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Quote of the Month “Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” - Lewis Grizzard

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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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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

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Gadgets for grooming, cutting, styling or removing, whatever your gender

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

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Finance It May Not Be Too Late To Make A Claim For Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) By Ann Haldon

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• They told you the loan would be more expensive if you didn’t sign up for PPI.

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.

ContaCting the lender If you no longer have your loan agreement, write to or phone the company concerned. Many larger financial organisations will be able to tell you over the phone whether or not you’ve been sold Payment Protection Insurance. You can also request a copy of your original agreement. Some companies can deal with your entire claim by phone, or online. The Financial Ombudsman Service also has an online questionnaire, and allows you to upload any supporting documents. Otherwise, you should print it off and sent it by recorded delivery after taking a copy for yourself. When the ComPany rePlies you receive a positive response Regular premiums Credit cards and mortgages generally had a regular PPI premium attached, rather than one single premium. If this was the case, you should receive a refund for the premiums paid. If interest had been added, this amount should also be refunded. Single premiums Single PPI premiums were often paid in relation to personal loans and finance agreements. How much you receive depends on whether the loan is still in force: • If your loan is ongoing, the lender will calculate the monthly amount you should have been paying (minus the PPI), and this will be deducted from the total amount

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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What changes to apprenticeships mean for business

The way that apprenticeships are funded and managed is changing, with lots of new rules coming into effect in April 2017. The changes centre around three main areas: the apprenticeship levy and apprenticeship training and standards. Philippa Batting, Managing Director, Buckinghamshire Business First

Why apprenticeships? Apprenticeships are a way for employers to up-skill their current employees, future proof their workforce and support people of all ages to get experience of the workplace. Apprentices can be current employees or somebody new to the organisation. Apprenticeships are not just for the young, inexperienced or un-skilled, nor are they an inferior career path compared with college or university. The benefits are well-founded: 70% of employers say that apprenticeships improved their product quality and service. The apprenticeship levy

Employers who have not paid into the levy will pay 10% of the total cost of an apprenticeship, with the government paying the other 90%. What are apprenticeship standards?

From April 6th 2017 employers with a payroll above ÂŁ3 million will pay a 0.5% levy on their total pay bill. The levy will be paid by approximately 1.3% of all businesses.

Apprenticeship standards describe the skills and knowledge that an individual needs to be fully competent in an occupation, with an end assessment ensuring the individual is ready to become a full member of staff.

Apprenticeship training

Our guide to apprenticeship changes

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Lip-reading can help you to make the most of your hearing. Many people leave developing the skill of lip-reading too late and think of it as a last resort. It is far from that – lip-reading is an essential skill for everyone to use – from those with a slight hearing loss to those with profound losses. Lip -reading can be a useful tool in anyone’s acoustic toolbox. In the USA it is becoming popular with people who have very mild high frequency losses to help with listening to conversation in background noise. With a few key lip reading skills these challenging listening situations become far less stressful and allow one to fully participate in the conversation. Lip-reading is seeing the sound of speech - it is not like reading a book - you do not see every word. In fact, only about 30% of words have some sort of shape on the lips. It is not just about reading lips, it is about appreciating the context of a conversation and reading body language and then putting all three elements together to form the full picture. It is quite an art. People that have been deaf for a very long time, nearly always have developed the skill naturally.

There is a scientific phenomenon called the McQurk effect that proves everyone hears with their eyes to certain extent naturally. Sight is the primary sense and hearing, touch and smell are all secondary senses, therefore your brain can often let visual clues overrule aural information. The visual information a person gets from seeing a person speak changes the way they hear the sound. There are a number of video examples available online to demonstrate this phenomenon - simply type the McQurk effect into google to see for yourself.

As soon as anyone with a hearing loss arrives anywhere, they need to find out immediately the subject of the conversation - then they are in with a chance. Once you know the gist of something you can use your common sense and natural intelligence to help you work out the parts you cannot lip-read. Lip-readers find anticipation very helpful, if they can lip read part of a sentence, they can often work out the rest. Everybody uses facial expressions and body language, often without realising they are doing so. When reading lips these can give vital clues as to whether someone is happy, sad, cross, in a hurry or bored.

Lip-reading is a life skill - you can never start early enough , Aston Hearing Services, Amersham encourage all hearing aids wearers and non-hearing aids wearers alike to undertake a course to develop this lifelong skill. Lip-reading tutors, Molly Berry and Judy Perry, make the classes light-hearted, fun and a pleasurable experience with the emphasis on enjoyment. With this approach the classes can be more of a social experience with the opportunity to mix with like-minded individuals, make some new friends and pick up some valuable communication tips along the way.

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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

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Has Your Double Glazing Steamed Up? Established for over a decade Cloudy2Clear windows have become a leading company for glass replacement. Issues with double glazing can often be gradual and may only be noticed during a clear sunny day or during the winter. A failed glass unit may no longer provide you with the protection you need or be energy efficient. Why not spend a few minutes checking your home to see if you have any failed double glazing? If you act now you can avoid these problems. Now, you may think you need to replace the

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COMMUNITY BOARD Whats on & Groups

Thames Valley Scale Model Club

Meet other plastic (Airfix etc) Scale Modellers at your local Scale Model club. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome, from beginners through to experts, come to our monthly meeting, show your latest creations, and get handy tips from other members on on how to improve your Aircraft, Tanks, Ships models. Meeting is from 7.30pm on the third Tuesday of every month, at Liston Hall, Marlow. Full details can be found at: http://groupspaces.com/thamesValleyScaleModelClub

Your friendly local orchestra is looking for Violin & Viola players (other instrumentalists are welcome to apply) We perform in and around the Marlow area several times a year. We enjoy weekly rehearsals in a local church, on Thursday evenings, from 7.30 - 9.00 pm during term-time as well as social events. If you are interested in finding out more, please see our website marloworchestra.btck.co.uk

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.

Chess Valley

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

FRENCH SCHOOL FOR BILINGUAL CHILDREN We welcome bilingual children on Saturday mornings at Dr Challoners High school. Classes are run school term only. We offer a French education program for children age 3 to 15. Playful environment delivered by qualified French native speaking staff. For more information, contact us on: http://www.123soleil.co.uk Amersham@123soleil.co.uk 703 591 Beaconsfield Local 50 Please07775 mention

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BEACONSFIELD RUNNING SISTERS BEGINNERS COURSE

The Reading Rooms, Beaconsfield Old Town Thursday 20th April 7.00 pm The cost of the 6 week course is £15 per person, which includes a medal and T shirt after completing a Fun Run at end of the course. If interested please contact:Jane Perry Tel. 01494 673656 or Myriam Silverman Tel. 07899 997099

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

LIPREADERS HEAR BETTER ... ...let your eyes help your ears Do you struggle to hear clearly in noise?

Lipreading & Managing Hearing Loss classes in Gerrards Cross and Wendover Small, friendly classes

Contact: Judy Perry, MATLA judy.lipreading@gmail.com

or for classes nationwide see www.atlalipreading.org.uk

07837 993923

Would you like to run the next

Where sailors go in the winter...

London Marathon in 2017?

23rd April 2017

We have guaranteed places for runners who can raise sponsorship for WAVES.

Maritime Lectures Each Week

If you are interested please contact us for an application form

www.wavestrust.org.uk email waves.trust@virgin.net

The Kerrigan Savage Waves Charitable Trust Registered Charity No : 1063921

or call 01494 674985

Colston Hall, Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, SL9 7AD Wednedsay 8pm – 10pm, October ‐ March Sailing in the Summer

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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 call 01494 725878 To advertise please

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WANTED!

Host Families for Children from Belarus Host families needed for children aged 10-12yrs from 03/07-31/7. We organise a daytime activity programme for them avoiding hosts needing to take leave to look after the children. Typically families host for 2 or 4 weeks Why? The heavy radioactive contamination from the Chernobyl reactor

disaster in 1986 still affects Belarus’s food chain and environment, causing health issues. The break allows the children to eat and live in a clean environment boosting their immune systems and general health. By hosting you can make a real difference to their lives and have fun too! IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION Babs: Tel: 01494 776205

Email: babsjakes@hotmail.com

Chernobyl Children Life Line is a Registered Charity English Registration Number 1014274

www.chernobylchildlifeline.org Facebook page: CCLL Chiltern Link

‘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’

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

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you live in Bucks and would you like to volunteer and take part in a rewarding and unforgettable experience?

for MPS Society charity conference in Coventry 7–9 July 2017.

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

Food, travel and accommodation paid and training given.

SUPPORT•RESEARCH•AWARENESS www.mpssociety.org.uk 0345 389 9901

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

Childcare volunteers needed

The MPS Society supports children and young adults affected by rare genetic lifelimiting diseases.

Find out more: 0345 389 9901 volunteer@mpssociety.org.uk www.mpssociety.org.uk/volunteer

NORDIC WALKING Come to Chalfont St Giles and join us in our beautiful countryside walks. We walk for 2 hours every Sunday morning starting at 8.30am Also for 1 hour on a Thursdays starting at 2pm. Contact Karoline on lambkaroline3@gmail.com If you have never done Nordic Walking then lessons can be arranged.

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Index of Advertisers Aerials, TVs & Satellites

Aerial Fix......................................... 35

Bespoke Interiors

Financial, Legal & Professional

Astus Financial Planning............13/23 Buckinghamshire Business First..... 14 Hughenden Gardens Village........... 55 Regus.............................................. 18 Robsons.......................................... 21

Ashford Kitchens............................ 32 Beaconsfield Bathrooms.................. 8 Dream Doors ................................. 15 iFillYa Kitchens and Bathrooms ....... 9 Flooring & Furnishing Building & Property Maintenance Made to Measure Window Blinds.. 49 APQ Developments........................ 56 Furniture Restoration Britton Roofing................................41 R S Hall Upholstery......................... 49 Handyman Solutions...................... 42 Gardening & Outdoor KPS Kingshill Property Solutions.... 33 A Ellis Tree Surgery......................... 47 RJP Joinery........................................ 7 Applewood Landscapes................. 21 TAC Construction............................ 33 A-Z Gardening................................. 34 Ultimate Construction...................... 5 Brez-Low Fencing............................31 Computer Maintenance & Repairs Bucks Tree Fellas............................ 11 Performance Computing................ 48 Eden Tree & Garden Services......... 40 Holmes Garden Services................ 21 Domestic Services Aquarius Window Cleaning............ 49 Mammoth Services........................ 27 Area Window Cleaning .................. 49 Plant Life......................................... 48 Busy Homes.................................... 48 Professional Paving Services.......... 37 Eva Cleaning Services..................... 49 Scott Elite Landscaping.................. 34 Martins Carpet Cleaning Company.35 Health, Beauty & Well Being Oven Man....................................... 35 Aston Hearing Services.................. 24 Doors Windows & Conservatories Foot Clinic....................................... 48 Castle Glass..................................... 42 Lavender & Stone........................... 22 Cloudy2Clear.................................. 45 Target Human Performance........... 25 GX Home Improvements...........28/29 Tip Top Pilates................................ 23 Original Wooden Windows.............. 3 Miscellaneous Right Units...................................... 43 Disco Knights.................................. 11 Safeguard Glass.............................. 47 Painters & Decorators The Window Doctor........................31 Bucks Decorating.............................. 8 VSF Ltd.............................................17 Kevin Leigh...................................... 35

Education, Childcare & Tuition

Pest Control

Electrician

Pet Care

Tutor Doctor................................... 23 Ashleigh Contractors........................ 8 First Light Electrical Services......... 40 JS & P Electrics................................ 47 The Ram Group................................. 8

(To Advertise Call 01494 725878) Plumbing & Drainage

APT Heating...................................... 2 Ardas Plumbing Ltd........................ 49 Attention to Detail.......................... 37 Premium Plumbing and Heating.... 15 Pure Flow Plumbing and Heating... 11 TK Plumbing.................................... 49

Removals & Storage

Ray Makers Limited ....................... 48

Security

TRS Locks........................................ 34

Specialist Retailers

Foxs Outdoor.................................. 23

Taxis & Chauffeurs

Aspire Executive............................... 1

Tile Specialist

Ceramica Tiles................................ 18

Vehicle Sales, Maintenance & Hire

John Dennis 4X4..............................31

Universal Pest Control.................... 34 Wheelhouse Veterinary Group...... 19

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Time for a

bright, new beginning

Hughenden Gardens Village An ExtraCare Charitable Trust Village

Retirement living for the not-so-retiring Wouldn’t you like to make a bright new start at a brand new retirement village? Hughenden Gardens Village will provide 260 comfortable new one and two bedroom homes for people over 55, with options for rental, shared ownership and outright purchase. The Village is built around a superb range of social, leisure and well-being facilities including: Fitness Suite and Well-being Suite Bistro and Bar Shop Hair and Beauty Salon Village Hall Hobby and Games Room IT suite and Library Greenhouse and Landscaped Piazza Here you can relax in the knowledge that if you or your partner need care, now or in the future, it can be provided by a dedicated 24/7 on-site team. The Village is a vision of The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a registered charity pioneering the UK’s most innovative and exciting new retirement villages.

To register your interest in Hughenden Gardens Village call

01494 840350

or online at

www.hughendengardens.co.uk

HughendenGardens Charges will apply. Details of any costs associated with your home, care and Village services will be provided as part of your application. The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, registered charity number 327816, is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales as company number 2205136. Its registered office is at 7 Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2SN. Copyright © 2017 - The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.

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