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The first Bank Holiday falls on 1st May this year. May Day has a long tradition in Great Britain and across Europe, with its origins in springtime rituals in both Celtic and Roman cultures. One of the most iconic images of May Day is Maypole Dancing. The origins of the Maypole remain unknown, but the earliest recorded use of a Maypole in Britain comes from a Welsh poem written in the 14th century. Maypoles are generally decorated with spring flowers and greenery, and dancers use brightly coloured ribbons to weave complex patterns around the pole.

An extra treat this month is a second Bank Holiday! Until 1978, this Bank Holiday always fell on Whit Monday, the day after the celebration of Pentecost in the Christian calendar. In the industrial age of the 19th century it became customary for the mills to shut down for the week for annual maintenance, and evolved into a celebratory holiday.

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CHILTERN SOCIETY WALKS

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Little the This leisurely walk takes you along the edge of Shardeloes Lake with its many water birds and past Kingshill

With Lodge imposingHelen Shardeloes Manor. It continues through fields by the River Misbourne to the picturesque village Peterley Wood W Farm

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of Little Missenden with its ancient church, manor house, and pubs.

A wonderful opportunity to combine a stroll round Prestwood Nature Reserve with a lovely walk in the to Great 1/2 Missenden surrounding area.

1/2 1/2Reserve car park, START: Prestwood Nature

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to Great 6 DISTANCE: 2 Walk miles 10 to the Crown pub and back (allow Missenden Walk 10 W Amersham to Little along the mile if youMissenden continue the walk 1 hours), another Grid refMisbourne SU 866 991 through Little Missenden village.

Heath End Road DISTANCE: 5.8 miles, with c110m ascent This leisurely walk of takes you along the edge of Shardeloes Lake with its many water Little Little birds and pastto the imposing Shardeloes Manor.

It continuesBy through fields by the START: Lay-by next Shardeloes Manor. car, leave Missenden Missenden Heath TERRAIN: A moderate walk, with the main climb River Misbourne to the picturesque village of Little Missenden with its ancient End church, manor house, and pubs.

North the A413atatthethe roundabout start.

Can be muddy in north places. west of Amersham Distance: 2½ miles to the Crown pub and back (allow 1½ hours), another ½ mile if you Old TownFour andstiles take the exit signposted Shardeloes. continue the walk through Little Missenden village.

MAPS: 172 and Chiltern Society 12 Great Go down OS theExplorer hill park in the on rightnorth Start:and Lay-by next to Shardeloes Manor. lay-by By car, leave the A413the at the roundabout Kingshill REFRESHMENTS: Thewest Polecat andOld Kings Head of Amersham Town and take pubs the exit signposted Shardeloes. Go down the hill 2 just before you the gates to you Shardeloes Manor andreach park in the lay-by on the right just before reach the gates to Shardeloes Manor 5 at point 8 on the map.House.

Otherwise, picnic Hatches If using public transport, follow the path from the north west end of the town which Lane Weedonhill W through the transport, underpass under the A413 towards Shardeloes Manor House. in the Nature House.

If Reserve usinggoespublic follow the path from Hughenden Wood to Holmer Valley Valley walk may also be started from Little Missenden.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus 48 (Great Green 3 4 the north westThis end of theMissenden-High town which goes through the Wycombe-Lane End).Access ThereInformation: are stops near point 3 Level walk. The walk is suitable for all terrain pushchairs as the path underpass under Shardeloes Manor is easythe to negotiate andcrossroads theretowards are only ajust few gates to open. on the map and on either side ofA413 the A413 A413 south of point 8.

House. This walk mayTwoalso be end started from Little Refreshments: pubs at either of Little Missenden, and pubs and restaurants in Old Amersham.

Missenden. Route: Shardeloes Shardeloes From the lay-by, you will see a signpost fields to a meet a crossing path.

ACCESS INFORMATION: Level walk.

The walk iswith theGoRiver for the South Bucks Way next to the post straight over along the path Route box. Go through the gates to the driveway Misbourne clearly visible on your right and suitable for allonto istwo to join from the of terrain the Manor Housepushchairs and immmediately cross over a path farm track with aeasy bridge to your 1.

Exit the car park the road, turn left andturn as 5.the After c250m footpaths before the dell, take the first footpath on the right towards Amersham Cricket Club right. then left again into Perks Lane.

Walk right.to Takeopen. the second of these paths heading left and follow it all the way to a road. pavilion.

Here, go across the up grassPerks to afew gates negotiate and there are only a gate on your right.

Go through the gate, The path soon becomes fenced; continue Lane for c600m, going past a footpath on the through the kissing gate. Ignore the path 9. Cross the road and turn right, passing in front along a narrow path and shortly after, on untilend you reach a gate at the road by the REFRESHMENTS: Two pubs at either of Little Mantles left on a sharp right-hand joining from the left and continue down, then of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the another gate,bend. to follow the path bordering Mill House at Little Missenden.

Green To seeup the the trout in the to village pond, turngate. Go through it and Shardeloes Lakethe on your 2.

As the lane nears thepubs top of hill,right. turn The right hill a kissing left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head Missenden, and and restaurants Old right forin a few yards. Amersham.

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into Longfield Wood. the arrows milling,Follow watercress andwhite fish industry. on the trees through the Wood, staying on On the top of the hill to your left you can the main path for see c1,500m until it House. meets Shardeloes Manor Thea parkland was laid out by tall wood and wiresurrounding stock fence on the left.

Humphrey Repton in 1793. Continue along Continue along this lineanother until gate, it meets a the fence path through then across driveway and the 22brick gateposts of a large 1 house. Follow the driveway until it reaches Hatches Lane.

3. At the lane turn right and after c50m take 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 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.

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2 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.

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

Return the way you came.

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

3 gate, From the lay-by, you will see a signpost forthrough the a kissing Gocontinuing straight over along the path with the River a stile and fence line on theMisbourne left over a further South Bucks Way next to the post box.with Gothethrough clearly visible on your right and cross two stiles. Once in the woods, head straight of Interest the gates to the driveway of the Manor and a farm trackPoints with a bridge to your right. up House the hill with the fence over on the left, ignoring Prestwood: The name has Anglo-Saxon origins other paths, to the next road. immmediately turn right towards Amersham Cricket and means priest-wood. It was formed as an 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the Ecclesiastical District incontinue 1849 from parts Club pavilion. Here, go across the grass to a gate The path soon becomes fenced; onofuntil pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on Great Missenden, Hughenden and Hampden. the right and after 200m you turn right into a gate Major on your right. Go through the gate, along a narrow reach at the roadwere bybased the on Mill Houseand industries agriculture Shepherds Gate. The footpath starts from the furniture This the part oftrout the Chilterns was 4making. path and shortly after, another gate, to follow the at Little Missenden.

To see in the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th path bordering Shardeloes Lake on your right. the kissing gate village pond, rightLondoners for a few yards.

Go through and follow the turncentury took day trips to see the into a field. At the path fork take the spring blossom.

The River Misbourne used to have path a productive left path diagonally crossing the field. At the Peterley Manor Farm: Farm shop, nursery and milling, watercress and fish industry. track turn right on the bridleway.

A fewContinue yards tofurther along the road to the village pick your own. a kissing gate on the left, there go through is itaand pub on your right where you can stop for follow the perimeter of the field and wood for Helen Lodge saw the advert asking for volunteers to On the top of the hill to your left you c400m. can see refreshments; however you may like to via continue Then take the gate on the left into design walks for the Chiltern Society Hughenden Valley Residents’ Association. While researching the woods.

At the fi rst path junction turn right Shardeloes Manor House. The surrounding the walk for a further 1/4 mile to see more of the potential routes, it was a pleasant surprise to find to meet a road. she had not previously hopes village which hasfootpaths another pub at the walked. otherSheend. parkland was laid out by Humphrey 8.Repton Cross thein road into the woods.

Follow the that this route has managed to capture some of the bridleway waymarks and keep to the leftstunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature 1793. Continue along the path through another Reserve. hand edge of the woods for 250m. Just Return the way you came. gate, then across fields to a meet a crossing path.

Map: Glyn Kuhn

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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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension?

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gaining access to this money.

The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement.

Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider?

Do you want to access your pension before you retire?

Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot.

Tax issues you shouldn’T ignore You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of

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Will iT affecT your benefiTs enTiTlemenT? If you claim meanstested benefits, withdrawing a lump sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim.

WhaT are The cosTs of accessing your pension?

Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. final salary schemes If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement. be careful abouT pension recycling The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working.

Even if you do not deliberately

set out to do this, by withdrawing your pension you could be inadvertently caught out by the pension recycling regulations.

For example, if you: • Withdraw over £30,000 from your pension, and as a result: • Receive £7,500 or more taxfree, and then: • Increase your pension contributions by more than 30% The rules apply regardless of whether you pay off debt with the money, and can result in the anticipated ‘tax-free’ sums being taxed by up to 70% by the government. The reason why these rules have been introduced is to prevent people benefiting from taking more than one series of tax-free sums from their pensions, and as encouragement to save more for retirement.

With so many people now expected to live longer, it can be risky to use your pension to pay off debt. Personal circumstances will dictate whether it’s the right move for you, but it’s crucial that you obtain pension advice from an independent financial adviser before taking any action.

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Camembert & Red Pepper Tarts Makes 4

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150g Camembert cheese, thinly sliced

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150g bag rocket and watercress salad

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Add extra flavour by spreading a thin layer of pesto sauce or tomato chutney in the pastry square before topping with the pepper and cheese.

Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C Fan, Gas Mark 7. Place the pepper strips in a shallow roasting tin. Drizzle over the olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until just tender. Leave to cool.

Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a rough square shape the thickness of a pound coin. Trim with a sharp knife to make a 26cm square.

Cut into 4 x 13cm squares. Place the squares of pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. With the tip of the knife, score a border in each pastry square about 1cm in from the outer edge.

Top each pastry square with some of the roasted pepper strips and cheese slices.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is risen and golden and the cheese has melted.

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Health

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These Boots (and Bodies) Are Made for Walking

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May is National Walking Month.

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The healTh BenefiTs Walking as exercise shouldn’t be underrated. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, walking 10,000 steps burns 400kcal a day. Walking can also lift your mood and reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

Countryside walks also offer nature, tranquillity and fresh air.

While our skin and eyes do need protection from unhealthy UV exposure, some UV light is essential for good health.

The UV light we absorb while walking can alleviate depression, help to regulate our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D boosts immunity, aids blood cell formation and helps us absorb calcium and phosphorous, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. The World Health Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure of hands, face and arms 2 to 3 times a week during summer is

OTher BenefiTs Of Walking accessibility: Walking can be done anytime, anywhere; as part of an everyday journey to school, work or activities, or a special trip. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, which may reduce any self-consciousness. social: You can walk with a family member or friend, allowing you quality time together. You may meet other people while walking or choose to join a walking group or health walk (see links below). environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion, helping the environment and improving everyone’s health and safety - both now and in the future. financial: Simple, level walks require no special clothes or equipment. It’s free exercise that can reduce travel costs, too.

Walking DOs anD DOn’Ts DO wear comfortable, weatherappropriate clothes and footwear. Any comfy footwear and your usual clothes are fine for walking around streets or parks, but you’ll need proper walking boots if walking in rural or hilly areas and waterproofs for bad weather. In warmer weather, remember a sun hat and sunglasses (your eyes can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays just as your skin can).

Apply sun cream before and during your walk.

DO be prepared and safe.

Ensure you take a drink and a snack, especially on hot days and long or more rural walks.

Know where you’re going and how long it will take (and consider telling someone).

Know what weather to expect and don’t play music too loudly - be aware of what’s happening around you.

DOn’T ignore pain from footwear. Head back. Blisters can quickly become agonising.

DOn’T ignore weather warnings or advice from walking guides, whether written or human, and leave long or challenging hikes until you’re fitter and more experienced.

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ghost in the shell SCARLETT JOHANSSON

Scarlett Johansson proves she’s tough as they get, both on and off screen, as she talks family, fighting and feminism.

The pressure of promoting a film would be enough for anyone, let alone someone going through a very public break up.

After all, it was only in January that Scarlett Johansson announced her separation from French husband Romain Dauriac and the proceedings already seem to be getting a little caustic between the estranged pair, with Dauriac claiming his wife’s career demands put pressure on their relationship.

But the 32-year-old actress is a consummate pro, and on the subject of her new film, Ghost in the Shell, she is as enthusiastic and chatty as ever. “This seemed so far from anything I'd ever done before, so far from who I am as not only an actress but as person,” she says vehementl “Watching the anime for the vehemently. first time, I was confronted by how new and fresh this all appeared to me and that brought out these conflicting emotions. How would I ever fit into that world? But also, I really want to experience this.”

Johansson is not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the concept of the film, which is based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Masamune Shirow, as fans of the comic have long said that to do the original justice the film would have to have a level of incoherence, as it is pac packed with surreal ideas about existence and identity.

Set in a dystopian future, Ghost in the Shell is visually stunning, as Johannsson’s cyber-enhanced soldier kicks and punches her way across a neon cityscape. “I think the fight scenes were my favourite part of working on this movie,” she reveals. “I came away completely energised and revved, and when I saw the finished product I felt pretty proud.”

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In her own words, the New York-native is a ‘veteran’ when it comes to preparing for physically intense roles having played Marvel’s Black Widow in six films as part of The Avengers universe. “In my mind, I can take on anyone,” she jokes. But no matter how tough she is on set, Johansson is a devoted mother to Rose, two, and is adamant that her daughter ‘won't be seeing the film for a long, long time!”

It’s fair to say that the Lost in Translation star is fast becoming a feminist icon, and though she has long been outspoken on current affairs, lately she has been even more politically active, satirising Ivanka Trump in a Saturday night Live sketch and playing a central role at the Women’s ma march in Washington earlier this year. I'm not against Donald Trump, the march wasn't against him,” she emphasises. “It was a march for equality and rights we all have to continuously fight for because gender imbalance continues to be a driving force in our society. We need to continue to support each other, we need to continue to support other women and fight the good fight.”

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Days of the Week 1. If Monday's child is fair of face, which day's child has "far to go"?

2. What is the only word in the English language that is an anagram of one of the seven days of the week?

3. Shrove Tuesday occurs how many days before Easter Sunday?

4. In a well known 1873 novel, which literary character realises he has won a bet that he thought he had lost when he finds out that what he thinks is a Sunday is actually a Saturday?

5. What was the name of the sequel to the film Saturday Night Fever?

6. Since 1935, every General Election in the UK has been held on which day of the week?

7. The term "Mardi Gras" translates from French as what?... a) Big Monday; b) Fat Tuesday; or c) Lazy Wednesday?

8. On what day of the week did the September 11 terrorist attacks of 2001 take place?

9. Who played Wednesday Addams in the 1991 film The Addams Family?

10. In 1979, what became the first UK number one hit single to have a day of the week in the title?

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National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month - What is a Veterinary Nurse?

By Fiona Mullan BSc Hons RVN VPAC

Unlike Nursing in the medical profession, many members of the public are completely unaware of the vital role that veterinary nurses have in veterinary pracƟce. The month of May brings the arrival of NaƟonal Veterinary Nursing Awareness month, which aims to change this.

In the same way Nurses work alongside Doctors, Veterinary Nurses work alongside Vets, and no veterinary prac�ce/hospital could func�on without them. Nor without the fantas�c support staff (Recep�onists, Kennel assistants etc.) that complete the veterinary team.

As a veterinary nurse you oŌen get asked ‘So when do you become a vet?’

This is very disheartening as veterinary nursing is a profession in its own right, and a profession that requires knowledge, skill, and (depending on course provider) up to 4 years intensive training to complete the course and pass the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) examinaƟons required to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

So what do Veterinary Nurses do?

Each day in veterinary prac�ce is different! One day you might be caring for the hospitalised inpa�ents — administering medica�ons, providing IV uid therapy, taking and recording regular observa�ons/ vital signs, and recovering animals from anaesthe�c or surgery.

The next day you could be in the opera�ng theatre — scrubbed in and assis�ng the vet with surgical procedures or even doing minor procedures (whilst under vet supervision) such as minor s�tch ups, minor lump removal, radiography, dental scale and polishes, or carrying out the vital job of monitoring the animal’s cardiovascular and respiratory func�on whilst they are under anaesthe�c.

There will be days where you will be running nurse clinics and involved with client educa�on — doing consulta�ons such as post op checks, bandage/dressing changes, suture removal, dental advice, weight loss clinics, ea and worming clinics or giving general advice and helping out on recep�on.

There is also a lot of laboratory work — running blood samples, tes�ng urine samples, looking down the microscope, sending samples away to external laboratories and repor�ng results to the vets.

The list goes on!

Getting started in Veterinary Nursing!

The best way to know if this is the career for you, is to do as much research and work experience as possible! This will give you a real idea of what to expect and an opportunity to ask all your ques�ons.

Further informa�on about the Veterinary Nursing profession can be found at the Bri�sh Veterinary Nursing Associa�on or RCVS websites.

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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’

Are you interested in gardens and gardening?

Then come and join us for talks, outings, a monthly Newsletter and garden supplies at special prices.

Meetings (Feb-Dec) are held in the Church Hall, Church Lane, Chalfont St Peter, at 8pm on the third Wednesday of the month.

For more information check out our website : http://www.gardenclub.org.uk

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

Childcare volunteers needed

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

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

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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COMMUNITY BOARD Whats on & Groups

holds screenings twice a month at weekends at the renowned National Film and Television School in central Beaconsfield.

Come and join us for a glass of wine and a great movie. Doors open at 7.15pm with the film starting at 8pm.

Visit our website for details on how to join the society, and the current program www.beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com For all enquiries, email admin@beaconsfieldfilmsociety.com

‘The RSPB in the Eastern Region of England’ James will be celebrating the wonderful recent achievements of the RSPB in Eastern England, from saving stone-curlews and bitterns, to looking after some of the best nature reserves in the UK like Minsmere, to creating new places for wildlife through Wallasea Island Wild Coast project.

Date : 18th May 2017 Time: 8.00pm Venue; The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, WD3 5RR Non-members very welcome. Cost for non-members: £3.50 Just turn up as there is no need to book or contact 01923 897885

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i CHILTERN J u n TRIATHLON Can you swim?

Can you ride a bike?

Of course you can run !

Why not try a Triathlon?

Chiltern Junior Triathlon is designed to give you a taste of the event Sunday 25th June 2017 Visit our website www.chiltern-harriers.org.uk for entry forms or contact chilternharriers@gmail.com

Much Ado About Nothing 14th-17th & 21st-24th June Hall Barn, Beaconsfield HP9 2SG

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Open air theatre (audience under cover) in the glorious parkland of Hall Barn. Performances start at 8pm, with additional matinees on both Saturdays at 2pm. Grounds open 2 hours before each performance for those wishing to picnic. Licensed refreshment marquee and ample parking. Disabled access and hearing loop. Tickets from £17.00.

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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

The Stoke Poges Society Talks, visits, trips out, social events. Enjoy finding out about local history.

2017 activities visit

www.bucksvoice.net/stoke-poges-society/programme

Membership Secretary: Jane Wall

01753 635954

‘valuing our past...for the future’

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP IN OUR FRIENDLY WAREHOUSE IN HEDGERLEY Company is a non-profit making Club for the single, separated, divorced or widowed.

School Aid is a local charity that sends books and other ~ We are a group of people living in a 20 mile radius of Amersham educational materials to schools in Africa. We are seeking who for various reasons find ourselves on our own, aBer friendship and company? volunteers Monday to Friday ~ We have a wide and varied range of acDviDes including: Sunday walks, 9:30 am – 3.15 pm. Hours are flexible pub nights, bridge, luncheon’s, parDes, BBQ’s, theatre, Black De Dinner Dance’s, walking holiday’s etc.

If interested, telephone 01753 883853 ~ www.school‐aid.org Contact for details: MarDn 01494 443 720 or Helen 01494 862 680 or: www.singlesgroup-company.co.uk

OUR MOTTO IS: “The fun doesn’t have to stop - COMPANY breeds company”

CREAM TEAS

Singles 60+ of Beaconsfield

Enjoy a Cream Tea with delicious home-made scones and cake every Sunday from 3-5 pm at Holy Lets form a group of professional Trinity Church, Penn Street, HP7 0PX starting on people for get togeathers, & new Bank Holiday Monday, 29th May and continuing on every Sunday following until 24th September. friendship.

Have a stroll in the adjacent Penn Woods and then sit in an area which has been used as a film set in several TV programmes, like ‘Mr Selfridge’ when If you are interested, please ring Mr Grove was laid to rest. All profit goes towards Bridget 078 336 22718.

Church repairs.

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COMMUNITY BOARD Whats on & Groups

FLACKWELL HEATH and LOUDWATER AGE CONCERN DAY CENTRE Are you 60+ and sometimes feel a bit lonely?

The centre is open Monday – Thursday 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Tea, coffee and a freshly cooked lunch are provided.

If you, a friend or a family member would like to attend, please phone the Manager on 01628 526113 to find out more.

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.

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

Pursue your interests at leisure.

Share skills, knowledge and experiences.

Make new friends and have fun.

In other words, learn, laugh and live.

sbu3a.org.uk

Make the most of life Join your local SOUTH BUCKS U3A

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Worried about debts?

The demand for money and debt advice from Citizens Advice is highest in January and February. The beginning of the year is a good time to take stock of your finances and think about your priorities for the year ahead and for the future.

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I recently lost my job and fell behind on several bills including my council tax, electricity and credit cards. I’m back in work and keen to start paying off my debts, but can’t afford to pay them all straight away. What should I pay off first?

First off, draw up a list of who you owe money to, how much you owe, and which of these are ‘priority debts’.

Priority debts include your rent or mortgage, gas and electricity, and council tax.

These debts should always be paid first as delaying payment can have serious consequences such as having your energy supply cut off, or losing your home. You can use any spare income to tackle your credit cards and other non-priority debts.

To work out exactly how much you can afford to repay, you’ll need to compare your monthly income to your essential outgoings and see how much money you’ve got leftover to put towards your debts. Citizens Advice has an online budget tool which can help. Visit our debt advice pages at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money You’re now ready to start negotiations with your creditor. Put together a letter explaining why your ability to repay has been affected, including a full breakdown of your monthly income and outgoings (known as a financial statement), and what you think you can pay.

Send this letter to your creditors and they will use the information to help set up an affordable repayment plan with you.

For more guidance on putting together your budget and financial statement contact your local Citizens Advice office.

For free, confidential advice, whoever you are: visit us now to find your local Citizens Advice 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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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

116 123 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

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Taking

ExtraCare of you

Hughenden Gardens Village An ExtraCare Charitable Trust Village

Retirement living with tailored support For over 55s, even with significant care needs, Hughenden Gardens Village offers so many new opportunities to live more independently in a supportive, friendly neighbourhood community.

You’ll have your own comfortable new one or two bedroom apartment where everything is designed to make later living as easy as possible, with access to a wealth of superb social and leisure facilities, which include an award-winning Well-being centre to help you stay fit and well and manage health conditions.

Our dedicated on-site team are on hand to provide emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can also tailor an assessed care package to suit your needs which can be provided in the comfort of your own home.

Hughenden Gardens Village is a vision of The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a registered charity creating better lives for older people since 1988

To register your interest in Hughenden Gardens Village call

01494 840350 or online at www.hughendengardens.co.uk A registered charity since 1988

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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 Š 2017 - The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

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