Chiltern View Magazine - Summer 2020

SUMMER 2020 | ISSUE 121

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Editors’

Letter

Welcome to the Summer issue of Chiltern View magazine.

It is always tricky to write these editors’ letters, as we are trying to look into the future and have to imagine you all reading it over a month away, but this one is harder than most as things are still so unpredictable.

little unnerving at times, we will all adapt to this new way of life and begin to look ahead. We need to have things to look forward to and feel optimistic about the future. It is with all of this in mind and with the support of our wonderful, local community and amazing local advertisers, we made the decision to print and distribute this issue.

We have filled this issue with positive stories.

Businesses changing the way they work so they can start to open again, towns putting things in place to keep people safe when they visit the shops and many inventive ways to adapt to the current circumstances. Our local businesses have really suffered during this time, and we urge you to continue to support your local trades people, shops and services through this difficult period.

At the time of writing this, lock down has been eased further, businesses are starting to open again, and people are carefully meeting up with friends and loved ones in accordance with government guidelines. The mood seems to be one of cautious optimism and we are all hoping this can only improve with time and we will all begin to accept a new ‘normal’.

We felt strongly that each and every one of you deserves the beautiful bouquet on our front cover but, sadly, only one of you can win it. Our thanks to Bizzie Lizzie in Thame for donating it for our competition in this issue.

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Things are going to be a bit different for some while yet but, whilst we may find it strange and a

Jan & Coralie

Stay safe and well

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Councillor & Chairman, Matthew Walsh has made a short film to show some of the steps that should be taken to open safely and items of equipment and signage that are recommended for business use, including: hand sanitiser posts, PPE stands and waste disposal units, counter screens, barrier systems and door and window signage. https://vimeo.com/user115627754/ review/427344595/ac2ee3a4c1 Please mention Chiltern View when replying to adverts

The Town Council is working with the Independent businesses in Princes Risborough to be able to provide vastly subsidised equipment to ease financial burden.

Meanwhile retailers are encouraged to be on the Risborough Basket platform, which is free to join! www.risboroughbasket.co.uk The Town Council is also looking at options in the High Street to help with social distancing.

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Lacey Green Players We are delighted to let you know that LGP, a local amateur dramatic group, have a play all ready to rehearse the moment lockdown is eased and we can get together again as a group.

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Men in Sheds A Thame Group is trying to establish Thame Shed based on the national movement ‘Men in Sheds.’

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Discussions are underway to provide Thame Shed with a base in the town. If you would like to be kept in touch with the project please email Mike Ashford on thameshed@gmail.com.

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Book Review

Books to keep you busy Dream Big! Heroes Who Dared to Be Bold – Sally Morgan Dream Big! comprises a hundred bite-size biographies, each accompanied by an illustration. My ten-year old and I have both enjoyed learning more about some well-known names (e.g. David Attenborough and Maya Angelou) and discovering other inspirational people neither of us had heard of. As well as being a great read, it’s opened up conversations about racism, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights and having the courage to stand up for what’s right. Highly recommended.

The Sin Eater – Megan Campisi 14 year old May Owens expects to be sentenced to death for stealing a loaf of bread. But her sentence is much worse. She’s to become a Sin Eater – responsible for taking on the sins of others so that their soul is cleansed. The role means she’s to be forever shunned.

So when she discovers someone is trying to blame dead women for sins they didn’t commit, no one will listen. Intriguing setting, believable characters and a great story. Pre-order it now for delivery at the end of July.

The Sleeper and the Spindle – Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddle This beautifully illustrated book takes the story of Sleeping Beauty and adds a dollop of darkness and a few ‘what ifs’. What if the sleeping sickness spread? What if there was a queen with hair as dark as a raven’s wing, lips as red as blood and several dwarves by her side, who could set out on a quest to rescue the princess? Yes,

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The Sleeper and the Spindle is aimed at young adults and takes under an hour to read, but don’t let that stop you from adding it to your wish list.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style – Caroline Akselson and Alexandra Bruce The companion book to the latest series of the popular BBC programme, The Great British Sewing Bee: Sustainable Style invites readers to upcycle and repair existing clothes, and make new ones using sustainable, natural fabrics. There are twenty-seven projects to choose from and plenty of advice for beginners.

Grow Food for Free: The easy, sustainable, zero-cost way to a plentiful harvest – Huw Richards Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be expensive once you’ve factored in the costs of plants, compost, pots and so on. However, it is possible to grow vegetables on the cheap. This book has plenty of tips on doing just that, from growing new plants using vegetable scraps to ideas for raised beds and containers. There’s also step-by-step advice on everything from sowing and transplanting to controlling pests.

Vegan(ish) – Jack Monroe Whether you’re 100% vegan or just want to eat more plant-based meals, Jack Monroe’s latest cook book could well become your go-to resource. There are a hundred recipes altogether, from simple soups and sandwiches to more complicated dishes such as Beet Wellington and Ultimate Moussaka. As you’d expect from the queen of budget meals, recipes are carefully costed out so they won’t break the bank.

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Pet Health

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By Crossroads Veterinary Centre The weather has been lovely and warm and getting warmer each week. Now that the lockdown message has changed and we can go out more often and travel further afield again, many people will be taking their dogs out with them. Long sunny days, warm evenings and everyone wants to be out in the sun as much as possible. Our pets enjoy it too - but let us not forget the impact of the sun on our furry friends!

Some summertime pet hints Walk wisely - Try to walk your dog at the cooler times of day, either early morning or early evening rather than in the midday sun.

Paws for thought - If the pavement is too hot for you to touch or stand bare foot, it is too hot for their feet to walk on. Where possible walk your dog on the grass.

Water water everywhere - Always ensure your pet has access to fresh, clean and topped up water. Try to take an extra bottle with you when out on those long dog walks.

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relatively mild temperatures outside. Leaving a window open or parking in ‘the shade’ will not create enough airflow to cool your pet, so even a few minutes can be dangerous.

Use Sun cream - Pets can burn just like us, particularly on the tips of their ears, noses, bellies or any areas that aren’t well covered by fur. White cats/dogs in particular are at risk of burning and getting skin cancer.

Please don’t forget your small furries!

Move hutches out of direct sunlight and with enough air circulation. Replenish water frequently and ensure water bottles and bowls are kept cool by adding ice cubes to the water. You can also freeze a two-litre bottle of water and wrap it in a towel so they have something cool to rest against.

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• Excessive panting • Difficulty breathing • Drooling or vomiting • Incoordination, staggering, collapse • Diarrhoea • Seizures If your pet is showing any signs of heat stroke, take your pet inside, offer them water, wet towels with cool water and apply to their skin (do not submerge them). CONTACT YOUR VETERINARY PRACTICE IMMEDIATELY. Heat stroke can progress quickly and be fatal to your pet, if immediate attention is not sought.

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Thame Rewards If you live in Thame or a neighbouring village, now you can easily discover and enjoy local independent businesses with just a few clicks.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, like many businesses, Caz Wales, creator of Thame Rewards Club, recognised that there was not a quick and easy way to know which businesses were open and what amended services they were providing, such as home delivery. As a result, Caz launched the ever-expanding SHOP OX9 Directory & Guide to solve this problem and it now details over 100 local independent businesses, all of whom are either in Thame itself, or in neighbouring villages. This is in partnership with the existing Thame Rewards Club initiative, which provides the opportunity for local businesses to incentivise trade through providing offers for Thame Rewards Club members. You can currently sign up to Thame Rewards Club for just £5 per year to access exclusive offers to save you money when you support participating businesses.

To provide examples, TRC Card holders can currently enjoy 10% off at the Woodworks Trading Ltd for purchases over £15 and the Wild Lemongrass Chinese is providing 5% off between Sunday and Wednesday.

more important time than ever for us all to support them to help them recover”. Over the past 8 weeks since lockdown, the Directory has received over 10,000 visitors and a recent SHOP OX9 survey revealed that 75% of respondents have discovered and used independent businesses they were not previously aware of, because of the Shop OX9 Directory which is one of the core goals of the Shop OX9 Guide.

The directory has been supported by Thame Town Council who have been able to sign post residents to a central location where they knew that information about opening times and how to access services were being updated regularly. During the height of the lock down, so many businesses changed how they worked in order to meet the needs of the local community and ShopOX9 provided this detail, working hard to make sure that it stayed current at all times.

Both TTC and ShopOX9 are passionate about supporting the local businesses that have worked really hard to support us during this time, and together have gone on to work in partnership to launch a ‘shop local’ campaign - encouraging us all to ‘think local first’, not just now but in

Caz explained “Thame and the local area has a fantastic array of high-quality independent businesses, but it can be difficult to know who and where they are, especially if they do not have a physical high street presence. As a result, I decided to create a central platform to showcase and promote local businesses to boost local exposure, community awareness and use. The Pandemic has placed small businesses under huge strain and now is a

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the future once ‘normal’ life returns. Part of this normal life is ensuring that residents feel safe about coming back to use the town centre and so the partnership has expanded to include Adactus, a local company that have developed an App that allows you to ‘take a ticket’ in a queue for the business you want to join. It is hugely simple to use and will allow residents to wait safely elsewhere or visit other shops that do not have a queue, while they are waiting for their turn to come up in the queue. (just download ‘SmartQ by Adactus’ from the App/Play store)

If you own/run a local independent business, you can currently register for a free basic listing on the Directory until 1st September 2020.

Caz told us “Although it is great news that businesses are starting to reopen and a sense of normality is returning, providing the option of a free listing, is one way Shop OX9 can support local businesses, whilst also supporting the local community to easily access services and products through having a comprehensive go-to guide”.

If you would like to discover and enjoy more independent businesses on your doorsteps or just a short walk/drive away, please visit: VISIT THE DIRECTORY: www.shopox9.com JOIN THAME REWARDS CLUB: www.thamerewardsclub.com Follow via Facebook.com/ThameRewardsClub Follow via instagram.com/thame.rewards.club. shop.ox9

Competition Time Bizzie Lizzie show their support for the Thame Rewards Club and also offer all our readers the chance to win a beautiful, summer bouquet.

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For all Thame Rewards Club Members, Bizzie Lizzie would like to offer 15% off house plants throughout July - you just need to present your card in store.

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Picnics Summer is upon us and with lockdown rules being eased, our minds turn to spending time with family and friends. Observing social distancing while we do so is easier to achieve outdoors, so picnics take the spotlight.

Picnics are the perfect way to enjoy el-fresco dining and can be simple or very elaborate affairs.

Whether you are home-baking or buying your picnic, try and keep a few fresh and healthy choices alongside the less healthy options. Keep in mind that less packaging is better for the environment and try and keep single use plastics to a minimum.

Preparing food into portions makes for an easy life – make carrot sticks, melon wedges, and slice up cakes before you go.

Picnic checklist • Carrying the picnic – will you be walking first and carrying your picnic? - if so share the load • How will you pack your picnic? - careful packing will prevent squashing soft fruits • How will you keep your picnic and drinks cool?

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Monkey Music Pre-School Classes Launch in Aylesbury and High Wycombe Monkey Music, the UK’s award-winning pre-school music class for babies and toddlers, is now officially open in the area of Aylesbury & High Wycombe.

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Sally Williamson launched classes online in April, with Monkey Music at Home, but hopes to be back in venues for the autumn term, government guidelines permitting! Classes will be held throughout the week in Wendover, Princes Risborough and High Wycombe.

Until then, Monkey Music at Home provides as close to the same experience as the face to face classes, with singing, movement and playing instruments, be they a tambourine or a saucepan and wooden spoon!

Monkey Music offers a progressive curriculum with 4 stages of classes, each aimed at a child’s specific age and development.

Monkey Music introduces music to very young children, from 3 months to 4 years, in a fun way they can easily understand and enjoy, with teachers who gently encourage social, language and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment.

Sally, who has experienced the joy of Monkey Music as a parent, is very excited to be bringing classes to the area of Aylesbury & High Wycombe. Visit https://bit.ly/mmayleswyc to find out more and book your place at one of our online classes.

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To ensure you and your pet can enjoy your garden together, national pet charity Blue Cross is providing top tips on how you can make it a safe space, as gardens can hold hidden dangers for our four-legged friends.

Only last week Blue Cross vets treated a cat who was rushed into the charity’s animal hospital in London after eating a lily, while a dog was treated after eating food from a compost heap.

• Cover ponds - These are great for attracting wildlife to your garden, but to keep them safe and your pet, ensure they are covered by mesh or fence them off.

Caroline Reay, senior vet at Blue Cross, said: “We want people to enjoy their gardens with their pets so it’s important for owners to think about the space and how they can make it safe and interesting for them to enjoy together.”

• Look out for slugs and snails - These can cause lungworm if eaten by your dog, so be sure to keep an eye on your pet when they’re out in the garden. If using slug pellets, be careful to use pellets that are non-toxic for pets.

Here are some top tips to ensure your pet keeps safe when they’re out and about exploring the garden:

• Compost - If you compost food scraps, make sure they are kept in a sealed container that pets cannot get into.

• Toxic plants - Think carefully about what plants you use in your garden as some such as lillies, geranium and sweet peas can cause stomach upsets and other symptoms if eaten by pets

There are also lots of ways you can make your garden more pet friendly too.

• Fix fencing - Be sure to fix any gaps or replace panels that may have been damaged over the winter to keep your pets safely inside your garden.

• Keep sheds locked - These often contain sharp tools and chemicals that can be toxic for pets.

• Avoid the use of fertilisers and weed killers - If you do need to use these, find pet safe versions and ensure your pet isn’t in the garden when you use them.

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Trees or platforms around your garden can provide cats with a place to observe the world below, while a digging pit will provide a good hunting ground for your dog.

For rabbits, a secure run with a shelter on the lawn is best so your pet is safe from predators and can’t nibble garden plants. Many plants can also provide stimulation and interest for pets, cats like catnip or catmint for example.

Garden designer and presenter Diarmuid Gavin said: “My dogs Bowie and Roxie love spending time

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Horticulturist and presenter Christine Walkden said: “Dogs have always been an important part of my life, and like us, they fully appreciate the joy that comes with spending time in the garden.

You might not think owning a pet and an impressive garden go hand in hand, but with a bit of planning and by selecting certain plants you can create a safe and beautiful space to share this summer and beyond together with your pet.”

• To contribute to the Blue Cross emergency appeal and help care for homeless pets during lockdown visit www.bluecross.org.uk/donate-covid19 outdoors, and with the warmer weather this means more time in the garden, which can be a wonderful space to enjoy with your pets.

However, us owners need to be aware of the hidden dangers in our backyards that could potentially harm our four-legged companions.

By taking Blue Cross’ helpful advice on how to pet-proof your garden, we can ensure our pets are able to relax, play and enjoy their outdoor havens.”

As a charity, Blue Cross receives no Government funding and relies on donations to continue its vital work helping sick, injured and homeless animals through its rehoming centres and animal hospitals across the country. The charity also provides a pet bereavement support service.

For more information visit www.bluecross.org.uk

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During the current crisis, the Rotary Club of Princes Risborough continues to help those in need in the local area. In the past we have donated over £30,000 annually from the money raised from a series of events throughout the year. But these events are no longer possible because of the pandemic, however, during it we have been able give over £5,000 to Covid related local charities. Our reserves are now nearly exhausted. There are still many initiatives which have been established by volunteers to meet local needs, and which urgently require financial support.

So we are now asking individuals and organisations if they could donate to a fund, to enable us to continue supporting your community. If you feel you are able to help please donate through: justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/princesrisboroughrotary Be assured that any donations you make will be paid out to local charities in full.

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Heart of Bucks is supporting local organisations responding to the coronavirus Heart of Bucks, the Community Foundation for Buckinghamshire, recently set up the Bucks Coronavirus Response Appeal to support charities in Buckinghamshire who are most affected and vulnerable at this time of crisis.

In addition to the funds raised by this local appeal, Heart of Bucks have also received funding from the National Emergencies Trust (NET) Coronavirus Appeal to distribute locally.

So far, Heart of Bucks have distributed over £250,000 in emergency funds to Buckinghamshire-based charities, organisations and community groups who are working to alleviate some of the negative impact that the coronavirus has had on the local community.

Heart of Bucks have distributed grants to support a number of local groups. Among the beneficiaries are Aylesbury Foodbank, who are now able to offer more help to disadvantaged people, Buckinghamshire Mind, who are offering online mental health support, and children’s charity Pace, who are providing remote education and therapy to vulnerable disabled children.

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elderly residents how to use this technology to make video calls to their families, send messages and even get involved with interactive activities, such as taking part in online exercise videos.

“I can’t begin to tell you what a difference the grant has made to our services”, said Sue Faulkner, Community and Lifestyle Manager at The Fremantle Trust. “There have been many tears of joy.

“Birthdays have been shared, sing-alongs with family members, and so much more… We couldn’t have done it without Heart of Bucks acting so quickly on my application”.

Heart of Bucks continue to fund local groups on a daily basis and are encouraging applications from groups in Buckinghamshire who are working to alleviate some the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the local community.

If you are a Buckinghamshire charity, organisation or community group currently running activities or projects to support the community at this time, then Heart of Bucks would love to hear from you.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available from both the Bucks Coronavirus Response Appeal and the NET Coronavirus Appeal to groups helping the most vulnerable people in the community. To read the application criteria and to apply for funding for both funds with just one application form, head to heartofbucks.org/coronavirus-response-funds/.

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As many of you will know, we cancelled our As many of you will from know,mid-March we cancelled regular daily service in our regular daily service fromguidelines mid-March,onin response to Government response to Government guidelinesWe on also dealing with the Covi-19 pandemic. dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. We stopped running outings and making the also stopped running outings and making bus available for group use. the bus available for group use.

However, our bus and drivers have not been However, our bus and drivers have not been idle. We have joined with Princes Risborough idle. We have joined with Princes Risborough Town Council in providing a delivery service Town Council in providing a delivery service from The Risborough Basket. Every Tuesday from The Risborough Basket. On weekdays, and Friday, our bus collects items from the our bus collects items from the Risborough Risborough High Street shops taking part High Street shops taking part in the scheme, inincluding the scheme, including boxes of fruit boxes of fruit and vegetables, and and vegetables, we deliverSaunderton them to we deliver themand to Longwick,

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Stokenchurch and West Wycombe Parish Councils All our local councils are working hard to keep the community up to date with all the latest information regarding services in their area.

together to help during these unsettled times and there are also opportunities, if you are interested, for you to volunteer and get involved.

This will include all the normal services and the ones that have been affected by Covid 19 and how things have been adapted.

Sadly, most community events and group meeting are all either cancelled or postponed for now, but they do hope to be back up and running when Government guidelines advise.

Please have a look on either of these councils’ websites for all the latest information and links to up to date services in your area. There are also wonderful stories of people coming

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Salmon and Corn Cakes These mini fish cakes can be served as a starter or as part of a summer buffet.

Alternatively, serve with new potatoes and salad for a tasty family supper.

Makes 12 Ready in 40 mins, plus chilling 2 x 170g cans skinless and boneless pink salmon, drained 400g fresh mashed potato 200g sweetcorn, canned or frozen 2 spring onions, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp plain flour 2 medium eggs, beaten Vegetable oil for shallow frying To serve: Soured cream and smoked salmon 1 Place the salmon and mashed potato in a large bowl and mix together with a fork. Add 48

the sweetcorn and spring onions, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and thoroughly mix again.

2 Divide and shape the mixture into about 12 small round patties. Place on a tray lined with baking paper. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

3 Dust each patty with flour then dip into the beaten egg to lightly coat. Shallow fry the patties (in 2-3 batches) in hot oil for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper.

4 Serve warm topped with small dollops of soured cream and slices of smoked salmon.

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Longwick Evening WI The call came out from the Buckinghamshire Federation WI- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust had sent a special request to the Federation for members to make Laundry Bags.

NHS staff have to remove their scrubs before they leave hospital, place them in a laundry bag, then place the bag with the contents into a 60 degree wash when they get home, thereby preventing cross-contamination.

At last, something we could do to help our wonderful NHS workers! Members were alerted and set to work finding suitable fabrics. Sheets, duvets and all those pieces of unused fabric so many of us keep for a rainy day came into their own.

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Chinnor Parish Council Email: chinnorpc@btconnect.com Telephone: 01844 353267 Location: Chinnor Community Pavilion, Station Road, Chinnor Web site: www.chinnorparishcouncil.org.uk Facebook: Chinnor Parish Council Clerk: Mrs Liz Folley Chairman: Cllr Robin Williams • Please follow our Facebook page for daily news - Chinnor Parish Council • CPC meetings are currently run via Zoom. Agenda for the next meeting is on the website.

Plan for re-opening of CPC office The scheduled date for the CPC office to re-open is Monday 6th July 2020 – as long as the Government guidelines allow. The office will be open at 9am until 3pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Friday.

August Marquee 2020 – Cancelled After much careful consideration and discussion, it was agreed by the Council, with saddened hearts, to cancel the marquee this year. This decision was a tough one, as you can imagine and it comes with concern over the social distancing requirements needed, that will probably be for a long time ahead. We cannot see how the marquee would be a safe environment or how social distancing could be maintained, especially if the weather isn’t on our side! All of the hirers who had requested usage of the marquee have been informed and they have all agreed that this was the best decision in the current climate, although very disappointing for all. The marquee is set to return in August 2021.

but then closed at 3.45pm to protect the area.

Any cars left inside at 3.45pm will be locked in. Signage is clear on the gates, so please be aware.

Missed Waste Collections Please contact Biffa if they have missed collecting any of your kerbside waste: Office 03000 610 610 E-Mail: municipalteam1@biffa.co.uk We’re happy to announce a new Local Web Radio Station for Chinnor We are CHAT FM, a new WEB only Radio station, exclusively for Chinnor but will be available to all via the internet. We have a FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/ ChinnorRadio/ and a Twitter page: https://twitter.com/ChatfFm The station is running test transmissions on our temporary web page: https://www.chatfm.co.uk

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Kenzo’s Diaries – A Dogs Life With all my new found time and freedom in what my ‘hoomans’ call ‘lockdown’, I have decided to take up a new hobby.

Mummy and Daddy call it ‘gardenin’. I have decided to dedicate all my time in the lovely sunny weather to making my garden as ‘bootiful’ as possible. The ‘hoomans’, after leaving their jobs to spend all day with me (or at least I think that’s why they’re all here), sometimes help me do my ‘gardenin’.

First of all, my job is to make as many holes in the garden as possible, obviously to make sure there is ‘nofin’ hiding under my dirt. In strategic locations I have got to ‘digin’ as deep as I can, much to the ‘hoomans’ delight. All the ‘digin’ makes me hungry, luckily there are little red balls that drop from the droopy tree that the hooman call ‘chair ees’. I don’t think I am supposed to eat them as everyone keeps ‘shoutin’ at me and trying to take them away. I just can’t help myself though, as they taste super sweet but apparently make my pops super smelly...

Anyway, back to my ‘gardenin’. While i was distracted eatin my ‘chair ees’, the ‘hoomans’ put

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Helping my Sister

‘flowas’ in my purpose dug holes! I was not happy!

When the ‘hoomans’ aren’t looking, my favourite thing to do is to eat the petals off the ‘flowas’, not only do they taste good, it also teaches the ‘hoomans’ a lesson, not to fill up my ‘diggin’ holes!

As I was doing more of my ‘diggin’, the ‘hoomans’ got out their biggest weapon... the ‘ose’! This long, snakey, squiggly, rope that squirts out water at super speeds! I have to learn to dodge the ‘ose’ while daddy shoots around me trying to distract me from ‘diggin’ up more holes. Then, after all my dodgin, I really needed a cool down. I charged towards my ‘paddy pool’ and jumped in – “Ah bliss!”. Unfortunately, I was now soaked, so they grabbed the ‘tow ell’ and started wipin down my paws. Once I was clean, they locked me inside and told me I’m banned from doin my ‘gardenin’ because I’m a ‘nitebear’? I hope that’s a good thing!

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Create Your Staycation Paradise We’ve all been spending more time in our gardens this year and the chance of a summer holiday abroad is a bit uncertain right now. Here are some ideas of how to turn your garden into a tropical paradise that you won’t want to leave!

Plants Tall Plants - Fatsia banana palms are the perfect choice with their large leaves, adding an instant impact. These exotic plants are ideally suited to our climate, dealing well with damp and below zero conditions as well as hot dry spells.

Hot Colours - Cannas are a great vibrant choice!

With their bold leaves, showy flowers and hot shades of red, orange, yellow and pink. Available in a range of heights to create that tropical feel.

They’re also very popular with pollinators, so are good if you want to encourage wildlife in your garden. Pretty florals such as Agapanthus also fill the space with colour.

Light Plants - Ornamental grasses and grass like plants will help to lend a touch of the tropics to your tropical garden. Low-growing or mid-size grasses are good ground covers. They’ll do a great job of smothering weeds while creating an interesting texture for your garden.

Shades of Green – Different shades of green will create that sense of lushness. Light or lime greens can add light to dark areas, while darker shades of green can make hot areas feel cooler. Palms, ferns, ornamental grasses and other leafy delights will add an exotic relaxing vibe to your garden.

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course it’s also one of the best ways to encourage wildlife. Almost any body of water, whatever its size, will have some value to wildlife, even if only as a drinking place for birds, while a well-designed and maintained pond can be a haven for all sorts of birds, insects and animals.

Eating Al Fresco Everyone enjoys cooking and eating outdoors – create a relaxing area with some comfortable seating and shade for all the family. Chimineas, fire pits, relaxing outdoor lighting, decorative pots and parasols will help you create that perfect space to chill out.

Make a Herb Garden with the kids Herbs are great plants to grow in pots, so if all you have space for is a container garden, these herbs would be a great choice! Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Basil and Lavender.

Happy Gardening The Hartwell Team Hartwell Hidden Gem: check out https://ngs.org.uk/virtual-garden-visits/ to immerse yourself in some beautiful virtual gardens.

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Health

Continuing to tackle physical and mental health in lockdown Even two weeks into the government’s enforced lockdown, surveys unearthed a huge rise in musculoskeletal complaints and declining mental health among the UK’s homeworkers.

Over half the people working from home are reporting new aches and pains, especially in the neck, shoulder and back. Diet and exercise levels have also taken a turn for the worse, with 60% admitting they exercised less, while almost one in three (30%) were eating a less nutritious diet. One in five admitted that they were drinking more alcohol than before the coronavirus outbreak. Poor sleep and increased risk of exhaustion are also on the rise, with 64% of the respondents reporting a lack of sleep due to worries with a similar increase in symptoms of fatigue.

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when we need it. At the same time, we should endeavour to extend this compassion to those around us, as we all work together to adjust to the current new way of living. Staying active is more important than ever right now. We are encouraged to continue to exercise and getting outdoors into the fresh air and sunshine is beneficial, in itself, to your health, even if that’s just into your garden or back yard. Even if you’re mostly in your house at the moment, there are plenty of ways you can still keep fit and active.

Best wishes, David

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Midnight Walk rises from the ashes as Not The Midnight Walk A local charity facing the loss of its biggest fundraising event has found a uniquely “lockdown” solution.

This year, with coronavirus restrictions on mass gatherings, the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Midnight Walk will not be possible. This is bad news because the Midnight Walk is the Charity’s biggest fundraising event, raising on average £50,000 each year for hospice care in Buckinghamshire.

So, the Fundraising team at Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has had to think of something completely different for Midnight Walkers this year.

“How about a sunrise stroll instead?” says, Vicky Harman, Events Manager at the Charity. “As the sun rises at 5am on 18th July, Walkers can set off from their home or somewhere on the routes around

Buckinghamshire that we will provide maps for.

They can walk the usual five miles, or ten miles, or they can walk further if they want to. As it’s starting at dawn, but it’s replacing the much-loved Midnight Walk, we’re calling it Not The Midnight Walk.”

Florence Nightingale Hospice provides support, palliative treatment, and care for people with terminal illnesses or who are at the end of life, both at the Hospice and in their own homes across Buckinghamshire.

“It’s not the Midnight Walk we know and love,” Vicky says. “But it’s still a chance to challenge yourself and support your local Hospice.”

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Your Local Theatre Competition

The Players Theatre Nelson Street, Thame, OX9 2DP

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As soon as the theatre is able to re-open, come and see drama,comedy, music, celebrities and pantomime. We’ll also be back hosting ThameCinema4All. We are almost next door to the fire station with plenty of parking in the main car park at the end of the road.

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Thame Players take to YouTube stage!

You can’t see Thame Players strutting their stuff at the Players Theatre in Nelson Street for the time being, but you can see some of the actors strutting some of their stuff on the Thame Theatre page on YouTube!

It’s a page well worth visiting.

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Then there’s a dramatic rendition of a wonderful poem by the Cornish poet Charles Causley, ‘Colonel Fazackerley Butterworth-Toast’, which is all about the failure of the resident ghost to scare Colonel Fazack, as he dines in the old castle he has just bought.

Please watch what’s been uploaded so far by visiting Thame Players’ website www.thameplayers.co.uk and clicking on YouTube channel. You’ll be helping to keep the theatre going in spirit, if not in the flesh, until the day when the Players Theatre can open its doors again.

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Useful Numbers Boots Chemist (High Street) 01844 213882 www.boots.com Boots Chemist 01844 218248 British Gas Emergency 0800 111999 www.britishgas.co.uk Bucks County Council 01296 395000 www.buckscc.gov.uk Bucks County Council Transport Services 01296 382416 www.transportforbucks.net Chinnor Library 01844 351721 www.oxfordshire.gov.uk Chinnor Parish Council 01844 353267 www.chinnorparishcouncil.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 4994108 www.citizensadvice.org.uk www.highwycombecab.org.uk Citizens Advice Bureau Thame 0344 4111444 www.caox.org.uk Community Bus-Stokenchurch 07549 838773 www.stokenchurch communitytransport.org.uk Downley Community Centre 07580 953181 www.downley.org Downley Pharmacy 01494 513060 www.downleypharmacy.com Environmental Health 01235 422403 www.southoxon.gov.uk Highways 08453 101111 www.highways.gov.uk Ibstone Parish Council www.ibstone.org.uk John Radcliffe Hospital 01865 741166 www.oxfordradcliffe.nhs.uk Lane end chemist 01494 880774 www.newdayspharmacy.com Lane End Parish Council 01494 437111 www.laneendparishcouncil.org.uk

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Based in Thame, we offer a full range of garage services from our clean & friendly workshop.

We offer the following services: • Servicing and Mechanical Repairs • MOT Testing and Repairs • Terraclean – Reduce emissions, restore MPG & regain performance • Excellent Tyre Prices • Brakes, Batteries and Exhausts • Full diagnostics - All Makes & Models • Remapping • Air conditioning (re-gas and servicing) • Have your vehicle serviced while your kids play • Free local collection & delivery

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Telephone: 01844 217918

5B Lupton Road, Thame, Oxford OX9 3SE Email: info@brownsthame.com Web: www.brownsthame.com

Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm | Sat: 8.30am - 1pm Out of Hours: Appointment Only