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elcome to 2017! We hope you have had a peaceful and relaxing Christmas, and are looking forward to the excitement of the year ahead.

January has traditionally been associated with fresh starts and new beginnings. Even the name of the month is suggestive of this: “January” comes from the Latin ‘ianuarius’, meaning ‘door’. The new year is welcomed in across the world with firework displays, champagne and song. British traditions for the 1st January include First Footing – a Scottish tradition invoking good luck for the forthcoming year – and a Welsh tradition of gift-giving, called Calennig. January is the first month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars, with New Year’s Day celebrated on 14th January by those using the older calendar. In modern culture, the physical change of the new year has become associated with encouraging positive change within oneself, whether it be a commitment to boosting physical health or to improving one’s general character. January is a perfect time to commit to self-improvement, after the excesses of Christmas and with the thrill of a new year to look forward to. Inspire yourself by visiting a local gym or taking up a new class, or treat yourself after Christmas to a relaxing massage. Many such businesses can be found in our directory – why not try them? Whatever your plans for the year ahead, we wish you every success and a prosperous 2017. 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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PUBLICKeep TRANSPORT: 48 at (Great along thisBus road, High Missenden-High Heavens Household Waste and Wycombe-Lane End). There are stops near point 3 Recycling Centre cross (with care) to your left and on the bend on the map and on either side of the crossroads just you will see a bridleway on the left 2 , going behind the 0 North south of point 8.

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hedgerow alongside the road. Follow this bridleway coming out 0 ½ mile between large fields. Continue 1 along the bridleway which descends into a small valley. Ignore the bridleway on your right 3 Turn left and up the road, crossing the entrance to 'John Lewis' and cross the road at the blue and go left up the slope towards the woods. Near the top you will 'Bike and Walker' sign. Follow the path past houses on your left. Keep ahead, cross over the 1. Exit see the car park onto road,which turn left 5. After c250m two footpaths join fromisthe before dell,and take thethe firstpath footpath a square archthe beyond areand three Buddhist stupas with road, there a Zebra crossing to thethe right, take downon thethe side of The Cressex thenprayer left again Lane. up Perks right. Takethese. the second ofDental these paths heading it allreturn the way to a road. flagsinto andPerks a seat. GoWalk through the rustic gate to view Practice. Keep ahead left andand youfollow will soon to your starting place.

the woods. Near the top you will see a square arch From the Judo Club car park 1 follow the perimeter beyond which are three Buddhist stupas with prayer of theRoute Recreation Ground. At the bottom follow flags and a seat. Go through the rustic gate to view the path through a gap in the hedge and turn left these. along the vehicle track. The pathonfollows the edge Lane for c600m, going past a footpath the through the kissing gate. Ignore the path 9. Cross the road and turn right, passing in front left on a sharp right-hand bend. joining from the left and continue down, then of the Polecat Inn. Take the footpath on the of Booker Common and passes ‘The Live and Let 2. As the lane nears the top of the hill, turn right up the hill to a kissing gate. Go through it and left at the end of the Polecat car park. Head into Longfi eld Wood. Follow the white arrows at the path junction continue straight ahead gravel to theon paddock beyond and and the continue to Old House Live’ pub. Keep following the road, walk past Booker Return to the path across on the trees through the Wood, staying on between two fences to a road. through the kissing gate in the far right-hand 4 Farm 4 turn left at the sign post (which may be CommontheMemorial Hall. After about 50 yards you 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 and wire stock fence on the left. At the end of the drive go between the the hill, heading to the far left corner of the will findtall a wood footpath on the right between Farm. houses. hidden behind vegetation) and down the valley 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 driveway and the brick gateposts of a large hand side of the gate. Follow this path over Lane. Turn rightcan and head hill back that towards the motorway; you seedown thethetunnel Follow the path, through a gate and across a horse house. Follow the driveway until it reaches a stile and through a kissing gate, continuing to the nature reserve car park. you are heading for. Go right, through the tunnel, field, with the hedge on your right to the end of Hatches Lane. with the fence line on the left over a further 3. At the lane turn right and after c50m take two stiles. Once in the woods, head straight Points of Interest and turn left on exit up a slope past ASDA and the field. Go through a gate and turn left along the the footpath on the left. Follow it uphill, to up the hill with the fence on the left, ignoring Prestwood: The name has Anglo-Saxon origins the leftto sidethe of the copse. At thecrossing brow of the the road other paths, to the nextafter road. a few yardsand turn right alongIt was theformed sideas of road, down junction, which means priest-wood. an the hill, continue in the same direction and look 7. Cross the road and then turn left on the Ecclesiastical District in 1849 from parts of store until to a road. Turn right along a will takeforyou the fiover eld gatethe in themotorway. hedge line ahead. pavement. Continue past Hare Lane on you come Great Missenden, Hughenden and Hampden. Continue through this gate into the next field, the right and after 200m turn right into Major industries wereonto based on agricultureLane. and footpath which leads you out Holmer heading for the far right corner. Go through Shepherds Gate. The footpath starts from the furniture making. This part of the Chilterns was Keep along thisgate road, atright High Heavens Household the kissing and turn towards the left-hand side of the driveway straight ahead. famous for its cherry orchards and in the 19th lane. Once on the lane turn left. Go through the kissing gate and follow the century Londoners took day trips see the Turn left and up the road, crossing thetoentrance to Waste4.and Recycling Centre cross (with care) to At the end of Pipers Lane head directly across path into a field. At the path fork take the spring blossom. the road junction and through the footpath left path diagonally crossing the fi eld. At the ‘John Lewis’ and cross the road at shop, thenursery blue and ‘Bike and your left and on the bend you will see a bridleway Peterley Manor Farm: Farm gate behind the Cockpit Road sign. Follow track turn right on the bridleway. 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She hopes side Dental Practice. Keep ahead descends small theinto hedge a line. Do not valley. go throughIgnore the gap, the8.bridleway Cross the road into the the woods. Followof theThe Cressex that this route has managed to capture some of the instead turn left and follow the edge of the bridleway waymarks and keep to the leftstunning views in the area round Prestwood Nature 3 and you will soon return to your starting place. on your firight 3 and go left up the slope towards Reserve. eld with the hedge on the right. hand edge of the woods for 250m. Just Map: Glyn Kuhn

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How to spread and save money at the vets! By Fiona Mullan BSc Hons RVN VPAC

With Christmas now behind us, most of us will be feeling the January blues and post Christmas pinch, so how can you save money on your vet trips and pet healthcare this New Year?

Health Care Plans Many vet prac�ces now oﬀer their own ‘Pet health club’ or selec�on of ‘Health care plans’. These are designed to spread the cost of essen�al preventa�ves like vaccina�ons, ea treatment, worming treatment into smaller monthly payments, whilst also oﬀering member only benets and discounts. Such discounts and benets may include reduced consulta�on fees, or reduced fees for rou�ne surgical procedures such as neutering or dental procedures. In addi�on to reducing payments, your pet will also be ge�ng the best care as they will be coming to the prac�ce more regularly as a result. Many plans will include 6 monthly alterna�ng Vet/Veterinary Nurse check-ups. Therefore, condi�ons that might develop and poten�ally become more serious will be spo�ed earlier and treated earlier.

Pet Insurance Whilst health care plans are a great way to keep your pet healthy, they are NOT an insurance plan and so will not contribute to fees should your pet become ill or have an accident. Therefore, it is strongly recommend you have a constant pet insurance policy running alongside a preventa�ve health plan to cover all circumstances. Do I really need pet insurance, can’t I just put money aside? Some owners choose to put money aside each month rather than pay seemingly costly premiums. However, this o�en is not enough to cover costs when lengthy hospitalisa�on, emergency surgery or referral is needed. Insurance also takes away some of the worry at the stressful �me when your pet is ill, as you know that costs are covered and further treatments and op�ons can be explored. What insurance policy should I get? It is worthwhile spending a lot of �me thoroughly researching and reading all the ‘small print’ of diﬀerent policies before deciding which one is best for you. Some policies will be life-long whereas others will have a money or �me limit per condi�on, and you don’t want to get caught out should your pet have a condi�on which requires lifelong medica�on or treatment.

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Tips from Target It’s that time of the year again and, incidentally, my favourite time of the year. Working as a personal trainer, January is by far my busiest month. The realisation that a month of indulgence in December can undo all the hard work of January to November is enough to make anyone run to the juicer or spin bike! Seeing people coming back to the gym after some time away or even seeing new faces walk through the door- all with such determination- makes my job worthwhile. A personal trainer will never judge you (we’re not saints!), but we will be there with the skills and knowledge to help you achieve your goals. Here are a few of my top tips for meeting your 2017 goals:

Be clear on what you want to achieve. You’ve probably heard the term ‘SMART’ goal before, but it is important to make sure that any target you set yourself is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Bound. Let’s use an exampleyou want to lose weight. How much weight do you want to lose? How will you measure this (i.e. body weight, body fat, bmi etc)? Is this an achievable target, bearing in mind that a loss of more than 2lbs a week is not always recommended as it can lead to loss of muscle mass as well as fat loss? Does this target fit in with your lifestyle, e.g. family or work commitments? And when would you like to achieve it? By really focusing on what you want, you’ll be more determined to achieve it.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You may be tempted to buy the latest fad diet book, and this may work for you, but a book aimed at a million readers will rarely be specific enough to suit your individual requirements. Speaking to a health professional- for example a nutritionist or personal trainer- will provide you with more individualised support and advice to meet your goal.

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Get a little help from your friends. Do you have a friend with the same goal? Why not make a plan together. Alternatively, you can join a gym or a group fitness class where you will meet like-minded people with similar goals. Classes are a great way to get fit in a fun and sociable environment. Try and pick classes that have a small number of participants so that you can achieve as much attention from the instructor as possible. This not only ensures that you are exercising safely, but also efficiently.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stress. The worst thing that you can do is too much all at once. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set yourself unrealistic expectations- going to the gym five times a week may sound like a great idea, but how realistic is this? You not only put unnecessary pressure on yourself, but risk over training which may cause injury or put you off exercising in the future. Why not encorporate some yoga or Pilates into your training as well. Taking time out to stretch and strengthen your core muscles is essential to muscular health, and relaxation has been shown to improve mental health and resolve / will power.

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• J E N N I F E R L AWR E N C E • She overcame the odds in Joy, saved the world in X-Men: Apocalypse and even survived e Hunger Games, but nothing could prepare Jennifer Lawrence for her latest space adventure…

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“What interested me about the script is that it’s about humankind and we're all in a place where we're interested in space and we're interested in exploration,” explains the Kentuckyborn beauty. “But the film also explores very human and personal themes and deep relationships, and that is very important to the story.” Like 2013’s Gravity, Passengers relies heavily on stunning visuals and CGI effects. In one scene, Lawrence is swimming in a pool when the gravity fails, leaving her suspended in midair inside a shifting and seemingly inescapable bubble of water. “It was literally breath-taking for me. It was exciting and daunting although I didn't know how they were going to shoot it and it's definitely the coolest scene I've ever shot in my life,” she says excitedly.

Among her upcoming projects is Marita in which she plays the recently deceased Fidel Castro’s lover. The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky, whom Lawrence is rumoured to be dating. Notoriously tight-lipped about her private life, however, there is only one relationship the starlet is happy to talk about, with her dog, Pippi. Often referring to the pampered pooch as her child, she says that were she to go on an epic galactic voyage she would take “her baby” even though the animal “would hate it!” Unlike her character, Lawrence has no interest in space travel – when asked if she would consider going to Mars replies with her trademark guffaw, crying “I've heard that the weather there is terrible, and that it's very windy and very hot. No, I don't think that's going to happen!” Of course, when you’re an Oscar-winning actress who commands millions per film and has legions of adoring fans, life on Earth is about as stellar as it gets. To advertise please call 01494 725878 or email info@localdirectoryltd.co.uk 23

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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

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Citizens Advice support is now available at Chesham Library Speak to a Citizens Advice trained member of staff between 10.00am and 1.00pm every Monday and Wednesday. You can also access the Citizens Advice website from all library computers. Just ask a member of staff for assistance. 01296 382415 We welcome Text Relay calls prefix 18001

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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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Chesham Library Coffee Morning “White Hill Centre—Past, present and future” Turn your hand to something new for 2017! Christine Smith and Joanne Blackwell talk about the history of the Centre and its many groups, clubs, and societies you can join. Wednesday 25th January 2017 11am—12pm at Chesham Library Free! — Come in and book a place with a member of staff or call 01296 382415

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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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.

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.

For further details call the Programme Secretary on 01494 785853

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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 Bring your recent bills and drop in following dates 25th Jan, 22nd Feb, 22nd March for some free advice from at 7:30pm at the Amersham Community Centre (bring your own materials). Booking required by Chiltern Citizens Advice. contacting us. See our website www.amershamChesham Library art-group.org.uk or email amershamartgroup@ 10 - 12.30 gmail.com or phone 01494 771760 for more Wednesday 18th January 2017 30 Please mention Missenden & Hazlemere Local when information. responding to adverts

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Chalfont St. Peter Youth Centre Chalfont St Peter Youth Centre holds a weekly session for young people with ASD When: 7-8pm on Tuesday evenings It aims to provide a safe and calmer environment for young people who wish to socialise but perhaps struggle to cope with larger, louder environments s The sessions are supervised by trained adults and also from trained young volunteer helpers. These helpers are on hand for each session to interact with the young people aaending encouraging play and social skills Please call the oďŹ&#x192;ce on 01753 883712 or email oďŹ&#x192;ce@cspyouthcentre.org for further information

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Volunteer Mentors Required New Leaf offers support to short-term offenders returning to Bucks, Berks and Oxon. We need volunteer mentors who will listen to and support offenders for at least 12 weeks after release. For more information please email anne@newleafproject.co.uk or ring 01844 202001 New Leaf, Townhill Barn, Dorton Road, Chilton, Aylesbury, HP18 9NA

Amersham Festival of Music Winter Concert Series

4 exciting concerts between November and February directed by Iain Ledingham with the Amersham Festival Orchestra. Season and individual tickets available Booking opens on 5th October. See www.amershamfestival.org.

'The Walk to Hel' The speaker is Jonathan Forgham. Jonathan has been speaking to RSPB groups and Natural History Societies for many years, giving over 30 presentations a year. A life long naturalist, he is a retired primary school teacher who is now voluntary warden to a local community wood in Little Hadham, East Herts, where he has lived since 2007. Date: Thursday 19th January 2017 Time: 8.00pm Place: The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, WD3 5RR All are welcome to these open talks, whether member or not. Just turn up or for information call 01923 897885

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Squash & Spinach Lasagne Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes

Recipe

If you fancy a meat-free supper this week then try this delicious filling vegetarian lasagne. Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread.

Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark 6. Place the diced butternut squash, onion, garlic and oregano in a large roasting tin and drizzle over 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss to mix. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the squash is very tender. Cool for 10 minutes.

Ingredients: • 1 butternut squash, peeled and flesh diced • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Transfer everything from the roasting tin (including any pan juices) to a food processor and process until smooth, adding a little hot water if needed to give the mixture a spreadable consistency.

• 1 tsp dried oregano • 3 tbsp olive oil

Steam the spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Place the lasagne sheets in a large shallow heatproof dish and cover with boiling water. Leave for 3-4 minutes to soften then lift out of the water and drain on kitchen paper. Mix together the ricotta and cottage cheeses in a bowl along with half the mozzarella cheese.

• 200g baby spinach leaves • 250g pack fresh egg lasagne sheets • 250g ricotta cheese • 300g cottage cheese

Spread a third of the squash mixture in the base of a square medium-sized ovenproof dish. Top with a layer of wilted spinach followed by a layer of the cheese mixture and a layer of lasagne sheets, cutting them to fit if necessary.

• 150g ready-grated mozzarella cheese • 25g pine nuts • Green salad, to serve

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Instead of the spinach you could use lightly fried slices of courgette or sliced beefsteak tomatoes.

Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with lasagne sheets and a thin layer of the remaining cheese mixture. Scatter over the rest of the mozzarella cheese and the pine nuts, and drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese topping is golden and bubbling. Serve with green salad.

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