Local News Liz Griffin
The family of Liz Griffin is sorry to report that she died in August after a short illness. Her funeral will be held at St Mary's Wendover at 1pm on Thursday 2 September and all her friends are welcome to attend. A reception will be held afterwards in Dinton. There will be a collection for the transplant charity Live Life Give Life, see also https://www. facebook.com/LLTGL/.
Bucks Bus Services Survey
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