Local News Wendover u3a Anniversary
Wendover u3a recently celebrated its 21st Anniversary and marked the occasion by planting a tree and installing a memorial bench in Ashbrook playing field. We planted the tree on 4 October – it’s a Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), a British native. The flowers are a pollen and nectar source for pollinating insects, while the berries are eaten by several bird species. The plaque on the bench reads: In celebration of the 21st anniversary of Wendover u3a in 2021 and in memory of those who suffered in many different ways in the Covid pandemic.
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Do you or your friends know of a family who have recently had a baby or are about to in the next month? After 21 years of secondary school teaching; I decided to have a career change. After passing a child counselling diploma I have started an MA in child psychotherapy. As well as working on placement at a primary school and going to college once a week to learn theory, I need to complete a child observation. This involves observing a baby with their family to observe the growing relationship over two years; 80 weeks in total. I am looking for a family who have recently had a newborn or are due in the next couple of weeks. If you know of anyone who would be interested in this unique, special experience please message nicola@sylvanwoodservices.co.uk. Nicola Wood
Good News or Bad News?
On 2nd November I was walking down Lionel Ave and the next minute was spread-eagled face down on the pavement. I knew that I had
done something to my left arm and immediately five people had gathered around me. Their kindness, care and thoughtfulness turned what could have been a nightmare into a good experience. They phoned for an ambulance, contacted my husband, kept me warm with blankets and a hot pad, and chatted to me about anything and everything. So the hour of waiting for the ambulance to arrive passed quickly and pleasantly. As one of these lovely people later said, "it was almost like a street party"!! How kind and thoughtful most people are. I can never thank you all enough for your help to me on that day. And, in the midst of so much bad news, I wanted to share this good news with all who read it. Oh, and what happened to me? That's the bad news! A dislocated elbow and fracture at the head of the radius! But, it WILL mend. Glenys Newman
There was a large congregation at the Annual Memorial Service in St Mary's on Sunday 7 November. For some it was the first gathering they were able to attend because only very low numbers had been allowed at funerals. As a mark of all we had lost during the time of Covid, a Memorial Tree was planted in the Churchyard after the service. The awards are open for nominations until 31 December and aim to recognise and applaud outstanding community contribution carried out by local individuals, groups and organisations.
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Wendover Quiz
The quiz finishes after press date so more in the January 2022 Wendover News. The quarter final Thursday 18th November QUARTER FINAL: draw announced 15/11 featured: Wendover Free Church A
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Aylesbury Nightstop
Not knowing where you are going to sleep can be terrifying and isolating. Homelessness leaves people vulnerable and makes the simplest of daily tasks a challenge. Compared to the national average, Aylesbury Vale has 22% more young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Local charity Youth Concern runs Aylesbury Nightstop. Nightstop’s aim is to prevent any young person from experiencing a homelessness crisis. Since 2012, Youth Concern have provided emergency accommodation to 150 homeless young people in Aylesbury Vale.
Covid Remembrance Tree
Proud of Bucks Awards
They celebrate Buckinghamshire’s communities that have made a positive impact in their local areas. More information on the awards including how to nominate someone from your local area can be found on www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ community-and-safety/proud-of-bucks-awards/.
Nightstop offers a few nights’ short-term emergency accommodation to homeless 16 25 year olds. Trained volunteer hosts provide a safe place to sleep, a meal and a warm welcome for one young person at a time. Each young person is thoroughly assessed to ensure the safety of the host. With the basics covered, Youth Concern then works with the young homeless person on finding a longer-term housing solution, helping them get their lives back on track.
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