Chesham Town Guide 2015 - 2016

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Chesham TOWN GUIDE 2015-2016

The official annual directory of sport, leisure, entertainment, education, services and business

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The Town Mayor’s Welcome It gives me great pleasure to introduce the 2015-16 edition of the Chesham Town Guide.

Becoming Mayor of Chesham is an exceptional honour and privilege, especially in an election year which sees a brand new council, with a mix of experience and new blood, keen to serve and work together for the benefit of our town.

I have been a Chesham Town Councillor for Waterside for four years and also District Councillor for St Mary’s and Waterside, a founder member of the Waterside Community Association and am also a governor at Waterside School.

The Chesham Town Council motto is 'to serve one another' and this reflects one of the things I love most about Chesham – its strong sense of community.

I actually see the town live its motto every day through its people and the tremendous variety and hard work of the many voluntary organisations we are blessed with.

There are so many, such as Chesham in Bloom who, along with the Environment Group and Friends of Lowndes Park, do so much to make our town look its best; the many artistic and cultural groups including the Friends of our own Elgiva theatre and Chesham Moor Gym and Swim which enrich our town; strong business and civic groups such as the Chesham Society that have helped reinvigorate our independent high street and

protect our heritage, and of course the countless voluntary groups who provide support in our community for the elderly, the young and the vulnerable.

All of Chesham’s voluntary organisations very quietly go about their business day in and day out without realising that they are the very bedrock of our community and what makes Chesham great. During my Mayoral year I pledge to give all of our voluntary groups a voice and raise their profile whenever and wherever I can, because now more than ever they need our help.

As dedicated as they are, so many of our voluntary organisations and community groups are in desperate need of more volunteers and people’s time.

Why not make 2015-16 the time in which you volunteer in Chesham? Perhaps you just don’t know what’s out there? An excellent place to start your search is the Town Partners page on the Chesham Town Council website. Here you will find details of many local voluntary organisations who work tirelessly for Chesham. Even if you can only spare one hour per month there will be a group locally which could benefit from your time and expertise. Everyone has something to offer and can enjoy the personal rewards that giving of one’s time can bring.

Chesham is a great place to live and work and I pledge to do my upmost during my Mayoral year to help make it even better. I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new people and in the meantime hope you will find this comprehensive Guide useful as an aid to discover more about our wonderful town and what it has to offer.

Cllr. Peter Hudson – Town Mayor

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Chesham Town Councillors

(Elected on 7 May 2015)

ASHERIDGE VALE

TOWNSEND

Mohammad Fayyaz (Lib Dem)

Emily Culverhouse (Con)

11 Chalk Hill, Chesham. HP5 2DN Tel. 0777 2027829 Email: mo.fayyaz@hotmail.co.uk David MacBean (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS 07854 553762 david.macbean@mac.com

c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Tel. 07540 410130 Email: culverhousecdc@gmail.com Roderick McCulloch (Con) 10 Crossway, Chesham. HP5 3LW Tel. 778223 Email: roderickmcculloch07@outlook.com Bernie Whitfield (Con) 17 Inkerman Terrace, Chesham. HP5 1QA Tel. 07801 431222 Email: berniewhitfield@ymail.com

HILLTOP Noel Brown (Con) 7 Hospital Hill, Chesham. HP5 1PJ Tel. 783164 Email: nbrown.ctc@gmail.com Fred Wilson (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Tel. 07901 555 383 Email: fwilsonchesham@aol.com

VALE Mark Shaw (Con) 4 Meadow Close, Chesham. HP5 2LZ Tel. 07951 744656 Email: mark2ba@hotmail.com Nick Varley (Con) 1 NorJo-An Villas, Moor Road, Chesham. HP5 1SA 07960 398804 Email: varley4vale@gmail.com

LOWNDES Alan Bacon (Lib Dem) Windrush, Bellingdon, Chesham. HP5 2XN Tel. 774870 Email: baconalan@hotmail.com Jane MacBean (Con) 5 Portobello Close, Chesham. HP5 2PL Tel. 07812 177794 Email: janemacbean1@icloud.com

WATERSIDE Tony Franks (Con) 80 Church Street, Chesham. HP5 1JD Tel. 771003 Email: anthony.franks@outlook.com Peter Hudson (Con) 9 Hospital Hill, Chesham. HP5 1PJ Tel. 07557 819732 Email: phudson@chiltern.gov.uk Shane Willmoth (Con) 282 Waterside, Chesham. HP5 1PY Tel. 07791 518141 Email: shane@wcassoc.co.uk

NEWTOWN Mohammad Bhatti MBE (Lab) 16 Lansdowne Road, Chesham. HP5 2BA Tel. 07859 889748 Email: mbhatti.mbe@hotmail.com Qaser Chaudhry (Con) 341 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham. HP5 3AU Tel. 07748 764797 Email: qasrchaudhry@gmail.com

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RIDGEWAY Derek Lacey (Ind) 32 Overdale Road, Chesham. HP5 2DZ Tel. 771508 Email. derek@dlacey.freeserve.co.uk Peter Yerrell (Ind) 9 West View, Chesham. HP5 3DE Tel. 771583 Email: pwy@yerrell.eclipse.co.uk

FEATURES: The Town Mayor’s Welcome...3, Chesham Town Council...9, A Golden Town...11, Chesham’s First Fairtrade Campaigner...13, Walkers are Welcome in Chesham...15, The Elgiva Theatre & Cinema...17, Your Town Hall...21, Discover Your Local Produce Market...22, Volunteer With the Workaid Charity...34, Following Ratty’s Fortunes...44, Chiltern Chamber and The Future...49, Chesham as an Industrial Town...80 LISTINGS: Guide to Your Councils...7, Where to Eat & Drink...23, Where to Stay...25, Pre-Schools & Children’s Centres...27, Local Education...28, Sport & Fitness Venues & Clubs...31, Recreation Amenities...35, Clubs & Societies...36, Community Venues...41, Useful Information...45, Acknowledgements & Notes...82

ST MARY’S Diana Varley (Con) c/o Chesham Town Hall, Chesham. HP5 1DS Tel. 07947 368564 Email: diana.varley@hotmail.co.uk

BUSINESS: Local Business Directory...51, List of Advertisers...79, Chiltern Chamber Members Outside of Chesham...79 5

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Chesham is served by three different councils, who all do different things. Below is a list of their key services, to help you find out who does what.

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The Town Council provides allotments, burials and ashes interments in Chesham Cemetery, local parks, open spaces and sports pitches, play areas, Town Hall room hire (including civil weddings and partnerships), management of the Elgiva Theatre, Chesham Moor Gym & Swim and the local produce market.

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Benefits, building control and planning, business rates, car parks, community safety, council tax, dog control, electoral services, environmental health, housing, licensing, noise pollution, pest control, refuse and recycling and street cleaning.

Buckinghamshire County Council Tel. 01296 395000 www.buckscc.gov.uk

Adult learning, adult social care, blue badges, children’s services, concessionary travel, flytipping, gypsies and travellers, highways, libraries, pavements & streetlights, rights of way, schools admissions, school transport, trading standards and youth services.

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6. Chesham Town Council will ensure that the money entrusted to it by the residents of Chesham is securely managed and spent effectively on achieving the above objectives.

Chesham Town Council

The Council is responsible for many of the recreational and social facilities within town, including: Lowndes Park, the Moor and 10 recreational grounds; Chesham Cemetery and St. Mary’s Churchyard; three allotment sites; floral displays; football pitches; town centre Christmas lights; the Elgiva; the Town Hall; Chesham Moor Gym & Swim; the war memorial and Market Square’s Clock Tower.

But, the Council also works in partnership with a great range of organisations that share its vision for the town and have a tremendous amount of expertise, from the Friends of Lowndes Park to Better Chesham.

Examples of some of these partnership projects are included in the following pages, but the Council is actively seeking to develop these relationships further to achieve the best it can for Chesham.

Chesham Town Council came into existence in 1974, and is the only part of the local government structure that is solely focused on serving the town and its people.

The Council is comprised of 19 Members who are elected for a term of four years. Each May, the Council elects a Town Mayor to serve for a period of one year.

The last election was held in May 2015 and a full list of Councillors is shown on page 5.

The Council, and its Policy & Resources, Recreation and the Arts, Development Control and Executive committees meet regularly to discuss issues and take decisions pertaining to the town. The public are encouraged to attend. They may also ask questions on any issue relating to Chesham during a 15-minute period of Public Questions at full Council meetings.

The Council’s vision is to ‘improve the quality of life of all the residents of Chesham’. The Council has laid out a set of objectives to explain how it will achieve this: 1. To enable residents to enjoy high quality social, recreational and cultural facilities within the town and to seek the continuing improvement and development of these facilities in accordance with the desires expressed by the residents.

For more information on the Council and its work, please visit www.chesham.gov.uk or you can get in touch by the following means: Post: Chesham Town Hall, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1DS Phone: 01494 774842 Fax: 01494 582908 Email: admin@chesham.gov.uk Twitter: @CheshamCouncil Facebook: www.facebook.com/CheshamTownCouncil The Town Hall office is open to the public between 10am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

2. To encourage and promote the economic and commercial vitality of Chesham in a way that encourages sustainable employment opportunities, housing and business facilities that respect the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in which it is situated.

3. To preserve the unique identity of Chesham and promote its heritage.

4. To consult with, understand and represent the views and wishes of the citizens of Chesham.

5. To create a socially inclusive and caring community, which embraces all its residents equally, seeking to develop their well-being, knowledge, understanding and mutual co-operation.

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A Golden Town Nine years of hard work, the creation of new partnerships and friendships, and lots of bright ideas saw Chesham awarded a prestigious Gold Award at the Thames & Chilterns In Bloom competition in 2014. And for the third year in a row, we were deemed to be the Best Large Town in the area, when pitted against places like Bicester.

The judges said that Chesham was an “obviously well cared for and loved town”.

Particular achievements of this volunteer-led campaign include the creation of new wildflower beds in Lowndes Park and at The Moor, which are enjoyed by human and insect residents of Chesham alike! There are new flowerbeds on White Hill and in Market Square, and a project with the Rotary Club of Chesham led to the total renovation of the High Street flowerbed outside Chancellors estate agents. The annual fundraising calendar produced with JPS Stationers has been sent all round the world to Chesham ex-pats and the Front Garden competition has proven a fun way to get locals involved.

Despite their many successes, the Chesham in Bloom team are not resting on their laurels and believe they can do even more for the town, but they need more hands on help. Could you join their weekly litterpicks in

View from the wildflower bed in Lowndes Park

July? Would you be willing to help dead-head a flower display in the summer months? Do you know of an unloved patch of ground that needs some TLC? If so, Chesham in Bloom would love to hear from you! If you’re curious about the campaign, why not come to their AGM and prize-giving at the Town Hall on the 24th September from 7.30pm? It’s a fun evening, with refreshments and the opportunity to learn more about the many green-fingered projects around town.

Contact Kathryn on 583798 or email policy@chesham.gov.uk for more information, or visit www.chesham.gov.uk/Chesham_in_Bloom.aspx to find out more.

Chesham in Bloom chairman Vince Crompton watering the newly renovated bed in the High Street 11

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Chesham’s First Fairtrade Campaigner?

Chesham was the first Fairtrade Town in Bucks, and is celebrating a decade of this status in 2015. This means that the town actively uses and supports products that guarantee a fair price for farmers and workers in developing countries. In looking back through the town’s history, Chesham4Fairtrade campaigners were excited to discover Lydia Hardy, a Chesham resident who had campaigned for fair trade more than 200 years ago!

Born Lydia Priest in 1755, daughter of a Chesham carpenter, Lydia was christened at St Mary’s on the 11th July 1755. She lived in a house on The Broadway, most likely near where Oxfam is today. In 1781, Lydia married Thomas Hardy, a founding member of the London Corresponding Society, a radical group supporting ‘universal suffrage’ – or at least giving votes to all men.

campaign in other ways too; she was actively involved in the boycott of sugar from the West Indies produced by slave labour. In a letter she wrote to her husband from Chesham in April 1792, she asked about what was going on in Parliament over the slave trade. She also mentioned that other people in the town were, like her, also boycotting West Indian sugar. The same year, Chesham was one of many towns and cities which sent a petition to parliament protesting against the slave trade.

The campaign against the slave trade was long and hard fought and, sadly, Lydia did not live to see the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. Whilst Thomas had been imprisoned in the Tower of London, charged with treason, a mob gathered outside the Hardy home in Piccadilly in 1794. They were celebrating an English naval victory over the French and attacked the property as they perceived the Hardys to be sympathetic to the French Revolution. Fearing for her life, and heavily pregnant with her sixth child, Lydia escaped the house via a rear window. Tragically, this traumatic incident led to Lydia delivering a still born baby whilst visiting Thomas in the Tower and Lydia herself died soon after. None of the Hardy children survived infancy. Thomas was cleared of treason and released to great public jubilation.

Lydia’s memory has been obscured by time, and also city development; we think her remains were disinterred from their grave in St Martin-in-the-Fields for a road construction scheme. But we hope that Lydia would be proud that over two centuries later, Chesham is continuing to campaign for social justice around the world.

To find out more about Lydia Hardy, how Chesham4Fairtrade is celebrating this Chesham heroine and what Fairtrade means, please visit

www.chesham4fairtrade.co.uk References: Chesham Museum, CBS, PRO, DNB, Tower of London and David Vincent, Testaments of Radicalism: Memories of Working Class Politicians, 1790-1885, and Claire Midgley, Women Against Slavery: The British Campaigns, 1780-1870 and JR Oldfield, Popular Politics and British Anti-Slavery.

Mannequin of Lydia Hardy created by Clem Short

Lydia also supported her husband in the anti-slavery campaign. The former slave and author, Olaudah Equiano, stayed with the Hardy’s at their London home while he was re-writing his autobiography. Lydia was involved in the 13

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Walkers are Welcome in Chesham town’s regular Local Produce Market, Walkers are Welcome produced the food trail leaflet. This features a map of the producers in the town along with three country walking routes around some of the town’s best loved shops and food producers.

The next project was to encourage people to visit the town using the train, but we didn’t want people to start their walk in Chesham, we wanted them to end their walk in Chesham town centre where they can then use our many shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs before getting on the tube for their return journey. With this end in mind a further four ‘Station to Station’ leaflets were produced, starting in Little Chalfont, Chorleywood, Great Missenden and Amersham. The routes are 4.5 to 8.5 miles in length and feature historical sites and landscape features including Chenies Manor, the Rivers Chess and Misbourne, Cowcroft Wood and Nature Reserve, the 12th century Redding Wick Moat and the memorial to the 16th century Amersham martyrs.

In addition to this, the ever popular Chess Valley Walk was rewritten in the opposite direction, starting in Rickmansworth and walking to Chesham, to encourage walkers to spend more time exploring Chesham at the end of their walk.

Working with local historian Colin Cartwright, the team have also been involved in producing walks to accompany his book about the women’s suffrage movement in and around the Chilterns. There are six local walks, including one in Chesham.

Subject to availability, you can pick up free copies of the leaflets from Chesham Town Hall, Chesham Library, Chesham Museum and the Chiltern Society offices at the White Hill Centre.

Alternatively you can download PDFs of the leaflets from www.chesham.gov.uk.

Each leaflet contains a map and description of the route, points of interest and historical facts, along with attractive photographs of the route.

Chesham has been a Walkers are Welcome town for over five years. This is a UK wide community-led initiative which enables its members to promote their town through walking. Currently there are over 100 towns and villages in this network and Chesham was the first town in the Chilterns to join.

Chesham is an ideal destination for walkers, set in beautiful countryside on the edge of the Chiltern Hills AONB with the River Chess, a rare chalk stream, running through it. We are at the end of the tube line and so easily accessible from many destinations, including London. In order to become a Walkers Are Welcome town it is necessary to demonstrate that there is popular local support for the project and so a petition was signed by over 500 local residents. To ensure that facilities for walkers are maintained in good conditions, Chesham Walkers Are Welcome surveyed all 135 local footpaths on behalf of Buckinghamshire County Council, reporting any problems to them to be cleared.

When Chesham joined the Walkers are Welcome network, we already had a set of six walking leaflets available exploring the local area but since then the Walkers are Welcome team have been hard at work developing more.

In 2013, in response to the increasing popularity of buying food locally, and inspired by the success of the 15

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THEATRE including music, dance, comedy, children’s shows

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The Elgiva Theatre & Cinema As always, the Elgiva Team are hard at work bringing exciting entertainment to the people of Chesham and the surrounding areas. We seem to be steadily building on our reputation. In the first few months of 2015, we sold out Rich Hall, Germaine Greer, David Starkey, BURYfields and the films Paddington, Mr Turner, The Imitation Game and The Theory of Everything. This is great news for the theatre, but does mean that booking in advance is becoming increasingly necessary (see www.elgiva.com). We thank you for your continued support of this vibrant community theatre.

Over the summer months, whilst our programme is a little quieter, we will be carrying out maintenance throughout the building to ensure the upkeep of the theatre. A team of workers will also be busy constructing and painting sets, making props and fitting costumes for this year’s fabulous family pantomime, Cinderella. The pantomime runs from Thursday 3 December 2015 until Sunday 3 January 2016, and tickets are on sale now. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Live screenings continue to bring top quality performances from the National Theatre Live, English National Opera, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you haven’t attended one, do come along, it’s a fantastic experience, and with Carmen, Othello, the Merchant of Venice and Hamlet (with Benedict Cumberbatch), among others to choose from, you are spoilt for choice.

Ballet and dance shows

Choirs and live music

For the children, we have How the Koala Learnt to Hug and the Tales of Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit.

We also have our Summer Workshop in July, to keep the kids entertained and give them the amazing experience of performing in a professional theatre.

Our music programme includes Johnny Cash, Queen, Buddy Holly and Kate Bush tributes. We also have the welcome return of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Songbook, which went down a storm last time they were here!

Children’s shows and international films

Theatre, opera and comedy

We are looking forward to another successful year.

Keep coming to the Elgiva and tell your friends about us! Once again we thank you, the patrons, for supporting the Elgiva.

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Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Chesham Moor Gym and Swim is a friendly and welcoming local fitness centre that boasts an outdoor 25m swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym and outdoor multipurpose courts.

The heated outdoor pool is a delight to swim in and is now open all year round, with summer water temperature averaging 28째C/83째F, and winter water temperature averaging 24째C/75째F. There are regular pool sessions throughout the summer, including aqua aerobics and inflatables sessions, and year round triathlon training available. Drop-in Masterclass swim coaching takes place in the pool all year round, ideal for perfecting your technique and getting more out of your swim. The pool water is also virtually chemical free, so you can swim in crystal clear, healthy water no more stingy eyes and chlorine smell!

The gym boasts high tech equipment including a Watt Bike (the training choice of many World and Olympic champions), treadmills, rowers, vario machines, weight machines and kinesis stations. The friendly, expert staff are on hand to help you make the most of your gym session and to help you achieve your fitness or weight loss goals. A variety of exercise classes for all abilities runs throughout the year, from outdoor circuits to zen yoga.

Chesham Moor works hard to retain a community, family feel and puts on special events throughout the year including midnight swims, charity events, bacon buttie mornings (first Friday of the month) and the very popular Christmas Day swim. The centre also boasts an outdoor tennis and multi court and a poolside cafe serving hot and cold drinks, soups, paninis and ice creams (best eaten after a swim by the side of the pool in summer!), and is ideally located as a base for local walks along the River Chess.

For more information, call 776975 or visit:

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Your Town Hall Visit the Town Hall (just off the High Street) and meet the friendly staff who will be able to deal with your enquiries regarding the allotments, the cemetery and the local parks. They will direct you to the right department in local government who will be able to help you if you have enquiries about parking, street lighting , housing or other matters. There is a wide range of free literature available to browse, including maps of local walks in the area produced by the Walkers are Welcome group.

Chesham Town Hall boasts several fine rooms for hire for a number of occasions whether a business meeting, a family party, a wedding reception or a regular place for your community group to meet.

Come and take a tour of our facilities: there is the Community Hall, our largest venue catering for up to 100 for meetings which can also fit in a small bouncy castle for children’s parties. A kitchen is attached to the Community Hall, well supplied with crockery, an oven, microwave and refrigerator. The Community Hall is available for hire throughout the week and particularly at the weekends. Enquiries are always welcome.

Upstairs there is the Lowndes Room with fine views over Lowndes Park. This attractive room can seat 50 for meetings and is much in demand by community groups in Chesham, often hosting health seminars, baby clinics and other meetings. For a very reasonable hire charge this is an attractive and light room. There is a lift for access to the first floor and disabled facilities on both floors.

The Town Hall is also licensed for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies which can take place in our attractive Council Chamber, again with a view of Lowndes Park. This room can comfortably accommodate 80 for the ceremony and another room can be booked if desired to host the wedding reception.

For a modern, attractive venue with plenty of parking available and good disabled access consider hiring your Town Hall! Contact 774842 or email admin@chesham.gov.uk for more information.

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Discover Your Local Produce Market The Market Square end of the High Street is a hive of activity on the fourth Saturday of the month when Chesham’s Local Produce Market comes to town. The market was set up five years ago to introduce local food and crafts to a wider audience across the town.

The market is the brainchild of Transition Town Chesham, who run the market in partnership with Chesham Town Council. Transition Town Chesham is the town’s contribution to a global movement that seeks to increase local skills and resilience whilst reducing the town’s dependence on non-renewable energy. Upon first inspection, you might wonder what this has to do with a local market. But if you take a look at the “country of origin” label on the food that most families will buy from a supermarket, you’ll soon realise that our weekly household shop is a remarkably global business. By making a conscious decision to buy more local food, you can reduce the distance your food has travelled and the amount of energy needed to make that happen. Less packaging is often needed, reducing the amount of waste produced, too.

There are many other benefits to this local approach; evidence shows that money spent with independent businesses is more likely to remain in the local economy than money spent with chains. This is another reason why the market focuses on producers within a c. 10 mile radius of Chesham. Guest producers from further afield are invited to the market only if no-one more local selling the same produce can join the market. This makes the market different to farmers’ markets that work on a 30-mile radius as standard, or in some cases 50 miles.

Whilst the food industry scandals of recent years are beginning to dim in our memories (remember the horsemeat lasagne newspaper headlines?), consumers no longer have blind faith in the food industry. Many people want to know more about what they’re eating, or what they’re giving to their children. The easiest way to do this is to speak directly to the people who grow, rear or make that food. That’s why the Local Produce Market insists that producers can only

sell their own products. The producers are passionate about what they do and are happy to talk to customers about how their food is made – from farm to fork.

This transparency is also helpful for people concerned about animal welfare. At the Local Produce Market you can purchase meat, dairy and eggs directly from the farmers who rear the animals. You can ask them yourself how the animals in their care are treated compared with the more secretive world of high intensity factory farming where welfare is not a priority.

And the market also caters for people who have chosen a plant-based diet for whatever reason, be it health, animal welfare or environmental reasons. For example, one of the newest additions to the market specialises in vegetarian and vegan, as well as gluten-free, foods.

If the above benefits don’t persuade you of the value of local produce, come and try it for yourself and let the quality do the talking. With a variety of meats (from chicken to young beef to salami), cakes, breads, honey, apple juice, fruit and vegetables, pre-prepared meals, preserves, oils, curry sauces, eggs, wine and cheeses, there will be something to tempt most palates. Visit www.chesham.gov.uk/LPM.aspx to find out more, including a calendar of market dates.

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Cafes/Sandwich Bars

Where to Eat and Drink

Around the Pound Unit 6, Francis House, Francis Yard, HP5 1DG. Tel. 07919 515782 Brazils 17 Market Square, HP5 1HG. Tel. 793377

Inns, Pubs & Restaurants

Brown Sugar

The Bell

74 High Street, HP5 1EG. Tel. 794722

Chartridge, HP5 2TF. Tel. 782878

Cafe Encore (FAIRTRADE)

The Bellcote

The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR.

Chesham Road, Ashley Green, HP5 3PF. Tel. 785739

Tel. 07976 619610

The Black Cat

Caffe Nero

Lycrome Road, Lye Green, HP5 3LF. Tel. 773966

66-69 The Broadway, HP5 1BX. Tel. 775388

The Black Horse

Costa Coffee

The Vale, HP5 3NS. Tel. 784656

31 High Street, HP5 1BW. Tel. 778792

The Blue Ball

Darvells

Asheridge, HP5 2UX. Tel. 758305

28-30 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 774974

The Cock & Rabbit Inn

The Drawingroom (FAIRTRADE)

The Lee, HP16 9LZ. Tel. 837540

Francis Yard, East Street, HP5 1DG. Tel. 791691

The Crown

Greggs (FAIRTRADE)

Ley Hill, HP5 1UY. Tel. 783910

49 High Street, HP5 1BW. Tel. 782843

The Full Moon

Joe’s Cafe

Hawridge, HP5 2UH. Tel. 758959

31 Broad Street, HP5 3EA. Tel 07549 875 291

The Gamekeeper’s Lodge

Liri Cafe

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NN. Tel. 793491

106 High Street, HP5 1EB. Tel. 772787

The George & Dragon

The Little Orchard

14 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 782402

22 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 794642

The Golden Eagle

The Perfect Retreat

Chesham Rd, Ashley Green, HP5 3PW. Tel. 01442 863549

120 High Street, HP5 1EB. Tel. 774758

Hen and Chickens Inn

Poppins

119 Botley Road, HP5 1XG. Tel. 783303

3A High Street, HP5 1BG. Tel. 792292

The Jolly Sportsman

Rose and Grant (FAIRTRADE)

Eskdale Avenue, HP5 3AX. Tel. 786720

M & Co, 48-52 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 792834

The Misty Moon

Rumbles Pantry

77 High Street, HP5 1BX. Tel. 785622

6-8 Church Street, HP5 1HT. Tel. 793380

The Old Swan

The Stay and Play

Swan Lane, The Lee, HP16 9NU. Tel. 837239

24 High Street, HP5 1EP. Tel. 774300

The Pheasant

Truly Scrumptious

Waterside, HP5 1QE. Tel. 783387.

87 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 783383

The Plough Hyde Heath Common, HP6 5RW. Tel. 774408

Fish & Chips

I The Queens Head

Anne’s Fish Shop

Church Street, HP5 1JD. Tel. 778690

1 Severalls Avenue, HP5 3EL. Tel. 581585

The Red Lion

Bubbles

Red Lion Street, HP5 1ET. Tel. 784028

149 Sunnyside Road, HP5 2AP. Tel. 782804

The Red Squirrel Brewery Shop

Hing’s Fish & Chips

8 Market Square, HP5 1ES. Tel. 784857

266 Waterside, HP5 1PY. Tel. 784707

The Swan

Shangri-La Take Away

Ley Hill, HP5 1UT. Tel. 783075

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Not only do we offer ‘Quality Marquees’ at competitive prices, but also a friendly, helpful & reliable service for any occasion The Old Smithy, Hawridge Common, nr. Chesham, Bucks HP5 2UQ. Telephone: 01494 757049 chesham.marquees@virgin.net www.cheshammarquees.co.uk

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Where to Stay

Fast Food Takeaways Abrakebabra

Hotels

133 Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 773888

Bedford Arms Hotel

Big Bite

Chenies, WD3 6EQ. Tel. 01923 283301

98 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 773535

I Chartridge Lodge

Burger Inn

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2TU. Tel. 837484

105 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 778066

I Latimer Place

Farm House Pizza

Latimer, HP5 1UG. Tel. 0871 222 4810

5 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Tel. 771411

The Nags Head

Greenway Fried Chicken

London Road, Great Missenden, HP16 0DG. Tel. 862200

13 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. Tel. 793753 Peri Peri Chicken

Bed & Breakfast

20 Market Square, HP5 1ES. Tel. 786784

Chesham Bed and Breakfast

Pizza Base

1A Stanley Avenue, HP5 2JF. Tel. 771029

50b Broad Street, HP5 3DX. Tel. 792793

Chiltern Ridge

Pizza GoGo

Old SaxLane, Chartridge, HP5 2TB. Tel. 776309

13 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Tel. 785151

The Greyhound Inn

Rocce Woodstone Oven Pizza

Chesham Road, Wigginton, HP23 6EH. Tel. 01442 824631

50 Broad Street, HP5 3DX. Tel. 794100

49 Lowndes Avenue HP5 2HH. Tel. 792647

Chinese Beijing Gourmet 18 Market Square, HP5 1ES. Tel. 772287 Chesham Cottage 20 Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 771810 International Chinese Shangri-La Take Away 154 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 771864 (Takeaway only)

Indian I Chatgaon Tandoori 96 Broad Street, HP5 3ED. Tel. 783706 Chesham Tandoori 48 Broad Street, HP5 3DX. Tel. 775241 or 782669

ESTABLISHED SINCE 1989

Indian Massala

AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE

7 White Hill, HP5 1AB. Tel. 782386

13-15 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. Tel. 791087

TEL: 01494 783706 / 784021

Papad 131 Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 783121

96 Broad Street Chesham www.thechatgaon.co.uk

Rajasthan 115 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 783111 or 793409

email: thechatgaon@yahoo.com Mention the Chesham Town Guide to get a 15% discount on orders over ÂŁ15 (collection only)

Thai Jasmine Thai

((((( THE ONLY TAKEAWAY IN CHESHAM WITH A 5-STAR FOOD HYGIENE RATING

51 High Street, HP5 1BW. Tel. 773940 I Queens Head Thai Kitchen Church Street, HP5 1JD. Tel. 778690 25

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Book us for your party or event!

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Refreshments, chat, craft, story time, action songs and fun in a

Pre-Schools, Children’s Centres and Information

safe, toddler-friendly play area. Tel. Gillian on 07446 184890 TOTS Christ Church Church Hall, Waterside, HP5 1EG. Thurs 10-11.30am. Tel. Donna Whatton on 782565 Trinity Tots Trinity Church Hall, Red Lion Street, HP5 1EY. Mon 10-11.30am. Tel. Colin 775651 Under 3s Ley Hill Methodist Church, The Green, Ley Hill,

Children’s & Young People’s Information Services

HP5 3QR. Weds at 10am. Tel Rebecca Gorst 784122

Buckinghamshire Family Information Service

HP5 1BX. Mon 10-11.30am. Tel. 772510

Urchins Chesham United Reformed Church, The Broadway,

Tel. 01296 383065 Connexions Free information and guidance for young

Pre-Schools

people aged 13-19 and up to 25 for those with a learning

Berkhamsted Day Nursery Haresfoot, Chesham Road,

disability. Way In, Sills Yard. Tel. 775951

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ. Tel. 01442 358276

Way In Youth counselling, family therapy, sexual health.

Elmtree Nursery Elmtree Hill, HP5 2PA. Tel. 771474

60 High Street, Sills Yard. Tel. 791177

Little Bears Pre-School St. Leonards Parish Hall, Jenkins Lane, St. Leonards, HP23 6NW. Tel. 758081

Children’s Centres

Little Cherubs Day Nursery 92-94 Broad Street, HP5 3ED.

Providing a range of activities and information for

Tel. 778767

parents/carers and their children 5 years and under.

Little Spring Pre-School Greenway, HP5 2BY. Tel. 783070

Newtown Centre Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery RNS House, Fullers Hill,

Tel. 778037

HP5 1LR. Tel. 793843

Waterside Centre 470 Waterside, HP5 1QF. Tel. 792852

Newtown Early Years and Infant School Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT. Tel. 783713

Parent and Toddler Groups

Northend Playgroup Newtown Early Years and Infant School,

Most groups will only meet during school terms. Please

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT. Tel. Julia Mackay on 775700

note that these groups may not be registered with social

Old Macdonalds Day Nursery Latimer Camp Road,

services. Parent and Toddler groups are generally run by

Latimer, HP5 1UQ. Tel. 762336

volunteers and this information is subject to change. You

St Mary’s Pre-School Church Rooms, Church Street,

can also contact the individual churches for activities run

HP5 1HY. Tel. 07812 904952.

for other age groups.

Teddies Chesham Bois Nursery and Pre-School

Chesham Methodist Toddlers Chesham Methodist Church,

107 Bois Moor Road, HP5 1SS. Tel. 785457

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Thurs 10-11.30am.

The Village Nursery The Bull, Bellingdon, HP5 2XU.

Tel. Mary on 580247

Tel. 01442 863090/07854 522267

Chipmunks Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway,

White Hill Pre-School White Hill Centre, White Hill,

HP5 1EG. Thurs 9.45-11.15am. Tel. 772244

HP5 1AG. Tel. Deborah Chamberlain on 07762 165087

Emmanuel Toddler Group Emmanuel Church, Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Thurs & Fri 9.45-11.15am. Tel. Gill on 774970 Focus Toddler Group Newtown Evangelical Baptist Church,

GILBERTS TAXIS

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT. Tues 1.30-3.00pm.

Tel. Mrs Chris Richards 772043 Kids at St Mary’s St Mary’s Church, Church Street, HP5 1HY.

01494

Sun 10.30am. Tel. 783629

771000

Lullaby Club Emmanuel Church, Broad Street, HP5 3EF. 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds 10-11.30am. Tel. Sandra 771735

| 786368

FREE RING BACK SERVICE – 24 HOUR SERVICE SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1956

Maryland Pre-School Nursery The Parish Centre, Glebe Way, Chesham Bois, HP6 5ND. Tel. 433426

www.gilbertsofchesham.com

Open Door Toddler Group Thurs 9.30-11.30am at Hivings Church Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB. 27

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Local Education Admission to schools in the Chesham area is managed by Buckinghamshire County Council, tel. 01296 383250.

You can find out your school catchment area from their web site www.buckscc.gov.uk.

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Brushwood Junior School Brushwood Road, HP5 3DW.

The Amersham School Stanley Hill, Amersham, HP7 9HH.

Tel. 786023

Tel. 726562

Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School

Ashlyns School Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH.

128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, HP6 6DE. Tel. 726901

Tel. 01442 863605

Elmtree School & Nursery Elmtree Hill, HP5 2PA.

I Chesham Grammar School White Hill, HP5 1BA.

Tel. 771474

Tel. 782854

Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School

Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG.

Hawridge Common, HP5 2UQ. Tel. 758368

Tel. 782066

Ley Hill School Ley Hill, HP5 1YF. Tel. 784205

Dr Challoners Grammar (Boys) Chesham Road, Amersham,

Little Spring School Greenway, HP5 2BY. Tel. 783070

HP6 5HA. Tel. 787500

Newtown Early Years and Infant School

Dr Challoners High School (Girls) Cokes Lane,

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AT. Tel. 783713

Little Chalfont, HP7 9QB. Tel. 763296

Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School Amersham Road,

The Misbourne Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden,

Chesham Bois, HP6 5PL. Tel. 726390

HP16 0BN. Tel. 862869

Thomas Harding Junior School Fullers Hill, HP5 1LR. Tel. 782211

Special Schools

Waterside School Blackhorse Avenue, HP5 1QU.

Heritage House School Cameron Rd, HP5 3BP. Tel. 771445

Tel. 786608

Adult Education Nearest Independent Schools

Chesham Adult Learning Centre Chiltern Hills Academy,

Abbot’s Hill Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP.

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG. Tel. 0845 045 4040

Tel. 01442 240333

Chesham & District Community Association

The Beacon (Boys) 15 Amersham Road, Chesham Bois,

White Hill Centre, White Hill, HP5 1AG.

HP6 5PF. Tel. 433654

Educational, recreational and leisure activities. Tel. 775190

I Berkhamsted School

Chess Valley U3A A learning co-operative for people of

(Pre-prep, Prep, Girls & Boys Seniors & Sixth Form)

retirement age. General meetings held every month with

Various sites in Berkhamsted. Tel. 01442 358000

speaker at The Broadway Baptist Church and there are over

I Chesham Preparatory School Two Dells Lane,

40 activity groups. To join contact the Membership Secretary

Orchard Leigh, HP5 3QF. Tel. 782619

on 862947 or email: membership@chessvalley-u3a.org.uk

Gateway School 1 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 9AA. Tel. 862407 Godstowe Preparatory School (Girls) Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR. Tel. 529273 Heatherton House School (Girls) Copperkins Lane, Chesham Bois, HP6 5QB. Tel. 726433 Lockers Park (Boys) Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL. Tel. 01442 251712 Pipers Corner School (Girls) Pipers Lane, Great Kingshill, HP15 6LP. Tel. 718255 I Westbrook Hay Prep School London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF. Tel. 01442 256143 Wycombe Abbey, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE. Tel. 520381 28

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Sport & Fitness Venues & Clubs Community Venues

Archery

Chesham Leisure Centre White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. 791779

The Little Abbey Bowmen welcome beginners and

www.better.org.uk/leisure/chesham-leisure-centre.

experienced archers. Tel. Bob Warrington on

The centre has a gym with two fitness studios and personal

01753 883486

trainers, a gym pit and sports hall, 25m swimming pool, teaching pool and crèche. Over 20 group exercise classes

Athletics

are run each week and there is a dedicated spin studio.

Chiltern Harriers Athletic Club Caters for road running,

There are four badminton and two table tennis courts.

cross country and track and field athletics for seniors and

Themed birthday party packages are available for children

juniors. Tel. Tony Watts on 762747 or Trevor Davies

under 16 and a series of children’s activities are run over

on 726150. All ages and abilities welcome

the school holidays.

Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Moor Road, HP5 1SE.

Badminton

Tel. 776975 www.cheshammoorfitness.org.uk.

Badminton for Adults White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Owned by the Town Council, this facility provides an open

Tel. 775190

air heated swimming pool all year round, a fitness centre and two outdoor courts. The pool is available for hire and

Bowls

special events run throughout the year, including Midnight

Broadway Bowls Club Welcoming new and seasoned

Swims and Christmas Day Swims. The gym has no joining

bowlers alike. www.broadwaybowlsclub.org.uk

fee, no contract and you can pay as you go. Personal

Chesham Bowling Club Bury Lane, HP5 1HX. Tel. 783568

training is available along with classes and quarterly gym

Chesham Pioneers Bowls Club For partially sighted and

challenges. The courts are available for tennis, football,

blind bowlers. White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG, Fri 10am-1pm

netball and basketball, with tennis coaching and camps

September to Easter, Chesham Bowling Club on Weds in

available. The centre is home to Chiltern Harriers and

the Summer. Tel. Oli Plater 715461

Chiltern Natural Therapies.

Chess Vale Bowling Club 111 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PZ.

Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG.

Tel. 792955

Tel. 782066.

Over 50s Bowls White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. 775190

Home to Chesham Rugby Football Club. The college

U3A Bowls Group White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

pitches, including full changing facilities, club house and bar

Tel. Edmund Hall on 763627

are available for use after school hours by the local community for football, hockey, cricket, rugby and athletics.

Boxing

Chesham Moor

Chesham Youth Amateur Boxing Club Chesham Youth Centre,

Tel. Chesham Town Council on 774842.

Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. Jackie Wylie on

Owned and managed by the Town Council, the common

772303. Friendly boxing club for boys, girls, men and women.

accommodates football pitches.

Codmore Field and Pavilion

Cricket

Tel. Chesham Town Council on 774842.

Chesham Cricket Club The Meadow, Amy Lane, HP5 1NE.

Owned and managed by the Town Council, the sports

Tel. Steve Ayres 758714. Men’s, women’s and juniors’

ground has two football pitches and an artificial cricket

sections

wicket. The pavilion provides changing facilities and a small social area, which is available for private hire.

Exercise Classes

Marston Field

50+ Stretch & Flex White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Tel. Chesham Town Council on 774842.

Tel. Elaine Hayton on 07939 520207. Mon 2-3pm

Owned and managed by the Town Council, there are two

Aerobics/Keep Fit Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

senior football pitches and a multi-sports area.

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Aqua Aerobics Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Tues, Fri, Sat 10.30am April to October.

Tel. Abigail Sagar 01923 264833/07973 320669 Aqua Zumba Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Mon 9.30am. Tel. 776975 Armageddon Fitness Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Mon 6.30pm and Saturday 8.45am.

Tel. Hannah on 07800 515676 I The Bagnall Centre 71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE. Tel. 791288. A variety of exercise classes are on offer Chesham Zumba Chiltern Hills Academy and Chesham A class at the Bagnall Centre

Grammar School. Tel. 07504 636910 Shirl Fitness Lowndes Park and Emmanuel Church, Broad Street, HP5 3EF. www.shirlfitness.com

Chiltern Karate Association Chiltern Hills Academy,

Vivre Fitness White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG and Lowndes

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG. Tues 8pm.

Park Boot Camps. Tel. Heather Blakeborough on 582952

Tel. Erin Thwaites on 758079

Zumba Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Weds 7.30pm.

Ki-Aikido White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Tel. Lucy 07855 520967

Tel. Chris Dolling on 07778 265622 Thai Boxing Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

Football

HP5 1SE. Weds & Fri 6.30pm. Tel. Tom and Sam Ward

Chesham United Football Club The Meadow, Amy Lane,

on 07732 251113

HP5 1NE. Tel. 783964. Chesham United's first team play in the Premier Division of the Southern Football League. Home

Pilates

matches have a 3pm kick off on Saturdays and midweek

Hazel Hussey Pilates The Bagnall Centre,

games are usually on Tuesdays at 7.45pm. The Meadow is

71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE. Tel. 07958 649989.

also home to the Chesham United Reserves, Chesham

Classes Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri

United Under 18s, Chesham United Ladies, Chesham United

Pilates with Georgia Brown. Weds at Bagnall Centre,

Youth Football Club and Chesham United Football Academy

71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE and Fri Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

Chesham Athletic Football Club are mainly based at

Tel. 434416

The Moor. Youth football for Under 6s to Under 16s.

Pilates at Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road,

www.cheshamathletic.co.uk

HP5 1SE. Tues and Fri. Tel. Abigail Sagar on 07973 320669

Golf

Private Health Clubs

I I Chartridge Park Golf Club Chartridge Lane, HP5 2TF.

Fit4less Chesham 97-99 High Street, HP5 1DE. Tel. 784524

Tel. 791772. 18 hole course

Fitness4Less Amersham Road, HP5 1NE.

Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club Ley Hill, HP5 1UZ.

www.fitness4less.co.uk

Tel. 784541. 9 hole course

Riding Gymnastics

Bank Farm Riding for the Disabled Farm, Bank Green,

Raans Gymnastics Club Chesham Leisure Centre,

Bellingdon, HP5 2UT. Tel. Anne Coney on 758550.

White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. 774107

Charity providing riding for disabled children in and around Chesham. Bank

Martial Arts

Chesham & District Bridleways Association

Chesham Kickboxing and Martial Arts Academy

Tel. Ricky Dutton 785279

Classes at Chesham Leisure Centre, White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. Bill on 07946 538342

Rugby

Chesham Taekwondo Club at Chesham Methodist Church

Chesham Rugby Club Chiltern Hills Academy,

and Chiltern Hills Academy. Juniors and adults.

Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG. Tel. 793827. Community club

Tel. Keith Whitley on 778764

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Squash & Racketball

Walking

Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pednor Road,

Chesham is a Walkers Are Welcome Town, part of a

HP5 2JU. Tel. 785383

national scheme to support recreational walking. Walking route leaflets around Chesham and the surrounding area,

Swimming

including the Chess Valley Walk, are available from

Aquafun Swim School Heritage House School,

Chesham Town Hall, Chesham Library and Chesham

Cameron Road, HP5 3BP. Tel. Jill Brien 07866 529 120.

Museum or can be downloaded from

Adult and Baby lessons

www.chesham.gov.uk

Chesham Leisure Centre White Hill, HP5 1BB. Tel. 791779.

Aylesbury & District Ramblers Group Tel. 01296 336588

25m swimming pool and teaching pool with adult only,

Buckinghamshire & W. Middlesex Area Ramblers

under 5s, splash and tumble, disability and women-only

Tel. 0208 422 3284. www.bucks-wmiddx-ramblers.org.uk

sessions

Chilterns 20-30s Walking Group affiliated to the Ramblers’

I Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Moor Road, HP5 1SE.

Association and is aimed at people in their 20s and 30s.

Tel. 776975. Open air, heated pool, open all year round.

info@chilterns2030s.co.uk and www.chilterns2030s.org.uk

Includes adult-only and lanes swimming, triathlon,

Chilterns Weekend Walkers affiliated to the Rambers’

coaching, aqua zumba, aqua workout, therapy/60+

Association. www.chilternsww.co.uk

swimmers and toddler swim, inflatable sessions and

Ramblers Association (Amersham & District)

pool hire

Tel. Mrs Moody on 727504

Chesham Swimming Club

Simply Walks Free walking group. No need to book.

Tel. Andy Mackay on 07785 326128

Tues 9am from Hivings Free Church, Upper Belmont Road,

I Dolphin Swimming Club Heritage House School,

HP5 2DB for an easy walk or Thurs 10.30am from Moor

Cameron Road, HP5 3BP. Tel. 01628 523250

Road car park for a longer walk. Tel. 475367

Table Tennis Chiltern Table Tennis Club Chesham Leisure Centre, White Hill, HP5 1BB.Tel. Mike Atkinson on 785609 Table Tennis and Short Tennis White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. 775190. Weds 1.30-5pm

Tennis Chesham 1879 Tennis & Squash Club Pednor Road, HP5 2JU. Tel. 785383 I Chesham Moor Gym & Swim Moor Road, HP5 1SE. Zen Yoga & Meditation

Tel. 776975. Courts for hire. Tennis coaching and cardio tennis, call Lucy on 0781 7293675

Yoga I The Bagnall Centre 71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE. Tel. 791288. A variety of yoga classes are on offer Hatha Yoga Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Tues 1pm, Thurs 9.15am. Tel. Caroline Biddle on 07742 588883 Hatha Yoga White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Pamela Gonnet on 580741. Tues 10.30am Liz Brown Yoga Waterside School, Blackhorse Avenue, HP5 1QU. Mon evenings. Tel. 07941 425187 Vinyasa Flow Yoga Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE and Town Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. Caroline Biddle on 776722. Tues & Thurs Zen Yoga and Meditation Chesham Moor Gym & Swim,

Tennis at the Chesham 1879 Club

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Volunteering with the WORKAID charity Here are some examples of how you may be able to help: G

Workshops

We need help repairing and refurbishing tools and equipment so that they can be used to train mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, builders and other trades. Could you help here?

G

Sewing and knitting machines

Sewing and knitting machines are in constant demand by the projects we support because they offer a way out of poverty for so many people. Returning one these machines to full working order provides an immense sense of satisfaction and full training will be given.

WORKAID was established in 1986 and since 2008 has been based at Townsend Road in Chesham. WORKAID tackles poverty in a practical way by refurbishing tools and equipment and sending them to vocational training projects in East Africa, where they are used to train people in the skills they need to find work or even start their own businesses.

G

The WORKAID shop

The shop sells an amazing range of haberdashery, fabrics, craft materials and tools, so this is an important source of funds to support our work. If you would like to help here, previous retail experience is not required, just enthusiasm.

This is only possible because of the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. However, because of the increasing demand for the equipment we provide, we do need more volunteers to join the teams here in Chesham.

Volunteering is a great way to make new friends whilst also making a positive difference locally and overseas.

In June 2015 WORKAID received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This significant milestone in WORKAID’s history has only been made possible through the dedication of our volunteers.

So if you would like to find out more about volunteering at WORKAID, and make a real difference to people’s lives, please contact John Fox on 01494 775220 or email: generalmanager@workaid.org.

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Recreation Amenities Allotments

resources, computers for people with visual impairments,

Amersham Road, Asheridge Road and Cameron Road

reference section, local studies collection, business

allotments are managed by Chesham Town Council,

information, study & revision guides, national and local

tel. 774842. A waiting list is in operation for all sites.

newspapers. Various activities for children and occasional

Chesham residents only

events for adults. Open Monday to Thursday and Saturday.

Chesham Allotments Group for Town Council allotment

See www.buckscc.gov.uk for opening times

tenants. Coffee mornings, meetings, social events. www.cheshamallotments.org.uk

Museum

Duke of Bedford Trust Allotments, Bois Moor Road.

Chesham Museum 15 Market Square, HP5 1HG. Tel. 792549. See www.cheshammuseum.org.uk for

For Waterside residents. Tel. Peter Hawkes on 793000.

opening times

George Piggin Allotments, Germain Street. For Old Town residents. Tel. George Piggin on 450507. Waiting list applies.

Open Spaces There are several green spaces for residents and visitors, many of which are managed by Chesham Town Council.

Tel. 774842. www.chesham.gov.uk Berkhampstead Field off Vale Road – a 2 hectare field and designated Local Wildlife Site. Managed in partnership as a chalk grassland habitat with the Chesham & District Natural History Society Co-op Field sloping 4 acre field near Asheridge Road, including a play area Lowndes Park off St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HU. 36 acre park including a children’s play area, skatepark and multicourt.

Free open air concerts take place on Sunday afternoons in July and August Meades Water Gardens off Red Lion Street. A 3 acre

Cinema

recreational area with a restored stretch of the River Chess

Chiltern Film Society bringing world cinema to your

chalk stream habitat

doorstep. A season of varied international films on selected

The Moor off Moor Road, HP5 1SA. 17 acre stretch of

Wednesdays at 8pm, September-May at The Elgiva.

common land along the River Chess. Includes a play area,

Membership gives a substantial discount on the standard

football pitches, outdoor pool and recreation centre

price, and guaranteed admission. Please call Sigrid on

Nashleigh Hill Recreation Ground off Nashleigh Hill,

01494 727498, or see www.chilternfilmsociety.org.uk

HP5 3JF. Includes informal football area and play area

I The Elgiva St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582900. www.elgiva.com

Play Areas

300 seat venue with latest Dolby Digital sound technology

Chesham Town Council manages 10 children’s play areas

and large screen showing a mixture of popular, foreign

across Chesham. For more information tel. 774842

language and art house films, plus live streaming events

Theatres & Theatre Groups

Library

I The Elgiva St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582900.

Chesham Library and Study Centre Elgiva Lane, HP5 2JD.

www.elgiva.com. 300 seat theatre, with facility to host 400

Tel. 0845 230 3232

patrons for standing concerts. Presents a varied programme

Books and magazines, DVDs, CDs, spoken word and

of professional opera, ballet, pantomime and theatre

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to Café Encore. The Box Office is open 10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday The Little Theatre By the Park Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 784414. www.littletheatrechesham.gov.uk An intimate

Activity Groups

theatre seating 90. As well as hosting local theatre

Chess Valley U3A A learning co-operative for people of

companies, the Little Theatre has regular activities including

retirement age. General meetings held every month with

dance classes and children’s groups

speaker at The Broadway Baptist Church and there are

Blag Youth Theatre drama classes for 7 to 15 year olds at

over 40 activity groups. To join contact the

White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Richard Beaumont on

Membership Secretary on 862947 or email

01923 772320. Sat 10am-1pm

membership@chessvalley-u3a.org.uk

Chesham Bois Catholic Players Little Theatre by the Park, Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 785903. c-b-c-p.org

Archaeology and History

Chesham Methodist Players Chesham Methodist Church Hall,

Chess Valley Archaeological and Historical Society

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. Keith Hitchcock, 784483

www.cvahs.org.uk

Chesham Musical Theatre Company Tel. Jenny Crumpton on 782795. Performances mainly at The Elgiva

Art

Chesham Theatre Company Productions at The Elgiva and

Painting for Pleasure White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

the Little Theatre by the Park.

Tues 10am and 1.30pm. Tel. 775190.

http://www.cheshamtheatrecompany.org.uk/

Thursday Art Group White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Panda Players Musical amateur dramatics group.

Thurs at 9.30am. Tel. 775190.

http://pandaplayers.co.uk/ The Theatre Shed Chesham Youth Centre, Bellingdon Road,

Bands

HP5 2HA. Tel. 07952 461344. For local children and young

Chesham All Girls Band Marching band for girls aged

adults of all abilities.

8-18. Practice nights Tues & Weds 7-8.30pm at the Scout

The Lion Rampant Medieval re-enactment display society.

HQ by Chesham Station. Bandmaster Tim Smith MBE.

Tel Trevor Pilling on 786902.

Tel. 764569.

Venues for Hire

Bridge

I I Chesham Town Hall HP5 1DS. Tel. 774842.

Chesham Bridge Club Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

www.chesham.gov.uk Accessible from the High Street with

Tel. Mary Spicer on 782355. Tues. 7.30pm. Duplicate and

on-site parking. Four rooms for hire for conferences,

pairs rubber bridge.

classes, meetings, training courses, parties and receptions.

Licensed venue for civil marriages, partnerships and naming

Choirs

ceremonies, seating up to 100 guests. Full disabled access.

Chesham Germains Male Voice Choir Rehearsals at White

Chesham Youth Centre Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,

Hill Centre, HP5 1AG Mon from 7.30pm. Tel. Ray Walton

HP5 2HA. Tel. 794872.

on 01296 624329.

Douglas McMinn Centre East Street. Tel. 783636.

Chess Valley Male Voice Choir Rehearsals at Chesham

I The Elgiva St Mary’s Way, HP5 1HR. Tel. 582900.

Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA.

www.elgiva.com. Available for hire for exhibitions, busy

Tues at 8pm. Tel. Tony Usher on 785454.

conferences and receptions.

Chrysalis Community Choir Meets Weds 7,45-9.30pm

The Guide Hut by Lowndes Park. Tel. Kate Webber

at Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG.

773359.

Tel Pru Stone on 581115.

The Little Theatre By The Park Church Street, HP5 1HU.

Damon Singers Rehearsals at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG

Tel. 784414.

Weds 8pm. Small, mixed choir. Tel. Patrick Lunt on 712583.

The White Hill Centre White Hill Centre, White Hill,

Knights of Harmony A capella male chorus. Rehearsals at

HP5 1AG. Tel. 775190. Run by the Chesham & District

White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG Thurs 8pm. Tel. Chas Owen

Community Association. Fully licensed main hall for parties

on 01296 668985.

and several other rooms for meetings and courses.

Theatre Shed Community Choir 07952 461344.

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All telephone numbers are Chesham code (01494) unless indicated otherwise. I denotes members of Chiltern Chamber.

I denotes businesses which have advertised in and therefore helped fund the production of the Town Guide.

Civic Groups

Knit and Natter knitting group for beginners to experts.

Chesham Society Tel. Tony Molesworth on 773381.

Wool, needles, crochet hooks & patterns available. Meet in

Community Associations

2DB 10am-12pm on the third Fri each month. Tel. 581089.

Asheridge Vale & Lowndes Community Association

Weaving Class White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

Includes coffee mornings, bingo, social club and lunches at

Tel. Bobbie Kociejowski on 0208 748 0924.

Wallington House, Wallington Road, HP5 2NZ. Contact Jan

Wednesday Lacemakers White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG at

on 07867 967866.

9.30am. Tel. Jennifer Watkins on 01442 825348.

Pond Park Community Association Tel. Mark Shaw on

Mixed Crafts (needlecraft) White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG.

07951 744656.

Tel. 775190.

The Lounge, Hivings Church Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5

Victoria Road Residents Association Tel. Chair Ruth Juett on 07942 895566 or Secretary Jonathan Tedd on 772676.

Dance and Music

Waterside Community Association info@wcassoc.co.uk

American Line Dancing White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Weds

and www.wcassoc.co.uk

from 7pm. Tel. Diane Murphy on 520031.

BrightStarz singing lessons, musical/theatre drama classes at

Community and Social Groups

White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Lee Bright on 07961 833426.

Asian Ladies Support Group Tel. Talat Siddiqui on 786861.

Chesham Folk Club at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Mon

Cameo Group for people who are over 50 and on their

from 8.15pm. Tel. Mike Stephenson on 01442 875127.

own. Meets 2nd Sun of the month 3-4.15pm,

Chesham Folk Dance Club English folk dancing. Meet 8.15

Hivings Church Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB.

pm Fri at the Guide Hut, Bury Lane, HP5 1HX. Tel. 785191.

Tel. 775936.

Eleanor School of Dancing Line Dancing, Ballroom, Latin &

Chesham Asian Welfare Society Masud Ahmed

exercise to music. Classes at Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS

07876 502324 or masud_132@hotmail.co.uk

and Scout Hall. Tel. Ellie on 758330.

Chesham Townswomen’s Guild Meet first Weds each

I Hartbeeps Baby & Toddler Classes at the Guide Hut, Bury

month, 2.30pm at Chesham Town Hall, HP5 1DS.

Lane, HP5 1HX. Weds 10am sitting to toddling, 11am

Tel. Pat Semon on 763843.

toddlers to 5yrs and 12pm newborn to sitting. Tel. Caroline on

Chesham Over 50s Positive Action Group Open to anyone

07970 719803.

over 50. Meet 3rd Fri each month, 10am at Chesham Town

Jacqu’in the Box Drop-in music sessions. Weds. 10.15am

Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. Barbara Richardson on 786576.

(0-4 years) and 11.15am (0 to little steps) at the Little Theatre

Pond Park Over 30s People’s Group social & community

by the Park, Church Street, HP5 1HU. Tel. 07948 371615.

group meets every Monday in Hivings Church Hall,

Keyboard Class at White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tues

Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB from 10am-12pm.

7.30pm. Tel. Bruce Glenister on 784505.

Tel. 583381 after 4pm.

Little Drum Music Group Music and movement group for

Probus Club of Chesham for retired and professional

pre-school children, toddlers and babies. At the Town Hall,

businessmen. Meet Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge

HP5 1DS on Mon 9.45am. Tel. Julie Durno on 01442 399776.

Lane, HP5 2TF on second Tues each month at noon.

Maggie Monk School of Dancing Ballet, Tap, Modern,

Tel. Joe Walker on 78399.

Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Contemporary and GCSE

Women’s Institute meet at Chesham Town Hall,

dance for children and Ballet, Tap and Modern for adults.

HP5 1DS on 2nd Weds each month at 7.30pm.

Classes in central Chesham. Tel. 01908 785057.

Tel. Margaret Heywood on 771272.

Sargent and Plester School of Dance Ballet, Tap, Modern

Crafts

and National Dance, Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre

Bobbin Lace Makers White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG

and GCSE Dance. White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel. Yvonne

Mons 9.30 am and 1.30pm. Tel. Jane Lewis 259198.

Plester on 07931 136342.

Chesham Arts & Craft Society Tel. Christine Smith on

Tina-Louise School of Egyptian Belly Dance and Hawaiian

771662.

Hula Town Hall, HP5 1DS, Sun afternoon. Tel. 716947.

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Environment

Gardening Groups

Chesham Environmental Group Voluntary action group.

Bellingdon, Asheridge & District Horticultural Society

Tel. Phil Folly on 783691.

Tel. Rachel Watts 785322.

Chiltern Society Regional environmental charity.

Chartridge Horticultural Society

Tel. 771250.

Tel. Harry Denham 837405.

River Chess Association Local river conservation group.

Chesham Horticultural Society & Allotment Holders’

riverchess@tiscali.co.uk and www.riverchessassociation.org

Association Tel. Mike Allenby 784391.

I Transition Town Chesham

Chesham in Bloom Civic gardening group.

info@transitiontownchesham.org.uk and

Tel. Kathryn Graves 583798.

www.transitiontownchesham.org.uk

White Hill Gardeners’ Group Tel. Christine Hosier 771807

Fairtrade

Model Clubs

I Chesham4Fairtrade supports Chesham’s Fairtrade Town

Chesham & District Model Boats Club Meet Sundays in

status. Tel. Kathryn Graves on 583798 or

Lowndes Park. Tel. Eric Little on 786750.

policy@chesham.gov.uk.

Chesham Model Railway Club White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Mon at 8pm. Tel. Nigel Clark on 782347.

Model Flying Club White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Weds at 8pm. Tel. D. Humphrey on 772853.

Natural History Chesham & District Natural History Society St. Mary’s Church Rooms, Church Street, HP5 1HY. Second Mon 7.30pm. Contact Georgina Lomnitz on geo@waitrose.com Tree Enthusiasts: The Dendrologist Federation SAE for details of membership to Hon. Sec. Merelene Davis PO Box 341, Chesham, HP5 2RD.

Photography Chesham Photographic Club White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tues 8pm Sep-Apr. Tel. Julia Bradbury on 774593.

Political Organisations Chesham & Amersham Conservative Association 12 Aylesbury End, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LW. Tel. 673745.

Chesham & Amersham Conservative Club Lower Ground Floor, Douglas McMinn Centre, East Street,

Flower Arranging

HP5 1JD. Tel. 771003.

Ley Hill Flower Club meets every other Weds at

Chesham & Amersham Labour Party

2pm at Ley Hill Memorial Hall, Ley Hill, HP5 3QR.

Tel. Peter Ward on 772247.

Tel. Gill Holland 783878.

Chesham Labour Party Tel. Mrs B. Hunter on 774552.

Chesham & Amersham Green Party

Friends Groups

Tel. Kate Folly on 783691.

Friends of Chesham Cemetery volunteering group.

Chiltern Green Party jem.bailey@greenparty.org.uk

Contact via the Town Hall on 774842.

Chiltern Liberal Democrats Tel. Alison Pirouet on 571018.

Friends of Chesham Moor Gym & Swim volunteering

UKIP Chesham & Amersham Branch

group for the town’s open air pool and gym.

www.canda.ukipbranch.org

Contact via the Town Hall on 774842.

Service Clubs

Friends of Lowndes Park volunteering group.

Tel. Phil Folly on 783691.

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Inner Wheel Meet first Weds each month at Chesham

Uniformed Groups

Town Hall, HP5 1DS, at 7.30pm.

British Legion Tel. 784803

Rotary Club of Chesham Meet at Chartridge Park

Royal Air Force Association Tel. Stan Seale on 758304.

Golf Club, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2PF on Fri at 12.45pm.

Youth Organisations

Tel. John Harding on 863067.

Air Training Corps 2204 Sqn

Slimming Groups

Tel. Flight Lieutenant Geoff Bowles on 0788 191 8406.

Slimming World Weds 5.30 & 7.30pm Town Hall, HP5 1DS

Boys’ Brigade meet at Broadway Baptist Church,

and Fri 9.30am White Hill Centre, HP5 1AG. Tel Liz Thorp

78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG. Mon 7.30pm for 12-18 years

on 07922 595272.

and Fri 6.30pm for 5-11 years. Tel. Brian Moss on 763893.

Weight Watchers Weds 10am and Thurs 6pm at Town

Chesham Youth Centre Old Drill Hall, Bellingdon Road,

Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. 08457 123000.

HP5 2HA. Tel. 794872.

Girlguiding Rainbow Units (5-7 years),

Town Twinning

Brownie Units (7-1), Guide Units (10-14) and

Chesham Town Twinning Association

Ranger Units (14-25). Tel. Pat Scragg on 784606.

Tel. Patricia Cherrill 778780. www.cheshamtwinning.org.uk.

Girls’ Brigade meet at Broadway Baptist Church, 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG. Fri 6.30pm for 5-11 years.

Transport

Tel. Christine Vockins on 774558.

Chesham & District Transport Users’ Group Meets every

Sea Cadets Corp (Chiltern Unit No. 78) T.S. Arrow,

6 weeks with aim of optimising public transport in and

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. 793035.

around Chesham. Tel. Alan Wallwork on 775286.

Scouts and Cub Scouts Tel. Paul Rawlins on 772943.

Metropolitan Line Users’ Federation

Many of the local churches run youth groups.

Tel. Gordon Dixon on 01673 842425.

Please see pages 45 and 46 for their contact details.

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary in 2015 Rayners was established in 1990, being the first purpose built care home for the elderly in South Buckinghamshire and we remain family owned and managed.

Rayners (Extra Care Home) Limited Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 5UH

Tel: 01494 773 606 www.careatrayners.co.uk email: admin@careatrayners.co.uk

Maple Tree House Assisted Living Apartments We are proud to offer, on the same site as Rayners, Assisted Living Apartments. These spacious apartments are designed for those who require the reassurance, security and backup of a residential care home without having to enter a communal living setting. This concept offers the resident and their relatives confidence and peace of mind, whilst still retaining the same benefits and independence of residing in their own home. All have their own double bedroom, assisted bathroom with spa bath, hallway, lounge/diner and fully fitted kitchen.

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Following Ratty’s Fortunes Water voles are charismatic, little creatures. They’re cute and furry, yet have fearsome-looking, orange teeth for nibbling riverside reeds. And they always seem to be busy; scurrying on their way somewhere, or collecting up tasty stems to eat for later. Good swimmers, they are well adapted for life alongside lakes, ditches and rivers, including the River Chess. As recently as the 1980s water voles lived alongside us in Chesham, but sadly it is unlikely than many Chesham people these days will ever have seen a water vole in real life.

So, what happened to Chesham’s version of Ratty?

Whilst population decline probably began even earlier, the water vole population on the Chess crashed by 97% between 2001 and 2003. Many factors can threaten water voles, but the presence of American mink was found to be the main cause of their decline on the Chess. The descendants of escapees from fur farms, these voracious predators spread into this area and rapidly ate their way through the water vole population.

Fortunately, BBOWT, the Environment Agency and the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project rapidly took action to prevent water voles becoming extinct in the Chess Valley. The Water Vole Recovery Project worked with landowners to humanely control mink whilst also improving water vole habitat. A key part of the work was to survey the Chess every two years to assess the size of the population. The great news is that the project

worked; by 2011, water vole numbers had recovered to slightly above that of 2001. The importance of this work is highlighted by the fact that the Chess and Misbourne water voles are the only native populations in the whole of Buckinghamshire (there is a reintroduced population on the Great Ouse to the north of the county).

Despite its success, there is a need to remain vigilant. Mink continue to move into the Chess Valley from neighbouring catchments and drought, floods and habitat loss also impact on water vole survival, so it is essential to keep up the survey work to target conservation efforts where they are needed. Since 2013, this has been helped by the River Chess Association providing volunteers to carry out the biannual survey, with the continued support of BBOWT and the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project. Worryingly, the 2013 population count for the whole river was just 236 voles; this is a 32% drop in numbers from 2011. But a highlight in 2013 was evidence of a small amount of water vole activity at Waterside, for the first time since 2001, suggesting that water voles are dispersing and extending their range upstream.

So, the outcome of the 2015 survey will be eagerly anticipated; will the population have declined further?

Have adventurous individuals started to recolonise the waterways of the town? Volunteers will be carefully surveying their way along the length of the river in the summer of 2015 to find out.

To find out more about water voles on the Chess and the 2015 survey, visit www.riverchessassociation.org

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I I Workaid Refurbishing tools & equipment for people in

Useful Information

need. The Old Boot Factory, 71 Townsend Road, HP5 2AA. Tel. 775220

Animal Welfare Chiltern Cats Protection Rescues & re-homes cats in the

Counselling & Mediation

Chiltern area. Helps with assisted neutering for people on

Chiltern Counselling 9a Market Square. Tel. 786024

low incomes. Tel. 0345 260 2396

Mediation Buckinghamshire free of charge community,

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society Rescues & re-home dogs.

inter-generation family and youth offending mediation.

Tel. 01296 623885

Tel. 520821

Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue Re-homes cats in the Chiltern

Relate Relationship counselling & sex therapy. Tel. 791180

and South Bucks area. Tel. 715345

Way In Youth counselling , family therapy, sexual health.

South Bucks RSPCA Cares for unwanted and abused cats,

60 High Street, Sills Yard. Tel. 791177

dogs, small animals and birds. 24-hour Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 http://rspca-southbucks.org.uk

Debt, Credit & Poverty Assistance Bucks Floating Support For people with housing support

Car Parks

needs. Tel. 01296 484322

Long Stay: Albany Place, East Street, Station, Water Meadow

Chesham Sick Poor Fund Funds for bedding, comforts,

Short Stay: Catlings, Saffron Meadow (Sainsbury’s), Star Yard

fuel, medical aids, recuperative holidays for sufferers of ill

See www.chiltern.gov.uk for more information

health and poverty. Tel. 783304 Chiltern Foodbank 71 The Broadway, HP5 1BX.

Cemetery

Tel. Dave Worrall 07582 171906. Open Tue & Fri

Chesham Cemetery Berkhampstead Road.

10.30am-12.30pm and Wed 1.30-3.30pm

Managed by Chesham Town Council. Tel 774842

Christians Against Poverty – Chesham.

Free debt counselling. Tel 0800 328 0006

Charities

South Buckinghamshire Community Bank Support for

Alcoholics Anonymous Chiltern & Thames.

people with poor credit history or difficulties with financial

Tel. 01628 530055

management. Tel. 0208 756 3866

I Buckinghamshire Mind Support for people in the community with mental health issues.

Disability Information & Assistance

Sun House, 32 Church Street. HP5 1HU. Tel. 792244

Buckinghamshire Disability Services Charity speaking up

Bucks Vision Visual impairment charity. Tel. 01296 487556

for disabled people’s interests. Tel. 568864

Cardiomyopathy Association Tel. 0800 018 1024

Remap South Bucks Charity providing custom-made

Carers Bucks Tel 0300 777 2722

equipment for disabled people. Tel. 07762 337345

Carers Trust Crossroads Care Service. Tel. 568980 I Chiltern Citizens Advice Bureau Drop in Mon-Thu

Employment & Benefits

9.30am-4.30pm and Fri 9.30am-1.00pm; Appointments

Jobcentre Plus 31 Red Lion Street, HP5 1LD. Tel. 654700

Mon-Thu 9.30am-4.30pm and Fri 9.30am-1pm.

Townsend House, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA. Tel. 775349

Faith Groups & Beliefs

Chiltern Samaritans 149 Station Road, Amersham, HP6 5DJ. Tel. 432000

Baptist Churches

Community Impact Bucks Support for the voluntary and

Broadway Baptist 78 The Broadway, HP5 1EG.

community sector. 6 Centre Parade, Place Farm Way,

Tel. 772244

Monks Risborough, HP27 9JS. Tel 0845 389 0389

Chartridge Mission Church Chapel Lane, Chartridge,

Douglas McMinn Centre Day Care Centre and community

HP5 2TH. Tel. Keith Richardson on 776481

pop-in, East Street, HP5 1DG. Tel. 783636

Hivings Free Church Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB.

DrugFAM Supporting families affected by drug or alcohol

Tel. 792197

misuse. Tel. 442777

Newtown Evangelical Baptist Berkhampstead Road,

Trevor Collins Foundation Bowel cancer charity.

HP5 3AT. Tel. 583790

Tel. 786827

Trinity Baptist Red Lion Street, HP5 1EY. Tel. 775651 45

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Church of England

Health & Hospital Services

Parish of Great Chesham. Parish Office open daily

Accident & Emergency at Stoke Mandeville Hospital,

9.30am-1pm. Tel. 783629. parishoffice@greatchesham.org.uk

Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL. Tel. 01296

Christ Church. Waterside, HP5 1PY. Tel. 773318.

315664. Phone 999 in an emergency.

Emmanuel. Broad Street, HP5 3EF. Tel. 791282.

Red Cross Home from Hospital Service. Extra support for

St. John’s. Bellingdon. Tel. 772914.

people following short stays in hospital. Tel. 01296 316626.

St. George’s. Tyler’s Hill Road, HP5 1XJ. Tel. 773318.

Minor Injuries & Illness Unit at Wycombe Hospital, Queen

St. John the Evangelist. Ashley Green, HP5 5PN.

Alexandra Road, High Wycombe. HP11 2TT. Tel. 526161

Tel. 775564.

Gladstone Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, 260-290

St. Mary’s. Church Street, HP5 1HY. Tel. 783629.

Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EZ. Tel. 782884.

New Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, 260-290

Humanist

Berkhampstead Road. HP5 3EZ. Tel. 782262.

Chiltern Humanists. www.chilternhumanists.org.uk.

(Emergency Tel. 782101)

Meetings at Wendover, Amersham and Rickmansworth.

Water Meadow Surgery, 31A Red Lion Street, HP5 1ET.

Islam

Tel. 782241. (Emergency Tel. 782242)

Mosque. 212 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NN. Tel. 772065.

Housing and Homelessness

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Bucks Floating Support Support for people with housing

Chesham Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Kingdom

support needs. Tel. 01296 484322

Hall, Griffetts Yard, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NW. Tel. 792944.

Homeless tel. Chiltern District Council 732013

Judaism

(out of hours emergencies 0207 093 6443)

South Bucks Jewish Community. Services in Amersham

Housing Interaction Trust for people aged 16-25,

and Cheder in Ley Hill. Tel. 0845 644 2370.

60 High Street (Sills Yard), HP5 1EP. Tel. 792870

King’s Church

Hospices

Services at Chiltern Hills Academy. Tel. 792814.

Hospice of St Francis Spring Garden Lane, Berkhamsted,

Methodist

HP4 3GW. Tel. 01442 869550 I Rennie Grove Hospice Care Tel. 877200

Chesham Methodist. Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA. Tel. 785956 Ley Hill Methodist. The Green, Ley Hill, HP5 3QR.

Markets

Tel. 783048

General Market in the High Street, Weds and Sat.

Mother’s Union

Tel. Danny Wadmore on 0792 9987 664.

Parish of Great Chesham. Gill Pearce Tel. 257537.

Local Produce Market in Market Square on the 4th Saturday each month. Tel. Kathryn Graves on 583798.

Quakers

Street Market in Market Square on the 2nd Saturday each

Friends Meeting House. Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA.

month. cheshamstreetmarket@gmail.com

Tel. 782848.

Roman Catholic

Older Persons

St. Columba’s. 432 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3HQ.

Age Concern Good Neighbours. For over-60s in their own

Tel. 785269.

home who need additional support. Tel. 07779 979882.

Age UK Bucks. Tel. 01296 431911.

Salvation Army

Includes handyperson service.

Chesham Branch at Broad Street, HP5 3EA. Tel. 783457.

Bucks 50 Plus Forum. Contact Andy on 01296 622 122.

Spiritualist

Bucks Falls Prevention Service. Tel. 426868.

Chesham Spiritualist Church. Higham Road, HP5 2AF. Tel.

Cameo Group for people who are over 50 and on their

862499.

own. Meets 2nd Sun of the month 3-4.15pm, Hivings Church Hall, Upper Belmont Road, HP5 2DB. Tel. 775936.

United Reformed Church

Chesham Over 50s Positive Action Group Open to anyone

URC at The Broadway, HP5 1BX. Tel. 776014.

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Hall, HP5 1DS. Tel. Barbara Richardson on 786576.

batteries, car tyres, cooking oil, engine filters, waste engine

Chess Valley U3A. Lifelong learning for the over-60s.

oil, glass bottles and jars, garden waste, gas bottles,

Tel. 714420.

fluorescent tubes, energy saving fluorescent bulbs,

Lunch Clubs - held at a number of Chesham churches.

hardcore, household electrical goods, man made wood,

See pages 45 and 46 for contact details.

paper, scrap metal, soil, textiles, wood.

Movers and Shakers Chesham Chesham Youth Centre, 07871 388183

Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages & Partnerships

Movers and Shakers Chesham Style for over 55s.

Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office,

Talks, crafts, quizzes, exercise and lunch. Held at Chesham

29 Windsor End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2JJ.

Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA.

Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Tel. 475200.

Bellingdon Road, HP5 1HY. Tel. Waris Mohammed on

Tel. Gill on 785956.

South Buckinghamshire Handyvan. Free home security,

Scouts Christmas Post

advice & assistance for eligible over 60s. Tel. 01255 473999.

Special local Christmas card delivery. Stamps and collection boxes in selected local newsagents and stores.

Police Station

Contact Brian Gowlet 07713 090106.

Chesham Police Station. Broad Street, HP5 3EA. Tel. 101.

Transport

In emergencies tel. 999. Open Tue-Thu 10am-2pm.

Buses

Post Offices

Local bus timetables and maps are contained in the Chiltern

Chesham Post Office. 77a The Broadway, HP5 1BX.

& South Bucks Travel Guide available from the library, Town

Tel. 785823.

Hall and selected newsagents. Timetables can be

Greenway Sub-post Office. 11 Greenway Parade,

downloaded from www.buckscc.gov.uk.

HP5 2DA. Tel. 783133.

Tel. 01296 382416.

Sorting Office. 6 Howard Industrial Estate, Chilton Road,

Arriva. Tel. 0344 800 4411

HP5 2BJ. Tel. 782775.

Carousel. Tel. 01494 450151 Red Eagle. Tel. 01296 630402

Recycling/Household Waste Sites

Red Rose Travel. Tel. 01296 747926

Contact Waste Management Tel. 729000.

Vale Travel. Tel. 01296 484348

Recycling Facilities

Trains

Main site at Star Yard car park: glass bottles and jars, plastic

Chesham Station, Station Approach, HP5 1DH. Ticket

bottles, steel and aluminium cans, papers and cardboard,

office hours Mon-Fri 7-10am, Sat & Sun 10-11am.

textiles, shoes and books. Other sites: Albany Place,

Terminus of the Metropolitan Line. Regular service to

Bellingdon Road Methodist Church, Cameron Road,

central London. Tel. 0843 222 1234.

Chesham Utd Football Club, Codmore Playing Field,

Links to Chiltern Railway services from Chalfont & Latimer.

Gamekeepers Lodge, The Moor, Upper Belmont Road and

Tel. 08456 005 165.

Water Meadow car park. Other recycling facilities:

Transport Schemes

boundary collection of paper, cardboard, glass and plastic

Chesham Voluntary Hospital Car Service. Tel. 785249.

for all households on a fortnightly cycle. Boundary

Chiltern Dial-a-ride. For people who cannot transport

collection of food waste weekly.

themselves or use public transport due to age, illness or

Other Refuse Services

disability. Tel. 766123.

Fortnightly boundary collection of general waste, collection

Community Transport Hub. Tel. 01844 348834 (10am-4pm).

of bulky household waste (charged service), free clinical waste collection, garden waste collection (charged service).

Water and Sewerage

Household Waste Site

Water Affinity Water

Latimer Road, HP5 1TL. Open 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm

General Enquiries. Tel. 0345 357 2407

(1 April to 30 September) and 9am to 5pm (1 October to

Operational Enquiries. Tel. 0845 782 3333.

31 March). Vehicle access height restriction 1.75m.

Leakspotters’ Hotline. Tel. 0800 376 5325.

Recycling facilities available: cardboard, car and domestic

Sewerage Thames Water. Emergencies tel. 0800 316 9800.

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Chiltern Chamber and the Future I am very proud to be the Chair for my third year at Chiltern Chamber (formerly Chesham Chamber). I am grateful to all my fellow Committee and ambassadors for their support through the last 2 years.

We are continuing to grow strongly and aim to deliver a ‘voice for local business’. In the past few months, we have seen a noticeable change in the way in which our members interact with us for assistance and support on business related matters. Our new website (www.chilternchamber.org) is attracting more and more businesses to research what we do and how we can help.

This Chamber of trade is a long-standing and well respected organisation which is dedicated to the needs of our local businesses. We seek to help our member businesses to grow and prosper and do this through giving them access to a range of different products and business support and fellow members.

Our greatest asset is the strength and diversity of our member network. We put Chiltern based businesses in touch with each other and encourage the use of local services and businesses. Our varied calendar of events provides a regular opportunity to network with local businesses. We also interact with local councils, public

bodies and community groups to help develop a conducive business environment, whilst maintaining the Chilterns as a great place to live.

I am looking forward to the next 12 months, working with my Committee and members to build our reputation as a great place to do business. If you are a new business/ existing business in the Chiltern District and are in need of more support and help to grow, boost trade and create jobs and wealth, THEN the Chiltern Chamber is definitely the place for you!

I am personally making visits to all our members and have already met some very interesting local businesses. Our objectives for the next 12 months are:• Supporting members and businesses with economic development • Engagement with District, Town, Parish and County Partners • Attracting new business to the Chilterns area • Supporting community events in the Chilterns • Independent voice of business Together we can and we will! Join us and join in!

Vee Bharakda, Director of Wilkins Kennedy and Chair of Chiltern Chamber I denotes members of Chiltern Chamber in the Town Guide listings. See page 79 for a list of members outside of Chesham.

Join us and join in improving and securing the trading & commercial interests of the Chilterns and its neighbourhood.

MONTHLY EVENTS Freephone 0800 014 9811 www.chilternchamber.org

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Local Business Directory We aim to update the Local Business Directory each year to ensure that this is a valid and useful document for residents of the town. We therefore encourage you to contact the Publisher if you have corrections or additions at phawkes@btconnect.com.

All telephone numbers are Chesham code (01494) unless indicated otherwise. I denotes members of Chiltern Chamber.

I denotes businesses which have advertised and therefore helped fund the production of the Town Guide.

Accountants (see also Financial Advisors)

Advice Bureau

I I Alexander-Churchill LLP, 90 The Broadway,

I Chiltern Citizens Advice Bureau, Townsend House,

Chesham, HP5 1EG, 783737

Townsend Road, HP5 2AA 0844 2451 289

I Bridgeson & Co, 31a High Street, HP5 1BW, 791660 Certax Accounting, Cherry Tree Farm,

Agricultural Merchants

Pednor, HP5 2SZ, 778216

Agricultural Central Trading Ltd, 90 The Broadway,

Cestreham Business Services, Amaryllis, 2 Lee Farm Close,

High St, HP5 1EG, 784931

Botley Road, HP5 1XW, 778993

George Browns Agricultural Machinery, Vale Road,

I Chess Valley Chartered Accountants, 5 Portobello Close,

HP5 3NZ, 782334

HP5 2PL, 773939

Antiques & Collectables / Bric a Brac

Elizabeth Pooley, Norfolk House, Station Road,

Antique Restoration & Polishing, 1 The Row, Hawridge

HP5 1DH, 791012

Common, HP5 2UH, 758172

I George Hay & Co, 235 Berkhampstead Road,

Axion Comics, 40 High St, HP5 1EP, 786965

HP5 3AP, 784285

Chess Antiques & Chess Antique Restorations,

Grist & Company, 74A The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 792160

85 Broad Street, HP5 3EF, 783043

K C Jackson & Co, 10 Sycamore Dene, HP5 3JT, 776248

Collector's Paradise, 42 High St, HP5 1EP, 794947

I I Littlestone Golding, 16 Station Road, HP5 1DH,

John Armistead Restorer of Antique Metal,

775411

Malham Cottage, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR, 758209

I Murray Accounting Services, Mead Court, 10 Mead Bus. Centre, 176-8 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EE, 792792

Architects

I J W Ridgeway & Co, 106a High St, HP5 1EB, 774077

Berkeley & Brown Planning & Architecture

Richard Wyatt & Co, 109c High St, HP5 1DE, 782915

583152 / 07767 30180

SAS Accounting Services, 7 Lycrome Rd, HP5 3LA, 776460

Cannon Morgan & Rheinberg Partnership,

Sharp Consulting (UK) Ltd, 182 White Hill,

791066

HP5 1AZ, 786182

Seabrook Architects, The Studio Barn, Bury Farm Court Yard, Pednor Road HP5 2JU, 778918

Advertising Agencies / Graphic Designers

Jonathan R Vize Riba Chartered Architect,The Brambles,

(see also Printing & Pre-Press)

145 Botley Road, HP5 1XN, 775306

Andy Roker Design, HP5 1PY, 775489/07958 103055

Lawrence Wiggins Associates, Norfolk House,

Butterfly Print & Design, Graphics House,

Station Road, HP5 1DL, 791040

21 Germain Street, Chesham, HP5 1LH. 782605

I Maurice Phillips Partnership, Unit 2,

Chesham Graphics Design, 33 Chartridge Lane,

105 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HQ, 793777

HP5 1JL, 792921

I Steve Viney, 178 Botley Road, Chesham, HP5 1XR,

Chris Sims, 384 Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3HG, 771706

791949

I I Hawkes Design & Publishing Ltd., 2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Art Dealers / Galleries / Picture Framers

I LaserLines, Unit 7, Chiltern House, Waterside,

3rd Millennium Artists, Stained Glass Designers/Makers,

HP5 1PS, 770790

New Somerset House, 57 West View, Hilltop

JN Creative, 49 Germain Street. HP5 1LW, 791915

HP5 3BY, 773712

More Design, 30 Moor Road, HP5 1SE, 792771

Cambrian Picture Framers & Gallery, 12 Darsham Walk,

Studio Beam, 117 Broad Street, HP5 3EF, 583960/581006

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Chesham Glass Company, 1 & 33 Broad Street, HP5 3EA,

Beauty Therapists / Salons

792266 / 783812

Face Facts, 1st Floor, 4 High St, HP5 1EP, 775412

I I Hawkes Design & Picture Framing, 2 Laceys Yard,

Flix, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782825

High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Magic Hands @ Altered Image, 101 High St, HP5 1DE,

Monopteros Fine Art, Trinchicunum, Hunters Close,

786639

HP5 2RJ, 771311

My New Look / Bridal Looks, Felden,

The Drawing Room, 1 Francis Yard, High Street, HP5 1DG,

Orchard Leigh, HP5 3QE, 786976

791691

Pretty Nails, 108 High Street, HP5 1EB, 794259 Nail & Beauty on Broadway, 73 Broadway, 791931

Arts & Crafts

Nailicious, 32 High Street, HP5 1EP,

I I Blue Haze, 2 Church St, Market Square, HP5 1HT,

256993 / 07903 682728

782030

Tan Tan, 9 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 774326

I JPS, 7 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 791112

The Chesham Salon, 67 The Broadway, HP5 1DD,

W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX. Tel 792084

256350 The Lemon Rooms, 76 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 786723

Auto Electrics

UR Beauty Angels, 84 Broad Street HP5 3ED,

Mark Auto Electrics, Trumarro, 173a Hivings Hill,

07821 459060

HP5 2PN, 785446

USA Diamond Nail, 38 High Street, 774417

PW Auto Electrics, Unit 2 Crown Ind Estate, 180 Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3ET, 793838

Bed & Breakfast - see Where to Stay page 25

Bakers & Confectioners

Beverage Distributor

I Auberge du Chocolat, Unit 28, Chess Business Park,

I Coles Trading Ltd., 21 Groves Way, Chesham HP5 2WL.

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 774179

Tel. 07976 254102

Darvell & Sons (Chesham Bakehouse) 28-30 High Street HP5 1EP,774974

Biomanufacturing Consultants

Greggs, 49 High Street, HP5 1BW, 782843

Biopharm Services Ltd, Unit 1, Chess Business Park,

Sophies (Handmade Chocolates & Cakes),

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 758011

3/4 The Gatehouse, Elgiva Lane, HP5 2JD, 782999

Blacksmith - see Ironwork-Decorative Balloon Printers - Wholesale B-Loony Ltd, Buck House, Sunnyside Road, HP5 2AR,

Blinds and Awnings

774376

Regency Awnings (UK) Ltd, Copsham House, 53 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 794508

Banks Barclays, 102 High Street, HP5 1DY, 654303

Bookkeeping Services

Halifax, 26 High St, HP5 1EP, 657803

Chiltern Accounting Services, 27B Berkeley Avenue,

HSBC, 17 High St, HP5 1BJ, 08455 841271

HP5 2RN, 07411 024716

Lloyds, 79 High St, HP5 1DE, 782191

SAS Accounting Services, 7 Lycrome Rd, HP5 3LA,

NatWest, 13 High St, HP5 1BQ, 08457 888444

776460

Barrister

Bookmakers

EmilyCulverhouse www.EmilyCulverhouse.co.uk

Betfred, 12 High Street HP5 1EP, 0800 731 1210

Westbrook Data Protection Services, 5 High Street,

Coral Bookmakers, 9-11 White Hill, HP5 1AB,

HP5 1BG, 07540 410130

0800 169 0299

Bathroom Equipment

Book Shops

Respatex International Ltd, Watermeadow House,

Waterstones, 54 High St HP5 1EG, 778628

HP5 1LF, 771242

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Brewery Shop

QED Management Services, 6 Aylward Gardens, HP5 2QX,

Red Squirrel Brewery Shop, 8 Market Square,

783994

HP5 1ES, 784857

Rephrase, 298 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SQ, 02033 974870 Smart Cartridge, 111 High Street, HP5 1DE,

Brick Manufacturers / Merchants

792497/0870 0116247

H G Matthews, The Brickworks, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR, 758212

Butchers

Valley Haulage (Brick Merchant),

Gerry Martins Master Butcher,

Nut Hazel Cross Farm, The Vale, Hawridge, HP5 3NU,

46 High Street, HP5 3ET, 773580

783670

Godden Butchers, Unit 1 Crown Business Estate, 180 Berkhampstead Road HP5 1EP, 772997

Brush Manufacturers

Hazeldene Farm, Asheridge Road, HP5 2XD,

R Russell, 45 Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 782837

783501

Building/Construction/Plastering

Camping Equipment

A P Green Builders Ltd, 162 Bois Moor Road, HP5 1SS,

Millets The Outdoor Store, 35 High Street,

773114

HP5 1BW, 791920

Alexander Construction Ltd, Unit 4a Woodlands Farm, Vale Road, HP5 3NJ, 775897

Car Dealers

Braid Construction & Interiors, 10 The Braid, HP5 3LU,

Chesham Cars and Vans, Chesham Service Station,

792745

Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NT. 783364

Brooks Building Services, 43 Chessmount Rise, HP5 1RB,

Chesham Trade Centre, Townsend Rd, HP5 2AA, 778234

791195

Church Garage, 164 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HG, 776333

Mark Scott Construction Ltd, 434 Chartridge Lane,

I I Priests of Chesham Ltd (Ford/MG Rover), Latimer Rd,

HP5 2SJ, 794545

HP5 1QQ, 784491

Pro Supply Engineering Services Ltd, 20 Hampden Ave, HP5 2HL, 792612

Car Parts & Accessories

Redding & Webb Ltd, Melbourne, Vale Rise, HP5 2BG,

Autopartz, 216 Bellingdon Road HP5 2NN,

782865

810006

Tuskar Construction Services Ltd, Unit 2, Botley Lane,

I Blackboots.co.uk/Wheels in Motion, Unit 33,

HP5 1XS, 785689

Chess Business Park, Moor Road, HP5 1SD,

W L Stokes & Son Ltd, Rowan Bank, 344a Chartridge Lane,

797820 / 0800 120 1303

784721

Motor Parts Direct, Unit 8, Anglo Business Park, Asheridge Road, HP5 2QA, 772635

Building Societies (see also Banks) Nationwide Building Society, 75 The Broadway, HP5 1BX,

Car Repairs

0845 266 0317

BPC Motor Engineers Ltd, Chilton Road, HP5 2BH,

Skipton Building Society, 12 Market Square, HP5 1ER,

794799

782575

CWL, Hollycroft Works, Whelpley Hill, HP5 3RN, 01442 833336

Building Services (uPVC)

Central Garage, 42 Townsend Rd, HP5 2AA, 784336

Buzzard Fascias & Fixings, Unit 4, Botley Lane, HP5 1XS,

C S Automotive, Unit 1, Botley Lane, Ley Hill, HP5 1XS,

784083

771084 Excel Motor Services, 22 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HA,

Business Services

792777

Anteris Consulting Ltd, 1 Lee Farm Close, HP5 1XW,

Four Plus Services (Priests), Latimer Road, HP5 1QQ,

771478

784491

Fairleas Business Services, Fairleas House,

Harrap Motors, The Garage, Alma Rd, HP5 3HB,

1 Portobello Close, HP5 2PL, 771430

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I Latimer Garage Services Ltd, Springfield Road, HP5 1PW,

Catering Logistics

772691

I Global Infusion Group, Nashleigh Hill, Chesham,

I Newtown Garage Ltd, Unit A1-A3,

HP5 3HE, 790701

Alma Road Industrial Estate, HP5 3HB, 772277 I Oakleigh Garage Services, Unit G, Chiltern Commerce

Ceilings - Suspended

Centre, 43 Asheridge Rd, HP5 2PY, 792828

Abacus Ceilings Ltd, 7a Waterside Business Park,

Wey Lane Garage, Wey Lane, HP5 1JH, 783631

Waterside, Bucks, HP5 1PE, 791797

White, B S (Car Body Repairs), Two Fields Farm,

Quality Suspended Ceilings, 48 Berkeley Avenue,

Whelpley Hill, HP5 3RL, 01442 832031

HP5 2RW, 791173

Car Valeting

Charitable Organisations

Aqua Mobile Valeting, 12 Rachels Way, 07831 831977

I Buckinghamshire Mind, Sun House 32 Church Street,

Chesham Hand Car Wash, Unit 3 Howard Industrial Estate,

HP5 1HU, 792244

Chilton Road, HP5 2AU. 07500 887752

I Chesham4Fairtrade, Town Hall, HP5 1DS, 583798

Fitch’s Garage, Amersham Road, HP5 1NQ, 776644

Douglas McMinn Centre, East St, HP5 1DG, 783636 Housing Interaction Trust, 60 High St, HP5 1EP, 792870

Car/Van Rentals

Mediation Buckinghamshire, 520821

J & R Van Hire, Unit 1 Chess Business Park, Moor Road,

River Chess Association www.riverchessassociation.org

HP5 1SB, 727277 / 794444

& riverchess@tiscali.co.uk Theatre Shed, Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane,

Cards - Retail

Chesham, HP5 2RG, 07952 461344

Card Factory, 47a High St, HP5 1BW, 792636

I Transition Town Chesham,

W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX, 792084

www.transitiontownchesham.org.uk and info@transitiontownchesham.org

Carpenters & Joiners

The Chiltern Society, FREEPOST (HH601), Chesham,

M E Arnold, 112 Bois Moor Road, HP5 1SS, 775771

HP5 1ZA.

Rossi G Carpentry, 76 Lynton Rd, HP5 2BS, 772019

I I Workaid, The Old Boot Factory, 71 Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 775220

Carpet / Upholstery Cleaning Red Services, 2 Crabbe Crescent, HP5 3DD, 792124

Charity Shops

Simply Clean, 14 Darvell Drive, HP5 2QL, 771877

Age Concern Ltd, 5 Market Square, HP5 1HG, 256521 Barnardo's Children's Shop, 128 High Street,

Carpet Suppliers / Fitters

HP5 1EB. 771148

H P Bateman, 210 Great Hivings, HP5 2LP, 775755

British Heart Foundation, 52 High Street, 791281

I Summerling Carpets & Curtains Ltd, Unit 2,

Cancer Research, 34 High Street, HP5 1EP, 785835

90 The Broadway HP5 1EG. Tel: 786307

Helen & Douglas House, 60 The Broadway,

I Yerrell Flooring, 118-120 Broad St, HP5 3ED, 791042

HP5 1EG, 791815 Hospice of St Francis, 116 High Street, HP5 1EB, 784001

Castings

Oxfam, 86 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 775248

Draycast Foundries Ltd, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NR, 786077

RSPCA, 47 High Street, HP5 1BW, 810118 Shaw Trust, 33a High Street, HP5 1BW, 791909

Caterers - Outside Catering

Sue Ryder, 16 High Street, HP5 1EP, 0843 273 0036

Boolee Scrumptious (cakes) 07834 160534

I I The Workaid Shop, 71 Townsend Road,

Chassebi’s Catering, 1 Pullfields HP5 2RB,

HP5 2AA, 775220

07791 318027 Cuisine Delights, 114 High St, HP5 1EB,

Chemical Manufacturers/Distributors

793645 / 07976 615137/07950 651243

I Kilrock Products Ltd, 16 Alma Road, HP5 3HB, 793900

I Gabriel’s Outside Catering, 9 Rose Court, Chesham

Novo Nordisk Bioindustrie SA, 282 Chartridge Lane,

HP5 1RJ, 07976 225946

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Chemists - Dispensing

Ben Colyer, Cranial Osteopathy for Babies and Adults,

Boots The Chemists, 58 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 782966

Chesham 07799 258883

Chess Pharmacy, Chess Medical Centre,

Chesham Osteopathic Clinic, 2 Mill Close,

260-290 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EZ, 782968

HP5 1QL, 793747

FMY Chemist Ltd, 36 High St, HP5 1EP, 782866

Chiltern Natural Therapies, Chesham Moor Gym & Swim,

Garlicks Chemist, Watermeadow Surgery, Red Lion Street,

Moor Road, HP5 1SE, 07847 485805

HP5 1ET, 784664

Chiltern Physiotherapy Clinic, Water Meadow Surgery,

Rowlands Pharmacy, 252 Berkhampstead Road

Red Lion Street, HP5 1ET, 782241 /07923 543788

HP5 3ET, 782929

Elizabeth Calderara Fabulous Feet, reflexology for children

Superdrug, 65 The Broadway, HP5 1BX, 773286

& children with special needs, The Crystal Healing Clinic, 19 Broadlands Avenue, HP5 1AJ, 778055/0779 1659554

Childcare

Flix, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782825

ISP Childcare, Aureole House, 9 Church St, HP5 1HS,

The Healing Point, 109b High Street, HP5 1DE, 792143

792999/0800 0857989

Joanne Boyden-Wilson, Amatsu Therapist/ Reflexologist, 201 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2SF, 588022

Children’s & Baby Wear

Judith Baker, Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapist,

M&Co, 48-52 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792834

722730

Monkey & Bob, PO Box 827, Chesham, HP5 9AZ, 758588

Julia Brammer, Alexander Technique Teacher and Massage Practitioner, Chesham 783684/07739 836174

Children’s Entertainers

Laceys Yard Therapies & Gifts, Homeopathy, Shiatsu,

Rainbow Bigbottom & Co, The Studio, Park View,

Reflexology, Massage, Acupuncture, Crystals

Stanley Avenue, HP5 2JF, 771029

2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 771324 Phoenix Rising (Aromatherapy & Reiki), 112 Broad Street,

Chiropodists

HP5 3ED, 792392

The Lemon Rooms, 76 The Broadway HP5 1EG. 786723

Terry Breeze, McTimoney Chiropractor, 4 Windsor Road,

The Chesham Salon, 67 The Broadway, HP5 1DD, 256350

HP5 2DF, 783999 Womb Healing and Blessing,

Christmas Trees

Shally 07545 149 503

Christmas Tree Farm, Amersham Road, HP5 1NE, 794031 Friendly Firs, Little Friar’s Field, Pednor, Chesham,

Computer Services / Consultants

07712 480043

Alcom Computing, 84 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 784784

Cleaning Services – Office & Domestic

Chilcomp Limited, 16 Station Rd, HP5 1DH, 791673

I BN Building Services, 12 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ,

Computer Not Working, 773644/07891 546574

07572 369545

Computer Repairs++, 07831 373871 / 01494 564251

I Chiltern Cleaning Services Ltd, 13 Gordon Road,

Confident Computing, 15 White Hill, HP5 1AB,

HP5 1PL, 774545

793834

Maxime's Ironing Services, 07963 249574

Easy Links, 150 High Street, HP5 1EF.

Oven Clean, domestic oven cleaning, 462761

259962 Komputer Consultancy Services Ltd. (KCS),

Coach Hire

8 Chess Business Park, Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 773722

Turners, 105 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PZ, 791771 Naughtons of London & Chesham, 785451

Computer Software/Internet Developers (see also Internet & Multimedia)

Complementary Practitioners

Axia Management Services Ltd,The Old Bakehouse,

I Balbir Chagger - NLP Training Therapy & Coaching,

Eskdale Ave, HP5 3AX, 775516

5 Kirtle Road, HP5 1AD, 07944 931437

Connect Systems, The Island, Moor Rd, HP5 1NZ, 810900

I The Bagnall Centre, 71-79 Waterside, HP5 1PE,

I Europa Testing, 72 Germain Street, HP5 1LW, 07414

791288

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Computer Systems / Equipment

Decorators Merchants

Connect Systems, The Island, Moor Rd, HP5 1NZ, 810900

I I Colour Supplies Ltd, Unit 2, Chess Business Park,

N E Computing Ltd, 12 Alma Road Trading Estate,

Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 782601

HP5 3HB, 792002

Topps Tiles, Unit 1, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 793189

Conference & Management Training

Dentists / Dental Repairs

I Chartridge Lodge, Chartridge Lane, Chartridge,

Chess House Dental Practice, 105 High Street,

HP5 2TU, 837484 / 0845 230 5858

HP5 1DE, 771856

I I Chesham Town Hall, Baines Walk, High Street,

Chesham Dental Care, 14 Red Lion Street, HP5 1HB,

Chesham, HP5 1DS, 774842

782940

I De Vere Venues, Latimer Place, Latimer, HP5 1UG,

K/Dent Dental Laboratory, 116a High Street, HP5 1EB,

764422/0844 980 2312

778123

I Purple Patch Events, 9 Chiltern House, Waterside,

I Market Square Dental Practice, 16 Red Lion Street,

HP5 1PS, 783785

HP5 1EZ, 792810 Tooth Booth, Chess Medical Centre,

Conservatories - see Double Glazing

260-290 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3EZ, 730940 I I York House Dental Practice, 249 Berkhampstead Rd,

Contract Publishers

HP5 3AS, 783874

Exclusive Magazines, Media House, 5 Broadway Court, HP5 1EG, 771144

Dieting & Nutrition

Copy-editor / Proofreader

Slimming World, Liz Thorp, 07922 595272

James Rand, 07739 985079

Herbalife, Natasha Newlands, 07810 470149

Copywriter / Journalist

DIY Shop

Lucy Jolin, 73 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG, 773683

Wickes, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 776932

Couriers & Delivery Services

Doctors

PCS Logistics, Unit 7, Phoenix Business Centre, Higham Road, HP5 2AJ, 0845 880 2213

New Surgery, Chess Medical Centre, 260-290 Berkhampstead Road, 782262 Gladstone Surgery, Chess Medical Centre,

Creative Projects

260-290 Berkhampstead Road, 782884

I Patchwork Associates, 66 White Hill, 07973 830440

Watermeadow Surgery, Red Lion St, HP5 1ET, 782241

Crime Prevention Products

Dog and Pet Home Boarding/Walking

CPP, Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road Industrial Estate, Asheridge Road, HP5 2PX, 792592

Animal Antics, 07790 240238 Dog Walking, 01494 727729 or 07795 655175 I Puppy Dog Hotel, 23 Little Hivings, HP5 2NA,

Curtains / Soft Furnishings

771493

Anna Christensen Interiors, 26 Brushwood Rd, 774935

The Chiltern Dog Walker, 07958 322252

Lynda Cooper Curtains, 292 Chartridge Lane, 783863

The Dog House, 01494 867149

I Summerling Carpets & Curtains Ltd, Unit 2, 90 The Broadway HP5 1EG. Tel: 786307

Walk-eeze, 01442 834398, 07866 587117

Cycle Shops

Domestic Appliances / Sales & Service

L J Stronnell Cycles, 56 Broad St, HP5 3DX, 784255

Chiltern Domestic Servicing Ltd, 129 Broad Street, HP5 3EF, 771682

Dairies

CP Summers Ltd, 58 Frances St, HP5 3ES,

Braziers Dairies, Bellingdon Rd, HP5 2NN, 784232

778375/07956 560530

Rowan Tree Goats Farm, Ley Hill, Chesham, HP5 1UN,

Domesco Ltd, 109 High St, HP5 1DE, 784214 Sharley Domestics Service Repairs, 485926

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Double Glazing & Window Repairs

Electricians & Electrical Contractors

Banaglaze Window Systems, Crown Business Estate,

(See also Lighting and Electrical Engineers)

Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3ET, 794794

I A R Darvell Ltd, 2 Upper Gladstone Road, HP5 3AF, 775512

Drainage Contractors

Cummins Electrics, 773172/07956 951941

Aspect Water Solutions, 868108

Electric-Call Ltd, 6 Field Close, HP5 3LB, 772262

Drain Doctor Plumbing, 24 Long Meadow, HP5 2BN,

I Gilbert Electrical (Bucks), 1 Pentagon Place,

794128

Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3AP, 786929 E W Jenkins & Son, 17 Codmore Crescent,

Drama

HP5 3LX, 783442

Di Burnett Youth Theatre, 773917

Lindean, 21 Germain Street, HP5 1LH, 783936 / 07740 404670

Dress Making / Dress Designers

I Martyn Electrical Services, 17 Manor Way,

Clem Short, Seamstress/Designer, 14 Gladstone Road,

HP5 3BG, 583277

HP5 3AD, 774719

I Morcom Woodley Electricians, Misbourne Works, Waterside, HP5 1PE, 778778

Driving Schools ASM Driving School, 778909/07789 547959

Employment & Recruitment Consultants

Ken's Driving School, 72 Nalders Road, 774978

Driving Forces, 1-3 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 785113

St Christopher Driving Academy, 29 Eunice Grove,

Job Centre Plus, 31 Red Lion Street, HP5 1LD,

HP5 1RL, 782158

654700

Dry Cleaners

Engineers

AAK Dry Cleaners, 122 High Street, HP5 1EB 774444

Amba Tools, Buckingham House, Mineral Lane,

Johnsons (Drive-In), 1 Broad Street, 785349

HP5 1NL, 791563

Simply The Best, 90 The Broadway, HP5 1EG,

I Silverson Machines Ltd, Waterside, HP5 1PQ,

773914

786331

Educational / Tuition

Engineers - Agricultural & Horticultural

Ahead Tuition, 07846 251764

D.Cox Engineering, 1 Hawridge Hill Cottages, The Vale,

Bucks Adult Learning Chesham Centre, Chiltern Hills

Hawridge, HP5 3NU, 757234

Academy, Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG, 0845 0454040 EdExtra, Long Acres, White Hill, HP5 1AG,

Engineers - Consulting

784630 / 07971 668703

JNP Group, Link House, St Mary’s Way, Chesham

I Flying Start Tuition, 6 Broadway Court, 80-82 The

HP5 1HR, 771221

Broadway HP5 1EG, 772898

Powell Tolner & Associates, 29 Red Lion Street, HP5 1EJ,

Greek language - private tuition, Irene L,

772721

88 Frances St, HP5 3ES, 782554 / 07919 434402

TP Engineering Services, The Thorns, Mineral Lane,

Kumon (Chesham), Chesham Grammar School, White Hill,

HP5 1NJ, 771100

HP5 1BA, 0800 854714 / 01753 279787

Thomas DMC, Kinta House, Botley Road, HP5 1XG,

I I Pen and Ink Tuition Ltd., 25 High Street, HP5 1BG,

791869

773300

Engineers - Design Electrical Goods - see Domestic Appliances

I J.P. Hildreth Ltd, 114 Chartridge Lane, HP5 2RG, 07761 967115

Electrical Supplies - Wholesale City Electrical Factors Ltd, Unit 12,

Engineers - Precision

Howard Industrial Estate, Chilton Rd, HP5 2AU, 792300

Guest Gear Services, Higham Mead, Higham Road,

Gil-lec Limited, Wey Lane HP5 1JH, 778800

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Picture framing Conservation grade mounts • Non-reflective glass • Canvas stretching I enjoy working with local artists. My particular interest is local history and I offer a large collection of Chiltern street scenes and landscapes from Victorian times onwards. Please call to make an appointment. Peter Hawkes 2 Laceys Yard, High Street, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1BU • 01494 793000 • phawkes@btconnect.com www.facebook.com/cheshamheritage • www.hawkesdesign.co.uk

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Fire Risk Safety I Tedd.co.uk, 22 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ, 07968 361523

Equestrian & Pet Supplies (see also Saddlery) Bellingdon End Farm Supplies, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR,

Fireplace Showroom

758239

I H G Matthews, Bellingdon, HP5 2UR, 758225

Estate Agents

Fireworks - for Displays

Bairstow Eves, 83 High Street, 775544

Shellscape Pyrotechnics Ltd, 126 Bois Moor Road,

I Brown & Merry, 3 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 775650

HP5 1SS, 774119

I Chancellors, 64 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 774343

Fitness – see Health Clubs

I Hadlands, 3 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 792552 I Potter & Ford, 112 High St, HP5 1EB, 778844 Sovereign Estates, 70 The Broadway HP5 1EG, 792737

Flags & Flagstaffs

The Frost Partnership, 1 Germain Street, HP5 1LH, 774602

Flagmakers, 9 Higham Road, HP5 2AF, 783938

Etched Glass Graphics

Flooring Services / Tile shops

Partition Graphics Ltd, Unit 9, Chiltern Court, Asheridge

Town & Country Flooring to Design,

Road, HP5 2PX, 776673

20–22 Red Lion Street, HP5 1EZ, 775909 Topps Tiles, Unit 1, Chess Business Park, HP5 2AA,

Fabric Wholesalers

793189

Chess Designs Ltd, Unit 36, Chess Business Park, Moor

I Yerrell Flooring Ltd., 118-120 Broad Street, HP5 3ED,

Road, HP5 1SD, 772074

791042

Farm Shops

Florists

Hazeldene Farm, Asheridge Road, HP5 2XD, 783501

The Flower Box, 32a High Street, HP5 1EP, 778283

Johns Lane Farm Shop, Johns Lane, Ashley Green,

The Flower House, 122 Lye Green Rd HP5 3NH,

HP5 3PT. Tel. 01442 864366

773044

Feng Shui & Bazi Consultant

Food Bank

Jo Mitchell, Feng Shui Innovations, 150 Botley Rd,

Chiltern Food Bank, 71 Broadway, HP5 1BX, 07582 171906

HP5 1XN, 783189

Football Club Film & TV Special Effects

Chesham United Association Football Club, Amy Lane,

Millennium FX, Unit 9, Springfield Road, HP5 1PW, 775576

HP5 1NE, 783964

Finance Brokers

French Polishing / Clock Repairs

Chiltern Consulting Ltd, 5 Esprit, Asheridge Road,

P M Wilder, 2 Cobblers Court, HP5 3DQ, 786901

HP5 2PY, 786316

Function Rooms/Hall Hire Financial Advisers

Ashley Green Memorial Hall, 07979 634988

I Chessman & Partners Ltd., 4-10 Red Lion Street,

I Chartridge Lodge, Chartridge Lane, Chartridge, HP5

HP5 1HF, 778199

2TU, 837484 / 0845 230 5858

I Sovereign Financial Services, 70 The Broadway,

I Chesham Town Hall, Baines Walk, HP5 1DS, 774842

HP5 1EG, 792737

Chess Suite Function Rooms, The Meadow, Amy Lane,

Porter Brown & Co, 7a Waterside Business Park, Waterside,

HP5 1NE, 783964

HP5 1PE, 791243

I Chiltern View at Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge,

Waterhouse Business Group Barnsite, Lycrome Road,

HP5 2TF, 791772

HP5 3LQ, 771115

I The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, HP5 1HR, 582900

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The Little Theatre by the Park, Church St, HP5 1HU,

Gifts

784414

I Anatolian Crafts - The Bazaar, 236 Waterside, HP5 1PG,

The White Hill Centre, White Hill, HP5 1AG,

07768 298677

775190

Candles@Miss Soy, 8 Hillside, HP5 2PQ, 793261 En Route, 456 Berkhampstead Rd, HP5 3HQ, 793350

Funeral Services

Harvey Johns, 10 High Street, HP5 1EP, 782161

I Chesham Muslim Funeral Service, 72 Broad Street,

Laceys Yard Therapies & Gifts, High Street,

HP5 3DX, 772966

HP5 1BU, 771324

I Church View Funeral Services, 161 Broad Street, HP5 3EF, 776777

Glass Merchant

Cooks Funeral Service, 127 Broad St, HP5 3EF, 791359

Chesham Glass Co, 1 & 33 Broad St, HP5 3EA, 792266

Furniture - Makers & Designers

Golf Clubs

England Bros, Higham Mead, HP5 2AH, 792633

I I Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chartridge, Chesham,

Michael Johnson Furniture, Unit 1b, Larkin Industrial Est,

HP5 2TF, 791772

Springfield Rd, HP5 1PW, 774000

Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club, Ley Hill, HP5 1UZ 784541

Furniture - Retailers I Chiltern Care Chairs Ltd, 21 Germain Street,

Graphic Designers - see Advertising Agencies

HP5 1LH, 793129 Sheratons, Unit 7, Anglo Business Park, Asheridge Road

Greengrocers (Wholesale)

HP5 2QA, 775735

Green Valley Grocers, 7 High Street, HP5 1BG

Garage Services - see Car Repairs

Gyms - see Health Clubs

Garden Landscaping / Maintenance / Nurseries (see also Lawnmowers)

Hairdressers & Barbers

Chessmount Nurseries, 41b Chessmount Rise, Waterside,

Broadway Barbers, 73 The Broadway, HP5 1BX, 784167

HP5 1RB, 772051

Churchill Barbers, Broad Street, 07536 583493

Cowie Design Associates, 26 Springfield Road, Waterside,

Cut UK, 2 High Street, HP5 1EP, 778429

HP5 1PW, 772735

Fantasia Hair, 1st Floor, 4 High Street, 783207

CS Garden Services, 07864 868629, 785160

Flix Hair and Beauty, 5 High Street, HP5 1BG, 782825

Green Ladies, 01494 583274

King's Barber Shop, 124 High Street, HP5 1EB,

Horticon Nurseries, The Nursery, Kiln Lane, Ley Hill,

07731 555601

HP5 3QS, 774667

K&Ds Barbershop, 33b High Street, HP5 1BW, 261140

Irma Ansell Garden Design, Elm Cottage, Asheridge Road,

Klass Kuts, 13 Market Square, HP5 1HG, 778670

782329

Latimers Hair & Beauty, Unit 3, 90 The Broadway,

M Stone Landscaping, 13 Marston Close, HP5 2PR,

HP5 1EG, 778416

785757/07919 362038

Laura's Locks & Lashes, 07511 05009

Oaklands Garden Maintenance, 31 Chartridge Lane,

Mane Hair Design, 1 Market Square, HP5 1HG, 794424

HP5 2JL, 771219

Mel’s Barber Shop, 107a High Street, HP5 1DE, 786878

I Peter Woolnough Landscaping, 2 Mattesdon Cottages,

Monalisa, 10 Darsham Walk, HP5 1EP, 772107

Lycrome Road, Lye Green, HP5 3LQ,

Simply Hair, (mobile service) 07734 499244

785866/07973 175244

I Twilight at Sundial Salon, Unit 5, The Gatehouse,

Pro Supply Engineering Services Ltd, 20 Hampden Ave,

Blucher St, HP5 2JB, 786699

Altered Image, 101 High Street, HP5 1DE, 773382 The Barber Shop, 2 High Street, HP5 1EP, 778429

HP5 2HL, 792612

Handyman

Roger Pearce Landscaping, 07790 240238 Shepherd Nursery, Chartridge, HP5 2YD, 775688

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Hardware - Retail

Internet Cafe

I Pearces Hardware, 6/8 High St, HP5 1EP, 784174

Confident Computing, 15 White Hill, HP5 1AB, 793834

Hardware / Garden / DIY Distributors I McMinn Hardware Wholesalers, Weir House Mill,

Internet & Multimedia (see also Computer Software / Internet Developers)

Latimer Road, HP5 1QJ, 786241

I Adelante, 6 The Power House, Higham Mead HP5 2AH, 793555

Health & Safety in the Office/at Work

Cary Digital LLP, 7 Lansdowne Rd, HP5 2BA,

Back 2 Basics, 430 Waterside, HP5 1QE, 07765 682043

776280

I Chiltern Consulting, Unit 2 Power House,

Consultants-Direct Ltd., 4 Hospital Hill, HP5 1PJ,

Higham Mead, HP5 2AH, 778499

792680 Ley Hill Solutions, Beech House, 9 Cheyne Walk, HP5 1AY

Health Clubs

772327

I Chesham Moor Gym & Swim, Moor Road, HP5 1SE,

Netui Ltd., Chiltern House, Waterside, HP5 1PS, 0207 183

776975

3380

Fit4less Chesham, 97-99 High St,HP5 1DE, 0844 7707814

Net Commerce Solutions Ltd, PO Box 328, HP5 2JG,

Chesham Leisure Centre, HP5 1BB, White Hill, 791779

778926

Fitness4Less, Amersham Road, Chesham, HP5 1NE, 774200

SJI Web Design, The Barn, Savecroft Farm, Bellingdon, HP5 2XN, 758155

Health Products / Stores Ironwork – Decorative

I Healthright, 27 High St, HP5 1BG, 771267

I Stephen Cheeld, The Old Smithy, Hawridge Common,

Heating Contractors

HP5 2UQ, 758126

E W Jenkins & Son, 17 Codmore Crescent, 783442

GWS Ironwork, 31 Broadlands Avenue, HP5 1AJ,

Franklin Heating Ltd, 19 Hampden Avenue, HP5 2HL,

505168

782038

Janitorial Supplies Hotels - see page 25 Where to Stay

Summit Hygiene, Cameron Rd, HP5 3BX, 793414

Household Stores

Jewellery Retail & Repairs

Circle 7, 1 High Street, HP5 1BG, 774220

Gold & Jewels, 21 High Street, HP5 1BG, 774849

Pearces Hardware, 6-8 High Street, HP5 1EP, 784174

In Ore Jewellers, 8 Darsham Walk, High St,

Supersaver, 25 High Street, HP5 1BG, 776623

HP5 1EP, 784163

Illustrator – Digital

Joinery

I Sophie Honeybelle, www.behance.net/sophiehoneybelle

England Bros, Higham Mead, HP5 2AH, 792633

0774 774 5041

Howdens Joinery Ltd, Unit 4/5, Chess Business Park, Moor Rd, HP5 1SB, 793653

Image Processing Systems Module Design Sundance Multiprocessor Technology Ltd, Chiltern House,

Kitchen Furniture Manufacturers

Waterside, HP5 1PS, 793167

Top Notch Designs Ltd, Units 3-5, Alma Road Industrial Estate, HP5 3HB, 791123

Insurance Brokers I Asprey Harris, 252a Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3ET,

Kitchen Planning & Installation

773777

Dream Doors, 5 Broad Street HP5 3EA, 378024 Wickes, Townsend Road, HP5 2AA, 776932

Interior Designers & Furnishers

I Latimer Property Services, 772540, 07801 866118

County Interior Design, Pump Barn, Bellingdon Farm,

I Dream Kitchens, 28 Red Lion Road, HP5 1EZ,

Bellingdon, HP5 2XU, 757220

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Ladies Fashions

Chiltern Magazine Services, P & A House, Alma Road,

M&Co, 48-54 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792834

HP5 3HB, 771734

Sarah Smith, 4 Darsham Walk, High St, HP5 1EP,

Chiltern Marcoms, Grass Verge Cottage, Chartridge,

791954

HP5 2TF, 775865 I Max-eBiz Ltd, 0845 0509711

Launderette

Motivation Marketing Ltd, 1 Chiltern Court,

Chesham Launderette, 77 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 791588

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PX, 794445 QED Management Systems, 6 Aylward Gardens,

Lawnmowers & Garden Equipment (see also Garden Landscaping / Maintenance / Nurseries)

HP5 2QX, 783994

Brown’s Town & Country Centre, Vale Works, Vale Road,

240150

I Web-Clubs Ltd, The Club House, East Street HP5 1DG,

HP5 3NZ, 782334

Marketing, Management & Business Development

Leisure Amenities - see page 35

I Another Angle, 23 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PY,

Lighting & Electrical Engineers

07970 789752

Lamps & Tubes Illuminations Ltd, Unit 1,

I Horigan, 26a High Street, Chesham HP5 1EP.

Springfield Rd Ind Est, HP5 1PW, 783541

Tel. 770301

Maintenance - Machinery

Marquee Hire

TGW Services, 2 Cogdells Cl, Chartridge, HP5 2TR, 837701

I Chesham Marquees, The Old Smithy, Hawridge Common, HP5 2UQ, 757049

Management Consultancy / Training

Top Hat Marquees Ltd, 785171/07894 238201

Consultants-Direct Ltd., 4 Hospital Hill, Waterside, Chesham HP5 1PJ. Tel 792680

Mechanical Hydraulic Engineers

I Ley Hill Solutions, Beech House, 9 Cheyne Walk,

Cole Mechanical Services Ltd, Unit 12, Chiltern Court,

HP5 1AY, 772327

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PX, 775675

Manor Resources, 26 Manor Way, HP5 3BH, 776181/07961 177017

Menswear

QED Management Systems, 6 Aylward Gardens, Chesham

M&Co 48-54 High Street, HP5 1EP, 792834

HP5 2QX, 783994

Mobile Phones & Services Markets

Carphone Warehouse, 39/41 High Street,

Chesham Market, Amersham & Chesham Market Traders

HP5 1BW, 772588

Co-operative Ltd, operating on behalf of

Easy Links, 150 High Street, HP5 1EF. Tel 259962

Chiltern District Council, Danny Wadmore 07929 987664, or Chiltern District Council on 732093

Motorcycles

Chesham Street Market,

Ford & Ellis Motorcycles Ltd, 132 Broad St, 772343

cheshamstreetmarket@gmail.com

Mototune Ltd, Hospital Hill, HP5 1PJ, 785220

Chesham Local Produce Market, 583798

Music

email policy@chesham.gov.uk

Kevin Meayers Organ Builder & Restorer, Unit 1,

Market Research & Analysis

214 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NN, 776716

WDG Ltd, 26a High Street, HP5 1EP,

Prozone Music, 20a Station Road, HP5 1DH, 776262

772436

Perfect Pitch, 72 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 774826

Marketing & Advertising Consultants

Newsagents

I ABCG (AshtonBrand Consulting Ltd), 26a High Street,

Berkeley Stores, Berkeley Close, HP5 2RL, 783469

HP5 1EP, 770317

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All leading brands including Armani, Austin Reed, Cat, ChloĂŤ, Ray-BanÂŽ and Valantino.

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Bulldog News, 8 Red Lion Street, HP5 1HF, 784802

Photographers & Studios

E Brackley & Son, 74 Broad Street, 782875

Andrew Quigley Photography & Film, 12 Nashleigh Hill,

Newtown News, 204 Berkhampstead Road, 782220

HP5 3JF, 07889 549584

Stars News Shops Ltd, 1 Greenway Parade, The Greenway,

Mark Sisley, The Bury, Church St, HP5 1JE,

HP5 2DA, 783439

791547 / 0800 581473 MAD Studios, Unit 13 Anglo Business Park, Ashridge Road,

Off License & Wine Merchants

HP5 2QA, 784898

The Local, 3 Greenway Parade, 782358

Photography by Spring, Jasons Hill, HP5 3QW, 07901 826334

Office Supplies I JPS Stationers, 7 Market Square HP5 1HG. 791112

Photographic Library

Smart Cartridge, 111 High Street, HP5 1DE,

Ian Freeman Photography, (Chilterns) 2a Sayward Close,

792497/0870 0116247

HP5 3DP, 775798 Peter Hawkes/Ray East Collection, (Local History)

Opticians

2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Boots, 18 High Street, HP5 1EP, 793498 / 0845 1253758 I I Brian D Suttie (Chesham) Ltd, 44 Broad Street,

Photography - Equipment & Processing

HP5 3DX, 0845 3790099

Chesham Cameras, 113 High St, HP5 1DE, 783373

Optomeyes, 95 High St, HP5 1DE, 786606/0845 0344952

Physiotherapists see Complementary Practitioners

Specsavers, 9 High Street, HP5 1BG, 777190 Turner & Browning, 4 High Street, 782957 The Ultimate Eyeware Co, 25a High Street,

Piano Sales & Repairs

HP5 1BG, 794466

Chiltern Piano Co, Bankside, Broomstick Lane, Botley,

Osteopaths - see Complementary Practitioners

786912

Painters & Decorators

Plant Hire

Alan Paul, 62 Cresswell Road, 774599

Betaworld Plant Services Ltd, Pressmore Lodge,

ZK Decorating Property Services, 49 Glenister Road,

Ashley Green Road, HP5 3PF, 782426

HP5 2AY, 07454 219926

Chesham Digger Hire, 66 Upper Belmont Rd, 772196

Party Shop

Plastics - Injection Moulding

Razzle Dazzle, 9 Market Square, HP5 1HG, 775882

Euromoulds, Unit B, Chiltern Commerce Centre, Asheridge Road, HP5 2PY, 778810 778810

Pest & Vermin Control Services

Kayden Plastics, 214 Bellingdon Road, 772076

ISS Pest Control, Latimer House, Latimer, HP5 1UG, 0845 458 2468

Plastics - Point-of-Sale

Tindle Pest Control Services, 773187 / 07774 784532

3 Way Displays, Unit 3 Orchard House Ind Est, Amersham Road, HP5 1NE, 773553

Pet & Aquatic Wholesalers Plumbers

Cagex Accessories, Bury Farm, Pednor Rd, 792140

Archers Plumbing & Drainage, 4 The Bungalows,

Pets & Aquatics

Chartridge, HP5 2TT, 837045

Pet Essentials, 46 High Street, HP5 1EP, 793344

Aspect Water Solutions, 868108 T Bingham, 3 Aylward Gardens, HP5 2QX, 775756

Petrol Filling Stations

K & E Engineering Services, 18 Codmore Crescent,

Fitch’s Garage Ltd (BP), Amersham Road, 776644

HP5 3LZ, 771281

Shell Oil Filling Station, Nashleigh Hill, 794568

Franklin Heating Ltd, 19 Hampden Avenue,

Esso Oil Filling Station, Amersham Road, 799130

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JNC Services, 6 Vale Rise, HP5 2BG, 791910

IPA Print Associates Ltd, Unit F, Chiltern Commerce Centre,

S P Lewis, 1 Windsor Road, HP5 2DF, 774856

HP5 2PY, 791532

Lindeans, 21 Germain Street, HP5 1LH, 783936

I Orbit Press Ltd, 11 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 778053

R A Oakes, 3 Hillcroft Road, HP5 3DJ, 783099

P & A Press, P & A House, Alma Road, HP5 3HB, 773075

B J Redding, 140 Severalls Avenue, 775210

Prestige Press (UK) Ltd, Unit 5A Waterside Business Park,

Steve Barnett Plumbing & Bathrooms Ltd., 772168

Waterside, HP5 1PE, 774813

D J White, 54b Pheasant Rise, HP5 1NT,772813

Private Tutors Plumbers Merchants

I Flying Start Tuition, 6 Broadway Court,

Plumb Center, Unit 3, Crown Ind Est,

80-82 The Broadway, HP5 1EG, 772898

180 Berkhampstead Road, 792247

Kumon (Chesham), Chesham Grammar School,

Woodleys, 28 Essex Road, HP5 3HZ, 782712

White Hill, HP5 1BA, 0800 854714/01753 279787 EdExtra, Long Acres, White Hill, HP5 1AG, 784630 / 07971 668703

Post Offices Chesham Post Office, 77A The Broadway,

I I Pen and Ink Tuition Ltd., 25 High Street,

HP5 1BX, 785823

HP5 1BG, 773300

Greenway Sub-Post Office, Greenway Parade, Greenway,

Ahead Tuition, 07846 251764

HP5 2DA, 783133

Product Design

Sorting Office, Howard Ind. Estate, Chilton Road, 782775

Iomlan Design 07762 641558

Poultry Farm

Promotional Merchandise

R Waller, Long Grove Wood Farm, 234 Chartridge Lane,

Biblio Products Ltd, Seymour House, The Broadway,

HP5 2SG, 772744

HP5 1EG, 776655

PR / Media / Copywriting

Property Improvements / Maintenance

1st Choice Speakers (UK) Ltd., P.O. Box 562 Chesham,

I Latimer Property Services, 772540, 07801 866118

HP5 1ZJ, 773020 Kingpin Media, 6 Avenue House, Park Road, HP5 2JR,

Property Management

776831

Docwra Property Management, Meadow View, Bellingdon,

Studio Beam, 117 Broad Street, HP5 3EF,

HP5 2XW, 758585

583960 / 581006

Psychotherapy/Counselling

Pre-Schools - see page 27

Shally, Chesham, 07545 149 503 Chiltern Counselling, Market Square, HP5 1HG, 786024

Precision Tools

Public Houses and Country Inns - see page 23

CPM Mould Solutions, Pattison House, Addison Road, HP5 2BD, 782131

Publishing / Publishers’ Services Print Brokers

Exclusive Magazines, Contract Publishers, Media House,

Focus Business Forms Ltd, 20 The Warren, Chartridge,

5 Broadway Court, HP5 1EG, 771144

HP5 2RY, 791607

I I Hawkes Design & Publishing Ltd, 2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Printing & Pre-Press

Silver Star Books, 24 Partridge Close, HP5 3LH, 771362

Butterfly Print & Design, Graphics House, 21 Germain

Studio Beam, 117 Broad Street, HP5 3EF, 583960 / 581006

Street, Chesham, HP5 1LH. 782605

I YourChesham, PO. Box 810, 07791 338868

I Hawkes Design & Publishing Ltd., 2 Laceys Yard, High Street, HP5 1BU, 793000

Radio Communication Equipment

I Inklink, Unit 4 Waterside Business Park, Waterside,

Aerial Facilities Ltd & Aerial Sites plc, Aerial House,

HP5 1PE, 791320

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Recruitment - see Employment & Recruitment Consultants

Social Networking

Removals & Storage

Soft Furnishings see Curtains/Soft Furnishings

Parlour People, Chesham 07540 410130

Abbotts Removals, Lyndhurst Road, HP5 2DY, 775886 I Clark’s Removals & Storage, Higham Mead, Higham Rd, HP5 2AH, 774186

Solar Panels / Renewable Energy

J & R Self Storage, Unit 1, Chess Business Park,

Chiltern Solar, 773400, 07543 836342

Moor Road, HP5 1SB, 794040 Tingay Removals, 8 Cherry Tree Walk, HP5 3JN,

Solicitors

773710 / 07976 440567

BPS Solicitors, 85 High Street, HP5 1DE, 782244 I I IBB Solicitors Ltd., The Bury, Church Street, HP5 1JE,

Residential/Nursing Homes

778822

I White Hill & Culwood Residential Care Homes for the

I Lennon & Co, Chess Chambers, 2 The Broadway Court,

Elderly, 128 White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1AR, 782992

HP5 1EG, 773377 Richardson Smith & Co, Ground Floor, Sherwood House,

Restaurants, Cafés, Takeaways - see page 23

Stones Courtyard, High Street, HP5 1DE, 772773

Roofing Contractors

Sports Clubs & Societies - see page 31

B&F Scaffolding, 793423

Sports Goods

I Broadlands Roofing Services, 70 Hivings Hill, 793044

I FastBreak Sports, 29 High Street, HP5 1BW, 786677

Saddlery & Leather Goods (see also Equestrian Supplies)

Stationers

Cox the Saddler Ltd, 23 High St, HP5 1BG, 775577

I JPS Stationers, 7 Market Sq, HP5 1HG, 791112 W H Smith, 79-81 High Street, HP5 1BX. Tel 792084

Septic Tanks / Sewage HD Services Ltd, Thorne Barton Farm, Chesham Rd,

Steel Fabrication

Ashley Green, HP5 3PQ, 792000

I GWS Corporation Ltd, 12 Victoria Road, HP5 3AJ, 07446 746506

Sheet Metal Work Structural Engineers

IDF Ltd, Moor Road, Waterside, HP5 1TE, 791250

I Glasspool & Thaiss, 11 Chiltern Court, Asheridge Road,

Shoe Repairs

HP5 2PX, 771314

PJ Shoe Repairs, 104 High St, HP5 1EB, 786956

JNP Group Link House, St Mary’s Way, Chesham HP5 1HR, 771221

Shoe Shops Supermarkets / Grocers

Colton Footwear, 43-54 High Street, HP5 1BW, 773654

Alhalal Meat & Grocery Store, 68 Broad Street, Tel. 771947

Shopfitters

Asheridge Stores, 35 Asheridge Road, HP5 2PY. 793074

Onvi Support Services, 112 Severalls Avenue, HP5 3EL,

Bellingdon Stores, 135 Bellingdon Road, HP5 2HG. 785928

581172

Botley Stores, 195 Botley Road, HP5 1XT. 776244 I Costcutter, 7 Greenway Parade, HP5 2DA. 784105

Sign Makers, Signwriters & Window Film

Park & Shop @ Esso Petrol Station, Amersham Road, 799130

Bucks Signs, 45 Lowndes Avenue, HP5 2HH, 782973

Sainsbury’s Superstore, Elgiva Lane, HP5 2YA, 793052

I I Punch Signs Ltd., Unit 5, Asheridge Business Centre

Spar @ Fitch’s Garage, Amersham Road. Tel 776644

Asheridge Road, HP5 2PT, 01753 892888

Shop at Shell Petrol Station, Nashleigh Hill, HP5 3JF,

The Window Film Company, Unit 6 Anglo Business Park,

794568

HP5 2QA, 794477

Waitrose Ltd, The Backs, HP5 1DR, 791711 76

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Surveyors - Building

Toy Shops

Peter Mountain Associates, The Curve, Millfields,

Harvey Johns, 10 High Street, HP5 1EP,

HP5 1SG, 772264

782161

Surveyors - Chartered

Trade & Industry Associations

Evans & Crawley, Bridge House, Water Meadow,

I British Dental Industry Association, Mineral Lane,

HP5 1LF, 775666

HP5 1NL, 782873

Sweet Shops

Training Consultants

Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, 69 The Broadway, 773487

I The Garnett Foundation, Unit 4, Chiltern House, Waterside, HP5 1PS, 794264

Taxation Accountants I Belmont Consultancy, 2 Belmont Rd, HP5 2EJ, 786827

Travel Agents

TaxAssist, 117 High Street, HP5 1DE, 778900

Thomsons, 37-39 High Street, HP5 1BW, 782148 Personal Travel Agents, 415010

Tattoist

The Thomas Cook Group Ltd, 62 The Broadway, HP5 1EH,

Phoenix Rising (Aromatherapy & Reiki), 112 Broad Street,

0844 335 7167

HP5 3ED, 792392

Tree Surgery Taxis (Taxi Rank on the Broadway, Chesham)

I Cholesbury Tree Fellers,1 Widmore Cottages,

A - Z Taxis, 722722

Tames Tree Services, 758862 / 07788 763127

Cabco, 786370

J & D Clark, 28 Francis Street, 783536

Chiltern Executive Cars, 07920 448956

Peter Woolnough, 2 Mattesdon Cottage, Lycrome Broad,

Crown Taxis, 580580/794242/793010

Lye Green HP5 3LQ, 785866

Asheridge, 758539

I I Gilberts of Chesham, 771000 Hyrons 24 Hour Service, 786486

Tyre Distributors

Mike Blanchard, 782670, 793300

Blackboots.co.uk/Wheels in Motion, Unit 33

Taxiline, 793300

Chess Business Park, Moor Road, HP5 1SD, 797820 Just Tyres, 190 Severalls Ave, HP5 3EN, 794248

Taxis / Private & Contract Hire Cars

STS Tyre Pros, Amersham Road, HP5 1NG, 786051

Chiltern Executive Cars 07920 448956 Turners Minicoaches, 105 Asheridge Road, HP5 2DZ,

Underpinning

791771

Strata Contracts, Copsham House, 53 Broad Street, HP5 3EA, 778712

Telecommunications Equipment I I Green Telecom, 7 The Power House, Higham Mead,

Upholstery / Loose Covers

HP5 2AH, 0800 9555 300

J Horn, Griffetts Yard, Bellingdon Road, HP5 2NW, 792751

TV / Video / Radio / Rentals & Servicing

I Richardson Re-Upholstery, 1a Bois Moor Road, HP5

RTS Video Ltd, 164 Broad St, HP5 3ED, 785034

1SH, 793413

Timber Merchants

Utility Discount Service

Crownform Plastics & Timber Co, Bunkers Yard, Hivings

Utility Warehouse Discount Club, 83 Hivings Hill,

Hill, HP5 2PG, 792065

HP5 2PG. Tel 07545 530826

Tool Hire

Veterinary Centre

Eros Tool Hire, 265 Berkhampstead Road, HP5 3AS,

I The Wheel House Veterinary Group, The Wheel House,

785425

Amersham Road, HP5 1NQ, 782001 77

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Video & DVD Producer

Window Cleaners

www.videodvdmaker.co.uk, PO Box 558, HP5 3ZR,

MPW Window Cleaners, Copsham House, 53 Broad Street,

791894

HP5 3EA, 772655

Video & Media

Wood Products

iotaMEDIA, 7 Benham Close, Chesham, HP5 2PD,

Cheston Woodware Ltd, rear of 24 Broad Street, 775144

07973 567824

James East & Son Ltd, Broad Street, 782136

Waste Disposal Service

Wood Turners

Front Line Waste, 80 Upper George Street, HP5 3EH,

A Rogers Sons, 64 Higham Rd, HP5 2AF, 785276

775604

Water Supplies

TAMES TREE SERVICES

H D Drilling Ltd, Thorne Barton Farm, Chesham Road, Ashley Green, 792000

Tree Felling & Hedge Cutting Local & Reliable Experienced Fully Insured No Obligation Quotes

Water Treatment Equipment K & E Services, 35 Codmore Crescent, HP5 2LZ, 771281

Will Writers Ash Wills, 1 Pulpit Close, HP5 2RZ,

01494 758862 07788 763127

580550 / 07808 647816

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Index of Advertisers Action Mobility.....................................52 Alexander Churchill Acountants............50 Amersham Dec .....................................81 Anatolian Bazaar...................................64 A R Darvell Electrical.............................62 Aylesbury Bullion Company ..................68 Berkhamsted School .............................56 Blue Haze Arts & Crafts ........................52 Brian Suttie Opticians ...........................72 Broadlands Roofing ..............................58 Buckinghamshire Mind .........................16 Chancellors Estate Agents.......................4 Chartridge Golf Club ............................66 Chartridge Lodge..................................24 Chesham Leys ......................................46 Chesham Marquees..............................24 Chesham Moor Gym & Swim ...............18 Chesham Muslim Funeral Service .........70 Chesham Preparatory School ................29 Chesham Salon.....................................14 Chesham Town Hall..............................20 Chesham Town Partners .......................20 Chiltern Care Chairs..............................81 Chiltern Chamber .................................49 Chiltern Cleaning Services ....................24 Cholesbury Tree Fellers .........................14 Church View Funeral Service ................62 Clarks of Amersham .............................70 Colour Supplies.....................................60 Costcutter.............................................58 D & S Services ........................................7 Dolphin Swimming Club .......................28 Elgiva Theatre.......................................16 Frost Partnership.....................................7 Flying Start Tuition ...............................29 Gilberts Taxis ........................................27 Glasspool & Thaiss................................62 Go Ape.................................................30 Green Telecom .......................................8 Handyman Help ...................................58 Hartbeeps.............................................18 Hawkes Design & Publishing ................14 Hazelmere Windows & Doors ......(IBC) 83 HG Matthews Fireplaces.......................64 IBB Solicitors .........................................10 In Ore Jewellers ....................................10 JPS Stationers .......................................78 Laserlines Creative ................................75 Latimer Garage Service .........................54 Latimer Place .................................(IFC) 2 Latimer Property Services......................48 Littlestone Golding Accountants ...........52 Local History Books ..............................82 Manor Signs .........................................75 Morcom Woodley Electrical ..................60 Oaklands Gardening.............................47 Oakleigh Garage ....................................6 Orbitpress.............................................70 Queen’s Head PH .................................24 Pen & Ink Tuition..................................26 Peter Woolnough Landscaping ...............8 Priests Ford...........................................12 Poores ..................................................66 Punch Signs ..........................................14 Rayners ................................................39 Richardson Reupholstery ......................70 Sophie Honeybelle Illustrator ................64 Stephen Cheeld Ironwork .....................58 Steve Viney Architect............................52 Tames Tree Services ..............................78 Westbrook Hay School .........................26 Window Film Company .............(OBC) 84 Workaid Shop.......................................34 York House Dental Practice...................62

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Chiltern Chamber of Commerce Members Outside of Chesham See page 49. To contact us call: 0800 014 9811 or email info@cheshamchamber.org www.cheshamchamber.org ACCOUNTANTS Cannon Moorcroft Ltd. 3 Manor Courtyard Hughenden Avenue High Wycombe HP13 5RE 450123 Wilkins Kennedy & Co. Anglo House Bell Lane Office Village Little Chalfont HP6 6FA 545594 Wycombe Accountancy Ltd. 26 Beechfield Way Hazlemere, High Wycombe HP15 7TP 814234 ACTUARIAL SERVICES Barnett-Waddingham Decimal Place Chiltern Avenue Amersham HP6 5FG 788100 AUCTIONEERS Amersham Auction Rooms 125 Station Road Amersham HP7 0AH 729292 BEAUTY THERAPISTS / SALONS Nails & Beauty Bucks at Arabella Rose, 9 Sycamore Place Hill Avenue Amersham HP6 5BG 07769 151408 BUSINESS ORGANISATION Buckinghamshire Business First The Saunderton Estate Wycombe Road Saunderton HP14 4BF 568948 BUSINESS SERVICES Focus on Growth 10 Saxon Close Amersham HP6 5QA 726467 CATERERS Seasons Catering Co. Ltd. 6 Market Square Amersham HP7 0DQ 727807 CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS Chesham4Fairtrade The Forelands Red Lion Street Chesham HP5 1EZ 775651 Rennie Grove Hospice Care Rennie House Unit 3 Icknield Way Ind. Estate Tring HP23 4JX 01442 820731 COMPUTER SERVICES Epoq IT Ltd. Unit 9, Anglo Office Park Lincoln Road High Wycombe HP12 3RH 444065 CUSTOMS CONSULTANTS J.D. Consultants Ltd. PO Box 330 Edgware Middx. HA8 5WJ 02082 050999 EDUCATIONAL Peter Jones Enterprise Academy Amersham & Wycombe College Stanley Hill Amersham HP7 9HN 0800 614016 79

ESTATE AGENTS Binks (Sales &Letting) Ltd. Perronet House Hill Avenue Amersham HP6 5BT 434788 John Nash & Co. 31 Hill Avenue Amersham HP6 5BX 725005 FOOD MANUFACTURER Mimi's Marvellous Mixers 30 Hollybush Lane Chesham Bois HP6 6EB 07798 892749 HEALTH PRODUCTS/STORES SISU International: Forever Living 27 Elizabeth Avenue Little Chalfont HP6 6QG 765262 HEATING ENGINEERS South Bucks Heating Engineers 78 Station Road Amersham HP6 6AA 433346 INNS, PUBS & RESTAURANTS The Bedford Arms Hotel & Restaurant Latimer Road Chenies Village, Nr. Rickmansworth WD3 6EQ 01923 283301 INSURANCE BROKERS Luker Rowe & Co. Ltd. Century House London Road Amersham HP7 0TU 733337 NPA Insurance Brokers St George's House 10 Chamberlain Road Aylesbury HP19 8DY 01296 489768 KITCHEN DESIGN/FURNITURE MAKERS Cotteswood Kitchens 14 Hill Avenue Amersham HP6 5BW 434200 MARKETING Sabina Smith Bluebell Cottage 10 The Hill, Winchmore Hill Amersham HP7 0NX 07827 445553 PHOTOGRAPHY - GENERAL Redpath Studios Great House Farm Chenies Manor Chenies Village, Nr. Rickmansworth WD3 6EP 549944 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Paradigm Housing Group 1 Glory Park Avenue Wooburn Green HP10 0DF 03003 031010 PUBLISHERS Local Directories Ltd. Suite A Tudor Court 73 Woodside Road Amersham HP6 6AA 725878 RECRUITMENT/EMPLOYMENT Better Prospects Recruitment Ltd. Chiltern Business Centre 63-65 Woodside Road Amersham HP6 AA 433346 SOLICITORS Blaser Mills 119 High Street Old Amersham HP7 0EA 450171 TOWN COUNCIL Amersham Town Council Flint Barn Court Church Street Old Amersham HP7 0DB 434000 WEBSITE DESIGNER Dovedale Design Ltd. Dovedale Broomfield Close Great Missenden HP16 9HX 868932

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Chesham as an Industrial Town From the distant hills that surround Chesham there is a sense of quiet, rural beauty. However, the town has always been a hub of industrious activity and its people are known for their independence, non-conformity and uncanny willingness to work hard and turn their hands to many different jobs.

The industrial revolution led to a great change in the working life of Chesham folk in the mid-19th century.

At the north end of the valley, the Newtown area developed to accommodate factories producing wooden ware, brushes and boots alongside which were built rows of terraced cottages to house the artisan workers.

Small-scale wood turning was superseded by wooden ware manufacturing at the steam sawmills and factory workshops. Local specialities were wooden barn shovels, malt shovels, yokes, children’s hoops and toys, butter prints and moulds, bread boards, spoons and bowls.

The off-cuts from wood turning had always been put to good use in the making of other useful items, including brush backs. In the 19th century, brush-making developed into a flourishing Hayes boot factory in industry in Chesham, Waterside. This building later became a print with mass production works and has now of fine quality been converted to products. a healthcare

Footwear was another craft to be mechanised, with factories specialising in the output of heavy work boots – cut, sewn and riveted with the aid of machinery.

Further industrialisation, along with the coming of the railway in 1889, meant that the town saw mass employment and a rapidly expanding population as the 20th century commenced. Other traditional industries such as watercress growing and duck breeding benefited greatly from the improved transport system and the town enjoyed a period of great self-sufficiency.

The invention of plastic and new synthetic materials had a huge impact on Chesham’s traditional industries, as did the increasing use of mechanisation. By the middle of the 20th century these industries were rapidly being replaced by new diverse ones. Many companies decided to move here because of the workers’ reputation for industriousness, dexterity, loyalty and adaptability.

The Second World War also brought a variety of work and a number of businesses to the town. Forced out of London by the bombing, several companies relocated here to be within easy reach of the city.

As the 20th century came to an end, companies were still moving into the town as others closed or left. Most of the traditional industries are now gone; the last of the boot manufacturers has closed, the brewery finished half a century ago, one steadfast brush-making operation remains, and the timber yards and turners are much diminished, yet there are still many small, thriving businesses tucked away in the estates and yards, several involved in pharmaceuticals, information technology and engineering. Chesham remains a hive of industrious activity.

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From the book ‘Chesham at Work in the 20th Century’

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Local history books & photographs NEW BOOK due out for Christmas 2015 Chesham during the age of the motor car; how the town developed from the 1940s through to the present day due to the demands of road building, changing shopping patterns and the unstoppable march of progress. Heavily illustrated with photographs through the decades. An interesting focus on both architecture and motor vehicles.

Further details at www.hawkesdesign.co.uk and on 01494 793000

cheshamheritage

Now reduced from £12.95 to just £5 at Chesham Museum

A forthcoming publication, now due for launch in 2016

SOLD OUT! Just a few last copies at Waterstones Chesham

An enchantine history of St George’s Church

Acknowledgements

Publisher’s note

The Chesham Town Guide has been written and compiled on behalf of Chesham Town Council by: Cllr Peter Hudson, Town Mayor; Rachel Watts & Kathryn Graves, Chesham Town Council; Rev. Colin Cartwright, Chesham4Fairtrade; Colette Littley, Walkers Are Welcome; Mark Barnes, Elgiva Theatre Manager; Friends of Chesham Moor Gym & Swim; Joe Walsh, Workaid; Trudy Fernando & Peter Hawkes, Hawkes Design & Publishing Ltd; Jean Pritchard, Andy Garnett & Vee Bharakda, Chiltern Chamber.

Our priority is to update the Chesham Town Guide each year to ensure that this is a valid and useful document for residents and newcomers to the town.

We invite you to contact Chesham Town Council if you have corrections or additions to local information at policy@chesham.gov.uk and to contact us with up-todate business information at phawkes@btconnect.com.

11,000 copies of this Guide are printed and we endeavour to get a copy to every household and business within Chesham. Further copies are available at the Town Hall and other community outlets.

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