Local News

Since the publication of the article on page 28 in the September 2021 Wendover News about recycling items locally, Wendover News has been advised that Budgens no longer accepts crisp packets and Perry House Dental Surgery no longer accept oral care packaging. Other options for recycling these items locally are being investigated.

Wendover resident and local writer Isabella Mead has won first prize of £1000 in the 2021 Julian Lennon Poetry Prize, judged by Julian Lennon and poets Sean Street and Jehane Markham.

The poem ‘Rwanda’ was written in response to a photograph that Isabella took whilst was living and working in a rural area of Rwanda in 2010-2012. The poem hints at the beauty of the stunning country, also named ‘The Land of a Thousand Hills.’ whilst also alluding to the complexities of the relationship of the country with Western world and the aid industry.

The Julian Lennon Poetry Prize was created in support of the White Feather Foundation, which embraces environmental and humanitarian issues, and called for poems written in that vein. You can read more about the White Feather Foundation here, https://whitefeatherfoundation.com.

Learn more about the The Julian Lennon Poetry Prize here: https://folklorepublishing.co.uk/ the-julian-lennon-prize. The winning poem and photo are online at https://wendovernews.co.uk/ news/2021-julian-lennon-poetry-prize/.

The Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013-2033 was adopted by Buckinghamshire Council as a Development Plan Document in September 2021.

The adoption statement, adopted plan and sustainability appraisal reports required by the appropriate regulations can be viewed online on the VALP web pages: https://www. aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/section/vale-aylesburylocal-plan-valp-2013-2033.

A hard copy of the VALP and associated documents referred to above will be also be made available to view at the council’s customer service centre at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF. The opening hours are:

• Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm

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Head to https://familyinfo.buckinghamshire.gov. uk/ to take a look and find:

• support available to help with issues affecting your family

• what’s on at family centres

• things to do and holiday activities

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The Friends of Wendover Library, represented by Phil Mitchell, Chair of the Wendover Community Library Trust, and Pete Donne, owner of the King & Queen, made a presentation to the winner of the 2021 Photography Competition, Rose Gamble, in the King and Queen on 12 October. You can buy the calendar featuring Rose's photo for just £7.50 from the Wendover Community Library. Want to take part? The competition is now open for entries for 2022!!

Wendover Parish Council have launched a consultation to hear residents’ opinions on a proposal to implement a 20mph speed limit throughout most of the village. Please go to the website www.wendover-pc.gov.uk/20mph-zone to complete the survey. If you don’t have online access, paper copies of the survey are available from the Clock Tower.

Wendover News has received a letter in support of the 20mph zone. View it online at https:// wendovernews.co.uk/news/speed-restrictionsneeded-near-schools/.

Aylesbury author AS Neil has released a new teenage crime fiction book about Simon Dovers and his sister, Ellie. This fast paced crime thriller will have teenagers reaching for a book and unable to put it down!

The UK’s largest youth development sail training charity has launched an appeal to raise at least £1.5m to buy an additional large sailing yacht to help hundreds more young people a year with a ‘life-changing’ voyage. Learn more on www. tallships.org.

TSYT is appealing to businesses and philanthropists to get in touch if they’d like to find out more and help. Interested parties should contact James Hudson, Director of Fundraising and Marketing: james.hudson@tallships.org.

The British Citizen Award, in partnership with One Stop, is now in its sixth year and recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country. Ross Hockham BCAe, was presented with their Medal of Honour from Founder of Specsavers and BCA Patron, Dame Mary Perkins.

Despite being a full-time London Firefighter, Ross also dedicates his time to helping others in the community. During days off he works at the local school, helping disadvantaged children, mentoring them to ensure that they get the best from their education.

In 2014, knowing nothing about Astronomy, Ross decided to set up a charity ‘UK Astronomy’. Interest has grown rapidly, and he is now running events across the UK, working alongside the National Trust, schools, stately homes, care homes and local community interest groups. During the pandemic, the online membership grew from 6,000 to 20,000 members.

The aim of the competition is to bring The Ridgeway to life not only as a long distance trail but also as an artistic inspiration, and to show The Ridgeway, its history and environs, in all their aspects throughout all seasons. The theme of the competition is ‘Spirit of the Ridgeway’. Competition is open to all artists, amateur and professional, of any age. Closing date 3 March 2022. For more information please email anthony. burdall@burdall.net.

The annual quiz is going from strength to strength, with exciting matches each week! The Quizzers took half-term week off but resume 4 November. The Quiz concludes 25 November with what is sure to be a nailbiting Final! Good luck to all the teams!

Residents, businesses and organisations in Buckinghamshire are being asked to give their views on how the council should prioritise its spending next year in the annual budget consultation. The budget consultation is open until 14 November. To take part visit https://yourvoicebucks. citizenspace.com/corporate-services/ budget-consultation/.

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