Cublington Crier Sept 2021 #410

September 2021

No.410

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25th-26th September 10am-4pm

Biggs pavilion, orchard ground, cublington Lu7 0Lr ///explorer.regrowth.lakes

Supported by funds from the Cublington Crier

Various works will be available for sale.

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A huge Thank you

Visiting the fete Bric-a-Brac stall made me think about the ‘things’ that we acquire in our homes and the importance, or not, that they have in our lives. It is always interesting to imagine where items came from and where they ended up in people’s homes before being cast away.

There is a cycle in life that generations of things go through: When young we had very little and we wanted things. We made do with hand-medowns, worked hard and waited for the monthly pay to come in to gradually acquire things to build our home. Possessions were treasured and provided comfort.

Times changed. Things became cheaper and easier to acquire. People developed greater expectations in regard to materialistic possessions, and had more, and more things. Some things were chucked away when broken, not fixed, just replaced. With innovation people wanted newer, more state of the art things. House decoration changed, moving away from the glass doored curio display cabinets.

The old treasured things remained at the back of shelves, and sometimes, as more space was required, they were packed away into boxes in the attic.

Then a stage is entered whereby your parents go through the process of decluttering to simplify their lives. Things are passed down, even the treasures from the generations before them reappear. Panic! You already have a full house. Some things have meaning and are sentimental, some things are acquired through duty to pass on as ‘it must stay in the family’. Often the most treasured items are invaluable things with interesting history…. and photographs, loads of photographs.

The fact that we are talking about this must mean that we are progressing well through this cycle in life (ageing!). We now have clutter that needs managing and want to simplify our lives too but there are endless things to sort.

And then there is a fete and a Bric-Brac stall and …people’s trash and treasures raising pennies for the village/church funds.

Realising the hassle and hoarding this dilemma with possessions creates we wonder if we are entering a new and different cycle in life. We now don’t want to throw away needlessly into land fill, we don’t want to clutter our homes and be constantly managing the excess stuff. We are now more environmentally aware, and fearful of climate change. We now think twice about throwing things away and increasing landfill waste and we strive to make things last longer through repairing and upcycling.

In hindsight this is a strange old cycle in life. With all these possessions cycling through generations couldn’t we just please simplify it all just a bit. If we embrace a new more circumspect attitude to possessions, I suspect that our children will thank us. However, I will forever remain challenged in disposing of family photographs.

Happy hoarding… or clearing out, whatever stage of the cycle you are at!

Helen, Tom, Alice & Harry Gadsby

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To everyone who helped at the fete - you know who you are but are too numerous to mention. We really couldn't do it without you. Thank you one and all! Same again next year?!

Wasn't it just great to be able to get out and about once again and enjoy socialising like normal?! Brilliant. See article and pictures elsewhere.

Special fete thanks to...

all the classic car and bike owners, to Hugh Vale for mowing the North Field, for sourcing the hay bales, and exhibiting his classic farm vehicles, to Chris and Kevin Shults for making and donating the burgers, to Steve George for the loan of the beer tent marquee, to Penny and Dennis Allen for their brilliant High Striker and Beat the Buzz, to everyone for their donations of raffle prizes etc.

The Fete Committee

Would like it to be known that after every fete we distribute funds raised to various village institutions. This year, we are distributing £6,000 equally between Orchard Ground, St Nicolas Church, Friends of St Nicholas, and the Village Hall. A brilliant sum, only possible by the continued generosity of both money and time of many in the village. Thank you all.

Welcome to...

James and Josie, recently moved in to the village on the Nob. Keen sports people, they have I'm told, already joined the tennis and cricket clubs!

Welcome also to...

Nicola, Pierre and son Marlon, recently moved into Ridings Way

Fete Bunting Competition The winner was of course, St Nicholas Church and the unique bunting, hand made by all the lovely village crafters!

Well done.

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The Editorial Rota 2021..

Nov Julie Tovey Dec Morgan Family

2022..Jan Gates family

Please book your slot! Now booking 2023 (yes really!) - so plenty of time to think about it!

Many Thanks.

November Justice Family December Bob & Liz

2023.. Jan ?

Feb Keane Family Mar Gregory family Apr Emily and Jo May Penny & Dennis Allen June Schults family July Sam Conway September Romney & Tom Smith October ?

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Sept Jackie Farrands

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

PEAK STUFF Strangely enough, the phrase ‘peak stuff ’ was coined by Steve Howard, IKEA’s head of sustainability in 2018 when he said “We talk about peak oil. I’d say we’ve hit the peak of meat, peak sugar, peak stuff … peak home furnishings’. How odd to hear this from one of the largest retailers of home furnishings in the world. And also how welcome, how refreshingly sane.

Helen discussed the cycle of possessions we have in our lives in her editorial, and I would guess that quite a few regular readers of the Crier are at our stage… too much stuff! We would like to help you cope with your stuff. Read on, all friends of polar bears, Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough, or anyone who just thinks that perhaps we consume too much, have too much. And none of this is meant to sound preachy, just a few things that we have tried, sometimes with a bit of success.

1. BUY LESS! It sounds obvious, but how often do we succumb to pleas from an aunt or grandparent, usually around birthdays or Christmas along the lines of ‘I want to buy little Johnny a thing, something for him to unwrap’. If a contribution to little Johnny’s (or little Jenny’s) savings won’t cut it, suggest an experience instead. Take them to the cinema, or boating, or for a meal out. The same also holds true for adults, too. My brothers and I often gift each other the sort of wine we would never buy for ourselves, or gorgeous food that is beyond the usual grocery shop.

2. EBAY. Some people make a living at this. It seems you have to be dedicated to make it worthwhile.

Past experience suggests that it can be a giant faff to sell a saucepan (nightmare to wrap) for £3.25, package it and take it to the post office. Still, worth a go to turn your trash into cash.

On a recent Fake or Fortune - a farmer bought an old painting for £50 on e-bay. Turns out it was an original worth £50,000! Ed 3. UPCYCLE. You can often find another use for items especially if you are imaginative about it.

We have turned old pallets into solid compost bins. All those old coat hangers can be turned into S-shaped hooks for hanging things in the shed. Old clothes can be turned into highly personal cushion covers or tote bags if you know a good seamstress or are skilled with a needle yourself - the Cublington Crafters may be able to advise… Or turn old tin cans into lanterns: draw on a pattern using a felt tip pen, then with a hammer and nail, and a way of holding the can securely, punch holes into it along the pattern. The pattern is illuminated when you put a candle inside. Or a final tip: your pile of rubble could be someone else’s hardcore for their next building project.

4. CHARITY SHOPS. Don’t give them junk, and never just dump a bag of grotty stuff on their doorstep, but clean and reasonable quality items can always find a good home and raise money for a good cause as well.

5. RUBBISH DUMPS. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not suggesting throwing it away. Many rubbish dumps (more commonly called Household Recycling Centres these days) have a shop where you can leave better quality items from where they might be rehoused.

6. FREECYCLE. A genius nationwide organisation where you can advertise anything that someone else may be able to use. We recently rehomed a broken wheelbarrow, a couple of wooden crates and a pile of odd-shaped left-over stone slabs, which now adorn someone else’s shower room. Just be honest about the state of what you are giving away. And if you’re in the market for more stuff you can always ask on the Freecycle website. Search uk.freecycle.org and find your nearest freecycle community.

7. And if all else fails, call a WOMBLE!!

Ahhh - so that's why he's on the front cover! Ed

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Cublington Wombles in Yorkshire (the Ultra Challenge!)

It was a Right Proper Challenge, with temperatures in the 30's, we might have been in Morocco, not Yorkshire. The hills were exceptionally hilly and the training on the Littlecote Hill was in no way sufficient for the vertical paths that lead out of Pately Bridge, let alone the 13km uphill section over the moors that were part of Jane's 50km route (walked on Sunday afternoon...yes, it was hot!) We both completed our Challenge walks and were not last in our distances either! (over 30% of walkers and runners retired during the event) Thank you to all our lovely sponsors for Cancer Research!

Jane and Michael As so often happens, it is quicker on foot. JA

Osteoporosis & Pilates

Our bone density continues to grow until our mid 20’s, however, after the age of 35, and following the menopause in women, the pattern changes. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will develop osteopenic (loss of bone) fractures.

We can make a change for the better - weight-bearing exercises 3-5 times per week, and resistance/ strength exercise 2-3 times a week, have been shown to increase bone mass density (BMD) by stimulating bone growth.

Balance-focused exercise have been shown to reduce a person’s risk of falls by 25%. Pilates can offer all the above benefits to people with osteopenia (low BMD but not as low as osteoporosis.) A 2015 study (E Angin) showed that people who participated in Pilates saw an increase in their BMD as well as improvements in their physical performance and quality of life.

Pilates, the mind-body conditioning programme, can be used to strengthen your core (back and tummy) muscles and can also be adapted to do in standing to help ‘load’ the bones.

Choose a fully qualified and registered Pilates instructor – the APPI Pilates instructors at St Judes are also Chartered Physiotherapists who carry out clinical rehab Pilates – participants in our small group classes and 1:1 sessions are fully assessed before starting an exercise programme specific to their needs.

Other ways you can help yourself include: 1. Eat a varied diet rich in calcium - dairy products, tofu and spinach are all good.

2. Reduce your caffeine and salt and stop smoking as all of these can interfere with the absorption of calcium in our bodies.

If you are worried about your bone density speak to your GP. If you would like further details on Clinical Pilates, please call St Judes on: 01525 377751 or go to: https://www.stjudesclinic.com/treatments/pilates/ St Judes Clinic 26 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1RX 01525 377751 enquiries@stjudesclinic.com www.stjudesclinic.com

dates for your diary --HOORAY!

September

Competitors 8.00am Saturday 4th

Horticultural Show at the Biggs Pavilion Public Viewing 11am 2.00pm Sunday 12th

Official Bridge Opening for Charity

at Old Stables- tickets and information from Steve George - george.stephen@mac.com

7.30pm Tuesday 14th

Parish Council Meeting venue tbc Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th 10am-4pm

Cublington Art & Crafts Show at the Biggs Pavilion Many items for sale...

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.

New coaching sessions with Paul Hobday starting Friday September 17th - Hour long sessions starting 6pm and 7pm £35 for 10 weeks members, £60 non members.

Contact Gary on gary@cublington.com to book your place.

September Birthdays

Happy birthday to you all...

Charlie Powell 15 years old on the 10th Logan Treagus 11 on the 20th James Lea 10 on the 24th

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

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

Archeologist and then a teacher (which was probably influenced by the fact my mother had taught for 40 yrs) 2. What was your first job?

Saturday job in Boots on the Photographic counter for £6 for the day 3. Who (alive or dead) would you like to have dinner with and why? (You can have more than one!)

I love family meals with lots of laughter around the table but perhaps the addition of Barack Obama, Brain Cox and Mary Berry who hopefully might cook our dinner also.

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

Perhaps the Arts and Crafts era or Art Deco for its style and glamour but then again I love the comforts of modern life 5. Where would you want to live if not where you live now and why?

I am happy to have found Cublington but the beauty and wildness of Sutherland in the far NW of Scotland draws me. Many of my childhood holidays were spent there and it will always be a special place.

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

Home made cake ....Mmmmm. Browsing on the internet - too many wasted hours!

7. What is your favourite book and why?

Favourite childhood book is 'The Weidstone of Brisingamen' by Alan Garner an escape into a magical world of good v evil. Thomas Hardy's 'Far from the Madding Crowd' with its carefully drawn characters from a bygone era has been also a favourite since studying it during 6th form.

Willa Carther's 'My Antonia' was recommended on a radio book club programme some years ago and is also a favourite. The writer again is expert at painting a picture with words, this time conjuring up a scene of life on the immense and colourful prairies of Nebraska.

8. What is your favourite song and why?

Really depends on my mood. Anything by T. Rex ...so 'I love to Boogie' if feeling up beat. Perhaps more Eva Cassidy's 'Song Bird' album if feeling quieter and more reflective.

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

Fly tippers and inconsiderate parking.

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

Weather vanes. This started with a friend in France sending me pictures of local ones to her during lockdown. It became a competition to send the most unusual and I was amazed at how many were around locally that I had never noticed.

Answer somewhere in the Crier.

11. How long have you lived in Cublington?

Just over 3 years ... although it seems longer but in a good way.

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Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity seeks new volunteers

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has over 400 volunteers, working in their shops, their offices, at the hospice, drivers, gardeners and bereavement listeners, plus those out supporting their events in the community.

But they are urgently need more volunteers to join the team as many have stepped back from their roles following the Covid-19 pandemic, on both a regular and ad hoc basis.

“Our volunteers are absolutely invaluable to us and we couldn’t do what we do without their incredible support,” says Penny Bradshaw, Head of Volunteering at the Charity. “We offer full support and training for new volunteers, wherever and however they volunteer.”

There are lots of opportunities available to suit all interests including Hospice Drivers, Hospice volunteers, Bereavement Listeners, Complementary Therapists, Online Retail, Fundraising Support, Events, Shop Volunteers, Showroom Van Drivers, Office Admi and, Marketing & Communications support.

“The benefits to volunteering are endless, not only can it help you develop your career by gaining valuable experience in the workplace, it’s also a great way to connect with other people and build confidence.”

So, if you are friendly and motivated, and up for a challenge to support local hospice care, please get in touch at volunteering@ fnhospice.org.uk or visit their website www.fnhospice.org.uk/volunteer Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity needs to raise over £1,000,000 a year to provide specialist palliative care services which are accessible and free of charge to those with a life-limiting illness and their families in Buckinghamshire. www.fnhospice.org.uk Dear Dog walkers...

Why should I have to clear up after your dog?

Twice recently I have come across the most enormous pile of excrement, in the most obvious of places. One, beautifully sunlit and standing like a mountain, it was so obvious I have to assume you were either blind not to see it or probably more likely, just pig ignorant and don't care. The other right in the middle of the entrance to North Field!

Basically, if you don't see your dog having a poo, you clearly aren't paying enough attention and don't deserve to own one. I also recently saw a dog walker with four or five dogs walking round North Field... she clearly didn't have sight of all of those all of the time... so should we ban dogs from Orchard Ground? There is a £1000 fine for not clearing up after your dog. Maybe we really should start applying it!

Please respect other users and clear it up!

Alexander's Bees, Cublington CUBLINGTON HONEY

NOW AVAILABLE

12oz jar £4.50

BEESWAX FOODWRAPS More eco-friendly than clingfilm £3 medium size (30x30cm)

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 LAST IN THE SERIES... Our thanks to George for

his insight on farming over the last year. Very interesting. Ed

The Vales on farming in the Vale #11 September July arrived and brought with it the onset of harvest amid the heatwave. We harvested the winter barley which yielded as expected. One of my favourite sayings is “plants win prizes” with the subpar weather conditions we did not have the plant populations to have a high yield but are grateful for what we reaped. As I write this we are now in August and have combined the winter oilseed rape which was very disappointing, but those of you that have followed my writing throughout the year will know why.

The Winter oats yielded ok and we have just started to gather the Winter wheat. Last harvest we had frequent problems with our combine so we took the difficult decision to change it for a newer version. In the end we changed manufacturer as we could not find a second hand machine which suited our needs. So far the new to us combine has been ok but we have had some teething issues, hopefully we are over them now.

With Harvest this brings us to the end of the farming year and my tenure writing this. I would like to say thank you to everybody who has commented to me on writing this over the last year and also say thank you for everyones patience with us moving machinery and working occasional unsocial hours. I am looking forward to reading about vet Janes exploits over the coming year.

Stay safe George NEW FEATURE

The life of a vet!

Thank you to the Crier team for asking me to write about the veterinary world.

A few things have changed and developed since I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College, London and the career Of course some dogs will swallow anything… options that a new vet is faced with have expanded hugely stone egg…naughty Labrador! over recent years. At the time that I moved out from the student life, there were three main options, being a ‘small animal’ vet (dogs and cats with the very occasional child’s pet), a ‘large animal’ vet – where posts were generally offered to the rugby playing members of the profession and it was rare for a women to be appointed, and ‘mixed’ practice, with time spent in consultations for dogs and cats, visits out to check cows and horses, then back for more dogs and cats. Most new graduates wanted a ‘mixed’ post, so that we gained experience across the species and I was fortunate to move to Emsworth. I had the support of two senior vets, but there was no formal postgraduate schemes or mentoring, and new vets were expected to use their own initiative across the board, and only call for help when totally stumped! We had a very few qualified vet nurses (known as RANAs then, now RVNs, but still wearing green!) and we relied on their skills and knowledge to a vast extent.

Eating Unwisely: In Summer and Autumn seasons, we see a high number of dogs who have helped themselves to barbeque food and fresh produce from the garden (and waste bin). This can result in upset tums (vomiting and/or diarrhoea, sometimes caused by bacteria that can transfer to their human carers) or blockages. Stones and bones in the stomach or intestine can usually be spotted, using radiographs but peach stones and corn cobs can be more difficult to see and can cause severe damage to the lining of the gut before they are located and removed. Much better (and cheaper) to reduce the risk, and keep pets away from food prep and waste! Jane A.

Orchard Ground & North Field Latest news...

• Arnold Clark Community Grants Thanks to the tenacity of superstar Martyn Waters, all the community clubs have been successful in getting grants for on-going improvements. The Allotment Society received a grant of £1000. Tennis Club have received a grant of £1000 for court cleaning and general refurbishment. The OG committee have received a grant of £750 for a new BBQ and the cricket club received a grant of £1000 towards on-going maintenence costs. Brilliant work Martyn - thank you for your continued tenacity in rooting out these grants.

• Charitable Status for Orchard Ground, The Biggs Pavilion and North Field The change of use planning permission for the North Field has finally been granted though a Planting plan needs to be agreed before planting can begin in the Autumn - appeal for volunteers for work parties please. Change to charitable status is on-going with the lawyers.

• 100 Club 2021/22: results published elsewhere in this Crier. If you would prefer to buy a ticket virtually, please contact Bob via email. bobpaine2002@hotmail.com or call on 01296 680483. Last year over £1400 was distributed in prize money. Remember, a thriving local amenity such as the or chard Ground and Biggs Pavilion helps keep your house price up!

• More Covid support monies received A Budget/Project sub committee has met and discussed future projects and expenditure. Plans will be circulated once priorities have been agreed. Priorities include: New and mproved entrance gates, resurfacing and edging of carpark. Extra toilet facilities.

• Your 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

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New round of draws 2021/22 Results published...

Tickets always available - for next year now as the first five 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.

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

New coaching sessions with Paul Hobday starting Friday September 17th - Hour long sessions starting 6pm and 7pm £35 for 10 weeks members, £60 non members.

Contact Gary on gary@cublington.com to book your place.

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A HUGE THANK YOU to the 42 people who have so far raised a

whopping £1,231.11 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 -

Gwyniera Waters Martyn Waters Maggie Brandom Sarah George -

£225.61. £146.84. £126.69. £106.29.

5th - Kevin Shults - £95.59.

A huge thanks to everyone else who is raising money for Orchard Ground we hope to see you on the leader board soon!!

Saturday 4th September 8.00am Dig up your potatoes, prepare your onions to display, have your sunflower measured (in-situ) ready for Cublington Horticultural Show. A smaller event this year without the Domestic category but no less fun and if you have nothing for the show come along after the judging to get inspiration for next year and have tea and cake while admiring the produce.

We have not asked businesses to sponsor any categories this year so a Big Thank You to all the villagers who have sponsored a category, all the money raised goes towards the upkeep of our lovely church.

Hope to see as many of you there as possible.

If you would still like to sponsor a category for between £10 - £30 please contact Sandie Joy 01296 682446 or Gill Brazier 01296 688548.

All Categories:

Vegetables + Sponsors

1. Three Carrots – long or intermediate Village Hall 2. Three Carrots – short or stump rooted 3. Three White potatoes The Crier 4. Three Coloured Potatoes 5. Six Runner Beans Cublington Tennis Club 6. Six of any other Climbing Bean (e.g. French) 7. Five Tomatoes on the vine 8. Five ripe tomatoes The Braziers 9. Three Beetroot The Missen family 10. Three courgettes Courgette Bob 11. Three Onions 12. Nine Shallots The Rayman Family 13. Three Parsnips 14. Two of any other single variety of vegetable not already listed The Bottle Family 15. Salad Collection –basket of 4 kinds of Salad items

The George Family

16. Vegetable Tray 17. Five Chillis 18. Biggest onion *(no marrow this year) The Bradburys 19. Heaviest Pumpkin 20. Longest Runner bean The Merriman Family 21. Longest Parsnip 22. Most oddly shaped vegetable The Allen Family 23. Terracotta pot with 5 named Herbs The Black Family

Flowers

24. Best Single Rose 25. Best Flower Arrangement The Peck Family 26. Vase of Dahlias The Thornton Family 27. Tallest Sunflower (measured in-situ) The Joys

Fruit

28. Ten autumn raspberries John Eadie 29. Three Culinary Apples 30. Three Dessert Apples 31. Three pears Bridget Eadie

Every year we hope to have sponsors for each category so if you would like to sponsor one next year, 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. Thank you

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.

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Church Services September When in church, please hand sanitize when coming in, and sign the attendance book (just in case!) The pews with kneelers on the seats should NOT be used (for social distancing) Please wear a face covering. Outside church, a chance to chat and take the masks off ! (as long as no mingling and groups under six- Ed)

From the Rector

The Next Stage September is of course the time of the year when the student-aged population routinely moves forward to the next stage – whether the next year group, or a new school entirely, or moving to university, or starting a new course, or whatever else it might be. Once people enter formal working life, however, it is no longer automatically the case that there is a reliable annual landmark at which one is clearly ‘moving on’.

Promotions, job changes and other key landmark events in life aren’t laid down so neatly over time and any changes in direction are often unexpected, which will have been especially true for many over the last eighteen months.

That having been said, it does seem that many people have responded to the pandemic by seeking to find new opportunities moving out of it and to bring back that sense of moving on to the next stage even though the previous or current stage in question might seem to have been ‘inflicted’ on us. Finding ways actively to bring in a distinct feeling of ‘moving on’ and making progress is important to us all in our own ways, not least for mental health, and perhaps it is even more therapeutic if this is gradual but consistent.

Socrates once famously said “the secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new” and there is also reference in the gospels to the wise head of a household who brings out of his storeroom treasures new and old. Both of these point to the idea of moving on without ignoring the previous basis upon which any advance or change occurs. Even if we are no longer moving annually onto a new year-group in formal education the fact never changes that we build new stages upon previous progress, whether our own or that of others, and it might be especially worth remembering that this year.

Revd Andrew Krauss

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“We will remember them”

Captain Valentine Baker

d. 12th September 1942 At 5.42pm on Saturday 12th September 1942, aviation celebrity and test pilot Captain Valentine Baker pulled back on the control column of his Martin-Baker MB3 fighter plane to lift off from RAF Wing in one in a series of test flights.

It had been a pleasantly mild day, but for the iconic aircraft designer Sir James Martin, his Martin-Baker engineers and the RAF personnel watching they were now being chilled by a fresh North East wind.

Deep inside the MB3’s powerful Napier Sabre engine, small mechanical failures were now occurring like dominoes toppling.

Just after the aircraft crossed the Wing to Stewkley road the engine finally seized. Within two minutes Valentine Baker’s life would end, with his plane somersaulting and breaking into pieces.

Extensive biographies already exist regarding the life of Valentine Henry Baker and so my reflections here are a personal perspective based on my research.

Born on August 24th 1888, Valentine was the youngest of three boys born to John and Jane Baker of Llanfairfechan in North Wales.

As the Great War broke out, Valentine was quick to take part and eventually served in all three armed forces.

One of the first to land on the murderous beaches of Gallipoli, he was hit by a bullet in his neck. It sat in such a dangerous spot that it was never removed. Discharged as officially unfit for duty, Valentine simply applied to join the Royal Welch Fusiliers and was accepted.

In the Spring of 1916 Valentine was posted to the School of Aero Flying, and became one of the first flying officers within the new Royal Flying Corps, later to evolve into the Royal Air Force. His time in active service saw him awarded the Military Cross for his daring and bravery, and he is reported to be the first British pilot to be awarded the Air Force Cross. Along the way, nearly every one of his original comrades of 41 Squadron were killed or badly wounded in action over France.

In 1916, he married his old school friend from Llanfairfechan, Dilys Eames. His skill as a pilot led him to be promoted to Flight Commander and then Captain, with the senior officers strategically moving him into a role training other flyers. This lasted from 1917 through to Armistice Day. A series of post war roles at home and abroad ended with a period in the secret codes department of the Air Ministry.

When he eventually returned to civilian life, he secured a role demonstrating aircraft and as a global ambassador for the Vickers-Armstrong Aircraft Company. But the fast growing public interest in England for flying, persuaded him to use his teaching talents for more commercial purposes and he was appointed flying instructor to the Lancashire Flying Club. From here he was appointed as Chief Flying Instructor at the London Aeroplane Club in Edgeware, before becoming Chief Pilot & Instructor for Air work Ltd. at the Heston Airdrome.

He would train many celebrities, and many more noncelebrity pilots, and his exploits made him one of the most famous aviators of the time. Among his famous students were King Edward VIII, the King’s brothers Prince George (later King George VI) and the Duke of Kent and the pioneer female aviator Amy Johnson. Italian World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Primo Carnena even flew

in a Tiger Moth with him in 1929, joking that Valentine was the only person able to make light work of his weight.

This glamorous period of his life would end, when he decided to resign and go into business with his great friend James Martin and a financial backer called Francis Francis. The business they started is globally renowned today as the Martin-Baker Aircraft Company.

The company became valued within government and the Air Ministry for their ability to problem solve and bring innovations to other people’s products. But James Martin in particular, did not want that mantle, and pushed on with designing innovative Martin-Baker aircraft. The series of planes he designed bore their initials, and were numbered MB1 through to MB5. James was the visionary, Valentine the test pilot.

Valentine’s airborne career would eventually see him amass over 15,000 hours of flying and training pilots right across the world. James Martin rated him as the best test pilot in the world, and when Valentine died aged 54 in the fields by RAF Wing, he was still at his magnificent peak.

The events that brought down the MB3 that day can realistically only be guessed at by reading the formal inquiry evidence, and balancing it against the many personal accounts at the time and since. They conflict in many areas, and from all that I have read not one person saw the whole flight from taxi to final crash, yet many confident judgements are made and details recounted regarding that final flight.

There is also a lot more to the story. Martin-Baker had explicitly asked not to use the Napier engine and they felt RAF Wing did not have the open spaces needed for safe test flying. The Air Ministry declined both appeals. The

MB3 fighter was widely touted to be a potential successor to the best piston engine aircraft of the time, yet even before the Martin-Baker support team left their factory in Denham, the Air Ministry had declined to take it through to production. The early days of testing on Wing airfield would prove to be a mixture of high performance and potential, combined with the mechanical troubles associated with developing new technology.

What is certain from the time is the incredible skill and cool head of Valentine Baker in what were tragically to be his final moments. More details will become apparent when the final flight is commemorated later this year in partnership with his grandson and the two sons of the now deceased Sir James Martin.

At between 50ft and 150ft altitude and with no power, Valentine managed to nurture the ailing plane more than one kilometre and still make a sweeping turn as he tried to land safely in nearby fields. An experienced aviation researcher advised me that an established formula exists for calculating the descent of a plane without power, or ‘dead stick’ as it is known. Valentine should barely have cleared the airfield boundary.

If there is any good that came from that fateful day at RAF Wing, it is that his business partner James Martin saw first hand the urgent need to develop a system that could help pilots get out of an aircraft very quickly and at below normal parachute height. The Martin-Baker ejection seats that he and his family subsequently created remain worldleading designs fitted into many of today’s fast jets, and have already saved over 7,600 lives.

The charismatic Captain Valentine Henry Baker, or ‘Bake’ to his friends, will be commemorated later this year.

The Cublington Crier donated £200 on the village’s behalf to the Wing RAF Aircrew Memorial Fund

The Aylesbury Vale Golf Club now owns the crash site, and there is now a display and blue memorial plaque in the club house, and their main function suite is now renamed ‘The Captain Valentine Baker Suite’.

This is all ready in time for the anniversary and commemoration of the crash and loss of Captain Valentine Baker on 12 September.

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The Aston Abbotts & Cublington Ladies Club The Aston Abbotts Village Hall is booked for the 16th September for 2.30pm for a get together of ladies who have been members of the club. Sadly this may be our last meeting as we all have very busy lives, which is lovely, and I am finding it a bit difficult to fit the running of the club into my life.

Come to have a catch up with people you may not have seen for a while.

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Please let me know by email aejcurnow@me.com or telephone 01296 707833 for catering purposes.

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The first five results - apologies for the delay May 2021 - draw 1 1st Prize - £50 2nd Prize - £40 3rd Prize - £30 4th Prize - £20 -

Tony Gore. (CC).

Adam Farr. (CC).

Jack Allen.

Chris Brandon.

June 2021 - draw 2 1st Prize - £50 - Harry Taylor.

2nd Prize - £40 - Carol Hussey.

3rd Prize - £30 - David Parish.

4th Prize - £20 - Penny Allen.

July 2021 - draw 3 1st Prize - £50 - James Taylor.

2nd Prize - £40 - Tony Lewis. (CC).

3rd Prize - £30 - Vinny Jones.

4th Prize - £20 - Kerry Sletcher.

August 2021 - draw 4 1st Prize - £50 - George Lovatt.

2nd Prize - £40 - Alice Zelent.

3rd Prize - £30 - Alice Zelent.

2nd Prize - £20 - Penny Bradbury.

September 2021 - draw 5 1st Prize - £50 - Mike Alexander.

2nd Prize - £40 - Linda Markwell.

3rd Prize - £30 - Imogen Lackey.

4th Prize - £20 - John Eadie.

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Please Still Support Local Businesses

The following businesses are still able to provide a service for people in the village, even though the lockdown might be over!

The Unicorn - open Friday through Sunday until May https://www.facebook.com/theunicornpub for the latest news. Phone 01296 681261 Parrott Brothers: Anyone can call and place an order for delivery to the village. Orders will be aggregated and delivered once a day. 01296641207 Beef Olive: Offering home deliveries Butcher & Artisan Deli 27 Parton Road, Aylesbury HP20 1NG Tel: 01296 482 035 email: thebutcher@beefolive.com Alan the Milkman: 07791885612 Price list available including Fresh Cream, Fruit juice, Water, Yoghurt, Eggs, Bacon, Cheese, Potatoes,Tea bags, Milk alternatives, Kitchen Rolls, Toilet paper, Foil, Refuse sacks, Bird Food, Grow bags and Compost! Delivers to Cublington Tuesday Thursday and Saturday Wingrave Shop: 01296 682964 Post office, newspapers and shop Whitchurch Petrol Station: 01296 641888 Post office and shop Wing Village shop: (Londis) 01296 688239 Wing Fish & Chips & Chinese: 01296 688152 Wiltshire Farm Foods: 0800 077 3100 www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com Waterdene Frozen Foods: 01525 371367 www.waterdenefoodservice. co.uk now deliver to the general public Queens Head Wing: take away service Royal Oak Aston Abbotts: 07809 395453 take away service Littlecote Farm Shop: 01525 240206 eggs, flour, milk, bread, cheese, cakes, jams, canned goods, batteries etc Old Stables Farm: 07836 310881 - Sausages and pork joints call Tim Mead Farm Shop, Marsworth - 01442 828478 www.parsleybox.com A company that specialises in providing nutritious and easy to cook meals, portion size is ideal for the older generations.

Keeps on the shelf for up to six months.

Spotted - The High St was totally

closed for two days for patching works.

No notification was received by the Parish Council, or any notification to villagers stuck the other side! So I complained and got this response...

Hello Mike (our Parish Clerk), Apologies for you not getting any notification of the road closure this week. The patching work was raised by me a couple of months back before I left the area. Unknown to me whilst I was on annual leave last week, this job was planned to commence on Monday. To cut a long story short the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for the urgent road closure was not processed and this is why it did not show up on One Network and the parish council did not receive a notification. Myself and the works supervisor are equally at fault for not making sure the TTRO had been processed.

Please pass on my apologies to Mr Brazier for him being late for his tee-off time at the golf club, but at least the patching work is now completed.

Regards Matt Whincup

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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.

1891 Census The introduction states “after St. James Church, Harris’s (formally Elliot’s) Farm, thence to Cublington Village taking S/W side to Mr. Harris’s new house, across the hill to Mr.J. Biggs farm thence to the cottages in the lane thence in an Easterly direction to Glebe farm on the Wing Road including all the houses on the N/E side of the village and all on the Dunton & Wing roads thence back to Paines Corner including the School House and cottages near. Then to Pains and Mr. Stonehill on the Aston Abbotts road”.

Charles E. Scott registrar.

The first entry is :Montague Villa, Aston Abbotts Road, Joseph Stonhill 60 a farmer & his wife Betsey 50, George 21, Jane 19 & William 15.

South End Farm, William Stonhill 52 a master butcher with his wife Sarah 50 from Wappenham, Northants.

Yew Tree House (Bakehouse) at the cross roads, Anne E. Pain 62 a widow & master baker with her son Steven 27 a journeyman baker, her sister Emma 55 & Frederick Faulkner 17 a journeyman baker.

School House, Wing road, Ely Halsey 24, & his wife Lydia 27 from Newport Pagnell with son Arthur 1.

Wing Road, H. Thomas Cheney 41 with his wife Lydia 39, Phoebe 16, Lois 14 both straw plaiters, Mark 11, May 9, Rose 4 & Frank 9 months.

Wing Road, John Halsey 55 & his wife Jane 49, Edward 28, Charles 18, Louis 14 & Frederick 9.

Glebe Farm, in the fields, Albert White 40 a farmer with his wife Minnie 34, Amy 13,Arthur 8, Elizabeth 5, Florence 3 & Alice 1.

Manor Farm, in the fields, James Carter 55 a farmer with his wife Hannah 52, Albert 32 with his wife Louisa 31 with Emily 8 & Lucy 3.

An old farm house, in the fields, Benjamin Halsey 68 with his wife Hannah 72.

Dunton Road, Edward Biggs, 74 a retired dairy farmer living on his own means with his wife Elizabeth 67 & grand-daughter Edith How 13 a scholar. Assume

Jane Price 1849 - 1923 Jane appears in the 1851 Census age 2. She married Joseph Kempster in Aston Abbotts in 1869 by 1891 she was with her husband in Paddington, Joseph was a milkman. 6 years later she was a widow spending some time in the workhouse. In 1911 she was a visitor in Essex where she died in 1923

Edward to be the benefactor of Orchard Ground?

Cross Roads, William Stevens 52 with his wife Zilpah 43, a dressmaker, Lois 15 a dress-makers assistant, Walter 10 & Mary 5.

Village Street, (I think is now the main High Street) Henrietta Stonhill 61 a widow living on her own means, with son Francis 23 a farmer.

Bell Inn, village street, Mary Pullen 32, an inkeeper’s wife with Ellen 11, born in Dorking, Surrey, William 10. Charles 5 & Florence 1, also Mary’s sister Elizabeth Brazier 22 an assistant teacher in a public elementary school. Unable to find Mary’s husband Albert in 1891 but in 1901 he was a non -domestic groom with Mary 41, Charles 15 & Florence 11. In 18 Waterloo Rd. Linslade. In 1881 he was a gardener living in Dunton.

Bell Yard, Village Street, Charles Brazier 27 with his wife Emeline 26, William 5 & Edward 3.

Bell Yard, Jerimiah Halsey 50 a shepherd & Mary his wife 49 with nephew Robert Myers 6. These were the 2 cottages mentioned in a previous Census as being behind The Bell.

Unicorn Inn, Joseph White 58, farmer & innkeeper with wife Elizabeth 59.

Village Street, Thomas R. Beckett 64 gardener & Church sexton with his wife Eliza 60 a lace maker & son Sidney 16.

Village Street, Jane Halsey 79 a widow lace-maker with grand-daughter Mary 12 a straw plaiter.

Village Street, James Clark 33 with his wife Lydia 35, Minnie 13, William 8.

Village Street, George Cheney 56, a widower with son Harry 20.

Shop & Post Office, Village Street, Thomas Brazier 55 a carrier with his wife Sarah 53 a shop keeper.

Village Street, Thomas Cheney 46, his wife Sarah 49, a straw plaiter, Mary 14, niece Ruth Higgs 10 both straw plaiters.

Village Street, Alfred Parker 43 his wife Sarah 41 and daughter Clara 13, William 11, Alice 9, Harry 7, Arthur 5 & Lily 3.

The Rectory, John Oates 66, from Ripon, Yorks, Rector with his wife Harriett 66, from Scarborough, Yorks,

Servants Elizabeth Sayell 19, housemaid, Edith East 19 cook.

Fern Cottage, Whitchurch Road, Thomas Harris 48 a widower & Farmer with daughter Winifred 6 & Georgina Dytum 24 a domestic servant.

Whitchurch Road, James Cheney 33 his wife Mary 30, Albert 2 & Joseph 1.

Whitchurch Road, Harry Brazier 30 & his wife Elizabeth 30, Freddie 6, John 4 & Nelly 1.

Whitchurch Road, Alfred Cheney 67 a widower.

Whitchurch Road, Joseph Biggs 43, a horse-keeper & his wife Elizabeth 42, Joseph 20, a cowman, May 18, Edith 16, James 15, Agnes 11, Henry 7, Frederick 5 & Arthur 3.

Whitchurch Road, Joseph Halsey 75 with his wife Sarah 68.

Whitchurch Road, James Price 45 a married labourer living alone.

West End, Whitchurch Road, (West End is what we now know as Ridings Way), Newman Kimble 43 a master shoemaker with his wife Sarah 39, Lizzie 14, George 12, Charlie 9, Matilda 7, Christabel 4 & Harry 1.

West End, John Smith 54, his wife Mary 49 a straw plaiter.

West End, William Sharp 73 a married labourer living alone.

West End, Thomas R. Beckett 35 and Emma his wife 32, a lace maker, William 9, Clara 7, Arthur 5, Francis 3 & Agnes 1.

West End, Daniel Kempster 54 a shepherd, his wife Martha 53, Thomas 20 & Margaret 15.

West End, Richard Higgs 58 a maltster, Elizabeth his wife 57, straw plaiter, Emma 23, Samuel 18 & Henry 17, George 15 & grand-daughter Emma 1.

West End, William Kempster 24, a watchmaker & his brother James 18.

West End, Joseph Cutler 44, his wife Sarah 46, Elijah 15, Ellen 14, George 11, Lucy 8, Amy 4.

West End, Thomas White 74 a widower.

Manor Farm, Joseph Biggs 46, a farmer & cattle dealer, his wife Martha 41, Helen 11, William 9, Constance 5, Arthur 4 & Alice 6 months with a servant Rose Kimble 19.

Village Street, Ann Biggs 81 a widow from Toddington, her son Frederick 44 single & a cattle dealer & granddaughter Mary 21 a lady’s help.

Church Alley, small general shop occupied by Nathan Halsey 51 a widower, son Ernest 19, Harry 16, Elizabeth Baldwin 17 a visitor from Aston Clinton.

Village Street, Ezra Cheney 39, his wife Elizabeth 38, Sarah 11, Frederick 9, Edward 5, William 3 & Henry 1.

Village Street, Christopher Halsey 56, his wife Ann 54 with Nellie 9.

Village Street, James Higgins 50 & his wife Emma 40, son William Sturman 20.

Village Street, Daniel Higgins 78 with his wife Ann 71, a charwoman.

Village Street, Harry Foskett 25 with his wife Minnie 22 and daughter Lizzie 1.

Church Alley, John Carter 41 with wife Charlotte 39, Martha 19, Robert 14, Thomas 12, Ezra 10, John 7, Francis 3 & Joseph 3 months.

Church Alley, Harriet Stevens 70 a widow & seamstress living alone.

Church Alley, William Carter a gardener and his wife Charlotte both 21.

Rose Cottage, Back Lane, Thomas Biggs a farmer and his wife Mary both 48.

Next door (Dove Cottage?) lived a female who lived alone but was away at the time of the census.

Back Lane, (Silver Street as is now?) George Cheney 56, a scissor grinder with his wife Mary 57, Ellen 20, George 17, Arthur 11, Robert 7, born in Westminster, London & Phoebe 5.

Back Lane, William Phillips 35 with his wife Selina 32, Frederick 11, Arthur 9 & Gertrude 5.

54 homes, 118 males – 105 females. 8 farmers,1 butcher, 2 bakers, 1 carrier, 1 maltster, 2 cattle dealers, 2 shepherds, 5 straw plaiters, 2 innkeepers, 3 lace-makers, 1 shopkeeper, 1 hawker, 1 dressmaker, 2 teachers, 1 sexton, 1 Rector, 1 shoe-maker, 1 watchmaker and 1 scissorgrinder.

Such a shame that the current buildings names haven't stood the test of time. Which of these in West End I wonder is Ridings Cottage? Ed

George Cheney's wife, Mary Smith 1834 - 1914

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The rain didn't seem to deter the crowds! Everyone I've spoken to says what a great fete it was... over 300 people through on the gate meant it was busy without being overcrowded. The OG is a huge space to fill!

A great variety of attractions meant there really was something for everyone.

So we can continue to provide a top quality fete, if you would like to join in on the committee or join in by helping to run a stall next year, please let us know: gary@cublingtocrier.co.uk and we'll be in touch nearer the time.

Even the rodeo bull man said what a great day out it was and he would be happy to come again.

Just had feedback about the fete from a lady who said how lovely it was , she was greeted by a very cheerful man (think Brian and Debbie) persuading her to have a go at a

game. She then went on to say how important

village fetes were as part of a tradition and how towns and outlying communities have lost this and really miss out on people coming together.

The whole afternoon was great with something for everyone. Well done all!

A whopping

£4700

was raised for village facilities including Orchard Ground, St Nicholas Church, Friends of St Nicholas and The Village Hall.

thank you one and all!

Excellent feedback from a villager who expressed enormous

thanks to the committee and helpers for lifting their spirits after such a horrid lonely year.

See you next year!

The after fete celebration...

after the hustle and bustle of the fete, and everything had been cleared away, we kept one thing going - the bar - and had a very chilllaxing evening accompanied by music, courtesy of Jordan Grace (also available for functions).

It was a great evening and a further £270 was raised for fete funds.

Book Corner

Exciting new and forthcoming books, selected by Jane Hill (your local librarian!)

The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones (Children’s Fiction, age 9+) Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with. But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play.

Play Like Your Football Heroes by Seth Burkett and Matt Oldfield (Children’s NonFiction, ages 9+) A fun collaboration between a former pro footballer and the author of the superpopular Ultimate Football Heroes series, using examples from star players to explore the many unique skills that go into playing the game, from dribbling the ball to achieving under pressure.

Splinters of Sunshine by Patrice Lawrence (Teen Fiction) Spey recently received two surprises. The first: his ex-prisoner dad turning up unannounced, and the second: a mysterious package containing torn-up paper flowers. Spey instantly recognises it as a collage he made with his old friend Dee, and decides she must be in danger, but there are no clues to her whereabouts. There's only one person he knows who can help to track her down… On a road trip like no other, will Spey and his dad find Dee, before it's too late?

Contacts by Mark Watson (Adult Fiction) At five to midnight in Euston station, James Chiltern sends one text to all 158 people in his contacts. A message saying goodbye. Five minutes later, with two pork pies and a packet of chocolate digestives in his pocket, he disappears. Across the world, 158 phones light up. Phones belonging to James's friends, his family, people he's lost touch with. All of them now wondering, where has James gone? What happened to him? And more importantly, can they find him before it's too late?

Dead Famous by Greg Jenner (Adult Non-Fiction, new in paperback) A detailed, wide-ranging history of the phenomenon of celebrity, from its earliest roots to its role today. Jenner is a warm and entertaining historian, taking his reader on a whistle-stop tour of over one hundred famous figures (including Oscar Wilde, Nell Gwyn, and Lord Byron) , examining how aspects of fame we are so used to seeing today — advertising, endorsements, appearance fees, merchandise, etc. — were already becoming established.

Café-Club Zest

We have been asked by local farmers to publish this.

They respectfully request walkers stick to footpaths across the farmland towards Aston Abbotts.

This summer apparently they have had several people walking around field margins which are set aside as environmental areas. When they have asked people if they know they are not on the footpath, many genuinely do not realise and are very apologetic, but don't know where the footpaths are. However, some people are incredibly rude and think they are able to walk where they want, and laugh when we point out they are in fact, trespassing.

A map of footpaths around Cublington will be researched and hopefully be printed in next month's Crier.

Thank you

Ca

August 2021

LETTER FROM STEERING COMMITTEE Dear All, It’s been a long while since we last met and we’ve no doubt a difficult period for some.

We have lost some very special people during this time and realise our lives have changed substantially.

Livin

It feels right to review starting up again, and with that the Zest Committee met recently to discuss the possibility and A year ago, we launched f a way forward for our “Singing for the Brain & afternoon tea”.

dementia place th Obviously we would like to gauge your opinions about this and how happy you would be attending.

Wefriendly need time well-being through singing to organise helpers and work around holidays being mindful of any Covid19 precautions/restrictions.

cake together.

If we agree, we believe the earliest date we should get together again would be December 2021, with a special We think o Christmas tea & chat (no singing).

It would be appreciated if you could please respond to me (Linda) either by phone - 01296 641540 or email l_ dentith@yahoo.co.uk before 25th September 2021, letting us know if you would be happy to attend, or with any views, concerns you might have.

Looking forward to hearing from you - stay safe.

With all good wishes from the Steering Committee.

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Minutes of a meeting of Cublington Parish Council held on 13th July 2021 in Orchard Ground at 7.30pm Present: Cllr H Vale (Chairman) Cllr M Reilly Cllr G Antosiewicz Cllr M Waters Cllr P Cooper (County) for item 3 In attendance: Mr M Joy (Clerk) 1. Apologies Cllr K Shults 2. Minutes of last meeting The minutes of the last meeting held on 25th May 2021 were discussed by the meeting and duly signed by the Chairman.

3. Declaration of Interest There were no Declaration of interests .

4. Reports County Councillors A new planning application has been lodged concerning Ridings Cottage . Cllr Cooper has ‘called in’ this application.

Lockharts Recycling Centre application is in abeyance whilst awaiting the planning officer’s decision.

The A418 between Bierton and Wing is to be reconstructed due to the failings of the current road. Samples are currently being taken of the road to determine the extent of the reconstruction. It is not known how long the reconstruction work will take but there will be more traffic passing through Cublington whilst the work is carried out.

A new highway technician , Paul Foot, has been appointed to cover Cublington. Cllr Cooper has had a meeting with him together with Clerks from Wing and Wingrave. A new system is being introduced where all highway works for the Community Board area is collated on one spreadsheet in order that work can be prioritised and monitored. We shall need to notify Wing Clerk of any work required.

The Community Board for our area has available funds for community projects, and Cllr Cooper invited CPC to put forward some

recommendations. 2 County Councillors need to support the project which goes to the Community Board for approval. The Board is made up of 6 County Councillors. An initial agreement of a project by the Community Board goes to a Cabinet Member for their approval . At this point the project is passed . CPC had an approval for a traffic calming project which has not started, and Cllr Cooper confirmed this project was in the pipeline and funds had been allocated to it. Projects would normally be 50:50 funding but for small parishes it would be negotiable. Projects like an extension of the car park , increase in storage and toilet facilities at OG , a path around North Field and an increase in allotments would be possible projects to submit to the Community Board . Their next meeting is 20th July via Zoom.

5. Accounts 5.1 To approve payments since lastmeeting The following invoices were passed for payment since the last meeting: 28 May 21 Clerk Salary £154.46 23 May 21 Swalec - Electricity £107.05 25 May 21 Information Commissioner £40 data protection annual fee 31 May 21 DE Phillips £650 – Vat on repairwork on cricket storage shed.

9 June 21 Swarco £301.42 – annualmaintenance fee on speed sign on Wing Road 21 June 21 Mainly Mowing £180 – grasscutting costs.

21 June 21 Swalec - Electricity £91.82 25 June 21 Clerk Salary £154.46 21 June 21 PAYE £115.80 quarterly payment 21 June 21 Playsafety £149.40 -annual audit of playground 21 June 21 Zurich Insurance £1,509.08 annual cover 5.2 To review accounts to 31st March 2022.

There was a surplus to 30th June 2021 of £1,599.76 and accumulative cash balances of £20,292.47.

The forecast to 31 March 2022 shows a deficit of £3,941.24 and surplus cash of £14,751.47. This was after providing for legal fees of £2,500 on the lease with Orchard Ground , traffic calming project of approx. of £3,800, North Field Planning costs of £877 and a replacement light of £600.

6. Orchard Ground Report Outline planning permission has been granted concerning North Field, and as expected , subject to an Ecological design report. A quote is being obtained . A meeting is being arranged for 21 July to discuss the proposed new charity and North Field . New external electricity sockets had been installed. Remedial work is required on electrical fittings within the pavilion following an electrical inspection.

Cllr Waters has arranged a ‘facilities review’ meeting with Cllr Shults at OG . A meeting was held to discuss the use of the possible S106 money which may arise from the development at the Walnuts. It was stressed that the planning application had not yet been decided upon by the planning officer.

It was agreed CPC should put forward projects to the Community Board relating to additional storage , changing rooms , toilets, North Field path , car park and extending the allotments.

6.1 Draft Lease Considerations The draft lease had been distributed ahead of the meeting. It was agreed letters of comfort would be issued to the tennis and cricket clubs to ensure their use of current facilities would be for the next ten years and the draft lease allows for these occupancies to renew every ten years . Cllr Waters will distribute the draft lease to OG members for their review. Once this is complete, we send the amended lease to the lawyers to finalise.

It was suggested if any resident of Cublington who wished to have sight of the draft lease should contact the Parish Clerk cublingtonpc.clerk@gmail.com 8. Planning Permissions 8.1 19/04435/ACL -Wing PC – Wing Caravan Site – application for certificate of lawfulness for existing caravan site. No change -awaiting decision from the planning office.

8.2 CM/0066/20 Planning Application made under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 1 (Plans), Condition 2 (Operating Hours) and Condition 3 (Lorry Movements) of planning permission 08/20007/AWD at Lockharts Farm Recycling Facility, Wing Road, Cublington, LU6 0LB and additional amendment to conditions 4 (machinery) Awaiting decision from Planning Officer 8.3 21/01248/APP – 21/01248/APP Application for Technical Details Consent pursuant to Permission in Principle granted under ref 19/04442/PIP for the erection of three detached and two semidetached dwellings with associated infrastructure and

landscaping. As requested by Bucks Council we submitted proposals for use of S106 from the development if planning permission is granted.

The proposals were - Improvements upgrading modernisation and refurbishment to the Orchard Ground Pavilion Cublington including storage and toilet facilities and/or provision of a footpath and access improvements to the adjoining North Field Cublington. The developer had offered to meet up with CPC and a date is to be arranged.

8.4 21/02583/APP Ridings Cottage Ridings Way Cublington Buckinghamshire LU7 0LW Demolition of the existing cottage. Redevelopment of site with three detached dwellings and additional access to Ridings Way – this is a new application . Objectors to the original application were encouraged to object to this new application. CPC to object on the basis of its previous objection .

9. Village Matters 9.1 Traffic Calming Red Brick recycling has been reported to the Enforcement Officer concerning the contravention of its planning conditions namely timings of movements into and out of the site , on the use of artic lorries and the size of lorries exceeding 32 tonnes.

9.2 Street Lighting: Cllr Antosiewicz to collect all the papers from Simon Morgan . It was suggested a schedule of replacement lights to LED should be prepared.

9.3 Playground and maintenance An audit report has been completed highlighting areas on the playground which need looking at. CPC to contact Howard Gregory to see if he can assist us.

Hedges need trimming back on the access path from Silver Street. Signs need to be prepared setting out the users of the playground do so under their own risk.

Various trees need trimming up . Steve Hayward to be approached to do the work.

9.4 Renewal of Community Asset – the Unicorn had been accepted by Bucks Council .

9.5 Parking/Roads The parking in the High Street seemed more congested than usual. Clerk to arrange an annual site visit with the new Highways Technician , Paul Foot, towards the end of the summer to discuss options available etc.

The next meeting of the Parish Council and annual general meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th September 2021 at 7.30pm venue to be advised.

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Morning sessions: daily, 9am – noon(term time) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sessiondaily, Times: MorningWednesday, sessions: 9am –Friday 12pm 8am-9am £5 Morning sessions: daily, 9am – noon Afternoon sessions: daily, sessions: 12pm – 3pm or 1pm – 3pm Afternoon Afternoon sessions: Tues, Wed and Thurs, noon – 3pm Lunch club: daily, 12pm – 1pm or 1pm – 3pm Tues, Wed and Thurs, noon – 3pm 1pm – 3pm Pop in for a session: visit or daily, give us a–or call!

Packed lunch noon 1pm

BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB NOW 1pm AVAILABLE! Packed lunch session: daily, noon Contact: Kelly Targell –Stephanie Pre-School Manager 01296–682217 Contact: Edwards For children aged 2-7 years Wingrave Pre-School, Twelve Leys, Wingrave, HP22 4QG Drop off and pick up from Wingrave CofE School Contact: 01296 682217, info@wingravepreschool.co.uk Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (term time) 8am-9am £5 Kelly Targell – Pre-School Manager 01296 682217 Monday, Tuesday, After school club runWednesday,

by Simply outThursday of school.

3pm-6pm £15 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL EMMA ON:01656 372910 Or email emma@simplyoutofschool.co.uk Pop in for a visit or give us a call! .

Contact: Kelly Targellwww.wingravepreschool.co.uk – Manager 01296 682217

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Dahlias in full bloom at Old Stables farm Dahlias in full bloom at Old Stables farm

Dahlias really are the most beautiful of tender perennials. We have grown over 300 plants during the spring and they are now blooming in our field off the Wing roadreally and are for beautiful use as cutofflowers.

If you wouldWe likehave some of over Dahlias are ready the most tender perennials. grown these gorgeous flowers for your home a giftblooming for someone 300 plants during the spring and theyor areasnow in ourthen fieldplease off the visit us on any Tuesday or Friday (3-5pm) until they stop blooming in late Wing really road and for use asofcut flowers.

If you would like some Dahlias are are the ready most beautiful tender perennials.

We have grownofover September.

Please use the Wing Road gate entrance (next to Cublington these gorgeous flowers forand yourthey home as ablooming gift for someone then 300 plants during the spring areor now in our field offplease the Gardens), where Tim and Steve will help you choose your own stems costing visit us on any Tuesday or Friday (3-5pm) until they stop blooming in late Wing road and are ready for use as cut flowers. If you would like some of between 75p and £1 per stem, with a complimentary sachet of plant food.

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September.

Please use Wing entrance (next to Cublington pps.

The photos ofand dahlias (above andRoad below) were taken in our dahlia patch Gardens), where Tim and Steve will help you choose your own stems costing ps. Premium pork sausages are still available on request £4 per pack (frozen) between 75p and £1 per stem, with a complimentary sachet of plant food.

Dahlias in full bloom at Old Stables farm

pps. The photos of dahlias (above and below) were taken in our dahlia patch

ps. Premium pork sausages are still available on request £4 per pack (frozen) pps. The photos of dahlias (above and below) were taken in our dahlia patch

Cublington Tea Towels Still available - last few - get one while they last.

Priced just £6 each - (£10 for 2)

New

n o t g n i l b Cu Bags LIMITED EDITION

All proceeds go to village causes

Only two left!

£10 each or 2 for £18 Interested? Then please contact us now.

email: info@cublingtoncrier.co.uk or call Gary on 01296 688548

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 - Next to Colin Justice's house.

A van belonging to a Secret UKGov nuclear agency M.O CENT, it’s Aylesbury division.

They are very secret so nobody knows exactly where in Aylesbury they are!

Spotted - Virgin Balloons over the village during the recent fine weather...

Heard from people who know people who know other people! Ed

Spotted - Fledgling swallows in the

horse barn

Spotted - Two bales of Barley Straw in village pond in an attempt to clear algae.

I don't think it's the algae that's the problem - it's the duck weed. Only solution I think, is to continually fish it out. Ed

Spotted - The massive

cycle race through the village in July. So many spectators lining the Whitchurch Hill that Hugh had them parking in his fields! Motorcycle outriders stopping traffic to let them all pass through safely... Not quite the Tour de france but not far off! Ed

Spotted - Baby coots on the pond - How do they

know it's a Duck House and not for them?

Spotted - Over 150 people turned out for the second

Half Cut Theatre production, this time Treasure Island (loosely based upon), played at Orchard Ground. What a great evening's entertainment. Well done all!

Answer:

Penny Allen