November 2021
No.412
“We will remember them”
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The Cublington Crier, articles to 18 Ridings Way please or info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk Editorial & Advertising: 01296 688548
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ion The Biggs Pavil & North field
Its mid-September and we’ve just come back from a dog walk around the fields that surround our beautiful village. We walked with the late summer sunshine on our backs, views were a patchwork of gold, green and brown and the hedgerows full of blackberries, crab apples, hips, haws and sloes creating the scent of Autumn, it is hard to believe that this will soon be a distant memory. The turning back of the clocks heralds the arrival of November, a month sandwiched between the ostentatious October with its autumn glory of colours and decadent December all flashy lights and celebrations. For many it is the start of daily commutes enveloped in darkness, foggy, damp, and dreary days and for those of us with dogs muddy paws time! The poet Thomas Hood writes: No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds! – November! Yep that about sums it up….. but the 11 th month is lit up shortly by the sparklers and rockets of fireworks night, to celebrate the thwarting of Guy Fawkes and his gang from blowing up the Houses of Parliament back in 1605. Although, perhaps more importantly we commemorate Armistice Day on the 11 th hour, of the 11 th day of the 11 th Month, its symbol the bright red Poppy. Quite rightly we honour and remember those that sacrificed so much for the rest of us, not just at the time of the conflict they may have fallen in, but for generations to come. This month’s front cover was one of the many photographs I took of the Tower of London Poppies in November 2014, seven years ago now and so much has happened since then most poignantly the Global Pandemic, which has affected all of us in so many ways but perhaps has made us realise how precious life is and that we should make the most of every day what ever the weather or life throws at us. With that in mind dig out the wellies, jumpers, and raincoats to walk the dog but the reward of a steaming hot cuppa tea, toasted teacake and log fire awaits on our return. Happy November everyone … Enjoy!
November draw 7
Details to be published next month
Welcome to
Will and Rebecca who have moved to Cublington from Norfolk. They tell me they are loving being here and looking forward to throwing themselves into village life. We're sure you'll both fit right in.
Xmas Greetings
Don’t forget to use the Crier Greetings page in the December issue. Send your Christmas Greetings via the Crier and donate money to charity instead of buying Christmas cards. What a great idea. Greetings can be handwritten - drop to 18 Ridings Way or email direct to info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk Thanks
Advent trail
A feature of Cublington in December is the delightful Advent trail... details to be published next month, but if you want to join in, and display a window, please email Jane Alexander janea2000@aol.com
Thanks
To Hugh Vale, for yet again, mowing the North Field in preparation for the tree planting season. Without Hugh's tireless efforts the village would be a poorer place.
Julie and Richard Tovey.
December EDITORs: NEXT COPY DEADLINE
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TICKETS: £12 includes a glass of wine Contact: Evelyn Griffiths 01296 681666 Evelyn.griffiths@btinternet.com
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I was asked that if anything happened to me and I became incapacitated, what would happen to the Crier? I said, I presume someone would take it on. But then started thinking... could they?! I've taken it on from the lick and stick it used to be and now run it much more like a proper business, utilising all the latest design software. So - serious question - is there anyone out there who has knowledge of the Adobe suite of programmes, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and would be willing to help edit/design and put together the magazine, if I'm away say for a month sometime in 2022? I'm not ill or anything I promise, but just planning for all eventualities and even a long golfing holiday perhaps. Please let me know if you are both capable and interested! Cheers. Gary@cublingtoncrier.co.uk
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The Editorial Rota
2022..Jan Gates family
2023..
Feb Keane Family Mar Gregory family Apr Emily and Jo May Penny & Dennis Allen June Schults family July Sam Conway September Romy & Tom Smith October Maggie Mackenzie November Justice Family December Bob & Liz
Please book your slot! Now booking 2023 (yes really!) - so plenty of time to think about it! Many Thanks. Jan ? Feb ? Mar ? Sept Jackie Farrands
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By being more active across the day, you will feel better, burn more calories and appreciate the outdoors. Make moving more part of your daily routine with some tips from St Judes: • Clean your way to fitness – cleaning around the house will have you moving and breaking a sweat and don’t pay someone to wash and clean your car, do it yourself save money and burn extra calories along the way. • Don’t be a couch potato - if you love nothing more than sitting on the sofa and watching a box set after a day at work sat at a desk, why not do the ironing, tidy the room or clean out that cupboard that you have been meaning to do for ages. • Catch up with friends - instead of a boozy lunch, head to the park, beach or countryside for a walk • Get down with the kids - simply throwing a ball around in the garden or a game of hide and seek can get everyone up and moving. Why not put on some dance party music or an interactive dance game after dinner. • Park further away – if you have to drive to work or the shops, park at the back of the car park so you need to walk further. • Go barking mad - when you’re a dog owner walks become a part of life and are great for your physical and mental health too. • Get off your chair -alternate between standing and sitting or get a standing desk. If you have a muscular or bone problem holding you back from doing the things you love, why not get a physiotherapy assessment? They can offer effective treatment and advice to stop the problem from returning. St Judes Clinic 26 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX 01525 377751 enquiries@stjudesclinic.com www.stjudesclinic.com
Please sign up for the North Field Tree Planting Work Parties With the news that Orchard Ground Committee have been given nearly 2000 trees to help the planting of North Field, and the final plan being prepared for planning sign off, we are nearly at the stage where we need manpower and volunteers. Please let us know if you would be willing to spare an hour or two (or more!) helping achieve our ambitions for North Field. Please fill in the below and return to either Martyn Waters or Charlie Toosey, or alternatively put your slip through the Biggs Pavilion postbox and we'll make sure it's collected and logged. Yes. When the time comes I would like to join a work party to help plant nearly 2000 trees on North Field. Name: Address: Telephone: email:
Artists
n o t g n i l b u C of
s Pack of 10 blank card
with envelopes
£7
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Letters & articles for the Crier most welcome: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk
BABYSITTING DIRECTORY all listed are 14+ Sam Burford - 681669
Alice Gadsby - 680452*
Charlotte Keane 688133
Hannah Alexander - 681104 Izzy Law - 688019 or 07896 894914 Harvey Mack - 682820 Emily Mack - 682820
CALLING ALL Artists
of Cublington
COME AND PAINT AND SKETCH TOGETHER * School or Uni holidays only The Crier can acceot no resposibility if any of the above list no longer babysit. Despite repeated requests, we only have one confirmed sitter.
Venue : Biggs Pavillion Dates : Tuesdays - 2 November, 16 November, 30 November Please come along with your paints, pencils, easels etc and join us working side by side for a couple of hours, 2 pm till 4pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits to sustain us! All very welcome!
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
TUTOR UP TO GCSE
Cublington-based tutor available to work with students up to GCSE level in the following subjects:
Maths • French • Latin Contact: Alice Gadsby, 07462 877268, alicegadsby@hotmail.co.uk
Lovell Fuels - 01844 202777 Conquest Oil - 01525 402073 Certas Energy - 01296 561150
more dates for your diary
November
CUBLINGTON ARTISTS PAINT & SKETCH TOGETHER Tuesday - 2nd, 16th, 30th November 2-4pm Biggs Pavillion
FLOWER ARRANGING
WITH MISS DOROTHY WRIGHT( AKA NEIL GURNEY)
MONDAY 15th NOVEMBER at 7.30pm At ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, CUBLINGTON TICKETS £12 includes a glass of wine
Contact :- Evelyn Griffiths Tel. 01296 681666 Evelyn.griffiths@btinternet.com Limited numbers so book early please
Wednesday 17th
Orchard Ground Association AGM 8pm Biggs Pavilion Saturday November 27th. The 21st Cublington Cabaret Details and ticket sales info elswhere
Night at the BiggsPavilion
December
1st to Christmas. Advent Window Trail Book your slot with Janea2000@aol.com
Cublington Winos - Informal get together Wednesday 8th @ Biggs Pavilion 19:30 – 22:00 Thursday 9th Unicorn Sloe Gin Competition Entries must be recieved by 5pm on the 9th
Sunday 12th Parish Lunch 12.30 for 1pm Biggs Pavilion Christingle 15th 11am St Nicholas Church Sunday 19th Carol Service 3.30pm St Nicholas Church
2022
February
Thursday 24th - Saturday 26th
Cublington Panto
June
Sunday 12th - Put the date in your diary.
Cublington Open Gardens
More gardens required... for more information gstmusketeers3@aol.com
Saturday 18th - Put the date in your diary.
Cublington Fete
September
Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th Put the date in your diary.
Artists of Cublington Exhibition #2
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.
Local charity brings a dash of Christmas to Aylesbury
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is bringing its popular Santa Dash event to Aylesbury this year, to coincide with the town’s Santa Parade on Sunday 21st November. Santa Dashers will be able to choose between running, jogging, scooting or walking their way around a 2.5km or 5km circular route around the town to raising money for local hospice care. Claire Redrup, Community Fundraising Manager, commented “We are so pleased to be part of launch of Christmas in Aylesbury this year. This will be our first public event since March 2020 and we can’t wait to see families and friends out in their best Christmas outfits, enjoying themselves, all in a good cause.” Every ‘Dasher’ will receive a Santa hat, medal and the chance to take part in the Santa Parade, as well as making it straight onto Santa’s ‘nice’ list for supporting a local charity. Tickets are just £12 for adults and £7 for children. For full details and to register for the Santa Dash, visit the Charity’s website at www.fnhospice.org.uk/santadash.
About Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Florence Nightingale Hospice is located at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and provides first class specialist palliative care which is accessible and free of charge to those with a life-limiting illness in Buckinghamshire. The Hospice also provides other services such as their new FNH@Home services, providing end-of-life care for patients in their homes, Florrie’s Children’s Team respite care for families, the Day Hospice and Bereavement Support. Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity commits to raise over £1,000,000 annually to ensure the continued funding of local inpatient and at-home palliative care services. For more information visit www.fnhospice.org.uk
Last one Cublington Tea Towels left! Priced just £6
New
LIMITED EDITION
n o t g n i l b Cu Bags All proceeds go to village causes
£10 each or 2 for £18 Interested? Then please contact us now.
email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk or call Gary on 01296 688548
What did you want to be when you grew up? I haven't decided yet :) What was your first job? Paper boy and then 5 yr Apprenticeship at ELECO (Engineering and Lighting Equipment Co) Who (alive or dead) would you like to have dinner with and why? Dominic Cummings to find out if he is really as strange as he appears to be. What historical era would you like to have lived in and why? I am very happy to be alive in the present times however strange they are at the moment. Where would you want to live if not where you live now and why? More than happy with Cublington but otherwise in the U.K. and anywhere that had a fantastic view. What is the temptation you wish you could resist? Sarcasm What is your favourite book and why? I enjoy technical and factual books, David Bodanis's 'Electric Universe' being one. What is your favourite song and why? Lots so don't really like to pick one. However, I like Willie Nelson songs and his 'I woke up still not dead again today' makes me laugh. Says it all really. What is the pet hate that makes your hackles rise? Making mistakes.....bit of a perfectionist I suppose. What is the unlikely interest that engages your curiosity? How locks work. I got quite good at picking them some time ago....all in the pursuit of research I hasten to add! How long have you lived in Cublington? 3 and a bit years Answer somewhere in the Crier.
November Birthdays
Happy birthday to
Henry Hodgson – 11 on the 25th
If you have recently moved to the village and want us to include your children - please let us know. Once children reach 15 they are removed from the list. Gary & Gill
Famous November Birthdays
Prince Charles, Gordon Ramsay, Whoopi Goldberg, C.S.Lewis, Claude Monet, Leonardo Di Caprio, Anne Hathaway, Danny De Vito, Bill Nighy, Winston Churchill, Marie Curie
The life of a vet! November. November in the vet practice – Late October and November is usually the start of the Firework Phobia phone calls from clients. Many dogs, but also cats, small pets and horses can be very traumatized by the sudden loud sounds and flashing lights. There is also the potential for physical harm from fireworks, still smouldering when they land and sparks from bonfires, which can cause fires in hay stores, stables and set light to rugs worn by horses. The behavioural problems can be helped, but desensitization takes time and effort, with months of careful exposure of the pet to the sounds and counter-conditioning, and the advice of an experienced pet behaviourist is useful. By the time we reach Halloween, most pets will require medical help to settle their anxiety, together with management - Curtains closed, tv or radio on with sound up, somewhere for the pet to retreat to (a den) and even ear plugs – a piece of cotton wool in each ear (Don’t forget to take them out afterwards!). Antianxiety medications range from the very mild forms through to the sledgehammer versions, and some can give a hangover effect, so they need to be used appropriately. There is a lot of useful advice on the internet and the Feliway and Adaptil websites are good. Several of our staff make regular trips to Tiggywinkles with injured wildlife. We provide emergency treatment for wild animals, and will euthanise them if the injuries are too extensive, but if we can, handing them on, for care and rehabilitation is very satisfying. Rabbits and pigeons are most frequently seen, often after a cat has been hunting and brough home a ‘live present’ for their owner. We have also treated owls, wildfowl and seagulls (smelly creatures!) and, of course, hedgehogs! Jane A
Orchard Ground AGM 8pm Biggs Pavilion Wednesday 17th November. All villagers welcome.
VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LUNCH Sunday, 12th December, 12.30 for 1 pm at the Biggs Pavilion If you would like to come, please let Gina (ginareilly@aol.com) or Sally (sally.missen@btinternet.com) know.
Carol Service Sunday, 19th December, 3.30pm
WW1 & WW11 Commemoration invitation Whitchurch Parish Council warmly invites Cubington villagers to our ceremony for those from this parish who gave their lives. An outdoor service will be held on Saturday 13th November at 11 am, to dedicate five oak trees and a memorial, along the northern edge of Whitchurch recreation ground (HP22 4TL). We know that some descendants of those who gave their lives live in surrounding villages, and we hope to have a good attendance.
Free to a good home
Brand new off cut of a breakfast bar. 1.5 metres long x 0.950 metres wide Laminated oak effect top with rounded edges. Phone Chris on 681972
Cublington Crafters have resumed their Friday afternoon sessions,
in The Unicorn at 3.30 - 5pm. All welcome, with or without crochet, knitting or other craft!
AFFILIATED CLUB
Tennis is the perfect sport for all fitness, health & wellbeing. New members always very welcome. Courts are once again busy with members enjoying social tennis. Some league teams will resume play shortly. If you’d like to join, please contact us details below.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND NON-MEMBER COURT BOOKINGS (£10 PER HOUR) :
Gary 01296 688548 or 07713 723788 or email at gary@cublington.com
• LTA affiliated club
•M any categories of membership single/couple/family/junior/oap • Coaching organised see ad elsewhere. • 2 great all weather courts - free floodlights for members • This Winter 4 league teams in ADTL • Fun Club Sessions and Tournaments SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Jean Barnett 01296 392471 To be contacted if you have any concerns about safeguarding. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Caroline Lane 01296 681373 carolinelane@btinternet.com
Coaching sessions with Paul Hobday started Friday September 17th for 10 weeks - Hour long sessions starting 6pm and 7pm 10 weeks for £35 members, £60 non members. Now pro rata.
Contact Gary on gary@cublington.com if you want to join in.
p e e k e s a e l P .. . e n i l n O g S hoppin
A GINORMOUS THANK YOU to the 42 people who have so far
raised an amaazing £1,304.75 for Orchard Ground projects by simply clicking online. New names are appearing on the league table! Please join in - it costs you absolutely nothing! Online shopping is still allowed! 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th -
Gwyniera Waters - £225.79. Maggie Brandon - £154.67. Martyn Waters - £152.54. Sarah George - £122.10. Kevin Shultz - £103.46. A huge thanks to everyone else who is raising money for Orchard Ground we hope to see you on the leader board soon!!
Orchard Ground & North Field Latest news...
•A pplication for a time extension to the grant made by The Heart of Buckinghamshire Community Foundation of £2,500 towards the cost of the proposed community orchard on North Field As previously reported in The Crier, in December 2019 The Heart of Buckinghamshire Community Foundation kindly agreed to make a grant of £2.500 towards the cost of the proposed community orchard on North Field. One condition of the grant was that all grant monies needed to be spent by 30/11/2021. Given the continuing delays in our receiving final planning approval from Buckinghamshire Council Planning Department for the change of use of North Field from arable farmland to amenity use, an application has been made to The Heart of Buckinghamshire Community Foundation for an extension to the final date from 30/11/21 to 30/04/2022. Conditional planning approval was received in June 2021 with requests calling for a landscape plan and an ecological report to be submitted. We had received a verbal report from our Case Officer in September 2020 that our application for the change of use had been submitted for sign-off and that the final approval was imminent. However, what followed is a catalogue of planning delays over the next nine months with our being allocated five different Case Officers, none of whom appeared to be moving matters forward as to our planning application being signed off. The various lockdowns and a shortage of planning staff had led to a build up of outstanding planning applications. We were then informed that Buckinghamshire Planning Department was concentrating on planning applications for housing; it is likely that the demise of AVDC did not help matters with a number of their planning staff finding employment elsewhere well before the changes in local government structures in Buckinghamshire. Landscape Masterplan
We will keep you informed as to progress.
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Rev C: Minor updates following details design DT 09.09.2021 Rev B: North point amended. LA 04.06.2020 Rev A: Amendments following comments from Parish Council. DT 10.03.2020 Revision
• The allotments are planning to upgrade and T AF repair several areas of the allotment. DR This is including the replacement of the current veranda to the shed which is rotting and becoming unsafe: replacing fencing: replacing hose pipes and extending: levelling paths and extending allotments into the North Field, which will require new wire netting: fencing uprights and horizontal boarding. Project
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• The cricket club has put the playing surface to bed and stored all the equipment away. Goundsman Tim Taylor recieved an award for the best ground in Bucks this summer. Well done Tim, brilliant job, along with your small army of helpers! • Following the tennis club's aquisition of a ball machine and a rebound wall, the committee has agreed to fund a small storage shed (think bin store) for the ball machine to protect it from the winter weather. New external sockets on the pavilion have been installed for the easy operation of the equipment. •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; Miranda Gregory, Events; Lucy Peck, General. All are volunteers. 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 • The next committee meeting is following the AGM 8pm 17th November
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The Cublington Wine Appreciation Society or The Cublington Winos! Informal Get-Together Wednesday 8th December 2021 @ Biggs Pavilion 19:30 – 22:00
A ‘bring your own’ evening – bring a bottle or two of your favourite wine and some snacks/nibbles. This will be an informal evening to reacquaint the ‘Cublington Winos’ after a break of some two years before recommencing the Cublington Winos evenings in 2022. New members are most welcome - £5 joining fee per person. For more information email Kevin at: Cublingtonwinos@gmail.com
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Over £14 00 Prize mo ney available this year !
No: All proceeds to
Orchard Ground
2020-21
Cheers
on
The Biggs Pavili & North field
Tickets always available - for next year now as the first seven have been drawn!
If you want to buy a ticket online for the next round of ten draws starting next May then please contact me direct at bobpaine2002@hotmail.com or call me on 01296 680483 and we will organise it. Your continued support is very much appreciated. Bob.
Greeting cards for sale at 10p each. All proceeds to the Rennie Grove Hospice. If you would like a browse through the stock please contact Mary Keats on 07890129481 or marykeats1@icloud.com.
www.renniegrove.org
When the floodlights are off, villagers may notice a glow from within the church...no, not on fire, but we are leaving the tower light on, it makes the building look alive and loved. Sponsored by the Alexanders
A SMALL DONATION OF £12 - COVERS A WHOLE WEEKS LIGHTING!
If you would like to, please contact Sally direct on 681570 or sally.missen@btinternet.com or to The Crier with a dedication. Gift Aid envelopes are available from the Church and pub (when open) porches and this will enable us to recover 23p for every pound donated.
Thank you
S ARE... THIS MONTHS SPONSOR
by Gill and Gary Brazier red so on sp e ar h nt mo is th s The floodlight eir fifth grandchild to celebrate the birth of th na. October 2021 to Ed and Jen th 12 rn Bo . id gu Du iet rr Elodie Ha
Church Services November Rememberance Sunday 9am 14th November
YOUR VILLAGE HISTORY What a great gift! The fascinating pictorial history of the village
"Cublington in Pictures Old and New" Priced just £15 -
(£10 from every sale goes to the upkeep of St Nicholas Church)
So far over £200 has been donated to the church from sales.
From the Rector
Known unto God
November is a church season in its own right, beginning with the well-known Feast of All Saints, on which we remember ‘globally’ that people from many different times and places can become united as members of each other in one fellowship. The following day, the Commemoration of All Souls, is a day for remembering, more locally and more specifically, our departed loved ones, again in a spirit of mutual belonging. Remembrance Sunday then focuses on those whose lives were lost specifically through conflict between nations and communities, and is often associated with the phrase ‘known unto God’ reminding us that our belonging is indeed, above all else, inseparable from the manner in which we are known by God. This is a season reminding us that even those who sadly never have much chance to be known lovingly or intimately by other people, or whose memory is tragically inseparable from painful acts of conflict, always still have a witness in God. All Saints and All Souls are likewise occasions for considering more fully what it is to be known by God and the consequences of this for how we might strive to come to know and remember each other more deeply – even those with whom our only ‘contact’ lies in how we choose to remember them in company with others, and hopefully in the process to discover more about them. The end of this season also marks the end of the church’s liturgical year, just before we begin afresh with the season of Advent. The final Sunday of the church year is the Feast of Christ the King, on which the focus is on how Christ was known to God so fully and perfectly that both the true kingdom and true communion are to be found incorporated in Christ and evidenced in the remembrance of his utterly unique life – a life that thoroughly binds together that mutual belonging that this closing season commemorates. It is easier to talk about what we know (or think we know) than it is to give any account of how we are known, whether by God, by each other, or even to ourselves. How we become known to or discovered by others is at the very least a complex, developing, two-way and potentially life-changing process, well worth an entire month or season of consideration. With prayers and blessings for the season Revd Dr Andrew Krauss Team Vicar for the Cottesloe Benefice, Diocese of Oxford
The Crier funds village projects through advertising revenue. We 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, the Cublington Tea Towels and Bags, The forthcoming Artists Exhibition to name but a few. We are extremely proud of being able to do this and would like an independent arbiter (a volunteer please) to join us and help with overseeing this use of Crier funds. So, do you know of any local businesses who might like to advertise in the Crier? Or do you have an idea for a fundraising project that we could seed fund? Contact Gary or Gill on 688548 for a media pack or see rates on inside of front cover.
Alexander's Bees, Cublington CUBLINGTON HONEY
NOW AVAILABLE
12oz jar £4.50
BEESWAX FOODWRAPS More eco-friendly than clingfilm £3 medium size (30x30cm)
ideal for Chrismas presents!
CANDLES £2.50 for a small skep candle and £6 for a pillar (call at house, if we are in, or email me) janea2000@aol.com
The Aston Abbotts & Cublington Ladies Club It is with some sadness that I write this note regarding the Ladies Club who met once a month in the Village Hall in Aston Abbotts on a Thursday afternoon. We have, regretfully, come to the decision to close the club down. Times have changed since the club was first formed well over 80 years ago. Mothers were at home with the children all day and the club was a welcome chance to catch up with friends and neighbours. Nowadays there are clubs in both villages that meet in the evenings and, as many of the younger wives and mothers are working in the daytime, that suits them better. There have been some amazing speakers over the years. Some have enthralled us with tales of their adventures and countries they have visited and others have been very entertaining and hilariously funny. One afternoon that stands out was when a retired Royal Butler came and told us so much about his time with the Royal Family working both at Buckingham Palace and on the Royal Yacht. We have had outings each year to some wonderful places and our Spring Lunch was always something to look forward to. Our Christmas Carol service which was followed by a delicious afternoon tea, prepared by the ladies from each village in turn, was a highlight. We had a small balance in the bank which, at our final get together, we agreed should be donated to Age UK. I have received a lovely thank you card from Cathy Cassidy who is the manager of The Age UK shop in Leighton Buzzard. She expressed her sadness at our Club closing but appreciated Age UK benefitting from our leftover funds. Fortunately living in small villages we are all able to keep in touch and will no doubt be bumping into each other quite regularly. April Gilbert ( Curnow as was ) Treasurer.
Spotted - this presumably expensive model plane crash landed in our garden last month... I can't believe it came from further away than our village! Surely someone recognises it?! Contact gary@cublington.com to get it back.
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CABARET NIGHT November 27th, Biggs Pavilion, 7-30 for 8-00pm Tickets priced at £10 A fun night with a two course meal, a bar, a raffle and home grown entertainment. If you would like to attend, take part in the entertainment or help in any way, please contact Chris or Maggie on 01296 681972
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last garden bin collections This year’s garden waste collection service is nearly over, with final 2021 collections taking place the weeks commencing 3 and 17 November. Your service will be automatically renewed in January, unless you wish to cancel it. An invoice for the 2022 service will be sent in November, allowing all garden waste customers to renew and pay for their 2022 subscription by January. On receipt of payment, your new 2022 sticker will be sent out.
Street Lights I have recently taken on the job of keeping an eye on the street lights around the village. If you happen to notice any that aren’t working, I would be grateful if you could let me know either by email, gaantosiewicz@hotmail.com, by phone 01296 681430, 07530 762302 or in person – 16 Ridings Way – and I can let the contractor know. Thank you to those who have already notified me about lights that aren’t working – and finally, a big thank you to Simon Morgan for all the work he has done in this role during his time on the Parish Council. Gillian Antosiewicz
Choir for Christmas: please let Tom Gadsby or Ev Griffiths know, if you want to join in.
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Did You know? 1. In Old English November was ‘Windmonath’ (Wind Month) … although now with climate warming every month seems to be windy especially when out cycling! Ed 2. The Dutch call it ‘Slachtmaand’ (slaughter month) Slaughter referring to the killing of animals. 3. The name ‘November’ comes from the Latin for nine (novem), as it was the ninth month of the Roman calendar. 4. November is the only month to represent a letter in the phonetic alphabet 5. There is no mention of the month of November in any of Shakespeare’s plays. 6.The Birthstone for November is the Topaz. The flower is the Chrysanthemum 7. November Star signs are Scorpio and Sagittarius 8.In Finland, the month of November is called ‘Marraskuu’. ‘Marras’ can mean dead and ‘Kuu' can mean moon or month, so November is known as the month of the dead. 9. “If there’s ice in November to bear a duck, there’ll be nothing after but sludge and muck” (Old weather saying” 10. November in the Northern Hemisphere is equivalent to May in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cublington's 5th ADVENT Trail From 1st December to Christmas. Please volunteer to decorate and light a window, to build up our Village Advent Window Trail. Last year, the Advent Windows were the main focus of our village Christmas, and although we hope to have a Village Christmas Lunch, Christingle, a Carol Service and Christmas Day church service this year, the Windows are an important way to link the village community. Please email Janea2000@aol.com as there is still time to get involved! Map published next month so get your skates on!
PS: We are going global!, our Facebook page has interest around the country and further!
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Is there anyone new who would be willing to showcase their garden? SUNDAY BOX OFFICE AT STEWKLEY VILLAGE HALL 31st Oct - 7th Nov - 14th Nov 10am-12pm
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A history of Cublington - Lockdown Learnings If you live in one of the more historic buildings in the village, we hope you can trace previous inhabitants through these articles... we have highlighted well known village names and places of interest. We hope you will enjoy these, our lockdown learnings! We are now getting to the more modern form of information and the dwellings in Cublington suddenly appear easier to trace and follow.
1911 Census
The enumerator was C.C. Elliott. N.B. Where the number of rooms is shown the kitchen is counted as a room but not scullery, closet or bathroom. This is the first Census giving the occupier the opportunity of completing the form in their own hand. The first entry is for New Zealand, Aston Abbotts. The last entry being Mrs. Roads at Norduck. Listing is by property and the first entry for Cublington is - Edward & Martha Dickens both 54, Rose 15 all from Whitchurch, & Catherine 5. Joseph & Sarah Cutler both 44. Richard Higgs 79 retired pensioned farm labourer & his wife Elizabeth 71 with grand-daughter Mabel 9. James Kempster 35 single, a shepherd on a farm with his sister Margaret 39 his housekeeper & nephew William Bryant 21 a horse-keeper on farm, from London. William Kempster 54, a watchmaker working on own account from home. Thomas Beckett 55, a widower with son Francis 23, Agnes 27, housekeeper for her father, Alfred 15 & Elizabeth 10. George Brazier 39, his wife Lizzie 40, Arthur 12, Percy 11, Horace 8, Frank 6 & Harold 3. Mary Ann Smith 74, a widow & pensioner. Her mark “X” witnessed by The Rector. Christopher Hogston 53, his wife Emily 49, George 20, a cattle drover, Will, 14 & Harry 6. Sarah Kimble 60, a widow from Soulbury with her sons George 32, Charles 29. George Higgs 35, his wife Annie 36, Doris 9, Cyril 7, Richard 5, William 3 & Samuel 1 also niece Minnie Shepherd 13.(Eight persons Living in a 2 room house). James Halsey 51 & his wife Mary 50, Albert 22 a journeyman baker & Daisy 15. Stewkley Road, Joseph Cheney 21 a groom & his wife Daisy 20, son Stanley 1 & brother in law Arthur 12.
Nathan Halsey 72, a widower with his son 37. Fern Cottage, 8 rooms, Hilda Dickinson 26, single, private means with servant John Passmore 38 a kennel-man from Northam, Devon & his wife Abigail Marion 46 from The Isle of White. Manor Farm, with 10 rooms. Joseph Biggs 66 a widower & farmer, Helen 31, William 29, Constance 25, Arthur 24 & Alice 20. Frederick Biggs 64, single, a cattle dealer with housekeeper Rosa Chamberlain 52. 8 rooms. Rectory, with 13 rooms, James Cresswell Piggot 61, Cleric in Holy Orders, Rector of Cublington with his wife Mary 48, both from Lancashire, Ann Bennett 28, single, a cook from Mixbury, Oxon & Ethel Bennion 19 a housemaid from Rowsham. Alfred Parker 63 a domestic gardener & Sarah his wife 61, Florence 19 assisting @ home & Mary 9 at school, living in 8 rooms. James Cheney 66 & his wife Sarah 72 with granddaughter Hilda Printice 9 at school. Elizabeth Whittaker 41 a widow & grocer/shopkeeper with Horace 15, grocers assistant, Frank 13 from Brixton South London, a house boy & Dorothy 4. Lived in 4 rooms. Thomas Brazier 75 retired farm labourer with his wife Sarah 73 a sub-post mistress from Bampton, Oxon. James Clark 53, a roadman for R.D.C. with his wife Lydia 55. Emmanuel Hogston 50 & his wife Emily 60 from Stanbridge. Sidney Halsey 42, a shepherd on farm & with his wife Nellie 36, Jack 11, Herbert 8 & Winifred 2. George Cheney 37, a pedlar with Sarah his wife 40, Gilbert 11 & Lionel 3. Arthur Langley 31 a bread maker & his wife Lois 35, Roland 6 & Grace 3. Living in 5 rooms. The Unicorn, Thomas Harding 44 a publican with his wife Emma 47, Herbert 16 & Arthur 12. Living in a 7 room Inn. Charles Halsey 36, Clara his wife 33 with daughter Dorothy 3.
James Price 65 & his wife Eliza 62 from Battersea, South London. William Sturnham 30 a farmers cowman & his wife Elizabeth 38 a housekeeper for husband, Thomas 13, Joseph 11, Charlotte 10 & Mary 8. Emma Higgins 60, a widow, laundry worker. Emily Carter 28, a dress maker on own account, lived with her brother Albert 15 a farm worker living in a 4 room cottage. Bell Yard, George Cheney 76 & his wife Mary 77 both pensioners, living in a 3 room tenement Charles Brazier 47 & his wife Emeline 45, William 25 a wagoner, Joseph 18, Lilian 13, Fred 9 & Harry 3. Living in 3 rooms. (Interesting the 2 or 3 homes here were a tenement, which unlike a Glasgow tenement was not multiple storeys but merely rented by tenants, it is likely that most properties in Cublington were tied, mainly with a farmer/employer). John Halsey 74 & his wife Jane 69 from Mentmore with son Frederick 29 & nephew George Forty 22 a builders labourer. Bell Inn, Alfred Green a licensed victualler, 27 & Ellen his wife 29 with their son Frederick 6 months. Living in 5 rooms. Louisa White 58 a widow of private means with her daughters Mabel 23 & Mary 14. Elizabeth Cheney 58, a widow, Frederick 29, a shepherd, William 23 & Eva 12, with a boarder William Read 31. Living in 5 rooms. Frederick Halsey 48, a widower. Arthur Cheney 31, a horse keeper on a farm, his wife Nellie 29 & his mother Ann 74 a widow & pensioner living in a 5 room tenement. William Goss 47, a journeyman coach painter from Great Linford with his wife Harriett also 47. Married for 26 years with no children. Ernest Cheney 18 a horseman on farm & his wife Elizabeth 19 from Glasgow, with their son Leslie 4 months. Thomas Biggs 68 a retired farmer with his wife Elizabeth 65 in a 6 roomed house. John Carter 61 & his wife Mary 63, married for 13 years with no children living in 4 rooms. Annie Harris 62 private income living in 4 rooms. William Stonhill 35 a farmer from Wappenham, Northants, with his sister Jane 39, a horse keeper, both single with their niece Mary 13. Sarah Stonhill 73 a widow and pork pie maker with her widowed sister Henrietta 80 a pensioner, sister June Edwards 69 a widow and helper, also brother Thomas England Newitt 59, an assistant pork pie maker. Living in a 7 room dwelling, perhaps also a shop? Albert (James) Carter 76, a farmer with Elizabeth his
wife 63 married 10 years. 6 rooms. Charles Mortimer 34 a grazier/employer with his sisters, Annie 31 & Martha 28 all single. 6 rooms. Cross Roads, William Stevens 62 with his wife Zilpah 63, daughter Eunice 25 a farm worker. Sarah Ann Paine 47 a widow/employer from Berkhamsted with a small dairy & bakery business with her daughter Eve 15. Lavinia Hollowell 40 single, a schoolmistress (head) from Marlow, Buckinghamshire. 4 rooms. Henry Cheney 61 with his wife Lydia 59 lived in a 4 room dwelling. Neales Farm, Thomas Read from Quainton & his
wife Rebecca from Hethe, Oxon, both 70 they had 12 children one of whom had died. Son Albert 38 from Chatham, Kent and grandson Albert 17 from Cowley, Oxon. Living in 8 rooms. Homes – 55. Females 84. Males 94 Total of 178 persons. The more interesting occupations are highlighted, the others are, farm labourers, straw plaiters, lace workers, scholars and some not recorded. There were less plaiters and lace workers than in earlier Census’s.
All the dates on these postcards coincide roughly with this 1911 census.
New service launched to help Bucks charities and community groups thrive A new service is offering support, guidance and training to Buckinghamshire’s not-for-profit groups to help them continue to make a difference in their local communities post pandemic. The VCSE Support Service, funded by Buckinghamshire Council and delivered by local charity Community Impact Bucks, supports charities, voluntary and community groups and social enterprises (VCSE or notfor-profit groups) in all aspects of their work, including securing essential funding, being well-managed, and recruiting volunteers. Organisations of all sizes can access a wide range of online resources and guidance on the Community Impact Bucks website, and further tailored support can be requested via a support request form with priority given to organisations with an income of under £100,000. Four fifths of the county’s 4,750 voluntary organisations are classed as small or micro organisations[i], with an income of under £100,000, and many have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the county’s not-for-profits were asked what their biggest challenges were for the future[ii], it was found that: Nearly a third (31%) stated their biggest challenge was funding and finance One in five (21%) identified their biggest challenge was adapting to new opportunities and ways of working Almost one in five (19%) said their biggest challenge was recruiting enough volunteers “We have an amazing array of charities and community groups in Buckinghamshire, playing an essential part in the running of our communities. However their experience of the pandemic has varied considerably – some have adapted brilliantly, while others have struggled with reduced incomes and losing volunteers – and we have seen new grassroots groups set up to respond to new needs,” commented Katie Higginson, CEO of Community Impact Bucks. “Our new service can provide support to these organisations, whatever their situation – whether it is to overcome challenges and adapt to new ways of working; to set up, grow, and put in place the structures, funding and people they need to be successful; or perhaps to get through difficult times, offering support to help them be stronger and more resilient. Tailored support ensures each organisation can get the help that they need.” Bucks resident Helen Pettifer came to the service looking for advice on how to set up a new voluntary organisation: “It was really useful to be able to talk through what I am looking to achieve, and the advice given gave me a much clearer understanding of what I need to do to move my campaign forwards.” Cllr Steve Bowles, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities said: “I am delighted that the support service provided by Community Impact Bucks for voluntary sector organisations working with our communities in Buckinghamshire has successfully launched and is already making a real difference, building on the excellent partnership work we saw during the pandemic.” To get help for an organisation that would benefit from this support, people are encouraged to fill in a short request form https://communityimpactbucks.org.uk/charities-groups/request-for-support/ and then a member of our team will get in touch. Organisations can request support for themselves or they can be referred by a third party.
Book Corner
Exciting new and forthcoming books, selected by Jane Hill (your local librarian!)
Arthur: the Always King by Kevin Crossley-Holland and Chris Riddell (Children’s Fiction, all ages) The legends of King Arthur, retold by Kevin Crossley-Holland, the unchallenged king of myths for children, with fine illustrations by the always excellent Chris Riddell. Published on November 4th by Walker Books, this promises to be a sumptuous edition of the classic tales, perfect for sharing and storytelling. Talking about Islamophobia: what is it and how do we challenge it? by Naima B Robert and Sabeena Akhtar (Children’s Non-Fiction, 10+) This book aims to encourage a conversation about Islamophobia - what it is, where it comes from and what can be done to stand against it. The authors talk about their experiences of religious discrimination and anti-Muslim hate crimes, and discuss what can be done to make our society a safe place for us all.
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le (Teen Fiction) A cute romcom, perfect for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before. High school sweethearts Linh and Bao are totally smitten with each other, but can only date in secret: their families run rival restaurants and hate each other’s guts! But they can only steal kisses in dark alleys and the art room at school for so long...
The Artist’s Manual by Rob Pepper (Adult Non-Fiction) This new handbook looks like it could be useful for artists of all stripes, with information on basic skills, going all the way up to specialised techniques. DK make fantastic reference books, so expect high-quality images and clear explanations, with sections covering drawing and painting; ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking; as well as newer areas such as digital art and animation.
Cook As You Are by Ruby Tandoh (Adult Non-Fiction) A cookbook designed with compassion for everyone—100 recipes to suit people without the time, energy, ability, or resources to easily eat well. There are recommendations on how to adapt every recipe to swap ingredients, avoid allergies, save money, save time, go vegan, reduce waste, or just avoid a flavour you personally don’t care for. I’m excited to try it out!
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Following the rave reviews received from the general public, the artists group have agreed to exhibit again next year. (Hooray!) If there are more artists, as yet unknown, (I think there are!) please come forward and make yourself known! If you don't contact us, we can't include you!
Great Exhibition - amazing talent - so good to be shared! Amazing. Such talent. Truly inspiring. Well done on such a fantastic exhibition. Amazing quality of works from our village. Makes one proud! Please, please let's do this annually! WOW. So very impressed!
Wonderful exhibition - what a talented village! Very impressive exhibition and superb talent in the village - well done everyone. Wonderful! Well done all!
What a fabulous talented group of artists. Lovely addition to Cublington's activities.
Volunteer Recruitment Day Sunday 14th November 11am-2pm No booking required – just turn up and meet the team! Ever thought about volunteering but don't know where to start? Why not try your local heritage railway, right here in Quainton! The list of available roles is plentiful, and we currently need more hands on deck, so this Volunteer Recruitment Day has been set up to allow potential volunteers to meet current volunteers, take a look around the site, see an engine in steam and find out about what we do and how you might be able to lend a hand. We have a huge variety of volunteer roles and, basically, these roles fit into one of two types: • 'Behind the Scenes' volunteers generally come in during the week and help maintain the site and our artefacts whilst we are closed. This could be mowing, mending, strimming hedges and painting fences, or helping maintain or restore steam engines, carriages, railway buildings etc. • 'Customer Facing' volunteers are the ones who come in and spend the day with us when we are open to the public on Sundays and other Special Event days throughout the year. These roles range from helping in our second-hand bookshop, cafe or gift shop, and welcoming visitors on the entrance gate, to crewing one of our steam engines, being a guard on the platform or helping to park cars on our especially busy days when we need all hands on deck! You can come for as long as you want, as often as you want. Some volunteers come several times a week, other comes only when we have a really busy event coming up. Volunteering is supposed to help you as much as it helps us, so you can do as much or as little as you like - we'll appreciate each and every minute of your time you give to us! To find out more, why not wander down and join us anytime between 11am and 2pm on Sunday 14th November – the cafe will be open, why not bring a friend! We look forward to welcoming you here. If you have a specific query about volunteering or about this recruitment day, please email us on office@bucksrailcentre.org
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Speedwatch Project Vehicles, being driven too fast is a major factor in preventing people from enjoying the environment in which they have chosen to live. It is also, in almost every area, top of the list of issues which are of concern. Excess vehicle speed also contributes to the severity of any road traffic collision and has an impact on the lives of people within a community. A positive scheme to help tackle this is to participate in Community Speedwatch. Speedwatch is a piece of kit known as MVAS (Moveable Vehicle Activated Signs) Speed Indicating Devices (SID). Speedwatch is used to establish whether there is a perceived or actual problem. MVAS/SID/Speedwatch are not enforcement tools- they are designed to record offending and to try to educate drivers at the problem site/s. Simon Morgan, until recently was a Parish Councillor and was the village’s Speedwatch co-ordinator, a role that I have now been asked to take on as a newly co-opted Cublington Parish Councillor. Simon with a number of village volunteers deployed the Speedwatch equipment on a number of occasions and from records, it would appear the last time the equipment was used in Cublington was back in 2017. Obviously, Covid-19 prevented it being used in last two years. Several of the volunteers have indicated that they would like to stand down as volunteers allowing others the opportunity to volunteer for this role and I thank them for their previous service. I am now looking to ‘recruit’ some additional volunteers to join the group, full free training will be given at a convenient time to the volunteer. The equipment can be used by groups of volunteers, a minimum 2 and a maximum of 4. As the equipment is owned by Buckinghamshire County Council it is shared with other villages around our area and therefore needs to be booked. Usage of the equipment is only permitted during daylight hours. So, if you are interested in becoming a volunteer and can spare a couple of hours on an ad-hoc basis please get in touch with me I would be delighted to hear from you. Thanks. Cllr Kevin Shults Email: kevin.shults65@gmail.com Tel: 01296-680417
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Ironing and Laundry Services Ironing Laundry
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Martina collects my ironing every Tuesday and returns it on Thursday. Great job, never had any problems. Martina is always reliable, accommodating and cheerful. When my washing machine broke Martina took all the laundry and ironing, a great service, I can not recommend her highly enough. Debbie (Cublington resident)
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SPOTTED!
PLEASE keep your eyes peeled ... If you spot
anything, and we really do mean anything of interest (silly or serious or even just slightly interesting) in the village - please let us know.
Spotted Keep your eyes peeled for crash landings this Halloween. Spotted - or sadly not...
This witch took a wrong turn last year and came a cropper.
Norman, from BORG came to check the owl box Very sadly the late brood of owlets did not survive. We need more voles!
Spotted Surprised a lot
of regular walkers who thought they were all boys! Suddenly a few weeks ago a baby calf was born to one of the cattle in the mound field!
Spotted
Earth Closet at Cublington Copse on the Dunton Road. Apparently it was built for the use of the Scouts who carry out occasional maintenance work in this small, circular memorial woodland area that commemorates the local action that prevented the building of London's Third Airport. (I've never seen that! Ed)
Spotted
A sign that has appeared on the bend in Stewkley Road where Littlecote Lane, aka Cow Poo Lane, turns off. It is quite bizarre that this, well surfaced, section of road is going to be interfered with when there are other parts of the road in desperate need of repair and resurfacing. Still, maybe it will break the habit of the truck drivers who use that as a route to Redland's waste site on the Dunton Road.
Spotted
Something I've never seen before... a rainbow on the floor... in the dew on Orchard Ground!
• D og Walkers
(Circet are a major French telecommunications company! Cable? Ed)
Are kindly reminded to use the dog bins provided at great expense to dispose of dog waste. Numerous bags have been found left on the floor at entrances to the North Field. Its all very well not wanting to carry them round, but it's so easy to forget to pick them up again! Please DO NOT LEAVE them like this for someone else to dispose of. Also if you can't see your dog, how do you know it hasn't pooped somewhere?! Please be considerate and be in total control of you dog .There is a fine of £500 for the offence - a serious matter. Be warned. Thank you.