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the Weybridge Man-Powered Aircraft Group some favour with Stuart Maconie and Tom at what was at that time the British Aircraft Robinson on BBC radio and had aspects Corporation’s base in Weybridge. of the locality; one track was entitled 'The Monument' and another - 'Echoes of “Dumbo” was moved to RAF Cranwell, Cambridge Street' featured sounds recorded and was renamed “Mercury” and then on Cambridge Street, Aylesbury such as “Jupiter”. The Royal Air Force Apprentice traffic and the church bells." Training School at RAF Halton reconstructed Roger Priest Roger Priest was the founder of Youth “Jupiter”, and in 1972 the aircraft flew 1071 Jon Samsworth can be found at: www.jonsamsworth.com Concern Aylesbury. He passed away in metres at RAF Benson. www.facebook.com/JonSamsworthMusic/ December 2020. This Tribute comes from @JonSamsworth Hannah Asquith, CEO of the charity: Lindengate would like to take this opportunity to thank Ellesborough Golf Club and its members for their amazing donation of £5303.63, raised during very challenging times in 2020 – it is very much appreciated.
Hospice to review future services following third lockdown
We were saddened to hear of the death of our founder, Roger Priest. In the eighties, the lack of care for teenagers and young adults, particularly single mums, greatly moved Roger so he and some friends started the Uptown Coffee Bar and Youth Concern. As a long-term District and County Councillor he was in a position to be an influence for good; he was awarded an MBE in 2006 for his services to the local community. Roger will be greatly missed by many people, both young and old.
Hospice services in Buckinghamshire could be under threat after the Government announced the county has been put under stricter Covid measures. Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity closed its entire retail network on 20 December when the Prime Minister put London and the South East into a new Tier 4, meaning all The postcard reads: "Pilot John Porter - Flown non-essential shops had to shut. in Jupiter on one of a series of Development Flights made at RAF Benson, Oxon. Average Like so many other charity retailers, they distance of 600 yards, Maximum height 12 had only recently opened after previous feet, Maximum speed 20mph.” restrictions were lifted and they invested Commemorative Postcard dated 17 May 1972
heavily in screens and new procedures. I wondered if there are any Wendover residents who were linked to this project? And now the public is being told to stay at home under a third national lockdown. Editor's note: If you were involved or know Organised activities have also been cancelled someone who was, please contact Wendover and supporters are no longer able to take on News on editor@wendovernews.co.uk. fundraising challenges that bring in muchneeded income. Roger's family has asked that donations Jon Samsworth are made to Youth Concern in his memory. Donations can be made at https://bit. Jon is a local musician who has written a short piece called "Wendover Sleeping" ly/3serUuq. which you can see performed by Jon (on piano) and others on the link below. Jon RAF Halton Anniversary Elisabeth Bendall contacted Wendover News reports that it has been described by a friend as an "enigmatic miniature". for assistance recently. She says: Paying a tribute to Roger, David Lidington said “Roger was my Labour opponent in 1992. Whatever our political differences, we got on well and he was utterly committed to campaigning for a better deal for young people in Aylesbury.”
https://youtu.be/sfM2o-hTh-M I am preparing a talk for Tring U3A on “Human-Powered Flight”, and I discovered an RAF Halton 50th anniversary in 2022 Jon goes on to say: "I'm from Aylesbury but when I was younger I went to secondary whilst doing my research. school in Wendover and there was something In the 1960s the Weybridge Human-Powered about the place and my experiences at that Aircraft Group was formed at the Vickers time that still resonate. Armstrong premises in Weybridge, and my "I am a bit of a musical outsider, doing what father was involved in the design. feels right and not worrying about trying to Five new British human-powered aircraft flew fit in or trying to be commercially successful. in 1971 and 1972 including “Dumbo” built by My debut EP ('Without Words' 2018), found 10
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The charity has not specified the potential impact on future services but is anticipating a shortfall of around £1 million by the end of March. In 2019, it expanded its services with the launch of a two-year pilot Hospice At Home scheme, operating in the Aylesbury Vale to help those with life-limiting illnesses avoid hospital admission so they can spend
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