Princes Risborough View

PRINCES RISBOROUGH VIEW SERVING THE RESIDENTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES NOVEMBER 2011

ISSUE 22

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

COMMUNITY INFO, WHAT’S ON GUIDE, ARTICLES, PUZZLES, LOCAL BUSINESS PROMOTIONS AND MUCH MORE

DELIVERED FREE TO 4000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE PRINCES RISBOROUGH, MONKS RISBOROUGH, ASKETT AND WHITELEAF AREAS

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A new treat for you Distinctive contemporary range of exclusive but affordable clothes

Chocolate is a delicious new Boutique in the old High Street of Princes Risborough, opposite Costa coffee, presenting an exciting irresistible collection of designer labels such as Anna Scott, Uttam, Bohemia and Millie K, offering a distinctive contemporary range of exclusive but affordable clothing alongside beautiful jewellery and wonderful accessories for the discerning, fun, multi-tasking women of Buckinghamshire.

So whether you are a yummy mummy, domestic goddess, career women, girl about town, or all of the above, you will find something in Chocolate for you!

Go on Treat yourself!

Check out our website: www.chocolateboutique.me.uk And visit us at: 19 High Street, Princes Risborough HP27 0AE

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Editors Letter Welcome to the November issue of Princes Risborough View.

It’s hard to believe that Bonfire Night and Christmas will soon be upon us. We have had some lovely late summer sunshine and unseasonably warm days so we wonder what this winter will bring.

are pleased to say that many advertisiers across both our magazines have been with us for 5 years or more and report that they get good, consistent business. Because we print high quality, glossy magazines that are full of interesting local information and delivered through doors, people are pleased to keep them on their coffee tables until the next one arrives.

You will notice that the magazine is bigger again this month and we have many new businesses promoting their services. Advertising is not just about price but the response you get and we

We help promote local community events and charities with free space in every issue to help organisations spread the word. Check out the Risborough Rugby Club

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(page 10) and the Tree of Light (page 26). Shop ‘till you drop (page 24) is a charity event that raises money while you enjoy shopping. Gorgeous Giggles (page 7) are opening a brand new toy department, a must for children’s gifts.

The pubs and restaurants are all starting to advertise their Christmas events so get booking to avoid disappointment and Chiltern Brewery (page 27) are having hamper making days and tasting of Christmas puddings, mince pies, beers and ales etc – sounds delicious, we must book our place!

Information for Advertisers Copy deadline 1st of the previous month.

Advertisers rates from £17 + vat per issue.

(Based on 1/8 page advertisement on a 6 issue booking) Discounts available for 3 and 6 issue packages.

Contact us for premium page rates and flyer inclusion.

Call Coralie on 07500 048230 or email prview@live.co.uk for more information or to reserve advertising space.

Distribution: Princes Risborough View is delivered to 4000 homes and businesses in Princes Risborough, Monks Risborough, Whiteleaf and Askett.

(We also publish a similar magazine in the Stokenchuch/Lane End areas (Village View)) Whilst Chiltern Directories aim to provide a quality publication for local reference it cannot be held responsible for the services or reputation of any of the advertisers or for any content of advertisements or editorial herein. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the publishers. The magazines are produced on paper sourced from FSC approved paper mills and printed using vegetable based inks. They are happy to be recycled but please pass to a friend first.

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King William iV

Pub & Restaurant

01494 488329 Hampden Road, Speen Bucks HP27 0RU www.thekingwilliamivspeen.co.uk

Nestled in the heart of the Chilterns Hills in the picturesque village of Speen; located within easy reach of: Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Princes Risborough and surrounding areas.

Our rustic style food is inspired through our locally sourced suppliers - offering nutritious, wholesome and never seen before Gluten & wheat free dishes!

Events for November Please see our website for details: www.thekingwilliamivspeen.co.uk

If you’re in the in the area and fancy a light refreshment, why not pop in and try from our wide selection of ice cream in our bespoke parlour.

“Unique Hot Rocks eating experience” Situated close to Home of Rest for Horses Range of fine local cask ales, Family & dog friendly children’s play area

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Gorgeous Giggles Shop Expansion!

Presenting a dedicated TOY DEPARTMENT. Since Gorgeous Giggles opened it’s doors on a sunny April morning, we have been overwhelmed with the amount of support we have received from people coming into our shop. We are delighted to see people come back time and again and even taking joy in seeing the younger visitors grow up.

Part of the ethos of Gorgeous Giggles is to listen to

comments and suggestions that come our way. One of the biggest “complaints” we have received is that the old toy shop on Duke Street shut down some time ago.

Therefore we have decided that it’s high time we did something about it. We are opening up a whole new room dedicated to bring you a large selection of toys up to 9 years young. We are keeping with the traditional toys, the educational toys but most of

all, obviously, they are going to be FUN! So whether your giggler has earned a pocket-money treat or has a big birthday coming up, you can now come to Gorgeous Giggles for toys!!

Thank you to all our loyal customers for your continued support.

For those that have yet to visit, we look forward to meeting you soon.

Mark, Helen and Amy Lowe.

Gorgeous Giggles Ltd

4 Duke Street, Princes Risborough Tel: 01844 690378 www.gorgeousgiggles.co.uk

The shop for children Since April 2011, we have worked hard to bring you fantas�c names in children’s clothing such as; Lilly&Sid, Olive&Moss, Hatley, Frugi, Sarah Louise and Annafie.

Thanks to our customers we have been able to expand the clothing range to offer more choice from these suppliers and for that we thank-you!!

Not only did Princes Risborough lack the opportunity to purchase children’s clothes but we also miss the fantas�c toy shop that was once on Duke Street. For that part we have decided to dedicate a whole new room just for toys!!! Our toys will range from 0-9 years and we will con�nue with the unique and tradi�onal theme.

You can follow us on Twi�er, Facebook and sign up on our website to receive updates and offers, speaking of which our website address is www.gorgeousgiggles.co.uk where you can purchase goods online and get FREE delivery within a 10 mile radius by using code PR10MILES at checkout.

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1. Skilled following diamonds for example, right? (8) 2. Month before we met a Roman emperor (8) 3. Leaderless bigots’ lives (6) 5. A pot put back at the summit (4) 6. Beers Mac brewed and clasps tightly (8) 7. An aged sort of plan (6) 8. Worn deed or recipe (6) 11. Are cams used for these pieces of equipment? (7)

14. Call debts suspect (7) 17. All babes play this game! (8) 18. Entreat a worried beast (8) 19. Red icons forced to think (8) 22. Throne-shaped buzzer (6) 23. Draft I found floating freely (6) 24. Street travelled on or walked (6) 27. Maniac nearly held a skin disorder (4)

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Risborough Rugby Football Club

Risborough Rugby Football Club was founded in 2008 after a lengthy conversation in the Whiteleaf Cross PH between a group of like minded locals.

This lead to an inevitable game of street rugby to test our mettle!

The instigators of this heroic (and somewhat silly) kick about, decided to look into the possibility of setting up a rugby club.

And so began our first season as Risborough RFC in 2008-09, with a small selection of friendly matches, where we found our feet as a club. We were helped out with strips and balls by the county RFU to get us started.

With our home matches being played at Top school and our after match antics being undertaken at several different pubs, we had a good footing in the rugby scene, making a lot of friends along the way. In the following season, we

were invited to enter the Berks, Bucks and Oxon league 2 North and after a shaky start, finished strong and won the title. During this period we began coaching with yrs 7/8 at Top school.

Then at the end of 2010-11 season, we finished 2nd in the league (Berks, Bucks & Oxon North 1) and got ourselves a second successive promotion. In the same season we fought our way through a number of Cup rounds to win two cup finals. This has been an outstanding effort for such a young club.

All of this has been achieved with a growing squad of players, a small group of sponsors and we are very well supported and this continues in BBO’s Premier league this current season.

Why not come along and support your local team at a game and become a member to gain from our great club membership scheme.

Please contact us at: enquiries@risborough-rfc.com or visit our website: www.risborough-rfc.com 10

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Footnotes‌ With Debby Luxton BSc (Hons) Registered Podiatrist

Verrucae are warts that can be found anywhere on the foot but most often on the soles of the feet.

They are caused by a virus and thrive in damp, moist conditions such as swimming pools and communal showers.

If a verruca develops on a weight bearing area of the foot they can be painful, especially if hard skin (callus) builds up around them. If you think you might have a verruca, try

pinching the skin where you think it is. Corns tend to hurt when pressed but verrucae hurt when squeezed.

treatments should only be administered by a professional and registered chiropodist/ podiatrist.

Both children and adults can get a verruca and there are several treatments available Cryotherapy involves freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen or nitrous oxide, while caustic treatments include the application of salicylic acid or silver nitrate. Both these

Verrucae often disappear of their own accord although sometimes they can take up to 2 years before they go completely. If they are painful or unsightly, you may wish to seek the professional help of a Podiatrist.

For more information or to make an appointment, please phone Debby Luxton, Registered Podiatrist, on 01844 352200.

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Shear Madness

245 Main Road Walters Ash HP14 4TH

Barbers

Mandy Dearden & Lynn Nicholls Tel: 07742 361711 Email: s.madness@yahoo.co.uk

Open: Mon - Fri 9.30 - 5pm Sat 7.30 - 4pm Closed Thurs

SUDOKU Solution on Page 44

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Sells exquisite yarns from Artesano, Manos Del Urugauy and Rico as well as a wide range of patterns, knitting needles, crochet hooks and other accessories.

At Princes Risborough market every Thursday.

You can also visit the Studio by appointment.

Tel: 01494 481924 Email: kirsty.collins35@virgin.net

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Come to see us at our new premises just outside Princes Risborough or our main office in Old Amersham

Hearing Assessments For All The Family Call 0 1 4 9 4 7 3 3 8 4 0 today for more details www.astonhearing. co.uk Opening Hours:Princes Risborough - Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am to 12pm Amersham - Mon to Thurs 9am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 2pm Appointments available at both premises outside these hours - including late night appointments Woodway(Risboro Agricultural Centre) A One-Stop Shop for Hearing, Mobility and Personal Care Aston Hearing Services Working closely with Independent Living Consultants specialists in Mobility and Personal Care

Independent Living Consultants in partnership with Aston Hearing Services

Your local mobility shop - You talk, we listen.

wIde FIt FOOtwear Now in stock!

RECENTLY RELOCATED FROM RISBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE

• NEW range of wide fitting footwear - Men & Womens Shoes, Slippers & Sandals • Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs - Sales & Servicing - Come in and try a scooter today with no obligation!

• See our range of walk in baths, bath lifts and other helpful bathing products • Relax in our riser recliner chairs and adjustable beds - over 50 in stock to try!

• Get yourself moving with our huge range of wheelchairs, rollators & frames All these along with our large range of personal care products (including continence care) and daily living aids are now under one roof at our large new showroom: Woodway, Princes Risborough HP27 ONN

Tel: 01844 273050

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For ALL AGES Our Bus is available evenings and weekends.

Unique DOOR TO DOOR service, up to 14 passengers and wheelchair accessible.

Typical rates: Aylesbury (with 3 hours at destination) - £55.00 High Wycombe (3 hours) - £55.00 Oxford (3 hours) - £75.00 Wembley (4 hours) - £120.00 Silverstone Circuit (4 hours) - £100.00

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Winter wonderland Charity Event In aid of Iain Rennie

Comes to Kings Hotel, Stokenchurch Saturday November, 26th 2011

Ice Rink and 50ft Bouncy Snowman from 2pm Takeaway service available!

Tasty hotdogs for children * Hot chocolate tea * coffee & sweet treats Celebrity guest star Kate Garraway from Daybreak to switch on the Christmas Tree Lights at 5pm followed by Carol Service Ice Skating until 9.30pm Christmas market Stalls * Reindeer * Father Christmas Santa’s Helpers * Mulled wine and mince pies Please join us to make this event a success

Food and Drink available all day. Call now to reserve your table in the Kings Eating House To advertiseTel: please01494 call 07500 048230 or email prview@live.co.uk 609090 * www.kingshoteluk.com

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Recipe of the Month

Pasta Carbonara

Serves 3-4

Recipe courtesy of chef Lindsey Crozier & photographs by Nigel Maisey

Lovely with some speciality ciabatta bread or garlic bread.

Ingredients:

Method:

1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 300g Spaghetti 2 cloves of garlic 4 slices of smoked ham chopped 2 egg yolks 4 tablespoons single cream Ground black pepper & salt 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1 large frying pan is required 20

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook spaghetti for 5-10 minutes until soft. When cooked strain and put to one side.

2. Place the butter and oil in a large frying pan and place over a moderate heat, crush or finely chop the garlic and add to the pan, let the garlic soften then add the chopped ham and season.

3. Put the spaghetti into the pan and stir until the pasta has heated through.

4. Place the egg yolks in a separate bowl, add the cream and whisk together, pour over the pasta and stir for 1 minute over the heat, the eggs will curdle if left on the heat for too long so take care not to overcook.

5. When heated through serve and sprinkle with the parmesan.

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Aylesbur y Road, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 0JW • Co-educational 3 to 11 with small classes • Extended hours of care during term time • Excellent results in SATs, 11+ & Common Entrance • Balanced, well-rounded education focusing on each child as a unique individual • High standards & levels of expectation • French, PE and ICT from Nursery class • Activities, clubs & societies for all year groups • Wide range of sporting opportunities, including swimming & inter-school fixtures • Music tuition in a variety of instruments

Details and/or prospectus phone: 01844 345005 Website: www.st-teresas.bucks.sch.uk

Chiltern Cats ProteCtion We always have lots of gorgeous cats and sometimes kittens in need of loving homes.

FREE Neutering Vouchers available for eligible households* (*households on a low income, senior citizens, students & those in receipt of income-related benefits)

We are also in urgent need of volunteer fosterers and fundraisers.

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WE GRIND THEM DOWN TO 12” MAX BELOW GROUND LEVEL MINIMUM GROUND DISTURBANCE SURFACE ROOTS CAN BE REMOVED

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School Holiday Events Every school holiday we have a variety of activities organised, including lots of hands on fun.

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STEAM HAULED

STEAM TRAINS DEPART CHINNOR STATION

10.15, 11.30, 1.00, 2.15 and 3.30

Santa will be giving out presents to all children during the journey. To book phone 01844 354117 between 10.00am - 3.00pm Sat & Sun from 5th Nov.

27th, 31st Dec and Mon 2nd Jan 2012 10.30, 12.00, 1.30 and 3.00 (No booking required) Talking Timetable - 01844 353535 or www.chinnorrailway.co.uk To advertise please call 07500 048230 or email prview@live.co.uk

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Princes Risborough Tree of Light 2011

The Tree of Light, organised by the Rotary Club of Princes Risborough, will again be appearing in Princes Risborough for the last 2 months of the year.

The dedication boards will be updated weekly. Dedications can continue to be made and the lights on the Tree will remain lit until the end of the year.

All funds raised will be shared between the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Rotary charities.

The Tree provides an opportunity to honour, remember or celebrate the life of someone special by dedicating a light on the Tree.

Over £4000 was raised in 2010.

The names of those being remembered will be recorded on display boards close to the Tree of Light, and will be published in the Bucks Free Press.

Dedication forms will be distributed door to door in the local area during October, and are also available from the Princes Risborough Information Centre.

The Dedication Ceremony will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 27th November at the Tree, located in the gardens next to the Tesco roundabout.

Sponsor Form (Block Capitals Please) Your name and address Title: Surname: Initials: Address:

Names to be remembered (please print)

Post Code: Tel:

Signed: Date: / /

Total Enclosed £ Cheques payable to The Rotary Club of Princes Risborough. The size of donation is left to your discretion.

Please send to: Tree of Light c/o Hillside, Westfield, Whiteleaf, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 0LH or hand in at Princes Risborough Information Centre.

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LES LINEY

VEHICLE HIRE Car & Van Hire

All sizes available Including: • Luton Tail Lifts • A.A. Cover - Fully insured • Unlimited Mileage • Customer Parking

Also Available:

24hr Accident and Breakdown Service

Tel: 01844 292783 Mob: 07860 795236

Les Liney Vehicle Hire, Old Farm Workshops, Haddenham Road, Kingsey HP17 8LS.

Christmas at the Chiltern Brewery… …is a very special time and a fantastic way to shop for luxury gifts of real quality and local provenance.

Browse our range of fabulous hampers, fine wines, locally made foods and award winning draught and bottled beers at the brewery shop in Terrick.

Why not join us on one of our hamper making days on Saturdays 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th December?

Select your own choice of goodies for beautiful presentation. There will be tastings of our delicious Christmas Pudding with Lord Lieutenant’s Porter, brandy butter and mince pies; not forgetting party packs of beer for your festive celebrations.

Glad Tidings Winter Stout is a warming, dark beer which complements festive foods with its deep flavours of spice and citrus. Winter’s Ale is our special limited edition draught for the season. So come and try our artisan beers and toast to a very merry Christmas!

Find out more at www.chilternbrewery.co.uk

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Solar SavingS E

verything it seems, is going up, from increases in the earth’s temperature to energy prices.

systems. They offer both roof and ground mounted solutions for domestic, commercial and agricultural customers.

But what can we do, as individuals, about such concerns? Well, one green solution that will help tackle both carbon emissions and energy price rises is the installation of solar pv panels. The number of solar pv installations is increasing across the UK as consumers are becoming better informed about renewable energy benefits and the feedin tariff (FIT) scheme.

Roger Cole from Sunsparks, explains, ‘Basically, you get paid for generating electricity. If you then use that electricity in your home, you save money on your utility bill because your solar electricity is essentially free. What you don’t consume, you sell back to the national grid.’

Local company, Sunsparks, designs and installs these cost effective energy

The technology is also fantastically green.

It is estimated that a 2kWp domestic solar installation will save as much as a tonne of carbon emissions every year.

5 reasons why you should invest in solar pv 1 You are paid 43.3 pence for every unit of electricity you generate TAx FREE* . If you generate 1,000 units of electricity per year, you will be paid for 1,000 units regardless of whether you use it or not.

2 Buy less energy from your supplier as you use the electricity you generate.

3 Any surplus electricity is exported. For this you will recieve an additional payment.

4 The technology is clean and green producing no greenhouse or other gases.

5 The feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme is UK government endorsed to encourage renewable energy micro-generation. The investment is linked to Retail Price Index (RPI) and guaranteed for 25 years.

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news flash!

Energy prices are going through the roof… why choose sunsparks?

1 An independant local company accredited by MCS, REAL and Elecsa.

2 Sunsparks only use industryleading, quality brands such as Mitsubishi panels and SMA Sunny Boy inverters to give you optimum energy generation, product reliability and peace of mind.

3 All meetings are carried out with Sunsparks’ proprietors Roger Cole and Kieren Moore, who will answer any questions you may have and will personally oversee all aspects of the design and installation.

Sunsparks do not use salespeople or subcontractors.

4 A fully operational solar pv system installed by Sunsparks can be viewed by appointment at our office in Thame.

5 References from satisfied clients are available on request.

Have you noticed how your energy prices have gone up recently? There is a way of limiting these increases, whilst helping the environment and making money. Install solar pv panels from Sunsparks and get paid for all the electricity they generate.

Sunsparks specialise in both large and small domestic and commercial solar pv installations, using class-leading products and offer a high-quality, professional service to all our customers.

We are locally based and offer a FREE, no obligation survey. Get in touch today and see how we can make renewable energy work for you.

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Kop Hill Climb 2011 Photos kindly supplied by Adam Lee, Photrain.

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It’s official Kop Hill Climb 2011was a roaring success.

The event at Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire was attended by over 11,500 people and raised over £40,000 for charity.

This year saw a record number of entrants, with an excellent range of motorcycles ranging from a 1913 Rudge Multi to a 1972 Norton Commando.

The oldest car was a 1903 Humber Humberette – see website for a full entry list. The sponsors’ cars provided a more modern spectacle of Aston Martin, Citroen, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Koenigsegg.

Good weather gave everyone the

opportunity to enjoy not only the motor event but also the trade stands, food outlets and family entertainment, especially Connie a very special visitor aged 103 who enjoyed the event from the passenger seat of David Furnell’s 1910 steam car. People were amazed by the technology of the 1904 Electric Waverley and the steam car driving around the paddock.

Some notable car nuts, including Chris Evans and Jay Kay took on the hill.

Chris in his Ferrari 418 and Jay Kay in his Dodge Charger and the unique Ferrari 330 GT Vignale Shooting Brake.

A provisional date of 22/23 September 2012 has been set for next year’s event.

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Sunter’s Orchard

A taste of the Chilterns

We are a small private orchard producing seasonal apple juice and a range of delicious homemade preserves.

Apple juice carefully made from the apples of Sunter’s Orchard, fresh, crisp, pure apple flavour not too sweet, never dry just full of flavour and apple goodness.

Enjoy a taste of old England. Home made Jam and Marmalade using traditional recipes with no added preservatives or colour, just quality fruit.

Damson, Victoria Plum, Mirabell Plum, Gooseberry, Bucks Blue Plum, Mixed Berries All produce packed & distributed by Combined Carriers

Tel 01844 345399 or 01844 275525 Please call for prices and delivery information.

Combined Carriers is your local expert delivery service specialising in a range of high quality services for all your logistics needs.

Same Day Courier Service Fulfilment & Mailing of Letters, Brochures, Samples.

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Let our dedicated team, committed to ‘delivering’ a full range of transport services, take care of you and make sure that whatever you need delivered, is done in time and with the highest levels of service.

We have moved to a new, easily accessible, location so give us a ring or just pop in and let us help.

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The Montessori Nursery School “We support children’s inherent love of learning” The Village Hall Kingston Blount Oxfordshire OX39 4SW

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Fence, Tree, Field and Groundwork Operation Specialists Call any time for a free quotation Chris Rand 07970 275208

After a varied summer, its quickly heading towards winter which brings the need for hedge trimming, clearance and tree pruning.

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Cutting Remarks!

By Mike Payne

I don’t know how historians in years to come are going to find out the nitty, gritty stories that were printed in the local papers in years gone by, as today’s papers are very different by comparison.

The internet is all very well but it doesn’t tell you things like, “the Forest Laboratory was carrying out experimental breeding of Death Watch Beetles”, or that the “Black Aces Band was playing at the Princes Risborough Tennis Club’s Grand Carnival Dance!”

Trawling through the pages of the local newspapers from years gone by is a great way to while away a few hours and it is amazing what you can discover.

My fellow historian Chris Kingham is an expert at finding little Risborough gems from the old newspapers. The other day he gave me a piece all about the “Whiteleaf Flea”. What on earth was that you may ask? It was actually a homemade aeroplane and the original inventor, a Frenchman, made headlines when he flew one from Paris to England for 3s 5½d! It inspired a certain Mr Chambers of Whiteleaf to build one of these planes for himself.

The report, from a November 1935 edition of the Bucks Advertiser, goes on to tell the reader a few more details of the machine. Mr Chambers, (the reporter never revealed the gentleman’s first name) had never flown before and was proposing to learn in his own aircraft. All I can say is, sooner him than me! By the way the plane was 20 feet in length, had a wingspan of 12 feet six inches, weighed 200lbs and could land at a flying speed of 20 mph!

Apart from that report of the Whiteleaf Flea story, there were lots of other little snippets of interest on the A4 sheet Chris copied. One notice read, “By order of the Aylesbury Brewery Co. Ltd the Old Star Inn and 3 cottages in Church St (suitable for conversion to two cottage residencies) would be auctioned on November 18th 1935”. And another piece about the Timberlab

The Whiteleaf Flea

said that they were tasked to find the best willow for making cricket bats. Some of the bats made were tested by the professional cricketers of the day, players like Eric Hollies, Len Hutton or Denis Compton amongst many others. Meanwhile, the foundations of the new Church Hall had been built and it was expected that the hall itself would be erected and completed within a few days. Not sure which hall they are referring to there, I will find out.

One sad report told of the death of a local resident.

He was a well-known carpenter and ‘shortly after taking his morning stroll around Risborough he was found dead in his armchair at home’. On a happier note the film that was sweeping the country, the 1934 version of The Old Curiosity Shop, ‘which had been so keenly awaited by cinemagoers’ was to be shown the following week at the ‘Princes Cinema’.

Not sure if that was the former name of the Carlton Cinema, or whether the film was to be shown at the Old British School on the corner of Station Road and Wycombe Road, as I know that was also used as a cinema for a while. I will check that out with CK. And finally, there was a report on the virtues, or not, of making your own potted meats and fish pastes.

Mmmm, sounds delicious.

Old newspaper cuttings are certainly a treasure trove to historians like me.

Email Mike at mpayne233@btopenworld.com or ring 01844 347511 if you have any interesting newspaper cuttings about Risborough, or if you would like to find out more about the Heritage Society.

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It’s Hedge Planting Time The late Autumn is the traditional time to plant hedging.

The soil is still warm from the Summer, and the soon to arrive rain will ensure the plants will receive much needed water.

There are basically two choices of hedging plants - pot grown or bare rooted. We much prefer to use pot grown, although more expensive, the plants are much bigger and stronger and far more reliable to take. Bare rooted is a cheaper option, but we find that come the Spring, many have not made it through the Winter and have to be replaced which is a real frustration.

For a good strong evergreen hedge go for Laurel, Privet, Yew - which is good in shade - or the much derided Leylandii. The latter can, if left to its own devices, romp away - growing anything up to 3 feet a year - and can cause problems. But if regularly

trimmed, a Leylandii hedge is a a neat and tidy barrier.

If you are looking for some flower in your hedge, think about Escallonia, Forsythia one of the taller Lavenders or even Rosemary. The last two give you fragrance too.

For a neat low hedge - go for Box, Lonicera or a Dwarf Lavender such as Munstead or Hidcote. These plants can be trimmed tightly and are ideal for a traditonal knot garden.

These days many people are rightly concerned with security and are looking to plant an ‘Intruder Hedge’ to deter any unwanted visitors.

Pyracantha, Quickthorn and Dog Rose all possess sharp spiky thorns and will make any burglar think twice.

To give your hedge the very best start, we recommend a dressing of Bonemeal and Rootgrow when you plant. This will ensure your hedge will receive the very best nutrients to help it establish next Spring.

We hold a good stock of hedging plants through the Winter season, and we take orders for any bare rooted plants or pot grown varieties we don’t have on site.

We also offer a free local delivery service for any hedging.

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Chilterns Christian Fellowship CCF is an Elim Pentecostal church in the heart of the Chilterns serving the community with the love of God We are a lively church of people from a wide variety of Christian backgrounds and on Sunday mornings we enjoy vibrant services in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We extend a warm welcome to all. We have other events at different times and locations during the week. Please contact our church office on 01844 275822 or visit our website at www.chilterns.org.uk for further details of all our activities.

Sunday Morning Service

10am Coffee and Donuts,10:30am Worship The Community Centre Wades Park Princes Risborough HP27 9AX

Oasis Coffee Lounge and Bookshop Monday to Saturday 10am – 1pm 28 High Street Princes Risborough HP27 0AX

Chilterns Christian Fellowship 28 High Street, Princes Risborough HP27 0AX Part of the Elim Pentecostal Group.

Registered Charity No. 251549.

Clickettyclack Knitting Yarn & Haberdashery

Mail order catalogue also available Send £3.50 cheque payable to ‘Clickettyclack’, and post to Clickettyclack, Dept RV, Unit 11a, Open Monday 12.00-4.30pm, Tuesday-Friday Woodway, Princes Risborough, HP27 0NN, or phone with credit/debit card payment 10.00am-4.30pm, Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm Brochure payment refundable Browse our wide selection of budget to luxury yarns, with first order £10+ knitting and crochet patterns, Gutermann threads, Disabled access available ribbons, buttons, haberdashery and cross stitch available to purchase and order. via Bucks Mobility showroom

Come and see our lovely new showroom

Ample free parking on site By car from Princes Risborough, take A4010 towards High Wycombe. Approximately 1/4 mile after leaving Princes Risborough, turn left at staggered crossroads, signposted Lacey Green. At the first building on right hand side, take the second entrance. Arriva 300 Aylesbury/Wycombe bus stops outside (ask for Windy Ridge).

Find us at Unit 11a, First Floor, Woodway, Princes Risborough HP27 0NN 01844 273739 www.clickettyclack.co.uk mail@clickettyclack.co.uk

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Useful Numbers all in one place!

Bledlow Ridge Cricket Club

Henry Hale - 07530 203951 John Rolfe - 07803 182336 www.bledlowridgecc.com

British Legion

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Risborough Community Centre

Princes Risborough Music Society

Risborough Countryside Group

01844 346118 / 343850 01844 345511

Princes Risbourough Netball Club

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

01844 350400

Cross Keys Surgery

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Horsenden Tennis Club 01844 344022 peterkm@live.co.uk

Monday Art Group

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Monks Risborough W.I. 01844 346345

Princes Risborough & District U3A

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Princes Risborough Afternoon W.I 01844 345653

Princes Risborough Baptist Church

Princes Risborough Photographic Society Princes Risborough Tennis Club

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Princes Risborough Youth Center 01844 344807 youth@buckscc.gov.uk

Risborough & District Bridge Club

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Risborough & District Model Railway

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Risboro’ & District Bridge Club

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Risborough Good Neighbours 01844 342600

Risborough Rangers Football Club

Sally Robertshaw (PR Officer) - 07871 038 128 Richard Woodward (Chairman) - 01844 342 202 Steve Burnett (Press Officer) - 07976 631 122 www.risboroughrangers.com

Risborough Rangers Junior Football Club

Tony McManus - 07801 853647 www.risboroughrangersjfc.co.uk

Rotary Club of Princes Risborough www.rcpc.org.uk

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Club 01844 275748 rdmrc@btinternet.com www.rdmrc.nildram.co.uk

Saint Dunstan’s Church

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Risborough Area Business Group (RABG)

St Mary’s Church

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Princes Risborough Cricket Club 01844 347693 www.prcc.org.uk

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Minister: Rev. David Jenkins 01296 488963 Hall Lettings - 01844 344705

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Risborough Area Forum (FAF)

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Princes Risborough Heritage Society Not long after Halloween the Princes Risborough Heritage Society will be holding their own spooky evening on Tuesday 8th November. This will incorporate a talk by Hugh Grainger and will feature local Ghost stories. The evening starts at 8pm at the usual venue of the Wellington Road School. We hope you will be brave enough to attend! All will be made most welcome and drinks will be available – although no spirits will be seen.

Princes Risborough Country Market We are under the Market House, Market Square every Thursday morning, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

We are now taking orders for all your Christmas goodies - we can supply mince pies, Christmas puddings, cakes, wreaths, preserves - all locally made.

Why not come and see us?

Can’t make it on a Thursday?

We will be at the Sunday Market on 20th November.

We will have a reduced range of goods due to space, but do come and see us for a range of what we do.

Could you be a possible new producer? We welcome anyone with a passion for what they do.

Do you cook, garden, make preserves or do craft?

Please either come and see us or contact below.

For further information please look at our website at www.buckscountrymarkets or ring Lorraine on 01844 347230 who will be very pleased to hear from you.

We are a small friendly group who welcome new members both on-stage and back-stage, please contact either Lynda Maynard 01844 273630 or Fiona Gammon on 01844 275216 for more information.

Risborough Countryside Group November Walk

Hampden Country With Francis Gomme

4 mile circular walk from Hampden Common exploring this ancient Chiltern landscape including some of the best surviving sections of the 2000 year old Grims Ditch and the historic Hampden Estate.

Plus the great beechwoods at their best. A few stiles and possibly slippery paths! Meet Hampden Common cricket pavilion at 10am. OS 846015. Lifts from Princes Risborough can be arranged.

Please contact Francis Gomme if you wish to join this walk. 01844 274865 The Risborough Countryside Group conserves local wildlife, supports local wild places and explores our rich rural history.Visit our website at http://risboroughcountrysidegroup.blogspot.com for the very latest news on local wildlife and heritage, nd details of summer walks, or you can email@ francisgomme@aol.com.

Hobbies and Crafts Exhibition

‘Breath of Spring’ will be the next production for “Shoestring Productions”, with four performances being held at The Whitecross Hall, Monks

Are you a collector, or do you have other interesting hobbies? If so, have you ever wanted a chance to show off your hobby to the public? Well, now you may be able to do just that. If there is enough interest I am planning to put on a Hobbies and Crafts exhibition on a Saturday around March or April next year in the Community Centre. I would like to hear from anyone, young or old, there is no age limit, who would like to take part, whether it be with a collection of stamps, medals, coins, ephemera, models, programmes, scrapbooks, teddy bears, autographs, frogs, doll’s houses or anything else for that matter. The exhibition is open to anyone and I am also looking for unusual collections, like thimbles, or novelty soaps or roadside cones etc! I would also like to hear from people whose craft is their hobby, whether it be sewing, carpentry, jewellery making, metalwork, knitting or anything else.

Risborough, planned for February 2012 including a Saturday afternoon matinee. Performance dates are currently being finalised and will be available shortly

If you have always wanted to show your hobby to a wider audience then please get in touch. I tried this a few years ago in the Molins canteen and the event

Shoestring Productions A Date For Your Diary

Arguably Peter Coke’s most famous play ’Breath of Spring’ will keep the audience laughing from start to finish. It involves a lot of furs and a band of middle aged women, lead by an old dictatorial brigadier, who between them devise elaborate plots to move the said furs from their owners and give the profits to deserving charities.The richness of the characters and the sparkling one liners give the 1950’s play an eternal appeal.

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was very popular, and I would like to do it again involving the people of Risborough.

If you are interested and would like further details then please ring me, Mike Payne on 01844 347511.

Space is limited so contact me as soon as possible please. I look forward to hearing from you.

Iain Rennie Penn Flower Nursery near Princes Risborough will be home to a festive winter wonderland including a Santa’s Grotto on every weekend in December guaranteed to wow visitors of all ages. All donations will go to Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care.

Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care Charity calls on community to help patients stay at home for Christmas Newly merged charity Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care (IRGH) is calling on local communities to support its festive fundraising to help give patients facing life-limiting illness across Herts and Bucks the choice to be cared for at home surrounded by friends and family over Christmas, New Year and beyond.

involved but there is nothing more special for them at Christmas than to receive a letter from Father Christmas himself. IRGH is combining with the Pepper Foundation to offer everyone the chance to make Christmas magical for the children in their lives by arranging for a signed and personalised letter to arrive from the man in red at the North Pole. In return for a donation, there is a choice of letters tailored to different ages and orders can be placed online until Friday 9 December at: www.irhh.org/xmasletter All profits will be equally split between IRGH adult nursing teams and the Pepper children’s nursing team.

Christmas Cards And Virtual Gifts

Once again a stunning range of Christmas cards will be available to buy, kindly sponsored this year by local companies. New for this year is a beautiful A5 2012 Rhyme and Reason Desk Diary and there’s also an extended ‘virtual gifts’ range to give even more choice when shopping for the person who has everything!

Choose from nursing, family support, complementary therapies and day hospice and you will receive a card including the value of your gift for you to pass on to the recipient.

Order from the Christmas catalogue, available from all IRHH shops; call 01442 827699 or visit www.irhh.org/shop

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Festive Fun Runs

Fast-moving Santas will be taking centre stage in High Wycombe and St Albans at special sponsored runs in December. The Rye Park in High Wycombe will be hosting a Santa Dash on Saturday 3 December offering people the chance to join in a 5km run dressed in a Santa suit or a 1km Reindeer Run. The 5km Dash is open to runners aged 10 years and over and entry costs £15 which includes a Santa suit and a medal, while the Reindeer Run is open to all ages and costs £7.50 which includes Reindeer ears, a flashing nose and a medal.

To sign up please visit the Events and Activities section of the website www.irhh.org

Letter From Father Christmas

The Reindeer Runs are especially suitable for young children and they thoroughly enjoy getting

“Santa and the Elves are busy packing the presents for the Santa Specials that will be running throughout December, enabling the volunteers to have a short rest before operating every Saturday and Sunday that month - see the advertisement on page 25 in this issue.”

Book in advance on 07979 055366. There is a Talking Timetable on 01844 353535, or you can visit our website at www.chinnorrailway.co.uk.

Princes Risborough Methodist Church Hall To Rent For your meetings or childrens parties.Daytime and evenings available @ Princes Risborough Methodist Church.

For information please call 01844 344705.

Princes Risborough Morning W.I. Wednesday 9th November A talk given by Dr. & Mrs Bullimore entitled “The Street of India” Wednesday 14th December A talk given by Mrs J Dark entitled “Christmas Crackers”

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Princes Risborough Sunday Markets The markets take place in the car park of the George & Dragon pub, High Street, Princes Risborough on the third Sunday of the month (with the exception of special dates in December) from 10am to 1pm and feature food and crafts from the area.

The next markets will take place on the 20th November. Special Christmas markets will be held on 3rd December (children’s) and 10th December (food and craft).

For further information, please contact: info@risboroughmarkets.co.uk

St. Dunstan’s, Monks Risborough Remembrance Sunday 13th November at 10am This service provides a time to remember those who have given and continue to give their lives in the service of others. The service at St. Dunstan’s includes the laying of wreaths, a roll call of those who have died and a two minute silence. This is followed by a further Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial on the corner of Mill Lane/Aylesbury Road at about 11.15am Advent Craft Fair 1000-1200 in St Dunstan’s Church on 26th November.

Jewellery, Photographs and prints, Cards and Gift Tags, Homemade cakes and produce, Plants and bulbs, Great raffle prizes.

Remembrance Sunday

The Remembrance Sunday service will commence at 10.00am on Sunday 13th November. All members of the community are invited to attend and the service finishes in time to join the town led dedication in the Market Square at 11.00am.

Time to Remember Service

Our Annual Time to Remember Service will be held in St Mary’s Princes Risborough at 3pm on Sunday 27th November. All are welcome to attend, in particular those who have suffered bereavement in the past year and wish to have a moment to remember their loved ones. If you know anyone who might like to attend who is not a regular church goer please invite them along.

Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Chapter House

Princes Risborough Charter Market

Christingle Service, 4th December at 10am.

A family friendly service for all ages without Holy Communion. The Christingle is an orange with a candle, red ribbon and sweets that is used to tell people about God’s love for the world. It is also the symbol used by the Children’s Society in promoting its work to help young people who are disadvantaged or abused. Please come along to join in the fun and receive a Christingle orange as part of the celebration.

Don’t forget that the Princes Risborough Charter Market runs every Thursday in the High Street from 9am to 4pm, where there are a variety of stalls selling goods from fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, French cheese and olives, through to plants, hand made jewellery, household linens, pet and bird food, and wool. The market has recently expanded and now runs down the High Street as well as in the car park at the back of the George and Dragon Pub.

Christmas Concert by Candlelight on Wednesday 14th December. St Dunstan’s Church at 8.00pm with the Chinnor Silver Band.

Wycombe Swan Theatre

Tickets are £7.00 from Rosemary Tel 01844 344417

St Mary’s Church Project Complete

At this time our main contractor has completed the major refurbishment of the Church. At present, the audio visual equipment is being fitted and soon after the furniture will be put back so we can enjoy our first service in the refurbished St Mary’s on 30th October. It seems a long time since we had our last service there 52

back in January. Very many thanks to all those who have helped us raise almost 1.4 million pounds to refurbish our beautiful church and build the Chapter House along with the wonderful modern facilities.

Just a reminder that our Sunday services will be ‘back to normal’ from then onwards i.e.: 8am Holy Communion, 9.30am Parish Communion, 11.15 TGIS. You can get details of our other services from our website: www. stmarysrisborough.org.uk.

The BIG Messiah

Princes Risborough Music Society and Marlow Choral Society - with leading soloists and the Cygnus Orchestra of London (conductor: Chris Grant) -combine to perform Handel’s Messiah at Wycombe Swan Theatre on Sunday 27th November at 7.30pm.

Performance supported by Wycombe District Council Tickets: £12.00 and £16.00 01844 342202, 07976 848002 or www.wycombeswan.co.uk

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Community

Risborough Rugby Club Risborough Rugby have challenged Risborough Rangers to a charity rowing event on 30/10 between 11am and 3pm in the Market Square. Why not come along and cheer them on or join in, all funds go to Help for Heroes.

Risborough Area Community Bus Plans several outings during the run-up to Christmas: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton on Sunday 30th October - 1pm to 4.30pm Steaming Day, Witches and Wizards, and Children’s Fancy Dress. £6.00; children: 5 - 16 - £3.00; under 5s – free. Normal admission terms apply.

Bicester Village and Garden Centre on Saturday 12th November - 1.30pm to 5.30pm £7.00; seniors and children (5 - 16): £3.50; under 5s free.

World’s End Garden Centre at Wendover on Saturday 26th November - 1pm to 4.30pm £3.00; children: 5 - 16 - £1.50; under 5s - free.

World’s End Garden Centre at Wendover on Saturday 10th December - 1pm to 4.30pm £3.00; children: 5 - 16 - £1.50; under 5s - free.

Waddesdon Manor on Sunday 11th December 12pm to 4.00 pm House and Gardens, Christmas Food and Gardens and Carols. £6.00; children: 5 - 16 - £3.00; under 5s - free.

Normal admission terms apply.

Our unique DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE will be available for all outings.

For information and bookings, please call 07941 963097.

Princes Risborough Primary School Annual Quiz Extravaganza Saturday 12th November.

Doors open 7:00pm for 7:30 start. Tickets £9.00 to include an excellent ploughman’s supper.

Please contact Sharon Houchin for tickets shazzahouch@gmail.com or 07985274106.

This is always a sell out so get your tickets early!

Christmas Shopping Evening Tuesday 15th

November 7:30pm onwards. Tickets £2 in advance/£3 on the door. To include a welcome drink! Lots of stalls selling lovely items. Come along and browse! Contact Claudia Stevens for further information and tickets. Tel: 01844 273708; claudia.k.stevens@googlemail.com

Risborough Rangers Football Club Did you know there is a thriving football club on your doorstep playing a good standard of football? The first team play in the Spartan South Midlands Division 2 (Step 7 of the non-league ladder) and are situated in Horsenden Lane, next to the cricket and tennis clubs. The facilities at our ground include a main stand holding 25 seats, a smaller stand holding approximately 10-15 people, a tea-bar, a clubhouse/ bar and also, for a small fee, a match day programme on entry to the ground. We are very proud of our set-up and would like to invite the public to come and have a look and be impressed by what we are achieving. They play regular on a Saturday afternoon and when the first team play away, the reserves play at “Windsor’s” in the Spartan South Midlands Reserve League Division 1. Also, the football club have a website if you need to find out any more information on www.risboroughrangers.com” Sally Robertshaw (Public Relations Officer) - 07871 038 128 Richard Woodward (Chairman) - 01844 342 202 Steve Burnett (Press Officer) - 07976 631 122 Horsendon Lane, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire,HP27 9NE

Risborough Rangers Girls FC Looking for Players We are looking for more players of all abilities (7-11 years) to add to our existing teams. Girls who like football and want to be part of a friendly and fun group and make new friends, should come and get involved. No experience required, no need to book just turn up. Qualified coaches will guarantee a new skill learnt each week!!

If you would like to know more contact: Vicky Bonham 07922 865305 or visit our website www.Risboroughrangersjfc.co.uk

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Index

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Education Education Consultants Electrician Kinn Electrical Mike Smith Fencing Rand Contracting Food Supplier The Lamb and Hog Roast Company Sunters Orchard Foot Professional Helen Boehm Flooring Gallery Wood Flooring Furniture Restorers Cane and Rush Workshop Garage Services Keep Motoring M40 Car Care McDonalds Motors Motec Gardening Services Markland Stumpbusters Garden Nurseries Askett Nurseries Hairdressing Hair by Jo Handyman Services Handy Andy Inside out Mike Chester Handyman Hearing Services Aston Hearing Services Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Heating Engineer APT Heating KDS Plumbing and Heating Holidays Motts Travel Home Care Lynne Woods Hotels Kings Hotel Lambert Arms Knife Sharpening Edge of Perfection Knitting/Haberdashery Clickettyclack Moss Stitch Yarns Landscape Gardeners Wooster Construction Locksmiths Chiltern Locksmiths Logistics Combined Carriers Mobility Specialists Independent Living Consultants

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Oil Boilers Oilserv 23 Osteopaths David Gray 33 Luxton Clinic 13 Painting and Decorating Decorastic 6 Pest Control All Types Pest Control 12 Photography Training Photrain 27 Piano Tuition Ian Shaw 34 Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Clinic Aurora Clinic 33 Plumbing and Heating KDS Plumbing and Heating 18 Taps UK 40 Printers Elan Printing 44 Public House The King William IV 5 Railway Chinnor and Princes 25 Risborough Railways Restaurants Bella Vita 34 Schools St Teresa’s Catholic School 21 Shoe Shop Wainwright’s 48 Shooting Tuition E.J.Churchill 39 Shopping Event Shop ‘till you drop 24 Solar Roofing Solarroof Energy Ltd 37 Sunsparks 28 & 29 Taxi Service Red Line Taxis 3 Transport Services Risborough Community Bus 18 Vehicle Hire Les Liney 27 Vets Sprinz and Nash 35 Windows Bryant Double Glazing & Roofline 41 The Finishing Touch 11 Window Doctor 2 Window Cleaning Powell’s Window 9 Cleaning Services This magazine is printed on environmentally friendly paper from sustainable forests.

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Help older people in Buckinghamshire stay warm and healthy this winter!

Did you know?

The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free state benefit that’s paid automatically each winter to all eligible older people to help them keep warm in winter. For many older people this Payment is vital in helping them get through the cold winter.

The Big Heat Fund: Think Local. Give Local.

This unique fund supports voluntary and community groups working in all parts of the county to help the most vulnerable older people this winter. The Big Heat Fund means that you can use your Winter Fuel Payment to help the most vulnerable older people in the county. You don’t have to give all your Payment, just whatever you’d like to give to help other older people this winter.

And, if we can, the Foundation will also claim the Gift Aid on your donation. Just complete the form below and send it back to the Foundation at the address shown.

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