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elcome to Spring! The 20th March is the Vernal Equinox, marking the official start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. In addition to the start of the lambing season, March is a real explosion of colour in the plant world as daffodils dominate the hedgerows and roadsides. The daffodil is also the symbol of Wales, which celebrates the feast day of their patron saint, St David, on 1st March. Also celebrated in March is St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. His feast day is 17th March, and marked across Ireland by feasting and parades in his honour. The 26th March is a day to remember this month – Mothering Sunday. Traditionally the Sunday when Christians would attend their nearest cathedral or large “mother” church, it is now a day where the role of mothers is celebrated across Britain. The giving of flowers is particularly popular, as are gifts of chocolate and other presents. Mothering Sunday is alternatively known as ‘Simnel Sunday’, being the Sunday when the Lent fast was relaxed. Simnel cake is a light fruit cake, topped with a layer of marzipan and decorated with eleven marzipan balls, which are then toasted to give a golden-brown colour. This year Mothering Sunday is an especially important date to remember, as the clocks go forward by an hour at 2am on the 26th – don’t forget! So whether you are enjoying the beautiful flowers or indulging in fruit cake, enjoy the start of warmer, dryer weather – until next time! 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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it until‘Fryers finally emerging End High Street by 'Grouse 5 Pass rightfootpath. Follow Farm’ onto and,Lane where track turns left, and Ale' pub. Turn right, pass ‘Mill Pond’, ‘North's’ garage and Post Office on your Route across stile by double gates and walk down continue straight over stile into field. At fence 1. Exit the carFollow park onto theand, road,at turn and 5. After c250m two footpaths join fromto the stile into woodland. path 'T'left junction, right before returning car park. before the dell, take the first footpath on the driveway to path onLane. your stile turn half right to reach then left again into Perks Walk right. up Perks Cross right. Take the second of theseend, paths heading left and follow it all the next way to astile. road. Cross, for c600m,straight going past a footpath on the through the kissing gate. Ignore the path 9. Cross the road and turn right,to passing in front andLane continue on through ‘Rickett’s’ turn left along hedge/wood line reach main left on a sharp right-hand bend. joining from the left and continue down, then of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the farmyard tonears reach open field. 2. As the lane the topand of the cross hill, turn right up theFollow hill to a kissing gate. Goroad. through it and left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head into Longfi eld Wood. Follow the arrows gateat(kg), the path junction continue straight the and gravel turn to the paddock and grassy track downhill towhite kissing Crossahead stile andacross road right beyond to cross over on the trees through the Wood, staying on between two fences to a road. through the kissing gate in the far right-hand descend short flight of steps and turn left into motorway. the main path for c1,500m until it meets a 6. Cross the road and follow the lane to Copes corner. Then follow the telegraph poles down tall wood and wire stock fence on the left. Farm. At the end of the drive go between the the hill, heading to the far left corner of the narrow wood. Continue along this fence line until it meets a brick pillars and take the path to the rightfield. Go through the kissing gate onto Perks 6 this Atpath ‘E.Jover Churchill’ sign, turn andtheshortly driveway and the brick gateposts of a large hand side of the gate. Follow Lane. Turn right and left head down hill back right house. Follow the driveway until it reaches a stile and through a kissing gate, continuing to the nature reserve car park.path and, at ‘T’ At path divergence, veer right (Denham Wood is over stile into woodland. Follow Hatches Lane. with the fence line on the left over a further on3. left bluebells in spring)twoand right toof reach narrow road. Cross At theoften lane turn with right and after c50m take stiles.walk Once in the woods, junction, head straight turn Points Interest the footpath on the left. Follow it uphill, to up the hill with the fence on the left, ignoring The name has Anglo-Saxon gently uphill before turning right, just beyond stile to right,Prestwood: and another beyond, toorigins walk the left side of the copse. At the brow of the other paths, to the next road. and means priest-wood. It was formed as an 6-bar gate on straight along obvious grassy path. Where path hill, continue in theleft. same direction and look 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the Ecclesiastical District in 1849 from parts of for the field gate in the hedge line ahead. pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on Great Missenden, Hughenden andhouses, Hampden. passforks, bear right towards end of Continue through this gate into the next field, the right and after 200m turn right into Major industries were based on agriculture and 3 Walk down sign-posted toShepherds valley Gate. floor left, and continue to road. heading for the far right corner. Gobridleway through The footpathing startsthem from theto the furniture making. This part of the Chilterns was kissing gate and turn right towards the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th andthe then climb steeply straight on into Great lane. Once on the lane turn left. Go through the kissing gate and follow the century Londoners took day trips to see the 7 fork Wood. bear at footpath-signed Cross, and about 80m beyond bus 4. At theAt endhilltop, of Pipers Lane head right, directly across path into a field. At the path take theturn right spring blossom. the road junction and through the footpath left path diagonally crossing the field. At the Peterley Manor Farm: Farm shop, nursery and post, and continue to stile. Cross and continue stop, turn left along sign-posted footpath. Folgate behind the Cockpit Road sign. Follow track turn right on the bridleway. Continue to pick your own. between electric fencing tothefarm track. low itit and until finally emerging onto Lane End High the path across the field and through a kissing gate on the left, go through hedge line. In the next field, with the hedge follow the perimeter of the field and wood for Helen Lodge saw the advert asking Turn for volunteers to Street by ‘Grouse and Ale’ pub. right, pass on the right, continue to the footpath marker c400m. Then take the gate on the left into design walks for the Chiltern Society via Hughenden Valley Residents’ Association.and While researching post and in the corner. Here, cut 4 Cross theclimb woods. At the first path junction right ‘North’s’ descend tostraight stile.across Cross and ‘Millturn Pond’, garage Post Office on potential routes, it was a pleasant surprise to find corner of the field towards the gap in to meet a road. footpaths returning she had not previously walked. She hopes hill,the beside hedge, to stile near field summit. your right before to car park. the hedge line. Do not go through the gap, 8. Cross the road into the woods. Follow the that this route has managed to capture some of the turnto left cross and followthrough the edge of the bridleway Turninstead right hedge and turnwaymarks and keep to the leftstunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature Reserve. field with the hedge on the right. hand edge of the woods for 250m. Just immediately left before shortly passing through Map: Glyn Kuhn 6

2 After 50m, beyond red post box, turn At ‘E.J Churchill’ sign, turn left and shortly right over

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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The Difficult Discussion ‘Pet Euthanasia and Saying Goodbye' By Fiona Mullan BSc Hons RVN VPAC

There is no harder decision or Ɵme for an owner, than when it comes to saying goodbye to a beloved pet and companion. No maƩer how big or small they are, pets are a massive part of our lives, and it’s no exaggeraƟon that they are members of our family. Euthanasia is probably the most dreaded subject for pet owners to discuss, and as with death in general, it's not something many feel able to talk about openly or ask ques�ons. We encourage you to discuss euthanasia with your vet or qualied veterinary nurse—they understand are there to help you. Having this discussion in advance can help ease some of the anxiety when the �me comes, making you feel reassured and more prepared.

Common owner questions, statements and anxieties 'How do I know now is the Ɵme...?' No one knows your pet be�er than you, so you will be the best judge as to whether your pet has the same quality of life that they are used to. Discussions with your vet about your pets condi�on will enable you to decide if more �me/treatment is jus�ed and fair or whether it's kinder to say goodbye. 'Does it hurt?' No it doesn’t hurt. Your pet will be given an injec�on of a drug similar to an anaesthe�c, which is painless and takes eﬀect in seconds. All they will feel is the scratch when the needle/IV cannula goes in, then they will fall into a deep sleep, completely unaware as the body shuts down. 'Do I have to be present?' No, you do whatever is best for you. Many people prefer to stay with their pets and nd it comfor�ng to be there, whilst others do not, and neither are wrong! Your vet will ask you what your preference is in advance, and won't pressure you either way. 'I'm not ready to decide, I'm hoping he/she will die peacefully in their sleep' Many people say this, and it sounds like the 'ideal scenario' but unfortunately things rarely play out this way. Animals are experts at hiding pain and can struggle on for a long period of �me, even though it may not be obvious to their owner. Euthanasia is the kindest way to prevent suﬀering.

Dealing with grief Never apologise before, during, or a�er euthanasia for being emo�onal! Many owners apologise to vets/nurses for crying. Remember, we are pet owners too and have been in your shoes, so don't feel you have to act a certain way. We are there for you, with �ssues at the ready!

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

outstanding. • If the loan has been repaid in full, you’ll receive a refund for the amounts you paid. The lender should also calculate a new redemption figure as though the PPI had never been paid, and repay the difference between this and the amount you actually repaid on redemption. if the Claim is rejeCted Should there be no response from the lender within eight weeks, they reject your claim, or you are unhappy with the refunded amount, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for a decision. This must be done within six months of the lender’s final response to you. It may take up to two years to reach a decision, and any interim offers made by the lender will be forwarded to you. If you’re not happy with the final outcome, you can request that an official ombudsman reviews your case for a second opinion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ business-36950803 http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/reclaim/ppi-loaninsurance#how http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/cardsloans/article1606455/Reclaim-PPI-premiumspayment-protection-insurance. html https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/ payment-protection-insurance/ claim-mis-sold-ppi http://www.which.co.uk/consumerrights/advice/i-think-ive-been-missold-ppi-what-should-i-do http://www.which.co.uk/consumerrights/advice/how-to-reclaim-missold-ppi

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witter is the third most popular social media site in the UK after Facebook and You Tube. It has 15 million users nationally and is loved by politicians, celebrities, activists, campaigners and anyone else with any kind of axe to grind. Unlike Facebook and Google, Twitter has never made any serious effort to “monetise its asset,” although it is currently generating over $2 billion a year in revenues, mainly from advertising. The problem is that it is also losing money hand over fist, well over $300 million last year, and that level of losses is simply not sustainable. None of the tech giants are showing any interest in buying Twitter either, despite its longevity and huge number of active users. Compare that to Instagram which was snapped up for $1 billion by Facebook less than two years after its launch. Businesses were quick to spot the potential for marketing their products and services through Twitter and it is now an essential tool in the armoury of any marketing agency. Because marketers are driven by return on investment and constant tweeting eats up a huge amount of time - and time is money, software developers created Twitterbots, programs that automatically send out tweets, retweet other tweets and follow other users. In 2013, research was carried out that suggested that around 20 million Twitter accounts globally were in reality Twitterbots. Although that equated to less than 5% of the worldwide number of accounts at the time, more than half of Twitter accounts are inactive so the true figure would have been over 10%. Also, some Twitterbots are extremely sophisticated in the way they operate so it’s very hard to distinguish them from a real person. The bottom line is, a lot of tweets are generated by robots. Twitter has proved to be relatively ineffective as a marketing tool, which might explain why Twitter’s advertising revenues are less than 4% of

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Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Based on the classic lemon drizzle cake these tangy cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea! Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, softened • 175g golden caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 3 large eggs • 2tbsp lemon curd TOPPING • 100g granulated sugar

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180C, Fan 160C , Gas Mark 4. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with paper muffin cases.

2. Place the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until thoroughly blended and pale and creamy. Fold in the lemon curd.

3. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases and

bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Whilst the cakes are baking mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl.

4. Remove the cakes from the oven and leave for 1-2

• Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon

minutes then spoon some of the sugar and juice mixture over each cupcake. Leave to cool in the tray - the sugar topping will go crisp on cooling.

Makes 12

TIP

Ready in 40 minutes, plus cooling

If you don’t have lemon curd use 1-2 tbsp of milk or soured cream and 2 tsp grated lemon zest instead.

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EESE ETURNS Reese Witherspoon is back, and this time, she’s in control.

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able to express myself – to create shows like this to show how important women are in our world,” declares a radiant Reese Witherspoon about her latest project – Big Little Lies – a new seven-part HBO series based on the eponymous best-seller by Australian novelist Liane Moriarty. Set in an affluent seaside town along the coast of California, the dramedy lifts the veil on the seemingly perfect lives of a group of mothers – revealing love trysts, lies and maybe even murder. “I feel like it was such a unique opportunity to have women at every age and of every colour talking about motherhood. That is the common denominator.” she says. As the mother of Ava, 17, and Deacon, 13, – from her first marriage to Ryan Philippe – plus Tennessee, four, with husband Jim Toth, the 40-year-old is keen to promote an authentic and sincere portrait of women with children.

“What was great about reading the novel for the first time is that I saw myself in different stages of motherhood all through my life,” chirps Witherspoon. “I was a mum at 22, I’ve been divorced, I’ve been re-married... they showed every spectrum and colour of a woman’s life.” So how does an A-list superstar go about casting a gang of gorgeous, glamorous women? By calling on her equally fabulous Hollywood pals, of course. Initially approaching Nicole Kidman to co-produce, it was decided at the request of writer Moriarty that Kidman and Witherspoon would both produce and star in the show, playing Celeste and Madeline respectively, along with Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley and Zoë Kravitz. “I’ve had so many conversations over the years with very talented actress friends, and I constantly see women of incredible talent playing wives and girlfriends in thankless parts. I’d just had enough... you can’t imagine the level of exasperation that comes with having to compete for terrible parts in terrible movies,” she says, throwing her hands up. “For 25 years, I’ve been the only woman on set. They call it the Smurfette Syndrome: there’s 100 male Smurfs around and only one woman. But together with Nicole and Laura, we nurtured each other’s performances. It’s really a collective performance for all of us.”

co-star Phillippe, after rumours of his repeated infidelity, also took a toll on her spirit and confidence. Eventually, salvation came from an unexpected place: Hollywood CAA agent Jim Toth. The handsome exec swept her off her feet and married her in March 2011. Witherspoon recalls: “Jim said, ‘I’m going to show you every day what a good partner is, what a good person is. I’m going to take care of you. I’m going to do this so much that you’re going to get used to it.’ I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ I’ve never had anybody like that in my life!”

Despite her bright and bubbly veneer, Witherspoon has been deeply hurt in the past and has fought long and hard to stay on top, having struggled to overcome her image as the archetypal effervescent southern belle. Her very To advertise call 01494 725878 or email info@localdirectoryltd.co.uk 31 public divorceplease from Cruel intentions

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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!

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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.

Would you like to work with people with a learning disability, to help build their self-esteem and have more say and control over their own lives? Talkback is recruiting Project Workers now to work in Buckinghamshire. If you want to join us please visit our website– www.talkback-uk.com

If you would like to find out more, please visit our website www.voicesandchoices.org.uk or telephone us on 01494 784566.

or call Helen Black on 01494 434448 for further information.

Interested in Volunteering? We help people stay SAFE AND SOUND AT HOME

Donkey Derby Botley Road, Chesham

Sunday 25th June

Early notification of change of weekend for this afternoon of family fun.

To book stalls or for info contact Janet on 07761 808479 or jsealy@challoners.com

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

Chess Valley

Chess Valley U3A can help you make the most of your ‘third age’, when you have stopped working full tie and an pursue your real interestss Our 44 groups range froi Art to Writngg with iost things in etweens We also hold monthly general ieetngs in Chesham, with a variety of engaging speakers, and organise outngs to iuseuisg histori houses and other pla es of interests For iore inforiatong visit our we sitee

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Male Choir Concert Pendyrus from Rhondda, S.Wales ENJOY A SOCIABLE EVENINGAND GENTLE EXERCISE BEGINNERS WELCOME NO NEED TO BRING A PARTNER

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EVERY TUESDAY EXCEPT AUGUST 8.00-10.00 pm

Revelation Life is a charity organisation with a calling to support the poorest in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. We have the vision to see whole nations transformed through the love of Jesus. Follow us on Facebook (Revelation-Life) & Twitter (@Revelation_Life).

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Amersham School Indoor Car Boot SUNDAY 5 MARCH—FINAL EVENT Stanley Hill, Amersham HP7 9HH 8.30-11.30am £1.50 8.30am/50p after 9am/Kids Free ♦ Café, toilets, disabled access ♦ FINAL event this season ♦ Pre-book tables (£10) asabucks@gmail.com Amersham School Association (Registered Charity 1002734)

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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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

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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 to be published in March) plus Christmas lunch, monthly walks and an annual holiday – Bruges by Eurostar in March 2017. From Sept to May there are talks every 2nd Thursday at Amersham Community Centre (next to the swimming pool), 7.30pm for 8: 9th Mar ‘Titanic: the true story’, 13th April ‘Workaid – what it achievs’ and 11th May ‘Suffragettes’. Full details at: www. nationaltrust.org.uk/amersham, or email: Amersham.nt@talktalk.net 33 email info@localdirectoryltd.co.uk

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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

TRUSTEES WANTED South Bucks Counselling is looking for volunteer trustees to become involved with our local charity. We are particularly looking for HR EXPERTISE but other experiences also welcome. Please contact andrew.j.wilton@btinternet.com ‘CHALFONTS U3A’

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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

Art Workshops in Amersham

Amersham Art Group are pleased to announce a new set of 3 art workshops for total of £12 on the following date, 22nd March at 7:30pm at the Amersham Community Centre (bring your own materials). Booking required by contacting us. See our website www.amersham-art-group.org.uk or email amershamartgroup@gmail.com or phone 01494 771760 for more information.

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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

3rd Chesham Scout Group Rummage Sale Scout HQ behind Emmanuel Church, Broad Street, Chesham on Sat. 11th March 2 – 4pm. Donations of rummage welcomed at the H.Q. on the Friday evening. CHILTERN HUMANISTS MEETING. Percy Bysshe Shelley, A Humanist Out of Time John Webster A talk on Shelley, the Poet and Atheist, followed by the DVD ‘Shelley’s Golden Years in Italy’, which includes songs drawing on his lyrics, narration by Benjamin Zephaniah and images from Italy. It is an innovative approach to the poet, putting him into a contemporary format, and this promises to be an inspirational evening. Wednesday 8 March 2017 7:45 pm. Small Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre, All welcome.

Birding your Local Patch on Foot In his talk, he’ll reveal what this taught him about birds, the landscape, and himself, and how it can help you learn more about even the most familiar species. The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, WD3 5RR Thursday 16th March - 8:00pm Everyone is very welcome whether member or not. Just turn up. Booking not required. For more information call 01923 897885

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

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Domestic abuse – recognise the signs Over their lifetime, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experienced some form of domestic abuse (Office of National Statistics, 2014). This means that someone you know - a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour could be at risk. This month Citizens Advice Chiltern looks at gender violence and abuse (GVA), and how you can recognise the signs. Q

I noticed my sister seems frightened and less confident. What can I do if I think she may be experiencing abuse?

If you think a family member or friend may be experiencing domestic abuse:  Pay attention to changes in behaviour  Start a conversation  Listen, support and believe  Suggest further help Physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse is never OK and never the victim’s fault. Your local adviser at Citizens Advice Chiltern can help identify the problem and explore available options. Call 01494 545991 or check our website to find your local office for drop ins or appointments. You can also get help from the following: Wycombe Women’s Aid 01494 461367 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 Rape Crisis (Wycombe, Chiltern and South Bucks) 01494 462222

I am seeing an adviser at Citizens Advice about a debt problem but I’m finding it difficult to get my head round it as my partner is being nasty to me. What should I do?

Gender violence and abuse is often a hidden part of the reason why someone seeks help at Citizens Advice. It can be a factor in any enquiry, for instance, about debt, benefits, housing or relationships. Advisers are trained to give clients the opportunity to disclose gender violence or abuse including financial abuse. This can help empower clients and further options for help can be explored. Advice changes lives Visit us now To find your local Citizens Advice centre, visit our website Contact us online Email us via www.chilterncab.org.uk Call us now Talk to a professional adviser on 01494 545991

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