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January has traditionally been associated with fresh starts and new beginnings. Even the name of the month is suggestive of this: “January” comes from the Latin ‘ianuarius’, meaning ‘door’. The new year is welcomed in across the world with firework displays, champagne and song. British traditions for the 1st January include First Footing – a Scottish tradition invoking good luck for the forthcoming year – and a Welsh tradition of gift-giving, called Calennig. January is the first month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars, with New Year’s Day celebrated on 14th January by those using the older calendar. In modern culture, the physical change of the new year has become associated with encouraging positive change within oneself, whether it be a commitment to boosting physical health or to improving one’s general character. January is a perfect time to commit to self-improvement, after the excesses of Christmas and with the thrill of a new year to look forward to. Inspire yourself by visiting a local gym or taking up a new class, or treat yourself after Christmas to a relaxing massage. Many such businesses can be found in our directory – why not try them? Whatever your plans for the year ahead, we wish you every success and a prosperous 2017. If you have any views or feedback on The Local Directory publications please do contact us - email us at info@ localdirectoryltd.co.uk, many thanks for reading. Bu

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Distance: 3.5 miles (allow 2.5 hours)

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Start: Parking at High Wycombe Judo Club car park, Booker Recreation Ground SU840916.

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From area. the Judo Club car park 1 follow the perimeter of the surrounding Distance: 3.5 miles (allow 1.5 hours)

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Hughenden Valley Valley

PUBLICKeep TRANSPORT: 48 at (Great along thisBus road, High Missenden-High Heavens Household Waste and Wycombe-Lane End). There are stops near point 3 Recycling Centre cross (with care) to your left and on the bend on the map and on either side of the crossroads just you will see a bridleway on the left 2 , going behind the 0 North south of point 8.

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hedgerow alongside the road. Follow this bridleway coming out 0 ½ mile between large fields. Continue 1 along the bridleway which descends into a small valley. Ignore the bridleway on your right 3 Turn left and up the road, crossing the entrance to 'John Lewis' and cross the road at the blue and go left up the slope towards the woods. Near the top you will 'Bike and Walker' sign. Follow the path past houses on your left. Keep ahead, cross over the 1. Exit see the car park onto road,which turn left 5. After c250m two footpaths join fromisthe before dell,and take thethe firstpath footpath a square archthe beyond areand three Buddhist stupas with road, there a Zebra crossing to thethe right, take downon thethe side of The Cressex thenprayer left again Lane. up Perks right. Takethese. the second ofDental these paths heading it allreturn the way to a road. flagsinto andPerks a seat. GoWalk through the rustic gate to view Practice. Keep ahead left andand youfollow will soon to your starting place.

the woods. Near the top you will see a square arch From the Judo Club car park 1 follow the perimeter beyond which are three Buddhist stupas with prayer of theRoute Recreation Ground. At the bottom follow flags and a seat. Go through the rustic gate to view the path through a gap in the hedge and turn left these. along the vehicle track. The pathonfollows the edge Lane for c600m, going past a footpath the through the kissing gate. Ignore the path 9. Cross the road and turn right, passing in front left on a sharp right-hand bend. joining from the left and continue down, then of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the of Booker Common and passes ‘The Live and Let 2. As the lane nears the top of the hill, turn right up the hill to a kissing gate. Go through it and left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head into Longfi eld Wood. Follow the white arrows at the path junction continue straight ahead gravel to theon paddock beyond and and the continue to Old House Live’ pub. Keep following the road, walk past Booker Return to the path across on the trees through the Wood, staying on between two fences to a road. through the kissing gate in the far right-hand 4 Farm 4 turn left at the sign post (which may be CommontheMemorial Hall. After about 50 yards you 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 and wire stock fence on the left. At the end of the drive go between the the hill, heading to the far left corner of the will findtall a wood footpath on the right between Farm. houses. hidden behind vegetation) and down the valley 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 driveway and the brick gateposts of a large hand side of the gate. Follow this path over Lane. Turn rightcan and head hill back that towards the motorway; you seedown thethetunnel Follow the path, through a gate and across a horse house. Follow the driveway until it reaches a stile and through a kissing gate, continuing to the nature reserve car park. you are heading for. Go right, through the tunnel, field, with the hedge on your right to the end of Hatches Lane. with the fence line on the left over a further 3. At the lane turn right and after c50m take two stiles. Once in the woods, head straight Points of Interest and turn left on exit up a slope past ASDA and the field. Go through a gate and turn left along the the footpath on the left. Follow it uphill, to up the hill with the fence on the left, ignoring Prestwood: The name has Anglo-Saxon origins the leftto sidethe of the copse. At thecrossing brow of the the road other paths, to the nextafter road. a few yardsand turn right alongIt was theformed sideas of road, down junction, which means priest-wood. an the hill, continue in the same direction and look 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the Ecclesiastical District in 1849 from parts of store until to a road. Turn right along a will takeforyou the fiover eld gatethe in themotorway. hedge line ahead. pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on you come Great Missenden, Hughenden and Hampden. Continue through this gate into the next field, the right and after 200m turn right into Major industries wereonto based on agricultureLane. and footpath which leads you out Holmer heading for the far right corner. Go through Shepherds Gate. The footpath starts from the furniture making. This part of the Chilterns was Keep along thisgate road, atright High Heavens Household the kissing and turn towards the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th lane. Once on the lane turn left. Go through the kissing gate and follow the century Londoners took day trips see the Turn left and up the road, crossing thetoentrance to Waste4.and Recycling Centre cross (with care) to At the end of Pipers Lane head directly across path into a field. At the path fork take the spring blossom. the road junction and through the footpath left path diagonally crossing the fi eld. At the ‘John Lewis’ and cross the road at shop, thenursery blue and ‘Bike and your left and on the bend you will see a bridleway Peterley Manor Farm: Farm gate behind the Cockpit Road sign. Follow track turn right on the bridleway. Continue to pick your own. on the left 2 ,across going the the hedgerowa alongside Walker’ the path the fibehind eld and through kissing gate on the left, go throughsign. it and Follow the path past houses on your hedge line. In the next field, with the hedge follow the perimeter of the field and wood for Lodgeover saw the the advert road, asking forthere volunteersis to a left. Keep ahead,Helen cross the road.on Follow this bridleway coming outc400m. between the right, continue to the footpath marker Then take the gate on the left into design walks for the Chiltern Society via Hughenden Valley While researching post in Continue the corner. Here, cut straight woods. At the first path junction turn right to Zebra crossing theResidents’ right,Association. and take the path down large fields. along theacross bridlewaythe which potential routes, it was a pleasant surprise to find the corner of the field towards the gap in to meet a road. footpaths she had not previously walked. She hopes side Dental Practice. Keep ahead descends small theinto hedge a line. Do not valley. go throughIgnore the gap, the8.bridleway Cross the road into the the woods. Followof theThe Cressex that this route has managed to capture some of the instead turn left and follow the edge of the bridleway waymarks and keep to the leftstunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature 3 and you will soon return to your starting place. on your firight 3 and go left up the slope towards Reserve. eld with the hedge on the right. hand edge of the woods for 250m. Just Map: Glyn Kuhn

We are a local environmental charity with about 7000 members. Our objective is to conserve the Chilterns and encourage people to explore this beautiful area. We run lots of different activities including conservation, photography, cycling and walking groups. New members and volunteers welcome. www.chilternsociety.org.uk 01494 771250

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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QIGONG - YOUR HEALTH

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igong is a holistic system of self-healing exercise and practise which includes healing posture, movement, breathing techniques and meditation. The meaning of Qigong is “working with energy”. It is one of the core elements of Chinese Medicine and is used as a way to balance the energy of the body and guard against premature ageing, and poor physical, mental and emotional health. Qi is the Chinese word for “life energy” and is the animating power that flows through all living things, it circulates through energy pathways (meridians) in the body. When one is in good health the Qi in our bodies flows freely like water. The practise of Qigong stimulates the natural healing process and Qi is then accumulated and stored in the body. When Qi is flowing in a well-balanced way through the meridians, the body, soul and spirit are in harmony and the person will feel healthy, full of life and calm and content. When these feelings are disturbed negative emotions appear such as fear, anxiety, anger, stress, and the energy flow becomes blocked leading to physical symptoms such colds, viruses, illness. Qigong is therefore a way to achieve harmony between body, mind soul and spirit and because it relatively easy to learn and does not require and special equipment, it is a way for everyone to improve, maintain and develop his or her bodily and spiritual health.

THE REGULAR PRACTISE OF QIGONG CAN HELP ONE TO: ● Recover from injury ● Calm the mind ● Reduce the effects of stress ● Reverse the effects of ageing and enhance longevity ● Help to cure disease ● Stabilise the nervous system ● Improve and create strong vitality In our class we will learn how to relax the body and quieten the mind, then to focus the mind, breath naturally and perform slow movements which make up short forms or routines. Anyone can practise Qigong as the techniques are suitable for all ages and physical conditions. Qigong includes both standing and seated exercises and standing exercises can also be practised seated so ideal also for the disabled. Our new class will be on Thursday evenings and will start in the early part of 2017 and in the wonderfully peaceful and serene location of Greenacres in Jordans near Beaconsfield.

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Ménière’s Disease A condition of the Inner Ear and Vestibular System

Ménière’s disease is named after a French Physician Prosper Ménière who in 1800’s worked at a deaf/mute institute in France and studied the condition, that they finally put his name to. Ménière’s is a condition of the inner ear affecting balance and hearing. It is thought to be caused by unusually large amounts of a fluid called endolymph creating a build up of pressure in the inner ear. This pressure can cause the inner ear Treatments control symptoms rather than curing the condition. Having Ménière’s can affect your mental health and have a impact on to send abnormal messages to the your whole family. The balance aspect of the condition can prevent brain resulting in dizziness, vomiting you from driving and involve days when you cannot leave your bed. and dulled hearing. It is often described by sufferers as a feeling of ‘fullness in the ear’, and can lead on to dramatic unpredictable, devastating attacks of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Longer term effects of the condition can include permanent hearing loss and tinnitus and on-going balance problems. Exact causes of the condition are unknown but there are potential links to circulation problems, viral infections, allergies, the immune system, migraines or genetic factors.

How to cope day-to-day: Get up slowly giving senses time to adjust to being upright. Take time out. Regular exercise including yoga and pilates to maintain flexibility and strength which can help balance and aid relaxation. Wearing sunglasses can relieve eye strain. Carry medication on you at all times. Listen to relaxation tapes at night. Use night lights to avoid harsh electric light. Use hearing aids that have a remote control and different programmes to help cope with fluctuating hearing loss. Look after your mental health - talk to people, you are not on your own.

Over our 30 years of practice we meet many people living with Ménière’s disease. We have helped them practically with hearing technology that allows them to adjust the levels to suit different stages of the condition. On a less practical level we feel some of the best help we can offer is social and mental support. We have been working together with Amersham Tinnitus & Ménière’s society to provide an outlet for people to meet and share experiences in a safe,guided place. Out next events are:Tuesday 7th February 10.00am - 12pm in Thame Town Hall and Friday 10th February 10am -12pm at Flint Barn Court, Old Amersham. Please join us, or if you can’t make these dates, register your interest and we will keep you informed of future events, which may include weekend and evening get togethers if we can garner sufficient interest. w w w. a sto n h ea r i ng . c o. u k 01494 733 84 0 ( A m e rs ha m ) - 0184 4 3 9 6 0 57 ( Tha m e ) e ma i l : - k a te @ a sto n h ea r i ng . c o. u k to r e g i ste r y o u r i nte r est

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Dental Question & Answers! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all the Local Directory readers. I hope you are all enjoying the lovely cold weather we are having!!! How many of you are going to make some New Year resolutions? Well if there were any teeth related resolutions these Q&A’s may help you!

Q. Why do I need regular check-ups when there are no problems with my teeth?

Q. Can you give me some advice on looking after my children’s teeth?

A. When we check your teeth at the practice, we see things you won’t see in the mirror no matter how closely you look. Just by saying open wide we can detect a number of problems that aren’t visible to the untrained eye. And the technology available to us gives us an additional advantage!

A. While brushing is essential to ensure strong teeth, it also helps to prevent socially embarrassing conditions, like bad breath. The threat of future cavities may not hold much weight when kids are rushing out the door. Sometimes it’s the social angle that prompts them to pay more attention to their smile.

Your teeth can alert us to...

• Possible deterioration in fillings, crowns, and other restorations. • We may spot the beginnings of root cavities or decay on the roots of your teeth which have been laid bare by receding gums. • A close inspection can reveal troublesome periodontal pockets caused by gum disease, and sometimes it takes a radiograph and a little dental detective work, but we may even find indications of... • New decay tucked under the gum line or hidden under existing fillings – two places you just can’t see! • You may not know it, but your teeth may have hairline fractures. • You may not feel it yet, but a wisdom tooth may be impacted. • Your gums can tell us about impending gum disease and your mouth may even show... • The early warning signs of oral cancer. All of these dental problems can be treated and often reversed if they are spotted in the early stages. If you are ever tempted to skip an appointment because you don’t feel any pain and can’t see anything wrong, think again. It’s what you can’t see that can cause the most trouble! Remember ... early diagnosis is key.

Tips for kids of all ages to promote healthy teeth and fresh breath:

• Use a soft brush. • Always use fluoride toothpaste. • Brush your teeth at least twice daily. • Brush your tongue gently and thoroughly and as far back as is comfortable. • Floss regularly, preferably before bed, to remove harmful food and plaque from between teeth. • Wear a custom-fitted mouthguard when playing sports. • Eat a balanced diet complete with milk products and crunchy vegetables. Gum disease is often thought to be an adult problem, but children and teens are also susceptible. Just like adults, kids want to look and feel good, so encourage your child to start now to ensure a bright smile for tomorrow! School-aged children become increasingly aware of their appearance, and the smallest thing may be the cause of self-consciousness. Their next checkup appointment will present an ideal time for the dentist to assess their smile and to discuss orthodontic options. Now is the time to teach your child good dental habits to ensure excellent dental health for many years to come.

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1. EXFOLIATE.

Winter always feels like an assault course on the skin. As the freezing temperatures and heated buildings sap your skin of natural moisture you are left with a reflection that’s a little grey and stressed – and that’s just your skin! Add in the stress of the holidays, changes in routine and eating more sugary or fatty foods in response to the colder weather and you could be facing breakouts, tightness and dullness too.

This removes the dull dead skin cells that are hiding the vibrant healthy ones beneath, so sloughing these away instantly brightens the complexion. Exfoliating stimulates a new smoother, more even toned complexion removing blocked pores too. Choose one with antioxidants, A, C, & E to nourish and maintain the skins natural barrier.

2. TONERS.

A Toner with anti-irritant properties will restore the natural PH balance and start the skins re-conditioning process. Especially important if your skin is at all dry or weak. Toners are often the unsung hero of the skin feeding process.

3. SERUMS.

The best serums deliver good antioxidants, without being oily. They work deep beneath the surface to feed the cells. Applied daily your serum will encourage a more even and calm tone even to the most troubled skin. An oil control serum works great on overactive sebum glands too.

4. MOISTURIZE.

Except stop slathering it on like butter on your toast! If your moisturizer is thick it sits on the outer layer and cannot penetrate. The result is your skin feels tight and dry. Sound familiar? Choose a moisturizer that will plump and firm from deep within. Key ingredients are Vitamins A & C Esters and Retinol that will reduce fine lines whilst hydrating at a deeper cellular level.

5. PROTECT.

If your moisturizer does not offer an appropriate level of sunscreen within it, then choose a sunscreen that does. Fractionated melanin will maximize your daily protection even on those grey days when the rays still zap at your skin.

6. DRINK PLENTY OF H2O!

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CROFT THERAPY CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR POSITIVE & LASTING LIFE CHANGES

POSITIVE CHANGE

Do you do things you wish you didn’t do? Are there things you wish you could do but something’s holding you back? Do you have habits or fears or phobias that you wish you could be free from? Try Hypnotherapy. By working with your subconscious mind we can discover the causes of problems and re-programme behaviours in positive effective ways. You can change. Become the better you. CALL FOR A FREE, NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION.

THERAPIES A choice of therapeutic approaches are available so in the complimentary initial consultation we can discuss what will work best for you. Different methods explore problems in different ways but all share the common aim: to help you feel better, find it easier to cope, and be calmer, happier, and more positive. EMOTIONAL ISSUES Anxiety - Loneliness – Grief

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The New Year inspires many people to get their trainers on and get active. Without doubt exercise offers many benefits but it’s crucial to make sure you are looking after your feet. When you run, your body weight is multiplied by up to seven times, with your feet bearing the brunt of this stress at every stride. The demands made on feet and lower limbs can lead to a range of injuries, including sprained ankles, torn ligaments, shin pain, knee pain, and joint and muscle problems.

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still, resembling a bracelet rather than a watch. It’s half the price of the Garmin and offers good all-round fitness-tracking features. Over 2017 we’ll see a lot more wearable trackers, many of them odd: fancy a Welt, a sensor-enabled belt that tracks your steps for as long as you keep your trousers on? If you’re more concerned about what you’re putting into your body than what you’re sweating out, smartphone apps offer all kinds of diet and lifestyle tracking - and increasingly those apps tie in with platforms such as Apple Health, WiThings’ HealthMate, Microsoft Health, Jawbone UP and many more. Platforms are designed to enable data sharing from multiple trackers, so for example Apple’s Health app can get data not just from the iPhone it’s on but also from the Apple Watch, from wireless scales and from a wide range of wired and wireless health-monitoring devices. If you haven’t already committed to a particular health-tracking platform, it’s a very good idea to check out sites such as Wareable.com to find out the latest news and rumours about the different manufacturers. For example, at the time of writing Microsoft has announced

the end of its Microsoft Band tracking device, so if you buy one now you might not be able to get a repair for it or a replacement one if it breaks. It also means that if you want to upgrade from a Band 2, there won’t be a Band 3 to fulfil your wishes. Gadgets don’t just help you when you’re exercising or watching what you eat. They can help you when you’re asleep too. Many wearable devices such as the Fitbit Blaze and Surge, Fossil Marshal, Pebble Time and Apple Watch (via third-party apps) can monitor your sleep, gathering data to help you identify the triggers of a poor night’s sleep and the best times to set the alarm for, and the best times to head up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire. The data recorded does vary from device to device and some are more practical than others - wearing a smartwatch in bed all night means you’ll have to charge it in the morning - but the insights can be useful.

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“What interested me about the script is that it’s about humankind and we're all in a place where we're interested in space and we're interested in exploration,” explains the Kentuckyborn beauty. “But the film also explores very human and personal themes and deep relationships, and that is very important to the story.” Like 2013’s Gravity, Passengers relies heavily on stunning visuals and CGI effects. In one scene, Lawrence is swimming in a pool when the gravity fails, leaving her suspended in midair inside a shifting and seemingly inescapable bubble of water. “It was literally breath-taking for me. It was exciting and daunting although I didn't know how they were going to shoot it and it's definitely the coolest scene I've ever shot in my life,” she says excitedly.

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The Beaconsfield Archive Project The Beaconsfield Archive Project Committee consisting of Mike & Margaret Grace, Debbie Marsden and Clare Bull and guided by Laura Cotton, the Bucks County Archivist, received a grant of £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as monies from local businesses to go towards the cost of training volunteers to conserve, digitise and catalogue its extensive archive in order to make it available to the community. The archive is gradually being shown the light of day and the Society’s web site contains an increasing wealth of articles on the town and its history. To start 2017 I’d like to consider the value of day-to-day goings-on in and around Beaconsfield and what they might mean for future local historians. By this I mean “everything” that is around us that we take for granted e.g. local advertisements in magazines such as Local Directory, the bus and train timetables, the shop signs, the daily changes in street views with the constant demolition and rebuilding of houses; the receipts from shops and businesses, and so on. The list is long so a New Year’s resolution beckons. Do what you can do to record these happenings, take some pictures of local scenes and let the Society have a copy, collect some receipts and other trivia and pass these on to the Society, document the changes you are aware of in your local surroundings, above all think like a future historian and what would make your life easier, and more interesting. Get your children involved, be alert to local development plans and make sure you have pictures of what goes under the demolition ball….before they’re lost forever to your fading memories! With this thought in mind one of the more interesting artefacts in the Society’s archives is the daybook of the Housekeeper from Wilton Park dating back almost 200 years and recording the purchases in her life on the estate. It has proved invaluable in helping the Society piece together a picture of life in those times as well as providing details of the local tradesmen. The article from Local Directory for March 2016 describing the circumstances surrounding the chance finding of this Daybook is available on the Society’s web site. If you want to send electronic records to the Society log onto the web site (www.beaconsfieldhistory.org.uk) and follow the instructions for new accessions. Becky Field If you are interested in joining The Beaconsfield and District Historical Society please contact the membership secretary, Irene Stanbury (membership@beaconsfieldhistory.org.uk). The winter programme for members continues with a talk by Paul Whittle entitled “The Lady with the Lamp” on 14th January 2017 at 2:30pm in the Fitzwilliam Centre. Non members are welcome at £2 pp.

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Buckinghamshire Business First recently commissioned the 2016 Buckinghamshire Business Survey and I thought I’d share some of the results with you to see if they tally with your experiences and to give you a glimpse into some thinking within the Buckinghamshire business community. Philippa Batting, Managing Director Buckinghamshire Business First

One of the topics covered by the wide-ranging survey was exports and markets. The survey revealed that: • • • • •

6% of businesses do no trade at all in Buckinghamshire itself 14% do all of their trade in the county More than half (56%) of businesses trade with the rest of the UK Nearly a quarter (24%) of businesses trade with the EU An equal proportion (24%) of businesses trade with the rest of the world

There is reason to believe that many of Buckinghamshire’s businesses want to go even further with exporting. Another survey question asked whether businesses were looking to increase, decrease or maintain their current levels of exporting. More than a quarter (26%) were looking to increase their activity compared to 6% who were planning to decrease it, while the result of the EU referendum had very little effect on these plans. In fact, when asked what an impending ‘Brexit’ had done to their exporting plans, more businesses had planned to increase in spite of it rather than decrease because of it. New markets, which are gateways through which businesses can access more customers and increase sales and profits, do not need to be the Chinas or Indias of this world, they could be Birmingham or Manchester.

No matter where a business exports and how many sales they make in another county, country or continent, there are organisations ensuring that support is always available to assist that business. If your business only trades locally in Buckinghamshire and you want to expand your horizons, or you already export to the world but want to increase these sales, or you’re anywhere in between, help is at hand. Indeed, this is what the Buckinghamshire Business First business support team is made for. Give them a call on 01494 568941, email BusinessSupport@bbf.uk.com or visit our website bbf.uk.com for more information.

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Bought a faulty electrical item? Know your consumer rights This month Citizens Advice Chiltern looks at your rights if you have been sold faulty electrical goods at Christmas. Recent research from Citizens Advice reveals that two thirds of people had a problem with a faulty electrical item in the last two years. However, 1 in 4 people were initially turned away by retailers when they tried to get a repair, replacement or refund, despite the retailer having a responsibility to offer a solution. Q

What should I do if an electrical item I’ve bought is faulty?

Don’t attempt to fix it yourself - this could stop you getting redress because it will make it harder to prove you did not cause the fault. You may also risk injuring yourself. Return it to the retailer - It’s the responsibility of the retailer to help you resolve the problem, not the manufacturer. They should cover the costs of returning the item - contact them first to check the best way to do this and to negotiate an option that’s most convenient for you.

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Bought within the last 30 days - you can get a refund on a faulty product. Bought within the last 6 months - you are entitled to have it repaired or replaced once. If the item still doesn’t work you should get a full refund. Bought more than 6 months ago - you may still get a repair or replacement but you will only get a partial refund to reflect the use you’ve got out of the item. You’ll need to prove you didn’t cause the fault which may make it harder to get redress. If the item is unsafe, stop using it and unplug it if applicable. For more information about repairs, replacements or unsafe items, you can contact the the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06. Advice changes lives Visit us now To find your local centre, please visit our website. Call us now Talk to a professional adviser on 01494 545991 Contact us online Email us or live web chat via www.chilterncab.org.uk

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COMMUNITY BOARD Whats on & Groups

Beaconsfield Library

Learn My Way – Introduction to FREE online computer basics. Regular sessions available: Tuesdays between 2.30am – 4.30pm (booking essential).

Saturday 21st 10.30am – 11.30am Get creative with Blossoming Cooks, for children aged 3+ (Booking essential - £3 per child).

Saturday 7th 10.00am - 12.00noon Crafty Saturday for children under 10, FREE drop-in session.

Tuesday 24th 10.00am – 10.30am Storytime with Craft Activity for children under 5.

Friday 20th 10.00am -12.00noon ‘New Year New Start’ with Active Bucks & Prevention Matters. Find out how to access a range of support in your community to get more active, make new friends, regain lost confidence and lead a happier healthier life.

Thursday 26th 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Chiltern Curiosities of Town and Village’, local history talk by Alan Power. Please collect your FREE ticket from the library.

CHILTERN EMBROIDERY AND TEXTILE GROUP Welcomes stitchers from all over South Bucks with an interest in all aspects of embroidery and creative textiles. We meet on the second Monday of the month at Tylers Green Village Hall for talks by textile artists and experts. See www.chilterntextiles.co.uk or call 01494 681696 for more details.

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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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP IN OUR FRIENDLY WAREHOUSE IN HEDGERLEY School Aid is a local charity that sends books and other educational materials to schools in Africa. We are seeking volunteers Monday to Friday 9:30 am – 3.15 pm. Hours are flexible If interested, telephone 01753 883853 www.school‐aid.org

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Abbeyfield (Gerrards Cross) Society Volunteer HEALTH & SAFETY/MAINTENANCE We are a local charity providing supported sheltered accommodation to elderly residents. HEALTH & SAFETY/MAINTENANCE: 6 hrs per week. In addition, Monthly Executive Committee Meetings 2hrs. To apply: Contact: The Abbeyfield (Gerrards Cross) Society, 16 Marsham Way T: 01753 883016 email: abbeyfieldgx-maryc@uwclub.net

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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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Chalfont St. Peter Youth Centre Chalfont St Peter Youth Centre holds a weekly session for young people with ASD When: 7-8pm on Tuesday evenings It aims to provide a safe and calmer environment for young people who wish to socialise but perhaps struggle to cope with larger, louder environments s The sessions are supervised by trained adults and also from trained young volunteer helpers. These helpers are on hand for each session to interact with the young people aaending encouraging play and social skills Please call the oﬃce on 01753 883712 or email oﬃce@cspyouthcentre.org for further information

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