Cublington Crier March 2020 #393

March 2020

No.393

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Editorial Dear friends in Cubbles

Does anyone else have nicknames for places? Rev Peter frequently refers in his sermons to his visits to ‘Cubs’, my father-in-law affectionately called us ‘Cubbles’ which has stuck in our family, others say ‘Cubbers’. Generally though these are terms of endearment forour community spirited village - all credit to you Cublingtonians for creating this.

Talking of place names we play a game on car journeys where you have to say what a place name sounds like. There is a book called ‘The Meaning of Liff ’ but we like to make them up ourselves. For example Kettering is the noise spilling a tray of cutlery on a stone floor makes, Corby is what you say when you do a Kettering; Kettering could also be the marks made on the back of your legs when you’ve sat on a wicker chair with no cushion on it; Stewkley is a long strip of paper or tape which has got tangled round the wheel of something etc etc.

Send your notes to the Ed with your interpretation of Cublington please.....

Anyway, I digress.......I wanted this editorial to be about hand written letters. To the younger generations in 2020 the idea of sitting down and writing a letter may seem strange and archaic, with faster more efficient modes of communication at our fingertips such as email, phone calls, and texting. Even greetings cards are now being replaced with images on smart phones (confetti and balloons) and e-cards.

As children we were taught by our parents to write letters which at that time I hated. My parents persevered telling us how important it was. We wrote thank you letters, we wrote to pen-pals the other side of the world, and who remembers aerograms and post restante addresses? We would walk to the post box and kiss the envelope before sending it on its way. Letter writing was important for many reasons not just because that was the only way to communicate before the advent of cyber space and digital technology. I didn’t really appreciate all these reasons at the time but it wasn’t so long before we had morphed into our parents and were teaching our own children to write letters for all the same reasons. I have now grown to love hand written letters. Tom’s father worked abroad and the discipline of writing letters helped him stay in touch with his family and manage the long distance relationships. These are now cherished in suitcases as memoirs which in due course will be read again and again. Just recently I have again realised the massive value in letters as my mother and I discovered hundreds of letters written to my aunt when she was working abroad. They have had us mesmerised for hours as we decipher more details of our family history. Research has shown that there are so many physical and mental benefits to hand writing letters which are explored later in this edition of the Crier. So, why is it so rarely done today? Letters seem to be fading into the past.

Some people will believe that the postman drives a vehicle that burns fossil fuels and congests our roads. However I do think the positives outweigh the negatives and there are many many better ways of saving the planet.

So, why not help revive the custom of letter writing, and in the hope of inspiring all generations to put pen to paper instead of thumb to keys I propose that all Cublingtonians write to someone you love this month. It really does make you feel good and will make the recipient feel even better.

Best Wishes one and all, XX The Gadsby Family XX

April EDITORS: Gilly & Steve Jenkins

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And another accident in the village! Poor Sally Missen fell in the High Street and broke her leg which has resulted in having to have a new hip.

Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

Reports also of another fall in the dark down a pothole in Ridings Way, the Highways Department has been informed.

Congratulations!!!

To Dean, Alison and family on the birth of their son Toby on 7th February.

NOTE DATE CHANGE Litterpick and village tidy up The date has been brought forward not as originally planned. Please put the revised date in your diaries. Meet 9.30am at Orchard Ground.

Saturday 14th March 9.30am

Many thanks in advance!!!

Congratulations also To Gill and Gary -

grandparents for the fourth time to Imogen Anne. Becky and Adam adjusting well to their new addition.

CRIER CONTACTS CONTACT DETAILS: 0 The Crier, 18 Ridings Way, Cublington, Buckinghamshire LU7 0LW. info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk & Editorial: 01296 688548 TO ADVERTISE: Call Gill: 01296 688548 | Email: gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk Call for media pack - also available online at www.cublington.com Annual rates payable in advance: 1/8 page - £18 Village, (£30 non-village). 1/4 page - £35 village, (£50 non-village). 1/2 page - £60 village, (£80 non- village).

Full page - £110 village, (£160 non-village) Single Insertion payable in advance: 1/8 page - £5, 1/4 page - £10, 1/2 page - £15, Full page - £20.

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Cublington Crier

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The monthly magazine of the Buckinghamshire village of Cublington - the village that moved.

If you love the Crier we really would like your further input...

If you are willing to help in any way... whether it be delivering, writing the odd letter, or sending an article you think might be of interest or any sort of regular contributions like Who Am I? Please do it as The Crier only survives with content. The editororial team really can't be expected to do everything every month.

The guest editor list is complete for 2020 and is now being compiled 2021/2022,Yes! we really do plan that far ahead! If asked, please do your bit for the community and join in... it’s actually a bit of fun!

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CONTACT DETAILS: The Crier, 18 Ridings Way, Cublington, Bucks LU7 0LW. Editorial: 01296 688548 TO ADVERTISE: Call Gill: 01296 688548 email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk

The Editorial Rota May 2020.. June

Dixons Justice family July Richard & Polly Thornley Sept Lucy and Andy Peck Oct Jason & Vanessa Nov Merrimans Dec Martyn Gates

2021..Jan Gary & Gill

Feb Mike & Sue Bush Mar ?

Apr Dominic & Rhonda May Vernon Cox

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September Gadsby family Nov Julie Tovey Dec ?

2022.. Jan ?

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To be the guest editor: You only have to design or find a front cover image, write an intro editorial of your choice and provide a few, or as many pages of content of your choice as you want. It's really not that bad or that hard. Go on please give it a go The more who do it - the less we have to ask. Thanks.

Contact: Sandie Joy 01296 682446

Come on folks - please book your slot!

A few slots left in 2021 and now booking 2022so plenty of time to think about it! Many Thanks.

Thanks to our wonderful Posties Where would we be without you.

Cublington Tea Towels Still available

Priced just £6 each - (£10 for 2)

All proceeds go to village causes Interested? Then please contact us now. email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk or call Gary on 01296 688548

Cublington Village Hall Rental

Available for:

• Social gatherings

• Children’s parties

• Meetings

• Music/theatre practise

• Dance & exercise

£15 per morning, afternoon or evening session. (£10 for weekly sessions).

To book please contact: Sarah Taylor on 07939 342457, sezzietaylor@btinternet.com

Orchard Ground Presents another Fun-draising event

A Family Quiz

Saturday 28th March

Get your teams of 6 together. Max 10 teams. £10 pp with Fish & Chip Supper included Tickets from any Orchard Ground Committee member

7.30pm in the Biggs Pavilion for 8pm start.

Pop it in the diary!

From Jane & Sarah...

Dear Cubbles

Our first First Sunday was a mix of thought-provoking Alpha dvd, discussion and Breakfast, along with some excellent songs. The plan to to continue the First Sundays along the same lines, and we hope that everyone who comes finds something that they enjoy....after all, what’s not to love about a bacon butty and a rousing sing-along, plus the chance to explore faith, church-going and catch up with our friends.

With the likelihood that there will be a few more months until the new Rector/Vicar team is in place (watch this space!) utilising our home-grown talent will become important, so please come, support and even volunteer to cook and/or serve breakfasts!

Why not advertise your business in the Cublington Crier?

Preferential rates for Cublington villagers.

Contact: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk for more details and a media pack

Jane & Sarah....plus Steve and Michael

TEA, CAKE and CHOIR STEWKLEY PLAYERS present

Victoria Wood’s

DINNERLADIES

AFTERNOON At Wingrave Parish Church SATURDAY MARCH 21st

With special performances by :

Glee Choirs of Leighton Buzzard and Tring and A Cappella vocal group

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st March 2020

3pm – 5pm

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All proceeds will be shared between Wingrave Church and The Brain Tumour Charity

8pm in the Village Hall, STEWKLEY Doors Open 7:30pm Licensed Bar TICKETS £6.00 ON SALE FROM 24th February Box Office Telephone : 07845 489167 Sunday Box Office at Stewkley Village Hall 1st, 8th, 15th March from 10:00 to 12:00

We would love to see you there !

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We are thinking of ways we can economise on space within the Crier. We usually print 44 pages, 19 of which are ads. If we can reduce the magazine by 8 pages, it would produce more revenue by costing less to print. Alternatively we could increase the ad prices, thereby cutting down on the number of pages set aside for ads... charge more, sell smaller ads, fit in less space. Or we could even print in A5 size.

Another way would be to keep the size as is and decrease the point size of the articles we publish. So a quick question for you to consider... which size do you prefer?

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Please reply to gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk

2pm in the Biggs Pavilion Stewkley Road, Cublington LU7 0LR

Donations very welcome.

Clothes, bric-a-brac, books, CDs and DVDs required. Usually some lovely items including clothes, books, toys, kitchenware and antiques.

Drop stuff to the pavilion between 10 and 11.30am please Sorry we cannot accept electrical items.

Proceeds to Church funds

why not POP IN for

Coffee and Croissant? at St Nicholas' Church

10.00 am every SUNDAY after the 9am service

Everyone welcome!

A place to meet.

No charge, but donations very welcome.

An opportunity to meet in our beautiful church.

PLEASE

keep your eyes peeled ... If you spot anything, and we really do mean anything of interest (silly or serious or slightly interesting) in the village - please let us know.

SPOTTED! Spotted or rather heard - Fireworks at 11pm

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Please make sure you get one (or more!) and support the fundraising efforts for the Biggs Pavilion and the new North Field Project.

on Friday 31st January, heralding our exit from the EU. The pub car park full again now food is being served. Keep up the good work.

Spotted

Several trees down along the Wing Road after storm Ciara the weekend of the 9th Feb - boy was that windy!

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Orchard Ground Committee members out and about selling 100 Club tickets.

Spotted The Cublington Variety Club performing

the annual Pantomime. Brilliant performances this year.

Well done to Gerry Griffiths

VOLUNTEERS WANTED PLEASE

litter pick

Saturday 14th March 9.30am Meet at Biggs Pavilion, Orchard Ground.

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Reasons we should write more handwritten letters Promotes happiness:

Letters have a special feeling to them - a personal touch. They can show how much love, care and respect you have for the person you’re sending the letter to - it confirms the importance of that relationship. Taking the time to send a thoughtful letter shows you cherish a relationship and want to invest in it. This can not only strengthen a friendship or relationship, it also enables loyalty to grow.

There is something personal and deliberate about the time and consideration that has gone into creating a letter. You convey a very powerful message when you actually write out your thoughts for another person by hand, purchase a stamp, physically deliver your note to a postbox and wait days for your special someone to receive it. Their delight at your thoughtfulness will say it all. The receiver of your letter is going to get a burst of excitement and know how much you care. This, in turn, will make you feel good about yourself.

The written word can cultivate romance, nurture a friendship, or simply keep loved ones connected whilst abroad. Texting and email are mostly reactionary; you need information, so you press send. Letter writing is more deliberate; you do it to give, not to receive. You write because there’s something you need to say, not something you need to know.

An enjoyable creation:

Handwriting stimulates creativity and encourages you to explore and express your individuality. It utilises the visual, motor and cognitive brain processes differently than when we recruit technology to help us out. Together these factors can make the sensory experience of writing just what you need to get those creative juices flowing, and providing an opportunity to stretch our writing muscles, try out new phrases and perfect the pitch of our written voice. It is an art created not only in the mind by choosing the words used, but also in the writing style, layout of pages, pen and paper used and the punctuation, doodles and decorations that adorn the paper.

There is a saying which states that “the pen is mightier than the sword”. While it refers to the power the written word has, the implement you write with can also give your message more meaning. A handwritten letter possesses personal aesthetics that are unique to the writer. You can unleash your inner playfulness in varying degrees making it fun. The writer truly thinks about the message to be shared and how to lay it out and phrase it - every word counts.

Promotes mindfulness:

Aside from the residual satisfaction of knowing that your efforts have connected to someone special science has linked expressive writing to better mood, reduced stress and improved overall sense of well-being.

Handwriting can create calmness and relieve anxiety. It can foster a more positive outlook on life. Telling your friends how much you appreciate them helps you count your blessings and notice some of the beauty in your life.

By nature hand writing is more labour intensive, requiring us to slow down and connect the mind with the hand, one word at a time. It asks you to slow down and take care in the process – you can’t backspace anything, so you are required to put thought into what you write. It helps you pause long enough to say things that matter. Plus the rhythmic movement of pen-on-paper encourages clarity and peace.

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Generates concentration and self-reflection:

Because you are carefully considering what you are writing about, your mind is able to focus on the content. This means you are given time to think about your job, relationship, hobbies or whatever else you are jotting down. To write thoughtfully and coherently, we must focus on the present moment and contemplate the thoughts we are aiming to convey to the person on the receiving end of the letter. For the minutes you are writing, you live entirely in the present moment and in the thoughts you are putting on paper.

Creates lasting memories:

Long after they are written and sent, letters and postcards remain to be read, appreciated and preserved. Whether displayed on museum shelves honouring famous historical figures or saved in a scrapbook between two old friends, letters protect the memories of lives lived in a way that technological communication cannot. They are tangible, personal and real, in every sense of the word.

Letters are a memorable way to touch the people you love. A thoughtful letter can be treasured for years. Fragile pieces of paper have been protected for generations because powerful words are worth reading again and again. The impact lasts far longer than any alternative version of communication, from the careful intentions of the sender to the value experienced by the receiver. What you commit to paper for others are more likely to stay stored in your own memory as well, allowing you both to reflect back and appreciate them again in the future. Letter writing speaks in a medium that can be cherished.

Honours tradition:

There is something sacred and romantic about communicating in the way generations before us did. It is one of history’s finest rituals which is rich in sentiment. It is how our parents communicated with Father Christmas, it is how grandparents kept their love alive during wartime, it is how immigrant families and friends separated by their respective moves shared written snapshots of their new lives. Computers and smartphones may prove more efficient, but they can never take the place of this kind of sentimental history.

February 2020 - draw 10 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize

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£50 - Ben Rayner. £40 - Arthur Read. £30 - Gilly Jenkins. £20 - Matilda Mountfield.

This concludes the draws for this round 2019/20. The next draw is May and ticket sellers are out and about now.

Please buy a ticket(s)to help fundraising or the new North field project.

Funds raised for Orchard Ground last year were £1440.

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Congratulations to all last year’s winners. If you would like a ticket for the next round of ten draws starting in May please contact me direct at bobpaine2002@hotmail.com or call me on 01296 680483 Thanks.

Your support is very much appreciated. Bob.

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A HUGE THANK YOU to the 35 people who have so far raised over

£654 for Orchard Ground projects by simply clicking online. Please join in - it costs you absolutely nothing!

1st - Gwyneira Waters - £175.

2nd - Martyn Waters - £122.

3rd - Bob Paine - £82.

4th - Nicki Matthews - (Bob’s daughter in Amesbury!!) - £53 5th - Maggie Brandon - £37 A huge thanks to everyone else who is raising money for Orchard Ground we hope to see you on the leader board soon!!

It really is so easy to sign up... here’s how:1. Search for the easyfundraising.org.uk website.

2. Click on “Search for a Cause” and type Orchard Ground, Cublington.

3. Click on “Join us” and fill in the requested details to create your account.

Once you have created your account you simply go to easyfundraising.org.uk before you make a purchase, then choose which retailer you require. many of the major retailers participate in the scheme.

You then make your purchase in the usual way and the retailer will make a donation to Orchard Ground’s account. NO extra money comes from you.

Please help us fundraise for Orchard Ground and the new North Field Project anytime you shop online - it really doesn’t cost you anything If you’d like help setting it up please email bobpaine2002@hotmail.com who will be happy to help.

Thanks

Orchard Ground Latest news, highlights & general items of interest •The paviliuon has been entirely redecorated

•1 00 Club 2020/21 The next round of 10 draws starts again in May. If you would like to buy a ticket and support the developments at Orchard Ground and the new North Field, tickets are priced £12 for 10 draws with (last year) £140 in prizes every draw. This raises over £1500 for OG funds and has been a valuable source of funds from the beginning.

• Groundforce Day will be Saturday 4th April led by the Cricket, Tennis and Allotment Clubs, everyone is welcome along to help weed, sand, clean and keep the recreation ground and environs neat and tidy!

•Weedkilling of the carpark will commence once drier(!) weather arrives.

• B ookings A wedding and the fete are both Saturday bookings clashing with cricket matches next summer. Cricket is trying to accomodate into future fixtures.

•W ireless broadband is being sourced for the Biggs Pavilion. It was felt this may enhance future booking potential. Costs for installing new telegraph poles to carry the cables is too high. Alternative solutions are still currently being sought including Satellite Broadband or trench and dig our own cables in!

•E vents planned for 2020 A Family Quiz will be run on Saturday 28th March. £10pp inc Fish & Chip supper.

Get your teams of 6 together! See advert elsewhere. A Barn Dance is planned next summer to celebrate 30 years of Orchard Ground. Watch out for news.

• E asyfundraising has so far raised over £654.18 for Orchard Ground - We now have 35 participants (11 more than a year ago!) - villagers who buy goods online could raise money for Orchard Ground for doing nothing other than a couple of clicks. We appeal to you to help us boost our numbers. See below or please speak to Bob Paine for more information on how to set it up - or see posters in the Biggs Pavilion.

•Y our OG Committee currently is: Colin Antosiewicz, Chairman; Liz Smith, Treasurer; Vanessa Verity, Secretary; Jason Taylor, Maintenance; Bob Paine, Bookings & Allotments; Michael Reilly, Cricket & Parish Council; Gary Brazier, Tennis & General; Martyn Waters, North Field; Pippa Cheetham North Field; Miranda Gregory, Events; Lucy Peck, General

New committee members always wanted. Please volunteer to help on this committee if you can spare the odd hour or two every month. Minutes of AGM available on Cublington.com • D ate of next meeting: 11th March 2020 8pm The Unicorn

SHOWN LIVE IN THE UNICORN BAR Letters & articles for the Crier most welcome: email/send your entries to info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk

AFFILIATED CLUB

New Year new you?

Perhaps you made a New years resolution to excercise more? Then what better way than to join your local tennis club!

• LTA affiliated club •M any categories of membership -

Our Winter season is well under way. Yes, we do indeed play all year round! Teams are currently half way through the winter league. Two teams are currently top of their respective divisions.

Why not join your local tennis club now at discounted rates? We offer all different levels of participation from league team tennis ( mens, ladies and mixed) to social sessions, from team coaching and general practice sessions to club tournaments.

We really do offer something for everyone.

Join your local tennis club at reasonable rates and get fit! Go on, you know you want to!

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• Coaching for all levels and abilities • 2 great all weather - free floodlit courts • This Winter 5 league teams in ADTL • Year round mixed singles ladder • Fun Club Tournaments

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND NON MEMBER COURT BOOKINGS:

Gary 01296 688548 or 07713 723788

Need a plumber, a carpenter, a builder, a decorator or electrician?

I hold a directory of tradesmen who have been recommended by someone using them in the village.

You can pass on recommendations in confidence or even better if you are happy to show off their excellent handiwork to others or be called to provide a reference, please let me know that as well.

Contact Tom Gadsby on 07527 989639

Alexander's Bees, Cublington CUBLINGTON HONEY IS STILL AVAILABLE 12oz jar £4.00

(call at house, if we are in, or email me) janea2000@aol.com

Lots of useful information Visit the website - www.cublington.com

Help needed Café-Club Zest

We are always looking for people willing to either play a musicalNovember instrument or lead the sing-along at Café Club Zest once or twice a year. You will join our existing team of Keeping Active, Living Well! volunteers.

Young people are also welcome to come gain experience waiting on tables.

At Café-Club Zest we recognise that a sense of social connection is one of fundamental If our so please contacthuman me forneeds. more information: This is why singing together sharing memories is good for Rev’dand Jacqueline Dove on 01296715242, our overall wellbeing

jacquelineleach.dove@gmail.com

07775387271 or

BABYSITTING DIRECTORY all listed are 14+ Sam Burford - 681669

Alice Gadsby - 680452*

Hannah Alexander - 681104 Toby Walls - 682697*

Phoebe Walls - 682697 Annie Lovatt - 682812 Izzy Law - 688019 or 07896 894914 Harvey Mack - 682820 Emily Mack - 682820

We will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 2-4 pm.

Café-Club Zest is dementia friendly. * School or Uni holidays only th

WHEN: 5 January 2019

TUTOR WHERE: UP St John’s Church Hall, Whitchurch.

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In January we will be sharing our memories of snow.

All are welcome!

Cublington-based tutor available to work Recommended donation: £1.50 with students up to GCSE level in the following subjects:

Maths • French • Latin Contact: Alice Gadsby, 07462 877268, alicegadsby@hotmail.co.uk

Café-Club Zest will also meet on the 2nd February 2019

The Biggs Pavilion - Rental Rates Village Residents and fully paid up members of Available for parties and special events Cublington clubs and organisations. £8 per hour Outside Cublington Clubs and organisations regularly using the facilities. £10 per hour Discounts for block bookings Dances, discos & parties (There should be at least one adult present for teenage parties) Online booking diary: Cublington residents £70 Non Villagers £100 www.ogpavilion.keepandshare.com Weddings etc. (Whole day - 9.00am - midnight) Find a date you want and contact Cublington residents £250 Outside of village £300 Bob Paine on 01296 680483 A refundable deposit of £25 is required at time of booking. bobpaine2002@hotmail.com Deposit will be returned if no costs are incurred with regard to cleanliness or damage to property, fixtures or fittings. to book it!

Contact Bob on 01296 680483 or bobpaine2002@hotmail.com

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Rota runs from a Monday to a Sunday We have one or two new volunteers. If you would also like to volunteer to be added to the rota please do get in touch on 682 787 or royshons@btinternet.com God Bless, Roy

Could you please help? Call Roy to book your slot! week/commencing

06th April 13th April 20th April 27th April

Roy Shons Colin Justice Lucy & Peter Clunie Sandie & Mike Joy

04th May 11th May 18th May 25th May

Michele & Heime Packer Dennis & Jack Allen Abbie & Lee Stopher Barrie Sim

01st June 08th June 15th June 22nd June 29th June

Gary Brazier Tom & Harry gadsby Sophie & John Law Maggie & Chris Brandon Sarah & Jason Keane

06th July 13th July 20th July 27th July

Tim Taylor Martyn Gibby Jason & Vanessa Taylor Sue & Mike Bush

03rd Aug 10th Aug 17th Aug 24th Aug 31st Aug

David Bradbury Mike Alexander Caroline & Mike Lightfoot Sandie & Mike Joy Evelyn & Gerry Griffiths

07th Sept 14th Sept 21st Sept 28th Sept

Pippa & Mark Cheetham Kevin Shults Gary Brazier Vacant !! Can you help?

05th Oct 12th Oct

Vacant !! Can you help?

Vacant !! Can you help?

Shed code number is 140 Thank you all so much for helping with the mowing.

29th March Biggs Pavilion, 10.30am - 12 noon

Coffee Morning & Craft Sale hosted by the Cublington Crafters

A range of craft from our talented craft group will be on sale, and funds raised will be used to support a small South African township ladies craft co-operative. There will be a raffle for Cancer Research

Church Rota March ALL SERVICES 9am unless stated otherwise.

1st Sundays ‘Breakfast and More’, at St Nicholas Church, 9am STARTS 2nd FEBRUARY

Join in with an informal and relaxing start to your Sunday. Breakfast (a vegetarian option will be included!) with a short video presentation from Nicky Gumbel (Alpha) and the opportunity to question and discuss and generally chat! Crafters can bring their knitting!

Further details from Steve and Sarah George or Jane and Michael Alexander

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR THE CHURCH FLOODLIGHTS?

A small £12 donation - covers a whole weeks lighting.

Main Contact Roy Shons

682787

If so, you can contact Roy Shons on 682787 or roy.shons@btinternet.com or direct to The Crier with a dedication. Gift aid envelopes are available from the Church and pub porches this will enable us to recover 23p for every pound donated.

Thank you

Thank you so much to everyone for their cards, gifts, messages, visits and offers of help during my recent accident. I’m very grateful and touched by all the kindness which has kept me cheerful through an unpleasant experience.

Sally Missen

The Cublington Wine Appreciation Society or The Cublington Winos!

At our last meeting we decided to pitch Aldi against Waitrose on the basis that one is a budget supermarket and the other seen as a more upmarket establishment. That said, Aldi is building a reputation in its wine offerings We chose the same grape for each, about the same price and had a selection of 2 different reds and 2 different whites Well halfway through and having tried all the whites Waitrose was way out in front having counted each individuals choice So could Aldi catch up with the reds.... well it did and came out top of not just the reds but by putting all scores together Aldi won the day!

We also tried some interesting nibbles including chocolate and smoked salmon plus the usual cheese and biscuits with a mid-time break with some wine trivia Bob and Liz are hosting the next one which sounds really interesting as they actually have someone coming along who knows something about wine, that will make a change!

The next one is on Wednesday 8th April at Biggs Pavilion I strongly suggest you book your place as each meeting is nearly full. Email cublingtonwinos@gmail.com Cheers Jackie and Steve

dates for your diary PLEASE let us know of any event in the village you are running. If we don't know about it we can't help publicise it.

By the 15th of every month before please.

March

Tuesday 3rd - Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm TheVillage Hall

Tuesday 3rd - Fete Meeting8pm The Unicorn

Saturday 7th Jumble Sale 2pm The Biggs Pavilion.

Village Litterpick Sat 14th

9am The Biggs Pavilion. Bring gloves/bags

Thursday 19th - Cublington Artists meeting 8pm The Unicorn

Sunday 22nd - Mother’s Day Sat 29th Afternoon Tea & Craft Sale 3.30-5pm The Biggs Pavilion.

Hosted by the Cublington Crafters

Sat 28th - Orchard Ground Quiz Night 7.30pm The Biggs Pavilion

April

Sat 4th - Orchard Ground Groundforce 9am The Biggs Pavilion

Wednesday 8th Cublington Winos The Biggs Pavilion Hosted by Bob & Liz

Friday 10th Good Friday Sunday 12th Easter Sunday

June

Sunday 7th Cublington Open Gardens Saturday 20th Cublington Village Fete From 1pm

September

Saturday 5th 16th Cublington Horticultural Show 8am The Biggs Pavilion

The Aston Abbotts & Cublington Ladies Club

The club meets at the Village Hall in Aston Abbott’s on the third Thursday of every month at 2.30pm. We are a jolly group and enjoy talks on a variety of things interspersed with quizzes, bring and buys, garden parties, outings and more. Our afternoons end with tea and cakes and a raffle. Please come along and see if you like us.

If you are thinking of possibly joining the club you would be most welcome to join us but please let me know for catering purposes. ( My telephone number is 01296707833) I look forward to hearing from you.

April Gilbert.

LADIES CLUB PROGRAMME - all meetings 2.30pm

2020

19th March.

16th April.

21st May. 18th June.

16th July.

Summer break 17th September.

15th October.

19th November.

10th December.

Spring Lunch Windmill Vets - Life as a vet Launton Hand Bell Ringers Outing Garden Party

The membership fee is £15 payable every September.

We would welcome visitors, should you not wish to commit to joining the club but you like the sound of a particular event, and the charge would be just £2 to cover tea and a raffle ticket.

Willen Hospice - Peta Wilkinson AGM TBA Christmas Carols and afternoon tea at Aston Abbott’s.

Brisk Walkers exonerated!

Dear Editor I think we may have solved the mystery

of the naked people down by the stream in a recent Crier.

I have the latest Chronicle from Aston in which is a piece entitled Naturist Walk around Aston Abbotts, together with a photo of half a dozen naked ramblers.

It says it took place on Sept. 20th around 12-30 to 5-30. The event was organised by British Naturism Eastern Region in association with the Milton Keynes Naturist Meet & Greet Group and Naturist Ramblers (England and Wales).

The walk was described as mainly flat with some low level hills passing through grassland, agricultural fields and open countryside. The circular route follows a network of public footpaths through part of the Vale of Aylesbury before heading back to the starting point across more open countryside.

Chris Brandon

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16th Cublington Horticultural Show 2020 Saturday 5th September

The Biggs Pavilion at 8am - entries close 9.30am.

Open for viewing 11am.

March Birthdays

If you have recently moved to the village and want us to include your children please let us know, Gary & Gill

Olivia Lea is 10 on 10th March

Please note. Once Children reach 16 we don’t publish their names or birthdays anymore.

1.What did you want to be when you grew up?

A soldier but soon discovered that following orders was not one of my strong points.

2. What was your first job?

Cooking for 75 children in a Swiss hotel, working for a cockney chef whom I had nothing in common with and didn’t understand his rhyming slang.

3. Who (alive or dead) would you like to have dinner with and why? (You can have more than one!)

My Mum - miss her and would love to have the chance to really talk to her when she was fit and well.

William Shakespeare, so many everyday quotes can be attributed to him. Was his writing really littered with hidden depth or did he just write a good tale?

4. What historical era would you like to have lived in and why?

I really can’t think of an era that matches the comforts of the 21st century, but as a peregrini (born free) during the Ancient Roman Empire, life would have been interesting if not a bit decadent.

Where would you want to live if not where you live now and why?

I have always been a rolling stone and already nearing the record number of years in the same village, next stop has to be near water and a good golf course.

6. What is the temptation you wish you could resist?

Once the biscuits are open…….

7. What is your favourite book and why?

Lord of The Rings – it was sheer escapism for a young mind and I loved Pillars of The Earth by Ken Follet- Big fan of historical fiction.

8. What is your favourite song and why?

That question has to be mood based. Mendelssohn’s Violin concerto in E minor, and Chopin’s Fantaisie Impromptu are right up there and I love the words from Supertramps Downstream (it would have been our first dance song at our wedding if I had remembered the record!)

9. What is the pet hate that makes your hackles rise?

Don’t think there is enough editorial space for my answer so let’s just go for litter, bad manners, selfishness and using amount instead of number!

10. What is the unlikely interest that engages your curiosity?

BASIC (Beginners’ All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) coding and game creating - kept me sane during the long days at sea whilst working in the Merchant Navy.

11. How long have you lived in Cublington?

About 7 ½ years.

Answer somewhere in the Crier.

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The Village Lunch - origins Some 16 years ago walking along Reads Lane, having shared a bottle of wine or two with Biddy Lagus at a harvest supper planning meeting, Diane Eadie and I had a conversation that went something like this...

“Blow, the battery has gone on my torch, can you see where you’re going?”

“No, but I think we can feel our way. Just go slow”

“A successful evening, I think, did we manage to sort the harvest supper?”

“Yes I think we did. Chicken casseroles, baked potatoes, peas and French bread, followed by Cublington apple pies and custard.”

“Ow! What was that? Something just caught my head.”

“You ok?”

“ Yes absolutely fine. I think we should do a lunch at Christmas time, and lunch a couple of other times in the year. Harvest supper is well attended by those that come to church andothers that they invite. It is an opportunity to get together with people we don’t know so well.”

“ Really? Harvest supper relies on volunteers to cook, set up, clear up, sell tickets etc. Do you think we could persuade people to do it more often?”

“Absolutely, and we shouldn’t charge anything, just have a voluntary donation box”

“ That bang on the head just now has clearly affected you! No charge for providing a meal? Ask people to make dishes free of charge more than once a year? “

“Yes. We can call it the Parish lunch and anyone in the parish of St Nicholas church is invited to come along”

“ Actually we had quarterly Parish lunches at our old church and we didn’t pay. I never considered how it was funded. I was always a washer up but didn’t get involved in the food prep. They were always well attended and a great community get together”

“Well that’s settled then. Let’s plan one for December. It will be something to look forward to.”

“ Ok , we can give it a go, but let’s make sure we get people along to the harvest supper first. Now we’ve reached

Stewkley road can you see the rest of the way ok?”

“ I think so. Good night” So after further talking and planning, that was how we came to have village lunches. That years Harvest Supper was the last time we had a sit down meal in the village hall. The heater had a large metal fire guard that we balanced plates on while we dished up food!

We had a good evening but looking back we probably broke many health and safety rules!!

The first Christmas lunch was a success and the following year we did a lunch during February half term and had a barbecue in July just before the schools broke up for the summer holidays. Each of these was held at the Biggs Pavilion on Orchard Ground. We had a harvest ‘soup supper’ in the church which continues today.

In the early years the Parish lunches were well attended by those that came to church regularly, sometimes bringing other family members.

In the last five years we have seen numbers grow and have changed the name to ‘Village’ lunch. The vision was that the church would provide a meal for villagers to share together. Just recently someone said they thought the village lunch was just for the people that went to church. If you’ve read this article you will now know it’s for everybody. The events are advertised in the Crier and all are welcome. We just ask that you book your place so that we can cater sufficiently each time.

Sadly Di died early in 2006 and only managed that first Christmas lunch in December 2005. I know she would be pleased that her idea continues to this day.

The Crier funds village projects through advertising revenue.

So, do you know of anyone who might like to advertise in the Crier? Any local businesses?

Please let us know so we can continue to help fund village projects and institutions... such as the printing of the book 'Cublington in Pictures Old and New', The Rememberance Commemorative Insert, The Old Village History insert, the refurbished Biggs pavilion kitchen, the village fete and the like.

Contact Gary or Gill on 688548 for a media pack or see rates on inside of front cover.

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16th Cublington Horticultural Show 2020 Hopefully we will have left all storms and record rainfall behind so that we can look forward to spring and plan for our entries to the 16th Cublington Horticultural Show.

Below is a list of this year’s growing categories, so you can plan what magnificent produce you will be planting, a full list will be in April’s Crier.

Vegetable Categories Flower Categories

Three Carrots – long or intermediate Best Single Rose Three Carrots – short or stump rooted

Best Flower Arrangement Three White potatoes Vase of Dahlias Three Coloured Potatoes Tallest Sunflower (measured in-situ) Six Runner Beans

Six of any other Climbing Bean (e.g. French) Fruit Categories 5 Tomatoes on the vine 10 autumn raspberries Five tomatoes Three Culinary Apples Three Beetroot Three Dessert Apples Three courgettes Three pears Three Onions

Nine Shallots Three Parsnips Two of any other single variety of vegetable not already listed Vegetable tray Salad Collection –basket of 4 kinds of Salad items 5 Chillis Heaviest Marrow Heaviest Pumpkin Longest Runner bean Longest Parsnip Most oddly shaped vegetable

This fun event, has over the years, has raised thousands of pounds, needed to maintain our lovely church building. Money has been raised by families and local businesses sponsoring a category.

If you would like to sponsor, or know someone who may (we advertise the names in the Crier and on the website) please do contact Sandie Joy on 01296 682446 or Gill Brazier on 01296 688548.

Thanks to The Unicorn who have donated a meal for 2 for the Growers Cup winner and to all sponsors so far.

Sunday 22nd March 2020

To Book Your Table Call 01296 681261 WWW.THEUNICORNPUB.CO.UK THE UNICORN, HIGH STREET, CUBLINGTON, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 0LQ

Your council is changing

On 1 April your council will change. The new Buckinghamshire Council will replace all five of the district and county councils in Buckinghamshire, and over the coming weeks and months you’ll start to see some changes as you come across the new look council.

What does the new council mean for me?

• Th e same services, better together. For most people there will be no change to the day-to-day services you use. This includes bin collections, looking after our elderly and young people, libraries and parking. The focus for the future will be on improving these services as a new council together.

• O ne council. Getting in touch with the council will be simpler because you’ll only need to contact one council for all the services currently provided by the county and district councils.

•F ace-to-face advice, support and information from your council through a network of 17 local Council Access Points based at the heart of your local community – in current council offices and libraries across the county. The five council offices in Aylesbury (Walton Street and The Gateway), High Wycombe, Amersham and Denham will be ‘access plus’ points, geared up to handle more complex enquiries.

• S tronger links with local communities. Buckinghamshire Council councillors will work closely with local people and community organisations to understand and respond to the key issues affecting their local area through 16 Community Boards.

Who will be my local councillor on the new council?

There will be 147 councillors elected to Buckinghamshire Council. Elections for the new council will take place on 7 May 2020. Until these newly elected councillors take up their posts, your current elected members from the five existing councils will continue to serve your communities.

How can I find out more?

For regular news and updates, follow us on Twitter and Facebook @BucksCouncil or find out more on our website at www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk.

The 60s and 70s was such a romantic era before digital technology and when love letters were still written. The delivery of post was very important and exciting!

‘Please Mr Postman’ was the debut single for Motown’s The Marvelettes in 1961, notable as the first Motown song to reach the No.1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. Later it was covered by The Carpenters, and in the UK

by The Beatles.

‘Please Mr. Postman’, by The Marvelettes Wait Mister Postman Oh yeah (Is there a letter in your bag for me) Please, Please Mister Postman (Why's it been a very long time) Oh yeah (Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine) There must be some word today From my boyfriend so far away Please Mister Postman, look and see Is there a letter, a letter for me I've been standin' here waitin' Mister Postman So patiently, for just a card, or just a letter Sayin' he's returnin' home to me Please Mister Postman (Mister Postman, look and see) Oh yeah (Is there a letter in your bag for me?) Please Please Mister Postman (Why's it been a very long time) Oh yeah (Since I heard from this boyfriend of mine) So many days you passed me by You saw the tears standin' in my eye You wouldn't stop to make me feel better By leavin' me a card or a letter Please Mister Postman look and see (Postman postman) Is there a letter oh yeah in your bag for me? (Postman postman) You know its been so long (Postman postman) Yes since I heard from this boyfriend of mine (Postman postman) You better wait a minute, wait a minute Oh you better wait a minute Please please Mister Postman (Wait a minute Mister Postman) Please check and see just one more time for me You better wait, wait a minute Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute Please Mister Postman Deliver de letter the sooner de better Wait a minute, wait a minute Wait a minute, please Mister Postman Wait a minute, wait a minute oh oh

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Trees for the North Field The North field project is close to becoming a reality. Pippa Cheetham and Martyn Waters are leading the efforts to bring this about, including getting planning permission for change of use so that the village can make the most of the Biggs family’s bequest. Trees feature hugely as part of the plans with an orchard, specimen trees and creation of a lovely wood. We have all heard of the need for carbon off-setting for the damage done to the environment by our daily lives and planting trees plays a key role in this.

There are many ways in which villagers could support this. In our own garden we find hazel saplings from nuts planted every autumn by squirrels. They clearly have memory issues as they never seem to return to collect them, but as a bonus we have several saplings in pots waiting to go in the ground when the tree planting begins. We have heard of others who have oak, beech or hazel saplings in their gardens. Any of the above would be brilliant, with the aim being to plant a wood full of native English species, including hornbeam and horse chestnut, maple and birch.

You might wish to sponsor a more mature tree. For £150-£200 you could sponsor a ‘feature’ tree which could be ten years old or more, perhaps as a memorial tree for a loved one. There will also be a requirement for a fund to maintain the trees once they are planted so donations towards that would also be very welcome.

A village clean-up day is planned for 14th when willing volunteers will again patrol the lanes around the village and pick up the unfeasible amount of litter that people discard from their cars. Then there is Orchard Ground Force day on April 4th. A chance to tidy up Orchard Ground and prepare for the summer season. Led by the cricket, tennis and allotment clubs, there is always plenty to do.

For those who can help with that there will then be a walk the boundaries of the North Field and a chance to discuss the plans.

A wood can be a magical environment whether in the spring when the bluebells are flowering their hearts out, or when providing a shady haven on a warm summer’s day, as a place to kick fallen leaves and pick mushrooms in the autumn or for the structural beauty of a bare tree in the winter.

For more information, to donate or to sponsor a tree please contact Martyn Waters on martyn.waters@icloud.com

Please help us fundraise for Orchard Ground and the new North Field Project anytime you shop online - it really doesn’t cost you anything

It really is so easy to sign up... here’s how:1. Search for the easyfundraising.org.uk website.

2. Click on “Search for a Cause” and type Orchard Ground, Cublington.

3. Click on “Join us” and fill in the requested details to create your account.

Once you have created your account you simply go to easyfundraising.org.uk before you make a purchase, then choose which retailer you require. many of the major retailers participate in the scheme.

You then make your purchase in the usual way and the retailer will make a donation to Orchard Ground’s account. NO extra money comes from you.

If you’d like help setting it up please email bobpaine2002@hotmail.com who will be happy to help.

Thanks

Oh what a circus oh what a show!

From Our Man in the Cheap Seats The joy of an amateur production.

Many famous actors are known to say that the intimacy of a small theatre has a special feel to it. The sharing of a story is intrinsic amongst humans, no more so than that which is to be found at the Cublington pantomime.

Puss in Boots and the Elusive Cat Burglar was such a story.

I don’t claim to understand everything that happened, but as it came from the minds of Gerry Griffiths (the perennial policeman) and Martyn Walters that is not only excusable but also commendable.

The story evolved including many great songs accompanied by the mellow tones of Evelyn on the keyboard. Steve’s rendition of “Big Spender” with Jane and Martin’s “We’re a Couple of Swells” along with the sound effects are both memorable. The make up and costumes were up to the usual high standards as were the props and scenery.

Steve Markwell (Mum) and Jaime Packer (Pepe’), performed a synchronised cooking routine which had the audience on the edge of their seats and obviously had worked very hard to perfect this. Chris Brandon ( Dippy Dick) was fantastic and almost unrecognisable (he will be pleased to know). I lost my heart to Diane Grace (Amenia) as I did to Toyah Wilcox in the early 80’s. Vanessa Taylor (Puss in Boots) carried and guided the audience as they sang out “What’s new Pussycat Wo-a-o-ao-a”.

The enunciation and clarity of the telephone conversation between Penny Allen (Miss Heard) and Jackie Farrands (Miss Dials and Prissy the cat) did nothing more than confuse my understanding of the plot. Linda justice (Manager and cat burglar) performed her solo with great distinction and also managed to intimidate her husband Colin (the heckler) at the same time as he sat in the front row.

Holly Justice’s (Julian) camp portrayal of a road worker who looked like he had stepped out of a boy band was spot on. Jane Alexander (Min) carried a humorous and rather muddled romantic attraction that was completely wasted on poor Martyn Waters (Henry). It would be unfair to spotlight any special acting prowess, but equally unfair not to admire the thespian skills of Sue Brown (Cleaning Lady and Sandy) and Jaime for his outstanding portrayal of Pepe.

Sue stood in at short notice for poor Sally Missen who literally “ Broke a Leg” after an evening rehearsal, but still managed to not be last arriving for the post pantomime drink at the Unicorn.

The work put in by all the backstage folk cannot be overstated.

It was a super evening.

And as the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd fades, I hear that next years script is already underway. I’m sure that will be another box of delights that shouldn’t be missed.

Just Dennis.

March in the garden

Spring is on her way! Early-flowering bulbs are starting to fill the beds and borders; leaves are unfurling and insects are waking up. It’s time to enjoy the first warmth of the sun on your back - but beware the night time frosts! See Frost in the Garden Preparation is key this month. Prepare beds for sowing; organise the greenhouse; buy in new seed compost (see how make your own) and order seeds if not done so already.

SOIL MATTERS

VEGETABLES

Good soil structure is the key to growing healthy vigorous plants. If your soil is still wet from winter rains, avoid walking or standing on it until it's had a chance to dry out. Use planks to spread your weight.

Use this month to pre-warm soils with a cloche or sheet of plastic for a week or two before sowing or planting.

Spread compost, well-rotted manure or other soilimprovers. Organic material in the soil will stimulate the billions of micro-organisms that maintain health and fertility.

If you know you have a patch which won't be cultivated until later in the summer, sow a green manure to benefit the soil. Fenugreek or Phacelia tanacetifolia will germinate this month. The former gives the soil a quick fertility boost, the latter will provide beautiful blue flowers loved by pollinators.

See Green Manures to understand how they work.

The Organic Gardening Catalogue has a wide range of green manure seeds, suitable for every soil type and situation.

Give your compost heap a 'spring turn' to aerate and stimulate the contents. See Home Composting March is also a good month to empty out any ready compost. Store in bags ready for use around the garden where needed.

If you have a worm bin, it can be put outside at the end of the month.

'Top dress' overwintered crops, such as autumnplanted onions and cabbage, with some rich garden compost, or well-rotted manure. This will give them a boost for spring growth.

Don't forget to plan a crop rotation for your fruit and veg. This helps prevent disease and makes best use of the soil's nutrition.

If you have had rye growing as a green manure over winter, It is important not to follow it with a directsown, small-seeded crop, such as carrots or parsnips.

The decomposing rye foliage can temporarily inhibit germination. Wait 2 or 3 weeks after digging the rye in, then sow.

Dig up any potato plants from tubers left in the ground from last year, they could be carrying the potato blight fungus. They can be composted, but smash them well first.

Bury stems and stumps of overwintered brassicas in the compost heap as soon as they have finished cropping. This will help reduce the population of mealy aphids and whitefly which otherwise would simply move on to your spring planted crops.

FRUIT Without bees there would be no fruit, so it pays to make your organic garden beefriendly.

In sunny spots, sow clumps of bee-attractant flowering plants. There are lots of annuals you can sow now including borage, Californian poppy, bronze fennel, and poached egg plant. The latter is useful sown around fruit bushes to attract aphid-eating predators.

They will control currant aphids, the cause of red currant blister leaf damage (shown).

As the soil warms up, apply mulches around/under established trees and fruit bushes. First remove existing weeds, then hoe carefully (avoiding roots) to expose pests to birds. (This is particularly useful to get rid of the gooseberry sawfly cocoons. Sawfly will eat and eventually defoliate the bushes.) Wait a few days, then mulch with well rotted manure, garden compost or straw and hay (up to 10cm deep).

FLOWERS Hard-prune roses and clear away lingering dead leaves to clear away remaining black-spot spores.

Give established roses, herbaceous plants, climbers and bulbs a spring feed with garden compost. If you only have farm manure, make sure it’s well-composted, use at half the rate of garden compost, and keep away from plant stems. Fork in lightly, or just leave on the soil surface and let soil creatures take it down.

Whatever you plant this month, tree, shrub, or perennial, don’t over-feed. A couple of handfuls of garden compost in the planting hole is enough, plus a light mulch around the newly-planted.

Hoe weeds on sight, especially annual weeds before they can seed.

If a frost is forecast, be sure to protect any tender plants. See Frost in the Garden

KEEPING THE GARDEN HEALTHY Aphids of all sorts will be on the increase this month.

Before summer predators such as ladybirds and wasps are ready to eat them, use hand picking/squishing to control an infestation build-up, rather than resort to toxic sprays.

Flowers in all parts of the garden will attract beneficial

predators, such as hoverflies, and thus avoid the need for harmful pesticide sprays. The poached-egg flower, Limnanthes douglasii (pictured) will provide an early feast. The sooner you fill your garden with the pesteaters, the sooner you'll get the pests under control.

Insects to encourage are ladybirds (will eat aphids), beetles (will eat slugs) and wasps, which will devour hundreds of grubs and flies in the course of a summer.

A healthy garden is filled with a huge range of wildlife, ugly and beautiful, a balance that keeps the garden flourishing.

Cut out any branches showing signs of coral spot and clear away dead plant tissue where this disease can take hold. Dieback appearing on woody plants after the cold season should also be cut out, down to healthy growth.

Put out slug traps (pictured) a week or two before making new sowings and plantings and check them regularly - especially in damp weather - to keep topped up with bait such as beer or formulated bait.

Make sure your greenhouse is clean and washed down.

Hang sticky traps to catch flying pests such as whitefly and sciarid fly. Temperatures are too still too low for biological control, so traps will keep pest levels down until predators can be introduced. Squash or rub off aphid colonies as they arrive.

LAWNS Feed your organic lawn if it grew poorly last year. Try the Chase lawn fertiliser - Spring treatment from The Organic Gardening Catalogue. It has N; 9%, P; 3%, K: 3% and is an ideal organic spring feed for your lawn.

Alternatively, scatter sieved garden compost over the lawn, and brush or rake in.

A patch of unmown long grass adds to the bio-diversity in your organic garden. Butterflies, for instance, like to lay eggs in flowering grasses.

Feed any hedges with a garden compost, or wellrotted manure mulch.

PONDS Carefully remove any decaying plant debris.

Frogs will arrive soon to breed. Make sure they have plants nearby to shelter in.

A taste of Midnight Walk for littler legs this March

Now younger walkers can get a flavour of one of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s most popular fundraising events with the introduction of a brand new event – the Mini Night Walk.

The Charity are asking Walkers of all ages and abilities to join them on Saturday 7th March as they brighten the streets of Aylesbury with flashing bunny ears and day-glo outfits on a short one mile walk through the town as the moon rises.

“Our Midnight Walk is such a wonderful event with an amazing atmosphere, as Walkers tackle the miles through the night and remember loved ones together. But we can only allow Walkers over 11 years old at the event.” says Vicky Harman, Events Manager at the Charity. “Our Midnight Walkers have often asked if their younger children can get involved so we have added this new Mini Night Walk to our events calendar so that the whole family can get a taste of the magic of the Midnight Walk at more family-friendly time and distance.”

The circular one mile walk will take place after sunset on Saturday 7th March, starting and finishing at Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity at Walton Lodge, Walton Street, HP21 7TA. All Mini Night Walkers will receive a Finisher’s Certificate, plus all children will also receive a free pair of flashing bunny ears to help light up the streets.

For more information and to sign up, visit www.fnhospice.org.uk/mini-night-walk or call 01296 429975

TAKING THE STRAIN OUT OF HOUSEWORK Spring cleaning maybe on our minds but housework can put a huge strain on our backs.

Follow these tips on how to look after your back safely and avoid unnecessary injury.

Vacuuming - keep the vacuum cleaner close to your body, avoid reaching excessively forward, causing your back to bend. If you need to reach further forward, bend your knees not your spine. If you suffer from back pain, vacuum a little at a time and take regular breaks.

Cleaning the bath - use a long-handled mop or stand in the bath to clean the opposite side. Do not lean across the bath – this puts significant stress on your spine. Use a spray cleaner to save you reaching and scrubbing and let the detergent do the work!

Ironing – adjust the height of the board so that it is about 15cm (6 inches) below the elbows. Spread your feet apart and place them slightly in a lateral (side) lunge position. Then begin ironing by transferring your weight from one leg to another.

Laundry - reach down to pick up a basket by bending your hips and knees, not your waist.

To lift the basket, use your legs. Hold and carry the basket close to you at all times.

Removing low items - when reaching for an object under the counter, do not lean forward and bend at the waist - instead, bend your hips and knees, while keeping your back straight.

Cleaning high items – when you ae cleaning high up, use a step stool.

Keep your feet flat, and your neck and back straight.

Sweeping - make sure your legs are doing the work instead of your back. Place your legs in a stepping position (forward lunge) and transfer your weight from one leg to another while keeping your back straight.

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