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to Great 6 DISTANCE: 2 Walk miles 10 to the Crown pub and back (allow Missenden Walk 10 W Amersham to Little along the mile if youMissenden continue the walk 1 hours), another Grid refMisbourne SU 866 991 through Little Missenden village. Heath End Road DISTANCE: 5.8 miles, with c110m ascent This leisurely walk of takes you along the edge of Shardeloes Lake with its many water Little Little birds and pastto the imposing Shardeloes Manor. It continuesBy through fields by the START: Lay-by next Shardeloes Manor. car, leave Missenden Missenden Heath TERRAIN: A moderate walk, with the main climb River Misbourne to the picturesque village of Little Missenden with its ancient End church, manor house, and pubs. North the A413atatthethe roundabout start. Can be muddy in north places. west of Amersham Distance: 2½ miles to the Crown pub and back (allow 1½ hours), another ½ mile if you Old TownFour andstiles take the exit signposted Shardeloes. continue the walk through Little Missenden village. MAPS: 172 and Chiltern Society 12 Great Go down OS theExplorer hill park in the on rightnorth Start:and Lay-by next to Shardeloes Manor. lay-by By car, leave the A413the at the roundabout Kingshill REFRESHMENTS: Thewest Polecat andOld Kings Head of Amersham Town and take pubs the exit signposted Shardeloes. Go down the hill 2 just before you the gates to you Shardeloes Manor andreach park in the lay-by on the right just before reach the gates to Shardeloes Manor 5 at point 8 on the map.House. Otherwise, picnic Hatches If using public transport, follow the path from the north west end of the town which Lane Weedonhill W through the transport, underpass under the A413 towards Shardeloes Manor House. in the Nature House. If Reserve usinggoespublic follow the path from Hughenden Wood to Holmer Valley Valley walk may also be started from Little Missenden. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus 48 (Great Green 3 4 the north westThis end of theMissenden-High town which goes through the Wycombe-Lane End).Access ThereInformation: are stops near point 3 Level walk. The walk is suitable for all terrain pushchairs as the path underpass under Shardeloes Manor is easythe to negotiate andcrossroads theretowards are only ajust few gates to open. on the map and on either side ofA413 the A413 A413 south of point 8. House. This walk mayTwoalso be end started from Little Refreshments: pubs at either of Little Missenden, and pubs and restaurants in Old Amersham. Missenden. Route: Shardeloes Shardeloes From the lay-by, you will see a signpost fields to a meet a crossing path. ACCESS INFORMATION: Level walk. The walk iswith theGoRiver for the South Bucks Way next to the post straight over along the path Route box. Go through the gates to the driveway Misbourne clearly visible on your right and suitable for allonto istwo to join from the of terrain the Manor Housepushchairs and immmediately cross over a path farm track with aeasy bridge to your 1. Exit the car park the road, turn left andturn as 5.the After c250m footpaths before the dell, take the first footpath on the right towards Amersham Cricket Club right. then left again into Perks Lane. Walk right.to Takeopen. the second of these paths heading left and follow it all the way to a road. pavilion. Here, go across the up grassPerks to afew gates negotiate and there are only a gate on your right. Go through the gate, The path soon becomes fenced; continue Lane for c600m, going past a footpath on the through the kissing gate. Ignore the path 9. Cross the road and turn right, passing in front along a narrow path and shortly after, on untilend you reach a gate at the road by the REFRESHMENTS: Two pubs at either of Little Mantles left on a sharp right-hand joining from the left and continue down, then of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the another gate,bend. to follow the path bordering Mill House at Little Missenden. Green To seeup the the trout in the to village pond, turngate. Go through it and Shardeloes Lakethe on your 2. As the lane nears thepubs top of hill,right. turn The right hill a kissing left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head Missenden, and and restaurants Old right forin a few yards. Amersham. River Misbourne used to have a productive

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the path junction straight ahead A few at yards further along the road tocontinue the village there is a pub on your right where between two fences to a road. you can stop for refreshments; however you 6. like Cross the the road follow may to continue walkand for a further ¼ the lane to Copes mile to see more of the village which has Farm. At the end of the drive go between the another pub at the other end. brick pillars and take the path to the righthand side of the gate. Follow this path over

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across the gravel to the paddock beyond and through the kissing gate in the far right-hand corner. Then follow the telegraph poles down Amersham the hill, heading to the far left corner of the Old Town field. Go through the kissing gate onto Perks Lane. Turn right and head down the hill back23 to the nature reserve car park.

3 gate, From the lay-by, you will see a signpost forthrough the a kissing Gocontinuing straight over along the path with the River a stile and fence line on theMisbourne left over a further South Bucks Way next to the post box.with Gothethrough clearly visible on your right and cross two stiles. Once in the woods, head straight of Interest the gates to the driveway of the Manor and a farm trackPoints with a bridge to your right. up House the hill with the fence over on the left, ignoring Prestwood: The name has Anglo-Saxon origins other paths, to the next road. immmediately turn right towards Amersham Cricket and means priest-wood. It was formed as an 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the Ecclesiastical District incontinue 1849 from parts Club pavilion. Here, go across the grass to a gate The path soon becomes fenced; onofuntil pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on Great Missenden, Hughenden and Hampden. the right and after 200m you turn right into a gate Major on your right. Go through the gate, along a narrow reach at the roadwere bybased the on Mill Houseand industries agriculture Shepherds Gate. The footpath starts from the furniture This the part oftrout the Chilterns was 4making. path and shortly after, another gate, to follow the at Little Missenden. To see in the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th path bordering Shardeloes Lake on your right. the kissing gate village pond, rightLondoners for a few yards. Go through and follow the turncentury took day trips to see the into a field. At the path fork take the spring blossom. The River Misbourne used to have path a productive left path diagonally crossing the field. At the Peterley Manor Farm: Farm shop, nursery and milling, watercress and fish industry. track turn right on the bridleway. A fewContinue yards tofurther along the road to the village pick your own. a kissing gate on the left, there go through is itaand pub on your right where you can stop for follow the perimeter of the field and wood for Helen Lodge saw the advert asking for volunteers to On the top of the hill to your left you c400m. can see refreshments; however you may like to via continue Then take the gate on the left into design walks for the Chiltern Society Hughenden Valley Residents’ Association. While researching the woods. At the fi rst path junction turn right Shardeloes Manor House. The surrounding the walk for a further 1/4 mile to see more of the potential routes, it was a pleasant surprise to find to meet a road. she had not previously hopes village which hasfootpaths another pub at the walked. otherSheend. parkland was laid out by Humphrey 8.Repton Cross thein road into the woods. Follow the that this route has managed to capture some of the bridleway waymarks and keep to the leftstunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature 1793. Continue along the path through another Reserve. hand edge of the woods for 250m. Just Return the way you came. gate, then across fields to a meet a crossing path. Map: Glyn Kuhn

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Scarlett Johansson proves she’s tough as they get, both on and off screen, as she talks family, fighting and feminism. The pressure of promoting a film would be enough for anyone, let alone someone going through a very public break up. After all, it was only in January that Scarlett Johansson announced her separation from French husband Romain Dauriac and the proceedings already seem to be getting a little caustic between the estranged pair, with Dauriac claiming his wife’s career demands put pressure on their relationship. But the 32-year-old actress is a consummate pro, and on the subject of her new film, Ghost in the Shell, she is as enthusiastic and chatty as ever. “This seemed so far from anything I'd ever done before, so far from who I am as not only an actress but as person,” she says vehementl “Watching the anime for the vehemently. ﬁrst time, I was confronted by how new and fresh this all appeared to me and that brought out these conflicting emotions. How would I ever ﬁt into that world? But also, I really want to experience this.”

Johansson is not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the concept of the film, which is based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow, as fans of the comic have long said that to do the original justice the film would have to have a level of incoherence, as it is pac packed with surreal ideas about existence and identity. Set in a dystopian future, Ghost in the Shell is visually stunning, as Johannsson’s cyber-enhanced soldier kicks and punches her way across a neon cityscape. “I think the ﬁght scenes were my favourite part of working on this movie,” she reveals. “I came away completely energised and revved, and when I saw the ﬁnished product I felt pretty proud.”

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In her own words, the New York-native is a ‘veteran’ when it comes to preparing for physically intense roles having played Marvel’s Black Widow in six films as part of The Avengers universe. “In my mind, I can take on anyone,” she jokes. But no matter how tough she is on set, Johansson is a devoted mother to Rose, two, and is adamant that her daughter ‘won't be seeing the film for a long, long time!” It’s fair to say that the Lost in Translation star is fast becoming a feminist icon, and though she has long been outspoken on current affairs, lately she has been even more politically active, satirising Ivanka Trump in a Saturday night Live sketch and playing a central role at the Women’s ma march in Washington earlier this year. I'm not against Donald Trump, the march wasn't against him,” she emphasises. “It was a march for equality and rights we all have to continuously fight for because gender imbalance continues to be a driving force in our society. We need to continue to support each other, we need to continue to support other women and fight the good fight.” by Karen Anne Overton

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Dacorum Communities For Learning is a local charity that offers adult learning courses at various locations throughout Dacorum. Our courses include Tablets, iPad, Laptop, Microsoft Office Packages, Arts & Crafts, Languages, Digital Photo Editing, Web Design, Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety and First Aid. Tel 01442 251930, E Mail admin@dcfl.org.uk, Website www.dcfl.org.uk

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Would you know what to do in a crisis? Why not come along to a free 2 hour every day first aid session to learn simple first aid skills to help your friends, family and neighbours. Courses are run in various venues and days around Tring. To find out more and to book your place please call 01992 585963 or email BHEfirstaid@redcross.org.uk

TRING OASIS CLUB is a social club for the over 50s, meeting the second Friday of each month. We have a guest speaker as well as monthly coach outings. If you would like to know more then please phone: 01442 827662 or 01442 822778. A welcome awaits you!

TRING BEAVERS ABLE DISABLED SWIMMING GROUP

Is held every Tuesday at Tring Sports Centre At 1.15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m. Post operative exercises and swimming Come along and join our friendly group Helpers are also needed Contact Carol Lawrence on 01442 822695 for further information

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MENS SHED Contact details: Ruth 07761154846 John 07831659982

For details contact:volunteer@renniegrove.org Tel: 01442 507321

Our new Retail & Trading Dept based in Berkhamsted are seeking Ebay listers (full training given).

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INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN ACTION

* FASCINATING * FUN * HANDS-ON * MAKE A SHEET OF PAPER *1902 PAPER MACHINE IN ACTION * MILL TOURS * BOAT RIDES * FIRE ENGINE * PAPER SHOP * ART GALLERY FROGMORE * CAFE * MUCH MUCH MORE.... Paper Mill

Birthplace of Paper’s Industrial Revolution

contact: 01442 234600

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Folly’s Farm Sanctuary for Donkeys Open Day: Sunday 27th August, 1-4.30pm Nettleden Road, Berkhamsted.

find: HP3 9RY

49 Berkhamsted Walk Sunday 14 May 2017

Our fabulous bluebell walk through the beautiful Chiltern countryside raises much-needed funds for abused and neglected children in the UK. We need MORE volunteers. Can YOU help us? Ring Ann on 01442 864968 to find out more.

Details of walk: www.berkhamstedwalk.com Charity Registration No. 221124

Volunteer Mentors Required New Leaf offers support to short-term offenders returning to Bucks, Berks and Oxon. We need volunteer mentors who will listen to and support offenders for at least 12 weeks after release. For more information please email anne@newleafproject.co.uk or ring 01844 202001 New Leaf, Townhill Barn, Dorton Road, Chilton, Aylesbury, HP18 9NA

DACORUM COMMUNITY CHOIR *daytime rehearsals* *new members always welcome* *no auditions* come along and try us out we meet on Tuesdays in term time between 9.40 and 11.30 at the Church of the Resurrection Henry Wells Square, HP2 6BJ see our website www.dacorumcommunitychoir.org or speak to Dianne on 01442 874988

LIONS CLUB OF BERKHAMSTED.

In our 39th. year we require new members to help us support our work in the local community. Including organising the largest family fete in the area ln August each year, the Santa Sleigh during December, several tea parties locally for the elderly ( these parties are financed by the Berkhamsted Golf Club) and generally raising money to assist those requiring our help. We meet at the Royal British Legion in Berkhamsted on the lst. Thursday in each month at 8pm. If you would like to help please come along and To advertise introduce pleaseyourselves. call 01494 725878 or

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Would you like to ride the next

Ride London 100

30th July 2017

cycling event? We have guaranteed places for riders who can raise sponsorship for WAVES. We would also like to hear from ballot place riders who would like to join our team If you are interested please contact us for an application form

The Kerrigan Savage Waves Charitable Trust

www.wavestrust.org.uk

Registered Charity No : 1063921

www.facebook.com/wavestrust email waves.trust@virgin.net or call 01494 674985

Northchurch & Berkhamsted U3A

Childcare volunteers needed

We invite semi-retired or retired people to join us in group activities and outings to places of interest. We hold monthly meetings at Northchurch Social Club in Bell Lane, Northchurch. If you are interested in joining us please contact:Chris—01442 871591 www.northchurchandberkhamstedu3a.co.uk

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

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY & MUSEUM SOCIETY ‘’Do You enjoy Local History?’’ - We provide monthly meetings with guest speakers and work on other projects designed to interest you. Why not come along and join us at The Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD. Every 4th Wednesday of the month at 8pm starting in February’’. For further details contact Honorary Secretary Roy Wood 01442 398285 or see our Website: historysochemel.bravesites.com/ TRING LIONS CLUB

CHARITY CAR BOOT SALE Sunday, 21st May 2017 Market Square, Brook Street, Tring Cars £8 – Charity Stall £5 Open 10.00 to 13.00 Set up from 09.00 To book a place, call Alan 01442 824287 or e-mail info@tringlions.org.uk

DISCOVER THE JOY AND BENEFITS OF GROUP SINGINGIT’S CHEAPER THAN THERAPY! We meet on Tuesday evenings 7pm term time only (please note new start time) At Wilstone, nr Tring

Enthusiasm and a sense of humour are the only requirements Phone Jo Woodbridge for more information 01442 891444 jomark@waitrose.com

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St Martha's Methodist Church, Park Road, Tring is a friendly, community-based church in the west end of Tring. We hold a church service every Sunday morning at 10am which is traditional in style with a variety of hymns accompanied by our organ. The church is a chalk-flint building in Park Road, just behind Rothschild House Surgery. We extend a warm welcome to new visitors of all age groups . . . single people, couples or families. www.stmarthas-tring.org.uk

49 Berkhamsted Walk Sunday 14 May 2017

Details of walk: www.berkhamstedwalk.com Charity Registration No. 221124

Berkhamsted Artisans, Arts & Crafts Market (3rd Sunday of the month) 10am to 2pm. The Town Hall, 196 High Street, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 3AP Through the double doors above Chez Gerard on the High St. Lift access at back. If you would like a stall contact Claire - Mob: 07968 627 179; Email: berkhamstedmarket@hotmail.co.uk; website: www.greatmarkets@vpweb.co.uk/

Tring Farmers Market (alt Saturdays) Come see us at Church Sq, High St, Tring every fortnight on a Saturday morning from 9am - 12:15pm Tring Farmers Market has established a reputation as a really friendly shopping experience and its refreshment stall offers you the facility to sit and enjoy a mug of coffee or tea and a delicious hot bacon roll with your friends! For more info see: www.tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

POTTEN END BOWLS CLUB Hempstead Lane, Potten End, HP4 2QJ

OPEN DAY Sunday 7 May 2017 11 am to 4 pm

All ages welcome. Free refreshments. Contact: Sheila - 01442 862887 www.potten-end-bowls-club.co.uk

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Health, Beauty & Well Being

Halo Hearing Solutions..................... 9 Manor Pharmacy....................... 16/17 Dream Doors ................................. 15 Neuro Physio Berkhamsted............ 21 Building & Property Maintenance One Stop Doctors............................. 3 Britton Roofing............................... 32 Pest Control Home Counties Cladding.................. 7 Universal Pest Control.................... 30 Home Counties Loft Ladders...........31 Removals & Storage Doors Windows & Conservatories Blue Box Storage.............................. 8 Cloudy2Clear.................................... 5 Security Right Units................................... 9/11 Locksmiths Herts............................ 30

Bespoke Interiors

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West Herts College........................... 2

Funeral Directors

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Chiltern Piano Gallery.................... 21 Collectors Paradise......................... 19

J Worley Funeral Directors Ltd....... 11 Venues & Events Butterfly Ball................................... 10 Richardson Upholstery................... 21 Felden Lodge.................................. 21

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