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t is April already! This month sees the feast day of England’s patron saint, as St George’s Day falls on 23rd April. Whilst the commemoration of St George’s Day is relatively recent when compared with the long traditions of the saints’ days of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, there is one celebration which is peculiar to the English celebration. Popular in Lancashire and West Yorkshire in the modern day, ‘Pace Egg’ plays were historically performed across England at Easter time, and featured St George as the hero. Easter itself falls on 17th April this year; a late celebration which hopefully means brighter weather. The Easter egg is synonymous with modern observance of Easter, but has a long tradition going back centuries. Arguably the most luxurious Easter eggs were those crafted by Fabergé for the Russian Tsars in the 19th century. The first Fabergé egg was made of gold, and contained a little golden hen which opened to reveal a diamond replica of the imperial crown. Always a celebration marked by feasting, it is perhaps no surprise that the egg theme of Easter extended into food. The first chocolate Easter egg was introduced in Britain in 1873 by the company J.S. Fry. In the modern day over 80 million Easter Eggs are sold every year in Britain! Of course, Easter is marked in the UK by a four-day Bank Holiday weekend, so make the most of it by enjoying the warmer weather – and maybe some chocolate, too! If you have any views or feedback on The Local Directory publications please do contact us - email us at info@ localdirectoryltd.co.uk, many thanks for reading. Bu

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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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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

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

The Chiltern Society is a local charity with 6,800 members. It is one of the largest environmental groups in England directly associated with the conservation of some of the country's finest protected landscapes. The objective of the charity is to care for the Chilterns, to encourage people to explore this beautiful landscape and to conserve it for future generations. It has over 400 active volunteers who protect the Chilterns' heritage landscapes, buildings and rivers, maintain Chiltern footpaths and bridleways, publish footpath maps, lead walks, cycle rides and photographic trips, and do conservation work on ponds , commons and woodland. For details of the charity’s work and its programme of walks, cycle rides and conservation groups open to all www.chilternsociety.org 01494 771250

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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.

General tips for pet poisonings • • • • •

Stay calm and try to iden�fy what your pet has eaten and the volume/�me eaten. Do NOT a�empt to make your pet vomit at home. Contact your vets as soon as possible. Give them as much informa�on as possible while on your way there. Keep all packaging/labels of the product to take to your vets. If your pet is convulsing, keep the area around them clear, move furniture away so they don’t injure themselves. Do not try to restrain them as you may injure yourself/get bi�en accidentally. Keep the area quiet and calm as possible. • Get them to a vet as soon as safely possible.

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homework. It’s quirky, appealing and very effective and I’m sure it will be a big success. Unfortunately, chatbots like Christopher Bot are few and far between. There’s a reason that chatbots are getting so much interest at the moment. The market for conventional smartphone apps, supplied through marketplaces such as App Store and Google Play, has plateaued and 25% of Apps purchased are only opened once after they have been downloaded. At the same time, Facebook is widely tipped to be launching its own version of App Store and the apps it will market will largely be chatbots. If all goes to plan, chatbots will reinvigorate the market for third party developers, creating a whole new economy for small scale software entrepreneurs. Could this provide the launch pad for the next Google, Snapchat or Facebook? There is a big question mark over this scenario though. To be successful, any type of software has to solve a problem. Not only that, it has to solve the problem more efficiently than other solutions out there. The current frenzy to develop chatbots seems to be driven by the belief that they are the next big thing and if you don’t get a product out there now, someone else will. Few chatbot developers seem to be even asking themselves what problem they are trying to solve. When they do, they often provide a solution that is far worse than the alternatives – the CNN chatbot is a good example. Good as Christopher Bot is, kids have been managing their homework for years using anything from a diary to a knotted handkerchief. I’m yet to be convinced.

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By Jonathan Wild ardens can be seriously dangerous places. Thankfully, I’ve survived a lifetime of getting down and dirty and only notched up one visit to A&E when a pane of glass from a greenhouse decided to wedge itself in my leg. I also remember my Dad nearly chopping his toe off in the lawnmower (no idea how he managed that!) and my poor old tortoise met his watery end in the pond. Aside from that, touch wood, my family has survived and our children continue to thrive, even though I regularly expose them to a whole host of exotic flora and fauna! Regrettably, not everyone gets off so lightly and there are many horror stories of people succumbing not only to hideous accidents with power tools and the like, but also from seemingly innocuous plants in the flower borders. Gardeners have been killed by simply handling the “Queen of Poisons,” Aconite, and there are many other plants that will more than ruin your day.

in case you fancied a snack of Mandrake, Deadly Night Shade, Yew and Poison Ivy followed by the fruits of Laurels. Yummy! Of course, as sensible adults (?!) we know better than to simply go round the garden grazing on every leaf, flower and colourful berry that presents itself. I think (or rather hope) that every parent or carer has heard of the toxicity of Laburnum seeds, but there are many others that could either kill or seriously injure a child who eats them. Pets aren’t safe either and cats and dogs are just as much at risk from poisoning – have a Google and you’ll be amazed at the huge list of potential baddies that we plant in our gardens. Unfortunately, a lot of these plants such as Lilies, Daffodils and Lily of the Valley are so deceptively attractive that you wouldn’t consider them a threat to anyone or anything! Please don’t think I’m advocating banning potentially poisonous plants from our gardens as a lot of them are really stunning and useful and I’m certainly not a supporter of the Nanny State. No, what we all need to be is AWARE that there are dangers and take reasonable means to avoid accidents, such as giving children their own safe area to grow plants that you know aren’t harmful and giving your pet its own safe grazing area. You can buy seeds of Asian pasture grass or intermediate wheatgrass from pet shops, and Fido and Tiddles will be over the moon with their very own salad bar to chomp on. Also, try avoiding picking and eating ‘edible’ flowers in front of the kids, unless you fancy a quick dash to the nearest A&E when they choose something that isn’t on the right list.

I was attacked by something while working in a very well stocked border last year; my arm immediately became inflamed and I was virtually incapacitated for a couple of days. I retraced my journey through the border and spotted what had caused the reaction – a dastardly giant Hogweed plant. By nature this is extremely strong, grows up to 2.5 metres and can look very architectural, but it has no place in any sane gardener’s plot! A couple of years ago, I got up close to my nemesis in the Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle – well worth a visit if you fancy learning about some really deadly plants. They’ve laid it out in a really clever way and add to the susMind how you go! pense by only allowing you entry if you are escorted by one of their “experts,” justLocal when responding to adverts 12 Please mention GX presumably & Farnhams

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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!

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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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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

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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

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. Amersham Artisans 2016 Designers & Makers Fairs St. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, AMERSHAM

Saturday 29TH APRIL 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

High quality hand crafted goods designed and made by local artists. Free Entry

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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

Easter Children’s Events at Chesham Library Monday 3rd April 2.30 - 3.45pm Storytime & Making Easter Cards Saturday 8th April 2- 3pm Pinwheel Daffodil Craft Free events, ask in the library for details or call 01296 382415. Suitable for Ages 4 -10.

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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

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Enjoy a new pastime, in the open air and make new friends Come and join us at our

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Amersham Art Group are pleased to announce a watercolour demo by our Chairman June Perkins on Tuesday April 4th at 7:30pm in The Lounge, Amersham Community Centre. Non members are welcome, (£4 entrance fee inc tea/coffee.). See our website www.amersham-art-group. org.uk or email amershamartgroup@gmail. com for more information. ‘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’

Amersham & District Philatelic Society holds regular meetings at Amersham Community Centre All stamp collectors very welcome.  01494 726418 www.stampersham.org.uk for our programme

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Speaker- Derek Niemann Venue- The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, WD3 5RR Time- 8.00pm

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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

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Annual exhibition of art and crafts by local artists displayed in the stunning setting of our newly refurbished church Christ Church, Waterside, Chesham HP5 1PY Fri 28th April 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sat 29th & Sun 30th April 11am - 5pm a rt.at.christchurch@gmail.com HYDE HEATH THEATRE COMPANY presents

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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 – the 2017 one to Bruges having just been completed. From Sept to May there are talks every 2nd Thursday at Amersham Community Centre (next to the swimming pool), 7.30pm for 8: 13th April ‘Workaid – what it achieves’, 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

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

CONCERT Saturday 6 May 7.30 Amersham Free Church

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