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

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

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

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

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Some of the most entertaining outdoor toys are the simplest, such as the cute Swivel Car (around £22, with lots of firms offering very similar products). It’s a ride-on car with a difference: instead of pedalling or propelling it with your feet, you swivel the steering wheel and that generates movement. It’s small enough for toddlers and tough enough for big kids and even the odd adult. If you’d rather go for something more traditional, the Cozy Coupe - around £49 - has been a favourite of families for more than 30 years, and the iconic red and yellow version has been joined by dinosaur and police car versions. Complex toys can be fun too, of course. One kind of toy that’s improved dramatically in recent years is the electric car or bike for kids. It’s possible to get a decent trike for less than £40 that delivers 50 minutes of movement between charges, while around the £200 mark you’ll find impressive replicas of grown-up cars such as BMW’s futuristic electric i8. Remember that such vehicles do take a while to charge, so make sure you plug them in the night before you want to use them. If you’d rather not let your child loose behind the wheel

but want to give them control of something fun, there’s a huge selection of radio controlled vehicles ranging from the toddler-friendly Little Tykes Tyre Twister (£39) to exceptionally fast scale models of performance cars such as Lamborghinis and Porsches. Even the most expensive of these are much cheaper than they used to be, with top-end models usually coming in well below £70. Radio controlled cars are fun, but radio controlled flying machines are even more fun. You know you’re living in the future when you can walk into your local toy shop and come out with a smartphonecontrolled drone helicopter. Drones start at around £20 for basic ones and reach £190 for Star Wars-themed models, and drones with built-in cameras start at around £60. If you want to get serious, you can find a good selection of advanced drones with HD cameras and optical video stabilisers from around £300, rising to over £1,000 for high-end models. One word of warning with drones: their propellers can be sharp and cause injury if they bump into people, so it’s a good idea to look for one with a protective ring around

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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

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. You’ll be able to find out the ‘bottom line’ figure once the tax, charges, loss of benefits and other potential deductions have been taken into account, and decide whether or not it’s truly worthwhile. https://debtcamel.co.uk/2015pension-changes-a-new-optionfor-paying-off-debts/ https://debtcamel.co.uk/debtspension-recycling-tax/

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

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

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

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Camembert & Red Pepper Tarts Makes 4

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1 tbsp olive oil

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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. Serve warm with the salad leaves.

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Chess Valley Your friendly local orchestra is looking for 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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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

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you live in Bucks and would you like to volunteer and take part in a rewarding and unforgettable experience? The MPS Society supports children and young adults affected by rare genetic lifelimiting diseases. If you join our team of volunteers you will be able to help us give some of these children and their siblings a great time, please email us at mps@mpssociety.org.uk

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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 07775 703 591

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Coffee Morning at Chesham Library Wednesday 17th May 11am - 12pm

Local Author Dinah Latham tells stories from her memoirs - from caring for patients as a district nurse in 1960s London to present day sheepherding with Harriet the bearded collie in the Chilterns.

Free event , ask in the library for details or call 01296 382415.

Amersham Centre of the National Trust: Open to NT members, the Centre organises outings throughout the year (12 for summer 2017 now starting to fill) plus Christmas lunch, monthly walks and an annual holiday. From Sept to May there are talks every 2nd Thursday at Amersham Community Centre (next to the swimming pool), 7.30pm for 8: 11th May ‘Suffragettes – burning to get the vote’ and 14th September ‘The Amersham Martyrs,. Full details at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/amersham, or email: Amersham.nt@talktalk.net

AMERSHAM BOWLS CLUB Hervines Park Amersham To young and old You are welcome to try this sport at one of our open days dates are 17th May and July 9th email bjdrew@ntworld.com

Amersham & Chesham Bois Choral Society

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CHESS VALE AFTERNOON WI

We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month 2:00pm to 4:00pm At Chess Vale Bowls Club 111, Asheridge Road Chesham, HP5 2PZ We have interesting speakers, with plenty of chat over refreshments. For more detail contact Jean 01494 785865 or Rose 01494 771375 We would love to see you!

Interested in Volunteering? We help people stay SAFE AND SOUND AT HOME Our volunteers visit people in their own homes to help them find the practical services they need, whether it is a cleaner, gardener, dog-walker, etc. or whether they need support in talking to GPs, solicitors, other professionals or family members. Our volunteers receive an accredited induction course and on-going support with regular volunteers. If you would like to find out more, please visit our website www.voicesandchoices.org.uk or telephone us on 01494 784566.

Donkey Derby Sunday 25th June

Botley Playing Fields, Botley Road, Chesham HP5 1XG

You are invited to an a�ernoon of family fun

Donkey races and rides, crockery smash, golf challenge, beer and be�ng, traditional activity stalls and local crafts plus BBQ and refreshments. On site parking available. To book stalls or for info contact Janet on 07761 808479 or jsealy@challoners.com

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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.

Get Started Tracing Your Family History At Chesham Library Tuesday 16th May 2pm or 2.45 pm And third Tuesday of every month Free one to one bookable sessions, ask in the library for details or call 01296 382415.

Hazlemere and Widmer End Goodneighbours Including Holmer Green Are you retired and looking for something worthwhile to do to help your community? We are a group of volunteers who give lifts to local people who have no transport. This scheme enables them to keep their hospital/dentist/doctors/optician appointments. Our volunteers give as much or as little of their time as they want, maybe 1-2 hours a week or even a month. Please contact Lynne on 01494 718202 or Pam 01494 714994 Or see our website : hazlemeregoodneighbourstransport.org.uk

Company is a non-proﬁt making Club for the single, separated, divorced or widowed. ~ We are a group of people living in a 20 mile radius of Amersham who for various reasons ﬁnd ourselves on our own, aBer friendship and company? ~ We have a wide and varied range of acDviDes including: Sunday walks, pub nights, bridge, luncheon’s, parDes, BBQ’s, theatre, Black De Dinner Dance’s, walking holiday’s etc. ~ Contact for details: MarDn 01494 443 720 or Helen 01494 862 680 or: www.singlesgroup-company.co.uk

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Large garden, small garden, allotment, window box Join us and share the experience 4th Thursday each month 8 pm in the Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre.

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre Hall, Glebe Way, Chesham Bois. HP6 5ND. For information - 01494 721710 and Cheshamboiswi.weebly.com

Weekly Junior Pool Club every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm If you are aged between 10- 18 and would like to learn to play Pool correctly and have some fun, then this is the place for you Weekly Sessions £3.00 Tuck shop available If you are interested then just turn up on the night Cues will be provided along with expert coaching from Eddie Barker Chesham’s Own UK Tour Pool Player.

Holmer Green Stroke Club

enjoy a morning at the Christchurch centre. Tuesdays 10am-12pm. Outings, cooking, lunches and more. Call 01494 812162 or 01494 862662 for more details

Chesham Beer Festival Saturday 3rdJune 12 noon - 7 pm Chesham United Football Ground (off Amy Lane)

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Amersham Travel Club Meets twice monthly on Thursdays from September to April in the Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre at 7.30pm The programme contains amusing, interesting and well illustrated talks. The next meetings of the 41st season are on 5th and 19th November and include India & Belize.

For further details call the Programme Secretary on 01494 785853

‘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

Would you like to ride the next

Ride London 100 cycling event?

30th July 2017

We would also like to hear from ballot place riders who would like to join our team

Barn Dance to the Cock and Bull Band Saturday 20th May 2017

In aid of St Johns Church,

If you are interested please contact us for an application form Registered Charity No : 1063921

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7.30 Memorial Hall, Ashley Green, HP5 3RB

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

The Kerrigan Savage Waves Charitable Trust

CREAM TEAS

Enjoy a Cream Tea with delicious home-made scones and cake every Sunday from 3-5 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Penn Street, HP7 0PX starting on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th May and continuing on every Sunday following until 24th September. 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 Mr Grove was laid to rest. All profit goes towards Church repairs.

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

Chiltern and District Hard of Hearing Club

Tickets £15 (£10 for children) includes a meal available from Val Rolls 01442 833150 or Rodney Newth 01442 878795 CHESHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND ALLOTMENT HOLDERS’ ASSOCIATION

meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7.30pm at PLANT SALE Saturday 20 May on the steps of the United Reformed Halifax House. Little Chalfont Church, Broadway, Chesham. It is relaxed and informal with a variety of 9.30 am to mid-day. Speakers, and occasional Outings.All are Everything is grown locally by our members. welcome.For more information phone Kate on 01494773359 or email jennyburton@sky. Come and buy plants such as tomatoes, fuchsias, com dahlias, bedding plants, herbaceous plants and lots 42 Please mention Chesham Local when responding to adverts more at very reasonable prices.

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Childcare volunteers needed for MPS Society charity conference in Coventry 7–9 July 2017. Food, travel and accommodation paid and training given. Find out more: 0345 389 9901 volunteer@mpssociety.org.uk www.mpssociety.org.uk/volunteer

The Chiltern Child Contact Centre, Amersham seeks a

Deputy Co-ordinator The Centre provides a safe, friendly and neutral place where children of separated families can spend time with the parent who does not live at home The closing date for applications is 12th April 2017 Are you interested? for more information and an application form Tel 07527 109363 or email recruit@chilternchildcontactcentre.org.uk Registered charity 1145058

ENJOY A SOCIABLE EVENINGAND GENTLE EXERCISE BEGINNERS WELCOME NO NEED TO BRING A PARTNER EVERY TUESDAY EXCEPT AUGUST 8.00-10.00 pm BARN HALL AMERSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE CHILTERN AVENUE, HP6 5AH For more information phone 01494 727512

HYDE HEATH THEATRE COMPANY presents

CURTAIN UP! A COMEDY BY PETER QUILTER

HYDE HEATH VILLAGE HALL

18TH, 19TH MAY AT 7.45PM 20TH MAY AT 2.30PM & 7.45PM TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE VILLAGE SHOP &

www.ticketsource.co.uk/hydeheaththeatreco/tickets more information at www.hhtc.co.uk This is an amateur production in association with Samuel French Ltd

Hazlemere Fete August Bank Holiday Monday

28th August 2017 Doors open 12 Noon until 5 pm In the grounds of Sir William Ramsay School, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, HP15 7UB • Free Admission • Free Parking • Lots of attractions for all the family For further details:- http://www.bucksvoice.net/ hazlemere-fete/ ( t ) Ray on 01494 813000 ( e ) penn.consult@btinternet.com In 2016 we distributed £2250 to 11 good causes.

CHESHAM WI We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of Every Month, in the Lowndes Room at CHESHAM TOWN HALL, meeting starts at 7.30 pm. We have interesting speakers. So please come along and all new members or visitors welcome. For more information contact Sue on 01494 775003 or email suzy2608@googlemail.com

9.30 - 3.0, SATURDAY, 27 MAY St Michael’s Church

Sycamore Road, Amersham

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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

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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. Q

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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