

Chess Valley Male Voice Choir Rehearsals at Chesham

group meets every Monday in Hope Church Hall,

Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA.

Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB from 10am-12pm.

Tues at 8pm. Tel. Tony Usher on 785454.

Tel. 583381 after 4pm.

Chrysalis Community Choir Meets Weds 7,45-9.30pm

Probus Club of Chesham for retired and professional

at Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG.

businessmen. Meet Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge

Tel Pru Stone on 581115.

Lane, HP5 2TF on second Tues each month at noon.

Damon Singers Rehearsals at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG

Tel. Joe Walker on 783499.

Weds 8pm. Small, mixed choir. Tel. Claire Hunter on 581722.

Women’s Institute meet at Chesham Town Hall,

Knights of Harmony A capella male chorus. Rehearsals at

HP5 1DS on 2nd Weds each month at 7.30pm.

White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG Thurs 8pm. Tel. Chas Owen on

Tel. Margaret Heywood on 771272.

01296 668985. My Town Choir - https://www.mytownchoir.co.uk/

Crafts

Theatre Shed Community Choir

Bobbin Lace Makers White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG

07952 461344.

Mons 9.30am and 1.30pm. Tel. Jane Lewis 259198. Chesham Arts & Craft Society White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG

Civic Groups

Fridays 7.30-9.30pm Tel. Christine Smith on 771662.

Chesham Society www.cheshamsociety.org.uk.

Knit and Natter knitting group for beginners to experts. Wool, needles, crochet hooks & patterns available. Meet in

Community Associations

The Lounge, Hope Church Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5

Asheridge Vale & Lowndes Community Association

2DB 10am-12pm on the third Fri each month. Tel. 581089.

Chair: mo.fayyaz@hotmail.co.uk;

Weaving Class White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Secretary: baconalan@hotmail.co.uk

Tel. Bobbie Kociejowski on 0208 748 0924.

Townsend Residents Association kevin@kevinlynch.net

Wednesday Lacemakers White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG at

Pond Park Community Association Tel. Mark Shaw on

9.30am. Tel. Jennifer Watkins on 01442 825348.

07951 744656.

Mixed Crafts (needlecraft) White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Victoria Road Residents Association Tel. Chair Ruth Juett

Tel. 775190.

on 07942 895566. Waterside Community Association info@wcassoc.co.uk

Dance and Music

Website: www.wcassoc.co.uk

BrightStarz singing lessons, musical/theatre drama classes at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Lee Bright on 07961 833426.

Community and Social Groups

Chesham Folk Club at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Mon

Cameo Group for people who are over 50 and on their own.

from 8.15pm. Tel. Mike Stephenson on 01442 875127.

Meets 2nd Sun of the month 3-4.15pm, Hope Church Hall,

www.cheshamfolkclub.org.uk

Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB. Tel. 775936.

Chesham Folk Dance Club English folk dancing. Meet 8.15

Chesham Asian Welfare Society Masud Ahmed

pm Fri at the Guide Hut, Bury Lane, HP5 1HX. Tel. 785191.

07876 502324 or masud_132@hotmail.co.uk Chesham Townswomen’s Guild Meet first Weds each

Eleanor School of Dancing Line Dancing, Ballroom, Latin &

month, 2.30pm at Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

exercise to music. Classes at Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS,

Tel. Pat Semon on 763843.

McMinn Centre and Scout Hall. Tel. Ellie on 758330.

Chesham Over 50s Positive Action Group Open to anyone

Gong Baths Sound meditation. Tel. Sam Hyder on

over 50. Meet 3rd Fri each month, 10am at Chesham Town

07787 291529.

Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. Barbara Richardson on 786576.

Hartbeeps Baby & Toddler Classes at the Guide Hut, Bury

Chess Vale Afternoon Womens Institute meet at Chess

Lane, HP5 1HX. Weds 10am sitting to toddling,

Vale Bowls Club, HP5 2PZ on the 3rd Tues of each month at

11am toddlers to 5yrs and 12pm newborn to sitting.

2pm. Tel: 01494 526685

Tel. Caroline on 07970 719803. 44

Jacqu’in the Box Drop-in music sessions. Weds. 10.15am

Friends of Lowndes Park volunteering group.

(0-4 years) and 11.15am (0 to little steps) at the Little Theatre

Tel. Phil Folly on 783691.

by the Park, Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 07948 371615. Keyboard Class at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tues

Gardening Groups

7.30pm. Tel. Bruce Glenister on 784505.

Bellingdon, Asheridge & District Horticultural Society

Line Dancing White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Weds from 7pm.

Tel. Tracey Ryan 775568 www.bellingdon.com.

Tel. Diane Murphy on 520031.

Chartridge Horticultural Society Tel. Harry Denham 837405.

Maggie Monk School of Dancing

Chesham Horticultural Society & Allotment Holders’

Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Musical Theatre,

Association Tel. Mike Allenby 784391.

Contemporary and GCSE dance for children and Ballet, Tap

Chesham in Bloom Civic gardening group.

and Modern for adults. Classes in central Chesham.

Tel. Kathryn Graves 583798.

Tel. 01908 785057 or 07939 408059 www.maggiemonkdance.com

Model Clubs

Sargent and Plester School of Dance Ballet, Tap, Modern

Chesham & District Model Boats Club Meets every other Sunday from 9.30am in Lowndes Park. Email:

and National Dance, Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre

david@hallnet1.uk. Tel. 07785 373267.

and GCSE Dance. White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Yvonne

Chesham Model Railway Club White Hill Centre,

Plester on 07931 136342.

HP5 1AG. Mon at 8pm. Tel. Nigel Clark on 782347.

Tina-Louise School of Egyptian Belly Dance

Model Flying Club White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

and Hawaiian Hula Town Hall, HP5 1DS,

Weds at 8pm. Tel. D. Humphrey on 772853.

Sun afternoon. Tel. 716947. Tuffney Performing Arts Dance and fitness, various

Natural History

Chesham venues. Tel. 07542 236 133. www.tuffney.com

Bucks Tree Club Biennial membership £10 (cheque payable to

Environment

‘The Dendrologist’). Postal address: Little Friars Arboretum,

Chesham Environmental Group Voluntary action group.

Pednor Bottom, Chesham, Bucks HP5 2SS

Tel. Phil Folly on 783691.

Chesham & District Natural History Society St. Mary’s

www.cheshamenvironmentalgroup.org.uk

Church Rooms, Church Street, HP5 1HY. Second Mon

Chiltern Society Regional environmental charity.

7.30pm. Contact Georgina Lomnitz on geo@waitrose.com

Tel. 771250. www.chilternsociety.org.uk

Chesham Wildlife c/o Matt Kirby 07836 709584

River Chess Association

http://www.mjk-art.co.uk

Local river conservation group.

http://marieart.simplesite.com/

www.riverchessassociation.org Sustainable Chesham

Photography

info@transitiontownchesham.org.uk and

Chesham Photographic Club White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

www.sustainablechesham.org.uk

Tues 8pm Sep-Apr. Tel. Julia Bradbury on 774593. Chesham Wildlife c/o Matt Kirby 07836 709584

Fairtrade

http://www.mjk-art.co.uk

■ Fairtrade Chesham supports Chesham’s Fairtrade Town

http://marieart.simplesite.com/

status. Tel. Kathryn Graves on 583798 or policy@chesham.gov.uk.

Political Organisations

Flower Arranging

Chesham & Amersham Conservative Association

Ley Hill Flower Club meets every other Weds at

12 Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LW. Tel. 673745. Chesham & Amersham Conservative Club

2pm at Ley Hill Memorial Hall, Ley Hill, HP5 3QR.

Lower Ground Floor, Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street,

Tel. Eileen Way 783529.

HP5 1JD. Tel. 771003.

Friends Groups

Chesham & Amersham Labour Party

Friends of Chesham Cemetery volunteering group.

Tel. Peter Ward on 772247.

Contact via the Town Hall on 774842.

Chesham Labour Party Tel. Mrs B. Hunter on 774552. 45

Chesham & Amersham Green Party Tel. Kate Folly on 783691. Chiltern Green Party jem.bailey@greenparty.org.uk Chiltern Liberal Democrats admin@chilternlibdems.org.uk www.chilternlibdems.org.uk.

Uniformed Groups

Service Clubs

Youth Organisations

Amersham & Chesham Lions Club Tel. Bob Roe on 771397 Inner Wheel Meet first Weds each month at Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS, at 7.30pm. Rotary Club of Chesham Meet at Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2PF on Fri at 12.45pm. Email: secretary@chesham.rotary1260.org.

Air Training Corps 2204 Sqn

British Legion Lower Ground Floor, Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street, HP5 1JD. Tel. 784803 Royal Air Force Association Tel. Stan Seale on 758304.

Tel. Dan Curry on 07922 244315. Boys’ Brigade meet at Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG. Mon 7.30pm for 12-18 years and Fri 6.30pm for 5-11 years. Run by Stuart Bayliss. Chesham Youth Centre Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. 794872.

Slimming Groups

Girlguiding Rainbow Units (5-7 years),

Slimming World Weds 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm Town Hall, HP5 1DS and Fri 9.30am and 11.30am White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel Liz Thorp on 07922 595272. Weight Watchers Weds 10am, Thurs 6pm and Sat 9.15am at Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. 08457 123000.

Brownie Units (7-1), Guide Units (10-14) and Ranger Units (14-25). Girls’ Brigade meet at Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG. Fri 6.30pm for 5-11 years. Tel. Christine Vockins on 772244.

Transport

Scouts and Cub Scouts Tel. Paul Rawlins on 772943.

Chesham & District Transport Users’ Group Meets every 6 weeks with aim of optimising public transport in and around Chesham. Tel. Alan Wallwork on 775286.

Many of the local churches run youth groups. Please see pages 47 and 48 for their contact details.

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Community Venues & Locations

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Key to Community Venues & Locations (for map see the preceding page spread) 1 Marston Field

32 Chesham Grammar School

2 Captains Wood

33 Library

3 Hope Church

34 Post Office

4 Greenway Sub Post Office

35 United Reformed Church

5 Ivingswood Academy

36 White Hill Centre CDCA

6 Nashleigh Recreation Ground

37 Broadway Baptist Church

7 Co-op Field

38 FoodBank

8 Royal Mail Sorting Office

39 Guide Hut

9 St Columba’s Catholic Church

40 Lowndes Park

10 Brushwood School

41 Scout HQ

11 Asheridge Road Allotments

42 Chesham Station

12 Newtown Baptist Church

43 Chesham 1879 Tennis & Squash Club

13 Newtown School

44 St Mary’s Church

14 Elmtree School

45 Little Theatre by the Park

15 Chesham Mosque

46 Town Hall

16 Chesham Cemetery

47 McMinn Centre

17 Chess Medical Centre

48 Market Square

18 Cameron Road Allotments

49 Watermeadow Surgery

19 Heritage House / Skills & Enterprise Centre

50 Trinity Baptist Church

20 Codmore Field

51 Thomas Harding School

21 Chiltern Hills Academy

52 Meades Water Gardens

22 Chesham Rugby Club Ground 23 Methodist Church

53 Chesham Community Fridge

24 Quaker Meeting House

54 Amersham Road Allotments

25 Spiritualist Church

55 Chesham Cricket Club Ground

26 Emmanuel Church

56 Chesham United Football Club Ground

27 Chesham Youth Centre

57 Christ Church

28 Elgiva Theatre

58 Chesham Moor Gym & Swim

29 Citizens Advice Bureau

59 Duke of Bedford Charity Trust Allotments

30 Police Station

60 Chesham Moor

31 Chesham Leisure Centre

61 Waterside Academy 50

■ Workaid Refurbishing tools & equipment for people in

Useful Information

need. The Old Boot Factory, 71 Townsend Road, HP5 2AA. Tel. 775220

Animal Welfare Chiltern Cats Protection Rescues & re-homes cats in the

Counselling & Mediation

Chesham area. Helps with assisted neutering for people on

Chiltern Counselling 9a Market Square. Tel. 786024

low incomes. Tel. 0345 260 2396

Mediation Buckinghamshire free of charge community,

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society Rescues & re-home dogs.

inter-generation family and youth offending mediation.

Tel. 01296 623885

Tel. 520821

Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue Re-homes cats in the Chiltern

Relate Relationship counselling & sex therapy. Tel. 791180

and South Bucks area. Tel. 715345

Way In Youth counselling , family therapy, sexual health.

South Bucks RSPCA Cares for unwanted and abused cats,

60 High Street, Sills Yard. Tel. 791177

dogs, small animals and birds. 24-hour Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 http://rspca-southbucks.org.uk

Debt, Credit & Poverty Assistance Bucks Floating Support For people with housing support

Car Parks

needs. Tel. 01296 484322

Long Stay: Albany Place, East Street, Station, Water Meadow

Chesham Sick Poor Fund Funds for bedding, comforts, fuel,

Short Stay: Catlings, Saffron Meadow (Sainsbury’s), Star Yard

medical aids, recuperative holidays for sufferers of ill health

See www.chiltern.gov.uk for more information

and poverty. Tel. 783304 Chiltern Foodbank 71 The Broadway, HP5 1BX.

Cemetery

Tel. Dave Worrall 07582 171906. Open Tue & Fri

Chesham Cemetery Berkhampstead Road.

10.30am-12.30pm and Wed 1.30-3.30pm

Managed by Chesham Town Council. Tel 774842

Christians Against Poverty – Chesham. Free debt counselling. Tel 0800 328 0006

Charities

South Buckinghamshire Community Bank Support for

Alcoholics Anonymous Chiltern & Thames.

people with poor credit history or difficulties with financial

Tel. 01628 530055

management. Tel. 0208 756 3866

Arctic One Tel. 07836 709584 Buckinghamshire Mind Support for people in the

Disability Information & Assistance

community with mental health issues.

Buckinghamshire Disability Services Charity speaking up

Sun House, 32 Church Street. HP5 1HU. Tel. 792244

for disabled people’s interests. Tel. 568864

Bucks Vision Visual impairment charity. Tel. 01296 487556

Remap South Bucks Charity providing custom-made

Cardiomyopathy Association Tel. 0800 018 1024

equipment for disabled people. Tel. 07762 337345

Carers Bucks Tel 0300 777 2722 Carers Trust Crossroads Care Service. Tel. 568980

Employment & Benefits

■ Chiltern Citizens Advice Bureau Drop in Mon-Thu

Jobcentre Plus 31 Red Lion Street, HP5 1LD. Tel. 654700

9.30am-4.30pm and Fri 9.30am-1.00pm; Appointments Mon-Thu 9.30am-4.30pm and Fri 9.30am-1pm.

Faith Groups & Beliefs

Townsend House, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA. Tel. 775349 Chiltern Samaritans 149 Station Road, Amersham,

Anglican (Church of England)

HP6 5DJ. Tel. 432000

Parish of Great Chesham. Parish Office open daily

Community Impact Bucks Support for the voluntary and

9.30am-1pm. Tel. 783629. parishoffice@greatchesham.org.uk

community sector. 6 Centre Parade, Place Farm Way,

Christ Church. Waterside, HP5 1PY. Tel. 773318.

Monks Risborough, HP27 9JS. Tel 0845 389 0389

Emmanuel. Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 791282.

Douglas McMinn Centre Day Care Centre and community

St. John’s. Bellingdon. Tel. 772914.

pop-in, East Street, HP5 1DG. Tel. 783636

St. George’s. Tyler’s Hill Road, HP5 1XJ. Tel. 773318.

DrugFAM Supporting families affected by drug or alcohol

St. John the Evangelist. Ashley Green, HP5 5PN.

misuse. Tel. 442777

Tel. 775564.

Trevor Collins Foundation Bowel cancer charity. Tel. 786827

St. Mary’s. Church Street, HP5 1HY. Tel. 783629. 51

Baptist

Health & Hospital Services

Broadway Baptist 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG.

Accident & Emergency at Stoke Mandeville Hospital,

Tel. 772244

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL. Tel. 01296 315664.

Newtown Baptist Berkhampstead Road,

Phone 999 in an emergency.

HP5 3AT. Tel. 583790

Red Cross Home from Hospital Service.

Trinity Baptist Red Lion Street, HP5 1EY. Tel. 775651

Extra support for people following short stays in hospital. Tel. 01296 316626.

Free Churches (Non-Denominational)

Minor Injuries & Illness Unit at Wycombe Hospital, Queen

Chartridge Mission Church Chapel Lane, Chartridge,

Alexandra Road, High Wycombe. HP11 2TT. Tel. 526161

HP5 2TH. Tel. 776481

Gladstone Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, 260-290

Hope Church Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB.

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EZ. Tel. 782884.

Tel. 792197

New Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, 260-290

King’s Church. Services at Chiltern Hills Academy.

Berkhampstead Road. HP5 3EZ. Tel. 782262.

Tel. 792814.

(Emergency Tel. 782101) Water Meadow Surgery, 31A Red Lion Street, HP5 1ET.

Humanist

Tel. 782241. (Emergency Tel. 782242)

Chiltern Humanists. www.chilternhumanists.org.uk. Meetings at Wendover, Amersham and Rickmansworth.

Housing and Homelessness

Islam

Bucks Floating Support Support for people with housing

Mosque. 212 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NN. Tel. 772065.

support needs. Tel. 01296 484322 Homeless tel. Chiltern District Council 732013

Jehovah’s Witnesses

(out of hours emergencies 0207 093 6443)

Chesham Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Kingdom

Housing Interaction Trust for people aged 16-25,

Hall, Griffetts Yard, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NW. Tel. 792944.

60 High Street (Sills Yard), HP5 1EP. Tel. 792870

Judaism

Hospices

South Bucks Jewish Community. Services in Amersham and

Hospice of St Francis Spring Garden Lane, Berkhamsted,

Cheder in Ley Hill. Tel. 0845 644 2370.

HP4 3GW. Tel. 01442 869550 Rennie Grove Hospice Care Tel. 877200

Methodist Chesham Methodist. Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. 785956

Markets

Ley Hill Methodist. The Green, Ley Hill, HP5 3QR.

General Market in the High Street, Weds and Sat.

Tel. 783048

Tel. Danny Wadmore on 0792 9987 664. Local Produce Market in Market Square on the 4th

Mother’s Union

Saturday each month. Tel. Kathryn Graves on 583798.

Parish of Great Chesham. Gill Pearce Tel. 257537.

Quakers (Society of Friends)

Older Persons

Friends Meeting House. Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA.

Age Concern Good Neighbours. For over-60s in their own

Tel. 782848.

home who need additional support. Tel. 07779 979882. Age UK Bucks. Tel. 01296 431911,

Roman Catholic

Includes handyperson service.

St. Columba’s. 432 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3HQ.

Bucks 50 Plus Forum. Contact Andy on 01296 622 122.

Tel. 785269.

Bucks Falls Prevention Service. Tel. 426868.

Spiritualist

Cameo Group for people who are over 50 and on their own. Meets 2nd Sun of the month 3-4.15pm, Hope Church

Chesham Spiritualist Church. Higham Road, HP5 2AF.

Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB. Tel. 775936.

Tel. 862499.

Chesham Over 50s Positive Action Group Open to anyone

United Reformed Church

over 50. Meet 3rd Fri each month, 10am at Chesham Town

URC at The Broadway, HP5 1BX. Tel. 776014.

Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. Barbara Richardson on 786576. 52

Scouts Christmas Post

Chess Valley U3A. Lifelong learning for the over-60s. Tel. 714420. Lunch Clubs - held at a number of Chesham churches. See pages 45 and 46 for contact details. Movers and Shakers Chesham Chesham Youth Centre, Bellingdon Road, HP5 1HY. Tel. Waris Mohammed on 07871 388183 Movers and Shakers Chesham Style for over 55s. Talks, crafts, quizzes, exercise and lunch. Held at Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. Gill on 785956. South Buckinghamshire Handyvan. Free home security, advice & assistance for eligible over 60s. Tel. 01255 473999.

Special local Christmas card delivery. Stamps and collection boxes in selected local newsagents and stores. Contact Brian Gowlet 07713 090106.

Transport Buses Timetables can be downloaded from www.buckscc.gov.uk. Tel. 01296 382416. Arriva. Tel. 0344 800 4411 Carousel. Tel. 01494 450151 Red Eagle. Tel. 01296 630402 Red Rose Travel. Tel. 01296 747926

Police Station

Vale Travel. Tel. 01296 484348

Chesham Police Station. Broad Street, HP5 3EA. Tel. 101. In emergencies tel. 999. Front counter closed until further notice.

Trains Chesham Station, Station Approach, HP5 1DH. Ticket office hours Mon-Fri 7-10am, Sat & Sun 10-11am. Terminus of

Post Offices

the Metropolitan Line. Regular service to central London.

Chesham Post Office. 93 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 773130. Greenway Sub-post Office. 11 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. Tel. 783133. Sorting Office. 6 Howard Industrial Estate, Chilton Road, HP5 2BJ. Tel. 782775.

Tel. 0843 222 1234. Links to Chiltern Railway services from Chalfont & Latimer. Tel. 08456 005 165. Transport Schemes Chesham Voluntary Hospital Car Service.

Recycling/Household Waste Sites

Tel. 785249.

Contact Waste Management Tel. 0300 131 6000. Recycling Facilities Boundary collection of paper, cardboard, textiles, batteries, glass and plastic for all households on a fortnightly cycle. Boundary collection of food waste weekly. Other Refuse Services Fortnightly boundary collection of general waste, collection of bulky household waste (charged service), free clinical waste collection, garden waste collection (charged service). Household Waste Site Latimer Road, HP5 1TL. Open Friday to Tuesday, 9am to 6pm (1 April to 30 September) and 9am to 4pm (1 October to 31 March). Vehicle access height restriction 1.75m. Recycling facilities available: cardboard, car and domestic batteries, car tyres, cooking oil, engine filters, waste engine oil, glass bottles and jars, garden waste, gas bottles, fluorescent tubes, energy saving fluorescent bulbs, hardcore, household electrical goods, man made wood, paper, scrap metal, soil, textiles, wood. Charges are made for certain items. See www.buckscc.gov.uk for more information

Chiltern Dial-a-ride. For people who cannot transport themselves or use public transport due to age, illness or disability. Tel. 766123. Community Transport Hub. Tel. 01844 348834 (10am-4pm).

Water and Sewerage Water Affinity Water General Enquiries. Tel. 0345 357 2407 Operational Enquiries. Tel. 0845 782 3333. Leakspottersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hotline. Tel. 0800 376 5325. Sewerage Thames Water. Emergencies tel. 0800 316 9800

Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages & Partnerships Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office, 29 Windsor End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2JJ. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Tel. 475200. www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

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Local Business Directory We aim to update the Local Business Directory each year to ensure that this is a valid and useful document for residents of the town. We therefore encourage you to contact the Publisher if you have corrections or additions at phawkes@btconnect.com. All telephone numbers are Chesham code (01494) unless indicated otherwise. ■ denotes members of Chiltern Chamber. ■ denotes businesses which have advertised and therefore helped fund the production of the Town Guide.

Accountants (see also Financial Advisors)

JN Creative, 49 Germain Street. HP5 1LW, 791915

■ ■ Alexander-Churchill LLP, Brandon House,

Honeybelle Graphic Design Sophie Honeybelle,

90 The Broadway, Chesham, HP5 1EG, 783737

honeybelle.co.uk, 07747 745041

Certax Accounting, Cherry Tree Farm,

■ Studio Beam Ltd, 583960, www.studiobeam.co.uk

Pednor, HP5 2SZ, 778216 Cestreham Business Services, Amaryllis, 2 Lee Farm Close,

Advice Bureau

Botley Road, HP5 1XW, 778993

■ Chiltern Citizens Advice Bureau, Townsend House,

Chess Valley Chartered Accountants, 5 Portobello Close,

Townsend Road, HP5 2AA 0844 2451 289

HP5 2PL, 773939 C J Chartered Accountants, 50 Bellingdon Road,

Agricultural Merchants

HP5 2HA, 580054

Agricultural Central Trading Ltd, 90 The Broadway,

Danton Partners, 31a High Street, HP5 1BW, 791660

High St, HP5 1EG, 784931

Elizabeth Pooley, Norfolk House, Station Road,

George Browns Agricultural Machinery, Vale Road,

HP5 1DH, 791012

HP5 3NZ, 782334

George Hay & Co, 235 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AP, 784285

Antiques & Collectables / Bric a Brac

Grist & Company, 74A The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 792160

Antique Restoration & Polishing, 1 The Row, Hawridge

■ Littlestone Golding, 16 Station Road, HP5 1DH, 775411

Common, HP5 2UH, 758172

■ Murray’s Accounting Services Ltd,

Collector’s Paradise, 40 High St, HP5 1EP, 794947

Mead Court, 10 The Mead Business Centre,

Heroes Record Shop, 42 High Street, HP5 1EP,

176-178 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EE, 792792

07747 830167

■ J W Ridgeway & Co, 106a High St, HP5 1EB, 774077

John Armistead Restorer of Antique Metal,

Richard Wyatt & Co, 109c High St, HP5 1DE, 782915

Malham Cottage, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR, 758209

SAS Accounting Services, 7 Lycrome Rd, HP5 3LA, 776460

Simon Beattie: Rare books, manuscripts, music, ephemera,

Sharp Consulting (UK) Ltd, 182 White Hill,

84 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 784954

HP5 1AZ, 786182

Trilogy Emporium, Alexander Street, HP5 3EG,

SRL Accounting, Unit 1 Chess Business Park, Moor Road

07913 266444

HP5 1SD, 358116

Architects

Advertising Agencies / Graphic Designers (see also Printing & Pre-Press)

Alison Phillips Design Associates, 499 Waterside,

Andy Roker Design, HP5 1PY,

HP5 1QF, 07946 616376

775489/07958 103055

Berkeley & Brown Planning & Architecture

Butterfly Print & Design, Graphics House,

583152 / 07767 301803

21 Germain Street, Chesham, HP5 1LH. 782605

Cannon Morgan & Rheinberg Partnership, 791066

Chesham Graphics Design, 33 Chartridge Lane,

Seabrook Architects, The Studio Barn,

HP5 1JL, 792921

Bury Farm Court Yard, Pednor Road HP5 2JU, 778918

■ Chris Sims, 384 Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3HG,

Jonathan R Vize Riba Chartered Architect,The Brambles,

07709 121467

145 Botley Road, HP5 1XN, 775306

■ Hawkes Design & Publishing Ltd., 2 Laceys Yard,

Lawrence Wiggins Associates, Norfolk House,

High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Station Road, HP5 1DL, 791040 56

Martin Dowling, 112-116 Broad Street, HP5 3ED,

Barrister

772424

Emily Culverhouse www.EmilyCulverhouse.co.uk

Maurice Phillips Partnership, Unit 2,

Bathroom Equipment

105 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HQ, 793777

Respatex International Ltd, Watermeadow House,

Art Dealers / Galleries / Picture Framers

HP5 1LF, 771242

Cambrian Picture Framers & Gallery, 12 Darsham Walk, High Street, HP5 1EP, 791365

Beauty Therapists / Salons

Chesham Picture Framers, 10 Birch Way, 776477

Bibi’s Beauty, 76 The Broadway, Chesham HP5 1EG

FrameCraft, 1a, 62 Higham Rd, 778118

07380 881010

■ Hawkes Design & Picture Framing, 2 Laceys Yard,

Face Facts, 1st Floor, 4 High St, HP5 1EP, 775412

High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Flix, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782825

Ian Freeman Picture Framing, 2a Sayward Close, HP5 3DP,

J.O Nails & Spa, 3 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 07999 597979

775798

Magic Hands @ Altered Image, 101 High St, HP5 1DE,

Monopteros Fine Art, Trinchicunum, Hunters Close,

786639

HP5 2RJ, 771311

My New Look / Bridal Looks, Felden,

■ The Drawingroom, 1 Francis Yard, HP5 1DG, 791691

Orchard Leigh, HP5 3QE, 786976 Elegance Nails, 108 High Street, HP5 1EB, 794259

Arts & Crafts

Nails on Broadway, 44a High Street, HP5 1EP,

■ Blue Haze, 2 Church Street, HP5 1HT,

775994

782030

Nailicious, 32 High Street, HP5 1EP,

■ JPS Stationers, 7 Market Sq, HP5 1HG,

256993 / 07903 682728

791112

Tan Tan, 9 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 774326

W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX. Tel 792084

Top Nails Salon, 11 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782255

Auto Electrics

USA Diamond Nail, 38 High Street, HP5 1EP,

Mark Auto Electrics, Trumarro, 173a Hivings Hill,

774417

HP5 2PN, 785446 PW Auto Electrics, Unit 2 Crown Ind Estate,

Bed & Breakfast – see Where to Stay page 29

180 Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3ET, 793838

Beverage Distributor Bakers & Confectioners

Coles Trading Ltd., 21 Groves Way, Chesham HP5 2WL.

Auberge du Chocolat, Unit 28, Chess Business Park,

Tel. 07976 254102

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 774179 Darvell & Sons (Chesham Bakehouse)

Biomanufacturing Consultants

28-30 High Street HP5 1EP,774974

Biopharm Services Ltd, Unit 1, Chess Business Park,

Greggs, 49 High Street, HP5 1BW, 782843

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 758011

Sophies (Handmade Chocolates & Cakes), 3/4 The Gatehouse, Elgiva Lane, HP5 2JD, 782999

Blacksmith - see Ironwork-Decorative

Wenzel’s, 1 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 708115

Blinds and Awnings Balloon Printers - Wholesale

Regency Awnings (UK) Ltd, Copsham House,

B-Loony Ltd, 3 Asheridge Rd, HP5 2PX, 774376

53 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 794508

Banks

Bookkeeping Services

Barclays, 102 High Street, HP5 1DY, 654303

Chiltern Accounting Services, 27B Berkeley Avenue,

Halifax, 26 High St, HP5 1EP, 657803

HP5 2RN, 07411 024716

Lloyds, 79 High St, HP5 1DE, 782191

SAS Accounting Services, 7 Lycrome Rd, HP5 3LA, 776460 57

Bookmakers

Building Services (uPVC)

Coral Bookmakers, 9-11 White Hill, HP5 1AB,

Buzzard Fascias & Fixings, Unit 4, Botley Lane, HP5 1XS,

0800 169 0299

784083

Book Shops

Business Services

Waterstones, 54 High St HP5 1EG, 778628

■ Action Coach, 196 Botley Road, HP5 1XT, 414081

Chapter Two Community Bookshop, 10 High Street

Anteris Consulting Ltd, 1 Lee Farm Close, HP5 1XW,

791260

771478

W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX. 792084

Fairleas Business Services, Fairleas House, 1 Portobello Close, HP5 2PL, 771430

Brewery Shop

■ Growing Your Business Ltd, 1st Floor, Seymour House,

Mad Squirrel, 8 Market Square, HP5 1ES, 395857

60 High Street, HP5 1EP 355140

Trekkers Beer & Bottle Shop, 2 High Street, HP5 1EP

■ Patchwork Associates, 66 White Hill, HP5 1AZ,

07738 614901

07973 830440 QED Management Services, 6 Aylward Gardens, HP5 2QX,

Brick Manufacturers / Merchants

783994

H G Matthews, The Brickworks, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR,

Rephrase, 298 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SQ, 02033 974870

758212

Sketch Insight Consulting, Brandon House,

Valley Haulage (Brick Merchant), Nut Hazel Cross Farm,

90 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 07798 784319

The Vale, Hawridge, HP5 3NU, 783670

Tom Clarke PR, 26 Church Street, HP5 1HU, 07990 578180

Brush Manufacturers Butchers

R Russell, 45 Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 782837

Gerry Martins Master Butcher,

Building/Construction/Plastering

46 High Street, HP5 3ET, 773580

A P Green Builders Ltd, 162 Bois Moor Road, HP5 1SS,

Godden Butchers, Unit 1 Crown Business Estate,

773114

180 Berkhampstead Road HP5 1EP, 772997

Alexander Construction Ltd, Unit 4a Woodlands Farm, Vale Road, HP5 3NJ, 775897

Camping Equipment

Braid Construction & Interiors, 10 The Braid, HP5 3LU,

Millets The Outdoor Store, 35 High Street,

792745

HP5 1BW, 791920

Brooks Building Services, 43 Chessmount Rise, HP5 1RB, 791195

Car Dealers

Mark Scott Construction Ltd, 434 Chartridge Lane,

Chartridge Sports & Prestige

HP5 2SJ, 794545

The Backs, HP5 1DH, 07445 778866

Pro Supply Engineering Services Ltd, 20 Hampden Ave,

Chesham Car and Van Sales / Get Jeeped,

HP5 2HL, 792612

Chesham Service Station, Bellingdon Rd, HP5 2NT,

Redding & Webb Ltd, Melbourne, Vale Rise, HP5 2BG,

783364

782865

Chesham Trade Centre, Townsend Rd, HP5 2AA, 778234

Tuskar Construction Services Ltd, Unit 2, Botley Lane,

Church Garage, 164 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HG,

HP5 1XS, 785689

776333

W L Stokes & Son Ltd, Rowan Bank, 344a Chartridge Lane,

Just the Car Ltd, 112 Latimer Rd, HP5 1QQ,

784721

07947 485491 Metro Cars London, 6 Asheridge Business Centre,

Building Societies (see also Banks)

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PT, 774551 / 07816 924824

Nationwide Building Society, 75 The Broadway, HP5 1BX,

■ ■ Priests of Chesham Ltd (Ford/MG Rover), Latimer Rd,

0845 266 0317

HP5 1QQ, 784491

Skipton Building Society, 12 Market Square, HP5 1ER,

The Motoring Team, Amersham Road, HP5 1NQ

782575

0208 115 8422 58

Car Parts & Accessories

Carpenters & Joiners

Autopartz, 216 Bellingdon Road HP5 2NN, 810006

G Rossi Carpentry, 76 Lynton Rd, HP5 2BS, 772019

■ Blackboots.co.uk/Wheels in Motion, Unit 33, Chess Business Park, Moor Road, HP5 1SD,

Carpet / Upholstery Cleaning

797820 / 0800 120 1303

Red Services, 2 Crabbe Crescent, HP5 3DD, 792124

Motor Parts Direct, Unit 8, Anglo Business Park,

Simply Clean, 14 Darvell Drive, HP5 2QL, 771877

Asheridge Road, HP5 2QA, 772635

Carpet Suppliers / Fitters Car Repairs

Chesham Rug & Carpet Gallery, 152 High Street, HP5 1EF

BPC Motor Engineers Ltd, Chilton Road, HP5 2BH, 794799

786893, 07877 017690

CWL, Hollycroft Works, Whelpley Hill, HP5 3RN,

H P Bateman, 210 Great Hivings, HP5 2LP, 775755

01442 833336

Rug Shop, 152 High Street, HP5 1EF

Central Garage, 42 Townsend Rd, HP5 2AA, 784336

■ ■ Summerling Carpets & Curtains Ltd, Unit 2,

C S Automotive, Unit 1, Botley Lane, Ley Hill, HP5 1XS,

90 The Broadway HP5 1EG, Tel: 786307

771084

Tback2, 44 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792225 ■ Yerrell Flooring, 118-120 Broad St, HP5 3ED, 791042

Excel Motor Services, 22 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA, 792777

Castings

Four Plus Services (Priests), Latimer Road, HP5 1QQ,

Draycast Foundries Ltd, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NR,

784491

786077

W J Harrap Motors, The Garage, Alma Rd, HP5 3HB, 773413

Catalogue Shop

Latimer Garage Services Ltd, Colmax House, 216 Bellingdon

Argos, Sainsbury’s Elgiva Lane, HP5 2YA

Road, HP5 2NN, 772691

0345 601 5292

Newtown Garage Ltd, Unit A1-A3, Alma Road Industrial Estate, HP5 3HB, 772277

Caterers – Outside Catering

■ Oakleigh Garage Services,

Boolee Scrumptious (cakes) 07834 160534

Unit G, Chiltern Commerce Centre, 43 Asheridge Rd,

■ Global Infusion Group, Nashleigh Hill, HP5 3HE, 790700

HP5 2PY, 792828

The Little Orchard Kitchen (Outside Catering)

Wey Lane Garage, Wey Lane, HP5 1JH, 783631

4 Chiltern House, HP5 1PS. 07960 777231

White, B S (Car Body Repairs), Two Fields Farm,

Seasons Catering, 30-32 Higham Rd, HP5 2AF, 727807

Whelpley Hill, HP5 3RL, 01442 832031

Ceilings – Suspended

Car Valeting

Abacus Ceilings Ltd, 7a Waterside Business Park,

Aqua Mobile Valeting, 12 Rachels Way, 07831 831977

Waterside, Bucks, HP5 1PE, 791797

Kif Car Wash Ltd, Unit 3 Howard Industrial Estate,

Quality Suspended Ceilings, 48 Berkeley Avenue,

Chilton Road, HP5 2AU. 07449 759386

HP5 2RW, 791173

Fitch’s Garage, Amersham Road, HP5 1NQ, 776644 Niti & Car Wash, Cameron Road, HP5 3BX, 792836

Charitable Organisations Bras For Africa, 10 Springfield Road, HP5 1PW,

Car/Van Rentals

0759 335 7718

■ J & R Car & Van Hire, Unit 1 Chess Business Park,

Buckinghamshire Mind, Sun House 32 Church Street,

Moor Road, HP5 1SB, 727277 / 794444

HP5 1DS, 583798 ■ Chesham4Fairtrade, Connemara, Botley Lane, Ley Hill,

Cards - Retail

HP5 1XS, 07739 330324

Card Factory, 47a High St, HP5 1BW, 792636

■ Chesham Museum, 07970 627841

W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX, 792084

■ Chiltern Food Bank, 71 Broadway, HP5 1BX, 775668 59

■ ■ Dreamflight, 15 Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road,

Childcare

HP5 2PX, 722733

■ ISP Childcare, Aureole House, 9 Church St, HP5 1HS,

■ Fairtrade Chesham, Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS,

792999/0800 0857989

583798. www.fairtradechesham.org.uk Douglas McMinn Centre, East St, HP5 1DG, 783636

Children’s & Baby Wear

Housing Interaction Trust, 60 High St, HP5 1EP, 792870

M&Co, 48-52 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792834

Mediation Buckinghamshire, 520821 ■ Ride Chartridge, c/o Chartridge Combined Schol,

Children’s Entertainers

Cogdells Lane, Chartridge, HP5 2TW. 0767653 619019

Rainbow Bigbottom & Co, The Studio, Park View,

River Chess Association www.riverchessassociation.org

Stanley Avenue, HP5 2JF, 771029

Theatre Shed, Broaway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway,

Christmas Trees

HP5 1EG, 07952 461344

Christmas Tree Farm, Amersham Road, HP5 1NE, 794031

Sustainable Chesham, www.sustainablechesham.org.uk

Friendly Firs, Little Friar’s Field, Pednor, 07712 480043

■ The Arctic One Foundation, 15 Eunice Grove, HP5 1RL, 771857

Civic Groups

■ The Chesham Society, 107 Hivings Hill, HP5 2JU, 793654

■ The Chesham Society, www.cheshamsociety.org.uk

The Chiltern Society, FREEPOST (HH601), Chesham, HP5 1ZA.

Cleaning Services – Office & Domestic

■ Workaid, The Old Boot Factory, 71 Townsend Road,

BN Building Services, 12 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ,

HP5 2AA, 775220

07572 369545 ■ Chiltern Cleaning Services Ltd, 36 Coppice Farm Park,

Charity Shops

St Leonards, HP23 6LG, 01296 625081

Cancer Research, 34 High Street, HP5 1EP, 785835

Maxime’s Ironing Services, 07963 249574

Chapter Two, 10 High Street 791260

Oven Clean, domestic oven cleaning, 462761

Helen & Douglas House, 60 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 791815

Coach & Minibus Hire

Oxfam, 86 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 775248

Naughtons of London & Chesham, 785451

Rennie Grove Hospice Care, 116 High Street, HP5 1EB RSPCA, 47 High Street, HP5 1BW, 810118

Complementary Practitioners

Shaw Trust, 33a High Street, HP5 1BW, 791909

■ Bagnall Centre for Integrated Healthcare,

Sue Ryder, 16 High Street, HP5 1EP, 0843 273 0036

71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE, 791288

■ The Workaid Shop, The Old Boot Factory, 71 Townsend

Ben Colyer, Cranial Osteopathy for Babies and Adults,

Road, HP5 2AA, 775220

Chesham 07799 258883 Chesham Osteopathic Clinic, 2 Mill Close,

Chemical Manufacturers/Distributors

HP5 1QL, 793747

■ Kilrock Products Ltd, 16 Alma Road, HP5 3HB, 793900

Chesham Podiatry, 70 Broad Street, HP5 3DX, 774276

Chemists – Dispensing

Moor Road, HP5 1SE, 07847 485805

Chiltern Natural Therapies, Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Chiltern Physiotherapy Clinic, Water Meadow Surgery,

Boots The Chemists, 58 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 782966

Red Lion Street, HP5 1ET, 782241 /07923 543788

Chess Pharmacy, Chess Medical Centre,

Elizabeth Calderara Fabulous Feet, reflexology for children

260-290 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EZ, 782968

& children with special needs, The Crystal Healing Clinic,

FMY Chemist Ltd, 36 High St, HP5 1EP, 782866

19 Broadlands Avenue, HP5 1AJ, 778055/0779 1659554

Garlicks Chemist, Watermeadow Surgery, Red Lion Street,

Flix, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782825

HP5 1ET, 784664

The Healing Point, 120 High Street, HP5 1EB, 792143

Rowlands Pharmacy, 252 Berkhampstead Road

Joanne Boyden-Wilson, Amatsu Therapist/ Reflexologist,

HP5 3ET, 782929

201 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SF, 588022 Judith Baker, Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapist, 722730

Savers, 65 The Broadway, HP5 1BX, 773286 61

Julia Brammer, Alexander Technique Teacher and Massage

Creative Projects

Practitioner, 783684 / 07739 836174

Reflexology, Massage, Acupuncture, Crystals

Craft Buddy Ltd, Unit 7, Anglo Business Park, Asheridge Road, HP5 2QA, 020 3417 6565 Creative Beadcraft, Unit 2, Asheridge Business Centre, Asheridge Road, HP5 2PT, 778818

2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 771324

Patchwork Associates, 66 White Hill, 07973 830440

Kristine De Block, Medical Herbalist 07821 774286 Laceys Yard Therapies & Gifts, Homeopathy, Shiatsu,

■ Terry Breeze, McTimoney Chiropractor,

Crime Prevention Products

4 Windsor Road, HP5 2DF, 783999

CPP, Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road Industrial Estate, Asheridge Road, HP5 2PX, 792592

Computer Services / Consultants Chilcomp Limited, 16 Station Rd, HP5 1DH, 791673

Curtains / Soft Furnishings

Computer Repairs++, 07831 373871 / 01494 564251 ■ IKON ICT Ltd, 16 Vale Road, HP5 3HH, 919014

Anna Christensen Interiors, 26 Brushwood Rd, 774935 Lynda Cooper Curtains, 292 Chartridge Lane, 783863 Neptune, Canada Mill, Amersham Rd, HP5 1NG, 398472

Komputer Consultancy Services Ltd. (KCS), 14 Chess Business Park, Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 773722

■ ■ Summerling Carpets & Curtains Ltd, Unit 2,

OnIT Services Ltd Unit 6 Chess Business Park, Moor Road,

90 The Broadway HP5 1EG. 786307

Chesham, Bucks HP5 1SD 781040 Om Tech, 76 High Street, The Broadway, HP5 1EG,

Cycle Shops

583404

L J Stronnell Cycles, 56 Broad St, HP5 3DX, 784255

Data Protection

Computer Software/Internet Developers (see also Internet & Multimedia)

Westbrook Data Protection Services, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 07540 410130

Axia Management Services Ltd,The Old Bakehouse,

Trusted Compliance Solutions

Eskdale Ave, HP5 3AX, 775516

www.trustedcompliancesolutions.co.uk, 07585 907300,

Connect Systems, The Island, Moor Rd, HP5 1NZ, 810900

louise@trustedcompliancesolutions.co.uk

Europa Testing, 72 Germain St, HP5 1LW, 07414 607503

Dairies Computer Systems / Equipment

Braziers Dairies, Bellingdon Rd, HP5 2NN, 784232 Rowan Tree Goats Farm, Ley Hill, Chesham, HP5 1UN, 793259

Connect Systems, The Island, Moor Rd, HP5 1NZ, 810900 N E Computing Ltd, 12 Alma Road Trading Estate, HP5 3HB, 792002

Decorators Merchants

Conference & Management Training

■ Amersham Dec, Unit 2A, Corinium Industrial Estate,

Chartridge Lodge, Chartridge Lane, Chartridge,

Raans Road, Amersham, HP6 6JQ, 432885

HP5 2TU, 837484 / 0845 230 5858

■ ■ Colour Supplies Ltd, Unit 2, Chess Business Park,

■ ■ Chesham Town Hall, Baines Walk, High Street,

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 782601

Chesham, HP5 1DS, 774842 De Vere Venues, Latimer Place, Latimer, HP5 1UG, 764422/0844 980 2312

Dentists / Dental Repairs Chess House Dental Practice, 105 High Street, HP5 1DE, 771856

Conservatories – see Double Glazing

Chesham Dental Care, 14 Red Lion Street, HP5 1HB, 782940

Copywriter / Journalist

K/Dent Dental Laboratory, 116a High Street, HP5 1EB,

Lucy Jolin, 73 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG, 773683

778123

Councils

■ Market Square Dental Practice, 16 Red Lion Street,

■ ■ Chesham Town Council, Town Hall, HP5 1DS, 774842

HP5 1EZ, 792810

Couriers & Delivery Services

260-290 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EZ, 730940

PCS Logistics, Unit 7, Phoenix Business Centre, Higham Road, HP5 2AJ, 0845 880 2213

■ York House Dental Practice, 249 Berkhampstead Rd,

Tooth Booth, Chess Medical Centre,

HP5 3AS, 783874 63

Dieting & Nutrition

SEHBAC / Conservatory Centre,

Slimming World, Liz Thorp, 07922 595272

5 & 6 Crown Business Estate, Berkhampstead Rd,

Herbalife, Natasha Newlands, 07810 470149

HP5 3ET, 794794

Digital Marketing Agency

Drainage Contractors

■ UPRISEup, 21 Chiltern House, Waterside, HP5 1PS,

Aspect Water Solutions, 868108

778664

Drain Doctor Plumbing, 24 Long Meadow, HP5 2BN, 794128

DIY Shop

Drama

ScrewFix, Chess Business Park, Moor Rd, HP5 1SD

Di Burnett Youth Theatre,

0333 011 2112

773917

Wickes, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 776932

Dress Making / Dress Designers Clem Short, Seamstress/Designer, 14 Gladstone Road,

Doctors

HP5 3AD, 774719

New Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, 260-290 Berkhampstead Road, 782262

Driving Schools

Gladstone Surgery, Chess Medical Centre,

ASM Driving School, 778909/07789 547959

260-290 Berkhampstead Road, 782884

Ken’s Driving School, 72 Nalders Road, 774978

Watermeadow Surgery, Red Lion St, HP5 1ET, 782241

St Christopher Driving Academy, 29 Eunice Grove, HP5 1RL, 782158

Dog and Pet Home Boarding/ Pet Sitting/Walking

Dry Cleaners

Animal Antics, 07790 240238

AAK Dry Cleaners, 122 High Street, HP5 1EB 774444

Cassie’s Creature Comforts,

Simply The Best, 90 The Broadway, HP5 1EG,

01494 262676

773914

Dog Walking, 01494 727729 or 07795 655175 ■ Puppy Dog Hotel, 23 Little Hivings, HP5 2NA,

Electrical Goods – see Domestic Appliances

771493 The Dog House, 01494 867149

Electrical Supplies - Wholesale

Top Dawg Studio, 6-8 Darsham Walk, HP5 1EP,

City Electrical Factors Ltd, Unit 12,

07958322252

Howard Industrial Estate, Chilton Rd, HP5 2AU, 792300

Walk-eeze, 01442 834398, 07866 587117

Gil-lec Limited, Wey Lane HP5 1JH, 778800

Dog Groomers

Electricians & Electrical Contractors

Top Dawg Studio, 6-8 Darsham Walk, 07958 322252

(See also Lighting and Electrical Engineers) ■ A R Darvell Ltd, 2 Upper Gladstone Road,

Domestic Appliances / Sales & Service

HP5 3AF, 775512

Chiltern Domestic Servicing Ltd, 129 Broad Street,

Cummins Electrics, 773172/07956 951941

HP5 3EF, 771682

Electric-Call Ltd, 6 Field Close, HP5 3LB, 772262

CP Summers Ltd, 58 Frances St, HP5 3ES,

Fireflies UK Group

778375/07956 560530

HP5 3AJ, 07446 746506

Domesco Ltd, 109 High St, HP5 1DE, 784214

Gilbert Electrical (Bucks), 1 Pentagon Place, Berkhampstead

Sharley Domestics Service Repairs, 485926

Rd, HP5 3AP, 786929

(inc. Metalwork) 12 Victoria Road,

GWS Corporation Ltd., 12 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ, 07446

Double Glazing & Window Repairs

746506

Buckingham Double Glazing, 5 Market Square, HP5 1HG,

E W Jenkins & Son, 17 Codmore Crescent,

791111

HP5 3LX, 783442

Market Square Glazing Solutions, 5 Market Square, HP5

Lindean, 21 Germain Street, HP5 1LH,

1HG, 776688

783936 / 07740 404670 64

Martyn Electrical Services, 17 Manor Way,

■ ■ Potter & Ford, 112 High St, HP5 1EB, 778844

HP5 3BG, 583277

Robsons, 1 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 211104

■ Rivans Electrical, 07925716151,

■ Sovereign Estates, 70 The Broadway HP5 1EG, 792737

www.rivanselectrical.co.uk

■ The Frost Partnership, 1 Germain Street, HP5 1LH, 774602

Employment & Recruitment Consultants

Etched Glass Graphics

Driving Force, First Floor Offices, Orchard House,

Partition Graphics Ltd, Unit 4, Chiltern Court, Asheridge

Orchard House Industrial Estate, Amersham Road,

Road, HP5 2PX, 776673

HP5 1NE 785113 Job Centre Plus, 31 Red Lion Street, HP5 1LD, 654700

Fabric Wholesalers

Engineers

Chess Designs Ltd, Unit 36, Chess Business Park, Moor

Amba Tools, Buckingham House, Mineral Lane,

Road, HP5 1SD, 772074

HP5 1NL, 791563

Farm Shops

■ Silverson Machines Ltd, Waterside, HP5 1PQ, 786331

Johns Lane Farm Shop, Johns Lane, Ashley Green, HP5 3PT. 01442 864366

Engineers – Agricultural & Horticultural D Cox Engineering, 1 Hawridge Hill Cottages, The Vale,

Feng Shui & Bazi Consultant

Hawridge, HP5 3NU, 757234

Jo Mitchell, Feng Shui Innovations, 150 Botley Rd, HP5 1XN, 783189

Engineers – Consulting Giles Consulting, 1 Howard Estate,Chilton Road,

Finance Brokers

HP5 2AU, 772183

Chiltern Consulting Ltd, Unit 2 Power House, Higham

JNP Group, Link House, St Mary’s Way, Chesham

Mead, HP5 2AH, 778499

HP5 1HR, 771221 PTA, 29 Red Lion Street, HP5 1EJ,

Financial Advisers

772721

■ Buckinghamshire Mortgage Co. Ltd., 16 High Street,

TP Engineering Services, The Thorns, Mineral Lane,

HP5 1EP, 778000

HP5 1NJ, 771100

■ Oakwood Financial Services, 70 The Broadway,

Thomas DMC, Kinta House, Botley Road, HP5 1XG,

HP5 1EG, 792737

791869

■ Perspective (Home Counties) Ltd., 4-10 Red Lion Street, HP5 1HF, 778199

Engineers - Design

Waterhouse Business Group Barnsite, Lycrome Road,

J P Hildreth Ltd, 114 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG,

HP5 3LQ, 771115

07761 967115

Fire Risk Safety

Engineers - Precision

Tedd.co.uk, 22 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ, 07968 361523

Guest Gear Services, Higham Mead, Higham Road, HP5 2AH, 794667

Fireplace / Woodburner Showroom H G Matthews, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR, 758225

Equestrian & Pet Supplies (see also Saddlery)

The Fire Place Chesham, 164 Broad Street, HP5 3ED

Bellingdon End Farm Supplies, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR,

855455 / 07731 383260

758239

Fireworks – for Displays Estate Agents

Shellscape Pyrotechnics Ltd, 126 Bois Moor Road,

Hunters, 83 High Street, 775544

HP5 1SS, 774119

Brown & Merry, 3 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 775650 Chancellors, 64 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 774343

Flags & Flagstaffs

Ewemove, 242a Wentworth Place, HP5 1PN

Flagmakers, 17 Chiltern Court, Asheridge Rd, HP5 2PX,

01494 292 359

783938 65

Flooring Services / Tile shops

Furniture - Retailers

Town & Country Flooring to Design,

Chiltern Care Chairs Ltd, 21 Germain Street,

20–22 Red Lion Street, HP5 1EZ, 775909

HP5 1LH, 793129

■ Yerrell Flooring Ltd., 118-120 Broad Street, HP5 3ED,

Neptune, Canada Mill

791042

Garage Services – see Car Repairs

Florists

Garden Landscaping / Maintenance / Nurseries (see also Lawnmowers)

The Flower Box, 32a High Street, HP5 1EP, 778283 The Flower House, 122 Lye Green Rd HP5 3NH, 773044

Chessmount Nurseries, 41b Chessmount Rise, Waterside,

FoodBank

HP5 1RB, 772051 (no longer open to the public)

■ Chiltern FoodBank, 71 Broadway, HP5 1BX,

Cowie Design Associates, 26 Springfield Road, Waterside,

775668

HP5 1PW, 772735 CS Garden Services, 07864 868629, 785160

Football Club

Green Ladies, 01494 583274

Chesham United Association Football Club, Amy Lane,

Heritage Landscapes, The Mead Business Centre, 176-178

HP5 1NE, 783964

Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3EE, 773928 Horticon Nurseries, The Nursery, Kiln Lane, Ley Hill,

French Polishing / Clock Repairs

HP5 3QS, 774667

P M Wilder, 2 Cobblers Court, HP5 3DQ, 786901

Irma Ansell Garden Design, Elm Cottage, Asheridge Rod, 782329 M Stone Landscaping, 13 Marston Close, HP5 2PR,

Function Rooms/Hall Hire

785757/07919 362038

Ashley Green Memorial Hall, 07979 634988

Oaklands Garden Maintenance, Unit 10, Alma Road

Chartridge Lodge, Chartridge Lane, Chartridge, HP5 2TU,

Industrial Estate, HP5 3HB, 771219

837484 / 0845 230 5858

■ Peter Woolnough Landscaping & Plant Hire,

■ Chesham Town Hall, Baines Walk, HP5 1DS,

2 Mattesdon Cottages, Lycrome Road, Lye Green,

774842

HP5 3LQ, 785866 / 07973 175244

Chess Suite Function Rooms, The Meadow, Amy Lane,

Pro Supply Engineering Services Ltd, 20 Hampden Ave,

HP5 1NE, 783964

HP5 2HL, 792612

Chiltern View at Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge,

Roger Pearce Landscaping, 07790 240238

HP5 2TF, 791772

Shepherd Nursery, Chartridge, HP5 2YD, 775688

■ The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR, 582900 The Little Theatre by the Park, Church St, HP5 1HU,

Gifts

784414

Candles@Miss Soy, 8 Hillside, HP5 2PQ, 793261

The White Hill Centre, White Hill, HP5 1AG,

En Route, 456 Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3HQ, 793350

775190

Laceys Yard Therapies & Gifts, High Street, HP5 1BU, 771324

Funeral Services Chesham Muslim Funeral Service, 72 Broad Street,

Golf Clubs

HP5 3DX, 772966

■ ■ Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge, Chesham,

■ Church View Funeral Services, 161 Broad Street,

HP5 2TF, 791772

HP5 3EF, 776777

Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club, Ley Hill, HP5 1UZ, 784541

Cooks Funeral Service, 127 Broad St, HP5 3EF, 791359

Graphic Designers – see Advertising Agencies Gyms – see Health Clubs

Furniture - Makers & Designers England Bros, Higham Mead, HP5 2AH, 792633 Michael Johnson Furniture, Unit 1b, Larkin Industrial Est,

Hairdressers & Barbers

Springfield Rd, HP5 1PW, 774000

Altered Image, 101 High Street, HP5 1DE, 773382 66

Ari’s Barber Shop, 5 Greenway, HP5 2DA, 913256

The Cupboard 1 Blucher St, HP5 2JB

Ask Hair & Beauty, 90 The Broadway, HP5 1EG

info@thecupboardonline.co.uk

Broadway Barbers, 73 The Broadway, HP5 1BX, 784167 Creative Cuts, 85 Broad Street, HP5 3EF, 07417 414926

Health Services

Fantasia Hair, 1st Floor, 4 High Street, 783207

Clear Ear – wax removal 07572 264 514

Flix Hair and Beauty, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782825

or 07599 522951

Halo 15 White Hill, HP5 1AB, 785449 Harry’s Barbers, 85 Broad Street, HP5 3EF

Heating Contractors

■ King’z Barber Shop, 124 High St, HP5 1EB,

E W Jenkins & Son, 17 Codmore Crescent, 783442

07731 555601

Franklin Heating Ltd, 19 Hampden Avenue, HP5 2HL,

Klass Kuts, 13 Market Square, HP5 1HG, 778670

78203

Laura’s Locks & Lashes, 07511 05009

Hotels – see page 25 Where to Stay

Mane Hair Design, 1 Market Square, HP5 1HG, 794424 MBS Grooming, 15 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 07404 933138

Household Stores

Mel’s Barber Shop, 120 High Street, HP5 1DE, 786878

Home Life Warehouse Ltd ‘Circle 7’, 1 High St, HP5 1BG

Simply Hair, (mobile service) 07734 499244

Pearces Hardware, 6-8 High Street, HP5 1EP, 784174

The Barbers Room @ Fantasia, 1st Floor, 4 High Street,

Supersaver, 25 High Street, HP5 1BG, 776623

783207

Human Resources

Twilight Unisex Salon, Unit 5, The Gatehouse,

■ The HR Dept (Passion4People), 164 White Hill,

Blucher St, HP5 2JB, 786699

HP5 1AZ, 07798 627889

Wright Hairdressers, 6 Vale Road, HP5 3HH

S. J. Jarrett Ltd, Birch Grove, Oak Lane, Braziers End,

Handyman

HP5 2UL, 757013

The 50 plus Handyman, 110 High Street, HP5 1EB

■ Velo HR, 280 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SG, 02032 392109

0845 225 0495

Illustrator – Digital

Hardware - Retail

Sophie Honeybelle, www.behance.net/sophiehoneybelle

■ Pearces Hardware, 6/8 High St, HP5 1EP, 784174

0774 774 5041

Hardware / Garden / DIY Distributors

Image Processing Systems Module Design

■ McMinn Hardware Wholesalers, Weir House Mill,

Sundance Multiprocessor Technology Ltd, Chiltern House,

Latimer Road, HP5 1QJ, 786241

Waterside, HP5 1PS, 793167

Health & Safety in the Office/at Work

Insurance Brokers

Back 2 Basics, 430 Waterside, HP5 1QE, 07765 682043 Chiltern Consulting (Safety), Unit 2 Power House,

■ Asprey Harris, 252a Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3ET,

Higham Mead, HP5 2AH, 778499

773777

Health Clubs

Interior Designers & Furnishers

Body Rescue, Saxeway Business Centre, Chartridge Lane,

Avant-Garde Interiors Ltd., 3 Crown Cottages, Ley Hill, HP5

HP5 2SH, 256303

1UY, 264024

■ Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE,

County Interior Design, Pump Barn, Bellingdon

776975

Farm,Bellingdon, HP5 2XU, 757220

Chesham Leisure Centre, HP5 1BB, White Hill, 791779 Welcome Gym, Amersham Road, Chesham, HP5 1NE

Internet, Multimedia & Websites (see also Computer Software / Internet Developers)

Health Products / Stores

■ Adelante, 6 The Power House, Higham Mead, HP5 2AH,

Elements Herbal Medicine, 33b High Street, 07552 666758

793555

■ ■ Healthright, 27 High St, HP5 1BG, 771267

Cary Digital LLP, 7 Lansdowne Rd, HP5 2BA, 776280

Holland & Barrett, 52 The Broadway, HP5 1EG 67

Leisure Amenities – see page 35

Consultants-Direct Ltd., 4 Hospital Hill, HP5 1PJ, 792680 ■ Ley Hill Solutions, Beech House, 9 Cheyne Walk,

Lighting & Electrical Engineers

HP5 1AY, 772327

Lamps & Tubes Illuminations Ltd, Unit 1,

Netui Ltd., Chiltern House, Waterside, HP5 1PS,

Springfield Rd Ind Est, HP5 1PW, 783541

0207 183 3380 Net Commerce Solutions Ltd, PO Box 328, HP5 2JG,

Lingerie/Bra Making and Repair

778926

Specifically Bras – Repair Services, 10 Springfield Road,

SJI Web Design, The Barn, Savecroft Farm, Bellingdon,

HP5 1PW, 0759 335 7718

HP5 2XN, 758155 ■ Studio Beam Ltd, 583960 www.studiobeam.co.uk

Maintenance – Machinery TGW Services, 2 Cogdells Cl, Chartridge, HP5 2TR, 837701

Ironwork – Decorative GWS Ironwork, 31 Broadlands Avenue, HP5 1AJ,

Management Consultancy / Training

505168

Consultants-Direct Ltd., 4 Hospital Hill, Waterside, Chesham HP5 1PJ. 792680

Jewellery Retail & Repairs

■ Ley Hill Solutions, Beech House, 9 Cheyne Walk,

Chesham Gold Buyers, 81-84 Broad Street, HP5 3EF,

HP5 1AY, 772327

372051

Manor Resources, 26 Manor Way, HP5 3BH,

Deeya Jewellery, 7 Broad Street, 776161

776181/07961 177017

■ Gold & Jewels, 21 High Street, HP5 1BG, 774849

QED Management Systems, 6 Aylward Gardens, Chesham

Rosayln’s Emporium, Chiltern House, Waterside

HP5 2QX, 783994

Vaessen Walker Jewellers, Lums Yard, 07908 359086

Joinery

Markets

England Bros, Higham Mead, HP5 2AH, 792633

Chesham Market, Amersham & Chesham Market Traders

Howdens Joinery Ltd, Unit 4/5, Chess Business Park,

Co-operative Ltd, now operating on behalf of

Moor Rd, HP5 1SB, 793653

Chiltern District Council, Danny Wadmore 07929 987664, ■ Chesham Local Produce Market, 583798

Kitchen Furniture Manufacturers

email policy@chesham.gov.uk

Top Notch Designs Ltd, Units 3-5,

Market Research & Analysis

Alma Road Industrial Estate, HP5 3HB, 791123

WDG Ltd, 26a High Street, HP5 1EP, 772436

Kitchen Planning & Installation Dream Doors, 5 Broad Street HP5 3EA,

Marketing & Advertising Consultants

378024

ABCG (AshtonBrand Consulting Ltd), 26a High Street,

I Dream Kitchens, 28 Red Lion Road, HP5 1EZ,

HP5 1EP, 770317

793593

Chiltern Magazine Services, P & A House, Alma Road,

■ Latimer Property Services, 772540, 07801 866118

HP5 3HB, 771734

Wickes, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 776932

Chiltern Marcoms, Grass Verge Cottage, Chartridge, HP5 2TF, 775865

Ladies Fashions

Max-eBiz Ltd, 0845 0509711

M&Co, 48-54 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792834

MI PR Global, Ground Floor, Cairn House, Elgiva Lane,

Vanity Boutique, 109b High Street, HP5 1DE, 773802

HP5 2JD, 372130 Motivation Marketing Ltd, 1 Chiltern Court,

Lawnmowers & Garden Equipment (see also Garden Landscaping / Maintenance / Nurseries)

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PX, 794445

Brown’s Town & Country Centre, Vale Works, Vale Road,

■ UPRISEup – Digital Marketing Agency, 21 Chiltern

HP5 3NZ, 782334

House, Waterside, HP5 1PS, 778664

QED Management Systems, 6 Aylward Gardens, HP5 2QX, 783994

Web-Clubs Ltd, The Club House, East Street HP5 1DG,

Off License & Wine Merchants

240165

Chesham Food & Wine, 7 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Costcutter, 7 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. 784105

Marketing, Management & Business Development

The Mad Squirrel Brewery Shop,

Another Angle, 23 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PY,

Sharry’s Store, 232 Waterside, HP5 1PG

07970 789752

Trekkers Beer & Bottle Shop, 2 High Street, HP5 1EP

8 Market Square, HP5 1ES, 395857

Horigan, 26a High Street, Chesham HP5 1EP, 770301

Office Supplies Marquee Hire

■ JPS Stationers, 7 Market Square HP5 1HG. 791112

Chesham Marquees, The Old Smithy, Hawridge Common,

Smart Cartridge, 111 High Street, HP5 1DE,

HP5 2UQ, 757049

792497/0870 0116247

Top Hat Marquees Ltd, 785171/07894 238201

Opticians Mechanical Hydraulic Engineers

Boots, 18 High Street, HP5 1EP, 793498 / 0845 1253758

Cole Mechanical Services Ltd, Unit 12, Chiltern Court,

■ Brian D Suttie (Chesham) Ltd, 44 Broad Street,

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PX, 775675

HP5 3DX, 784141 Specsavers, 9 High Street, HP5 1BG, 777190

Menswear

Turner & Browning, 4 High Street, 782957

M&Co 48-54 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792834

The Ultimate Eyeware Co, 25a High Street, HP5 1BG, 794466

Mobile Phones & Services Osteopaths - see Complementary Practitioners

Chesham Mobiles, 150 High Street, HP5 1EF, 259731 Home Life Warehouse (Circle 7), 1 High Street

Painters & Decorators

Om Tech, 76 High Street, The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 583404

Alan Paul, 62 Cresswell Road, 774599 ZK Decorating Property Services, 49 Glenister Road,

Motorcycles

HP5 2AY, 07454 219926

Mototune Ltd, Hospital Hill, HP5 1PJ, 785220

Pest & Vermin Control Services

Museums

ISS Pest Control, Latimer House, Latimer, HP5 1UG,

■ Chesham Museum, 07970 627841,

0845 458 2468

www.cheshammuseum.org.uk

Tindle Pest Control Services, 773187 / 07774 784532

Music

Pet & Aquatic Wholesalers

Kevin Meayers Organ Builder & Restorer, Unit 1,

Cagex Accessories, Bury Farm, Pednor Rd, 792140

214 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NN, 776716 Prozone Music, 20a Station Road, HP5 1DH, 776262

Pets & Aquatics

■ Perfect Pitch, 72 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 774826

Pet Essentials, 46 High Street, HP5 1EP, 793344

Newsagents

Pet Sitting - see Dog and Pet Home Boarding/Pet Sitting/Walking

Berkeley Stores, Berkeley Close, HP5 2RL, 783469 Broadway News, 110 High Street, 782097 Bulldog News, 8 Red Lion Street, HP5 1HF, 784802

Petrol Filling Stations

Costcutter, 7 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. 784105

Fitch’s Garage Ltd (BP), Amersham Road, 776644

E Brackley & Son, 74 Broad Street, 782875

Shell Oil Filling Station, Nashleigh Hill, 794568

Newtown News, 204 Berkhampstead Road, 782220

Esso Oil Filling Station, Amersham Road, 799130 70

Photographers & Studios

Franklin Heating Ltd, 19 Hampden Avenue,

Andrew Quigley Photography & Film, 12 Nashleigh Hill,

HP5 2HL, 782038

HP5 3JF, 07889 549584

JNC Services, 6 Vale Rise, HP5 2BG, 791910

Jo Plumridge, 07712 673 034 www.joplumridge.co.uk

S P Lewis, 1 Windsor Road, HP5 2DF, 774856

jo@joplumridge.co.uk

Lindeans, 21 Germain Street, HP5 1LH, 783936

Mark Sisley, The Bury, Church St, HP5 1JE,

R A Oakes, 3 Hillcroft Road, HP5 3DJ, 783099

791547 / 0800 581473

B J Redding, 140 Severalls Avenue, 775210

MAD Studios, Unit 13 Anglo Business Park, Ashridge Road,

Steve Barnett Plumbing & Bathrooms Ltd.,

HP5 2QA, 784898

772168

Photography by Spring, Jasons Hill, HP5 3QW,

D J White, 54b Pheasant Rise, HP5 1NT,772813

07901 826334

Plumbers Merchants Photographic Library

Plumb Center, Units 3 & 4, Crown Business Est,

Peter Hawkes/Ray East Collection, (Local History)

180 Berkhampstead Road, 792247

2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Woodleys, 28 Essex Road, HP5 3HZ, 782712

Photography - Equipment & Processing

Podiatrists

■ Chesham Cameras, 113 High St, HP5 1DE, 783373

■ Chesham Podiatry, 70 Broad Street, HP5 3DX, 774276 / 07810 092982

Physiotherapists – see Complementary Practitioners

Post Offices Chesham Post Office. 93 High Street, HP5 1DE.

Piano Sales & Repairs

773130

Chiltern Piano Co, Bankside, Broomstick Lane, Botley,

Greenway Sub-Post Office, 11 Greenway Parade,

786912

HP5 2DA, 783133 Sorting Office, Howard Ind. Estate, Chilton Road,

Plant Hire

782775

Betaworld Plant Services Ltd, Pressmore Lodge, Ashley Green Road, HP5 3PF, 782426

Poultry Farm

Chesham Digger Hire, 66 Upper Belmont Rd,

R Waller, Long Grove Wood Farm, 234 Chartridge Lane,

772196

HP5 2SG, 772744

Plastics - Injection Moulding

PR / Media / Copywriting

Euromoulds, Unit B, Chiltern Commerce Centre,

1st Choice Speakers (UK) Ltd., P.O. Box 562 Chesham,

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PY, 778810 778810

HP5 1ZJ, 773020

Kayden Plastics, 214 Bellingdon Road,

Kingpin Media, 6 Avenue House, Park Rd, HP5 2JR,

772076

776831

Plastics - Point-of-Sale

Precision Tools

3 Way Displays, Unit 3 Orchard House Ind Est,

CPM Mould Solutions, Pattison House, Addison Road,

Amersham Road, HP5 1NE, 773553

HP5 2BD, 782131

Plumbers

Print Brokers

Archers Plumbing & Drainage, 4 The Bungalows,

Focus Business Forms Ltd, 20 The Warren, Chartridge,

Chartridge, HP5 2TT, 837045

HP5 2RY, 791607

Aspect Water Solutions, 868108 T Bingham, 3 Aylward Gardens, HP5 2QX, 775756

Printing & Pre-Press

K & E Engineering Services, 18 Codmore Crescent,

Butterfly Print & Design, Graphics House, 21 Germain

HP5 3LZ, 771281

Street, Chesham, HP5 1LH. 782605 71

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■ Clark’s of Amersham, Higham Mead, Higham Rd,

High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

HP5 2AH, 774186

■ Graffix Digital Ltd., Higham Mead, HP5 2AH,

■ J & R Self Storage, Unit 1, Chess Business Park,

02085 731659

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 794040

■ Inklink/Imagelink, Unit 4 Waterside Business Park,

Tingay Removals, 8 Cherry Tree Walk, HP5 3JN,

Waterside, HP5 1PE, 791320

773710 / 07976 440567

■ Orbitpress Ltd, 11 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 778053 P & A Press, P & A House, Alma Road, HP5 3HB, 773075

Residential/Nursing Homes

Prestige Press (UK) Ltd, Unit 5A Waterside Business Park,

■ Chesham Bois Manor Care Home, Amersham Road,

Waterside, HP5 1PE, 774813

HP5 1NE, 783194 ■ Chesham Leys, Cameron Rd, HP5 3BP, 782841

Product Design

■ Rayners (Extra Care Home) Ltd, Weedon Hill, Hyde

Iomlan Design 07762 641558

Heath, HP6 5UH, 773606 White Hill & Culwood Residential Care Homes for the

Promotional Merchandise

Elderly, Culwood House, 130 Lye Green Road, Chesham,

Biblio Products Ltd, Seymour House, The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 776655

HP5 3NH, 782992

Restaurants, Cafés, Takeaways – see page 28

Property Improvements / Maintenance ■ Latimer Property Services, 772540, 07801 866118

Roofing Contractors

Property Management

B&F Scaffolding, 793423

Docwra Property Management, Meadow View, Bellingdon, HP5 2XW, 758585

Broadlands Roofing Services, 1 Birch Tree Grove,

Psychotherapy/Counselling

Saddlery & Leather Goods – (see also Equestrian Supplies)

Ley Hill, HP5 2PG, 793044

Chiltern Counselling, Market Square, HP5 1HG, 786024 Kirsten Heynisch, Chesham, 07751 710277

■ Cox the Saddler Ltd, 23 High St, HP5 1BG, 775577

Public Houses and Country Inns – see page 28

Septic Tanks / Sewage

Publishing / Publishers’ Services

HD Services Ltd, Thorne Barton Farm, Chesham Rd,

Edition Magazines, Chiltern Court, Asheridge Rd, HP5 2PX, 771144

Ashley Green, HP5 3PQ, 792000

■ Hawkes Design & Publishing Ltd, 2 Laceys Yard,

Sheet Metal Work

High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000 Redbrook Media Ltd, 36a High St, HP5 1EP, 784920 Silver Star Books, 24 Partridge Close, HP5 3LH, 771362 Simpler PR Cairn House, Elgiva Lane, HP5 2JD, 793501

IDF Ltd, Moor Road, Waterside, HP5 1TE, 791250

Shoe Repairs ■ PJ Shoe Repairs, 104 High St, HP5 1EB,

■ Studio Beam Ltd, 583960, www.studiobeam.co.uk

786956

■ YourChesham, PO Box 810, HP5 9AS, 07791 338868

Shoe Shops

Radio Communication Equipment

Colton Footwear, 43-54 High Street, HP5 1BW, 773654

Aerial Facilities Ltd & Aerial Sites plc, Aerial House, Asheridge Rd, HP5 2QD, 777000

Shopfitters Onvi Support Services, 112 Severalls Avenue, HP5 3EL,

Recruitment – see Employment & Recruitment Consultants

581172

Removals & Storage

Sign Makers, Signwriters & Window Film

Abbotts Removals, Lyndhurst Road, HP5 2DY,

■ Manor Signs UK Ltd, 1A Bessemer Cres, Aylesbury,

775886

HP19 8TF, 431904 73

■ ■ SignX Ltd., Unit 5 Asheridge Business Centrre,

Food Plus Express - Sansam, 63 The Broadway, HP5 1BG,

Asheridge Rd., HP5 2PT, 01753 892888

07577 252964

■ The Window Film Co UK Ltd, Unit 6 Anglo Business

■ Londis, 7 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. 784105

Park, HP5 2QA, 794477

Mokarram Bros, 302 Berkhampstead Road, 540223 Nisa Local, 263-265 Berkhampstead Road HP5 3AS.

Social Networking

Park & Shop @ Esso Petrol Station, Amersham Road,

Parlour People, Chesham 07540 410130

799130 Predeal Eastern European Delicatessen, 112 Broad Street,

Soft Furnishings – see Curtains/Soft Furnishings

HP5 3ED. Sainsbury’s Superstore, Elgiva Lane, HP5 2YA, 793052 Spar @ Fitch’s Garage, Amersham Road, 776644

Solar Panels / Renewable Energy

Shop at Shell Petrol Station, Nashleigh Hill, HP5 3JF,

Chiltern Solar, 773400, 07543 836342

794568 Waitrose Ltd, The Backs, HP5 1DR, 791711

Solicitors BPS Solicitors, 85 High Street, HP5 1DE, 782244

Surveyors - Building

■ ■ IBB Solicitors Ltd, The Bury, Church Street, HP5 1JE,

Peter Mountain Associates, The Curve, Millfields,

778822

HP5 1SG, 772264

■ Lennon Solicitors Ltd, Chess Chambers, 2 The Broadway Court, HP5 1EG, 773377

Surveyors - Chartered

Richardson Smith & Co, Ground Floor, Sherwood House,

Evans & Crawley, Bridge House, Water Meadow,

Stones Courtyard, High Street, HP5 1DE, 772773

HP5 1LF, 775666

Sports Clubs & Societies – see page 31

Taxation Accountants Belmont Consultancy, 2 Belmont Rd, HP5 2EJ,

Stationers

786827

■ JPS Stationers, 7 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 791112

TaxAssist, 117 High Street, HP5 1DE,

W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX, 792084

778900

Steel Fabrication

Tattooist

GWS Corporation Ltd, 12 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ,

Ryan Bradshaw Ink, 10 Darsham Walk, HP5 1EP

07446 746506

Taxis (Taxi rank on the Broadway, Chesham)

Structural and Civil Engineers ■ Glasspool & Thaiss, 11 Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road,

■ A - Z Taxis, 722722

HP5 2PX, 771314

Cabco, 786370 / 791122

JNP Group Link House, St Mary’s Way, Chesham

Chiltern Executive Cars, 07920 448956

HP5 1HR, 771221

Crown Taxis, 580580 / 794242 / 793010

PTA, 29 Red Lion Street, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1EJ

■ ■ Gilberts of Chesham, Unit 6 Saxeway Business Centre,

772721

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SH, 771000

Supermarkets / Grocers

Hyrons 24 Hour Service, 786486

Asheridge Stores, 35 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PY.

Mike Blanchard, 782670, 793300

793074

Taxiline, 793300

Chesham Food & Wine, 7 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Chesham Meat & Grocery Store, 68 Broad Street,

Taxis / Private & Contract Hire Cars

771947

Chiltern Executive Cars 07920 448956

Convenience Store, 135 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HG.

■ Gilberts of Chesham, Unit 6 Saxeway Business Centre,

785928

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SH, 771000 75

Telecommunications Equipment

Tyre Distributors

■ Green Telecom, 7 & 8 The Power House, Higham Mead,

■ Blackboots.co.uk/Wheels in Motion, Unit 33

HP5 2AH, 0800 9555 300

Chess Business Park, Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 797820 Just Tyres, 190 Severalls Ave, HP5 3EN, 794248

TV / Video / Radio / Rentals & Servicing

STS Tyre Pros, Amersham Road, HP5 1NG, 786051

■ RTS Video Ltd, 12 Sunnyside Road, HP5 2AR, 785034

Upholstery / Loose Covers

Tool Hire

C Horn, Griffetts Yard, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NW, 782886

Amersham Tools, Unit 3, Springfield Road, HP5 1PW,

Grist & Twine, Joanne Mass, Upholster | Design | Restore

765511

07828 893726 Richardson Re-Upholstery, 1a Bois Moor Road, HP5 1SH,

Trade & Industry Associations

793413

■ British Dental Industry Association, Mineral Lane, HP5 1NL, 782873

Utility Discount Service Utility Warehouse Discount Club, 83 Hivings Hill,

Training Consultants

HP5 2PG, 07545 530826

■ The Garnett Foundation, The Old Barn House, Botley Road, Ley Hill, HP5 1YA, 794264

Vape Shops Crème de Vape, Unit 3, Anglo Business Park,

Travel Agents

Asheridge Road, HP5 2QA

Personal Travel Agents, 415010

eVape Outlet, 90 Broad Street, HP5 3ED

TUI, 37-39 High Street, HP5 1BW, 782148

Phoenix Electronic Cigarettes, 77a High Street, HP5 1BX, 776551

Tree Surgery ■ Cholesbury Tree Fellers, 1 Widmore Cottages, Asheridge, 758539

Veterinary Centre

J & D Clark, 28 Francis Street, 783536

■ The Wheel House Veterinary Group, The Wheel House,

■ Peter Woolnough, 2 Mattesdon Cottage, Lycrome Broad,

Amersham Road, HP5 1NQ, 782001

Lye Green HP5 3LQ, 785866 Tames Tree Services,

Video & DVD Producer

758862 / 07788 763127

www.videodvdmaker.co.uk, PO Box 558, HP5 3ZR, 791894

Tuition / Educational

Video & Media

Ahead Tuition, The White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG, 416110 /

iotaMEDIA, 7 Benham Close, Chesham, HP5 2PD,

07846 251764

07973 567824

Bright Young Things Academic Tuition, High Street, HP5 1EB, 01494 911 116

Waste Disposal Service

Bucks Adult Learning Chesham Centre, Chiltern Hills

Front Line Waste, 80 Upper George Street, HP5 3EH,

Academy, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG, 0845 0454040

775604

EdExtra, Long Acres, White Hill, HP5 1AG, 784630 / 07971 668703 ■ Flying Start Tuition, 6 Broadway Court,

Water Supplies

80-82 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 772898

H D Drilling Ltd, Thorne Barton Farm, Ashley Green, 792000

Greek language – private tuition, Irene L, 88 Frances St, HP5 3ES, 782554 / 07919 434402

Water Treatment Equipment

Kumon (Chesham), Chesham Grammar School,

K & E Services, 35 Codmore Crescent, HP5 2LZ, 771281

White Hill, HP5 1BA, 0800 854714/01753 279787

Websites see Internet, Multimedia & Websites

Pen and Ink Tuition Ltd., 25 High Street, HP5 1BG, 773300 77

Wedding Dresses / Bridal Shop WED2B, 97-99 High Street, HP5 1DE, 923080

Will Writers Ash Wills, 1 Pulpit Close, HP5 2RZ, 580550 / 07808 647816 Final Wish/BBC Three Counties Radio 1 (Journalist), Bayman Manor Cottages, Lye Green Road, HP5 3NQ, 07818 233376

Window Cleaners MPW Window Cleaners, Copsham House, 53 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 772655

Wood Products Cheston Woodware Ltd, rear of 24 Broad Street, 775144 James East & Son Ltd, Broad Street, 782136

Wood Turners A Rogers Sons, 64 Higham Rd, HP5 2AF, 785276

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Acknowledgements

Publisher’s note

The Chesham Town Guide has been written and compiled on behalf of Chesham Town Council by: Roderick McCulloch, Town Mayor, Tim Andrew, Chesham Allotments Group, Kate Hutchinson, Chesham Connect, Michael Rowan, Friends of Lowndes Park, Maria McGwynn, Chesham Town Hall, Jim Conboy, Chesham Society, Victoria Blane, Chiltern Society, Claire Popple, Workaid, Colette Littley, Walkers Are Welcome, Dave Worrall, Chiltern FoodBank, John Hatton, White Hill Centre, Jean Pritchard, Chiltern Chamber, Chris Sims, Barrie Beck and Leonard Lovewell, Hawkes Design & Publishing

Our priority is to update the Chesham Town Guide each year to ensure that this is a valid and useful document for residents and newcomers to the town. We invite you to contact Chesham Town Council if you have corrections or additions to local information at policy@chesham.gov.uk and to contact us with up-to-date business information at phawkes@btconnect.com. Further copies of this Guide are available at the Town Hall and other community outlets.

Index of Advertisers Alexander Churchill Accountants . . . IFC Amersham Dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 A R Darvell Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Asprey Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Auberge Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Aylesbury Bullion Company . . . . . . . 76 Brazils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Blue Haze Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brian Suttie Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Café Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Caan Thomas Engraving . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cambrian Picture Framers . . . . . . . . . 16 Chartridge Park Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Chris Sims Artist/Designer . . . . . . . . 47 Chesham Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chesham Grammar School . . . . . . . . 34 Chesham Podiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chiltern Care Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chiltern Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . 7 Cholesbury Tree Fellers . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Church View Funeral Service . . . . . . . 6 Colour Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cox the Saddlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Drawingroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Filo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flying Start Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Foskett and Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Freemantle Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Great Missenden Garage . . . . . . . . . 28 Gold & Jewels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/46/72 The Good Earth Gardener . . . . . . . . 28 Hawkes Design & Publishing . . . 72/82 Healthright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 ISP Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 JPS Stationers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Latimer Property Services . . . . . . . . . 80 Londis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Manor Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Matt Kirby Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . Mel’s Barbershop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 82

Nails on Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Oakleigh Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Orbitpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Perfect Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Perspective (Home Counties) Ltd . . . 22 Peter Woolnough Landscaping . . . . . 16 Potter & Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Priests Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Rayners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Rivans Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 RTS Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 signX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sovereign Estate Agents . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Stagecoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Studio Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Summerling Carpets . . . . . . . . . . . ... 20 Top Dawg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Turner & Browning Opticians . . . . . . 46 ■ denotes advertisers in Listings