Local News

NRASTC Lifeguard Training

Several lifeguards need to renew their certifications, so The Wendover Swimming Pool is looking at running another NRASTC training course, ideally 11-12 February

The courses for new certifications are open to anyone over age 16, and take two days (Saturday & Sunday, usually full days). The pool will pay for your course provided you agree to cover at least one session per month for the year following your course. Full training in pool procedures will be given following completion of the course.

Interested? Contact Mel on mel@ wendoverswimmingpool.co.uk with your availability. She will also need your full name, date of birth, email, and mobile number.

Rotary Santa ecoSleigh

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Santa ecoSleigh collections in December and a massive thank you to the kind people of Wendover and Weston Turville who were able to make a donation. Over £3500 was raised on the evenings and at Kings Farm Shop the day before Christmas Eve. This will be given to our current charities – Wendover Dementia Support and

the Wendover Foodbank. Rotary in Wendover and District hopes to add more to the collection before the donations are made. Watch this space for more information in late Spring/early Summer. We were pleased to be able to reward our volunteers with a post-Christmas buffet meal at The Chandos Arms in Weston Turville in January.

Aston Clinton Teen in Miss Teen Great Britain Final

Local girl Sofia Greco has won a place in the grand final of Miss Teen Great Britain 2023. Sofia has beaten off competition from across Great Britain to be named as one of the finalists.

Sofia says, "I am so excited to have made it to the final, it is a great achievement!"

Teenagers from across Great Britain will compete for the crown in a spectacular grand final. The winner of Miss Teen Great Britain will walk away with some incredible prizes including a cash prize!

The grand final of Miss Teen Great Britain will be held in 2023 in Blackpool. The weekend of Miss Teen Great Britain is set to be full of fun, with the finalists enjoying a Beauty Queen Challenge Day, a pyjama diva party and much more!

"Making it to the grand final is a dream come true - fingers crossed I will be able to win the Miss Teen Great Britain crown!"

Donations from Wendover Celebrates

Wendover Celebrates has donated £2500 raised at the 2022 event to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and £3000 to Wendover Dementia Support.

Wendover Cricket Club

Girls-only sessions start 25 February for ages 9 to 13, contact the Juniors Manager Viral Patel on 07930 360495 or wccjuniorscontact@gmail.com as places are limited. Senior indoor nets start 25 February for ages 15 and above.

Wendover Singers

Wendover Singers Children's Choir would like to thank everyone for the encouraging comments after their appearance at the Christmas Lights Switch On. Interested in being added to the Wendover Singers waiting list? Contact on https://wendoversingers.com/

Matilda Florence

Debut Single out 10 February

Local singer songwriter Matilda Florence, 17 years old from Wendover, will release her debut single ‘Red Lights’ on 10 February available to stream on all your favourite music platforms. It’s also available as a download to preorder on the iTunes Store.

Matilda regularly plays at The Drawingroom, Chesham and you may have seen her open Astonbury last year.

It would be great if you could add her to your playlist and keep updated by following her on instagram at matildaflorence_music

Get Around For £2 by Bus

The Government has confirmed that over 130 bus operators such as National Express and Stagecoach managing routes from the north to the south of England will charge no more than £2 for their single tickets, helping passengers with travel costs for education, work and medical appointments as they face pressures from the rising cost of living. Fares valid until 31 March

Proud of Bucks Awards

Each of Buckinghamshire’s 16 Community Boards will be celebrating local people in three award categories. Members of the public are invited to send in their nominations for those who they feel deserve recognition and praise. The three award categories are:

• Local Community Champion – For an individual (aged 21 and over) who has made a clear and positive impact in their local community during 2022.

• Young Community Champion – For a young person (under age 21) who has made a clear and positive impact in their local community or towards their peers during 2022.

• Community Group Contribution – Recognises and celebrates a group in the Community Board area who has made a clear and positive impact on the community during 2022.

There are lots of ways to nominate someone for a Proud of Bucks Award, including submitting a nomination online or downloading a form and returning it by email. People can also visit their local Buckinghamshire library to pick up or drop off a printed paper copy. Find out more at: www. buckinghamshire.gov.uk/PoB-awards

UK Astronomy Inflatable Planetarium

UK Astronomy are excited to offer this unique educational experience to kids, teens, and adults alike. Their inflatable planetariums are designed to bring the wonders of the night sky to life and provide an immersive learning experience.

This revolutionary service allows you to bring the wonders of the night sky to any event. The inflatable planetarium is a large, self-contained dome that can quickly be set up in any indoor location, making them an ideal choice for schools, libraries, museums, festivals, and more. Inside, a powerful projector displays a stunningly realistic image of the night sky, with stars and constellations that can be seen in vivid detail.

The Inflatable Planetarium Service is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds. The entire experience is designed to be engaging, entertaining, and educational. For further information please visit www.ukastronomy.org

New Chief Executive at Chilterns MS Centre

New Chief Executive, Richard Parkin, joins at an exciting time as we move to become a multicondition centre. Richard joins from the Union of Brunel Students at Brunel University where he was the Director of Finance and Resources, also performing the role of Deputy CEO.

Road Farm Countryways CIC

If you, or someone you know, might be interested in Care Farming sessions; our Countrymen’s Club; accessing our quiet space ‘Tent in the Orchard’; or attending one of our specialist workshops on orchard pruning, or woodwork (more courses planned for 2023), please get in touch via email on rfcountryways@gmail.com