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it until‘Fryers finally emerging End High Street by 'Grouse 5 Pass rightfootpath. Follow Farm’ onto and,Lane where track turns left, and Ale' pub. Turn right, pass ‘Mill Pond’, ‘North's’ garage and Post Office on your Route across stile by double gates and walk down continue straight over stile into field. At fence 1. Exit the carFollow park onto theand, road,at turn and 5. After c250m two footpaths join fromto the stile into woodland. path 'T'left junction, right before returning car park. before the dell, take the first footpath on the driveway to path onLane. your stile turn half right to reach then left again into Perks Walk right. up Perks Cross right. Take the second of theseend, paths heading left and follow it all the next way to astile. road. Cross, for c600m,straight going past a footpath on the through the kissing gate. Ignore the path 9. Cross the road and turn right,to passing in front andLane continue on through ‘Rickett’s’ turn left along hedge/wood line reach main left on a sharp right-hand bend. joining from the left and continue down, then of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the farmyard tonears reach open field. 2. As the lane the topand of the cross hill, turn right up theFollow hill to a kissing gate. Goroad. through it and left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head into Longfi eld Wood. Follow the arrows gateat(kg), the path junction continue straight the and gravel turn to the paddock and grassy track downhill towhite kissing Crossahead stile andacross road right beyond to cross over on the trees through the Wood, staying on between two fences to a road. through the kissing gate in the far right-hand descend short flight of steps and turn left into motorway. the main path for c1,500m until it meets a 6. Cross the road and follow the lane to Copes corner. Then follow the telegraph poles down tall wood and wire stock fence on the left. Farm. At the end of the drive go between the the hill, heading to the far left corner of the narrow wood. Continue along this fence line until it meets a brick pillars and take the path to the rightfield. Go through the kissing gate onto Perks 6 this Atpath ‘E.Jover Churchill’ sign, turn andtheshortly driveway and the brick gateposts of a large hand side of the gate. Follow Lane. Turn right and left head down hill back right house. Follow the driveway until it reaches a stile and through a kissing gate, continuing to the nature reserve car park.path and, at ‘T’ At path divergence, veer right (Denham Wood is over stile into woodland. Follow Hatches Lane. with the fence line on the left over a further on3. left bluebells in spring)twoand right toof reach narrow road. Cross At theoften lane turn with right and after c50m take stiles.walk Once in the woods, junction, head straight turn Points Interest the footpath on the left. Follow it uphill, to up the hill with the fence on the left, ignoring The name has Anglo-Saxon gently uphill before turning right, just beyond stile to right,Prestwood: and another beyond, toorigins walk the left side of the copse. At the brow of the other paths, to the next road. and means priest-wood. It was formed as an 6-bar gate on straight along obvious grassy path. Where path hill, continue in theleft. same direction and look 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the Ecclesiastical District in 1849 from parts of for the field gate in the hedge line ahead. pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on Great Missenden, Hughenden andhouses, Hampden. passforks, bear right towards end of Continue through this gate into the next field, the right and after 200m turn right into Major industries were based on agriculture and 3 Walk down sign-posted toShepherds valley Gate. floor left, and continue to road. heading for the far right corner. Gobridleway through The footpathing startsthem from theto the furniture making. This part of the Chilterns was kissing gate and turn right towards the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th andthe then climb steeply straight on into Great lane. Once on the lane turn left. Go through the kissing gate and follow the century Londoners took day trips to see the 7 fork Wood. bear at footpath-signed Cross, and about 80m beyond bus 4. At theAt endhilltop, of Pipers Lane head right, directly across path into a field. At the path take theturn right spring blossom. the road junction and through the footpath left path diagonally crossing the field. At the Peterley Manor Farm: Farm shop, nursery and post, and continue to stile. Cross and continue stop, turn left along sign-posted footpath. Folgate behind the Cockpit Road sign. Follow track turn right on the bridleway. Continue to pick your own. between electric fencing tothefarm track. low itit and until finally emerging onto Lane End High the path across the field and through a kissing gate on the left, go through hedge line. In the next field, with the hedge follow the perimeter of the field and wood for Helen Lodge saw the advert asking Turn for volunteers to Street by ‘Grouse and Ale’ pub. right, pass on the right, continue to the footpath marker c400m. Then take the gate on the left into design walks for the Chiltern Society via Hughenden Valley Residents’ Association.and While researching post and in the corner. Here, cut 4 Cross theclimb woods. At the first path junction right ‘North’s’ descend tostraight stile.across Cross and ‘Millturn Pond’, garage Post Office on potential routes, it was a pleasant surprise to find corner of the field towards the gap in to meet a road. footpaths returning she had not previously walked. She hopes hill,the beside hedge, to stile near field summit. your right before to car park. the hedge line. Do not go through the gap, 8. Cross the road into the woods. Follow the that this route has managed to capture some of the turnto left cross and followthrough the edge of the bridleway Turninstead right hedge and turnwaymarks and keep to the leftstunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature Reserve. field with the hedge on the right. hand edge of the woods for 250m. Just immediately left before shortly passing through Map: Glyn Kuhn 6

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The Chiltern Society is a local charity with 6,800 members. It is one of the largest environmental groups in England directly associated with the conservation of some of the country's finest protected landscapes. The objective of the charity is to care for the Chilterns, to encourage people to explore this beautiful landscape and to conserve it for future generations. It has over 400 active volunteers who protect the Chilterns' heritage landscapes, buildings and rivers, maintain Chiltern footpaths and bridleways, publish footpath maps, lead walks, cycle rides and photographic trips, and do conservation work on ponds , commons and woodland. For details of the charity’s work and its programme of walks, cycle rides and conservation groups open to all www.chilternsociety.org 01494 771250

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When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver powerful airflow without leaving your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer. Another great idea comes from late-night TV advertiser JML. Its £39.99 Simply Straight brush is a heated ceramic brush that promises to combine two essential items: your brush and straighteners. According to the Mirror it works really well - it’s not quite as effective as separate brushes and straighteners, but it comes awfully close and is very, very quick. One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used

without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one. There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs. IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line. Devices for men or sold as unisex devices tend to be

more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs. There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts. That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.

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According to ‘Which?’ the banks have written to 5.5 million customers, letting them know they might have been mis-sold PPI and offering three years in which to make a claim. Although some of these letters were sent in 2013, people are still successfully claiming PPI from banks and other lenders. A potential final deadline of June 2019 has also been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If this is confirmed, it offers plenty of time to write to lenders and recover the money that should never have been taken from you. Could you have been missold PPi? PPI could have been mis-sold to you in a number of ways, including these scenarios: • You were pressured by the salesperson, or told it was compulsory. • You were self-employed, unemployed, or retired when the policy was taken out. • You had a pre-existing medical problem. • A clear explanation was not given of how much PPI you were going to pay, or if it was included in the total loan quote. • You already had cover in place within another policy – life insurance, for example. • You were not informed of the ‘cooling-off’ period.

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outstanding. • If the loan has been repaid in full, you’ll receive a refund for the amounts you paid. The lender should also calculate a new redemption figure as though the PPI had never been paid, and repay the difference between this and the amount you actually repaid on redemption. if the Claim is rejeCted Should there be no response from the lender within eight weeks, they reject your claim, or you are unhappy with the refunded amount, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for a decision. This must be done within six months of the lender’s final response to you. It may take up to two years to reach a decision, and any interim offers made by the lender will be forwarded to you. If you’re not happy with the final outcome, you can request that an official ombudsman reviews your case for a second opinion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ business-36950803 http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/reclaim/ppi-loaninsurance#how http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/cardsloans/article1606455/Reclaim-PPI-premiumspayment-protection-insurance. html https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/ payment-protection-insurance/ claim-mis-sold-ppi http://www.which.co.uk/consumerrights/advice/i-think-ive-been-missold-ppi-what-should-i-do http://www.which.co.uk/consumerrights/advice/how-to-reclaim-missold-ppi

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Bird Blue tit Carrion crow Dunnock Fieldfare Great tit Greenfinch Jackdaw Jay Lapwing Magpie Pheasant Redstart Redwing Swallow Robin Swift Rook Tawny owl Siskin Waxwing Starling Wren Find the names of birds in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase

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Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Based on the classic lemon drizzle cake these tangy cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea! Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g golden caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 3 large eggs • 2tbsp lemon curd TOPPING • 100g granulated sugar

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180C, Fan 160C , Gas Mark 4. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with paper muffin cases.

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until thoroughly blended and pale and creamy. Fold in the lemon curd.

3. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases and

bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Whilst the cakes are baking mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.

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co-star Phillippe, after rumours of his repeated infidelity, also took a toll on her spirit and confidence. Eventually, salvation came from an unexpected place: Hollywood CAA agent Jim Toth. The handsome exec swept her off her feet and married her in March 2011. Witherspoon recalls: “Jim said, ‘I’m going to show you every day what a good partner is, what a good person is. I’m going to take care of you. I’m going to do this so much that you’re going to get used to it.’ I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ I’ve never had anybody like that in my life!”

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Amersham - Chesham - Marlow Areas Expanding Local Agency (established in 1998 and owned by highly experienced teachers) offers individual tuition in twenty subjects including: all Primary, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Psychology, Maths and Physics. Further tutors welcome!

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COMMUNITY BOARD Whats on & Groups

CHESS VALE AFTERNOON WI

We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month 2:00pm to 4:00pm At Chess Vale Bowls Club 111, Asheridge Road Chesham, HP5 2PZ We have interesting speakers, with plenty of chat over refreshments. For more detail contact Jean 01494 785865 or Rose 01494 771375 We would love to see you!

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Fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care. www.visionaidoverseas.org

Our volunteers visit people in their own homes to help them find the practical services they need, whether it is a cleaner, gardener, dog-walker, etc. or whether they need support in talking to GPs, solicitors, other professionals or family members. Our volunteers receive an accredited induction course and on-going support with regular volunteers.

Would you like to work with people with a learning disability, to help build their self-esteem and have more say and control over their own lives? Talkback is recruiting Project Workers now to work in Buckinghamshire. If you want to join us please visit our website– www.talkback-uk.com

If you would like to find out more, please visit our website www.voicesandchoices.org.uk or telephone us on 01494 784566.

or call Helen Black on 01494 434448 for further information.

Interested in Volunteering? We help people stay SAFE AND SOUND AT HOME

Donkey Derby Botley Road, Chesham

Sunday 25th June

Early notification of change of weekend for this afternoon of family fun.

To book stalls or for info contact Janet on 07761 808479 or jsealy@challoners.com

Hazlemere and Widmer End Goodneighbours Including Holmer Green Are you retired and looking for something worthwhile to do to help your community? We are a group of volunteers who give lifts to local people who have no transport. This scheme enables them to keep their hospital/dentist/doctors/optician appointments. Our volunteers give as much or as little of their time as they want, maybe 1-2 hours a week or even a month. Please contact Lynne on 01494 718202 or Pam 01494 714994 Or see our website : hazlemeregoodneighbourstransport.org.uk

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Chess Valley U3A can help you make the most of your ‘third age’, when you have stopped working full tie and an pursue your real interestss Our 44 groups range froi Art to Writngg with iost things in etweens We also hold monthly general ieetngs in Chesham, with a variety of engaging speakers, and organise outngs to iuseuisg histori houses and other pla es of interests For iore inforiatong visit our we sitee

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Male Choir Concert Pendyrus from Rhondda, S.Wales ENJOY A SOCIABLE EVENINGAND GENTLE EXERCISE BEGINNERS WELCOME NO NEED TO BRING A PARTNER

Tickets available at www.revelationlife.org.uk/choir or 03333 442505. All proceeds go to Revelation Life supporting the slum communities.

EVERY TUESDAY EXCEPT AUGUST 8.00-10.00 pm

Revelation Life is a charity organisation with a calling to support the poorest in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. We have the vision to see whole nations transformed through the love of Jesus. Follow us on Facebook (Revelation-Life) & Twitter (@Revelation_Life).

BARN HALL AMERSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE CHILTERN AVENUE, HP6 5AH For more information phone 01494 727512

Amersham School Indoor Car Boot SUNDAY 5 MARCH—FINAL EVENT Stanley Hill, Amersham HP7 9HH 8.30-11.30am £1.50 8.30am/50p after 9am/Kids Free ♦ Café, toilets, disabled access ♦ FINAL event this season ♦ Pre-book tables (£10) asabucks@gmail.com Amersham School Association (Registered Charity 1002734)

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you live in Bucks and would you like to volunteer and take part in a rewarding and unforgettable experience? The MPS Society supports children and young adults affected by rare genetic lifelimiting diseases. If you join our team of volunteers you will be able to help us give some of these children and their siblings a great time, please email us at mps@mpssociety.org.uk

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Holmer Green Stroke Club

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre Hall, Glebe Way, Chesham Bois. HP6 5ND. For information - 01494 721710 and Cheshamboiswi.weebly.com

FREE COMPUTER LESSONS For absolute beginners and intermediate users * Get to grips with your computer or tablet * * Learn to use Google, email, online shopping, Windows 10 * * Set your own pace and priorities *

Wednesday afternoons at Chesham Library Completely free of charge

To find out more or to book a place come in and speak to our staff or call 01296 382415

Amersham Centre of the National Trust:

Open to NT members, the Centre organises outings enjoy a morning at the Christchurch throughout the year (12 for summer 2017 to be published in March) plus Christmas lunch, monthly centre. Tuesdays 10am-12pm. Outings, walks and an annual holiday – Bruges by Eurostar in cooking, lunches and more. March 2017. From Sept to May there are talks every 2nd Thursday at Amersham Community Centre (next to the swimming pool), 7.30pm for 8: 9th Mar ‘Titanic: Call 01494 812162 or 01494 862662 for the true story’, 13th April ‘Workaid – what it achievs’ and 11th May ‘Suffragettes’. Full details at: www. more details nationaltrust.org.uk/amersham, or email: Amersham.nt@talktalk.net To advertise please call 01494 725878 or email info@localdirectoryltd.co.uk 53

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Amersham Travel Club Meets twice monthly on Thursdays from September to April in the Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre at 7.30pm The programme contains amusing, interesting and well illustrated talks. The next meetings of the 41st season are on 5th and 19th November and include India & Belize.

For further details call the Programme Secretary on 01494 785853

TRUSTEES WANTED South Bucks Counselling is looking for volunteer trustees to become involved with our local charity. We are particularly looking for HR EXPERTISE but other experiences also welcome. Please contact andrew.j.wilton@btinternet.com ‘CHALFONTS U3A’

is a lively, friendly group for those no longer in full-time work who seek new horizons to make the most of their spare time ahead. Over 40 different Interest Groups ranging from Walking to Table Tennis, and Local History to Theatre Trips and Excursions. Local monthly meetings with speakers on diverse subjects – and much, much more! www.chalfontsu3a.org.uk’

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23 April 2017

We have guaranteed places for runners who can raise sponsorship for WAVES. If you are interested please contact us for an application form

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The Kerrigan Savage Waves Charitable Trust Registered Charity No : 1063921

or call 01494 674985

Chiltern and District Hard of Hearing Club

Amersham & District Philatelic Society holds regular meetings at Amersham Community Centre All stamp collectors very welcome.  01494 726418 www.stampersham.org.uk for our programme

Art Workshops in Amersham

Amersham Art Group are pleased to announce a new set of 3 art workshops for total of £12 on the following date, 22nd March at 7:30pm at the Amersham Community Centre (bring your own materials). Booking required by contacting us. See our website www.amersham-art-group.org.uk or email amershamartgroup@gmail.com or phone 01494 771760 for more information.

meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7.30pm at Halifax House. Little Chalfont It is relaxed and informal with a variety of Speakers, and occasional Outings.All are welcome.For more information phone Kate on 01494773359 or email jennyburton@sky. com 54 Please mention Amersham Local when responding to adverts

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Childcare volunteers needed for MPS Society charity conference in Coventry 7–9 July 2017. Food, travel and accommodation paid and training given. Find out more: 0345 389 9901 volunteer@mpssociety.org.uk www.mpssociety.org.uk/volunteer

The Chiltern Child Contact Centre, Amersham seeks a

Deputy Co-ordinator The Centre provides a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with the parent who does not live at home The closing date for applications is 12th April 2017 Are you interested? for more information and an application form Tel 07527 109363 or email recruit@chilternchildcontactcentre.org.uk Registered charity 1145058

3rd Chesham Scout Group Rummage Sale Scout HQ behind Emmanuel Church, Broad Street, Chesham on Sat. 11th March 2 – 4pm. Donations of rummage welcomed at the H.Q. on the Friday evening. CHILTERN HUMANISTS MEETING. Percy Bysshe Shelley, A Humanist Out of Time John Webster A talk on Shelley, the Poet and Atheist, followed by the DVD ‘Shelley’s Golden Years in Italy’, which includes songs drawing on his lyrics, narration by Benjamin Zephaniah and images from Italy. It is an innovative approach to the poet, putting him into a contemporary format, and this promises to be an inspirational evening. Wednesday 8 March 2017 7:45 pm. Small Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre, All welcome.

Birding your Local Patch on Foot In his talk, he’ll reveal what this taught him about birds, the landscape, and himself, and how it can help you learn more about even the most familiar species. The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, WD3 5RR Thursday 16th March - 8:00pm Everyone is very welcome whether member or not. Just turn up. Booking not required. For more information call 01923 897885

CHESHAM WI We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month, in the Lowndes Room at CHESHAM TOWN HALL, meeting starts at 7.30 pm. We have interesting speakers. So please come along and all new members or visitors welcome. For more information contact Sue on 01494 775003 or email suzy2608@googlemail.com

BUCKS SEARCH AND RESCUE ARE RECRUITING We are a voluntary search team who, under the auspices of the Thames valley police Get called out 24/7 365 to look for vulnerable missing persons For more info Visit website BSAR.org.uk Call: Nigel 07951728383 Or email Info @ BSAR.org.uk

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Domestic abuse – recognise the signs Over their lifetime, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experienced some form of domestic abuse (Office of National Statistics, 2014). This means that someone you know - a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour could be at risk. This month Citizens Advice Chiltern looks at gender violence and abuse (GVA), and how you can recognise the signs. Q

I noticed my sister seems frightened and less confident. What can I do if I think she may be experiencing abuse?

If you think a family member or friend may be experiencing domestic abuse:  Pay attention to changes in behaviour  Start a conversation  Listen, support and believe  Suggest further help Physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse is never OK and never the victim’s fault. Your local adviser at Citizens Advice Chiltern can help identify the problem and explore available options. Call 01494 545991 or check our website to find your local office for drop ins or appointments. You can also get help from the following: Wycombe Women’s Aid 01494 461367 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 Rape Crisis (Wycombe, Chiltern and South Bucks) 01494 462222

I am seeing an adviser at Citizens Advice about a debt problem but I’m finding it difficult to get my head round it as my partner is being nasty to me. What should I do?

Gender violence and abuse is often a hidden part of the reason why someone seeks help at Citizens Advice. It can be a factor in any enquiry, for instance, about debt, benefits, housing or relationships. Advisers are trained to give clients the opportunity to disclose gender violence or abuse including financial abuse. This can help empower clients and further options for help can be explored. Advice changes lives Visit us now To find your local Citizens Advice centre, visit our website Contact us online Email us via www.chilterncab.org.uk Call us now Talk to a professional adviser on 01494 545991

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4. Advocaat 5. Water 6. Pimm's 7. She shrinks 8. Whiskey, lager, cider, vodka 9. Soda Stream 10. Harvey Wallbanger (after Tom Harvey)

British Gas Utilities Home Care 101 BT Fault line 101 Medical Centres 01296 744400 NHS Direct High Wycombe Hospital 01494 729000 Amersham Hospital 01494 434000 Chalfont & Gerrards X Hospital 01296 395000 Stoke Mandeville Hospital Watford General Hospital Amersham Health Centre 01494 433436 Little Chalfont Surgery 0300 323 0121 Other Useful Numbers Childline 03456 005165 Local RSPCA 0343 222 1234 The Samaritans 08457 484950 Citizens Advice Bureau Amersham Library 01494 724900 Little Chalfont Community Library 01494 725460 National domestic violence help Crimestoppers 08007 838838 Victim Support 08008 07060 Chiltern Dial a ride 08001 11999 Frank National Drugs Helpline 08457 823333 Alcoholics Anonymous

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Index of Advertisers Aerials, TVs & Satellites

Financial, Legal & Professional

Education, Childcare & Tuition

Miscellaneous

Amersham Aerial Fix...................... 50

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Actopia........................................... 28 Universal Pest Control.................... 32 BBX.................................................. 46 Pet Care Appliance Repairs Sharley Domestics...........................51 Cansdales........................................ 13 Wheelhouse Veterinary Group.......17 Herath Associates Ltd...................... 9 Plumbing & Drainage Bespoke Interiors Dream Doors ................................. 19 Regus.............................................. 19 DOCWRA Property Management.. 45 iFillYa Kitchens and Bathrooms ..... 11 Robsons............................................ 9 Kevin Haylock................................. 14 Building & Property Maintenance SRL Accountancy Services Ltd........ 45 Premium Plumbing and Heating.... 20 Amersham Hill Cricket Club.............. 8 Vincent Mortell.............................. 27 Steve Barnett Plumbing . ............... 37 TK Plumbing.....................................51 APQ Developments........................ 60 Funeral Directors Batts Building and Decorating.........51 C.P.J. Field......................................... 8 Security Chris Property Services...................51 Gardening & Outdoor CJ Locksmiths................................. 39 Construction Wise.......................... 48 A Ellis Tree Surgery......................... 15 Signage DB Property.................................... 40 Alan Whitewright........................... 50 Punch Signs..................................... 14 Handyman Solutions...................... 49 Applewood Landscapes................. 28 Specialist Retailers Home Counties Cladding................ 21 A-Z Gardening................................. 39 Foxs Outdoor.................................. 27 Misbourne Roofing & Renovations .47 Barlows Tree Surgery..................... 38 Taxis & Chauffeurs Mummery Roofing......................... 14 Blueberry Gardening...................... 47 A2Z Taxi............................................ 1 Phillips Carpentry & Renovations...31 Castle Glass Gutters....................... 20 Tile Specialist RJP Joinery........................................ 7 Eden Tree & Garden Services......... 48 Ceramica Tiles................................ 15 Evergreen Grass............................. 29 Ultimate Construction...................... 5 Vehicle Sales, Maintenance & Computer Maintenance & Repairs Flo Tech Guttering.......................... 39 Hire Holmes Garden Services................ 37 Amersham Computers....................51 Phillip Murgatroyd...........................51 Mammoth Services........................ 30 Chipro Car Company...................... 35 Out-a-Space.....................................51 Dentfix.......................................44/44 Domestic Services Latimer Garage Services................ 32 Busy Homes.................................... 50 RJ Fencing....................................... 50 Oakleigh Garage............................... 3 Oven Man....................................... 37 Health, Beauty & Well Being Advantage Therapy........................ 27 Refresh.............................................. 9 Doors Windows & Conservatories Agno Dental.................................... 25 Castle Glass..................................... 38 Hughenden Gardens Village............. 2 Cloudy2Clear.................................. 33 Reiki & Chakra Healing....................51 Right Units.......................................41 The Fitness Function...................... 25 VSF Ltd............................................ 23 Woodland Manor Care Home........ 59 Howland Tutors.............................. 50 Amersham Christadelphians..... 32/47 Tring Park School............................ 26 Painters & Decorators Bucks Decorating............................ 47 Electrician Ashleigh Contractors...................... 14 Kevin Leigh...................................... 39 Crystal SolutIons............................ 49 Stuart Paul Decorating................... 49 JS & P Electrics................................ 15

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Situated in the vibrant, friendly village of Chalfont St Peter, on the edge of the Chilterns, Woodland Manor is an empathetic and compassionate care home where residents can enjoy life as their need for care increases. We offer 24-hour short and long-term nursing and residential care for the elderly, as well as those living with dementia.

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