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The Lee is a quintessential English village, often used as a film set. It has a 700 year old tiny church hidden behind the larger Victorian building, as well as a pub, manor CHILTERN SOCIETY house, and brick and flint cottages grouped aroundWALKS the village green. This short and gentle walk takes you along quiet lanes, bridleways, and across a large Common with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Lee Gate

Distance: 1½ miles (allow 1 hour)

The Lee and Lee Common

Swan Bottom

Start: Park around The Lee village green, avoiding driveways, or in the Cock and Rabbit pub car park with the landlord's permission. (Note that there are two villages close by, Lee Common, and Lee Clump, not to be confused with The Lee).

The Lee is a quintessential English village, often used as a film set. It has a 700 year old tiny church hidden behind the With Helen Lodge Refreshments: The Cock and Rabbit pub by the village green at The Lee. Road larger Victorian building, as well as a pub, manor Hampden house, and brick and flint cottages the village Start/ green. A wonderful opportunitygrouped to combinearound a stroll round Finish Route: Prestwood Reserve a lovely in thequiet lanes, This short and Nature gentle walkwith takes youwalk along From the Cock and Rabbit pub, turn right wood on your right) to arrive at a kissing surrounding area. bridleways, and across a large views along a straight tree lined road signposted gate atCommon the top by thewith side of beautiful a cottage. START:(ignoringPrestwood Nature Reserve car park, to Great Missenden the of the surrounding countryside. ref SU 866 Follow 991 the path at the side of the cottage unsurfaced road opposite theGrid pub garden). Access Information: Mainly level. The bridleway from 1 to 2 on the map can be muddy in winter.

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then cross over a narrow track (Cherry Tree Follow the road where it bends first right DISTANCE: 5.8 miles, with c110m Lane), of andascent continue in the same direction and then left to meet a road junction. 1 past allotments to reach the road in Lee TERRAIN: moderate walk, with the main climb Turn left opposite here along A a bridleway, 4 village. the first part of which can be muddy at the in start. CanCommon be muddy in places. winter. On meeting a crossing track and Four stiles Turn left along the road and, on reaching aLower W bridleway 2 cross over and continue turn left Society along the 12 track which goes MAPS: OS and Chiltern along the footpath with a wood onExplorer your left 172school, down one side of it. At the end of the track 5 to reach a large gate. 3 REFRESHMENTS: The Polecatgoand Kings Head pubs through a gate and turn right along the at gap point map. Otherwise, top ofpicnic the meadow past the rear of the Go through the to 8 theon leftthe of the gate 1 an 2 school (following power lines) and above in the Nature Reserve and then immediately right through a Hughenden isolated cottage in the valley on your left. kissing gate which opens into a large Valley Valley PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus 48When (Great Missenden-High you reach the road, 6 turn left to go meadow (Lee Common). Turn right and Wycombe-Lane End). There are stops near point 3 past the cricket club on your left and Home then head half left uphill across the right, to reach the village green and on thethe map and on either sideFarm of the crossroads just Common (avoiding entrance to the North 0 pub. south of point 8.

Walks in the Chilterns

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Cherry Tree Farm

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Refreshments: The Cock and Rabbit pub by the village green at The Lee.

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Lee Common

Start: Park around The Lee village green, avoiding driveways, or in the Cock and Rabbit pub car park with the landlord’s permission. (Note that there are two villages close by, Lee Common, and Lee Clump, not to be confused with The Lee). Hatches Lane Access Information: Mainly level. The bridleway from to on the map can be muddy in winter.

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1. Exit the car park onto the road, turn left and then left again into Perks Lane. Walk up Perks Lane for c600m, going past a footpath on the left on a sharp right-hand bend. 2. As the lane nears the top of the hill, turn right into Longfield Wood. Follow the white arrows on the trees through the Wood, staying on the main path for c1,500m until it meets a tall wood and wire stock fence on the left. Continue along this fence line until it meets a driveway and the brick gateposts of a large house. Follow the driveway until it reaches Hatches Lane. 3. At the lane turn right and after c50m take 2 the footpath on the left. Follow it uphill, to the left side of the copse. At the brow of the hill, continue in the same direction and look for the field gate in the hedge line 3 ahead. Continue through this gate into the next field, heading for the far right corner. Go through the kissing gate and turn right towards the lane. Once on the lane turn left. 4. At the end of Pipers Lane head directly across the road junction and through the footpath gate behind the Cockpit Road sign. Follow the path across the field and through the hedge line. In the next field, with the hedge on the right, continue to the footpath marker post in the corner. Here, cut straight across the corner of the field towards the gap in the hedge line. Do not go through the gap, instead turn left and follow the edge of the field with the hedge on the right.

5. After c250m two footpaths join from the right. Take the second of these paths heading through the kissing gate. Ignore the path joining from the left and continue down, then up the hill to a kissing gate. Go through it and at the path junction continue straight ahead between two fences to a road. 6. Cross the road and follow the lane to Copes Farm. At the end of the drive go between the 1 take the path to the rightbrick pillars and hand side of the gate. Follow this path over a stile and through a kissing gate, continuing with the fence line on the left over a further two stiles. Once in the woods, head straight up the hill with the fence on the left, ignoring other paths, to the next road. 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on the right and after 200m turn right into Shepherds Gate. The footpath starts from the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. Go through the kissing gate and follow the path into a field. At the path fork take the left path diagonally crossing the field. At the track turn right on the bridleway. Continue to a kissing gate on the left, go through it and follow the perimeter of the field and wood for c400m. Then take the gate on the left into the woods. At the first path junction turn right to meet a road. 8. Cross the road into the woods. Follow the bridleway waymarks and keep to the lefthand edge of the woods for 250m. Just

From the Cock and Rabbit pub, turn right along a straight tree lined road signposted to Great Missenden (ignoring the unsurfaced road opposite the pub garden). Follow the road where it bends first right and then left to meet a road junction. Turn left opposite here along a bridleway, the first part of which can be muddy in winter. On meeting a crossing track and bridleway cross over and continue along the footpath with a wood on your left to reach a large gate. Go through the gap to the left of the gate and then immediately right through a kissing gate which opens into a large meadow (Lee Common). Turn right and then head half left uphill across the Common (avoiding the entrance to the wood on your right) to arrive at a kissing gate at the top by the side of a cottage.

before the dell, take the first footpath on the left and follow it all the way to a road. 9. Cross the road and turn right, passing in front of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head across the gravel to the paddock beyond and through the kissing gate in the far right-hand corner. Then follow the telegraph 4 poles down the hill, heading to the far left corner of the field. Go through the kissing gate onto Perks Lane. Turn right and head down the hill back to the nature reserve car park.

Follow the path at the side of the cottage then cross over a narrow track (Cherry Tree Lane), and continue in the same direction past allotments to reach the road in Lee Common village. Turn left along the road and, on reaching a school, turn left along the track which goes down one side of Interest 5 go through a gate of it. At the end Points of the track Prestwood: The name has Anglo-Saxon origins and means priest-wood. It wasmeadow formed as an past and turn right along the top of the Ecclesiastical District in 1849 from parts of the rear of the school (following power lines) and Great Missenden, Hughenden and Hampden. industries were based on agriculture and above an isolatedMajor cottage in the valley on your left. furniture making. This part of the Chilterns was famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th century Londoners took day trips to see the

When you reach spring the road, blossom. 6 turn left to go past Peterley Manor Farm: Farm shop, nursery and the cricket club on your left and Home Farm right, pick your own. to reach the village green and pub. Helen Lodge saw the advert asking for volunteers to design walks for the Chiltern Society via Hughenden Valley Residents’ Association. While researching potential routes, it was a pleasant surprise to find footpaths she had not previously walked. She hopes that this route has managed to capture some of the stunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature Reserve. Map: Glyn Kuhn

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There are the obvious ways to save money, such as using comparison websites or cancelling an unused gym membership, but what about the ‘hidden’ money pits that drain your cash in a less evident way? Three areas immediately spring to mind – food, cars and technology – all essential parts of life but ones that can seriously deplete your financial reserves. So what can you do to stem the flow of cash, start to pay off your debts, or save towards something special such as retirement or a family holiday? Food shopping According to Love Food Hate Waste, £13 billion of edible food was wasted by households across the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 million tonnes.¹ One of the issues is that people don’t plan their food shopping, and overestimate how much their household needs. Although it’s a very convenient way to shop, supermarkets encourage overspending with so-called ‘deals’ and careful placement of goods around the store. This can result in food

Cars An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive and constitutes a significant chunk of the annual budget. So although you may already be resigned to spending a small fortune on your car, have you looked closely at all the costs? insurance premiums The ever-increasing cost of insurance is a particular bugbear for motorists. On top of the annual increase in premiums, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen from 5% to 6%, making insuring your car even more expensive. Although there’s nothing you can do about IPT, if you plan in advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by monthly direct debit, you’ll save money in the long-run. It’s also worthwhile looking at the level of cover your current policy provides, and whether it’s still appropriate. Fuel Fuel is usually the largest cost for motorists, and one of the best ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles per hour, will help you save. You can check the price

of local petrol online using PetrolPrices.com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help. servicing and MoT Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer long-term savings. As far as MOTs are concerned, you can save the cost of a re-test just by carrying out a few simple checks before taking the car in, such as tyre tread depth and light bulbs. phones and TeChnology Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one? If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs. If you prefer to keep the landline, maybe you could save on the cost of your mobile phone. With so many competitive pay-as-you-go deals around, it’s worthwhile checking them against your contract. Also, don’t forget about recycling any old phones to raise extra cash. ¹https://www. lovefoodhatewaste.com/article/ unite-food-waste-fight http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/bills/article-1591904/50ways-save-money.html

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Auditory Processing The eyes are often referred to as the gateway to our soul - perhaps then we could think of the ears as a gateway to the brain! From the moment we are born the input from our auditory system is shaping our neural pathways. So we must not ignore this fact as we age. If the brain stops receiving auditory signals such as speech and conversation, social isolation is a likely consequence and this is seen to be a significant factor in early onset dementia. It is mishearing that can age a person not the wearing of hearing aids Recent reports show that 81% of hearing aid users are satisfied with their devices, but this goes up to 91% for people with instruments less than one year old. This shows how far hearing aids have come, and how advances in technology are improving peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. The old fashioned view is that hearing aids age you - but the truth is - it is mishearing that ages you and those who empower themselves by using state of-the-art hearing technology are keeping young and connected for longer - which has to be a good thing! Hearing Technology has made great leaps forward in the last few years, opening up new possibilities for its users. Just as our mobile phones have become smaller, shinier, and more advanced than ever before, huge developments have also been made for hearing aids. With new functions, better processing and more cosmetic designs, hearing devices now offer some of the most innovative wearable technology available today.

Connectivity - helping to keep you connected Many hearing aids can be paired with a smart-phone. This means more control than ever before for the user, allowing hearing devices to fit in with the rest of your technology and your busy lifestyle. Bluetooth technology, allows hearing aid wearers to stream sounds from the television directly into their aids, meaning volume can be set for personal needs without disturbing anyone else watching. Look no hands Hearing Technology offers complete hands-free options, so you can hear the phone call directly in both ears via the hearing aids at the right level, providing much better clarity. Apple or Android The made-for-iPhone hearing aids offer very simple solutions for connectivity and android phone users have the option to download free apps, turning your phone into a remote control for your aids, allowing you to adjust volumes, switch to special programmes for certain sound environments and use directional speech focus technology - all controllable discreetly with your mobile phone in real-time. Speech in background noise One of the greatest challenges for people with hearing loss is hearing speech in noisy environments. It is still one of our most challenging areas, but the options available now do make the very best of any situation. We also encourage people to train themselves to become better lip-readers and crucially, better listeners. There is an art to listening well and we can all practice these techniques to help support the hearing technology.

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Easter Eating and Other Spring Dangers! By Fiona Mullan BSc Hons RVN VPAC

At this Ɵme of year, there are lots of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns in the shops, and whilst these are a treat for us, they can be toxic to our pets.

Easter eggs and chocolate Chocolate contains a s�mulant called theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and aﬀects the heart, kidneys and central nervous system. The amount of theobromine in the chocolate varies between chocolate types. Historically, dark chocolate contained the highest amount, compared to milk chocolate and then white chocolate which contains the lowest. BUT, now some white/milk chocolate has added theobromine, so regardless of chocolate type eaten, always contact your vets with the label informa�on and volume eaten to determine what treatment is appropriate. Clinical signs usually start within 4 hours but can start up to 24 hours later. Signs include; vomi�ng, excessive saliva�on, abdominal pain, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, excitability and convulsions.

Hot cross buns (raisins/ currents/ sultanas) Grapes and dried fruits can be severely toxic to dogs, poten�ally causing acute renal failure. There is no known ‘toxic dose range’ for inges�on, 1 or 2 raisins could have the same eﬀect as a large quan�ty, so it doesn’t ma�er how many your dog has eaten, always seek immediate veterinary advice.

Flowers (daffodils, lilies)

Daffodils contain calcium oxalate crystals, alkaloids and glycosides which can have irritant effects if ingested. The highest concentra�on is found in the daffodil bulb. Clinical signs of daffodil poisoning usually start between 15 minutes to 24 hours later, and may include; vomi�ng, diarrhoea, excessive saliva�on, lethargy and abdominal tenderness. Lilies are extremely toxic to cats and can be fatal if treatment is not sought quickly enough. All parts of the plant are toxic, so it is vital that if you suspect your cat has eaten part/volume of a lily to contact your vets immediately.

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Ingredients: • 75g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets • 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon • 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1tsp Dijon mustard • Pinch of sugar • 100g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

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HUGH JACKMAN HANGING UP HIS CLAWS ...by Jake Taylor

ugh Jackman’s glittering on-screen career has seen him portray the super-mutant Wolverine a mammoth nine times – but with the release of Logan, Jackman is bidding farewell to his most famous and ferocious silver screen creation forever.

It’s been 17 years since Hugh Jackman After nearly two decades and nine first hit the silver screen as the sideappearances as Wolverine Jackman burned super-mutant Wolverine has decided to relinquish the careerin Bryan Singer’s X-Men. Though defining character for good, and no Jackman has gone on to prove himself amount of pleading or cajoling will one of Hollywood’s most bankable get the Sydney-born star to change and multi-talented leading men (even his mind. going so far as to showcase a sturdy set of pipes in an Academy Award“Everyone always says, never say nominated performance in 2012’s Les never; I'm saying never,” the 48-yearMiserables), the ferocious comic book old confirms with a smile. “It's a character that gave him his big break beautiful movie. To do more would has been a continuous recurrence throw everything out of whack, and throughout his cinematic career – I don't want to sully this journey 20 Please Local when toand adverts until now. mention Bourne End & Wooburnsand sully this, responding my love letter my

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body through in the gym to attain his stacked superhero physique. “I actually think Logan has prolonged my life expectancy because I've been working out like a maniac for seventeen years,” he laughs. “My waistline would be twice the size it is now if it wasn’t for him, so I'm eternally grateful for that. And it's sort of ingrained, but instead of going to the gym for two hours I'll go for twenty minutes. I'll work out like a normal person now, and I'll eat like a normal person.” And what are the first things an exmutant dines out on once he’s wrapped filming his final and most brutal excursion as Wolverine to date? “Bread and beer!” Jackman laughs. “At the same time, down the hatch. Heaven.”

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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 07837 993923

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

Would you like to ride the next

Ride London 100 cycling event?

30th July 2017

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 Registered Charity No : 1063921

www.wavestrust.org.uk

Do you need Transport to the Start of this year’s Virgin London Marathon? Chiltern Harriers are organising a coach to take runners and supporters to Blackheath on the morning of the London Marathon. If you are interested please go to Chiltern Harriers website for details of how to book your place.

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

Child Bereavement UK

London Marathon, London Soak up the amazing atmosphere and cheer on our runners before helping out at the after party When: Sunday 23 April Let’s Rock retro festivals, multiple locations across the UK. Sell wristbands, raffle tickets & man gates and enjoy the festival for FREE. Taking place in Cookham (20 May), Bristol (3 & 4 June), Leeds (17 June), Norwich (24 June), Exeter (1 July), Southampton (8 July), London (16 July) & Penn (21 & 22 July) When: May – July

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COMMUNITY BOARD Whats on & Groups

‘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’

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: Jamie 07964 567651 Or email chair.bsar@gmail.com

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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Useful Numbers & Puzzle Answers Police Stations & Fire Stations Non-Emergency Police 101 Neighbour hood watch office 101 Bucks Fire & Rescue 01296 744400 Local Council Wycombe District council 01494 461000 Bucks County Council 01296 395000 Bourne End & Wooburns Parish Council 01628 522827 Community Centres Bourne End Community Centre 01628 522604 Flackwell Heath Community Centre 01628 522070 Community Advice Network 03003 230121 South Bucks District Council 01895 837200 Transport Great Western Railways (Bourne End) 03457 000125 Transport for London 0343 222 1234 National train times 08457 484950 Chemists Tesco Pharmacy (Loudwater) 03456 779351 Lloyds Pharmacy (Bourne End) 01628 520144 Boots (Flackwell Heath) 01628 521750 Wooburn Green Pharmacy 01628 521397 Utilities Electricity Emergency 08007 838838 Environmental Emergency 08008 07060

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Gas Emergencies - Transco 08001 11999 Water Emergencies - Affinity Water 08457 823333 British Gas Utilities Home Care 08453 159432 BT Fault line 08008 00151 Medical Centres NHS Direct 111 High Wycombe Hospital 01494 526161 The Hawthornden Surgery (B. End) 01628 522864 The Pound House Surgery (W. Green) 01628 530997 Cherrymead Surgery (Loudwater) 01494 445150 Stoke Mandeville Hospital 01296 315000 Other Useful Numbers Cookham Library 01628 526147 Flackwell Heath Community Library 08452 303232 Childline 0800 1111 Local RSPCA 01494 564026 The Samaritans 01494 432000 Citizens Advice Bureau 01494 545991 National domestic violence help 0808 2000 247 Crimestoppers 08005 55111 Victim Support 01494 732788 Chiltern Dial a ride 01494 766123 Frank National Drugs Helpline 08007 76600 Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697555

KIDS PAGE..

The Grid: (Column One) Butterfly, rabbit, lamb, chick. (Column Two) Chick, lamb, rabbit, butterfly. (Column Three) lamb, chick, butterfly, rabbit. (Column Four) rabbit, butterfly, chick, lamb. Maze: You pick up 6 Easter eggs when taking the most direct route to the basket. The word that can be unjumbled is 'Spring'.

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Index of Advertisers Building & Property Maintenance Health, Beauty & Well Being Home Counties Cladding................ 11

Domestic Services

Aston Hearing Services.................. 12 Doctor Now...................................... 2 Hughenden Gardens Village............31 Spire Thames Valley Hospital........... 5

Aquarius Window Cleaning............ 30 Bizzywash....................................... 13 Oven Man....................................... 30 Pet Care Doors Windows & Conservatories Crossroads Veterinary Centre........ 14 Castle Glass..................................... 13 Plumbing & Drainage Original Wooden Windows.............. 3 APT Heating.................................... 32 Premium Plumbing and Heating.... 15 Education, Childcare & Tuition Tutor Doctor..................................... 7 Specialist Retailers Val Wyatt Marine............................ 16 Financial, Legal & Professional Regus................................................ 8 Storage Red Kite Community Housing.......... 7 Food & Drink Frackle Fryers................................... 8 Taxis & Chauffeurs Aspire Executive............................... 1 Gardening & Outdoor Allscapes........................................... 8 Water Softeners Applewood Landscapes................. 15 The Soft Water Shop.......................17 Bucks Tree Fellas............................ 19 Castle Glass Gutters....................... 19 Evergreen Grass............................... 9 Grass Roots....................................... 7 Mammoth Services........................ 25

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