LOCAL NEWS

Scooter Enthusiasts visit RAF Halton for Remembrance Event

A small group of scooter enthusiasts visited Wendover on their way to an RAF Remembrance Weekend event. They stopped by the Clock Tower long enough for local photographer Mike Stanton to snap a photo of them with their transport.

Mansion Hill Vehicle Access closed

Due to environmental and public safety concerns, the MOD has closed vehicle access to Mansion Hill except for residents and emergency vehicles. Wendover Woods can still be accessed via Mansion Hill on foot, cycle or horseback. See also page 20.

NHS Rainbow installation given the go ahead

A new sculptural installation which pays tribute to the resilience of the NHS and the people of Buckinghamshire through the Covid-19 crisis was given the go ahead by the council in November.

Nightingale’s Rainbow will stand 6.5 metres tall on the roundabout at the A&E entrance to Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury and will consist of an arch covered with thousands of tiles in rainbow colours, reflecting the symbol which has become synonymous with the public recognition for the tireless work of healthcare staff during the crisis.

Trust Chief Executive Neil Macdonald said: “It will be an honour to have Nightingale’s Rainbow installed at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This has been the toughest year in the history of the NHS and the installation will be a tribute to the hard work and sacrifices made by those working in health and social care across Buckinghamshire.”

The construction of Nightingale’s Rainbow is being funded by local organisations including acar2go, Aylesbury Town Council, Buckinghamshire Freemasons, Dell Motors, Human Engine, McCormick, QMP and Sodexo. Work is expected to begin on the site after winter with the Rainbow in place by Spring 2021.

Proposed design of the sculpture

The installation will also be the focal point for the Nightingale’s Rainbow Appeal which will raise money for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity and Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund through the sponsorship of Rainbow Tiles.

“We are so pleased to be involved in this project and would like to thank all the organisations who have helped make the construction of Nightingale’s Rainbow possible,“ says Jo Turner, CEO of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity. “Our fundraising income has been severely impacted this year and demand for our services is expectedto increase this winter. The Nightingale’s Rainbow Appeal gives our community the opportunity to support healthcare in their area, and be part of this amazing new Aylesbury landmark."

You can find out more and donate online at fnhospice.org.uk/nightingales-rainbow.

Designs for the future

Students across Chiltern Way Academy, Wendover are entering this year’s Ventura Design Museum competition. Mr Beagle, Assistant Head and Head of Visual Art said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to gain some experience within the design industry and to respond to a brief with links to enterprise whilst developing key soft skills.” We wish the students all the best in the competition. https://ventura.designmuseum.org/

In Memory of Victor Lay

Well known Wendover resident Victor Lay passed away recently - in the same week as his friend Reg Simmons (see Tribute, page 29).

Vic had been a volunteer at Stoke Mandeville Hospital for 25 years, and was often seen walking around Wendover. His funeral took place on 18 November.

Library Calendar still available

There are still a few copies remaining of the excellent Wendover Library Calendar, priced at £7.50 and featuring photographs from the 2020 Library Photography Competition. All profits go to maintaining and improving our local Community Library. All entries for 2021 to fowlmembers@hotmail.com.