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Summer Holiday Children Camps Beaconsfield Library & Sports Diary Watch Perseid's Shower in August
Fitness and Health
Keep your Family Safe in the Sun 10 Minutes with the Doctor
Dining Delights
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Features this issue Community News: What is WARMroof technology...............6 Community News: Meet a Handy Angel.........................................6 Education: Surviving School Holidays as a Family.................10 Whats on at Beaconsfield Library.....................................................12 ‘A Touch of Glass’ with Marie from Fire Works.......................14 Exercise for Children.................................................................................15 Ladies, Kick-Start your Metabolism................................................16 Community News: Mental Health Support Launched........18 Exercising for William’s Fund..............................................................18 Keep Safe in the Summer Sun............................................................20 The ‘Ten Minute’ GP Consultation...................................................21 Don’t you Just Hate Mosquito Bites...............................................22 Are your feet ready for Summer?....................................................23 Dining Review: Prelibato - Sophisticated yet informal...24 & 25 Community News: Meet Beaconsfield’s New Mayoress..28 Community News: Latest news from Beaconsfield Society....28 Electrical: Get Rewired.............................................................................29 Slow Motion Videos & Time Lapses................................................30 Legal: The Cost of Administering an Estate...............................31 Financial News: What Happens to my Pension on Death?.....32 A Summer Brit - Nic.......................................................................34 & 35 William’s Fund News: Shopping Online........................................36 Remy the sCATty Feline..........................................................................37 The Perseids Meteor Shower – an Amazing Spectacle......38 Sporting Diary...............................................................................................40 Whats on in July and August................................................................41 Local Clubs and Groups................................................................42 & 43 The Wheelhouse Health Care Plan...................................................46
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Philip Harper from Financial Management talks about pensions on p32 and legal expert Janine Heil advises on the cost of administering an estate.
elcome to the summer issue of Beaconsfield local and what a bumper issue we have in store for you! Summer is well and truly here and we are having more sunny days than not – thank goodness! Food is definitely the theme in this issue. Our dining review at Prelibato is a piece of Italy right on our doorstep. See p24 and 25 to read their story.
On a more cheery note it’s holiday time and if you are visiting any countries that have mosquitoes you might like to enter our easy competition to, ‘zap it!’ Dr Nish advises us on keeping safe in the sun (p20) and also what happens in the 10 minute doctor’s appointment! (p21). We hear from the new mayoress and news on the green belt. Happy reading and I hope you have a fabulous summer and I look forward to seeing you again in September.
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If you fancy a picnic with family or friends, check out our lovely recipes from Va Va Vegan, Splendiferous and Sticky Fingers Cookery School. p34 and 35. Schools will be out soon and if you are dreading activities to keep your children occupied why not check out our holiday camp features from p10. Lots of activities to keep them amused.
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and be charged a fair faulty parts to price.As she hated working in bathroom. Foremploy all your general household maintenance an office and loved being ‘hands Fitting kitchens, on’, she took the plunge and tiling, decorating, andinrepairs. started Handy Angels 2013 odd jobs offering the services of handy hanging pictures, women. The way shelywanted to with curtains, blinds, A reliable friend service affordable run Handy Angels was to treat flat packs, customers the way she wanted carpentry - the hourly and to be treated herself. (Shedaily rates. list is a long one.
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EDUCATION
Surviving the school holidays as a family
Joanne Martin
he long summer holidays are nearly here, children become fractious towards the end of term; there are the usual exhausting school trips, sports days and end-of-term events. Most children will be looking forward to their long summer break: I always enjoyed the summer with my boys, a chance to take a breather from the school-run and after-school activities. We all needed a rest I will never forget my five-yearold (during the first week of the holiday) commenting, “I like all these play days” when he could play with his Lego to his heart’s content. This made me realise that he just needed time and space to play. Sadly, the summer holidays aren’t just about lazy days though, and children don’t entertain themselves. With six or even more weeks ahead of you, it pays to plan ahead. Many children will enjoy becoming involved in the planning process. Show them a calendar of the summer. Mark in the activities, meeting friends. Try to space these out, especially if you have work commitments. There are a range of holiday clubs and activities that will entertain and educate your children. Book early to get the best achoice. Some of those running locally this summer are: a. The Little House of Science is a hands - on project based camp where children can develop their scientific skills and knowledge with fun practical activities. (See Opposite Page) b. Blue Mic Music - musical fun including african drumming, keyboard playing, singing and lots more during July and August. (See Opposite Page) c Blossoming Cooks provide fun activity sessions which aim to link nature with cooking and eating. Classes offer outdoor 10 July / August 2018
nature activities which may also be creative.(See Opposite Page) d. There are a huge range of sporting activities to be found which offer classes or whole activity days during the summer for energetic kids. Try local tennis, cricket, golf clubs to name but a few. The Beacon Sports Centre is worth contacting. (See P15) e. Community resources, such as churches and libraries often have craft activities sessions which are likely to be inexpensive. Even if you have to stay with them, it will still keep your children occupied and busy, and you will probably get a cup of tea or coffee! To find out more, look at ‘What’s On’ websites, or Noticeboards at local community centres, libraries and churches, and ask other parents for ideas. Beaconsfield Library is also a good place to spend time. You can sit there and read to your children or they can read books to see if they like them. An hour or so choosing books, followed by a cup of coffee at the café, can be a good way to spend a morning. The library also hosts story-telling sessions during the summer and a reading challenge for school age children. They also have many activities during the holidays see P12. My children have grown up but I now look back at those summer days with good memories. The
summer is a great time to provide new experiences, to meet new friends and above all - to have fun! You really do not need to entertain your children all the time. Some boredom is good for children because it teaches them self-reliance and to entertain themselves. This is a good concept to embrace wholeheartedly during the school holidays as it may save your sanity more than once. Joanne Martin is a mother, teacher and tutor. She has over twenty years’ teaching experience with children between the ages of 4-11 years. Her own children are university age, having attended schools in the area.
Experienced, Local Teacher Need some catching up support for your child or to keep their brains active through the summer? One to one tuition in Maths and English Ages 5-11 e: Jo.martin3@outlook.com t: 07825 395074
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What’s on at Beaconsfield Library July 2018 Events Friday 13th 10.30am -11.30am Remember Remember … join us for a coffee and a chat about birthdays and celebrations, all welcome. Saturday 14th Mischief Makers start of Summer Reading Challenge. Saturday 14th 10.00am -12.00 noon Crafty Saturday for children under 10 years old, FREE drop-in session. Thursday 19th 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tricky Dinosaurs interactive talk with Barry Taylor for children 6 to 10, please book in advance. Friday 20th 10.00am – 10.30am Jo Jingles fun songs, rhymes and movement for children under 5. Saturday 21st 10.30am -11.30am Photography Hints and Tips local photographer Alan Vaughan will be here to help, there will also be a display of some of his photographs, drop-in session Saturday 21st 2.00pm - 3.00pm Lego Club for children 4+ years old with parental supervision, booking required, spaces limited. Saturday 28th 11.00am - 12.00pm Pesky Pirates with Blossoming Cooks for children 3 to 8, please book in advance, £3.50 per child.
August 2018 Events Saturday 4th 2.00pm - 3.00pm Lego Club for children 4+ years old with parental supervision, booking required, spaces limited. Friday 10th 10.30am - 11.30am Remember Remember … join us for a coffee and a chat about toys and games of yesteryear, all welcome. Tuesday 14th 2.30pm - 3.30pm ‘A knight’s Journey to the King’s Throne’ with Explore Learning for children 7 to 9, please book in advance. Saturday 18th 10.30am - 11.30am Snappy Camera Tricks & Tips with Alan Vaughan for children 8 to 11, please collect your FREE ticket from the library. Saturday 25th 10.00am - 12.00 noon Crafty Saturday for children under 10 years old, FREE drop-in session. Friday 31st 10.00am - 10.30am Jo Jingles fun songs rhymes and movement for children under 5. Friday 31st 11.00am - 12.00pm Another chance to enjoy ‘Pesky Pirates’ with Blossoming Cooks for children 3 to 8, please book in advance, £3.50 per child.
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f you love having ‘Objets D’Art’ around the house, why not make your own unique creations? I had the opportunity to do this when Marie from Fire Works (Chalfont St Peter) invited me to her quaint, cosy shop on the High Street to attend an ‘out-of-hours’ adult ‘Fired Works Fused Glass’ workshop, which lasted about two and a half hours. This workshop is suitable for adults with mixed creative ability. Marie is good at putting everyone at ease so do not worry if you have never done anything like this before! She even provided wine, soft drinks and nibbles to have if you fancied.
Both pieces act as the perfect blank canvas. (We even had a bonus piece of glass to create an Easter gift). We used various types of glass; pre-fused cabochons, glass sheet, stringers and ‘frit’ (crushed glass in various grades) to use on our creations. Marie gave us plenty of inspiration showing us other people’s designs and some of her own. She was available to assist and guide us at every step so you weren’t thrown in at the deep end.
She began with a brief explanation of the types of glass, and the different firing schedules to create different effects.
The firing-process left some interesting texture to the finished pieces, and each in my group of four achieved different results. They were all fantastic! Marie made all the large glass pieces into free-standing curves, so that they could stand proudly in our homes, a great idea.
Enough pre-fired glass to create a sun-catcher and a larger glass art piece approx 18 x 15 cm was provided.
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refreshments provided. I did not feel rushed to finish, and I definitely want to go again! Call Marie to find out courses availability; if you bring a group of friends it adds to the enjoyment of the evening! The course costs £60 only, and gift vouchers can also be bought. Courses for children (Age 8 and above) are also available (outside of shop hours), at weekends , evenings and during school holidays. 28b Market Place Chalfont St Peter SL9 9DU Tel: 01753 899108 Email: marie@fired-works.co.uk www.fired-works.co.uk
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Exercise for Children hildren need a healthy, balanced diet that gives them enough energy to grow and develop. But if they regularly take in more energy (calories) than they need, and don’t do enough physical exercise, they’ll put on too much weight. Children develop at their own rate. The constant change and variation can make it hard to know if your child is a healthy weight. Dr Edward Gaynor, Paediatrician at Bupa UK says: “It’s not always easy to know if your child is a healthy weight – especially if they are quite young. However, your child may be at risk of being overweight if you notice any of the following: • They regularly eat the same size food portions as yourself or an older sibling
• They wear clothes made for older children because they fit better • They struggle to keep up with their friends when playing Leon Popplewell Community Sports Manager, BETTER, leon.popplewell@gll.org
Holiday Camps Blossoming Cooks Fun cooking during the morning and nature activities during the afternoon Date: Wednesday 25th July Timings: 10-12pm (1/2 day) / 10-3pm (full day) Price: Half day £15 Full day £30 Age: Reception (4+) upwards | Lunch included Contact: http://blossomingcooks.co.uk/camps Little House of Science Holiday Camps Aerodynamics & Simple Machines Made Simple Date: August 7th, 8th 9th Location: Chalfont Community Centre, Chalfont St Peter Time: 10am to 3pm Price: 3 day booking - £40 per day Sticky Fingers Cookery School Kids cookery fun during the Summer holidays for boys & girls aged 8 - 14 years Date: Tues 24th - Fri 27th July Location: Beaconsfield High School Date: Wed 8th - Fri 10th August Location: Amersham School Contact: admin@stickyfingerscookery.co.uk To advertise please call 07786 735 711 or email info@beaconsfieldlocal.co.uk
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Ladies, Kick-Start Your Metabolism
- combining Angie and Simon’s Fitness Techniques s I approach the big ‘five-0’ this year, I recall my childhood, teen-years, and early adult life when I was a size 8! I didn’t think about my diet, and my metabolism was high. I just burned-off energy, and my clothes continued to (just) fit! If only it were only like that now....... having children hasn’t helped my shape, with a ‘mummy tummy’ and being ‘at that time of life’ (ladies of a certain age can empathise with me) I made a decision to sort it! I was lucky in meeting two great fitness individuals: Angie (from Body Conditioning) and Simon (from Simon Clark Personal Fitness). Angie runs two classes, Tuesday 10.30am at Amersham Common Village Hall and Wednesday 12pm at St Michaels Church Hall in New Beaconsfield. I can alternate between the two, depending on work commitments. These classes are effective because they are not like the usual ‘exercise classes’ I have been to. It is important to know why you are doing the exercises rather than doing them at the risk of damaging yourself your back, for example . Angie focusses on areas of the body that we forget as we get older - the ‘mummy pouch’, ‘saddle bags’, ‘bingo wings’, ‘pelvic floor’ and ‘saggy backside’! All rather unattractive parts of the body we rather like to pretend we don’t have! Throughout the lesson. Angie - who looks amazing - is proof that her classes work. She reminds us frequently to pull in our core, protect our backs and explains 16 July / August 2018
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why we are working on certain parts of our bodies. It’s motivational stuff! Her classes are excellent, but to ensure I meet my goal for the summer, I invested also in a 10-week personal fitness session with Simon Clark. A one-to-one class where you can’t hide! Simon hones into my lifestyle holistically because he says that I need to consider what I eat as well as my exercise regime. I’m only on week 3, but after weighing and measuring myself and keeping a daily food diary it helps remind me daily what I am eating and do I really want that piece of chocolate or packet of crisps! I use an app, which accurately helps me to record my food diary. I use one called Calorie Counter but there are a number you can you choose from, including My Fitness Pal which a friend also recommended. Basically f I want to shed the pounds I have to eat less than my body is consuming. I can eat 1300 calories-a-day less
than the 1500 calories my body needs. My metabolism has got so sluggish that it needed a kick-start. So small bursts of high impact exercises hopefully will help me combat this. In my 1 hour sessions, Simon has me skipping, pumping 8KG weights, stomach crunches, doing the plank, boxing, running to my imaginary lamp-post (which I have nicknamed ‘Fat Busting Lamp-post’) and other fun exercises. I feel great afterwards. We have had a few discussions on the subject of alcohol consumption. I am not a big drinker but I do like a glass of red wine with my meal - and at the weekend, the odd tipple. Well, it’s a matter of, ‘no pain no gain’ - but I do want that summer shape…. It is hard, but I still enjoy the odd glass, and find it stress-relieving. If you have any comments on this article, perhaps tips to share, email me on: therese@beaconsfieldlocal.co.uk
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Mental Health Support Launched uckinghamshire Mind has launched a vital new peer support service for people with mental health problems in Bucks. It has expanded Friends in Need, which has had extremely positive results in East Berkshire, to benefit residents of Buckinghamshire. The new service is being funded by a grant provided by National Mind. Friends in Need is a friendly peer support group that helps members to manage their depression and anxiety by trying uplifting, fun and free-of-charge activities. The groups provide a supportive and inclusive environment for members to come together with others who have had similar experiences.
Exercising for William’s Fund n consecutive days in June, Angie from Angie’s Body Conditioning Class joined forces with Johanna from William’s Fund to turn both weekly classes into charity events and donate all funds raised to William’s Fund.
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“If I hadn’t found Friends in Need, I would still be at home, shopping online, sitting and not washing my hair or showering for weeks. In May, I was suicidal but now I am starting a new job. Coming to FiN has given me back my self-confidence, got rid of my feelings of worthlessness and given my self-esteem a boost!” Friends in Need Member Friends in Need has been run by Buckinghamshire Mind since August 2016 and covers Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Slough and Bracknell as well as Buckinghamshire.
journey. We’re very grateful to National Mind for awarding this grant.” Debbie Workman, Friends in Need Team Lead, Buckinghamshire Mind
“We are really delighted to be able to expand our Friends in Need service into Buckinghamshire so that we can help people with mental health problems in the county to continue on their recovery
To join find out more about Friends in Need, please call Debbie Workman on 07964 376 951, email debbie.workman@bucksmind.org.uk or visit www.bucksmind.org.uk/friends-inneed
Radcliffe Hospital for a childhood cancer cure. William would have been 21 this year. All the ladies from both classes, enthusiastically came together to support these fundraising classes. Angie, who was a trained ballet dancer, has been teaching body conditioning classes for ladies of a certain age for many years. She focusses on teaching the correct technique to everyone attending so that they benefit from every exercise that she teaches. Her key aims is to educate and help ladies to strengthen areas of the body that weaken and become saggy! Bingo wings, stomach, saddle bags are some of the areas she
targets but its done in a safe way to protect the back and strengthen the body core. Both classes were very well attended and William’s Fund made a fantastic £200 as a result. Well done everyone who attended and supported the classes (p36). If you would like to learn more about William’s Fund see PXX visit: www.williamsfund.co.uk or contact Johanna for more information johanna@williamsfund.co.uk
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HEALTH
Keep safe in the SUMMER SUN he main cause of skin damage is Ultraviolet Light Radiation - UVR - which can broken down into UVA (which causes skin ageing) and UVB (responsible for burning). The signs of ageing include wrinkles, sun spots, dry and coarse skin. I see this often in my Cosmetic Clinic. One of the first questions I often ask my patients is about their sun exposure. The consequences of persistent burning include the formation of small skin cancers, or even melanomas (darkly pigmented cells). Protecting yourself and your family from the sun comes down to reducing direct exposure to the powerful rays in the middle of the day, by wearing a hat and long sleeves and applying sun-screen to exposed areas of skin. You need to be aware of your skin type, if you burn easily (because your skin is fair) you will need to be extra cautious. Look up the Fitzpatrick scale of skin types to find out where you fit in. What to look for in a sunscreen? Look for general protection against both UVA and UVB. No sunscreen can block all UVB rays but, in terms of percentages, a sunscreen with SPF 15 will filter out approximately 93% of the UVB rays you are exposed to, one with SPF 30 keeps out about 97% and an SPF 50 sunscreen block 98%. These differences 20 July / August 2018
might seem small but over a lifetime, it all adds up and if you have a history of skin cancer, or are extra-sensitive to sunlight, every little bit of protection helps. An SPF50 will give you 50 x the sun protection your skin provides naturally. This level of sunscreen allows a lower amount of damaging UVB rays to penetrate and damage your skin than lower SPF sunscreens. However, it Is important not to take that extra protection for granted. Remember to apply your SPF 50+ sunscreen as regularly as your SPF 30 or SPF 15 to ensure continuous protection throughout the day. How to apply it? -- The next decision you need to make is what form of sunscreen (gel, spray, cream, oil, stick) and for what purpose (sport, sensitive skin, vegan). If you are going to either perspire a lot, or get wet, a waterproof one is advisable. Similarly, if you are going to be sitting out in direct sunlight during peak hours of 11am to 4pm it is probably best to use a high factor cream or oil to give yourself maximum protection. Rules of application for all of these are the same, including half an hour before entering the sun, and topping up after two hours. Another point to
note is sunscreen expires after three years, so don’t risk putting on out-of-date or ineffective lotion. Types of sunscreen-- There are three kinds of sunscreen — mineral (sometimes called physical), chemical/synthetic and ones that combine both. Mineral means the natural active ingredients blocking UV rays are zinc or titanium oxide which sit on top of the skin to reflect UV light. Chemicals normally involves a combination of two or more active ingredients. These are absorbed into the skin and convert the UV rays into non-damaging light and heat. People with skin conditions usually prefer mineral sunscreens, as they prove to be less of an irritant. Combinations try to offer a best of both. It is important to note that there is nothing better -or worse - about either mineral or chemical sunscreens, just what will work best on your skin. I do hope you enjoy the summer, be safe in the sun and importantly, educate your children about the dangers of UV rays. Dr Nishel Patel
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HEALTH MATTERS
The ‘TEN MINUTE’ GP Consultation good consultation with a patient is a skill: its primary aim is to establish a relationship of trust between doctor and patient. However, achieving this in less than ten minutes (especially with multiple problems) is when real skill is needed. In my clinic we used to have a sign outside the door, ‘One consultation, one problem.’ and some in my team still try to emphasise this. I believe this is outdated, is inefficient with time and results in less satisfactory outcomes. If a doctor can establish the patients’ Ideas, concerns and expectations early on, a reasonable plan can be outlined which can involve signposting the patient to
various facilities outside the surgery: pharmacies, health visitors and even the internet! Is the consultation really only ten minutes? Actually, it is not, once you take into account the time it takes to walk (especially the elderly) to the room, get ready for the examination, writing the notes, getting the help of a nurse, making a phone call to the hospital etc. It can actually be on average 6-7 minutes. Next time your doctor’s appointments are running late, please consider the factors which might cause this to occur. It’s almost impossible to ‘keep to time’ consistently over a 4-5 hour morning surgery. Your doctor certainly does not run late on purpose: even doctors need
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to eat lunch, or visit the toilet sometimes! So to help your doctor my top tips are... keep a brief list of what you wish to discuss (and keep to the point!). Wear clothing which takes into account possible examinations which the doctor might wish to make (taking blood pressure is not easy if you have to remove many layers of clothing!). Why not enquire after your doctor’s health?... ..they have their own issues and problems too.
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Zap-It! - a small but effective piezo (meaning to squeeze or press) device that generates a harmless and mild (no stronger than a gentle pinch) low electrical impulse created by crystals (this same technology is commonly used in clocks, lighters and guitar pickups) to deliver harmless little ‘zaps’ which stops the itching and urge to scratch in minutes. In a study carried out at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Dr Nigel Hill, the UK’s foremost specialist on biting insects, confirmed the therapeutic benefits of Zap-It! as being twofold: firstly, by reducing histamine flow and therefore the itch, and secondly by stimulating the capillaries into flushing out toxins. Zap-It! can be used as and when required by all the family, but not on babies under 4 years of age. Each Zap-It! will relieve up to 1,000 bites
- enough for many years of bites or itches! Zap-It! is available from selected health stores, pharmacies, garden centres, Waitrose, all Asda and Superdrug stores from £5.95. Zap-It! It is also available online from www.amazon.co.uk Facebook: Zap-It OR @mosquitobiterelief Twitter: @ZapIt_Itch Instagram: @zapit_itch
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Are your feet ready for summer? he days are longer, the sun is out: summer parties and barbeques are in full swing - and many of us are lucky enough to have a summer holiday booked. All too often we pack away the winter shoes and boots and get out the sandals and flip-flops, only to look at our feet in dismay and wonder how we are ever going to have feet that look good through the summer months. One of the main problems my clients come to me with is dry, cracked and hard skin on their heels and balls of the foot. Often unsightly, and sometimes painful. This is one area of foot-care that, with a bit of care and attention at home, can be improved quite dramatically and quickly. If, however, you have deep, painful cracks in your heels it is important to see a foot-care specialist, as there is a real risk that deep cracks can bleed and become infected. For care at
home, invest in a good, double-sided paddle file with a coarse and fine grit pad. The feet must be clean and dry - but let your feet harden immediately after a bath or shower as you’ll get a better finish. Start by using the coarse side of the paddle file to remove most of the visible hard skin and then switch to the finer grit to obtain a smooth finish. Follow this with a good foot-cream containing urea, to help repair cracks, retain moisture and keep the skin softer. The key to improving hard, dry skin on the heels and balls of the feet is daily moisturising and filing weekly to remove any hard skin build up. If your mornings are chaotic, try keeping a good foot cream by your bed and apply last thing at night. With a little care and attention it really is possible to have smooth, soft feet, and often you will start to see a difference in only a matter of a few days. Annie Ashworth from Pediworx
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DINING REVIEW
Sophisticated yet informal hat better way to spend a Friday evening and a warm balmy summer night than with good friends sharing delicious home-cooked Italian food and wine. I was lucky to enough to find an eatery called Prelibato- which translated means ‘delicious’. Our hosts were Cristina, Giuseppe and their son, Michele. The perfect trio. Their philosophy is summarised into three words, sophisticated yet informal and it is just that. They research into the finest detail and source the best products from Italy. This was evident from the taste of every mouthful and the rustic surroundings which are both homely and quite refined.
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After the usual cavorting when my friends arrived: the chaps were gasping for a beer and were offered a choice of three Italian beers - this was welcomed with glee. We had not seen each other for a while so chatting ensued and Cristina made things easy for us by suggesting a mixed platter of starters, which we gratefully accepted. We were so pleased we made this decision, because just look at the starters that arrived, I am salivating as I write this. My definite favourite was the Burrata D’Andria which was fresh from SOP, Italy. This is definitely not the same as mozarella you buy in the supermarket but it is the most exquisite super creamy, delicious ball of yumminess that you would
ever imagine. I could have quite greedily taken the whole thing for myself! My friend’s favourite was the Caponata Siciliana which was a mixed roasted vegetables (aubergine, peppers, carrots, celery, raisins, onion, pine nuts and capers), with Parmigiano cheese and slices of warm bread. Guiseppe recommended a bottle of Primitivo di Manduria Lu. It was an excellent choice by our host as it had body to the wine but it was not too overpowering. The starters, needless to say, did not remain on the plates for long and it was time for the main course. When in Italy as they say, it would be a shame not to sample the specials which
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were pasta favourites from the Rutigliano family. Both the chaps went for the specials, Pasta Amatriciana – traditional Roman sauce; slow-cooked tomato sauce with white wine, onion Pancetta (smoked bacon) and aged Pecorino cheese and Pasta con Ragu d’agnello – slow cooked (3 hours) tomato sauce with carrots, onions, lamb mince and parmigiano cheese. If you recall from past dining reviews, I am gluten-intolerant and Guiseppe assured me that they had glutenfree equivalents. However, as I am on a bit
of a health-drive I declined and both my girlfriend and I opted for the Aubergine Parmigiana; layers of sliced aubergines with tomato and basil sauce, cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Just perfectly portioned and a lovely touch with the accompanying side salad. We had left a little room in our tummies for dessert. Cristiano was keen to offer me a gluten free pear, lemon and almond tarte with cream, which I readily accepted. My friends had: Tartufo nero (black truffle). Chocolate ice-cream with vanilla cone, traditional
homemade Tiramisu’ and Mascarpone and raspberry ice cream wrapped in a thin layer of white chocolate. Their name - Prelibato said it all - delicious. A fine evening all round. We even did some shopping in the deli afterwards and bought a few gifts to remind us of our Italian sophisticated yet informal experience. We will most definitely be heading back. Contact and Booking Details: Address: Prelibato, 11, Windsor End, Old Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 2JJ Tel: 01494 216603 Website: www.prelibato.co.uk Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Italian delicatessen offering a selection of Italian produce. Parties and dinners can be catered for, please call to discuss. Therese Cooklin
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Meet Beaconsfield’s New Mayoress ello, I am Anita Cranmer and I am honoured to be the new Mayoress of Beaconsfield. I have just finished a weekend of four events so I know what a busy and responsible role I have taken on. I have lived in many places in England and spent 20 years in the USA, so I know what makes Beaconsfield a very good town. In the USA there is a generous spirit of ‘giving back’ when you have had good experiences and this same spirit exists here. I was elected 12 years ago to South Bucks District Council, and loved it and believed I could make a difference. I served on the council for 8 years and then moved to Town Council
and County, where I am a Councillor and Mayoress now. Before entering local government I taught at Wycombe High School for girls, and briefly at Beaconsfield High. My family life was very busy with 6 children, and taking part in a lot of fundraising and volunteering for the schools and the St Johns Ambulance defibrillator appeal. My family is very important to me and I see involvement in charitable works one way of expressing my good fortune. I was lucky enough to be able to benefit from opportunities through our education system. I have a strong religious faith which helped me when I lost a son at the age of 5 in the USA. Since then, I have involved myself in
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helping those in similar situations. Editor’s Note: We welcome Anita as new Town Mayoress. We wish you every success in the role.
Latest news from Beaconsfield Society large area of Beaconsfield Green Belt is under the threat of the development of 1700 homes, office/industrial space and travellers’ site, extending practically from jct. 2 of the M40 to the railway line, well beyond the ex MOD Wilton Park site abutting Beaconsfield Golf Course - an area the size of 5 international rugby pitches for office/ warehousing/light industrial use.
This would increase the population of 28 July / August 2018
the town by around 4,500 people, which is unsustainable using the present infrastructure. The District Council’s consultants say the proposed “relief road” would bring little relief to the volume of traffic, with travel times increasing 600%, making a ten-minute journey an hour long! The planners are being forced to look at massive road engineering works to cope with the projected increase: traffic lights at Potkiln Lane/A40; a filter lane from A40 west onto the A355; increasing the size of Pyebush roundabout to add more lanes and approach lanes; and a 2 lane roundabout at Ledborough Lane/A355, making Ledborough Lane congested. The extent of the
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development is such that our neighbours in Seer Green, and anyone travelling through, or using the services of the town, would be adversely affected. The town would be strangled by this development and bring little, if any, benefit to the community. Please sign our mandate and donate to a fighting fund at www.beaconsfieldsociety.org.uk
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ELECTRICAL NEWS
Get Rewired e have a team of electricians covering Beaconsfield and the surrounding areas. Frequent works we are asked to deal with include: garden lighting, new spot lights, new consumer units and electrical inspections. We also carry out PAT testing and provide maintenance to local businesses. We discover lots of faults which can usually be corrected without too much disruption to the home or business. Occasionally, the property is beyond repair aluminium conductors, vulcanised rubber and wooden back boxes in walls, these are all signs that an installation is at the end of its life. Vulcanised rubber insulation has usually broken down and, with any movement of cables, it will just fall off. The biggest concern for many when looking at a rewire is the disruption and mess, this can’t be
removed, but we do minimise as much as possible with dust sheets to protect furniture and appliances, dust-extractors attached to chasing machines help keep dust to a minimum We protect carpets and floors using sticky plastic or thicker sheets for wooden floors: it’s a dusty job, but with these in place it’s not as bad as you might expect. The benefit of a new installation is not just the peace-of-mind that comes with a new installation, when a property is rewired we remove all old cables and boxes; we then start from scratch. This means new socket locations, switch locations, light fittings, the installation can be fully tailored to our customers’ needs.
local authorities via the NICEIC website and we provide a certificate for the new installation. If you are considering a rewire, please call or email to arrange a free quotation. enquiries@firstlightelectricalservices.co.uk
or 01753 290 141
Dan has worked as an electrician for 10 years before starting First Light Electrical Services Ltd with business partner Lee Hill, We pride ourselves on providing a great service to the customer, response times and communication.
The work is then registered with
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know your iPhone can record slow motion videos and time-lapses? epending on which device you own, you can change the video recording mode from 720P to 4K, and 30 frames per second (FPS) to 60FPS! Slow motion video is a feature available on iPhone 5s and newer. You can shoot videos at a high FPS and then go to your recorded video and slow down a specific part. Launch the Camera app -> Swipe right to select Slo-Mo Mode-> Tap the Record Button to start the video and the stop button to stop the recording.
To change the slow and normal speed points for your slo-mo video Launch the photos app -> Find
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and tap the video -> Tap the edit menu button at the bottom of your screen -> Drag the slider on either side to the points where you want the video to ease Into or out of slo-mo.
To create a time-lapse video on your iPhone Launch the camera app ->
Swipe to the right three times to enter time lapse mode -> Tap on the record button to start your time-lapse -> let your video record for a good amount of time (the longer the video, the better the time-lapse!) -> When your are done, tap the stop button. Kara Antoniou
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LEGAL NEWS
The cost of administering an Estate hen someone has died, their estate is administered by their appointed Executors (if they had a Will) or personal representatives (if there was no Will).
prepared to release to Executors or personal representatives on sight of a copy death certificate and any Will, with the Executors or personal representatives giving an indemnity to confirm they are entitled to administer the estate.
Jointly owned property that the deceased held with another, such as a joint bank account or a house held as joint tenants will automatically vest in that other person. This means the other person simply becomes the sole owner, irrespective of any Will the person who died might have had.
For all other sole assets (and certainly for sale of any houses) the Executors or personal representatives will need to obtain a Grant from the Probate Registry. Colloquially often referred to as ‘Grant of Probate’. Grant is a certificate to the world that the Executors or personal representatives are entitled to administer the estate of the named deceased. With it, they can close accounts, collect monies, sell houses etc.
Property in the deceased’s sole name will need to be administered. For example, a bank account would need to be closed or a house might need to be sold. Banks and building societies have their own internal rules as to how much money they might be
The Probate Registry charge a flat fee for issuing a Grant. It is £215 if the Executors or personal representatives are acting for themselves or £155 if they are using
a solicitor. Before the snap general election last year, a Government consultation paper was going through Parliament to set the fees by a sliding scale, depending on the value of the deceased’s estate. For the first time, there could have been fees of up to a maximum of £20,000 for estates over £2 million just to get a Grant! Those proposed changes have been shelved for now, but we are keeping an eye on whether the consultation paper resurfaces… Janine Heil, Partner, Leigh Duncan Solicitors Janine qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and set up Leigh Duncan in 2016 with her husband Ingmar. If you have any questions, feel free to pop in and speak to Janine, Ingmar or any of the friendly team next time you are passing.
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FINANCIAL NEWS
What happens to my pension on death? his question comes up time and time again and it is hardly surprising because the government continue to tinker with the rules. Generally speaking, the rules on death benefits are improving and the diagram below displays the current position. Of course we fully appreciate most people’s main concern is to ensure their loved ones have financial security should the worst happen. For some, a lump sum payment of a large pension fund can have some serious longer-term inheritance tax issues and we think it is therefore important to know that a minor amendment to where we direct the potential death
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benefits can offer some tax saving opportunities. It’s commonplace for a husband to nominate his wife to receive 100% of his pension fund on death. This is fine, but the fund on his death, ultimately falls into his wife’s estate and potentially could create an even larger IHT issue on her estate on death. However a minor tweak to the husband’s nomination whilst he is alive, whereby for example, he directs 98% of the fund to his wife and 1% to each of his two children can open up a window for the wife to consider
more wide ranging options on her husband’s death and save some tax – which is always a good thing! Feel free to contact us for more information.
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A Summer Brit - Nic We Brits love a summer picnic and luckily cookery professionals; Splendiferous, Va Va Vegan and Sticky Fingers Cookery School share some of their picnic favourites with us. The key to a good picnic is to prepare food that will travel well (no soggy sandwiches please), can be eaten cold without utensils and also does not require hours upon hours in the kitchen preparing! Here are some recipes for easy to make food that can be enjoyed on your next Brit-nic. For picnic hamper inspiration check out local Denham-based company www.pillowtalkhome.co.uk . Click the Outdoors tab to purchase hampers that can be delivered to your door. Have fun and enjoy the sun!
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Tomato Salsa
atoes Punnet of cherry tom ion on ½ red 1 avocado tional) ½ teaspoon chilli (op ½ teaspoon salt sugar ½ teaspoon caster iander Small handful of cor A few mint leaves 2 x tbsp of olive oil ½ lime te Salt and pepper to tas
Serves 4-6 people tomatoes. Roughly chop the cherry all chunks. Dice the avocado into sm coriander on, Finely chop the red oni and mint. the chilli Combine in a bowl with ar. sug and salt , der pow of half a Squeeze over the juice Season stir. and oil e oliv lime and to taste.
Mini Potato Frittatas with Cheddar and Spring O nions 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, cubed 11⁄2 tbsp olive oil Cooking oil or cooking spray 6 large eggs 2 large spring onions, green and white parts, 115g cheddar cheese, thinly sliced grated Salt pepper garlic pow der paprika to taste Preheat oven to 190°C. Tos oil in a large bowl and spre s together the potatoes, olive sheet. Roast until the pot ad evenly on a large baking ato browned outside, about 25 es are tender inside and slightly to 30 minutes, tossing onc halfway through. e Divide the egg/potato Cool the potatoes complet mixture between the ely 12 Preheat oven to 170°C. Line then give them a coarse chop. wells,using a spoon to muffin press and spray the inside of eac a muffin tray with paper liners the filli ng h with cooking spray or bru down slightly with cooking oil. sh completely covered in so it’s egg.
Whisk together the eggs, spring onion, smoked pap garlic powder. And more salt &pepper Stir in the potrika, and cheddar. ato and
Bake until the egg is set the frittatas are golden and 20 to 22 minutes, rot , about ating the tray once.
Fruit Kebabs Melons Mango Strawberries Pineapple Grapes Any other fruit that is seasonal and you and your family enjoy Cut up fruit into bite size chunks and skewer the fruit onto a wooden skewer. Mix up the fruit for a colourful dessert.
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Place skewers in a tupperware container for protection during transportation. A simple recipe for a light and refreshing dessert on your picnic.
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Dear Readers…We need your help! f you shop online, please could you sign up to easyfundraising.org.uk to support William’s Fund? It’s a really easy way to raise money for us – you just use the easyfundraising site to shop online with more than 3,300 well known online stores like Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking. com, eBay, Boden, and M&S and when you make a purchase, the retailer sends us a free donation, at no extra cost to you. We want to raise as much as possible so please visit our new easyfundraising page at https://www.easyfundraising .org.uk/causes/williamsfund/ and click ‘join us’. Then once you have joined… Never miss a free donation with the Donation Reminder If you think you might forget to shop each time via easyfundraising then the Donation Reminder will help you. It provides a little reminder every time you shop online.
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Remy the sCATty feline Geoff Pearce-Gan
ne of the things I insist on as a cat, is order everything must be where it should be so I do not have to waste time looking where I’m going. Over the years I’ve acquired numerous places of unbridled comfort indoors and outdoors, and moving from one to another ought to be a no-brainer. Mummy and daddy known this so anything which upsets my routine is unwelcome. The first time this happened was when I came in one day, tired out from sleeping in the garden and noted mummy relaxing on her massage chair, so I jumped on her lap to enjoy a soothing massage. No sooner had I settled down when I spotted mummy walking into the room. I leaped into the air in a state of absolute terror almost hitting the ceiling: If mummy is there, who have I jumped on? It turned out it was my sister who sometimes uses mummy’s chair when she visits! I am always very wary now as I approach the chair, and make sure mummy waves
my favourite brown blanket before jumping. On another occasion I had a favourite comfy chair that I often made a beeline for when I came intomy house - only to find, mid-air, that daddy had moved it - so I landed on the floor with a loss of face. Other times I leap on to a chair only to find my cushion has gone! I’ve tried explaining this to mummy, but however much I WAAAAAH, she assumes I want feeding. I’ve munched loads of biscuits and mummy accused me of getting fat.
So, instead of an untroubled life of relaxation and ease, I now have to keep one eye open in case daddy, especially, is up to no good. Life is becoming ‘soooo’ stressful!
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The Perseids Meteor Shower –
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an Amazing Spectacle
ave you ever looked up at the night sky in the second week of August and caught a glimpse of a fast-moving streak of light? If so this is likely to be the Perseids meteor shower, which NASA experts say will be the best shower of the year, with people seeing about 60-70 meteors per hour. The best nights to see this will be over August 11th to 13th, in the later evening, as the moon will be very favourable in that it will set before the meteor shower gets underway. It is best when looking for meteors to take in as much sky as possible, and find a dark area, with low levels of light pollution. A hilltop or open field in the countryside is good. And with the Perseid meteor shower it is best to look toward the North East. This is toward the constellation Perseus, from which the meteor gets its name. The shower is created by the Earth as it goes around the sun passing every year through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, 38 July / August 2018
the largest known object to repeatedly pass by Earth. It last passed by in 1992, and the next time will be in 2126. It is not forgotten however, because of the annual passing of Earth through the dust trail. As you sit back and look at the meteor shower you are actually seeing pieces of the comet debris heat up as they enter our atmosphere and burn up in vivid bright light streaks, as they travel at 37 miles (59 km) per second., equivalent to 133,000 miles per hour. In space the debris pieces are called ‘meteoroids’, but when they reach our atmosphere they are known as meteors. In the unlikely event that they make their way down to our planet surface they are called ‘meteorites’. It’s unlikely
that any of the Perseid meteors will find their way to Earth as they are much too small, being about the size of a grain of sand. It is interesting that the name ‘meteor’ comes from the Greek, meaning all atmospheric phenomena, and studying this was called meteorology. It was only in the 19th century that meteorology became restricted to specifically the study of weather. So, put a date in your diary between August 11th to 13th. Find a dark place with a good view of the sky after the moon has set and look to the North East. Take the family, they will be amazed by the spectacle, and all because our small fragile planet speeds around the sun every single year passing through the Swift Tuttle comet dust cloud!
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SPORTING
diary
JULY
Cricket - India 03 1st IT20 Emirates Old Trafford 06 2nd IT20 The SSE SWALEC, Cardiff 08 3rd IT20 The Brightside Ground, Bristol 12 1st ODI Trent Bridge 14 2nd ODI Lord’s 17 3rd ODI Emerald Headingley Cycling 07-29 Tour de France Football 10 World Cup Semi finals - St Petersburg 11 World Cup Semi finals - Moscow 15 World Cup final - Moscow
AUGUST Cricket - India 01-05 1st Test - Edgbaston 09-13 2nd Test - Lord’s 18-22 3rd Test - Trent Bridge 30-03 Sep 4th - Test Ageas Bowl Equestrian 30-02 Sep Burghley Horse Trials - Stamford
Golf 19-22 The Open Championship - Carnoustie
Golf 09-12 100th US PGA - Bellerive CC, St Louis, MO, USA
Horse Racing 12-14 July Festival - Newmarket 31-04 Aug Glorious Goodwood Festival
Motor Sport 18-31 Isle of Man Classic - Isle of Man 26 Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps 24-26 Moto GP - Silverstone
Motor Sport 01 Austrian Grand Prix - Spielberg Austria 08 British Grand Prix - Silverstone 22 German Grand Prix - Hockenheim 29 Hungarian Grand Prix - Budapest Rowing 04-08 Henley Royal Regatta - Henley-on-Thames Sailing 22-27 Cowes Classic Week - Isle of Wight
Sailing 04-11 Cowes Week - Isle of Wight Horse Racing 22-25 Yorkshire Ebor Festival - York Tennis 27-09 Sep US Open - New York, USA
Tennis 02-15 Wimbledon - London
NB We can not be responsible for any inaccurate information supplied in the sporting diary.
EVENTS IN JULY & AUGUST
Wallingford Festival of Cycling 2018 16:00 06 July to 18:45 08 July 2018 Bring your kids to meet the British Cycling coaches on Saturday, whether they have a bike or not. Coaches will show them how to ride, improve their bike handling skills and take part in races. It’s all free! Families can also enter the Rubies Family Fancy Dress Ride on the Sunday. New to the festival this year is the mini velodrome where cyclists can have a taster of track cycling. The pump track is also back due to popular demand with its rolling bumps and banked corners. Get your weekend pass to have as many goes as you want or enter the competitions on Friday and Saturday evenings which should be a great spectacle. We “peddle” off with a 10-mile mountain bike ride on Friday evening, followed by several free rides lead by local cycling groups on the Saturday. The Sunday rides will include the 60 & 120 km sportives, 25-mile mountain bike ride, a family fancy dress ride and elite racing in the town centre. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Saturday afternoon “Cycling Show”, another festival first! For detailed festival programme or signing up to become a festival volunteer, please visit www.wfoc.co.uk Email: info@wallingfordfestivalofcycling.co.uk
PENNFEST - the music festival in Bucks Friday 20th July–Sunday 22nd July
The picturesque village of Penn Street in Buckinghamshire is once again set to be home to a 2-day family friendly music festival with camping, as PennFest (formerly known as Penn
Festival) returns on the weekend of the 20th-22nd July 2018. Now in its 8th year, PennFest’s line-up promises to be the best ever, with bigger names than ever before performing throughout the weekend. Camping will be available on site from Friday 20th July–Sunday 22nd July, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Chilterns. There will be free hot showers in the camping area as well as glamping and pre-pitched tents. PennFest offers something for everyone. As well as an impressive array of contemporary and established performers, there will be creative workshops, a global artisan market with a selection of arts based stalls to choose from, plus lots more, all lovingly crafted together to create a perfect event for the whole family. There will be our giant Big Top Stage, Old Skool Warehouse and Acoustic stage. Additionally there will also be a diverse selection of exciting upcoming and popular local bands performing. To book visit: www.pennfest.net/tickets
Gentle Stroll Hanging Coombe and Butterflies
Tuesday 7 August 2018 10:30 to 12:00: A chance to learn more about the history and wildlife, especially butterflies, in this area of the estate. There are some steep slopes on this walk, making it unsuitable for very young children. For further information: https://www.chilternsaonb.org Dogs allowed?: Dogs on leads are welcome. Organised by: NT Ashridge Estate Price: £3 per person
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LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES
Local Clubs & Groups in your area KEEP IT! LOCAL
Angie’s Body Conditioning Class Wednesdays 12pm at St Michael’s Church Hall, Grenfell Road, Beaconsfield and Amersham Common Village Hall Tuesdays 10.30am New classes for ladies of a certain age, come & try a FREE session focusing on pelvic floor, mummy tummy, menopause, bingo wings, midriff bulge and saddle bags! Very stress free and gentle exercises. First lesson is free and then £8 thereafter - no joining fee. Fun and friendly classes. Call Angie on 077 1111 6661 Badminton Players Wanted A small, friendly group of badminton players in the Amersham/Chesham/ Chalfont is area is urgently seeking some new members to expand numbers. The mixed ability group meets every Wednesday evening for a couple of hours but, regretfully, is unable to offer tuition for beginners. To find out more email Karen Johnson at karenjohnson23@hotmail.com karenjohnson23@hotmail.com or call 01923 771277 (office hours Monday-Friday). Anyone interested is welcome to come along one evening for free. BARRE CLASSES @ the Curzon Centre Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am See www.bespokebarreclass.com for contact details. Or Bespoke Barre Class on FACEBOOK. First class free. Pay as you go or block class booking for your convenience. Beaconsfield Film Society Screens films twice a month at weekends. Go online to view the full programme, how to become a member, and our “try before you buy” option www.beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com Beaconsfield & Chiltern Luncheon Club Welcomes new members. We meet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Bellhouse Hotel) on the first Monday of each month from October to June, and the monthly luncheon is followed by an interesting speaker. If you are interested in finding out more about us come along initially to a meeting as a guest. For further details please phone the Membership Secretary on 01753 644370. Beaconsfield Pickleball Club We play at the Beacon Sports Centre every Thursday from 5.30pm. Anyone who has enjoyed squash, tennis or badminton in the past is practically guaranteed to be rapidly ‘hooked’ by this: the world’s fastest
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growing racquet sport. More details at: www.beaconsfieldpickleballclub.co.uk Beaconsfield PILATES CLASSES Beginner-Intermediate Modern Pilates classes suitable for men and women of all ages. All exercises are graded and mixed-ability so you work at the level which is safe and effective for your own personal circumstances: The Curzon Centre, Maxwell Rd Mondays at 7:00pm, and St Thomas Church Hall, Holtspur Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Contact Jeremy 07803-771025, jeremy@fitnessmatters.org.uk BMOS – Summer Workshops The Beaconsfield Musical & Operatic Society are running workshops for anyone who wishes to improve their technique or any beginners who are looking for a place to start. Workshops will be conducted by professionals from the industry and will include: breathing, singing, projection, technique, stage fighting, dancing, voice coaching/diction. Open to all ages. Mondays & Thursdays at the Curzon Centre, Beaconsfield. Starting in May (date tbc). For more info, visit bmos.org.uk or call 01494 813518 Also: Saturday 20 May 2017 – Fund raising Quiz night. £15 to include fish and chip supper. Licensed Bar / Raffle / spot prizes / Winner’s and runner up prizes. Tables of 8. Bumps & Babies Coffee Mornings 10.30am every Tuesday @ The Beech House in Beaconsfield Everyone welcome to come along and meet other parents / bumps & babies contact branch.beaconsfield@nct.org.uk Burlexercise in Buckinghamshire Every Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm at Jordans School Hall, Puers Lane, Jordans, HP9 2TE. Contact Danielle on 07809 834153 email: Danielle_blinco@hotmail.com www.burlexercise.co.uk Chiltern Branch of the Inland Waterways Association Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from September to April at 20.00 at Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane, HP8 4UD for interesting talks on diverse waterways related topics. Refreshments provided. Visitors welcome. To read more please go to www.waterways.org.uk/chiltern Chiltern Hundreds Supper Club Meets on 2nd Thursday of month in Beaconsfield Old Town for a meal followed by a speaker. Contact Kate 01494 671508 or email: chiltern100supperclub@gmail.com
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LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES Chiltern Speakers Does Public Speaking make you go weak at the knees? Then vIsit Chiltern Speakers, Fitzwilliam Centre, Beaconsfield 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7:30pm Contact: Adrian on: 07952208110 | Adrianlane@hotmail.com http://Chiltern-speakers.org.uk
ears! Do you struggle to hear in noise? Even good hearing aids can’t restore perfect hearing. Learn the basics of lipreading and communication strategies in a relaxed, fun and supportive class. Further details: Email: judy.lipreading@gmail.com or call 07837 993923. Member of ATLA.
Classic Car & Bike Hot Rod Meet at the Harte & Magpie Pub, Coleshill, Amersham HP7 OLU on the second Tuesday of every month starting May 10th through to October. BBQs in the summer, live music events running over various weekends. For more details Richard72@hotmail.co.uk
Over 65’s Club We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month (except August) between 2-4pm. Please call Maureen for further information on 01494 672098
Dance Chalfont A new dance course for beginners will start on Tuesday 6th March and will run for 4 weeks. On this course we will learn the basics of the Waltz and Samba. Please join me from 8.30pm - 9.15pm at the Jubilee Hall, School Lane, Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2QJ. £24.00 per person with the full amount payable on the first night of the course. Get Real 6:30-8:30pm on Monday during term time and is free. This group meets at Hope Church on Baring Road and is for Christian young people interested in growing in their faith. We meet for dinner, have some games and break off into small groups later in the evening. For more information contact Chloe Mutton on 07464 632 721. Hedgerley Historical Society Meet monthly at Hedgerley Memorial Hall for talks on local history and sometimes further afield. In addition special events and outings to historic sites are held throughout the year. Further details from John Lovelock 01753 647187 jdlovelock@btinternet.com Jazzercise Aerobics Dance Classes Contact Marthese 07708 275527 or jazzercise4marthese@yahoo.co.uk or visit our Website/Class Schedule and New Customer Voucher via www.facebook/JazzerciseBucks www.facebook/JazzerciseBucks Kiddleydivey Friends Come to our mixed generational music session every Thursday from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Fun, laughter, singing, dancing for everyone aged 0 – 100 years. Tea, coffee and cake too! £5 per family. Malthouse Square, Beaconsfield. Call Sally 07740 679054 Let’s Check it Out 3:45pm-5:30pm on Monday during term time and is free. This group meets at Hope Church on Baring road and is for young people interested in Christianity, we follow the format of food games and small group discussions. For more information contact Chloe Mutton on 07464 632 721. Life Drawing Class Contact John Fairley on 07941 684118. Lipreading And Managing Hearing Loss Classes LIPREADERS HEAR BETTER – let your eyes help your
Pilates in Beaconsfield £9.00 per session. Classes for beginners, inters and advanced. Friday mornings and Wednesday evenings email barbara.fairgrieve@btinternet.com for details Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Classes in Beaconsfield Pregnancy yoga classes, Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8.15pm and Saturday mornings from 10 to 11.15am. Postnatal yoga classes for mum and baby, Thursday mornings at 9.30am and 10.45am. Please contact Donna for more info on 07875 159769 or see the website for full details www.yoga-glow.co.uk Retired Professionals? Carpe Diem We are looking to establish a group of professional, like minded, newly retired or nearly retired, with a view to explore a number of social opportunities such as Travel | Theatre | Golf | Walks | Dining | London Trips Call Liz or Lydia 07545 817249 Specialist Pregnancy & Postnatal pilates classes On Wednesday evenings in Beaconsfield at The Curzon Centre. Small and friendly specialist classes to help you keep strong, supple andrelaxed during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy pilates @ 7.30pm Postnatal pilates @ 8.30pm £110 for a block of 10 classes. www.prenatalpilatesbeaconsfield.com Wooburn Hill Badminton Club We play on a Monday night at The Beaconsfield School from 7.30pm to 10pm. Whether you play for fun or would like to join in our ladies, men or mixed team. Members range from 16+ onto seniors. Please contact Sue on 01628 527651 or Rob on 07786736356 for more information WyldLife Club 6 - 7.30pm on Thursdays during term time and is free. This group meets at the Curzon Centre and is a youth club open to all. We have free time for the first half hour, structured games for half an hour, a short thought for the day and raffle and finish with 30minutes free time and the tuck shop opens. For more information contact: Chloe Mutton on 07464 632 721. YogaHook We offer a myriad of yoga classes to suit everyone’s ability and preference. Contact us for more information and classes: 22 Station Road, Gerrards Cross SL9 8EL 01753 891 911 email: hello@yogahook.com www.yogahook.com
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INDEX
List of Advertisers Art School & Activities art Smart UK..............................................................13
Opticians Harrold Opticians........................................................17
Care Home Buckingham Care Home......................................19
Oven Cleaning The Oven Man..................................................................3
Charities William’s Fund - www.williamsfund.co.uk.36 Computers/IT iRepairs (Apple Mac Technician)......................30 Children’s Education/Activities Blossoming Cooks ...................................................11 Blue Mic Music School..........................................11 Jo Martin Tutor Services.....................................10 Marie from Fire Works..........................................14 Little House of Science.........................................11
Personnel Assistant Francesca Pinn PA........................................................11 Pest Control Multipest.........................................................................22 Professional Networking Group Carpe Diem - for retired professionals...............7 Painting Services Painting Precisions........................................................3
Caterers Va Va Vegan...............................................................26
Plumbers Ardas Plumbing...............................................................3
Electricians First Light Electrical...............................................29
Property Services Boston Property Services.......................................39 Castle Glass Fascias & Guttering........................39
Financial & Mortgage Services FM IFA - Financial Management.....................33 Fitness, Health & Beauty Angie’s Body Conditioning Class for over 40s................................................................17 Beaconsfield Cricket for Girls..............................7 Beacon Sports Centre...........................................15 Pediworx - Foot Care.............................................23 Simon Clark Personal Trainer............................17 Skinesse – Medical Aesthetics.........................21 Garage - Servicing & MOT’s Seer Green Motor Co Ltd.......................................4 Gardening and Tree Care Herts and Bucks Tree Care....................................6 Handy Person Company Handy Angels - Professional Handywoman Service..............................................7 Interior Design & Home Ashford Kitchens & Interiors...............................8 Pillowtalkhome........................................................27 Library Beaconsfield Library...............................................12
Removal & Storage Company A. H. Tripp & Sons Ltd..................................................9 Restaurant & Public House Prelibato...................................................................24, 25 Skip Hire Herts and Bucks Skip Hire..........................................9 Solictiors Leigh Duncan............................................................1, 31 Vets The Wheelhouse Veterinary..................................47 Website Design and Build Search Social Web..........................................................1 Window Cleaning Aquarius Window Cleaning......................................9 Windows/Double Glazing/Conservatories Castle Glass Windows Ltd.......................................26 GX Home Improvements Ltd...................................2 Swan Windows.............................................................40
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USEFUL NUMBERS
Hospitals
My gym will only allow me to cancel my membership in person. This is written in the contract but I’ve since moved away from the area. What can I do?
Chalfont & Gerrards Cross..................................01753 883821 Amersham Hospital..................................................01494 434411 Wexham Hospital.......................................................01753 633000 High Wycombe Hospital.......................................01494 526161 Stoke Madeville Hospital..................................... 01293 315000 Hillingdon Hospital...................................................01895 238282 Watford General Hospital....................................01923 244366 Harefield Hospital.......................................................01895 823737 NHS Direct (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk).....................0845 46 47
To end your gym membership you will need to follow the terms of the contract. However, it’s also possible to challenge any terms which cause unnecessary hassle or are designed to keep you tied into the contract.
Doctors Surgeries
For this reason, you could try to challenge the term which states you need to end the contract in person.
Chemists
Start by writing a letter or email explaining you want to end your membership and why you can’t do so in person. If writing a letter, it’s best to use recorded delivery so you have proof that the letter arrived. If the gym won’t accept your written cancellation ask if they’ve got a complaints procedure in place which you can follow. If not, then send another letter giving them a final chance to end the contract. If they still won’t agree to cancelling your contract get in touch with an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme - an independent complaints body which settles disputes.The gym may belong to one already, or should provide details of an approved scheme and say whether they’d be prepared to work with it. You can also contact the Consumer Service or your nearest Citizens Advice for help on cancelling contracts which include possible unfair terms. South Bucks CAB c/o South Bucks District Council Offices, Capswood, Oxford Road, Denham UB9 4LH For telephone advice or to make an appointment at the CAB, please phone: 01895 837551 Opening Hours: 10am-3pm Mon, Weds and Thurs
CAB is recruiting for trainee volunteer advisers. If interested, please either phone the above number, or call in during opening hours.
Dr Nish Patel (private GP).....................................07786 872519 The Simpson Centre.................................................01494 671571 Millbarn Medical Centre........................................01494 675303
Pyramid Healthcare, 5 The Highway ...........01494 672677 Lloyds. 30-32 London End.....................................01494 673014 (There are two separate Lloyds in different parts of Beaconsfield) Boots.....................................................................................01494 673320
Libraries Beaconsfield Library..................................................01296 382415
Community Centres Jubilee Hall.......................................................................01494 857760 The Curzon Centre....................................................01494 672891
Local Councils Beaconsfield Town Council..................................01494 675173
Police Thames Valley Police - Beaconsfield Police Station...101
Other Southern Electricity................................................0845 7444 555 National Grid Gas Emergency............................0800 111 999 Thames Water..............................................................0845 9200 888 Three Valleys Water.................................................0845 782 3333 Recycling..........................................................................0845 370 8090 Age Concern Bucks....................................................01296 431911 Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline..........08454 04 05 06 Domestic Violence Drop In Service..............01628 625320 RSPCA...................................................................................01494 677504
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LOCAL BUSINESS
The Wheelhouse Healthcare Plan e appreciate that veterinary costs can be quite expensive when trying to pay in one lump sum so we have devised The Wheelhouse Healthcare Plan.
By making small monthly payments you can ensure your pet will receive treatment immediately for any accident or illness. Being part of The Wheelhouse Healthcare Plan entitles you to receive 25% discounts on recommended vaccinations, spaying, castration, dentistry, flea and worm treatments. The Wheelhouse Healthcare Plan We have created a Healthcare Plan for dogs, and cats and rabbits, which allows you to budget for their veterinary care. By making a small monthly payment to The Wheelhouse Healthcare Plan, you ensure that you will not have to pay any veterinary bills, other than an initial exess (£95), for each illness or accident. The plan is not an insurance policy that covers members for third party liaility. Almost all household insurance polices provide third party cover and therefore it is both expensive and unnecessary for most of our clients to duplicate such cover.
increasingly costly because of expensive marketing and the high overheads of the companies providing such policies. In addition, they may provide cover that is restricted by both age and large excesses. Some companies will not cover your pet once it has contracted certain illnesses or will refuse future cover in some circumstances, regardless of how long you have been their customer. Our aim is to create a Plan that will cover your
veterinary expenses without claim forms, and to remove the uncertainty of waiting for reimbursement of bills. We include: • 25% off all recommended vaccinations per year. • 25% off all recommended flea and worming treatments. •25% off routine dentistry. •25% off routine neutering. •We cover the cost of treatment for puppies and kittens from the age of 6 weeks. •We take a little of the pain out of losing your dog or cat by including the cost of euthanasia. How do I sign up? It’s easy, just pick up a brochure at reception or download a copy from www.wheelhousevets.co.uk Drop your completed application form into any of our surgeries and we will then do the rest.
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